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Hello there, dearest cousin!Look how cute we were back then. :))

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:59:32 +0800

Hello there, dearest cousin!Look how cute we were back then. :))

Thank You, Lord! Indeed, if you simply lift all of your concerns...

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:52:17 +0800

Thank You, Lord! Indeed, if you simply lift all of your concerns to our God then you’ll prove that He will willingly own it as His own. I have proven it several times and the only way to repay Him is through my posts here. Why? Because no matter how bad the situation is, I want you all to trust Him the way I do. From there, all problems will be solved. How? I really do not know; only Him could tell.

Why am I telling you this? Because He has answered another prayer once more. Quota na ako sa Kanya! I just don’t understand why He has been so good to me since ever since. And I will forever be grateful for that hence my posts proclaiming His goodness. Probably, no one could really understand why He is like that. Let’s just get contented with that alone.

I know some of you will never understand why am I writing the same thing over and over again. Sorry for that but I just want to share with you how He has been changing my life since then and He really knows how to surprise people, trust me. By the way, I wish that you could find Him in your life because I want you to feel the same I am feeling right now.

Heavenly Father, there were so many things that happened in the...

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:10:00 +0800

Heavenly Father, there were so many things that happened in the past five weeks. For all those, may have it be good or bad, I just want to express my deepest gratitude to You.

Let me first thank You for the knowledge that was bestowed upon me for the whole duration of summer classes. Yes, Lord, it was hard dealing with random stuff especially those were all technical but with Your help, I was able to understood them very well. Well, to be honest, there were lessons that I did not fully comprehend but, at least, I was able to survive those. Plus, You know how ‘harsh’ my mentors were hence the slight fear.

I also want to thank You for my new-found-friends. You’re just so cool, my Lord, for You simply know how to complete this season. Yeah, I know that I already have so many friends [and it is also because of You] but You added more! Why? I don’t know, really. Perhaps, they shall be the ones who will accompany me until my graduation day in the University. Again, thank You because these people were the ones who helped me pass my subjects.

Above all, I want to thank You for the wisdom that You have showered me. Five weeks may be a short time but never did I realize that I would be learning a lot in life. In all the things that took place, there were lessons and I never wasted the opportunity to grab those because I know, those will be very helpful.

My dearest Lord, for all of these, I am offering my whole life to You; same as through with my future family. I think, the very least that I could do is to name my children’s name to You - Matthew or Matt which means gift from You. Amen!

If there is one hero that we all should be considering, it would...

Sun, 12 May 2013 21:00:28 +0800

If there is one hero that we all should be considering, it would all have to be our mothers. I think all of you would agree with me, right? Come on, you all know the reasons why I am labeling all the moms out their as such.They are simply excellent in doing all the essential things for the family. I don’t know how are they doing those so easily. Well, probably that’s one of the gifts God gives to them.

I don’t want to have a lengthy post. All I want to say is, Happy Mother’s Day to all our moms. We are truly blessed to have one of a kind mom. She’s truly the hero in our lives; we have our own, personal reasons why it has happened. And just to repay all the things she has done for us, let our superlative love be felt by them by doing all the right decisions in life. I think, it’s the best way to of saying ‘I love you.’ So, there!

Oh, by the way, let’s also be verbal about how much we genuinely love her. Say ‘I care for you,’ ‘I miss you’ and ‘I love you!’ Surely, stress will fade away.

Hopefully. Two more days and the Filipino people will be...

Sat, 11 May 2013 20:30:42 +0800

Hopefully. Two more days and the Filipino people will be culminating the biggest fiesta of the year. Boy, I think, this fiesta would not be ending without making each and every Filipino more entertained. For the past n-weeks of campaigning, our lovely candidates have done their jobs pretty well, putting a smile on our faces. Given with all the posters, banners, campaign rallies, debates and of course, jingles, surely no one got bored. Am I right? And with only two days left, we have to wait for more.

Kidding aside, we all know why these candidates are exerting so much effort, right? They want the you to shade the oval beside their name on the ballot. In other words, they want you to vote for them. But with the effort that they have put, it does not mean that you could simply vote for them having this [their effort] as the only basis.

Be wise enough to vote for the right people because they are the ones who will leading us in progress. I know you have been hearing this very often but it is but the mere truth. It is plain and simple! Just don’t waste the opportunity vested upon us as a free country. It is up to you whether you will be changing face of this nation by choosing the right people to have a seat in the office. Please do our country a favor.

You are lucky to have been able to register because I was not able due to hectic schedule in the University. I envy you, guys, because you have the power in your hand in helping the nation. Next election, I promise. For now, I’ll just be in prayers so that all of you will be enlightened to shade the right ovals.

Yes, people of the world, in two days, another set of leaders will be ‘leading’ our country. Hopefully, the Filipino people have come to their senses already. Hopefully, they are not easily persuaded with cash. Hopefully, before shading, they would first stop and think.

Another one? I have been very vocal about my utmost desire of...

Sun, 05 May 2013 21:19:13 +0800

Another one? I have been very vocal about my utmost desire of owning a Canon 650D. And if I am not mistaken, I also mentioned in one of my posts here that I am actually tightening my belt in order for me to give justice to this dream of mine. Well, you also know I already stopped spending too much on unnecessary things and cut my budget when it comes to food. I know, so many things have been sacrificed just for the sake of purchasing one.

With this dream, I continue to live a life that is quite controlled. Don’t wonder why with the given conditions above. And yeah, I already have adjusted with this kind of life. But hey, I think the adjusting period doesn’t simply end that way. Why? Because another gadget has caught my attention - an iPhone 5 - which entails another adjustment.

Oh boy, please don’t judge me for it is only now that I get hooked in this savvy phone. It’s been months already since this gadget has been out in the market and some of my mates already have their own. Well, I have seen how it works and I must say that it works so well. I mean, technically, it has a piece of everything hence a great help! And I think, the convenience it gives to its owner has contributed a lot to why I am wanting [and dying] to have my own.

But again, just like the DSLR, I do not want to ask my mom to buy me this. Pride is it? No, it’s what you call responsibility. I know, it’s a big word but that’s what it is all about! So the result: Another tightening of belt!

I say hi from the some-place-you-cannot-find!

Sat, 04 May 2013 12:42:36 +0800

I say hi from the some-place-you-cannot-find!

I’ll make this post short and simple to the one whom I love the...

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:27:07 +0800

I’ll make this post short and simple to the one whom I love the most.

Viva Santo Tomas! My beloved University, it’s your birthday today and no other soul could ever be more proud of what you’ve achieved other than me. Well, from the very beginning, you have known how much I am madly in love with you. And true enough, I have fought my love for you upon entering college two years ago. You are simply love!

On your special day, allow me to say these three things for these are the only gifts that I could offer you:

Let me start by saying thank you for all the things that you have done for me. You have given me another home and nurtured me in order get equipped for the real world, thank you for that. The knowledge that your faculty bestows upon me is something that I will treasure forever for it will be my weapon but more than that, the wisdom that your people inculcated in me is what I will be needing to survive life, and for those, thank you again. And of course, it is also through you that I’ve met my friends, and with them, I have created memories, for that, a thousand thank yous!

Allow me also to makes wishes for you truly deserve to be blessed: One, I wish that you will continue to be flocked by great souls, souls who has the passion to learn; two, that all the Thomasians will utilize all they have learned from you to be of service to others and God; three, I also wish that you would have more willing minds that would help in making you far way better.

And of course, as what I have said earlier, I truly love you! I will forever bring this unwavering love and faith in you. Simply put, I have entrusted my future to you that’s why I am in your arms right now. No, I am not reproaching. It is you that allows me breathe wisdom. It is you that makes me see the real world. It is you that gives me the heart and passion to be of genuine service. My two-cents worth is: There is no reason to hate you and we have the reasons to love you more each day.

University of Santo Tomas, happy 402nd birthday! I love you! May God continue to imbued you with unending grace!

Improving! If you could remember my post not-so-long ago, I...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:08:18 +0800

Improving! If you could remember my post not-so-long ago, I shared with you my desire of having a better body structure. You know how small I am for a guy, right? It’s just so say, I know. But hey, that doesn’t mean that I already have the license to make some excuses of getting into shape. Just what I said before, working out is a thing that I intend to do. And thank God, I was able to commit myself to to hold some dumbbells!

Let me give you a report of what has happened for a span of three months. First things first, my goal was to improve my physique and yes, I am proud to say that the result is already evident! Though you could only see small changes just like the cuts in the stomach area and same as through in the arms. Guys, please do understand that getting cuts is easy but honing it is a different issue.

Anyway, the second noticeable thing is my strength! This, I have to tell you that so much improvement has already been achieved. From a 5-pound dumbbell, I could now sport a 15-pound in routines. Sounds easy, right? But in working out, you’ll find yourself in trouble lifting a five-pound dumbbell when your a newbie. I swear!

Hey, it’s not only me that’s improving but as well as the batch who runs the gym! Well, I am not saying that the former batch of trainers who handled me isn’t good. They are, actually! It’s just that I find them too old-fashioned - the ones who don’t converse with their clients that much. But with this batch of trainers,hands down to them for they know what they are actually doing. And oh, they are very hands on! Plus, I believe they love what they’re doing. Boy, you have to see them yourselves to see how they work!

I’ll just end this by differentiating what it feels like going to the gym before and now. Before, I used to go to the gym just for the sake of complying with myself. Every time I would step a foot in there, I am already tired! But with today’s scenario, where the everything has already improved, I just want to end my summer classes right away just to start working out. Yeah, going to the gym has never been this good.

Oh, before I forgot, I would just like you to know that before the third quarter of the year opens, I am ready to show some skin!

Just the way you are. Girls, let me ask you two thing: One, what...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:11:24 +0800

Just the way you are. Girls, let me ask you two thing: One, what is it with having whiter skin? Two, why is it such a big deal for you? Well, I am not saying that all of girls are on the same line of thinking towards this issue but let’s face it, most of you really want it so bad. Oh don’t get me wrong, I am not saying that it’s wrong to be whiter or anything; it’s totally fine with me. I am just curious.

Will you mind if I share my own piece towards the issue. I hope not. Let’s take my ultimate crush, Isabelle Diaz Daza, as an example. She’s not your typical Filipina who’s fond of whitening products. Why do I say that? Simply take that she already has the mind to decide on things on her own but have you seen her skin changed? No! She chose to have the sun-kissed skin! And in fact, this has taken her to places, right? Look where she is right now.

Actually, it’s an edge for you, girls, because girls with this complexion are lovelier than the white girls. Believe me when I say it. I know that you already know that western girls would go to beauty salons and would undergo tanning just to achieve your complexion. Don’t believe in me? Google it! Plus, guys simply find you attractive wearing that color. As a matter of fact, they are far way sexier! Again, I am not saying that all guys like the kayumanggi ones but most of us opt to go with them.

Well, the bottomline is, just utilize what you have. Use it properly and confidently to be on top. Be proud of that golden skin for it will surely take you to places just like my crush. You don’t have to pretend just to be accepted. Just bear in mind that you will always be accepted if you simply become yourself and, of course, present yourself well to the world. Skin color is not a thing but character is. And it is in character that you become beautiful.

P.S. I am supposed to write an entry where I would reveal all my love for Isabelle but I ended up with this kind thinking that it may be of help to others. I mean, it might be an eye-opener for girls out there who wish to have fairer complexion. I hope it helps!

Anon, ang masasasabi ko lang dito ay: Bakit hindi. Biro lang!...

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:16:47 +0800

Anon, ang masasasabi ko lang dito ay: Bakit hindi. Biro lang! Seriously, nung una hindi ko talaga pinangarap na maging engineer.

Ang original plan kasi n’yan is Architecture ang una kong kukunin then yung second choice ko [sa UST] ay Interior Design. E nung lumabas yung result, ang di ako pumasa sa Interior Deisng pero ayos ako sa Architecture tapos drawing test na. E nung nag-drawing test na, naubusan ako ng slot kaya wala na. Syempre gusto ko talagang sa UST mag-aral at the same time, gusto ko yung may title ako sa pangalan after graduation kaya nagpa-reconsider ako sa Engineering. E ayun, di ko talaga gusto kaya tiniis ko na lang sa simula pero bago matapos yung first semester nung first year ako, unti-unti ko na-discover na mas maganda pala ang magiging buhay ko sa engineering at mas masaya. Oo, mahirap s’ya pero yung hirap na yun e yung naee-enjoy. At ngayon, proud ako sabihin sa buong mundo na di na ako makapag-hintayin madagdag sa pangalan ko yung Engineer. Kaunting tiis na lang at madudugtong na s’ya sa pangalan ko.

Kaya sa lahat ng Engineering ang program nila, kaunting tiis lang and sacrifice and prayer, magiging successful din tayo!

P.S. Bakit mo po pala tinanong, Ate/Kuya? :)

Why? Let’s get straight to the point and waste no time: I am the...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:39:51 +0800

Why? Let’s get straight to the point and waste no time: I am the saddest person on earth now! Why the hell on earth do I have to see things that I don’t want to see? Have I done something wrong to be treated by the world like this? And why does it have to accompany the stress that I got from school? I just really don’t get it. Upon seeing that ‘thing,’ my not-so-good-day has been pushed to its limit and evolved to a night that I wish never existed.

With all honesty, I am not just sad but am also pissed off with the way the world has been acting since this morning. Imagine, it is only Monday and it has already been bombarding me with lots of unpleasant incidents! Oh shoot, I wish I still could handle the rest of the week because if not, I might just explode. And it only means nothing but war between me and the world.

Boy, I am thankful because I have Tumblr. Without it, I honestly don’t know where I would be venting out all these shits. Please forgive me for the indecent words that you constantly see on this entry. Just please give me this time to release all the stress, hatred and pain that I accumulated from the recent events. And yeah, I would also like to thank you for wasting a minute or two reading this because it really matters to me. Well, let’s face it, you wouldn’t be benefiting from this but still, you continue to read despite all the nonsense shits you see. Again, thank you!

There, let me just end this post by saying: Fuck you, world, for bringing too much stress, pain and hatred that I actually do not deserve. And yeah, just wait for my revenge.

P.S. Please stop wondering what I saw earlier for I wouldn’t share it. I am sorry but I think it’s quite inappropriate to let the whole world know about

Five weeks. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! Summer classes...

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 22:53:30 +0800

Five weeks. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! Summer classes in the University has already started and this is the perfect time to prove to myself that I was born to be in the engineering world. Sounds too heavy, right? But yeah, with my love towards the profession, it’s just so ironic that I am taking up summer classes. Probably you would raise the idea that it is just but normal and unavoidable to have singkos. Oh boy, I am not buying the alibi again! It’s just so wrong and it’s not for me anymore.

Okay, here’s the deal: There is something wrong with me and so much damage has been done because of it. I must admit that because it will be the start of the change that I have been wishing for months. Yes, it took me so long to realize that I am up to no good. It’s so embarrassing, I know!

But hey, praise God for I have already come to my senses! As they say, it’s better late than never, right? Hence, this summer, I am already starting to change by sacrificing a little. You may ask me why would I only sacrifice a little of whatever if I can sacrifice more. Well, let’s not rush things. We’ll get there, trust me. Just let me absorb everything as if this will first and last time for everything. Don’t worry, I am certain that I’ve learned my lesson.

And ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to say that within five weeks, I am ready to sacrifice a little of my time to be in front of my books instead of my laptop. And this sacrifice shall extend a little longer until the day I receive my diploma. Hard, it is but what is a little sacrifice if my future is at stake, right? I believe that the real Oswald who has the patience to study has arrived to survive college! With my fingers crossed, in a matter of few years, all these sacrifices will bring joy to me and my family.

Yes, Lord! Hello there, lovely readers. It’s been a while since...

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:34:18 +0800

Yes, Lord! Hello there, lovely readers. It’s been a while since the last time I posted something sensible here. It is no wonder why I have lost some followers. Well, it’s not an issue but allow me to say that its saddening. Anyway, I have come before you not to address the idea of losing a follower but the thing that really moved me. Well, I think you already have an idea on what I intend to blog tonight; it’s right! It has something with my spiritual growth again and the thing that I am pertaining is the YFC-International Leaders’ Conference.

Hey don’t get me wrong! I don’t intend to story tell because I don’t know where and where to begin with. You know that I could story tell, right? But with all the YFC events, I just always can’t come-up with a good post. Why is that? Simple for one reason: Every moment is a Jesus experience and every Jesus experience goes beyond the words! There, enough of the explanation.

Since I couldn’t do good storyline for the ILC event, let me just share with you some of the reasons why I have become so happy until this time: First, the overwhelming number of Thomasian participants which leads us to number two, all the bonding moments that we created. Too cliquish, you think? I say hell no! Why would that be if we’ve met and made new friends from different Universities, regioins and as well as other countries? And speaking of which, it’s third on this list. Fourth, of course, is the Liveloud Concert which really gave us all goosebumps and don’t forget about the new songs they introduced. The fifth and largest factor why I am so much happy until this very moment is the Jesus experience through the talks and worships that took place. I believe that all of us share the same sentiment about the last reason - being heart of this event. I mean, this is the part where I have felt all emotions and I just can’t do something about it! I hope you get it.

Oh boy, there are more reasons but I believe you wouldn’t read all of it when I include them all. Am I right? I am, I know! But hey, beyond all the happiness I have felt is the lesson that the whole event have given me. Guys, it is inevitable not to learn a lot from this conference because that is what it is all about. All the things I have mentioned are all just ways for us to learn. For that alone, I am truly happy but more than that, I am truly blessed!

Let me end this entry by citing one lesson: Do all things for God’s greater glory. Let’s all keep in mind that it is God that allows us to work on things that’s why we all have the reason in this world to bring back all the glory to Him! And for that, may our God be praised!

Another Jesus experience! International Leaders Conference!

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:15:00 +0800

Another Jesus experience! International Leaders Conference!

I am so excited. It’s been almost half a year since the Metro...

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:04:47 +0800

I am so excited. It’s been almost half a year since the Metro Manila Conference took place and I must say that it was one of the greatest things that ever happened in my YFC life. No, I am not overreacting nor exaggerating things but I just telling the truth. Being with more than five thousand attendees who merely worship our God was just so epic! Believe it or not, whenever I am thinking of it, I always get goosebumps. No wonder, I sorely miss the feeling.

But hey, ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to share with you that I’ll be attending my first International Leaders’ Conference this coming Friday! I am just so excited to feel the same way I have felt during the Metro Manila Conference. I honestly don’t know what to expect but I am pretty sure that it will surpass the happiness I have felt before. Well, I know that comparing isn’t a good thing but I just can’t help myself due to this excitement. Do you get me? Am really sorry for being so vague but I really hope that you do get my point.

In line with this, I won’t be able to go online for the next three or four days since I am having this somewhat like sacrifice. Although it has nothing to do with my attendance in the said conference, I just feel the need to have this as an act of thanksgiving to our Lord for all the things that happened to me for the past school year. There, I think I’ll just end this entry for I can no longer think of anything decent hence ciao!

Letters. My dear readers, if you could remember my birthday...

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:25:03 +0800

Letters. My dear readers, if you could remember my birthday wishlist, one thing that I asked from you was a heartfelt letter. But to my surprise, not a single envelope came! I was almost into depression when balloons came into the scene where heartfelt and handwritten letters are on it. It was one of the sweetest gifts I ever received in my entire life, I swear to God! But hey, God really has this trait of surprising us just like what happened on ‘Crossroads.’

Well, letters wrapped in an abaca was what each incoming presidents and senior sisters got. These were letters from the past councils which bears all the things that they want to inculcate, share and say to us. I must say that this is the best part of the whole ‘Crossroads’ event for obvious reasons - I really love receiving [and reading] letters.

Oh boy, I must say that I am really touched with their move considering the fact that they don’t know us personally and for some, haven’t seen us! But in the letter, you could feel their genuine intention of supporting us. Believe me when I say that these letters were written as if we’ve known each other for so long. Probably [and I believe] it is God who wrote these. Well, it’s not that bad to assume that it is His idea, right? All I know is that these letters contain nothing but words of wisdom.

With all honesty, for now, it is one of my most prized possessions since my term started. I don’t know why but there is really something with letters that makes my heart go wild. Honestly, as a gift, I prefer letters over any other material things. And again, I am making an appeal from you, guys, to please give me letters. Is it fine with you?

Our time will come. Hey, it’s already March and this is...

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:39:08 +0800

Our time will come. Hey, it’s already March and this is the time of the year when all the graduating students will be harvesting the fruits of their labor. For a span of four or five years, they worked hard just to be at this very moment of their lives. It’s a cliche to that I’ll be working on with another recognition post but with all honesty, I think the graduation class of 2013 deserves a space on my blog. Why? Simply because I have been wanting to be on their spot already. Oh boy, if only pull time to be on the day of my graduation day!

Anyway, last March 19, the University had already concluded every Thomasian graduates’ lives as it celebrated its Baccalaureate Mass. I believe everybody knows how UST concludes everything. With the Eucharistic celebration, ceremonial lightning of candles and singing of the University hymn, the conferring of crosses, the fireworks and most especially the passage under the Arch of the Centuries, these are the ways every Thomasian graduates wants and deserves for the all the devotion they have put into their college lives.

But hey, would you believe that this celebration does not merely affects the successful Thomasians’ lives for it also affects us, the lower batches. Come on, let’s not fool ourselves around! I know that whenever you see someone graduates, it boosts your morale and ignites the fire within yourself. That’s it! With their success, we become more determined to finish what we have started in college, a battle which entails a lot of sacrifices. Indirectly as it may seem, through it, they somehow have a participation in our eagerness to graduate in the same University they have graduated.

Let me take this opportunity to thank them once more for inspiring not only me but a whole lot more students to give our best in the academic field. Yes, we may have done some stupidity in the past which led us to unnecessary and unpleasant consequences but with what you’ve achieved, we wouldn’t be wasting the opportunity given to us. In the near future, we promise your that it would be our turn to return the favor in our beloved University.

For the nth time, congratulations, Batch 2013! You have done so well and you deserve everything the University has been giving you starting of with your Baccalaureate Mass down to your graduation proper. God bless!

To the Thomasian graduating class of 2013, congratulations! You...

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 22:46:45 +0800

To the Thomasian graduating class of 2013, congratulations! You deserve to be to be part of this celebration because you have worked hard for it. May you all be successful in all your endeavors in life. We all know that the real challenge is yet to come but our University had equipped you very well for those that’s why I know you can make it.

Let me also take this opportunity to thank all of you for inspiring me finish what I have started and I promise that by 2016, it will be our turn to be seating right exactly where you are seated earlier. Again, congratulations and may God bless us all!

God’s plan. Indeed, God never wants us to be hurt by the foolish...

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:48:28 +0800

God’s plan. Indeed, God never wants us to be hurt by the foolish things that we wish for in this life. Yes, human as we are, we tend to question Him with the way He turns down the wishes He knows won’t fit us. I know how sad it is but with His incomparable power, our faith should never be faltered.

Just like what happened to me, there is this one thing that I prayed hard for but at the end of the day, He did not gave it to me. Do you know what that is? It’s to be with the ‘family’ I prefer to be with. Hey, don’t get me wrong. My biological family has nothing to do with this; what I am pertaining to is the family that I get to choose - friends! But God said, I won’t grow there. Instead, He gave me the family where I would grow more than I could think of.

Honestly, at first, there were so many things that run in my head. I am very uncertain of what might happen. I must admit that I forgot that He’s always here to stay, guide and help me. Things became clearer when I heard Kuya Jed’s sharing at YFC-DLSU and CSB’s culminating activity. He reminded me that no matter what, I should never stop serving the Lord for it is just but right and He will reward all things according.

I will just end this entry by saying I am ready to love the ‘family’ that God gave me for it is the best way to express how much grateful I am with all the things He has given me.