geralyn's posts with tag: uplb
Posted by geralyn on Jun 27, '08 12:29 AM for everyone |  | Pasensya na at konti lang yan. kinda madilim kasi, eh di kaya maxado ng powers ko. hehehe. :) |
Posted by geralyn on May 8, '08 1:08 AM for everyone | | ayan. para naman di nila sabihing may BARN sa elbi. haha. just passing time after lunch and bago bumalik sa camp cope. :) hope they had a great tour *kahit pinaglakad ko sila under the two o'clock elbi sun from devcom to freedom park* |
Posted by geralyn on May 8, '08 12:28 AM for everyone | | haha. binyagan na yan! wehehe. pinaranas ko lang naman ng isang malupit na gimik ang aking two officemates kasama ang aking brods and sisses. post bday gimik na din. saya!
Mai - crash course ba? sarap ng oreo cremachino mo no?
Jer - RRRRRAAAAWWWWRRRR. yun na!
Alfie - salamat sa aming accommodations! love yah!
Edge - love you dong. hehe. pakiusap lang. pakiusap lang. wahaha.
Annie - kamukha mo nga ba talaga si mai? haha
Estella - isa ka pang RRRRRRAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWRRRRR. haha. too bad for your fone though.
Rej - kamusta naman ang may teacher stint pa kinabukasan? hehe. penge ako ng pics from your phone. :)
hmmm. saya saya. mga 2 na kami umuwi. bangenge. hehe
|
Posted by geralyn on Apr 29, '08 9:34 PM for everyone | | Hmmm. Hurrah hurrah for everyone! :) Congrats sa lahat! Sana maging successful kayong lahat sa career niyo! |
Posted by geralyn on Apr 2, '08 5:51 AM for everyone | Start: | Apr 26, '08 2:00p | | Location: | Freedom Park, UPLB |
Hurrah to Batch 2008! Congrats to my brods and sisses! Congrats to Darla and Carla!
Posted by geralyn on Feb 5, '08 9:14 PM for everyone | Start: | Feb 11, '08 | | End: | Feb 15, '08 | | Location: | Freedom Park, UPLB |
February 11 100+ UPdate (Unending Persistence in Defying State Abandonment of Education) February 12 UPrising Cost of Education February 13 Juan dela Cruz and the Deathly HaLAWS: 9372-464-1017 February 14 Of Struggles and Love AfFAIR February 15 En Route: The FAIRwell March
Posted by geralyn on Feb 4, '08 12:25 AM for everyone hmmm. coz i can't get my head in the right moment, i explored my mp3 player/flash disk, which contains most of my academic projects and college stuff. i got interested with the one saying final paper. i thought it was the one for my college writing class under sir mercado but voila! it was my final paper for Psychology 1 class (i think twas 3rd yr, 2nd sem) under prof. nino jose mateo (who later on became my Social Psychology professor too). anyway, it's pretty nice to think back on the things you used to believe then and how much, if ever, you have changed after the years. The Blessing “It is because you are determined not flawless, that you attain perfection.” Before we left the Brahma Kumaris Center for Spiritual Learning in Tagaytay, each of us was asked to pick one bookmark that has a specific blessing from the center. This was what I had unknowingly picked. We were then asked to read the blessing aloud, in a circle with the other students who came in the trip with us. I can’t be sure that what the others have picked holds true for them. As for me, I believe it is. They say that nobody in this world can ever be perfect. We even joke on the saying “practice makes perfect, but nobody’s perfect, so why practice?” It may seem a little stupid or outrageously funny. But then again, this would still be true for some people. I want my life to be perfect. But it can never be. There are things in life that we just have to accept as imperfect or not-quite-perfect. That’s the way “the greatest force” have designed it. Maybe it is so we can still take time to turn to “the greatest force” in times of our direst need. Even if this is the case, I still believe that life can achieve its full potential, that a person can actually reach the highest level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs: self-actualization. I have always believed that in this life, there is one purpose that we have to fulfill, that we have to achieve. It should be attained no matter how difficult or impossible it may seem. The Brahma Kumaris Center believes that everybody has a purpose in life. We may not know it yet, but in time, we we’ll be able to realize it and we will then direct ourselves to the path that will help us reach that goal. This can be done through meditation, reflection and always having a positive outlook in life and the things that are happening. For the whole day at the Center, I have let myself listen to Tita Merle, in her lecture and instructions. Not because I am “required” and supposed to listen but because I felt that the lecture would help me in understanding more about my life and the way that I have lived it for the past years. The people in the center believe that the human being is composed of two “things”: the human body, which is what they term as mortal part, and the being, which is energy. They said that just like in physics, energy, in this point of view, can’t be created nor destroyed. Thus, the conclusion that the being is immortal and eternal is believable. It’s kind of confusing actually. In class, at the very start of the regular meeting, it was pointed out that the science of psychology does not believe in the concept of the soul. The only ones studied about are the mind, body and emotions. In the Center, they believe that every human being has a soul, and that it also needs to be nurtured just like the body. Well, I believe that there is a soul, or its concept equivalent. Maybe it was influenced by Richard Bach’s “The Bridge Across Forever”, a book that relates the story of Bach’s and her wife’s experiences in astral meditation, astral projection, soulmates and stuff. Or maybe, it was something that I have learned through the years of living. If we’ll think about it, there really isn’t much to lose if we’ll believe in what the Center believes too. In fact, they follow simple guidelines and learn a lot from it. They believe in the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. They, just like Dada Boda, are vegetarian and health-conscious people. They said that if you eat vegetables, you won’t experience the pain that the animals experienced during the time that they are slaughtered. Quite logical isn’t it? Second, they believe in doing good things to our fellow people. They want to propagate fellowship and good will among the people. Fostering a healthy relationship with the people around us is something that we should do, to attain peace of mind and happiness. Also, they believe that we should throw away waste thoughts and negative thoughts. Stop thinking about the could-have-beens of our life and instead focus them on greater things in the past, present and the future. I can’t see anything wrong with it. Lastly, something that really struck me is their belief in the power of meditation. Tita Merle asked us to try it and follow her guide. It felt really good and relaxing. It is a very good way to release our anxieties and forget about the problems that are stressing us. To be honest, I really enjoyed the part when we started drifting away, guided by the voice, to the place that makes us most happy. After the session, I have really relaxed and I was able to feel very light, very stress-free and very peaceful. That is something that doesn’t come to a lot of people often. In the afternoon session, the lecture continued till the time that we are to pick our blessings. My blessing, I believe, is quite appropriate for me. I have to admit that I have flaws and that I am imperfect. As I’ve said, I don’t know if perfection is really achievable anyway. But one thing I know, I am determined to get to my goal and to find my life’s purpose. As of now, I can’t be sure what my life’s purpose is. But I would like to believe that like Tita Merle, my purpose in life is to be happy and to make others happy. "The purpose of life is impossible to define, for there is too much to do: one has to love, one has to learn, and live. In the end, there is but one simple explanation: The reason to live is to find its purpose." This is me. Welcome to my world.
Posted by geralyn on Feb 1, '08 4:47 AM for everyone First off, I don't really rant in blogs. I don't vent out my anger and my frustrations over the internet. Emotions like happiness or sadness and the likes, oo. But anger? nah. or maybe sometimes. but never the scorching anger kind of type. So, if you are reading this, or intend to read it, bear with me. *deep breaths muna. baka ako ma-hypertesion*
Now. I am not angry. I am frustrated. Like very frustrated. Minutes ago, I was so in the mood. I attended a press conference (at Annabel's restaurant) where I ate a lot (like eat-all-you-can-no-one-will-stop-you kind), got a free "My Child Matters" baller and T-shirt, and learned a lot about childhood cancer here in the Philippines and why Filipinos should be aware of it. I even got the chance to finish watching "No Reservations" and halfway of "Ratatouille" during the back and forth trips. I was so much in the mood that I even started writing the news about the press conference. I planned to post that article here so that other poeple will know about cancer in children. But no. I got distracted. So much so that I can't focus and I can't think of what to write. (I'll still post the article, just not today coz I know I can't finish it with this state I am in. Maybe by Monday.)
I'm just so frustrated. So f*****g frustrated! DAMN! I don't know what really frustrates me though. Is it the prospect of not going somewhere over the weekend? Not spending good times? Not seeing people? Or is it because other disturbing thoughts at the back of my mind are finally finding the chance to come out in the open and make me think about them. *I pity my keyboard*
Come to think of it, I don't have the right to rant. I am in a far better situation than other people. And yet, I can't help to not to. I know, there are a lot of factors to consider and all. It's just taht I really wanted this weekend to happen like it should. I really wanted this break. I want it. I need it. Badly. And it's hard. Thinking that you have set aside all other things just to make way for it. That you have been excited since you were told. That you have been thinking and imagining about it so much that you want the work days to end. That you have been talking about it. That you are so f*****g excited that you just couldn't hide it. That you're energy and happiness level is reaching it's maximun only to dive to its deepest yet. And yes, there remains that thought that maybe it'll push through. That maybe it will happen. That maybe, people will realize how one could possibly feel. That after breaking the news and spreading another one, it will be okay again.
But no. It doesn't work that way. It doesn't just become okay. You don't easily get back from down under to sky-high. It ain't that easy. You will go. Because you wanted to. You'll still be there. But it wouldn't be the same. You don't have the adrenalin rush anymore. You're not pumped-up and loaded. Instead, you're upset. Frustrated. Disappointed. Not just because of other people. Because of yourself. Because you let your excitement and expectations get you. And maybe, that is what really frustrates me.
This is me. Welcome to my world.
Posted by geralyn on Jan 8, '08 8:27 PM for everyone The University of the Philippines celebrates its 100th year this 2008. To kick-off the festivities and events, delegates from other UP campuses convened in UP Diliman through a motorcade and the Centennial Parade.
Madaming brods at sisses sa DevComSoc na pumunta at nagkita-kita kaya naging mas masaya ang event. Tas may nakita pa'kong ibang elbi friends. Yoohoo! At syempre, walang tatalo sa pang-finale -- isang engrande at nakamamanghang fireworks display na nagpaliwanag sa kadiliman ng kalangitan!
AMAZING!!! Import.flv (14.8 MB)
Posted by geralyn on Jan 8, '08 4:35 AM for everyone | Start: | Jan 30, '08 5:00p | | Location: | UPLB C-Park |
Yipee! One of my favorite times of the Academic Year when I was still a resident member. Hope I could be there!
Posted by geralyn on Dec 31, '07 4:10 AM for everyone | | waharhar..the day after the party..bangag at senglot umuwi ng 5am tapos gumising ng eight para sa college grad testi program..haha..halata mo talaga kung sino ang mga late at mukhang bangag. devcomsoc. of course. sarap magparty eh..hehe..bigat talaga ng ulo ko that day. grabe. hehe. pero ok lang. coz these are events worth celebrating! cheers to the BSDC Class of 2007! |
Posted by geralyn on Dec 31, '07 3:42 AM for everyone | | wooooohh! i missed elbi nights more tuloy! this is how we define PARTY! hehe. i had such a great time this ight. started around 9pm of APRIL 26 and eded around 5am of APRIL 27 - my bday! yipee! the day i left teenville and went to womanhood..haha..kurni. but seriously, i really missed the times. iba talaga ang elbi nigts! grad bash na din to, di lang for me pero para din sa mga kabagang na 03 tsaka kung sino mang pa-graduate sa bar na yun. hehe. saya! |
Posted by geralyn on Dec 27, '07 5:17 AM for everyone This post is from my brod Dwight Jason Ronan's multiply blog. Maraming nagsasabi na ang UPLB ay mayroong distinct na kultura na kaiba sa iba pa mang pamantasan (maging sa ibang UP units gaya ng UP Diliman). Sinasabi pa nga na ang UPLB ay microcosm ng lipunang Pilipino, may sarili itong kultura pagdating sa pagkain, pananamit, at siyempre sa paraan ng pananalita. Kung ang salitang “w00t” (kasing-kahulugan ng “yehey”) ang tinaguriang Word of the Year for 2007 ng Merriam-Webster Dictionary at ang salitang “miskol” naman ang Filipino Word of the Year for 2007 ayon sa mga Filipino linguists, professors, at students mula sa UP Diliman, ano naman kaya salita ang nararapat na tawaging Word of the Year ng UP Los Baños? Mula sa iilang boto ng mga UPLB students and professors, narito ang (unofficial) list ng UPLB’s TOP TEN WORDS FOR 2007.
10. Anyeong ha seyo! (an-yong-se-YO) Ito ang Korean version ng “mabuhay!” Obviously, this isn’t a word, but this expression still merits such recognition dahil sa umuusbong na populasyon ng mga Koreanong nakatira at nag-aaral sa loob ng campus. Naging buzzword ito na maraming UPLB students lalo’t higit ‘yung mga nag-sa-sideline sa pagtuturo ng English sa kanila.
9. gullible (GA-li-ble) This is an English adjective meaning easily duped (Merriam-Webster) or easily persuaded to believe on something (Oxford). Madalas itong ginagamit para sabihing “uto-uto” o “madaling maniwala” ang isang tao.
8. nosebleed (NOWS-blid) Isang English word na madalas ginagamit para sabihing masyadong technical o highfalutin ang isang term o isang explanation.
7. Ederlyn (E-der-lin) Naging usap-usapan si Ederlyn, isang fictional character, sa loob ng campus nang dahil sa mga pasa-pasang text messages tungkol sa kanya at sa kanyang mga kakilala. Nagsimula ang kuwento sa kanyang birthday party at doon ay sari-saring kuwento na ang umusbong. Naging laman din siya ng UPLB Defective at marami ring kumalat na balita na galing daw sa mga UPLB sociology majors ang Ederlyn-phenomenon. Nang matapos ang Ederlyn text messages, sinundan ito ng mga text messages ni Inday.
6. Wi-Fi (WYE-FYE) Ito ay short for “wireless fidelity” at sinasabing dahil dito nakaka-connect ang anumang computer or wireless device sa Internet. Naging maugong ang salitang ito nang buksan ng UPLB Administration ang Wi-Fi services sa loob ng campus. Dahil dito, madali at libre nang makaka-connect ang mga estudyante at propesor sa Internet sa mga piling buildings sa loob ng campus. Patunay rin sa kasikatan ng salitang ito ay ang paggamit ng Teatro Umalohokan sa kanilang dulang “Isko’t Iska 2007”.
5. Ministop (mi-ni-STOP) Ito ay ang 24-hour convenience store na matatagpuan sa Vega Arcade. Naging sikat ang tindahang ito dahil malapit ito sa campus at bukas ito 24 hours a day. Anumang kailanganin mo, mula sa ice cream, shampoo, ice cubes, noodles, at maging alcoholic drinks, ay mabibili mo sa Ministop.
4. emo (i-MO) Ito ay isang term para sa popular culture na unti-unting sumisikat sa loob na campus. Ayon sa article na “So-called Emo” ni Beverly May Indino sa UPLB Perspective, “a typical notion of the Emo fashion consists of dyed black hair (though sometimes with red or pink streak), eyeliner, thick black-rimmed glasses, tight jeans and shirt usually bearing names of Emo bands, studded belt, old-beaten Chuck Taylor All-Staras or other black sneakers, and long bangs often brushed to one side of the face”. Pero, ayon din sa artikulo, parte rin ang emo culture ang uri ng musika na napapaloob dito. Kabilang sa mga sikat na emo bands ay ang Screamo, Fugazi, Embrace, Dashboard Confessional, Fall Out Boys, My Chemical Romance.
3. haggard (HA-gard) An English adjective meaning looking exhausted or unwell (Oxford), ginagamit ang salitang haggard sa UPLB bilang kasingkahulugan o synonymous sa mga salitang mahirap, nakakapagod, confusing, at hectic. Nagiging sikat itong expression sa campus, lalo na kapag maraming exams o hell week.
2. TOFI (TOW-fi) This is short for Tuition and Other Fee Increases na naging usap-usapan hindi lang sa UPLB, kundi sa iba ring UP Units. Ito ay ang pagtataas ng tuition fee at iba pang bayarin sa UP na inaprubuhan noong December 15, 2006. Damay sa pag-approve ng TOFI ay ay pagpasa rin ng revised Socialized Tuition and Financial Assistance Program (STFAP). Ang TOFI na ito ay nagdulot ng (a) pagtaas ng mga estudyante nag-apply for loan sa Student Loan Board, (b) 42% ng mga UPCAT qualifiers sa UPLB ang hindi nag-enroll, (c) mas madaming waitlisted freshmen ang pumasok kaysa sa mga talagang qualifiers sa BS Forestry, Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering and Pre-Veterinary Medicine. Sa kasalukayan, ayon sa UPLB Perspective, patuloy ‘di umanong ni-re-review ng Board of Regents ang TOFI.
1. SystemOne (SIS-tem-wan) Ito ay ang bagong Online Registration Program na ipinatupad ng UPLB Administration. Sa pamamagitan ng SystemOne, gagamit na lamang ng Internet para makapagpalista sa mga subjects na kukunin ng mga estudyante. Sa pangunguna ng Office of University Registrar at ng Institute of Computer Science, sinabing ang SystemOne daw ay para sa isang paper-free enrollment process. Pero sa mga unang paggamit nito noong Summer and First Semester 2007, sari-saring reklamo ang narinig mula sa mga estudyante, maging sa mga professors, dahil sa dami ng mga problemang kanilang kinaharap sa paggamit ng SystemOne, kabilang na dito ang mabagal na pag-update, hindi pag-open ng website, mga punong mga Internet shops, at iba pa. Kasabay na pagiging bukambibig ng SystemOne ay ang pagsikat din ni Mr. Rodolfo Duldulao Jr., ang administrator ng SystemOne. Iba pang salitang nominado: calamares, pasaway, prerog, rerouting, Duldulao, finalize, Inday, Isis or IC’s, cramming, Multiply ---
[NOTE: Ang list na ito ay base sa mga nominations at boto ko at ng aking mga kakilala. Matagal ko na itong binalak gawin pero ngayon lang ako nagkaroon ng panahon para gawin ito. :) ] --- bakit kaya walang haler at char? or churva? hehe This is me. Welcome to my world.
Posted by geralyn on Dec 27, '07 12:55 AM for everyone true. so true. pang-sophomore lang ito! enjoy elbi life! Import.flv (1.9 MB)
Posted by geralyn on Dec 26, '07 8:51 PM for everyone just the songs which really really reminds me of my elbi life..gahd. i miss the times!
WONDERWALL - for my batchies! amishu! get together tayo..coz you know, you gotta be the one who saves me. after all, you guys are my wonderwall!
ELBI NIGHTS - di ko malilimutan ang elbi nights...
ONE AND ONLY YOU - moda moments lang..haher..!
I DON'T NEED A MAN - heartbreak..haher! holler to all the women out there!
BAD DAY - para sa mga araw ng kawalan at walang kapararakang kamalasan..haher! | 11.wonderwall - oasis | | | | oasis | | | elbi | | Welcome to Hemp Republic | | Hemp Republic | | | One And Only You | | Bigotilyo | | Parokya Ni Edgar | | | I don't need a man | | PCD | | artist | | | Bad Day | | Daniel Powter | | Daniel Powter | |
Posted by geralyn on Dec 13, '07 3:43 AM for everyone
Posted by geralyn on Dec 11, '07 8:27 PM for everyone | Start: | Dec 13, '07 09:00a | | End: | Dec 15, '07 | | Location: | UP Los Banos |
A gathering of Development Communication students al-over the country. This year's theme is "Emphasizing the Role of Development Communication for a Sustainable Environment".
| |
