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What happened last saturday was least expected...

Our morning started with our usual routine, breakfast over a cold mornig. It wasn't heavily raining just a few cm of rain. We were already planning our activities for the day (mall or to buy a dog). At around 9 am were having a brief conversation regarding ian's investigatory project. We stopped in the mid of the topic when I looked outside and saw little pools of water in our garden. My dad checked on it and there was nothing to worry. (though at that time, the water level on the road is almost ankle deep.) I went out to check my cats if they are safe from the rain when I noticed that the water leaking from the garden wall was becoming strong and there were no little pools now, our garden was covered in water. A passerby outside was walking with water levels at his knees now. In a span of 20 minutes, the flood had risen. Mom and Nang Mercy went out to check the drainage if it was blocked. It was clear and water was draining properly. The storm at around 9:45 am was at its peak in Manila as winds were coming from all directions and rain was pouring heavily. When the water was steadily rising, my mom decided that they should now go back inside.

In our house, water was seeping from our mirrors. Me, Errol and Ian were gathering dirty clothes and rags to wipe the water. Dad went outside too to check on the drainage. It was now around 10 and water levels outside were at waist deep. My younger cousin passed by and the water was near her neck. It was a scary sight as the dogs from the neighbors were howling for help. When my parents went back inside, my dad told us to prepare ourselves in case the flood will reach our ground floor. We have to raise the sofa set using the chairs from our dining room. Some of the stuffs were brought to my bedroom, the shoe cabinet was emptied. Everyone were in fear but we have to remain calm and think of interventions. As we prepare the ground floor, the flood has reached our garage and covered almost the entire tire of our car. My mom told us to PRAY as we watch the water levels rising.

The officers of our village were in the streets finding ways to prevent the flood to rise. My dad told them about the gate leading to the creek. If they open it, it may lessen the water on our village. It took them 20 minutes to open it because there were lots of trash that were blocking it. Once it was opened, slowly the flood subsided. By 1 pm, there were no flood in our area.

The experience was shocking at the start. It was the worst typhoon I've ever experieced. I thought we'd reach the point that we have to evacuate the house. But when i saw the news, what happened to us was nothing compared to those in Marikina and Pasig area. We instantly contacted everyone we knew who were living in that area. My mamita's house was sared from the flood but they can't go out because the roads were blocked with floo and cars that were left by the owners. My dad's cousin is still looking for her 3 little kids aged 8,5, and 2. She left them in their house that mornig before she went to work. My lola's house was filled wih water up to her waist also and everything was soaked. The typhoon Ondoy really left a devastating experience for everyone in the Metro.

For me, I think no one should be blame for what had happened last saturday. It was the consequence of our actions - for throwing garbages anywhere, living below bridges, waterways and creeks which lead to poor water drainage. The government may be doing everything to prevent such disasters but then we should also do our share and take part in the cleaning of our environment. If we act now, we could prevent these thins from happening again.

If ever I win the lottery, I would keep a part of it.. say 1/4 for myself. Then the rest I would divide for the charity, church, and family. The part for myself will be used to buy ticket to go on tour, investment and shopping & pampering spree.=)

** This question is in time for today's lottery draw whose jackpot has reached over P200 million - and nobody has won yet..

First of all, Happy Chinese New Year!

Five days ago, my cat Viki gave birth to a litter of 3 kittens. I can't go near the little ones though because Viki was always there guarding her babies thinking that I might take them away from her. So far, I've seen two yellow kittens and one white with orange patches kitten. I've always been in love with cats.

Then, as I start my first day at the year of the Ox, I've began with my driving lessons. Being giddy and excited than ever (it's my first formal lesson) I've woke up to a day with high spirits. Left home very early because I anticipated the traffic condition along the service road but as I was on my way, traffic was no where in sight (to think it's a Monday morning and still within rush hour period) and I arrived at Honda Driving Center 40 minutes ahead of time - which pretty much impressed the receptionist. So I waited and read the manual they've given me. So far, after five minutes, two women arrived and like me are waiting for their own session to start.

At exactly 9:35, the instructor ushered us to the training room where our lecture is going to be held. He introduced himself and I found that I'm not alone for this beginner's lecture. A lady about my age was also there - her name was Dani. So the basic theory lesson started and I've began to take down notes and listen attentively to Mr. Hermes as he talk about the parts of the car, traffic rules and signs, safety guides in driving and such when at the last part of his lecture, I gave a big yawn and felt like dozing off in my seat. (which of course I couldn't do because there were only two students and it will be obvious if I slept through the discussion.. hehehe..)

Lunch was a little late since Mr. Hermes was unable to notice the time. Good thing Honda has a cafeteria and food wasn't that expensive and yummy too. Me and Dani enjoyed the little lunch break and talked about ourselves. So, I found out that she was really just my age, we're both unemployed, "unsure of what to do in the future" and thinks of driving as a need only in emergency situations. Another thing that surprised me was that she also lived in Cebu and studied at Sacred Heart School for Girls. Talk about something in common! Except that now, she can only understand a little of the dialect.=) Again, lessons started right on schedule.

In the middle of my lessons, I received about four text messages regarding the death of a high school batchmate, Ron Anthony Paradela. Back in high school, we weren't that close and I even find him annoying because he always tease me with Rehne coz of our undeniably "cute" past. (hahaha..) Throughout high school, we never had a chance to bond or even be classmates. He was certainly remembered for playing the role of the "Beast" in their class play Beauty and the Beast. His death did not come in an instant, maybe he had already anticipated it after being diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia. It would be truly a loss for our batch because he could have been a great doctor just like his dad. The text message said that there is still no schedule for his wake since his father hasn't fully accepted his death. Weird thing was, I had a vision of him in my dream two nights ago. In there, he just waved and moments after, disappeared. Was he saying goodbye in my dream? (we apparently don't have any connection except being a batchmate.. I don't even know if he considers me as his friend) Well, tonight, I am offering a deep prayer for his soul.

Today, it started with positive feelings and excitement but as the day ends, bad news has taken over (for everyone in our batch) - everyone would offer their short moments for prayer and grief, and then continue to live and fulfill their own mission here in Earth.

*wala atang sense.. i have to improve my writing.. =(

I haven't received a hug from a stranger. If it happens to me, my initial reaction would either be shocked or a reflex slap on the face of the person who hugged me.

i am now surfing the net with my brother..

üüü... just want to begin my journal with a ü! hehehe..ü am a person who's obssess with üüü so "pasensyahan".. anywayz, as what my subject states.. am in an internet cafe with my very best bud.. achi mika!!üü we don't have classes and well.. just wanna spend ou free time hanging out here..ü i don't have anything to say.. am just bored.. mind's blank and we're goin to have test later in micro.. am dead.. haven't studied pa.. =( but, i know i can do it!! hehehe..üüü cram na lang me later...üü cge, have to go on with life.. gonna be late for next class.. siao!üüü

hayyy.. rich text mode won't work in my computer... bad.. bad.. anywayz, i just want to express what ma feeling lately.. well, now, am kinda tired from schoolwork and everything.. there's soo much pressure from major subjects.. (like the subject that am working on right now)it seems like school work always piles up and never ends to fill my stud table.. tsk.. tsk.. today, i heard a very principled statement from one of my classmates.. she was convincing another friend to quit nursing and instead, shift to another course.. she had very good reasons why all of us should take another course instead.. first, she compared the ways of our school to other nursing schools here in cebu and in fact she has a point.. why do we have to make notes and report unknown topic to our classmates if the teacher can do it for us? ther students in other schools don't take down notes and yet, they're the board placers once they graduate.. tsk.. tsk.. and it hurts to hear that from because that's reality and we have to face it.. but then, i have to disagree wth her because we shouldn't blame the school.. it all depends on the students themselves if they tried hard in school and manage to land a place in the borad exams.. =) the school is just there to support us and train us into professional nurses.. i like the way how our school does their training when it comes to nursing students.. though they imply strict rules, you could see that the school mended good nurses that is competitive and good.. ;) and that what makes me proud of my school.. second, she fusses that she doesn't have a life anymore! like she can't relax, go to ayala or do other stuffs.. well, who has?! (i don't want to comment anymore or i'll have hypertension remembering what has happened today..=( ) for now, that's all.. have to go back searching for life cycles of different parasites.. grrr.. ciao!!

hello!!! well.. it's been a one hell week after i wrote again.. ooppss.. "typed" would be more appropriate.. =)  am getting a lot busier these days.. have to be serious with my studies.. damn!! it's just that i don't have any life nymore.. and it gets pretty depressing.. =( but still.. i know this is for my own good.. after these years of hardwork in school i pray and hope that these things would pay off... =)

that's all i can say now.. we only have a one hour break and that's the only time i can do stuffs.. tata for now..