List of Animes Watched

Below are the list of animes I'm currently watching and already watched. Again, for reference.

• Seto No Hana Yome (My Bride is a Mermaid) - finished

Grey's Anatomy Season 08 episode 07

"You have to go back to the beginning to understand the end." - Dr. Altman to Dr. Grey

Grey's Anatomy Season 08 Episode 06

"You've had some bad outcomes. We all get bad outcomes. Your problem is? You let it get to you. Now, you're scared. The only worst than bad surgeon is a scared one." -  Dr. Altman to Dr. Karev

Amiodarone drip: DO NOT SHAKE

Since I still yet to pass my medicals, I have lots of time to relax and study before moving into reality. However it still puzzles me about the dilemma I've encountered during my clinical immersion. It is about the Amiodarone drip. We have encountered that it had a sticker with the label "DO NOT SHAKE". Why do we not shake it?

According to Orange County EMS, amiodarone is a Class III anti-arrhythmic and one of its precautions is that amiodarone is extremely a viscous solution.

Up to this point, I still haven't got the answer to this question: WHY DO WE DO NOT SHAKE AMIODARONE DRIP?

I'm delving into sources such as the cyberspace and books as it baffles me.
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UPDATE:
As of OCT 15 2016 0759H

From the above clue, I researched on viscous solution. I found out through an article made by Jennifer Segui on Comsol Blog regarding the pouring ketchup quandary. Ketchup is a viscous solution and that there is a minimal amount that goes out at first. However if we shake the bottle, we can notice that there is an increase in amount that goes out which may have something to do with the shear thinning capacity.

So with that I'm assuming that the shearing thinning capacity also have something to do with the amiodarone drip that's why it should not be shaken.

How to go to Las Pinas City Hall

Last month and days ago, I needed to go to get my PTR for a pre-employment requirement and I went to Las Pinas City Hall as I had before. From Sucat Paranaque I took a jeepney with a signage to Kabihasnan Palengke, drop off at the gas station after the school at Kabihasnan. From there you will take a jeepney bound to Las Pinas. I forgot what signage that was but just to be sure I asked the driver if he is going to drop by Las Pinas City Hall.

How to go to Fe Del Mundo/ Fe Del Mundo Training Center?

How to go to Fe Del Mundo/ Fe Del Mundo Training Center?

Eagerly, I want to go here before but I couldn't because I was hesitant to go to a place in which I do not have specific instructions. Luckily I was accompanied by a friend how to get there. I will be referring from the train stations as we all are more familiar with them.

From LRT 1:
Coming from South, (Baclaran station): Drop off at CENTRAL station and walk into where you can ride a jeepney bound to Cubao or Project 2-3 or fx bound to Cubao though I might warn you that waiting for fx may take a while as there are far more fx bound to sm fairview. Ask the driver to drop you off at Banawe. You can see a Mercury drug on the left side of the driver's side and the stop light on the right side. Make sure you don't get past Puregold as it means you also had already gotten past Banawe. Anyway, from Lawton to Banawe fare costs 11 pesos while fx costs 20 pesos. Then, after dropping off to Banawe, cross the pedestrian to Mercury Drug and walk to Fe Del Mundo. If you want to go to Fe Del Mundo Training Center, you can walk past Fe Del Mundo until you can see a 7 eleven. Walk past the street and the building you can see is where Fe Del Mundo Training Center is.

Korean show: The Return of Superman - Song Ilkook and the Triplets

Korean show: The Return of Superman - Song Ilkook and the Triplets

I may be lagging behind as I've only discovered this year about the cute and adorable Song triplets. But better be late than never right?

I've first known about the triplets through facebook when a friend posted about how she gushes about them. I was intrigued so I searched them out of curiousity. Who would have thought that their "appa" (father) was no other than Song Ilkook?! If you're not familiar with the name, Song Ilkook played the main lead in the historical drama "Jumong" and maybe you have watched it.

Anyway, the Song triplets consists of the 3 brothers named Daehan (eldest), Minguk (2nd child) and Manse (youngest) in which if you combine the three names it means Republic of Korea Hurray. (Nice!)

Daehan, being the eldest, took care of his siblings. In an episode, Song Ilkook had said that Daehan was a lot like him, a FM or field manual. It means that he was very obedient to rules. In some episodes, I could see that Daehan was intelligent and very curious on things. He always asks a lot of questions. He may be cheeky at times but he's the serious one. I foresee that he will not be likely in the spotlight took on careers out of showbiz.

Minguk, the middle child is the charming one. He makes the show very interesting. He's a one hell of a cute adorable baby and can make the people fall in love with him in an instant with his wicked winks and aegyos that makes his father laugh out loud. He's not shy especially when it comes to singing and loves dinosaurs as manifested by his massive knowledge on them. Even I don't know about those dinosaurs. He's street-smart, I could see that in some episodes. He can problem-solve easily. I can foresee that he's more likely to be an actor, singer or idol in the future.

Manse, the youngest and the free-spirited one as told by his father. He is the most cheekiest of the three. When Song Ilkook says no in doing something, he's more likely to do it while laughing. He is the most endearing and the most fearful out of the three. Now I see why the cameramen had told Song Ilkook that he is the most likely to be in front of the camera. Like Minguk, he is the most likely I could foresee following the footsteps of his father in showbiz.

An inspiring quote from Mandy Hale

Thought at first that this quote was penned by a member of a forum I was currently frequenting. The quote was in his/her signature and it caught my eye. I saved it first in a notepad. And then today, I decided to share it to you and have done some research. I found out that this quote was actually by Mandy Hale. Hope it inspires you as much as it does for me.

"You'll learn, as you get older, that rules are made to be broken. Be bold enough to live life on your terms, and never, ever apologize for it. Go against the grain, refuse to conform, take the road less traveled instead of the well-beaten path. Laugh in the face of adversity, and leap before you look. Dance as though everybody is watching. March to the beat of your own drummer. And stubbornly refuse to fit in." 
— Mandy Hale

Quote/s from the Book: The Billionaire's Salvation - J S Scott

“Sometimes it’s fun to do something just because you want to and not try to apply any reason to it.”

How to Terminate/Unsubscribe to PLDT Home DSL Super Bundle

How to Terminate/Unsubscribe to PLDT Home DSL Super Bundle

If you have applied and gotten a PLDT Home DSL, chances are you have also been granted a free Super Bundle for 3 months. Super Bundle consists of Caller ID, Call-In-Waiting, Call Forwarding, etc. After 3 months of free use, PLDT would charge you for these for 120 php/month.

However, if you want to terminate or unsubscribe to this feature you can call their hotline at 171.

Please read on if you want to hear my experience with this:

8/8/2016: After pressing 171 at 2:00 pm, a voice prompt could be heard. I pressed 1 for customers and then I was asked to input the area code and the telephone number. A prompt would repeat again the telephone number you had encoded and you would be asked if this is correct and I did so I pressed 1 (for yes).

Now, for those who do not know your area code which luckily I did after some time, you could find yours in your newest statement of account in the right upper portion which are the first two digits just before your telephone number.

Then I pressed 1 for billing (I read it from a blog review) and then I was directed to Ms. Issa a customer representative. As I voiced out my request, she told me that my request could only be catered by the After Sales/Request (I think it was that). So you had to press 3 instead of 1. Anyway, she was kind enough to transfer me to the department and I was able to talk to Ms. Alvie. I requested for a cancellation of Super Bundle and she asked me a couple of questions for validation and the valid id that was used when you had applied for the Home DSL. After that, she told me that the request was processed and it would take effect after 48 hours and also advised me to monitor if it had been terminated.

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UPDATE AS OF 8/19/2016 5:37 pm

I called again the PLDT hotline 171 and directed my call to the After Sales Service to verify if my request for the cancellation of the Super Bundle has taken effect. As per Ms. Kristel, the Super Bundle feature was already deactivated last 8/11/2016.

Grey's Anatomy S06 E15

"Just because you haven't doesn't it mean you can't. Get the scalpel." - Dr. Torres to Dr. Karev

YouTubers You Might Want to Check Out

If you're feeling a little bit bored/curious, YouTube is a great way of spending your time especially when you adapt knowledge best visually. You might want to check out these YouTubers:

• Life Where I'm From

How did I discover them: I think it was because of the Japanese bathroom? Theirs was awesome and in this channel. Aiko is a little shy but adorable. Here is where I also knew about how they take a bath in their bath tubs and how they use their bath water in washing off their laundry which took me by surprise. I thought at first that they just soak in the bath tub but I was wrong.

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List of Movies Watched

This is again for future references.

List of movies watched:

• The Purge
• The Purge Anarchy
• The Purge: Election Year
• Full Out
• High Strung
• The Bucket List
• The Mist
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List of Television Shows

So I was thinking of taking down a list of television shows/series I was, I am and I will be watching. This is in case for future references.

• Grey's Anatomy - currently on Season 8 episode 11
• Suits
• Breaking Bad
• Orphan Black - currently on Season 04 episode 01
• The Big Bang Theory
• The Strain 

Movie: Full Out

Movie: Full Out

When Gymnastics meets Hip-hop.

But I do respect the discipline needed for training. If you're going to do a sit-up, you do that one sit-up the very best that you can. You don't anything for granted. You don't assume that you have tomorrow. Everything we do in life is a choice. Everything. And those choices dictate the kind of life that you're gonna lead. And as soon as you cna understand that, then you start to take ownership of your life, you start to be able to design your life to turn out whatever way you want it to. And I have a secret for you. This isn't about gymnastics. It's about life." Miss Val, Full Out

The Things You Do When You're Bored in the Cyberspace

I'm a bit in the mood these past few days to write out ideas which just pops out of nowhere. Anyway, before it turns to dust let me suggest things you can do when you're bored, cyberspace edition.

With a vast amount of information that you can find in the internet, it is safe to say that it can be a little overwhelming that you just don't know where to start.

Back in the days, I would visit these sites just to pass time.

• I am bored - This I got from my cousin.
• Happy Tree Friends - This I also got from my cousin. I must say these are cartoon videos with cute cuddly characters but I tell you that the stories are gore and I think they are not intended for very young audiences. Though ironically, it's cartoons.
• Rate My Poo - This I got from my cousin. Again. Gross? You get to see different kinds of poo. Poo. Poop.

Not feeling seeing the sites above?

You could start with the things you're interested. Got something that catches your eye? Use your favorite search engine. Be curious. Remember that we're more fortunate now than ever.

No More Papemelroti Pocket Planners?

No More Papemelroti Pocket Planners?

I do not know why I am still at times ignoring my intuitions though I know that it is right (which turns out to be right at the end). I am really regretting not taking stock of pocket planners for the year 2016 the last time I saw there was which I think was December of 2015. I'd visited some branches of Papelmeroti from time to time such as in Robinson's Ermita and Glorietta hoping there'll be one.

Argh..

Aside from it being very light and travel buddy handy, it was definitely cheap for 20 pesos.

Papemelroti, please make it available? Please?

TV Show: iZombie

This you should see. That is, if you are into zombies and murder investigations. I am currently watching this show. The show is all about Liv Moore, previously a medical resident who had turned into a zombie after a party that she had attended which has people drinking Utopium. After being turned into a zombie, she worked in a morgue eating brains of the murder victims. This had made her  see, think and feel as the victim before they died and enabled her into  victims' personality traits.

"You'd be surprised what people are capable of at the end of the rope." iZombie - Clive Babineaux S01E07

Have You Found Your Circle of Competence Yet?

Have You Found Your Circle of Competence Yet?

I still don't know where I want to be and what I want to do with my life. To start with, I haven't envisioned myself as being a nurse. I thought I was just going with nursing as a undergraduate then proceed with medicine. And then I would either be a neurosurgeon or a doctor that specializes with brain research. But I guess, life has a way of giving you lemons. It made me realize that not everything will turn out the way you expected it.

There are kinds of people out there. From naive to down right manipulative, very talented ones and competitive. It's a jungle out there. When I started working, I realize a lot of things. I am usually peace-loving and usually nice to people but peace-loving won't let you last in the real world if you won't work smartly to the top. In short, you must be competitive whether we like it or not. Safeguard always your things from anyone never leaving it to chance. To put it into words I got trust issues and what has made it worst is that the people I have opened up my heart to are the same ones who broke it and opening up for me wasn't even easy to begin with.

I thought before that I was not out to be a nurse. I dreaded going into my clinicals and praying that my clinical rotations would be suspended. I suck at conversing with people. I don't have the likability factor with my peers.

But what the heck, I'm tried of sulking. I took the board and passed it on the first take. I have the support of my family. I manage to be better and that I don't have to over analyze things. I realize that I don't have to spend my time just to cater to people's bullshits. I realize that I have my own needs and these needs must  come first and ALWAYS first because no one will care anyways.

I may not have the greatest nursing skills now nor the greatest interpersonal skills, but just so you wait WORLD and see. I'll make it happen.

How am I sure I could?

Because "TODAY MY LIFE BEGINS". I'm quoting this from Grey's Anatomy Season 5.

So far, these are the assets I've discovered and learned that I haven't fully taken advantage of:

1. Reading is tedious to most people but I got it as a secondary nature. Sometimes I drag myself to read but I think I got the discipline than most people do.
2. I'm confident in my research abilities like those finding stuff in the cyberspace. I can discover things if I really want to.
3. I am creative. I create things in my head most people would later think of. And I would be amaze that I thought of it before they did.
4. I think I possess grit. I don't easily give up on something.
5. I am tall. Screw insecure bitches. I'll start to wear heels soon.
6. More to come.

Online RPG Strategy Game: Utopia

Online RPG Strategy Game: Utopia

Back when I was still in my elementary to middle school years, I was introduced to this game by my cousin. Fortunately, this still exists up to today though the URL has been changed.

Utopia is an online text-based roleplaying strategy game where you are going to explore acres of land, build kind of buildings, allocate books for different sciences, train military in order to prepare for offensive/defensive as well as thieves, magicians, etc. So if your into RPG games, you might like this one.

Click the link below and register:

UTOPIA

I hope you enjoy! :-)

Philippine Nurses Association Membership Renewal 2016

Philippine Nurses Association Membership Renewal 2016

So I will cover today on how to renew your PNA Membership since I'd tried searching for an answer in the cyberspace and didn't come up with an updated one hoping that this will help renewing Filipino nurses.

But first, how to go there?

From LRT EDSA, I dropped off at LRT Pedro Gil Station then walked towards the street between Philippine Christian University and Philippine Women's University. Then turn left, walk straight ahead until you have passed San Marcelino Street. In the next street you must turn left and you'll see the PNA main office on the left side.

Upon arriving in the main office, I asked the security guard where could I get a renewal and he let me logged in the logbook and gave me a form to fill up. He then instructed me to proceed to the furthermost building.

I filled up the form and paid 400 php at the cashier. The cashier gave the Official receipt and the PNA ID immediately.

The PNA card is yellow in color. I don't know how will I able to put my name in the card as the card is plastic.

Psychology: The Monkey Business Illusion

Psychology: The Monkey Business Illusion

Hola Jingu! One illusion we can hopefully be aware of is the Monkey Business illusion.

To learn more about it you can watch it below:

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Commentary (*contains spoilers):

I was able to get the right answer which was 16 and was able to see the gorilla. I somehow managed to noticed someone leaving but I didn't notice the curtain turning gold. And no, it's my first time seeing this clip. Does it mean I'm not really selectively focused? Is this good or bad? So how did you fare? 

SSS online problem: Your account is locked

SSS online problem: Your account is locked

Passwords. Passwords. Different sites would recommend not to use the same password for protection. But not everyone have the capacity to remember all of that. It is a common idea to write them or type them down on your gadget. However, this is not a wise move to practice as it can compromise protection. Here are just some of the scenarios that I'm anticipating being a worrywart that I am: What if you lost your notes? What if the gadget was suddenly stolen?

See?

I first encountered the error of my account being locked a while ago. I thought I was typing the correct password so I typed it again and again until there was an error which was in red colored letters "Your account is locked". I searched here in the internet and I found an answer that you can email them or call their hotline or visit any SSS branch.

I am somewhat panicked deep inside but then I thought I should try first their Forgot password hoping that it will work. Indeed, thanks for their password retrieval system I was able to access my SSS account again without further ado.

I'll just post below on how you could get in touch with SSS if you still can't access your account. Hope this will help you! :-)


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Should you encounter any problems accessing your account, please call the SSS Hotline at (632) 920-6446 to 55 (available 24 hours from Monday to Friday except during holidays) or email them at member_relations@sss.gov.ph for assistance.
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Dark Blue skies

Still looming into the darkness, And the weather just makes it more blue. Just f*cking great.

I've come to love to sleep. And sleep. And sleep a little more. And sleep all day. And wish I would never wake up.

Endless sufferings. Unappreciated. No one gives a f*ck. Lost. Wandering soul. Where should I go next?

Why? Why am I always in a constant struggle?  I admit having little mishaps as a child and as a teen growing up, but I never rebelled. Because I want to be good, I always look out to the good in others. I tried my utmost best to be good even no one is watching as I know it is the right thing to do but I guess I was f*cked up big time by the ruthless world of reality full of bullshits. I'm naive. I'm a little slow. I don't know how to play the game.

Suicide. Of course. I've thought about it a lot of times. I think I won't now because every time I thought about it, I can't visualize how. If I did so, maybe there's a higher chance I would. I still hold on to the belief that life is not to be taken as there are others fighting for their own. But it hurts. It hurts even more. And that it's just easier to escape.

Tears. Tears are for crying. Crying is therapeutic however taken as weak. Show your weakness and lost their respect. And there it goes down the drain.

I tried to be accommodating for people but somehow I always felt alone in the end. I felt I'm treated just as an option. I felt that I'm like some ornament just their to fill their ego.

I'm f*cking tired, I felt like I'm being helpless which frustrates me the most. I don't have anything.

And there it goes. The dark blue skies. Rain then pours.

No more CandyMag's Teentalk!

What happened to Candymag's Teentalk forum? I was astounded when I checked and it wasn't there anymore. I tried google search but to no avail.

Main point of the story is that I guess, nothing lasts forever. It used to be my tambayan when I was still in high school. Farewell to you my friend Teentalk. :-(

Movie Mystery: Crank

"I don't know." I should stop saying that phrase.
"There's always some things I know." That's way more better.

Anyway, I'm still itching with curiosity on what movie was it.I am talking about the ending of the movie Crank where the male protagonist bounced from the car to the ground after falling down from the sky. I think it was in the beginning of the Deadpool movie. Let's just see after I had watched again the movie.

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UPDATE:

So.. okay.  I'm still itching to know what movie was in it. I remember like it was quite similar then the body was taken by people who was in the truck.

X-men Apocalypse?

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UPDATE as of 7/9/2016

Ha. I've finally know the answer to the question above. You can find it in the sequel: Crank High Voltage. :-/

Words of the wise from Grey's Anatomy

"But Alex, we do not get unlimited chances to have the things we want. And this I know. Nothing is worst than missing an opportunity that could've changed your life." Addison, Grey's Anatomy - Season 03 episode 25

US Television Series: Grey's Anatomy

People usually hover over people they are physically attracted to. No one is immune really, even me. Besides, who wouldn't want a pretty thing? If you think you don't then let's put it this way, would you prefer to eat a very appetizing meal or a plain bland one? Attraction is the first step on any relationship whether romantic or platonic and then usually the substance comes next. And it is not far why we choose what we have chosen. What makes us commit more is when we know that we can relate to it.

Back when I was still striving to earn my undergraduate degree, I have already watched Grey's Anatomy up to season 2 but then I don't know what happened but I just stopped. And then, I came up with the news that Dr. George O' Malley had died. I was intrigued and searched on the internet what episode was that. Can't wait for Season 6.


"And then there are some wounds, some betrayals that are so deep, so profound that there was no way to repair what was lost. And when that happens, there's nothing left to do but wait." - Grey's Anatomy Season 3 Episode 9

Bills Payment Posting

Bills Payment Posting
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When we finally grow up from a boy to a man and a girl to a woman and if we are in great luck in accomplishing in finishing a degree, the real world now becomes our playground. We're given freedom to pursue what we really want to do and what we want to have.

But alongside with the freedom bestowed upon us comes with power. As cliche as it may sound, "With great power comes with great responsibility". So what does it have to do with our topic for today?

I just want to share something today since I am now carrying a bill under my name (I don't know if I should be saying YAY or NYAY). Kidding aside, I was able to pay it for the first time. It was empowering because it gives you a feeling of independence.

Anyway, before we divert again to another topic I want to tell you about the posting of bills in the Philippines hoping that somehow somewhere someone would find this information useful. I tried to search in the internet but it was not stated when would the payment be posted.

I was able to pay in these payment partners of PLDT. If you're still delaying to pay your due dates, please bear in mind these as per my experience:

• SM Malls - 3 days posting
• Banco De Oro (over the counter payment)- next day posting but date paid is the date when you have paid it
• Online Banking (BPI) - after 24 hours provided you had made it before 10 pm as it will be counted as the next day so the posting would be next, next day.

Korean show: Hidden Singer

Okay. So, how are you. This is to tell you that I'm sooooooooooooo doomed. How's that Korean writers can come up with such good concepts? I'm so jealous. Just when I'm not through with watching King of Masked Singer, I was able to stumble upon Hidden Singer. This is another musical program where audience would try to guess what cubicle is the original singer. It was mind numbing that they can replicate it in the same way as the original. Aside from entertaining, this is a great way to test and train your ear. Have you guessed right?

Here is a sample english subbed version courtesy of Youtube:

King of Masked Singer

Is it just me, or I'm being sucked and left at awe with how brilliant Korean writers are? The concepts they had created makes me want to raise my hands up big time.

I don't know if I'm just biased since I tend to like Korean dramas and quite caught on the Korean wave bug since way back high school but not to the point of obsession. Maybe I am also generalizing early on but do you want me to give you an example? Try watching King of Masked Singer. It is where artists compete with a masked on and sing with it so that the judges and the audience can objectively rate the performance of two artists as we know that popularity and status can change our perception. I was dumbfounded how these artists can modulate their voice into something that isn't them. I guess these were voice projections they were known for.

One thing that I got from this show though I haven't understood one bit in any of the lyrics since they tend to be in Hangeul (Korean language) is that I can feel the emotion in the song.

This had inspired me to aim more at a higher level in terms of music. It set the bar higher for good. I love to sing and watching these clips brought out realizations what I still lacked. I need to improve my skills on how to deliver the song with emotion. Because singing is like story telling.

Sad to say but in the Philippines, people with creative musicality who deserve to have an album don't make the cut. Artists who are popular are given albums though they are not really singers. In the television, singing competitions became biased. As long as you can hit the high notes and came from an impoverished family background, the higher chances that you'll win.

I'm hoping that making of albums will be given to those who really deserved it and not just for profit.

But I guess, I was being idealistic here.

Spotify!

Great evening everyone! So after watching My New Sassy Girl (a korean movie of 2016) which is a little let down since it's predecessor, I've decided to do a blog regarding my favorite spotify playlist.

For those who still don't know, Spotify is a free music application you install on your phone or computer where you can listen to a vast number of songs. It requires data connection or WiFi but if you want to listen offline you can purchase the premium version.  I would recommend this application because not only could you listen to your favorite music but it also suggests other songs which you might possibly like.

Not only that, did you know that you could also listen to audiobooks on Spotify? I was able to read an article about it recently in what we do not know that Spotify can do.

Going back to the topic, I seem to go over and over with "Your Favorite Coffeehouse".

How about yours? What's your favorite Spotify playlist?

Realizations

I've been so afraid for possible consequences which may or may not come into fruition. Now I've been wiser, I've realize to just not care at all. Just live in the moment the best you can.

My Favorite Films

Hi! I've been feeling a little like down lately these days so here I am. Writing to you about something. Since I've felt that nobody quite wants to listen and put up with my rants, I decided to expend that energy into something productive to do.

I would like to write about what movies had moved me which is one of the reasons why they are my favorite

•  12 Angry Men (1957) - I probably have been an old soul in my previous life because though I belong to the Millenial generation, my tastes seem to be of conservative and oldies when it comes to clothes, music and apparently films. I was fascinated with how they had produced an entire film in one place. And how was I able to find this film? It was recommended by users in the IMDB website where it was included in the top films to see.

• High Strung (2016) - I like it maybe because of the insights in the movie. Sometimes I used to wish that I've had ballet lessons instead of piano.

update as of July 8, 2017

• The Boss Baby (2017) - I like this part in the movie where the protagonist makes an offer which the boss baby can't refuse. Very moving, I may say.

On Frizz Away Serums: Bench Fix, Glamworks, Vitress

So I basically I just woke up one day and decided that I have to change. I woke up feeling that I'm not contented with the way I look. Because as you might know, I used to not care about my appearance as long as it's convenient and comfortable. Why I chose convenience and comfort? Because it's easy and less costly. So you might be wondering what changed?

I want to feel good so I'm making an overhaul of myself. I've been successful in persuading my over worrying self that it's okay to splurge on things from time to time. No need to be stingy when it comes to self. Call it a turning point, but if it's for the better, it's better right? I pamper myself with make-up sporadically and I guess people tend to appreciate it but I don't do it consistently.

Anyway, I've been managing my curly frizzy dry hair with scrunchies because aside from it's hot and humid here, I want no hair on my face. I also use gel, my go-to product to pin up my hair in place but the downside of it is it's not healthy for the hair as it has too many chemicals and you have to wash it up. As for Vitress serum, sadly I experienced having dandruff though it smells good. Good thing that I tried Glam works Hair Serum for Heat Defense. It works out for me but I may say that it's a little greasy. If I remember it right, it costs for about 75 php at Watson's.

So let's see how will this product fare with other serums. It costs for about 109 php at Bench stores.

Till next time,
Sanegeal Farmhear

Movie Convo: High Strung

Hi. How's it going for you? I guess I'm pretty much okay. Pumped up a little. Aside from finishing reading the 3 parts of The Billionaire's Obsession 1 by J. S. Scott where it's all about the love story of Simon and Kara which I was currently obssessed in finishing it and which I did, I am doing a marathon of movies. I had finished watching Fifty Shades of Grey, How to Be Single and now High Strung which I'm not yet through. Anyway, I just want to share inspiring conversations from the movie and I hope it would inspire you too.


Ruby: Well you know, music is like dance. It's a link to the soul. It can make people laugh and it can make people cry. It...it can inspire! With a power like that, why wouldn't you want to share it with the world?

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Kramrovsky: Is everything a little alright? You danced it beautifully.
Ruby: I can do better.
Kramrovsky: You're too hard on yourself.
Ruby: I just want to be perfect.
Kramrovsky:And what happens when you've achieved perfection? You stop then? It's imperfections that keep us alive! Motivating us to push further and further.
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Kramrovsky: This is the problem. Stop trying to dance.
Ruby: But I'm a dancer.
Kramrovsky: No, no, you're not a dancer in this variation. You're a gypsy. You understand.
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Kramrovsky: Ruby, each time you conquer a step, there will always be another challenge waiting. It's a long road. It never ends! As dancers, this is our journey.

Car Dealer Simulator Game for Android

Hi again! I'm just as excited to tell you about my discovery for this day. As you might not know, I'm also a gamer.

Just when I thought I was about to give up, I found a way how to go over selling out cars in this CAR DEALER SIMULATOR game I've downloaded from Google Playstore. I've tried searching the internet out of frustration. I've found a tip/cheat alright but it was not applicable to what I want.

Here's an introduction for Car Dealer simulator taken from Google play:

In our game, you start out on the lowest rung of a car dealer’s career with a small initial capital and unlimited capabilities at your disposal. You can buy damaged cars, repair them, and sell them for profit or simply scout around for the most attractive offers on the marketplace in the hope of finding a car in perfect condition.As you play the game, you start gaining experience, and your business is growing rapidly. You can afford to buy more expensive cars. You learn how to diagnose mechanical problems and fix them cheaply.

If you also want to play this game, you can download it by clicking here.

Now, where are we?

Right. How to go over selling cars like a piece of cake.

You start off with a capital of 5000 and an energy of 500. In the beginning, you will be able to sell cars with no problem. But after some time in your succeeding endeavors, you will experience almost all have problems. So here are some tips I've learned while playing the game:

Tip # 1. As the tutorial says, go with the most profit.

Tip # 2: Ask for a discount from the owner. I usually go for 20% and below. But of course it would depend with how much will you make. If your profit is almost negative then ask for a higher discount.

Tip # 3. Before haggling, use the service diagnostics button. Yes. So that you can already know what problems are you going to get once you buy that car.

Cinnamon Tea-rrific!

Good morning to you too. Would you like some black tea with a dash of cinnamon and a teaspoon of sugar?  Since I've noticed that I've been hooking up on tea with a lot of creamer, I decided to try out drinking tea with a dash of cinnamon instead.

And I'd say it's good.

Words of the Wise from HighSchool King of Savvy

Hello! How was your day? I'm not really in a good mood today so I'm currently watching episode 3 of High school King of Savvy. This is a Korean drama. You could read the plot here.

I just want to share this conversation between the brothers in episode 2:

Lee Hyung-seok: There's no such a thing as an ally or enemy in this world. It's just a jungle. Don't you think the king of the jungle is a lion or a tiger? No. The last survivor... Hyena

Lee Min-seok: Don't make this difficult. Don't use metaphors.

Lee Hyung-seok: Don't trust anyone. Trust your instinct. That's your answer.


I wished I'd had a Hyung (Older Brother) or someone whose wise enough to impart these things early enough. But I guess, it almost always had been me to discovering it all. *Sigh*

Why we should write more truthful reviews

Why we should write more truthful reviews

Before I decided to write future reviews in this blog, I think I should come up with an introduction on reviews. The first question that popped up out of my mind today was why should we write and post more truthful reviews in the internet? I came up with the answer: people will be more informed what they are going to get and know what they are going to expect once they have availed the product or the service they've been eyeing.

Before I make any purchase of any kind, I always search reviews from the internet and mostly read from blogs and forums. In a very much developed technology that we have today, the internet has vast of information and reviews that we could utilize. In my experience, they've been very helpful. And I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the nameless people out there in the cyberspace who had taken their time to share their experiences.

Now the lingering question still continues, why should we write and post more truthful reviews in the internet? It's because in our own little way, we might make a difference in somebody's life. Who knows, your experience might save another one from regrets.

Always,
Sanegeal Farmhear

Let us rejoice Humility

In a world of egotistical people, keep being humble. When people tries to control you, push for your independence.  When the world rejoices on showmanship and you itched to be acknowledged and appreciated despite your introvertedness, keep being hidden despite being unacknowledged. Remember that the most precious gems are kept hidden in the valley of darkness. What really matters is how you think of yourself.

There was an article I've read last night about a mother talking to her daughter about a presidential candidate now presumably the next 16th president of the Republic of the Philippines, Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. It was a long post and I'm still searching it on the internet but to cut the story short she tells her daughter that it doesn't mean that because he cusses means he is a bad person, neither a good person with good manners, does make him good. It should be what's within the heart that we must look on.

Till next time,
Sanegeal Farmhear

Why I Chose to Blog

Why I Chose to Blog

I've been blogging since I was high school I think, or was it around college?

Well anyway, I've been meaning to blog in order to tackle about my choices: on why I did that, on why I do this and what I'll be doing. So the first thing I'm going to discuss is my choice to blog.

What is a blog? From my point of view, it serves as a journal about something you might what to post which will be forever ingrained in the internet. You might want to share something about anything under the sun. I originally kept a diary since in my late elementary years or early year of high school but shifted to Microsoft Word which then eventually led into blogging. We have to upgrade into something better, IKR. ;-)

Anyway, blogging can serve as an outlet of your emotions and passion and I think blogging helps me better because I can organize my thoughts and ponder on things. whenever inspiration strikes, I have the eagerness to type it in and then later on I'd go back to my blog and read about my previous posts. Sometimes, I'm a bit taken aback whenever I read it again. I would think, "Cool. How did I end up writing like that 10 years ago?"

I want to blog because it also had been my distraction whenever I'm down. You could say that it had been a therapy for some problems I might be facing.

But as I've said, posts posted in the internet are not really deleted. So be careful on what you post. As a friendly reminder from GMA, a network station in the Philippines, you might want to keep in mind to "Think before you click".

Cheers to a New Tomorrow!

But I guess I am still ambivalent regarding tending out my formal letter for resignation. You see, my dad's return to his work is still uncertain and it makes me worry a whole lot. My mom said he'll return to work hopefully by April.

I'm still procrastinating, delaying things I've should've done already. And I still haven't got a clue what I'm passionate about and to tell you the truth, I'm rather jealous of my friends for living such lives. I know, I know. Life is what you make it.

Celebrating A Merry Christmas and looking foward to a Prosperous New!

Well, before the year ends, I just want to greet you an advanced Merry Christmas and cheers to a prosperous New Year in case I wasn't able to blog again.

NBI Renewal in the Philippines 2015

I'm currently taking a day off so that I can apply for a NBI clearance renewal as part of my work requirement. My name has a "HIT" which means my nbi clearance could not be released on the same day. :-(

As you know, or if you still don't know, NBI now doesn't take walk-in applicants and had to go online. But what if you don't know, or perhaps do know that but just went walk-in for adventure's sake? Oh my, that's risky and that's what I just did. (haha..)

Anyway, I went to the NBI Main Office in United Nations Avenue. Though I had an NBI satellite nearest my house, I dreaded the possibility that the release could be more than a week. I got a feedback from a co-worker that she got her NBI clearance which she applied from NBI Otis after 2 weeks. The max days I had before I got my NBI clearance was 7 days.

So okay, back to the story. I confirmed with the employee at the entrance if there are still walk-in forms and he said that NBI is now online. Don't worry if you had not gone online prior to going to NBI because they have a computer inside the NBI located at the back of the employees who are at the entrance and it's usage is free. But it may take some time as there might be other people in line too which by the way I had encountered so I had to be in line too. Good thing there were chairs. :-)

After 15-20 minutes of waiting, an employee was announcing "Baka mamaya pila kayo ng pila diyan. Pwede na yung may nbi 2014 pataas na pumasok. Pwede na din yung xerox." (Maybe you are falling in line there. You can proceed if you have NBI for 2014 and above. Xerox [referring to photocopy] is accepted.) Thank God I was able to abl0e to bring a photocopy of my NBI clearance. Lucky day for me. :-) And worrywart that I am, it might sure look stupid to some but to be better sure than sorry, I asked the employee if my nbi photocopy would suffice and he said yes with nodding gesture.

Next step - 3rd would be PAYMENT. Make sure you have an exact amount of 115 pesos (local employment) on hand as sometimes the employees are rude if you hand them a 500 bill. (Though I understand the dilemma if you had a series of customers who hand you 500 and 1000 bills) But of course, this doesn't change the fact that being rude just because of this is unacceptable.

The 4th step would be ENCODING located at the 2nd floor. There are reminders saying that you have to put your online reference number/deposit slip at the back of your official receipt. As for my case, I'd written my NBI ID number at the back of my receipt. NBI ID Number is found on your previously issued nbi clearance. When it is my turn, picture taking is done and then I was asked to get my clearance tomorrow. (Yey! This was the fastest on record)

However, since I had no off which is a weekday for this week I asked the woman if I could get it rather next thursday. The lady said that I could but make sure that I get it before 1 month expires.

And before I went out from the NBI, I asked another employee if someone could get my nbi clearance for releasing instead of me. He confirmed.

So there you go. Hassle-free way to get your NBI clearance for renewal. NBI Main is open from 8 am to 5 pm. Hope it helps.

Always,
Sanegeal Farmhear

One day

I'm still in the phase where everything's bleak. Quarter-life crisis perhaps?

For now, just brewing coffee in this bright sunny morning.

Have a great day ahead!

Heroes and Villains

Nobody starts off as a villain.

They were sometimes the people who've tried to be good but due to unfortunate circumstances and twisted game of fate, succumb to their inner darkness.

We all have it: the good and the bad. Ebony and ivory. The hue of white and black.

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I guess I'm tired of feeling that as if my time, for others, is not precious at all. They make demands. And here I am, the silly thing who let them get what they want.

But as Eleanor Roosevelt says "No one can make you inferior without your consent"

Which leads me to the notion that is it what I'm thinking?

Probably.

I HAVE a CHOICE. Remember that.

Off to my laundry.

Always,

Sanegeal Farmhear

Tweet of the day #05

"Learn from the past, enjoy the present and live for the future." -Sanegeal Farmhear

Dear future downcasted YOU

I just need to pour out my insights as I'm just overwhelmed with the things that's happening right before my eyes. Because I'll know, I'll go back to this entry and read this. Feel free to read this yourself if you're feeling down:

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Dear future downcasted YOU,

The things you have are just temporary. Never be tempted with the ways of the world. Never deviate from the things that are most important to you. You're the luckiest because of the intangible assets that you currently have: family and friends that always have your back and have them yours, and fond memories that are in the truest sense, genuine. No one is perfect and life is never made to be perfect, but in your eyes, you can make them be. You may not be the most beautiful, nor the most brilliant of them all or have the most money out there in the world for you to live luxuriously or comfortably and rather think have the most unfortunate circumstances, but it's only temporary. Remember the wheel of destiny? You aren't always on the downside of things. All things needs to be balance. Where there's death, there's a new life. Where there is darkness, there will be light. Where there is sadness, there'll always be joy. Where there is emptiness, there will be always someone like God or something (I'm not referring to material things - maybe it's your PURPOSE in life perhaps) who will fill that void. You're given problems to conquer because you are a conqueror. You have all the support and the love you need. You just need to open your eyes and look around. Just like the things you're taking for granted. Trust me on this because my gut instinct tells me so. And most of the time what my instinct tries to tell me so, they always came true later on. Just remember to do what is the right thing though you're not even commended nor appreciated for it. Why seek appreciation from others when you have them yourself? Come on. Be kind and give yourself a mental pat for every good thing you do. Keep a diary and tell it how it made you feel. Later on, when you're feeling sad, skim down that notes and re-live that past. Dance. Do sports. It feels good to have that outbursts of endorphins. Remember this: every thing is just temporary. Negate negative emotions. Feel right through them but never hold. Let yourself subject to these emotions and charge it to experience so that later on you'll know how to manage the second it strikes again. I hope you'll the have the overflowing happiness in your life.

Till next time.

Always,

Sanegeal Farmhear

A Day off!

Day offs are nice. And it's the period of time when you let you're body recuperate from the stress you're getting from work. It's easy to abuse you're body when you're young because we would just take it for granted though we know it's bad for us. Old folks would always advise not to abuse your body because when you're older, all the things you do to your body will take it's toll on you.

And while I'm at home, I came across this website: www.playbuzz.com where the topic is all about Which Intelligence is Your Most Dominant? by Samantha Jones.

I came up with Intrapersonal. And I always came up with this type of intelligence.

Just sharing out my thought for the day.

I just missed writing.

Till next time.

Always,
Sanegeal Farmhear