updates..

august 19 - we (with bele nd other cs pips) watched the cheering competition at addu. unfortunately, cs division cheering squad did not make it to the top 5. it was a bit disappointing. well, nothing we can do about it anymore. after that, we (with kc, leri, bele & liaa) dined at mandarin.. yumyum..

august 20 - concert at sto. tomas, davao del norte. it was really fun. my first concert with the himig singers. after the show, we were screaming to the top of our lungs. we tried the anaconda ride and the ferris wheel. we really wanted to give the horror train a try, unfortunately, it was past 11pm and the journey back to the city is still an hour away.. the concert's repertoire includes:

    Intro       Lead Me Lord & Pambansang Awit
   
    Part I.      Katakataka
                   Daling-Daling
                   Ilay Gandangan
                   Usahay
                   Damgo man lang
                   Dugong Pilipino
                   Magsimula Ka

    Part II     Can you feel the love tonight?
                   Abba Capella
                   The Coconut Nat
                   Paduda
                   Bulaklak
                   Heal The World (Encore)

august 16 - kadayawan concert at the centennial park,.dined at Jo's Inato Restaurant along quirino ave., then videoke to the max at madayaw.

august 19 - no work

august 20 - engagement at pearl farm resort - garden wedding of mr. and mrs. lito sy. it was great, except for 'our' food.. waaa. no comment.. red & white wines were served during the cocktail, with roasted calf.. and ice cream.. beautiful sounds (acoustix with violin - the best), and great fireworks display. we serenaded them with love songs (the very thought of you, just the way you look tonight, till there was you, moonriver and smoke gets in your eyes) with few inspiring songs (you raise me up and the light of a million  mornings) and also a broadway medley..

that's all for now.. im going to watch a movie tonight.. am so excited.. ^(",)^

tc, spokedom.. mwah!

i am bored! got nothing to do here in the office.. i miss teaching.. i miss giving quizzes and projects.. i miss calculating grades, few hours before the deadline.. i miss climbing 6th floor early morning for my first period.. waaaa.. i miss everything.. in fact, i miss someone.. joke! hehehe..

anyway, you might ask what happened to me with these past few days? well, i've been busy practising for our incoming concert at sto. tomas this coming saturday and attending workshops at uic bajada.. its draining my energy.. but i'm happy, though..

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last sunday, august 7, was my 21st birthday.. i started celebrating my day few minutes after 12am.. we went to first lady videoke bar, drank a little and sang a lot (videoke to the max!)..

lunch was prepared at my grandpa's house.. after that, i attended a singing workshop at uic bajada. i went to church (st. jude parish) with my friend milan afterward.. you know what's funny? when we entered the church, rain poured from the heaven.. hehehe..is it a blessing or a warning? who knows.. i admit that i haven't attended a single mass since the last week of june.. bad me! anyway, we expected much worse than that.. hehehe..

we visited pastor buenaventura at davao doctor's hospital (maggy's dad), dined at penong's, fetched maggy at their church and proceeded to basti's brew where we spent the remaining minutes of my day (talking about life and its complications, love and lust and the concept of moving on).. we went home around 12:05am of august 8..

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before i forgot, im inviting you to watch our concert with davao boys choir at sto. tomas this coming saturday 7:00pm.. its proceeds will be used for the renovation of a church (i forgot the name) located there.. songs like bulaklak, the coconut nut, can you feel the love tonight, heal the world and abba acapella will be included in the repertoire..

also, this coming kadayawan day, august 16.. there will be a concert at centennial park.. 250-voice choir consisting of different choirs here in davao including um chorale, grand euphonic chorale, ateneo carillon glee club, usep chorale, uic high school choir, holy cross high school choir, davao boys choir, etc.. singing different mindanao's finest choral compositions.. himig singers will render 2 songs; popong landero's "paduda" and "ilay gandangan" (gods of the sun).. that's all..

'til then.. mwah!

it's been a month since the last time i blogged... well, i've been busy for these past few days: reports, trainings, practices.. it's draining my energy. that's one of the reasons why i'm not feeling well today. my migraine 'attacked' (it really hurts.. it feels like i wanted to smash my head with a hammer so that it'll open up and then i'll pull out my brain and crush it with my own hands! aaaaah), got tonsilitis and colds , and my tooth ache.. i'm scheduling myself for a checkup this coming saturday.. why this saturday? why not now? 'cause i've got work.. no work, no money.. no money, no check-up..

did you know that dentists are one of my childhood enemies? yup, i hate dentist! and doctors too.. i hate those syringes that they are 'injecting' in my body.. it hurts.. waaaa! but this coming saturday will be the judgement day.. hope it doesn't hurt...

that's it for now... tc, spokedom! (",)

2 days ago, at addu matina during the 3rd capping & pinning of future nurses, I saw my former edp student. I really can't believe what I saw... Maam Beth was one of the candidates for the ceremony…I can still remember, she's always, I mean almost always, late in my 7:40 MWF class, like me before... (^_^) The reason? She was busy attending the needs of her offspring before going to school... Sometimes, she would call the office and tell me that she can't come because her daughter is sick. Btw, she's already in her mid-40's.

She used to work at one of the departments of addu college unit before she decided to enroll the nursing course. She used her retirement fee as her capital in taking the course. I even asked her the reason why she took nursing. She told me that her salary is not that big to support her growing family. She wanted to help. She even mentioned her plans of going abroad, if she will pass the licensure exam. (I really am hoping and praying that she will. ^_^)

I used to address her as ma'am before, during my college days. Still I call her ma’am during our period. The only difference is that, she is now calling me sir. ^_^ When she climbed the stage last night, I almost wanted to cry. I can't explain the feeling. She's smiling, you could see in her eyes, while her clinical instructor is pinning and putting her cap. I’m so proud of her!

She’s really not that good in class but the thing that set her apart from the class, aside from his age, was her eagerness to learn. You could see in her face that she really wants to learn these things. She's been using ms word and excel for how many years already but still, she admitted, that there are still a lot of things that she didn't know. After the semester, she gave me a letter. I kept her letter in one of my 'memory box'... it says:

11 October 2004

Dear Sir Leggy,
Hello!
I'd like to say "Thank You" for being such a nice and understanding teacher. Thank you for taking the pain to teach our "magulong" section plus "late learners" people like me... But you're good - and you have the potential to excel in you field. Good Luck!

Sincerely,

'Te Bebeth Dongiapon

I realized that there is really no such thing as “too late”… if you’re really determined, you will succeed in all your endeavors… That’s all for now! Tc, Spokedom! ^_^

We, The Himig Singers, had our group pix last night at the New Jersey Studio, NCCC Mall. A while ago, they (I did not join the engagement) sang at the City Hall of Davao for its Flag Ceremony (7:30 am). Aside from the Pambansang Awit, they also sang “Lead Me Lord” for the invocation. For the intermission number, they did a rendition of The Company’s “Hanggang Sa Muli” and Smokey Mountain’s “Da Coconut Nat” . Anyway, I’m so excited for our trip to Polomolok, South Cotabato this coming June 17. As what I’ve heard, we’ll be singing (for 20-30 minutes) purely OPM songs; including Sharon Cuneta’s “Bituing Walang Ningning” and “Sana’y Wala ng Wakas” , our very own Popong Landero’s “Paduda” , Leo Valdez’ “Magsimula Ka” , Viva Hot Babes’ “Bulaklak” , and Ryan Cayabyab’s “Hibang Sa Awit” and “Kahit Ika’y Panaginip Lang” . I really hope “Usahay” would be included in the repertoire. I really love that song. ^_^ And as for the wedding engagement for the following day: our repertoire would include Martin Nievera’s “With You” , Ariel Rivera’s “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin” , Janno Gibbs and Jaya’s “Ikaw Lamang” , Sharon Cuneta’s “Ikaw” , The Carpenter’s “You” , The Platter’s “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” , Henry Mancini’s “MoonRiver” , Frank Sinatra’s “Just The Way You Look Tonight” , Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli’s “The Prayer” , my favorite “The Prayer of St. Francis” , etc… (^_^)

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I’ve just finished my last report. For the past days, I’ve been so busy generating month-end reports including inventory, sales and production... so darn tiring. Not to mention the emotional conflict I’m undergoing since last week. And because of these, my body gave up. Yup, I’m sick! (T_T) but its not that serious. I’m having colds at the moment. My mother advised me to rest and drink lots of water. And that’s what I’m doing now. Eat, eat, eat. Water, water, water. Sleep, sleep, sleep. Then, work, work, work. Sing, sing, sing. And lastly, Play, play, play. (^_^) Can’t resist the temptation of DOTA. Bwahahaha.. Mmmmmonster Kill!

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I’ve told my non-CS friends, that we should be having a summer-end party to unwind and prepare ourselves for the new semester of our lives. Everybody will be very busy especially those who are now in their final years in college. Thesis, case studies and OJT. We would be spending less time with each other. But its ok. We would still be hanging out once a week, I’ll try. ^_^

Anyway, I really missed my CS4 ‘04 classmates. Its been a year and 2 months. Waaaaa! I miss ‘schooling’! Hanging out at the 6th floor of Fajardo Building! Eating at food court, 3Ms and CityTri. Playing games at Boyztrek and FRB. Whole-day Outings and overnight Retreats (oh, I love retreats! ^_^), Strolling and watching movies at GMall or SM! Beach or Pool Party. Overnight ‘progging’ sessions! T_T I really wished they are all happy, wherever they are right now. We’re moving on with our lives now, and I’ll always be thankful that once in my life, they’ve become a part it. As what exander posted last week: “… We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere." ^_^

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Last week, alumni scholars of Metrobank Foundation Inc. gathered at Kuya Eds to discuss matters regarding the establishment of MBFI ASSET Davao Chapter. The objective of the organization is to form a group of alumni scholars committed on service, excellence and social transformation. I’ll give you the details later, after we finalize everything.. ^_^

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Ei, just want to share to you this song. Its one of my favorites entitled “Afraid for Love to Fade” by Jose Mari Chan.

My head’s in a jam, can’t take you off my mind
From the time we met, I’ve been beset by thoughts of you
And the more that I ignore this feeling,
The more I find myself believing
That I just have to see you again

I can’t let you pass me by, I just can’t let you go
But I know that I am much too shy to let you know
Afraid that I might say the wrong words and displease you
Afraid for love to fade before it can come true

Like a child again, I’m at a loss for words
How does one define a crush combined with longing?
Longing to possess you oh so dearly
I’m obsessed by you completely
I’ll go mad if I can’t have you

I can’t let you pass me by I just can’t let you go
But I know that I am much too shy to let you know
Afraid that I might say the wrong words and displease you
Afraid for love to fade before it can come true

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That’s it for now. Tc, spokedom! ^_^

P.S. I didn’t took any load this semester. Maybe next sem. I wanted to concentrate on my current work. Hehehe.. ^_^ Btw, my boss will be coming tomorrow. I’m very much pressured by his presence. ‘quel re, mellonamin.. namaarie! ^_^

Lle quena i'lambe tel' Eldalie? 'Quel re, mellonamin...

at last, it has ended... but only for now.. for it will happen again... tomorrow... and on the following days of the week... and i've got to be prepared, or else... my heart and mind is weary.. got to rest now, for tomorrow will be a boring day... hehehe...

yup, we've just finished the first part of our one-week corporate seminar.. 3 consultants from manila were invited to discuss with us matters regarding our application for iso accreditation.. actually, its just like the paascu.. but i guess, its worse.. i can almost feel the pressure... hehehe... there are lots of things to do.. more paper works, etc.. and i still haven't finished the inventory and sales management system im developing.. :(

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nwy, change topic.. hmmm.. im playing dota almost everyday lately: at least one and a half hour.. (",) but im planning to stop playing it on the last week of may... :D btw, my favorite heroes are lina inverse and lone druid... i really am not a melee type of player.. i prefer long ranged fighters and spellcasters.. wanna play with me? hehehe..

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i've been busy with my himig prax lately.. we'll be singing invocation & pambansang awit with 2 intermission numbers (i heard we'll be singing the company's version of 'bulaklak' and smokey mountain's 'da coconut nat') this june 6 at the sangguniang panglungsod ng davao.. after that, we'll be going to polomolok (south cotabs) to present in an awards night hosted by dole philippines (june 17).. and on the following day, that's june 18, we'll be singing in a wedding cermony (still don't know where though).. then another would be on the last week of june.. am i busy? nah... i love doing it nwy... :D

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im so excited coz at last, we're going to form the metrobank asset - davao chapter.. btw, asset is an organization of graduate scholars of metrobank foundation committed on service, excellence and transformation... we'll be having projects like community outreach programs, and stuff like that.. :D fulfilling our social responsibilities...

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and one more thing, we'll be joining the nccc songwriting competition, i'm going to be one of the interpreters.. hehehe.. i hope we'll make it to the finals.. :D

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that's all for now.. got to play dota!!! tc, spokedom! :D

i really can't believe i'm blogging again.. hehehe.. anyway, i’ve just finished doing my assignments for today (updates on the inventory program, product quotations and canvass sheets, product inquiries, updating sales & inventory reports, unending phone calls, advertisement contracts, etc.), what a relief though I still have to finish those projects before the company's president decides to visit us here at the office.. (good thing he's based in manila.. he only visits us once a month…hehehe.. :D) i’m going home now, but before that, there’s something i need to do … and that is… DOTA!!! hehehe.. i’m a little bit obsessed with dota lately, dunno why.. good thing we don’t have any choir prax today.. i’m totally worn out… nwy, i really wanted to eat.. (i forgot to take my breakfast and lunch).. after that, i’ll watch ‘encantadia’ :D then zzZZzzzZZz… yup, that’s my routine everyday.. work, play, prax, home... as much as possible i want to enjoy everything that I am doing, doesn’t matter if it will consume my money, energy and time, as long as I’m happy, its fine with me.. hehehe… btw, I would like to share to you this famous line from one of my favorite books: tuesdays with morrie.. “so many people walk around with meaningless life. they seem half-asleep, even when they're busy doing things they think are important. this is because they're chasing the wrong things. the way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.” agenda for tomorrow: singing engagement at sta. ana parish, dinner will follow at marco polo.. then, uhmmm.. party all night long!!! hehehe.. that’s all for now, tc everyone!!!

Frey Indeed, you are 62% erudite, 70% sensual, 50% martial, and 58% saturnine.

Frey was, just like his twin sister Freya, a member of the Vanir family and thus a God of fertility and love. Along with Odin and Thor he was one of the most popular Norse Gods, and received many offerings. He was said to have control of the weather, both rain and sunshine, thus the fertility of the earth. Prayers were also offered to Frey for a good future, peace and prosperity. Frey is described as being handsome, powerful, merciful and kind. Fitting considered he was - let’s be frank - the God of sex. His cult included songs and actions which shocked contemporary and later Christians, who condemned them as indecent, which they of course were not to the participants in the cult themselves. Frey lived in Alfheim, "Elf-home", a name which indicates a possible connection between Vanir and Elves. His servant was the Goddess Beyla, who was all about bees and dairy. Not to far off, I think, as “Milk and Honey” and the things that Frey stands for are equally sweet.

My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender: You scored higher than 11% on erudite You scored higher than 40% on sensual You scored higher than 28% on martial You scored higher than 50% on saturnine

Link: The Mythological God Test written by Nitsuki on OkCupid Free Online Dating

ei guyz, this is my first blog entry... hehehe... (",) actually, i really am not the type of person who would post what is going on with their private lives... but i guess, it's worth trying... a little change won't a hurt a bit... (",) and besides, blogging is what everybody is doing nowadays... theSpoke.net, blogger.com and even friendster..

by the way, i'm leggy.. a data and document controller / training manager as well as a computer programmer in a private company located here at davao city... i also do part-time jobs such as teaching at addu (ateneo de davao university) and tutorials... you might ask, where are my earnings? well, i don't have any savings as of now... hehehe.. i spent it all.. bwahahaha... (",) i eat a lot (and i mean a lot) but never gained additional weight... i guess i breed 'worms' in my stomach.. hehehe.. i can't remember taking 'pampurga' during my 'younger' years... no wonder 'they' are enjoying their stay in my intestines... (",) what am i talking about? dunno.. i'm confused.. hehehe.. (",)

this is it for now, until next time... ciao!