It took a long process for me to shift from Electronics Engineering to Chemical Engineering. When I first let my parents know, mom disagreed but Dad said, "Kahit anong gusto mo." My mom disagreed because she thought that I was just going with the flow (influences of friends that made me change my mind so easily).

I asked God for his opinion. I asked him if I should take ChE instead of ECE. I asked for a sign. If I see the moon, I'll shift. When I was praying that, I haven't seen the moon for four consecutive nights already. Maybe because of clouds. Then one night, I saw the moon! I got the approval of God! So I talked to my mom again. I told her that I am serious about it then she asked me why. I told her that I don't like Electromagnetics and other topics related to electronics. I had a taste of it in Physics023 and I didn't love it that much. I appreciate Chemistry more. I got the shifting form. I went to the CSD and the counselor interviewed me. I convinced her so she signed the form. I went to Sir Tablante and we had a long talk. Everything he said made me confused again! When he felt my confusion/hesitation, he handed the form back and told me, "Think about it. After a week, if your mind hasn't changed, I'll sign it." After that, I thought and thought and thought about it for a thousand times. I was thinking that in this decision lies my future. If I'll make the wrong decision then I'm in trouble.

Fortunately, I pursued my plan. After much debate with myself, I shifted to ChE. Now, I am enjoying my courses as a Chemical Engineering Student and I thank God for letting me do what I did. =)

"True love doesn't have a happy ending because true love never ends."

I don't where Krissy got this quote but the important thing is, I do agree with this quote. I still haven't found my true love, but I see it a lot.

For me, true love is when couple stick out with each other no matter what happens. True love is loving someone just because you love him/her. True love is doing everything to make that special someone happy.

I hope and I pray, that someday, my prince and, at the same time, my true love will come.

Tuesday afternoon, January 12th, the worst earthquake in 200 years - 7.0 in magnitude - struck less than ten miles from the Caribbean city of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Thousands of people died. I had goosebumps while watching the news. Most of the structures collapsed. Some were damaged. A lot of people were trapped inside the ruins of buildings. It was awful. I actually wanted to cry when I saw their situation. They have no place to sleep. Much of their clothes were buried underneath the ruins.

The nice part of the story is, different people and different races helped Haiti rise again. They sent food, clothings, financial-assistance, medical-assistance, everything. It was so nice to see the world being united for a common goal: to help the people of Haiti.

"Kawawa naman yung contestant sa Who wants to be a Millionaire.. Hindi niya alam yung plural ng cactus.. my goodness.."
- my post in Facebook

I remember that contestant. She's a she; a girl. Mid-twenties may be. I think it was only the fourth question (I'm not sure though.) When the question was asked, she took some time thinking about the answer. Then, to my surprise, she used her life line! I can't remember what life line she used but I think, it's ask the audience.

I knew the plural of cactus when I was in elementary, and I still know it today. I just don't know what happened to her during her elementary days. The correct answer is Cacti. Now you know.

January 23, 2010. 6pm-5am. Los Banos. (Obviously overnight)

January 24, 2010. 6am. Gawad Kalinga. Community Engagement care of NSTP.

How was that? When I came to school, (Jan.23) I have so much things to carry. Clothes for swimming, and for NSTP. It was so heavy! Good thing I have friends. Haha!

Karen's birthday was a blast! We barely slept because of Mother Nature's voice (Shiela) and also because of the dreadful voice of Jerlito. They kept on singing and singing until dawn! We managed to sleep for two hours.

When we arrived at GK, we were faced with construction worker's jobs. Painting, shoveling, and transfering buckets of soil. The girls were assigned in painting the houses but I didn't join them because of my asthma. My nose and lungs don't like the strong odor of paints. So, I decided to assist the boys in shoveling. First, I was just there, standing, and holding up an umbrella for them to be protected from the sun. When I got bored, I tried shoveling! It was a tough job! Really! Some of my classmates were commenting, "Uy grabe! Buti pa si Neory nagpapapala! Yung ibang LALAKI jan hindi man lang tumutulong!", "Brusko talaga 'to si Neory", "Macho eh!", "Grabe. Kaya mo yan Neory?", "Neory, bilisan mo naman, sinuswelduhan ka tapos pabagal-bagal ka pa!", and a lot more comments! It was a great experience. I will never forget it because it was my first to shovel much lands. Hahaha!