BSN4D REUNION: Highlights on Cue

The Winners of the Bsn4d Annual Awards are:

MODEL BSN4D AWARDEE:

Mary Cris Anne Maru

BSN4D NIGHTINGALE AWARDEE:

Von Ryan Gustilo

BSN4D JUICY AWARDEE:

Donna Grace Plotena

BSN4D POP AWARDEE:

Riza Isabel Lopez

BSN4D SURVIVOR AWARDEE:

Marlon Infante

BSN4D SPOTLIGHT OF THE YEAR:

Novie Mae Muyco

BSN4D ICON OF THE YEAR:

Nycinth Mae De Asis

BSN4D MAN OF THE YEAR:

Benedict Padasas

BSN4D WOMAN OF THE YEAR

Genevieve Vivas

and 2008 BSN4D HONORARY AWARDEE

Dexie Eve Nepomuceno

Congratulations!

BSN4D 1ST REUNION XMAS PARTY...ALL SET!!

Assembly Time on Saturday Dec.27 will be 8am at the CSAB-MAIN GATE..For those who would want to be picked up by the service vehicle, please imform us. Bring ur own utensils and be responsible for ur own belongings...

For those who haven't settle their payments, please settle it now! Just Look for Joeralph Salcedo (09162558514) at the Ruso Cobana Bar and Restaurant beside UNO.R. and sign the confirmation sheet. For those who wont be able to do it, u can pay on the 27th instead.

For a much greater bliss, We strongly encourage to bring some materials that could help us entertain. (Cards, Beach Ball, Rope, Guitar, and other relevant things) and we are also welcoming those who could donate their blessings in a form of food or financial aid.

I strongly believe that this is a perfect time for us to celebrate the spirit of camarederie. Let us cherish this moment as we are still predicting what future might bring us in the coming time.

Why do we need to come?

You dont have to, but I think what keeps us really moving on is when we stop our moment and experience the becoming of our past...this maybe the last.

BSN4D ANNUAL AWARDS

The BSN4D ANNUAL AWARDS is a yearly celebration of the year’s most recognized BSN4D personalities. The award consists of 5 exclusive awards, 4 special awards and 1 honorary recipient award. The nomination process is the mixture of bsn4d’s thoughts that regards their own preferred bsn4d to win or who highly deserved the award.

The following are the nominees for the 5 exclusive awards.

MODEL BSN4D AWARDEE

The model bsn4d award is the highest exclusive award given to a bsn4d who by any nature has been a paradigm to fellow bsn4d’s. He/She is a representation of the bsn4d element that features her/his own self component to depict the realism of what a true bsn4d is.

DINOROG, Josie Joy
GUSTILO, Von Ryan
LAVILLA, Janmark
MARU, Mary Cris Ann
SERIDON, Genny

BSN4D NIGHTINGALE AWARDEE


This award is given to a bsn4d who had captured the fundamentality of health care profession in its utmost outlook. He/She exemplifies the core significance of upbringing thy own self to exhibit in its greatest supremacy in professionalism and self-development.

APOLINARIO, Dysa
DECENA, Francisco
GUSTILO, Von Ryan
HOJILLA, Georgina
SALES, Lovella

BSN4D JUICY AWARDEE

This award is cited to a bsn4d in his/her position to every aspect of dilemma and uncertainties in life. As such, he/she in its slightest form traces the unceasingly positive side of facing challenges in its most realistic form…fresh and juicy.

BERLIN, Denmark
CUBID, Raymund Joseph
DELOTAVO, Catherine Grace
PLOTEŇA, Donna Grace
VILLANUEVA, Kim Vanessa

BSN4D POP AWARDEE

The bsn4d Pop Award is generated to a bsn4d who at any point will be the talk of the hour. It is POP because now you see them in their highest dynamism and now you don’t see them at all. He/She continues to come-up with various forms of presenting his/her ownself, wherever, whatever, as long as he/she can POP!.

CEREZO, Christleen
LOPEZ, Riza Isabel
NEPOMUCENO, Dexie Eve
SALCEDO, Joeralph
VIVAS, Genevieve


BSN4D SURVIVOR AWARDEE

This award denoting its title is given to a bsn4d who survived or is surviving an ambiguous image of an invisible battle. A fight he/she combats in its uppermost power to survive, dream, and live to the idea of facing the unknown. He/She is the true example of a strong bsn4d survivor at all circumstance.

INFANTE, Marlon
MARCIAL, Ma. Jarine
PACHEO, Jessa Mae
QUEZON, Jerhart
TAN, Maileen

Here are the nomiees for the four special awards.

SPOTLIGHT OF THE YEAR AWARDEE

NAVA, Mary Cris – Because of her spotlight visit to Dubai last June and a serious relationship to a Filipino who resides in California that left her aura to be slightly different, she could really be the spotlight of the year.

JASPE, Thesa – A surprising break-up to Bedasto was this year’s spotlighted break-up news. After a totally 3 fruitful years of relationship, it was unpredicted that Thesa is the one who initiated the break-up. No doubt, a nice catch for a spotlight award.

JINON, Silas – As the 1st BSN4D who worked abroad and stayed in Canada. He had a staggering comeback last November and paved the way for a get-together. After a number of months in Canada and a story of his own self-effort, he could be the spotlight awardee.

MUYCO, Novie Mae – After a nice DJ voice intro over the Radyo Natin radio station, Novie Mae Muyco is definitely a showstopper. She had turned the heads of every BSN4D who could possibly fail to appreciate her. Beware’ because this girl is slowly trying to grab her own time to shine.

NEPOMUCENO, Dexie Eve – Struggling in the perils of unemployment, this 23 year old had seethed the eyes of everyone as she was having difficulties in her own way of life. Her own way of striving has become her strength in facing the unexpected challenges in the circle of career-self-love-family world. Is this enough to make her the spotlight of the year awardee?

ICON OF THE YEAR

OCCEŇO, Edward Ross – an icon of Airsoft who could basically waste thousands of money. Trying to earn his master’s degree in Nursing, he could be this year’s icon because of showing sides of himself on both enjoying and learning.

DE ASIS, Nycinth – an icon of every party. By her own charisma of presenting friends to friends she could be this year’s icon to be the most visible bsn4d. As her NCLEX exam is set early next year, she could be the 1st Bsn4d NCLEX passer.

MANA-AY, Xenia Dee - a non-stop earning, teaching, learning combo for this Chinese origin. Xenia is an icon of a practical young career-woman. Trying to earn her master’s degree as well as keeping the job of teaching English, no doubt she is truly an icon.

MARCASOTE, Oliver – after finally finding a true bestfriend and a struggle to retrieve the NCLEX money to a swindling NCLEX teacher, he is an icon of slowly positioning himself in the harsh world of love-career-self triangle.

APOLINARIO, Dysa – the 1st BSN4D CGFNS Passer is once again gaining her existence. After a nice relationship with her long-time boyfriend, she is set to take the NCLEX and IELTS next year for a greener pasture in Illinois, USA. An icon of professionalism that is slowly arriving in her own right place.


MAN OF THE YEAR

YANSON, Glenn – striving for a better relationship, continuing a life on fatherhood and gaining a career. A man who loves unconditionally and a man who only wished for a happy family, a better and peaceful living

PADASAS, Benedict – a strive to achieve the happiness for his family, a true generous man with a heart that is willing and a mind that is still pushing. A man of principle and a man of value.

TINGSON, Leomel – A picture of a family man. His struggles had paid off and is now willing to go further. A receptive and a welcoming man of honor.

TORILLA, Francisco – A man of many dreams. In his upbeat quest for self-development, he finds himself enveloped in ideas that could be his best weapon in his successful years to come.

SANTIAGO, Kris Martin – a genuinely good-natured man. His endeavor to make every effort makes him the man out of himself. A heart that’s full of vigor and a spirit of enthusiasm will make this man come a long-way.



WOMAN OF THE YEAR

TAN, Maileen – She is a woman of true identity. A woman who falls and stands up looking unscratched and unharmed will make her stand above among all others.

UY, Ernestine – A woman of determination. A strong fellow who continues to fight uncertainties, gaining strength in every battle and never forget to look back.

VIVAS, Genevieve – A woman of supremacy, her resiliency in every aspect brought to her own self-development. Her quest for knowledge and thirst for wisdom will make her journey as easy as flying in your own wings.

PLOTEŇA, Donna – A woman of attitude. Her defeats became her strongest allies against upcoming battle. Her weakness became her strengths and her strengths became her own mark, a woman with passion.

ABANG, Madonna – A woman of self-discovery. Her choices led her to become solid in all aspects, her weakness became her lessons and her gradually discovery to her true self will ultimately become her biggest achievement.

The BSN4D CLASSMATE OF THE YEAR HONORARY AWARD is the most prestigious ward given only to a BSN4D chosen by the previous winner. It is the highest award given to a BSN4D because he/she will continue this legacy to pass it on to the next honorary award every year. This award is very important because the winner will be in-charge of the awarding next year and he/she will be awarding the next honorary awardee.
Upon calling the name of the awardee, he/she must a render a speech in line with her feelings, thoughts, based on her inner strength of character..
(Please standby for the detailed description of the honorary awardee as it is still as of the moment carefully verified by the previous winner)

PLEASE CAST YOUR VOTES THRU TEXT, EMAIL, FRIENDSTER, COMMENTS, BALLOTS, PHONE, etc. UNTIL DEC.22 WHEN THE FINAL BALLOT IS DISTRIBUTED ON THE GRAND MEETING. Thank you!.

Where should we go: Top 10 Best and Worst PAYING States

There is a projected need for 1,001,000 nurses needed in the United States by 2016. Nurses are one of the most in demand professions in America, but with so many job openings, it begs the question: Where should you work?

For us US RN hopefuls, this may prove to be a good source of information regarding where we should try to work our a**es off in order to achieve our American Dream.

Top 10 Highest Nurse Paying States

State	Salary (hourly)
1. California	$25.45
2. Hawaii	$24.76
3. Massachusetts	$23.38
4. New Jersey	$23.33
5. Alaska	$23.09
6. Delaware	$22.98
7. Oregon	$22.91
8. Nevada	$22.83
9. Maryland	$22.79
10. Connecticut	$22.62

Top 10 Lowest Nurse Paying States

State	Salary (hourly)
1. North Dakota	$17.60
2. Louisiana	$17.50
3. Wyoming	$16.88
4. Oklahoma	$16.76
5. Kansas	$16.74
6. West Virginia	$16.52
7. Arkansas	$16.44
8. Mississippi	$16.42
9. Iowa	$16.36
10. South Dakota	$16.35

Top 10 States with the Most Nurse Job Openings

State	Average Annual Job Openings
1. California	10,900
2. Florida	7,440
3. New York	6,360
4. Ohio	4,630
5. North Carolina	4,093
6. Illinois	4,020
7. New Jersey	3,700
8. Michigan	3,500
9. Georgia	3,340
10. Massachusetts	3,290

Top 10 States with the Least Nurse Job Openings

State	Average Annual Job Openings
1. Rhode Island	570
2. New Mexico	520
3. South Dakota	500
4. Montana	420
5. Delaware	410
6. Hawaii	390
7. North Dakota	280
8. Vermont	270
9. Alaska	260
10. Wyoming	210

Wherever we may go, may it be in the States or somewhere else.

One thing we must remember always. That is, to never lose sight of our dream.

Now, now, where did you apply?
CIAO!!! :-P

source: nurselink.com

Livin' like a Ghost

Hesitations can kill a man's future. A single backstep could mean the loss of something much more important than the interest of self preservation. If you want something, or someone, go for it... Take a chance. The probability of failure is only definite when one does not do anything.

But...

Will you risk it? For an ounce of glory even you have the choice of backing away. When you can stand down against the unknown and return to living a long borish life so easily becoming forgotten like yesterday's breakfast or like Dr. Adeva's Neurology classes (IMO: I just dont recall anything, sorry T_T)

Living a long life in itself is a good thing. But that only counts when there is something to look forward too (e.g. having $1Million to spend every week counts $,_,$) right? However, what if the question to living long goes like... HOW LONG CAN YOU LIVE WITH YOURSELF? Knowing all chances to prove your worth is gone? With the last flicker of hope to attain your dreams long been extinguished. Surrendering to a life in a cage and retreating to your pathetic little corner you consider safe. Where no one can inflict you harm. Yet, losing the freedom to celebrate the goodness in life. Now, maybe the question is... IS THAT LIFE EVEN WORTH LIVING?

Earlier, I saw a crazy man going to and fro along the street trying to attract some attention. I thought, what problems caused his breakdown? Did he try to hide behind walls or did he charge straight at what life threw at him? Maybe he had guts to take chances. Maybe it's the misery of failure that led to his sanity's demise. Failure from love? Work? Education? Finances? Or maybe he hesitated because he was afraid he may come short fo his goals. WHich is better... A fool who cannot accept defeat or someone who calls himself wise by standing still in place afraid to take the next step because it could be a trap door instead of a pedestal.

But how come we do not take chances sometimes, even for things that matters most to us? Is it fear? I say no. One can never be old enough to not be afraid. The problem is due to our heart's failure to accept that fear. We opt for alternatives (e.g. saying better things may come later or she's/he's not worth the trouble) eventhough we know there is none. Leading to loneliness and wishful thinking and heartbreaks. Life is a gift, right? We must celebrate it. Cultivate it. Fight for it. Dont go living like a ghost.

But for what reasons should we fight? Here's an dialogue from the movie "The American President". I hope it answers something...
President (Michael Douglas) : AJ, we fight the fights we can win!
Chief of Staff (Martin Sheen) : Sir, WE FIGHT THE FIGHTS THAT NEEDS FIGHTING...

Which one are you??? ^,_,^

Election of A Pope: A Mystery that Remains Misunderstood...

The Conclave is one of the most misunderstood ancient rituals of the Roman Catholic Church. It is the gathering of all the cardinals in the world to elect a new pope. The gathering is an ancient ritual practiced by Catholicism faithfuls from over thousands of years ago. The gathering is called the Sacred College of Cardinals headed by the Dean of Cardinals.

The conclave only happens after the death of the Pope which leaves the Holy See vacant. The Holy See which is the Vatican City has to choose another successor of Peter to lead Catholicism. Immediately after the death of the Pope this ancient tradition of gathering will take place as all the cardinals in the world will gather in St. Sistine Chapel for the conclave. The Cardinal Camerlengo assumes charge of the papal household, verifies by a judicial act the death of the supreme pontiff. In the presence of the household he strikes the forehead of the dead pope three times with a silver mallet, calling him by his baptismal name. The fisherman's ring the symbol of Papacy and the papal seals are then broken. A notary draws up the act which is the legal evidence of the pope's death.

The obsequies last nine days. Meanwhile the cardinals have been notified of the impending election. During the aforesaid nine days, and until the election of a successor, all cardinals appear with uncovered rochets, just as all have canopies over their seats at the conclave, to show that the supreme authority is in the hands of the whole College. The cardinal camerlengo is assisted by the heads of the three cardinalitial orders, known as the "Capita Ordinum". The cardinals will lock themselves in the St. Sistine Chapel where the ceilings was elegantly painted by Michelangelo himself “The Creation”. During the conclave no cardinal is allowed to leave the Sistine Chapel while the conclave is still on going and must swore in secrecy to whatever they will be doing inside.

Penalty for breaking any secrecy is automatic excommunication. During the 2005 conclave there were 122 candidates for the election. Among them were three major candidates who plays vital role in the Holy Church namely +Angelo Cardinal Sodano, Prime Minister of the Vatican City, +Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, Dean of the Sacred College of Cardinals, Bishop of Ostia, Defender of Holy Doctrines and prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrines of Faith and +Francis Cardinal Arinze Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of Sacraments and the Archbishop of Villetri-Segni, Nigeria. One of the three has succeeded as the Bishop of Rome.
The former Bishop of Ostia +Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger was elected as Bishop of Rome. Ro be elected as Pope one candidate must garner two thirds of the population. Once a cardinal has been elected the Dean would ask the Pope elect if he accepts the Papacy. If he does he will be sent to the Room of Tears. Termed room of tears because inside the pope will may cry or burst his feelings toward God to the burden given unto him and accept his role as Servant of the servants of God.

Until now no one can tell if the pope really speaks to Jesus Christ inside the room of tears no one except the cardinals present inside who pledges their secrecy to the Holy Church. After the Pope elect has sworn his loyalty it will also be the time for the cardinals to line up and swear their loyalty to the new Holy Father. Outside Vatican the faithful awaits and will be informed by the chapel’s chimney. Black smoke for unsuccessful election and white smoke if the College has already chosen a candidate to be the Bishop of Rome which is the Pope. The College is presided by The Dean of Cardinals or the Bishop of Ostia formerly His eminence +Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger now His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI.

All are equally sworn to secrecy and also not to hinder the election. After the conclave certain honorary distinctions and pecuniary emoluments are awarded to the conclavists. As the Papal Election continues for days the public waiting outside will always be informed of a new pope is selected thru smoke signals as is tradition. Once a pope is selected the famous chimney of St. Sistine will emit white smoke and bells of the Vatican will be rang to verify the white smoke. a cardinal will emerge to the crowd waiting outside the Holy See and announce the name of the newly elected pope. Saying “Anuncio Bovis Gaudium Manum” which means I announce to you a Great Joy! And the famous latin words will once again be spoken “HABEMUS PAPAM”

We Have a Pope! The newly elected Pope’s Baptismal name will be announced first followed by his Family name then his new chosen name. The new Pope will then appear to the Public for the first time. At this point he will carry the burden of being the Shepherd and the fisherman of Christ. Several titles are being named for the Pope like The Fisherman when he will wear his fisherman’s ring as the symbol of papacy, the Vicar of Christ, The Successor of Peter and the Bishop of Rome and the Supreme Pontiff. After this historical moment the coronation will take place few days after the conclave where traditionally the Pope elect will wear the Papal Tiara or the Triple crown as a symbol of his Divinity and authority as the Vicar of Christ and the Successor of Peter. As the Pope wears this crown he is said to be a Divine being and renders himself infallible, he is given the right of infallibility from the moment he is crowned until his death.

Pope John XIII in all his splendor wearing the triple crown during his coronation. Being the pope cannot be equaled by any royalty. A pope is entitled to a life of prayer and burden to tend to the flock of Christ. The acceptance of this divine role is both a burden and a privilege. The pope is the only one who can say mass in the high altars of the Four Major Basilicas in Rome. The St. John Lateran also called the Lateran Basilica, is the cathedral of the Bishop of Rome, the Pope. It is the only one called an "archbasilica". Its full official names are "Papal Basilica of Saint John Lateran", "Archbasilica of the Most Holy Saviour and of Saints John the Baptist and the Evangelist at the Lateran", "Cathedral of Rome". St. Peter’s Basilica also called the Vatican Basilica, is a major pilgrimage site, being built over the burial place of Saint Peter. Perhaps the largest church in the world, it is used for most of the chief religious ceremonies in which the Popes participate. Its official name is "Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican. It is also where the Throne of Peter or the Cathedra Petri. Elegantly crafted and placed in the Holy see with four golden pillars around it.

The 3rd basilica is the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls also known as the Ostian Basilica, because situated on the road that led to Ostia, is built over the burial place of Paul the Apostle. Its official name is "Papal Basilica of Saint Paul outside the Walls" the 4th is The St. Mary Major, also called the Liberian basilica, because the original building (not the present one) was attributed to Pope Liberius, is the largest church in Rome dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary , whence its name of Saint Mary Major, i.e. the Greater. Its official name is "Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major

Article by: Edward "Paka" Occeno

Top 5 Unsolved Mysteries

1. The Creation of Man

This is probably one of the most well known and controversial of mysteries known to man at the moment. The basic mystery is where did we come from? Many people believe we were created by some kind of God, others believe were naturally came into being through the process of evolution, and some even believe we were put onto earth by aliens. Because there is no conclusive evidence for either argument, this subject remains our greatest mystery.
The concept of evolution states that through a series of adaptations and mutations from generation to generation, a creature can change dramatically over time. There are many arguments against evolution, mostly (in the West) from fundamentalist Christian bodies. The head of the largest Christian Church, Pope Benedict XVI, has recently said that evolution is not contrary to the teachings of the Church or a belief in God as long as it does not exclude God as the primary mover and organiser of the process.
The concept of creationism states that God made the Universe in the form in which it exists today. It attempts to explain away potential theological problems like dinosaurs, carbon dating, and the fossil record in general. Creationists generally believe the earth to be several thousand years old.

2. The Bimini Road

Everyone has heard the story of the lost city of Atlantis, but what about the Bimini Road? In 1968 an underwater rock formation was found near North Bimini Island in the Bahamas. It is considered by many to be naturally made, but because of the unusual arrangement of the stones, many believe it to be a part of the lost city of Atlantis (first spoken of by Plato).
Another curious element of this mystery is a prediction made in 1938 by Edgar Cayce: “A portion of the temples may yet be discovered under the slime of ages and sea water near Bimini… Expect it in ‘68 or ‘69 - not so far away.” In a more recent expidition, amateur archeologist Dr Greg Little discovered another row of rocks in the same formation directly below the first, leading him to believe that the road is actually the top of a wall or water dock.
One possible natural explanation is that the “road” is an example of tessellated pavement, a natural phenomenon. Concretions of shell and sand form hard sedimentary rock which over time fractures in straight lines and then at ninety degree angles. They are quite common and a popular tourist attraction on the island of Tasmania.

3. The Roanoke Colony

In 1584, Sir Walter Raleigh dispatched an expedition to the East Coast of North America as Queen Elizabeth I had given him permission to colonise Virginia. He returned from the trip with two American Indians and samples of animals and plants. Between 1585 and 1587, two groups of colonists were left on Roanoke Island (part of present day North Carolina) to establish their settlement.
Following fights with the local native tribes, the first colony were low on food and men to defend the settlement, so when Sir Francis Drake visited after a raid in the Carribean and offered to take them back to England, they accepted and left. In 1857 121 new colonists arrived and found the local natives (the Croatans) to be friendly. The first English child born in the Americas was the daughter of one of these colonists. The group tried to befriend some of the other tribes that the previous colonists had fought with which resulted in the killing of George Howe. The remaining members of the group convinced the leader to return to England to get help. The leader (John White) returned to England leaving behind ninety men, seventeen women, and eleven children.
When White returned in August 1590, the settlement was deserted. There were no signs of a struggle and no remains were found at all. The only clue was the word “Croatoan” carved into a post of the fort and “Cro” carved into a nearby tree. The settlement became known as the Lost Colony and no members of it were ever seen again. Some speculation exists today which suggests that the settlers left and merged with some of the nearby tribes. This is supported by the fact that many years later some of the tribes were practising Christianity and understood English.

4. Marfa lights

The Marfa lights are unexplained lights (called ghost lights) that have been appearing on Mitchell Flat east of Marfa, Texas. The first published account of the lights was given in 1957, but Robert Reed Ellison (born 1880) reported them to his family and accounts of their appearances were spread by word of mouth. There are no verifiable written reports from before the 1950s.
The lights are described as being the size of a basketball, floating in the air at around shoulder height. Colors are usually described as white, yellow, orange or red, but green and blue are sometimes reported. They usually travel laterally but have been seen to move rapidly in various directions. The lights sometimes appear in groups. Sightings are rare but there is a large amount of photographic and video evidence.
Skeptics generally consider the lights to be related to traffic passing on the nearby US Route 67, or to be electric by-products of the predominantly quartz hills in the area. Because they usually appear in private property with terrain that is difficult to travel over, there are almost no reports of people being able to get close to the lights.

5. Jimmy Hoffa

Jimmy Hoffa was an American labor leader, and criminal convict. As the president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters from the mid-1950s to the mid-1960s, Hoffa wielded considerable influence. After his conviction, he served nearly a decade in prison. On July 30, 1975, Hoffa dissapeared from a parking lot in Detroit and was never seen again. He had been due to meet two Mafia leaders, Anthony “Tony Jack” Giacalone from Detroit and Anthony “Tony Pro” Provenzano from Union City, New Jersey and New York City.
Just paying the bills…
According to Donald Frankos (a convicted Mob hitman), Hoffa was shot in the house of Giacalone and his body was then buried in the foundations of the Giants stadium. While that is the most popular belief, another mobster, Bill Bonanno, claimed that hoffa was shot and put in the trunk of a car that was then put through a car compactor.
No one will ever know the truth about Hoffa, but the MythBusters team dug in the part of the Giants stadium that is generally where Hoffa is considered to be buried and found nothing.

CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL

What had happened to our misfortuned classmates last November 6 at Iloilo City is a very clear representation of a circumstances beyond our control.
Despite what you have been reading and seeing in the news, we are not approaching the end of the world. There's no question that there are serious, confusing and distressing times. Sometimes it feels as if chaos has gained the upper hand.
Just like you, we nurses do not know what the near-term future holds. The rapidly unfolding economic events this year have baffled many of the country's best brains. Entire books could be written to give us perspective we need right now. But we don't have time to write those books, and you don't have time to read them.
Instead, we want to offer a litttle straight talk among our friends who share common concerns. We have three basic messages. First, these are not the worst times ourselves have experience. Second, we have no reason to change the advice we have been giving ourselves for many years. Third and the most important, there are steps you can take to make things better for yourself and your future.
On the other hand, many parts of our lives are in our control. We control how we invest and wether we diversify well. We control wether we have and follow a sensible long-term plan that recognizes the fact that things will go wrong from time to time. We can avoid the urge to panic when we dont have money and equally compelling temptation to buy wildly if we have a lot in hand.
Apart from our investment choices, we can control how much money we spend and how much money we borrow. We can control what we expect and demand from the world. We can control the values by which we live our lives. This is especially important. In Fact, our non-tangible assets may be our most important assests. Values like courage, compassion, patience, hope, determination and resilience can help a lot as we navigate challenging times as well as good ones. People who regularly nuture and express such non-tangible assets have an edge in life that cannot be erased by anybody.
My bottom-line advice is simple. Invest wisely, live fully, and believe faithfully in God. If you do those three things, the future holds much that is worth looking forward to.

Stranded RN’s

I agonized the feeling when I finally decided not to be with the trip I planned two weeks ago. The LBC packet from Von was not delivered which was supposedly Wednesday and I was so defeated by my own excitement. For whatever reasons of this delay I don’t know but there is something I believe an applicable reason; reasons I never dared to know but when Von texted me that things are sometimes beyond our control, I know there is.

Thursday morning was a nice catch. It was a considerable plain trip to Iloilo for seven RN’s namely Aaron, Cubid, Janmark, Riza, Genny, Rochelle, and Lizet not knowing the grudgingly plans of the concealed rainwater on the darkening nimbus that flossed the Visayas 9am Thursday and was abruptly considered to be signal no.1., again and as always and will always be a delayed of weather forecast. What’s next? The boat trips were cancelled and they are nowhere to be found. They are stranded in the middle of an escape they never thought of happening.

I never celebrated this scenario nor even happy about it. In fact, I called them and was laughing-out-load because of Cubid’s rough description of Seridon’s face to be “pathetic and untraceable”. They found themselves sleeping in the Negros Navigation terminal along with some stranded Negrosanons. It was a pure damaging trip seeing all their pieces of documents cripplingly damp and soggy and their clothes soaked and rumpled, I rejoice in the incident to be pure, actual, and realistic picture of stranded professionals waiting expectantly in vain.

For whatever rationale that things are sometimes beyond our control, I don’t know but as it slowly unfolds it gives us reason, a reason much reasonable than we ever thought.

Near Death Experience: Fact or Fiction

At the wee hours of the morning, I was having a brush reading on Dr. Melvin Morse’s “The Powerful Effect of Near Death Experiences on People’s Lives.” and was entirely awed by the verbal accounts of person who nearly died or who encounter NDE’s. They have various forms of experience but Dr. Morse cited nine essential traits that more often than not agreed by experts to be commonly entered. One of which was the “Life Review” in which I dredge up a family friend telling us her near death experience after battling a relentless risk of surgery.

“I was moving in at the light’ a light I have never seen before. It was so white like the sun yet my both eyes are wide open and can visibly see it. Then out of nowhere, it showed me my life from my childhood both pleasant and unpleasant for you to evaluate. It felt good as I exactly remember how those things really happened. Then at a halt, I was back and found myself in the recovery room.”

That was the story I remembered she told us and my sister happen to experience the “Out of Body” phenomenon which is also one of the nine traits of NDE’s. I recall she said that she was looking at her own body lying in her bed with still all those bedraggled study books around. It can never be vindicated how all of this can be facts or based on reality unless we experienced it personally.

There are notions that it’s the subconscious mind that crafted and permeated the unconscious mind to transmit it in a form of dreams as Freud would tell. I myself is also apprehensive on things I can never explain and can never find out any answers to it at all; but as I always dream of this purplish-lavender petalled forget-me-nots on a mound of hills overlooking a genial flicker of sunlight on the shoreline where I lolled serenely on a grassy prairie, I too is taken aback how the unknown is slowly finding a place for itself in this world.

Fictitious yet Exciting

When i woke up I was confused. My thoughts were hazy, still twisted up in dreams and nightmares; it took me longer than it should have to realize where I was...I heard, as if from underwater, the final growl of the hunter. I could see, through the long tunnels my eyes had become, his dark shape coming toward me. With my last effort, my hand instinctively raised to protect my face. My eyes closed, and I drifted.

That are some of the lines excerpted from the Twilight by Stephanie Meyer, reviewed by the Publishers Weekly as the Best Book of the Year. Last July, I had a chance to procure the last item on the bookstand of National Book Store located at Shangri-La Mall a copy of this book. Sparing two weeks reading the novel was too long i suppose, to think that it contains 498 pages. Meyer on my personal assessment as a reader was one of the great author who can really twist your imagination. Indeed, she has a different form and style in writing that can easily catch the attention of its reader, which i think a very good and an important characteristic that a novelist must possess. Once you start reading you will never stop flipping the pages. They described this book as deeply seductive and extraordinary suspenseful; Twilight is a love story with a bite, propelled by suspense and romance on equal parts.

Couple of weeks ago, I had an opportunity to watching the premier opening of the Body of Lies, starred by Leonardo de Caprio and Russell Crowe at the Megamall Cinema 6. Surprisingly, Twilight was finally been transformed into a big screen. It will be showing one of these days, so for those who were impressed by Harry Potter movies, don't dare miss it.
Make less on your expectation and see more for yourself.

By the way, I would like to thank Mr. Celis for the commendation.

High School Musical 3: Senior Year

I had the whole heck day spent in SM Cinema 2 last Oct. 28 to catch the up-to-the-minute sequel of the recognized teen musicale but never had I conjured to be welcomed by a lurid spectators pining for a melodic extravaganza. Seemingly, it encapsulated my heart how a film can likely become a sphere of influence to a dispirited individual, with a right instance and a perfectly angled seat; no doubt popcorns can’t be consumed.


This time it’s a treat for music-dance lover. It’s their customary ingredient to pull-up the music-dance category but a mundanely so-so in acting turning up a mutual movie-day into a blithely whim of tuneful debonair. One thing that was so rancid and malodorous in the context was Vanessa Hudgens (Gabriella) presence. She was so off that she was overthrown by Sharpay and Troy’s character. I guess it’s the scandal-expose’ thing that elected Disney to deject or defame a little of Gabriella’s character but all-in-all it’s an utterly sublime celebration of being young and happy and being happy even if you’re not young. Is this an “au revoir” for the distinguished Disney Musical? I hope not and if I were to draw a choice, another sequel could be a nice avid look-out. High School Musical 4: The Reunion.

Welcome BSN4D Contributors'...

Can someone in my class really write? Oh’ stop dissin’ that thing, of course’ absolutely.

Our class seems to be a flora and fauna of gifted nurses with a lot to offer.
I personally praise Mr. Quezon for his piece-of-writing debut and it literally silhouetted his personality, a slacky interventionist with a brilliant flair in literary-scribe. Mr. Gustilo on the other hand, was very much transparent in his craft and I reckon it to be a superlative fraction in putting-up a penman profession. I can’t put a finger because a fraction of our class is really adept in writing albeit being jaded and dead-beat in various forms.

I run through jmq07’s article and no doubt my vote was for Harry Potter (huh’ a piece of rubbish to some). Millions or perhaps billions have disentangled that piece of reality in their inner-self as we all tag along the enterprise of Potter in his so-called Quidditch and filthy Muggle next of kin. I too have been a solid aficionado of this Rowling masterpiece and his rubbish story about how she launched writing the Potter thing riding a plane and vomiting upfront with a drop-down board ...what?. Well, if you’re not at all engrossed with what I’m talking right now better stop at this point. Very very unreal origin and whatever is true well she doesn’t seem to care at all from the time when she became the most lucrative billion-worth British novelist since Agatha Christie. and hey’ someone is trying to tie up with her crown…



Stephanie Meyer? ever heard? Twilight? Well, it’s been one of the fastest bestseller today and I think the first installment of the book ‘Twilight’ is upcoming to theatres in next to no time. She’s a graduate of Brigham Young University (BYU) in Utah so I assume she’s a Mormon. Other than what book, character, and author are selling the most pages; it’s truly a bliss to see someone entertained and frenzied by a piece of your work. So for BSN4D’s who fancy sharing their slices of cake in the table. I think the recipe then is very simple. --- Willingness.

Who's the Most Powerful Man in the World NOW?

The votes have been made. The polls counted. The countdown to the declaration of the next Most Powerful Man in the World begins. Halfway around the world, the United States of America is now waiting the victor of their presidential elections. So will it be Obama or McCain?

Sure, as Filipinos, this is way off our business. But the next man to carry the position of US President is really the business of the whole world. Just think of it... Who dropped the bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Wasn't it Harry Truman? Who sent men in voyage to walk on the moon? JFK did. Bush Sr. and just this recent years, George W. Bush made war against the late notorious Saddam Hussein.

Moreover, pushing politics and all that, we should be of what awaits us nurses. What lies of our American Dream is in the hands of either presidentiables. It seems kind of ironic, isn't it? We depend our lives on such ambitions but not having a say to who gets the to have the power. Would they support us or resent our future visa applications? *_* Nevertheless, we know whoever wins the US presidential race will have their hands full. Barack Obama even says that in the event he wins... Having their country get through crisis is a priority and their allies would have to fend for themselves for the time being.

Yet for us nurses, what fate should we prepare for? I have done some research about his and here's what I've found out.

John McCain has had a record of voting for a bill to give visas to foreign skilled workers (yey!). This bill expanded the Visa program for skilled workers.

And for Obama, here is a part of his speech regarding Immigration policies... “The time to fix our broken immigration system is now… We need stronger enforcement on the border and at the workplace… But for reform to work, we also must respond to what pulls people to America… Where we can reunite families, we should. Where we can bring in more foreign-born workers with the skills our economy needs, we should”.

Seem like our dreams may be flowery after all... $$$$$$$$$$$$$

What is your BLOOD Type?

I am not talking about donating blood. Instead of "what's your sign? you'll say "what your blood type?
like astrology, there is a scientific element to the blood type personality. Because it is based on our own body make-up, those who espouse the blood type personality theory believe that how we behave is determined, in essence, by what we're made of.
As a nurse we already knew that there are a lot of factor to consider which can affects one's behavior. But try consider these thing and see if its matches you.

Type A
A person with type A blood is very studious, on the whole, not too flashy. They make good listeners, and will try not to hurt anyone with their words or speak unnecessarily. they are decisive, but not thoughtless with their decisions. they like to follow the latest trend and dress up, but not in a flashy or gaudy way. They are very sensitive to colors, in that they will coordinate with their clothing by color first, not by style. Likewise, they are very sensitive to the atmosphere and their surroundings.

Type B
A person with type B blood is outgoing and charming. They won't be picky or dwell over little things. Usually, they act first before going over the details. They also good at reading other people and provide whatever support they need. They are very critical of appearances, but not of their own appearance. they will pick clothing by syle and pattern first.

Type AB
A person with type AB blood stands out from other people. They are very sensitive to their sorroundings. They are very determines to do things correctly and will speak in a serious manner. Their actions are logical, but sometimes they take action without regard for the big picture. theirr dress will be extremes sometimes very proper, sometimes very sloppy. Will pick clothing by color first.

Type O
A person with type O blood is not flashy, but pretty, giving others a good impression. Organized and determined, they can also express the truth very clearly. this can lead to stuborness, if they can,t read their goal, they wont give up. They will try to consider everything, including big picture. their clothing will be less colorful and more traditional. They will choose clothing and pattern first.

Did it matches to yours?

Hidden Meanings...

What Randmatthew Means

You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something. You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense. You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun. You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic “Type A” personality. You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people. You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts. You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals. You are balanced, orderly, and organized. You like your ducks in a row. You are powerful and competent, especially in the workplace. People can see you as stubborn and headstrong. You definitely have a dominant personality. You are confident, self assured, and capable. You are not easily intimidated. You master any and all skills easily. You don't have to work hard for what you want. You make your life out to be exactly how you want it. And you'll knock down anyone who gets in your way! You are a seeker. You often find yourself restless - and you have a lot of questions about life. You tend to travel often, to fairly random locations. You're most comfortable when you're far away from home. You are quite passionate and easily tempted. Your impulses sometimes get you into trouble. You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out. Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia. Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together. You are very charming... dangerously so. You have the potential to break a lot of hearts. You know how what you want, how to get it, and that you will get it. You have the power to rule the world. Let's hope you're a benevolent dictator!

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

WE'VE GOT INCOMING!!!

When a stone is thrown at you, what do you do?

Can you catch it? Nice reflexes. A sore hand to nurse after though.

Do you throw back at the culprit then? Too violent.

Do you stay put and keep silent? Then, I hope your embraced pacifism save you from getting a sore in the head when the stone hits.

Or would you defy your vengeful nature, cut lose from your vehemence and follow what God has written for you. To throw a piece of bread back without withheld grudge. Really now? Will you be able to live with yourself knowing the fact you just have been cursed. Your reputation befouled and response is a pious blessing. Easier said and done, that is.

Oscar Wilde, a 19th Century Irish writer, wrote one of the wittiest remarks on how to deal with one's enemies. Weird it may sound, he says, "Always forgive your enemies, nothing annoys them much more." You think li'l about and whoa... that made a lot of sense with a smile on your face. Ironic to do yet the result is spitefully gratifying. But be wary as well. Enraging an already enraged enemy may be hazardous to your well being. Let's only hope the Laws of Physics was defied the moment your enemy pitches a few more fist-sized boulders on you. Blunt trauma is particularly tricky to manage. How much more with Multiple blunt traumas. Hell, you could end up passing out. A case of brain herniation in progress because your ICP went up 2° to the hematoma you just received. IMAGINE??? (Eugene Domingo-like)

But I'll be careful with that gold. Valuable it may prove to be, scientifically, gold weighs more than ordinary stone. And if it hits, it causes at least twice the damage. ouch!

And if I was going to ask myself, what I'd do when someone threw me a stone or gold for that matter? Well, that's easy. First things first for me... I'LL HEAD FOR COVER.

This is just a random post designed to make those brain clockworks tick a little. Ciao!!! 8-P

If Success Can Be Cooked, What are Its Recipes?

Last night I received a roll of text messages from Rand inviting me to be one of the contributor for the bsn4d blog. I'm so happy at least i can share openly my thoughts and ideas here . Running down through the works and articles posted by Rand and Jerhart, i came to a point of thinking what to write about as my welcome and introductory article. I cant deny that writing is hard especially when you are running out of topics or ideas to put into writings.

Just this morning i was riding in a MRT, staring at the Timex digital clock hanged on the Taft Avenue Station telling me that I'm almost getting late because it's already around 7:45. Almost everybody is rushing as if they will lose something if they will not arrived to their respective destination on time as expected of them. Most of the communters like me rely on the train as their mode of transportation, not because it cost lesser than riding on a bus but because saving time is much more important. In my case it would only take me 15 mins from the house to the Red Cross, however if i take the other way by riding on a bus it would take me 45 mins or more and that's a big difference (Statistically, four to five hundred thousands of passenger rides on the train daily).

The bell rung it signals that the train was already leaving, this means that if i did not catch up the train i will wait for another 5 minutes for the next trip. Too bad, i will be late again so i run exasperatedly and good thing I entered into the train, while on my entrance into train i was pushed by a...shall i say not really good looking girl but in fairness she's sexy, (wetwew) fitting herself with the rest of the passenger congested inside the train. If you will look closely to their faces you can see different kind of people, amongst them were professional looking, some were wearing school uniform and most are in casual outfit. Other as if do not know what is happening in the real world. This is the routine picture of MRT everyday.

Last month i was invited by the Rotary Club at West End Cafe in Mandaluyong City to join them for a dinner and give talk regarding Blood Program of the PNRC. At first I was so hesitant to attend because i was thinking i will be outweight of their personalities and status in life. But i dont have any choice. On my expectation the club was composed of businessman, executives, and very successful profesionals i even got 3 foreigner on the group, I got a chance to know them one was Italian, the other was Britist and an American. We were 32 all in all. Before i started my talk, i ask them "who among of you here, whom do you think are already sucessful in life? almost everyone raised their hands. These are the people of big success to their own endaevours in life. I ask them a follow up question, "what motivates you to become successful". stunningly i was really impressed to their answers, simple yet meaningful. I ponder upon it and arrived collaborately with these following points of view.

Successful people are highly motivated. They set up high demanding goal for themselves. whether at work or play, or simply taking care of their personal and family affairs, successful are winners who love to create and achieve. Most importantly, the one who succeed are the one who persist and holds on to their vion even when the going gets rough.

They have infectious, positive attitude. Successful people always look at the bright side of life and count their blessing often. they spread hapiness and sunshine wherever they go, and maintain a healthy optimistic mindset, feeling assured and confident. they have a driven, "i can do it; it can be done" attitude.

They are concerned about their health and take care of their bodies. They keep physically strong to meet the demands of fast life. They know how to pace they schedule and effectively manage stress.

They believe the pursuit of excellence. Sucessful person have high self-wort, and wont settle for anything but the best. They strive for spectacullar result and aims for extraordinary. they put in a hundred percent effort in everthing they do.
they turn every disappointments and failures into something good. Successful person look at failures as a temporary setback in their journey to success. They have great focus and try, over and over again, until they succeed and never give up.
Successful people are people oriented, success comes to those who sincerely love being of service to other people-educating minds, uplifting lives and inspiring others. Ever wonder why Oprah Winfrey and Bill Gates are mega successful? they are the people-oriented and share their talents, ideas, and achievements in the world.

which Character u like best???

Jack Sparrow. James Bond. General Maximus. Harry Potter. Lara Croft or the bad ass Shu Qi in My wife is a Gangster (character name escapes me). T-100 (in case y'all don't know, he's the time-travelling futuristic humanoid robot in the Terminator franchise played by Arnold Schwarzenegger). These are some movie characters that has been imprinted in our minds due to their vigorous impact on our person.

In such short time fused into 1 to 2 hours of screenplay, they have captivated our imagination striking us with deep awe. But what do the have to make us aspire, dream and desire to be like them???

Maybe it is still the snivelling kid in us when we had our first view of a motion picture that brought about our liking of such fictitious personas. Who had dreamt as a kid of being an adventurous pirate scouring the seas looking for treasures, or being the sleek, smooth and cunning spy tracking down notoriety and unearthing conspiracies concerning matters of national security :- while sidetracking to pursue elite goddesses 8-/ or just being plain invincible and immortal.

Or maybe it's the sense of maturity we've grown into that seeks subconsciously the old & the experienced for tips on how to become the wiser in picking rightful choices we have in real life.

Who hadn't found wisdom in the amusing weird dialogues of Yoda like the line "In grave danger, you are..." or the subtle complexities of the soft-speaking mages like Gandalf from LOTR and Dumbledore in the HP series.

And maybe it is the real persons we saw being portrayed, whether existing or fictitious, that we desire of becoming. Who didn't want for even for one moment in their lives to be the rich and famous!?!

Everyone aspired to be them. Even the sadistic and powerful characters we find in antagonists like Mafia members and criminals, we secretly wanted to when we have grudges against our enemies. Or just the "common man" character going through tough times and dilemmas we can relate to.

Whatever reasons we may have in admiring these portrayals we see in the big screen, it reflects who we are. Our personality, our known and hidden desires, our uniqueness. And the ones that intrigue us most stays with us, becomes a part of us... Because in one way or another, we try to follow their paths. One way or another, we try to learn from them. As for me, i got plenty. But I'll leave a quote for y'all to ponder on from one character that really intrigued me. His character portrayal changed the traditional view to pirates being dangerous into something amusing yet still incredibly cunning. He's the Pirate Lord of the Caribbean...

" Me? I'm dishonest. And a dishonest man you can always trust to be dishonest, honestly. It's really the honest ones you should be worried about. Because you can never know when they will do something incredibly stupid" - Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest)

PRC License is OUT!

The PRC License for Dec. 2007 passers is out and ready to be displayed. As for Kim, the dean said it will be available for claiming..Mon-Fri from 8-12nn and 1-3pm only. Enjoy!.

BSN4D’s Where are They…NOW.

Well I too myself meandered for this cover story but let me give you a very
little info’s about them and well make it by group.

Group 29

Abang –She’s currently taking self-review studies in preparation for the November NLE.
Apolinario – She is planning to take IELTS after passing the CGFNS so probably she will enroll for an IELTS review.
Berlin – I ran into him in the La Salle Avenue last Oct.15 and he’s currently reviewing for NCLEX
Celis – Still a part of Red Cross Blood Program doing Blood Letting in the city or out of towns
Cerezo – Enrolled in St. Louis Review Center in preparation for NLE Exams
Cubid – Currently having his volunteer duty at the Himamaylan District Hospital and seeking out plans of employment abroad.
De Asis – Reviewing NCLEX and planning to be a nurse in the US
Dinorog – A volunteer of Regional Hospital (Gen. Surgery Ward) and also a volunteer of Red Cross planning to be assigned in the E.R. and become a C.I.
Decena – Also a volunteer of Regional Hospital (Floor 1) and having his duty at Red.Cross during day-offs
Fuentes – A volunteer of Kabankalan District Hospital and also seeking out plans to go abroad ASAP.
Mana-ay – I guess still a part of Korean Tutorial School. Last time she mentioned about taking masteral courses.
Pacheo – I met her in SM once, Her grandfather died lately so she was very busy about everything, still not sure about taking NLE this Nov. but employment abroad is very likely.
Yanson – Very busy with family business and love-life matters. I think he’s also seeking out for jobs abroad and planning to have a volunteer duty in a hospital early next year.


Group 30

Granada – Reviewing NCLEX (Star of Asia Review Center) and planning to go abroad.
Gustilo – Head of the Community Services of Red Cross in Manila. Plans to go abroad also. I met him in Manila when I was there last July.
Infante – Reviewing for the NLE exams on Nov in the CSAB’s review program
Lavilla – A volunteer of Regional Hospital.(General Surgery Ward)
Marcasote – Reviewing NCLEX and planning also to volunteer in a hospital
Ito – Self-reviewing for the Nov. NLE Exams.
Jaspe – A call center agent of Teletech. She wants to earn so she can support herself to volunteer and to review for NCLEX.
Lopez – Reviewing NCLEX together with De-Asis, Marcasote, and Nava.
Mabayag – Last time I heard was in Manila and a call center agent in Manila.
Maru – A clinical instructor in Cagayan De Oro and currently taking masteral courses.
Marcial – Reviewing for Nov. NLE exams in the CSAB’s review program.
Muyco – Self-reviewing for the NLE exams on Nov. She is also seeking jobs abroad ASAP.

Group 31

Jinon – Currently in Canada working in a nursing home. He’ll be here by Nov. ‘kuno’.
Occeno – Reviewing NCLEX (Dynalink) and taking masteral courses. Planning to be a C.I.
Padasas – Reviewing in SLRC for the Nov. NLE exams
Quezon – Reviewing NCLEX (M-3) in Iloilo.
Nava – From Dubai she went home to review NCLEX. Now they are together with Lopez, De-Asis, and Marcasote.
Nepomuceno - Reviewing in SLRC for the Nov. NLE exams
Plotena - Self-reviewing for the NLE exams on Nov. She is also seeking jobs abroad ASAP.
Palacios – I don’t know if she will get the Nov. NLE but she mentioned about going to Cagayan De Oro maybe by Dec.
Paredes – Currently a private nurse in a private employee.
Sales – A company nurse in Laguna
Seridon – A volunteer of Regional Hospital (E.R) and planning to become a staff in the hospital.
Delotavo - Reviewing for Nov. NLE exams in the CSAB’s review program.


Group 32

Salcedo – Reviewing NCLEX together with Occeno, Berlin, and Kim.
Santiago – Self-reviewing for the Nov. NLE but a volunteer of Chamber Rescue
Tingson - a volunteer of Chamber Rescue and planning to take NCLEX and volunteer in a hospital
Torilla – also a volunteer of Chamber Rescue and Regional Hospital.(Pedia) Wants to go abroad ASAP.
Hojilla – A reliever nurse of Doctors Hospital. She’s planning to take NCLEX as well.
Tan – A pharmacist of Sincere Drug Store. She is currently self-reviewing for Nov. NLE
Tupas – An English Tutor of Sky 21 Language Center. Planning to have a volunteer duty and take NCLEX.
Uy – A volunteer of La Carlota District Hospital. Wants to go abroad ASAP
Villones – A volunteer of Riverside Medical Center
Vivas – A volunteer of Red.CrOSs Manila, and is currently taking trainings at Lung Center of the Phils.
Kim - Reviewing NCLEX together with Occeno, Berlin, and Joeralph
Rochelle – Busy with spirituality. Planning to go to Manila by December to have a volunteer duty.

Masskara Street Party: An early Reunion.

Its been the 2nd year of Masskara to turn the whole of Lacson Street
as a party haven for Bacolodnons nonetheless an early reunion for
some BSN4D's who were actually lounging in the upbeat delighted kiosk
just nestling around the corner.

I am privileged after my duty at Red-Cross to accompany my colleagues
and significant others in the streets of Bacolod, City of the World as
what the theme for this year denotes. Present were Dexie, Jecca, Riza,
Cris, Nyce, and other batchmates including Guia, Leen, and Isabel and
some friends which I dont bothered to write..Who cares?

The experience was pretty engaging since my aunt who happens to have
a store in the corner seventeen turned her place into a whisky
repugnant block making the store a disgust of smoky air.

As we meandered along the sidetrip of sixth lacson, we ran over Jerhart
who I thought at presently was in Iloilo but he never went back till
the Masskara is over, and then we also come upon Madonna, a good friend
that the last I see him was last May.

Many of us still is a part of a small Bacolod. But as we strangled on a
different beat, the encounter is very unlikely as someday we turn ourselves-in
in the changing society. Still I will write and that'll never change.

Never Forgotten Now...

I finished reading the 38th chapter of the novel "Taken" by Chris Jordan
10 minutes after twelve midnight. I elected to open my safety box
of archives during those years that I started to sense the texture
of bliss I had in filmmaking.

In my purple sealed flip-sided envelope was interviews with celebrites,
newspaper clippings, movie posters, Oscar lists, movie records, directors
and writer's addresses, agents, profile, etc. that I assume smiling as I recall
exactly how this inhibitions had grown into a finicky dream that I
believe very soon is coming.

I can never forget how I started my 1st screenplay "The Trail" when
I was fifteen. I was in fourth year high school and during those times
I came late very often with my 1st period classes, maybe because I
activated my hormonal passion for sleeping but hey' I never ran out
of premises and stroll downtown'. No Way. Instead, I would just sit
inaudibly in a maroon double sided bench just meters away from my
home-room and create the story of Daryll and the killing of three boys.

Racously, I remember how I develop my sensible writing and directing
drive when my sister treat us in a Harry Potter movie. That was a
very thought-through day of November 6, 2001 and a very small 14-year
old is entirely clueless of this Potter-phenomenon. This is the start
of my love for writing and imagination. In fact, It motivates me and so
my friends are to write a novel just like that..haha" I recall it was
"The Enchantrelles of Alquerade" but just ending the Chapter 1, I got silent
and run out of words.


As I unravel the aptitude of this never-forgotten ordeals. It may affect
or make effect on my filmmaking reverie' that for the coming years to
face me, I will stand in the Kodak Theatre holding my gold-dented Oscar.

Nothing Gold Can Stay'...

I caught myself laidbacking in the nethermost part of my closet.
I was welcomed by a box of tuition receipts and pieces of white, yellow,
and green rectangular sheets of what seemed to be my college examination permits.
I was flabbergasted to see my all-clean 48 Agustinian receipts and I arrived at
the figure of 141,698 pesos upon calculations though I deemed that
throughout the four-year degree 142,000 can never be half nor nearly half.

I was moved by this disclosure upon knowing how my financial destitution
was painstakingly addressed by my family. There was invariably transparent memories
of my bankruptcy days where I sit starvingly in my chair seeing the copiousness of
some friends devouring on hotdog-sandwiches and luxurious snacks wherein during my days of wealthiness I seldom dared to buy.

I am so thankful of this college exteriorities; By things like this, I have
measured my complacency, I have known my influence and marvel my strive to
perfection.

True. Nothing Gold Can Stay. My years in college was full of skepticism.
I was humiliated, I was in descent, I was in hopelessness and I was despised' yet
a True Gold can Always be Polished.

We are now busy flourishing' our careers, sexualism, self-discovery,
love and affection, marriage and parenthood' but a College Life IS NOT ONLY REMEMBERED..
It is Learned...Loved...and Lived.

As I unravel my future; I may stumble in the dirt but always remember that
a "dirt in a gold is only skin deep".

GODBLESS--BSN4D BATCH 2007.

Thesa and Bedasto..Officially Separated.

Life is really unpredicatble, I think Thesa is lately making wild choices. I haven't seen the new guy but; hey'gurl''choose wisely.

Dexy's Bday: Pictures Galore..

Last friday, sept.5..Dexy's 23rd bday was a day full of pictures.

What is this QUARREL ABOUT LOPEZ MAXIM COVER?

Well read some of the BSN4D'S Comment..in Friendster.

K I M
Posted 09/4/2008 6:54 pm
ano ni? ngaa ari ko d sa list of 'too old'?
bago plg ko nag 22 sng july ya..kag hala..
ano gni hmbal ni horton the elephant?
"a person's a person, nomater how small"
sorry na kmo da ky riza, bLeeh kamo :))


Rand matthew
Posted 09/4/2008 5:33 pm
OH MY GOD..WLA PKU GNI KA BUTANG SNG BIGGEST BLOG KO..NAG-ILINAWAY NAH..ARI AY! WAIT KMU


Rand matthew
Posted 09/4/2008 5:28 pm
DEXY..ADVANCE HAPI B-DAY..sept 5, 1985..TAKE NOTE
1985..that means ma 23 na cya kag nag 23 na ang iban..kim, genevieve, lm, nava..too old na eh..hehe tc.


Rand matthew
Posted 09/4/2008 5:27 pm
ANNIVERSARY KA BLOG..CONGRATS DYSA FOR BEING A CGFNS PASSR AND NAVA..WELCOME BACK and Welcom to RED CROSS BLOOD BANK.


Rand matthew
Posted 09/4/2008 5:27 pm
wELL..nagkinit-anai man kmi tnan sang sept.1 kay filing sang ma kwa nov. i see a lot of them novie, jarine, donna, martin, nonoy, mado, jecca kasadya, after my duty nag kata koh kag we ate at nena;s manokan...bleeh..sa wla ka katah,


Silas
Posted 09/3/2008 12:37 pm
dason lng chocolate mo brod kay daw la gd d asenso.. hehe! buhi pa man patient ko ah.. haha! von daw mayu haw?! riz if i were u palayo ka na lng kay kokak pirmi kay muh gd na batasan nya yah.. d na nah cya mag change.. u will see ga sorry cya sbng pro dason himuon nya namn na liwat riz... take it from me... hehe!! tc guys!


kokac
Posted 09/2/2008 8:53 pm
puga von.. nangatchi mn ko dugo cmu gn message ba.. pati thymus ko nadala na gro... Riz.. wla na 2 ah.. panason ko na ah.. sorry rizz... peace.... jer.. muzta kna da ya? puli na d hahaha.. von.. dapuga dw nd kna ma reach aw??? Traininga kmi d..


J E R H A R T
Posted 09/2/2008 4:27 pm
PITLA, amun chocolate diin? hehehe...
musta ka da brod? ayus lang pasyente ta?


J E R H A R T
Posted 09/2/2008 4:26 pm
hala gid... nag-react na ang isa. untati na na mig.. we have to admit Riza has grown more sensitive about her ways na ah... gadalaga na na tol! Riz, aus lang na ah

kag von, nagperti pa gid ta mag-english haw? daw nag-evolve ka na gid mig!!! wehehe

Silas
Posted 09/2/2008 11:05 am
ngaa pirmi nyo lng gna away c riza? b nyo mayu na.. grow up guys... hehe! riz k lng na yah.. thats life.. pero actually c kokak gd na ang mastermind.. hehe!

Von Ryan
09/2/2008 7:29 am

Peace...
dexie
09/2/2008 12:17 am

sunggo man ko bah..!!
lol..peace von..hehehe
ahay si riza akig yah
hala nyo gd
BSN4D 07
09/1/2008 10:45 pm

nosebleed kmi von ba, kag hala nyo iErase nu na na...
riza
09/1/2008 2:46 pm

wala ko bla nlipay sng naubra nila ni paka kg lm.kalimtanay nlg ah, kn amu mn lng ni! naanad na lng kamo yah. kon cn o ang buot xa pa ang gina abusar!
Von Ryan
09/1/2008 2:18 pm

I can’t really imagine how Riza would react to her break as the newest Maxim cover girl. However, I was not happy to know that she still have to overcome---her problem regarding alcohol intoxication. Her revelations in managing alcoholism became the contention for her friends and family as well. Nevertheless, we commend her for the courage she had shown to us. Disclosing her problem to the public is not easy to handle. She remained to be strong while facing these challenges in her life. She is aggressive in some ways yet remains to be passionate by heart.These are four strong points she revealed why she can’t get rid of it.
1.I can’t stop my Craving, I have a strong need, or urge, to drink. 2.I’m lossing control, Not being able to stop drinking once drinking has begun. 3.I am physically dependent, withdrawal symptoms such as nausea,shakiness and anxiety after stopping drinking. 4.i Need need to drink greater amount alcohol to get "high".

COOL.