Frustrations

Last week is a whole loaded week. The lessons were getting intense. In chemistry lab, we were done discussing spectroscopy (IR, UV-Vis, MS, NMR) and had some problem sets assigned for our practice.  The problem sets were hard at first since it was my first time interpreting spectra to elucidate the structure of the organic molecule. It was really frustrating! Then Physics prob sets came into the scene. It was very hard! And I get to email my professor about how I felt towards his teaching. Even though his reply came out well, I am so ashamed of myself for saying those bad things about my teacher.

I became sick in the middle of the week. And I  had to pay for all my dues, and that left me broke. As I am typing now, I literally do not have any money left. And then, I had a quarrel with my friend. I realized soon that it was my fault and attempted to apologize. But instead of giving me the chance, he warded me off, which I felt too annoying and cumbersome! UGH!

What a frustrating week!

Yakal at last!

Yakal at last! After a long and tiring week of enlistment and enrollment, I finally made it to Yakal. Despite the change of dormitory (from Centennial Dormitory I) scenery, I find it more homey here. Even though this new dorm is old and not that well-furnished (since it was completed way before), I liked it much better here since it is accessible and cheap! Although new, I look forward to meeting a lot of people and build new friendship. 

Yakal Residence Hall with various plants adorning the entrance

I spent my first night here with only one of my roommate named Marvin. He is taking up BS Chemical Engineering. But we do not talk that much. I was too shy to initiate conversation. Mehehehe. Anyway, I hope my stay here will be fun and worthwhile. :)

Yakal Residence Hall official logo

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Yakal Residence Hall is one of the dormitory inside the University of the Philippines Diliman that is managed and maintain by the Office of Student Housing. Dated back in 1962, the dormitory is one of the oldest in the campus. It is located at A. Roces Sr. Street corner Magsaysay Ave., UP Diliman, Quezon City. Today, it houses more than 500 male residents.

Safeguard Your Heart

Does true still exist? Many people now demand true love, but when they thought they have found it at last, they just end up a terribly bad couple. Is true love now elusive? What really is true love then? Is it just a sensation caused by the release of serotonin and dopamine? How can we find one? The 3-day (Nov. 2-4) 2012 District Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses answered these questions.

Our Annual Convention (www.jw.org)

This year's theme: " Safeguard Your Heart" in Tagalog

God inspired King Solomon to write that the heart must be guarded more than anything else since it is the source of life. (Prov. 4:23) Indeed, our literal heart provides us life. We must take good care of it including daily exercise, healthy diet and emotions, etc. Similarly, our spiritual heart should be guarded since it is the source of our spiritual heart. Why? Because God sees us in our heart. (1 Samuel 16:7) And our actions reflects the identity of our figurative heart, for it is written: "Out of the abundance of the mouth, the heart speaks." (Matthew 12:34)

It is the love of Jehovah that caused him to send his son in order that we may be saved. It is love that caused the apostles to follow Jesus. It is love that today, faithful servants of God seek those who are meek. Love is the greatest in the universe. It is the first mentioned in the fruits of the spirit. (Galatians 5:22,23) But why is love today taken for granted? People hastily decides to marry someone they "love" and regrets it in the end. For one thing, they did not find true love. True love should not be deceived by strong desires: the desire of the flesh. (Gal 5:17)

Today's morally diminished society that engages adolescent sexuality, carefree drunkenness, drug abuse suggest that it is really hard to fit in! But is fitting-in the solution? True love is patient and kind. We need to wait for the right person. Do not hastily choose a person whom to love. Be practical. Think of the future. Is this person mature not only mentally but also spiritually? Will this person help me to serve God when we grow up? Remember that we should bring God first in everything. For everything we do, do it in the glory of God. (1 Cor. 10:31) If the person you love responds positively, then you have found true love and expect your relationship to blossom.

Physics? Chemistry?

I've been watching the Big Bang Theory the past days and now,I badly wanted to be a physicist. I've been spending one and a half year brain-provoking chemistry challenge, and yet what I really want to study is physics. I just answered a "questionnaire" that humorously identifies which Nobel prize I should try to win. And biggydee-boggydee-boo, it's physics, not chemistry!

When I think about a topic for my thesis, it seems that my idea is a lot more of a physical than a chemical. Gee, good thing this semester, I can now satisfy my libido for a lustful physics course! And hopefully, I can fulfill my dream of being in Physical Chemistry.

My Guiltless Addiction

It is sembreak! Thank God and I can rest and sleep as long as I want after a horrible, stressful semester, and awaits the next.  Much like the eye of the storm. While waiting for my grades to show up in CRS, I suddenly decided to have a movie marathon. This is the beginning of my addiction! I noticed an album named "STAR WARS" and I thought,  Hey! They say you are awesome! But I haven't watched you yet. So now's probably the right time. Due to my great boredom since I stayed in the dorm with just my one friend and not went home for vacation, I started watching the six episodes.

And that's it! I have fallen under a trap. I watched episode after episode, noticing every intricate detail abut the movie. I really love the story when Anakin Skywalker turned to the evil Darth Vader. It is really, in my opinion, touching. Not that I find these kind of stories to be touching but, you know, the way that Anakin turned bad, and the downfall he had experienced, I could say that I had gotten under the spell of the movie. Well of course, when watching the movie, I somewhat anticipated this to happen since I already know a few about this Anakin turning into Vader. However, I could really say that the story is a very significant turn of event. But sadly, Anakin has gone bad!

When I watched Star Wars VI: The Return of the Jedi, I absolutely liked the ending. The way Darth Vader realized his flaws and come to claim his son, it really made me teary (just kidding). Then, when they started celebrating for the destruction of the Empire, and the spirits of Anakin, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Yoda showed up to Luke, THAT was my favorite part of all! Then when the movie ended, I though, Ok it's over now. You appreciate the movie very much. 

I knew what will happen next. The next thing is, I annoyed my friend with a bunch of Star Wars stuff. When I talked to him, I always talk about Star Wars. I got obsessed with it. I even plan to write George Lucas, the producer of the film, and commend for a very great job! I have really gone insane (Yes, until now)! This is how I go when I get addicted to movies. My friends have witnessed a lot of this withdrawal syndrome. When I finished watching Fushigi Yuugi, A Little Thing Called Love, City Hunter, I went through the same struggle!

Even in my sleep, this addiction still haunts me! I slept that I was Luke exactly at the ending of the episode VI of Star Wars when the Emperor is ready to kill Luke with his lightning energy thing. As it is, Darth Vader realized his mistakes and helped me. We both killed the Emperor. But this time, he did not die. He still lives, got back being Anakin (you know, without those robotic armor of his). Then we fought the remnants of the Empire hand in hand. It was really a touching dream.

I can't snap out of this foolishness. I don't know. But I plan to start reading Star Wars Novels and be a Star Wars geek! Just like Sheldon and Leonard in the Big Bang Theory! If you were by any means annoyed by my withdrawal stage, I am really sorry. Please hope for my fast recovery. :)