The year 2016 isn't the best year. So many things happened this year that most of us end up cursing. Maybe it's time that we leave all the negative behind and start looking forward to a better year that's yet to come. Despite all the (political) drama, I can say that, personally, 2016 has been … Continue reading 2016 Year in Review: Life, Career, Love
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Merry Christmas!
The Christian attitude which best compliments the virtues of joy, peace, and love is humility. We remember that Jesus was born in the most humbling condition, yet this Christian virtue is least celebrated. Hence, this is our Christmas prayer - may our celebration of Christmas be Christ-centered, humble and our merriment be expressed meekly. Merry … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
RSA: 1 of 2
December 18 marks the end of the first year of my Return Service. Amazing how time flies! During the past year, I've been able to do three things: (1) work as a research assistant, establish an organization of researchers, (2) teach nursing topics, (3) work as a hospital staff nurse. In the final year of … Continue reading RSA: 1 of 2
Pen Point 10
You do not necessarily have to "fit in" in order to "belong"
November 2016 PNLE
Tips daw para magtop sa board exam: 1) Yakapin ang batch / preboard exam topnotchers. 2) Hingin ang pencils nila. 3) Kausapin at hintaying sabihan ka ng "good luck" o "galingan mo" ni crush. 😀 Good luck, UP College of Nursing Class of 2016. 🙂 #OneTakeSince1948
First 50 Duty Days
I am the newest staff nurse in the Department of Neurosciences, Philippine General Hospital. I thought I came well-prepared owing to the fact that I've had my clinical rotations in the same hospital and even in the same department. But a beginning nurse like me would know that there's so much to learn - knowledge, … Continue reading First 50 Duty Days
Neither slow nor fast
"Take it slow." Why is everyone convinced that falling in love fast is bad? Most romantic movies portray people meeting and falling in love almost immediately. But when we experience such in real life, we hesitate. We don't trust it. Our society has created an impression that taking it slowly is ideal. That when one … Continue reading Neither slow nor fast
Pen Point 9
It's hard when life makes you choose between following your heart or respecting your commitments.
Easy way out: creating a culture of fear and violence
Just recently, my friends and I watched The Purge: Election Year. It is an action and horror film that features an American society embracing the culture of violence. By “embracing” I meant making legal all forms of violence for a span of 12 hours. This movie reminded me of our society – the currently evolving … Continue reading Easy way out: creating a culture of fear and violence
#GreaterTogether
BUKLOD WINS! 2014: 4/6 2015: 5/6 2016: 6/6 We've waited 3 years. This year, finally, BUKLOD did not just win the majority. We won ALL 6 NSC positions. No other (opposed) party in UPCN won all seats in one election in the recent 5 years. Buklod, indeed, made history! This victory was made possible by … Continue reading #GreaterTogether
Pens & Needles 