Online Diary of AlRitch

November 22, 2007

Excited for PSITS 2007

I am still excited eventhough I am not the contestant for the Programming nor to the Quiz Bowl Competition for this coming Philippine Society of Information Technology Students XI (Nov.30-Dec.8,2007) .

Though not a participant for the academic events I will still be joining two other events which are Volleyball for Women and MTV Spoof. I hope that this time around we will bring home the bacon because the performance of our school last year was not that good. I am also happy that they have required the participants/players to have a photocopy of the school id because as what I have observed there were students who participated in the different events who are not really from the IT department or any.

November 16, 2007

I got an award!

by Unknown, in Random

GirlOpinion gave me this kind of award, the "You're an Amazing Blogger". Im so happy that i have received it and i just hope she also wrote the reason why. Hehhehehehe....

Anyways, I'm also giving this award to my friend, Dacky.

She is amazing because she always inspire me. She has everything yet she still remains to be humble.

November 16, 2007

PERFECT by Judith McNaught

by Unknown, in Life and Love

Perfect is the first English novel I have read.

I remember after a meeting Joy, Dacky and I went to Jo's to have our dinner and while we were waiting for our food to be served Dacky was sharing to us its story....and it was just so interesting that was why I was convince to why not read it albeit it was a nosebleed to me.

Joy finished reading the novel for just 3 days and me? It took me 6 months. Yeah, its true! I returned the book just this week. Its funny but it was actually an accomplishment to me because imagine, I've finish reading a book with that thick! First time azz in... The first few chapters of the book i read it while i had my OJT in Link2Support every idle time, when we don't have calls especially during sleeping time of our clients.

So what can I say about the novel? Great, great, great. Just in chapter 1, it already made me cry. Julie Mathison in her childhood? and you know naman that i've always love children so no need to wonder. Also, while reading the story I felt that i am as if watching a movie. Characters and scenarios were very well described and it was really amazing. Ganyan ba talaga iyan? Though the love story was quite common as what i have seen on movies it was still good especially in the romance part. Hehehehee...and i also like the happy ending. Sometime soon, I will post my favorite lines in Perfect.

Next novel to read: Paradise by Judith McNaught also. I borrowed a book already in the library and I don't know when will I finish reading it but one thing is again for sure albeit, im gradually learning to love the subject English more.

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November 13, 2007

Last semester na talaga!

by Unknown, in Student Life

Gosssh....this is it! We are in the last semester of our college life. "Walang bitawan na ito, kaya natin ito guys! Konting tiis nlang tlaga. " I know nakakatamad na talaga but we have to do it, to end and begin a new chapter in our life.

I just hope and pray we will all graduate and no one will be left behind.

November 12, 2007

Shakeys V-League (Fave Players)

by Unknown, in Volleyball

Watching the Shakeys V-League was one of the things that made my semestral break fun! Yeah, azz in because i really love to watch TV especially about sports and movies. Maybe when i was still in the womb of my mother i am already playing different kinds of sports while my mother was enjoying her hobby also and that is, watching movies. She's a certified movie buff and she even did a lot of cutting classes. Hahahahhaa...

Anywayz, if there are mythical players in the UAAP I also have these mythical players in the field of Volleyball. Here they are:

Sherrilyn Carrillo (Lyceum) - the captain ball, I just love the way she spikes. Whether it is a good or bad set, she can hit that ball very well! Idol talaga kita!
Rachel Ann Daquis(FEU) - ohh.. the eye catcher, the first time i saw her in the UAAP wow! she is really beautiful plus she plays well in volleyball. I know she will have a lot of endorsements.
Janet Serafica (Adamson) - a good setter, an expert to dropping the ball. Iba talaga ang tatak Serafica compared sa ibang setters.
Stephanie Mercado (Ateneo) - it comes in the genes, she is actually the daughter of Lydia de Vega. Ang galing, wala akong masabi!
Bangladesh Pantaleon (Colegio de San Juan de Letran) - small but terrible, very athletic talaga with high jump and powerful spikes!

Talking about guest players hindi naman pahuhuli diyan sina Suzanne Roces (UE) and Lithawat Kesinee (Thailand) who are playing for UST and Ateneo respectively. Height palang grabe na talaga at ang galing talaga especially Kesinee who is the top scorer of the Ateneo team. Si Roces nman? astig talaga! I super like her hair style pa. Hehehhehehe..

If you still have not seen the Shakeys V-League don't worry the 2nd conference will still be up to December 06, 2007 kaya nood na!

October 26, 2007

Keep the Faith

by Unknown, in Quotable Quotes

It was one of my mushy nights when I received this SMS from an anonymous texter.

Let me share this beautiful text: I asked God, "how do I get the best out of life?" God answered: "Face your past without regret, handle your present with confidence, prepared for the future without fear. " Then He added: "Keep the faith and drop the fear. Don't believe your doubts and never doubt your beliefs. Life is wonderful if you know how to live". God knows, God sees and God bless you.

It was an answer to the worries of my heart. Another sign?

October 15, 2007

Blog Action Day

by Unknown, in Social Media Marketing

Wonderin' what is it?

Bloggers around the web will unite to put a single important issue on everyone’s mind - the environment. Every blogger will post about the environment in their own way and relating to their own topic. Our aim is to get everyone talking towards a better future. Blog Action Day is about MASS participation. That means we need you! Source

There are 3 ways to participate:
a. Post on your blog relating to the environment
b. Donate your day's earnings
c. Promote blog action day

October 02, 2007

bITEch

by Unknown, in Student Life

bITEch is the Official Publication of the Information Technology Education Program of UIC. Just had its first release(September 2007) and i'm happy to be part of the Editorial Board. Hehehehe...I wrote two articles for the September 2007 issue. The first one was the Computer Literacy Training and the OJT Experience. A good start to my blossoming writing career. Charus! Borrowed the blossoming term of Raine. Hehehehehe...

THE EDITORIAL BOARD:

Editor In Chief: Mary Grace Ignacio
Associate Editor: Katherine Dacanay
Managing Editor: Alma Ritchel Merin
News Editor: Pink Cabero
Feature Editor: Catherine Remolleno
Literary Editor: Cherry Joy Abe

Writers Pool
Jeremy Acosta
Jopal Matthew Dumanig
Ace Jan Lynard Malubay
Lorelie Sabac

Contributors
JayKriz
Kyle

Photo Editor: April Rose Ann Kwong
Cartoonist: Kin Blaine Salisid
Lay-out Artist: Gerald Dumandan
Art Director: Raphael Gregor Banta

Mr. Exander Barrios, MIM
Moderator

October 02, 2007

something to ponder

by Unknown, in Student Life

Just want to share this inspiring text message sent to me by Ivan:

"It is better to cry than to be angry because anger hurts others while tears flow silently through the soul and cleanses the heart" - Pope John Paul II

I believe because there was a time in my life that I get angry to a certain person and it intensifies because I put more negative energies. It was bad because I just don't like carrying that hatred in my heart. Now, I think I can manage because I just vent out my emotions through crying than hurting others by being angry. Through crying I was able to realize and forgive. :)

September 25, 2007

Proposal Title Defense: A Success!

by Unknown, in Student Life

At last! I am a bit relieved because our proposed title, "A Blood Bank Center Information System with SMS based Inquiries" has been approved. With a bonus, our group was among those who made it to the top with a very slight differences with regards to the score.

Our hearts were really jumping with joy especially Leiz and I upon hearing one of the panelists comments, "You have a very good docu". Also, my commendable presentation (although i talk so fast). It was such a rewarding remark considering that we had a lot of sleepless night and even that day, the two of us didn't sleep just to have some finishing touches with our docu. I also had to prepare my slides for the presentation in the morning. Cramming thing, ayt? Yeah...good thing, I was still able to make it. Somehow, I could attribute this as my special skill. Char!

Days before the defense, we just had a funny and memorable experiences.

4 groups had been gathered at Leizl's house. Sharing of Computers, Foods, Thoughts and we also had our predefense and docu checking courtesy of Sir Roy. We will not also forget the group of Joy, although they were not physically present but they have shared to us how to make a CBA. Sir Eric also for all the comments and suggestions, although he is not our official consultant but he was just so sharing, so giving and so cool. Don't know how to best describe. Hehehe...

There was electricity Interrruption that we couldn't finish the printing of our docu. It was as if playing us. Plus, no WATER! Super Init! I was a bit anxious that time because if the water won't come back i had to be in school without taking a bath. Goodness, my mother has prepared water for me.
Going back, as my title says our defense was truly a success. Although there was one group that had to make you know..still, we were glad with the overall result. I am sad about them because i have been a witnessed on how they have labored the docu and everything. Kaya niyo 'yan guys! There were side comments after with regards to this and to that but we had to respect the panelist's verdicts.

I would like to take this oppurnity to thank S. Minmin for the money she gave me for all the expenses I have incurred for our thesis. Thank you very much sister! You have truly been an instrument of God. Also, to the undying support of my mother especially her prayers which i could really feel while im doing my presentation. Salamat jud kaayo, mamang.

To my groupmates: leizl, asvi and james - thank you and congratulations to us guys! Remember, this is just the beginning ha. Mao nani firti! Pang-acknowledgement na ang drama nko. (Oist, the panelists also appreciated our acknowledgement part..hehehehehe).

Lastly to our Lord Jesus Christ let all the glory and praises be back to HIM!

September 24, 2007

so much to blog

by Unknown, in Student Life

I have so much to blog about the things that had happened to me for this month but I just can't find time to write. Busy and No Computer to use. Besides, I don't want to spend my money going to internet cafe's just to blog.

1. Proposal Title Defense
2. Intramurals 2007. Specifically, with the events where I joined: Basketball, Volleyball, Athletics, Firing Line, Folk Dance and the one event where I supposed to be the contestant also but I hesitated: Stand-up Comedian.
3. My Fruits Festival: Durian. Lanzones. Rambutan. Mangosten. Marang.
4. Birthday Celebration: Birthday of Ma'am Nelia. Birthday of my younger brother. Birthday of Gerald this coming 29th of September and my Blog Birthday also!
5. BITECH Magazine: ITE's official magazine, first release. Am one of the editors. Hehehehe...

6. UPDATE MY OTHER BLOGS.

But first things first, I have to write the most important thing that had happened: Our Proposal Title Defense.

Oh how I miss blogging and earning as well! Don't have money anymore. In dire need of sidelines. (Sighed)