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Admit this.

9gagging has been the life of most of my friends recently. I think they've gotten a little bored with Facebook already (although, I am pretty sure facebook link posts led most of us to 9gag.com - I DID). Anyway, I think I had too much of it during the christmas break and was inspired to make my own meme comics (exactly, how do you call these things?) The fun starts when you actually get the punchline, without having someone to explain all the details for you. So...

Is this worth posting on the hot page?

Tehee, actually, I don't have a 9gag account and I don't think I will be making one. I'm just happy to look at the photos posted there. They are quite funny and witty. Have a try, visit their website!  

Photo: I made this comic using an Android application called RoidRage (quite simple and easy to use and FREE!)

A Recurring Dilemma

Attending the 1st day of class for the year 2012 was a little tough among college students. While I was on my way to school, the people inside the jeepney looked tired, weary, and exhausted - you can say that most of them are just not ready to face the reality yet. However, being a student isn't even that close to what is actually happening in the "real-world"

You see, I actually counted the weeks before my (hopefully) university graduation this year and I discovered that I only have 14 weeks left! I cringed. So, what's going to happen to me? Where will my bachelors degree in Broadcast Communication take me? What am I supposed to do? Well, I am not saying that I am completely clueless. In fact, I am torned between pursuing a Masters degree outside the country first and then work, or the other way around.

The motivation to get a Masters degree abroad was an influence by my experiences in Korea. When I was in Korea, I've discovered so many things and ideas that I wish I could bring and share to my country. Also, I couldn't forget what my Korean professor told me - that I should get a scholarship in UK.  However, things became a little hazy right after I had my internship at Arirang Global TV. Although my internship there was brief,  it actually had the greatest impact in my adult err mature life. My boss and seniors trained me very well to the point that I fell in love with my work. During that time, I was certain that maybe this is it - maybe this is the field I am happy to serve! Immediately after returning to my country, I told my boss about it and told her that I am actually excited about my marketing and (well, yes) advertising classes. So...

study then work? or work then study?

Some say it is best for me to study first. I am still young... well, 21 is not that old either. If I would complete a Masters degree after two years - I will be a 23 year old job seeker with an "edge" Why edge? well, what are Masters degree for? enlighten me.

On the other hand, a lot of my professors told me that if I wanted to take a Masteral degree it is better to atleast have some work experiences - because Masters is about sharing practical experiences in the field and criticizing or challenging several theories with it. Moreover, everytime I search for scholarships, most of them require 2 years of work experience. 

Also, just so you know - I am determined to continue my Korean language study and maybe French or Japanese too ;) This might fall in the "study" aspect. So. Help. Me. God.

Photo: It is a comic I made using an Android application called "Create a Comic"

 

 

Keeping it closer

It's the second day of the year and fortunately, things are doing pretty well. Although my flight to Manila was delayed by 1hour, I didn't quite notice the time because I was watching the movie "Midnight in Paris" The movie is cute and a little funny but I don't have any intentions of reviewing it here now ;)

Immediately after arriving in our pad, I went to Trinoma to meet my friends who I mentioned in my former post. Our "bunso" (막내, youngest) when we were in Korea is leaving the Philippines again after his 2 week Christmas vacation here. We ate chicken, participated in our companion's Psychology experiment, and talked about our past, present, and future? 

I enjoyed our meeting today. It was as if we never parted for several months. It was as if we were friends for a very long time. It is surprising how our experiences in Korea gave us this kind of friendship. Fun(ny) yet true. Slow clap for that, please.

photo: dinner at Kenny Roger's. Left to right: Me, Roger, Ice, Rj (the bunso), and Lia. Just to make it clear, Rj is not an exchange student like us. He is a regular student in Chonnam National University. I'm not so sure with his major, but I think it was economics. I'm very thankful with these guys and despite having only a year of being together - they will always have a special space in my heart. Yikes! #gettingsentimental 

Life is...

Life is a continuous process of getting used to.

this is what my friend kept telling us when he was trying his best to move on. 2010, there were four of us who were accepted in an international exchange program to South Korea's Chonnam National University. The experiences that we had there for a year were absolutely life changing. We've met several people who became our friends, mentors, and second family. We've created a bond not only among people but also to the culture of the country of kpop, kimchi, and wonbin (sorry for being random here)... thus, it was somehow difficult for us to come home.

Academic works, org responsibilities, and other extra-curricular activities bombarded the year that followed. The four of us hardly find time to meet and I was left wondering whether they have moved on already. Sometimes, I feel ashamed everytime I post any thing related to our Korean experience in facebook - they might think that I don't have a life here in the Philippines! (which is not true, btw) I tried my best to lie-low the issue until it came to a point where...

...you're getting used to it (the things around you).

it is hard to forget things that made a mark in your life. i guess the term "moving on" is inappropriate if it meant forgetting and living anew. the forgetting part will never happen (not unless you got amnesia or alzheimers disease or something). In fact, the more we try to forget, the harder it will be. Whatever experiences we had, good or bad, it is comparable to a scar - remarkable or ugly at first but later on we'll get used to it then hardly notice it in the future. Whatever 2011 has done to us, let us continue living with an optimistic heart and mind this 2012. 새해 복 많이 받아요! Happy New Year everyone :)

photo: this is a heart-shaped coral i found at the beach today. i guess it wishes to spread love this new year!

Farewell 2011

                   2011, I describe you as one of the craziest rollercoaster I've ever had. 

 You brought me to the extreme point of happiness,

then dragged me to hell at the later part of the year. 

You've taught me great lessons in life,

but never had the chance to discipline me of carrying it further.

You've let me meet people,

but never made me get really close to them.

You've let me study good subjects,

but not with respectable professors.

You've showered me with blessings,

but made me take it for granted.

 

No matter how I try looking at it in a perspective where it can be considered a test in life...I still feel being toyed around. I really feel bad. And i feel worse because I know that I should be thankful...

 

thankful for so many new experiences that taught me great lessons

thankful for so many opportunities that allowed me to decide about my future

thankful for so many new faces that made me smile, laugh, and survive

thankful for so many chats with my friends that made me feel loved & cared for

thankful for so many trips w/ my family even though it makes me miss them more after

 

thankful for so many things... because despite all the things that has happened.. Im here....typing... and later eating... hehehe ;) Let us welcome 2012 with a BANG! BANG! Thank you God :)

ps. dec31 last year, I was nervous because I didnt know the people Id be dealing with in school. This year, IAM NERVOUS because I dont know what will happen to me after graduation. OHYEAH BRING IT ON! I STILL HAVE 8 months to work if I'll get a job right after graduation HAHAHAHA :)))) 2012 Mayan FTW