2 orientations down, 4 more to go. Yes, that's how special we are. Haha. Actually, they're just preparing us for the years of torture ahead. And I'm really thankful to those who are making an effort to make things easier for us by letting us in on a sneak peek at med life, esp. now that the new OSI curriculum has been implemented. I have my own share of apprehensions, but as Tina has said, God has put us in this so He will help us get through this. And I know that, indeed, He will. =]

I've already ordered my books (8 lang, plus 2 books which I couldn't seem to find anywhere so I'll just have them photocopied). Okay na rin ang uniforms at nameplate ko. But I haven't decided yet where I'm going to get my medical instruments. Nakapag-register na rin ako kahapon (I'm one of the lucky people whose Form 5's have been printed before the server went down). We're in for 678 academic hours this semester. Oh well...

I've also browsed through the disc companions given out by Phi & Mu. Both are cool, but Phi's contains supplementary stuff like software, summaries, and sample exams. And I realized that we REALLY have a greater deal of stuff to memorize because aside from the usual origin-insertion-action (of which the O and the I have been excluded in our Bio 25 mammalian anatomy lab exams), we will also have to take note of muscle innervation. Add to that the fact that the human anatomy is more complex than that of the cat. Heller, cadaver! Hehe.

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Will I join the Med Choir or the Medical Students' Society? I'm not sure if I could handle both. That might be suicide (as if being in med school is not yet suicide, haha). But I'm sure I'm not joining any of the sororities.

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Paolo Santos performed during Mu's orientation yesterday. Astig talaga. Na-inspire tuloy ako na maggitara kahapon. I wasn't able to play my guitar for 2 months because I left it here in Manila. Medyo masakit na sa fingers kasi nawala na 'yung, anong tawag doon, kalyo? My current project is You First Believed by Hoku which is one of my favorite songs. I lost my copy of the corrected tabs (c/o Jose) so I retrieved a new one from Ultimate-Guitar. Medyo nahihirapan ako sa timing and it's also quite hard to sing along while plucking the chords. But I do hope that I'll get to finish it.

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Hale rocks!

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*The title of this entry was inspired by the song Seasons of Love from the musical Rent. Of all the pieces we've performed in our Vocal Music class (an elective offered to Grade 10 students in UPIS), this one is my favorite. It sounds really nice in SATB, and the Med Choir sings it so well.

525,600 minutes
525,000 moments so dear
525,600 minutes
How do you measure, measure a year?
In daylights, in sunsets, in midnights, in cups of coffee
In inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife
In 525,600 minutes
How do you measure a year in the life?
How about love? (3X)
Measure in love
Seasons of love

525,600 minutes
525,000 journeys to plan
525,600 minutes
How can you measure the life of a woman or man?
In truths that she learned
Or in times that he cried
In bridges he burned
Or the way that she died.

It’s time now to sing out
Though the story never ends
Let's celebrate, remember a year in the life of friends
Remember the love (3X)
Measure in love
Seasons of love!

"Sandcastles"

I close my weary eyes
And drift off into the deepest recesses of my soul
My world of black and white
Turns into a field of dreams that I have secretly sown
For in my mind, I wield the power to hold time and space
And in these moments called dreams, I can touch your sweet face

I open my weary eyes
And wake up to hear the clangor of the carillon bells
My world of black and white
Pulls me back into this quicksand of yours into which I fell
My dreams of you are like sandcastles swept by the sea
So tell me, will you ever build these sandcastles with me?
Finally! A poem that is not born of an academic requirement. Haha. But I'm not really good at penning my thoughts down. I'm just so friggin' bored. La la la...

Your #1 Match: ESFJ

The Caregiver You are sympathetic and caring, putting friends and family first. A creature of habit, you prefer routines and have trouble with change. You love being in groups - whether you're helping people or working on a project. You are good at listening, laughing, and bringing out the best in people. You would make a great nurse, social worker, or teacher.

Your #2 Match: ESFP

The Performer You are a natural performer and happiest when you're entertaining others. A great friend, you are generous, fun-loving and optimistic. You love to laugh - and you like almost all people equally. You accept life as it is, and you do your best to make each day fantastic. You would make a good actor, designer, or counselor.

Your #3 Match: ISFJ

The Nurturer You have a strong need to belong, and you are very loyal. A good listener, you excel at helping others in practical ways. In your spare time, you enjoy engaging your senses through art, cooking, and music. You find it easy to be devoted to one person, whom you'll do special things for. You would make a good interior designer, chef, or child psychologist.

Your #4 Match: ENFJ

The Giver You strive to maintain harmony in relationships, and usually succeed. Articulate and enthusiastic, you are good at making personal connections. Sometimes you idealize relationships too much - and end up being let down. You find the most energy and comfort in social situations... where you shine. You would make a good writer, human resources director, or psychologist.

Your #5 Match: ISFP

The Artist You are a gifted artist or musician (though your talents may be dormant right now). You enjoy spending your free time in nature, and you are good with animals and children. Simply put, you enjoy beauty in all its forms and live for the simple pleasures in life. Gentle, sensitive, and compassionate - you are good at recognizing people's unspoken needs. You would make a good veterinarian, pediatrician, or composer.

Haaay... Wala talaga akong magawa. Pero tinatamad din akong mag-blog. Sa pasukan na lang talaga.

Ang ganda ng langit kahapon.