I like couponing

First of all, as much as I would like to be as awesome as them, I'm not an extreme couponer. I don't mind a good deal tho.
So before I lost my thoughts, I got into talking with a lady at a Target store. She saw how much coupons I was using alongside their app. (Which I like vs Walmart *hint*hint*) and she said, "Dont you find these ridiculous?"
Actually I don't. My goal is at least get a discount or not pay a full price. I would be lucky if the sale is half off, but saying a couple of dollars with a transaction is nice. You plan a little, check when things expire, what are the sales and you save. A 25 cents off an item may not be big but add it with the other coupons and sales you get more. Aside from that, like I said a discount on your brand is nice. She sounds condescending...
I feel so mean but I held my tongue. XD I just saved an hour or so of your pay... woooooo lolololol

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Book peeves

So again from the previous post about Kindle Unlimited and Nook. I don't know how the Kindle works but I'm guessing at least the author gets something from their books being borrowed, but buying it outright ebook or paperback I guess they get more from it (???), maybe.
Anyway one of the few things I like about the ebook borrowing from Kindle is connected to my pet peeve regarding how the story is written.
For those who do read, you know that there are different types or something like that on how the author write the story. I'm not really a fan of the his or her view type where the character narrates the whole chapter. It kinda annoys me at times so knowing that the book is written that way I don't waste money and just return/don't read the book at all.
Sometimes (or maybe most of the times) I don't really like simpering heroines... they don't sound much of a heroines to me but useless characters xD! I don't mind damsels in distress but not weak and stupid. X.x that after reading 1 or 2 chapters, if ever I do have the paperback I would return it. Thankfully some ebooks offer the first chapters to read.
Ah and because my thought are disorganized atm I'll jump to the fact that because of the books I'm ruined to any man hahaha!!!
Yes I know they're just books but it makes me sad that they're not real and if ever there are men like them... zomgah where are they hiding?
With that I go start reading again xD

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Pocketbook addict

I really started young, maybe around 9 or 10 years old. I remember a bit that I started with Sweet Valley Kids, then High, then Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, R.L Stine's books (which for a kid is effin' creeptastic) and from there romance novels (which is bad considering I was a teen hahaha!!!)
I never get tired of reading them, maybe one story is the same from another author but still engaging for me the same.
I've read thousands already, seriously my Nook alone mostly have a thousand already and that doesn't include the ones I've bought and borrowed through the years.
One of the few regrets I have is that when I was still in high school I've read this book probably published during the 90's by Diamond Publishing ( os something like that). It's a series, much like Sweet Valley about school life of girls in a dormitory. My school library had 2 or 3 of the books but sadly not all of them. I want to finish the series but again it was years ago, I don't remember the title just the premise of the series, I tried googling the company (sadly again...) it was already closed and not a lot of information is available through it. Sadly, sadly, sadly not a super detective like Drew and the Hardy bros.
Anywho, I have most probably abused Nook in a way that I have been spending too much per month. The stupid me didn't acknowledge that it's competitor Amazon Kindle had introduced their unlimited books for 10 buckaroo per month... ugh that's waaaaaay less than what I spend.
I'll talk about support and pet peeves maybe in my next post if I remember but for now I'm feeling happy... elated... and much more xD that I could afford my addiction to books. Hey :P at least it's not drugs or some other vice xD

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Another road block or a bump

I guess when the time that you don't feel like going to work, that is the time you try to find a new one. I love doing what I'm doing but my current one leaves me battered both physically and mentally, and leaves my patience glass to always empty every shift. Some can handle this but I'm feeling like jumping to something else less demanding.
They kept telling me I'm young but I feel ancient. No motivation to work, not counting the fact that almost everyone needs a paycheck.
I still have a contract with my work ): sadly a couple more months... Hopefully I got a transfer soon...

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Left or Right?

Since I'm right handed, doing things with my left hand is a bit work for my brain and challening. I had to constantly remind ( and the slight discomfort with the right) my self to use left.
2/5 of my siblings are left handed, 3/5 right and 2/3 are ambidextrous, then we have weird quirks.
Eldest son is mostly left, too left handed it's challenging for him to drive, but if he concentrate he does write using his right. Second son, is right handed but he dribbles with left during basketball games. Third son is right handed but he's the other ambidextrous, doesn't need to concentrate or anything, and holds 2 pens, one on each hand. Came in handy since we grew up without the aide of laptops at school. When his right hand is tired taking notes, he'll just switch. (Jelly!!! Our teachers and professors loves to make us write tons of stuff)
Eldest daughter is right, but tends to lean on the left. Second daughter is left handed, and too left handed too. Didn't learn how to write with her right.
Why some of my brothers are ambi, is because of how they were raised. My aunt would make them us their right hand because it's "not normal". Since sister is the youngest by a chunk of years, she didn't experience much of being raised by our aunt and even though my Mom kept denying it, we know she was and still is spoiled.
Right now, I envy my third brother. With my injury things I normally do well are slower and doesn't inflict pain.
[So much left and right, I reached my quota. Haha]

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The stuff of nightmares..

I'm gonna put it here before I forget.
My brain went nuts and went Jurassic Park and Resident Evil on me while sleeping.
So we we're  (I don't know but the folks in with) living in a simple house when the alert came in, that wild animals got out. First we barricaded the house against them but then I remembered that we have two vehicles more of like armored cars equipped with weaponry of some sort. I took one and have one passenger with me. [Special cameo of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, who took the other car] Then out of the blue we ended up in front of a white mansion with glazed tinted window  (?) full of infected folks and my armored car turned into a one person armored suit.
some reason or another, I felt like I was working in that place trying to find cure. My passenger went stupid on me and annoyed an infected which in turn got agitated and ran after him and I have to save his ass against the infected.  Then I woke up because I was angry due to his stupidity.

Before that I remember my other dream with me being a mermaid with a merman husband and we can turn our fishtails into legs at whim. No Ursula needed. Or magic clams... shells...

Yeah unconscious mind had fun and I remembered it, and putting it  down here before I forget.
Even though I woke up abruptly, I felt like I had good sleep.

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SYTYCD Stage vs Street Ep 1

So after all the auditions to vegas, the top 20 were finally announced. Sadly before the first episode aired, Hurricane from team street got injured and Asaf the bboy Hebrew or something like that took over his spot. I am writing this while watching so I'll most probably butcher some names.
Opening routine by Christopher Scott and jessicalee keller was awesome, coming from the Step Up Movie this seems like his thing lol!
First routine, Team Street. JJ, Neptune and Megz tackle a Dave Scott routine. For the first performance it lacks some oomph and Megs weakness regarding choreography is showing. Jj shines in this routine, the other two better step up.
Next team stage tackles stacy tookey routine with Moises, Derek, Gabby
The piece looks etheral comparing to the previous group theirs is more collective than individual but still shows their strength and hell I'm no pro but such beautiful lines. And wow Gabby's a tapper : P
Christopher Scott now for Team Street Jaja, Burim, Lily and Asaf, four individuals who grew up in different countries and four different styles!!! Damn Jaja got some abs putting some of the guys to shame hahaha!! Routine was it was amazing. Shows everyone's strengths, individuality and moved as a group. In thought Asaf would bring his group down but he pulled through. As we've seen in the Vegas round he really had a hard time with choreography. But for me the girls took it. 
Team Stage's Hailee, Marissa ansd Alexa tackles Jazz with Brian Friedman. Heels, chairs and coats. Hailee's really strong on this routine and on point with the choreographer's vision. Alexa still looked a bit uncomfortable and Marissa kinda too much. Reminded me of Goldilocks xD. And kudos with the heels, it isn't easy but dang Brian worked it hahaha!
Team Stage again with the two cavaliers! Jim and Darion are in the hands of Benoit Swan Pouffer.  Just watching just the it really looks like it's one of the toughest routine for this episode and maybe for awhile to be thrown like this at their first episode. Freaking ./tableflip if they get voted off next week! It was an awesome routine but between the two, Jim shows maturity and control with his pirouettes/spins and just his movement looks serene and effortness. Darion has more of energy with his, strength and childlike.
Team Street welcomes back Pharside and Phoenix with Virgil, Ariana and Yorelis. Intricate movements again the ladies are killing it. Performance wise it was average for me, Team Street where are the boyz?!
Edson and Kate, Team Stage gets their team captain Travis Wall for this routine. It was a strong for the first episode but I agree with Nigel. I got lost with their facial expressions. Is it a happy dance? And wow again I agree with Paula, there is a chemistry void. A strong performance technical wise but there is a disengagement with the routine.
Team Stage group performance went with broadway routine with Warren Carlisle. Sexy but not overly. And wth did Moises just tapped?! The routine showed some weak individuals if one notices and the strong ones. For those voting for Team Stage, do you have it?
Aammmmmgggg NappyTabs tackles the Team Street group routine.  Excited for the Squad working with one of my fave choreographers. Strong and amazing performance. The whacker is krumping... the bboys are... dancing?! Again one sees the strong and weak contenders. And they ain't the girls...

Overall both teams showed equally good and not so bad performances. Team Stage with their technical abilities, you can't deny the majority of them are awesome at what they do. But what they are like is the chemistry doing a routine with a group or partner, showing emotions, making the audience not only see but have an emotional connection with the routine and audience rapport.
What Team Stage lacks is the opposite for Team Street. When they perform they have this connection with the audience that makes us wants to join or cheer for them. They could do group routines, and play with their partner. Gets their energy from the audience, but then most of them falls short or gets lost when a choreography gets thrown in. Most of them are freestylers, but that's one of the big challenges they have to face...
This is pretty much the "easy" episode for them because they are dancing their styles. Next week they'll be thrown out of their equilibrium dancing new genres or styles , and for some battling choreography too. For me that's when the competition starts. Can't wait for the next episode.

On a side note... still not 100% convinced with the judges... x.x hopefully they do invite someone as a 4th judge... please x.x

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Tiring week

The week is not yet over but I'm tired already. Schedule's full this week and I'm dead tired. My feet feels numb and painful. instead of me getting some rest even for a day I haven't or rather the day where I planned to rest got ruined by someone who doesn't act like his age. To make it short he's really an idiot. He's doesn't use that brain. It's really frustrating to deal with him most of the times. I admit I'm to practical but that keeps me sane and feel secure. I've outgrown the days when I don't think or not plan things ahead. Having a safety net or plan b keeps me less stressed because I know there's something I can fall back to.
Times like now,  today,  you have to learn how to control. Less of this, learn to say no. It maybe hard in the beginning but is something that is important to know and do. You can't forever live that way. People aren't always going to be there for you,  maybe that sounds harsh for some but when times get rough those people you call friends will choose what's important to them and chances are you're not on the top of their list.
It's really sad, he's hardworking but he doesn't know how to manage well. More sad, is that I have to deal with it because he doesn't listen. He refuses to listen. 
I pray that it doesn't last long. It adds more to my stress and me closer to death.

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Master Chef S6 E1 to E5

So after 5 episodes, I'm still happy that it's back. I mean the Juniors are awesome but the thrill and drama's on this version.
They didn't show the auditions as with the past seasons. But wow first episode claws are coming out so is erm... their unique personalities.
Welcome the new judge Christina Tosi as Joe steps down from the MCUS panel, I think he's still a judge on one of the franchise. Ms Tosi is a pastry chef and co-owner of Momofuku Milk Bar. I think that adding an odd one out balances the judging panel. Both Graham Elliot and Gordon are chefs but Joe being the odd one out is a restauranteur who's on the business side of things, tho he knows his stuff. This time Christina comes from, let's admit, the side that's been deemed stereotyped to. Just because there pastry chef they don't now how to cook except bake and make desserts. I hope she proves people wrong. So far her personality is showing to be sweet  (lol compared to Gordon) but the past episode she's showing a bit of her claws xD
First of the bat, 20 homecooks thought that, well they're in the top 20 now to compete. But as we all know these shows will try to throw in something to make it more challenging and get more viewers  (haha). So they got another 20 home cooks to vie for the top spots. A pair, or a couple depending on their style of cooking were made to compete at each other. Baker vs baker, chicken dish vs chicken dish and so on. In the end the judges chose 22 to compete. I was actually rooting for Taylor vs Katrina battle. For one I didn't like Katrina's attitude. Crying, frustrated look just annoys the hell outta me. Taylor for me is someone who still have the potential to learn and grow more. Have that confidence, drive and humble attitude to go further. Aside from the fact that if you push him he's going to push back harder and kick someone's ass. Sadly at the all or nothing battle to the top 22 he lost to Stephen and Shelly.
From then to the lastest episode 5, 4 from the top 22 have been eliminated. Double elimination from the top 22, Briana and Mateo got eliminated.
Highlights not so much for me but damn personalities really makes a difference here. Rocker Derrick really got that suave angst thing going on but he's overconfident and hopefully it doesn't kick him in the ass later on. Farmer Stephen is someone I disliked after being an ass. At first knowing what he does, I'm like much respect but after showing America how much of a potty mouth and an ass he is, I'm like wtf k bye. He also reminds me of a Bipolar in a manic stage. Christopher, the Asian guy has some issues too. He's always on the defense, to the point that it's way out of the line and totally embarrassing. Tommy (sorry it's obvious and if I'm offending anybody) gay and fabulous, please tone down the bitchy attitude.
First team challenge for the top 20, Kerry and Darah became team captain chosen by the judges. Each team have to prepare a burger and fish and chips where they have to serve theme park visitors (Knotts Berry Farm). There weren't any much vote of confidence with Kerry vs Darah due to his HR ofc background, but from what I've seen on this episode he did much better than Darah (theme park employee).
Kerry's red team was able to plan and delegate quickly so they can start their prep. While Darah's blue team struggled with her laissez-faire leadership.
To quickly shorten this one, Kerry's team struggled with the demand but was able to pull through. Kudos to Nick for stepping up.
Darah's team with her weak leadership skills and weak team skills x.x whom I've seen cheering... CHEERING!!! her team on... wtf, gurl do some work, chop or prep something, you're personality's not helping at this moment. They struggle because nobody's helping poor (I'm being sarcastic here too at the same time) Katrina. Ask... for... help... Tommy isn't helping either, running his mouth instead of helping to speed things up. Kudos to Claudia for stepping up for this team and Derrick for also pulling through.
Even though the cheeseburger got more cheers than red's burger, knowing how much of a train wreck blue team is. My guess was right with the red team winning.
Elimination challenge was cringe worthy. Darah made me hate her. Really saving the asses of mates that aren't deserving to be saved for half of your votes? Not saving Derrick and Katrina? Girl's blind. The personality of the ones she chose didn't help them to win. Why? Production was slow, they missed more plates. And from the people who got interviewed, clearly they loved their burger version and their beer batter. The only good decision she did was not saving herself. In the end she lost the cinnamon challenge and was eliminated.
My viewpoint with team challenges with group this big, get an assistant or second in command. It's a team challenge, do things that'll save your team from elimination not lead them into it. If your second in command see something you don't that person can delegate or step in to that role. Communication from front to back. What happened to Katrina was that she has the tendency to shut down especially when pressured and/or stressed.
Nick, Claudia and Derrick did well as they stepped up, and did their best to save their team. They we're speaking up, but sadly for the blue team it was going into deaf ears.
(Like I said these are my views, I only have an inkling for stressful situations but not with their particular dilemma)

This latest episode crabs were the mystery challenge. And is indeed a challenge for Hetal whose a vegetarian. I for one don't know how to cook or even know how to eat crab properly thus I'll usually opt for the crab cakes lol. 1/3 I guess with most chose to go that route and it looks really delish. Jesse, so far someone whom I have not noticed since this latest episode made noise with his crab pot sticker (sorry i forgot) soup and won this round. As per usual he got advantages and one of them is not cooking from the elimination. Which (duh) saves him to the next episode.
Quite dramatic on how they revealed the star ingredient for the elimination challenge which turns  out to be corn. Jesse's other advantage is to pick for the other remaining contestants on how they will prepare this start ingredient. The option is between sweet and savory. Jesse  picked savory for the strong competitors in which Gordon noted that these competitors might overthink what they have to prepare on the other hand Jesse chose sweet for the weak competitors in which he hoped to weed them out.
In this challenge Stephen and Shelly won and would lead the next team challenge. While Justin, in my opinion let his anger pull him down. He let Jesse's mind play got to him.
Seriously this shit is going better lol! Can't wait for the next episode.

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Le sigh

I should be thankful but I can't help but feel frustrated that it kept happening again and again. It's like that person never learns the lesson.  I don't think it takes too much to sacrifice little things or say no or really just monitor shit but no... Too proud, stubborn and stupid in my honest opinion.
The saying "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" really sums it all.
I would look at the bright side of things and think positive. I'm very blessed, and lucky with friends

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Master Chef Season 6 Premiere

Catching up again as usual but damn was so excited. As soon as I got home, I turned on the tv and got the recorder play the show.
First, I'm going to miss Joe and well miss his sassiness (haha yea) and his battling ego with the Graham and Gordon
During the top 20 vs top 20 (Can't they just say top 40? X.x), same style/main ingredient, there were some during the battle that I wanted to win on how their dish looks but since I can't exactly taste their food... and well their personalities hahaha!!
Just that battle between the bakers/desserts, I opted for Jill. And the last 20 vs 20 battle, I went for Shelley.
And for some reason or another I feel like I'm just repeating something but if you joined a competition as stressful as this and you're going to black out and answer something like "...should be there, ... maybe with," like you don't know what's in your food. I'm scared. That battle, I wanted Taylor to win because he had the talent, confidence, drive and strength. Not referring to him being am athlete but his competition during the battle, I don't think she'll last and would prolly crumble from the stress. I guess it's not his time yet, still young, still have a lot to learn but that's be saying some typical bullshit he should try again and get into that top 20.
Thankfully from the bottom 20, the judges picked 6 deserving ones to go at it again. But argh!!! They'll only chose 2!!
Anyway at least one of those 3 I mentioned got into the top 22, Shelley the single mom and Stephen the home gardner... who really looks like David Cross' lost brother. They maybe related *shocked!!!* Hey last season I didn't know that Leslie and Melissa Joan Hart are related.
Well, can't wait for the next episode since my Amazing Race season 26 ended already.
Amd woohoo on top of that *squeals.. ugh pig!* So You Can Think You Can Dance is back back back!!!
Just a side note on this long long post. Sad that Chelsea Hightower isn't in DWTS and no explanation why... at least my fave Cheryl gave a reason. Chelsea just disappeared...

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The Amazing Race Fan

Dang I have to admit I have been a fan of the series for a while but I haven't been there or rather seen the beginning seasons, only started when flags were already red and yellow.
Thanks to Hulu I'm trying to watch those. Man, they've come a long way from season 1. Looks so raw, and well unpolished compared to now which is I guess more challenging. Doubt if those who were in season 1 can so what the current competitors are doing now.
I have to admit I'm highly annoyed with half of the teams in season 1. XD!! Still on ep4 tho, gotta hate those damn commercials from Hulu. The fuck, old season and you're paying for the service. I understand if its like current and 1 season back, but the beginning? Damn....

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HappyNervousSad

Mostly what I've felt today aside from the normal body pains and aches, and headache. Happy because I've been applying to hospitals, I followed up she said she'll be calling either yesterday or today...
Nervous because of the wait, am I hired or not. It's either thank you for applying, better luck next time. Or, congratulations you're hired time to start a new chapter in work life.
Sad because working at SNF where majority of the patients are in long term care, and someone expires, can't help but make you feel sad, and makes you wanna cry. She's like your adopted granma even with her always confused state and incoherent mumbling, slapping you for no reason at all. So tiny and light, that my 5 foot self can carry her back to bed. I'll miss my halmeoni... She's in heaven now, with all the angels...

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Tipping~

Celebrated parent's 35th wedding anniversary. By American standards, that's really really long. Supposed to be, its just the family, but plans were foiled when Aunt called cuz she learned from a friend that it was parent's anniversary. It would already be awkward if we didn't invite her since we all live in the same house.
Anyway, eating out with her is half fun and half embarrassing. Fun because she's a cook and adventurous when it comes to food. Embarrassing, when it comes to paying. She owns a fast food store, which is different from a sit-in resto where there are servers. I think some people have their own rules when it comes to tipping. I don't usually tip on fast food restaurants, mainly because I'm not receiving any extra service aside from that is supposed to be received by a customer when ordering in such a place. Food is already prepared and not being brought to your table. Not unless I'm receiving an additional service, like add-ons on your coffee order (like my friend ordering at Starbucks: Java Chip Mocha Frap, extra Java chips, caramel around the cup, drizzle blah blah... o_o I'm happy with my Green Tea Latte or Frap), special instructions, requests and/or asking what food they recommend or something like that.
Now, eating at a dine-in/sit-in (table service) resto is different because there would be a server waiting at your table and food's prepared when ordered (well supposed to be xD). So the check/bill comes and I asked Aunt on how much should I add for the tip, and she told me to just even out the amount. Then she goes ranting about not receiving tips at her fast food restaurant. (.....) It's a good thing that it's just us because that's just wrong. I know in the PH it's not customary to give tips but where's not there. (Well I'm not sure, but maybe on those upscale restaurants and hotels). I hid the bill from her and added the minimum tip % (Sorry folks, we're not rich people to tip exuberantly) before I hear anymore complaints from her. I just find it hard to bring people like her at restaurants with table service because you hear stuff similar to that, and to me in a way is embarrassing, I am a deviant, but I give to others what is due.
On another note. I kid when I say on FB to treat me to this. If I can't afford it I don't buy or go, and If I do go to some place, I come prepared though I would admit I am stingy and have a great sense of control on my spending. Well maybe if I need it, I might not come by this place anytime soon and/or I find it cute (baw, my weakness...). So please don't call me a hypocrite when this guy annoyed me to hell, and I ended up really telling him upfront what I think about him. My female friend, Cessy is a workaholic, and have the tendency to be too generous with her friends. I kept telling her, save your money for a rainy day, stop being so overly generous that her friends are taking advantage of her.
After watching a movie, knowing that she came straight from work (and even got lost going to the theater) is tired and hungry. So I asked her if she wants grab something before going home. It was actually intended mainly out of concern to her since she's been skipping meals, and I was willing to accompany her. Out of courtesy, we asked if the other people in the group are hungry and wants to join us, but that doesn't necessarily means we're paying for their food. If you're hungry, join us, pay for your food. If you're hungry and doesn't have enough money, I'm willing to lend you money for food. If you're not hungry, but still want to join us, I'm not gonna make you look stupid, I'm happy to share with you my food if you're okay with it.
But here's a guy who's able, who has no responsibility, living with his parents, his parents paying off everything, already in college, telling Cessy (repeating it too) that she's gonna pay for his food. Cessy on the other hand has tons of responsibility on her hands, is paying for her own college, helping her parents pay the rent & etc. That pissed me off. Knowing Cessy, she's not gonna say it. So I told him off. Really... that guy has no shame. -end of rant-
To put a smile on your face, and it's a true story~
After eating at a restaurant, this guy acquaintance exclaimed, "Who the hell ordered gratuity?!"
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Happy 2012!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
No resolutions... Since resolutions doesn't really last long and are broken after a few days... for me xD! I just wish a better new year for everyone (including me!!!) & we all survive whatever 2012 is gonna throw at us. (I know, I hope to survive. TT_TT)
To summarize what has happened since my last post. xD
I graduated my ADN last December (Yay!!!)
I submitted my university applications (UGH!)
I submitted my licensure exam applications (*flat* Wooo~~)
Christmas came~ (Merry Christmas!!!)
New year came~ (Happy New Year!!!)
Classes started again... (*another flat* wooo~~~)
And yea in the middle of all that, I bought a new laptop with the help of my Onigiri friends, especially Aru who found the laptop for me xD
Bought a brand new (I think) Acer 5552-7677 from Amazon. At first, I didn't receive the first shipment that gave me a fright. Fine, I panicked because I thought I might not get my item when I paid for it. Called support and now I have *dundundun* Ryuutaros (named after the Imagin in Kamen Rider Den-O, hehehe, Kotae wa kiitenai~)
Now after having Ryuu for 3 weeks, I'm starting to notice something wonky about the audio. Okay, I know that the vid & sound card isn't the best.  I'm not asking for it atm but the thing is that when I play my music (mp3 format) and play some YT vids, I'm hearing extra noises. If you ever played a music cd and while playing it, the music suddenly jumped, it's something like that.
Like I said, I'm not expecting the best out of the model & what I've paid for it but I'm not expecting any defects either. I've contacted Acer support and I've been advised to reinstall the sound driver.
So far, I haven't heard it when I play my mp3's but have caught it while playing YT vids. I don't have any problems playing avi & mp4 though.
*sighs* And I really should get rid of this manana habit. But then I usually end up telling myself, I'll do it tomorrow. LOL! My math professor would probably shake his head and shout, "TODAY!!!"
Bah if later is today, then I'll do it later. LMFAO... I'm go gonna be dead.

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Weighing my options

I just got home from WCU (Guess where xD) weighing my options whether I should go there or to CU. Right now, WCU sounds really promising & their bldg's so nice & clean. Mainly their school offer nursing & dental hygiene classes. Their BSN classes in another bldg, but I'm RN-BSN so I stay at the main one.
I only have 2 concerns in the matter. Since I'm an IS, hopefully I don't have any problems concerning my stay here & when I graduate how fast can I get a job. ]=
It's a hard & sad life T_T
Right now I guess I should be thinking of my upcoming NCLEX, & think about going to WCU when I get my license. Pray for me & cross your fingers that I pass in my first try. Time to study!

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Could it get worse?

Still tired but not sore at the moment. I guess my body already adapted to the 12 hr hospital shift. I thought that last Monday was bad we had some admissions and some discharges who are so in a hurry to get home. It makes you think that they can escape not paying off their hospital bills. ^^;
Anyway, so Tuesday came, early morning my leg freakin' cramped up. It was so painful I thought my leg was being stabbed to death. And I'm serious it was that bad. I'm thinking probably soreness + tired muscles + cold triggered it. I was worried that I won't be able to come to clinicals, and extend the week I have to work.
After awhile the pain ebbed down but it was still hard to walk when I got to hospital. I already expected that we'll have a lot of patients coming and going. So I'm prepared to sit when I'm tired. And thank goodness for Tylenol. There are some staff problems going on and I am still an outsider to them. I got some difficult patients with difficult families. Thankfully the floor status is enough to have 2 CNA's on the floor helping out. It would be too much for us to handle everythingn when I for one is just learning the ropes.
I think I'm counting the times I bingoed on my instructor. I dunno I was counting every little mistake I have.
And now I am lost because I after my last paragraph I fell asleep xD! Err I should stop here~ till next time xD

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Thanks Lola! I love you too~ *hearts*

I woke up this morning with someone calling my name. When I checked my clock it was already  0855, 35 minutes before my class. (In short, my alarm didn't wake me up!)  I got in there just in time, exactly 0930am.
The funny thing was that the voice sounded just like my mom, but I know that she already left for work. The image that crossed my mind was my grandmother, Lola Gloria. I was in between of being sure and not. I don't know if I'm dreaming, or it was my imagination but the voice was clear, calling me out. Truthfully, I didn't get scared. I was more of a thankful feeling that I wasn't late for class, and thankful that even though I haven't met her, I know that she loves me and cares for me (and my cousins for sure).
I asked mudra (my mom xD) awhile ago if she has the same/similar voice as my grandmother and she said yes. If I tell her this, she would probably get scared and freak out. Haha! I told Chief (what I call my dad) about this and he was laughing, told me not to tell mudra. I want to scare her but then we'll pay the price afterward because my mom's... not good with those kind of stuff xD!!!

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Almost there...

Since I can't sleep might as well blog, right? Today was our last quiz & our last lecture for the program. Bittersweet, after almost two years, we're almost at the end.
Didn't get that much sleep, betting a lot on the last quiz to get me enough cushion for the finals. Thankfully I did get some, but it's not a good bouncy cushion I was hoping for. My brain's kinda swelled up from all that studying so I need some brain rest & start studying tomorrow for the finals.
This week felt more stressful, first it was the last week for clinicals. Our final eval would tell us if we pass or not. Hearing that there's already a couple of my classmates not graduating with us makes my heart break & I'm wishing that we don't add more to that list, & I don't want to see my name on THAT list. Thankfully I did pass. Now only the finals left to see me go forward to the next step.
So after our exams, we had our luncheon. I for one was feeling a lot of mixed emotions. Almost two years together with this class, a few more weeks & its' over. I do hope that even after the program we stay as friends.
I'm planning on what to do next, hopefully things go well. And whatever I'm praying for comes true. xD!
Anyway, I should try hunting down sleep. Oyasumi~

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I survived my ER monday~ *faints*

First off all, my exam last week was so horrible. Really, really horrible. Most of us thought, hey this would be questions easy to understand.  I mean how the questions are formed won't make you go like, "Question say whaaaaaaaaat?!" That EKG strip was @_@! I got dizzy staring at it, the boxes were so small for me to count the intervals to see if it's normal sinus rhythm or this is a first degree av block.
Thankfully, I guess for a time our burn lecture distracted most of us from that horrible (x infinity) exam was forgotten.
Today's clinical made me a little nervous. I mean it's the ER where everything is fast paced & I don't want to be just standing there staring. Anyway, I did whatever I can in there though my nurse was being hard on me a little bit. Truth to be told, I haven't had an IV start on a real person & I'm a visual. My nurse wanted me to do it on the AC. Oh my vegetables -cringe- it was hard for me. I failed to do one, missed a lot, she didn't let me put one on granma but finally I was able to do one (& ended up looking for more xD), unfortunately it was time for me to go ]= Hopefully I get one when I'm on the floor, or even if it's just IV d/c.
I guess it's time for me to get some rest (again, after dozing off during my online testing hahaha! good thing it's only practice xD).
On a side note, some of the classmates are starting to irritate me with their jokes. Sometimes too much is too much. I don't want to sound rude to them but I'm starting to raise my brows at them & just give them "the looks". ATM with all these stress, add to that... I'm scared I just might blow up. Pray that I don't.
And another side note... Thankfully I have some of my reality shows back (with the new seasons) to keep my sanity intact. I have to catch up since I have no exam this week xD! I need my Amazing Race fill. And the Sing-off got my interest since I love listening to acapella. I'm shocked I didn't know this for their past 2 seasons. Too much school stress xD. Eheh...

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