2014 (The Return of the Lost Blogger)

Hello? Hi?

You might wonder regarding the existence of this post alone or even the existence of the whole blog. Okay, let me introduce to you myself again. You can call me Alison Blue (This is just my pseudonym, just browse from my previous posts regarding my real name.) I am 21 years of age and I am just a simple girl with big dreams. Before, I pushed enough perseverance in posting this blog since as what I've said, this is a part of my life or what we call a "public diary". But those were the good old days. Those were the times when the skies were easy to reach, the times when I could stop the world for my own... Oh, kidding.

Yes, I am the lost blogger. Do you know why I got lost? Well.. It is just because of the word BUSY. Busy? Yes it is too common.

In the middle of the year 2013, I entered the transition of my course which is INTERNSHIP. Well, you know what internship really is. That is what I yearned for as I suffered along the hell of third year. When I entered internship, it was like the gates of heaven opened wide for me yet I was wrong.

To the future medtech students, or even the medtech students in the lower years, here is my piece of advice-- Life has no contentment. During internship, you will still be subject to some unfavorable circumstances and challenges that may be "meritable" to the award named EXTENSION. You must be careful on what you do. And the worst of all about internship is-- TIME THIEF, Yes. Internship is not just a regular class where in you can go to school five times a week from Mondays to Fridays. Internship just stole my weekends and even holidays. That's what they said, Internship is the training ground for being a working person. Due to internship, I missed lot of hang-outs, due to internship, my vacation in Manila was cut too short, due to internship oh well, I had no any ample time to post this blog. Yes, again.. life has no contentment.

Of course, internship has brighter side, I was able to meet new friends. My skills as a future medtech were enhanced. Okay that's a short flashback of 2013.

2014.. Hmmm, as I entered the new year, I invited some good vibes and pocketful of sunshine within me. I hope it will be better than 2013.

What will be in 2014? Well these are the things I expect :

- The end of the Internship program
- Graduation
- BOARD EXAM
- Hopefully, the attainment of my first PRC License
- New career

As I pass all through these, I hope the Lord will guide me especially on the board exam. This month I might start to study some of my freaky Medtech topics.

What I hope for too in 2014, well, I hope I'll be the better FRANZ. FRANZ who is wiser and independent. I will really try my best.

For everyone, Happy New Year!!! Stay updated for I might have a mood to post something :-)

Failure before Success ( The return again)

I was trying to beat my circadian rhythm for my first graveyard shift tomorrow. I slept for four hours during the afternoon and I’ll resist sleep tonight (If I can). I shall gain sleep tomorrow before my 6 pm- 6 am duty at Chong Hua. Tonight I’ll do something productive and one thing that came in my mind is blogging.

                Hello! I am still alive. I am seeking an apology for my readers (.. if there are some). I bet you already know my situation last year. As I opened my blog, well.. I found out that my last “normal” post was just last June 2012. The previous one was yet unfinished. Now, it’s 2013.

                There are some instances that I thought about this “public journal” of mine. Well, let’s just consider this public since this is open for random viewers. This blog is just like a part of me already. This covers some of the significant events of my life though this is not really updated. I may suck at writing now unlike in my journalism era. Sorry, writing is not my forte anymore. BUT, I still retain this blog so that my children in the future can read this. I want to let them know what my life really is in this generation.

                Since this is my return, I want this post to be a special one. Let me tell you a brief story of what happened to me in the past months, I mean… the whole year.

                I entered the most crucial (probably) of my medtech life last year. To be honest, I thought kaya ra ni.. mada ra ni  yet, I was wrong.

                Third year life revolved too much on many challenges. Swear, even passing was very hard then. Too much exams.. Long coverage but only a little time to study. Yes, I tried getting low marks and even failing. There were even times I got depressed. There were really times that it came to a point of giving up this course. Still, God permitted me to stay.

                Above all, I discovered the purpose of these events. I know that these really forced me to grow to become a better person and student. I learned that achieving success is not really easy. You still need to achieve failure in order to attain success. I do really thank God for not leaving me during the past school year.. Lord, thank you so much for guiding me in my decision. Amidst of those trials, I am now an intern.  I owe a lot of you Lord God.

                

Goodbye 2012 (Super Late blog post-- December 31, 2012 10:53 Tagbilaran, Bohol)

 Sorry... I know it's already April. I supposed to post this as a "year-ender" as what you call it. Unfortunately, due to unfavorable circumstances, I weren't able to do it.. :( Sorry.. It is unfinished pa jud..

Mayans are indeed wrong. The world didn't end last December 21, 2012. Still, our journey goes on. Hours from now, another year will open--New events to occur, new challenges to fight, new dreams to fulfill and of course, new memories to make.

Before I bid adieu to 2012, let me share to you a sneak preview of what happened. In terms of my studies, I experienced some rise and fall. I started to face the fiercest part of my student life-- Velez BS Medical Technology III. I am still holding on until now. 

Well, my life is not just full of studying, academics and whatsoever. Last September 7,2012, a new member of the family just came- Royce William Lawas Subido. He is the eldest son of Ate Georgia and Kuya Harley, the first grandchild of my mom and my first nephew. I am looking forward for his bright future. 

There were first times happened in this year. I started to live without my mom. She needs to go to Kuwait to see Baby Royce. She'll come back maybe, by the end of January. At first, I didn't get used to it because of course, I've been at my mom's side since at birth. But.. there are advantages. I learned to be independent. I did some stuffs like I didn't used to like washing my clothes , groceries then some household chores. Of course, Uncle Boy is still with me and my cousin, Marissa to guide us. Another first time is going to a "perya". I was in a carousel which I thought would be my lifetime dream. I rode a roller coster which blasted my epinephrine. And then I thought it was the end of the world.

If I'll gonna tell you all the details of my 2012, it will not be a blogpost anymore. It will be a book. My intention in this post is to thank all the people who were parts of my 2012.

....blah blah blah... UNFINISHED

Mi lucha continua

This is my schedule for 3rd year 1st semester. See how it sucks.

Tomorrow... alright tomorrow. I am not yet really ready. Unlike the previous opening of classes, my feeling is really peculiar today. I know what will happen. I just base it from the experiences of the higher years. I predict that this will be more bloody than ever.

What is 3rd year Medical Technology? This is not like the first two years of the course wherein the CAS (College of Arts and Sciences) are present. Meaning, no more minor subjects after all. In diverse to other schools wherein the major subjects of Medical Technology are scattered throughout four years, well in Velez College, all of them are confined in just one school year (Internship is on 4th year). Though we have considered major subjects like Zoology, Chemistry (Inorganic, Organic, Analytical (Qualitative/Quantitative), and Biochemistry), Anatomy and Physiology and Health Care (I just included this because we took it in 5 units), those are just prerequisites for the subjects in third year. All the subjects in BSMT3 have something to do with all the activities as Medical Technologist (If you've chosen this as your profession). If you are planning to pursue Medicine afterwards, most of these subjects will be taken all over again in Medicine. That makes BS Medical Technology as the best pre-med course. Therefore, the entire BSMT3 must not be taken for granted. 

What are these subjects to be taken on 3rd year 1st semester?

Histology -- It is the study of tissues. It tests the ability in identifying different tissues of different organs. A friend of mine told me that this has the highest mortality rate. Tests given will be like from CIM (Cebu Institute of Medicine) "daw".

Hematology-- It is the study of blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases. This subject can aid us to do the blood tests like CBC (complete blood count) and platelet count.

Clinical Chemistry-- This will be the extreme of all Chemistry subjects. If biochemistry deals with normal physiological (normal) processes of the body, clinical chemistry deals with the pathological (abnormal) processes of the body. It is generally concerned with bodily fluids.

Microbiology-- It is the study of microscopic organisms which could be prokaryotic (one-celled) or eukaryotic (multicellular)
***Bacteriology (branch of microbiology for this semester)--It is the study of bacteria.

Parasitology (branch of microbiology that's separated as another subject)-- It is the study of parasites, their hosts and the relationship between them.

Medical Technology Laws and Bioethics-- This sounds like minor. If the Philippines has bunch of laws like our constitution, well, Medtech has laws too.. I can't escape those "R.As", "sections", and "articles" though  I already graduated PHGC hell (Philippine History, Government and Constitution-- I took this last semester). This shouldn't be taken for granted because all of us have the right to be vigilant on the legalities of our profession. This is still useful for the MT board examinations I guess this will be useless for those who are planning to pursue Medicine ahead. 

All the said subjects except MTLBE have lecture and laboratory classes. Actually, I haven't taken a laboratory class since Biochemistry and Anaphy times and I miss it. Laboratory is my dance floor but will it be a guillotine for us?

I'm planning to place RMT after my family name before MD. But attaining a degree does not take two to tango. The next level of BSMT is another challenge to test me if I am really deserving to be one of the RMTs.

Well, challenge accepted. I should prove that I deserve this course. I just accepted this challenge though it could be bloody because I love this course. My loved ones especially my family have a huge trust on me. I will use God's gift as my weapon in every battle. I promise.. in case if I'll fall, I'll do my best to stand up again. This is the best time I use my invulnerability side. If you know me much, I guess you identify me as a fighter who doesn't give up easily. If I will not maintain being on the dean's list, I will not care. It's not about being an almighty but how much I learn. But I will try my best to maintain as a dean's lister but its up to God if I'll stay according to my efforts. I'll be doing my best to be a great medical technologist then to be a doctor.

Above all, I'll put my trust in my perseverance and God of course. I know that God will never leave me. Whatever happens, I know there's a purpose. I'll do my best to be strong.

Tomorrow..okay it's almost there. I'll be on hiatus in blogger, twitter and facebook. Remember, I'll go back to blogger if I have an ample time already. I will share to you what will be my experiences.

Mi lucha continua!!!
To God be the Glory!!!


***Mi lucha continua means My fight goes on. 


***Happy Independence Day to my beloved country, Philippines.

Ang Gihigugmang Sugbo part 1 : Basilica del Santo Niño

If you want to know more about me, then get to know my birthplace first. Let this blog introduce to you my beloved land-- The Queen City of the South: Cebu with the series entitled "Ang Gihigugmang Sugbo" (The beloved Cebu)

There is one place which depicts the story of Cebu and the Christianity of Filipinos --Basilica Del Sto. Niño. If you want to visit Cebu, I suggest that this Basilica should be your first stop.

A Brief History of Cebu

Prior to the arrival of the Spaniards, Cebu was known as Sugbo which was a native kingdom. It was founded by Sri Lumay (also known as Raja Lumaya), a native prince which invaded Sumatra in Indonesia. Changes occured when Spaniards came which was led by Ferdinand Magellan (1521). He was welcomed by Rajah Humabon and 700 islanders where baptized into Christians with a Christian cross planted (Magellan's cross) and an image of child Jesus (Sto. Niño) which was handed to Queen Juana, Rajah Humabon's wife. However, Magellan was killed by Lapu-lapu. 

Magellan's cross-- It is currently housed in a chapel next to Basilica
del Sto. Niño.

About the Basilica

Basilica del Sto Niño was founded by Andres de Urdaneta, an Augustinian priest on April 28, 1565, the very day the Legazpi- Urdaneta expedition arrived.

This church has always been the place for novenas and mass for Sto. Niño devotees. People still queue to kiss the image of the holy child.

The outside ground

The image of Sto. Niño

INVULNERABILITY: Free as Gaga's hair

I've been a little monster ("little monster" (n)= an avid fan of Lady Gaga) for 3 years. She currently has three albums: The Fame, Fame Monster and Born This Way. Among them, Born This Way is my most favorite. Why? That album manifests who she really is and makes me love her more. Sadly I wasn't able to witness the Born This Way Ball in Manila last May 21, 2012 because of unfavorable circumstances. That's really the wrong side of my country as an archipelago. I still need a plane ride to go to Manila.

Here are my dearest songs of the said album: (1) Edge of Glory (2)You and I (3)Marry the Night ;and (4)Born This Way.  Last week, I downloaded the entire album and I just discovered the remaining tracks. One track that caught my attention was "Hair". It was just released last year succeeding "Edge of Glory". Adversely, there's no music video for that.

This is Lady Gaga's artwork for "Hair".

Whenever I dress cool,

My parents put up a fight

And if I’m a hotshot,

Mom will cut hair at night

In the morning I’m sure of my identity

I scream Mom and Dad

Why can't I be who I wanna be?

I just wanna be myself,

And I want you to love me for who I am

I just wanna be myself,

And I want you to know, I am my Hair

[Chorus]

I’ve had enough

This is my prayer

That I’ll die living just as free as my hair

I’ve had enough

This is my prayer

That I’ll die living just as free as my hair

I’ve had enough

I’m not a freak

I must keep fighting to stay cool on the streets

I’ve had enough, enough, enough

And this is my prayer, I swear

I’m as free as my hair

[Lady Gaga - Verse 2]

Sometimes I want to rock on some highlights

Just because

I want my friend to think that I am dynamite

And on party, roxy, high school dance

I got my bangs too hard

That I don't stand a chance

A chance

I just wanna be myself,

And I want you to love me for who I am

I just wanna be myself,

And I want you to know, I am my Hair

[Chorus]

I’ve had enough

This is my prayer

That I’ll die living just as free as my hair

I’ve had enough

This is my prayer

That I’ll die living just as free as my hair

I’ve had enough

I’m not a freak

I must keep fighting to stay cool on the streets

I’ve had enough, enough, enough

And this is my prayer, I swear

I’m as free as my hair

[Bridge]

I just want to be free, I just want to be me

And I want lots of friends that invite me to their parties

I don't wanna change,

And I don't wanna be ashamed

I'm the spirit of my Hair

It's all the glory that I bare

I am my Hair!

I'm my hair, I am my hair

It's all the glory that I bare

I'm my hair-am my hair

I'm my hair-am my hair yeah!

[Chorus]

I’ve had enough

This is my prayer

That I’ll die living just as free as my hair

I’ve had enough

This is my prayer

That I’ll die living just as free as my hair

I’ve had enough

I’m not a freak

I must keep fighting to stay cool on the streets

I’ve had enough, enough, enough

And this is my prayer, I swear

I’m as free as my hair

Despite of all the judgment in her fashion and her songs that could be against some religion, Lady Gaga still is in her self. She isn't affected on what other people say. That's what I really like about her...

Like the song, I want to be free as my hair. Negative unecessary criticisms based on culture should not rule what is in me.

I admit that before I was upset on what others will say about me. I feared negative comments and criticisms. But now, who the heck cares? They are not the beholder of my body, intellect and will. Just prompt me if I hurt others or ruin somebody else's life. I want to be free as my hair. You are my true friend if you love me despite who I really am.

I learned from Gaga that each person has different way of expressing art. It is really great to uplift who you really are. Be true to yourself. Be free as your hair. Don't let culture move you. Make your own culture.

Somebody is waiting for me

I think this is not an appropriate time to talk about Mr.Right. This is not yet the right time for commitment. I still have other priorities-- studies and ambition. I admit that I am not yet psychologically ready though I'm already in the proper age. There are times that I still act childish though. Above all, I am not yet permitted by my parents to do so. I should retain their trust because they know what is right for me.

Yet time will come that I'll be granted the right time for that. I know that God reserves someone for me. And I know that someone is waiting for me.

I am not really choosy when it comes to appearance and social status. What I search is true love. Whoever he
is, I want someone who loves me who and what I really am despite of my imperfections. I want him to understand what's really me.

I also want someone to go with my
ambitions. I will be a doctor and I know it really takes patience. He really loves me if he can wait and support my legacy on serving others.

Lastly, I want someone who is really loyal. I want him to choose me alone. Beware, I will be really that possessive. I will be only his and he will only be mine.

Hey, whoever you are, wait for me. I hope you just read this post.