Random Thoughts: Facebook Edition 1

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Of course. Everyone has to have one. From the socially established Unit 21 Pharmacist to the sexually-preoccupied radiology porter and the reluctant soda vendor at Hyper One, they all have one unique thing in common: a Facebook account.

Otherwise, you're a social outcast. Or so they say. Nyahaha. :-D

So, what the heck. In relation to this so-called "social phenomenon," I decided to collect a number of distinctive, emotional, and stylish shout-outs from my friends that seriously made me think. Hmmm...

Anyways, enjoy them as much as I did!

• Rhea Capuyan is watching ENOUGH!


• Nelson Tiongson oh you know when you yearn for something yet you can't have today.


• Christine Joy U. Querebillo May link na ba sa Championship game???


• Don Ato "In able to be a good nurse, you should be selfless." ---- too tough to be one..


• Jennifer Calpatura hindi lang pera ang nag papasaya sa tao...


• Nemfa Sarte if i were a boy...


• Rai Ramos: it's sinking in..


• Mark Prado I feel the air in my head. I'm floating. I need a break.


• John Camu lipat flat today... yey! c:


• Earl Paulo Diaz When you're lost in love, you never wanna be found.


• Juan Paulo Gultiano "And I know it was me who called it over but I still wish you'd fought me 'till your dying day. Don't let me get away." Split Screen Sadness, John Mayer

I'll try to assemble another army of shout-outs some time soon. I just can't wait! Yippee!

Coffee, anyone?

A Nurse's Note discovers...

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Yes, this will be one of those travel series that I PLAN to accomplish some time soon. *fingers-crossed*

I've always wanted to travel; seeing new places, meeting all sorts of people, and discovering hidden treasures entice the inner kid in me. Haha. Unfortunately, I never had the necessary resources to accomplish this so-called "want." *sigh*

Now, with my current residence here in Egypt and not-that-big of a paycheck, I can finally help my dying world map! Yipeee! I want to make the most out of the time I have left here in Egypt. And what better way to do that than explore all the nifty sights and sounds as fast and as soon as possible. The clock is ticking, Paulo! Tick. Tick. Tick.

Of course, I've been to a couple of places here in Egypt and I, again, PLAN to share my escapades to the world wide web some time soon. Again. Please, patiently wait of my posts, okay?

Coffee, anyone?

I want an AVATAR!

I want one! I want one! I want an avatar! Haha.

"Do you wanna date my avatar? She's a star." - Super funny!

Coffee, anyone?

Marshmallow Test

Awww. How nice. I want a marshmallow too! Grrr.

Marshmallow, anyone?

To Whom It May Concern:

Greetings in the name of Saint Thomas Aquinas!

I would like to file a formal complaint to (Name Here), (Position Here), regarding a breech in confidentiality concerning the state of my health.

It has been brought to my attention that the aforementioned name has explicitly revealed the true nature of my health to an individual who has no professional connection to this distinguished institution.

I was expecting that this sensitive matter, my health and its present status, would not leave the bounds of this establishment. Unfortunately, it already did.

I am looking forward to any response from your good office to this unprofessional conduct.

Sincerely,

Juan Paulo G. Gultiano, RN

Staff Nurse, Unit 12

***

In a few days time, I will be passing this letter to the nursing office against an individual I truly admire, in relation to work.

You know who you are. What you did was seriously below the belt. If we were back in the Philippines, I'd file this complaint to the Professional Regulatory Commission, Board of Nursing (PRC-BON) to revoke your license.

Sheesh. What a low life.

This has to end. And, unfortunately, I will be the person who will end it. Just wait and see.

Coffee, anyone?

When Love Takes Over - David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowland

It’s complicated, it always is
that’s just the way it goes
Feels like I’ve waited so long for this
I wonder if it shows?
Head under water now I can breath
it never felt so good.
Cause I can feel it coming over me
I wouldn’t stop it if I could

When love takes over, (yeah-ah-eah)
You know you can’t deny
When love takes over, (yeah-ah-eah)
Cause something’s here tonight

Give me a reason, i gotta know
Do you feel it too?
Can’t you see me here on overload
And this time I blame you
Mmmm, Looking out for you to hold my hand
It feels like I could fall
Now love me right, like I know you can
We could loose it all

When love takes over (yeah-ah-eah)
You know you can’t deny
When love takes over (yeah-ah-eah)
‘Cause something’s here tonight

Tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight,
Tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight,
Tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight,
Tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight,

And i’ll be loving you all the time, it’s true
Cause i’ll wanne make it right, with you

When love takes over (repeat 7x)
Over (repeat 10x)

When love takes over (yeah-ah-eah)
You know you can’t deny
When love takes over (yeah-ah-eah)
‘Cause something’s here tonight

Grrr. I just can't take this song out of my freaking head! It soooo nice!

Coffee, anyone?

MacBook, anyone?

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Yes, you read the title correctly.

After a year of patience, combined with a million and one prayers, I finally got my very first Apple Macbook! *clap*clap*clap*

I was supposed to buy it after my usual "Thursday Thing". Unfortunately, my Id was so eager to get rid of my cash that I dashed to Mohandessin, Cairo by wednesday night at around 2230! Yikes! Haha.

Anyways, this long planned event will now lead to an updated version of this blog *fingers-crossed* discussing some of my nursing experiences here in Egypt. That would be very, very intriguing.

Coffee, anyone?

Split Screen Sadness - John Mayer

And I don’t know where you went when you left me but
Says here in the water you must be gone by now
I can tell somehow
One hand on the trigger of a telephone
Wonderin' when the call comes
Where you say it’s alright
You got your heart right

Maybe I’ll sleep inside my coat and
Wait on your porch ‘till you come back home
Oh, right
I can’t find a flight

We share the sadness
Split screen sadness

Two wrongs make it all alright tonight
Two wrongs make it all alright tonight
Two wrongs make it all alright tonight
Two wrongs make it all alright tonight

"All you need is love" is a lie 'cause
We had a love but we still said goodbye
Now we’re tired, battered fighters

And it stings when it nobody’s fault cause there's
Nothing to blame At the drop of your name
It’s only the air you took and the breath you left

So maybe I’ll sleep inside my coat and
Wait on your porch 'til you come back home
Oh, right
I can’t find a flight
So I’ll check the weather wherever you are
Cause I wanna know if you can see the stars tonight
It might be my only right

We share the sadness
(two wrongs make it all alright tonight)
Split screen sadness
(two wrongs make it all alright tonight)
We share the sadness
(two wrongs make it all alright tonight)
Split screen sadness
(two wrongs make it all alright tonight)

I called
because
I just
Need to feel you on the line
Don’t hang up this time
And I know it was me who called it over but
I still wish you'd fought me ‘til Your dying day
Don’t let me get away

Cause I can’t wait to figure out what’s wrong with me
So I can say 'this is the way that I used to be
There’s no substitute for time
Or for the sadness
(two wrongs make it all alright tonight)
Split screen sadness
(two wrongs make it all alright tonight)
We share the sadness
(two wrongs make it all alright tonight)
Split screen sadness
(two wrongs make it all alright tonight)
Oh and the sadness
It's alright, it's alright
Oh and the sadness
It's alright, it's alright
Oh and the sadness
It's alright, it's alright

Back In Time - Kyla feat. Jay-R

[Jay R]
How have you been
The last time I saw you
We graduated high school
I can’t believe it’s been 2 years since then

[Kyla]
I’ve been okay
Nothing much has changed
Still doing the same old thing

[Jay R]
Oh may I take a little bit of your time

[Kyla]
No, I don’t think that would be possible

[Jay R]
Why do you have a boyfriend

[Kyla]
No, I broke it off 2 months ago

[Jay R]
If you don’t mind
I’d like to get your number
And maybe reminisce together
Is that alright

[Kyla]
I don’t mind.
Would love to get together (No doubt)
In fact tonight I’d rather (Yeah)
Go back in time

[Chorus]
I wanna go back into time
Now rewind back in the day
When nothing really mattered
Just let go let me take control
Just follow the signs
Let’s go back in time (Let’s go back in time)
Let’s go back in time (Let’s go back in time)
Let’s go back in time (Let’s go back in time)
Let’s go back in time (Let’s go back in time)

[Jay R]
Now here we are
Tell me everything about you
Where you go the things that you do
The things you like whatever is on your mind

[Kyla]
I just bought a house
Been half way ’round the world
Still not your ordinary girl

[Jay R]
I’ve always have had a little crush on you

[Kyla]
I can’t believe you felt that way too

[Jay R]
And after all this time I still think I do

[Kyla]
Boy for now just take me where

[Chorus]
I wanna go back into time
Now rewind back in the day (Hey)
When nothing really mattered
Just let go let me take control
Just follow the signs
Just follow the signs (Just go back in time)
Let’s go back in time (Let’s go back in time)
Let’s go back in time (Let’s go back in time)

[Jay R]
Girl I’m glad you came tonight

[Kyla]
What made you think I’d decline

[Jay R]
I haven’t seen you in a while
Still love that pretty smile

[Kyla]
I see you still haven’t changed
Still have your flirty ways

[Jay R]
Well, I can’t help it with you
You make me wanna go

[Chorus]
I wanna go back into time
Now rewind back in the day
When nothing really mattered
Just let go let me take control
Just follow the signs
Just go back in time

I wanna go back into time
Now rewind back in the day (Back in the day)
When nothing really mattered
Just let go let me take control
Just follow the signs
Just follow the signs (Let’s go back in time)
Let’s go back in time (Let’s go back in time)
Let’s go back in time (Let’s go back in time)
Let’s go back in time (Let’s go back in time)
Let’s go back in time (I wanna go back go back in time)
Let’s go back in time (Let’s go back go back)
Let’s go back in time

Call me corny, cheesy. or whatever. Seriously, I love this song. This is, in my own opinion, the next best thing to "Dilemna"(Kelly Rowland feat. Nelly) released eons ago! Very, very nice indeed.

Coffe, anyone?

What happened?!

Yes, that's the same question that I have been asking myself lately. What happened, Juan Paulo G. Gultiano? What happened?!

As you can see, nothing decent or helpful can be read in my blog lately due to the nature of my work. This beloved blog of mine has suddenly become a barren and empty space in the world wide web. A stinking piece of crap that, I think, will soon be evicted in order to give way to new ones. *sigh*

Everything's a blur, really; I've been moving here and there. Changing stuff from this to this. Calling people from the other side of the world. The change in time zones. The alarming heat. Helping those in need. Going to parties. Hearing stuff that I don't really need to hear. Taking images from all angles. Answering calls from the other side of the building. Blah. Blah. Blah.

The dilemna here is what to do next: Will I succumb to this deadly routine and find myself lost or, most likely, dead in this dumb life of mine? Or will I stand up and be the man I've always wanted to be? *sigh*

Everyone.

Everywhere.

Everytime.

Everything.

All at once.

Coffee, anyone?

John Mayer + Ellen De Generes = Just Dance?!

I love this one!  Seriously nice! Haha.

Coffee, John and Ellen?

Errr. Lady GaGa...?

I needed something to seriously make me smile because of today's workload. You know, the usual work, work and more work routine. *sigh* So, I decided to search youtube.com for something amusing and entertaining. Luckily, I stumbled upon this cool and uber funny video about the one and only Lady GaGa.

I love her! Her music is sooo unique. Not to mention the outfits, the robotic yet cool dance moves. Plus, the body to actually die for! A complete meal, if I say so myself. Haha. :-)

I hope that this comparison will make you guys laugh as well. Oooppss! Just don't overdo the laughing thing, okay?

The Original Lady GaGa

VS

The Almost-But-Not-Quite Lady GaG

Coffee, Lady GaGa?

To Make You Feel My Love

When the rain is blowing in your face
And the whole world is on your case
I could offer you a warm embrace
To make you feel my love

When evening shadows and the stars appear
And there is no one there to dry your tears
I could hold you for a million years
To make you feel my love

I know you haven't made your mind up yet
But I would never do you wrong
I've known it from the moment that we met
No doubt in my mind where you belong

I'd go hungry, I'd go black and blue
I'd go crawling down the avenue
There's nothing that I wouldn't do
To make you feel my love

The storms are raging on the rollin' sea
And on the highway of regret
The winds of change are blowing wild and free
You ain't seen nothing like me yet

I could make you happy, make your dreams come true
There's nothing that I wouldn't do
Go to the ends of the earth for you
To make you feel my love

There's nothing that I wouldn't do
To make you feel my love

I'm not a country music fan but this song seriously rocks! The emotion and intensity of every word is so astounding and the entire song makes you want to fall in love over and over again. :-)

Sadly, I can't sing this to anyone, as we speak. *sigh*

Adele's rendition of this moving piece is seriously brilliant. She was able to twist this country classic into her own genre while maintaing its emotional ardor. Yipee!

Thank you, Kris Allen for this wonderful performance. It was a serious wake-up call. Haha.

Coffee, anyone?

Broken Strings - James Morrison feat. Nelly Furtado

Let me hold you
For the last time
It's the last chance to feel again
But you broke me
Now I can't feel anything

When I love you,
It's so untrue
I can't even convince myself
When I'm speaking,
It's the voice of someone else

Oh it tears me up
I try to hold on, but it hurts too much
I try to forgive, but it's not enough to make it all okay

You can't play on broken strings
You can't feel anything that your heart don't want to feel
I can't tell you something that ain't real

Oh the truth hurts
And lies worse
How can I give anymore
When I love you a little less than before

Oh what are we doing
We are turning into dust
Playing house in the ruins of us

Running back through the fire
When there's nothing left to save
It's like chasing the very last train when it's too late

Oh it tears me up
I try to hold on, but it hurts too much
I try to forgive, but it's not enough to make it all okay

You can't play on broken strings
You can't feel anything that your heart don't want to feel
I can't tell something that ain't real

Well the truth hurts,
And lies worse
How can I give anymore
When I love you a little less than before

But we're running through the fire
When there's nothing left to save
It's like chasing the very last train
When we both know it's too late (too late)

You can't play on broken strings
You can't feel anything that your heart don't want to feel
I cant tell you something that ain't real

Well truth hurts,
And lies worse
How can I give anymore
When I love you a little less than before

Let me hold you for the last time
It's the last chance to feel again

Errr. I just can't get enough of this song. It keeps on playing and playing and playing inside my big fat head. Errr. Why is this happening to me?!

Coffee, anyone?

Wishful Thinking

I was browsing some weird and lame stuff online when I got an interesting IM from a certain special individual we'll call "Same Name." It went something like this...

Same Name: oy kamusta?!
BUZZ!!!
Juan Paulo Gultiano: oy
Juan Paulo Gultiano: kamusta?
Juan Paulo Gultiano: okay lang
Juan Paulo Gultiano: hahah
Same Name: ako ata una nagtanong
Same Name: ok lang
Same Name: finals week
Same Name: last day bukas!
Juan Paulo Gultiano: uyyyy
Juan Paulo Gultiano: ayos ah
Juan Paulo Gultiano: at long last
Juan Paulo Gultiano: graduate ka na
Juan Paulo Gultiano: :-D
Same Name: oo
Same Name: sa wakaaaaaaaaaas!
Same Name: ikaw kamusta ang ehipto?
Juan Paulo Gultiano: eto
Same Name: kamusta naman si moses
Juan Paulo Gultiano: uber cold
Same Name: at ang mga hebreo
Same Name: LOL
Same Name: ah talaga?
Same Name: dito ang init
Juan Paulo Gultiano: yup
Juan Paulo Gultiano: tail end na ng winter
Juan Paulo Gultiano: and most of the time, may sandstorm
Same Name: nice nice!
Same Name: masarap?
Juan Paulo Gultiano: kaasar kaya!
Juan Paulo Gultiano: hahaha
Same Name: bakit?
Juan Paulo Gultiano: yung mga nilabhan ko lahat may sand
Juan Paulo Gultiano: tapos useless yung mga dala kong jacket sa lamig
Same Name: ah talga?
Same Name: grabe yan a
Juan Paulo Gultiano: yup
Same Name: so bibili ka pa jan?
Juan Paulo Gultiano: errrrr
Juan Paulo Gultiano: parang ganun na nga
Juan Paulo Gultiano: hahaha
Juan Paulo Gultiano: pero okay lang
Same Name: haha nice!
Juan Paulo Gultiano: 2 years ko namang gagamitin
Same Name: aww
Same Name: ang emo ng statement na yun
Same Name: :-S
Same Name: anyway
Same Name: alis na ko pau ah
Same Name: tulog na ko gising pa maaga para aral
Juan Paulo Gultiano: okie
Same Name: gnyt!
Juan Paulo Gultiano: night
Same Name: ingat dyan ah!
Juan Paulo Gultiano: take care
Juan Paulo Gultiano: do well on your finals
Juan Paulo Gultiano: God bless
Same Name has signed out. (25/02/2009 08:45 م)

Although it appears as an intellectual discourse between two close friends from two different time zones, I can't help but wonder on the italizied statement from Same Name on the latter part of the intruiging IM. Not to mention the succeeding smiley.

Errr.

Is this wishful thinking or I'm just bored and homesick?

Nevertheless, I have to go and prepare my stuff for tomorrow's tiring work. It's back to the salt mines for you, Paulo. Haha.

Coffee, Same Name?

Missing Someone

I was fixing some random stuff inside the PACU, as usual, when an absurd yet interesting question suddenly popped out of my head:

Of all the people back home, with the obvious exception to my family and close friends, who do I miss the most?

Pretty neat, huh?  Haha. :-D

Surprised, I suddenly found myself flipping through thousands and thousands of stored images in my not-that-big of a brain; my neighbor, the taho vendor across our street every morning , my favorite tricycle driver, the gym owner/model, the sausage vendor, Starbucks baristas, my uber perky gym instructor, and so on and so forth. Ang dami nila! Yikes!

Who could this fortunate individual be? Errr. I seriously don't know.

Anyways, I'm way too busy with work, extra work and more work to actually think of this person. Seriously, I can think of something way better and useful than some random human being back in the Philippines. Besides, whoever this Homo sapien is, I'm pretty damn sure that he or she isn't thinking of me. Tough luck, eh?

*Sigh*

Coffee, anyone?

Why is this happening to me?

"Is this real life?"

"Is this going to be forever?"

Seriously funny! Not to mention cute! Haha. Loved every second of it! Kudos! :-D

Coffee, David?

Happy Birthday, Carina!

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To my ever dearest best friend, Ma. Carina M. Camacho, RN, happy 24th birthday!

I wish you good health, spiritual peace and a very long and rich life. Nyahahahahaha. :-)

You do know that, even though I am half-way around the globe, I still have your best interests at heart. We don't get to talk that often due to work and more work, but I seriously miss our non-stop and nonsensical chats over utterly expensive coffee. Not to mention our infinite window-shopping sprees and countless day-dreaming sessions.

I miss you, Caren. Be good and strong for me, okay?

Oh! By the way, stop whinning too much about Matt. You love him, right? So, love him just because he's Melanius Matthew Correa. End of discussion.

See you soon!

Coffee, Caren?

Clearly Unclear

Just got home from my 12-hour OR-PACU shift and, as expected, I'm as tired as ever. Nothing new about that, right? Haha.

Anyways, let me fill everyone in on a certain "story" that I heard the other day. I was taking my well-deserved 30-minute break when I was joined by a certain individual I'll call "Master Zen." According to this influencial being, there are rumors circulating the hospital premises that all Pinoy OR folks will be permanently relocated to another area. At first, of course, I immediately shrugged the said matter off saying that it's an ancient issue that has been resolved late last year. Surpringly, though, the issue has been, according to Master Zen, resurfaced due to the simple reason that we don't work inside the OR. Period.

Here's the funny thing about this intriguing controversy: the author of this unlawful and treacherous act is actually from the OR itself! YIKES!

The identity of that person is, of course, a secret I intend to keep. Master Zen did mention a couple of eminent names to which I immediately cringed and drank a cup of  hot tea.

Moreover, I also learned that most, if not all, of the Pinoys in the hospital are aware of this particular thing. Flabbergasted, I took another sip of tea and smiled my heart out. Haha. Wow, talk about the speed of light, or something.

Oh, by the way, thank you to SexyGirl14. :)

Coffee, anyone?

Philippine Heart Center IVT Schedule 2009

INTRAVENOUS THERAPHY TRAINING PROGRAM
Control No.: 001807
Registration No.: 003
Frequency per year: 5
Number of slots per course: 30
Time : 7:00 - 4:00 pm (3 days)
Venue: Dr. Avenilo P. Aventura Hall
REQUIREMENTS: Photocopy and original copy of current PRC License Certificate
Registration Fee : Two Thousand Pesos (P2,000.00)
Credit Units: ANSAP / PRC: 18 Units (didactic) 12 Units (practicum)
Instructions: Click here!
Announcements: Date for submission of requirements is the date for online pre-enlistment. Applicants should report to the DNER within 3 days from on-line enlistment for verification of PRC Card prior to payment and pre-registration.

Schedule - Online Registration
May 26 to 28, 2009 - TBA
August 4 to 6, 2009 - TBA
October 21 to 23, 2009 - TBA
November 10 to 12, 2009 -TBA

Note: Do check their webpage whenever you can. They tend to be very tricky at times.

Source: www.phc.gov.ph

Coffee, anyone?

Errr. Do I know you?

Well, I can't think of a decent title for this post since I've been preoccupied with tons of celebrations, including my own birthday celebration. Yes, I recently celebrated my 23rd birthday here in Egypt. Obviously, I rejected all the crazy house party teasing and settled for a 2-part birthday "inuman" session with my neighbors. Don't worry, guys. I'll be posting all the images from my birthday bash sometime soon. For now, I'll just update everyone with what has been happening with my life here in Egypt.

1. I had an intense argument with my Egyptian supervisor the other day due to my co-workers persistent nuisance. I argued that every patient, whether stable or a VIP, is still a patient that needs ample silence and nursing attention. Obviously, she was biased with her own kind and warned me to be very careful. Of course, I will.


2. My flatmates think I'm stupid. I don't know why they think of me that way but I presume it's because of the simple fact that I can't cook anything. Nevertheless, I separated from them na, in terms of food expenses, just to settle everything. Silence is sooo therapeutic.


3. Work has been intense, as always. I've been doing things I never thought I'd actually do, like assisting in CABG cases. Not to mention the fact that I've been trying to improve my nursing skills everyday in order to be a better nurse. Unfortunately, the system inside the OR consumes my idealism. Too bad.


4. I'm lifting weights again. Yipeee! I found thing cool gym near our flat that has everything that I nee: appropriate ventilation, nifty equipment, and treadmill! Yahoo! I usually go there after work to maximize my adrenaline levels. I'm actually starting to feel my muscles again. Hahaha.


5. Think. Think. Think. Yes, I've been overthinking again. I spend tons of glucose on overthinking that I sometimes need a candy just to overthink again. Uggh. Boring life, ain't it?


6. I miss the Philippines. Traffic in EDSA. Krispy Kreme in Megamall. Strabucks Gateway Mall or Araneta Center. Dairy Queen Gateway. Gateway Cineplex 10. Trinoma window shopping. Care-free dates and endless talking. My mother's consistent sermon in the morning. My sister's whining. My nephew's perkiness. My lola's laugh. My bestfriend's text messages. Sunday Mass at St. Claire. Endless internet connection.  You. Blah. Blah. Blah.


7. My Dad has been very supportive of me lately. He has been calling me every once in a while just to check if I'm still breathing or something. I sure miss his company.


8. "I don't have the strength to stay away from you anymore" - Edward Cullen, Twilight


9. Errr. Do you still think of me?


10. One Venti Extra Hot Non-Fat Caramel Macchiato to go, please. Thank you.

Coffee, anyone?