Tuesday, January 18, 2011

My Current Addiction


Yes, I am an Apple fanboy for years and I own a few of their techie products but I am seriously addicted to RIM's Blackberry Messenger! My fingers won't stop typing, PING-ing and replying to incoming messages from my contacts! Waaaahhh!

Try one and you'll definitely get hooked too! Seriously! :-D

Coffee, anyone?

Monday, January 10, 2011

On Photography


As you all know, aside from my inclination for writing, movies, and literature, I am also fond of taking pictures. So, this year, I have decided to save as much as I can for this nifty Nikon D3100 in order capture as much memories as I can. Of course, given the amount of money that I am currently receiving, it will take some time before I can finally obtain the aforementioned gadget. *fingers-crossed*

Naturally, in order to prepare myself for such an undertaking, I am currently taking some fundamental photography lessons somewhere in Cairo. We went for a short trip a few days ago and here's 2 of my "best" shots. *wink*wink*

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What do you guys think of these shots?

Coffee, anyone?

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

@25


Joyeux Annivesaire, Monsieur Juan Paulo G. Gultiano!

From the bottom of my hollow and muscular myocardium, I would like to thank the people who greeted  me on my special day. I feel elated, as we speak, and so blessed that the Lord Almighty has given me another year to be thankful for.

Again, thank you.

Oh! By the way, I read 105 posts on my Facebook Wall, replied to 4 birthday Tweets, got 3 big hugs, received 2 phone calls from 2 different countries, and had 1 long yet wonderful ride home. Not to mention the email from Karen Raisa Ramos straight from Chicago, Illinois! FTW. :-D

Bring it on 2011! I am sooo ready!

Coffee, anyone?

Monday, January 3, 2011

Philippine Heart Center IVT Training Schedule 2011

INTRAVENOUS THERAPHY TRAINING PROGRAM 2011

Control No.: 001807
Registration No.: 003
Frequency per year: 5
Number of slots per course: 65
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: Applicants should report to the DNER within the day from on-line enlistment for verification of PRC Card prior to payment and pre-registration.

On-Line Pre Registration Date/Time: Date for submission of requirements is between 10:30 - 11:00 AM (First log-in, First in).
Schedule - On-Line Registration - Submission of Requirements

January 12 to 14, 2011 - Closed - Closed

March 21 to 23, 2011 - March 7, 2011 - March 7, 2011

June 7 to 9, 2011 - May 16, 2011 - May 16, 2011

September 12 to 14, 2011 - August 22, 2011 - August 22, 2011

November 23 to 25, 2011 - November 7, 2011 - November 7, 2011

Source: www.phc.gov.ph

Coffee, anyone?

Sunday, January 2, 2011

2010 in review

The guys from Wordpress.com sent me this email detailing my blogs activity in 2010. I can't wait to blog more this year! Not to mention my upcoming projects and travel plans! Wooohooo! Let's get in on, 2011!

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The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here's a high level summary of its overall blog health:

Healthy blog!

The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Wow.

Crunchy numbers


Featured image

A Boeing 747-400 passenger jet can hold 416 passengers. This blog was viewed about 5,800 times in 2010. That's about 14 full 747s.

In 2010, there were 56 new posts, growing the total archive of this blog to 233 posts. There were 230 pictures uploaded, taking up a total of 304mb. That's about 4 pictures per week.

The busiest day of the year was August 25th with 83 views. The most popular post that day was Heart Center Experience: IVT Training.

Where did they come from?


The top referring sites in 2010 were facebook.com, google.com.ph, en.wordpress.com, healthfitnesstherapy.com, and statistics.bestproceed.com.

Some visitors came searching, mostly for philippine heart center logo, philippine heart center, iv insertion sites, ivt lectures, and afp nurse corps.

Attractions in 2010


These are the posts and pages that got the most views in 2010.
1

Heart Center Experience: IVT Training March 2008
26 comments
2

AFP Nurse Corps. Requirements February 2008
400 comments
3

Philippine Heart Center IVT Schedule 2010 January 2010
1 comment
4

Philippine Heart Center Staff Nurse Requirements May 2008
16 comments
5

24 Nursing Lessons I Learned @DAFH July 2010
6 comments

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I will blog more this year. I'm sure of it. *fingers-crossed*

Coffee, anyone?

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Boom. Boom. Boom.

 




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Happy New Year!


Bonne Annee a tous!


Yes, I know. I know. I haven't written anything for a VERY long time. I get that. I AM SO SORRY. I have been, as always, busy with my work and personal life that I almost forgot about my blog. Everything just flew past me so fast and I got caught in a whirlwind of experiences that I seriously never thought possible. Until now, I definitely cannot believe that everything actually happened.

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2010 was phenomenal for me. I was able to finish my contract with DAFH and, luckily, I'm staying here until further notice. I got to rekindle my loving relationships back in Manila for 13 days and spent 13 hours at the Kuwait Airport Hotel on my way back to Cairo for FREE. I met a new batch of nurses for DAFH and I am still trying to bond and mingle with their unique personalities. And, last but not the least, I'm happy with my current status. *wink*wink*wink*

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2010 brought tears in my eyes, at some point. I had to say "See you later!" to some of my "siblings" by profession because they opted not to renew their contracts. I Fought with my mother with regard to my financial status. Also, I realized that some things are better left unsaid and that we all need to move on with our jaded lives no matter what. Finally, I even thought I was a goner.






Things happen for a reason. Good or bad, they will surely happen. Its either we cry about it or deal with it one day at a time. It will all pass in God's time. Stay strong and move on! GO.

Any thoughts for 2011? None so far. Probably, my number 1 resolution for 2011 would be summarized in this image:

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Apologies for the heavy eye bags and unfashionable hairstyle. For some strange reason, they look good together all the time. Hahaha.


By the way, I will be participating in Wordpress' Post A Week 2011. I will try to post more than once a week since my hectic schedule will restrain my naughty fingers most of the time. *fingers-crossed*


Au revoir, 2010! You have been a dear friend to all us. Thank you for everything!


Bonjour, 2011! I'm counting on you for more f*cking good times and loads of fun! :-D


Coffee, anyone?