UPCAT... huhu.

I was planning to wake up late this morning but my dad barged into my room by 6am. I stood up and he told me that the UPCAT results were out. My heart started beating fast. We turned on the pc in my room. Grabeh ang suspense! Ayaw magmove ng cursor!!! We then rushed to the pc in my parent's room. We checked the site out and I didn't know how I would react with what I saw. We stared at the screen for a full 10 seconds. I couldn't quiet understand what my status was:

** - see notes

RAMOS, MICHELLE DAWN YAP

Pending Case

** - For further details, please inquire at the UP Office of Admissions, Diliman, QC at Telefax no 9274561 or Tel no. (02)981-8500 loc. 3826 to 3831 starting February 2, 2009.

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I was like hanging on the edge of a cliff!!! one deffect and I'm out! I kept goin back to the site, checking my name until 7am.. I just can't believe how I screwed this up... I have to wait for two weeks!!!! Huhuhu... All I can do is pray... there's still an inch of hope left. Please pray for me!!! I want this really badly... But if it's not for me then, I can't do anything... Si God always ang masusunod... I just hope He'd give me the chance...

P.S. Sa mga nagsabing sure sila na makakapasa ako, sabi ko naman sa inu eh... ahahahaha. nakakalungkot

-miCh^^-

Better plans...?!

As they say, "In every dark cloud is a silver lining"...

My first few weeks have truly been sunny throughout 2009. I have successively received good news from varying sources. All ups, no downs. Not until this very afternoon.

I woke up pretty excited today since my family and I was planning to go to Cebu for the weekend... I counted the hours until our classes would end. I even askeed permission from our adviser and English teacher that I'll be going home early. My bags were packd and we were all ready to go by 5pm. I even brought my books and reviewers with me.

As we were heading towards the boundary of Labangan, I texted our adviser in broadcasting to ask for an update on the Seminar-workshop on Broadcasting to be held in Ateneo de Zamboanga this coming Dec. 23-25, it's in conflict with my sked for the VP Noli de Castro Awards in CDO. She then told me that Maam Sangkula, the div. supervisor for Filipino, said that they wouldn't consider my absence and exclude me from the team if I wasn't able to attend the seminar. I was CRUSHED!!! I couldn't help but cry. Like, this was supposed to be my last year in the NSPC. Aren't the past awards I won for the Region enough for me to be considered this time?? I was the News Anchor for Reg.9 for two years and I can truly say that I, together with varying teammates, have held Zamboanga Peninsula's name to the pedestal. I was even promised in the RSPC by Mam Pilar Rico, Regional Head for the Secondary Dept., that I'll surely be going to Naga even if I don't win in my individual category. She assured that to me twice. I love broadcasting. My NSPC experiences were the highlights of my High School year. It was in this event that I have achieved my highest award in a contest. This is why I can't just miss this last chance. I had to choose. I couldn't miss either yet I couldn't attend them both at the same time. This is agonizing!!! I still have time. I have to find a way.

I slept in the car until we finally arrived in Ozamis by 6:15. Since our schedule for departure was still 8pm, we decided to attend a birthday party. As we arrived at the venue and were about to get out of the car, my mom's phone rang. She seemed worried. Her friend told her that the boat was to depart by 6pm. We then rushed to the pier to check whether it was true. As we approached the gates, the port was quiet and empty. The guard told us that the boat had already taken off. I was devastated!!! I have sacrificed a lot of my time for this trip and they're just gonna leave us behind with half of the other passengers whom they did not inform?! I felt really mad at the shipping lines. They were so irresponsible. They left us missing all the fun we should've had if our trip wasn't cancelled.

We left the port with dismay and went back to the party. We really wanted to go to Cebu so we thougt of riding a plane or going through a landtrip. But it was all impossible. We couldn't do anything but eat and go home. My head started to ache and my body was struck down by extreme dissapointment. I was headed for a fever. Good thing my mom brought Paracetamol.

We went home without any hope. We just came to the point of laughing to what has happened to us. My dad thought that it was better that our trip was cancelled. Besides, the seas were turbulent and the winds were restless. Anything could happen. Maybe we were just meant to spent our Fiesta here in Pagadian. Maybe God has better plans for us this weekend.

After weeks of sunshine and blue skies, finally, the dark cloud has showed up. Will there be more of them the next few days?! I hope not. Coz surely, the silver lining will show up soon... And only God knows when that will be.


-mich^^-

College... college... college... HELP!!!

I had this talk with my dad and mom just now. Like, it lasted for 1 hour lang naman. And what my dad said really confused me. As in!!!

'twas about my college plans... hhmm.. They really prefer that I study in Cebu. Well, they do have a point naman. I have relatives there and it would be easier for me to contact someone in case of emergency. Plus, I already know the place. And super magdeperensya ang gastos. I'd be spending less there. Then, it'll be easier for me to go home during breaks.. I can even manage to go home during weekends!! and my parents can also visit me anytime.

Hayszt...

I really want to study in some prestigious school in Manila... But come to think of it, wala naman sa school ang success diba?! Nasa sikap at determination un... hhhmmm... But iba din naman kasi ang dating ng tatak UP or ADMU or UST dibah?! nakakaconfuse talaga... my heart says go for Manila but my mind tells me to study in Cebu!! 4 months to think na lang... I need help!!!!


-miCh^^-

Mega Monday!!

Monday: Good News day?! hahaha.

I received a memorandum from the national office this morning informing me that I was one of the Mindanao Finalist for the VP Noli De Castro Academic Excellence and Exemplary Leadership Awards. It finally arrived!! Matagal ko na yung hinihintay since someone from the office called me last Dec. 24 about it. It stated na we have to go to CDO for the final judging this coming January 22-29. Like, we're gonna go through a panel interview and an essay-writing activity which will be the bases of the Panel of Judges for selecting the awardees. Pressure grabeh!!! 6 studes from different parts of Mindanao ang naqualify tapos isa lang ang uuwing nakasmile!!! nyakz... Nega na naman ako. But well, I'm already happy na I qualified as a finalist. Hindi naman lahat nagkakaroon ng ganitong chance diba?! So, kailangan ko na lang talaga tong galingan para makuha ko yung Gold!! sayang naman ang P25,000 at scholarship... Please help me pray naman oh. hehe. thankz!

Anyway, another good news I received today is about the USTET. Well, I PASSED!! hahaha. Ang saya-saya ko talaga. Though the letter didn't really state na i passed... For interview kasi ako sa Nursing then Waiting List sa Medical Technology... Nakapasa na din un diba?! haha. Hindi naman ako maxadong proud anoh?! hahaha. 3 down, 1 to go!! UPCAT na lang!! haha. Wish me luck!!


'yan yung letter ko oh!! hahahaha... Mahangin ata dito... di naman PASSED and nakasulat. hahaha.

P.S. MTAP-DepEd-Math Challenge Eliminations namin bukas. I need your prayers! hehe. thankz.

-miCh^^-

ACET Results

Brownout!!! 10am: I woke up feeling a lil bit strange. I was sweaty and all. I reached out for my phone and read all the messages. Binombahan daw ang TransCo. Well, hindi naman ako maxadong nagworry since I have no important appointments lined up today. After taking a bath and changing, the power was back. Every two hours daw on and off ang kuryente today. I happened to turn on the pc for no specific reason. As I looked at the status message of my contacts in YM, some of my batchmates said that they passed the ACET. So, to my great excitement, I immediately asked for the Link. It took me about a minute and a couple of reloads to get to the home page and another minute to see my results.

Status:
LAST NAME: Ramos
FIRST AND MIDDLE NAME: Michelle Dawn Yap
STATUS: Accepted
COURSE: BS BIO

Like Wow!! I passed!! I was like shouting alone in my room.. I was so ecstatic and had this extreme sense of achievement. I couldn't wait to tell everyone!! hahaha. I searched for my classmates' results as well. Golda and Joemar also got their first choices, BS MGT. Yeay!

I was really overwhelmed! My parents and sisters were all happy for me. I couldn't help but thank God for this wonderful blessing! Even if my parents don't have plans to let me study there, still, I feel very fortunate. Hindi naman basta-basta ang makapasa dun anoh. It's one of the top schools in the Philippines diba?! USTET and UPCAT results na lang hinihintay ko. I hope the results would be as positive as the ACET. Hehehe. Wish me luck!!

-miCh^^-

Off to a good start...

wheeew! Friday at last. This was a very long week! Long but exciting. Not bad for a new year's start.. Like, being at school is really so much fun than staying at home, doing nothing but watch tv or surf the net... talk about radiation.

The first day of class was great. Full of surprises. Last Tuesday, I played Volleyball for the first time and scored 5 points for our group. haha. It was really hard for me to hit the ball. Like, most of my serves go off-court. Despite these, I consider this as a big step for me. At least I got to try playing ball games. And I did pretty well pa for a first timer ha (at least for myself).hahaha. Though they say my height gives me the advantage in a lot of sports, I'm not really that interested. But I do want to try playing sports like soccer, lawn tennis, marathons, softball, fencing, swimming, and basketball?! For the sake of experience lang. haha. Anyway, It was very tiring. We had to do field work pa talaga in the afternoon. I was really sweaty the whole day.

My wednesday was quite normal. We had a lot of new lessons. As in, NoseBleed!! But 'twas not severe naman since I understood them easily. haha. I had a short moment of foolishness with Mr.T while we were walking home with some classmates. He took candid shots of me and threatened to show it in public. So, I got his Mp5 which was dead by that time, put it in my pocket and let him follow me through the road. He kept asking me to hand it over but I refused- not until he deletes the pictures. So, because of his slight mental defect, he gripped my bag with both hands and just stood there, holding me back. I couldn't continue walking coz if I tried, I would still be in the same place. He was quite strong noh. haha. But I still refused to give it to him so he had this weirdest idea to pull me in the middle of the street!!! Like, there were a lot of passing tricycles there since it was just near the school. So, I didn't have a choice. I surrendered!! huhu.But 'twas ok since I know he won't display them in public. I have my panlaban din kaya! we were just patas. haha.

Yesterday was quite dramatic since I cried while relating what happened to me last December in the RSPC with my friends. I can't really control myself coz I haven't got over the hurt until now. But I ended up laughing about it. My experience wasn't all that bad naman, I still had those great moments with some new as well as old friends that I only get to bond with in these kinds of events.

I thought my weeks had this certain pattern. Like, I'd be very lucky on monday then end up with tears on friday. So, i really hoped that this week would end up differently coz I was expecting the UPCAT results today. But I think the site posted the wrong info since it's still not there. Oh well, they're prolonging the agony ika nga. haha. paBitin, grabeh! haha. Anyway, we had our general cleaning today. I cleaned and painted some plant pots and the window grills. Like, my hands are now stained with white and green paint!! haha. But I had a lot of fun! My classmates and I had the chance to bond. Plus, our teacher bought us snacks! Aside from that, we ate free donuts courtesy of Golda. I was so busog na jud! hahaha. My head is still aching now because of the smoke from the burnt trash. I really hate it when people do that. Coz aside from the baaddd smell, it releases harmful chemicals to the air that contribute to global warming diba?! Wow, nature-lover mode. hahahaha. This day was very tiring. as in. I even ended up having a nap after lunch. Good thing I woke up before 1pm. After an exhausting afternoon, I walked home with some friends. Grabeh talaga ang exercise ko today! haha. Ang saya. Kaya nga I'm planning to sleep early tonight to get ample rest. I still have a research project to make tomorrow.

I'm so blessed to have a very great week!! haha. Every little thing that's happened is truly God's grace and a sign of His extreme love..

-miCh^^-

College Plans...

Whoa! It's already January! The month I've been waiting for ever since the day I stepped into 4th year hs (next to graduation of course). Most of the entrance exam results will be posted this month!! I took the entrance exams for UP, UST, ADMU and XU. That's already ordered according to preference. So here are the courses I chose:

• UP Diliman- BS Biology and BS Psychology
• UP Manila- BS Nursing and Public Health

  

• Univ. of Sto.Tomas- BS Nursing and Medical Technology

• Ateneo de Manila Univ.- BS Bio, Health Sciences , BFA Creative Writing (should've chose BS Com), BS Management

• Xavier University- BS Nursing and i forgot. Masscom ata.

Well, i think from what is reflected above, It's kinda obvious that I'm planning on pursuing a career on medicine. Actually, 10 years from now, I can only see myself as either a doctor or a journalist/broadcaster. I just wish I could pass in the UPCAT coz UP's really been my dream school ever since I grasped the idea of going to college... 'twas the test where I really got pressured being the first and most wanted... I'm still hoping that I'll pass. A lot of people say that I will but I can't be too confident about that. UST's also good. I've heard that they're good in med. I'm a bit curious bout the Health Sciences Program of Ateneo. I just can't wait to see the results!!! If I don't pass, I'm surely gonna be studying in Cebu City... Velez college or Cebu Doctors Univ. maybe. Also got a shot in Siliman University. That's what my dad wants. But I'm still hoping for some prestigious school in Manila. Got some friends waiting for me there and may agreement nga kami ng mga batchmates ko from other places na we'll meet at UP. hayszt. Hanggang pangarap na lang ba?!

-miCh^^.-