You're my hero, Cappuccino!

I have to admit, this week was unexpected. Too many things happened and it really made my head explode. Problems, apart from my studies, made my mind really preoccupied most of the times. Now I am starting to appreciate my class schedule. I mean, considering that I am a Business Management student, having a very flexible schedule is not that surprising. Long breaks and early dismissals are being cooperative this time.

Well it's a great thing that coffee shops are surrounding the school. The relaxing ambiance of the place and the addictive taste of cappuccino relieves me from my drowning problems. Every sip of hot caffeine makes me feel alive and optimistic. I enjoyed having lots of coffee breaks this the week because I got to voice out things I want to say without even bothering the people around me. Well of course I've talked to people like Dan (my best girl-ish friend) whom I know I can acquire best advices and whom I can trust. It's a great thing I was able to experience "cappuccino-chilling" with friends because it made me realize tons of things. One of which is I'm better than I've been thinking of who I am. Another is that I'm still lucky for being not alone in this world. I'm grateful for sharing coffee experiences with my friends but I would certainly not do this everyday because foods and beverages served in coffee shops are quite pricey!

PDEA

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency came into AdDU and conducted a talk to the 2nd year college students who were taking Nstp or cwts last November 20,2010 at the Finster auditorium. I thought it was just another boring talk about drugs and the effects of those prohibited drugs.But I was moved by the talk because they showed pictures of people before and after they have taken drugs. I was also shocked that 50% of drug users and pushers in the Philippines came from region XI. 

Another news they shared to us happened in Samal, where a 21-year old man who is said to be taking drugs raped an 88-year old woman. Most of the students were disgusted. According to PDEA, most of the inmates in Ma-a jail had drug-related crimes. There were also some nursing students here in the city who were caught using  Marijuana. They weren't able to graduate last march because of that incident. An incident also happened few months ago where a man raped an 11-month old baby. 

I was surprised because today's talk was not boring. Maybe because it's not just a plain lecture from the PDEA agents. They were presenting facts that are happening around the city. The PDEA agents were talking in a way that majority of the crowd can connect and participate. I'm grateful for having a chance to listen to that meaningful talk. PDEA extended their hands by giving out information for the betterment of our country. They made me realize that drugs can ruin my being, family, environment, and future.

Sembreak Hangover

It’s the second week of the second semester yet my mind is not yet fully equipped in class. Maybe it’s a normal feeling and I’m pretty sure that I’m not the only student who feels the same way as I do. First semester was really stressful because of so many extracurricular activities I joined and it even came to a point where I may be failing calculus. 3 weeks was not enough for me. I was hoping that the semestral break would last longer. Well what can I do? As much as I’ve wanted to rest and unwind from the stress in the previous semester, I must abide from the rules and regulations of the school and that is coming back to school on November 3. I’m getting a bit worried because home works and quizzes are piling up.   I can overcome this laziness! Hopefully my mind will be conditioned that I am “back to school”.