Looks like I will be facing the new schoolyear alone...

without my "old" friends, that is.

This morning, Rai and I went (separately) to UP to complete our requirements and pay the admission fee. Then, upon presenting the receipt to the college secretary, she drew out four folders, held it out to us like a deck of cards and, as if intending to pull off a magic trick, asked us to pick one. The folder we've picked contains a sheet of paper that will soon hold the complete list of students belonging to a particular section, and yes, placed there thru the little game of chance we played with the secretary. I never knew UP (or the College of Law) had this much creative process in categorizing its students to different sections. I picked section D but sadly, Rai got section A. :( Dalawa na nga lang kami, magkahiwalay pa. Boo.

My friends would hate me for saying this but it really feels like the second sem has not started yet. With only 3 subjects to occupy my time, it feels like the will to study is not with me yet. Yes, it's true that not much were taken up during the first week of school since that "week" consisted of only 2 schooldays; but the teachers have already given out lists of readings that I should have started with, given the luxury of time that I have in my hands. I'm honestly getting lazier by the second. I even declined when Cedrik asked me to read his story.:( Now I feel guilty about that. Anyway, we have a paper due this Thursday for Theo class and I still don't know what to write about. The teacher instructed us to write about a significant life experience related to the Catholic Faith. I wished I can write something dramatic--something that will show a real internal struggle of living with God but I (thankfully) cannot think of any at the moment, at least not something THAT intense or emotional. Haha.

The first semester of our senior year has made a zombie out of each of us. It was as if nothing exciting happened for the last four months. Well actually, I think when we look past those deadlines, papers, and orals, we could all say that our last first sem wasn't *that* bad. We have pictures to attest to that. See how we sweetly smiled in front of the camera in spite of the obvious haggard look? We must have enjoyed ourselves then...

or we probably just wanted to look good in our pictures. Afterall, who among us would like to look ugly in something that would probably last forever?:P

Anyway, I was browsing through my Multiply earlier and found this:

I really love this pic. It was taken during a choir practice last summer.  We agreed to look serious or dreamy as we all stared at the sky but some were quite too happy to suppress their smile. ;)

Boom.

And just like that, Glorietta became today's headlines.
The cause of the explosion is still unknown. The proper authorities are investigating the site of the explosion. The wounded are recovering from physical and emotional trauma.
While the rest of us are waiting--for answers, for more news, for assurance that we can still be safe outside our homes.

I hope that wasn't just an ugly trick-or-treat from the terrorists.

hehe, palagi nila tong ginagawa... ang cute nila! hahahaha!

cus and  i were busy doing our school profiles when she suddenly sent me this <a href="http://www.paulsadowski.com/Numbers.asp">link</a>. i was yearning for a "break" so i did click it and well... to cut the long story short, the link directed me to a site that'll tell you what your name means.:D
here's what mine says:

You entered: Katrina Michelle Ferraren Mancao

There are 29 letters in your name.
Those 29 letters total to 138
There are 12 vowels and 17 consonants in your name.
 
What your first name means:

Your number is: 3

The characteristics of #3 are: Expression, verbalization, socialization, the arts, the joy of living.

The expression or destiny for #3:
An Expression of 3 produces a quest for destiny with words along a variety of lines that may include writing, speaking, singing, acting or teaching; our entertainers, writers, litigators, teachers, salesmen, and composers. You also have the destiny to sell yourself or sell just about any product that comes along. You are imaginative in your presentation, and you may have creative talents in the arts, although these are more likely to be latent. You are an optimistic person that seems ever enthusiastic about life and living. You are friendly, loving and social, and people like you because you are charming and such a good conversationalist. Your ability to communicate may often inspire others. It is your role in life to inspire and motivate; to raise the spirits of those around you.

The negative side of number 3 Expression is superficiality. You may tend to scatter your forces and simply be too easygoing. It is advisable for the negative 3 to avoid dwelling on trivial matters, especially gossip.

Your Soul Urge number is: 4

A Soul Urge number of 4 means:
With the Soul Urge or Motivation number of 4 you are likely to strive for a stable life. You tend to follow a rather orderly pattern and systematic approach in your endeavors. You have an inner desire to serve others in a methodical and diligent manner. You want to be in solid, conventional, and well-regulated activities, and you are somewhat disturbed by innovation and erratic or sudden changes. Excellent at organizing, systematizing, and managing, you have a way of establishing order and maintaining it. You are responsible, reliable and in the final analysis, practical. Highly analytical, you can see your way through all sorts of situations and generally have a clear understanding of the issues. You are a very honest, sincere, and conscientious individual.

The negative side of the 4 is rigid, stubborn and somewhat narrow-minded. There is a tendency to hide feelings, or to really not be aware of real feelings. Avoid being too rigid and stubborn in your thinking, and try to always see the big picture rather than becoming to involved with the detail. Don't be afraid to take a chance once in awhile.

Your Inner Dream number is: 8

An Inner Dream number of 8 means:
You dream of success in the business or political world, of power and control of large material endeavors. You crave authority and recognition of executive skills. Your secret self may have very strong desire to become an entrepreneur.

coolness. haha:D