I’m Sorry Bhie…

August 6th, 2009 by firstdegreebern

TONIGHT - FM Static

I remember the times we spent together
on those drives
We had a million questions
all about our lives
and when we got to New York
everything felt right
I wish you were here with me
tonight

I remember the days we spent together
were not enough
and it used to feel like dreamin’
except we always woke up
Never thought not having you
here now would hurt so much

Tonight I’ve fallen and I can’t get up
I need your loving hands to come and pick me up
And every night I miss you
I can just look up
and know the stars are
holdin’ you, holdin’ you, holdin’ you tonight

I remember the time you told me about when you were eight
And all those things you said that night that just couldn’t wait
I remember the car you were last seen in
and the games we would play
All the times we spilled our coffees
and stayed out way too late
I remember the time you sat and told me about your Jesus.
and how not to look back even if no one believes us
When it hurt so bad sometimes
not having you here…

I sing,
Tonight I’ve fallen and I can’t get up
I need your loving hands to come and pick me up
And every night I miss you
I can just look up
and know the stars are
holdin’ you, holdin’ you, holdin’ you tonight

I sing,
Tonight I’ve fallen and I can’t get up
I need your loving hands to come and pick me up
And every night I miss you
I can just look up
and know the stars are
holdin’ you, holdin’ you, holdin’ you tonight
_________________________

Bhie, I am very sorry for having said and done those stupid things. When I said that we should “cool off” for a couple of days, I realized one thing… HINDI KO KAYA. I can’t bear the thought of losing you. I want you back in my arms and feel you love again. I’m sorry bhie…

MY PHONE WAS SNATCHED THIS MORNING

August 15th, 2008 by firstdegreebern

THE FUCKING VERMIN SNATCHED MY PHONE THIS MORNING!!! DAMN! I lost all my contacts!!! to all my friends: PLEASE DELETE MY OLD NUMBER (09275428979 = DELETE THIS). Any mesage that may come from this number is definitely NOT from me.

Losing and Gaining…

July 2nd, 2008 by firstdegreebern

I used to be fat, 22 years old and weighing at 186 lbs. The only clothes that fit me  were plus sizes, size XL shirts, size 38" pants. Man it was very hard to find clothes that fit nicely without showing off my unwanted flabs. I’m too lazy to exercise plus it’s not my concern back then. To top all that my parents have a myriad of diseases ranging from diabetes to hypertension. You see I am at risk already.

But things changed…

February 2007 was the turning point of my weight issues. I decide to enroll myself in a gym facility, Fitness First. With my personal trainers, Rowell & Sean, I started my exercise regimen to trim down… days, weeks, months passed and I began to see some changes. My fat percentage went down, my weight started to drop, though physically, I still can’t see the changes but I can feel it inside… I wanted more so I started going to the gym regularly, everyday spending more time for cardiovascular exercises. Eventually I ventured into weight training to match my cardio workouts so that I can build muscle and little by little I was able to lose more weight and sculpt my body. At one point I felt fed up with my usual routine, running on a treadmill, lifting weights, Rowell told me to try Group Exercises to substitute for our usual sessions. I first tried BodyJam and got hooked with it ever since. Then I joined BodyCombat and BodyPump. I even tried BodyBalance, Yoga and BodyStep…

It has been 1 year and 5 months since I joined the club, and I got more than what I bargained for. I can now fit nicely in a size S t-shirt, and a size 32" pants. Everything changed… Now I am watchful of what I eat. I exercise regularly, I go to the gym everyday spending 2-3 hours a day. I feel good about my body and I intend to keep it.

  BEFORE

  AFTER

SRG Website!!!

June 28th, 2008 by firstdegreebern

Please log on to www.sultanreviewgroup.com

Check it out and SEE YOU THERE!!!

Blissful Days

February 27th, 2008 by firstdegreebern

Happiness is very important to each and everyone. It’s so important that some of our life’s decisions is solely based on happiness. I have reach a point in my life that I finally found it… Aside from happiness, contentment is also present…

Through the years, I search for happiness. But now, I found it…

This realization has made me remember this: "I searched for Love, but Love ran away from me… I sought my Soul, but my Soul I couldn’t see… then I saw YOU, and I FOUND ALL THREE." I saw this years ago, I don’t even recall where I saw it. But that’s ME today… Happy and In-Love!

My To-Do List for 2008

January 23rd, 2008 by firstdegreebern

WHAT I WANT TO DO THIS YEAR:

  1. Get the physique I want. Get Fit. Beach body hehehe!!!! - done 6/30/08
  2. Achieve my ideal body weight = 145lbs (current weight = 161lbs) by February 29, 2008
  3. Start processing my papers (FCCPT) - New York / Florida / Maryland
  4. Schedule and Take my TOEFL-IBT exam
  5. Take the NPTE…
  6. Finish end-of-season duties
  7. Learn a new language (I don’t care what langauge it is as long as I learn it)
  8. Try to enroll in a Taekwondo Dojo
  9. Have bonding time with my family in Cebu (as soon as my dad arrives)
  10. Treat my self to a full body massage, facial, foot and hand spa. - done 6/30/08
  11. Get a new outfits!!! Pants/ shirts/ polo / accessories
  12. Buy new shoes!!!!
  13. Get myself a new watch!!!
  14. Apply for my very own Credit Card - Done 1/23/08
  15. Invest in my Insurance - ask around for this
  16. Re-audition for BODYJAM (?!?). Become an instructor! hehehe!!!!
  17. Read John Maxwell’s works
  18. Rearange my room
  19. Go to Palawan / Camiguin / Surigao
  20. Go to a beach. I don’t care where!

season ender

August 1st, 2007 by firstdegreebern

what a way to end the july2007 review season than to start the next season?!

KUDOS to all the new PTRPs and OTRPs in the Philippines Most specially to the 4th batch, my advisory class… the "GOOD MORNING" batch… bawal daw ang ptosis… hehehe!!!

To the 4th Batch:

Your journey here at SRG was both an adventure and a roller coaster ride. You became an entirely different person. Remember your parents now that you are certified PTs and OTs. Remember those people behind your back during the course of your review. Thank them and show them your love and appreciation.

As you venture into the real world, always be alert of the threat of money and prestige for they can become your obsession and possession as well. There has to be something more substantial to whixh you base yuour values and outlook in life. Practise your prefession with pride, dignity and ultimately with God at your side.

Congratulations to you all!!!!

A Review to Remember

February 7th, 2007 by firstdegreebern

It was as vividly as I remember it… classes started and i was immediately caught in the whirl of toxicity not to mention the troubleshooting I had to do for these people… I’m referring to my advisory classes - 5th and 6th batch…

5th Batch

What more can an adviser ask for? they had it all… the wits, tact, naughtiness, cleverness, cunning, charming, etc…   

They’ve gone through the rain, and through the fire but they were able to pull through. They saw the positive side of things and they were able to use it to fuel their desire to conquer the local licensure exam.

it is really true that…

OH MY GOODNESS!!! ANG INIT!!!!

6th Batch

They are simply ADORABLE!!! But they were immediately in trouble during their start but they were able to pull it off and they even managed to make fun of the situation… Resourcefull students when it comes to the answers to their reviewers, they’d ask somebody else for the correct answers… basically the premise is THEY RAN OUT OF TIME… but still the bottom line is they’re really ADORABLE!!!!

my dear students (5th & 6th batch),

always treasure the moments you’ve spent in IQ. Be thankful for the people who has helped you during those times that you feel lost reviewing - didn’t know where to start, Never ever forget those people behind you, who gave you support, your parents, friends and also your mentors, both in IQ and in your respective schools. Most of all, NEVER under any circumstance that you forget to thank GOD. For He’s the One who stood by your side during those times that you felt tired of reviewing… those times that you felt fed up and wanted to quit…

continue doing good for your profession and for the greater glory of God.

BECOMMING ROMEO - part1

August 10th, 2006 by firstdegreebern

these are all my recollections and I intend to write this in installment…

It has been so long since I last saw her. Years have passed but I can still remember the day when we first met… Acquaintance party… she’s sitting next to me… completely unaware of each other’s presence; I smiled to her not thinking clearly. Boy I’m so glad she smiled back… Angelic smile… next thing we know, we’re talking, laughing and enjoying each other’s company… What a mystery where in two perfect strangers could find one another and feel almost instantly comfortable with each other… Next thing I know, I’m already holding her hand, our fingers intertwined. I looked to her direction and she met my gaze. Nothing was said, only silence…

OFF SEASON

August 10th, 2006 by firstdegreebern

Another review season has come and gone… and I’m left here stuck in the office doing admin work… I’ve been sitting here in fron of the idiot box for the ‘nth hour or so… my head is spinning, my nose is clogged and I’m feeling sleepy I think I’m gonna be sick or something… HYPOCHONDRIASIS…

Anohter day has gone… anohter hour wasted to oblivion… but looking on the bright side… We have a game to play…