April 2012
37 posts
“‘P’ versus ‘F’: There is no phonetic ‘ph’ or ‘f’ in the Philippine vernacular....”
– from Magandá Magazine’s Premiere Issue, Spring 1990. Ever wondered why we spell “Pilipino” with a “p”? Now you know why! (via passadvocacy)
In my wealth and poverty section today—the last section of my undergraduate career—our GSI asked us one thing we learned in college.
I said I learned to not be so competitive, with other people and with myself. I like working hard and doing my best, but I think I’m slowly learning to shed the stress that accompanies the judgment when doing so.
Pretty sure I learned this from...
Today was a GREAT day.
PCN is OVER and it was a beautiful show. Not positive about our skit yet, since I only saw it from the wings, but let’s just say that after sitting in the audience until the intermission, my tear ducts will probably not be able to produce tears for at least another week. Not that I’m going to have anything to cry about anymore lol knock on wood.
And then...
PCN 2012: Ang Ating Pamana
Real talk.
I never say that, partially because whenever I’ve tried to, it’s felt weird—too borrowed, unnatural. And that’s because to me, that phrase reminds me of the Pilipino community at Cal.
Because of {m}agandá, many of my best friends at Cal are part of the Pilipino community, but I’ve always personally felt like I was on the periphery. Maybe it’s...
“Daily Californian,
We are writing to this newspaper as students who have spent...”
– https://www.facebook.com/notes/gilberto-soria-mendoza/response-to-daily-cal-endorsement-for-asuc-eavp-ucla-ucsa-board-members-proudly-/10151511764335393 (via sydneyforeavp)
帰りたい
Invisible Runway on Caliber Magazine's blog :) →
work smarter
that’s all
“AND I’m really enthusiastic. Almost to the point of being terrifying.”
– Me, circa 2008.
Prescient words, in my freshman application to CalTV Journalism… WHY did they hire me?
(via reenajoyflores)
You should write that on future job apps!
I need to stop drinking caffeinated beverages while reading UCI Law forums because it’s hard to figure out where the excited, happy jitters are coming from :)
i just sewed from 2-2.
