Homebound

 A week ago I was invited by Centro Escolar University - Makati to give a seminar on the "Art of Blogging" as part of their 10th year anniversary series of celebration with other bloggers, Mr. Marcelo Santos III (who has more than 1 million followers on facebook), Mr. Paul Chuapoco and Ms. Dani Barretto.

With Mikyle Quizon, Dani Barretto, Marcelo Santos and Paul Chuapoco. Yes, medyo nakakapressure to be with these people grabe!

College was indeed the stage of my life where I was really molded into the person I am today, just thinking about all the struggles I had to go through like MedTech stuff then because I am a very active student I decided to be part of the University Student Council-Makati (USC-Makat), then came by the birth of Right on the Verge when I was in my third year.

Going back here as a guest speaker is really such an honor. You know how they say that "It's not always what the school can do to you, but what you can do to your school" well for me I think they should always come hand in hand. Choose a university that you think can mold you into the person you want to be not just academic-wise but also culture-wise so that the potential in you can be best formed and that when you finally graduated you can use all those things to best represent your school and that of course, yourself. I believe this is how my current relationship with my CEU-Makati is.

Ok, by the way, I just want to reiterate that even though I had a lot of things going through back in college I always had my academics prioritized. Academics first ok guys?

 Lots of selfies happened that day lol including this one with Paul and Mikyle.

 Then there is this one with Dani and the audience.

Then with my former Student Council Adviser, Dr. Maria Corazon L. Andoy.

Then this is before I get to go to the event with my childhood bestfriend, Jay Michelle Pineda (who is leaving tomorrow for Singapore for good huhu!) and my college bestfriend Loraine Samsin (who is probably making alaga to my godchild right this moment).

By the way college life is so hard and I am very blessed to have a friend like Raine to conquer it with, I don't know how I would graduate without her talaga kasi she is the one to always remind me about stuff sa classes namin like quizzes, assignments, projects and all kasi nga since I was very busy with extracurricular activities.

P.S.: I am very proud of myself kasi this is the day after I got my driver's license for the first time at talagang I drove us off sa BGC from Cavite to do outfit shots of me (I'll show you later just keep reading haha!) tapos EDSA ang route then finally Makati. I am so brave for a first timer.

Super thank you talaga sa lahat ng mga nagpa picture sa akin nakaka overwhelm kasi I thought talaga walang magpapa picture sa akin, eh compared naman talaga sa mga kasama ko diba? Tapos may mga students pa nagsasabi na I insipred them daw at idol daw ako, THAT made my day.

Then here are some of the super cool escolarians who took pictures of me with them (I hope ok lang na nilagay ko to dito sa blog post ko):

Sobrang thank you sa inyo! Nakakataba ng puso. :)

And if it's ok here are my outfit shots sana di kayo maumay hehe!

Time Keeper (Fossil)

 White and Gold Shades (You Are What You Wear "YAWYW"), Capsule Necklace (Aldo), Eye Candy Bracelets (Aldo)

Denim Long Sleeves Button Down (Elevate Apparel)

 Teal Full Length Pants (Springfield) and Beige Oxfords (Zara).

I hope you liked what I pulled off together!

Nuclear Medicine an Avenue of Medical Technology

Going back from your school which became a big part of who you are and who you have become is very comforting... feels a lot like home.

During the celebration of Medical Technology Week, CEU Makati invited me back to be one of their resource speaker to talk about Nuclear Medicine. Now, going back as a speaker is even a lot better... kind of like a hero's welcome.

This is our coordinator Mrs. Maria Carmen S. Dizon who gracefully gave the opening remarks. She taught me a lot of things not only the ones I am using in my career but also things that I learned to grow as good person.

To give you a background of what I do in my work, well Nuclear Medicine has three areas which is the RIA Laboratory, Imaging and the RAI Uptake.

The RAI Uptake is done by Nuclear Medicine Physicians. This is where they use radioactive substances for treatment to patients of various diseases.

Imaging is the part where we inject radioactive substances to patients so that the gamma cameras can trace the desired organ of study. It is more like MRI/CT Scan only Nuclear Medicine is more concerned of the function and metabolism than anatomic structure.

RAI Laboratory is where we determine different hormones through blood serum added with radioactive materials, for medical technologists it is like Clinical Chemistry only instead of chemicals we use radioactive substances. 

I am so glad that a lot of students were very active and attentive! 

with Mrs. Widwidan, Mrs. Dizon and Mrs. Esteban

They are my college mentors who did a very excellent job in honing me up for the real world.

With the CEU Makati Medical Technology Staff and Dr. Basit, Dean of MedTech EAC who was also one of the speakers that day.

Thank you so much for inviting me to share my knowledge on Nuclear Medicine.

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Today It Will Reign

 Hoodie Jacket (Thrifted), Sequenced Gray Shirt (Takeshy Kurosawa), Full Length Gray Pants (MEMO), Black Military Boots (Fred Perry), Studded Bracelet (Chemistry), Time Keeper (Rolex).

Get ready with your jackets, umbrella and boots! The rainy season has finally arrived. Always get protected nowadays since it is raining vastly and as we all know, a lot of people are now getting sick and this is because if we get wet we'll eventually get cold leading our immune system to lower down, so keep yourselves warm and take vitamin C.

I really like the shirt that I am wearing here, by the way I bought it during the Bloggers United 3 from JP Singson.

Well, whatever season it may be, you can always bring the best out of you, express yourselves and be creative and fashionable.
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Photos from: George Barcarse

Venue: Centro Escolar University - Makati

GRADUATION DAY

11th Day of April 2012 marked the Commencement of a new chapter of my life as a newly graduate of 

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

of

Centro Escolar University - Makati

Verdan Chua, me and our dad near the entrance of

The Manila Hotel.

These are my High School friends:

Sheena Importante (who by the way is graduating cumlaude, B.S. Nursing from HSI-De Lasalle Dasmarinas), Jay Pineda and Valerie Vallar.

These are my MassComm batchmates and friends.

Yes, I have a thing for chandeliers and this one may be legendary as it is part of the oldest pavilion of the Hotel... it might have witnessed a lot from our history.

Yes, the glory of being an awardee is having your name called as you walk last among all the graduates along that long aisle like a boss. lol!

The Administrative Council headed by the President and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Cristina D. Padolina with our guest speaker, Hon. Aquilino Martin "Koko" Dela Llana Pimentel III.

Hon. Pimentel III, as he gives us the commencement address.

Lined up and ready to receive my award together with my dad and brother. 

My College best buddy, Loraine G. Samsin who is one of the recipients for the Bronze Medal for Leadership.

I am so proud of her!

Leo Antonio Magno, ABMCB. The recipient of the Chairman of the Board Award for Academic Excellence (he is our top graduate) gave us the Address of Thanks.

with Loraine Samsin and her family.

With our super fasyown friend, Joanna Marie Yap.

My Friends and co-medalists for Leadership.

Crisflorypher Juanillo - Bronze Medal

Jane Masiado - Silver Medal

Loraine Samsin - Bronze Medal

With my babe, Maria Elizabeth V F. Cueto, Gold Medalist for Leadership and recipient of the Presidential Gold Medal.

With my childhood friend waaaay back elementary,

Jay Michelle Pineda. 

Then after the Graduation we went straight to Robinsons Manila and ate at TGI Fridays!

The following are proofs of my hardwork, but don't get me wrong this more for my parents than it is for me.

I would also want to thank all my mentors for this one and I hope that I get to inspire other students.

Featured at the Manila Bulletin. My face may be blurred but it still is something right?

I have here the video of myself being awarded by the

President of Centro Escolar University.

To what it's worth... It's always the journey that matters more.