Candilicious Parteh!

With Mrs. Leilani Barrera, LSSTI Dean of Pharmacy

With the theme Candy Wonderland, the School of Pharmacy of Medina College held its acquaintance party last August 4, 2012 after the White Coat Ceremony.  The party aimed to welcome freshmen students and to foster good relationship among the pharmacy students and faculty.

Various intermission numbers were presented by the very talented pool of student pharmacists and fun parlor games were also played!  The hall was so bursting with colors from the photo wall, stage decorations, balloons and candies everywhere, to the chic outfits of the students!

Pharma Got Talent

As what Tito Bing stated, "Dili nalang unta mag-uniform", boys and girls alike wore color blocking and color splash, making all of them oh so good-looking!

Color Splash!

The party rocked specially when Val of the first year class sang On the Floor as popularized by J.Lo!  Everybody went wild as she stirred the audience into dancing and singing along with her!

Pharma Gone Wild!

I super enjoyed the party so may I have the honor to commend Severino Haganos III, 2011-2012 Class President, Stephanie Laurete, 2011-2012 Class Vice President, and Robert Christopher Dimagiba, the current Class President!  Special mention also to Jahleel Vannah Durias and Kathleen Pintacasi for their candilicious decorations and prizes!  More power to the School of Pharmacy!  We are now getting bigger and better!:) 

Color Blocking

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The Medina College School of Pharmacy held its White Coat Ceremony last August 4, 2012 at Plaza Beatriz Hotel.  White Coat Ceremony is a wonderful and meaningful tradition in which the school of pharmacy present to their student pharmacists a white coat, the symbol of clinical service and care.  The ceremony started with an invocation led by the first year students followed by a welcome address by the Dean of Pharmacy, Mrs. Carolina Balberan, RPh.  

Then a message from the guest speaker, Mrs. Leilani Bugas-Barrera, RPh, Dean of Pharmacy at Lanao School of Science and Technology was heard.  She thoroughly explained the significance of White Coat Ceremony in taking on the responsibility of being professional pharmacists in the near future.

In lieu of the guest speaker's message, Dr. Danilo Daniel, PhD, Vice President for Academic Affairs of Medina College gave an inspirational talk to encourage the students to pursue their dream.  He stressed that any person should never give up in following his/her dream.  

I had the privilege to be the master of ceremony! :)

So for my dear students, always bear in mind what Mrs. Barrera and Dr. Daniel told you to become full-pledged pharmacists.  You have to value hard work in order for you to reap its sweet fruit.

Congratulations, students!  You are now embarking to a higher level in your pursuant on becoming registered pharmacists! 

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A Lost Love

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Still crying over you

Thought I had recovered from the blue

But still there's no "next please"

Leaving my heart still not at ease

Night after night, still you're in my mind

Wondering if I'm still the girl who makes you blind

Oh, why is fate so unfair

Letting me lose someone to share

Quite sometime that I haven't smiled at all

How cruel of you to have me fall

That in the end you'll just leave me hangin'

Losing you just makes me sighin'

A lost love that's what you are

Longing for you is definitely at par

But then again, I never have a choice

In this bittersweet love story, I never have the voice

- Mary Rosalie T. Olandesca

July 30, 2012

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What On Earth Am I So Busy For?

I want to be lots of things!  I want to be all what I wanna be!  So I am trying everything that I wanna should be! (See From One Career to Another, to Another, and Another of My Adventures)

Secondary Algebra Teacher

College Chemistry Instructor

Online Writer

Perfumer

Salesgirl

Blogger

Zumba Instructor

Volunteer Teacher

Public Servant

Celebrity (nyaha!)

Now I am jaded and overly engrossed!  I am confused with all the plentiest of things that I'm doing that I end up mixing 'em! Imagine that I'm teaching Ella the periodic table?!!!  I am now exhausted and ask myself why am I doing such conflicts of things!  
But then again, another someone told me to "relax and smile".  And here I go smiling by myself again!:)

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Ozamiz City Fiesta 2012

July 16, 2012 marks the 64th City Charter Day of Ozamiz which is at the same time, the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.  Contrary to common knowledge, pilgrims visit Cotta to pay homage to Nuestra Senora dela Concepcion del Triunfo who is the patron saint of Ozamiz rather than visiting the shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel at Carmelites Monastery, Malaubang.

Anyway, one of the highlights of the fiesta celebration is the Miss Ozamiz Tourism which was held last July 14, 2012 at the Medina Gymnaturium.  It had become a tradition of Fascino to give a special award.  And for the first time, the Miss Fascino for this year bagged the title of Miss Ozamiz 2012 who was the darling of the crowd, Miss Anjanette Amante. 

Photo Credits to Archer Wong Vilbar

After giving the award, me and my friends were starving!  We went to Gat's Bar to grab a bite but they don't serve food during the wee hours of the morning anymore.  We went to Across and they do the same thing.  (Oh, the not-so-happy hours of Ozamiz night life!)  So, we just ended up with our all-time favorite fastfood, Jollibee!

4:00 AM Early Breakfast at Jollibee

Three hours of sleep just past when we awoke with the beat of the drums for the Subayen Keg Subanon Festival!  Subanen are the natives of the Misamis land.  Until now, this tribal group joins the street-dancing around the city, showcasing their colorful costumes and indigenous dance moves!

Fiesta and Friends!:)

On the actual feast day, the city parade was held in which Misamis Union High School took a big part of with their magnificent dragon and lion dance!  Apart from that, the pure Chinese Laoshi also graced the parade by marching under the heat of the sun with us!

MUHS Faculty, Staff, and Students

This fiesta had been the most much-participated one for me!  With the activities that I had involved myself in, I'm looking forward for the next fiesta celebration in the city.  See you around for more Ozamiz festivities!:)

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It's More Fun to Hike!

Photo credits to Yieldeza Ebale

The sporty Red Roses supported the Keep on Running Keep 'em Smiling Fun Run organized by the Philippine Dental Association spearheaded by the Ozamiz City chapter president, Dr. Jun Anteola last July 8, 2012.  With the goal to give free surgery to the less fortunate kids with cleft lip and cleft palate in Ozamiz, the fun run started and ended at the City Hall ground with three designated tracks for the 3K, 5K, and 10K categories.

Photos grabbed from Donalducks Blando

Together with the local government, various businesses, offices, and local organizations took part in the said fund-raising.  But nothing beats joining an activity for a cause if you're joyfully doing it with friends.  That through thick and thin during the journey, nobody's left behind.  So as a group, the Red Roses just turned it into a fun hike!   

The Red Roses may had finished last but what matters most is the bonding we had all the way! 

It was also great to see old friends!  A citywide event is just a way too better opportunity to catch up a bit than just getting updates through Facebook.

  

Photo credits to Charelle Macalisang

With the ladies in red, the Fun Run had painted the town red.  For who else could have turned it into a fun hike but only the beautiful Red Roses who keep on smiling no matter how exhausted they had become during the activity!

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Whimsical Wednesday: Nostalgia

Whimsical Wednesday shows my fancy in a myriad of beautiful things.  

Nostalgic atmosphere hovering all over me as this song just popped out and played in my mind today.  I was in grade school, Grade 5 to be exact when this song was always number one in the billboard hits chart.  I used to memorize this song and sang along everytime it is being played on radio.  While singing I could imagine myself that when I grow up, I could be with someone special.

Then I grew up but until now, I haven't have my fair share in the abstract noun so-called L-O-V-E.  And as I had narrated to you in my February blogs, I may had loved but love seemed to flee away from me.  However, being in love is such the most wonderful experience any person could have in his or her entire lifetime!  So, I am really nostalgic of those lovin' feelin', butterflies in the stomach, only-you-and-me-in-the-world moments, sleepless nights, and never-ending smiles which painted my face.

Could I ever experience those amazing things again?  Will my "Aladdin" still come and take me into a magic carpet ride?  But I guess, being 29 and NBSB is making me into the most dreaded thing I had when I was younger.  Maybe my student, Angel Feliciano was right.  When he was imagining me as a grumpy old lady with only cats as company.  Because the two things that I was so afraid of becoming before is exactly what I am today - a teacher and an old maid!:(  

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And this ends my supposedly wedding June blogs!  No real wedding features at all but just tales of Just Weddings!   

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Spiritual Sunday: A Father's Day Special

Spiritual Sunday teaches all about life and our Big Boss.

"A Father is

There in every memory

See his love and care

Strength and hands to count on

Freely he does share

Provider, toil so faithfully

To make our dreams come true

Give strong and tender discipline

Though it is hard to do

A Father is God's chosen one

To lead the family

And point it to His will for life

Of love and harmony..."

- Sue Skeen

Fathers are our personal heroes.  It is God's greatest gift for us to have someone as our protector and shield.  Upon our birth, our father's life is not his own anymore.  But it is to live for his family, being more responsible for the betterment of their living.

Fathers are truly the "haligi ng tahanan" for it is them who provides for the family.  They sacrifice a lot, toiling hard under the sun in order to bring food for the table.  They're the ones who carry more of the burden in raising a family.  They give us what we need and ensure that we're gonna all have a very bright future.

So as we celebrate Father's Day today, we honor our fathers in different ways.  In any way big or small, fathers are always grateful and delighted with our gesture of thanksgiving to them.  Let them feel that they are treasured and loved.  Not just for this day but all the days of our lives.  Happy Father's Day to our "tigplantsa", cook, driver, and very humble dad, Papa Camilo!:)  We love you so much, pa!:)

Celebrating Father's Day at Greenwich

Moreover, Happy Father's Day also to our beloved uncles Tatay Bom, Uncle Olik, Daddy Charles, Uncle Tata, and Uncle Audie.  Likewise to our cousins and cousins-in-law, Kuya Jun2x, Kuya Dan2x, Ian, Don2x, Uncle Monching, Uncle Aldo, Uncle Pongak, and Jong2x. 

Celebrating Father's Day at Kuya Jun2x's House with Tatay Bom & Kuya Dan2x

I may not mention all my friend dads in the world but Happy Father's Day also to all of you!  I salute you in deciding to choose a life as a father!:)

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Saturday Surprise: Just Weddings!

Saturday Surprise is all about the good things in life ought to be celebrated!:)

When I did a survey on what topics will I post for my wedding June blogs, my dear friend Ruth Galarita-Abarrientos suggested to me a write-up about my dream wedding.  But being an NBSB since birth, I am too shy to post something that is out of my reach.  I also don’t want to use the much celebrated “always the bride’s maid but never the bride” statement anymore since it is already worn-out.  So, I just collected some photos of the moments I walked down the aisle, stood by the aisle’s sidelines, and sat behind the aisle.  Enjoy this quick video, guys!:)    

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Feature Friday: Xian's Finest Restaurant

Feature Friday highlights businesses, people, fashion, and basically anything under the sun!

Photo grabbed from Xian's Finest

Owned by the renowned internist-diabetologist, Dr. Asunciano Arce Lomanta Jr., Xian's Finest Restaurant had found its place under the sun!  With its healthy yet sumptuous dishes, it had captured the hearts of the Ozamiznons the way Am mah Ling (Dr. Arce's mom) had captured our hearts as kids through her binangkal.  She always served these goodies to us every birthday party of Odie and Mise during our grade school years.  Nowadays, binangkal is served as a complimentary appetizer in Xian's.             

Xian's menu includes these scrumptious dishes

With its romantic ambiance, me and Auntie Bebot decided to hold the 30th wedding anniversary surprise party of papa and mama at Xian's.  With the help of Dr. Arce's loving and charming wife, Mitch, everything fell into its perfect place on the 3rd day of January 2012!

Wedding Essentials by Kuya Boots Requina and Fascino by Maria Rosalia

Xian's can also cater decorations for any occasion

Renewal of vows officiated by Pastor Marion Ybaῆez

Wedding Kiss

Wedding Dance

Intimate wedding party with immediate family & friends

Credits to Rio Fidgi Garcia for the Photos

So for this wedding month of June, put Xian's Finest Restaurant at the top of your list!  A garden ceremony is highly recommended with its picturesque landscape outside the restaurant.

Photo grabbed from Xian's Finest 

Want a new gastronomical experience in Ozamiz City?  Visit Xian's Finest Restaurant at Manabay where you can find what home cooking and fine dining is all about!

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