Baby-Sitting

I have been baby sitting for almost 2 weeks now. Almost, because its Friday today. Mind you, baby sitting is not an easy task especially when the one you're baby sitting is as murderous as my little sister. Hahaha. That may exaggerate things a little bit but its quite true, though. Ah! For almost 2 weeks I am now an expert when it comes to nursery rhymes and songs. I have known they already by heart that I could recite, sing with a matching dance interpretation. The songs are stuck in my head that I could actually sing them while I'm sleeping. Baby-sitting is fun. Yeah! Fun, in the sense that I should clean up poos, learn to change diapers, play basketball, get myself downright dirty, eat jelly aces, "un"- clutter "cluttered" things, stuff like that. There are times I lose my patience and get really temperamental, added the heat that is barely tolerable.

While baby-sitting, it made think of things lately. On what might happen this incoming school year. Now that I'm in 3rd year college, not long enough, I'll be graduating with Latin Honor (this would be lovely), we'll be going somewhere outside the country, I'll have a car (yeah, I know how to drive already =) and I'll be going to MED SCHOOL! That's it. Working to be a doctor, what could be more fulfilling than that? But oh! I'm aware of what should I have to go through. I'm aware of the fact that graduating with Latin Honor would really test my ability and most especially my faith. I have been very fortunate to gather some useful information from my reliable college friends. They warned me to be careful in Histology. Huhu, and honestly I'm already fidgetting about it. But I'm quite sick and tired of worrying, so the best thing that I could possibly do is to expect the worse, do my ultimate best and have FAITH!

So I guess, this sums it up. Till next time. :)

Cerebral Palsy

I have been doing this research about Cerebral Palsy for our forum about birth defects and gosh, I am must say I am quite overwhelmed and taken aback by this neurological disease.

Cerebral Palsy is a persistent disorder caused by an abnormality in the brain. It can occur before the time of birth which is the major cause. It can likewise be due during the time that the baby is in the mother's womb, when the brain doesn't develop normally or an infection or trauma has occurred while the child is developing in the womb. Minor causes are problems during the time of delivering the baby which is very unusual and uncommon. Those who suffer from this disorder are children born prematurely and the fact is that, 40% of children with cerebral palsy are born prematurely. Signs and symptoms of CP are problems in movement, slurry speeches, spinal curvature, learning disabilities, etc. The cerebellum is the part of the brain that controls most of our main movement and it is the part of the brain that was being attacked by Cerebral Palsy.

So, I was doing some research. I stumble upon this video from youtube. Her name is Rachel Esdaille and has cerebral palsy. But it doesn't end on that, she is an English major, a writer and has already published her novel entitled: "Pictures of Silver". This girl is just amazing. I actually had tears while watching this video. Try to watch it:






"We all have GREATNESS in us". That's just bring me to tears.

Our brain is one of a hell of work of art. Its a piece of round, jelly like, greenish substance inside our head yet its power and greatness is beyond compare. I love how beautiful our brains our that it can thrust us into different directions and unmeasurable capabilities. Truly, God is a genius.

I'm Back!

Whew! Almost 2 months of no blogging, must have been really engrossing myself from too much academics, which I literally have done. I was like a robot that was programmed to do this and that and to tell you honestly that was really tiring, so tiring. This sem has really left an overtly overwhelming part in me, I have experienced all different kinds emotions-- from excited to being depressed (emo! hahaha with Keisha), to being excessively happy, nervous, anxious, eager, LAZY and all that stuff and semester break is just a breath of fresh air and ah! how could I forget Doc Sam, he's the major highlight of this semester, hahaha! I never thought that chemistry would be soo exciting, fun and stressful with him, of course with Doc Sam's help. :))
Now that is not sarcastic as you may see it, I'm serious about it. Doc Sam is an angel in disguise, though many students CAN'T and some many NOT be able to see this one. He wants his students to learn, to stand up on their own and to THINK, to think really hard that all the juices on brain will be sucked out. hahaha. Nevertheless, I just want to thank Doc Sam for all the learnings, though I'm quite not satisfied with my grades on Chem! But anyway, I have a great feeling that he will still be our prof in Org Chem and I really don't know if I'll be elated? hahaha.

Enough of my blabbering about Doc Sam.

Next sem would be a tough one for us, indeed. Below is my schedule and we've reached the maximum units!

PreRegistration Second Semester, SY 2009 - 2010

Advised Subjects

CourseCode SectCode CourseTitle Units From To Days Room CHEM111k S02 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LEC 3.00 1000 1130 WF PCH105 CHEM111Lk S02 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB 2.00 1300 1600 TH PCH305/306 FILI103c S02 MASINING NA PAGPAPAHAYAG 3.00 830 1000 WF PCH105 PHED104 S13 TEAM SPORTS 2.00 1300 1500 M ULS PHYS103a S02 MECHANICS AND HEAT LEC 3.00 1300 1600 F PCH106 PHYS103La S02 MECHANICS AND HEAT LAB 1.00 700 1000 M PCH107/108 REED144 S13 SPIRITUALITY OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION 3.00 1600 1730 WF PCH105 SOSC106 S11 PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT & NEW CONSTITUTION 3.00 1600 1730 TH COS102 ZOOL111b S01 COMPARATIVE ANATOMY OF VERTEBRATES LEC 3.00 1000 1130 TH COS102 ZOOL111Lb S01 COMPARATIVE ANATOMY OF VERTEBRATES LAB 2.00 700 1000 TH PCH204/205

Total Units: 25.0 Maximum Units Allowed: 25.00

Cancelled - Subject Cancelled (Prerequisite subject failed or subject already taken)

Available - Subject Available

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Though I am so looking forward on this one, I still have an angst in terms of my academic status. I still really don't know if I am capable to excelling on this one. I hope, I hope with God's help that I would still be able to excel. Hoo! Anyways, if ever I would not be able to pursue med, I'll be jumping off the clip and be like Bella, waiting for Edward or Jacob or some hot stuff out there to save me and I'll marry him, blah blah blah. hahaha. Now, that would be nice. =)

No! I won't let myself befallen once again into procrastination and excessive laziness. I have done with I have been through with the past and the consequences at stake are too much, I won't let that happen again. God has given me ONE more chance not to commit the "same mistake" I have done before and I humbly and deeply thank Him for that, He's really good.

Ah! I'll promise to make this semester break productive.

1. Read as much as I want! Books! Books! Books! I can't live without them!

2. Driving Lessons! Finally.

3. Clean my room. My room is like a forest where all different forms of life are already accumulating.

4. Sleep! Is there anything more divine?

5. Food, ahh!

6. Movies, I really feel so movie deprived.

7. Be more active in church. =))

8. PIANO!!!! I haven't really been able to touch the keys since who-knows-when and I'm going back to my old pieces.

9. And anything that I could think of...

Thank you and it's nice to be back. :)

Airports, Etc.

We just got home from the airport. My brother, leaves to Atlanta for their competition in Robotics. Though I am not discouraging him, but I bet there's a little chance that Philippines will win, but still, it's up to them if they will be good at it.

I just love going to airports, there something in there that gives me butterflies in my stomach. The ambiance is just so great, seeing pilots, stewardess, businessman, foreigners and even ordinary people taking their goodbyes to their love ones, it just leaves me a feeling of longing. Haha. Looks like I'm already missing my brother. Aside from coffee shops, rob mall, my home, I have discovered another haven that I could consider "mine"- airports. It's a place where people come and go, place of tears and joy and a place to enjoy. I really sound very odd, I know. Please bear with it.

Oh! I need a new look for my blog. I really don't like it at all. I am planning to study some CSS (Cascading Style Sheet) but I doubt, I have the will to go through it. :D

I have been thinking lately, I now an incoming college Biology sophomore and after my 4 year course is another chapter of endless studying. My whole life will be dedicated to many medical books and I'm afraid that I might not be able to pursue my medical career. Though I am whole-heartedly dedicated to do this thing, there are still a part of me that already wants to earn some money. Honestly, I can't think of any professions that will suit me besides being a doctor, so I think I'll just have to be patient and determined.

I am not counting my earning when I become a doctor and I am not listing those that I have longed for to buy, like my dream house, my volvo car, etc. haha.

The BIG Comeback!!!!

Good day world and oh! good day internet. How I miss blogging. How I miss writing my thoughts. And now. I am in a big comeback!!! *Clap hands*

I am dying to get the chance to post stuffs again in this soon-to-rotten blog, but due to my "GC"-ness, well, studying will be my first priority now! Wow! Good to hear that from me and I think I made a good deal about myself. Yes! This semester has been very favorable to me, from high grades to finals exemption! Whew! After stucking my head through the pages of my beloved Biology book, I can now.... breathe!

I want to tell so many stories, but I don't know where to start. Maybe I am just so excited in blogging that I don't know what to say...haha!

After knowing my exemptions:

Kim(talking to herself): Kim, I will give you the biggest treat!
Kim(the other Kim, maybe her conscience): Really? How 'bout that!
Kim: U-oh! But there's a big problem!
Kim(the other Kim): I'm your conscience... I know that...
Kim: We are out of funds!haha!

Though I really want to treat myself for the, I think good job, maybe I will save more..haha

Someone asked me, what course am I taking?
Then I answered, I am taking Biology...
Then he asked again, ah... so you want to be a doctor?
Then I answered, Yes! (in my mind: DESPERATELY!!!)
Then he asked again, Wow! Hanggang kelan ka kaya mag-aaral?....
.........silence.......
Then I answered, Um...You what? I really don't know.

My already made up my mind, I cannot imagine myself in any profession besides being a doctor maybe a stripper will do! haha. But seriously, memorizing all those anatomical terms makes me high. I am having fun in doing it. From the occygeo-iliacus to the tendons of Achilles, memorizing those terms don't seem to be a big burden for me. Well, maybe I am lucky enough that at in an early phase of my life, I was able to realize what I truly want. My mom had this OB-GYNE, Dra. Habana, and man! I tell you, she was my idol, yeah! In fact, I can worship her. Dra. Antonia Habana is a graduate from the UP College of Med, so she's really brainy. Besides UP she also took her master's degree in Yale University and she is currently the chief surgeon I think in PGH and she will be the one will be giving birth to my mom!

I need a name... for my sister! We are thinking of "Kirsten" but I need suggestions... It must start with the letter "K", no other letters. Just put in the shoutbox or just comment or email me at kimpotjimenez@yahoo.com. Tnx!!!!

By the way, last night I am watching The Bachelor Rome and Prince Lorenzo Borghese is really a catch!


Well, too much for today, I am really happy for this first entry!

Watch out for many updates-- Foundation day in Masci and my new baby sister... soon to come! Au Revoir!

P.S. Happy 68th Birthday John Lennon! Imagine if he is still alive...