Elixir of Joy

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      Heartbreaks, pain, and sorrows are inevitable. It would be good if these things cease to exist, but it is better that they are here. Most people do anything just to attain happiness. There is nothing wrong if we find joy in relationships,in our possessions, and in the things we do. However, there is danger if we rely our joy in these stuff. 

    Joy should be something within and not external. Everything we see is short-lived. If we want to sustain true joy in our lives we must invest on what is eternal— faith, hope, and love. I cannot describe nor paint the value of these elements, yet I assure that these will remain forever.

    Money deflates, possessions depreciate, and people fade; how can one be secured if nothing remains?

Saccharin

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One life goal unlocked:

To bite a part of a sugarcane. Luckily, I have a crop science class. 

Brainy kid

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I was reviewing for my exam when my sister's curiosity compelled her to approach me. She asked me if I could tell her what I'm doing. I said that I was just memorizing the kinds of feeds I learned in class. She started getting some of my stuff and then she recited some of it. I was startled that she was able to memorize almost 15 of them. I didn't know how she was able to remember names like "DL-methionine", "L-lysine", and "threonine". Well, I guess some of my genes was also passed to her, kidding.

Over-rated Donuts

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J.CO donuts have been keeping me in wonder what they taste like after it gained popularity on media especially after it went viral on blogs...Last night, I finally tasted these overly-rated pieces of pastry. All I can say is that it is worth the wait after almost 2 hours of falling in line; luckily, my mom brought a lot of patience with her.

Man's Bestfriend

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Dogs are out, ducks are in...'cause taking a walk with your dog is mainstream.

UPLB Feb Fair

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It's on...the fair is in the town. A whole week full of fun and excitement. It's a good thing that I don't have anymore exams this week.

Sugar Jar

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This day, I received a lot of treats from UP people. Either it's Valentine's or Halloween, it doesn't matter. In my first class, my laboratory classmate gave all of us chocolates. Then, on my English large class, a jar of stick-o was roaming around; it came from one student in another section. Lastly, my seatmate gave me a biscuit. Talk about diminishing marginal utility...

Simple Gifts: Great Presents

'Cause Feb. 14 is just another day to express love. 

The Efficiency of Growth

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Comparable to plant, life will be meaningless without growth. Troubles, trials, and sorrows, are just elements of life. Every tribulation is an opportunity to grow; so stop worrying, and start appreciating.

Mixed Masterpiece

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It's just impressive how God's creation and man's craft harmonize to create such a picturesque scene. 

Library quest #1

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No. 12: Leave yourself a letter in a library book. Look for it twenty

 years later.

Pick an obscure biography in a college library, since no one there wants to insult obscurity by decataloging a book, and the library will most likely always be there. One page. Be discreet. Type it on erasable bond, tuck it in the back, and hope that no one ever notices. As for content, skip the hopes and dreams. Mention the weather, tell yourself what you ate that morning, make a list of your friends, note how much you weigh and whether you feel fat, remind yourself of a secret you want to keep.

-From Esquire (retrieved from FB status of Pascua, P.)

When I went to Quezon city library, I left my first note in a book from the rare section. I wrote the last song that I listened to. I hope it will stay there for 20 years.

Palarong UPLB 2013

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I finally played in a scrabble tournament after $#@%#$ time. I almost even lost a game, good thing my scrabble skills was still in tact. I enjoyed the game even if they do not know the official rules. My college coordinator was really thankful that I joined them. He said I was the savior of our team. Job well done.

LAB-out

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My animal science laboratory classmates ...after 3 hours of lab work, we go out for lunch. Talk about feeding the mind and the stomach.

FREEEE movie marathon

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A showcase of Filipino films from around the country. The movies displayed the colorful heritage of our culture. Most of all, it's for FREEEE because it was sponsored by NCCA.

Earthen Knowledge

 

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Staying at our library makes me sneeze. I found books that date back to 1930's. 

TRIVIA: The UPLB library is made by the same premier architect who built CCP, which is why it resembles some sides of CCP (even the interior).

Bakit UP?

Nothing beats the heart of a UP student to serve the people. Honor before excellence. To all who passed UPCAT. Don't miss the chance of to be a part of the nation-builders.

Pre-valentine's party

Had fun with cool people. Fellowship is meant to be fun and not religious. It is not contained inside the premise of a church, but rather is dependent on your relationship with others.

LRP journey

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Yesterday was a research day for UPLB students taking ENG2. LRP ( Library Reasearch Paper), or as some students call it "Life-reducing paper", is a requirement to pass the course. 

My friend residing at Batangas and LB went with me yesterday. We had a library tour around metro manila. Along our journey, we also saw some UPLB students researching.

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This undertaking is really challenging. However, I find it as an opportunity to familiarize myself with other inter-disciplinary sources of knowledge.

Rodrick's @ UPD

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One of the most famous food places here in UP Diliman is Rodrick's. It is found inside UP shopping center. It's place itself is not that impressive. However, their food compensates all other aspects.

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Their tapsilog costs 75 pesos. Their tapa is soft and juicy, every piece delighting your palate. The food price ranges from 60-100 pesos. All in all, it is must try food trip in Diliman.