Overcoming Bad Habits

Let's admit it! We all have a habit or two that we know is bad, yet has its own way of making itself known. Its like a rotten egg we keep on trying to conceal yet the pungent smell will always come out. We might even want to include it in our yearly New Year's Resolution but we see ourselves fail, and the bad habit looming over us--grinning in glee as he was never eradicated.

I for one have the bad habit of pushing myself to the limit that even if I have reach my maximum, I try to go beyond it; forcing myself to drain every last drop of precious energy till I go slack and dead-tired. Yes, I have been reading commentaries and articles regarding the overusing of one's body that it will result to negative effects to one's health. Also, I began to observe a rather painful sensation in my limbs once I do such stuff. Argh! It's high time I control this bad habit.

But I always believe there are 2 things I could do to overcome this bad habit. First, ask/pray to God to give you the strength, courage, and help you'll need to fight this battle. Second, believe in yourself that you can overcome and win this battle with God's help. It's all or nothing. Currently, I have been on the third day and though I make lapses, I'm beginning to see change.

First Day of my Final School Year in College

I woke up very early (well not really early) at 5:30 am in the morning. Opening my eyes, I stared blankly on the ceiling silently chanting to myself a mantra to fully wake me up. I might be diligent, but I also succumb to the temptation of sleeping for another hour or two. However, I came to realize that I still have to make early for my class by 7:30 am. After whispering a short prayer, I immediately started preparing breakfast for the family since I was also scheduled the entire week. I came up with sauteed vegetables and fried fishes. I also sliced a few apples to complete the morning meal.

After we ate, I still managed to washed the dishes before taking a shower. Despite my attempt to go full speed, I came in 10 minutes for class, but was on time for the start of the subject orientation. The subject, which goes by the name, MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING III, is the third and last installment for Med-Surg, and is our major subject for 106. Our instructor talked about things for a while, had the class elect the officers and go home afterwards.

I did not immediately went home, instead I had a short chitchat with my friends. We decided to wait for another friend of ours, who by random circumstances got separated and went unto the next section. We just talked about random things just to fill the time until we were interrupted with loud, boisterous laughing on the other side of the canteen. Instinctively, my friends and I, looked at each other and mouthed FIRST YEAR. Then, we had a good laugh remembering how we use to be SOOOOOO LOUD and NOISY (even up to now). A few minutes after, our friend arrived which gave me my cue to bid goodbye and go home as it was still two hours before our next class.

FASTFORWARD. The day ended with me going home after our afternoon subject, and sprawled immediately on bed--dead tired and hungry. I woke up and ate dinner and did this one. Its weird how I'm smiling as I write this post since I would one day look back and look at the first day of my last school year in college. KUDOS!

A First: I stretched My Own Painting Canvas

Breaking the first-day-of-school fever as private schools and collegiate institutions resume classes, I shift between sitting on the couch or swimming in my bed. Argh! Enrollment is still going on in our department, specifically, our level so I had the luxury of extending my vacation. YAY! However, I wanted to do something worthwhile and since I already purchased the materials I need a couple of days ago, I decided it was high time to make my own canvas. But before I give you the details on my project, I'm going to narrate what made me decide to craft my own canvas. 

Almost a month ago, I was busy surfing the net and stumbled across Shell Philippines page. It was simple but lingering and was honestly informative. One tiny detail that caught my attention was the Shell National Student's Art Competition 2013. I hovered my mouse, clicked it, and voila! The mechanics appeared before me. All I need was to paint on a canvas sized at 2 by 3 feet or 3 by 3 feet. The next day, I began my search for the fateful canvas. I went from arts supply store one after another, all to no avail which ultimately crushed the hopes and dreams in me. I literally sat, exasperated and in despair, and wondered where I would get to buy pre-stretched canvas on those sizes. Then it dawned on me to make my own.

So here is the sequence of how it went. 

First, I bought wood priced at Php75.00 wherein I bought 2 so that's Php150.

Second, I bought a yard of canvas worth Php65.00

Third, Get a measuring tape, pencil and metal saw. (Yes I did carpentry!)

Fourth, You measure the desired length, mark it with the pencil and begin the sawing part.

Fifth, Put the damn pieces together and join them via hammers and nails.

Sixth, Lay your canvas cloth and pin them to the the center of each side with a push pin.

Seventh, finish pinning each side, stretching them properly with numerous push pins. Evenly space them.

Lastly, Get the deadly gun tucker and put each staple in the spaces provided. 

Voila! The surface is down. You may now paint!

The Eruption of Wisdom..........Tooth

The dreadful day has come!

When all I thought my wisdom tooth won't grow, I am now beginning to experience piercing pain on the last row of my teeth. Good news! on the growth of wisdom tooth comes complete set of teeth. Bad news! if wisdom tooth doesn't grow straight, the present state of my teeth being straight will turn into a jagged row of enamel tidbits! oh no!

Sagada!

Smiles and cheers went up my face as I read through Surviving Sagada's official blog. They held a tri-month contest on your personal reason why you want to go to Sagada. BTW, Sagada is much known for the Hanging Coffins, its smaller version of Rice Terraces, and the famous sunrise at Kiltepan Peak. However, the list seems endless you'll go crazy having to visit every tourist attraction. 

As a student, I first heard Sagada on the subject HEKASI as it talked about the famous Hanging Coffins which were said to have been "hanged" to prevent wild animals from attacking the remains of the native's loved ones. Also, they believed that the higher your coffin is, the close you get to Bathala. 

Here's my entry by the way. Here I come Sagada!