Time's running too fast. I can't really take in the fact that I'm already a 2nd year college student who just finished his 1st semester for the A.Y. It's fast.
So far, I have approximately 35 minutes until the deadline of my last academic workload for this semester: A machine problem for my ChE 26 (Chem Eng'g) class. It's all about coding and I've already finished 4 out of 6 problems. The other two are just that intimidating. I finished one, but it isn't perfect. The code doesn't work for values greater than 20,000. This is bad since the test cases range from 0 to 1,000,000,000. Anyway, at least I have 2 group mates who have been working hard since the weekends last week as well as that my batchmates are that nice to give us hints/clues on what to do and how to do it.
So, how was my sem? I'll break it down in bullet form, per class.
ChE 26 - So it's basically programming. I wasn't that good at it, and it didn't help that I wasn't at all interested in the subject. My current standing is just above passing, which is good, so I think I'll manage to scrape a 2.25 or 2.50, if I'm lucky. Since I'm not that good at programming, I'm dead once I've reached higher ChE courses. Seeing my orgmates' statuses about machine problems that have 200+ lines and debugging scares me.
Physics 72 - According to most people, this is the hardest Physics course among the 70-series. Well, I beg to differ. I found 72 much easier and more interesting than 71. 72 deals with electricity, magnetism and optics while 71 deals with the basics of Physics, motion, waves, vectors, etc. A lot of upperclassmen have been saying that they hated 72 since it was hard, but it wasn't. I'll actually miss it. So, since I found the course exciting, I was exempted from the Finals and got a pre-final grade of 1.75 or 79.76%, which is 0.24% from 80 and its corresponding grade, 1.50. Though I know my prof won't curve, I hope he does.
Chem 28 - I had fun with this lecture class. I won't say I'll miss it, but I also won't say I'm glad to be done with it. It was just right :)
Chem 28.1 - Almost the same as Chem 28. This laboratory class was just right. I'll just miss the experiments though. So far, best set of experiments that we've done.
Geog 1/ AP 12 - Both were just... ugh. Geog 1, which was supposedly one of the best GE classes there is, wasn't that much fun. No Geog Camp and the tests were.. gah. AP 12 was just the same. It was gah. I'm just hoping I'll scrape a 3.00 on both.
Physics 72.1 - Same with 72. This Physics laboratory course was just fun. I enjoyed every meeting and every paper was fun to do. (HAHAHA can't believe I've enjoyed typing papers) I hope 73.1 would be just as fun as this one.
So for next sem, I'll finally be begin learning what Chemical Engineering is all about with ChE 101, which is basically the introduction to the basics of Chem Eng'g. Knowing that most of my orgmates who already finished 101 found it hard, I'm pretty scared. I'll consider it as my turning point, if ever. If I find the course hard, then I'll shift. If I enjoy it however, regardless of whatever grade I'll get, then I'll continue on. 20 minutes more and it's officially my sembreak. Can't wait.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
I LOVE KEM! I'm super happy that I've never stopped giving up even though it was hard :) It was all worth it :) KEM GO FIGHT!
Aside from that, I've received two grades already :D Chem 17 - 2.25 (I'm annoyed by this. According to my calculations, 2.00 ako. Still, 2.25 is a good grade considering that the standards were high) and Soc Sci II - 2.25 (SUPER HAPPY. I was expecting 2.75 or 3)
Sunday, November 15, 2009
I Survived (COCC Camp '09-'10)
Haha! I survived the COCC Encampment '09-'10. Last Camp as an encamper...? NO. There is still the Open Encampment! Whoo!
Anyway, the first day of camp was fun. The usual things happened. Registration, Bandana Nav, Death March, Guidon Making, CookOut and Night Nav. Haha. Malinamnam na BROWNies ni Dominguez. FL: Dominguez, FS: Macalintal, Elements: Lim, Bello, Guerrero. Whoo! Night Nav was super fun! We almost finished it, 2 clues na lang, sayang!
Then, second day started with pamatay morning reveille. We had Flight Drill next and I think I did well as a flight leader. Haha. Then, super sabog Land Nav. We only reached 6 clues and made a lot of mistakes in the coordinates and super hard-to-find clues. Boodle for lunch was yummy! Corned beef and banana! We had obstacle course and guess what? We were actually fast! Then ACP vs. COCC War Games. Haha. Imbaaaa. Initiation was fun! We looked for our flightmates while blindfolded and made ikot-ikot around the Covered Courts. Our Bonfire was awesome! HAHA. Can I make pasok-pasok the room, sir?
Last Day. Last Morning Reveille then Break Camp, Mass and Graduation.. Haha. Flight Brown: Best in Death March, Best in Bonfire, Best Flight Sergeant, Best in Flight Drill and Best Flight. Whoo! I was aiming for best flight leader though, sayang, I thought I was doing a good job na. Anyway, super fun camp. Go Flight Brown! :)
I LOVE COCC!
Anyway, the first day of camp was fun. The usual things happened. Registration, Bandana Nav, Death March, Guidon Making, CookOut and Night Nav. Haha. Malinamnam na BROWNies ni Dominguez. FL: Dominguez, FS: Macalintal, Elements: Lim, Bello, Guerrero. Whoo! Night Nav was super fun! We almost finished it, 2 clues na lang, sayang!
Then, second day started with pamatay morning reveille. We had Flight Drill next and I think I did well as a flight leader. Haha. Then, super sabog Land Nav. We only reached 6 clues and made a lot of mistakes in the coordinates and super hard-to-find clues. Boodle for lunch was yummy! Corned beef and banana! We had obstacle course and guess what? We were actually fast! Then ACP vs. COCC War Games. Haha. Imbaaaa. Initiation was fun! We looked for our flightmates while blindfolded and made ikot-ikot around the Covered Courts. Our Bonfire was awesome! HAHA. Can I make pasok-pasok the room, sir?
Last Day. Last Morning Reveille then Break Camp, Mass and Graduation.. Haha. Flight Brown: Best in Death March, Best in Bonfire, Best Flight Sergeant, Best in Flight Drill and Best Flight. Whoo! I was aiming for best flight leader though, sayang, I thought I was doing a good job na. Anyway, super fun camp. Go Flight Brown! :)
I LOVE COCC!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
I remember when we stole the night
Another Heart Calls by the All American Rejects
Another week. Another day. Another nickel :)
English Quiz, Research, Filipino dula, Geom HW, SS Notebook, Music Quiz tomorrow. Arghhhh! Things to do, too little time! +COCC Stuff and add to that, encampment preps. Flight Brownnn!
Another short one. I'm really sorry. I have things to do.
I can recall our moments back then. :)
Another week. Another day. Another nickel :)
English Quiz, Research, Filipino dula, Geom HW, SS Notebook, Music Quiz tomorrow. Arghhhh! Things to do, too little time! +COCC Stuff and add to that, encampment preps. Flight Brownnn!
Another short one. I'm really sorry. I have things to do.
I can recall our moments back then. :)
Thursday, October 15, 2009
And I love to forgive and forget
This Boy by James Morrison
GAH. Brutal week ever. Quizzes every freaking day, and overflow of damn HWs. Thanks! o.o
Finally though, It's Friday tomorrow! HAHA :> But alas, we have classes on Saturday. Thanks, Ondoy. o.e No COCC training, Monday sched, Math LT. :O
Anyway, even with the pretty sleepless week, it was all in all fun. Haha. Jebbie as a seatmate is super fun! :) And RHGP time yesterday was so nice. Bato Bato Pick! JACK-ET daw :)) Yieeeee.. :> Malandi. Haha. Then, Cle tomorrow, Sharinggg!
Research tomorrow at the ChemLab. HAHA. FUN! Let's party again. Distillation and pigmentation. Yipee. And oh yeah, speaking of Chem, I practically flunked the Chem Quiz awhile ago. LOL.
GAH. I'm falling for you again, no more. I don't want it no more. Well, I do, but It's hard loving you... I want to, but I don't want to. Please Lord, give me a sign..
I Love You.. So Much.. I want to hold you in my arms.. again
*not in my present state of mind*
GAH. Brutal week ever. Quizzes every freaking day, and overflow of damn HWs. Thanks! o.o
Finally though, It's Friday tomorrow! HAHA :> But alas, we have classes on Saturday. Thanks, Ondoy. o.e No COCC training, Monday sched, Math LT. :O
Anyway, even with the pretty sleepless week, it was all in all fun. Haha. Jebbie as a seatmate is super fun! :) And RHGP time yesterday was so nice. Bato Bato Pick! JACK-ET daw :)) Yieeeee.. :> Malandi. Haha. Then, Cle tomorrow, Sharinggg!
Research tomorrow at the ChemLab. HAHA. FUN! Let's party again. Distillation and pigmentation. Yipee. And oh yeah, speaking of Chem, I practically flunked the Chem Quiz awhile ago. LOL.
GAH. I'm falling for you again, no more. I don't want it no more. Well, I do, but It's hard loving you... I want to, but I don't want to. Please Lord, give me a sign..
I Love You.. So Much.. I want to hold you in my arms.. again
*not in my present state of mind*
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Man vs. Nature
Here in the country, it has been a scene of devastation recently. Bagyong Ondoy just left the country in chaos. No one was spared. Everyone was affected. Even as I'm writing this right now, many are trying to recuperate what they lost and live through what they are experiencing right now.
It might not be the right time for me to shout out all my thoughts and feelings because the country is still in a state of calamity, chaos, mourning and prayer. A lot of volunteer efforts are being done to help those mostly affected by the storm. The chaos that Ondoy left was tremendous. With just one day worth of rain, most of Metro Manila are under water. All poverty-stricken people became more poverty-stricken. Even the rich ones were affected. With the numbers of deaths steadily increasing daily, who wouldn't mourn? And of course, during these times of hardships, we turn in to God.
I remember that when the storm struck, I was in school with fellow friends and schoolmates. We were there because of an activity for ACP. Who knew that us staying there would actually be a good thing as the school provided ample shelter, food and comfort.
I remember seeing the continuous onslaught of rain pouring down on the fields. I remember seeing pools of water in the middle of the field. Even inside the buildings, the water rushed in, destroying and damaging the paperwork, computers, books, clothes, all the hardwork of teachers and students alike. Pitiful.
Then, when the storm stopped, I was at home watching the news with my family. Seeing the devastation Ondoy brought in one day of rain really brought realizations.
I saw the effects of climate change, brought about by us, the people of the world. I saw the effects of our continuous misuse of our natural resources. NATURE WAS FIGHTING BACK.
Look what happened. Because of our continuous act of illegal logging, what happened to the trees? Most disappeared. What then would prevent the flooding? What then would prevent the landslides? NOTHING. We, the people, destroyed our own protections from calamaties such as floods. As such, we are destroying ourselves.
What I saw after the storm was nature's way of saying, "I've had enough!". Truly, I cannot fault the environment nor God for what happened. This is our fault. We keep on destroying nature, keep on taking it for granted. HAHA. How about now? Will we still take for granted what we do to nature? People, open your eyes, if we keep on doing what we do, we will FAIL.
I believe that this is only the beginning and because of this, I AM AFRAID. I am afraid that there will come a day when all types of calamities and disasters will just hit our wretched planet, or should I say, hit the wretched people of this world. If this is just the start, what more the middle and climax? If this is just the start, where already most of Luzon have been affected, what more those that will come? This is reality. This is no movie where it's always a happy ending.
Man vs. Nature.
Man - close to 1 (from start of time - present) ; Nature - more than 10 (1990s-2000s)
DO YOUR PART.
Save the environment, Save the world.
It might not be the right time for me to shout out all my thoughts and feelings because the country is still in a state of calamity, chaos, mourning and prayer. A lot of volunteer efforts are being done to help those mostly affected by the storm. The chaos that Ondoy left was tremendous. With just one day worth of rain, most of Metro Manila are under water. All poverty-stricken people became more poverty-stricken. Even the rich ones were affected. With the numbers of deaths steadily increasing daily, who wouldn't mourn? And of course, during these times of hardships, we turn in to God.
I remember that when the storm struck, I was in school with fellow friends and schoolmates. We were there because of an activity for ACP. Who knew that us staying there would actually be a good thing as the school provided ample shelter, food and comfort.
I remember seeing the continuous onslaught of rain pouring down on the fields. I remember seeing pools of water in the middle of the field. Even inside the buildings, the water rushed in, destroying and damaging the paperwork, computers, books, clothes, all the hardwork of teachers and students alike. Pitiful.
Then, when the storm stopped, I was at home watching the news with my family. Seeing the devastation Ondoy brought in one day of rain really brought realizations.
I saw the effects of climate change, brought about by us, the people of the world. I saw the effects of our continuous misuse of our natural resources. NATURE WAS FIGHTING BACK.
Look what happened. Because of our continuous act of illegal logging, what happened to the trees? Most disappeared. What then would prevent the flooding? What then would prevent the landslides? NOTHING. We, the people, destroyed our own protections from calamaties such as floods. As such, we are destroying ourselves.
What I saw after the storm was nature's way of saying, "I've had enough!". Truly, I cannot fault the environment nor God for what happened. This is our fault. We keep on destroying nature, keep on taking it for granted. HAHA. How about now? Will we still take for granted what we do to nature? People, open your eyes, if we keep on doing what we do, we will FAIL.
I believe that this is only the beginning and because of this, I AM AFRAID. I am afraid that there will come a day when all types of calamities and disasters will just hit our wretched planet, or should I say, hit the wretched people of this world. If this is just the start, what more the middle and climax? If this is just the start, where already most of Luzon have been affected, what more those that will come? This is reality. This is no movie where it's always a happy ending.
Man vs. Nature.
Man - close to 1 (from start of time - present) ; Nature - more than 10 (1990s-2000s)
DO YOUR PART.
Save the environment, Save the world.
Monday, September 28, 2009
AP/Medic/NCO/Oscar Encampment 2009-2010
First and foremost, Congrats to ALL AP, Medics, NEW NCOs, OLD NCOs and Oscars! :) Godbless in your ACP.
AP/Medic Encampment 2009-2010 was a success :) Finally, all those sleepless nights thinking about it, all the work times, all the paper-cutting for the bluebook, all the cramming, it was all worth it! Thank you to the Senior Top Officers for giving us the chance to do this and to experience this :)
First day: Friday
Well, arrived at school in boots and Type E. So amped for the Camp. Then, I and Donica crammed the bluebooks. We spent the first two periods cutting the names and gluing it to the bluebooks. Then, lunch came and the JTop crammed the NightNav clues as well as planned for the Registration. Dismissal came, and we were still cramming. I and Donica fixed the shoeboxes for registration. The others were doing their jobs too.
At 1545H, the Wing formed at the HSCC. Carrie was 1st SC, Gel was 2nd SC, Jenn was 3rd SC, I was 4th SC, Abie was 1AGC and Vladz was 2AGC. Grabe, shouting here and there, telling the flights which squadron they belonged. Telling the FL and FS what they should do and what they should say. Rar. Anyway, after minutes of continuous shouting, Registration began. And then, Bandana Search. Haha! :)
DeathMarch was next. I, Lourdz and Darryl began plotting for NightNav, but I had to stop and go back to the HSCC for Admin stuff. I stayed there with Carrie. After DeathMarch, we formed the Wing again and the encampers began putting their tents up. Helped some flights a bit and then the Intro was next. Afterwhich, CookOut and GuidonMaking happened.
After Mess, the encampers watched our video. And then, NightNav began. Haha. Super funny the Seniors. Sobrang protective nila with their bandanas and guidons. Palapit pa lang isang officer, protection kagad. HAHA! And the rain wasn't helping at all. Most of the flights needed new maps and were soaked. After NightNav, it was TAPS. Spent the first few hours of TAPS grabbing bandanas from sleeping encampers. Most of the guidons were under the tents : And we only figured it out when the encampers woke up. Barely got some sleep.
Saturday
Watched Morning Reveille and helped in the Medic Station. We had breakfast after. Super yummy. Mini-Flight Drill Competition and TBAs were after that. I and my fellow JTop Officers began getting bandanas again. Haha. A bit successful than before. And then, I facilitated the flights, bringing them to the different TBAs, super tiring. Anyway, TBAs were fun. We fixed the boodle after that.
LandNav and Obstacle Course were cancelled :::: So, more time for TBAs and War Games. This was probably the time when both encampers and staffers began getting guidons and bandanas. A lot of FAILED attempts with their guidons. 1 ALMOST successful attempt at our guidon. Haha! All in all, we got lots of bandanas :))
Initiation was next and JTop fixed the boodle. Yummmm, pancit, rice and sardines :)) Super yummy, nakakainggit nga eh, hotdog and rice lang kami :)) masmasarap pa yung sa kanila. HAHA!:D Bonfire was super funny. FLIGHT GRAY, sobrang BENTA. :) Sayang flight Brown, Karlos wasn't there.
Last TAPS. Haha. I barely slept. Spent the whole TAPS getting bandanas and guidons. Got lots of bandanas, NO GUIDONS. Magagaling ang Flight Sergeants:) Then, I and my fellow staffers finalized the awards. We tried to help the STop in anyway we can. Bravery was FAIL since it began raining during the night.
Sunday
Missed the Morning Reveille. Fixed our stuff and wore Type C for Graduation. We helped some encampers with breaking camp. Then, finalized all awards to be given, helped the STop in fixing the lanyards, certificates, etc. Had mass and of course, Graduation.
Awarding of Positions, the JTop helped out. Congrats to all encampers! :) Congrats to all those who retained. Congrats to those who got promoted to higher positions :) HAHA!
Oscars '10:
S1 1AG: C/2LT Bajamundi, Benedict Anton Rimas
S1 1AG: C/2LT Ples, Ivan Ronald Caeg
S3 2AG: C/2LT Mendoza, Carlos Francisco Anduyan
S4 2AG: C/2LT Anson, Miguel Antonio Jamelo
21ST SC: C/P2LT San Pedro, Jaime Ma. Jimenez
11TH XO: C/2LT Castro, Steve Galang
FLCharlie: C/2LT Mirasol, Roman Carlo Casas
FLEcho: C/2LT Rayos, Marc Angelo Rodriguez
FLGolf: C/2LT Inocencio, Carlo Inigo Valenzuela
HQ XO: C/2LT Angeles, Roxanne Gatus
FLBand/BTO: C/2LT Pias, Mitchell Theodore Santos
Ordinance Officer: C/2LT Tumbaga, Nicholas Grau; C/2LT Diaz, David Algerico Asperila
And of course, to our old NCOs, Congrats! To the new NCOs, haha! Welcome! I hope the you guys and the JTop will get to know each other :)
COCC CAMP! OPEN CAMP!
- C/TSG Dominguez, Joaquin Marcelo C, Admin Staffer, AP/Medic Encampment 2010: Project Drag me to Camp
PS: Sorry to all those I dragged because of guidons and bandanas. It's all part of the camp :)
AP/Medic Encampment 2009-2010 was a success :) Finally, all those sleepless nights thinking about it, all the work times, all the paper-cutting for the bluebook, all the cramming, it was all worth it! Thank you to the Senior Top Officers for giving us the chance to do this and to experience this :)
First day: Friday
Well, arrived at school in boots and Type E. So amped for the Camp. Then, I and Donica crammed the bluebooks. We spent the first two periods cutting the names and gluing it to the bluebooks. Then, lunch came and the JTop crammed the NightNav clues as well as planned for the Registration. Dismissal came, and we were still cramming. I and Donica fixed the shoeboxes for registration. The others were doing their jobs too.
At 1545H, the Wing formed at the HSCC. Carrie was 1st SC, Gel was 2nd SC, Jenn was 3rd SC, I was 4th SC, Abie was 1AGC and Vladz was 2AGC. Grabe, shouting here and there, telling the flights which squadron they belonged. Telling the FL and FS what they should do and what they should say. Rar. Anyway, after minutes of continuous shouting, Registration began. And then, Bandana Search. Haha! :)
DeathMarch was next. I, Lourdz and Darryl began plotting for NightNav, but I had to stop and go back to the HSCC for Admin stuff. I stayed there with Carrie. After DeathMarch, we formed the Wing again and the encampers began putting their tents up. Helped some flights a bit and then the Intro was next. Afterwhich, CookOut and GuidonMaking happened.
After Mess, the encampers watched our video. And then, NightNav began. Haha. Super funny the Seniors. Sobrang protective nila with their bandanas and guidons. Palapit pa lang isang officer, protection kagad. HAHA! And the rain wasn't helping at all. Most of the flights needed new maps and were soaked. After NightNav, it was TAPS. Spent the first few hours of TAPS grabbing bandanas from sleeping encampers. Most of the guidons were under the tents : And we only figured it out when the encampers woke up. Barely got some sleep.
Saturday
Watched Morning Reveille and helped in the Medic Station. We had breakfast after. Super yummy. Mini-Flight Drill Competition and TBAs were after that. I and my fellow JTop Officers began getting bandanas again. Haha. A bit successful than before. And then, I facilitated the flights, bringing them to the different TBAs, super tiring. Anyway, TBAs were fun. We fixed the boodle after that.
LandNav and Obstacle Course were cancelled :::: So, more time for TBAs and War Games. This was probably the time when both encampers and staffers began getting guidons and bandanas. A lot of FAILED attempts with their guidons. 1 ALMOST successful attempt at our guidon. Haha! All in all, we got lots of bandanas :))
Initiation was next and JTop fixed the boodle. Yummmm, pancit, rice and sardines :)) Super yummy, nakakainggit nga eh, hotdog and rice lang kami :)) masmasarap pa yung sa kanila. HAHA!:D Bonfire was super funny. FLIGHT GRAY, sobrang BENTA. :) Sayang flight Brown, Karlos wasn't there.
Last TAPS. Haha. I barely slept. Spent the whole TAPS getting bandanas and guidons. Got lots of bandanas, NO GUIDONS. Magagaling ang Flight Sergeants:) Then, I and my fellow staffers finalized the awards. We tried to help the STop in anyway we can. Bravery was FAIL since it began raining during the night.
Sunday
Missed the Morning Reveille. Fixed our stuff and wore Type C for Graduation. We helped some encampers with breaking camp. Then, finalized all awards to be given, helped the STop in fixing the lanyards, certificates, etc. Had mass and of course, Graduation.
Awarding of Positions, the JTop helped out. Congrats to all encampers! :) Congrats to all those who retained. Congrats to those who got promoted to higher positions :) HAHA!
Oscars '10:
S1 1AG: C/2LT Bajamundi, Benedict Anton Rimas
S1 1AG: C/2LT Ples, Ivan Ronald Caeg
S3 2AG: C/2LT Mendoza, Carlos Francisco Anduyan
S4 2AG: C/2LT Anson, Miguel Antonio Jamelo
21ST SC: C/P2LT San Pedro, Jaime Ma. Jimenez
11TH XO: C/2LT Castro, Steve Galang
FLCharlie: C/2LT Mirasol, Roman Carlo Casas
FLEcho: C/2LT Rayos, Marc Angelo Rodriguez
FLGolf: C/2LT Inocencio, Carlo Inigo Valenzuela
HQ XO: C/2LT Angeles, Roxanne Gatus
FLBand/BTO: C/2LT Pias, Mitchell Theodore Santos
Ordinance Officer: C/2LT Tumbaga, Nicholas Grau; C/2LT Diaz, David Algerico Asperila
And of course, to our old NCOs, Congrats! To the new NCOs, haha! Welcome! I hope the you guys and the JTop will get to know each other :)
COCC CAMP! OPEN CAMP!
- C/TSG Dominguez, Joaquin Marcelo C, Admin Staffer, AP/Medic Encampment 2010: Project Drag me to Camp
PS: Sorry to all those I dragged because of guidons and bandanas. It's all part of the camp :)
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