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I would just like to share to you my blog posts during “The NLE Review Days” AKA The Toxic-Wasted-Haggard Days” As you can see, this blog was idle for one month. There were no post last June 2009. I don’t want to blog for that moment, I just want to be isolated from the cyber world and stuff but I can resist it. I need to have some outlet where I can spill the “s-t-r-e-s-s” that I was going through. Where did I place it? Here at Sandbox (it was a secret website during that time, I was the one of the “pilot” testers of this site). Anyway, here they (screen caps) are (notice the dates):

Some of the “During the Board Exam tips” are already here. But I would like to share some more if you don’t mind. Hehe (If it’s not being the “Ms. Know-it-all” type)

• Be OC but not to the point that you consumed all your time. Refer to this.
• Listen to the instructions of the proctor. Error should not have a place on that day— exaggerating this part. Haha
• Ignore all the others who were already finished—making noise when standing up and passing their papers. As long as there is time, You can still continue. Don’t get distracted. Be focused.
• During breaks, spare yourself from comparing answers with your friends. It will definitely not bring you any good. I know it is very tempting but trust me, it will just heighten your anxiety at the middle of your exam.
• Attract positive energy. As the saying goes, you are what you think.
• Take a leak. Go to the bathroom before the exam starts because the proctor will not allow you once the exam already started.
• First day of the exam is from 8:00AM to 3:00PM and the second day is from 8:00AM to 12:00PM
• During breaks, its much better if you wont browse reviewers anymore. Just relax and prepare your mind for the next set of exam.

Lastly, DON’T FORGET TO BREATHE but don’t hyperventilate. LOl!

See you on the broadsheet topnotcher!

Got not enough sleep because of last night and today but I don’t care beasue I just want to share my “LittleNars” way on this one.. ?
Now, What to do the day before the Nursing Licensure Examination?
1. Prepare the things that you will need for tomorrow. Here are the “What to bring during the Nursing Board Exam”:

• Notice of Admission (NOA)
• Long Plastic Envelope
• Long Brown Envelope
• PRC Mailing Envelope
• At least 2 Number 2 Pencil
• Eraser
• Sharpener
• Black Ballpen (not sign pen)
• Calculator
• Snacks/Water/Candy

You can bring a bag but you have to place it outside the room at your own risk.

Set your alarm clock. Make sure your allowance of time can accommodate your morning preparations, eating breakfast and travel time. You need to be at your room assignment 30 minutes before the time. You should be at the venue at 7:00AM or even earlier (much better) because you still need to fill up some details for answer sheet and the test starts at 8:00AM

Bring/Wear your lucky charm, security blanket or whatever “Anting-Anting” you have there. Its not prohibited as long as it doesn’t contain the answers. Haha!

Don’t forget to wear your wristwatch and synchronize it with your proctor at least for the duration of the exam.

2. Relax! Do whatever stress management thing you know of and comfortable of doing. I know your anxiety levels are way higher than day one of your review, its normal. Now is the right time to open your Facebook accounts and enjoy their games. LOL. Do whatever makes you feel relieved as long as it’s not committing suicide. LOL.

3. As much as possible don’t review anymore unless it is very important and crucial to passing this examination. I mean, don’t over use your neurons. It needs a lot of resting and rejuvenating to be able to function at its maximum for tomorrow.

4. Rest! Come on. Look at yourself. You look like a vampire-wolf all stitched into one. JK. From the stress of your review and all the pressure from family and friends, you deserve at least 5-8 hours of sleep before the big day.

5. PRAY! Nothing is more powerful that prayers. Surrender everything to Him and ask Him to send his Holy Spirit to guide you as you rake the exam. If you claim it, It will be yours. ?

Good Luck! It’s all in your hands now! You can do it! God Bless RNs

Thankful people gathered to celebrate the second National Thank You day at SM Mall of Asia Music Hall last November 20, 2009.

As a prelude to the excitement and anticipation of the results of the 1st National Thank You Day Awards, Toblerone revealed the winners of the Spread the Sweetness of Gratitude Photo Competition:

Remi Ann Sta. Cruz’s ‘My Best Playmate Ever‘
Jordana Quedding’s ‘Walang Iwanan’
Pat Lorico’s ‘Smooch & Pooch’

This year’s National Thank You Day aims for the Filipino people to go a step further than just asking to say thank you more often– by giving them a chance to vote and nominate their favorites through the website (www.thankyoudayphilippines.com) for about 2 months ago. From the nominees which were:
People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao fresh from his victory from Miguel Cotto
the late Francis M, who was part of the first National Thank You Day with daughter Maxene Magalona
Dolphy, Comedy King
Daniel Razon, broadcaster and public servant
Efren Peñaflorida, CNN Hero of the Year (2009)
former President Cory Aquino, one of the greatest leaders of all time for her fight for freedom and democracy

People casted their votes for someone whose talent, leadership, and vision has made them proud to be a Filipino and most thankful of.

The First National Thank You day award goes to…….

*Drum roll*

Former President CORAZON C. AQUINO

Well, she really deserved it. No words to express how Filipinos are thankful for her great deeds for our country.

The award was accepted by her daughter, Ms. Viel Aquino-Dee.

Yes, believe it or not, I was star struck. I didn’t expect anybody from the Aquino family to be present there. Being the photographer, I was the one who took this photo:

My bro, Jeric with Ms. Viel Aquino-Dee.

—For those who wants the National Thank You Day to be “officialized” (if there’s such a word. LOL) please sign up in this petition here.

Here is the Room Assignments for November 2009, Nursing Licensure Examination for Manila Takers:

November 29 – 30, 2009 NLE Room Assignments Manila Testing Center

For Baguio, San Fernando, La Union Takers:

NLE November 2009 (La Union)

MANILA, Philippines—A total of 95,282 nursing graduates will take the nurse licensure examinations scheduled on November 29 to 30, an “all-time high” in the history of the exams, said Marco Antonio Sto. Tomas, a member of the Professional Regulation Commission’s Board of Nursing.

Click here for the full article.

Whoa! That is a record we have there. I have lots of friends who will take the November 2009 Nursing Board Exam and with this number of examinees; I think they will get out of it alive. LOL! (I believe in you Friends, GO GO GO!)  For me, If there are a many examinees, I think there will be of great chance that many will also pass because they are getting the “Mean” or the average of scores per Nursing Practice as well as for the general average.

I know this may sound mean and selfish of me but I did prayed when I was one of the examinees, that the score of highest will not be that high and the score of the lowest will be so low so that there is a great chance that your score can get to the average— it will not pull you down, instead it will pull you up. I am not saying that you should pray for it, I mean, come on, I know there are most of you who can relate to what I am talking about.

On the downfall, if there will be a lot of examinees, MAYBE, just maybe, the Board of Nursing will make the board exam hard for the examinees to control the number of “New” Nurses but I hope not.

Anyway, whatever happens, its you who can determine if you’re going to pass or not— its with your own assessment. Think of your performance in your review classes or review time or even during your student years… Whether the test will be hard, or you have many competitors. The results will surely surprise you but that is why there is what we call, the power of PRAYERS.

Good Luck and God Bless.

Don’t worry, I am praying for you, yes… YOU! )

7-Eleven hosted its 1st Big Bite Challenge, one of the biggest and widest gastronomic competition ever assembled in Southeast Asia last November 14, Saturday at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. 7-Eleven is celebrating its 25th year of being the largest convenience store chain in the Philippines.

The 25 top finalists selected simultaneously started their gastrointestinal engines and battled it out, where the champion gurgitator brings home P500,000 in cash.

The finalist who has eaten the most Hotdog Sandwich in 10 minutes without spills and vomit.will gain the title of the “First Filipino Gurgitator”.

I was there, I saw them gobble to 50 pieces of Hotdog Sandwich served with I think 10 Big Gulp drinks. A lot of intensity and pressure from the crowd, after the time was up, the tedious counting… then there was the First Filipino Gurgitator.

Leopoldo “ Black Hole “Quinto, Jr. of Baclaran won by eating 13 hotdogs in a span of 10 minutes

Second runner up- was Kyle “The Beast” de Guzman, a nursing student from the University of Pangasinan, took the150,000 pesos prize.

I would never dare to do that. Even if I have a bulging stomach, I think, it cant bear digesting a lot of Hotdog sandwich in 10 minutes. Haha! P500, 000 just by eating… That’s a WOW!

Congratulations to the Winners!

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Nutrilite, the world pioneer in vitamin and mineral supplements celebrates its 75th Anniversary. In celebration of their success they bring out their new products:

Rhodiola (an herb supplement to boost energy and mental alertness), a natural supplement designed to combat stress and improve performance. A tablet perfect for both men and women on the go, this organic supplement’s main ingredient is rhodiola, an Arctic herb used as an all-purpose tonic since the ancient times.

Strive+ (a rehydration drink) is for those who engage themselves in extreme physical activity. Blending carbohydrates, electrolytes and 100mg of Red Orange Complex (which contains recuperative and rejuvenative properties), Strive+ helps your body protect itself from physical activity, the natural way. Just open a pack of Strive+, mix with water, and you’ve got an isotonic drink that not only rehydrates and energizes your body, but helps it recover from muscle fatigue as well.

FitH2O a drink which hydrates and nourishes the body for light activity to combat stress and fatigue. A low-calorie, low carbohydrate mix FitH2O contains powerful antioxidants, Niacin, B6, Pantothenic Acid, B12, C and E vitamins to help fight free radicals. One FitH2O stick added to 500mL of water gives you a healthy dose of anti-oxidants to keep you and your body fatigue-free.

These products are made from natural, whole plant concentrates and combine the best of nature with the best of science to provide you with the fastest way to jumpstart your path toward optimal health plus of course, the proper diet and exercise and you’re good to live your long, fulfilling life.

Nutrilite has emerged from a young, start-up company to become the biggest leader in vitamin and nutrition supplements in the world. The event happened last November 12, 2009 at SM Mall Of Asia Music Hall. There were photo exhibit of Nutrilite athletes, such as champion bowler Paeng Nepomuceno and FIFA World player Ronaldinho, line one part of the venue to serve as inspirations for all of us. Guests are also given the opportunity to experience the Nutrilite way of living, via free bone density, cholesterol and BMI (Body Mass Index) check-ups as well as nutrition consultations.

Nutrilite is the only global vitamin and mineral brand in the world that delivers high-quality products that are environmentally friendly and produced in its own certified organic farm, from seed to serve. All Nutrilite products are deeply anchored in scientific development and research, with over 100 scientists, researches and educators behind its development—comprising the biggest scientific staff in the industry.

It’s never too late to start the road to health. Jumpstart your path towards living your best–Nutrilite gets you on gear.

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Every “Pacquiao” Day… Well, Pacquiao Fight day, My Mum and I will take advantage of the situation since everyone’s in their homes (or somewhere else) watching the fight. We would go to Divisoria or elsewhere to shop —but not today. I don’t know why. Anyway, here are some of the thoughts I have learned today:

• Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao became a trending topic on Twitter both for Manny Pacquiao and Pacman
• Just use “Pacman” instead when referring to Manny Pacquiao to avoid error. (Pacquiao is often misspelled) LOL
• Listening to live radio stream and reading tweet updates is also fun (No commercial/Ads)
• Manny Pacquiao is the first fighter to win seven world titles in as many weight classes (HISTORY again for FILIPINOS)
• Pacquiao had an ear injury prior to his fight today. Used Tuba-Tuba to manage it. But he’s OK now — got it from the radio news
• When you had the chance, PROMOTE
• When you want to escape, DANCE

I am not a boxing fanatic, nor am a fan of Manny Pacquiao but I always see to it that I watch Manny’s victory speech/interview after. I even recorded it. Watch this:

Congratulations to Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao for winning! (WBO Welterweight Champion)
Another Pride and Glory for the Philippines
Kudos!

P.S
I loved Miguel Cotto’s Tattoos

Weddings have always been a tuning point in one’s life, which is why we want to savor and capture as much moment as we want to remember— from preparations, finishing touches the day before the wedding, walking down the aisle, the moment you say I do, to the kissing scene and the reception.

As we breakthrough the contemporary era today, Weddings also have its own innovations and styles. From the creative motif, program to artistic souvenirs, we want our loved ones and guests to make the most pivotal part of our lives—the Wedding day to be worth remembering.

As we think of ways to do so and since reality TV shows are on the spotlight nowadays, why not make your own wedding day your own “reality TV show”. It is a known fact that we are fond of documenting the highlights of our lives and we event hire people to do it for us.

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There are so many wedding videographers out there that you can hire for the same rates but offers you the same old, traditional “wedding videos”.

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The videos for wedding that they produce are highly personal and unique. No two Reality Wedding Videos are alike. You might want to watch this sample video and see that I am not bluffing.

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