So the day after our first monthsary was the day I was to host La Salette’s 2008 Capping, Pinning, and Candle lighting Ceremony. That was actually one of the reasons why Boo decided to sleepover because he would be the one attending the ceremony with me.

We prepared ourselves and dressed up because my call time was 8 o’clock. Despite having stated in my previous post that I wouldn’t be posting any more of my pictures in my uniform, I am trapped in the faux pas of my own making, as I was obliged to wear my classroom uniform for the event. Boo on the other hand looked fab as always. Before we left, Click! Flick! Click!

I wish I could have the same bronze skin tone like Boo.

So we headed to school immediately but turns out, we were late for the mass. So we just chatted and waited till everyone left for Lenox Hotel where the ceremony would be held.

We waited for everyone to arrive at the hotel before I start my speech at the podium.

I waited…

and waited…

And I waited some more…

I waited for soo long that I called up Whistler’s mother to join me in my waiting…

And FINALLY it started!

There were a total of 15 student candidates for the Capping and Pinning and the event was as intimate as it could ever be.

I started my speech and everything was flawless. I nailed my pronunciation of the word “ceremonies” and no word was unnecessary.

Yes, Bad Hair Day, I know!

This shot has the ugliest eyes, hence the blur.

I introduced the Dean of the College of Nursing, the Guest of Honor and Speaker, blah blah blah. . .

When it was time to call the students individually, I was shocked when our school coordinator asked me to take pictures. You couldn’t imagine my surprise I tell you!

But I still did it… I was there anyways, what else can I do?

I got the camera…

Adjusted the settings…

Click! Flick! Click!

…

And before you know it, LUNCH!

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I really had fun doing the whole hosting thing. It was a first for me and I could definitely say I did well. Not to mention a compliment from our vice-president. At least now people have an idea of what I can do for our school.

To all the candidates of the 2008 Capping and Pinning Ceremony at La Salette, CONGRATULATIONS!

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I would like to thank the person dearest to my heart for spending that very special event with me, Boo.

I love you! Mwah!

The rest I had last summer, believe it or not, was not enough after all the years of going to school on a daily basis. To say that it was stressful would be a complete understatement. But who am I to complain? Everyone knows that in this life, heck, in this country alone, you need to have a solid foundation of education before you can enjoy any fruit of your hardwork.

So now that I have transferred to a new school, It’s that time once again for me to spend it on my hospital duties.

I would be spending 8 hours from Saturday-Monday for the next weeks? months? I really don’t know. But all I know is, I would have less time to do what I want — blogging, cutting hair, graphic designing, and most importantly, time with my boyfriend.

Speaking of my boyfriend, we were just talking on the phone days ago and got into the topic of priorities. Yes, while other couples (gay or straight) deal with immature issues and problems, we talk about priorities. He was telling me how talented I am, but never really focus on one thing to pursue. That I was given a path, and how I’m choosing to make my own from the pile of dirt and grasses. I see his point. And I’m putting it to heart.

A lot of people have told me how wonderful it is that I have a lot of options in front of me waiting for me to select just one. The reality is, people have no idea how hard it would be if they were in the position I was in.

I’ve chatted with a guy in guys4men weeks before I deleted my account. He was telling me why I was not focusing on just being a stylist, or an artist, or as a nursing student. I gave him a reply which I believe possesses wisdom in my opinion. I told him that I am blessed to be given these talents, and despite being plenty, I treasure them all. I gave up singing once and now I don’t think I could ever say I was better than I was before, because I gave it up. And if I was to neglect any of the ones I have left, I’d probably end up wasting what was given to me, lonelier, maybe nothing. Each of my talent is like family to me. You could never choose giving up a mother, a father, or any of your siblings, because they are a part of who you are, and nothing could change that.

The answer is really just time management.

Sure I’d be spending most of my days starting tomorrow at the hospital then resting hours after that, but if I do my studies well, then I could finally accomplish it, and graduate once and for all. The work is hard, but it gets harder if I don’t work hard.

As for my talents and dreams, they’re still a part of me. I just need to finish with this one first, then I could divert all my time and hopes for them in the future.

A short-lived moment…

This is probably the shortest duty in a hospital I would ever be in. To sum it all up: boring and completely no exposure to any new cases whatsoever. Also known as, the duty of camwhoring!

Nurse’s Week Day 1…

So basically for this week, we celebrate the course that everyone seems to be grabbing, Nursing.

On the bright side, no duties whatsoever which means rest for most of us. This is the only time of the year that we get to rest without having to think of anything nursing related. The sad part, we still have to attend the three days of this celebration which turns out to be their golden anniversary… No sign of gold anywhere. All I saw were blue metallic papers, that’s it!

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