I'm doing an analysis of my favorite cartoon characters:

1. Kaoru Kamiya - Hot-tempered but she's very nice. She didn't care about Kenshin's past. So sweet. She also makes Kenshin remember his pact of not killing again. She doesn't want Kenshin to become a slasher again. She is also very strong and has a great fighting spirit.
2. Kenshin Himura - He's a real hero and he has the desire to live. He is good in household chores! He's a very patient guy but he gets very angry whenever Kaoru is kidnapped, which often happens. Ayee!
3. Aoshi Shinomori - He's very quiet but deep inside, he cares for his friends a lot. He also likes kids. (Ayame and Suzume!)
4. Yutaro - He has a commitment to his work and passion for what he wants to be, which is a doctor!
5. Uzumaki Naruto - His motto? Never give up. He's hot-tempered and stubborn too and he doesn't use his brain often, but he is actually strong! He has a very strong stamina too! How is he related to the 4th Hokage?
6. Sakura - Reserved (for Sasuke?) and quiet. She likes Sasuke and although some people (like Ino) think that she's weak, she's actually a very strong girl.
7. Uchiha Sasuke - This guy is very stubborn, but not as stubborn as Naruto. He's a very strong guy and I think he cares for Sakura. (Remember when Sakura got hurt by the guy from Otto, and Sasuke got his curse from Orochimaru. Sasuke took revenge for Sakura.) He always fights with Naruto (but it's just an immature fight). Many girls like him too, like Ino and Sakura.
8. Shikamaru - He's not that strong but he uses his brain all the time.
9. Henata - She likes Naruto and because of her love, she learned not to give up! She was once a girl who gets scared and easily gives up. But not anymore!
10. (Rock) Lee - He doesn't know Ninjutsu, but mastered Taijutsu! He is very hardworking and he likes Sakura, too heehee!

Now an analysis of things I need to do:

1. Review for the UPCAT. I've never reviewed anything.
2. Be a member of the Opus Dei. Being one, for me, means not worrying if I'm going to the right path. The Opus Dei will not make me a nun, unlike what my paranoid mom thinks.
3. Go to confession AT LEAST once a month. The Church said that we should confess at least once a year, but through Opus Dei, I remembered that we should confess whenever we make a sin.

Analysis of things I've accomplished this summer:

1. I've read To Kill A Mockingbird. It's really a great book but I'm not contented with the ending. What happend to Dill and Scout's "engagement"? Heehee! What happend to Jem's elbow? Why does Atticus let his children call him "Atticus" and not Father or Dad or Daddy?
2. I've read Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix again. And for a record, I read it for 2 days. I didn't play the computer or watch my usual TV shows. It's only thing I dug myself into for 2 days.
3. I didn't charge or use my phone for a week. I'm not addicted to my phone coz I don't have credits and I just leave it in my side table to rot. I guess I need to buy credits.
4. I managed to become a Gold Axe in GunBound. It's my pact that I should attain a Golden Axe by the end of summer, and I don't think it'll end there coz I'm near to become a Double Golden Axe! Goodbye Ace! haha! Ace is still a Double Metal Axe, I don't think he played this summer, but Paulo became a Double Metal Axe too! Way to go Paulo! Lyndon isn't playing anymore.
5. Get busy. With "busy", I really mean busy. Laundry and cooking. Who won't get busy with that?? Plus computer and TV.

Ptolemy no more! Franklin, here I am! A brand-new and revitalized cold-tempered Catholic. Thanks to the retreat. Thanks to Opus Dei. Imagine, not being able to be noisy for 3 days! Imagine my temperance (cardinal virtue!) of not watching Naruto and Samurai X! Imagine not using the computer for 3 days while seeing your brothers play and play and play! I went with Leslie and Chrissie. When Ate Iris asked us if we were friends, I told her that we were friends in a way but our mothers are the actual friends

Guess what things I learned. I learned a few latin words. Regina, Dei, Deus, oremus, virgo, mater, pater, Kyrie, etc. I also learned that a prayer is a conversation between you and God so we should also listen to what He is saying. I also learned things about humility and chastity. I also learned that holiness is doing your duties at the right time, not merely being religous and neglecting your other duties. Holiness is also maturity. I also learned that praying is really tiring because everytime I go home, I ate more than usual. But it was okay. It's for Our Lord anyway.

I also met Rajean Romualdez, a Mascian, but she's graduated this year. She's from Einstein.

I'm actually missing something about Ptolemy, which is my boy buds. Topher, Dan, Lee, Ace and Jonathan. I also miss Edgar somehow, because he's my opposite in some ways but we manage to have a good friendship. But something I'm actually happy about freeing from Ptolemy. No more people who will call me corny even if I'm not making a joke. No more agnostics who write "Catholic" when a bio-data or resume asks for the person's religion. (Teeheehee!)

I'd love to invite you on the retreat. The retreat is only for girls because Tahilan is a center only for girls. There are other centers for boys only, but I don't know where they are. I also don't think that anyone would love to join. Maan, the only person I know active in Church is going to their Church's youth camp.

I rewarded myself with a May issue of Candy. I wasn't able to buy it early because I do not go out of our house. Maybe on June, I'll buy it immediately! Teehee! I wanted a henna tattoo from my niece's husband a la Kitchie Nadal,  but my mom is throwing her tantrums and she doesn't want me to because of no particular reason, she even got angry! Though I already had one months ago and she allowed it. Talk about being unreasonable, immature, TOO conservative, SOOOOOOO hot-tempered and foolish. I don't want to talk to her. I hate her. I hate her. She's trying to talk to me about the retreat but I won't talk to her properly. She's trying to make "lambing" but I always resist. Bahala siya sa buhay niya. Matanda na kasi eh, wala pa sa hulog. Argh! It's SOOOO conservative, and ironically, she doesn't want me wearing conservative clothes. Anak ng...

You know, I only have one criteria for clothes. COMFORT. No skirts for me coz I can't walk properly and you always have to keep your legs together, which I can hardly do. No tanks and skimpy tops coz I don't like exposing my skin or even my flabby arms. I'm fat, you know and my mom and dad always tells me that. While my mom makes "bolas" saying I'm not fat just to force me to wear those stupid tanks. Balimbing.

I'm going sanguine.

I just discovered the name of my crushlet. How nice. He got his new haircut. But his bangs still pokes his eyes.

I think he's a real rocker too. He's not a poser! He also has accessories a la Yael Yuzon.

I'm thinking about being a choir member. Though I don't have the perfect voice, I think I could be one. I could also play the organ for them. Ayt? How about next week? I'll ask Aiza, she's part of the choir, I could ask her to join me there. I'm really looking forward to play the organ at our Church. Waaah!

Hey, I just cut my bangs last Monday. Both Christopher and Dan said I look good with side-swept bangs. Teehee!

I really miss Christopher, Lee, Ace, Jonathan and Dan.

I'm going to Masci later to give my UP application form to be filled up. I hope I can find someone there.

I also miss **t***.

I'm going to Tahilan from Friday to Sunday for a retreat. Wait 'til I come back in June. I'll be the same honest, un-phony, sweet, thoughtful and artsy Claire, but newly cold-headed. I'm excited, though I won't be able to watch the encounter between Kenshin Himura and Shougo Amakusa. Noooo!

I am currently a fan of Naruto, the only Kapamilya show I am watching. I really want to see the Neji vs. Naruto and Gaara vs. Sasuke! I hope I spelled them correctly.

Biyakugan! Sharinggan! Kage Bunshin Technique! Extreme Lotus! Sabak Kyu!

I just read Maan's blog last night and I found out that Dan was confined to the hospital. I did not finish reading her post and ended up cussing at my comment for her! (Sorry Maan!) I immediately disconnected the internet and checked my directory. I tried to call Dan hoping that he's out of the hospital. You know, Dan will always be my friend. He's one of those very few people who can understand me. I'm sort of weird and he's also weird so that's why probably we clicked a lot as good friends! Heehee!

When I called him, I cursed him so much and he told me that he deserves being cursed at. Imagine your friend going to the hospital without even telling you. What the hell!!! He just told me things and then back to the cyber world again.

Change topic.

Have you ever been gossiped about or have you made gossips about someone? I've been a loyal CANDYgirl and I read articles about tattletales but I simply can't relate 'coz I don't think that anyone will gossip about me and I have never and will never create gossips. When I say gossips, I don't simply mean sharing private secrets but also telling make-believe stories.

Dan told it to me after the enrollment about what Djoskarl has been telling the whole class about those "crush" things! Duh! For so many years, I have been hush-hush about those things and sometimes, I forgot to think about it. Okay, I've been crushing on Hayden Christensen, Paul Walker, Ira Cruz, Yael Yuzon and Chris Cantada. I have this ordinary guy crush and Dan knows who it is. I was about to tell Jackie, but I wasn't able to catch her up. And as Katie said, if I tell it to someone whom I cannot trust, it's like commiting suicide! Dan said that Djoskarl did it out of insecurity. Repeat mantra: Dan said it! I wanted to hate Djoskarl but then I realized that IT IS NOT MY PROBLEM, IT'S HERS! After my realization, I didn't feel any depression or pinch. I just didn't think about it. I'll be idolizing Soujirou Seta who smiles whenever he's sad or angry. Actually, he's the character in Samurai X I'm really interested about. He smiles when he's abused, he smiles when he's sad or angry, he smiles ALL the time. What do you think about Soujirou?

I'm not judging Djoskarl about what she's been doing. I can't blame her. We ALL do and have our mistakes. I'm not giving her a bad image. I'm just writing for the sake of releasng some thoughts. I mean, it's all up to you reader if you think that I'm being bad AGAIN. If you think that I'm being a bad person, then it's your opinion and I don't have the ability to change it. :D

It's not my problem. It's yours.

Hey, sounds great for a vintage-esque slogan tee! (Hint, hint!) Black fabric paint and bright plain tee! Hahaha!

I'm strongly addicted to Samurai X. Ha! I took a quiz from quizilla and it asks weird things like kenshin's blood type, height and weight. Of course, I DO NOT know what are the answers then surprisingly my intuitions were correct! Ha! Kenshin is really skinny and short. I remember what he said when Seijuro Hiko gave him the Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu cape. He refused to accept because he said that it will make him much shorter and if you compare him to other characters like Saitou, Sano, Seijuro, or Aoshi, he is really smaller than them. Hahaha! I was just laughing along coz I'm not really into knowing fictitous heights weights and blood types, simply because I think that they're sort of stupid. It is just probably a fan's intuition. Geez! I was getting better than I thought in making guesses.

Geez! Don't you know how many times I cried when I watch that series! I really felt the tears! OMG! I'll give instances: when Kenshin hugged Kaoru and left for Yedo to fight Shishio, especially when they said to each other that they loved each other! Waaah! When Kaoru told Kenshin that his home was Kyoto and then Kenshin said "at last I have a home!" (those were the exact words!) and I also cried during the flashback at Soujirou's life as a child. It's really touching and... you always have something to learn from it. He would always say that killing yourself will not forgive you from all the sins you made in the past. Heehee! Plus he's very good in household chores! I also like Kaoru Kamiya and Misao Makimachi's personalities! They're strong women who know how to handle fights. Kaoru even has her Kamiya Kasshin Ryuu and a dojo where she teaches the style! Misao, well, she's young but she's very strong-willed and very brave! Waaah! But they aren't real so nevermind. I just like the one who wrote the series!

This summer, I just found out that Samurai X is still in Studio23! 3 straight hours!!! 2pm to 5pm every Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays!! Waaaah! I'm really into it! Unfortunately, studio23 dubbed it in Filipino language, which I don't like. I appreciate our language, but I'd rather watch or listen to it in English. I have no choice, we aren't cable-subscribers so I can only watch it this summer... aww.. Good thing they don't have too much commercial breaks!

My mom and dad aren't here right now. Theyr'e in Bulacan for three days! Friday to Sunday! Heehee... unfortunately, I don't like the way my mom worries too much. She's a big paranoid. She treats us like BABIES. Duh! I mean, my brother is already of legal age! He's 18, I'm 15 and the youngest is 13! OMG! My small brother can be considerable, as I said earlier, he's thirteen, but he is not yet good in washing the dishes! He doesn't know how to do the laundry, while I was able to do the laundry and the washing of dishes at the age of nine! Right now, our washing machine is broken and we are doing the laundry by HAND! I didn't realize that my left wrist already have these red painful spots. Painful, I mean, when it's rubbed against something. Heehee... But I'm okay, still alive!

When I went last Wednesday to church, my mom called me "BABY". I wanted to cuss but I was at the church. Shit! I'm NOT a baby. I was embarassed. My crush who plays the guitar was there! But he doesn't know me anyway. I did not want to respond to her coz I really hate it when she calls me that way. I hate her even more.

TAKE MY QUIZ (got this from Mia)

I've been reading blogs and most entries I see are about their courses in college, and here I am, semi-decided on my course. I've already written my courses in my UP application form.

Actually, I'm interested on being an astronaut or work in NASA eversince I was in 1st year because I found myself very interested in Earth Science, specifically Astronomy, but it seems very impossible. So I thought I'd rather work in PAGASA. Unfortunately, I dunno what will happen to our government, so I gave that up.

But one thing I'm sure right now is that I want to become an engineer or any occupation Science-related.

When I was in second year, I wanted to become a Civil Engineer, but my parents discourage me to that course because it has less job opportunities. I also thought of Electronics and Communications Engineering, but to think, I'm not helping my dad fix some electrical glitches in our house so I don't think that it will be good for me. Then, I realized that all engineering courses are quota courses excpet Geodetic Engineering, so I placed it in my choices. Plus, my dad saw many companies in need of Geodetic Engineers in the classified ads. I also thought of Chemical Engineering, but my cousin, who is a chemical engineer got pregnant and she resigned because the chemicals in which she is exposed to is bad for her aby's health so she had to resign. She also told me that Industrial Engineering is a good bet because all industries need it, therefore, making it easy to land a good job.

Unfortunately, Math and Physics are the majors of that course, but though the case, I will try my best to study Physics, since Physics is a major of any engineering course. Physics, I will beat you! In Math, well, since Miss Mojica became my teacher I realized that I'm not that good in Math, but Mrs. Jarabese told me that I'm good in Math and I just need practice. I also like our lessons in Trigonometry about triangles and such but I'm way too careless that I end up with low scores in my exams. That's probably why I was oriented that I'm not good in that subject.

My mom told me that I can work in companies as Philvocs or PAGASA if I take Applied Physics, my friend, ate Angeline is taking that course and I think that she can tell me something about it. I'm also planning to ask kuya Lester about Computer Engineering because I am a semi-computer geek and I am interested with computers.

But when I read Karen's blog and knew that she will be taking Pharmacy, I thought that I also like that. Unfortunately, it is only available in UP Manila and I don't want to study there because, as ate Marijo said, the environment is "nakakatoxic". But anyway, I'll just put it in the 2nd choice of campus.

So I came up with these:

1. BS Industrial Engineering
2. BS Geodetic Engineering
3. BS Pharmacy

As I said in my former post, I'm not taking any summer workshop or classes this year because our family is lacking dough. But one thing is for sure, next summer will be my best or rather the most challenging summer workshop! I'll be surely taking driving lessons because I already told that to my dad when my brother had his driving lessons and of course, knowing that driving is essential nowadays, he also encourages me to do so. Hehehe! By the time I learn how to drive, my mom and I won't suffer commuting to Ayala anymore when we want to go window-shopping, 'cause I'll be the one to drive for her! Who says driving isn't essential for women?

The list of summer workshops I attended and will attend! :wink:

kinder 1 -swimming lessons
kinder 2 to grade 2-nothing
grade 3 -swimming
grade 4 -nothing
grade 5 to grade 6 -swimming
first year high school -tennis
second year -swimming
third year -household chores
fourth year -DRIVING!
1st year college -AERO-BOXING or BOXING alone!

My summer's not boring! I'm actually sort of busy sometimes. Although I did not enroll to any UPCAT review lessons or any workshop, I'm still semi-busy. Mom doesn't have the budget for any workshop or review classes, that's why. One reason why I'm not bored right now because my inner bookworm is starting to drift out. I just read the fifth series of Harry Potter again for 2 days only! I also read To Kill A Mockingbird and I really love it a lot! I sometimes find myself in Jean Louise because we are both boyish, haha! I also like it because it teaches something about racial discrimination. Another is because of the volunteer work I did in Batangas. Reminiscing is so fun! The next reason is the unlimited internet access so I can use the computer and the internet as long as my brothers aren't using it. Our helper also went to her province for a 2-week vacation starting last Saturday. So I was tasked to do the whole family's laundry for 8 days and be the assistant cook. I'm actually feeling both lucky and unlucky with it. You know, every now and then, my dad and my mom always have something for us to do. It's very tiring but of course, rewarding because not all people of my age can do the laundry or cook and it's part of being an adult. You know, cooking is one skill that a woman is in great need of.

This is not to be boastful, but, my mom and dad are active members of the Church and as a yearly tradition, there is this stupid Santacruzan. It's so ridiculous to see girls in gowns walking in the streets and I'm just laughing at them. Especially when I see mothers pushing their daughters to take part. Haha! You know, I'm the boyish type of girl and I don't like those things. Last year, my mom wanted me to join that stupid thing, good thing Aiza was there and she wanted to join. Hehehe. But now, their friend, Tito Lito gave my name to our Parish Priest without my consent. He has two daughters, Leslie and Angela, but he didn't place their names, Aiza was there but he still didn't put her name. I wanted to cuss him but of course, good manners and right conduct! But I'm not going there no matter what. I hate those girly stuff and I really find it ridiculous. I hope I get sick on Saturday. :twisted: I'm not going there. Repeat mantra: That stuff is so stupid. Remember the prom? I wanted to design dresses and all, but I didn't want to wear the dress. Come on. I'm an accessory maven, but I'm definitely NOT a kikay. If I'm allowed to wear khakis, leather cuffs and a tee in that Santacruzan, I'd hesitantly join, but I'm not joining that if they'd want me to wear a stupid gown. Eww. :twisted:

To cure your boredom in case you are bored:

cute quessies I got from Tabs

(A)gE :: 15
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(B)aNd :: spongecola, rivermaya, yellowcard(slight), bamboo
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(C)aNdY :: gummy bears
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(D)rEaM DaTe:: a stroll by the beach and watching the sunset
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(E)mail :: belat! :P
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(F)aVe FoOd :: baked potatoes with melted cheese, M&M's, mallows, mom's spaghetti (only my mom's!), california maki, tuna sashimi
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(G)uYSz i wont stop liking :: Paul Walker, Yael Yuzon, Ira Cruz, Hayden Christensen and Chris Cantada (haha)
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(H)aPpIeSt MoMeNt :: going to the Marian Orchard in Batangas, with sooooooo many flowers all around! Getting 2 Chuck Taylors from my Aunt!
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(I) hate it when :: people backstab me, gossssssssssip about me and go phony around me
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(J)eALoUs :: of Reg and Nicole's praying the Rosary together... I hope I also have some friend preferrably a classmate to pray the Rosary with...
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(K)eWlNeSs :: isn't important, for it can only be seen by people around you what's important is happiness fot it can only be seen by you...
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(L)oVe : is God! God is Love!
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(M)oST vALuAbLe MeMoRy :: getting an 83/100 in the Physics year-end exams without studying, my volunteer work in Batangas,
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(N)aMe :: Claire??
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(0)uTFiT i LoVe :: jeans, red and white sportshirt with red beaded earrings and red Chuck Taylors or jeans, white polo, shoulder-grazers and flats
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(P)iZzA ToPpiNg :: cheese, bell peppers, pepperoni
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(Q)uEsTiOn :: Huh? What? Why? How? When?
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(R)0oTz :: black and black and black hair
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(S)p0rT :: swimming! and some tennis
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(T)V sHoW :: shaman king, SAMURAI X!!! teen titans, justice league, naruto, x-men evolution
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(U)nIqUe aBiLiTy :: i can kick butt as a guy? i can turn a plain white paper into a colorful greeting card, i can turn wires and beads into earrings??
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(V)aLuAbLe :: my punches and beads in clear plastic organizers, my books, my color pencils, my Parker set, my Chucks and flats
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(W)eAtHeR i LoVe :: cold and cloudy but not humid
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(Y)eT tO dO :: be an Opus Dei, pass the UPCAT, go aero-boxing a
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(Z)oDiAc SiGn :: Libra??