Online Journalism On Its Way

Now that I am in my 3rd year at UST I am taking up a class IT in the Newsroom, this is by far one of my favourite subjects and I have learned quite a lot from it and I enjoy it very much! One of the things we get to do is set up a blog in our chosen groups. We update it as often as we can applying what we have learned in our lectures.

Please visit  The Limelight Today  to see some of the articles we have published so far.

Day 3: Your day, in great detail

Today was my usual lazy day. I put my alarm for 6am to study for literature because we supposedly had a quiz. As soon as my alarm went off I turned it off and went through my phone replied to people on what's app and decided to go back to sleep.  I put my alarm for 8am but 30mins after lieing in bed I decided not to use an alarm seeing as my class was at 3pm I would have loads of time to study. 

I finally woke up at around 9am and started reading the summary for the stories. I was so proud of myself I actually got a lot done.  After this I decided to have a shower, I have a habit of meeting up with friends without showering and apparently I smell.  After having a shower I decided to do some advanced reading. This was after break though I had cornflakes, I hate it, it has such a boring taste. 

Then after reading I had two more pages to go but I decided to sleep.  I set my alarm so that I would sleep for 1hr. I woke up 30mins later and panicked when I saw the time was 2:30pm. I was just about to get out of bed when I checked my phone again and was a bit disappointed that it was 12:30pm, I only slept for a short while. 

Then I got a text straight away saying how our classroom had changed and the professor wouldn't come in but we had an activity to do. Then another friend texted asking to eat and I was full of joy!  This meant I would be able to eat good food because I wouldn't be alone. 

I met her downstairs at my dorm and we had Korean food. I ordered the budget meal chicken and rice and she decided to give me one of her chickens. We spent more than an hour eating and catching up. 

Then we decided to go back my dorm where I was running around changing, putting powder quickly over my face,  sorting out my hair and stuff for school. 

When we got to our building everyone was reading for the activity.  We had to read a story then write a reflection on it. So we waited for our room to be vacant.

When it was we all just hung around continued reading and we started our reflection.  However out of nowhere the darkest cloud formed in the sky and bought heavy rain.  It rained for 30mins with lightning and thunder. UST flooded straight away! I did not want to walk through the floods. We were on the 10nth floor where the windows show a great big view of the university. We could see everything! 

After finishing my activity and waiting for my friends to finish we decided to make our way  through the floods. Luckily for me my route had no floods. When I got back to my dorm I decided to have an early dinner well kind of, we ordered food at 5pm and started eating around 6pm because the food took forever to come! 

I had tapsilog, tapa and egg. It tasted great, though the portion was small.  After dinner I watched two episodes of Fresh Prince of Bel Air and then finished my paper for my Politics class.  I watched an episode of Game of Thrones, had my shower and while putting on a face mask I read the New York Times from Monday. 

After this I decided to talk to friends from back in England on what's app. Now I am lieing in bed debating on whether or not I should sleep now or later. In one day it had its highs and lows but I can't wait to sleep! 

So there's my day, pretty eventful but boring.  My usual days are very lazy and unproductive and just chilling here and there. 

August 19, 2014

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Day 2: 10 Likes & Dislikes

Dislikes

1. Liars
2. Being controlled
3. Unorganized people
4. Being told what to do
5. People who have too much confident in themselves
6. People who are clingy 
7. People with no manners and respect
8. People who want to always be at the top
9. People who don't know how to adapt 
10. People who are selfish

Likes

1. Honest people
2. Independent people
3. Learning from people and learning new things
4. Spending quality time with friends and family
5. People who make an effort to be in your life
6. Making new friends
7. Talkative people with substance
8. Movies and tv shows
9. Cupcakes and macaroons
10. Travelling

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Day 1: Write some basic facts about yourself

Well this is already shown on my blog profile below my picture but I guess I will add a little more facts about myself. My favourite colour is blue and my favourite dish which I can not get enough of is Bicol Express, I am still however a fan of pizza, kebabs and chips. I am quite at first but I have my not so innocent side which not everyone has seen or even heard of. I am a huge fan of movies and I love to read, though I don't read as much as I used to. I am extremely close to my friends, I am probably closer to them than I am with my family. My taste in music varies on my mood and I don't usually listen to the lyrics unless I am really down and my mind just drifts into reflection mode.

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30 Day Challenge

 

So I've decided to do another blog challenge... just because I feel like it.

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My first blog challenge

Done with my first ever blog challenge! It was so hard but slightly worth it. There were so many questions that really help me figure out stuff about myself that I never knew about. It was hard having to do it everyday because I really put a lot of thought into answering every question from the challenge. I hope my readers enjoy reading my blog challenge.

Days 27-30: The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge

27)   Talk about something that you really, really, really love about yourself.

The number one thing that I love about myself would have to be my body shape! I love my curves and how whenever I wear a fitted dress it hugs my hips. I feel so sexy and so I always love showing off my shape, with fitted dresses or skater skirts. That's what makes me fall in love with myself every time. 

28)   Describe a moment when you made a big, bold move. In any area of life: Career, Love, etc.

I guess moving to the Philippines. I moved here at the age of 16 and I've been here for 2 years. It has been the biggest, bravest and best move I have ever made so far. 

29)   Who is your closest or most special friend that you’ve never met and what do they mean to you? How did you cross paths? Talk about how you “met” them: Facebook, Twitter, an online support group, etc.

I don't think I can answer this because there is no one special that I've never met.

30)   Write a letter to your future mate saying whatever you want to say

Dear future guy,

I am so glad I get to meet you. I hope and wish that you will be the first and last man in my life. I have been dreaming about the day I get to experience my first kiss and hug someone more special to me than a friend. I want to wake up next to someone and be glad that I made the right choice. I know that everything comes in its right time and hopefully everything will just fall into place. I don't want to rush anything because I want it to be perfect. I will wait forever until we cross paths so that I know its worth it. I will enjoy my life as it is, being single and running wild and free with the freedom running through me. So hopefully you'll be around the corner and we can eventually see each other but for now I'll keep on walking. 

love from 

Dreamerllie

p.s. I'll wait forever 

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Days 23-26: The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge

23)   Talk about a moment when you got annoyed with a married friend, a person in a relationship, or a person with kids (Be honest! No judgment!)

Whenever my friends say to me not to have a boyfriend, or when they say that I should be thankful that I a single. I get annoyed because it's not fair. I think or rather I feel like it is a part of life to experience getting hurt or to just go through all those problems in a relationship because for me its a way of learning. 

24)   If you could relive ONE day of your life, what would it be? And would you change anything?

The day I left England because that day meant a lot. I was at the airport with my friends and we were waiting for me to officially enter the airport. At that moment we just did our best to be with each other to make the most of it. I think everyday should be like that those moments are the most special. We were able to treasure that moment because we knew it would be a while before we would see each other again. Even if I was to relive this I still would have left. I try not to regret things. I try to accept everything that happens in my life. I am happy now with my life, even though I know I still have a long way to, I feel like I'm taking the right path.

25)   Describe a moment when you “paid it forward.” What happened and how did it feel?

My interpretation of this is if I've lost my virginity? I don't know what "paid it forward" means. But anyways, I am still a virgin and have never even been kissed. 

26)   Name a song that makes you cry every time you hear it and why

Probably Never Alone by Lady Antebellum. I haven't listened to this song in ages because it brings back loads of memories. It has the most amazing lyrics, I used to play this song on repeat and cry at the same time. It is the perfect song for me because of the words mean so much to me. 

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Day 22: The Single Woman's 30-Day Blogging Challenge

22) What fictional character in a movie, tv show or book do you identify with and why?

It would have to Mia Thermopalis from Princess Diaries. I was exactly like that in high school. I was clumsy and I hated talking in front of big crowds. I didn't even stand out before just like her. But then I came to college and I changed I then became more confident and I'm pretty sure I look way better now than before. Where my hair is more stylish, my eyebrows look good and I'm well dressed than before.

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Days 18-21: The Single Woman's 30-Day Blogging Challenge

18) If you could have a conversation with yourself in high school, what would you say?
This is nothing compared to the future. You have frienda and family don't worry about the rest. You will meet better people and you may never see these people again so enjoy the company you have now. Smile and have fun high school is easy and should be fun. You have so far to go don't let others ruin it for you.

Day 19) What is something about you that people would be surprised to learn?
That there are times when I can't take it anymore. I don't like hurting others and I could hate you but I am just putting up with things so that I don't hurt your feelings and for peace.

20) Describe your most difficult breakup and what did you learn from it.
Well sadly I've never really been through a relstionship. Back in high school it was more of having a boyfriend for the sake of it. Even if we did break I wouldn't consider it. Though what I did have ended through text. I learned to get to know a guy in the future in person. What me and the guy had revolved around the internet. We spoke more online than in person. The other one ended with me telling the guy online again or I think through text that its better we're friends. That breakup wasn't bad, actually it was the right thing to do.

21) How would you pitch a reality show about yourself? To what network?
Well I love inspiring people so it would be like One Tree Hill. Where there are lessons learned at the same time it is sad. I want it to show how I don't give up and I keep on going. I want it to show my downfalls and rising in life. I think probably etc seeing as alot of teen girls watch this channel.

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Day 17: Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge

17)   What are your spiritual beliefs and how do they impact your relationships/relationship status?

I am a Catholic. This doesn't really effect any of my relationships because I do not judge someone by their race and I will respect them whatever their views are but I would avoid in the future being in a relationship with someone who practices another religion. I feel like it will be hard to combine two religions especially if i ever start a family with that particular person. 

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Days 9-16: Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge

The days have gone by so quickly that I missed out on nearly a week of the challenge. I have been busy with school and sleeping as I was ill this week due to the amount of energy I used celebrating my birthday.

9)      Your favorite “weird/funny single behavior” – Anything you do that is uniquely YOU and that living alone allows you to do (For example, I sometimes dance around the house with my cat to Frank Sinatra)

Can picking out a wedgie be one? I can't seem to think of anything but this is one of the first things that came to mind when I read this question. I used to dance in my room alone but that was way back in high school, sadly I stopped after I turned 16. 

10)   Google the meaning of your name and talk about how it fits or doesn’t fit you

"Oath of God" is the meaning of my name. It fits me in many ways. I keep God extra close to my heart and everything I do, I do with God by my side.

11)   Your worst/funniest/most embarrassing date

I would't really say it was a date. But I guess it's the closest thing to a date. It was okay but there was A LOT of dead air! Also I spent a lot of time chewing and staring at the guys eyes. So I guess this would be embarrassing.

12)   Your proudest accomplishment

Living in a dorm. I was dependent and scared and I never thought I could do it. I've been staying in a dorm for nearly a year and I have made the greatest friends ever. It has made an impact on my life as it made me become even more independent. 

13)   Describe how you met the last person you texted and talk about your friendship/relationship

I guess it would have to be my mums friend's daughter. We met when our mums had a college reunion we just got talking. Then she decided to study at the same school and me and also boards in the same dorm as me. We have become even closer and at times I see her like a younger sister as she is younger than me. But she is great fun to be with! 

14)   Describe the last moment you felt really, truly blissful

My birthday last Sunday. I was so happy and pleased, I actually cried that night. I spent my birthday away from my mum and sister for the third time but I didn't feel the loneliness with the number of people who celebrated my birthday with me. There were thirteen of us altogether, first we had dinner then we did a bit of shopping they even decided to spoil me. It felt good to just have so many people in my life I didn't know what to say or to but I really did cherish that day. 

15)   Narrate a conversation between you and someone in your life who you never had closure with (a friend, an ex, a family member, etc.) What would you say? What would they say? What outcome would you hope for?

Me: What happened to you?
Guy: I'm sorry I was busy
Me: So what are we? Like why did you stop contacting me? What happened after that day we met?
Guy: I don't know I just didn't feel anything

I made the situation even more awkward because even I don't know what I want to hear. I don't even care about this person anymore and well nothing happened with me and this particular person so I do not expect anything from him. But I always think to myself... what would I do or say if ever I did see him? 

16)   If you planted a time capsule right now of your life to be opened in 20 years, what would be in it?

I guess beauty products to show my insecurities. I have so many insecurities that I know that one day I will finally accept what I have and I will just laugh at myself. I try so many things to try to get lighter because my biggest insecurity is my skin colour. I know that one day I will accept my skin colour so I am just waiting for that day. 

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Day 8: Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge

8)      Five things that are most important to you in a future mate

1. Someone who I can talk to for hours and hours and will never get bored. For me the main thing that I want is to always have someone to talk to, where I can share stories and laugh with. 

2. Someone who has a future.

3. Confidence

4. Hard working

4. Doesn't take things too seriously

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Day 7: The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge

7)      Where you are in your life vs. where you thought you would be at this point

I am in college right now and so this is where I had expected myself to be. I never really thought of having someone in my life it is only recently that it has struck me that I am single and that I haven't fallen in love or had my first kiss. I turn 19 in two days and I am still inexperienced and still living happily and comfortably with friends and family. 

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Day 6: The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge

6)      Sound off on the quote “Every woman has the exact love life she wants”

I don't know what to write for this one. But from what I see most of the people I see in relationships are happy. I have heard once my friend told me that I should be happy that I am single, but that seems to hurt even more. I can't relate in any way with her and I have never been hurt by a guy but I'm not actually waiting for this. I hope whenever I do find a guy that it will only be him, my first and last. 

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Day 4: The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge

4)      Your biggest fear as a single person.

Being alone.  http://dreamerllie.blogspot.com/2013/11/loneliness-hitting-me-in-face.html

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p.s. I had a bit of a mix up with the posts, I didn't publish number 4, I remember typing it but for somehow I didn't upload so I decided to put them together. The link is also linked to my answer to the question. 

Day 5: The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge

5)      The biggest misconception you think people have about single life

Well this is easy! Many people think that we are unhappy but this is not true. I love my life. I am so pleased with how far I have come and I am so happy and blessed with all the people, friends and family, that are in my life. I have all the freedom in the world; I can flirt, stay out late and I don't have to think about others (Not that I do these things). The freedom is there thought and so this is what makes me happy while others think that being single means that you are always sad.  

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Day 3: The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge

3)      Describe a moment or a day when being single was really awesome.

Actually this morning I woke up and I said to myself I love being single! Last night I attended a wedding and I loved it. It was my cousins wedding and well I didn't have a date. That didn't bother me, I enjoyed it. I got to drink shot after shot after shot.

I was able to bond with cousins and see them dance and drink for the first time. I loved all the drinks! I liked the feeling of being able to drink and dance, make new friends and maybe flirt a little. No one is controlling me, no one is stopping me. It was just drinks, dance, friends and family. So I love it! I actually want a repeat of last night! I want more drinks!!!

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Day 2: The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge

2)      Describe a moment or a day when being single really sucked.

Everyday I am in my dorm. I feel the loneliness kicking my ass. I can smell it, feel it, taste, see it. It kills. Its one of the worse feelings ever. I go back to my dorm and no one is there, I have no one to talk to and I don't even get any texts. Facebook and twitter become my best friends. Actually I posted about this in my previous posts about loneliness killing me. 

Feel free to read. http://dreamerllie.blogspot.com/2013/11/loneliness-hitting-me-in-face.html

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11/24/2013

Day 1: The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge

1)      Your response to everyone’s favorite question: “And why are YOU still single?”

I hate hearing this and I don't even know how I am supposed to answer this. However whenever people do ask me I usually say "I don't know" or I just start giggling, because how can you answer this question? It hurts when people ask this and sometimes I am even pressured when asked this. At times it even gets awkward for me. 

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