N O W P L A Y I N G Sledgehammer by Rihanna

It is still a mystery why Rihanna can make things cooler than the rest of us regular humans.

#BEYDAY, A WORLDWIDE HOLIDAY FOR THE GODDESS WHO IS BEYONCE

There is one quotation in my life which up to right now I follow and I mean very earnest to my heart. The very guide to my life and whole-being.

Always be yourself, but if you can be Beyonce, Be Beyonce! 

Explanation: Because BEYONCE. End of story

Now let's all summon the spirit that made us all kneel down to the only Queen B.



All the following performances were live and I think it is best to judge a singer via their live performances.

Even before, she have shown the world that she could still perform flawlessly in any form of harsh environment or situation like hair-stuck-in-a-fan or around a flaming stage.

#SONA2015FASHION

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The Couple Champ both in customized Francis Libiran.

True enough, as we all expected, the #SONA2015 red carpet had been a fashion showdown, making more major buzz than our country's fashion week and events. Though I support Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago with her proposal to have a uniform during SONA's, I could not deny the fact that I am enjoying watching our beloved politicians supporting the local fashion community. Call fashion a beautiful distraction so that others would fail to see what the SONA and all the current events are all about. I think it is very tactical to invite some celebrities too to add some color and spice to the already-dramatic and already-celebrity-packed political empire in our country. Of course, the cyber-bullies in some of our fellow Filipino net-izens who are poor and shallow-minded in terms of fashion could not ever be stopped due to lack of fashion shower and failure to appreciate design, hence, they are creating mean memes which just further proved my theory of stupidity. (Ok, add this meme generation as part of a conscious and conspiracy plan to further distract and encourage other Filipinos in creating more meme which they think are funny and trendy, so that they won't be focusing so much on the President's performance as a leader.) 

Alright, with no further ado, I present to you my picks from the #SONA2015Fashion!

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With Shalani Soledad's pretty face, a dark green number would easily look glam. #simplebutelegant

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Better late than never. Lucy Torres-Gomez in a classic white terno, she just arrived from Switzerland according to press. Daughter Julia and husband Richard looks similarly proper.

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8 THINGS WE CAN LEARN FROM THE PABEBE GIRLS

PABEBE GIRLS: Summa cum bebe. Babaeng utal at ang babaeng multo.

Posted by Senyora Santibañez on Friday, June 12, 2015

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Sure enough, at this moment, you have heard of the 'Pabebe Girls" in a way or another. The viral video caught the attention of not just the Filipino masses, but also, inspires various remakes and celebrities alike to have their own version. Just recently, Vice Ganda premiered his latest song "Huwag Kang Pabebe" in the latest MOR Pinoy Music Awards 2015 and collaborated with the girls for the upcoming music video. Now, the girls are in the show business in an instant. Thanks to the hilariously-captioned shares, most of the time, with acid-washed and mean comments of the netizens. They helped the video go super viral.

Space and Time

One day, I had a styling stint...

N O W P L A Y I N G DJ Earworm's 2014 United States of Pop Music Mash-up "Do What You Wanna Do"

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Of course, it is also that time of the year when DJ Earworm's "United States of Pop" Music Mash-up is also on air and available. It has been a tradition for some of us to listen on it and keep on being amazed on how he was able to do this or his team. The mash-up was entitled "Do What You Wanna Do", quite fitting for the new generation. The music includes hits of Iggy, katy Perrry, Pharell, Lorde and lots more. Well, find out more and listen to the music below. What do you think of it? 

Be P I L I | P I N O

Maybe some of you have already visited my P I L I | P I N O page on Tumblr. You can share the photos as well on Facebook from H E R E. It's actually my page devoted in my advocacy to celebrate the Filipino look and help other people, especially the youth to appreciate what they have, their unique looks. *** Pretty Hurts by Beyonce playing *** That there's nothing wrong and that we all shouldn't be carried away by what the media and beauty products' marketing strategies are telling us.

N U R S E S O F T H E P H I L I P P I N E S

Not so long time ago back in college, our instructor for Nursing Management asked us what field in Nursing do we want to pursue after college. I remembered answering shamelessly and loudly , a  Celebrity Nurse! LOL (even though I knew there is nothing as such)! That was so fame-whore and naive of me but I was young then that's why it's still funny and that's it and we needed a little ice-breaker once in a while. Then, she told me that there is no such thing (I know). She synthesized it for me and gave me a title, "Media Nurse" and accepted it like a crown. We continued to have our discussion and realized that among the fields discussed that day, the Cruise Ship Nurse takes the biggest money and perks of travelling which entice me so much up until now. Everything was all dreamy and seemed to be achieved easily back then. I graduated and passed the board exam for Nurses. I am currently in the practice now and having a taste of the real world. It is all happening now and it's real and bitter-sweet.

How would I start with this one? I really feel that I have the duty to my fellow nurses because our oath includes caring for the humanity, and care is eternally unconditional. Additionally, the last time I check the species charts, Nurses are humans too, whom need care as well. Nurses are like other people out there who got bills to pay and families or people to support and feed. We are not automatons. I don't want to sound melancholic but this is the reality. I don't have the legit numerical datum to support what I'm saying here but there are some 6269 people who already signed up online for Nurses for Change Movement as I type so there must be something wrong. As I came across this Nursing for Change Movement and its petition, I felt that I must do something about it and not just be one of the Facebook "Likers" because that won't really help (I guess) and I doubt if blogging would help this issue too. I am a Novice in the practice and will be sharing what I have observed in my 1 year and 5 months (and still counting) of being a nurse.

I don't usually blog about sensitive issues but this one has something to do with me. This is my blog and my opinion counts like yours. :) So since I have this not-so-famous-blog of mine, I'd like to be a medium to extend this petition to my colleagues. Also, to share the agony of some nurses which is not really new to me because I am currently in the practice. A lot of my acquaintance and friends are also nurses whom have different experiences and worked in other fields and hospitals, but we all have this same denominator, the lack or unjust compensation and opportunities for nurses. 

Some got luckier than anyone of us and secured a position and are being paid in government or in private hospitals but not the salary that the existing law mandates. But still, they are thankful because receiving a regular salary is already a big blessing for a Nurse here in Philippines even if it is below 5000-8000php a month, even if there are no added benefits or such, or even if you have to work more than 8 hours a day, even if the hospital can't provide your facial masks and alcohol. Nursing in the Philippines is like the fashion industry, it is cut-throat, a daily bloodbath, and dog-eats-dog!

Some got a little lucky. They work as Nurse Volunteers in some hospitals for free. Some requires them to have a duty of 8-16 hours, depending on the institution. No payment needed. They are just after the Certificate of Experience then apply for Nursing opportunities abroad with uncertainty. But still, most of them are thankful because they don't have to shell out cash. BECAUSE, some hospitals made an enterprise out of this unfortunate situation for Nurses. Some hospitals are asking for "Training Fee" from nurses before they can acquire their experience like around 3000php up to 10000php (based on my interview). Some may bite this offer because they have the means but not everybody. Not only that, after a span of time like 3-6 months, these hospitals doesn't guarantee them that they will absorb these "Nurse Trainees" to be their regular or permanent staff nurses.

Some went to have additional education and pursued Medicine, Masters Program and Specialization Training like Dialysis, EMT etc. Well, if you got the buns, why not? But unfortunately, again, not everybody can avail these advantageous programs. Some of the nurses' family like ours have already shelled out so much during their 4-year collegiate studies. Plus, if you studied somewhere far from home, like the bills for apartment/dormitory rental, city charges, allowance, school requirements, etc. Plus, if you have other studying siblings along the way or in college like you. ( I salute to all the providers of every family)

Some have been, not really unfortunate at all, but enduring, practical and passionate of what they do. They found other ways to make a descent living. Some ventured into various businesses (Nurse Entrepreneurs in the making). Some pursued opportunities like being a Call Center Representative, Network Marketer, Event Organizer, Reflexologist, Designer, Stylist, Hair and Make-up Artist, Fashion Model and anything you could think of. Believe me. I have met all of them and they are my friends. Some are happy and some are not. I found nothing wrong with these because nurses are naturally strong and creative individuals and we must create opportunities for ourselves and not just wait for opportunities to come in front of us. 

I still consider myself lacking valuable knowledge and wisdom for I am still young. But I always wanted to share an obvious fact that we are not different from other people, Nurses. We all have 24-hours a day. Some people still succeed in life even if they didn't reach or finish college (though proper education might help you in lot of other ways). It's just a matter of goal-setting so that every day you will spend onward is a day well-spent toward your objectives and goal. Success is the process itself actualizing a goal. Success is the journey to our dreams so be sure to enjoy it.

AT LAST! Remember that feeling you had when you finally graduated? 

It is a good thing that we have fellow Nurses pushing Nurses for Change Movement now and that they are fighting for the Nurses welfare. I am an optimist, but honestly, there is still this tiny portion in me that hinders me in totally believing that we could actually reach the justice needed for each Filipino Nurses (well, it's human nature to be a pessimist). Just watching the daily news that we have on the television talking about corruption, poverty, and war and disaster-stricken areas in the Philippines, etc., I just wonder how would we actualize what we are fighting for here. But that's not a problem as long as we, Nurses, know where we are heading. Eye on the goal! Patience is not a problem, we've been sleepless, standing in our duties and humiliated by some of our patients (not complaining, just stating), so I am very sure that we have been through a lot and we are already resilient.

So for now, all we can do is to sign-up, like, share and support necessary activities which you think will lead to the success of this movement. Keep our core values as Nurses and pray that this petition reach its proper decision and that we reach the justice for each Filipino Nurses. 

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M A K I N G I T H A P P E N

 

 Someday . . . Somewhere . . .

YEAREND NIGHT SWIM

 What a late post! It's from last year before 2014 made its way. We had a great time before starting off a New Year fresh and wet. I don't know why swimming is such a constant option for most of the Filipinos whenever there would be something special or a need for bonding or celebration. It's fine with me but I prefer beaches or springs more. It's just we have to spend and travel for hours because we live in Central Luzon. Anyway, just keep on scrolling. 

B U H A Y I N D I E

  

Food. Friends. Food. Fun. Plans Ahead. & Food.

The Importance of Giving

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Yeah, I know, someone is trying to be the next Mother Teresa or Dalai Lama but people close to me knew I really, really am inspiring. ??? Yeah, it's a bit #selfproclaimed ??? . It's part of my New Year's resolution too to spread some good vibes and have a positive impact to every, single person I encounter in person or via electronic means (maybe, some readers, if i have any) because that's the best thing you could do with internet rather than bashing lots of non-sense people or obsessing yourself with your own selfies ( I would suggest that you limit it to 2 selfies per day, 1 in the morning to let us know you're still alive and 1 before you sleep so just to inform your friends or followers that you made it through a certain day). Oooooops, just channeling my inner Chelsea Handler. I firmly believe that we could still be inspiring even in the harshest way possible.

I hope I could make this consistent because I really know myself, I tend to be disinterested to routines. I have short attention span. But we'll see, who knows, I'll make it till next year or the years after it. Let's hope and pray. ;)

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Nurses Licensure Exam: Road to the Boards

As the board exam for Nurses gets close, we got some little preparation on our own with Phil and Ajie.

Checking out the rooms as advised by PRC.

Strolling around like a tourist.

Some not-so-stolen-shots

ICE CREAM. Ajie's treat

The Beneficiaries. HAHAHA

Bumped with Pipay and Dustin at the Cathedral

Needing some Divine Intervention.

STREETFOODS. Ajie's treat again

#NationalGeographicMagazine

Looking for drinks

Over-rated Burnham lake

Going to Tita Joy's House, Phil's Aunt

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Nueva Ecija State of Mind

Thinking how will I start this new chapter of my life??

And now I'm back to the Sunshiny City of Cabanatuan and I missed it. Figuring out how am I supposed to fix my stuff after my 5 years stay in Baguio City. And most importantly, thinking ahead of my future and setting goals.

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FIVE DAY CHALLENGE Day Five: One wish you have/One thing you would change about your life.

FIVE DAY CHALLENGE :) 

 

Day One: Five random facts about yourself. 

Day Two: Four of your favorite songs at the moment. 

Day Three: Three of your favorite movies of all time. 

Day Four: Describe two of your favorite memories. 

Day Five: One wish you have/One thing you would change about your life
DONE FINALLY!!! :)))

This question is so reminding me of nerve-wrecking Q&A moments in Miss Universe pageants. So, I will try to be as real and as brief as I can in answering this question.

I think one wish that I would make is not only for my own benefit but also for the advantage of others too who are like me striving hard for my goal and for what I want to be in my life. 

MY WISH? 

"I ALWAYS WISH THAT ALL PEOPLE OUT THERE ACKNOWLEDGE THE FACT THAT WE ARE ALL IMPERFECT WHICH I ALWAYS THINK ONE OF LIFE'S BEAUTY AND THAT WE ALL HAVE MAJOR DIFFERENCES WHICH ALWAYS REQUIRE RESPECT. AND THAT, WE MUST LEARN AND ALWAYS MAKE IT A POINT TO MAKE SOMETHING INSPIRING AND CREATE PERFECTION OUT OF THIS WORLD AND OUR OWN IMPERFECTIONS." - Sagumay Agapito, 2012

Hope you spread the words. 

This is Sagumay, Just Sharing Anything Anywhere Anytime :)))

*****************BREAKING NEWS*****************

I HOPE YOU MAY HAVE TIME TO LIKE ME ON FACEBOOK AT http://www.facebook.com/sagumayagapito. 

AND ALSO HYPE MY NEW LOOK AT Lookbook!!! 

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!:)))











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FIVE DAY CHALLENGE Day Four: Describe two of your favorite memories.

Before you start scrolling down, I hope you may have some time checking my 2nd look in Lookbook.nu and I would appreciate it more if you share some hype if you are more generous of your time. Thank You Very Much. :)))


FIVE DAY CHALLENGE :) 

Day One: Five random facts about yourself. 

Day Two: Four of your favorite songs at the moment. 

Day Three: Three of your favorite movies of all time. 

Day Four: Describe two of your favorite memories. 

Day Five: One wish you have/One thing you would change about your life

When I look back in my life, I have no really favorite memories which I can remember. I tried hard thinking if there are any but there is really none. How sad of me. I guess I'm still in the search of my happiness and I hope it's just around ready for me because I AM MORE THAN READY FOR IT ALREADY. :)))

But anyway, I've got something else to share. Some photos I've edited over Picasa. The photos were taken by my friend Roxy in their house during my stay in La Union. it's hot outside like scorching so we decided something else to do. She took pictures of me for my Lookbook.nu account because I got no looks yet that time. I brought a lot of clothes there because it's just like that always when I travel. I packed for clothes good for a week even though it's just a three-day stay over there. It's better when you're prepared. You'll never know where that trip will bring you. Back on our topic, I think we've made 4-5 looks that day. I've posted 2 looks already but sadly, it is now flagged for deletion because I kinda didn't follow some LB.nu rules.  Now I know. I hope, this look and the succeeding looks will pass they're site rules.

So, here they are. :)))

FIVE DAY CHALLENGE Day Three: Three of your favorite movies of all time.

Before you start scrolling down, I hope you may have some time checking my 2nd look in Lookbook.nu and I would appreciate it more if you share some hype if you are more generous of your time. Thank You Very Much. :)))

FIVE DAY CHALLENGE :) 

Day One: Five random facts about yourself. 

Day Two: Four of your favorite songs at the moment. 

Day Three: Three of your favorite movies of all time. 

Day Four: Describe two of your favorite memories. 

Day Five: One wish you have/One thing you would change about your life

I'm not really into viewing movies because they are quite expensive for a student like me. But, thanks to the piracy and movies available over the net (#guilty.LOL), I get to see some good movies which up to now really embarked some life lessons and inspirations. I am really captivated by these films though I've seen a lot already. Now here are my favorite movies of all time as of the moment.

KILL BILL

I like this action-pack movie so much, not mentioning my love for everything oriental and my interest in art-films. It's quite bloody but it didn't send me a message of an insightful film. It makes me want more and hoping for Volume 3 in the future, well, who knew, hey there Quentin T., please. I can't forget Elle Driver a.k.a. California Mountain Snake whistle tune along the hospital hallway before she tried killing Urma and till now I know how to do it.

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I love this very iconic jacket. I think It was inspired by Bruce Lee's costume in one of his films. I want to have one. :)))