A Homer Moment

As a kid, whenever I would be asked which subject is my favorite, I would always answer: "science". I cannot recall the time when I would say "math" instead of science. I hate math. Actually, hate is an understatement. I especially do not like problem solving because it entails both analysis and math computation. I am slow when it comes to these things. I just don't get it. It's harder for me to relate to my life compared to science when clearly it is about life. I remember in college when we have our Economics subject and we were discussing futures trading and other stock market concepts, I was like Homer Simpson staring blankly into space. LOL. Now that I'm back in school, I still cannot escape math. I am grateful however that it's just the basics. Whew!

Back to School

Being a back-to-school individual is a bit stressful but there's one advantage that I love about this. It's having sembreaks and summer vacations again. Unlike when I was still part of the corporate world, there would not be any breaks nor vacations that would last for more than a month (max!). There is no escape from seeing my boss, computer and office furniture. True, I get something out of it but there are times that I just don't want to go to work and just stay at home all day doing nothing but watch DVD marathons of my favorite TV series. I guess this is what you call burnout. Now that I'm a full time student, life became less complicated. Exams and hospital duties are my main concern now and I'm loving it. Now all I need is to make myself standout while wearing our white uniform. LOL.

Sustagen

I was fixing myself an iced tea drink when I saw a box of chocolate-flavored Sustagen drink in our pantry. I was then reminded of the days when promotional people from Sustagen would go to our school when I was still in grade school. Their mascots Susy and Geno would also be there tormenting the students while they're waiting in line to get their drink from the Sustagen ladies. I remember pulling one of Susy's pigtails back then. LOL!

I was really not a drinker of Sustagen. I liked Milo and Ovaltine but I've never tried Sustagen. So when we were asked by our teacher to line up so we could get our taste of Sustagen, I was a bit excited. Hehe! So when I finally got a taste of it, I knew that I would be asking my mom to replace Milo with Sustagen.

As soon as my mom bought one, I started putting a spoonful in a glass filled with cold water. I began stirring and after a few seconds (blame it on the low EQ) I started gulping away. Then I stopped. It tasted different. That was not how it tasted when I drank it in school. So I'd stir the drink again. Nope, it was still the same. Then I figured maybe it wasn't cold enough. So I added some ice. Sheesh! Wala pa din pinagbago! Then it got me thinking. The color of the drink in school was not that dark as compared to what I had in my glass. So I though, what if I put a bit of milk in it. So I did. And obviously it was no near the taste of what the Sustagen ladies gave out in school. Bakit kaya? Up to now I still don't know what they added in there to make it taste that way. Ang sarap non eh! Does anyone know?

Slum Book

It's funny what treasures from the past you could find once you go rummaging through your old stuff. This is what happened to me the other day as I was looking for my old planners. As I start opening boxes labeled Elementary stuff, I was laughing out loud when I saw my old slum book or more commonly known as autograph book. Does anyone have these back in those days? I'm sure you all have especially the girls.



Remember having your classmates and particularly your crush sign in your slum book? Do you recall having to sign one of your friends' slum books? Answering questions like: "What is Love?", "What is your motto?" or "Describe your crush".

I was really laughing out loud at the answers of my friends. There were probably a couple who defined love "like a rosary that has many mysteries". LOL! I couldn't help but cringe at the name of my crush in one of the pages. I was planning on asking him to sign it but I was too shy to ask him so I didn't.

Care to share your favorite or most embarrassing slum book moment?

Doc Martens

The early 90's was the year of the grunge look for most. This is the time when girl would be wearing sun dresses paired with their Dr. Martens boots. As for the men, the plaid shirt tied on the waste was some sort of fashion statement (though I don't get the idea of tying the shirt when they're not gonna use it).

I am not here to talk about the grunge look as that is a whole new entry. What I would like to talk about are the favorite boots during my high school days, the Dr. Martens. I remember the "rich kids" of the school would be owning a couple of pairs of these boots. Some of them would even design them using textile paint. Most of them had either the black or the maroon-ish color. I on the other hand was left envying my classmates who had a pair. My parents, particularly my mom wouldn't want to buy me a pair because she said it looked like combat boots. LOL!

Recess Time

Do you still remember your lunchbox in grade school? You know, those plastic or metal lunchboxes of your favorite cartoon character with matching water bottle. I love those! It's a pity the only ones available here in the Philippines are only for kids. Plus, I don't see any metal lunchboxes anymore. Most of them are made of plastic. I saw these online and this is where my mom puts my peanut butter sandwich or cheese sandwich and sometimes (pag minamalas) liver spread sandwich. Ick! Not really a fan of liver spread.









The last one is similar to what I have when I was still in kindergarten. It's got a matching thermos water container too. Only mine has orange juice in it. :)

Photos courtesy of: Lunchboxes.com