The price of passion...

are sleepless nights and a tired expression on your face.

This week was one of the most hectic and haranguing weeks I have ever had so far (and that's counting a lot) ever. I've had to balance everything between being one of April's personal campaign managers, neglected acad requirements ganging up on me, work, and the vestiges of a social life. Nyahaha.

Last Monday, I submitted the long-overdue draft of my research paper for stylistics (I love my professor, but her class requirements are killing me), since the first one was a dud and I only passed it for the sake of passing on time, blame it on my mediocrity. Tuesday was allotted for finalizing April's pin and poster design with JB since they were due for release the day after -and I think I may have committed a crime against Agoy because I wasn't able to explain why we changed the designs from those that he initially submitted. I also had to catch up on another long-overdue requirement for my Wednesday class - blame it on my sloth and procrastination. Wednesday was also quiz day, but thankfully the professor had to attend a meeting, so the quiz got postponed. I'm quite lucky, after all. Wednesday afternoon was spent on making revieweres for my tutees' upcoming quarter exams, and the rest of the evening and the wee hours of the morning were spent on finalizing our group report in Stylistics. Thankfully, the report went very well. Early Thursday morning was spent on helping Jen out with her paper in Political Science, helping Anne out with her news article for Journ (jack of all trades, master of some mode), and finalizing the details of my report on Communicative Grammar, which also, thankfully, went quite well- I was able to get away without my professor noticing how unprepared and haggard-looking I was. Friday evening was spent on cutting out April's pins in preparation for an all-out campaign tactic. And I really wish that I could say that Saturday is all mine for the taking, but I had to do research earlier today for an exam due for online submission later. Whew.

Why am I writing this all down? Well, I guess I needed some sort of release: I might not be avble to rest until later on the evening (and that's quite late), and writing it down might help quell the feeling of fatigue. I'm not complaining about the way things are; on the contrary, I'm quite happy. besides, my week wasn't all a dud: it was tiring, but it was also fun. And, for some reason or another, I keep getting free treats: free coffee from Jen, an offer for free cereal from Ausie, and I'm not one to say no to anything free from dear friends. seems as though life has a rewards program, and I'm finally getting the hang of it and starting to cash in. Besides, it's better that I have something to do than not have anything to work on at all. Idle minds are the devil's playgrounds, idle hands his instruments.

What Roger Arpee Payawal Pineda Means

What Roger Arpee Payawal Pineda Means You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something.
You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense.
You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.

You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life.
You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you.
At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself.

You are deeply philosophical and thoughtful. You tend to analyze every aspect of your life.
You are intuitive, brilliant, and quite introverted. You value your time alone.
Often times, you are grumpy with other people. You don't appreciate them trying to interfere in your affairs.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.

You are influential and persuasive. You tend to have a lot of power over people.
Generally, you use your powers for good. You excel at solving other people's problems.
Occasionally, you do get a little selfish and persuade people to do things that are only in your interest.

You are a free spirit, and you resent anyone who tries to fence you in.
You are unpredictable, adventurous, and always a little surprising.
You may miss out by not settling down, but you're too busy having fun to care.


You are very charming... dangerously so. You have the potential to break a lot of hearts.
You know how what you want, how to get it, and that you will get it.
You have the power to rule the world. Let's hope you're a benevolent dictator!

You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow.
You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily.
Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.

You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing.
You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long.
You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.

You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.
You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.
You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.


You are balanced, orderly, and organized. You like your ducks in a row.
You are powerful and competent, especially in the workplace.
People can see you as stubborn and headstrong. You definitely have a dominant personality.