UPOU admission

August 3, 2010 I received an official confirmation letter from University of the Philippines Open University. It states below:

Dear Applicant:

This is in reference to your application for admission to the undergraduate program of the UP Open University for the Second Semester 2010-2011.

One of the requirements for admission is passing the Distance Education Readiness Test. The said exam is scheduled on 14 August 2010 from 9:00am to 12nn at the UPOU LC in UPCC. You need to be at the testing venue at least 30 minutes before the exam. Don't forget to bring your valid ID and pencils. Cellular phones will be off during the entire duration of the exam.

In case you still have deficiencies, please submit them to the Office of the University Registrar or at your Testing Center on the day of the exam so as not to delay the processing of your application. The list of admitted students will be posted at www.upou.edu.ph in October. Application result will also be sent through mail.

You may also give us a call at (6349) 536-6001 local 199 if you still have questions.

Very truly yours,

(sgd) RICARDO T. BAGARINAO

University Registrar

A dream come true actually, I thought in exchange to my successful career is a quality education that I will never have again. Thanks to UP Open University, they gave me a chance to prove myself worthy to be UPian once again. I will never fully get what I have now if I did not come from UP, successful career, nationalistic ideals and strong principles I would say. I just feel so blessed, I want to set an example to everyone that it's indeed possible to achieve a quality education, you just need to want it, want it badly!

University of the Philippines Open University offers the following programs: Undergraduate, Post Baccalaureate and Non-Formal Courses. All programs are conducted though Distance Education Learning Mode, meaning work and study at the same time in your own convenience.

They only have 2 undergraduate programs though: Associate in Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies.

At the heights of my career now, I do not need to be choosy on what degree to take, as long as I have a degree, a stepping stone opportunity to proceed higher education like Master, Diploma, Doctoral or perhaps specialising in Project Management.

If you are a high school graduate or undergraduate who dream of getting a degree, you may enroll first Associate in Arts then proceed in Multimedia Studies. Prior to that, you need to pass DERT (Distance Education Readiness Test) and UgAT. But if you have taken UPCAT in the previous, there's no need to take UgAT. Good opportunity for former UPians like ME!

Note: you need not to have high grades to qualify.

For more information about UPOU, you may visit http://www.upou.edu.ph/academic/programs/programs.htm

See you around!

Death By Chocolate

Today, I had a full plate of Green Minded Salad basically composed of lettuce, Ceasar dressing, cheese and bits of buttered chicken plus 5-8 pieces of calamares from Casa Verde. For a few hours I thought I was successful to hold down my appetite. But afterwards, I indulge myself to the deadly Death By Chocolate. Heard my colleagues saying it is an aphrodisiac. Two nights ago I promised myself to start my diet and avoid sweets. I was afraid of diabetes. I was told that I cannot work abroad if I'll have it. But what can I do? It is a huge triangular mountain with cookies at the base, rocky road ice cream and chocolate on top.

Now I feel guilty, grrr I should now start my diet plan. Everyday my alarm rings at 5AM to remind me that I need to jog, but everyday also I turn it off and go back to the climax of my dream. I'm desperate!

Somebody help, my pants no longer fit, my coat's beginning to burst. Honestly, the more I struggle to lose weight the more I appreciate my old built, wish I was more aware...

Where are you my love?

To: You

Subject: FW: Where are you my love?

enter username, password, click inbox, scan for new messages, delete social networking notifications, check spam, scan for lost emails, clear all. This is how my early morning steps. I am not really expecting someone in particular but it gives me a pleasant feeling of excitement whenever I see number of new messages. Even though majority of these emails are just promo notifications and social networking updates. But today, someone named @manderson sent me something worth lifting to not spam at least just for a moment. I'd like to forward her message for you might be someone she has long been looking for!

Single beautiful woman looking for a single man. What can I say about me.... I love the simple things in life that I use to take for granted. I love to walk on the beach, feel the warm sand between my toes and listen to the waves. To feel the warm sun on my face. To run in a field of flowers and taking time to pick a few. I believe life is too short to go through alone. I want someone to walk that beach with me. Someone to give the flowers to that I pick.

I enjoy the outdoors and being around nature. It makes me smile when I wake up to hear birds singing....to open a window and feel the cool breeze rush in...

I am a woman with a big heart, and a great soul. I have that little girl in me come out once in awhile. .I want to feel safe, protected and secure... The best feeling in the world is when you're being held in someone's arms and know nothing else matters. To feel ones heartbeat. To look into someone's eyes and know what they're thinking without speaking a word. I want to see the world before it's too late. I want to experience everything life has to offer... I want to see the Pyramids one day and actually be able to touch them. I want to drink champagne and eat chocolates at the same time.... I want to stand on a balcony at night and look at the lights in the city. I want to stand on the tallest mountain and hold the one I love...

Will I meet him??? I don't know....I am a true believer in fate!!

I want a best friend. I want someone who is spontaneous and full of life. Someone who can actually carry on a conversation. I want a man who can look at me from across the room and give me butterflies. Hands of steal yet gentle to his touch. Someone who shares the same values in life as I do. Trustworthy, honest, kind and loyal. A soul mate. I don't think one should find their partner in the same area as you live just because its convenient, if we are meant to be together I will move heaven and earth to be with you.

It's not a joke. No Game. If you think we can be a good couple, write me at realisticn at yahoo.com

Hope to hear from you soon.