Something great happened today! I took the January licensure exams for Architecture and the list of the examination passers were unexpectedly released today. And guess what? My name was there.

The news came to me at 4am from a text message by Arch. Alvarado (naks!).
-Marc! Congrats architect!-

Then was called up a few minutes later by Arch. FBotoybits (FB). This was how the conversation went (at least the way I recall it);

FB: Marc! Natutulog ka ba?

Me: Uhm… medyo. Baket?

FB: Gusto mo magising?

Me: Uhm, anu yun? (with an increased heart rate, just a bit!)

FB: Pasado ka!

Me: Talaga? Di biro yan ah.

FB: Sy, Marc Angelo Paz ka right?

Me: Yup!

FB: Congratz dude!

My sister: Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa… (making incomprehensible noise)

Me: Thanks!

I know it didn’t really went that way, but I don’t remember anymore. Wahahahaha! Then I went to sleep after greeting Karen, Lalee, Puri and JoAnn for passing the exams too.

Then out of nowhere, prolly somewhere around 8am? my dad woke me up with a smile and congratulating me for passing.

Dad: Pasado ka sa boards. (Million dollar smile)

Me: urrrghhh… (stands up and shakes hand)

Dad: Alam mo na ba?

Me: YupzzzzzZZZZZ……

- end of conversation -

Whahahahahhaha! I’d love to tell you guys some more but I really can't say how the day really transpired, it happened so fast. Anyway, here are some of the things that happened. Got a call from Marv, Keweng and Ronald Kobe (Kobe’s was totally unexpected!) Although nothing else big happened today, I was really happy on how people reacted. I’m really thankful that everything went well but I can’t really celebrate since there were some that didn’t make it. But after reflecting on things, I know that I’m pretty lucky. A new chapter is being made, new stuff to learn/relearn and see. This got me anticipating on what the future may bring. Til another chapter begins, wish me luck with this one.

Got this from my friend Alvin. And he is right! The test is fun, though a bit long but the result was quite accurate!

Do try it, I find it really interesting!

Heres the link! <http://www.personaldna.com/tests.php>
My results naman!
I hope they come up with more tests.

Thanks to Roy and his friend Angel! This site is really fun! Face Recognition Demo rocks!
Just upload your Picture and it scans to see how much you resemble certain celebrities. You need to register though!

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Last Try ( I promise!)

Discover the 90/10 Principle. It will change your life.

What is the 90/10 Principle?
10% of life is made up of what happens to you.
90% of life is decided by how you react.
What does this mean?
We really have no control over 10% of what happens to us.
We cannot stop the car from breaking down.
The plane will be late arriving, which throws our whole schedule off.
A driver may cut us off in traffic.
We have no control over this 10%.
The other 90% is different.
You determine the other 90%.
How? By your reaction.

You cannot control a red light, but you can control your reaction.
Don't let people fool you; YOU can control how you react.
Let's use an example.

You are eating breakfast with your family.
Your daughter knocks over a cup of coffee onto your business shirt.
You have no control over what just happened.
What happens next will be determined by how you react.
You curse.
You harshly scold your daughter for knocking the cup over.
She breaks down in tears.
After scolding her, you turn to your spouse and criticize her for
placing the cup too close to the edge of the table.
A short verbal battle follows.
You storm upstairs and change your shirt.
Back downstairs, you find your daughter has been too busy
crying to finish breakfast and get ready for school.
She misses the bus.
Your spouse must leave immediately for work.
You rush to the car and drive your daughter to school.
Because you are late, you drive 40 miles an hour in a 30 mph speed limit.
After a 15-minute delay and throwing $60 traffic fine away, you arrive at school.
Your daughter runs into the building without saying goodbye.
After arriving at the office 20 minutes late, you find you forgot your briefcase.
Your day has started terribly.
As it continues, it seems to get worse and worse.
You look forward to coming home, When you arrive home, you find
a small wedge in your relationship with your spouse and daughter.
Why? Because of how you reacted in the morning.

Why did you have a bad day?
A) Did the coffee cause it?
B) Did your daughter cause it?
C) Did the policeman cause it?
D) Did you cause it?
The answer is D.
You had no control over what happened with the coffee.
How you reacted in those 5 seconds is what caused your bad day.
Here is what could have and should have happened.

Coffee splashes over you.
Your daughter is about to cry.
You gently say, "It's ok honey, you just need, to be more careful next time."
Grabbing a towel you rush upstairs.
After grabbing a new shirt and your briefcase,
you come back down in time to look through the window and see your child getting on the bus.
She turns and waves.
You arrive 5 minutes early and cheerfully greet the staff.
Your boss comments on how good the day you are having.
Notice the difference?
Two different scenarios.
Both started the same.
Both ended different.
Why? Because of how you REACTED.

You really do not have any control over 10% of what happens.
The other 90% was determined by your reaction.
Here are some ways to apply the 90/10 principle.
If someone says something negative about you, don't be a sponge.
Let the attack roll off like water on glass.
You don't have to let the negative comment affect you!
React properly and it will not ruin your day.
A wrong reaction could result in losing a friend, being fired, getting
stressed out etc.

How do you react if someone cuts you off in traffic?
Do you lose your temper?
Pound on the steering wheel?
A friend of mine had the steering wheel fall off!
Do you curse?
Does your blood pressure skyrocket?
Do you try and bump them? WHO CARES if you arrive ten seconds later at work?
Why let the cars ruin your drive?
Remember the 90/10 principle, and do not worry about it.
You are told you lost your job.
Why lose sleep and get irritated?
It will work out.
Use your worrying energy and time into finding another job.

The plane is late; it is going to mangle your schedule for the day.
Why take out your frustration on the flight attendant?
She has no control over what is going on.
Use your time to study, get to know the other passenger.
Why get stressed out?
It will just make things worse.

Now you know the 90-10 principle.
Apply it and you will be amazed at the results.
You will lose nothing if you try it.
The 90-10 principle is incredible.
Very few know and apply this principle.
The result?
Millions of people are suffering from undeserved stress, trials, problems and heartache.
There never seem to be a success in life.
Bad days follow bad days.
Terrible things seem to be constantly happening.
There is constant stress, lack of joy, and broken relationships.
Worry consumes time.
Anger breaks friendships and life seems dreary and is not enjoyed to the fullest.
Friends are lost.
Life is a bore and often seems cruel.

Does this describe you? If so, do not be discouraged.
You can be different!
Understand and apply the 90/10 principle.
It will change your life.

This article made me wonder about a lot of things, lots of “What If”s. The kind of wondering that drives you a bit crazy. You might have the same experience after reading this too. What ever mistakes that we’ve made, it may be irreversible or not, is already there and there’s nothing much we can do. But what happens after, is another thing right?

I’m currently applying the 90/10 principle in my everyday life. It’s hard and I don’t know how long I can keep it up, but I just can’t bear to lose someone I really really care about again. Just wanted to share this. Hope this article would be able to help in your endeavors one way or another.