The heat is still a killer.

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The Rad Tech Program Fall 2006 class orientation went well. Okay, I lied. It was pretty overwhelming. It took about 4 hours, 8am-12pm. In the middle of it, 2 1st year Rad Tech students came by and talked to us. We were able to get some feedback from them as far as what to expect in the program, academically and clinically. They said it's hard, but it's doable. I met and talked to some really nice people. Two of them are already mothers, Jamie and Nicole. Then there's this guy named Jef who had a good sense of humor. He could break the ice anytime. He's cool. There's also this girl named Rachel. I didn't really get to talk to her but she smiled and said Hi to me. She's originally from Niagara Falls, NY. I thought that was interesting. I mean, it's not everyday you meet someone from the East Coast. Anyway, the whole thing overwhelmed me, especially when Mrs. Charman (the program director) started handing out different kind of forms to fill out like there was no tomorrow. Gosh, we have so much things to do and be done with before we actually start the program, which is only a month a way! August 28. AND, this was before she announced that everyone who came to the orientation today and signed their name on the sign in sheet is IN the program for the Fall 2006 class. Wow, talked about dropping the bomb. I was really surprised. I came not expecting that at all. I really thought I'd have to wait for another year considering how impacted the program is. So gosh, there are so many friggin' requirements! I didn't think it'd be so complicated. I have to get a physical exam including a TB test. I have to get and turn in my immunization record. Then, I have to get my background check exclusively from this certified background site online, which I have to pay $50 or so. I have to take a CPR class for a CPR card. I have to buy my books. 1 packaged book alone will cost me almost $250! AND before all that, I'll have to take care of re-admitting myself to the college and set an appointment w/a counselor... Then, get a new ID Card especially for the Rad Tech program. I gotta purchase my uniform/scrubs. Damn. I can honestly say now that I won't be enjoying what's left of my summer. I don't know, I'm just very overwhelmed right now... I'm still digesting the whole thing. I know I'm not the only one, 'cuz everyone in the room had the same face I had towards the end of the orientation. No one looked too happy. I have this mixed-up feelings... at times leading me to having second thoughts about this program, but, I know this is an opportunity handed to me that I shouldn't just take for granted. Then, enters my job @ TJ's... and the people I work with. I may have to stop working and concentrate on my studies alone. But, I really don't wanna leave. It's like I've become so attached to this job and to some of the people I work with. I've learned so much from these people, ya know. We've totally bonded. I consider them my second family now. So leaving them is not gonna be easy. I can always work on weekends... but with my fall schedule and the # of units I'm gonna be taking, it doesn't seem like a good idea. Though I can always try. *sighs* If I do stick it out with this program, I won't be having a life for the next 2 years, but that's a big IF. So, I apologize in advance if you guys won't be hearing from me very often once I start school again. We all have to make sacrifices in life... and this is definitely one big sacrifice I'm gonna have to make. Wish me luck! I'll be needing it!

On a lighter note, I got my film developed and here are some

Sorry, I couldn't resist! I'm just so in love with this man right now and I'm even more in love with him after hearing him say "Kumusta Ka?" (how are you?) in Showbiz Stripped (Filipino tv show) interview. He sounded so sexy, too! He speaks my language! Aaaahhhhh! lol



Yes, I saw Pirates 2 again. I know, I'm a d0rk. For the record, I wasn't going for a hard-ass look. Just kinda came out that way. lol



Joe and Nikki, my pseudo yet awesome grandparents!



Girls night out!



Doesn't Gi look so hot?!



Good times!



Friends forever!

Why I don't really wanna leave TJ's...



L-R: Ben (Dominic's younger bro), Brian, Denise... some of the best and funniest people I've ever known.



w/my former Captain (THE manager, big boss), Terrence. I miss him :(



w/Candice and Priscilla. My boses!



w/Lillian, a co-worker and a fellow Pirates fanatic. We talk about the movie and Johnny Depp every chance we get!



Auwwee... look at 'em smiling! Jay (far end), David, and Eric.



L-R: Lauren (awesome gal), John (he's nice but flirts a lot, lol), Rhonda (she has beautiful eyes), and Christy (cool chick).



L-R: Justin, Christy, Kinneth, Rhonda, Jim (a manager), Lauren, John, and Diane.