Hello again! Yes, I am finally back after 2 years of dormancy. My last post was dated June 28, 2016, two days before my birthday, and now I am writing this blog post again few days before my birthday this year. So yeah, 2 years. I've never even noticed it was already 2 years, but I do sincerely apologize if I wasn't able to update what was happening with my life for a very long time.
Life, in dentistry specifically, is doing pretty good! Of course there were some few setbacks and negative experiences, but hey, there's always a silver lining in every cloud that may come your way. And I'm so excited to share to you guys (in pictures) all of those silver linings that you may have missed (If you weren't my facebook friend, or if we don't follow each other on instagram/twitter, you can always add me through all my social media! [all the links are there on top of this page!] Just tell me you came from this site, and I'll gladly answer if you have something to ask about anything under the sun)
Okay then so before anything else, as the title says, I have revamped a few features from this blog, such as the About me, Contact details, and I have decided to change my usual closing line from "Don't forget to wear your smile" to "Always wear your smile". For you the two statements might not have much of a difference, but for me the latter's better since it shifted from negativity of forgetting to something positive such as always remembering to wear a smile.
Positivity has become my mantra, it's what keeps me sane, it's what keeps me going and doing everything I do to grow and develop. Before I started to revamp my blog, I have updated my CV, which I have also added to the links bar, there above this page.
Alright so without further hanash, (without further ado for non-Filipino readers). Here's a summary of my life for the past 2 years.
July 2016
This was when my mum decided to transfer our condo unit because the other one has a bad location according to feng shui, which my family strictly follows. The unit area was smaller so I had to plan and measure everything, then plan the arrangement in a way that will not violate feng shui, lol.
August 2016
Ahhh, this was the first time I felt like I was becoming a dentist. I even kinda felt how my mum would feel when she spends money on all of those dental materials she uses in her clinic. (Even if I didn't buy them using my own money haha)
October 2016
Ahhh, my college squad, this was during the 2016 acquaintance party! You know, one of the best advice I can give in surviving college is for you to find your squad. A squad which you can get along with very well, you could laugh together, cry together, or just always be there together for each other through highs and lows of college life. Finding a squad is very important, I can't even imagine going through college alone without them.
November 2016
This was the time when everyone was panicking and hurrying to finish the remaining RESTO2 & FPD requirements, but I still can't remember how I was still able to take a pic of my work, lol.
December 2016
I'm home in Davao finally! I got to eat my all time favorite siomai platter fromMandarin Tea Garden again. Yum!
January 2017
Finished the last requirement for FPD! Gosh I was so happy.
February 2017
Another set of expensive school requirements, bought c/o parents' money. :(
March 2017
Ortho requirement. Yep, that's my skull over there.
April 2017
Finally the 2nd to the last RESTO2 requirement done and approved!
May 2017
At last, RESTO2 I'm free!
June 2017
Batch outing! In my classmate's hometown.
July 2017
This was the first time I was surrounded by so many dogs and cats, literally raining coming at you! The dog right here, was the cutest one for me.
August 2017
Another set of expensive dent stuff.
September 2017
Another one checked off my bucket list: To eat in a buffet, ALONE. I remember being so stressed in school, the kind of stress that I've never felt before. So I wanted to eat like A LOT, but every single person I invited were too tired to even eat, that's why I resorted to doing this haha. I have no regrets at all.
October 2017
This was when I was elected as an officer of the Philippine Dental Students Association - National Executive Board. The best thing that has happened to my 2017, so far.
November 2017
Yep, that's THE Dr. Bobby Pangan. He got both DMD, and MD degrees, plus a PhD! That's Dr raised to the power of 3 for this UPCD Alumnus. Such an honor to be able to have a photo with him.
December 2017
Another one checked off of my bucket list. The scariest thing I've done so far in my life.
January 2018
Back to reality again, studied in this then newly opened Starbucks in Diosdado Macapagal. Biggest coffeeshop I've been thus far in terms of area.
February 2018
One of the first few food pictures, when my IG suddenly turned into a mini foodie blog. haha! This was in Tagaytay, of course I was with my squad. And we were in the road for HOURS just to have the famous Bulalo.
March 2018
Another food post, the cheapest Unli-Korean samgyupsal ever! For just P299 you can eat all the pork and sides you want! + unli rice & unli drinks. [Update: Sadly, that was just their opening promo. So their prices are already the same as other Korean restaurant rates. Sorry, I havent been here since April cuz I'm tryina lose weight haha]
April 2018
LANY came to sing again for the Philippine fans! My squad already got the tickets as early as December 2017. [This is a video in my IG]
May 2018
This month is the best month of my life so far, I had to share 3 memories!
[1] I finally became part of the college student council for the longest time since 2014! I have been wanting to be in the council since the day I entered UP. <3 (How did I get to my dream school? Click the link below to know the whole story:
http://smile-arki.blogspot.com/2015/05/up-manila-dental-medicine-walkthrough.html)
http://smile-arki.blogspot.com/2015/05/up-manila-dental-medicine-walkthrough.html)
[2] My first time to attend a National Dental Convention, not just as a participant, but as part of the organizing committee. This year wasn't just another convention (109th to be exact), but it's special, because it is also the 40th Asia Pacific Dental Congress. So delegates across Asia also came to the Philippines.
[3] Another first, to attend the Asia Pacific Dental Students Leadership Summit in Bangkok & Ayutthaya, Thailand. So happy to have made such unforgettable memories with my new international friends. Looking forward to future opportunities like this!
June 2018
Another batch outing. Sun-kissed. Lucky shot though. XD
So there you have it! If you have reached this far Mr/Ms Reader, I thank you sooo much, hope you enjoyed it tho. Aaand, I hope to be able to write another post very soon, I think it will be very likely 'cause I have noticed that I finished writing this way faster than the previous entries that I've posted here. Looks like my training in research methods came in handy haha. Speaking of, back to my research paper!
Until next time, and...
...Always wear your smile. :D
-E.R.Q.Y.
So there you have it! If you have reached this far Mr/Ms Reader, I thank you sooo much, hope you enjoyed it tho. Aaand, I hope to be able to write another post very soon, I think it will be very likely 'cause I have noticed that I finished writing this way faster than the previous entries that I've posted here. Looks like my training in research methods came in handy haha. Speaking of, back to my research paper!
Until next time, and...
...Always wear your smile. :D
-E.R.Q.Y.
