Author: Kima Rodriguez

Mikrobyo v.2

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COFFEE, reports, reviews, assignments, experiments, and exams. These are how we will end the first semester. Also, my last semester for now in UPLB (cries 😭) because I am planning to work by next semester. I need to explore, find myself, unwind, and also to help my family. Then once I am already okay I will continue the path that I really want to pursue.  These are my other friends in my MS life. Marel (left) and Barbara (right). They are from Iloilo City. I am lucky to have new friends who are not native TAGALOG or from LUZON specifically (CALABARZON) hahaha. They are so funny, very helpful, intelligent, and always on point. I love them!

How to Really Know Someone Vol. 2

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This is the continuation of “How to Really Know Someone: Vol. 1” blog post.  72. Would you try smoking? Alcohol? Why? Smoke? No, because I have asthma and I can’t stand even for seconds inhaling too much smoke. Alcohol? I already did. I tried drinking one cup of flavored vodka and that’s it. I preferred red wine more than vodka. I hate and don’t drink beers. 74. Would you try drugs? What kind? Why? No! I will never ever do that. I love myself and my internal organs. 75. If a crystal ball could tell you the truth about yourself, your life, the future, or anything else, what would you want to know? Why I am here, existing in this painful and unfair world? What is my real mission for living and who are the people that really care for me? What is the meaning of my life? 83. Define a “friend”. A friend is a person who will listen to your dramas, understand you, correct you, change you, teach you, wake you to the reality …

Mikrobyo

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These two and Kiara & Ge (not yet around that time) are my super friends in my MS Microbiology life. I am lucky to have them now while pursuing my Master’s degree (planning to stop for a while tho). These two are super supportive and understanding. Having them around, especially in the laboratory is really full of fun. They are the type of friends that will make you forget about your dramas in life. 

Getting back on the Track!

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It’s great to see that you’re determined to face reality and work on improving different aspects of your life. Acknowledging the need for self-improvement and personal growth is an important first step. Remember, it’s okay to have challenges and setbacks; they are part of life. The key is to learn from them and keep moving forward. Embracing positivity, personal development, and connecting with others are excellent steps to take. Don’t be too hard on yourself, and always remember that you have the strength and resilience to overcome obstacles. Seek support from friends and loved ones when needed, and stay focused on your goals. Your journey toward self-improvement and happiness is a lifelong one, and it’s filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Keep up the positive attitude and determination! Since I am dedicated now, I fixed my desktop for a change and here it is. I am looking forward to becoming more productive this week and to the following weeks since the semester is about to end. I really need to stay focused and forget …

How to really know someone?

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I enjoyed reading Kai’s post about how she answered a series of questions and got inspired to answer as well for you to know who and what I am. The list is over a hundred and I decided to pick out random ones to answer. If you guys want to answer a series of questions and situations too, click here. 5. Any specific personality traits you would like to see in your life partner? I want to have a positive, understanding, hardworking, and lovable partner. Even though he’s not that good-looking or rich, as long as he has a dream and goals in life that will be okay to me. I just want to have a simple and happy life until the end. 6. Should parents be their child’s friends? Yes, it is way better for me so that their child won’t grow secretive or sensitive because being friends with our parents is a good thing to feel comfortable and to share their thoughts, especially their feelings and personal problems. 19. How important is music in your life? I …

Graduate School!

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If you’ve read my previous post titled “Self-doubt,” you’d know that I had set my sights on gaining admission to the graduate school at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). It has long been my dream to continue my education in the field of Microbiology and earn my Master of Science degree at this esteemed institution. I worked tirelessly to meet all the requirements for admission to the first semester. I shed many tears because of those who didn’t believe in me, criticized me, and passed judgment. I felt hopeless and weak at times, but I refused to give up. I worked hard and prayed. Initially, completing those requirements was challenging because some people didn’t support me. However, I’m grateful for those obstacles because they made me even stronger and more motivated. While I waited for my admission, I attended two job interviews and was fortunate enough to be accepted by both companies. However, my top priority was pursuing my graduate school education, so I continued to wait for admission. Finally, the long …

Asian Congress on Biotechnology 2017 (ACB 2017)

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Hello, blog! My apologies for the recent lack of updates. I’ve been extremely busy with my research presentation and submitting requirements for graduate school. Nevertheless, I’m here to welcome the month of August, and I’m determined to post more frequently this month. From July 23 to 26, I had the opportunity to participate in the 13th Asian Congress on Biotechnology in Khon Kaen, Thailand. During the conference, I presented my undergraduate thesis. To be completely honest, this was my very first experience presenting my research at an international congress. Prior to this, the only time I presented my research was during my undergraduate thesis defense at my school. My thesis adviser, Dr. Hosea dL. Matel strongly encouraged me to present my research at the congress. At first, I was quite hesitant because of two main concerns. First, I had no prior experience with international congresses, and second, the costs associated with registration, flights, and accommodation were considerably high. During this time, I was feeling quite overwhelmed, and my family was too. In fact, we had …

How do you go for a first job interview?

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Hello, July! This marks my first post for the new month. I’ve been quite occupied lately, diving into theme customization and entering giveaways on YouTube. I’ve been on a quest to perfect the colors and layout of my theme, and I can finally say that I’m satisfied with the design. As a recent college graduate, I’m thrilled about the prospect of either starting my career or pursuing a Master’s degree. I’ve already submitted my application to the University of the Philippines – Los Banos, Laguna, and I’m eagerly awaiting their response. In the meantime, I decided to explore job opportunities and submitted my resume to Universal Robina Corporation (URC) online. To my surprise, they reached out to me for an initial interview and an exam on June 28, 2017. Unfortunately, I had to reschedule the interview due to an unforeseen emergency, which left me quite anxious. The night before the rescheduled interview, I couldn’t sleep, as my excitement and nervousness had me pondering what lay ahead. I’d like to share my first job interview experience …

Self-doubt

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I recently made a trip to UPLB to submit some additional requirements. I’m still holding on to hope, praying, wishing, and firmly believing that I can gain entry into graduate school. Pursuing my Master’s Degree is something I’m extremely passionate about, even though there are individuals trying to bring me down because they don’t believe in my potential. That’s life, filled with its ups and downs. Success doesn’t come without encountering failures, discrimination, and criticism along the way. I’ve decided to use these negative sentiments, discrimination, and criticism as motivation to improve and ultimately succeed. I’ve grown weary of shedding tears and am determined to change my perspective on life. When your mind and heart are genuinely set on achieving your goals, you can overcome obstacles, even when there are naysayers trying to hinder your progress. I’ve learned to let their disbelief slide off me. I’m making a promise to myself that I will become a successful woman one day, not just through intelligence or bravado, but through hard work, perseverance, and unwavering faith in …