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Saturday, August 20, 2011

What is Schizophrenia

Unlike other psychology term it is very rare that we encounter the word schizophrenia, in some research though 1.5% of the population are suffering from it.  As complicated as the word itself schizophrenia remains one of the most mysterious afflictions.  Still, I'll try my best to explain it in a simple, easy to understand manner.  schizophrenia is a combined term in Greek which is schizo- meaning to split and phren- meaning mind so in a literal, we can translate schizophrenia as "the split of mind".  But then this is different from the split personality disorder.  The "split" in schizophrenia stands for a high degree of disorganization of the mind, the discord that is apparent from the perspective of mentally normal individuals.  That disorganization can manifest itself in illogical and highly complex thinking, delusions and even auditory and visual hallucinations. 

Schizophrenia is divided in 5 types, each a bit different from the other.      
  1. Paranoid-type schizophrenia is characterized by delusions and auditory hallucinations but relatively normal intellectual functioning and expression of affect. The delusions can often be about being persecuted unfairly or being some other person who is famous. People with paranoid-type schizophrenia can exhibit anger, aloofness, anxiety, and argumentativeness. 
  2. Disorganized-type schizophrenia is characterized by speech and behavior that are disorganized or difficult to understand, and flattening or inappropriate emotions. People with disorganized-type schizophrenia may laugh at the changing color of a traffic light or at something not closely related to what they are saying or doing. Their disorganized behavior may disrupt normal activities, such as showering, dressing, and preparing meals.
  3. Catatonic-type schizophrenia is characterized by disturbances of movement. People with catatonic-type schizophrenia may keep themselves completely immobile or move all over the place. They may not say anything for hours, or they may repeat anything you say or do senselessly. Either way, the behavior is putting these people at high risk because it impairs their ability to take care of themselves.
  4. Undifferentiated-type schizophrenia is characterized by some symptoms seen in all of the above types but not enough of any one of them to define it as another particular type of schizophrenia.
  5. Residual-type schizophrenia is characterized by a past history of at least one episode of schizophrenia, but the person currently has no positive symptoms (delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech or behavior). It may represent a transition between a full-blown episode and complete remission, or it may continue for years without any further psychotic episodes.
Me, Myself, and Them: A Firsthand Account of One Young Person's Experience with Schizophrenia (Adolescent Mental Health Initiative)     Schizophrenia    Cognitive Therapy of Schizophrenia (Guides to Individualized Evidence-Based Treatment)

Language/ Inspirational

"If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head.  If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart"
 - Nelson Mandela




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Furry Tale

It's raining cats and dogs here in Cebu, nothing much to do, just staring to my newest design (Cecile do the sewing) I decided to post it so I'll have at least memoir of it.  I will give these items to a friend I know exactly will be enjoying to have them. A simple messenger bag and a bag charm made from an old furry car seat cover I bought somewhere in Guadalupe few weeks ago.   

Cat Tail Bag Charm


Buddy Bag

 A dog is a man's best friend so they say that's why I call this faux furry  messenger bag the "Buddy Bag". Carrying this gives you the feel of carrying a large  furry dog but lighter.  If you're somewhere cold like the mall, the bag is perfectly cuddly and warm.

Friday, August 19, 2011

Wedding Performance at Diplomat Hotel, Cebu (May 20, 2011)

Just collecting the performances of these talented kiddos at our wedding party.  



Here's Erkki and Nikki Performing "Mahal Kasi Kita" by Nicole Hyala.  I requested this one.  Don't they have the right chemistry?  I personally edited this video and it's not what you think it is on 2:16.


My sister Pauline, sister-in-law Divine, Cousin Mae and adopted sister Auvrey in Flamingo dance.

Canon Rock on my wedding with Anne on violin. Erkki and Jeric on Guitar.  Anne also did our wedding march with Romeo and Jeric. Thanks Anne!   

I think here Robert and Anne F. is the perfect match. 

Cousins with my sister pauline and brother Erkki again hahah. Not bad for non-signers. Thanks guys! :)


Sooo, Perfect. I love Romeo's Version of this romantic love song . Thanks Mheo!

Hey yo! Junel, I like your voice, really. Thanks for this one :)

Thank you so much lil' bro. Nice one.


So touch with all your efforts.  It was nice to have all of you, my friends and family, so loving and talented.  The emcees Abham and Pauline.  Pauline for the dance interpretation of Ewan and Flamingo. Jared took charge to the rest of the wedding program.  Jaaziel, Junel, Jeric, Jeremiah, Jared, Romeo, Erkki, Harley, Abham, Paulo, Pauline, Mae, Divine, Anne T., Driszhia, Jash, Anne F. Monique, Auvrey, Jessamine, YOU ROCK!!!

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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Day 06 - A picture of a person I'd love to trade places with for a day


I simply adore Audrey Hepburn and I would love to trade places with one of her characters in her movies back in 50's and 60's.  I did actually, back in 2002 woke-up early in Hong Kong one morning, buy bread and coffee and had my "breakfast at Tiffany's" alone, looking through the glasses outside the store and went jewelry window shopping.  hahahah... I had fun.



Breakfast At Tiffany's (Centennial Collection)        How to be Lovely: The Audrey Hepburn Way of Life        Audrey Hepburn Collection (Breakfast at Tiffany's / Roman Holiday / Sabrina)

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Day 05 - A picture of My Favorite Memory.

So much memories kept yet here's not one but two pictures on my recent favorite captured memory of Bantayan Island with these fun kiddos.

 This moment had me laughing so hard! Monique still manages to strike different poses while the rest of us having discomforts from the water splashes (man made).




The girls are depicting "The Classic Jared Pose" Jared is the guy in blue.

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Dear constant blog reader,

How are you doing? It's been a long time since my last letter huh, could be of so many changes in my life lately.  I've checked my posts, and assessed how scatterbrain I am. To tell you honestly, this blog is originally designed in Three major sections only.  The supposed sections are: Life is a Journey (my life's journey and everything I love), Sign Language (Deaf culture, guide and tips on learning the Language) and Jewelries and Beads (To show my fashion accessory collections and creations). The latter I haven't even started.

Obviously, jet-in-a-box ends up differently.  Much as some of you, I'm a bit frustrated how I deliberately, for some reasons, let some sections of my blog hanging.  But it's still there, I'm not removing it and I have plans to carry on.

So far my favorite post is the Kundiman song by The Jerks (video with lyrics) I've been trying to remember this song for years and I just can't! Well, until a friend from college inbox me the song yesterday. New on jet-in-a-box is the PSYCHOLOGY section that will feature my obsession way back in my teenage years.  The obsession to understand myself and people around me, the same reason I took up Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.  FYI, I was a bad student but I took Abnormal Psychology and Psychometrics seriously.

And yeah, weeeii!!! I have two more members Javier and Zerlin941 with hearts on both sides (please check it on the left middle section on this blog). Thanks so much to both of you! I hope you'd enjoy more of my posts.

For some who might just accidentally clicked a link and led you to reading this letter, welcome and thanks for dropping by!

Please, comment if you must.  Follow if you feel like it and come back again if you have time.


Love lots,
Girly Reyes

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Crazy Little Thing Called Love - The Queen (Lyrics video)


A new favorite of my younger brother.   And do I think he's in love? Maybe.  Anyway, he wanted me checkout the lyrics for him to make sure there's no bad meaning. Not seeing any bad meaning of the song bro and it's cute. :)

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Kundiman by The Jerks (Video and Lyrics)



It's me again reminiscing college days. The song's title is "kundiman".  The term kundiman is a genre of traditional Filipino love song written in Tagalog. The song's title also sounds like "kung hindi man" meaning "If not", the song writer obviously did it on purpose.  A nice easy listening alternative rock love song. Poetic and mushy.

Here's the Lyrics of Kundiman by The Jerks:

Di mo man ako ibigin
Paulit-ulit kong sasabihin
Mahal na mahal na mahal kita
Sakali mang ako'y kamuhian ilang beses mo mang iwanan 
Mamahalin parin kita

Kun' di man sa kasalukuyan
Maaaring sa kinabukasan
Mahalin mo rin ako
Kung di man magkakatotoo
Ang pinapangarap ko
Sa iyo parin ang puso ko

Di man dumating ang araw
Na makita ko ang ilaw
sa iyong mga mata
Mahal parin kita
Di man tumigil ang ulan 
Pagtaguan man ng buwan
Mamahalin parin kita

Kun' di man tangapin ang awit
Nitong pusong lumalapit
hindi ako mamimilit
Wag ka sanang magagalit
kung ako'y paulit-ulit
Hanggang dito na lang
-- Bukas ulit....................


My American Kundiman      Madaling Araw and Other Outstanding Kundiman      Favorite Kundiman Songs