Another Evening of Homework and (Even More) Case Studies

Sometimes when I write, I feel like I'm reliving the life of Jose Rizal haha

Yes, another evening of reading case studies. It's the second week of classes and we're already up to our neck with readings. The assignments for Accounting were just posted this afternoon and I foresee the rest of my afternoons / evenings being dedicated for that. In the midst of all the readings, I've taken a quick break to express a funny image that popped into my head as I opened my lamp and placed my computer under it.

I suddenly thought of Jose Rizal~ the national hero of the Philippines. He was a graduate of Ateneo and he also studied in Madrid. And whenever people mention him, I always pictured him writing letters by his window, with the aid of a kerosene lamp.

So yeah. That was the weird / funny thing that popped into my head. But of course I'm no Rizal nor am I planning to be a national hero. 

Rizal in Europe (screen capture taken from Jose Rizal The Movie
Starring Cesar Montano / Directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya) 

Strangely enough, in the time I've spent here, I've come to appreciate the similar words I've found between the Spanish and Philippine language (I understand that there are 4,000 words borrowed from the Spanish language). Words like kutsilyo, tinidor, kubyertos, mesa, pantalon, diretso, americana, palda, camisa, etc. are all the same in Spanish (but spelled differently).

With regards to food, I was happy to find some familiar dishes like paella, callos, chicharon, adobong pusit (called chipirones guisado), arroz ala cubana and leche flan. Of the list I just mentioned, callos is possibly the most accurate in terms of taste! So far, I've had the chance to visit one of three Filipino restaurants I've come to hear about from Filipinos living here. Once I've had a chance to sample all three, from there I'll probably organize a Filipino Food Night.

Anyway, just felt like sharing. Gotta get back to reading my stuff!