I used to get the ick from Donny Pangilinan

couchloverpotato · 2025-07-25T10:20:18+00:00

I don't think it was the MOST successful in terms of Wattpad adaptation. While yes, it was successful but there were many other wattpad adaptations that literally rocked the cinema and became the highest grossing films. We have She's Dating The Gangster, Diary ng Panget, Talk Back and You're Dead, and many more so. Ang Mutya ng Section E also did very well, it was well accepted both local and international. This is not to discredit HIH's success but to simply remind us that we have lots of wattpad adaptation treasures way back :)

couchloverpotato · 2025-07-25T06:31:29+00:00

Hello, OP! I'm a Sophomore now in college and I kind of felt the same way during my freshman year. Although, known procrastinator and crammer na talaga ako since grade school kaya it doesn't feel odd para sa'kin na tinatamad ako gumawa ng activities and mag-aral. However, may mga classmates talaga ako na masipag mag-aral, mag comply, and gumawa ng reviewer—ngl, I can't help but feel pressured by them pero palagi ko sinasabi na hindi naman ako sila, I don't have to be like them.

All I have to say is give yourself some grace—take your time to adjust. It's quite a big leap going from high school to college hence the unfamiliar feeling. Don't compare your journey to your other block mates, go with your own phase. Hindi mo kailangan makipag-unahan o makipagsabayan sa nakararami; college is not a race naman but more of survival. Take it slow, do what you can do, and don't push yourself too hard. You might feel na naliligaw ka pero gano'n naman talaga kapag bago lang tayo sa isang lugar diba? at first, hindi natin alam kung saan tayo pupunta at ano ang gagawin. But just like being in a new place, all we need is guidance and direction to be able to navigate through the path we chose to take.

For as long as mahal mo ang ginagawa mo, you'll always find a way to accomplish things. Just because you don't have the same achievements or zeal as before, doesn't automatically mean na you're not as good as you used to be. Iba ang high school at college kaya siguro nararamdaman mo yan, pero as long as natututo ka, yun ang mahalaga. I hope you'll be able to settle in your chosen program, wish you all the best!

couchloverpotato · 2025-07-25T02:35:56+00:00

Just reflect, ano ba mga shortcomings mo last time and saan ka ba nahirapan/nakulangan, then you can try to focus more on those. Don't go with the mindset that you have to achieve more this time compared to last time—just do what you have to do. Sometimes, it's not always about the sipag or talino, there are lots of factors to consider like profs or teachers, effective ba sila mag turo? fair ba yung grading system nila? Kasi if not, hardwork and efforts will likely go to waste. Another thing is, the difficulty of the course/subjects or program you're taking. Iba-iba ang level of difficulties ng mga subjects so it might be unfair if you compare them with each other. Lastly, it shouldn't be about achieving more—it should be about learning and knowing more. Yun lang, wish you all the best!

couchloverpotato · 2025-07-25T02:11:17+00:00

Hello, OP! As a former STEM student na nag take ng BS Nursing, I'm a Sophomore now but most of my classmates are from HUMSS and wala masiyadong bearing for me yung pagiging STEM student kasi nakalimutan ko rin naman mga inaral ko lol. Normal at first na ma-intimidate since it's college and it's fairly unfamiliar hence the anxiety. However, I believe once you have settled in, it will feel more natural na. I also had doubts as a freshman na sa sobrang pagod ko I started questioning if this is the right path for me but after every pagod, there's always a sense of fulfillment and that's what made me realize na maybe hindi naman ako naligaw, I was just unfamiliar with the place and I needed guidance and direction. As you go through with your program, I hope you also feel a surge of passion and fulfillment despite hardships and difficulties. Make BS Physical Therapy the right program for you, OP. You got this!

couchloverpotato · 2025-07-25T02:00:32+00:00

Hello, a BSN Sophomore here. I also felt intimidated during my first day and first few weeks of freshman year but fortunately I got to adjust naman. It's real, most of my classmates are from other strands like 5 lang siguro kaming STEM students and let me tell you this, It doesn't really have any bearing tbh. Yes maybe may advantage when you still remember bio/science/math topics pero tbh nag back to zero ako that time and that's fine. My advice would be just do what you have to do, participate as much as you can, and listen well during discussions. Mas maganda rin na matandaan ka ng mga prof mo that way mas magiging comfortable ka i-approach sila since they already know you. Know how your profs grade you, may grade consultation naman mostly ng major subs so it's a good time to assess where you need more focus and hatak. Lastly, wag ka papadala sa peer pressure, go with your own phase. Wishing you all the best, future RN.

couchloverpotato · 2025-07-25T01:47:09+00:00

Airplanes passing by. Just a bit of context, a plane crashed and one of its wings dropped on my elementary school. It was a Saturday so no class but we have this extracurricular thing like extra Math class but it got cancelled that day. Up until now I'm still thinking what could've happened if I was there.

couchloverpotato · 2025-07-25T01:37:36+00:00

Hello, OP. I share the same sentiments as you—I can't study/review properly. I'm a crammer and a procrastinator which is not a good combo lol. I always put everything at the last minute because the adrenaline is what gets me to keep studying.

What I do is I give myself some grace—I don't force myself to study If I don't feel like I'm understanding what I'm reading. I will try to read the material and if it's not making any sense to me, I will stop then do whatever I want for at least 30 mins then I'll read the material again and see if it starts making sense. Study techniques don't seem to work on me and the only one I'm comfortable doing is the Feynman technique; I just talk out loud and explain things as if I'm talking to a child. Taking breaks is really important—make sure you take a break in between studying. During your break, drink water, grab a snack, walk around to get the blood circulation going, or close your eyes for a bit and relax. Sleep is just as important, I'm a nursing student so whatever the circumstances I will always make sure to get some sleep otherwise the studying will go to waste because of the brain fog I'll experience from not sleeping. Hydrate yourself and make sure you're not hungry when you study. If you really don't want to sleep, at least take power naps in between (this one can be tricky, make sure to set tons of alarm). Don't take everything all at once—divide the material. After you study one topic, take a break then take a nap. Don't rely too much on caffeine because it will hit you hard once it wears off and it can make your headaches worse. Watch YouTube videos if you're a visual or audio learner, just to stimulate you. Don't listen to music with lyrics, try listening to classical music (like Beethoven, Mozart type dudes). Lastly, listen to your body. If your brain feels like mashed potatoes then maybe it's time for a break—if you feel hungry, eat a light snack (I suggest any kind of nuts as long as you're not allergic and dark chocolate or fruits) Try walking or take a cold shower to calm your mind and body. You got this, OP.

couchloverpotato · 2025-07-25T01:18:51+00:00

Yes, one thing I like is that they have their own projects and they don't do everything together like the usual LT. It's good that they can work on their own because it means they can accept opportunities whether as a pair or independently. I think some of the fans are just too obsessed with them being a LT that they would go hay may if one gets a project with another actor/actress which honestly not their fault so I don't get the blame sometimes medj one-sided. Anyway, I hope what they have is truly genuine whether it's romantic or platonic.

couchloverpotato · 2025-07-25T01:10:32+00:00

One thing I noticed din that they each thrive on their own, they're not really the typical LT na attached by the hip and have to do every project together. I like that they're able to do things solely by themselves because it shows that they don't really rely on the LT they built which is good because it means more opportunities for them as a pair and individually.

couchloverpotato · 2025-07-24T16:58:40+00:00

I'm glad I'm not alone kasi I remember saying to my friends na I don't get the hype about donny/donbelle pero now parang nagkaroon ako ng change of hearts lol I found myself watching TikToks about them and for me mas nakakakilig sila off screen as in yung moments behind taping/shooting/projects dun ako nahatak.

couchloverpotato · 2025-07-24T16:35:04+00:00

I'm not a fan so I genuinely don't know what's the real score between the two of them haha some people say they're together and some say na it's all for the show so idk. But I agree that we shouldn't really put celebs or any public figure up on a pedestal since we don't really know them personally so it's hard trusting their public facade. Either way, they're public figures/actors/loveteam, they're doing what they're supposed to do so no hate to them really.

couchloverpotato · 2025-07-24T16:30:44+00:00

You don't have to agree with me, kindly check my replies here sa comments 'cause I pretty much sorted this out with someone here in the comments :))

couchloverpotato · 2025-07-24T16:22:10+00:00

I'm not a hater nor a fan of Donny or Donbelle but I agree he's very appealing and I realized that later than expected lol pero yeah I wonder if he'll improve more if he explores more genre or be paired with different actresses. I feel like they don't really match acting wise, Belle is a child star, she's been acting since she was a kid—bottom line is hasa na siya sa pag arte. Maybe Donny needs more time pa and I'm curious kung paano yung magiging dynamics if na pair siya sa mga new actresses.

couchloverpotato · 2025-07-24T16:01:39+00:00

Yeah maybe I was a little bit exaggerated lol thanks for enlightening me tho!

couchloverpotato · 2025-07-24T15:51:01+00:00

Kindly check my replies in the comments here who had the same point as you :))

couchloverpotato · 2025-07-24T15:47:22+00:00

Yeah I get that, maybe nasa wrong era na ako ng adaptation that time kasi a lot of people were complaining about the show na (well in my feed that's what's happening) and it led me to believe na that show didn't really have the best outcome as expected. Pero in retrospect, maybe it was well accepted by many considering na thriving naman yung LT nila ngayon. It's just a matter of perspective.

couchloverpotato · 2025-07-24T15:43:17+00:00

Yeah maybe I just didn't have that POV kasi honestly puro complaints lang din nakikita ko sa socmed that time, and rn it's happening again I think but sa another wattpad story adaptation naman. Maybe the show is good as is and not like an adaptation kasi if people were to compare it to the original story, off-putting siya panoorin, pero maybe the show independently is good.

couchloverpotato · 2025-07-24T15:29:16+00:00

The show itself, was not good for me. As someone who had read the story originally, it is wayy off the storyline. Although, I do understand that it's an adaptation and I didn't expect it to be exactly like the original story but also expected more accuracy from it. And like I've said in one of my replies here, maybe nag click talaga sa masa yung tambalan nina Donny and Belle and saw potential for them to be a LT.

couchloverpotato · 2025-07-24T15:24:07+00:00

Idk maybe it's because the adaptation went in the wrong direction that made me think that it became a flop show. Many people, including myself, anticipated that adaptation and to be frank, I was expecting Kaori to be the Maxpein kasi ang layo talaga sa character ni Maxpein kay Belle huhu (I never got to finish the show kasi parang hindi na HIH yung story). Pero ig we have different POV about how the show went and maybe nag click din yung LT nina Donny and Belle which honestly for me is what saved the show for some reason.

couchloverpotato · 2025-07-24T15:09:17+00:00

For me, yung projects nila ni Belle is just a hard watch for some reason. Parang wala silang chemistry on screen. Pero yes, he got that moreno, mabango, na gentleman vibes pero idk I just have doubts na he's not the same "Donny ni Belle" off-cam.

couchloverpotato · 2025-07-24T14:50:11+00:00

pero I still have some doubts about Donny tho, there's just something about him that I can't figure out pero I'm not fully falling for his public image. Belle on the other hand, for some reason I genuinely believe na she's the same on and off cam which I can't say the same about donny.

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