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Epiphanies: An Epiphany on Education

2011-01-08T20:37:00.000+08:00

AMDG

No, I am not referring to the Christian festival of epiphany. I would rather write about the definition of epiphany as a sudden realization of things from everyday occurrences. I might be able to make a series of epiphanies; let's see how that goes. Here it goes...

An Epiphany on Education

A few days ago, while walking with my teacher and friends from school, our teacher spoke to us about things that we usually left unnoticed, our surroundings. He taught us the names of most of the trees (and some of the plants) that we found along the way. For a student who studied two-years worth of biology, I was pretty clueless about these trees! Then, he said that some of the trees we saw have grown scarce since they were the trees of old that people neglected because back then, there seemed to be an abundance of those trees. Sadly, he said that our generation might no longer be able to see the things that their generation saw.

And that was where my epiphany began. I used to think that my generation was lucky since my generation would likely be the pre-global-warming-out-of-control generation that would be able to cherish the remaining wildlife while they still existed. I used think that the next generation would not be able to see what my generation had seen, but I realized I haven't seen what the previous generation had seen. I have seen so few of the wonders of nature that they have seen, what would be left for the next generation if global warming remains unchecked?

Then, I boarded a bus. While walking home (the second time for that day), I realized that the textbooks didn't even bother to teach me about the indigenous lifeforms around me. The textbooks were focused about things in general. And so I thought, maybe that was intentional. Maybe the books aren't really supposed to teach us everything. Maybe its up to us to learn more about this world. Maybe its up to us to see, feel, smell, hear and even taste the many wonders of this world; things textbooks can't all offer. Maybe it is better that we discover the wonders of our world on our own rather than to stare at images of trees, wildlife, nature and so much more in a book.

Did you have your own epiphany today?

Thanks for reading; God bless!

And a new year draws near...

2010-12-31T22:25:00.000+08:00

AMDG

It is the last few hours of 2010. The dawn of a new year is near. 2010 was certainly a great year for many, although not for all. I had many wonderful experiences this 2010. And I thank God for that.

This year had definitely been one of a kind. As 2010 comes to a close, it is time to leave all the bad things behind. It is time to look forward to a better 2011. I do not pray that 2011 be perfect, but do I pray that God will help me face whatever 2011 throws at me.

So, let's all look forward to a happy and blessed new year.

May God give you a happy and blessed new year!

HAVE A HAPPY AND BLESSED NEW YEAR!

Another Poem

2010-12-26T17:19:00.000+08:00

AMDG

'Who is the Poet?'

Who is the poet?

Is it one who writes,

Day or night?

Is it one who sees,

Beyond the mountain and seas?

Is it the one who knows,

The earth above and below?

Is it the one who must be richer,

Or is it from the ranks of the pauper?

Nay, the world is full of poets.

Poetry is a blessing,

From God loving,

And we must know it.

Everyone can be,
A poet by heart.
Poetry and poets never part.
They can be all including thee.

Psst...It's Christmas!

2010-12-24T23:35:00.000+08:00

AMDG

Here it is. It's Christmas knocking on my doorstep. It's Christmas tomorrow. As I right this blog post, I'm drowning my ears with Disney Christmas carols, so that my soul may be filled with the melodies of Christmas.

It took me quite a long time for me the Christmas spirit to sink in. It might have been because I was no longer anticipating presents (anticipating less, maybe). I was, however, excited for my sister whom I got a present for. (As I said before, it took me a crime-solving TV show called Bones for me to even get the "Psst...it's Christmas!). There's more to Christmas than the presents.

"¹⁰ Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. ¹¹For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." -Luke 2:10-11 (NKJV)

As I listen to the songs Joy to the World and Silent Night, I am reminded by the essence of the first Christmas of 2000 years ago. I am reminded that Christmas isn't about the presents, the decorations, the lights nor the tree; it's about the Savior's birth.I believe that this should all be our reminder of the season. We should remember the reason for the season.

Yes, the presents, trees, lights and decorations are nice, but let's not allow Santa Claus be the center of our Christmas.

Christmas day is 30 minutes away (at least, as I write this it is.) Christmas comes but once a year, let's not forget the Christ in Christmas.

To those of you who are forgetting the season, I say unto you, "Psst...It's Christmas!"

Have a blessed Christmas!

Movie Review: Grown Ups

2010-12-22T00:53:00.000+08:00

AMDG

I know, I know the movie is all ready a few months old. Nevertheless, since I just saw it today, I feel like writing a review on it.

The poster is only a fraction of
what you'll be laughing at!

Since I saw the poster at the movies, I wanted to see it. However, I was unable to see it on the big screen so I small it on a smaller screen. Nevertheless, I still laughed out loud while watching the movie. . . .

Grown Ups is so far the only one that I've seen that directly compared the lives of the previous generation (read, parents) to the lives of the younger generation (read, kids). This is the total nung-bata-pa-kami (you're dad, at least) film. It really showed the difference between the fun of yesterday and the fun of today's kids. It also shows issues like family matters, ageing folks, good sports, long-lasting friendships and so much more. It is a great reminder of the more simpler things in life. The movie doesn't only make you LMAO it also makes you think and rethink. It is an excellent balance of comedy and rather heavier matter.

Once I saw the lineup of the actors, I knew this would be a really funny movie. I wasn't disappointed at all. With a really awesome cast and a great story, I see no reason why no one will laugh when they see the movie. Seriously the movie gave me a real great laughing experience. It may have been weird for me to laugh all by myself just watching the movie. The movie already starts with a few really funny scenes. Followed by a lot of other funny scenes, you could be laughing every 15 minutes or less! Its an ideal family-themed movie besides a few PG scenes and / or lines.

THIS is an absolutely enjoyable movie.

Laugh factor: LMAO

Balancing elements: A bit of family drama, a bit of other drama : awesome

Over-all: A great comedy film. :D

Recommend: Really do!

Recommended for the Holidays: Why not?

If you'd like a good laugh, this movie is really something worth watching!

Please pardon my excessive use of modifiers.

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Thanks for reading!

God bless!

Book Review: Looking Back 2 & 3 by Ambeth Ocampo

2010-12-17T23:20:00.000+08:00

AMDG

The first book in the series that got me reading on.

After reading Ambeth Ocampo's Looking Back (and even writing a review on it), I got a hold of his other collection of essays. What's common about the books in his Looking Back series is that he presents history in a more familiar and interesting manner. A historical presentation that we can relate to. Interesting and intriguing. His presentation of history in the series is not the average: This hero was born on ... Born at... Died on... Died at... Contributed the... Lived to be... Had _ number of spouses... Holidays dedicated include... Known for...Can be seen on the _-peso money...

And here are is his other books in the series:

Dirty Dancing: Looking Back 2 by Ambeth Ocampo

Don't let the title stop you from
buying the book even
if you're a teenager. :D

This was the second book in the series that I got at the local bookstore. Yes, the title may make the mind think of an array of thoughts of many topics. I remember buying the book and the cashier's reaction: "Dirty Dancing...". O_o. I have had to explain to friends who've seen the cover that the title of the book is based on the title of the first essay which isn't even really dirty. Nonetheless, I've read the book and the essays. And once again, Ambeth Ocampo hasn't failed to give history a more relevance (intrigue?) to the lives of the common Filipino. It's history beyond the textbook. The things that would normally be left out of a history textbook are once again continued in the second book of the series. The first book is a little more of laughable nature. The second still sends smiles to its readers (me and friends). It's history, culture and what not. For stuff that the history textbook leaves out, but we common people are more concerned with (chismis siguro?), this is a great addition if you have the first book! A great Christmas gift for those who don't enjoy reading kilo-metric books; this is better because it has nice, short essays.

Content: Fun, intriguing, history with a twist!

Easy to Read: Totally! Short and easy to understand words.

Price: Just right. Worth it .Affordable 95 PHP at National Bookstore.

Bottom line: Great and funny!

Death by Garrote: Looking Back 3 by Ambeth Ocampo.

It's not all about death.

I got a copy of this book at Greenbelt since that was one of the venues of our field trip (and because I couldn't get my hands on it at the local bookstore). I read it from cover to cover the night I bought it (with a little help from a can of latte). This book wasn't one of the hilarious books I was used to from the Looking Back series, but was rather a more serious, yet still interesting book. Serious in a sense that it doesn't make you laugh, but still keeps your finger clinging to the corner of the book waiting for your signal to flip the page. It has the odds and ends of history that aren't funny but still interesting. From the births of heroes to their names, this book is full of the interesting things on history that we would consider is more to our liking than that of textbook history. This book is a nice reminder that history does not necessarily have to be deep, but can be nice to have a laugh at, yet there are still serious bits to it. For a 100-paged book it isn't that hard to read since the words and essay-lengths just right. A perfect balancer to the Looking Back series.

Content: A little less of the laughs, but still interesting.

Easy to Read: As always, yes!

Price: A worth it 95 PHP. (That's only near the price of a coffeehouse blended beverage (R)).

Bottom line: Less funny, still interesting!

Thanks for reading!

God bless :D

All photos of the books are from: Mr. Ocampo's Facebook Fan Page . (I do not own any of the images and they are property of their respective owners.) Most if not all of the comments written above are personal opinion.

It's Here, December (and Christmas too!)

2010-12-17T22:28:00.000+08:00

AMDG

I haven't blogged in a while. Well, my last blog post was more than a month ago. Here I am blogging on December.

The Christmas Spirit

I only truly felt the Christmas spirit when I was watching the Bones (crime detective thing show) on Fox, a day before the start of December. It was the Bones Christmas episode. And it took the Christmas theme song at the ending for me to feel that it was Christmas.

Christmas Rush

I feel that the Christmas rush is here. The bookstore at the mall is populated. Stores are slashing prices off Christmas decorations. More and more carolers are passing by. The Simbang Gabi (night mass) tradition has begun. Traffic is more common. It's cooler.We celebrated our Christmas party at school, earlier today. Overseas family members are coming home. It might be Christmas indeed.

Christmas Carols

The other day I drowned the noise by plugging in earphones and playing Christmas carols and songs on my laptop. I've gotten LSS from Christmas carols. Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle bell rock!

[Thinking for writing a blog post has temporarily ceased. Await further blog posts when brain resumes thinking for writing...]

I prefer RP over PH / PHL

2010-11-14T20:41:00.000+08:00

AMDG

In the light of the recent conversion of the code of the Philippines from RP to PH / PHL (see, http://bit.ly/cvNFeA), I would like to express my preference for RP rather than PH / PHL.

I believe that the Republic of the Philippines is formal, historic and honorific of our revolutionary heroes. What better way to commemorate and share to other countries our republic-ity (a word I made intended to mean: being a republic) than to banner RP over pretty much everything?

I believe that the title 'republic' in the 'R' of 'RP' should not be dropped since it honors the graciously fallen heroes of our history. Our heroes and forefathers worked at the expense of their lives for our nation to be called the first republic in Asia. Thus, I believe dropping the 'republic' strips our nation of the everyday commemoration (with the display of RP in newspaper headlines and etc.) as the first republic in Asia.

I believe that the republic in RP is a celebration of our national democracy, so why strip it?

I believe that PH and PHL both sound odd. To me, PH sounds like pH or potential for Hydrogen, in the study of chemistry. PH also sounds like a hygiene product advertised on Philippine airwaves. On the other hand, I believe PHL sounds like a logistics company with colors of red and yellow.

"[The change of RP to PH / PHL] is in line with the Philippine membership with the ISO, as well as to avoid the ambiguity and confusion with the use of the initials RP." -http://bit.ly/cvNFeA

What really bothers me in the quote from the report cited above is to who are those confused over the use of the initials RP? Who in this country (to the exception of those who are unfortunately illiterate) would not know what RP meant?

Why would the Philippines consider international standards before considering its own people? Did the Department of Foreign Affairs ever consult the public regarding their proposed change from RP to PH / PHL?

So what if foreigners somehow ended up getting confused over RP? I get confused over their acronyms too. AFP means Agence France Presse but, also means Armed Forces of the Philippines.

We've been RP all these years, and I've never heard of a plane headed for the Philippines, but ended up some place else with an international code also like RP.

Am I overreacting? I think not. This is my point of view.

This is my preference. What is your say on this abrupt change?

A Year of Blogging

2010-10-01T23:56:00.000+08:00

AMDG

Today, BlahBlehBlahBlog.blogspot.com celebrates a year of blogging! One year of blogging, one follower, 64 blog posts, 804 visits and more posts to come.

Anyway, a year has passed.

HAPPY One Year Blog!

Thanks readers, God bless you.

of Pets, WTFs and Green Peas

2010-09-25T21:16:00.000+08:00

AMDG

This post is best read while playing either of the following:

Well I'm not actually referring to pets, WTFs and green peas, but I am referring to activist groups like PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals), WWF (World Wildlife Fun) and Greenpeace. I've been signing petitions for Greenpeace for quite a while now. I've signed petitions for PETA and WWF only recently. Nevertheless, I find myself able to relate with what they're saying.

Of Animals

Just a few days ago, I heard a student was about to dissect frogs next week. I thought that frog dissection was cruel and unnecessary. They've got virtual dissection on the internet, for frogs' sake! Step into the 21st century people! My classmates had a share of dissection once. The frogs looked pitiful. It was a display of cruelty. I know that Biology is the study of life, but I didn't know that it contradicted its earlier teachings on valuing biodiversity. Studying the study of life doesn't give anyone the right to unnecessarily take lives for the sake of science and learning. What do students of dissection really learn? cruelty? no value for life? animal torture? cutting up live frogs? What do they really learn?
God made me,
God made you,
Even critters of the deep blue,
and He loves me, you,
and them too!

Of Environment

I've been a petition signer for quite some time. Now I give this blog post for Greenpeace. You know what's great about signing petitions? It's the feeling that you did something right even if it is tiny. It's nice to do even one small thing to help protect this earth that God made. From establishing marine reserves, to changing the way energy is produced, from stopping deep sea drilling, to stopping the Japs from whaling, and even to watching how clean Philippine water really is. Greenpeace is really what I would sign petitions for anytime.

My world, your world, his world, her world,
OUR WORLD is worth protecting.

Environment and Animals
When you want to protect the environment and help animals, WWF is the way. I haven't been signing petitions for them for long, but WWF is a real big thing. I see it even at the local mall. I got to hand it to WWF if they can make millions of people turn off their lights for Earth Hour, then we can all probably be taught to change our ways. WWF for a living planet.

If all cause-oriented groups united to help save this planet, then what a wonderful world this could be.

God bless activists!

A New Poem

2010-09-21T20:05:00.000+08:00

AMDG

Well, I'm back. I've been busy lately and unable to blog. Finally, with idle time, I write this new blog post. A poem. (yet, again, sorry!)

My Teachers
by: Jars, VIII of Cavore

Many a thanks,
do I send my teachers.

To Math, that taught me,
to solve problems in many,
a ways.

To Geometry, that taught me,
To look at the other angle,
For there are plenty!

To Trigonometry, that taught me,
to use different measures,
like for courage, strength, wisdom, and others.

To English, that taught me,
To use good language,
And not garbage!

To Science, that taught me,
That things are not,
What I had first thought!

To Chemistry, that taught me,
to understand and study,
even the worst kinds of change - they're many!

To Physics, that taught me,
to study moving and not moving,
especially my own must be of knowing!

Many a teacher,
I wish to thank,
However, I must go now,
And study harder.

:D

Tribute to Hygiene

2010-08-27T20:43:00.000+08:00

AMDG

A poem. Usually he (the author) does poems on rather serious topic. Apparently now he writes a whimsical tribute to hygiene.

Tribute to Hygiene

-a poem by TWB-AMDG

Hygiene, my hygiene

With thou I feel clean.

Shall I speak about thee?

Okay, here it goes.

O little toothpaste,

For just this time, please,

Teeth clean, minted breaths,

That I do request.

O toothbrush of white,

Clean, and the plaque smite!

Make my teeth sparkle,

And sparkling white!

Soap in white bar form,

Cleanse my body of,

Germs that terrorize,

And never they reform!

Deodorant,

Keep odors away,

Ne'er might they 'gain,

Come my unfort'nate way!

Shampoo keep me hair,

Clean and fresh smelling,

No dandruff lest my

day be o so rough!

Hygiene, my hygiene!

I shall keep thee lest,

My day no longer,

be serene and clean!

A tribute to hygiene, find it funny?

leave your comments.

Thanks for reading. Have a blessed day!

Series of Events I Find Extraordinary

2010-08-27T20:17:00.000+08:00

AMDG

I haven't blogged in quite a while and so here I am blogging after a blog break. Since I don't have other topics disturbing me, I shall write about a series of extraordinary events which had happened in the past week.

1.) A dog....eating grass... - Well I'm not certain if it's eating grass or sniffing it, but if my memory is correct I do recall the dog chewing on the grass. Herbal medicine perhaps or dental floss?

2.) A student ... walking from school...before classes have begun. - Since the conjunctivitis (sore-eyes) scare-pidemic, I thought that the student walking from school also had it and was being sent home. Oddly I saw the same student at school. Forgot a notebook or something maybe?

3.) I and my friends rode a bus...the same bus we've ridden for a number of times already. - There were about twelve of us and the bus was nearly full. The extraordinary part is that it was completely empty when we boarded it.

4.) We (the friends) boarded a jeepney...once again we were the only passengers in it. - Jeepneys are a little hard to come by these days since most of the transportation is via mini-bus these days. The jeepney we road came from the very street that we had hung out in.

5.) A friend was unexpectedly being nice on a social networking site...that has never happened before. - This friend isn't the kind of guy you would expect to talk to you on social networking sites. I found that extraordinary.

I haven't blogged in quite a while. T'is for now.

Thanks for dropping by! Have a blessed day!

On the Evolution of Species by Means of Social Studies

2010-07-09T21:28:00.000+08:00

A poem against evolution. Against evolution in a poetic manner.

- The Writing Bibingka (AMDG)

Evolution, I really dislike you.

May thunder smite you.

And Charles Darwin, too.

Oh wait he’s dead.

Was he mad?

What an odd lad!

Evolution,

Makes my tongue go contortions!

Australopithecus ramidus,

Sahelantropus tchadensis,

How in the world do I read this?!?!

Evolution is a theory,

Why art thou studied

If thy be, but a theory?

What a great mystery!

You make high school life fill with misery!

A year of Philippine history,

Another about Asia,

Now the world.

But, every year about evolution!

What treachery!

Thou art against my beliefs,

Thou offer no relief.

Thou boggle our minds,

Twist and turn tongues,

I’d rather have mangorind.

Than be driven out of my mind,

By you evolution!

Three years of evolution,

But why not study about creation?

Why, o why

Do we study,

That contradictory to Genesis?

I’d rather study Genesis,

Than thou evolution,

You’re officially one of my enemies.

The Writing Bibingka (AMDG) | Promote Your Page Too

Happy 112th Independence Day!

2010-06-11T20:59:00.000+08:00

AMDG

One hundred and twelve years after Pres. Emilio Aguinaldo celebrated the Philippine independence from his balcony in Kawit, Cavite, I write this blog post in honor of those who sacrificed their lives for the independence of the Filipino People. I thank God for giving this nation heroes. From Lapu-lapu, Andres Bonifacio, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, Emilio Aguinaldo, the Trece Martires (Thirteen martyrs), Diego and Gabriella Silang, Ninoy and Cory Aquino, soldiers, and many more, to the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), I thank you all. For those who died protecting this nation, this blog post is dedicated to your memories. For those who live to serve this nation, this blog post is also for you.

Source: http://bit.ly/cRWVEG

If I am correct, celebrations are scheduled on Monday the 14th. I write this blog post for tomorrow, the true date of the Independence day. Historically speaking, this wasn't really independence day for the Americans followed Spanish colonization. If I am correct, the celebration of independence day by Gen. Aguinaldo wasn't even reported to America (USA). Nevertheless, this day, I believe, is still important because this day helps many to commemorate the fallen and those who continually live for this nation.

I am saddened by those who know not respect for the Philippine flag, the Philippine National Anthem, and other heraldic items. I am saddened by those who continue to corrupt this nation; those who ruin this nation; and those who seek personal riches alone. It saddens me that there are unjust politicians sitting (and will be sitting) in the government. I dearly hope that they (unjust politicians) would not waste what our heroes died and lived for. I believe that the death and life of our heroes must not be in vain. Please, as the nation celebrates its 112th independence day, I request politicians and all of the Filipinos to commemorate the sacrifices of our heroes and may we live so that their lives and deaths be not in vain.

Thank you for reading this post.

MABUHAY ANG PILIPINAS!

(long live the Philippines)

God bless the Philippines!

Last Days of Summer (Vacation)

2010-06-11T19:31:00.000+08:00

AMDG

School is definitely just around the corner. We'll be back to the halls known as 'school' on Tuesday. It's confusing because I want to go back to school, yet I don't want to go back to school. Nevertheless, I'll still go to school on Tuesday.

I want to go back to school because it does get boring when there are no school days. I can't believe I'm saying this, but going to the internet everyday for about two months is getting boring. Plus having to put back the netbook cover at the back every now and then is getting really frustrating. The modem with the internet connection also gives me a headache. But, anyway those stuff are still good. These past few days have been very monotonous, that's why I think school would help change that a lot.

I don't want to go back to school yet, because the last five minutes of class are usually the longest five minutes we've got. Not to mention, the last five minutes in traffic are usually the fastest five minutes I've got. I don't want to be late for class! And I've received news of road repair in the traffic hotspot which I pass, ergo more traffic, more delays, more ughs...

To wrap it up, I still want to go to school. There are just parts of going to school that I don't like that much. Like the wise Enna Irallam used to (and still) say/s, "It's part of growing up, so live with it."

We shall meet again school!

Thanks for reading. God bless.

Congratulations to the President-Elect!

2010-06-09T18:53:00.000+08:00

AMDG

With the proclamation of Congress behind us and with the inauguration around the corner, I'd like to congratulate President-elect Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Cojuangco-Aquino III for winning the 2010 polls.

As he assumes the highest position in the land, I hope that the Philippines would rise up from its troubled and corrupted state. I hope that the Philippines would be as President-elect Noynoy promised during his campaign. I am a supporter of Noynoy and I hope he can do that which he has promised us, his supporters. I hope he can deliver the change that this nation desperately needs. I am not voter (yet). I am unable (as of now) to exercise my right of suffrage. Nevertheless, I supported Noynoy in ways that I could during the campaign period. I am deeply concerned about the current conditions of this nation, and the so-called leaders of this nation bother me. President-elect Aquino, I hope that you understand that my (and my fellow youth's) future is in your hands. I trust that you would be the change that we badly need.

By the way, I found this page on Facebook.
Noynoy Stop Smoking Campaign

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I hope you could support the page too. For the change we badly need!

Anyway, CONGRATULATIONS! May God bless you and the Philippines!

On Spontaneous Poetry

2010-06-04T23:01:00.001+08:00

AMDG

Author's warning: This post contains thoughts which might be random and unorganized. Reader discretion is requested.
Should or should't I,

Write about this topic, tonight,

Am I of authority,

To write about thee,

O, spontaneous poetry.

I do not know whether I am the right person to be speaking about this topic. Nevertheless, I shall write about this thing I like, which I call, "spontaneous poetry". First and foremost, I don't know if you could call me a poet or a rhymester. Do I write poems or merely rhymes? Nevertheless, I will speak about this topic.

There is this kind of poetry which I like most. I like poetry that is raw, unrefined, and considerably good on its own. I like on-the-spot poetry because I believe those who write well can make the most out of the least amount of time. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that one should only write when the deadline's five minutes away. I just like poetry that suddenly pops up in one's mind. Poetry that was inspired by something that just came up. Serendipity! I like poetry inspired by a passerby, a sudden channel-surf, a look out of the window and so on. I don't like continuously revised poetry. Ayokong matulad kay Segismundo. If I start something, and don't finish it, then I probably wouldn't be able to finish it at all. The point is I don't like juicing my brains all night for a poem, or worse just rhymes. I'd rather go on with living my life and suddenly get inspired to write something. Ergo, whether you believe I write rhymes or poetry, I will continue to be me.

I like poetry which is new.
I like poetry out of the blue.
That which is pure.
That which doesn't make the author endure,
so much frustration and writing woes.
If ever it has it foes,
Spontaneous poetry still,
Has potentials like a yet-to-bloom rose. -TWB

"Give me an hour,
I'll write rhyming words.
Give me five minutes,
I'll write poetry the world's,
never seen." -The Writing Bibingka

Source for this blog post's poetry: The Writing Bibingka (AMDG) | Promote Your Page Too

T'is all for now. Thanks for reading.
God bless you!

Retro-what? Retrospect

2010-06-03T22:11:00.000+08:00

AMDG

Retrospect. Whenever I heard about the word retro, Disco Stu of The Simpsons usually popped up in my mind, or a figure with his clothing. Apparently, as to my understanding, retrospect didn't necessarily involve Disco Stu or disco. Disco Stu was somehow related to retrospect since retrospect is looking back and contemplating about one's past. Anyway...moving on...

Image source: http://simpsons.wikia.com/

My visualization of 'retro'.

In retrospect, there are things which we should or should not have done; things which we should or should not have said. In contemplation of the past, we come up with the presumption that if we did (or didn't) do something, things would have gone the way we wanted to, but in reality we never know what could've happened. We can never know for sure what would have happened, yet we can always be sure that everything's going to be fine. I believe that everything has a purpose. If so, then everything is going according to His plan. I've learned that whatever be the outcome of a certain thing which we did, we must learn to live with it. A great author once said, "It's part of growing up, so live with it. - Enna Irallam." Life is likely a never ending process of learning. We do things, we fail or succeed and when we fail, we learn. Like the Disney motion picture, Meet The Robinsons said, "If you fail, you learn. If you succeed, you don't learn as much". (or something in that sense) And just like what Meet the Robinsons said, "Keep moving forward!"

The Festive Days of May

2010-05-23T19:22:00.001+08:00

AMDG

In the Philippines, May is a pretty hot month. May is summer, so the heat is very present. Nevertheless, the heat never hinders Filipinos from celebrating age old traditions which we probably learned from the Spanish. During the festive days of May, nothing will stop Filipinos from celebrating. This would probably the most festive time of the year, next to Christmas (the merriest time of the year). The festivities here have Christian roots.

The best selling song during the time of the fiesta. Fellow best-sellers also include: Santa Clarang Pinung-Pino (Saint Claire, So Refined). The song is usually played by a marching band and/or stereos. Notably played by beer-drinkers using stereos during their sessions in the fiesta time.

The fiesta here is usually composed of banderitas (colorful flag-like pieces of plastic hung up on electric wires), kwitis (a rocket-like firework, that gives off a loud bang when it has reached the top of it's flight), bandas (marching bands with brass(?) instruments), and the caracol (procession of the image of the patron saint around the town accompanied by marching bands and kwitis).

Typical fiesta itinerary in the town (where I live in) include: fluvial parade of the patron saint/s, marching bands (followed by a battle of the bands later on), night procession and invitation of guests into one's home to be served with food (food usually served during the occasion only). Today alone, eleven marching bands passed our street; bands which come from all around the province. To miss the marching bands is something to regret for one whole year, as it only happens during the fiesta. To miss the fiesta, as a whole, is to miss one of the few really festive events in one's Philippine town.

The festive days of May are an indicator that the opening of school is coming near once again. Nevertheless, that shouldn't prevent students, like me, from enjoying these few, yet memorable, day of merrymaking. The fiesta is a time when people, rich or poor, take to the streets to join the caracol and dance to the tune of Paruparing Bukid and Santa Clarang Pinungpino, in moods unique to the occasion. Never mind the heat, never mind the traffic, never mind whatever economic condition one is at, Filipinos will most likely celebrate fiestas for generations to come. Mabuhay ang lahing Pilipino!

Thanks for reading :)

God bless!

P.E.B.P. (Pagkatapos ng Eleksyon Blog Post / Post-Election Blog Post)

2010-05-14T22:45:00.000+08:00

AMDG

With the 2010 Philippine Elections behind us, what is left it is probably...campaign materials. Yes, those politicians, win or lose, probably used campaign materials. Campaign paraphernalia on walls, on streets, on buildings, on vehicles, and wherever they stick their faces on. It's not really the best sight to see. Travelling around isn't the best when you see faces of candidates everywhere. Since the elections are over, what about the campaign paraphernalia? Do candidates just leave them wherever they put them, and then let the weather deal with it?

Noy-Mar supporters are supposed to clean up campaing materials this Saturday.

Please candidates, please help clean up your campaign materials.

Whether you won or lost, please clean it up, better yet, recycle it.

Thanks for reading.

God bless.

Happy Mother's Day!

2010-05-09T08:00:00.002+08:00

Happy Mother's Day

A Poem by: The Writing Bibingka (AMDG)

Happy Mother's Day!

It comes but once a year,

In the month of May,

Dedicated to mothers, dear.

Celebrate it not just this day,

But, make Mother's day everyday.

For our loving mothers.

Say thanks to Mother,

Mother, like no other.

Mom, you're the best,

And nothing less.

A Mother is among God's best gifts,

Our sad spirits, she lifts!

Salamat inay,

Sayo humahanga kaming tunay!

Lubos ang aking pasasalamat,

Sa Diyos na mabait,

Dahil binigyan Niya ako ng inay,

Na walang katulad.

I dedicate this poetry,

To Mother,

Mother, how I love thee!

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God bless all the mothers in the world! (Mothers, Grandmothers, Great Grandmothers, Stepmothers, Tall mothers, short mothers, thin mothers, healthy mothers, kind mothers and more...)

Eleksyon 2010 (2010 Elections)

2010-05-09T00:25:00.001+08:00

AMDG

With the 2010 Philippine elections just around the corner, I blog about politics. The title of this blog post is Eleksyon 2010 (2010 Elections), it is in Filipino since it is the Philippine elections which I would like to speak of.

Many a time have I been asked, why do I care about politics since I'm not even a voter yet. Politics in the Philippines, I shall say is one of a kind. Going back, why do I care about politics? I care about politics because I believe that "unless deal with seriously, the flood of insensitivity and ignorance, will one day lead to our downfall..." Quote was quoted from author, The Writing Bibingka (AMDG). I'd also like to quote Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago, "for evil to triumph, it is efficient that good men and women shall do nothing..." I care about politics because I care about my, my children's and my grandchildren's future. I believe that the situation today were not brought about by the mistakes of yesterday, but from the mistakes of earlier generations. Tagalugin ko po for emphasis: Ang mga nararanasang nating kahirapan ngayon ay bunga ng mga pagkakamali ng mga botante ng kahapon, ibig sabihin, ang mga maihahalal ngayung halalan ay makaapekto sa kinabukasan ng nakababatang henerasyon na kinabibilangan ko.

I also care about politics because we're talking about what and who's running the nation here. What's at stake is yours, my and our future. This 2010 elections is crucial because an error made in this elections will affect the country in a negative manner for six straight years unless the congressmen can do an impeachment complaint right.

I know I could have blogged about this earlier, but procrastination and a tight schedule are hindrances to the typing blogger.

One issue I would like to raise is the increasing number of youth smokers and youth alcohol consumers. I am against smoking and consumption of alcohol. A single cigarette stick takes five minutes off one's life according to the WHO, says the book. Another issue is the lack of respect of the law. The law, rules, and other guidelines set for our welfare are being crossed without hesitation. How can you expect the leaders of the Republic of the Philippines to move away from corruption, if they can't follow simple election-related laws? Quoting Republic Act 9006, "The Fair Election Act", the lawful maximum size of campaign materials is at 3 feet by 2 feet. To violators: "Let us remember running for senator _, that you are setting examples for your children...and that example is your over-sized tarpaulins." I can't believe these politicians, why state such self-righteousness if you violate simple election laws? If you ask me if they can't play by the Fair Election Act, then they aren't fair at all. And to think we entrust millions of government funds to them. :(

Endorsements:
-President: Whoever among the three win, will be ay-okay for me.
   1st Choice: Nicanor "Nick" Perlas (IND.) - He's a genius. If he wins, I'd seriously consider attending his inauguration.
   2nd Choice: Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" C. Aquino, III (LP) - Let's have someone new with clean intentions for a change. (Maybe he could make Nick Perlas, DENR Secretary or a position where Nick could deal with climate change)
   3rd Choice: Richard "Dick" Gordon - He's got a track record, and I like his way of thinking. (Except for an over-sized tarpaulin of him).

-Vice-President:
  1st Choice: Mar Roxas (LP) - I think he'll do well as vice-president. He could push for the strengthening of micro-economies like the public market which is being threatened by malls. He could push for cheaper medicines without the need of another body (board, commission, bureau...), but with the president acting on it himself.
   2nd Choice: Perfecto "Jun" Yasay (Bangon-Pilipinas): If he wins, he's got the brains and I like the way he thinks. He's got education, environment, civil rights and economy covered. If I'm gonna vote between him and Loren Legarda, Jun gets my vote for sure.

Senators:
-Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel (LP) - She's got brains all right! And the way she speaks and thinks really gets my thumbs up!
-Nereus "Neric" Acosta (LP) - He's a teacher. It's time somebody teaches in that senate.
-Franklin "Frank" Drilon (LP)
-Ralph Recto (LP)
-Juan Ponce "Johnny" Enrile

And so that is why I am concerned about politics.

I wish the Philippines good luck and God bless as it will hold it's first automated elections.

Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!

Let us all pray for a clean, honest and transparent 2010 elections, come Monday.

Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!

God bless the Philippines!

A (Special) Filipino Song

2010-04-24T22:57:00.001+08:00

A few blog posts ago, I talked about my favorite Filipino religious song. Well here it is, and it's available in two versions: the Himig Heswita (Jesuit's Voice) and by Filipino, Bugoy Drilon. The first version is by the Jesuits; the Jesuits whose motto I like (Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam). The song's title is Pananagutan (responsibility) and the Himig Heswita version above shows photos of social responsibility. Social responsibility is the main idea of the song. The version below, by Bugoy Drilon, shows scenes from May Bukas Pa a prime time series shown before.

I hope you enjoyed listening. God bless :)

AMDG

On the Bright Side . . .

2010-04-24T08:08:00.001+08:00

AMDG

Amazing photo from: http://www.photographyblog.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=76619&cat=recent&limit=recent

On the Bright Side

by: The Writing Bibingka (AMDG)

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The bitter truth has finally been delivered,

To me who had perceived another.

Before I heard, happy I was.

But, looking on to the bright side.

'I found a new reason to be happy!', I realize.

Much better than what I could have imagined,

I smile and convince my mind,

To look to that which is on the bright side.

:))

Thank you Lord!
God bless us all.

Math the Path.

2010-04-22T00:50:00.000+08:00

AMDG

I won't be spending my whole summer watching TV, using my computer, playing sports (wait, like when did I do sports?), and the like. I'll be spending a large portion of summer to mathematics.

Image from: http://www.adultlearningcentres.ca/math.php

Wait, wait I know this! I know this uhm...wait, where's my calculator?!?

Yes, mathematics the subject that isn't the class favorite. Yup, apparently I'll be taking a trip down Geometry Drive and Trigonometry Avenue this summer.

*Mondays to Fridays = Geometry for two hours.

*Friday Morning = Trigonometry for two hours.

image from: www.emoticoasters.com/

Ma...ma...ma..math for su...su...summer?!?

Yay math!(?!? :O) The good side is the friends will be there too!

The notebooks are ready. The books are packed. The pencil is loaded. The eraser is missing...(what!?! The eraser is missing!)

Well anyway, math will be the path this summer. Math be with thee, and also with me. :D

That's all for now. Thanks for reading.

God bless us all.

Mild Technological Deprivation

2010-04-13T23:40:00.000+08:00

AMDG

Due to laptop malfunction, I am experiencing mild technological deprivation. It has its ups and downs, though. I was writing two short stories (for purposes that are not to be discussed in a public blog post) on that laptop. it turns out that all the files on my laptop were deleted...erased...(flush) (flush)...down the toilet, therefore I will have to start over from scratch, but with procrastination I don't know when I'll be able to start. I dearly hope so that I can start on it already.

Image source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ilikegooglebetter/761586704/

My laptop went cuckoo...but at least it didn't come to the Broccoli cloud point.

I can still use the internet and yes here I am blogging. Anyway, my laptop is under repair as of the moment. I have realized that without it, I was able to spend more time outdoors and do stuff; stuff which include gardening and even sweeping the backyard. I guess without my laptop I was a little bit more productive (?). I now have peppers, ginger, onions and okra in my garden for vegetables, besides the aloe vera and orchids which are not vegetables. Without my laptop, I was able to fight in a new series of the Bug Wars (which gives me an idea for a future blog post). Mild technological deprivation has also helped me finish the book (The Ten Commandments) which I was reading

Anyway, I have realized that mild technological deprivation has also been good in ways, which I have yet to fully enumerate. I would blog about that some other time. I do recommend trying to give yourself a mild technology break even for a day or two, if at all possible and won't do any harm. (Disclaimer: Give yourself a technology break only if possible. IF POSSIBLE. It could help you. Results are not guaranteed. Give yourself a technology break at your own risk. I shall not be liable for any event that may arise due to technology breaks. :D )

That is all for now. Swimming pool chlorine doesn't help if you plan on blogging, you know.

Thanks for reading. God bless us all!

More Dreams in Life

2010-04-10T23:37:00.000+08:00

AMDG

Note: Most of the content of this blog post are just dreams and likely haven't happened as of blog post publish date.

Ok, ok...So maybe I have blogged about materialism in the world, and I would have likely complained about that, but I don't recall for sure, or do I recall them? Do I? Yes, in my previous blog post I have four dreams of which only one is serious, but hey to dream is free, right? Here I am again to blog about dreams in life; dreams that I don't know if I shall be able to fulfill and to accomplish, but hey dreaming is free, right? So, do let me use my blog post for this :D

5.) (1 for this blog post) Write a book and get it published.

I'm probably not alone in aspiring for something like this. I have tried several times to write a short story. However, I have written four and so far none of them have been finished. I don't plan to continue on writing two of them, while the other two I haven't been able to finish since my laptop has gone haywire. I think fiction isn't my thing as of now. Maybe I'll just write a compilation of my internet poems (hoping that no one has published them before I did XD). It would be nice to see my name on the shelves of my favorite book store. I still have a lot of years ahead of me, so hey maybe one day I'll see my name on those shelves...one day...one day...All for AMDG of course!

Image Source: http://connectpixels.com/blog/?p=373

Maybe one day, I'll be able to see a book on the shelves of my favorite book store with my name on it.

5.2. (1.2) Get My Work Published in a Daily Newspaper (Preferably National)

If I don't get a book published then maybe I'll get published in the daily newspaper! I'd like it if my poems, essays, blahs and stuff would be published, but I'd definitely not like it if I got published in the news section for something negative (I sure hope not). An alternative, to getting my work published in the newspaper, would be getting published in the newspaper for my work or maybe my book! (I sure hope that it's not positive) If I do get a negative review for a book that I might publish, then that's ok that means there's still room for improvement. If at first you don't succeed, pray then try again! It's not that I'm not content with getting published on our campus paper, but why not dream for the national dailies, right? (Hindi bawal mangaraaap...) Again, maybe one day...maybe one day...for AMDG :)

Image Source: http://www.arees-mogg.com/AnewssupportsoperaFAOS9Nov09.htm

Maybe one day newspapers, I will see my work on you. :)

6.) (2) Attend a Latin Mass (preferably in the Vatican)

Call me old fashioned, but I seem to have a fascination for the Latin language. And yes, I do think it's weird too. Latin is a 'dead' language and so it is no longer widely spoken. I think I only hear Latin in Biology class and when the Vatican airs masses on TV. I know only a handful of Latin terms and most of them are religious or related to animals. (e.g. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (For the Greater Glory of God) , Vox Vocis de Scholasticus (Voice of Students), Serviam (Religious, I will serve), Ecce Homo(Religious. Behold the man), Gloria in excelsis Deo (religious, Glory to God in the Highest), Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not), Ut Supremus Sic Subter Supter (As above, so below). . . . . .) I've heard of a church in New Manila, Quezon City where Latin Masses are conducted, that would do, but I still dream of going to Vatican and hear the Pope deliver a Latin Mass. I don't even know if I'll be able to understand a Latin Mass, still if I'd be able to attend a Latin Mass at the Vatican, I'd consider that a once in a lifetime activity (unless I'm a Swiss Guard, bishop, cardinal or other people who are regularly present at the Pope's Masses)

Image Source: http://www.bitpuddle.com/potd/archives/2005/06/

Maybe one day, I and my family might visit Saint Peter's Basilica and hear Mass there; mass, which we only see on EWTN.

So there you have it another blog post about stuff which are running in my head... Another blog post about new dreams... Dreams which I don't know if I'd be able to accomplish nevertheless it does pay to dream even if you don't pay to dream. (?) If ever I do accomplish a dream or two, I'll blog about that. :D
Thanks for reading, God bless us all :)

Last Maundy Thursday 2010

2010-04-03T16:54:00.000+08:00

AMDG
Author's Warning: Severe overuse of the word 'anyway' is in this blog post.

Like I said in my previous blog post, it's Lenten Season here in the Philippines and the other day was Maundy Thursday. Basically, it's the commemoration and reenactment of the Last Supper. I wasn't able to attend the Last Supper Mass where the priest washes the feet of the 'apostles'; reenacting how Jesus washed the feet of the Apostles to show the quintessence of humility. I wasn't able to witness that Mass.

Anyway...we went to church last night for the Visita Iglesia, which is basically visiting churches to pray in each one of them. Unlike in the previous years, our Visita Iglesia was confined to local churches near our vicinity...blah blah blah. The first church we went to was the local parish church and I can tell you it was quite creepy (in a good way). I can't find the right word to describe it. It was creepy, overwhelming, uplifting and what not. The crucifix near the entrance of the church was covered with a violet cloth (as with every year) probably to signify the time of lent. The church was in dim light mode. The pulpit wasn't lit unlike usual days. The lights were open only within 3/4 of the church. The religious image on the uppermost part of the pulpit did have lights on. As we sat on a bench near three-fourths of the church, I could hear the vigil behind me, left side. It was quite creepy. The voices were amplified by a microphone so it was heard inside the church. They sang all together the song "Pananagutan", my favorite Filipino religious song, and it really echoed inside the church. The church was on dim light mode, so you could only imagine the feeling inside of it.

After the church, we went to the Burol. The Burol here is a replica of The Dead Christ, lying on a bed. There are two Burols here the Burol na Matanda (Old Burol) and Burol na Bata (Young Burol). The Burol na Matanda is part of the Good Friday procession. Anyway my favorite part is the Pasion and when read it is called the Pabasa. It is a poem version of the sufferings of Christ. As I hear it, it stretches something like as follows, "Nang si Hudaaas / Ay madulaaaassss / Tatlong balbaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasssssssssss / Ang Nalagaaaas." (When Judas, confessed, three strands of his mustache, fell). It is also one of my/our dreams to sing the Pasion, but that's for another blog post. XD There were also nagpipinetensyang gumagapang or flagellants without the whips, but instead crawled to churches around town and in each church were whipped by a belt.

Anyway, that's my Maundy Thursday 2010 experience.

Thanks for reading.

God Bless.

AMDG

Thoughts on April and Etc.

2010-04-01T16:24:00.000+08:00

AMDG

WARNING: This blog entry contains disorganized thoughts. Reader discretion is advised.

Yup, school year 2009-2010 has officially come to a close. Yehey or booho? I really don't know which. It's somehow a happy time, yet it's also quite sad.

Anyway, it's April 1 so April Fools! But, here in the Philippines it's Holy Thursday. It's Holy Week here. The religious traditions are progressing as usual. Last night, there was a procession of saints related to the Holy Week (e.g. Santa Veronica, Mater Dolorosa (The Mother of Sorrows), Jesus bearing the Cross (I believe it is a replica of the Black Nazarene) and more). We live on a street where the Holy Week sculptures / saints pass by every year. The Mater Dolorosa reminded me of my fascination of the 'dead' Latin language, but that's for another blog post.

Moving on, it's Holy Thursday and most of the shows on the local TV channels are religious / inspirational. I for one think that it's good that inspirational programs are shown instead of the regular eek! programs. It's good that every few times a year that inspirational programs are shown.

Besides that. April is summer here, yet it's really hot. (Courtesy of Global Warming), which reminds me of Al Gore (but, that's also for another blog post). I'd really like to jump into a swimming pool. I think I can finally garden this April. (Yes, I do garden). My orchid is flowering, 32 flowers on a branch and there's two branches on one plant. I think Starbucks' free used coffee grounds did the trick.

Anyway, the school year has ended and a friend will be going away. :( . . .

Happy monthsary blog.

Will blog later...
Thanks for Reading...
God bless..

. . .

2010-04-01T15:12:00.000+08:00

I haven't blogged in a while...

Courtesy of writer's block,

And probably because of other internet sites,

thank you Tubmlr, Facebook and Plurk.

I will blog soon...

Orangutans are Being Threatened Due to Nestle's Palm Oil Supplier

2010-03-19T15:57:00.000+08:00

It's really concerning that forests are being cut down to grow palm trees for palm oil. And Nestle's palm oil supplier is carelessly tearing down trees which in turn endanger orangutans.

We've got a lot of Nestle products down stairs, and I want to be able to eat them in peace, free of guilt.

For More info do click...

Mozart Fever

2010-03-19T15:16:00.000+08:00

The Greatest Mozart Collection Ever Made album by Mozart

I'm liking Mozart nowadays. I listen to Mozart pieces while writing stuff online. What's interesting is as I write my short story the Mozart piece emotion also matches the emotion of the story. My favorite Mozart piece isSonata for Piano No.1 in A major - K331 .."Turkish March". I find his music interesting and fun to listen to, especially Turkish March.

Two thumbs up for Mozart!

Thanks for reading.

God bless!

How Fast Time Flies...

2010-03-19T15:09:00.000+08:00

AMDG

It's been a quick school year. Time has once again taken its fast toll. Sometimes I want time to slow down, yet it speeds up, but when I want it to speed up, it slows down. It is interesting time is the same, yet we feel as if it moves so fast or so slow. The ironic thing about time and us, is that we attempt to manipulate time. But, in reality we can never manipulate time as time is constant and unchanging. That's why we must spend every millisecond as if it were our last.

*Will blog some other time Writer's block ain't helping one bit."

Thanks for reading...
God bless :)

Balang Araw Regalo Ko Sayo...

2010-02-19T23:58:00.006+08:00

AMDG

Balang araw bibigyan kita,
Ng regalong iyon ikasasaya,
Hindi yung tigbebente,
Hindi yung tigkikinse,
Hindi yung may quotes na recycled,
O kaya’y mga minatamis na sugar coated,
Hindi yung bulaklak na malalanta,
O kaya’y mumurahing may quotes na luma na.
Hindi kita reregaluhan ng pusong pekeng mura,
Hindi quotes na makaluma,
Hindi isang tula,
Na panahon pa ng Kastila.
Kundi ang ireregalo ko sayo,
Balang araw,
Ay yung ikasasaya mo,
Kahit araw-araw.
Tulang galing sa aking puso,
At hindi galing sa tindero sa Quiapo.
Bulaklak na tanim at alaga ko,
Kahit pa umaraw o bumabagyo.
Basta’t aalagaan ko,
Para sayo.
Usapang harap harapan,
At hindi text na todo puyatan.
Aminang kaharap ka,
At hindi yung katext kita at katext ko din ang iba.
Tama na satsat,
Eto na aking ipagtatapat,
Basta’t balang araw,
Balang araw ireregalo ko sayo,
Itong aking puso,
Umulan man o umaraw.
Yun ay balang araw.
Ngunit ngayon ay hanggang dito lang muna,
Ikabubuti mo’y hiling ko sa Diyos na mapagmahal,
At ilayo ka sa kapahamakan,
Ng tayong dalawa ay magtagal.

Ang May Akda: Ang Bibingka na Manunulat (AMDG)
XD
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-A poem in Filipino, you rarely get to see from someone like me. Reblogged from my Tumblr (blahblehblahblog.tumblr.com)

AMDG

Hitherto, I haven't found thee!

2010-02-13T17:40:00.000+08:00

AMDG

Hitherto, I haven't found thee!

Hitherto I haven't found thee,

O sly beauty!

Hitherto I haven't found,

Things good and kind,

Those nice to find.

Even things profound.

What is the thrill,

Of finding these,

Is it worth happiness and bliss?

Or worth nothing but a shrill?

Hitherto I have not found,

What's worth a day's work,

That's not just brought by a stork.

But that which astounds.

Hitherto, I have looked near and far.

Places high and below,

Even where smoke bellows,

But, I have found nothing more than tar.

O forgive me!

Only now did I understand,

That I've neglected what's at hand.

Indeed I've found thee.

O joyous beauty.

From the heavens high,

To seas low,

From the today to the morrow,

Great things found I.

Eureka!

Great things I've found,

In places not that profound,

But in places near and far even Costa Rica!

Not too far,

Not beyond the mountains,

Not far from the trails,

But I've found awesome in places near.

As the sun rises,

As we make smiles,

As sadness passes,

As the sun sets,

As the moon rises,

As happiness is abreast,

O beauty!

You are everywhere!

But only now have I realized where!

In all God's creations,

Thou art present,

In all His creations,

Beauty's never absent!

Why have I neglected thee?

O splendid beauty!

But now, I realize,

That thou hast always been,

And forever will be.

In the creations of God, supreme.

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Thanks for reading God bless.

Comments are welcome

A Call to Help Haiti

2010-02-13T15:49:00.004+08:00

Let's Help Haiti.

If these celebrities are willing to help the Haitians. Then we should all try to do our best to help the Haitians. No matter how big or how small we can help, if put together we can help the people of Haiti. What we do counts. Please help Haiti. God said 'love thy neighbor'. Let's do our part to help Haiti and in doing so forward the love that God has given us. The Lord bless and keep the Haitians and all of us in this creation of God we call earth.

Help through the following:

Philippine Red Cross ; Phil. Red Cross for Haiti

US Red Cross

We Are The World Foundation

Thank you and God bless.

AMDG

Recent, Current and Will-be Reads

2010-02-06T19:33:00.003+08:00

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam

Since I've got no topic to talk about as of this moment, and since these are the things running in my mind as of now, the following are my recent, currently reading and will-be reading books. I don't like thick books that much unless I really like it. I really get turned off by thick books like the Twilight Saga (sorry, I'm anti-Twilight). I'm also not that big of a fan of fiction, I'm more of a Bible, religious book, textbook, trivia book, history book, general knowledge book, classic book, bargain book (XD) reader. If I'm on the mall I'd probably be at National Book Store or Book Sale looking for good (and cheap!) reads. I took the pictures unless stated otherwise.

Anyway here goes:

1.) Our Daily Bread

It's my second year reading Our Daily bread along with my Bible. It's a good companion to the Bible. It's become a part of my night. I don't think I'll get a good night's sleep without reading this and my Bible.

Both pics from NationalBookStore.com 2010 Edition pic from here. 2009 Edition Pic from here.

2.) Looking Back By Ambeth R. Ocampo

Ambeth R. Ocampo's compilation of his essays. I started reading his essays at the Philippine Daily Inquirer. I tried to catch his essays every now and then ,but I just couldn't seem too. I didn't hesitate to buy this book immediately as I saw it on the shelves of National Bookstore.

Picture from NationalBookStore.com. Image source and my review on this book here.

3.) The Merchant Of Venice by William Shakespeare; A gift I got for Christmas.

The sticker and white stuff on the cover is sticker residue from NBS's Cut-Price; bargain book, for short.

This is one of the books on my to-read list. Got it last Christmas and I'm currently at the foreword and stuff. I guess this will be my starter course on Shakespeare. Never really read anything by Shakespeare, so this would be the first. It's relatively thin ,so I'm not too challenged by this.

4.) Discovering Dinosaurs by Valerie Wilding; Another Christmas gift that came with The Merchant of Venice, haven't read it yet.

Maybe I'll read it sometime this summer after reading my other books. I've read A LOT of dinosaur books in my elementary and pre-school, so this one ain't really my priority.

5.) Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens; A book from the author of A Christmas Carol is a Christmas pabili

After reading and watching Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, I got fascinated by his writings. The theme of changing, of rags to riches stories (if I read Wikipedia right), bah humbug! It's just difficult to explain. I liked A Christmas Carol. It was my first classic book to read (and as of date the only one I watched on TV). I guess I liked the classic genre since A Christmas Carol compared to modern-day Twilight (yes, I don't like you Twilight, you are not worthy of my italicization) Titles such as Hard Times, Great Expectations, A Christmas Carol(only one I've read) and Oliver Twist spark my interest in the classical fiction genre. I've read fiction before ,but never got the hang of it, until now that is. Since this is a 53-chapter book I plan on reading it this summer vacation.

6.) Selected Stories and Poems by Edgar Allan Poe; found at the bargain book section

Okay, okay, I wasn't actually going to buy this. I was just curious because once I read somewhere this question, 'Kaano ano ni Edgar Allan Poe si Fernando Poe Jr.? (Is Edgar Allan Poe related to Fernando Poe Jr.?)'. Anyway, I went to the mall with my family, during the 3-Day Sale; we didn't go for the sale, but for other purposes. We went over to National Bookstore and dug up (yes, dug up) books from the pile of sale and bargain books. I came across this book (there were about 3 of them). We were about to leave the bookstore as I texted my English teacher, and asked her if E.A. Poe was a good author. She said, E.A. Poe was a good author and that the price was fair, so I bought the book for PHP 49.50. The books of good quality, maybe a little yellowing on the inside cover, but the outside cover and inside pages still look like new. Anyway, I'm still reading it and haven't finished it. I've read: A Tell-Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado, The Masque of Red Death, Ulalume, and a few other poems. It's full of short stories and poems. To tell you the truth I don't like it that much, but I guess I do appreciate it. Maybe it's just that I'm not that used to reading tales and stories of horror and macabre. I guess this book will be my starter in the horror and macabre genre. I have to admit I do get creeped out while reading his stories. Well, I'll give you a better review when I've read the whole thing. 'Til then.

6.) Intimations of Immortality by William Wordsworth; A hand-me-down book

It's a relatively small and thin book, which one of the reasons why I started reading it. It's nothing close to new since it's a hand-me-down from my uncle. The pages are all yellowed and aged, but the contents are still interesting. It's a book of poems which I currently read. Poems such as Lucy Gray and others I can't remember, are real good. I like William Wordsworth style in making poems. I might incorporate his style into my own poems, soon. I continually read it and I'm liking his style and poems. Compared to that of Edgar Allan Poe, I like William Wordsworth's poems better, but, I can't really compare them since their genres are different, very different really, yet I still think they're both good authors. Anyway, William Wordsworth is definitely worth-words note.

I'll give full and solo reviews book by book when I've read them. I'll probably read, or have read some of the aforesaid books. I've got other books but, the aforesaid are some of my recent reads. 'Til next time. . .

Thanks for reading!

God bless.

AMDG

Belated 3rd Monthsary to my Blog!

2010-02-05T21:19:00.000+08:00

Happy 3rd monthsary to my blog! I've added the AMDG to my blog title. If any of you noticed my previous blog posts you'll know what it means.

Thanks and God bless!

A Few of My Dreams

2010-01-30T00:51:00.001+08:00

I actually have dreams which seem to be wild, odd, and totally nonessential. I just like them and I don't think I have a serious intention of achieving such dreams unless indicated. But hey if ever I am able to achieve these dreams then thank you very much God! I'm already blessed, we all are. Most of list below are nothing but a matter of fun and leisure.

Help others. Compared to the next few this is actually something which I'd like to pursue and something which I have an intention of pursuing. I think I'd start helping others through the simplest ways I can before aspiring for large scale help efforts. Why would I want to pursue this dream? Simply because, God always helped me, and I'd like to share my blessings from Him.
Invest in the stock market and my stock prices go BOOM! up! up! up! One of my weird dreams include investing in the stock market. I don't actually know why ,but ever since I played the stock market game at Neopets, I've been fascinated by the earnings, the losses, the drama and all that. I want to use a portion of the money to help others and for other dreams. And when I get a huge BOOM from my investments I plan on helping even more less fortunate people.
Just a weird little dream.
http://www.marketitem.com/images/view/4383/marketonlinestocktradingsystemthumbnailjpg.html
Using the money from my stock market boom I'd like. . . My own private island in Palawan, Philippines. I was just fascinated at PrivateIslandsOnline.com. The idea of owning your own island, your own plot of paradise just fascinates me. However, the price tag is far from anything I could ever afford. Green Paradise Island, Palawan with a price tag of US$ 1.3 M.
Have my own restaurant with the name : "Plato" I don't know how or why, but I seem to want to make my own restaurant with the name 'Plato', which is literally 'plate' in Filipino. Why plate? 'Saan tayo kakain?' sarcastic Filipino answer, 'Sa plato'. In English, "Where are we going to eat?" sarcastic Filipino answer, "In a plate." I want to make my own restaurant with this name , so that every time someone gets hit with this sarcasm he/she will not be humiliated.

"Plato" (pluh-toh) or "plate".

http://www.nest.co.uk/product/alessi_platebowlcup_soup_bowl

Anyway, I don't think I'd be serious in pursuing these dreams except for Dream No. 1. Maybe I'll blog more next time. Wild Dreams No. 2-4 are all a matter of wild dreams I have come up for fun and I'm pretty much content of what God has given me.

Thanks for reading , God bless!

AMDG

Of Taking Responsibility

2010-01-29T23:48:00.001+08:00

At school, I always seemed to dislike people who couldn't take responsibility for their actions. To tell you the truth I was like that before; passing the blame and so forth, but I guess over the years I got over that habit and learned to take responsibility.

What is it with passing the blame? I noticed that most of the guys in my class would likely say, "It was _____." But, in reality it was them. I never got the sense of passing the blame. They seem to be the type of people and classmates who ruin my day. I actually consider this type of behavior cowardice and feeble. ugh...

I don't know why they can't adapt to an attitude like that of Pinoy Big Brother Double Up's Princess

I said what I said, I did what I did.

Face the consequences of your actions; of your words . . .

I can't elaborate such a topic. . . argh. . . [writer's block] . . .

I don't want to remember this which ruined my day. . .

ARGH!

Thanks for reading . . .

God bless...

AMDG . . .

Another Poem by Me; "Happiness and Cheer"

2010-01-06T19:24:00.001+08:00

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam; For the Greater Glory of God

“Happiness and Cheer”

By: Me

Happiness and cheer,

I sought and found,

All through the years.

Happiness and cheer,

Find I from friends,

Far and near.

Happiness and cheer,

Everywhere can be felt and heard,

Especially in laughter!

Happiness and cheer,

Even in the midst,

Of a world with every-now-and-then fear.

Happiness and cheer,

May be felt,

Even after sadness and fear.

Happiness and cheer,

May you be with,

Year after year.

But happiness and cheer,

In utter quintessence,

Feel I when through prayer I’m near,

God’s omnipotent presence.

No happiness and cheer,

Compares to that I feel,

When I’m near the Father’s presence.

To be with Him in Heaven,

I must wait,

But through His creations,

Do I find joys innate.

So smile and be filled,

With happiness and cheer!

Be thankful with it we’re blessed!

I wish you happiness and cheer,

Year after year!

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam; For the Greater Glory of God

Thanks for Reading, God bless!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2010-01-01T00:00:00.001+08:00

NO MORE WORDS CAN BE SAID,

HOW I WANT YOU TO BE WELL FED,

WHAT I JUST SAID,

MUCH SENSE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MADE,

BUT ANYWAY,

HAVE A BLESSED NEW YEAR!

MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU IN HIS WAYS,

YEAR AFTER YEAR!

My New Year's Resolution for 2010

2009-12-31T21:48:00.000+08:00

Well to kick start the year I'll lay down my New Year's Resolution for 2010. Hopefully I'd stick to it. I've got lot's to do and change, hopefully I'd get this done.

Do more Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (AMDG) or in English; Do more For The Greater Glory of God.

I want to do more because I know I can.

I must be less selfish.

Whether you agree or disagree I think I'm getting on the fishy side and I know that's pretty wrong. I know I must!

Think less about myself.

Yes, it's almost the same as number 2 but still, I want to count that as a separate item.

Be more ___________.

I think I'll keep this one to myself. XD :)

Procrastinate must be turned to zero!

I'm a procrastinator, Mamayana Procrastinator, I really have to stop this habit if I'm to progress.

Reduce my time online and increase time offline.

I really really need to reduce my online time.

Set my priorities effectively.

I have to set my priorities.

Add to my priorities school work.

I have to learn from mine and other's mistakes.

From a quote from I-Diamond, (2009-2010) "A wise man learns from the mistakes of others, a fool by his own."

I have to read books I buy.

Most of the books I buy are just hanging around, I should read more often.

I must do more this 2010.

Since I can't think of anything else. I'd just wrap it up this way. I must do more this 2010.

I'll probably need to do a lot more this 2010. But anyway here's my partial resolution. Hopefully I'll stick to it.

Thanks for reading and God bless!

HAVE A BLESSED NEW YEAR, EVERYONE!

As the Year Ends . . .

2009-12-31T17:59:00.002+08:00

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam; "For the Greater Glory of God"
As the Year Ends . . .

by: Me

As the year ends,

May you be showered with blessings from end to end,

Not just this year,

But year after year.

As the year ends,

May your happiness tenfold,

May it never end,

Maybe even a gazillion-fold!

As the year ends,

May your wishes be true,

Even when it doesn't end,

May you never be in sadness grey or blue.

As the year ends,

May God bless you,

Not only when it ends,

But everyday 'cause He sure loves you!

As the year ends,

May memories never fade,

Retain it end to end,

For it's for your fate.

As the year ends,

Forget a few things,

But never friends,

For they are there with you laughing or crying.

As the year ends,

May joy fill your heart,

Not sadness nor pain,

But joy from the world's every part.

As the year ends,

May memories retain,

Not be forgotten,

Nor flushed down the drain.

As the year ends,

May your faith in God strengthen,

May vanity end,

And may the love of God in the corners of your heart broaden!

As the year ends,

May you be not in anger,

Your temper extend,

And be not in hunger.

As the year ends,

May gladness and cheer multiply,

Sadness end,

And the beauty of God's works, may be seen by thy eyes!

I won't make it longer,

There's still so much to ponder,

But to wrap it up is easy,

I say God bless thee!

God bless thy family, may you be filled with cheer,

And have a blessed new year!

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.; For the Greater Glory of God.

Thanks for Reading God bless and have a Blessed new year!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

2009-12-25T00:00:00.019+08:00

"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."

- Luke 2:11

"Behold a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a Son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God is with us."

- Matthew 1:23

"And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger."

- Luke 2:12

The ultimate example of humility the birth of Christ. Not born in palaces, mansions, castles not even a home nor inn named King of Kings but born in a manger.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND THE WORLD!

Christmas Eve Thoughts

2009-12-24T23:48:00.000+08:00

Feliz Navidad!

Maligayang Pasko!

Sung Tan Chuk Ha!

Mapagpalang Pasko!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

I am ecstatic at the fact that it's Christmas! I am still in shock that it's already Christmas. It seems like yesterday when school started but, it's already Christmas break and no classes until the 4th of January; yes we do have two assignments but whatever I'm spending this Christmas vacation while it lasts. And yes our family will be together for Christmas! Wahaha! Christmas!

I feel like Tom Cruise on Oprah! ! !

Photo from: http://www.superphotospace.com/images/thumb/TomCruise-Oprah_4811d0cd0f2cb-t.jpg

Oh! It's almost Christmas! I don't plan on making a wishlist. I don't want to wish for something luxurious. I already consider myself blessed and lucky this Christmas my family together and thanks to God we're all safe and sound unlike the other families I'd like to pray for those affected by the Mayon Volcano, the fire in Pasay and Makati and those others whom are too many to mention. I'm still thankful even though I may not be able to receive a luxurious gift tomorrow. My life's already a gift from God, then my family too. And the greatest present that I received and am reminded of every Christmas is the everlasting gift of God; love and salvation.

As we commemorate and celebrate the everlasting gift of God that's love, as we celebrate the birth of Christ let us remember the true essence of Christmas: the birth of the Savior, the Prince of Peace, and the Son of God, Jesus Christ. Thank you God for your Son whom you've sent to save all of us from sin.

Let's not only celebrate Christmas for the gifts and Santa Claus. But let's celebrate it for its essence, its spirit, its true meaning, the birth of the Son of God and evidence of His everlasting love.

Merry Christmas!

God bless you, your family and the world!

Peace be to all mankind!

Recommended Christmas Album: Celebrating Christmas by Hillsong

Oh dear...

2009-12-21T17:08:00.000+08:00

dear

it's

Christmas

again

what

four

days?

May the true spirit and meaning of Christmas be always in our hearts.

Is Time Speeding Up?

2009-12-11T22:53:00.000+08:00

I can't believe it's Christmas already. It feels as if it was just yesterday that I added my birthday countdown and Christmas countdown widget. In reality, time is slowing down that's why there's a leap second , yes it exists there's not just a leap year but now a leap second because according to a TV show I've seen the earth is turning at a slower rate so they had to add an extra second every now and then 24 leap seconds so far. Whatever I'm not here to give a lecture on physics or chemistry or quantum physics or whatever.

Anyway. It's just that I feel that a second, minute, hour, and day are passing by all to quickly. Sometimes it's like I just went off to school yet I'm on my way home. sigh. . . Oh what irony. It's like I don't get to spend the seconds meaningfully. Since things have changed time has sped up, at least in my point of view. I can't deny the facts: a second is still a second, a minute still a minute, a hour still a hour, a day still a day, a week still a week and a month still a month. I can't believe this feeling. I guess time ain't waiting for me. I have to catch up with time. I'm only given 24 hours a day I guess the best thing I can do is use it wisely. sigh. . . It seems that the time with my friends seem so fast. sigh. . .especially my sleep time. . . Anyway I must, I need to, and I will try my best to catch up with time!

Thanks for reading my sudden feeling / urge to blog. God bless

Teachers' Day S.Y. 2009-2010

2009-12-05T21:32:00.002+08:00

"A teacher affects eternity;

he can never tell where his influence stops."

-Henry Adams, The Education of Henry Adams

Well here's a post about Teachers' Day in this school. Above is a quote for teachers. Anyway, I won't go straight to the point. I want to go on U-turns and detours before I tell you the story. Here goes...

So, I woke up this morning and did as usual ate, bathe, dressed up, brushed my teeth and went off to school. I arrived at school at sometime around 7:40 - 7:45 am. While I was on the way, I kept reminding myself ugh you'll be late again (I was late yesterday). But hey, today was to be Teacher's Day and the Division Head probably wouldn't mind. When I arrived at the class room there was really no order and just the usual student commotion. I put my bags where it was supposed to be and then we lined up to go downstairs down to the gym. As we headed down the gym the cold breeze started to pass us. With the breeze came dust from someone sweeping the dust which was heading our direction, really gray cement-like dust.

Then we arrived at the gym. As expected there were no chairs, like they could seat all of us. Then H. Lady Gaga (from hereon shall be called H.L.G. for this post) started talking. She told us to sit down if we wanted to then CL of 2NE1 commanded us to sit. As H.L.G. started blabbering about the supposed unplanned Teachers' Day celebration we of coursed backfired side comments which are to be heard by us and the people around us. At the start, we did as usual prayer, National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, Cavite Hymn, "Ang Bayan Ko", Atheneum Hymn and the Atheneum Credo.

After that stuff, we had the program (finally). I'm not quite sure about the order of things because I don't think I paid that much attention. A few pupils Taylor Swift's "Love Story". Grade six students danced something. There was a group that danced Michael Jackson's "Thriller". I think they were from grade 4, the choreographer turned out to be a pretty energetic student. Another group of students danced Michael Jackson's "Beat It". As with the other dance numbers each one had a dancer who stood out from the rest making the others back-up dancers.

There was a dance number with MJ's hit Thriller.

Image from: www.pupia.tv

There was also a short skit or play from I-Sapphire that was rudely interrupted by H.L.G. Yes, rudely interrupted by her hindness er...highness H.L.G. So basically the three-day rehearsal efforts of I-Sapphire were flushed down the throne er...toilet by H.L.G.

Down, down, down, goes I-Sapphire's efforts.

Photo from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluecanary/428896673/

After that awfully rude interruption the other First year students had their performances which included singing a few lines for every teacher and giving that teacher, to which the song is dedicated, a rose. And guess what, Ms. Vidal got a bouquet from the first year students! Ms. Vidal, deserved it she's been in this institution for quite sometime now. It made her smile a lot and happy.

Ms. V. was in smiles as she received her bouquet and was even invited to go up the stage.

Photo from: Fr.TrekEarth.com

There were also Second Year students and a First Year student which danced Korean songs, which I don't know which is which. Most of the Division I and II students were moving back there class rooms by this time. Third year students also had a song number, as they went up the stage we were like: "Tagalan niyo...tagalan niyo...(Make it last long.)" We pretty much didn't want to have classes and wanted our teachers to relax instead of discussing lessons. After the program, the students gave the teachers gifts. We had representatives for each teacher to bring the gift (read, tumbler) and a necklace with flowers on the end. The third year students even bought cake for their advisers!

What happened next was pretty much unexpected and uncalled for...

...

H.L.G. in tears while receiving her gift...

...

I have no idea if she was touched / moved, or maybe her conscience was bugging her, or maybe she felt guilty for rudely interrupting I-Sapphire. I had no idea. She still went for a picture though.

No, H.L.G. / Queen Amilaida didn't cry like this. Teary eyes maybe. Though this would've been nice.

Photo from: ManiacWorld.com

After the program the teachers ate pancit palabok (I think), which helped prolong our vacant time (YAY!). Anyway the comfort rooms at the gym were locked once again and were rendered inaccessible once again (being the best and underused comfort room in the room by my standards so far).

When classes were to be resumed. We had nothing but emancipation (read, free time) ,yay!!! Ms. Ynah brought her book but, ended up just sitting down and announcing the much awaited free time. Ms. Carla wrote a figure on the chalkboard for Geometry though the free time signal was not officially announced we got the message anyway. Ms. Kris announced free time and so did Sir Alvin and Sir Vincent. Ms. Anne announced the favorite emancipation. So the day was pretty much a day-off for teachers and students alike. Although some teachers did have classes if I'm not mistaken.

Anyway Teachers' day is still Teachers' day no matter how many months late. And yes it's almost Christmas so the gifts for the teachers were like pre-Christmas gifts. And H.L.G. / Queen Amilaida wasn't able to get a single singkong-bulag (five cent coin) from any of the Division III classes. And instead of memo pads with insects and cheap ballpens the teachers received much more personalized gifts. So anyway

HAPPY TEACHERS' DAY!!!!!!

(at least in this institution)

Thanks for reading and God bless.

God bless the teachers!

Of the Maguindanao Massacre

2009-11-27T19:19:00.001+08:00

Recently the Maguindanao Massacre has occurred in Ampatuan, Maguindanao, Philippines. I would like to express my condolences and sympathy to the families and relatives of the victims. About 57 were murdered civilians, journalists and those who were to enter in politics. May justice be served. May our justice system be active in seeking those responsible for this crime. May God give the families of the victims strength and courage. I humbly request my fellow bloggers, readers, and everyone to pray for the families, relatives and victims. To know about it click here.

Photo from Facebook.

God bless to those who'll pray,
God bless too even to those who'll not.

Congratulations to Efren Penaflorida!

2009-11-27T19:03:00.002+08:00

I'd like to congratulate fellow Cavitenyo and Filipino, CNN Hero of the Year Efren Penaflorida!

God bless us all!

A Photo Story

2009-11-27T18:43:00.002+08:00

Well I can't think of anything to blog about now. And I know I haven't blogged in a while. But any way I have some old photos on my phone I'd like to post. Some photos I (emphasis on I) consider fine. Sometimes when I look at these photos, they remind me of God's awesome power. I will not watermark them to preserve their beauty since the beauty of these doesn't belong to me but belongs to God. I shall share with you these photos, I took the photos using my own phone. If the photos below are to be used please seek my permission.

I took this one last January 23, 2009 at about 6 pm in a wetland (?) not too far from our school on the way home.

The color of the clouds interest me.

Here's another cloud by the same location as the first photo.

I took this one near our place of dining the black lines are electrical wires. Those are coconut trees (?) in the distance. January 29, 2009.

Here's a picture of a mountain at Pampanga (?). During our first year field trip, taken from the window of the bus we were riding. Taken November 15, 2008.

A tree at school taken from the window of our section.

My most prized cellphone-taken picture...

A sunset shot taken from a bus on the way home from Cavite City. Near the "asinan" (salt fields) near Calero, Noveleta.

I believe that these things are all to amazing to be an accident (read, Big Bang Theory), or a coincidence. There is definitely one being much greater than us to have made all these things in place. I believe in God because there is so much to prove His existence and yet very little evidence to disprove His existence.

Truly our God is an awesome God, words cannot describe Him. That's why I am comforted knowing that I love an awesome God and that God loved me long before He loved me.

God bless us all!!!

A Day Before My Birthday

2009-11-07T19:06:00.000+08:00

Today is a day before my birthday. Approximately 6 hours before my birthday, I write this new blog entry. Anyway I'd like to blog about what I did in the past 18 hours. Well besides waking up I went to school today to start on our diorama project for Filipino class. I also signed up for Globe's UnliTxt today because I'd be treating my Tropz to lunch today.

So we talked about going to school by 9:00 am, I arrived at about 9:15 am, quite late but still early. I saw the CATs, the Drum & Lyre group, and the Taekwondo class. The drum & lyre group were playing tunes like "Sabay, Sabay Tayo!", "Nobody", and an unfinished version of Lady Gaga's "Poker Face". They also played the school's hymn a few times. Then I moved my head to the taekwondo class with their kicks and all. Then I moved my head to the tennis court which had shall I say seasoned citizens playing tennis. And something very disturbing which I'd rather not talk about. So anyway by about 9:40 am more or less two of my group mates on the project arrived and as I browsed through the materials I noticed toy animals. I decided to make my little animal zoo. And here is my little animal kingdom:

Then I suddenly noticed something wrong with this jungle set. Look:

The ones encircled in red I believe are not supposed to be in a jungle like the:

Cheetah
Giraffe
Lizard thing
Lion
Camel
Elephant
POLAR BEAR?!?!

And the ones encircled in green I believe are correctly placed in a jungle / forest set up:

Monkey
Gorilla (un-encircled)
Tiger
Moose
Deer

5 correct out of 12 ain't so bad for a Php 69.75 set from Pandayan Bookshop.

So anyway at about 10:30 am two more group mates arrived. And this time she brought another animal set! My kingdom was to expand! Bwahaha... Look they come in twos now!

They now come in twos. New hay, fence, trees, log and new horse. Plus my flip flop, pants, shirt, and red floor of the gym.

This zoo is soooooooo wrong....

Hercules shall be my governor and his girlfriend whose name is unknown to me but known to Herc.

(Hercules is owned by its owners.)

Ok enough about my animal kingdom anyway it was about 12 pm when we started to get famished so we packed up our stuff and rode a tricycle to McDonald's Noveleta. I was the one who paid for our meal of six. We ate 1 pc. Chicken McDo with Rice and some had an extra Hot Fudge Sundae. Goof ahead: So I got the pitcher of free extra gravy over to our table and when one of my classmate's were pouring it onto my tiny cup for gravy. She went overboard and put too much. Since the pitcher felt cold, I got a spoon and sipped what turned up to be smoking hot gravy. So I quickly got the Iced Tea to cool my hot tongue. Another goof ahead: Now we were finished eating and I was sipping what was left of my Iced Tea, it turned out my sips were quite leaky and got a few drops on my shirt. Another goofy antic: McDonald's Noveleta had this Play Place for kids aged _ to 12. And I thought, "Hey I'm still 12 that is until tomorrow." So then I slid down the slide with kids who were less than half my height! I bumped my head when I went in. Then Nomar took my flip flops and hid it over by the 4th years.

After McDonald's we hopped over to nearby Jollibee! We went upstairs to the function room where it was shivering cold. Yet Nomar was still drinking a cold frosty like drink. So we chatted, chatted, some ate fries, and made something considerably disturbingly funny which I'd rather not blog about. As we were about to go to the nearby Mercury Drug drugstore for the reasons of fun the girls went to the comfort rooms. I and Nomar waited by the stairs. Then we went to Mercury Drug drugstore, where we had to leave our bags by the baggage counter. It was also shivering cold at Mercury. I was looking for a toothbrush with a nice tongue cleaner since my current one is older than 3 months presumably. Goofy ahead: So I got a toothbrush and got in line to pay when I noticed I got a Pink toothbrush by mistake. I ran and got a nice green brush instead.

I got home and here I blogged.

Tomorrow will be my 13th birthday a lot has changed.

Thanks for reading,

God bless.

Thoughts of Irony and Thoughts of Random

2009-11-06T22:53:00.000+08:00

Life is full of irony. And I 'm not referring to iron the metal. Anyway today was quite ironic for me.

Irony thought no. 1: I'm in an institution that teaches something but the administrators are not role models in my view point. Weird...very weird...

Irony thought no. 2: I was in our kitchen and I noticed this like huge package of cooking oil and what's ironic about that? It was labeled Baguio so I presumed it was from Baguio city but something seemed wrong. See for yourself:

Seemingly innocent "Baguio" Cooking Oil

See What's Wrong!!?!?

Maybe not

Let's tweak it a bit and add a noticeable red circle.

If you said "Product of Malaysia" then DING we have a winner!

The fact is it says Baguio Cooking Oil. I thought it referred to the summer capital of the Philippines as its source. Turns out it's from Malaysia how ironic.

Irony Thought no. 3: I was paranoid of Count Qualboo for nothing today.

Jump Break

Thoughts of Random Videos

I recently like this really catchy new commercial!

GO MOYMOY!

And my sister totally loves this political infomercial.

And I found this a bit racist but funny. Really ironic yet funny. It's a bit old but to me quite new.

Thanks for reading, God bless!

The Mutiny Continues (part 2)

2009-11-06T20:17:00.001+08:00

After my entry A Mutiny Has Begun comes the sequel to this figurative story from my wild imagination presented in a first person view. I repeat this one is figurative. FIGURATIVE. ;)

Letters of grievances of the Acanoids have been sent by the III Division of the Acanoid beings. The Acanoid leaders have received this. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th platoons of the Acanoid III Division have sent our demands. The Acanoid Queen Amilaida has received our demands. As the leaders of the 2nd to 4th platoon move towards her quarters, as they knocked on the super-secure door, no response is made from Queen Amilaida. Once again no response is made. The leaders proceed to the Archivist and seek the Archivist's help. With the Archivist's summoning abilities, Queen Amilaida came down from the Pet / Peanth Star, their flagship, along with her new S1-KaT assistant.

Padme Amidala of George Lucas' Star Wars, similar somehow to Queen Amilaida

R2-KT from George Lucas' Star Wars, kind version. Similar to S1-Kat

S1-Kat stayed in Queen Amilaida's quarters. As we passed our demands, she glanced at it for a few seconds. The demands were made to be as verbose as possible so I wanted to say something like, "Would you like a dictionary with that?" We waited outside her quarters as she went in and out, not even bothering to be hospitable and let us in. My comrades shot her with bold questions, of course she didn't answer us that understandable. The fact I hated was that in the end of our discussion she was trying to point out we're the bad people. We just wanted to ask something, she didn't have to be so harsh. She told us rather uncertain replies. What I understood was she was going to show it to Count Qualboo.

Count Qualboo was a bit like Count Dooku from George Lucas' Star Wars Series

Yet Count Qualboo does have resemblance to George Lucas' Star Wars' Supreme Chancellor Palpatine as well

As Queen Amilaida accepted our demands, we returned to our own quarters. We were told that we the leaders of the 2nd to 4th platoons would be recalled. So there I was as representative of the 2nd platoon quite paranoid at anyone who would knock on our door. After we had completed our first discussion and discussing our second, we were doing an activity a representative was sent by Count Qualboo informing us that there was a meeting at 4:00 pm. Then without warning another notice came that now was the time to supposedly face off with Count Qualboo approximately 10 minutes from 4:00 pm. We were led to the ROOM. We expected Count Qualboo's presence, but he wasn't there. We saw his two representatives the Computationist and the Open Minded Half Frenemy (OMHF). As we listened to OMHF's words, we were a bit intrigued in a few points. I had to control my temper and choose my weapon carefully I just couldn't be too impulsive and move out of tune. At the end I want to raise a few demands but I wasn't able too.

I was thinking about using my standard issue DH-17 Blaster Pistol (from Star Wars)

My lucky Gun of Command would also have been useful (also from Star Wars)

But I kept the peace and my cool.

The end is yet to come.

It's a simple start.

They may have won this battle but they have not won the war.

This is far from over...

Thanks for reading

God bless.

I do not own Star Wars or any of its related names it is owned by its respective owners.

All images used in this blog post have links to return to the site where I got them from.

Happy 1st Monthsary Blog!

2009-11-01T08:08:00.002+08:00

Happy first monthsary to my BlahBlehBlahBlog! I've been blogging about random rants, complaints, sense filled, half-sensed and other random stuff for a month now! I'll be at the cemetery today. So I prepared this in advance. Thank you blog for being my digital outpour of arbitrary thoughts. And why am I using Minima Black for a template? Because it's eco-friendly! Black screens use up less electricity compared to colored ones. Have you ever tried Blackle.

Anyway thank you blog, thank you readers, thank you everyone, thank you God.

God bless us all!

A Mutiny Has Begun

2009-10-30T23:36:00.000+08:00

No, I do not mean it in a nautical way. It's figurative yet realistic. The dawn of a probable new tomorrow is rising and the sunset of yesterday's corruption hopefully will never rise again...at least in A School, maybe. Mutiny yes this may be mutiny. The chances of success are neither high nor low. But our spirits remain high. No knives nor guns are present. No payments are to be made, no reply slips are to be submitted those are our weapons. Mutiny, rebellion, uprising but in the most peaceful and discreet manner. The deadlines have passed but their reactions are yet to come. Why do we rebel? Because probably it is the only way for our concern to be heard. It is unreasonable to charge pupils an unreasonable fare for a trip nobody has approved to in part of the pupils. Short semester breaks we can take. But excessive financial lose in our part is far too unbearable. Enough is enough. A reasonable breakdown has not even been presented. P & G are participating, others may as well have joined. It started with the _ _ Shindig but, they have gone too far. No reply slips, no payments. November 4 will be the date of their reactions we shall see then if we have failed or if we have succeeded.

Together we stand, Together we might succeed or fail.

Thanks for reading.
God bless.

Another Makeshift "Poem" by Me

2009-10-23T21:58:00.000+08:00

Again I have no idea if this is even worthy to be called a poem. But since I'm too tired to think of something else to blog about this would have to do.

Untitled Piece

Once I saw a flower fall of a branch,

Ants then came and marched,

To the flower that fell,

They scurried and maybe did yell,

They picked up the flower,

Little ants working together,

To pick up the fallen flower oh with power,

But oh came a bird and plundered,

Took the flower and flew unhindered,

An ant left injured,

By the birds beak,

The others went and lent a hand,

To help the other that’s weak.

True friends are like those ants,

Those who’ll turn and help you,

Those who seek no payment,

To the good they do you,

Good that they know is meant,

Since its right that’s what He said,

God said love thy neighbor,

So do so in loving favor,

To help a friend in need,

Is true kindness indeed,

Like ants turn back and help,

To help a friend that’s stuck in kelp.*

*I couldn't think of anything else but kelp.

Again if someone wants to publish this (asa pa ako) inform me of your intentions.

Thanks for reading God bless.

A "Poem" by Me

2009-10-23T21:17:00.000+08:00

I don't even know if this is a poem. I am too lethargic to blog about something else I'll just blog this I've written a while ago. Suggestions for a title would be appreciated. I could not think of another title so this has to work. Anyways constructive criticism will be appreciated.

Go Forth Child

Go forth child,

To see beauty,

Allow thy mind,

And let it achieve serenity.

Let thy mind see,

What others plea,

Take thy mind to see,

So you be filled with glee!

To see do let thy mind,

To where butterflies abound,

Where springs flow,

Where happiness glows,

Where flowers are blooming,

And everyone’s smiling,

Look above at the heavens,

And lift all your burdens,

How they fly with glee,

That’s what thou ought to be!

See the creations,

By the Creator of all nations,

Look at the wonders,

And not too much on others plunder,

Look at what He made,

For you me and all He has made!

Go away from negativity,

And see the beauty!

Go forth child,

See what God made in the wild,

Not just there,

But also everywhere!

Out the window,

Where beauty abounds,

In places shallow,

Even in places profound,

Start with the east,

Their you won’t see the least,

The sun rising,

Birds awakening,

This that and everything!

Go forth child,

See the God created beauty,

And remember there’s no such thing as ugly!

If by any chance somebody would like to publish this piece in a newspaper or anything inform me of your intentions. Haha...:) Like somebody would do that.

Thanks for reading God bless.

Come and Visit!

2009-10-17T13:04:00.009+08:00

Hey guys! I'd like to tell you about papemelroti their stuff are just awesome. Their eco-friendly stuff are just WOW! Come and visit their site by clicking on the images.

God bless!

Arbitrary Thoughts

2009-10-16T18:10:00.007+08:00

Arbitrary adj. chosen or determined at random

I seem to enjoy food that have the word "deluxe" in it. I can't believe it but foods with the word "deluxe" seem to be too tempting. Mm...I can imagine a nice chocolatey Cream-O Deluxe a sandwich of chocolate biscuits with cream filling and at the middle there's a tiny whole with delicious chocolate much much more delicious than the regular Cream-O. And did I ever blogged that I really love the McDonald's Double Cheeseburger Deluxe. The name sounds so sumptuous and indeed it is. Two patties, mayonnaise, melted cheese, and veggies oh yeah that tastes delicious.

Oh ma gosh...so delicious...mmm...(wipes drool) Double Cheeseburger Deluxe (source)

In another section of my random thoughts I'd like to share a very interesting / weird / bizarre experience at school. Well today we had this role play thing to show the bayanihan of the Filipinos. What we did was to warm up this audience is to show like a news report from SNN or Showbiz News Ngayon except for the fact that we jammed it up to :BNN - Baha Na Naman (It's flooding again). And then the weird part was I played Vhoi (Boy Abunda) and my classmate Nicole was Crisczie (Kris Aquino), I couldn't even speak at first without laughing and giggling since it was such a ugh... role. Then we had special segments like Lovers in Floodies (Lovers in Paris), May Bagyo Pa (There's Still A Storm) (May Bukas Pa), Stairway to the Roof (Stairway to Heaven), and Dahil May Isang Baha (Because Their's a Flood) (Dahil May Isang Ikaw). Oh yeah and I was speaking in a manner : "He-lo...Crisczieee.." Pretty weird. And we had this "relief operation" courtesy of Sagip Kapuso. And we also had this Brad, Bro, Bru! segment which basically is a manly Filipino, a cool English speaker and a you know what. And I played the you know what...embarrassing? yes but it's all for the great. Never have I done something so embarrassing for grades...ugh...I guess it's part of growing up and school life. Weird day...and guess what we got a 15/15 score for the quiz! :) Sometimes you just have to do crazy things for grades.

Thanks for reading all for now...
Goodbye and God bless!

Is it Christmas already?

2009-10-10T16:12:00.000+08:00

Ah yes. The "-ber" months are here. And Christmas songs are already sung at noontime game show "Wowowee". Indeed the Christmas cheer is here. Just this morning, I watched "A Muppets Christmas Carol" on Star Movies.

I dearly hope that we be not overcome by the material things exchanged during Christmas. I hope that we will celebrate this joyous event for its true essence. I hope that the ephemeral be overcome by the eternal meaning of Christmas. I hope we are not too joyous of gifts but instead exceeding glad of the true meaning of Christmas. Christmas marks the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. May the event be celebrated for its true meaning. May the event not be clouded by thoughts of the ephemeral but instead by thoughts of our eternal salvation.

Indeed it is almost Christmas. And indeed the writer's block is kicking in.
Will blog more elaborately about this some other time.

Thanks for reading.
God bless!

Vote for the Philippines and Cavite's Own Kuya Eff!

2009-10-09T19:40:00.004+08:00

DO NOT START HERE

To register to vote go to your City / Municipal Hall. And proceed to the COMELEC or Commission on Elections office.
Step 1. A qualified applicant must come in person to the COMELEC office.
Step 2. The applicant must bring his/her birth certificate and a valid ID with photograph and signature to verify his/her identity and place of residence.
Step 3. The registration status of the applicant will be verified.
Step 4. After verification the applicant must fill up an application form in triplicate.
Step 5. The applicant will get his / her biometrics digitally taken.
Step 6. The applicant will be given an Acknowledgement Receipt afterwards.
For more info please visit the official COMELEC website.

START HERE
Sorry the info above is for voting at the 2010 elections at the Philippines. Hehe. :) . Anyways to vote for Kuya Eff just click on the image. For more info on him visit the Dynamic Teen Company website.

Thanks and God bless!

How the Works of God Were Made Manifest Once Again To Me This Week

2009-10-09T19:24:00.001+08:00

Yes as the long title implies I am blogging now about how I saw / experienced / felt once again the amazing works and wonders that God had made and done within this week. I'm quite ecstatic about this serious post.
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Earlier this week I stared out of II-Platinum's window I saw such marvelous sites. I saw the waves from different bodies of water. The power and the strength of the waves were just awe inspiring. The feeling of the wind roaring in my ears was just wow! The wind blew lightly sometimes so strong that it went like whoosh. The trees, grass, and plants dancing at the wind with a light mist of water was truly a serene sight. The wind and a light mist of water on me was truly serene. The strong stormy wind reminded me of how powerful and amazing are God's creations. If what He creates is strong, how strong is He? Not even omnipotence is enough to describe our amazing God. It is very easy to forget what you're doing once you experience such exuberant sight.

I also realized this week how many times I go through that same road to and from the school. I am amazed at how many times I may have passed that same road. Yet, I thank God that He has never let me or anyone else on that road end up in an accident. There are just so many things that could go wrong from a faulty break, to a flat tire, to an infuriated driver, to a maniacal driver and so much more. Being on the road is quite risky business but without risks and faith in God where would we be now? We should all realize how much God loves us every time we arrive to our destination safe. We should thank Him for every second He kept us safe in our way to our destination no matter how far or near it seems to be.

I was also dumbfounded this week at the sight of the amount of the donations to ABS-CBN's Sagip Kapamilya Foundation. Last time it's at a staggering 90+ million Philippine pesos in cash donations and also about a 100 million plus in goods and service. This made me realize that God made nice and kind people amidst numerous political and social crocodiles to help those in need. It would have been nice if I were allowed to volunteer, yet, I would likely have not been allowed since it is at Manila. That's why ask you my fellow bloggers, reader, and fellow citizens to continue praying for our nation. I believe that we cannot help in person prayer is one of the best things we can do.

Truly God has made and done the most amazing and wondrous of things. I hope that we will care for these creations and not abuse it. I hope that the politicians, lawmakers and other governing bodies act to care for God's creations.

Thank you for reading.
God bless.

On My Teacher's Birthday

2009-10-06T21:43:00.000+08:00

Today is my teacher's birthday, actually he's my adviser. Anyways today was one of the oddest days in this school. Ms. V. didn't mind all the commotion today despite being in our classroom. She didn't not mind all the balloons and noise we made. Yes, quite odd but, today is indeed a day out of the ordinary. As usual I was quite late but not at all late. Anyway we contributed to buy a cake (sorry no photos), balloons and even a party popper filled with confetti.

So our teacher went in the room while we were still unprepared my classmates requested for a second take our kind adviser agreed. So we started all over again. Let me wrap this up since I want to sleep already. We had the mini-party, sang happy birthday, gave him the cake which he blew, and they blew up the party popper spreading party popper confetti to Platinum and to the section across of us. And we the Tuesday cleaners cleaned up the after party.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIR RONDEL!

Will elaborate on this and the poor Tuesday cleaners some other time since I want to sleep and my internet connection is haywire again.

Thanks for reading.
God bless.

Random Questions Running Around In My Head

2009-10-03T15:45:00.000+08:00

It is very likely that you may not have the answers to these very random questions in my head. Extremely random, sense is likely optional. This is not well thought of.

Itlog na Pulang Sosyal (source)

How are salted eggs salted? Paano umaalat ang itlog na maalat (pula)?
Why is my internet connection going haywire again?
Why does paint smell so ugh...
Are my plants ok?
Why am I typing these stuff?
Why am I asking you these questions?
Why am I not stopping?
Should I stop?

Ugh...

Thanks for reading...

God bless.

Five Jobs / Sidelines I Could Do If My Career Doesn't Work / Pay Enough

2009-10-03T15:26:00.001+08:00

So here I am typing for a less serious entry, very irritated trying to get a piece of dirt? out of my netbook's keyboard. So anyhow, I decided to type up a few probable jobs / sidelines / extra-work-ular activities in short a few stuff I could do in case I need extra cash in the future or in case I want to do something extra besides my future work. Sounds a little to early? Maybe so but, I have nothing to do today so I'd do it anyway.

1. BLOGGING
Who knows? It's nice blogging. And I could make a few bucks out of blogging through ads, reviews and what not. Blog, blog, blog. Sounds real fun.

2. MAKING MONEY ONLINE
Almost the same as blogging. But, this time I'll make money from clicking / posting ads online. Click, click, click. Not a very stable source of income about the ad-clicking but hey that's a little extra cash. Maybe I could sell stuff on eBay but, what would I sell to start with? Or maybe I could be a writer thing writing stuff.

A way to make money online.

3. WRITING GREETING CARDS

If companies like Hallmark don't get outdated and replaced by e-mails and e-greetings then I might just write for them. Hey! I can write e-greetings for Hallmark and all those other companies. I repeat write...I will write stuff...on my computer...not draw...I would be fired if I literally drew stuff and wrote stuff by hand...Note: I do not own Hallmark. Hallmark is owned by its respective owners.

Maybe...(source)

4. EDITING PICTURES

You read that right, editing pictures. By Photoshop and with other software that will be developed in the future. I shall edit pictures from WEIRD to STRANGE to REAL STRANGE to UGHH... and vice versa.

BWAHAHAHA! (cue lightning and organ music)

5. DESIGNING T-SHIRTS

No, I don't plan on graduating B.S. Dressmaking or whatever it's called. And no, I have no plans to work for clothing companies. I plan on making comical t-shirts by basically twisting the names of famous brand names and what not. Example YAHOO! into TAHOO! (taho) (Philippine Soya Drink).

Why am I even blogging about such things? Why? I'm still too young to work, why am I blogging about these stuff? Well I guess I have nothing else to do anyway.

Thanks for reading.
God bless us all.

Pray for Our Country

2009-10-03T14:34:00.000+08:00

Now for a more serious blog entry.

Dear friends / readers / fellow bloggers / and ninjas,
The Philippines has been recently hit by Tropical Storm Ondoy (Ketsana) and is threatened by a much stronger storm Typhoon Pepeng (Parma). The Philippines has not yet recuperated from the previous storm yet, is currently getting hit by this new typhoon. Friends / readers / fellow bloggers and ninjas, I believe that one of the best things we can do now is to pray for our nation, to pray for our countrymen, to pray for our government, to pray for volunteers and to pray for help. We have not been good to God's marvelous creations, especially the earth. Global warming has threatened us continuously but why have we under-reacted? So many environmentalists have warned us of this looming danger but have we listened? Some have even branded global warming as "the biggest lie ever posed on humanity". But I ask of you now, is it a lie? Many lives have been lost, how many more must be lost for us to react to global warming? About 240+ people have died because of T.S. Ondoy (Ketsana) along with those are 240+ dreams, hopes, futures, lives and so much more. My friends / readers / fellow bloggers / and ninjas, might I humbly ask of you to pray that the eyes of lawmakers may be opened too see that global warming is here and will stay if we do not act. Pray that we do the necessary actions to no longer harm the beauty that is in God's creations. God made this earth for us to inhabit and care for and not to destroy and abuse.

I humbly ask of you, let us all pray.
Pray for peace,
Pray for forgiveness,
Pray for deliverance,
Pray for hope,
Pray for a good future,
Pray for help,
Pray...

Let us all pray. If we cannot run to help and volunteer to help then let us pray.

Thank you for reading, God bless us all.

I wanted to do this last night but it was to late now it is here.

God bless us all.

More Stuff I Just Love....to HATE

2009-10-02T14:22:00.002+08:00

Hey welcome back! Guess what, I've got more stuff I just love to hate.

1.COCKROACHES
Anyone whose anyone would probably hate cockroaches. Germ filled, creepy, and downright unhygienic. These little critters love feasting on leftover food. You try to step on them, spray pesticide, yet they just seem to always get up! The worst thing would probably best explained in this mathematical formula : Periplaneta americana (American cockroach) + Brushicus pordentalis (Toothbrush) = EEWW!!!

+ = EEWW!

Source for cockroach. Source for toothbrush.
2. "PARASITES"
No I am not referring to tiny little critters that infests one's body. I am really referring to school grown parasites. For example the insulting Matanglawinus assigmentisci otherwise none as the home work copier. Like other members of the Matanglawinus family the M. assigmentisci, have a superfluous amount of Lutein and Vitamin A flowing in their veins. The eyes of the members of the Matanglawinus family are well adapt to see answers from a significant amount of distance I cannot determine at this time in space. Anyway the M. assigmentisci basically eyes the answers either those of their species or those of the Studius eyebaggeris. The M. assigmentisci can go from very obvious to very deceptive. There is also another species in the Matanglawinus family the M. quizusnoseatworkus. The M. quizusnoseatworkus are a much more accomplished species of the Matanglawinus family unlike their relatives the M. assigmentisci these species copy not only assignments but also seat works and even quizzes. They too can go from really obvious to really obnoxious to really undetectable. They too pry on the S. eyebaggeris and their relatives. The more advanced and much much more accomplished and successful member of the Matanglawinus family is the M. supremoexaminensis kopiasis these species are so advanced they have been deemed supreme. They are a combination of M. asigmentisci, M. quizusnoseatworkus and more. They also do their work during exams. They plague members of the Studius family and even the common student species. They might even snoop under a teacher's watchful eye. They also have excessively and abundant supply of lutein, vitamin A, and so much more eyesight improving vitamins and minerals. They can copy answers at a rate much much faster than my scanner/ copier/ printer. Overall we can say that members of the Matanglawinus family are very very irritating since they get credit for stuff that they didn't study and stay up late for.

Probable Matanglawinus Breakfast

(evidence from ^ click)

3. ANTS

Sometimes I like ants, because they look so inspiring. But, when they start attacking your plants in your garden, munching off your sweet snacks and biting you. Oh it's on! I really get annoyed by these things especially if they ruin a really delicious and sweet dessert. I also get annoyed when they started messing with my organically grown flora. IT'S ON! You could counter them in the garden organically, with a mixture of vinegar and water works for a while but needs reapplication afterwards.

Ants on Candy (click for source)

4. SECOND HAND SMOKE

Yes, indeed I still hate it. And yes, I have mentioned this before but I want to re-mention it since I really hate it. Lung cancer, birth defects, pneumonia, bronchitis and etc. yup you could get those from regular exposure to second hand smoke, birth defects applies for those pregnant. Yes I HATE YOU SECOND HAND SMOKE. And I dislike tobacco companies as well for making money out of getting people addicted and killed out of their products.

Thanks for reading...

Watch out for more...

God bless.

Stuff I Just Love....to HATE

2009-10-01T15:57:00.006+08:00

We humans have a tendency to hate things. Some hate stuff for the fun of it. Some just hate stuff period. But others love to hate stuff. Here are a few things that I love to hate.

1. The Antagonist in any Decent Flick/ Show

Who doesn't hate the antagonist or kontrabida? You know you just love to hate them especially if they do really bad stuff to the protagonist. Notable antagonists include: Tayong Dalawa's Ingrid Cardenas played by Agot Isidro, the deranged Criselda played by Cherry Pie Picache in the horror/thriller show Florinda.

2. Second hand Smoke

You ride a public bus sit down and enjoy the already smoke filled air then suddenly the bus stops a man sits right in front of you, starts smoking and all smoke ends up entering your nostrils. Not only is it really irritating but pretty unhealthy as well. You could only hope for that you could get off the bus before you start smelling like smoke much more than usual. Or you could hope for the man to get off faster than you can say lung cancer and acute bronchitis with chronic pneumonia.

A cigarette. Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/22925910@N00/3507536285/

3. Bad Customer Service

Whether it be a rude saleslady, a bad internet connection, long waiting times at their so called "hot lines", waiting hours in line at a bank, faulty and defective goods at a store and so one and so forth anyone of these can instantaneously ruin any persons day. Don't forget trying to contact their hotlines and suddenly it's your earlobes that get hot from waiting for someone to answer. I don't really love to hate this, I just hate it period.

source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wongjunhao/2268294578/

4. Spam and Scams

"Free TV", "Free mp3 players!", "Free digital cameras", these are but of few of the many possible content of any spam or scam mail. And no, it's not the canned and processed meat kind. To tell you the truth, when I was younger I actually fell for these spam e-mails promising me a free laptop and etc. You fall for one of these you end up with more spam! Oh joy. Sometimes you just thank your e-mail provider for the spam folder but sometimes you hate them because you join a real contest and your winner e-mail ends up in the spam folder. A spam and a scam waste electricity, don't you just hate that?

Spam Mail galore!

Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dsf/3254076691

5. House Painting Time, et. al

Yup, that's it all right. The time where people repaint the house while you're still living in it. I don't hate the part where they paint the house per se. The part I hate is the smell and the accidents. I added this because for the past few days we have been having our house repainted. Just this morning I was awoken by the awful smell of paint. Of course, you'd also hate when you forget to read the "WET PAINT" sign and you touch it. Then afterwards you again neglect the sign and touch the paint again. What's worse is getting wet by paint the third time. Yup, plus the occasional getting paint in places it's not supposed to be scenario.

The classic past time: watching paint dry.

Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rsgranne/22501751

I shall continue to dislike a lot more stuff. And I'm tired of blogging already. I shall blog another day or time in space. My mind has been rid of a few bits of blahs, blehs, and more blahs.

Thanks for reading.

God bless!

The Chronicles of Complaining: Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company, DSL and Me

2009-10-01T14:30:00.006+08:00

Writer's block is finally gone! Here's something I'd like to call the Chronicles of Complaining where basically it's my encounters during complaining. Sometimes I like complaining because I can and should. I don't just complain to ruin a CSRs day. Basically I do it because they ruined my day first. Moving on...

Story 1 : Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company, DSL, and Me

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To complain to the phone company is something I did just a few weeks or was it last month? See when you mix customer service, lot's of complaining people, an unexpected DSL breakdown and me you get a quagmire.

One day, I decide to open up my computer, turn on the DSL and research for our S.S. subject.

Then suddenly and irritatingly, it doesn't work. I turned off the modem five times. Then irately called the phone company through 171. I listened to their machin

e and pressed a lot of buttons. And irritatingly waited for a customer service representative to assist my situation. Then came that piano/musical piece which I can still remember. I waited so long for someone to pick up my call but to no avail. Then I decided to call again, ending up finishing a whole teleserye waiting and waiting for someone to pick up. Then someone answered, oh joy? oh no. So I talked to the CSR and she told me to move to the main phone line so I did and I ended up ending the call.

The modem I restarted a ton of times. It "works" usually.

Again I called and called maybe five times or more, restarted the modem ten times but to no avail. I ended up complaining because of the DSL breakdown for about two days, ruined my whole internet-deprived weekend. Then the phone company told me that they'll send people over here to check on my computer. Oh joy? oh no. That again didn't solve my problems.

So I ended up self-repairing the internet connection by tweaking a few things. My research? It's a good thing I have an installed encyclopedia for that.

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Their'd be more complaining where that came from.

As I've said nothing formal here.

Thanks for reading this post.

God bless.

And yes, God bless PLDT so that you may have better CSRs.

Welcome to the Blog

2009-10-01T13:23:00.000+08:00

Greetings people of earth,

ah...what ever...

Anyways welcome to my very first blog:

the BlahBlehBlahBlog blog

Do not expect to read anything here in a formal way unless stated.

Any content of this blog is probably random hence the name BlahBlehBlahBlog.

Random thoughts will be pretty common.

Sense will be an option in this blog.

To criticize, to laugh at, to do BlahBlehBlah.

A completely random blog.

Nothing really formal here otherwise stated.

Inspired by my teacher's blog, I have formulated my own blog to type my mind out.

There are no classes today, yes I am a student.

And it's until Friday.

Anyhow, enjoy my blog.

Thanks for visiting and God bless!