Sunday, January 30, 2005
10,000th Visitor?
In my last visit, my counter displayed 9,993. Therefore, it's 7 hits before the 10,000th mark. If you are the 10,000th visitor, comment in this blog. Yahoo!
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For the Star Wars Fanatics
Is this the real poster?
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Early this morning, me and my family went by the GK Blue Eagle Village wherein we took part in the blessing of 6 homes which the BLD Covenant Community helped in building. The event started with a mass celebrated by Fr. Manny. Then, we went straight to the new home of Mrs. Daisy and her family. There, we prayed for the blessing of their new abode. The whole ceremony was concluded with a banquet together with the family whom our (actually, my parents') Homestead helped. There, I learned how valuable a home is - God gave our spirits a temporary home, our body so that one day it can go back to its real home, beside our God. For us to take care of our body we need a home to house it, to nurish it, and to become good stewards of it. Thus, the Gawad Kalinga's vision to build 7,000 homes in 7 years doesn't only serve an earthly purpose but also a spiritual one.
Long live GK!
Saturday, January 29, 2005
The World is a Beautiful Place
The movie is a Vietnamese art film that revolves around the story of a lotus flower harvester/vendor, a cyclo (something like a rick-rack) driver, an American ex-soldier, and a yound street vendor. There's nothing much to say about the movie, specially since I managed to sleep at the middle part of the movie. Nonetheless, after asking my seatmates, I was able to piece together the events that I missed.
The movie as I understood it, is many things. It's a love story between two people of the same class yet different stature. It's also a story of finding the one thing you hold dear to you, may it be a person or a form of livelihood. It's also a story of the power of friendship and companionship. But most of all it is the story of a realization that modern society is one big lotus flower, everything we see is just the outer part for when we look at it close, we see the hidden, more beautiful yellow core. This yellow core is comprised of the harvester, the driver, the ex-soldier, the prostitute, and the vendor. They and the lives they live encompasses the true beauty of society. Truly, the world is a beautiful place.
The World Is a Beautiful Place
by Lawrence Ferlinghetti
The world is a beautiful place
to be born into
if you don't mind happiness
not always being
so very much fun
if you don't mind a touch of hell
now and then
just when everything is fine
because even in heaven
they don't sing
all the time
The world is a beautiful place
to be born into
if you don't mind some people dying
all the time
or maybe only starving
some of the time
which isn't half bad
if it isn't you
Oh the world is a beautiful place
to be born into
if you don't much mind
a few dead minds
in the higher places
or a bomb or two
now and then
in your upturned faces
or such other improprieties
as our Name Brand society
is prey to
with its men of distinction
and its men of extinction
and its priests
and other patrolmen
and its various segregations
and congressional investigations
and other constipations
that our fool flesh
is heir to
Yes the world is the best place of all
for a lot of such things as
making the fun scene
and making the love scene
and making the sad scene
and singing low songs and having inspirations
and walking around
looking at everything
and smelling flowers
and goosing statues
and even thinking
and kissing people and
making babies and wearing pants
and waving hats and
dancing
and going swimming in rivers
on picnics
in the middle of the summer
and just generally
'living it up'
Yes
but then right in the middle of it
comes the smiling
mortician
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Life is One Big Turon
Looks tasty, eh?
It's hard to sell 50 turons in one afternoon. That's the lesson I learned today. This week is Synesi Week and one of the deeds is to have a food sale. Our angkan opted to do what they did last time they had a foodsale - sell turon. Yesterday, the first day of our week, we were able to sell 20 turons. All was well though we had to cut price to 5 pesos from 7 pesos to be able to sell them all. It wasn't that bad, considering what happened today.
Today, the turon arrived late. We were able to start selling past the lunch break. By that time, nobody wants to buy because their stomachs were still full. The free food from the School of Social Science was of no help at all.
During the afternoon, I wasn't able to man the foodsale since I had other responsibilities such as preparing for today's Date with Kuya Jess by my committee, the Spiritual Formation Committee, plus I had my PE class. Therefore, I was only able to check on the turon by 4:30 pm during the DWKJ. To my surprise, there were at least 30 pieces left. I was appalled by the sheer number of unsold turons! Being the good angkan head that I am, I continued peddling the turon until the number goes down to 14. Thus, I had an agreement with a co-Synesi that we each buy 7 turon so that they won't go to waste. Then, clutching 7 turons wrapped in banana leaves, I went home, stopping by Mini Stop to buy a cup noodle to eat with my turon. That combo would serve as my dinner.
I entered the dorm with much excess baggage (tennis racket, rubber shoes, cup noodles, turon). When I passed by the room wherein most of my dorm mates are congregating while eating, I asked them "Gusto ninyo turon?". All four of them wanted one. But when I said "Limang piso lang isa", one immediately repelled me. Then, out of the blue, I got irritated by his negative comments. I got ticked off so I went straight to my room while still clutching the 7 turons. Man, was I really ticked off! Suddenly, I felt the red heat of anger and frustration leak through my pores. The feel of negativity became thick as caramel in my outer shell of delicate crisp. The once softness of my heart became hard as a banana deep fried in oil. But only for a moment did I feel all the burdens of my life - orgs, acads, friendships that are falling apart, insensitive friends, inconsiderate friends, tactless friends, addiction to slacking off, (the list goes on and on and on). Then, instantly, I began to swallow all the hurts and pains of my existence with the thought that I must endure all things just like I swallowed a piece of turon with a sip of soup. Suddenly, one of my dorm mates entered to buy a turon. Reluctantly, I offered him all of the turons for free. He reluctantly agreed thinking that it was against my free will. I said it wasn't. But I know it was. So I gave them to him.
Afterwards, while walking along Esteban Abada street to buy some barbeque and a cup of rice (I was still hungry), I realized that it was wrong to sell the turon to them. It should have been my initiative to give it to them for free. Being a friend, I should have just offered it to them with nothing in return. I was too selfish and too focused on gaining back even a small (I really mean small since I've already abono more than 1000 pesos) percentage of the money I spent. I forgot that they were my friends. Thus, I replaced the causes of bitterness - from the negative comments to the failure to even say thank you with understanding.
Well, when you've bitten a turon, there's no choice but to swallow it or end up looking like a primordial fool.
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
I'm Tired
Why?1. Physics lab was damn annoying. We weren't able to match the experimental data with the theoretical computations. After more than two hours of experimentation with that damn Atwood's machine. We ended up fabricating
2. The sportsfest was physically demanding. First, I played badminton. Me and my partner lost. Oh well. Then, we played volleyball. We won. Yahoo! Finally, we played basketball. We lost, big time! Now, the hopes for a shot at the championship has bursted into nothingness. Though our team is tied with another for second, there wouldn't be a deciding game. The quotient system was used. Because we beat them by 2 points and they beat us by 6, they get to play in the finals against the team that has beaten us. Oh well. Disregarding the fact that I missed all of my 4 free throws, I can't help but be depressed about it. I know it's just a game and all, but when you know you've given your all for 6 straight games, whose heart wouldn't be torn into pixels? Only two members of the team played through all of our games. One of them is me. Nonetheless, I'm proud we were able to get this far. Sometimes, people just can't get their lucky brakes.
Monday, January 24, 2005
Vendor shoots MMDA worker
A member of the clearing operation of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) was attacked by a pirated cd vendor last Saturday night along Aurora Boulevard, Cubao.Concordio Baclian, 33 years old and dressed in a barong, while conducting the clearing operation, was approached by the vendor posing as a pedestrian and was shot in the lower part of his right eye.
Currently, Baclian's life is far from harm but the chances of blindness are high.
This is not the first case of violence during an MMDA clearing operation.
In 2003, sidewalk clearing casualties included MMDA employee Armando Sanchez of Tondo, who was stabbed by an incensed balut vendor in Makati.
Also, vendor Eladio Tuacar was shot dead by SPO2 Sabado Pujeda after the former fired his gun at MMDA personnel.
Last year, vendor Reynaldo Garcia admitted that he burned an MMDA Organized Bus Route office in Baclaran with three unidentified companions.
This issue is pretty serious and as long as there are hard-headed pirates out there, the number of casualties will not stop from stacking up. But the empoverished street vendors are not to blame for these. They are only driven to violence by the need to earn, by the need to survive. They are held in th clutches of poverty.
Unfortunately, so are we.
[via Inq7.net]
The Hand
A few dared to guess what the mystical hand animal is. One said it's a tutubi with horns, another say it's Shrek. To another one, it's something like a dog. In truth it is none of the above. Becasue the myster animal is a..ROCKOON
Got it? a Rockoooonn!!! \m/_
Beware! The hand formation is done only as a means of entertainment not as a sign of Devil Worship or anything like Jenna Bush.
Saturday, January 22, 2005
When I was Bored
...a mysterious animal possessed my right hand. Try guessing what animal is this!Front View
Right View
Left View
Right View
Left View
Just post your answer via the comment! Have a fun weekend!!!
Friday, January 21, 2005
Spending Friday Alone
I'm here. All alone in my room. The people are out somewhere. Must be partying or plainly getting drunk. Some are playing DotA while some are just dozing off. As for me, I opted to stay here and spend some time alone. I've been taking this short time alone to trully rest from the bustle of everything - including that depressing midterms.At around 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, I went through the arduous task of a Math 21 midterm exam. And boy was it difficult!!! It looks like I have another F on the way. Depressingly, I'm not surprised. I really wasn't able to study because of so much workload - from academic to org work (including the sportsfest). I've also been doing much outside the school. But heavy burdens are not excuses to fail. I have to admit it, I'm a poor student. I don't study much. I don't listen attentively to the professor. I often daydream. In short, I am unproductive, and it's really, really depressing.
Well, when I was on my way home, I dropped by National Bookstore to ease my sadness. There, I found the therapy for my depression - shopping. Well, for some buying two books impulsively isn't shopping enough. But with my limited budget and short duration for decision making, I consider buying The Giver and The Godfather as shopping.
After buying the books, I went to McDonald's to have dinner with my friend Pia. I had a Big Mac and large fries. We (Pia and I) talked the couple of hours away since I anticipated that nobody would be home (in the dorm) and she mentioned that in her dorm, a lot of people would be crowding in, specifically Guidon peeps.
Then, I walked home. Went inside my room and faced the reality that I'll be spending my Friday evening by myself while downloading Naruto mangas.
Thursday, January 20, 2005
It's a Win
Yehey! We won our 2nd straight basketball game! It was a pretty close game especially since it ended up in an overtime. Now, there is a three-way tie for the 1st place.Our next game would be the final game of the elimination round. It would be against the toughest team, Dikaoisyni. Whoever wins between us would go the finals for the chance to bring home the crown. It's crunch time baby!!!
1-2-3.. SYNESI!!!
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Want to get a good laugh? Try clicking this.
Want to play Nintendo, Arcade, or Sega games? Go here!
Time to study for tomorrow's Math 21 Midterms...
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Exam Season
I need a break nowDo you think I can cope?
I can't figure this out
I'm lost and I'm hopeless
I'm bleeding and broken
Coz I've not yet eaten
My brain's undone
In this exam season
Yup, it's that dreaded time of the sem yet again wherein each and every section of my brain will be stretched past its elastic limit. Tomorrow will be my Math 21 long test on extrema and differentials. Hours after the exam would be our basketball game against Pal. Btw, we won yesterday against Dynami by a two point margin. We also won in the badminton game.
The day after tomorrow would be host another exam. This time, my midterms on math, and I haven't even reviewed to the fullest of my capabilities. It looks like I'm going to pass by a long shot, a very long one.
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Look ma! My very own USB Flash drive!
When You Need Money
Need ad space?
Why not turn your forehead into an ad space? Sounds ridiculous but Andrew Fischer is more than willing to have a non-permanent logo or brand name of the winning bid tattooed on his head for 30 days.
To date, his forehead has received more than 100 bids and an offer of $30,000.
Though radical his proposal may be, Andrew created parameters for the ads. He will not allow the likes of a swastika, 666, or anything connected to pornography to be advertised on his forehead.
To be honest, I find his idea of getting enough money to go to college is both bold and unique.
[via BBC News]
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
I was Bored so I Went to the RSF and I...
...played bumpcars with myself...played Save the Ring
...played Star Catcher
... looked at cool stuff I can make at home
...fought with a malfunction mouse
...stared at a pretty upperclassman(woman) across me
...hoped we'll win in tonight's basketball game
Bill Through the Years - Useless Info Special
Here are quirky, interesting pictures of William H. Gates III, the head mogul of the Microsoft Empire.
[Thanks to Monkey Methods, Microsoft]
Monday, January 17, 2005
Musings Before Bedtime
You gave me a reason for my being
And I love what I'm feelin'
You gave me a meaning to my life
Yes, I've gone beyond existing
And it all began when I met you
And I love what I'm feelin'
You gave me a meaning to my life
Yes, I've gone beyond existing
And it all began when I met you
I hope I can sing these simple lines to the right someone at the right someday...
Buti pa yung mga Koryano sa Lovers in Paris...
(Thanks Jamie for reminding me of the song and APO Hiking Society for beautifully rendering it.)
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Have you noticed anything weird about today's weather? It has been quite chilly, cold even tonight. This morning was colder than a December morning. Therefore, it was quite freaky specially because I watched Day After Tomorrow.
Speaking of movies, Leonardo DiCaprio won Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama for his movie, The Aviator which won the award for Best Motion Picture - Drama in the recently concluded Golden Globe Awards. For a rundown of the winners, just click here.
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In a quick glance, tell me what this looks like to you:
I know it sounds funny but I thought it was something like Frenzy or Trust.
Bagay naman na mas pina-easy, pina-healthy, at pina-beef ah!!!
Hehehe!! (bad omi!)
Useless Info Part2
Kaya mo na 'tol!
In Michigan, a woman who admitted drinking three glasses of Listerine had a nalcohol content more than three times the legal limit.
How?
According to Listerine manufacturer Pfizer Inc.'s Web site, original formula Listerine contains 26.9 percent alcohol, more than four times that of many malt liquors. Other varieties contain 21.6 percent alcohol.
[via Yahoo! News]
Sunday, January 16, 2005
Useless Info
--The "pound" key on your keyboard (#) is called an octotroph.--The "dot" over the letter "i" is called a tittle.
--The only domestic animal not mentioned in the Bible is the cat.
--Pepsi originally contained pepsin, thus the name.
--The most common name in the world is Mohammed.
--Michael Jordan makes more money from NIKE annually than all of the Nike factory workers in Malaysia combined.
--The volume of the earth's moon is the same as the
volume of the Pacific Ocean.
--Nutmeg is extremely poisonous if injected intravenously.
--Honey is the only natural food that is made without destroying
any kind of life.
(Thanks to Jessica)
Watablesingdey!
Find rest, o my soul, in God alone. My hope comes from Him. - Psalm 43:5I just arrived here in the dormitory from St. Scholastica's College wherein I was part of the intercessors for the lambs of the Life in the Spirit Seminar (LSS - not Last Song Syndrome - for short) . What is the Life in the Spirit Seminar? Well, a blog entry (or even a whole blog) is not enough to describe or just even tell the experience of being baptized in the Spirit. I had my LSS last year during the summer break and it was one of the most remarkable experience in my life. It was a life-altering (though sadly and largely due to personal short-comings, people don't notice it) experience not only for me but also to the people who partake it with me.
What are lambs? Besides being the ruminants who go baaa baaa, they are the candidates for the LSS. I was once a lamb. Of course, every lamb belongs to a flock and a flock has shepherd/s. Fortunately I had one of the best - Kuya Emmans. During the LSS wherein I served in (which was hours ago), the lambs were 2nd year college students of St. Scho. Helloooo nars!
What are intercessors? We are the people who bridge the gap between the lambs and the Lord. Basically, anybody who prays for another is that other person's intercessor. For one whole, we were inside a vigil room, with the Holy Sacraments exposed and we prayed for the lambs, we sang hymns of praise to God, and we incessantly prayed for the success of the LSS. Though praying to most may be just a recitation of an Our Father or a Hail Mary, but our intercession was more than just that. The prayers were more personal, more sincere, more ardent, and more from the heart. Thus, interceding for 200 people is a very difficult thing to do. Praying for their every intentions was quite stressing because it was quite possible that the intercessors may absorb some of the bad spirit wrought by the demon. I know it sound corny but it's true. I felt it during the afternoon. I suddenly felt a strong pang of depression for no reason at all. Then I was aware it was the work of the devil. Unbelievable? Nobody's forcing you to believe.
The day was a true blessing to me and a lot of people. It trully is fulfilling to serve my Lord and my God.
Saturday, January 15, 2005
Waking Up Late
I definitely need something like this
The reason for the tardiness of the opening of my eyes may well be rooted to two things - the time I slept and the dinner I ate. Last night, I had one of the most stuffing meal I ever ate in my life. An orgmate, Ate Cecil, treated us to Wok This Way along Katipunan. I asked a friend what should I order (I wanted value for the money even though I'm not paying for it). He recommended Seafood Rice. He told me that it would surely satiate my huge apetite. I was instantly delighted so I ordered SFR right away. When my order arrived, my mouth watered. It was a huge heap of rice with tomatoes, shrimp, and squid. Without any restraint I plowed through the mountain of rice. I was making headway until after I have eaten 3/4 of the meal and gulped 3 glasses of iced tea (refillable). Bigla akong na-umay. It's a good thing I had 2 loyal friends who helped me finish the last few spoonfulls of the unconquerable SFR.
Though it is quite normal for to sleep at 3:00 am, my body seemed to have sent a message to my brain at around 7:00 am (this is when I heard my alarm) that I, after a stressful week, need more sleep. Unconsciously, I turned off my alarm and went back to sleep.
And so, I woke up at around 11 am, with only one thought on my mind - one cut, two to go!
Friday, January 14, 2005
Tree
I saw you in your verdant foliageI saw you in the fullest of splendor
I saw you like a dream of pure with a hint of longing
I saw you passing me - or is it me passing you?
I saw no time nor season nor space nor the emptiness of my being
I saw you, the only tree there is
But...
I also saw the flame that unceasingly consumes you
I saw not the bright yellow nor the sizzling red but the rosey pink of seering heat
I saw myself ran towards it and turn around and then
I saw the face that I dread the most
I saw the flame that I want to quench with frost
But..
I saw that the green was happy with the pink
I saw no reason for the blue to interfere
Thursday, January 13, 2005
International Year of Physics
The year 2005 is a very momentous year, not only because it ushers the year of the horse but it also marks the International Year of Physics.Why is the UN allocating one full year in celebration of a subject that most people hate/detest? Here's why:
In 1905, Albert Einstein wrote his legendary articles which provided the basis of three fundamental fields in physics: the theory of relativity, quantum theory and the theory of Brownian motion. The World Year of Physics in 2005 will provide the opportunity to celebrate the 100th anniversary of this Miraculous Year while raising the public awareness of physics. Arguably the most famous physicist, Einstein's international reknown will be the natural vehicle to attract public interest.
In light of this, we, the League of Ateneo Physicists, are inviting everyone to Physics in the City at January 15 (Saturday) from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Eastwood City, Libis. For one whole day talks, exhibits, demos, and a whole lot of fun would be shared not only by the Philippine physics community but by all Filipinos who have the right to be aware of what is going on with our country's physicists (yes, they exist!)
olaTs Nanaman
The opponent: Palikariya (justice)The final score: 28-25
The flaw: turnovers / poor defence
The rant: Ang bano ko!!!
The only good news of the day: We won in our badminton match, for the first time. Why? I played! Hehehehe!!!
Wednesday, January 12, 2005
The Physics of Failure
My 2nd Law of Failure (math was the first)
After an hour and 43 items, I submitted my paper half-heartedly only to receive in return the second and deadlier part of the test - the problem solving. This time, I didn't flinch at the sight of the header for I know when it comes to physics, the solving part of my brain is more potent than my conceptual part. But after skimming through the 3 item questionnaire (I say you, 3 items are more than enough to stomp the likes of me), wham! The room suddenly seemed a little darker, the air started to get humid and my senses blanked out.
I was in no man's land.
The problem didn't lie on the alienness of the question. In truth, I had already encountered similar problems. The hurdle is, the given were weird. The coordinates were tilted, there was no equilibrium, the y-component was negative.. Ggggrrr!!!! Has my career in physics taken an abrupt halt even before it even started? Or is this just a minor setback for the greatest Filipino physicist of his time (hehehe)? Should I pursue something nearer to home like writing? I don't know. I seriously don't.
The only thing I know is: F = me
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
It's a Loss
*Big L in the forhead*
All throughout the game, the scores were close. But the straw that finally broke the camel's (our angkan's) back was the staggering number of turnovers. Poor lob passes and tentative catching made our entry passes readable by our opponents.
Haayy! Nakakainis! Talo na nga sa volleyball, talo pa sa basketball!
We currently stand at 1-1. Our next game would be on Thursday against Pallikaria (Greek for courage). They have the strongest center in the league and I have to shut him down. But with my right leg aching, it would be easier said than done.
Problem #2: First Physics long test is tomorrow at 5:00 pm after my tennis mid-terms. Still haven't "super reviewed" and I currently want to sleep.
Bahala na naman si Batman!
Mano Naku Po
Naku po! May laban na naman kami mamaya ng basketball. Kalaban ng Synesi (ang aking angkan) ang Dynami, Greek for force. Siyempre, saktong-sakto ang pangalan ng angkan nila kasi, napakalakas ng team nila. May shooter na, may dumadrive pa. Pero mamaya, madadagdagan na ang pwersa ng aming team. Kasi may dalawa pang dadagdag. Sapat kaya ang dalawang bagong miyembro ng kupunan upang makuha namin ang ikalawang panalo (sana oo!)? Abangan mamaya!
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Patay! Bukas na rin pala long test ko sa physics! Paano ako makakapag-aral? Siguradong drained na ako mamaya. Bahal na si Batman!
Monday, January 10, 2005
Rats Tell the Difference Between Dutch and Japanese
He isn't the smartest rat around
The rats were trained to respond to either Dutch or Japanese using food as a reward.
Then they were separated into four groups -- one that heard each language spoken by a native, one that heard synthesized speech, one that heard sentences read in either language by different speakers and a fourth that heard the languages played backwards.
Rats rewarded for responding to Japanese did not respond to Dutch and rats trained to recognize Dutch did not respond the spoken Japanese.
The rats could not tell apart Japanese or Dutch played backwards.
[Source: Yahoo! News]
Sunday, January 09, 2005
Milkolate and Pansitan
Let's feast!
Milkolate is now in Pansitan. (woohoo!!!!)
So for those who always had an insatiable thirst for the one and only milkolate for the soul, update your bookmarks (kapal ng mukha!) to http://milkolate.pansitan.net.
Go! Binge!
Saturday, January 08, 2005
Fun with Webcams
No, this doesn't include any pornography or cybers*x. Rather, there are people on the Internet who discovered security loop holes in the web that enables people to control live webcams through the internet. The best part is, you can just search it in Google and voila! You can control a webcam miles away from home. Just click on the links below and have fun watching other people's expression when you move the webcams at will.Link1
Link2
Link3
Link4
Learn more here!
Friday, January 07, 2005
Good but not Impressive
Talk about all-star cast!
I really don't want to delve on the actual plot of the story, since it would be a bad spoiler. Nonetheless, I wasn't disappointed with the movie. When I entered the movie house (with 3 female friends), I more or less expected the same-old Chinese-Filipino movie about famliy and tradition. But when I was actually sitting there and savoring the delicously woven plot of the movie, I knew I wasn't going to be disappointed nor was I going to be impressed. In truth, I wasn't really impressed by the acting of Vilma Santos and Christopher de Leon who both won best actress and best actor in the Metro Manila Film Festival.
Overall, I say that the movie is solid and coherent. It's not a Philippine cinema milestone but it is good enough to be a film festival movie. Therefore, I think I will have to watch the other films, like Panaghoy sa Suba to really judge Mano Po 3. But one thing is for sure, with a film like it, I don't see the Philippine movie industry crumbling anytime soon.
I give this movie (out of 5):
Thursday, January 06, 2005
The Sweetest Thing
Go underdogs!
Now that the first game is over, it looks like the celebration has to be cut short for the next game would be against a tougher (and bigger) team. Nonetheless, I'll never lose faith on my team. Who knows, with bucket-loads of determination and truck-loads of luck, we may give the other angkans a good fight.
For now, I have to get my much neede shut-eye.
Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Same Shit Different Year
Got to break free!
Before the Christmas break, two of my teachers gave our English block, R14, a wad of work to accomplish. For English, Ms. Cy wanted us to write the final review on Run Lola Run. The second of her double-header was to write our first draft for the Iranian movie Children of Heaven. Ms. Prixie, our ever so sadistic Lit prof, made us write a paper on two poems by the great'ol Emily Dickenson.
For a person in his right mind, the mound of task at hand doesn't seem insurmountable. But for a student who eats cram for breakfast (sometimes even lunch and dinner in more than one occasion), two weeks and a half is too long a time to write three papers each containing at least 1,000 words, especially if he can write in in a span of just two days, tops. That was exactly the case with me.
Since my highschool days wherein short story and novel reaction papers were weekly staples, I learned the art and science of waking up every Monday (the day of submission) at exactly 2:30 am and flexing the mental muscle after just a few hours of sleep. Thus, the Legend of the Legendary Procramstinator was born.
Back to real time, I arrived in the dorm last Sunday, trading the last few quality days with the family with the hope that I will have enough wits to muster to write the papers on the following Monday and Tuesday. But staying true to my calling, I chose to postpone working for several reasons - a trip to the bookstore, re-watching Run Lola Run, and re-creating this blog. So, by 5:00 pm of January 4, there are still three papers I barely laid my consciousness into. But from that hour onward, I slowly ploughed my way through the monumental task at hand and toil I did until the wee hours of today. In actuality, I finished all three papers at exactly 7:45 am. My first class? Physics 41 at 8:30.
The price I paid? I had to drag my drained body to a quick shower and endure a couple of hours of class with a headache and a grumbling stomach. My grade expectations? I won't speculate but at least I know I did my best.
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Angkan Sportsfest na bukas!!! Mukhang mapipilitan akong maglaro ng basketball nang walang practice... Sana maka-kumpleto kami ng 5 para hindi kami ma-default.. Hhaayyy... the perks of being an angkan head.. Hhaayyy..
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Milkolate's factoid of life: Math is just stating the obvious in a very weird, confusing, and quirky way.
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#1 New Year's Resolution: Decrease cramming and procastination by at least 20%.