Father's Day

Tomorrow is FATHER'S DAY.

I'd like to greet all the blessed fathers in the world. I hope and I pray that they continue to do all the good things to their family, friends, and all the people around them; that they keep on inspiring their kids, and; that thay go on appreciating God for all the wonderful things thay had and will recieve in the future. God bless you all dads!

We all proclaim that our dads are the best dads in the world. And yes, they are. They may not be perfect and they may not have given us all the things we wanted but still, we thank them for being there with us through ups and downs.

Not every dad wanted to give us the lives we have now; they wanted more than this. They want to give the best there could ever be but as hard as they could, this life we have now are all that they can give. Some dads work overtime just to pay the tuition fees. Some dads work far from there families for them to eat 3 meals a day. And some dads work 2 or more jobs so that the family can survive each passing day. They sacrifice so much in order for us to live a happy life. And yet, they are only given one day to celebrate their lives being a dad.
We love our dads so much and so, we should thank them from the bottom of our hearts for all the awesome things they've given us.

We should also do our best to please our dads because without us, our dads wouldn't have enough strength to go on with their works and their lives. They get energy from their families and when the family is broken apart, our dads weaken. They will not be able to think properly and they will be distracted in their work. Let's not make this happen. We should also show our best to our dads. He is our strength and we are his.

Our future depends on him.

We love you dads.

I love you dad.

Latest Craze: Golf

Golf sucks! for beginners though.

My dad learned the sport in less than a year. He taught my bro about golf and he is getting very good at it. He started learning from a professional about over a month ago. And now, he is playing together my dad and his colleagues. Is'nt that amazing? Well, as for me, I had the least interest for the sport. That was about a week ago. Now, I'm starting to learn the basics.

My dad told me about the benefits of golf. He said that when I become a professional golf can actually help me in my work. "For example", I remember him saying, "the supervisor of the company that you're working for is good at the sport and when he reviews your profile, he learns that you know how to play golf, then you can play with him and eventually, do what you want." You know what he means, don't you?

Golf is the most expensive sport. Just the materials itself cost about more than 10k. And practicing on the driving range for even less than an hour wouldn't cost less than Php200.
Both of my hands are really hurting right now. They're having blisters. The handles of the clubs are made of rubber and even if you're wearing gloves, it still doesn't help. You need to firmly grip the handle to have better control of the club. If the grip is not hard enough, either the ball will not be hit properly or the club will be the one which flies nicely.

Unlike any other sport, golf is so strict in its formation. You have to be flawless when you take a swing. The shoulders and then the hips will be the one working. The hands are just for handling the club. After taking a hit, the body should also show a nice look, just like how a professional does. Eyes should always be on the ball. But the most important basic element in golf is the swing. Bad swing results to a bad ball. Even if there is no power exerted by the arms, as long as the shoulder's and the hip's swing are very well coordinated, the ball will fly nicely.

Golf is a good sport. It takes discipline, patience, gracefulness and complete focus to master the game.

I may still not be not good at it but.....

I'm getting there.....

5 Days in Zamboanga

We left Cebu at 1:30 pm on Thursday, June 7, and arrived at around 2:30 in Zambo. I expected something fascinating if arrive there but nothing surprised me. Instead, the matter that surprised me was Zambo's simplicity. Their airport wasn't air-conditioned, the strollers were'nt working and the workers (the people who are supposed to assist the passengers with their carriage) were'nt at all being helpful. Is that simplicity? What do you call it, then?
My dad fetched us immediately together with his men. He arranged a hotel reservation for the family. But before that, we had lunch at KFC. It was about 3pm. And then we went to dad's office. after seeing the place, my mom decided that we'd rather stay there and spend the whole vacation than to waste the money on some fancy hotel. We all agreed.
The next day, we went to Barter, a place were people can buy some of Zambo's delicacies, I don't know if it were but the place sure sucks. Forgive the language.
Zambo has really nothing to show off. Actually, the place that we set foot on has really nothing to show off. It was like Colon Street, only bigger. The whole place was a mess. The streets were tight. There were crowds everywhere you look and motorcycles and tricycles were surrounding the streets. And there were no traffic lights in sight.
The positives are way lesser compared to the negatives.
The church (or fort) was amazing. I've never seen anything like it. I forgot the name because it was so long. I'll ask papy next time. There was this place called the Boulevard. It was a very romantic location. It was beside the sea, full of little benches, and a lot of balots! And probably penoys (hehehe). Isn't that nice?
Hmmm.... have I forgotten anything more? hmmmm....
Anyway...
We left Zambo on Tuesday at around 2:30. I was sick! I had this very stupid stomacache, just perfect timing...
I think I’d also post my vacation in Davao and Bicol…. Hmmmm… That was ages ago… but who cares?

i luv this joke

The Perfect Husband


Several men are in the locker room of a golf club. A cell phone on a bench rings and a man engages the hands-free speaker- function and begins to talk. Everyone else in the room stops to listen.
MAN: "Hello"
WOMAN: "Honey, it's me. Are you at the club?"
MAN: "Yes."
WOMAN: "I'm at the mall now and found this beautiful leather coat. It's only $1,000. Is it OK if I buy it?"
MAN: "Sure, go ahead if you like it that much."
WOMAN: "I also stopped by the Mercedes dealership and saw the new 2007 models. I saw one I really liked."
MAN: "How much?"
WOMAN: "$65,000."
MAN: "OK, but for that price I want it with all the options."
WOMAN: "Great! Oh, and one more thing. The house we wanted last year is back on the market. They're asking $950,000."
MAN: "Well, then go ahead and give them an offer, but just offer $900,000."
WOMAN: "OK. I'll see you later! I love you!"
MAN: "Bye, I love you, too."
The man hangs up. The other men in the locker room are looking at him in astonishment.

Then he smiles and asks: "Anyone know whose phone this is?"

PRAISE THE LORD!!!

Give Thanks

I Thessalonians 5:18"In everything give thanks; for this is the will of Godin Christ Jesus concerning you."

Give thanks with a grateful heart,Give thanks unto the Holy One,Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son
(repeat 3 times)
And now let the weak say "I am strong",Let the poor say "I am rich",Because of what the Lord, has done for us
(repeat)
(repeat all once more)
Give Thanks!Give Thanks!Give Thanks!

God Will Make A Way
Words and music by Don Moen

Proverbs 3:6"In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. "

God will make a way,Where there seems to be no wayHe works in ways we cannot seeHe will make a way for meHe will be my guideHold me closely to His sideWith love and strength for each new dayHe will make a way, He will make a way.
By a roadway in the wilderness, He'll lead meAnd rivers in the desert will I seeHeaven and earth will fadeBut His Word will still remainHe will do something new today.
God will make a way,Where there seems to be no wayHe works in ways we cannot seeHe will make a way for meHe will be my guideHold me closely to His sideWith love and strength for each new dayHe will make a way, He will make a way

Blessed be The Name
Words by William H. Clark; (refrain added by Ralph E. Hudson)Music by Ralph E. Hudson

Psalm 113:2"Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore."

All praise to Him Who reigns aboveIn majesty supreme,Who gave His Son for man to die,That He might man redeem!
Refrain
Blessed be the Name! Blessed be the Name!Blessed be the Name of the Lord!Blessed be the Name! Blessed be the Name!Blessed be the Name of the Lord!
His Name above all names shall stand,Exalted more and more,At God the Father's own right hand,Where angel hosts adore.
Refrain
Blessed be the Name! Blessed be the Name!Blessed be the Name of the Lord!Blessed be the Name! Blessed be the Name!Blessed be the Name of the Lord!
Redeemer, Savior, Friend of manOnce ruined by the fall,Thou hast devised salvation's plan,For Thou hast died for all.
Refrain
Blessed be the Name! Blessed be the Name!Blessed be the Name of the Lord!Blessed be the Name! Blessed be the Name!Blessed be the Name of the Lord!
His Name shall be the Counselor,The mighty Prince of Peace,Of all earth's kingdoms Conqueror,Whose reign shall never cease.
RefrainBlessed be the Name! Blessed be the Name!Blessed be the Name of the Lord!Blessed be the Name! Blessed be the Name!Blessed be the Name of the Lord!

Shout to The Lord
Words and Music by Darlene Zschech

My Jesus, my Savior, Lord, there is none like You;All of my days I want to praise the wonders of Your mighty love.My comfort, my shelter, tower of refuge and strength;Let ev'ry breath, all that I am, never cease to worship You.
Chorus
Shout to the Lord, all the earth, let us singPower and Majesty, praise to the King;Mountains bow down and the seas will roarAt the sound of Your name.I sing for joy at the work of your hands,Forever I'll love You, forever I'll standNothing compares to the promise I have in You.
repeat
Shout to the Lord, all the earth, let us singPower and Majesty, praise to the King;Mountains bow down and the seas will roarAt the sound of Your name.I sing for joy at the work of your hands,Forever I'll love You, forever I'll standNothing compares to the promise I have in You.

Suddenly. . . .

My father had arrived last Friday from Manila at 1700 hrs. We ate dinner and waited for Saturday to come.
Dad was supposed to arrive on Saturday but insisted to come on Friday because my sister was going for the gold in a singing contest to be held in ABS-CBN on the program Sabado Na Game Na!. My sister didn't win but my dad was there and us to support her.
My mom eagerly wanted to go to Simala in Sibunga because of the miracles that happened there. The sudden plan was arranged Saturday night. We took off at about 1100 hrs on Sunday and travelled over two hours to Carcar. We stopped there to grab some lunch and then proceeded. We arrived in Simala at around 1500 hrs. We went straight to the miraculous Virgin; prayed, and offered our petitions. We were one of the last people to pray to the Virgin since the holy mass was about to start. Lucky?
The mass ended at around 1640 hrs. It was quite a long mass since there held a matrimony rights. Matrimony rights between Jesus (groom) and frater Walbert (spouse). It was a very long process but was very overwhelming. Overwhelming because I witnessed a man who was very dedicated to Jesus that he sacrificed his own freedom just to be of His service. After the mass, we lighted some candles and went off.
My folks decided that we sleep overnight to a resort or something. We went to Alcoy. Dad decided that we meet an old friend of his. It was my second time to met the person; the first was when we were stranded one time in Tinko Beach. We had our hydrographic suvey there. Tito John took us to place called Bodo's Bamboo Bar; Triple B Resort. It was near from his house. The place was great. It had an admirable view of the sea. It also had teriffic ammenities. They had a swimming pool, table tennis court, billiard hall, chess table, darts, and their workers were hot. hahahah
We slept at around 0100 hrs, woke up at 0800 hrs and suddenly.... my mom old us that we head to Negros. Before that, we were invited to Tito John's place to have breakfast. After which, we went straight to Santander, took a barge and arrived in Negros at around 1300 hrs. We went there to light some candles for our dear Lolo Estoy, my late granddad. He had lunch a the mercado, relaxed a little bit at the house and went directly to Tanjay to buy bodbod. It was a 30-min trip from home (San Jose). After that, we went to Tampi, rode a barge going to Cebu and went home. We arrived at exactly 2130 hrs.
WOW! What a ride! Everything was so sudden that in a blink of an eye, I'm here now and posting all the highlights from that trip. We went town hopping and island hopping. That experience was, for me, still unfathomable. It was just so quick. And that feeling was wonderful. It's so nice when you go for something unplanned. You know that you haven't planned it... but one person does...God... He led us the way..... Peace! I'm out!

My Theme

This is it!

J0en'S 18th

this post should have been made 3 days earlier. but i was attacked by some sort of disease.... uhmmm.... what do you call it? LAZYphemircshuyiac?... i dunno... i forgot... naah.. my sister's been crazy doing all her project this week... ohh, lemme correct that...projects.. her projects...

anyway. this post is about how i very much appreciated joan's 18th birthday party. joan has been a good friend. she had never been angry... well, actually, i've never seen her getting angry... she has good friends. very witty. very clever. clever, in a sense that she knows how to react on things.

what more do i applaud about joen? well, here are some views...

• she is very good good in computers
• she has a mature voice (for a little girl...if u know whait i mean...hahaha)... and i like that
• she's cute.... but her best friend is WAY cuter (get it?)
• she has muscles... really!... her skin is hard... hahaha
• she lost many cellphones and she buys again another phone the next day or two...
• what more? uhmmmm...
• she...uhmmm... she's persistent in her studies
• she's God-fearing! that's the attitude that i like very much about her
• nothing more to say..

joen's debut last friday, 5/19/07, was very cool! she had this apple green and orange theme. i was kinda sceptical about what i will see... but it was good. there was a nice finesse. and the atmosphere was awesome... her family, classmates, and friends were there for her. and the food? i couldn't say anything more...

the program was also amazing... especially the intermission part... when joey and the gang did all sorts of hilarious things up front... that made the night...

and have i already mentioned the girls? what about them? well, there is only one thing that i can say... the girls, especially the CE girls, were breathtakingly gorgeous, alluring and just simply splendid that night... actually, i've known from the start that our girl friends are bewitching but i didn't know that with just a little additions, wonderful additions, they can be sooooooo angelic... just beautiful... yeah... they are...

and she has a very ravishing cousin!!! and all eyes,, all boys' eyes actually, were on her.

SAVE YOURSELF!

"Then I will say to myself, Lucky man! You have all the good things you need for many years. Take life easy, eat, drink, and enjoy yourself!" But God said to him, "You fool! This very night you wil have to give up your life; then who will get all these things you have kept for yourself?" Luke 12: 19-20

Everyone must die once, and after that be judged by God. Heb 9: 27

All of us have been sinful; even our best actions are filthy through and through. Because of our sins we are like leaves that wither and are blown by the wind. Is 64: 6

Do not be surprised at this; the time is coming when all the dead will hear His voice and come out of their graves: those who have done good will rise and live, and those who have done evil will rise and be condemned. Jn 5: 28-29

As the scriptures say: "There is no one who is righteous, no one who is wise or who worships God." Ro 3: 10

And I saw the dead, great and small alike, standing before the throne. Books were opened, and then another book was opened, the book of the living. The dead were judged according to what they had done, as recorded in the books. Rev 20: 12

Whatever is hidden away will be brought out into the open, and whatever is covered up will be uncovered. Mk 4:22

You can be sure that on Judgment Day you will have to give acount of every useless word that you have ever spoken. Mt 12: 36

But now I tell you: anyone who looks at a woman and wants to possess her is guilty of committing adultery with her in his heart. Mt 5: 28

So do not be afraid of people. whatever is now covered will be uncovered, and every secret will be made known. Mt 10: 26

Do not decieve yourselves; no one makes a fool out of God. You will reap exactly what you plant. Gal 6: 7

Those who did not have their name written in the book of the living were thrown into the lake of fire. Rev 20: 15

IS THIS THE LIFE THAT YOU ARE LIVING NOW?

The Lord is not slow to do what He has promised, as some think. Instead, He is patient with you, because He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants all to turn away from their sins. 2 Pt 3: 9

Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved-- you and your family. Ac 16: 31

The Lord says, " Now, let's settle the matter. You are stained red with sin, but I will wash you as clean as snow. Although your stains are deep red, you will be as white as wool." Is 1: 18

For what is life? To me, it is Christ. Death, then, will bring more. Phil 1: 21

How painful it is to the Lord when one of his people dies! Ps 116: 15

THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY TO HEAVEN!

For God so loved the world that He gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not die but have eternal life. Jn 3: 16

If you confess that Jesus is Lord and believe that God raised Him from death, you will be saved. Ro 10: 9

Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life; no one goes to the Father except by me." Jn 14: 16

So let us not become tired of doing good; for if we do not give up, the time will come when we reap the harvest. Gal 6: 9

Playoffs 2007

As of 3:40 PM this day, the results are as follows:

• Utah Jazz won the series today over the Golden State Warriors;4-1
• Spurs and Suns tie it up at 2 games apiece
• Pistons almost won it at home but the Bulls denied them in Game 5 of the series; 3-2
• The Cavaliers look to close the series out at home tomorrow at home over the Nets; 3-1
  

The playoffs are really getting exciting; from round 1 up until the recent results.

The 8th seeded Warriors beat the top seeded Mavericks in round 1. Now, that was oh too unexpecting. The number 1 team in the NBA got beat by an 8th seeded, a very surprising feat.

Lakers were pounded by the fast paced Suns. I like both teams so if either won, it's really okay.

The Nuggets and the Raptors were the only team that held ground. They almost beat the top teams of their division: Spurs and Nets respectively.

Rockets became dumb. They had almost won Game 7 over the Jazz if it weren't for their stupidity. They had 7 seconds to maybe win or tie the game by causing a foul. But they didn't do it until 1+ second was left. How stupid. I liked Tmac. He's my idol.

The 2006 NBA champions, Heat, was tramped by the Bulls. A very tragic, yet expected event. The Heat was troubled by injuries. Both their superstars got injured before the playoffs. And they weren't 100% on their game. Sad...

Pistons sweeped the Magic. Not surprising.

The Cavaliers also sweeped the Wizards. Of course, Arenas was injured. It was, sort of, unfair for the Wizards.

Nowitzki became the first European to win an MVP award. It was announced, no, I saw the announcement during game 3 of Jazz and Warriors.

Everything's doing well, except for the suspension given to Stoudemire and Diaw of the Suns. Horry did the bad thing and yet two of the Suns' players gets a suspension. Not mentioning that Amare is their leading rebounder and scorer, and Boris is his substitute. SO UNFAIR! Hold your ground Suns! You can do it! Kick the Spurs' butts!

Smallville Saga

• Cyborg's name is Victor.
• Aquaman's is AC (I forgot what those initials mean... Arthur C? I guess).
• I recently realized that Lionel was protecting Clark from Lex.
  
  One episode from season 4, no, from season 5, nah... it was one from those seasons that Lionel and Clark had changed bodies. Lionel was dying beacase of a kidney infection from a stab. He got a black kryptonite in hand and unintentionally touched Clark (well, i think that's what happened). They changed bodies: Clark (or Lionel) was already abusing his superhuman abilities while Lionel (or Clark) was locked up in jail. Eventually, the bodies went back to where they belong and Lionel began to change his perspecive in life. His disease was actually healed during the exchange of bodies (you know Kalel's ability, don't you?). And he began protecting Clark... from Lex, that is.
  When Lionel starts to speak, I hang on to every word that he says. Ya know why? He has a remarkable way of arranging his vocabulary and has an astounding manner of speaking those unusual words.
• Lionel, by the way, is Lex's father.
• Lex wasn't able to inherent his father's uncanny intellect.
• Lex, rather, had surpassed his father's intellect.
• Their difference: Lex is so becoming coldhearted and greedy for power; Lionel, after the exchange, became soft-hearted and got over all greed, well, not all but most...
  

Smallville Saga

Smallville is really getting exciting, especially with this new season: season 6. New enemies, new allies, new mission.

I haven't been following the past seasons since it wasn't able to fit my schedule. I have early classes and a bulk of assignments. Anyway, I'm starting to stay tuned to it this summer. And a lot has happened. It turns out that a league will be made - The Justice League. There are still a few members: Impulse (or Bart Allen commonly named as Flash), Green Arrow (or Oliver queen), Boyscout (they don't know what to call Clark yet), Aquaman, Cyborg, and Marsian Manhunter. Batman will also be there (I think!).

It really gets exciting from now on. I'll be stuck on following the series.

Here's the theme song of Smallville.

Remy Zero
Save Me
OST- Smallville

I feel my wings have broken
In your hands
I feel the words unspoken
Inside
When they pull you under
And I would give you any thing you want
You were all I wanted
All my dreams are falling down
Crawling round and round and round

Somebody save me
Let your waters break right through
Somebody save me
I don't care how you do it
Just save, save
Come on
I've been waiting for you

I see the world has folded in your heart
I feel the waves crash down inside
And they pull me under
And I would give you anything you want
You were all I wanted
All my dreams have fallen down
Crawling round and round and round

Somebody save me
Let your waters break right through
Somebody save me
I don't care how you do it
Just save, save
Come on
I've been waiting for you

All my dreams are on the ground
Crawling' round and round and round

Somebody save me
Let your waters break right through
Somebody save me
I don't' care how you do it
Just save me, save me
I've made this whole world shine for you
Just save, save
Come on
I'm still waiting for you

Healthy Lifestyle

By the time I entered highschool, I was almost so close to being fit. I play almost all kinds of sport during summer at that perio d. Basketball, lawn tennis, table tennis, cycling, and takyan are just some of the activitites that I did. I was encouraged to play like an animal since I was transferring schools. This time, it's co-ed.

A teacher once said, "First impressions are always wrong". Indeed thay are. But at the same time, "First impressions last". I was very conscious of my fitness because there will be a great change in the school atmosphere, especially for me, who finished gradeschool in a boys' school. I was, sort of, ignorant about having girls as classmates. I kept on thinking about what they're thinking. About their thoughts about boys, about beauty, about body, and everything under the sun.

In time, I was able to adjust about those things that creeps me out. I was shy, of course, I'm just a growing boy! It took a while but nevertheless, I had adjusted. I kept my shape for about three years until an accident happend one summer day of 2004. I dislocated my left wrist because of dela Hoya. No! It's not what you think.

We were in Bicol that time and I was assigned (as I always did and always will) to wash the dishes. My father's office had no sink so I had to do it in the bathroom. The bathroom was all slippery beacause of the oil. I was carrying the skillet while going in but my eyes were tuned in to dela Hoya's fight. I did'nt watch where I was stepping and then BOOM! I slipped and the rest is history.

I bloated after that accident. Even my friends noticed it.

Two weeks after the cast was taken, I resumed to playing basketball in school taking no attention of my doctor's warning. Actually, I became very good and my left hand was always in my pocket. Basketball has always been my remedy to staying fit until one fateful September day of 2006. I, again, met an accident. I broke my left knee! Waaaaaa! I thought I was gonna die after that.

I was playing basketball that time. We had our CE league. I got the ball and signaled my teammates for a play. I crossovered, ran, jumped, passed the ball, then crack. A very loud crack that I thought it's my end. I get really scared everytime I bethink that sound.

I bloated again!

Three months after the cast was taken, I was back to the old me. The old physical me. I asked my mom to enroll me to a fitness gym. Here I am today trying to sweat THESE things out. Hoping to be back to the shape I wanted. I'm also trying to shape up these muscles. hehehe

I entered 2nd year college with a 145-lb handbag. I finished 2nd year, 170 lbs. WOW! Isn't that a development? Hmmmm..

Abode

From PC Hills Lahug to Brgy San Jose, Talamban to Capitol Hills, Lahug. We've been transferring houses in order to get the best comforts life could offer. Well, actually, it depends on the comfort of being near the mall, church, and school.

Life in PC Hills was the best. Everything was complete. The chapel was a just a few blocks away. The tennis court was only 50 yards from the house; and beside the tennis court was a half basketball court and a table tennis court. The mall was just 15 mins (on a private vehicle, of course) away from our doorstep. I wished, for a time, that we would live there forever. Having the most of life there was the best. I even remember one summer time when me and my childhood friend, Jan Mari, played basketball at 5 am. After which, I play tennis with my neighbors. And in the afternoon, table tennis. It was awesome, especially for a very sporty person.

Everything changed when my Pops was destined to some other place than Cebu. Police officials have the privilege to live in PC Hills provided that they are destined in Cebu. I was heartbroken when I heard the news. We were given 4 months (I think!) to evacuate. My dear mom prayed to the miraculous Sto Niño ever since to give us a house just enough for us. And then..... We were given the house in Brgy San Jose in Talamban. I was studying in UP back then.

Life didn't change back there since there were also comforts. A nice and amicable surrounding gave a noisy soul peace. There was also a basketball court-- street style. Most of the neighbors were teachers from CIC Cebu. I've learned that they were also given that privilege. Only one thing broke our heart there- the distance. It was very far from our schools, the church and mall. The fare kills and the early morning chills can make the day bad. My mom, again, fervently prayed to our dear Sto Niño. And we were given the lot where I'm writing this blog right now.

The place is called Capitol Hills here in Lahug. It fronts the BSP Camp and a rocky road. My parents worked hard to build this house. Sacrificing my Pops' salary due to loans. Now I have a lucky Php50 for my allowance. The folks down here are nice; very hospitable and very chismosa. So many characters entered my life and here are more others. We're over a year now and life is getting better. The comforts are near, too: he church, mall, and school (for my siblings though, I now study in USC - TC). And the fare? Much bigger. FYI: habal habal costs Php15 going up and Php10 going down.

Water here also costs much. No, I don't mean money. It costs too much time and effort. Since this place is quite high, water supply couldn’t be reached by the MCWD. I don’t know the freaking reason why but that's a fact.

God gave us this place, we should be thankful. God has a plan, we just have to wait.

Searching....

I've been a blog addict for the past few weeks. I'm a member of the http://www.friendster.com/ community (hey if you have an account there, add me - benny_man18@yahoo.com). Posting blogs has been my new hobby these days. Yet posting only on http://www.friendster.com/ was somewhat, limiting. I mean I was not quite satisfied with my accomplishments there. Like any other human being, I wanted to go big time. Then the search was on.

I was searching for new blog sites where I can post my blogs and eventually be known across the globe. My blog, that is. I had come across the site http://www.multiply.com/. I was starting to post my old blogs there when a link i read below the page caught my attention. There were four links actually. I was scanning on which one to prefer. there was one which I started to like when it said a the end of the page that it's only good for a 30 day trial. Awww, too sad. Finally, it hit me. I'll choose http://www.blogger.com/.

And so I did. I hope this isn't gonna be a 30 day trial too or I'm gonna be crazy. This will make a good stepping stone (I think!). A good start for novice writers like me. This will be my key to success. Thanks Blogger! (Sounds like an advertisement, doesn't it?).

Anyway, from this day on, I'll be posting everything that's every thought in my mind blog worthy. This is just the start. And this... This will be a lot of fun!

Wasted Talent

Now, where should I start?

Ever wonder why the Philippines is still a developing country? I bet you don't because you don't care.

The Philippines has a lot of homegrown talents. I can prove this because in my old highschool alone, many hidden yet wickedly awesome talents were developed. As we enter the college life, it should be expected that in any way, anyhow, these talents are to be refined. And as we leave that chapter in life, we're already geared up for a new one.

In our younger years, some of us may have dreamt to be a pilot someday, or a doctor, a police officer, an attorney, an engineer or any other proffession. These dreamers might have been the best in their field if it weren't for the love of money. Why? Take a look at the current exchange rate: Php 47.71= $1.00. If I worked abroad and earn $10.00 an hour for 8 hours, 6 days a week for, say, 6 months, that would be how much? And if we convert that to the Philippine currency, it would be Php549,619.2. Isn't that sumptuous. These dreamers are lead away from their heart's desires because of that fact. What do they do? For easy or maybe the easiest access to it is to become a nurse. It's not because they want it, it is because they have no other choice. They're parents drive them to do it so that they may be released from the chains of poverty. Yet, not only the average kids do it, also the above average kids do it, too.

I had a friend who really shocked me of her sudden decision, let me change that-- her parents' decision. She shifted from being an Industrial Engineering student to a nursing student. I asked her why she didn't fight for her true love, she said, "My parents won't let me continue if I don't follow them". Isn't that nice, is it?

My other very intelligent friend had other things in mind. I said to him, "Don't tell me you're gonna take up nursing." He replied, "Yuck! Hell no!" Of course. As expected from a very intillectual child. He was sort of an inspiration to some. He's a good leader - so confident, so vocal. Although he does silly things sometimes.

I had very intelligent friends who took up nursing. I was kinda devastated when I learned that. Well, it's they're decision. Life is all about decision, right? No! Life is about playing the game you love. It's about having fun. It's about winning and losing. Life is not about money or possesions. It has been written: We should do something because we love it not because of money. Yet here we are, shadowed by the brightness of money.

The Philippines lacks these talents. She needs these in order to be developed. Yet, poverty hinders her from having that.

For me, nursing is what I called the no-other-choice course. I totally hate that course. It's not that I hate the students, it's because this diverts the real potential of our dear fellowmen to something other that doing what they love. Yes, some of them have developed a certain degree of love for this course, but that ain't enough. I bet when they get old, they'd have a crash course.

Confusion

Have you read my past blogs? They're quite confusing, right? I mean my ideas aren't really organized. I type the first things that come in my mind. And most of the time, if not always, they're completely out of synch. The grammar is also preposterous. And the syntax, questionable. I'm not quite THE WRITER yet, but I'm close, I think.

I criticize people who don't know their english. I even laugh at it. I call my closest friends and we laugh together about it. I know I've hurt them without their knowledge but I can't help it. I know what you're thinking, "Why shouldn't I stop?" I've tried it a lot of times but I just couldn't help it. I'm doing my best, you know. I'm taking baby steps in changing this very nasty attitude of mine. I, for one, don't know my english. I think very fluent english and yet I can't express it. I don't freaking know the reason why!

My second paragraph sounds funny, right? Most of the sentences end in "it". Sound like a poem, huh? Well, that's me- a I-wanna-be-a-very-good-writer-soon character. What should I do to enhance this talent? I don't even know if this is my talent. Umm, I read books-novels (my favorite), I play a lot of sports, and I eat numbers. I really don't have a talent that stands out yet. Someone out there might wanna help. I really would be grateful if someone out there would be so kind to help me. I need it so bad. I need it because I want to improve myself. I need it because i'm a bit confused. Help me out you guys.

Just a Breeze

It is said that the most fun things happen in just a snap while boring ones go on forever. This is indeed true. When you don't have anything to do, the clock walks like a snail and yet when you're doing things that really blows you away it seems that one day is not enough. Summer time, for instance, is a period wherein one winds down and relax. In fact, two months of total relaxation is not enough to get all worries gained from ten moths of school pressure. Anyway, summer will still be long for me though.
All I wanted was a sweet grade of 3.0 and yet I was deprived to have that. And here I am taking summer classes. That's why I said that I'd have a very long summer period, and it ain't a break. It's really very frustrating to be a failure. Most of all, it sucks when you fall short of your own expectations. I've learned a new lesson: Don't expect too much from yourself, rather, let yourself do the unexpected.
Coming from a prestigious high school made me think I'm invincible. Whatever challenge comes my way, I can it handle thoroughly. Although it couldn't be perfect, I still can do it anyway. But that mentality brought me down. I was being ridiculous -- a thought that came to me very recently. How I wish I could turn back time and change that mentality.
Bad habits die hard as they say and they're right. It's so hard to change the fact that I am very stubborn. I know that i can't do it but here I am still thinking that i could.
Well, getting back to further issues. Physics is a sick subject. I'm sorry to say that. I failed! I can't accept that reality. Every time I'm alone and think of me being a failure makes me sick. Makes me wanna kick someone's butt. I'm just ashamed of myself. Ashamed of my friends. Ashamed of my family. Now, I've become a burden. But all these will just pass as fast as how it came. I can do this! It'll be just a breeze.

Nature Calls

I have seen the documentary of the famous AL GORE. I was struck by the fact that most, if not all, people in the world don't care about the earth. There was this clip about a certain ice berg somewhere here on earth (i completely forgot the places) that was supposed to be intact in the next 10, 10 000 years (i also forgot the figures but its somewhere there). I was completely flabbergasted when the scientists, who said the things i mentioned above, reported that in a period of over thirty days, the ice beg melted (then again, i forgot the area (in sq. m) that melted).

There were so many unbelievable clips, videos, figures, and predictions in that documentation. Al Gore travelled the whole world to preach this sad fact. Today, many people are doing something to change this dismal series of events. Companies are helping to end this crisis by reducing the pollutants that they produce. The local people are now recycling and minimizing the burning of non-biodegradable trash.

We are slowly going back to the old earth we had. Slowly... Very slowly but surely.

A very intelligent teacher of mine talks of certain events that may affect my life, his life, and all people's lives. He once criticized the media for talking about nonsense things such as politics.
Politics really has become nonsense. It has been this and that ever since the Marcos regime ended. The blame of who has done wrong has never ended. C'mon! Marcos died a million years ago. Shouldn't everything be back on track again by now? Anyway, we can never change the fact that until a very good and loving man becomes the leader of the whole country this place will still be the same as ever.

That teacher said that for a change the media must talk about what's happening on earth. The media is a very powerful influence. The can encourage the people to reduce, reuse, and recycle. The can be a very big help if they only had their priorities right.

Well, in my case, I'm doing my best. In this little article, I hope that you guys out there may be encouraged. And help me spread the word to the world that we must reduce, reuse, and recycle. Think about the future. Think about our future family. Think about our future kids. It still may be a fantasy but it's just around the corner.