Saturday, December 21, 2013

Today the world ends


Today marks a year after 12/21/12, a prophesized date that was believed to be the expiration of the world. A lot happened in a few years prior to that. Our reaction to the coming doomsday speaks a lot about our understanding of beginnings and, most especially, endings.



2012 received a lot of hype when a film about it was produced in 2009. Everyone had their own way of preparing for that fateful December day. Even if you didn't believe, admit it, you still had a few thoughts. You asked yourself what would happen in those last fleeting moments of your life. A sense of curiosity was all around us. We question the validity of such an event, but we also imagine a world where it did happen.
There were numerous theories behind doomsday. Some theorized a shift of the north and south pole. 

Another speculated that in 2012 we were long overdue for another Yellowstone eruption or a meteor strike. Even if NASA discredited these conspiracy theories, people still weren't sure they were safe because the date might not be right but the possibility is definitely there. It’s just a matter of time.

Some people spiritually prepared themselves by praying hard or going to pilgrimages. Others took it to the next level, a group of people called Doomsday Preppers thought of radical ways to survive Armageddon.

It was January 2012, and people were now feeling the pressure of how short time is going by. Suddenly everything mattered. People now began reflecting on their lives. They recalled all the glories and follies they ever did.

One of the few things good about 2012 was how it changed people’s relationships. Some took the chance to make-up with old enemies. Classmates hugged each other in a Christmas party and gave forgiveness. While others admitted grievances to one another. Although skeptical, it wouldn’t hurt to get a few things off your chest before the year ends.

12/21/12 came….and went. It was just a normal day. We all woke up, grabbed breakfast and did our routine.  Nothing unusual about it except for a few waiting for Yellowstone to erupt or a meteor to come crashing down and ending all our lives. The sun rose in the east and as the moon came, it became more and more apparent that 2012 was just a hoax. Nostradamus was wrong.

As the moon rose brightly on that Friday night, a sigh of relief escaped our mouths. A realization strikes us: we still had another year to live.

Then Christmas came a few days after. The yuletide spirit caught us all away. 6 days later we celebrated the new year with a bang. And the idea of doomsday went away as we switched our calendar to 2013.
Yet on this day, 12/21/12 still remains in our lives. We didn’t die but 2012 gave us a new perspective about life.

Every day is a race. Time is against you. Life is a race. The moments are counting down and every action you take is using up time.

We all have dreams. Yet life is too short to just dream. We live for a purpose and we should spend time reaching that. The moment the sun rises, the moment we wake up, we must already have a plan ahead for the day and accomplish it.

Doomsday or not, live every single second of your life like it is your last. Never take for granted every day given to you. A lot of people have regrets and will do everything to be alive again. This moment is yours, take it. Do everything the best you can.

Our lives might be just an illusion or it might be reality. But once we cross over, our existence vanishes. YOLO is wrong. For you live a life every day, but only die once. And once you die you can never be yourself again.

Every life is a blessing. It’s up to you to make the most of it.

Love like there is no other.
Live like there’s no other day.
And learn like there is so much to learn.           


Carpe diem!
Seize the day!

How did you spend your 12.21.12? I'd like to hear from you! 



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Sunday, November 24, 2013

Who’s the real Devil?

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Cruel. Deceitful. Gruesome. The ultimate antagonist. The personification of evil. Evil. One word. Devil.


Good and evil


Humans have always viewed the universe in two ways: Good and Evil. Conflicting concepts ever locked in battle.

Every good story must not only have a happy ending but also a worthy antagonist. One that will simply make the hero’s life a living hell. Whose ultimate defeat- death- will serve right. The fall must be spectacular, 
bloody and merciless.

Yet the greatest of evil is a monster. An abomination of a thousand forms and names. Ever since there was good, it was there. The devil, the anti-thesis of humanity.

The devil has been blamed for all the evil there is. When Hitler killed millions of Jews, it was believed that he must’ve been the devil. When Judas kissed Jesus and sealed his fate, the Devil possessed him. When Brutus stabbed Caesar it must’ve been the Demon’s work.

Every human culture must’ve had a dark figure in their faith. A harbinger of chaos and despair. But isn’t it unfair that the demon is the causality of every atrocity there is. The devil was once the bringer of the dawn, it fell from grace when he disobeyed. It was casted to the deepest depths of the earth- hell.

It must feel bad being eternally damned and getting blamed for everything. In the end a deep question remains: is there a demon to begin with?


Real or Fantasy


It’s an irony that humans get all the credit for the marvels they make. Creations like the pyramids are testaments to our ingenuity.

But what about the tragedies of our history? Every single war, every life lost to the inquisition, the holocaust, 9/11? We stop, stay quiet. “It wasn’t us,” is what we can mutter.

Is the concept of a demon real or simply a figment of our minds? It’s human nature to point the finger at someone else when it should be at us. The truth is, the reason why we play the blame game for so long is that we can’t accept the probability that it might be our own fault.

The worst part is, it’s not just a probability but a truth we are at fault and it’s quite obvious. How we keep on passing the blame is surprising. Humans have been like this since we began. Since Eve blamed the serpent for eating the fruit of knowledge. 


Mirrors and Reflections


Over and over, devils and demons. Never ending, but where is it? The antagonist of humanity has been
around for millennia. We’ve even given it a name. Even more so a description.

I stare at a medieval painting of a demon. Two arms, legs. Chest. Walks upright. It has a likeness to it. The face is so familiar. It has ears on either side of its face. A mouth that’s blood red. It even has a bush of hair on top. Its face is contemplative. Different emotions could have channeled through its face. But I can get over its eyes. So deep and dark. It pierces myself.


I look away. All this about evil forces is getting on my nerves. I get up and go to the washroom. Water splashes on my face. I get the towel and dry myself. As I look up, I face a mirror. And on the other side of the mirror I see the greatest revelation of my life.


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Who’s the real devil?


I think I just found the answer.







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Friday, July 26, 2013

Growing up too fast

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Another year is closing on me as I celebrate my birthday. I come to a realization that I’ve been acting way older for my age. Perhaps it would be a fine time to slow down and enjoy my youth.

I’ve heard many times before about people wishing to go back to the ‘glory days’ of youth. The look on their faces shows reluctance. Sometimes, I focus too much on who I want to be, without taking notice of who I am now. I get so frustrated about the limitations of being my age, not aware of how overwhelming it is in the real world.

It’s crazy how when I was in grade school I wanted so bad to start highschool, and when I was a senior I was itching to become a college student. And now in my tertiary level of education, I’m dying to gain independence and go on working. My Algebra teacher told me that the moment you become an employee, you’ll miss the student life.

Sometimes, I get all cocky inside thinking of how much I could change the world around me. But kind-to-think of it, the change within me hasn’t come to an end yet. In short, I’m still not ready. I shouldn’t think about all of the problems of the country that much yet, I should look out for myself first.

I can’t turn back time to get myself to think younger, but the best I can do is to start now. It’s fun to be young, sure there are rules, but there aren’t that much obligations to deal with. The vitality that we posses, our life, is brightly glowing. Though we have the occasional pimples, I still don’t have wrinkles or a balding head to worry about.

One such thing that is synonymous with youth, is the sweetness of the eternal feeling of love. I used to say, “I love you, and I will marry you.” Chessy right? Though treating your partner like someone you would marry, I find myself not ready to think about those. Yes love is delightful, yet I’m not at that age yet to take too seriously.


I should have fun. Enjoy my life. I ought to avoid overburdening myself with problems that aren’t there in the first place! After all, we are only young once in our lives. I am growing up way too fast, time to take a breather, and live like I should—like my age.   

Monday, July 15, 2013

No time for blogging


The frequency of my blogposts only shows the obvious, I do not have time for blogging anymore. 

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College has taken so much of my time, though I only have class for five hours. The moment I get home no longer do I write my thoughts, I eat then I’m off to bed. The varieties of the topics I could be writing only frustrates me even more! There is so much to write yet so little time!
Ever since I entered college I’ve been exposed to so much. Events, opinions, my college life, things that I could have made a story out of.

I love blogging, it helps me give an avenue for my thoughts. However, time is  scarce resource. Prioritizing my time leaves blogging somewhere in the bottom of the list.

There are a lot of things I have to worry about. My studies which have to take care of or else I will lose my scholarship. My lovelife that needs big amounts of time and effort to maintain. And even my social life, I have to reconnect and keep myself updated too you know!

I’ve been itching to get time for writing and I’m really glad to have found some. Perhaps I could dedicate a little of my time to blogging at least  once a week.

Whenever I login I face a backlog of posts from my close blogger friends, Rayoona, Lance, Teo, and Morgan. I haven’t had the time to keep tabs on their posts.

For certain, I’m not alone in my situation. Most bloggers are teens, who have to study, some even work! And for these people I have a piece of advice. Make a mental note of what happens day by day, and then if you’re lucky you can blog about it.

You can’t tell how excited I am to catch up with the blogospehere. But until then I have to get back to studying. See you guys soon! 

Friday, June 28, 2013

P 18,000 isn't enough

Editorial cartoon  is credited to the Philippine Daily Inquirer, June 26, 2013 



Recently the governemennt plans to give a Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) amounting to P18,000 to every family living near esteros. This is in order for them to move out of the squatters area and rent an apartment in the city. The goals of the CCT are relevant: for the safety of the squatters and to help the government solve the squatting issue that has taken  them so long to accomplish. However, 18K isn't enough to solve these problems.

Financially speaking, 18,000 pesos cannot cover the family for a year to rent an apartment. Here in Tondo Manila, a small two-floor apartment that my family owns, costs around P7000 per month to rent. The CCT is barely enough for three months! And we are talking about a small apartment. Considering that most estero families consist of six members, they can't possibly fit in a small apartment. With the money the are given, they've no choice but to rent a substandard apartment to get the most out of the 18K.

There is also no certainty that the entirety of the CCT will be actually used in finding a suitable home. Other than shelter, food and water are also vital needs. With the small income estero families earn, it come to no surprise that the moment they receive the 18k subsidy they'll spend it not in apartments but for food. Therefore not fulfilling the goal of the CCT.

If the P18K CCT is not enough to rent a suitable home and that it isn't really used for its real purpose. They'll still end up in the esteros once again, one way or another.

We need to invest in a long-term solution. Building houses will help but won't completely solve the squatting issue. The government also need to provide stable employment for these families so they won't rely anymore on government aid. Failure to give jobs to these families led to the failure of the Arroyo Administration to solve this issue, this is why the problem still persists.

The CCT doesn't solve the squatting issue. This is just a quick-fix, eventually the dilemma will spring back,. A permanent solution is required. The squatters need houses and employment, not P18,000. Because 18K isn't enough.

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Monday, June 24, 2013

The greatest victim of bullying


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Bullying stands out as a global problem, especially to the youth. It has victimized millions. And the need to solve and address this is imminent. If the bully is the one who is bullying, then does it follow that we should prosecute the bully? Should we corporately punish, expel, suspend, and to a great extent, send bullies to jail?  No, a clear no, we should not do these. Not known by many, the greatest victims of bullying are the bullies themselves.



The bullies are not at fault for becoming the person they are. There are several factors that come into play, the media, the social upbringing, peers. These all play a part.

Notice that the media in a variety of forms, either movies, TV shows, novels, and even video games, take violence as a part of society. Violence in the form of action movies like the Bourne Legacy, Wrestling shows like WWE and video games like Halo, and the Warriors. In fact, they don’t just accept violence, they revere it. Only in these times have bringing a gun, joining gangs, and beating people to a pulp have never been so cool! And at the flick of the remote, access to these contents can easily get into the minds of the youth.

Another thing that makes the media even more powerful is the parents who do not guide or supervise their children. The parents should be able to teach their children the borders between right and wrong. How a child is brought up to this world defines his personality. So if the media is not at fault, then maybe this person, whom we call the bully didn’t have a great childhood. Maybe he was neglected, perhaps he was beaten, and maybe just maybe he never felt loved or affection. It’s no surprise that because the bullies doesn’t feel good about themselves that their thoughts about themselves are so low, that in order to gain happiness, satisfaction and pleasure, they have the need to degrade others lower than they are.


Finally, more often than not, bullies don’t start as bullies. Usually, they might have gotten into the wrong crowd or met the wrong friends. Peers, friends, whatever you call them, can make or break you. And if you spend time with people who hurt, discriminate, intimidate, and prank others just for the fun of it, chances are, you’ll become one of them.


It can be safely concluded that the bullies are not at fault. There are several factors that come into play. Bullying is simply a manifestation of the effects of the media, social upbringing, and peers.
Scolding the bully repeatedly, over and over again, suspending, expulsing, and if all comes to jailing, does not in any way solve the problem of bullying, it makes it even worse. You have gotten rid of the bully, but not the bullying.

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Bullies are people like us, human beings. They’re just a little confused, maybe misguided. So let’s not blame them, but help them. Lets help them, lets bring them to the light. Change them to the person who will accept and love others for the way they are, just as much as they love and accept themselves.

After all, the biggest victim of bullying are not the bullied, but the bullies themselves. 

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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

The Basketball Phenomenon

Eric Spoelstra, NBA Heat Coach, visits Torres High School
-photo credits to PHILSTAR


IT is simply amazing when millions of people from across the globe, cheer to one, single, game-winning, basketball shot.  

The feeling is indescribable when the game is at its last seconds, all the tension building up, only to be relieved with that last fateful shot. Basketball has reached unprecedented popularity that most people know of the sport. Apart from the technicalities that come with Basketball, what makes it stand out is the drama.

Only in Basketball  can you see the lives of the players so close. In the NBA, the most publicized Basketball association in the world, players, coaches and even the owners of the teams, are as popular as the game itself.

As you watch the game, whatever is at stake-- ego, pride, championships-- feels personal. That though you might not lose anything if your team didn't win, you feel the tension. It is as if, you're actually there, that you feel like you're the player, or the coach.

People get so attached to Basketball, that the whole world seems to revolve around it. From fashion statements, to video games, and outright everyday small talk, Basketball is seen, heard, and talked about everywhere.

In fact, the little kids look up to Bryant, James, Nowitzki, Parker, Duncan, and a lot more, as idols. I see a lot of kids outside who emulate the moves of these superstars. This only proves how big an influence Basketball has on the youth.

It is therefore, imperative that Basketball be used not just a tool for marketing, but also a tool for change. And NBA has not failed. Players from the sport have been known to donate to charities. The NBA in fact has a health fitness program that runs across the world. Eric Spoelstra last year visited my alma mater last year to promote this advocacy.

Through Basketball, hopefully, will not be just a sport where you shoot hoops, but a game that also touches hearts.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

I Believe in the Philippines



 
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I believe in the Philippines, a developing country in Southeast Asia, made up of 7,100 islands, and populated by more than 90 million Filipinos, which celebrates its 115th year of independence today, June 12, in its endeavors to become a bright and shining country. This is not a dream, nor a fantasy; this is a belief, a fact, and a truth.

I believe in the Filipino people, that one of these days that they too may believe in their country. And strive to take a part to make it better.

I believe in the Filipino family that will remain strong and firm, in spite of the many hardships in life. I hope that our values as a family oriented people will not change. That through thick and thin a family will get through all trials and challenges.


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I believe that the millions of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) and the many more who have taken root abroad, may find their way back to their motherland, that they will no longer be separated from their families that they work hard to feed. That they may find greener pastures here to finally settle down here, permanently.








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I believe in a Philippines where food is made available to all, where food that was worked hard for will not simply be shipped to another country, but to be delivered to the plates of every hungry Filipino.








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I  believe in a Philippines that will have enough houses for everyone to have a roof above their heads, a Philippines that will not sell its land to build large extravagant malls, but will instead build homes for the poor.






I believe in the Philippines potential to become a competitive economy. The country is one of the most 
blessed nations in the world, for it has a vast array of both human and natural resources waiting to be explored. In fact, the country is one of the fastest growing economies, proven  by its 7.8% growth, besting its neighbors.

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I also believe in a people, who will carefully manage these resources carefully. I believe that they will not abuse Mother Nature who has blessed them so much. I believe that they will only take what they need and preserve the rest for the next generations.

I believe in a country where everyone can enjoy a comfortable life, a country where no one will steal from another, but instead help each other.  No longer will the poor get poorer and the rich richer, but we will all live a prosperous life, together.

I believe in the endeavors of the Philippine government in thwarting corruption which has plagued and crippled the country for so long. I also believe that those who steal from the country may find in their hearts to turn away from their ways and serve the nation that way they should.

I believe in a country that thrives in diversity. A nation where differences are accepted that whoever you are, you can find a place in society.

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I believe in a harmonious Philippines, where war between people of different opinion, sect and faction is nonexistent. I believe that no blood must be shed, that conflicts may never occur, through mutual understanding and respect for each other.

I believe in the Philippines’ convictions in claiming its territorial rights, that it should not be intimidated by any giant. I believe that through diplomacy and multilateral talks, that it may get its rightful property, without ever firing a single bullet.

I believe that through free quality education, made accessible to every Filipino, will produce and mold the bright minds of our country. I believe that six percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) should be invested in education. Through education people will be brought out of the darkness of ignorance and be brought into the light of wisdom.

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I strongly, firmly, and, with all my heart believe, that the people who will pave the way to a better Philippines are the youth. It’s through these young optimistic people that the Philippines may achieve its goals. I believe that they’re determination and tenacity will pay off. The youth are the catalyst to change. It is they who will lead us to a brighter tomorrow.


I believe in a Philippines that will get better, and I believe it will be, soon.

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Sunday, June 9, 2013

THIS is College

De La Salle College of Saint Benilde celebrates its silver year 
College life, unanimous with wild parties, a liberated life, and lots of beautiful coeds. (The first two were partly true, but the last is an accepted fact.) Compared to high school, college gives high school a run for its money. College, a new beginning, a new environment and a new lifestyle.

Close friends from my block


Take a peek at my first few week at De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde. THIS is College, a whole new different experience.

The Beginning of an entirely new chapter

A week prior our first day the frosh students of De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) participated in InterAktiv 2013, an orientation program for froshies.

CSB Pep Squad welcomes the Froshies by performing a routine 



There the upperclassmen gave us an heads up on college life, giving us insights on how exciting our next few years would be. 

Professor Rogelio Delcano, also gave his time to give advice and tips for the froshmen, and the do's and don's of college life.

Professor Rogelio Delcano discusses college life in Benilde


One of the points that Professor Delcano made was, college life is a new beginning. In college we are given the chance to remain who we are, or change it. He stressed that in college all of us start on the same page, whatever our accomplishments were in the past, it wouldn't matter, we all start in square one. College is a fresh start, a world of possibilities. 

He encourages us to study hard and excel, for this is our time to shine. Professor Delcano recalled a number of students who didn't excel in high school but were able to succeed in college. Proving that no matter how bad your high school experience was, college is a time to redeem yourself. If you were the cream of the crop, now is a time to build yourself up even more. 

Adapting to the new environment and social climate

College is a melting pot, here you'll meet people from all walks of life. In fact, I have blockmates that come from various places, different schools, neighboring cities, to far off countries. One of my classmates came all the way from Abu Dhabi! Communication skills are a must here!

Not only that, in Saint Benilde, a number of students are blind and deaf! These students, under the School of Deaf and Applied Studies (SDEAS), do not suffer from any social discrimination, they are well respected. Everyone in Saint Benilde is accepted for their individuality, erasing stereotypes that being different is bad.

I can bet my name that people in CSB do not discriminate people based on their social status. My blockmates come from the upper class, yet not once have I heard them bad mouthing me and the scholars. They're warm and friendly, and I enjoy every moment I'm with them.

Student Trainers (STrains) get ready to welcome the Frosh

The upperclassmen are also congenial, kuya Gene and ate Krissa volunteered to show us around, and we from my block thank them so much, for their efforts. People from Student Trainers (STrains) welcomed us by shouting "WELCOME FROSH!" numerous times. The welcome might be deafening, but you can feel how warm their welcome was. The upperclassmen accepted us with open arms, which makes adjusting to college life easier.


TFCA1 poses with Kuya Gene (guy holding placard) and Ate Krissa (top left with white tee)
Photo credits to INTERAKTIV Documentation staff (both pictures) 

On the other hand, college professors interact like our age, they go beyond he simple teacher-student relationship. The way they teach, or pedagogy, is extremely different from high school teachers. Their methods are more interactive focusing on us students because DLS-CSB is a learner-centered institution.

The new lifestyle 

College is not simply an educational institution to get a degree from. College is a way of life

The class schedules in college are  manageable, no longer are you held for 10 hours. The schedules makes the workload easier to get through, since we have more time to do assignments without rushing.

However, a considerable portion of time of students' time is allotted to commuting, especially if your from far off. Now our parents no longer chauffeur us we have to rely on ourselves to get from point A to B. 

And quite frankly , things can get a 'lil messy. 

The LRT Hunger Games! 
Commuting to CSB can be difficult, you have to beat the morning rush, if you don't you'll find yourself competing in the Hunger Games, against people who all want to get on the train first. Also, in public trains, you  have to be carefull since considerable number of thief cases happen. 



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College also opens doors for interaction outside the classroom thorugh student organizations. During the Student Associations Recruitment Week or STARWeek, Plaza Villarosa became flooded with booths of organizations waiting to recruit new members. 



The culmination of my first week happened during  UNITE, the kickoff party for the year long celebration of CSB's 25th anniversary. The night was simply, amazing, celebrating it with my friends. And it ended spectacularly.











So THIS is College, a whole new different experience, I think I might like it here, so wish me luck, I'll be writing more soon!   




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Thursday, June 6, 2013

Thinking about 'us'


Me thinking about that special person 


During NATSCI, though it was disrespectful, i didn't pay attention to class, since i was missing someone so badly, and on a piece of yellow paper I wrote:

I think about you all the time, not a minute goes by that a thought of you comes by. Your kisses, your tight embrace, your sweet alluring smell, your very presence. 

Its saddening that I can't see you as much as I want to, but I do all I can tomake you see how much I really want to spend time with you, in spite of our very tight schedules, like how I text you "good morning," like how I always post on your wall, saying how much I miss you, or sometimes how I just go crazy when I don't do those things.

But I don't always show what I feel, sometimes I just keep quiet and thank God for every moment we are together, and how I pray, and heed that we'll meet again soon.

Its quite obvious how much I love you, and how I'm dying deep inside every minute we're apart. But keep your chin up baby, I'm always with you, in both heart and soul.

Sunday, May 12, 2013

The SunShine Award

A big thank you to +Rayona Tuneelo  for nominating me for the "SunShine Award." It is an award that was started off by Ms. +Adrianna Joleigh.


The sunshine Award rules 

*Post the Sunshine Award logo.

*Then nominate ten fellow bloggers you feel are worthy of this award. 

Announce their nomination on their blog. Plus, link a pingback to the nominator’s blog.

Here are my nominees, with a short description. 

Teo Flev, despite he being a greenhorn in the world of blogging, has shown tremendous potential. He is a Greek, and like most of his ancestors, a deep thinker. His blogpost, are very interesting, especially his "how-to" post. Read his posts, to get in depth accounts of a Greek Philosopher. 

Rayoona Tuneelo, is a young lady with a lot of talent. Her blogging goes through a form of numerous poems that touch the heart, and invoke emotions. Personally, one of her poems made me cry, please refer to I Miss You. She channels her emotions and experiences to poems, that have a sort of style that is her own.

Lance Jones, is a veteran blogger at his finest, I idolize this young man, who has been dedicating a huge portion of his time to blogging (two years to be exact), with more than 100 posts, and a big audience clinging to his every word. His post are thought provoking. His style is to discuss a subject using wit and humor. Informing and entertaining us at the same time. 

Joe Morgan, I don't know how this guy does it, but he has amaassed over five thousand viewers in a matter of months. He is relatively new to the blogosphere, but his blogposts are one of a kind.


Favorite color? Blue
Favorite animal? A dog (like Hachiko) an Akita to be exact.
Favorite number? 5
Favorite nonalcoholic drink? Ice tea
Favorite alcoholic drink? White wine, dry. 
Facebook or Twitter? Twitter, because of the up-to-date news. 
My Passions? Piano, blogging, writing, reading, public speaking. 
Giving or Receiving Gifts? Giving.

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Dear Mom

Epic face with epic mom


Dear Mom,

Happy Mothers' Day!

Thank you mom, for everything. The dedication, the will, the perseverance to raise me and my 3 other siblings. It takes a lot of blood and sweat to raise a litter that big. And for that I salute you.

The Fave four, the guys that piss mom off 


Mom, I do try to not say how much I love you, but rather show it. I do love you mom, I idolize you, and you can't tell how proud I am to be your son!

(ehem) (cough) (cough)  You don't know how lucky I feel that I have a mom that is beautiful like you. (cough)

-_-


But, I'll stop the flattering now. On to business.

Mom a few months ago, I aspired to become an honor student, (I am who I am) and now? Finally I have reached my goals. And I couldn't have done it without you.



@Grad
when I brought home my first trophy




















Because of you, I kept on going. No matter how hard seems got, I always had you by my back, offering not help with my homework but with something far far more greater, you helped me with morale support.

During Recognition day


You inspire me to be the best  I could be. And that inspiration has gone a long way.
at a national quiz bee


I've always see to it mama, that you are proud of me. And I keep this in mind, every time I have a contest. You have always been my lucky charm. When I think about it, if you weren't by my side, I might not have won a single trophy.


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crowned as Eco King


Mom, I hope that I did make you proud, because all of my achievements, everything I have done, every single minute I have invested for education, --guess what?--- is for you.

I do feel awfully sorry if I tend to get to your nerves sometimes, I'm a teen, and you know that. But I do all I can to make you happy. I thank you, because you don't treat me only as your son, but also a bestfriend, whom you confide with. I'm happy that when we have problems, I have a say to suggest solutions (even if I am the problem sometimes.)

Just remember mom, that that sooner or later that it's not just trophies or medals, that I will give you, there is more than that, what I really want to give you someday, is success. I want to share my success with you.


Epic mom, makes, epic children

I will always be here mom, no matter what happens, no matter how pissed off you are at me, no matter how much i let you feel like you wished I was never born, I will still be there.



Through good and bad, thick and thin, I will always be there, thank you mom, for everything.

I love you.


Your Pabidang Anak
(Your Superstar Son),

Adrian James
(Jay)
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