Willie of Fortune - Q & A

These are questions and actual answers of contest participants!


1. Q: "Ano sa Tagalog ang teeth?" A: "Utong!"

2. Q: "Kung ang light ay ilaw, ano naman ang lightning?" A: "Umiilaw!"

3. Q: "Kung vegetarian ang tawag sa kumakain ng gulay, ano ang tawag sa kumakain ng tao? A: "Humanitarian?"

4. Q: "Sina Michael at Raphael ay mga." A: "Ninja?"

5. Q: "Ano ang karaniwang kasunod ng kidlat?" A: "Sunog!"

6. Q: "Magbigay ng sikat na Willie." A: "Willie da pooh!"

7. Q: "Ang mga Hindu ay galing sa aling bansa?" A: "Hindunesia?"

8. Q: "Anong hayop si King Kong?" A: "Pagong!"

9. Q: "Magbigay ng mabahong pagkain." A: "Tae!"

10. Q: "Saang bansa matatagpuan ang mga Canadians?" A: "Canadia!"

11. Q: "Kumpletuhin - Little Red." A: "Ribbon!"

12 Q: "Ano ang tinatanggal sa itlog bago ito kainin?" A: "Buhok?"

13. Q: "Magbigay ng pagkain na dumidikit sa ngipin." A: "Tinga!"

14. Q: "Anong oras kadalasang pinapatay ang TV?" A: "Pag balita?"

15. Q: "Ano ang tawag mo sa anak ng taong grasa?" A: "Baby oil?"

16. Q: "Saan karaniwang ginagawa ang mga sweets na ginagamit sa halu-halo?" A: "Sweetserland?"

17. Q: "Sinong higanteng G ang tinalo ni David ?" A: "Godzilla?"

18. Q: "Ano ang mas malaki, itlog ng ibon o sanggol ng tao?" A: "Itlog ng tao!"

19. Q: "Anong S ang tawag sa duktor nag nago-opera?" A: "Sadista?"

20. Q: "Blank is the best policy." A: "Ice tea?"

22. Q: "Saan binaril si Jose Rizal?" A: "Sa likod!"

23. Q: "Fill in the blanks - Beauty is in the eye of the ____." A: "Tiger?"

24. Q: "Ano ang kinakain ng monkey-eating eagle?" A: "Saging!"

25. Q: "Kung ang suka ay vinegar, ano naman ang Inggles ng toyo?" A: "Baliw!"

26. Q: "Anong tawag mo sa kapatid ng nanay mo?" A: "Kamag-anak!"

27. Q: "Saan nakukuha ang sakit na AIDS?" A: "Sa motel?"

28. Q: "Kung ang H2O ay water, ano naman ang CO2?" A: "Cold water!"

29. Q: "Sinong cartoon charcater ang sumisigaw ng yabba dabba doo?" A: "Si scooby dooby doo?"

30. Q: "Heto na si kaka, bubuka-bukaka." A: "Operadang bakla?"

31. Q: "Ilan ang bituin sa American flag?" A: "Madami!"

32. Q: "Ano ang tawag mo sa taong isa lang ang mata?" A: "Abnormal!"

FS Unlimited

As I was browsing my PC directories for my previous programs, I noticed of how I've transformed my way into becoming the programmer I am now.. Funny that after a while that I've not read my code, I could not really understand what I've been doing during the development of the program. It feels like that the one that created my codes was not me.

The list of programs I'd finish were pretty nifty and of course, sometimes I couldn't still see myself as the one who made those. I've started my career as student-programmer who would create programs for my alma-mater. One of the first program I've created was the AMA Computerized Election using Visual Basic 6.0. It had become a tradition then for 4 straight years, I've slowly developed the program from static data into a dynamic queries of candidates.

The next project was the Miss Teen Philippines program for the judges. I was pretty proud of that damn thing.. I embraced that program with a few knowledge on network programming of VB 6.0... When a friend-teacher saw our work, they could not believe that we were the one that developed that system...

Then of course, our thesis... My first try on PHP... The program is kind of lame... Never tried PHP before.... But it's okay, we just pulled it up with the 3D animations...

Then came my first real life project... The Land Tax Information System... A VB project for one of the Local Government... Large scale program use in for recordings of properties of land tax...

After that, thesis, thesis and thesis for different schools... a Decision Support System for inventory. A Computerized Election for a school, a grading system for one college department... working on thesis programs really give a good financial boost... But creating thesis is really a big pain in the arse. Panels would request outrageous add-ons... Which really very different on working with real life...

One example is the Cyber-Classroom LAN-based thesis using PHP... Wherein after finishing the final system, I'm amazed of the level of difficulty of the system... I can't believe I was paid with the small amount...

Also there are other systems that I've finished and after making all those programs, I'm pretty glad where my career is heading right now...

As of now, I'm on a new venture... Slowly and slowly, I'm getting closer to my dreams....

La Primera Proyekto

First Project... Hmmmmmm....

I've learn so much this three months way more than I learned from my Masters Degree in a year. Looking into my last project wherein I performed in a mediocre fashion, I still loved the way it turned out. Learning Joomla is the best way that ever happened to my career. Only by this time around that I've understand the true essence of software development(this is not a technical post :) so I will just leave that line of storytelling)... I've easily grasped the concept and dedicated most of time programming in the JoOmla-way..

At first, it is kinda shameful to admit that it is really way way difficult to fathom all the new terminologies and programming models, so I just decided to follow the main programming approach on components and modules...

Someday, how I wish that I could learn how to cut the site into DIVs and totally develop my own template...

This project also enrich my knowledge on Object-Oriented Programming with different styles.. Also learned AJAX and researched on other Javascript tools..

I just need to take another one step farther to learn more ideas in this field.. I hope that on the next project I could try different approaches and learn more tools...

The problems that I have encountered so far grind my mind that I had some migraine attacks in the morning... But what the heck, I'm learning... and there is no greater thing on the this earth than to learn....

I will just post some of my works here... Aja....

Prince Purple Rain Lyrics

I never meant to cause you any sorrow
I never meant to cause you any pain
I only wanted one time to see you laughing
I only wanted to see you laughing in the purple rain

Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only wanted to see you bathing in the purple rain

I never wanted to be your weekend lover
I only wanted to be some kind of friend, hey
Baby, I could never steal you from another
It's such a shame our friendship had to end

Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only wanted to see you underneath the purple rain

Honey, I know, I know, I know times are changin'
It's time we all reach out for something new, that means you too
You say you want a leader, but you can't seem to make up your mind
And I think you better close it and let me guide you to the purple rain

Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
If you know what I'm singin' about up here, come on raise your hand
Purple rain, purple rain
I only want to see you, only want to see you in the purple rain

Totally

In life, sometimes you need to learn to know what you want in order for you to know where you're going.

And now that is the difference.... I know now what I want... I will do every single moment of everyday to get what I want... At long last, my life has a new direction to face on.. Onwards to the sunrise, for the new beginning has risen...

I've not written on this blog for a long time but it doesn't mean I'm living astray... It's just that without writing here, I have fully established the very foundation of my life.. Another chapter had closed, and the pretext of this one is being written down... I can't wait to see the end of this chapter, but it's still a long way to go.. In this chapter, I want somebody to be a part of it... But I'm in no control whatsoever to the casting of this script... If that somebody still wants to be in on this, I would gladly allot the space for that person...

Nahhh... I'm saying more that what I'm supposed to say...

Until the next blogging session...

Signing off

The Reason

Thursday, November 26, 2009

As the title implies, I miss this moment… Building sentences, formulating grammars and having the problem of what to write.

What would I write, well let me start, I’ve been in the wildest rollercoaster of my life this past few months. This whole month was really an unthinkable shift of the tectonic plates of my foundation; I can’t believe I would survive this. Really…

First is my job, yes it’s true. I’m not teaching now, should I say I decided to stop teaching. Well, there were different reasons why I stopped teaching. Maybe some of you who know me would say that it is because of the chaotic environment of my institution, other would speculate that I will choose other schools that offer a greener pastures and some would really think up of morbid scenarios on you naughty minds. 

But in reality those reasons partly help in reaching to my decision to leave the institution that had been a part of me for 7 years. Partly, but I will tell you the main reason of why I stopped; yes stop not quit, teaching. My real plan was to serve AMA for 2 years and then work in a programming company, but one normal day, I had this chance. Once in a lifetime chance to become somebody who I was once been dreaming of. With this opportunity, I didn’t let the chance slipped off my hands. I grabbed it and tried very hard to become very good at it.

Right now, I’m working as a web developer creating websites for foreign companies and I’m really enjoying my job. I’m learning. I can’t really believe that this past few weeks I’ve accumulated a certain amount of knowledge that could last a year. Exag?? Think about it..

The Sunrise

November 7,2009


What is the difference of the sunrise today compared to the previous days of the sun rising?

It’s the first time in my entire life that I’ve looked the rise of the sun with a different view. I was self meditating and lecturing myself about life while I was jogging in the new government center when it hits me. The feeling of elation that suddenly rushes down in my conscious being was really amazing that when I look at the sun, I thought I saw the infamous light at the end of the tunnel.

At that moment I looked life in a different way. I now appreciate life, seems so easy to say but way to difficult to comprehend and to do too. I now notice I’m living a great life. Working in a job I dreamed of, loving the job and getting paid for a work that I love to do and most especially loving the woman I loved the most.

Those are blessings, graces and I can’t believe I’ve never seen it before. I really can’t ask for more. It really pays off when you will allow yourself to look at yourself in a general perspective. Self-meditate really has been a big part of my life during doubtful times, it allows me to understand the problems, create solutions and even expand my mind to make those problems into challenges that I need to overcome.

So for now, I just need to focus on my job, because after all I love programming. Give all my best, focus concentrate and be the best in the field that I chose. I must have the confidence and the desire to truly learn. Extend my base knowledge.

There is hope. There is a future that awaits me.

Life is so great and amazing that I want to live it.

Live your life.

Bo Sanchez.. Loving the Perfection of Your Imperfection

Let me end with one of my favorite stories.

One day, a wife came to her husband with a magazine in her hand, “Darling, this article is wonderful. It describes a little activity that we can both do to improve our marriage. Can we do it together?”

“Sure,” her husband said.

“It says here that for one day, each of us will separately write a list of what areas we want the other to change. Little annoyances, little irritations, etc. And then tomorrow, we share this list to each other. Deal?”

“Deal!” the husband smiled.

That day, the man sat on the living room with paper and hand. The wife went to the bedroom and did the same thing.

The next day, over breakfast, the wife said, “Game? Can I start first?”

“Yes,” the husband said.

The wife pulled out three pages. Single spaced. Font 8. It was a long list. She began to read her list. “Darling, I don’t like it when you do this…” On and on, she read the little ways her husbands annoyed her.

The man felt a sting in his heart. The wife noticed this and asked, “Do you want me to continue?”

“I can handle it. Go on,” the man said.

So the wife continued to read.

Finally, the woman said, “Okay, it’s your turn.”

The husband pulled out his piece of paper and said, “Yesterday, I asked the question what are the changes I want in you. But hard as I tried to think, I couldn’t think of one thing.” He then showed to her the empty piece of paper in his hand. “Because to me, you’re perfect in your imperfections. I’ve accepted who you are—strengths and weaknesses. And I love the whole package. I love the mix. You are a wonderful person and I love you so much.”

The wife began to sob, rolled up her three pages in her hand, and beat her husband on the head, “Bwiset ka!” And hugged him tight for a very long time.

May your dreams come true,

Bo Sanchez

Annabel Lee

It was many and many a year ago,
In a kingdom by the sea,
That a maiden there lived whom you may know
By the name of ANNABEL LEE;
And this maiden she lived with no other thought
Than to love and be loved by me.

I was a child and she was a child,
In this kingdom by the sea;
But we loved with a love that was more than love-
I and my Annabel Lee;
With a love that the winged seraphs of heaven
Coveted her and me.

And this was the reason that, long ago,
In this kingdom by the sea,
A wind blew out of a cloud, chilling
My beautiful Annabel Lee;
So that her highborn kinsman came
And bore her away from me,
To shut her up in a sepulchre
In this kingdom by the sea.

The angels, not half so happy in heaven,
Went envying her and me-
Yes!- that was the reason (as all men know,
In this kingdom by the sea)
That the wind came out of the cloud by night,
Chilling and killing my Annabel Lee.

But our love it was stronger by far than the love
Of those who were older than we-
Of many far wiser than we-
And neither the angels in heaven above,
Nor the demons down under the sea,
Can ever dissever my soul from the soul
Of the beautiful Annabel Lee.

For the moon never beams without bringing me dreams
Of the beautiful Annabel Lee;
And the stars never rise but I feel the bright eyes
Of the beautiful Annabel Lee;
And so, all the night-tide, I lie down by the side
Of my darling- my darling- my life and my bride,
In the sepulchre there by the sea,
In her tomb by the sounding sea.

11 Golden Rules To Live By - (repost)

1.) Live Within Your Means
In order to be truly independent, it's imperative to live within your means. Your freedom is limited by owing money to anyone, whether it's a credit card company or a family member, so set yourself up for an unrestricted life by saving for the things you want and spending with a plan.

2.) Work Hard
Your job and the salary you command are your biggest assets in building wealth. Do your best at work and take the steps to make yourself indispensable to set yourself up for the highest level of success.

3.) Research Before You Act
Whether you're comparing travel package and a la carte prices for a vacation or looking up a company to see if it's legitimate, research is almost always worth your time.

4.) Avoid Buyer's Remorse
Feeling guilty just doesn't sit well. Avoid buyer's remorse by asking yourself these questions before making a purchase: Do I love it? How often would I wear or use it? Can I afford it? Could I find it cheaper somewhere else?

5.) Avoid Saver's Remorse
There is such a thing as being too thrifty for your own good. What's the point of squirreling away so much cash if you can't splurge occasionally on yourself and others? Include an amount of discretionary money into your budget to spend on things that you might not desperately need, but would make you smile.

6.) Strive For Happiness
Finding a job that makes you happy most of the time is possible, and it's worth taking risks to discover what fulfills you. If for one reason or another you're stuck in a position that isn't ideal, at least strive to end your day with something that does make you happy.

7.) Go For Quality, Not Quantity
Stuffing your closet with items that will fall apart in three months is a silly way to spend your hard earned cash. Buy a smaller quantity of things that are made to last, and you'll be the owner of higher quality items that look and feel like they're worth your money.

8.) Face Your Weaknesses Head-On
We're not perfect, but admitting that you have weaknesses and doing your best to improve will allow you to continue growing. Invest time in yourself to be the most well-rounded person you can be.


9.) Save For the Predictable and the Unexpected
We're all going to face retirement someday, and the best time to save for it is now. The golden years are inevitable. On the other hand, we also need to be prepared for the unexpected, like job loss or a medical emergency, so that we can remain in control of our finances even when other things aren't going our way.

10.) Negotiate
Doors aren't closed until you hear the word no. Negotiating things like salary and benefits can get you ahead of the game, and all you need is the confidence to ask.

11.) Set Goals on Top of Goals
Cap the feeling that you're going through the motions by revising your goals when you've accomplished your old ones. Whether it's saving for a vacation to a place you've always wanted to visit or considering the next step in your career, there's always something to keep you moving and motivated.


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So damn crazy..

So crazy Joomla --- >>>

Trying to understand Joomla and I just can't get a good hold of it... I'm familiar with being a Joomla User... But not as a Developer... I just don't know about this though, I hope I could do it soon... Really do it soon... Damn, Am i missing the point???

Now We’re Talking

Ocotber 9, 2009

The realization of a five-year old dream has finally begun. Realtime! Bigtime!

The pressure is on, for real. I’ve been ecstatic since I accepted the task given to me by the boss. Although I don’t know where to begin but the amazing thing is I’m very much looking forward to it optimistically. It is like I know I’m going to accomplish it without reservations. Now we’re talking.

I know I can do it; all I’ve got to do is finish it rightfully on time. I guess it is time to give little efforts in erasing my previous habits in doing my work. I know this may sound stupidly annoying, I’m getting annoyed myself.

Day of Exhaustion

October 7, 2009
From 9-10 PM


Just arrived from work and I really felt the exhaustion of the day’s work. Guess what I did the whole day: sat in front of the computer terminal and browse the internet the whole day. Who would have thought that sitting the whole day a tiresome work? Nobody, nobody but me.

Now that I’m back to my favorite green monoblock chair and still infront of my computer, I’ve no energy left to do my stuff. All I want is to play some desktop games or watch an episode of “Chuck”.

Haiiizzzt… But then again, I have to work on a prototype Employees’ Record System for another deadline. Maybe a few minutes of Hamster or Platypus and I will be back rolling again. And I’ve got a game tomorrow. Basketball that is, waah… Crazy, really crazy.

Back to my workstation again! See yah next upload. Got some few pics to upload also.

Change of Views

It is been a long time since I look at this keyboard and notice how the letters and numbers will be my refuge in another little misfit.

Oh dear, now that I read back those lines, I could not even remembered my last article. Seems like I’m the same as ever. Nothing has changed, nothing is changing, and nothing will change. This is me, and as I see myself now, I’m not destined to do great things. As I’m thinking the next words for this article, I cruise a little journey back to memory lane, wherein I categorized myself as a dreamer and as a future achiever. But all is gone and few little ingenuity was left from those unlimited pit of dreams.

How my life turned a BIG U-Turn this way, I don’t know. In a matter of few months, I may make or break my life. Together with it, my dreams, my little prayers, my goals and even the relationship I have with the people I love.

Isn’t it strange? When a time in your life would come that you have never expected, and then you don’t know what to do or handle everything. I wish I could adapt. Because that is what humans do, adapt to the situation, make the best out of it and learn from those mistakes. And hope to God darn well that you will never make the same mistakes all over again.

I noticed as of late that my views of life have changed. From the disapprovingly pessimistic person to an overly eager optimist, I have gradually transformed. I don’t like it and as always will try a little harder to become what I want to be myself ideally. But then of course, there will be a lot to be done. There is no stopping it now.

As I end this article I would share a little saying from a dear friend of mine, Bill Cosby (ASA).

”I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody”.

It seems like that saying had been the missing link to my current situation. I’m pleaser but it brought nothing good to my life.

Message to Garcia

As I’m reading the foreword of the book, I was amazed by how the book with few pages could go beyond the shores and borders of country and even one continent to be used by men and soldiers during the war times. It happened because the essence of the story of the book wherein Rowan followed the orders of the President without hesitation and inquisitiveness.
The story is all about the young soldier Rowan ordered by then President McKinley to deliver a certain message with great importance and confidentiality to General Garcia. The task was really difficult and life-threatening because of the insurgency that was happening in the Spanish-Cuban War. In order for America to support the insurgents a letter must be delivered to the general. Although the mission was dangerous, Rowan did what he was suppose to do and accomplished the job without questions and complaints.
The great moral of the book is the display of the perfect, loyal and dedicated employee who would follow instructions and get the job done even without supervision. Rowan, the messenger just used his initiative and follow the orders even if he doesn’t have any single idea about the subject of the topic.
The pamphlet also showed some latent examples of what a modern office setup and what would happen if a normal order was given by the employer. If the boss is around in the office, then by that time, employees would do their jobs dutifully but only the dedicated employee would still do the job rightfully and would give all his focus in finishing the job even if the boss is out of the office.
In a given situation in the field of computer technology and software development wherein jobs and assignments are given in the person who the boss believes could dutifully accomplish the task. The person is entrusted by the boss the work with the full responsibility of finishing it before the given deadline and doing a high-quality work that is globally competitive compared to existing websites and softwares.
What really inspired me about this book is the dedication shown by Rowan in his endeavor. As an employee, a person must have the integrity, and the dependability to his works. As the soldiers in the world war kept a copy in their pockets and bags of the “Message to Garcia” in order to remind them that it is their duty to finish the job no matter how difficult and dangerous the mission or the task ahead of them without personal inhibitions.
Learning from previous experiences with programming taught me how to really carry on with the job by using pretty well the resources I have and try to find means to find and look for the information that I lacked.
If all the employees have the attitude and the dedication of Rowan in their job and in their workplace, then no matter how difficult the job is, it will still be accomplished by the team. And if the team will continue to create great works and jobs then by that time, more jobs will continue to shower the company .

Super Cute PINAY Boxer

There is no girl in the world that is hotter than the one who can brawl....

Image Source: http://www.examiner.com/x-845-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Ana-Julaton-The-new-queen-of-the-Philippines
World Champ Ana Julaton

Reaching the FINISH LINE

Why can’t I lose my habit of starting the work fast and never getting it done?

When I focus myself in doing a certain endeavor, I would begin it with the utmost zeal of an aspiring athlete. But in the middle of the try-out I would slowly bail out, get tired of the ongoings and gradually ceasing to continue what I started.

I guess that is the attitude I want to gladly remove in my system. I’ve reached many summits in my life but then I’ve got more misgivings to ponder upon. Talking to my own self and reminding my super-extra large ego of the things that I am unfortunately lacking is a one short-term solution that I could only do now. Pitiful, isn’t it.

I wish I’m blogging a lot more….

Edited pictures of Bokybokx

Incredible Hulk

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Super BokxMan
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Breaking the Habit

It is been a while since I’m really putting myself in the front seat. For many months now, I was a little so out of myself. Maybe I was amazed of the new happiness that I’ve been enjoying that I never really felt before. Even just I just had a Sticky Key. Damn. What is happening to me? I don’t like it really.

Now is the first step of knowing really what will happen in my life. I wish I could move a little more, just a bit so that I know I’m moving. Stressful, that is the entire definition of these past few days of my life. I am currently working on this project but I took a break, so that I could write this article thinking that it could ease this little burden I’m having. And it is working. Sigh, a big relief.

I will just write a short one to ease some of the indigestion in my lungs. I wish I could be more mature in dealing my current situation.

My Purse

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It has been a year since I received my first salary, and lucky for me that I’ve got a job that I can be proud of after graduation. Although my salary was delayed for three months, it didn’t matter because I was still glad to receive it. With my mouth drooling and my eyes widening like a saucer, I raise my palm to receive my paycheck. At last, I am earning.

Time passed by, month by month I received my fair amount. Then after 10 months, summer came and before I knew it, I’ve got nothing. Only a small amount left in my bank account. I really couldn’t believe it but I don’t know where to get the money for summer. I just couldn’t believe it, after all those frequent and capricious activities; here I am with nothing but an overturned pocket.

The entire first school year was really fun. No doubt about it. But after all the smoke was gone, I am not proud of what I’ve become. This is nothing compared to what I’m thinking, should I say dreaming before. What happened to my purse is a great mistake. A really really grave mistake and I have another year to completely erase my unacceptable mistake in the previous year and make sure that I will have a good fat savings account in the back. Hopefully, that someday when I read this article back, I would be glad. Glad that I have earned a lot, and be ready for another adventure in my boring life, to completely change the entire ME.

I need first to understand in what aspects of my life that I made mistakes, then accept the fact that I really did make mistakes and obviously learn from these mistakes and never again make these stupid and childish mistakes.

I know them now, I could see them, all I’ve got to do is stay away from them.