Leave of Absence

Guys.. I promise I will be back and blogging soon... Lots and lots of work and deadline and my body is not holding up to all my mental requirements... So haggard so tired all of these for the sake of learning..

But with all the works and late night endeavors, seems like I'm appreciating all of these.. Making sure that my works could become competent with my own expectations..

So hard yet so fun.. I'm doing what I love and loving what I do..

Lolz...

- CLASS PICTURE -

This is just a glimpse of how my students look like in the classroom. This is the last meeting of our class in our semester, so we decided to have a "CLASS PICTURE". This section is a combination of IT and Engineering students and they were learning HTML in this subject.


This is a very enjoyable subject and we really had very enjoyable experiences. Hopefully, this subject opened their eyes so that they could see the real beauty of the web development.



Hopefully, in the future, I could handle another subject with them..

Chamion Archer - How I love this Game

http://www.stickpage.com/championarchergameplay.shtml

I've been playing this cute game this past few days, although sometimes tiring, it is really fun and enjoyable... One of my most likable character in movies and games are the ranged characters wherein they could attack enemies from a distance and at the same time safe from harm's way.

Hope you enjoy this game and eventually you have just witness one of my childish act..

Happy Gaming....

Christmas Season

http://www.raftertales.com

Image Source

Ti's the season to be jolly pra lalala...

For the first time in 5 years, I just attended my AGUINALDO mass this morning. Yeah... After succesully completing two straight years of 9 mornings when I was in high school, I never ever went to any aguinaldo mass prior today.

Seems like it was a little nostalgic on my part, since living in the city and having this kind of lifestyle gave me the difficulty of sleeping early and waking up at dawn.


After this morning, I never reaized how I really miss doing going to church. After all, I still have my faith fully intact.

I've had my first Communion in 8 months. (shocking but true.)

This Aguinaldo season, I will try my hardest to complete my masses, if I can't then I will just leave it to the others who could complete..

By the way, I am greeting all the members of the CYBERWORLD "HAPPY HOLIDAYS" and may the spirit of Christmas may truly reigns in the hearts of each and everyone of us...

"GIFT KO!!!!"

A Happy and Incomplete Birthday

Friday that was, December 5, the day I celebrated my 23rd birthday. It is also my first b-day as a teacher and it is truly a magnificent succession of events.

What truly amazed me were the greetings of all the persons that really mattered to me the most. Truly indeed, it was astonishing experience on my part that even at that very moment when the clock turns 12 midnight; someone unexpectedly made the effort of waking up and sending me an SMS greeting me on my special day. That would be the Queen of Vito herself. Lolz...

The entire day was spent with receiving greeting from my families, co-teachers, guardians, students, friends, barkadas and all the persons that I am really spending my entire life with.

It was a first for me, to have a numerous individuals that greeted me at that time. It’s like an ecstasy on my side. Plus all the comments in my profile on Friendster.com, it is truly amazing how people would make you really feel special and blessed during that very particular day.

You may wonder why there is an ”Incomplete” adjective in the title of this post, that is unfortunately true.

This is also my first birthday that I am a little different from what I’ve been used to. Truly amazing in fact that, I never really understand myself right now, I don’t know what to do, how to act and even what to think during situations I’ve never encountered before.

That very special day was incomplete for this reason alone. I truly dreamt of spending maybe just a single short moment, but then I still don’t control everything in this world, and all I can do is just stare away while days passed by, thinking if only it happened.

But totally, it was a very good experience on my part. All I need now is to announce to the cyberworld my gratitude to every single person, whoever you are who made my birthday a very special one. I will treasure that day and keep it as one of my vast collection of good memories.

Yeah you read me right, I’m 23... Believe it!!!!

Prayer to Manny

Sunday... The People's Champ will again jump into the ring to fight for his people... All Filipinos' eyes will be tuning on the television's set on Sunday, whether it would be on PPV or just the delayed telecast on local networks, the entire PACMAN nation will support the CHAMP.

No matter how bad the articles about the matchup and how underdog Manny will be, I, together with all the other Filipino fans and even fans all over the world will be chanting "MANNY" and watch our local hero slug it out in the ring against probably one of the best boxer in the world.

So 4 days, I join all the other Filipinos out there in praying for the victory of Manny Pacquiao. His victory is not only his personal victory but will also become the victory of the entire nation.....

GO MANNY!!!

AMA BACOLOD Employees Night (Chicken J)

Keeping it Real

Every person is responsible for the consequences of his or her actions.

This was what Mario Puzo said in his book "The Last Don". I really believe in that saying until now, if something goes wrong with your life, don't blame anybody. Blame yourself!

Destiny is defined as somebody's preordained future: the apparently predetermined and inevitable series of events that happen to somebody or something.

I really did believe in destiny a long time ago, that each one of us no matter what we do will certainly fulfill the destiny entrusted to us. As life goes on, I was amazed of how could I change the way of my life by doing what I must during situations I thought I could not overcome.

That is merely the difference. How you act to change your fate to choose the life that you really wanted., To prove to the world that the constellations and the placement of the stars will not dictate me in how I live my life.

Pendulum of the PAST

I just couldn't help but smile when I saw this in BonBon's Profile... Amazing.. Truly Amazing... Seeing myself after 15 years... lolz... Brings back all these funny little cute memories...

This picture was taken when I was still in Grade 1... i never could have imagine seeing this picture... Lmao...

Our section was Grade 1 - Locsin, our adviser was Miss Ledesma then, Mrs. Torreña now... My school- Don Bosco Technical Institute, one of the popular all-boys school here in Victorias City... I got lots and lots of fond memories of my little childhood there....

I would try this funny antic.. I would try to remember all my classmates in Grade 1... hehehe...

From Right to Left -->>

On top : Neil Bryan Generoso, Jerome Benigno, Basil John Verdeflor, ME ME ME, Lenart Bermejo, Jay-R Antisoda, Emmanuel Wongyan, JJ Cabalcar, Argie Batusbatusan,

Second Row: Bryan Mentor, Jpoy Braga, Soy2x Lorilla, Marlo Arquisola, JM Deocadez, Felix Barcelona, TJ Oñasa, -----, Harry Salazar

3rd Row : Bensan Valenciano, Lobaton, Philip Leonida, Jopet Ignalaga, ---- , Ms Ledesma, -----, JR Tolentino, Reynald Viezca, Reman Matapaja

Bottom Row : Miko Fuentes, Solo Moncada, Ryan Cequiña, Jastia, Artoo Valenciano, Johndil Galicia, Bon2x Otilano, Leo Ferraris, Fidel Castro..

Damn, I miss 3 classmates... Maybe I'm getting older by the minute... lmao.. To all my classmates before... See you when I see you..

Uncertainties...

I know I should be happy now... I know I should enjoy this period... I know I must be confident enough to handle this situation. I’ve been waiting for a long time for this... A very long time...

Yet, I’m uncertain... I have doubts... I doubt if I could even handle it entirely. 5 years in the making since that time that I had decided to pursue this career. Filled with confidence and proud of what I have learned, I told myself that I could do all those things I have thinking in those idle moments.

I’m writing this article in order for me to have a medium wherein I could excrete my self-doubt and my gradual whining and grinding of my teeth Please bring back to me my confidence, give me back the zeal I once had.

BANANAS - For Your Health

BANANAS
A professor at CCNY for a physiological psych class told his class about bananas.? He said the expression "going bananas" is from the effects of bananas on the brain.? Read on:

Never, put your
banana in the refrigerator!!!

Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.

But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people
suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is
because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts
into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make
you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 200
students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system..

Morning Sickness:

Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at wor k leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar le vels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also
neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, there by
reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals . It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor
away!"

PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time! I will add one here; want a quick shine on our shoes?? Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe...polish with
dry cloth. Amazing fruit !

Ninong Bokx

Baby Sofing.... These pictures were taken at Polpie's House during our get-together last Sunday.. Couldn't help but be amazed by this cute little baby.. It's simply amazing that our Verkzters have entered another phase of our lives and that we will have our own families... Hope i can have my own someday....

CSCI10 Course Outline

CSCI10 - Principles of Operating Systems

Course Overview

OPERATING SYSTEM STRUCTURES

• System Concepts
• Operating System Services
• System Calls
• System Programs
• System Structures
• Virtual Machines

PROCESSES

• Processes Scheduling
• CPU Processing
• Process Synchronization
• Deadlocks

STORAGE MANAGEMENT

• Memory Management
• Virtual Memory
• File-System Interface
• File-System Implementation
• Secondary Storage Structure

CSCI15 Course Outline

CSCI15 Software Engineering

Course Overview

SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT PLAN

• System Development
• Major Problems in System Development
• System Engineering
• System Architecture and Design

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

• System Development and Life Cycle Definition
• Software Development Life Cycle - A Brief Overview
• System Development Life Cycle Models

PROJECT DEFINITION

• Software Development Planning
• Resource and Schedule Estimates
• Organizing and Staffing

RISK, FEAR and JOY

“Everything happens for a reason. “

No matter what reason it may, whether we like it or not, everything will always be with a reason. Sometimes as I’m thinking, could the reasons of what is happening to me right now, be good enough to take the risk?

The RISK

Risk - jeopardy, peril, hazard, menace, threat

Only by taking risk could man truly feel the savor of victory, only by taking risk could man truly appreciate defeat. It is then by risk that I will venture in this life I’m living.

I’ve totally and absently confronted risk face-to-face. My mind would tell me that the risk is too great, that maybe the fruits of the risk are not really worth that much. I have doubts, I really do, I’m not as valiant as the person that I hope I’m projecting to be. The risk I engaged long before was really larger than life. The risk that I’m taking right now could totally destroy my whole being.

But only by taking the risk, I will be contented, only by taking the risk I will have the peace of mind, and only by taking the risk that I hope I will never regret in the future that I have done nothing and become fearful of the consequences of that risk. The risk of caring, loving and devoting all that I’ve to a very special being.

The FEAR

Fear - dread, anxiety, horror, distress, fright, panic, alarm, trepidation, apprehension


It is by understanding the risk that I will know its consequences, then by knowing the consequences I will feel fear.

What is in this fear? The fear that the risk I will take will bring me consequences that I can’t entirely fathom. The fear that the risk I will take will eventually be not worth it.

The fear that maybe what is happening is not really what it seems to be. The fear that maybe everything I ever felt, seen, touched and knew were all just a mirage of false hopes.

Then when there is fear, that will only be the time that I will lose confidence in myself and lose the heart to continue to take on the risk. For fear is the ghost that my mind will create and will slowly eat me from the inside. Slowly. Gradually. Until I will succumb to the fear, until I will have nothing left but regrets.

The JOY

Joy - delight, pleasure, enjoyment, bliss, ecstasy, elation


Now, this is what I’m really after for. The joy and the happiness that I will feel when taking the risk will only be enough to close my eyes to reality and allow me to face no matter what consequences will lay down my path. I know the risk, I fear the consequence, yet here I am, taking the risk, facing the consequences. For what? For simply looking for that little joy in my heart, that would be enough.

I know the risk is too much. I’m not sure what will be the outcome of this; I’m not even ever sure why this has happened in the first place. I’m also not sure if there will be a happy ending.

But one thing is sure, for a long period of time, I’ve never really been this happy. Simpleton.. Of course, for I never understand life neither comprehends love. But by feeling love, I’m happy for now. It was the risk I took before, there are still fears but be strong young man, for the joy is overwhelming.

My only love sprung from my only hate!
Too early seen unknown, and known too late!

Poppa’s Birthday

The 25th Day of October 2008
Poppa’s Birthday

My old man is already 60 years of age, seems old enough for my age huh... He is in his retirement age and ready to take his pension and could take his well-earned rest after a long grueling and sacrificial life. But I know, he is a stubborn bull that will continue to work harder to make sure our family will still have enough for ourselves. That is my poppa...

He was 38 years of age when they gave birth to me, seems a little late but understandable. He is the type of person who will do anything; just anything to make sure his family will have enough food for the table even if he will only have a single slice of the fish. He is the type of dad that will make sure you will graduate in your studies even if he will work crawling every single day to pay for the expenses. So that is the reason why he married late in his life, when most of his bro and sis have had there children already and living there own lives, he was still a bachelor.

That is the reason of the age difference. Amazing it may seem but it is one of the reasons why my Poppa for me is the greatest DAD of them all. Although he is not the talkie type of a father, but he taught my lessons of life by showing me every single moment and actions really do speak louder than words. He set the examples of how I’m going to run my future family.

Well, the party was of course a very enjoyable one where most of the clan was there. But the greatest gift he received was the “reunification” of our family. For more than a year of separation, we spent the day together for the first time under a single roof. Although he wasn’t saying anything, I know he is happy. I know he was longing for that moment to arrive.

So, to end this article, just wanna say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my dear Poppa... I know right now all your dreams for us have just been realized, we’ve graduated. That is the fruit of your labors. So, just wanna say to the GREATEST DAD of ALL TIME, thank you for all the time, hard work and lessons that you have been teaching me all this time, and I salute you!! I’m really proud of having a Poppa like you. I know we don’t have a choice in choosing our father, but if God gave me the choice, I’m still going to choose you. That is how much I loved you as a father.

A First For Me

It is been a long time since I covet a time to write in this blog. After maybe two weeks of deadlines, projects, theses, and submission of grades, at last everything is over!

Woooahhhh..

First Job

The article is dedicated for my overall assessment of my first ever job and all the experiences I had had in my first six months as a full time college instructor.

I really felt lucky, not just me but also my family that I landed a very good job right after I graduated in college. In the growing society of ours, where opportunities are limited and resources are scarce, it is by sheer luck that a few people could land a job after graduation. Lucky me that my very own alma mater offered me a teaching job and gave the chance to share what little amount of knowledge I gained to my fellow students.

Of course, at first I was hesitant. There are a lot of factors that bugged my mind and gave me little doubts if this is the right profession for me. Of course, my ideal job would be maybe a programmer in an outsourcing company here in Bacolod or maybe a graphic artist or animator. Becoming a teacher, of course it crossed my mind but it was so distant that I clearly never considered it before.

So my first day came, I really needed that time to establish a fine line between me and the students to make sure that the relationship will still remain even if they already knew me before. Having a lot of acquaintances during my student days really gave me a difficulty as I embarked in my new role not as a student but this time around as a faculty. Unfortunately, some of my classmates in high school became my students in college which of course was a little savvy and a little awkward.

SO as time passed, I was amazed of how fast I adjusted in a new environment. Maybe staying there for five years was a big help in easily adapting to the existing system of my alma mater.

Crazy and Funny Experiences

As a professional having my first work wherein I’m going to receive my salary was of course a very exciting part for me. I really can’t imagine that after the entire struggle I have had in college, at last I’m going to earn my first ever paycheck. I was like a farmer that will harvest the crop of the seeds that I have sown. But I really never anticipated that harvesting the crop is still a very arduous and very irritating activity. Maybe this is one of the greatest setback of my first job overall. (SWELDO KO!!!!! huhuhuuhhuhu)

But of course, the greatest experiences I have during my entire first semester are the friendship and the rapport that I’ve created with my wonderful and cute students (ASA!!!).. and of course the fulfillment of seeing my students radically improved and totally learned something from my subjects that will surely help them in their futures. I guess, it is unnoticeable but seeing them, really gave me the contentment of successfully or should I say satisfactorily accomplished the true meaning of the profession of teaching.

Although it may seem emotional or gay, at least I’m proud and I know deep inside I really am proud. But it still doesn’t end there, it is only the beginning. A new semester will open soon, and after a thorough self assessment, I believe there is still a limitless room of improvement for me. So don’t you worry BOKXTERS, I will be better. I will be, that is an assurance.

Don't You Wish Your BF was HOT like ME

When she walks away from you mad- Follow her

When she stare's at your lips-Kiss her

When she pushes you or hits you- Grab her and don’t let go

When she start's cursing at you-Kiss her and tell her you love her

When she's quiet-Ask her what’s wrong

When she ignore's you-Give her your attention

When she pulls away- Pull her back

When you see her at her worst- Tell her she's beautiful

When you see her start crying-Just hold her and don’t say a word

When you see her walking- Sneak up and hug her waist from behind

When she's scared- Protect her

When she lays her head on your shoulder-Tilt her head up and kiss her

When she steal's your favorite hat- Let her keep it and sleep with it for a night

When she teases you- Tease her back and make her laugh

When she doesn’t answer for a long time- reassure her that everything is okay

When she looks at you with doubt- Back yourself up with the TRUTH

When she says that she likes you- she really does more than you could understand

When she grabs at your hands- Hold hers and play with her fingers

When she bumps into you- bump into her back and make her laugh

When she tells you a secret- keep it safe and untold

When she looks at you in your eyes- don’t look away until she does

WHEN SHE MISSES YOU- SHES HURTING INSIDE

When you break her heart- the pain NEVER really goes away

When she says its over-she STILL wants you to be hers

When she repost this bulletin- she wants you to read it

- Stay on the phone with her even if she’s not saying anything

- DON'T let her have the last word

-always call her when you know somethings wrong

-Pretty and beautiful is soo much better than calling her hot.

- Say you love her more than she could ever love you

- Argue that she is the best girl ever

- When she's mad hug her tight and don't let go

- When she says she's ok don’t believe it, talk with her

- because 10 yrs later she'll remember you

- Call her at 12:00am on her birthday to tell her you love her

- Call her before you sleep and after you wake up

- Treat her like she's all that matters to you

- Tease her and let her tease you back

-Stay up all night with her when she's sick

- Watch her favorite movie with her or her favorite show even if you think its stupid

- Give her the world

- Let her wear your clothes

- When she's bored and sad, hang out with her

- Let her know she's important

- Kiss her in the pouring rain

- When she runs up at you crying, the first thing you say is;"Who's ass am I kicking today baby?"

Self-Searching ( Encore )

I wrote this entry after our Freshmen Night Night... The graduation was near... What I did was search myself and it help me a lot during those unknown and doubtful times...

Sunday, August 05, 2007 1:50:51 AM

I need to write this. I need to put this into words and letters.

Just arrived from one of my school’s activity. I spent most of the time alone and thinking. The program was great; I had a few laughs and chuckles. But in the later part, got bored and spent the time alone watching the flowing current of the fountain. I never had one of those “self-searching” moments for a long time and with the solitude, it was granted upon me.

At first, it was just the same things that always bothered me a lot. Things such as; what I am doing now in my life, what future do I have, how can I improve my life. Those kinds of stuff that always clogged up my mind and makes me realize reality in the purest sense.

But as the “meditation” went deeper, then came the fear. I don’t know how or why, but it came rushing through me like a tsunami slamming itself in the beach.

I never had one of those deep self-thinking that made me sweat profusely. Why then I became afraid of all of a sudden? As I thought of my life now, the frequent misfits I have, the wasting of my time doing nonsense and unnecessary stuffs, the sudden turn of events that caused a deep cut in my once-a-complete plan, I couldn’t help thinking of the reasons and its probable consequences.

I have a big problem inside of me. I feel like I’m a cracked china vase that could break into small pieces in an instant that someone would knock it off its place. I feel so brittle, so weak and so defenseless. One moment of hesitation in my decisions now could suddenly make my whole world a living hell. Why do I feel this unpleasant feeling?

I got some reasons here, but I’m still not sure of its validity. The first reason that keeps knocking in my large skull is the uncertainty of my future.

Damn, I have prepared myself for a long time for that very moment in the shifting of my life and career. I had done my fair share of the burden. As I start my college year, I had already kept in mind to work hard and equipped myself with all the things and knowledge that I could accumulate in school and in self-study. Four long years of college education that was supposedly finish with three, which is a very long waste of time and money for my parents could have lessen by a few months.

What do I fear then? I guess I fear that very moment. I fear that I had no enough knowledge and skills to cope up with the real life. I fear that someday I will regret the days in which I have not done my best. That I was stupidly lazy, that I chose of being idle than putting up some few sweats in some relatively promising activities.

August 5. That is the date now. I was bothered this much about myself. I never felt that I was this weak physically, mentally and emotionally. I wrote some blogs before of things of what I want myself to be and of things that I will do on my life to improve my current sate.



2:25:01 AM

One of my worst fear is also the things that other people would say to me when I fail or I could not meet their expectations. I had been telling myself over and over again! “Don’t mind what the people would say. You are far better than them in more ways you can imagine.” But the guilt and fear of suddenly making the wrong decisions that could affect the image that I had been building up all this time continues to haunt me.

It seems that I had not prepared enough to ensure myself of the stability of my future. That the fair share I was saying before was in fact a one sided affair of a disillusioned braggart who dreams big but falls real hard.

I am afraid. I know that, afraid of things that would break the threads that hold the different parts of my life. The threads are thin and breakable.

I never felt so down in my life. I know I’m not ready. I will never be. The vast pressure that awaits me in the near future is so surreal that it already gave me goose-bumps. I feel weak.

I don’t know what to do. It seems that my life will nearly end another chapter in my life. Two months, the remaining time left for me. I believe those months will be a great factor in my life. This could be one of the biggest turning points of my life. Spare me the jitters.

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