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.

Movies that Stunned My World

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I spent my whole week watching movies in my PC. With the fast-approaching start of the new school year, there is a little time to cuddle my remaining leisure moments. After downloading some movies from a good friend of mine, Tyronskie and searching in the torrent, I accumulated enough movies to extend my tummy into a couple more inches. Day after day, I’ve resorted myself into a couch potato. A very fat one that is.

I started with reliving “The Red Cliff I and II”. After a couple of months of romancing the three kingdoms (pun intended :P), I’ve appreciated a new subject that increased my knowledge beyond our nation’s history. Although I’ve watched them a couple of times before, they’ve seemed never to lose my amazement of how great the rising heroes of the stories were portrayed.

I’ve also watched two Will Smith’s movies. “Hitch” and “Hancock”, yeah I know, they are old movies but “Hitch” is still one of my most favorite movies of all time. Watching it really did give me a good laugh. I could really compare myself to Albert in the movie, a clumsy, afraid-of-woman guy and yet still runs after girls that way out of my league. “Hancock”, well a lousy movie that is, a little overrated it may seem. Although I loved the animation and the movie effects, it didn’t help in the total appeal of the movie.

“The Chronicle of Narnia, Prince Caspian” also didn’t live up to hype. Still just like the first, very great movie effects especially with the White Witch scene.

The movie that made me regret of not watching it in the theaters is the “A Beautiful Mind”. No need to give the definition and my comments though, just “Google” it and you will surely know what I mean.

I still have maybe 3 more movies to watch and two programs to make. See yah Bokxters!!

Ray Eden’s Last Farewell

June 14 , 2009 - Sunday
Magallon, Negros Occidental

Only today that we did bring Rey Eden Abas to her last destination here in our living world and we were to show the family how sympathy and condolences. Although Rey Eden was not close to me because of the little time we spent before together, she was also a part of the working students’ family.

Together we, close friends and former mentor of Rey Eden, we traveled from the capital Bacolod to Moises Padilla to bring her to the final resting place.

Just last week we still couldn’t believe the news the she was dead for only few weeks ago that we did meet her and she was really jolly and gained a lot of weights. It was really hard to accept that she is not here with us anymore.

This post is solely dedicated for Ray Eden. I know she will always have a place in the hearts of her friends, teachers, mentors, and all the people that she has become a part with. We are wishing her a glorious journey from here and onward.

From you AMA family: Thanks for becoming a part of our life.

Reason for Blogging?

Due to my recent inactivity in the cyberworld, sometimes it seems pathetic that I don’t really like maintaining an online diary. Some questions would then come up in my little--bit-crowded mind, why do I write stuff and continue to blog even if I know that I will eventually won’t finish it in the future? Why do I tell the world all the things that run in my mind even if the world doesn’t seem to care at all? All these and still more….

Why do I blog???

The best reason I could find: maybe that someday some guy/gal in the future would write a biography about me and would find this little blog (and be amaze of course! :P ) and he/she would see all the “springed“ theories that feed my little mind. One goal of mine is really to be a person that changes the world for the benefit of all mankind, and when they will study my life in the future, they will learn that life is after all a series of mistakes that will eventually lead us to one ultimate and successful conclusion.

Blogging is a part of me that gave me the chance to tell the world the things that make me tick. All these and, of course the chance to become a part of the largest community of tech-lovers that will pour their heart’s contents and tell the world that each of us have our stories to tell and blogging is the grace given to us to fulfill our own storytelling. Life is good, but what good is it if we can’t share it to people we love or to the world who are keen to learn from good examples and be wary of stories of mistakes and more mistakes.

“If we make a mistake and doesn’t correct it, then we really made a mistake” Confucius

My First Year

My first year of glorious teaching is over and before I knew it, a new year will be starting in few weeks time. As the wind blows by, a new gush will take its place. It is really amazing that each person is open to new developments and challenges in life that would test our ability to cope up with the ever changing events in our lives.

There were mistakes that I had committed the previous year and I mean, really a lot of mistakes that if ever tried and tested will bring me down for sure. But of course, it has really been a great learning experience on my part. I know for a fact that I could improve myself and my acts for this coming year. Although, I foresee greater challenges and more pressures, I still say to myself that I am better than last year. I can prove it this time around.

COOL!!!!

Arrogance??

After taking one of the most difficult exam ever, I know right away I will fail. So much for me though. There is no one out there to blame than me.

Of all the confidence of being an expert in a chosen field, I thought that I could live up to the hype and complete the requirement of the exam. But then, all of it felt like a large rock dropped in my head from the sky.

One thing is for certain, no matter how good you are in what you do there are things that you can't always do. Again guess it is time again for my little conquest of E-books hunting and code-stealing to really learn more of the field that I am trying to become good at.

Sometimes arrogance blocks common sense, and when this happens, failure will be the only way to go. At least now, being confident on one thing doesn't really mean you are good at it. You must be really good at it before you become confident??? Does that make sense at all, all that jabbering right there?? It is only up to you to decide...

Blogging For A New ME

Lolz... Four months... That would be the time when I dropped my fingers and decided to really have a few days off blogging... But now Im back.. Hope you miss me guys...


I will give you a blow by blow events of all the happenings in my absence..

FOO!!!!

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

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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

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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....