Birthday Greetings

Yesterday is the birthday of my friend Roy, today is the birthday of my classmate Audrey and tomorrow is the birthday of my cousin Joan. Happy Birthday to all of you and God Bless!

   posted by at 12/28/2002 10:03:51 AM 

Tuition Fee

Next week, I'll be back to school once more to pay for the damn tuition fee. At last, this will be the last expensive tuition fee to pay. This coming term would be my last academic term. The next school year would be reserved for OJT. I guess this time should be asking the professors in our department in what companies are we allowed to take our OJT.

Blank CDRs

I bought blank CDRs once more for my friend wants the whole season one of Smallville burned. Also, I need to do some backing up of files. Hehe!

   posted by at 12/27/2002 09:58:47 PM 

For the Stalker/s... Hehe

AIA: Yeah, sobrang nakakatuwa talaga kapag nakakapagpasaya ka ng mga kids. Anywayz, paano nga pala sa saturday? Hehehe! Si pattoys punta daw sila ng Cebu sa 28. Sayang at di siya makakasama sa alternativity. Bibigyan ko pa naman siya sana ng tickets. Hehehe! Kitakits Sa Saturday at dala ko ulit ang aking camera. =D

Mano Po

Yesterday, me and my friends from the College and High School Volunteers went to Greenbelt 3 to watch a movie. Actually, our original plan was to watch Dekada '70 but because the tickets are already sold out, we watched Mano Po instead. Mano Po is a movie that shows the rich culture of the Filipino-Chinese Community. Their traditions regarding engagement were shown and also how they bury their dead. They also showed how they celebrate their birthday. The issues regarding the Fil-Chinese community were also shown. These are, the kidnapping of wealthy Tsinoys, some of them involving in drug trafficking, and the Filipino and Chinese marriage.
For me, with regards to technicalities, I gave them a low score. In a scene where Boots Anson Roa was in a coffin, she seemed to be alive as if she was only sleeping. It was because for the fact that I caught her breathing. They could have just took the shot again. With regards to the story of the movie itself, some parts are not realistic but some scenes in the movie brought me to tears.

Answer to an Annoying Question

I got this email from my friend and I want to share it to my stalkers here. Hehe! Enjoy reading.

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These are quick smart answers to the annoying question:

"HOW COME YOU DON'T HAVE A BOYFRIEND?"

1. The Arrogant Approach
"Boyfriend? I don't date boys. I date men."
2. The "I love my independence" Approach
"All men I date keep asking me to marry them and I'm just not ready to commit."
3. The Confident Approach
"I'm already engaged to someone. Only he doesn't know it yet."
4. The "I've watched too many gangster movies Approach
"Why don't I have a boyfriend? Why don't you have a life? Haven't you got anything better to do with your time than to ask me stupid questions? Now get out of my face before I really lose my temper."
5. The Clueless Approach
"A boyfriend? Is that like a Girl Scout?"
6. The "danger-lover" Approach
"I only like dating cold-blooded criminals and all the best ones are behind bars."
7. The Flirtatious Approach
"I don't have a boyfriend because I'm saving myself for you."
8. The Wounded Approach
Stare off sadly into the distance with teary eyes; feign a lump in your throat and say, "I did love someone once . . ." (This will embarrass the questioner, who will then leave you alone.)
9. The Mysterious Approach
Lower your voice to whisper and say, "I'm romantically involved with a very important person and our relationship is top-secret. If I told you who he was, something terrible might happen to me." (This will worry the questioner who will then leave you alone.)
10. The Lunatic Approach
Begin to laugh hysterically, stop suddenly and then stare directly at the questioner while saying nothing. This will frighten the questioner who will not only leave you alone, he or she will never speak to you again.

   posted by at 12/27/2002 09:39:11 AM 

Outreach with some Imago Listers

Last Sunday afternoon, I went to the outreach organized by KKK (Kilusan para sa Kinabukasan ng Kabataan) at BaTa (Bigay Awa at Tanglaw) located at Marcelo Village in Parañaque. Vanes, one of the Imago Listers invited me. Other Imago listers who joined the outreach activity are Aia (lead vocalist of Imago), Zach (drummer of Imago and DJ of NU107) Ja and Yey.
As soon as I have arrived there, a little girl named Patricia showed me around and she introduced me to the other kids there. The people that I have met there (the other volunteers) are very friendly.
The program officially started with a prayer and it was lead by yours truly. Actually, it was an on-the-spot assignment. I got kind of used to it. There were storytelling and the skit based from the book Prinsipe Tskiting where my part was a Flower. Again, it was an impromptu performance for I read the script a minute or two before we present it. The purpose of those storytellings and skits are the hygiene program prepared for the kids.
Besides the storytelling, there were games such as Trip to Jerusalem, Stop Dance, The Boat is Sinking, and Draw a Face. Some kids didn't get to join the games because their mood says that they don't want to.
In addition, there were also the presentation prepared by the kids such as song number, dance numbers, interpretative dance number and the giving of gifts to the kids. Vanes and Aia cried when the kids did their song number. Awww.
Now, our next objective for the BaTa would be the Medical-Dental Mission. Their current situation shows that the institution really needs one.

   posted by at 12/24/2002 03:07:48 PM 

Bigkisan sa PLM

In preparation for the the coming 4th World Meeting of Families from January 22 to 26 in Manila, the diocese of Parañaque, Las Piñas and Muntinlupa organized the Bigkisan sa PLM. It was held at De la Salle Zobel Gym last December 21. The Bigkisan is totally fun and of course, very inspiring.
Why was it fun, you may ask. First and foremost, there were animation songs. During those animation songs, we have shown our youthful energy. Since I am one of the facilitators, I danced during those animation songs and I still continue even though sometimes I could not follow the steps for it was really complicated. Secondly, there are monologues and skits. The monologues and the skits they use are the language of the youth and thus, we could very well relate. Lastly, my favorite part is the Hand Pantomime. The synchronization of the movement of their hands are great. They were really good and I hope that someday I could experience what is like doing the hand pantomime.
Next, I have said that the event is indeed inspiring. It was inspiring because of the talks given and also, the deepening part and that is the sharing. There were 3 speakers and they are Bro. Arun Gogna who talked about the Acceptance of the Family, Fr. Gaundencio Carandang, SDB who talked about the Choice for the Family: "Walang Iwanan", and Fr. Aga Tarog who talked about the Challenge of the Bigkisan.
Bro. Gogna is a great speaker and has inspired me a lot. I have learned from his talk that the only way to accept is to understand. But, how do we understand? We could understand by listening and by looking at the beauty of the things they (family) do. We must always remember that life is like a dinner set on a table. God gives us what we eat and those we eat are called blessings. Of course, we don't get to eat God's recipe of crispy pata everyday. Sometimes, we were given ampalaya. The bottom line is that life is not just about experiencing good times for in life, there are a lot of bad things that may come our way. As Bro. Gogna put it in times we eat ampalaya, "Magtiwala ka lang, magiging crispy pata rin yan.". In addition to that, "We prepare our lunch everyday." Right now, we could stop blaming other people for our misfortunes.
Father GC was a lively speaker and because of his youthfulness, he started the group cheer to the tune of Hey Mickey. I have learned from his talk that, "Breaking up is never an option." I know that broken families are a reality but if you are a principled center person, breaking up of families can be prevented. If you don't know, I came from a broken family. My parents were separated since I was 6 and now, my brother is separated from his wife. If you really wanted to stop the chain, it would really show in your actions that you want to stop the chain of the formation of broken families. Lastly, we must also remember that, "Ang pamilya mo ay sasalo sa iyo."
The last talk was given by Father Aga. You might be wondering what are the challenges of the bigkisan. As we all know, when the sticks of "walis tingting" are tied up together, the one that holds them is the rope right? We, are not just the sticks tied up in the rope, we are also the rope and we must face the challenge of being the rope. There are two challenges namely, (1) to strengthen and (2) to create new bindings or relationships that are holy, clean and strong. How could we face these challenges with full force? We could face it by drinking BEER. BEER is not the alcoholic beverage or the prohibited drug that I am referring to. BEER stands for Bible, Evangelization, Eucharist and Reconciliation.
The talks are not the only source of inspiration but from the group sharing itself. I did not only had fun but I was able to feed my soul. The Bigkisan sa PLM is truly a wonderful experience and I just hope that I was able to touch their lives (the people that I have facilitated). This is one of the best experiences I ever had.

   posted by at 12/22/2002 09:02:45 PM 

 

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