Rizal Day

Dr. Jose P. Rizal (June 19, 1861-December 30, 1986)

It's the 30th day of the month of December again. Another holiday for the employees both public and private. But what are we celebrating? Is it for the preparation of New Year? No!!! We are celebrating for the death of our National hero Jose Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda otherwise known as Dr. Jose P. Rizal.

Who is Jose P. Rizal? and why are we celebrating his death?

Jose Rizal is a Filipino, a prominent nationalist reformist during the Spanish era. He put into writings all the sentiments against the Spaniards like writing in the Spanish La Solidaridad in Barcelona about the rights of the Filipinos, the most celebrated novels like

"Why independence,

if the slaves of today

will be the tyrants of tomorrow?"

- El Filibusterismo (The Reign of Greed)

and

"Not all were asleep

during the night

of our forefathers!"

- Noli Me Tangere (The Social Cancer).

He was accused for being involved in revolution. He was led into exile in Dapitan and then transferred to Fort Santiago where he is sentenced to death by firing squad. There also, he wrote his final words Mi Ultimo Adios. And on the 30th day of December year 1896, he died in Bagumbayan.

Bagumbayan which is now known as Rizal Park where we can see his monument are built to commemorate his sacrifices and works for the Filipino people and the 30th day of Decemeber wer considered as Rizal Day.

"Each one writes history

according to his convenience."

- Jose P. Rizal (Letter to Blumentritt on 22 August 1886)

Shinnen akemashite omedetou gozaimasu!!!

Nihonggo Class

I'm quite saddened reminiscing the past my nihonggo class days from Nihonggo 1-4 during my second and third year in college!!! The laughter we felt whenever our very dedicated and beautiful sensei aloha cura will make a joke or simply her comments that we find laughable enough!!! The stress and pressure during the exam week which I believe I managed to pass with flying colors! The nervousness I felt whenever she call my name for recitation or just for me to construct a sentence using patterns specially the never ending wa-desu pattern as example. There, I gain a lot of friends like Agnes san, JJ sempai, Alva san, Maver san and etc.... I am given a chance to interact to different persons with different personalities!? different gender, age, gender etc... Some are quiet, some are jolly, some are quite naughty but all of us were gathered to study only one subject that is NIHONGGO. God, I miss those days!!! Now, that I'm about to graduate in May, this is one of the memories I will treasure in my heart till the end of my days!!!

To my classmates and sensei,

Mina san:

Domo Arigato Gozaimasu!!!

It seems that some of my classmates in nihonggo already graduated and some are about to graduate and Sensei will be expecting a baby boy soon.

Minna,

Omedetou Gozaimasu!!!

"The Series Challenge Season 3"

I'm very excited to participate in the challenges prepared by J. Kaye!!!

Again, reading books will be more fun than before!!!

For the first challenge entitles "The Series Challenge Season 3" I choose to read all the series of The Chronicles of Narnia of C. S. Lewis and Twilight of Stephenie Meyer. Though I already watched the two movies of Narnia and Twilight, I believe reading the book much more excites the imagination of the readers.

The reading list will be as follows:

1. The Chronicles of Narnia

a. The Magician's Nephew
b. The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe (I already saw the movie!)
c. The Horse and His Boy
d. Prince Caspian (Like the other one, I already saw the movie!!!)
e. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
f. The Silver Chair
g. The Last Battle

2. Twilight

a. Twilight ( I already saw the movie and finished reading the book)
b. New Moon
c. Eclipse
d. Breaking Dawn

As for the other challenges, I haven't decided on what books in particular I will read but on local library I think it's much better if I choose Polytechnic University of the Philippines- Ninoy Aquino Learning Resource Center (PUP-NALRC) because of the proximity.

Please wait for further notice for the other challenges!!!

Happy Reading!!!

Merry X-mas!!!

I thought, I will not be able to spend Noche Buena at home because my brother is in the Hospital last Tuesday. Luckily he recovered from dehydration and the Doctor told us to go home and that I just need to give my brother a medicine two (2) times a day for a week. God is really good for curing my brother!!! It is really true just one word of God and we will be well.

To everyone again:

Merry Christmas !!!

The Secret

"You create your own universe

as you go along."

- Winston Churchill

Diet?

One of the great things I love about Christmas and New Year is FOOD!!!! Yeah!? Lots and lots of food. From simple spaghetti or pancit to different delicacies like relleno, sweet and sour pork etc... to fruits and salads (I bet lots of people will forget their diet), all the different varieties plus the beautiful fireworks and loud hip hop sounds on the side you'll find during this event. Most specially, all this things are nothing without our love ones celebrating with us!!!

Paula Bruhaha

Maybe you're wondering why I change the name of my blog from Paula Marie: Switch Witch to Paula Bruhaha. Bruha is a Filipino term for witch. I just added Ha on the last part to make it a combination of the word Bruha and Haha. Wherein, haha is the sounds coming from us whenever we laugh out loud.

Honestly, I'm really fond of witchcraft. I'm not really into demonic things but it's just so wicked!?

IQ: 106

Awhile ago, I took the IQ (intelligence Quotient)test and luckily I got the score 106 considering that an average IQ is 100 which means my IQ is above average!!!

IQ: 106

12 days of Christmas

On the first day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the second day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Two turtle doves
And a Partridge in a pear tree.

On the third day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Three French Hens,
Two turtle doves
And a Partridge in a pear tree.

On the fourth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Four calling birds,
Three French Hens,
Two turtle doves
And a Partridge in a pear tree.

On the fifth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French Hens,
Two turtle doves
And a Partridge in a pear tree.

On the sixth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Six geese a laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French Hens,
Two turtle doves
And a Partridge in a pear tree.

On the seventh day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Seven swans a swimming,
Six geese a laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French Hens,
Two turtle doves
And a Partridge in a pear tree.

On the eighth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Eight maids a milking,
Seven swans a swimming,
Six geese a laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French Hens,
Two turtle doves
And a Partridge in a pear tree.

On the ninth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a milking,
Seven swans a swimming,
Six geese a laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French Hens,
Two turtle doves
And a Partridge in a pear tree.

On the tenth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Ten lords a leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a milking,
Seven swans a swimming,
Six geese a laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French Hens,
Two turtle doves
And a Partridge in a pear tree.

On the eleventh day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a milking,
Seven swans a swimming,
Six geese a laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French Hens,
Two turtle doves
And a Partridge in a pear tree.

On the twelfth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Twelve drummers drumming,
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a milking,
Seven swans a swimming,
Six geese a laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French Hens,
Two turtle doves
And a Partridge in a pear tree.

Christmas

Christmas is past approaching!!! I didn't realize it until yesterday, when I heard from a television show that it's 10 days to go before Christmas!!! Almost every night I hear children singing Christmas carols such as Jingle Bells, etc.... My brother already bought shoes, pants, and shirts for Christmas and New Year! As for me, I'll buy those on Dec. 20... Thank God!!! I may now have a chance to cook my signature spaghetti and homemade ham!!! I have to attend and complete the nine days midnight mass! So that my wish will come true!!! Even though I'm already 20 years old, I still hope to see Santa Claus putting gifts in the sock!!!

We should always remember the very essence of Christmas that it's not just buying fashionable clothes and getting gifts from your Godfathers and Godmothers but It's all about the birth of our lord Jesus Christ who saves us from being doomed to our sins!!!

To Everyone:

Advance Merry Christmas!!!

Congrats

Congratulations!!!

Manny Pacquiao

for winning the game against Oscar 'The Golden Boy' Dela Hoya

Quotes

MyNiceSpace.com

Accountability

"The people want government

that works for them at every level.

They want good government that begins

at their doorstep in the barangay,

and does not end

before the closed door

of a bureaucrat in Metro Manila."

- Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Who is Dewey?

Honestly, I don't personally know her! I just know her as a personality who manages the blog that hosts readathon and bookworm carnival but as I participate in the activities of her blog, it is as if I've known her since birth. her blog became the medium of entertainment during fun and trying times.

As I open her blog, I learned from a post that she already passed away. I offer my condolences to her family!!! I know the feeling of loosing someone close to you! Let's just pray for her soul! as well as to her family to be able to cope up in these trying times!!!

"Ultimately, we're all dead men.
Sadly we cannot choose how.
But,
we can decide how we meet that end
in order that
we are remembered as men."

- Proximo of Gladiator

Bookworm Carnival Invitation

I would like to invite you all to participate in Bookworm carnival!!!

This is an upcoming edition!!!

This edition of Bookworm Carnival theme is about the books that changed your life.

I know a lot of us are fond of reading books and each book thought us different lessons.

So, I'm looking forward on posting the books that change your beliefs,

philosophies or simply your life!!!

The deadline of Submission is on June 29, 2009 and it will be posted on June 30, 2009

Keep Submitting Guys!!!

Footprints in the Sand

One night I dreamed

I was walking along the beach with the Lord.

Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.

In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.

Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,

other times there was one only.

This bothered me

because I noticed that during the low periods of my life,

when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat,

I could see only one set of footprints,

so I said to the Lord,

“You promised me Lord,

that if I followed you,

you would walk with me always.

But I have noticed

that during the most trying periods of my life

there has only been one set of footprints in the sand.

Why, when I needed you most,

have you not been there for me?”

The Lord replied,

“The years when you have seen only one set of footprints,

my child, is when I carried you.”

- by Mary Stevenson 1936

Twilight fever

I watched the movie "Twilight" yesterday and I found it very romantic though it's more interesting while reading the book!!! Edward Cullen in the movie is not as godly as the book described him but he is so handsome and dashing while Bella Swan is very beautiful in her own right!? I remember Edward saying "I promise to love you forever, every single day of forever" to Bella which made me giggle a lot!? I can't wait for the next movie!!!

Jobstreet escapades

I don't know what got into my mind, why i pass a resume in www.jobstreet.com, an online hiring/advertising company but then I just told myself if I will not have any feedback after a week, it means, my fate is to only be a student till graduation. on the next day, I recieved a message from Jobstreet to come to their company on Monday for interview, that's why I thought maybe i will not remain jobless after all.

In the lobby of Jobstreet, I observed that everybody is speaking in English (with the slang on the side) so I tried to blend in by talking to my seatmate in English while waiting for my batch, which is Batch 11, to be called. A few minutes later, Ms. KC called our batch for interview, we were 9 in the batch, I was very nervous, still I was able to answer every question she asked me. After the interview she told us to wait in the lobby for the results of the initial interview. I went to the restroom afterwards, when I came back my batchmates are gone except for the 4 of us. my batchmate whom I dont remember the name told me that Ms. KC gave them a letter stating that they failed the interview. For a while, I am relieved. Several minutes past an intern called our name and told us that we have to take the exam, Well, the exam is quite difficult but I managed to pass it! Unfortunately, the other girl from my batch failed the exam because of her slow speed of typing. After waiting till 6pm, they gave me letter recommendations for teleperformance in Sucat, which I decline because of the location is to far from my school and in ePLDT Ventus.

Accomplishment

After several months of researching, case study and etc., finally, we already finished our thesis...

I'm already relieve...

I will have lots of time to rest...

Goodluck to my classmates who is still doing their thesis!!!

Bookworm Carnival: first time to participate

It has been three years since I start reading Manga. Since then, I became fond of it, reading manga both online and buying the actual book...

I recommend Yozakura Quartet for you to read because I'm 100% sure that you love the story and the their quest in saving their town.

Happy Reading!!!!

God is Good All the Time!!!

Surely, God is testing my faith in him!!!

he is always fond of giving me trials this past 2 years!

but i will not give up because I know that I believe in him and he will not give me problems or trials that I cannot surpass

Weekly Geeks # 25

Politics and Government is the category I choose because the people round me mostly are into politics and public administration...

I know if ever some people who will read these book I definitely guarantee that you'll enjoy it very much...

Politics and Government

* The Third Wave by Alvin Toffler
* The art of War of Sun Tzu
* Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
* Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
* The Brothers Karamasov by Fyodor Dostoevsky
* Mac Arthur by Bob Ong
* Running a Bureaucracy by Ma. Gladys Cruz-Sta. Rita
* Public Administration by Jose P. Leveriza

Hope you'll try to read it!!!

Errands

today:

* making graph for thesis
* review the assignment in admin law
* go to the bank

tomorrow:

* going to Prof. Galorpo to get the class card
* meeting for the thesis
* getting the completion form

on Sunday:

* going to church

on Monday:

* going to city hall
* going to philam plans inc.

Thank You

I would like to publicly thank:
Prof. Darius Galorpo
for helping me and my friend Romina Berja
in our problem
( i dare not to say the problem!).

Watch out!

on my next post, i will write another article about my experience in moot court...

so better be ready...

Losing A Piece Of My Soul

I came to you the hour I was in pain
Looking for answers, I cried to you in vain.

I shared the many skeletons hiding in my heart,
I knew then you'd be my friend,
I knew it from the start.

Troubles ran like rivers, flowing through my life,
You picked the pieces up and help me through my strife.

When home wasn't home to me no more,
You opened up your heart, and opened up the door.

We cried into night until the early morn.
We solaced each other's pain and shared our many thorns.

As time flew, the air grew thick,
I saw our friendship fading, and my heart grew sick.

The day had arrived,
When it was time to say goodbye.

Now I sit alone,
reminiscing the past I'd blown.

- Jasmine Johnston

Battle Mode

this coming saturday, our class will tackle about the administrative (admin) law. It is going to be another research, reading comprehension, understanding and memorization subject. hmph, i better be good to pass this subject.

Weekly Geeks #24 Again and again

Dan Brown (born June 22, 1964) is an American author of thriller fiction, best known for the 2003 bestselling novel, The Da Vinci Code and the 2000 bestselling novel, Angels and Demons.

Brown is interested in cryptography, keys, and codes, which are a recurring theme in his stories. Currently his novels have been translated into more than 40 languages.

Although many perceive Brown's books as anti-Christian, Brown states on his website that he is a Christian and says of his book The Da Vinci Code that it is simply "an entertaining story that promotes spiritual discussion and debate" and suggests that the book may be used "as a positive catalyst for introspection and exploration of our faith".

Weekly Geeks # 24 Again

Bob Ong or Roberto Ong is the pseudonym of a Filipino contemporary author known for using conversational Filipino to create humorous and reflective depictions of life as a Filipino.

The six books he has published thus far have surpassed a quarter of a million copies.

His published works include:

• ABNKKBSNPLAko?! (Aba nakakabasa na pala ako?!) (Wow, i can really read now?!),
• Bakit Baliktad Magbasa ng Libro Ang Mga Pilipino? (Why do Filipinos read books upside-down?),
• Ang Paboritong Libro ni Hudas (The Favorite Book of Judas),
• Alamat ng Gubat (Legend of the Forest),
• Stainless Longganisa (Stainless Chorizo), and
• Macarthur.

It has been suggested that the poet, Paolo Manalo, is Bob Ong, but he has denied this. The books of Bob Ong are often humorous can produce feelings of nostalgia for the reader.

The pseudonym Bob Ong came about when the author was working as a web developer and a teacher, and he put up the Bobong Pinoy website in his spare time. The name of the site roughly translates as "Dumb Filipino," used fondly as a diminutive term. "Although impressed," Bob Ong notes, "my boss would’ve fired me had he known I was the one behind it.” The site received a People's Choice Philippine Web Award for Weird/Humor in 1998.

When someone contacted him after mistaking him as an actual person named Bob Ong, his famous pseudonym was born.

Weekly Geeks # 24

Joanne "Jo" Rowling (born 31 July 1965), who writes under the pen name J. K. Rowling, is a British author, best known as the creator the Harry Potter fantasy series, the idea for which was conceived whilst on a train trip from Manchester London in 1990. The Potter books have gained worldwide attention, won multiple awards, and sold more than 400 million copies.

Aside from writing the Potter novels, Rowling is equally famous for her "rags to riches" life story, in which she progressed from living on welfare to multi-millionaire status within five years. The 2008 Sunday Times Rich List estimated Rowling's fortune at £560 million ($1.1 billion), ranking her as the twelfth richest woman in Britain. Forbes ranked Rowling as the forty eighth most powerful celebrity of 2007, and Time Magazine named her as a runner-up for its 2007 People of the Year Award, noting the social, moral, and political inspiration she has given her fandom. She has become a notable philanthropist, supporting such charities as Comic Relief, One Parent Families and the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Great Britain.

Moot Court and Human Rights Seminar and Workshop

"Teacher's Camp in Baguio"
picture taken by: Heidi Ortiz

On our departure in the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Antique House to Baguio, I noticed a lot of third year bringing 2 or 3 bags or luggage and it seems that it is there first time going to Baguio and as for me I only bring one luggage for the clothes, shoes and etc. and a small bag for the mobile phone, mp3's and wallet.

On the bus, I sat beside Iola Vianka, a good friend of mine. Actually, I tired myself to death prior to the day of the departure so that I will be able to sleep because I know it will be a 6 hours trip with 15 minutes stay on bus stops. At first, I'm having problems getting sleep because everyone is so noisy but in the middle of our trip everyone fell asleep and it became a pleasant night (actually a day because its midnight) for sleeping for everybody.

Upon arrival to the teacher's camp everyone is so excited going down to get their luggage and take pictures with their peers. The problem is, we have to carry our luggage up to the dining hall wherein the stairs is very high like you're going up to the 100 stairs in Grotto.

After the breakfast, we have to go to our room in the third floor room 313. My room mates are Ana Lorena, Iola Vianka, Romina, Jezaline, Monica Dianne and Ma. Ethel Christine. Tin (ethel) told me that the room is ok in sarcastic manner, i ask why she said that, she replied the room number is 13 which some people believe corresponds to evil.

During the Moot Court, I learned about the proceedings, the proper address to the court officials, the timing and etc. Unfortunately, we didn't win the case but it's OK the experience is still worth it.

The talks in the Seminar like human rights, rights of GLBTQ (Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, Transgendered, and Queer), Rights of Indigenous People, Rights of Women and Children and etc. is very informative. as well as, the workshops, which I enjoyed the most. I would like to thank my Harassment (the name of the group) group mates for their cooperation and to our facilitator Kuya Bryle and Kuya Icko for helping us out. And

Congratulations!!!

to all of us for winning the best Group Cheering Song entitled:

'Harassment'

During our stay, I am very frightened because White Hall is known for it's creepy stories. Fortunately, I haven't seen any ghost but a classmates of mine namely Melwin, Paul and Roma Nicko told us that on their room on the second floor they hear a crying sound of a girl.

Moving on, I would like to thank the third year for the tribute and the food on the Labo-Labo Night!

A View of Baguio
in the Bench of
Good Shepherd Dormitory
picture take by: Paula Marie F. Valles

On our fourth day, our free day, we went to Mines View Park, Botanical Garden, catch a glimpse of the Mansion, SM Baguio, Good Shepherd Dormitory, Baguio Palengke and Burnham Park where we ride a boat. On the evening, the rain starts pouring so we have to hurry back to teachers camp, where we stay while waiting for the bus.

Lastly, My experience fot the entire four days stay in baguio are the one of the memories I will never forgot.

lament

why on earth

do I have to wear

my high school

uniform

in the simulation?

70% finished thesis

the loads is quite lessen today because I already distributed the tally sheets to the members of the group for them to graph. it's up to them whether it will be pie graph, line graph, etc...

one thing is for sure, we are 70% finish on our thesis...

Must Bring in Baguio

Things to bring for the Simulation in Baguio:

* Shampoo
* Conditioner
* Hair Comb
* Sanrio
* Eyeglass Case
* Makeup kit
* Foundation
* Toothpaste
* Toothbrush
* Mouthwash
* Bath Soap
* Lotion
* Deodorant
* Undies (b and p)
* Napkin
* 3 blouses
* 4 Shirts
* 2 Maong Pants
* 2 Slacks
* 1 Short
* Socks
* Sandals
* Flipflops
* Flashlight
* Paper
* Ballpen
* Bottled Water
* 3 Chips
* Jacket
* Blazer
* Pillow

*******

worsen condition

I thought after taking medicines yesterday my condition will get better. on the contrary, it get worse. I hope, ill get better soon... gotta rest for awhile now...

I am not feeling well!!!

Few days from now, we are going to Baguio for the moot court but still I'm not feeling well! Maybe because of the stress and lack of sleep from the seminar. I hope my condition will get better before the trip to Baguio because it will also be very tiring!? I'm very happy with regards to the room and bus assignment because the people I am going to be with in my one week stay in Teachers Camp (creepy!!!) are all my friends.

To all the respondents:

I believe that we will be able to win this case!!!

God is with us!!!

Good Luck!!!

The Success of the "Youth's Knowledge is our Nation's Future Seminar"

"Youth's Knowledge is our
Nation's Future Seminar"

a.k.a.

Parliamentary Practice and Procedure
and
System of Government Seminar

The mere preparation for the seminar is very tiring!!! Problems such as lack of envelopes, papers, supplies and etc., the speakers who still don't have a power point presentation, the kits, the chairs and many more... Even the day of the seminar itself is very tiring, we have to perform logistics (which is usually given to the guys for carrying chairs, tables etc.) because we don't have any guy member in the group!!!

In the end, the seminar is very successful!!! thanks to the cooperation of all members of the group, the sangguniang kabataan (sk) of Binangonan, Rizal for participating in the seminar and to the undying support of the very kind Mayor of Binangonan, Rizal, Mayor Boyet Ynares...

Lastly, I thank the Lord for all the blessings he have given and about to give us!!!

Par Pro and System of Govt. Seminar Video Presentation

I made this video for our seminar in Binangonan, Rizal.
Even though I'm not a pro when it comes to video making stuff, I still wanna say that I'm proud of myself!!!

BUSY!!!!!!

my schedule is kinda hectic starting tomorrow:

a. tomorrow-going to school for the dry-run of the seminar

b. saturday- pre-departure to rizal

c. sunday - the day of seminar

d. monday- first day of classes (2nd sem)

e. tuesday- second day of classes

f. wednesday to friday- thesis work and last minute preparation for the moot court

g. saturday- going to north cemetery for All Saints and All Souls Day

h. sunday - going to manila for the dearture to baguio

i. monday to friday - moot court in baguio

j. saturday- arrival to manila; attending classes (i hope it will be cancel!!!)

k. sunday- house chores

l. monday and tuesday- classes

m. wednesday- hopefully my day for relaxation!!!

I believe I have to buy energy drink to keep up with the work during this busy days!!!

Read-a-thon Last Update

well, the read-a-thon ended yet I haven't finish reading iliad but a few hours after that Im already done reading it and Now, I can tell myself:

"I Did It!!!"

Read-a-thon Update 9

1. Which hour was most daunting for you?

8th hour read-a-thon

2. Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a Reader engaged for next year?

anne of green gables and divine comedy

3. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year?

add more challenges

4. What do you think worked really well in this year’s Read-a-thon?

the cheer of the cheerleaders

5. How many books did you read?

6-7 books

6. What were the names of the books you read?

anne of green gables, iliad, divine comedy and etc...

7. Which book did you enjoy most?

anne of green gables

8. Which did you enjoy least?

iliad

9. If you were a Cheerleader, do you have any advice for next year’s Cheerleaders?

cheer and cheer and cheer!!!

10. How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again? What role would you be likely to take next time?

i wanna try cheerleading!!!

Read-a-thon Update 8

the read-a-thon is about to end and im already reading almost half of the iliad...

Read-a-thon Update 7

what a wonderful story!!! I feel like crying....

finding your purpose and facing death is a difficult task but with Tuesday's with Morie, you will know the importance of life and death and fulfilling your purpose so that you can face death wholeheartedly!!!

Got to read Homer's Iliad another classic novel...

Happy Reading Read-a-Thoners!!!

Read-a-thon Update 6

well, i already finished reading anne of green gables!?

nice story, its just the story is quite longer than that of the anime because there are descriptions as to the place and the people she meet along the way!!!

i saw the update in deweymonster and i haven't notice that we already accomplish 20 hours of read-a-thon. 4 hrs to go before it closes!!! got to read tuesdays with morie!?

Read-a-thon Update 5

An Accomplishment indeed!!!

I just finished reading the divine comedy's paradiso.

God! my neck is now aching!!!

I've got to relax for awhile and start reading anne of green gables!!!

Actually I've seen the cartoon/anime version of anne of green gables but still i want to read the it to determine the difference of the anime and the book.

Have fun reading guys!!!

Read-a-thon Update 4

i already finished reading Canto XXII of Divine comedy paradiso. 11 chapters to go to finish the book!!!

Read-a-thon Update 3

awhile ago i already finished reading divine comedy: the puragtorio (purgatory), I am curently reading canto IX of the paradiso (paradise)

Read-a-thon mid event survey

i'm almost there!? 12 hours of reading!!!

Mid-Event Survey:

1. What are you reading right now?

@@@@@@@@ the purgatorio

2. How many books have you read so far?

@@@@@@@@ 3 books

3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?

@@@@@@@@ anne of the green gables, iliad and Odyssey, tuesday with morie and a lot more!!!

4. Did you have to make any special arrangements to free up your whole day?

@@@@@@@@ Nope!?

5. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?

@@@@@@@@ Well, i dont have many interruptions, it's just i have to go to the comfort room to pee and to get food when I'm hungry.

6. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far?

@@@@@@@@ A lot of people trying to stay up for 24 hrs and reading books as well as the challenges is very interesting!!!

7. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year?

@@@@@@@@ Make a huge announcement!!! actually i'm a last minute participant who join the game!?

8. What would you do differently, as a Reader or a Cheerleader, if you were to do this again next year?

@@@@@@@@ i will read short story books!!!

9. Are you getting tired yet?

@@@@@@@@ A bit!? but I'm also having fun just post interactive challenges!!!

10. Do you have any tips for other Readers or Cheerleaders, something you think is working well for you that others may not have discovered?

@@@@@@@@ if you feel tired of reading and you're head start to say "you need to sleep" you should stand up and jump or relax for awhile and eat ice cream or any sweets also drink coffee...

Weekly Geek!

I'm a weekly Geek!

Read-a-thon mini challenge

thank God!!! walkin and Snappin mini challenge is very helpful!?

it helps me to refresh my mind and allows me to cool down for awhile!!?

Exercise is good for mind and body!!!

taking pictures took me quite a long time!!!



this are the books i bought but haven't got a chance to read!

I hope read-a-thon will be my most awaited opportunity to read this!?

Happy Reading!!!

Read-a-thon Update 2

i already finished the first book of dante alighieri's divine comedy: the inferno...

i'm about to finish the second book: the purgatorio

i decided to open my blog to post updates about the book. Luckily, my eyes did not abandon me even though my head keeps on teeling me to sleep...

i still need to read the third book: the pardiso

God, Dante Alighieri is a great writer

I recommend this books to all read-a-thoners (word that I earlier invented).

Read-a-thon Update

i need to sign out for a while because i've got to focus on the books that i'm going to read:

"The Divine Comedy"

@The Inferno

@The Purgatory

@The Paradiso

of Dante Alighieri

I wish myself good luck!!!

Read-a-thon

after reading an ebook for almost 40 minutes, my head starts telling me to sleep but due to my excitement on being able to finish the 24 hrs reading books for the first time i've got to stay awake...

needless to say, i already finished reading The Stand of Stephen King. The story is quite similar to a movie i've watch before, I dont know if the title of the movie is virus, whatever yaya!!! such a jargon!? got to read another book!?

Read-a-thon

participating in Read-A-Thon is quite exciting though my eyes is tired of reading the novel, still, i can't help but participate in this noble program to promote the fun and excitement of reading books...

got to go...

i still need to accomplish 23 hrs of reading books., haist, I hope i got a strong stamina to stay up for 23 hrs....

got to read books...

ja

Read-a thon

just finish reading Lincoln:A Novel by Gore Vidal...

such an amazing book, it will help you understand both human and animalistic characteristics of one of america's finest president Abraham Lincoln

TRAITOR

"The friend becomes a traitor

by breaking,

however unwillingly

or sadly,

out of our

own zone:

a hard judgment is passed

on him,

for all the pleas of the heart."

- Elizabeth Bowen

A Rose For Paula

A rose for Paula:

Whose beauty is sparkling sunshine,

Whose smile lights up my morning,

Whose face reveals spiritual essence,

Whose presence is a warmth of friendship;

To you my friend, A ROSE.

To be relevant

"One must be frank to be relevant."


- Former President Corazon C. Aquino (Philippines)

Tribute

as I said before, I am going to post an article to pay tribute to the person I owe my life, and with that I will post a poem from that I believe will show my appreciation to this person...

I just want to let you know
What is on my mind.
You know that I love you so.
You are one of a kind.

In my heart, there's a special place
Where all of your love lives.
Everything's in a special case
And all my love to you I give.

It hurts me when I see you cry,
Makes my tears come running down.
And I always know the reason why
I can see it in your frown.

When, late at night, you're asleep in bed
And I'm still wide awake.
I creep in your room and kiss your head
For the sweet dreams it will make.

Don't look back in the past
Or listen to the bad things I say.
For they are untrue, I regret them fast
I love you more each and every day.

I wish I could kiss away your pain
And dry your lonesome tears.
If I could, I'd stop your unwanted rain
And scare away your fears.

No words can explain how I feel.
I can never thank you enough.
For all the love and pain you've healed
When all my times got tough.

I wrote this poem as I sat
Thinking of my Mama, so true.
In rough times, always remember that
Mama, I Love You!!!

Few days

Few days from now i will post an article to pay tribute to the person I owe my life....

wherever she is...

i know she is happy!!!

We Love You!?

Force Majeure

Force Majeure - (French for "superior force") is a common clause in contracts which essentially frees both parties from liability or obligation when an extraordinary event or circumstance beyond the control of the parties, such as war, strike, riot, crime, act of God (e.g., flooding, earthquake, volcano), prevents one or both parties from fulfilling their obligations under the contract. However, force majeure is not intended to excuse negligence or other malfeasance of a party, as where non-performance is caused by the usual and natural consequences of external forces (e.g., predicted rain stops an outdoor event), or where the intervening circumstances are specifically contemplated.

Just Watch?

"Watch your thoughts;

they become words.

Watch your words;

they become actions.

Watch your actions;

they become habits.

Watch your habits;

they become character.

Watch your character;

it becomes your destiny."

- Frank Outlaw

Teachers Camp

When the decision regarding the place where the moot court will be held was served, final and executory!? The creeps that I felt for almost a year ago come back!!! Imagine, I don't have a choice but to go back to Baguio again, (I like Baguio but the place where we are going to stay is very scary!!!) specifically on teachers Camp.

A year ago, I together with the whole 3rd and 4th year student of our department went to baguio to attend the youth congress and youth camp. Me and some of my friends were assigned to "textbook," the name of the cottage. Every night, I have to sleep early not because of lack of sleep and tiredness but because of the fear of seeing a ghost. Imagine, the ghost have a name!!! that's true!? the ghost name is Lulu. I ask my friend why did they named the ghost Lulu, she answered back: "because Lulu is a short term for lulutang-lutang (I don't know if she is trying to put up a joke).

the whole week that we stayed in textbook, I experienced a lot of scary things though I have'nt seen a ghost still you will feel their presence. I remember telling a friend that there is someone in the balcony but she said there is no one there (hmmm... i don't want to investigate further about it), Also, i heard some classmates telling that the comfort rooms give them creeps, as well as they keep on telling that it seems no one is occupying the cottage (how come? every night, my classmates turn on their mp3's and stereos up to the maximum volume which is as if they were having a party!? so, it's impossible that you will not hear the sounds and see the lights are always turn on...

One thing that creeps me most, is the fact that we are going to stay in the page hall. I've heard from some fellow students that they keep on hearing footsteps and a girl singing in the hall which later on justified by my friends...

well, I've heard teachers camp is already renovated, I just hope the ghosts will leave the camp soon!!!

Life

"Life's most persistent

and

urgent question is:

what are you doing for others?"

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

tallying: may cause brain damage

I never felt that tallying a survey will be nerve wrecking and may cause brain damage!?

You may call it absurd! but if you are going in my position right now, I know you will feel the same!?

honestly, I've attended statistics class during my 2nd year in college that's why in one way or another i've got an idea on how to do it, getting the mean, medium, mode etc. still it's different from the actual tallying than reading books and learning the formulas.

I hope to finish everything soon...

Fly

"I've read that I flew up the hills

and mountains of France.

But you don't fly up a hill.

You struggle slowly and painfully up a hill,

and maybe,

if you work very hard,

you get to the top ahead of everybody else."

- Lance Armstrong

Fools Gold

Even fools are thought to be wise
when they are silent.
When they keep their mouths shut,
they seem intelligent.

- Proverbs 17: 28

Weekly Errands

this week I've got to:

a. do the chapter four of our thesis. Hopefully, chapter 5 will follow!!!

b. print my written report on legal basis of accountability

c. print and pass my answered module

d. review labor code and cases

e. start reviewing the Philippine constitution as suggested by mam daye

Tallying

I'm tired!?

it seems my head will burst like my friends keep on saying after drinking liquor! Honestly, I haven't got a chance to drink liquor and I don't have plans for that!?

maybe you're wondering why I feel this way, the reason is our thesis!?

the super duper mind boggling thesis!!!

I did lots of thesis paper during my lower years in college but this paper is different because we need to conduct survey (which i keep on telling to you guys it's physically and mentally draining!?) and to generate the results of the survey by tallying and getting it's percentage (I do not fear numbers unlike others do!? but this tallying really got me going insane!?).

Unfortunately, we haven't got a chance to finish our thesis but the good news is our defense were move and we don't have to cram like other groups in are class are doing!?

What is Thesis?

A thesis statement declares what you believe and what you intend to prove. A good thesis statement makes the difference between a thoughtful research project and a simple retelling of facts.

A good tentative thesis will help you focus your search for information. But don't rush! You must do a lot of background reading before you know enough about a subject to identify key or essential questions. You may not know how you stand on an issue until you have examined the evidence. You will likely begin your research with a working, preliminary or tentative thesis which you will continue to refine until you are certain of where the evidence leads.

The thesis statement is typically located at the end of your opening paragraph. (The opening paragraph serves to set the context for the thesis.)

Remember, your reader will be looking for your thesis. Make it clear, strong, and easy to find.

After Survey

My feet is still aching for walking for almost 7 hours as well as my hands for writing the answers of all our respondents this morning... I bet vianka is also tired... we're the one who distribute the survey questionnaires...

Now, I realized the difference of the character of each person that's why they are called individuals because some of the respondents we ask to answer the survey questionnaires are snobbish, bully, ignorant (i dont want to explain it), still, some are very nice and approachable.

other than that, I thank the lord for all his blessing and also all the respondents for helping us in our thesis.

after the physical torture (conducting a survey), we will come to mental and emotional torture of tabulating the survey forms, doing chapter 4 and 5. also, my newly discovered chapter 6 which is the frontpage, abstract, table of contents, list of tables and figures, approval sheets, dedications and acknowledgements...

i hope to finish all of this tomorrow...

Busy Week

I am very busy!?

Of course, it's because of the subject requirements

too many school activities this week:

a. thesis paper - the super duper difficult to finish thesis that we have, currently we are conducting survey. hopefully, we'll be able to finish it tomorrow.

b. printing of my written report about legal basis of accountability

c. Printing the answered module

d. Reviewing laws on taxation and cases

e. printing my policy papers and assignment

goal

"Nothing great ever achieve without enthusiasm"

--- friend

Gem

"A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials."

- Chinese Proverb

Socrates

"As for me, all I know is that I know nothing."

- Socrates

3 things you didnt know

3 Things You Didn't Know About the Name:

Paula Marie Valles

1. Your personal power animal is the American Bison
2. Your 'Numerology' number is 6. If it wasn't bulls**t, it would mean that you are responsible, careful, and compassionate. A giver, you are there to support and care for the most vulnerable
3. According to the US Census Bureau°, fewer than 0.001% of US residents have the first name 'Paula-marie' and 0.0043% have the surname 'Valles'. The US has around 300 million residents, so we guesstimate there is only 1 American who goes by the name Paula Marie Valles.

5 facts

5 Facts of the Name:

Paula Marie Valles

1. 50% of the letters are vowels. Of one million first and last names we looked at, 2.2% have a higher vowel make-up. This means you are extremely well envoweled.
2. In ASCII binary it is... 01010000 01100001 01110101 01101100 01100001 00101101 01101101 01100001 01110010 01101001 01100101 00100000 01010110 01100001 01101100 01101100 01100101 01110011
3. Backwards, it is Eiram-aluap Sellav... nice ring to it, huh?
4. In Pig Latin, it is Aula-mariepay Allesvay.
5. People with this first name are probably: Male or female... We don't know yet. We're working on it!

Contentment

"Sometimes,

no matter how hard you treasure someone,

they'll never treasure you back the way you do.

and sometimes,

you have to be okay with that."


---- from a friend's text message

Pain

losing someone you love either through death or break ups is really painful.

I've felt this pain a lot of times from the death of my grand father, then my best friend going to province because of family problem and the recent one the death of my parents.

during those times i wanna ask God why? but the only answer I've got is the words of my mom that God will never give you a problem that you cannot surpass. Also, If got get something or someone special to you it means he got more wonderful things to give you.

though in this trying moments of our life our faith in him is being tested, how much do you love him...

as for me, until now I lament for the death of my parents but whenever I miss them, silently I pray to God to open the doors of heaven so that my parents will be in his kingdom, the kingdom wherein only joy and happiness you'll only feel.

to the people who lost there love ones do not lose hope you'll be able to overcome this trials!!!

always remember:

"GOD IS GOOD"

Paula Marie

Get Your Sexy Name

Busy

My schedule this coming month of October is pretty tight in short I'm going to be busy the whole month. For the first two weeks of the month, I need to review for the final exams and double checking of the subject requirements. the following week is going to be the tiring enrollment, next is the 4 days voters education in Oriental Mindoro then the long awaited moot court in baguio after that I have to prepare for the All Saints and All Souls Day...

Thank you

I wanna thank all the people who greeted me on my birthday!!!

thank you everyone!!!

for making my birthday fun and exciting though i'm very tired for not having enough sleep because we made our pleading still I enjoyed my birthday!!!

more birthdays to come!?

20 years old

yehey!!!!

the long wait is over!!!

Happy Birthday to me!!!

Testi

this comments is from my very very good friend of mine jethro asuncion

ito ang katunayan n may nssabi pla xang mganda!? jeth, joke lang!!!

Posted 08/14/2005 4:06 pm

ei...!!!wahihihi..!!!

c paula..hhmm..

sexy..36-24-36..

wahihihi..san ka pa..!?

mabait yn..

khit over n pang-aasar ko...

d pa xa nagagalit..tintawanan lng nya..

autistic kc..wahihihi..!!

miss ko n mga bondings nmin nyan

matakaw..wahihihi..!

khit picture nya sailormoon n payat..

its just a picture lng nmn..wahihihi..!

dont ever 4get me h..!!

tandaan mo n pag may baboy..

eh may kabayo..wahihihi..!

oi..testi ko rin ha..!wahihihi..!

sya ko noh..!sayonara..

gudluck 2 ur failure..wahihihi..!

Dreams

"You are born to fly, and in dreams you discover the soul has wings"

--Robert Moss, Dreamgates

"Virgo, the Virgin"

23 Aug - 22 Sep (31 day span)

The Sun in Virgo represents Analytical and practicality.

Embodiment of the individual in the world; problems of adjustment dealing with the world and others; perfection of your approach to life, development of mundane skills; ability to change to adapt to life better.

Service, helping, self-effacing; perfectionist, always seeking to improve, efficiency; practical, functional, interested in crafts and projects; true to self in a simple, unassuming manner; reacts to defeats and setbacks by pulling back and altering approach, lacks confidence in the face of opposition; lives up to duties and responsiblities; interested in maintaining the body as a fit vehicle; diet, exercise, herbs, etc.; aware of conflicts with others, of the give and take required by life.

Virgo is the sixth sign of the zodiac. Virgos are born between the period of August 23 to September 23. The ruling planet of Virgo is Mercury. The symbolic representation of a Virgo is a Virgin, the embodiment of purity.
Virgo is the only zodiacal sign represented by a female—a female who is creative, delicate, lovely and young. Virgos are considered to be emotionally cold. They can suppress their genuine feelings, and on the whole are non-committal and distrustful in personal relationships.

Virgos are adept in concealing their real intentions and apprehensions and try to appear matter of fact, non-demonstrative, quiet, and reserved. This lends them a unique charm and dignity. Even male Virgos are usually somewhat effeminate. They can be technically perfect and affectionate spouses, but not passionate lovers. They do not open up their heart and show their genuine love or compassion for their mates and may appear aloof and cold.

A Virgo born under the influence of Mercury is known to be petty, selfish, picky, discriminatory, critical, fussy, worrying, harsh, shrewd, mobile, and argumentative and these traits of his personality can tempt him to be dishonest in business too.

Virgos are realistic, practical, meticulous, diligent, analytical, logical, and methodical in their approach. They enjoy thinking more than acting. Constant thinking sharpens their brains and endows them with a computer-like memory that is massive, accurate and logical. The mental ingenuity of a Virgo can clearly analyze the most intricate issues. They have a keen eye for detail and due to this thoroughness, they sometimes tend to lose focus and ignore the larger aspects. This can delay the execution of their projects. They are easily discouraged by failures. They do not trust themselves and distrust others too and therefore, are afraid to take responsibility. They are happy to follow rather than lead.

Virgos have a great flair for arts and languages. They use the language with grammatical and etymological correctness without any literary tastes. They have good memory for quotations and can express themselves extremely well.

Virgo is the sign of harvest. Harvesting also involves separating grains from the chaff or the useless from the useful, and this by itself is a process of purification. A constant practice of this activity percolates down into the sub-conscious mind purifies the soul. This explains why Virgo has a Vestal virgin as it symbol.

Though logic and rational thinking are important, Virgos need to work on the emotions of love, trust and friendship, to lead a more fulfilling life. Many events in life occur which cannot be explained by cold calculative analysis. Constant distrust and aloofness may create multiple problems. Virgos must learn to live and adjust with others with trust and confidence. They should accept others as they are and not as they want them to be. The negative aspects of the zodiac can cause a lot of tensions and problems.

Sept. 20, 1988

* it is supposed to be posted yesterday but because Im too tired to open the computer I decided to post it today!?

Your date of conception was on or about 29 December 1987 which was a Tuesday.

You were born on a Tuesday
under the astrological sign Virgo.
Your Life path number is 1.

Your fortune cookie reads:
Love conquers all.

Life Path Compatibility:
You are most compatible with those with the Life Path numbers 1, 5 & 7.
You should get along well with those with the Life Path numbers 3 & 9.
You may or may not get along well with those with the Life Path number 8.
You are least compatible with those with the Life Path numbers 2, 4, 6, 11 & 22.

The Julian calendar date of your birth is 2447424.5.
The golden number for 1988 is 13.
The epact number for 1988 is 11.
The year 1988 was a leap year.

Your birthday falls into the Chinese year beginning 2/17/1988 and ending 2/5/1989.
You were born in the Chinese year of the Dragon.

Your Native American Zodiac sign is Bear; your plant is Violets.

You were born in the Egyptian month of Hathys, the third month of the season of Poret (Emergence - Fertile soil).

Your date of birth on the Hebrew calendar is 9 Tishri 5749.
Or if you were born after sundown then the date is 10 Tishri 5749.

The Mayan Calendar long count date of your birthday is 12.18.15.7.0 which is
12 baktun 18 katun 15 tun 7 uinal 0 kin

The Hijra (Islamic Calendar) date of your birth is Tuesday, 8 Safar 1409 (1409-2-8).

The date of Easter on your birth year was Sunday, 3 April 1988.
The date of Orthodox Easter on your birth year was Sunday, 10 April 1988.
The date of Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent) on your birth year was Wednesday 17 February 1988.
The date of Whitsun (Pentecost Sunday) in the year of your birth was Sunday 22 May 1988.
The date of Whisuntide in the year of your birth was Sunday 29 May 1988.
The date of Rosh Hashanah in the year of your birth was Monday, 12 September 1988.
The date of Passover in the year of your birth was Saturday, 2 April 1988.
The date of Mardi Gras on your birth year was Tuesday 16 February 1988.

As of 9/15/2008 4:22:05 PM EDT
You are 19 years old.
You are 240 months old.
You are 1,043 weeks old.
You are 7,300 days old.
You are 175,216 hours old.
You are 10,512,982 minutes old.
You are 630,778,925 seconds old.

Celebrities who share your birthday:

Gary Cole (1957)	Sophia Loren (1934)	Anne Meara (1929)
Dr. Joyce Brothers (1928)	Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton (1890)	Upton Sinclair (1878)

Top songs of 1988

Roll with It by Steve Winwood	Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison
One More Try by George Michael	Look Away by Chicago
Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley	Sweet Child O' Mine by Guns N' Roses
Anything for You by Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine	Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car by Billy Ocean
Man In the Mirror by Michael Jackson	The Flame by Cheap Trick

Your age is the equivalent of a dog that is 2.85714285714286 years old. (Life's just a big chewy bone for you!)

Your lucky day is Wednesday.
Your lucky number is 5.
Your ruling planet(s) is Mercury.
Your lucky dates are 5th, 14th, 23rd.
Your opposition sign is Pisces.
Your opposition number(s) is 3.

Today is not one of your lucky days!

There are 5 days till your next birthday
on which your cake will have 20 candles.

Those 20 candles produce 20 BTUs,
or 5,040 calories of heat (that's only 5.0400 food Calories!) .
You can boil 2.29 US ounces of water with that many candles.

In 1988 there were approximately 3.7 million births in the US.
In 1988 the US population was approximately 226,545,805 people, 64.0 persons per square mile.
In 1988 in the US there were 2,389,000 marriages (9.7%) and 1,183,000 divorces (4.8%)
In 1988 in the US there were approximately 1,990,000 deaths (8.8 per 1000)
In the US a new person is born approximately every 8 seconds.
In the US one person dies approximately every 12 seconds.

In 1988 the population of Australia was approximately 16,687,082.
In 1988 there were approximately 246,193 births in Australia.
In 1988 in Australia there were approximately 116,816 marriages and 41,007 divorces.
In 1988 in Australia there were approximately 119,866 deaths.


Your birthstone is Sapphire

The Mystical properties of Sapphire

Though not meant to replace traditional medical treatment, Sapphire is used for clear thinking.

Some lists consider these stones to be your birthstone. (Birthstone lists come from Jewelers, Tibet, Ayurvedic Indian medicine, and other sources)

Agate, Moonstone, Lapis Lazuli

Your birth tree is

Lime Tree, the Doubt

Accepts what life dishes out in a composed way, hates fighting, stress and labour, tends to laziness and idleness, soft and relenting, makes sacrifices for friends, many talents but not tenacious enough to make them blossom, often wailing and complaining, very jealous, loyal.

There are 101 days till Christmas 2008!
There are 114 days till Orthodox Christmas!

The moon's phase on the day you were
born was waxing gibbous.