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Friday, May 30, 2008

The trek back to THE VARSITARIAN and some snippets of the filipino culture

Any thomasian know The Varsitarian, I think it's the oldest org paper in the Philippines. What struck me in the front pages though is
VATICAN CONFIRMS DELA ROSA UST’s 95th rector to be installed June 10
Funny because I didn't know that aside from The Pope, The Saints and all, The Vatican has a say to U.S.T`s rector.

I miss Santo Tomas, the smell of grass in the morning field, the adrenaline in the gym, The Ala Starbucks in P noval and that string of joints in the parameters of that heart of espana. Almers, Cocoys, Ryan J gym, Goldilocks, Pizzahut, Lopez, and that fried chicken place which I forgot.

I left Santo Tomas NOT in a heart beat. I had to go through widthrawals because I had an addiction to football at that time. I smell the grass, I drop my bags and drop my course and play. We always had a saying, "Sagabal ang Pag aaral sa Football". How I regret it now. I didnt know anything then so..

The Varsitarian was the first paper I have ever seen my name on. Hahahaha. I figured hat time if I made an impact in those thousands of students in Santo Tomas, I can make an impact in the world. To at least, my little world.

And then I saw yet another headline
Korean student population up
OH DEAR, i think half of the population are Koreans. Nothing Bad with that. But whats funny is the culture change as they trek here for some reason. In Korea, they are all fast and Gungho with discipline and cleanliness. Back here they get (some okay) infected by whats-in-the-air here in the Philippines. I don`t know but do you notice as well as I do that the only time a lazybone Philly gets his butt on fire is when he decides, in a turning point in his life, to GO OUT OF THE COUNTRY? I mean dang, why do you have to get out when we have such a rich country. ITS THE SOMETHING IN THE AIR BABY! Is it culture? Is it the enabling mentality of the filipinos? Dang, whatever that is! We are so entitled to aid for the thousands of years in our colonial minds that we dont even get up and move. But even though the Philippines is still like this, I love this country, we have the best resources and is still a blessed nation, like any other nation. We all ought to be thankful because we have so much that these foreign guys dont have thats why they tread how many miles just to get to this country.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

BALER rendezvous

The pictures were taken from a weekend trip in Baler Aurora, Incase you don't know where the heck that is, Good news, We did not know too where on earth it was. All we knew was we got off our house went to Megamall and bought a map in national bookstore. After that we opened the map of Luzon and picked a destination. The rest was adventure. And I was so thanking God giving the ability for man to come up with a thing called GPRS. I just researched using my phone till we got to where we are going.


I admit it was impulsive. But the place was nice. I am not teaching you to get off unannounced because it placates danger. But just incase you plan on going to Baler, Aurora you may have to consider these factoids in tow.

1.) A plane, Sea Air its called flies there Monday and Friday 3:00 PM and 3:50 PM respectively. ONLY

2.) If you choose to travel by land, it will take you 8 hours via Genesis. For more info just walk along cubao just like what we did and ask the diff buss stations to point out to you where it is. Just be sure to take off in the morning so you will have a sure transpo and wont end up trip cutting.

3.) You may also take the long hard road, Riding a bus to Cabanatuan City (We took baliwag transit) and taking a chance in the Colorum Vans. You may text this number: 09204437181 and ask to reserve you a slot in the van. I personally think that this van route to baler is the best because they go on the off track road. You can count the ravines that you pass through in the sierra madre trail. You can also ask the van to take you to the place where you would stay.


4.) You may want to book a room at the only best inn there which is Bays Inn. 09189266697 is their cell number. They have cheap rates and good food, probably the best among the daintiest.

5.) There are many things to do there that in my opinion, 5 days would take you to do. You can hike, trek, climb, surf, swim, boat, picnic, island hop. In my case I just rode a banca and surfed.

6.) You can haggle for a banca ride of 700 bucks as oppose to the 1000 an hour posted in some blogs. The key is to look for a guy named anthony or roman and tell them I referred you.

7.) They shot Apocalypse Now in that area. They named a place there called Charlie`s Point. And thats what its called ever since.

8.) Surfing started there after the movie guys left their boards.

9.) Tourism there is weak. The waters are well kept and unspoiled.

10.) They have an actual rainforest with un endangered array of species.

11.) The first surf shop there is Mahdox Surf Shop. It has a cool owner too. I got to chat with her and is a surfer too.

12.) People are friendly and nice. They don`t rip you off. Which I guess is a good thing in places that are not frequented by people.

TOTAL COST OF TRIP PER HEAD:

So we went there in a pair. for 1 day and 1 night Our cost was:

PASIG to CUBAO - 10php MRT

CUBAO to CABANATUAN CITY - 185 PHP

CABANATUAN CITY VAN TO BALER - 200 PHP

ROOM FOR 3 PEOPLE - 450 per head (900 a room)

BANCA RIDE - 350 per head (700 an hour)

SURF LESSONS - 350 an hour ( 150 for the instructor, Board is 200)

FOOD - 300

BALER to CABANATUAN - 200

CABANATUAN TO MANILA - 185

CUBAO TO PASIG - 10

amount per head: 2,070 php OR $ 51.00

hmm...pwede!

OH DID I TELL YOU I WENT ON A TRIP OUT TO BALER?











Here are the pics, the story later:

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Her name is Polly



I got this cat accidentally when He was limping and ailing one saturday night. We initially thought the cat is a girl.Decided to take him home and feed him. After beig skinny and all, the rest is history. He was named after a friend of mine who hates cats. Well I love them.

My fat cat just recently had a dog friend named Bo, a black lab with an expressionless face who currently has dandruff.

Likes to: Lie around belly up and pester Bo by driving the poor dog to chase him in the slimmest corners of the room.

I forgot to mention her name is Polly.

Monday, May 12, 2008

A month and a half of Swimming Lessons



I have been going through a routine every Monday morning. Gym and swim. I have been making a connection with water for a month and a half. I was just fascinated by water but not being able to swim on it for years. I decided as part of my growing list, I will be learning how to swim this year. I have always been panic stricken in water, being able to lap it out with my eyes closed and not breathing I manage to move an inch or two, but that was just about it. Not until recently that I manage to do half a pool with eyes closed to finally being able to float with my head popping out and finally doing laps back and forth. I never imagined that I would be able to, but I think practice will make me a natural. I was just so amazed that I am getting closer to say "I can Swim". It felt so good that one insecurity died by just sheer will power and TRUST. I`m gonna be good at it.

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Blog Hopping, Happening

I read migs p`s blog...Don`t be frustrated neither of us is a writer. Blogs are really for frustrated writers or writing addicts.

See I tell you what? I am not the best writer, in the office I am laughed at because I write bad essays. I cant even write my bio, you know thats my dream. But I mean who cares I`m gonna write anyway.

We don t have to burn our noses n thinking about the next story were going to put in our blog because it ain't going to work that way. Blogging usually is random thoughts .

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paulo O`s blog is coolness, best part, reload and who ala! it`s the matrix.

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2 hours of sleep, too excited for a sunday rest. Oh well. I am getting ready for a report for the office and a paper for lockeroo. By the way 05 is the deadline, a self imposed deadline that I need to fulfill. It`s nice to be "busy" it has been a long while since this darn brain worked. It got frozen in the call center industry...konti na lang lalambot na. Hurray.

Friday, May 2, 2008

Netjets Ad on Fortune 500


eToro


Hecka Statement from our main man Buffet.

Typo read:

Bill Gates and Warren Buffet on a Boeing Business Jet
Bill Gates became a Netjets Owner in 1999
Warren Buffet became a Netjets owner in 1995
(And bought the entire company in 1998)



eToro

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Warren Buffet: The safest investor alive.


Currently listening to: Love is Gonna Save Us - Benny Benassi


HE IS THE RICHEST MAN IN THE WORLD AND I AM NOT.

I GOT MYSELF SOME QUOTE FOR THE DAY FROM THE RICHEST MAN NEXT TO BILL GATES.

I just find it funny how he becomes the safest investor alive.. even in answering questions.

INVESTMENT: US ELECTIONS
INVESTOR : BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY
Rating: Wide Moat



Warren Buffet on being a political bigamist:

Way before they both filed, I told Hillary that I would support her if she ran, and I told Barack I would support him if he ran. So I am now a political bigamist. But I feel either would be great. And actually, I feel that if a Republican wins, John McCain would be the one I would prefer. I think we've got three unusually good candidates this time.

- Fortune Magazine, What Warren thinks...April 14, 2008: 10:23 AM EDT

Self Awareness Questionnaire

Awareness questionnaire taken off of http://www.selfcreation.com

Social

What type of people do I enjoy spending time with?
(intelligent, open-minded, out-going, self-righteous, reflective, quiet, funny, a bit sad, optimists, readers, pessimists, thinkers, sports-minded, active, perceptive, debaters, joke-tellers, etc.)


- intelligent, open-minded, out-going, reflective, funny,optimists, readers, pessimists, thinkers, sports-minded, active, perceptive, debaters, witty.

Why do I enjoy those specific qualities in people?

- Because I learn from them.


Do I seek out people similar as I, or different from me? Why is that?


- I will seek out people similar as I. Because by that I will have a connection.

Do I have many friends as I just described? Why or why not?

- Yes I do. Because I choose to surround myself with the types.


How many close friends do I want based on the amount of time I have?


- I can handle 10

What would those close relationships look like? What would be the biggest aspects? (talking, shared activities, working on projects together, laughter, storytelling, playing games, etc.)

- Those close relationships will be the ones i would have shared activities with, talking, laughter, work on projects with, people I will enjoy vacations with.

What are two of the most favorite things I enjoy doing with others?

- Vacations, talking, cooking, playing games with.

Where have I met most of the friends I currently have?
(family, work, community, childhood, online, etc.)


- work, community.

What does where I met these friends tell me about myself?

- That I am at work a lot and my community.

Why am I still friends with those people?

- Because they bring out the best in me and likewise.

What is the single biggest attitudinal change I’d like to make when with people? (be more myself, be more out-going, be more honest, initiate more conversations, be more comfortable, be more open, be funnier, interrupt less, initiate more activities, etc.)

- I will be more comfortable with who I am.

Emotional

List three situations and/or times when you were the most happy in your life. Specific instances...What elements were present when I felt that way? How was I feeling about myself during those times?

- 1.) When I got my first laptop. 2.) When I had my first Idea. 3.) When I learned how to swim. The elements that are there at those times are happiness, excitement, passion and a sense of I can do everything I will my mind to.


What do I fear most in my life right now? Why? What would it mean if that happened?


- That I will die without substance.

When do I feel the most angry or frustrated? What is it about those situations that I feel that way?

- When I take people`s faults personal. Like when somebody lies to my face or somebody steals from me or somebody plays games or is never clear with what they want to do. Two faced people too.

What is my definition of love? (not Webster’s)

- Love is awareness about other people and a lifestyle at that.

What are my primary beliefs about love? (it’s easy, scary, short-lived, feels good, not possible, difficult, etc.) Where/when did I acquire those beliefs? Do I still believe them? Why or why not?

- Exciting, mind boggling, fighting, struggle and not a relaxation lounge.

Do I have much control over my emotions? Why or why not?

I have not much. I`m still at the point of exercise. I can say I'm getting close to handling my emotions well.

What emotions do I want to feel most of the time?
Significant Relationship
If NOT currently in a marriage/life partnership/relationship


Happy. Challenge. Anger. Sweet :D

What specific characteristics do I want my ideal life partner to possess? (generosity, open-mindedness, funny, gentle, strong personality, quiet, organized, similar beliefs about politics, finances, parenting, etc, fun, honest, similar goals, attractive, playful, out-going, etc.)


open minded, witty, strong as me, has similar goals, a tamed ego, a willingness to always learn, a listener and someone who doesn't like quiet.

Why do I want them to have those characteristics?

Because I don't want a partner that is dull and would always says amen to me. I want a partner who fights and at the same time has his own person to deal with. A person who doesn't think that he is all that but great. A person committed as I am to a life of learning. I don`t like a partner who thinks he is an expert of his suck-y life.

How would I feel if I never had a life partner? Why would I feel that way?

I would be okay. Because it saves me from dealing with people who will drag me down.