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Monday, December 31, 2012
Kokey
Creation of Innovation
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"Good thing comes to those who wait."
Upon buying the product, you will be suggested to wait for 2-3 min or until the mochi is soft. If you can't wait to take a bite (like I do), you will be left with a hard snow ball. And just a tip, be careful cause you might get a brain-freeze from this irresistibly cute dessert.
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Arigatou
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Noble Novel
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Saturday, December 29, 2012
Into The Depths
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"The deepest kind of worship is when you are out of your comfort zone."
It's easy to say that you love God when all circumstances are in your favor. However, most of us fail to worship God amidst trials and pressure. As for me, persecution enfolds my environment. A christian friend even remarked that it is a "weird" thing to reach out to our friend.
God never promised a painless life. In fact, God purposely allows hardships to come. Just imagine a PERFECT life, who would need a God if that happens. When God takes away the good things(or sometimes even GREAT things) in our lives, we are now faced with a challenge. Nevertheless, it depends on our response whether to take the challenge as a problem or as a blessing.
When I was a kid, I wondered why people don't seat near the front row chairs in a movie house. If they go there for the big screen, it would be better to sit in front so that they'd see the movie larger, as they want it to be. A few months ago, i finally experienced sitting near the screen. I realized that it was too near, I can barely see the whole picture. Same with life, sometimes God allow us to take a step back to widen out the picture. When we think we are in the front row seats of life and that we have it all, God constantly reminds us that it is not what life is all about.
God never promised a painless life. In fact, God purposely allows hardships to come. Just imagine a PERFECT life, who would need a God if that happens. When God takes away the good things(or sometimes even GREAT things) in our lives, we are now faced with a challenge. Nevertheless, it depends on our response whether to take the challenge as a problem or as a blessing.
When I was a kid, I wondered why people don't seat near the front row chairs in a movie house. If they go there for the big screen, it would be better to sit in front so that they'd see the movie larger, as they want it to be. A few months ago, i finally experienced sitting near the screen. I realized that it was too near, I can barely see the whole picture. Same with life, sometimes God allow us to take a step back to widen out the picture. When we think we are in the front row seats of life and that we have it all, God constantly reminds us that it is not what life is all about.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Undone
ARE YOU A PROCRASTINATOR?
Watch this video and classify yourself. Learn how to lessen or OVERCOME it.
Back to Work
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Sounds of Angels
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I re-experienced caroling, thanks to my cool high school friends. We got almost 1300 php from our 1-hr journey. I was amazed that people give AT LEAST 20 pesos. About 8 years ago, the biggest amount I got was 5 pesos. I guess things changed. But, I must also credit our irresistible appeal which is the main reason why we earned a thousand in cash.
Chatime
Christmas 2012
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I am NOT convincing anyone to observe solemnity. In fact, we ought to rejoice. Nevertheless, we must never forget that we take delight in Christ's birth and not on superficial and worldly treasures. This made me wonder, if you were to celebrate Christmas with only a can of sardines, would you still have that same jolly spirit as you have now? Hmm...(let me leave that question to you)
MERRY CHRISTMAS! May we all be endowed with gladness for the RIGHT reason.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Demise
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12.21.12
"Demise was eaten by the cat."
A round of applause for my joke. Hahaha. Let us simply turn this end-of-the-world allegation into a joke. I am 100% certain that the world's demise is not yet tomorrow. To those who believe that the end is due tomorrow, I dare you, I double dare you, to open the bible and read it so that you won't be mislead next time.
P.S. no animal was hurt during the making of this post
Monday, December 17, 2012
Saturday, December 15, 2012
SAFE
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
My First UP-overheard post
The most number of likes I got in my entire FB life so far...ONLY UP people can give me that. Still, it doesn't add up to my being.
Monday, November 5, 2012
NO FEAR
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"OUR ATTITUDE AT THE BEGINNING OF A TASK WILL AFFECT ITS OUTCOME MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE." -John Maxwell
Second sem is fast approaching...Sheer determination is not enough enough to achieve success. We need both hard work and the favor from God... to turn a singko into an uno.
Why aim for uno when I can settle for a passing mark (tres)?
- The greatest God deserves nothing else but the best of what we have. The standards of the world is far different from the standards of God. Worshipping is never confined on a sunday service or a mass. Worshipping is a lifestyle. We ought to honor God through our lives, and even in our studies.
Disclaimer: I do not want to convey the thought that one must desperately do anything just to attain a high mark. One must also learn to find delight in what he is doing.
Checklist:
☐Do your best
☐Take honor before excellence
☐Have FUN
Saturday, September 15, 2012
High school friends are AWESOME friends
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UPLB Institue of Biological Sciences
Monday, September 10, 2012
ATP for Motivation
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It's monday, and I'm still here at Marikina. I've decided not to go back to LB yet for I will be unproductive. I need sweets to get me going this day. I need an energy booster to read piles of books scattered on my bed.A capital lethar-G (lethargy) is on its way to destroy my day, but no problem, ATP is on its way.
The QUEST for the Best Milk tea
A Revivifying Splash at Ocean Adventure
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Sunday, August 19, 2012
BOWN-NO-NO
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This is what we study in zoology:
- maxilla -pectoantibrachialis
- premaxilla -linea alba
- occipital condyle -gastrocnemius
- quadratojugal -rectus abdominis
- foramen magnum -gracilis minor
- sacral vertebrae -vastus lateralis
- acetabulum -adductor magnus
- clavicle -longissimus dorsi
- astragalus -coracoradialis
- calcaneum -inscriptiones tendineae
- xiphisternum -palmaris longus
- tarsals -extensor cruris
- metatarsals
- squamosal
I sometimes feel that I'm a wizard by saying these things. And by the way, these words (or if you consider them words) are just SOME of what we memorize. It's less than 1/4 of what we study per meeting. It's not just memorizing the terms, it's also about locating these words in real bones or in actual live toads.
Puerto Galera experience
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I never thought that my foot will touch the sands of Puerto Galera, especially during my stay in UPLB. Anyway, let me tell the experience that I had...
There wasn't any problem on our way to the white beach, in fact, we even had a great time snorkeling since the waves are quite calm. The next day, on our way home, the waves were amplified by the low pressure area, our travel via boat was delayed by 2 hours. When we finally got into the boat, it was a great relief for me since I still have a lot of things to do.
As we reach the middle of the sea, something bad happened; the second propeller failed, in other words, we were stuck in the middle of the ocean with big waves hitting our boat and rocking us back and forth. Most of the passengers vomited, well fortunately, though I got dizzy, I managed not to puke. They had to call for help...
After 15 minutes, a boat came to pull us over to the nearest island. Eventually, we were designated to another boat. It took us another hour to travel to Batangas, and another 1 1/2 hour to go back to LB. Despite the mishaps that we encountered, I am glad that I am still alive. :D Thank God!
Monday, July 16, 2012
Party People!
Geeky nerd I am
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This recent week, I have been so fastened with books, pens, highlighters, and more books. I have never been so geeky in my life. Though I am in a state of internal conscious unmovable bookish enthrallment(being a nerd in other words), I still find time to socialize; I went to bars, got drunk, just kidding, I would never do that in my entire life.
My only concern now is that I get so stirred when I get scores lower than 90%. I need to change my studying perspective immediately. I must instill that I am studying to honor my countrymen, my friends, family, and most especially God.
This is just a 4-year course, it is a short time compared to immense things that I will be sowing in the future. It is truly inspiring to think what my labors can fructify in the next 5 years. I plan to build a house for my family, treat my friends to a european cruise, and pay taxes for my country (LOL!). I am assured that these things will be done in my life because I am anchored in the strongest rock of all, GOD.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Microscopic experience (AWESOME!)
The Leftist's Silhoutte
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As time passes by, we are being unconsciously paraded with their ideologies. There is nothing wrong in fighting for the right things, but I am certain that there is always a proper way to exhibit and proffer their thoughts.
My Experience:
USC chairperson : Ang edukasyon ba ay karapatan?Me: Yes.
USC chairperson: Naniniwala ka ba na ang karapatan ay dapat ipinaglalaban?
Me: Yes.
USC chairperson: Handa ka bang sumali sa mga kilusan?
Me: :O ... NO!
Sunday, June 24, 2012
University Friends
I once thought that entering college would put my social life in danger; The new friends I got had proven me wrong. My university life can still be as exciting as my HS life. On the other hand, it can't be as fun as it was; Insanely highly-intellectual profs always pressure us with their heart-pumping surprises.
I am really proud to have met a lot of new friends in this early stage. I am pretty much sure that these guys would be my companion in my 4 years stay in the university. Sporty, kikay, rebel, nerdy: whoever and whatever they may be, I am certain that they were put in my life for a reason.
#ARCHERS in UP. WE SPOT, AIM, AND SHOOT.
Friday, June 8, 2012
no more SWEET days
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2 nights left...and i'm finally be leaving Manila. I'm still surreal and nervous up to know. The sweet life that I've been used to will exist no more. New friends, new environment, new new. I'm gonna miss everyone especially those whom I just met this summer. I'm really gonna study seriously, i'm gonna use all the things i'm gonna miss to be inspired and to push myself to thrive hard.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
summer camp 2012: ALAB
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Expectations: I expected the camp to be the fun, but I was preparing myself to be lonely too since I don't have a lot of friends in our church.
What happened: I was moved and stirred by God's revelation to me through the speakers, praise and worship, and even through my new friends. The place was really holy, though it wasn't that cozy. I had personal problems which I totally surrendered before God.
I was also blessed with the people I met in the camp. By the way, our team , which was composed of 40-50 people, chose me as their leader. I was really surprised since I was one of the youngest in the group and that I haven't had any leadership experiences in our church. AND YEAH! we got 2nd place in the game! wohoo!
Most of all I brought christian friends with me who will continue to inspire and push me to achieve my purpose in life. I got involved more in the ministry. I just hope that God would help me balance my time as a student and as a part of a ministry.
( P.S. this is just my experience, i'm gonna post what I really learned next time)
Monday, May 7, 2012
UP FRESHIES TIP
Freshman Tip:
Pero wag kayong mag-alala. You have a best friend in what we call the MRR, ang Maximum Residence Rule, which is defined as "the number of years a student must complete all requirements of the degree program. For undergraduates, the MRR is 1.5 times the number of years prescribed by your curriculum". Halimbawa, 4-year course ka, so 4 x 1.5 = 6. Yes, may six years ka para tapusin ang kurso mo. Ang saya di ba? Nagtataka nga kami sa iba na tinatapos nga nila ang college nila in 4 years. Ha?!! Kung ikaw ba binigyan ng 6-days stay sa Shangrila Boracay eh aalis ka na on the 4th day? Freshmen, ok lang naman mag overstay sa UP kasi sinungaling si Mickey Mouse. UP at hindi Disneyland ang the happiest place on earth.
(c) Diliman Republic
"I LOVE YOU": Say it when you're ready
from a child's perspective ©darrengarcia |
Infancy made me think that earth is a big bowl of food, and that everything that my hands touch is edible, even my own fingers;
Childhood made me think that the world is an infinite playground, and that everything that my eyes reach is a zone for me to venture;
"Teenage-hood", however, made me realize that life is a battleground, and that everything you perceive can inflict dire predicaments upon yourself.
A considerable number of teens nowadays engage themselves into boyfriend-girlfriend or M.U. relationships. Some people even form prejudices in their minds when they learn that you haven't had any relationships. Nevertheless, I keep myself unaffected and be on guard against these senseless convictions.
Whatever the world might say or think about me, I'll keep myself still and be steadfast to the standards of God and not of man."Teenage-hood" is not even in the dictionary, it's the world who has corrupted our conception of what it should be. Teenage-hood is about preparing ourselves for manhood and not about pressuring and hastening ourselves in searching for partners.
"EVERY SEASON IS A PREPARATION FOR THE NEXT SEASON."
I know a lot of people who end up in regret after involving themselves in a relationship. Most teens find partners just to fill a hole in their heart, but in this very crucial stage of our lives, that hole may just be a cause of love deficiency within our family. Most people who have a strong bond with their family tend not to expedite things up; They cherish the moment of being single, so when the right time comes, they won't be wanting to escape and they won't be having the desire to feel single again.
"RIGHT THING AT THE WRONG TIME, IS STILL THE WRONG THING."
Many marriages today end up in divorce or annulment; Most of the cases are caused by ignorance. They feel, act, and think that they are still in teenage-hood, they miss the spirit of being free, they want to breakout from the bondage of marriage. This is because they have not enjoyed their moments of being single to the fullest. There's a profusion of options on how to be happy in life; Pressuring yourself to have a partner is not the key to such fulfillment.
My ideals in this matter:
- I want to marry a woman who loves God more than me. I want someone who doesn't live in the standards of the world but of God.
- I want to say "I love you" when I'm 99.9% sure that she's the one I want to marry. I avoid it to be said to my future ex, because I won't be having any "ex". I want it straight down the aisle.
- I want to be proud of my first kiss. I want it not to be hidden and forbidden from anyone. I want it to happen right after the line " You may now kiss the bride".
Friday, May 4, 2012
undesirable bitterness
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