Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Keeping it short
it just dawned on me that the web can be a source of valuable research materials and not just a place for playing online scrabble and making chika with friends. Today, I was able to introduce myself to the many facets of writing short stories and i got acquainted with the great ANTON CHEKHOV. I'm looking forward to more stuff to learn and more stories to read. Hopefully, these will all help me in my elusive quest of making a half-decent short.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Drained
I am a tired artist
Exhausted of dealing with canvasses
Some blank
Some brimming with creatures
Of my imagination
I am a weary explorer
Bored with the conquest of territories
Some deserted
Some bountiful of the fruits
Of nature's generosity
I am a defeated hero
Frustrated by causes fought for
Some trivial
Some crucial to the survival
Of the human race
I am a heartbroken lover
Grieving for sweethearts loved
Some in passing
Some claiming to be owners
Of my weakened heart
Exhausted of dealing with canvasses
Some blank
Some brimming with creatures
Of my imagination
I am a weary explorer
Bored with the conquest of territories
Some deserted
Some bountiful of the fruits
Of nature's generosity
I am a defeated hero
Frustrated by causes fought for
Some trivial
Some crucial to the survival
Of the human race
I am a heartbroken lover
Grieving for sweethearts loved
Some in passing
Some claiming to be owners
Of my weakened heart
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Pinoy Dream Academy and Shrimp
I am now hooked to ABS-CBN's Pinoy Dream Academy! Will be posting more stuff on this later. For now, I urge everyone to email the following message to pinoydreamacademy@gmail.com...
"I would like Panky to sing Stars are Blind by Paris Hilton"
Go! Go! Go!
***
I met up with my high school bestfriend yesterday. It's been a year since we last saw each other and a lot of catching up was done. We got into a debate about same-sex partnership and her take on it. People close to us were into it hence the discussion.
Her argument: The bible says that same-sex relationships are sins in the eyes of God.
I say: Do you mean to say all that the bible says is wrong should be accepted without any question?
She says: Yes.
I say: Then that means all of us shrimp-eaters are committing sins based on what the bible says.
She proceeds to argue that we all make sins but that's ok as long as we are sorry for these sins and as long as these sins are not as grave as (shudder!) same-sex relationships.
I feel sorry for people who are too hypocritical to see the mistakes other people make while overlooking the ones they subscribe to.
"I would like Panky to sing Stars are Blind by Paris Hilton"
Go! Go! Go!
***
I met up with my high school bestfriend yesterday. It's been a year since we last saw each other and a lot of catching up was done. We got into a debate about same-sex partnership and her take on it. People close to us were into it hence the discussion.
Her argument: The bible says that same-sex relationships are sins in the eyes of God.
I say: Do you mean to say all that the bible says is wrong should be accepted without any question?
She says: Yes.
I say: Then that means all of us shrimp-eaters are committing sins based on what the bible says.
She proceeds to argue that we all make sins but that's ok as long as we are sorry for these sins and as long as these sins are not as grave as (shudder!) same-sex relationships.
I feel sorry for people who are too hypocritical to see the mistakes other people make while overlooking the ones they subscribe to.
Monday, November 06, 2006
Bedlam
I'm up to my ears in removals, minutes-making, completion requirements and spirit-breaking 5.0's, but I still managed to sneak in a little blogging time (mercifully!).
I came prepared for this, of course, since I spent the weekend with very minimal tutorials and a lot of self-pampering. On Saturday, after spending the entire morning over at the Kabayao's (Gil's back with a great battle over his scientific calculator. A battle which we eventually won. Ha!), I had lunch over at Rod's place and went to see "The Banquet," a film which starred the heavenly beautiful Ziyi Zhang. It was a nice film over all, with Ziyi portrayed as a power-hungry empress who was supposed to be torn between love and power. In my opinion, it was very clear what she wanted -- power. Her supposed love for the Crown Prince was not clearly established. What was clear, though, was that the emperor did love her so much. Sigh! Kahilisa!
Anyway, we were supposed to go to the spa after the movie but we were so hungry that we decided to postpone the spa experience til the following day in exchange for a satisfying dinner. We went to the foodcourt and feasted on pork bbq (which I think caused Rod's revolting stomach), bihon, fried chicken wings, mashed potato and free soup. The meal cost us only a little over a hundred bucks so we were definitely satisfied. We had McFlurry before going home to watch the Expulsion Night of Pinoy Dream Academy. Earlier in the day, while waiting for the 4:30 showtime of The Bangquet, Rod and I headed to one of our most favorite pasttimes: videoke! WE sang songs that were sung by Rosita, "in memoriam." Haha We ended having very paiful throats which were eventually soothed by my current favorite, Kettle Korn. Well, Rosita wasn't expelled that night. It was Chai who got the boot. I didn't have much energy left to surf the net that night, and I didn't even dare since I had early turorials the following day so I hit the sack before midnight.
I spent the following morning with my La Paz tutees and had lunch with my family the later. I opened up about my apprehensions about being sent to school by the University the following year and that I might decide instead to go to Manila to seek employment and pursue higher education (still a bit undecided! MS Applied Math... Law... Journalism... Creative Writing.... aaah...). I guess that was the first moments that my mother realized that I would be leaving the following year and be gone for months. Hehe I'm quite positive that's why she took in two puppies (we named them Rosita and Budong!) because we're moving away one by one. Last night I asked her if she'd prefer if I leave her with an apo before I go. She just sneered. Hehe
After lunch, I went over at Rod's (Is it too obvious that she's the only friend I have left? Fre, Perper, Baron! Apas na kami da!!!!) and gave her some Hydrite Salts and Imodium. (The pork bbq, remember?) We watched some DVDs and had corn on a cob while watching The Buzz and then went to the spa.
Ah, the spa... I had a full body scrub (which lasted for 10minutes tops! I better have a talk with the counter girl for their inconsistent service..), clay facial (I thought it would be the type which would strip me of my blackheads and whiteheads. Instead, they put some milk concoction on my face and let me wait there for a loooooong time -- they were waiting til Rod finished her foot scrub, I guess --- while the milk thingy hardened on my face. It was a good thing that my massage was absolutely heavenly. My therapist had the softest and smoothest pair of hands that was very adept in loosening the kinks all over my body. It was just embarrassing that Rod accidentally kicked her in the face during the session --long story, don't ask!).
Rod and I had dinner at JD, fried chicken with ensaladang langka, beef and mushroom rice toppings, and tuna and mushroom casserole paired off with an oatmeal bar (i want oatmeal cookies!!!) and carrot cake. These didn't manage to fill us up so we ordered fetuccini alfredo and stuffed our faces full.
I headed home after dinner, watched PDA, saw Michelle expelled and went to bed, full and satisfied.
And now, I'm guessing that I'll need another one of this weekend pampering at the end of this week... but I probably won't get to til next month.
I came prepared for this, of course, since I spent the weekend with very minimal tutorials and a lot of self-pampering. On Saturday, after spending the entire morning over at the Kabayao's (Gil's back with a great battle over his scientific calculator. A battle which we eventually won. Ha!), I had lunch over at Rod's place and went to see "The Banquet," a film which starred the heavenly beautiful Ziyi Zhang. It was a nice film over all, with Ziyi portrayed as a power-hungry empress who was supposed to be torn between love and power. In my opinion, it was very clear what she wanted -- power. Her supposed love for the Crown Prince was not clearly established. What was clear, though, was that the emperor did love her so much. Sigh! Kahilisa!
Anyway, we were supposed to go to the spa after the movie but we were so hungry that we decided to postpone the spa experience til the following day in exchange for a satisfying dinner. We went to the foodcourt and feasted on pork bbq (which I think caused Rod's revolting stomach), bihon, fried chicken wings, mashed potato and free soup. The meal cost us only a little over a hundred bucks so we were definitely satisfied. We had McFlurry before going home to watch the Expulsion Night of Pinoy Dream Academy. Earlier in the day, while waiting for the 4:30 showtime of The Bangquet, Rod and I headed to one of our most favorite pasttimes: videoke! WE sang songs that were sung by Rosita, "in memoriam." Haha We ended having very paiful throats which were eventually soothed by my current favorite, Kettle Korn. Well, Rosita wasn't expelled that night. It was Chai who got the boot. I didn't have much energy left to surf the net that night, and I didn't even dare since I had early turorials the following day so I hit the sack before midnight.
I spent the following morning with my La Paz tutees and had lunch with my family the later. I opened up about my apprehensions about being sent to school by the University the following year and that I might decide instead to go to Manila to seek employment and pursue higher education (still a bit undecided! MS Applied Math... Law... Journalism... Creative Writing.... aaah...). I guess that was the first moments that my mother realized that I would be leaving the following year and be gone for months. Hehe I'm quite positive that's why she took in two puppies (we named them Rosita and Budong!) because we're moving away one by one. Last night I asked her if she'd prefer if I leave her with an apo before I go. She just sneered. Hehe
After lunch, I went over at Rod's (Is it too obvious that she's the only friend I have left? Fre, Perper, Baron! Apas na kami da!!!!) and gave her some Hydrite Salts and Imodium. (The pork bbq, remember?) We watched some DVDs and had corn on a cob while watching The Buzz and then went to the spa.
Ah, the spa... I had a full body scrub (which lasted for 10minutes tops! I better have a talk with the counter girl for their inconsistent service..), clay facial (I thought it would be the type which would strip me of my blackheads and whiteheads. Instead, they put some milk concoction on my face and let me wait there for a loooooong time -- they were waiting til Rod finished her foot scrub, I guess --- while the milk thingy hardened on my face. It was a good thing that my massage was absolutely heavenly. My therapist had the softest and smoothest pair of hands that was very adept in loosening the kinks all over my body. It was just embarrassing that Rod accidentally kicked her in the face during the session --long story, don't ask!).
Rod and I had dinner at JD, fried chicken with ensaladang langka, beef and mushroom rice toppings, and tuna and mushroom casserole paired off with an oatmeal bar (i want oatmeal cookies!!!) and carrot cake. These didn't manage to fill us up so we ordered fetuccini alfredo and stuffed our faces full.
I headed home after dinner, watched PDA, saw Michelle expelled and went to bed, full and satisfied.
And now, I'm guessing that I'll need another one of this weekend pampering at the end of this week... but I probably won't get to til next month.
Friday, November 03, 2006
Science: It’s History, Our Story
I think it was a popular philosopher or a rock band member who said that you won’t know where you’re going until you know where you’ve been.
History is truly an integral part of virtually anything that exists and a body of knowledge as systematic as Science definitely cannot do without it. People since the dawn of civilization have been interested in the field of Science perhaps since the day they’ve learned to ask, “Why?”.
And why not? Science assists us, guides us, sometimes even haunts us every single day, every single moment of our life. It governs the air we breathe, the earth we tread on and even the places and elements no mortal has ever laid his eyes on.
Studying the history of Science is definitely a daunting feat because the history of Science is the history of a continuous process of learning --- a process that has begun since the beginning of time itself. People need to know the history of Science so that they won’t be clueless on where Science and Techology are taking us right now. We learn a lot from the past, and we can use these learnings to keep us on the right track. The history of Science would tell us that accomplishments such as the discovery of the atomic bomb and TNT brought Nobel Prizes to the discoverer but are used as destructive forces today. They were meant to help mankind. Therefore, we should learn that a lot of inventions and discoveries may pose danger in the future if used improperly. But this should not hinder the advancements of Science. Rather, we should be working double time to ensure that advancements in Science are used for the betterment of mankind.
There is definitely a need to recognize the limits of science. A precautionary principle ought to be applied and ethical and social concerns to policy formulation and decision-making should be considered. Because of a number of cases illustrated where harm has continued to be done even after negative consequences have been demonstrated, the public’s trust in the benefits that sciences hold have somehow diminished.
Furthermore, a deeper knowledge of the history of Science and Technology will show us that Science was never meant to isolate itself from all other branches of knowledge. Achievements on Science and Technology must also be geared to achievements on Society.
Learning the history of Science will show us that most, if not all, achievements in this overwhelmingly vast body of systematized knowledge is littered with disagreeable discoveries, adversities and consequential remedial action. It is up to us to translate these misfortunes into beautifully crafted triumphs for the good of the human race.
History is truly an integral part of virtually anything that exists and a body of knowledge as systematic as Science definitely cannot do without it. People since the dawn of civilization have been interested in the field of Science perhaps since the day they’ve learned to ask, “Why?”.
And why not? Science assists us, guides us, sometimes even haunts us every single day, every single moment of our life. It governs the air we breathe, the earth we tread on and even the places and elements no mortal has ever laid his eyes on.
Studying the history of Science is definitely a daunting feat because the history of Science is the history of a continuous process of learning --- a process that has begun since the beginning of time itself. People need to know the history of Science so that they won’t be clueless on where Science and Techology are taking us right now. We learn a lot from the past, and we can use these learnings to keep us on the right track. The history of Science would tell us that accomplishments such as the discovery of the atomic bomb and TNT brought Nobel Prizes to the discoverer but are used as destructive forces today. They were meant to help mankind. Therefore, we should learn that a lot of inventions and discoveries may pose danger in the future if used improperly. But this should not hinder the advancements of Science. Rather, we should be working double time to ensure that advancements in Science are used for the betterment of mankind.
There is definitely a need to recognize the limits of science. A precautionary principle ought to be applied and ethical and social concerns to policy formulation and decision-making should be considered. Because of a number of cases illustrated where harm has continued to be done even after negative consequences have been demonstrated, the public’s trust in the benefits that sciences hold have somehow diminished.
Furthermore, a deeper knowledge of the history of Science and Technology will show us that Science was never meant to isolate itself from all other branches of knowledge. Achievements on Science and Technology must also be geared to achievements on Society.
Learning the history of Science will show us that most, if not all, achievements in this overwhelmingly vast body of systematized knowledge is littered with disagreeable discoveries, adversities and consequential remedial action. It is up to us to translate these misfortunes into beautifully crafted triumphs for the good of the human race.
Lost
I'm now at a loss on what will become of me when June 1, 2007 comes... A good friend and mentor said I should pray. Dammit, why didn't I think of this before?
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