1) Buzon
2) Lu
3)Olores
4) Delfin
5) Espinas
6) Adriano
7) Baldelomar
8) Bautista
9) Pasaoa
10) Fernandez
11) Morales
12) Claveria
13) Calma
14) Salamat
15) Lopez
16) Angot
17) Huliganga
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
15 - Nine Point Eight
Nine Point Eight (NPE). Heard of it before? Actually, if you have read one of my previous posts, then you would have known that this is another song from Mili. Of all the songs that I have heard from Mili so far, I believe this tops them all.
The song starts happily enough, listing names of flowers in the opening of each verse. Listening to the entire sing at all, you wouldn't be able to discern the meaning . However, search for the lyrics and you will see that the song is actually sad. I won't copy the entire lyrics here though, just go search for yourself.
Having a loved one die is no easy thing. People may go through the five stages of acceptance. Or, they may take the easy way out (suicide).
The most striking line is "Here I come I yell and take a leap to hell" Followed by "...and nine point eight is my acceleration"
Get it? The girl leapt from a high place, and what is nine point eight? Nine point eight is the acceleration due to gravity, something one would experience fully should an attempt to jump from a high place be done.
Monday, August 24, 2015
14 - Smok-o Is a no-no don't you Know?
Rather lame title, I know. But my mind's not exactly running at 60 fps today. You probably notice that the post doesn't fit in with my usual randomness. Yes, it's apparently a requirement. But like most assignments, I want to get my own, personal kick out of this one.
Smoking kills. Smoking is dangerous to your health. Stop smoking now. Pretty common things. Same as this post, which is supposed to convince someone to stop using or attempting smoking, but would probably have the effect of slapping someone with a wet noodle as a punishment for being bad.
The hard thing is though, that I've never had a chance to smoke then stop it. After all, one should justify one's own argument. And what better way to do that than to experience what you are trying to fight. I suppose, I would have to resort to conventional statistics and repetitive arguments.
This is my only argument, smoking does kill, in a way that is completely undesirable. Why? Well, smoking is a really big detriment to one's health. It affects the teeth, the throat and the lungs. Everyone is aware that it is a really big factor in lung cancer. Whether they are right or wrong (as it is still not completely proven) any type of cancer is a serious setback. It is painful, so says some patients. Moreover, it really costs a ton of money for treatment. It is especially hard when one is still a minor and cannot support oneself yet.
You may get through all this. However, it may affect your future in many ways beside trying to pay off debts. You may have lost opportunities of education by the time you recover. Time would have been wasted. And treatment left you physically scarred, some job opportunities would probably become closed to you.
I do not condone nor condemn smoker of today, whether they smoke by choice or by addiction. However, stop wasting your life for a single piece of paper with tobacco inside
Smoking kills. Smoking is dangerous to your health. Stop smoking now. Pretty common things. Same as this post, which is supposed to convince someone to stop using or attempting smoking, but would probably have the effect of slapping someone with a wet noodle as a punishment for being bad.
The hard thing is though, that I've never had a chance to smoke then stop it. After all, one should justify one's own argument. And what better way to do that than to experience what you are trying to fight. I suppose, I would have to resort to conventional statistics and repetitive arguments.
This is my only argument, smoking does kill, in a way that is completely undesirable. Why? Well, smoking is a really big detriment to one's health. It affects the teeth, the throat and the lungs. Everyone is aware that it is a really big factor in lung cancer. Whether they are right or wrong (as it is still not completely proven) any type of cancer is a serious setback. It is painful, so says some patients. Moreover, it really costs a ton of money for treatment. It is especially hard when one is still a minor and cannot support oneself yet.
You may get through all this. However, it may affect your future in many ways beside trying to pay off debts. You may have lost opportunities of education by the time you recover. Time would have been wasted. And treatment left you physically scarred, some job opportunities would probably become closed to you.
I do not condone nor condemn smoker of today, whether they smoke by choice or by addiction. However, stop wasting your life for a single piece of paper with tobacco inside
13 - When I was a Kid...
Yep. This post is a short story of me. Well more
specifically, it’s about something that happened to me when I was a child. May
mirth shine through your faces, for that is the exact reason why I wrote this
post.
The afternoon wasn’t clear. Well,
it was rather cloudy since I never would’ve gone outside to practice my bike if
it was. I was about nine years-old at that time. And the bike was the greatest
thing that happened to me back then.
My only problem though, was that I
am a very slow learner. I always grasp things slowly no matter what I do
(*cough* Orianna *cough*). I have been using my bike for more than three weeks
now, I’m convinced that I have worn down everything: the tires, my knees, shins
and butt; most especially, my mother and her patience (whose foot I have
frequently run over whenever she took her
morning walks).
It turned out though, that I have
taken the last straw from the mother that was the universe.
So back to that afternoon…
I was trying to attain greater
speed on my bike. I went to the ends of our road and always looped back whenever
I reached the intersections. Doing this for more than an hour I was convinced
that I had mastered the bike. Obviously a mistake.
On my way back, I once again tried
that speeding-up thing. Unfortunately, I lost control. I didn’t semplang as most people would call it.
Instead, I got myself into a greater mess.
As I was focusing only regaining
control of my bike, I didn’t notice the broom. What broom? Well, it was of our
resident street sweeper. The broom was laid out across the street and sidewalk,
forming some sort of bridge for ants if ants somehow wished to cross the gutter.
I plowed through that broomstick, and naturally it snapped.
“WALANG HIYA KANG BATA KA! BAKIT
DITO KA NAGBIBISIKLETA? HAYUP KA...!”
That’s was all that I caught from
her between saying little gasps of “sorry.”
I remember not going out of the
house for months when I didn’t have to. I often looked out the window during
afternoons, and there I saw an old, weathered, rather plump woman, using a
broom whose stick was tied together with a string of straw.
12 - Bibliophile
A bibiliophile is someone who likes books. More to the point, I love reading books. I bet you haven't even thought of me this way, considering the way my blog looks like so far. So why do I like reading? The story is simple actually. I grew up without a TV, we were given extreme restrictions on using gadgets, and lastly, I only used the internet in a relatively late age. Reading has so many benefits that outweigh the things that I missed. Being a fan of literary works has taught me some lessons.
Being a reader helped me a lot especially in academics. I don't read for grades though. That's boring or in stuffy, sophisticated book terms, platitudinous. I don't read dictionaries. I mentioned that because someone asked me once if I read dictionaries. Wow. Some people say that I use highfalutin words. In my defense though, I try to use them out of necessity.
Anyway, those are all boring stuff. Originally, I wanted to recommend some books an novels for you, but some memories came up and about. Here are some literary works that put me in times of good mental digestion:
1) The Star Wars Extended Uninverse
2) Deltora (Quest, Shadowlands, Dragons series)
3) Witchlanders (Lena Coakley)
4) Noli me Tangere (Jose Rizal)
5) El Filibusterismo (Also by JPMRAR)
These are only some of my favorites. Books are fun! For reading and for throwing them at siblings you argue with. Use hard-bound books for this!
Being a reader helped me a lot especially in academics. I don't read for grades though. That's boring or in stuffy, sophisticated book terms, platitudinous. I don't read dictionaries. I mentioned that because someone asked me once if I read dictionaries. Wow. Some people say that I use highfalutin words. In my defense though, I try to use them out of necessity.
Anyway, those are all boring stuff. Originally, I wanted to recommend some books an novels for you, but some memories came up and about. Here are some literary works that put me in times of good mental digestion:
1) The Star Wars Extended Uninverse
2) Deltora (Quest, Shadowlands, Dragons series)
3) Witchlanders (Lena Coakley)
4) Noli me Tangere (Jose Rizal)
5) El Filibusterismo (Also by JPMRAR)
These are only some of my favorites. Books are fun! For reading and for throwing them at siblings you argue with. Use hard-bound books for this!
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
11 - The Aura Master
Are you a Pokemon player? If you do, then you probably know about Lucario. If you are some of the majority that don't play this game, then let me tell you some things about him. Lucario evolves from a Riolu, he has a dual attribute of a steel/fighting type and lastly, he can evolve into a Mega Lucario using a Lucarionite. Pretty basic stuff for a casual Pokemon player.
Pokemon games aren't actually what I want to discuss today. I want to talk about Lucario as one of my favorite characters in Super Smash Bros and why-I'll be discussing his charcteristics. As you may have read earlier, Super Smash is a side-scrolling fighting game with Nintendo characters like Lucario and some guest characters such as Mega Man, Ryu, Roy, and Sonic.
Lucario's special passive ability, Aura, really give a player a serious edge. Aura basically increases his attack damage and launching power in a certain ratio as he gains percent damage. This really boosts his capability to cope with high-damage situations, such as in a sudden death match (a tiebreaker where all players start with 300% damage), or a rowdy 8-player game. It also makes his special move, Shadow Ball, faster to recharge and with higher percentage yield.
Second, one of his side special abilities, Long-distance Force Palm is very deadly. It integrates the use of grabbing, launching and Aura power into one move. Furthermore, it is a very surprising move for opponents, since his dash is barely visible. Basically, this move lets you move forward to opponents, grabbing, damaging and launching them in that particular order.
Finally, we get to his ultra-string attack known otherwise as a final smash where he becomes a super-charged version of himself. Lucario evolves into a mega form. During this form, launching rate and damage become so powerful. This has some drawbacks though. He can only move in a regular manner;thus, increasing chances of being evaded. Additionally, the more damage he takes, more of his duration as a mega will be reduced.
Do you like Lucario too? If you do maybe you could comment about it. If not, still comment about it. I want to reiterate that Lucario is a well-rounded character with a special passive ability and a fair final smash. Do you agree>
Pokemon games aren't actually what I want to discuss today. I want to talk about Lucario as one of my favorite characters in Super Smash Bros and why-I'll be discussing his charcteristics. As you may have read earlier, Super Smash is a side-scrolling fighting game with Nintendo characters like Lucario and some guest characters such as Mega Man, Ryu, Roy, and Sonic.
Lucario's special passive ability, Aura, really give a player a serious edge. Aura basically increases his attack damage and launching power in a certain ratio as he gains percent damage. This really boosts his capability to cope with high-damage situations, such as in a sudden death match (a tiebreaker where all players start with 300% damage), or a rowdy 8-player game. It also makes his special move, Shadow Ball, faster to recharge and with higher percentage yield.
Second, one of his side special abilities, Long-distance Force Palm is very deadly. It integrates the use of grabbing, launching and Aura power into one move. Furthermore, it is a very surprising move for opponents, since his dash is barely visible. Basically, this move lets you move forward to opponents, grabbing, damaging and launching them in that particular order.
Finally, we get to his ultra-string attack known otherwise as a final smash where he becomes a super-charged version of himself. Lucario evolves into a mega form. During this form, launching rate and damage become so powerful. This has some drawbacks though. He can only move in a regular manner;thus, increasing chances of being evaded. Additionally, the more damage he takes, more of his duration as a mega will be reduced.
Do you like Lucario too? If you do maybe you could comment about it. If not, still comment about it. I want to reiterate that Lucario is a well-rounded character with a special passive ability and a fair final smash. Do you agree>
10 - Coal of a Hero
By my title, you may already be guessing where I am now and what I am doing. Yes, we have been assigned to another activity. Yes, I am sitting in a room full of computers and fellow block mates. And yes, this doesn't really keep up with the theme my blog has, but I may get some enjoyment out of it yet.
I am facing the whiteboard instructing us to ponder and write about what makes someone a hero. It is not an uncommon question. In all probability, my answer would look like all the other replies other people have given. But hey, maybe a bit of "Justin element" would show up in this post.
A hero, what is a hero? Someone who does something noble? Someone who is recognized? Wait, no, most of the time heroes are unsung. Does he/she have to fight physically? Should they even be good? Should would, could. With this so many required qualifications, it's a wonder heroes are even recognized. What should a hero be, even in the least of criteria? The Writer believes that there are only a few criteria for somebody to be named.
First if all, a hero doesn't have to be somebody brilliant or somebody so learned in a professional field. Sure we can see Jose Rizal, who wrote beautiful and meaningful works. One can also see Juan Luna, who was a hard-driven general, brilliant tactician, and had varying degrees of success in his time as a commander against the Americans. There are also spirited and passionate leaders like Andres Bonifacio, who created their the "Himagsikang Pilipino" despite all odds. Yet, a hero need not possess these qualities. A hero could only do his/her simple ways. Someone oustanding can do so in the eyes of God; rising above the common man doesn't necessarily make one a hero.
Next, one doesn't become a hero merely because of recognition. This is quite a misconception, for many people think in this sequence: One, do something good; two, get recognized; three: become a hero. The second and third steps should actually switch places. Remember, there some saints don't even get canonized and popularized.
Finally, fighting with force is not required. Jose Rizal, "Tandang Sora," Jose del Pilar, and many other writers proved that. Even inventors such as Nikola Tesla (who was only recognized after a long time) were eventually declared heroes. Military histories do not always determine a hero. Sometimes, a life of persistent work is all that is needed.
Did my point get across to the reader? Being a hero is simpler than most individuals imagine. You don't have to be somebody professional or sophisticated. A savior would never need to praised. Finally, being a hero isn't something spontaneous, rather, it is a product of a long and arduous path. So, did that just convince you of becoming more of a hero or did I do just the opposite?
I am facing the whiteboard instructing us to ponder and write about what makes someone a hero. It is not an uncommon question. In all probability, my answer would look like all the other replies other people have given. But hey, maybe a bit of "Justin element" would show up in this post.
A hero, what is a hero? Someone who does something noble? Someone who is recognized? Wait, no, most of the time heroes are unsung. Does he/she have to fight physically? Should they even be good? Should would, could. With this so many required qualifications, it's a wonder heroes are even recognized. What should a hero be, even in the least of criteria? The Writer believes that there are only a few criteria for somebody to be named.
First if all, a hero doesn't have to be somebody brilliant or somebody so learned in a professional field. Sure we can see Jose Rizal, who wrote beautiful and meaningful works. One can also see Juan Luna, who was a hard-driven general, brilliant tactician, and had varying degrees of success in his time as a commander against the Americans. There are also spirited and passionate leaders like Andres Bonifacio, who created their the "Himagsikang Pilipino" despite all odds. Yet, a hero need not possess these qualities. A hero could only do his/her simple ways. Someone oustanding can do so in the eyes of God; rising above the common man doesn't necessarily make one a hero.
Next, one doesn't become a hero merely because of recognition. This is quite a misconception, for many people think in this sequence: One, do something good; two, get recognized; three: become a hero. The second and third steps should actually switch places. Remember, there some saints don't even get canonized and popularized.
Finally, fighting with force is not required. Jose Rizal, "Tandang Sora," Jose del Pilar, and many other writers proved that. Even inventors such as Nikola Tesla (who was only recognized after a long time) were eventually declared heroes. Military histories do not always determine a hero. Sometimes, a life of persistent work is all that is needed.
Did my point get across to the reader? Being a hero is simpler than most individuals imagine. You don't have to be somebody professional or sophisticated. A savior would never need to praised. Finally, being a hero isn't something spontaneous, rather, it is a product of a long and arduous path. So, did that just convince you of becoming more of a hero or did I do just the opposite?
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
9 - Computer's Night Out
Right now, I'm inside the English Resource Center, tasked with creating a narrative of the SoCSIT week. Of course, I gotta do this, for the grades and all. So here is a narrative of the four-day week filled with quizzes, practices, and people filling your news feed with people trying to make you like their pageant photos. Oh there was also that night of Fame or Shame. But let's all start from my beginning...
Bring IT Back
- 2015 SoCSIT week theme
Tuesday (July 28, 2015) was the day we were supposed to have a parade while dressed in 90's attire. Well, at least it was supposed to look modern. Most of us only wore unbuttoned polo shirts with a gaudy shirt underneath. Actually, DARTEGNIAN VELARDE, a blockmate of mine, actually wore something from the 90's. But as Migell (another blockmate) put it, it was from the 1890's. Banners and pageant candidates were brought out and contested under the sunlight. There was also an awesome dance number by the APC dance company. Oh, we also went on a parade around the parking lot. Then, we went inside, with the rest if the day for classes.
Then came another tomorrow. It's a Wednesday, and that means it's time for the thirty seconds of fame or shame event. Honestly, planning something unique for this event was hard, as I am not an idea man.Fortunately, an idea came to me two days ago. I was strapped for partners, so I was scouting around. I wanted to recruit Jason, but he already had a group. He wanted to bring me into their group, but he told me on Tuesday that they can't include me. his group was making a drama, and he can't include me in their script. Inconveniencing.
An idea suddenly came to me. I love Star Wars, so why not do that? I managed to get two other ne'er do wells: Nathan and JR. I intently outlined my plan of reenacting the battle between Obi-Wan and Anakin in the Mustafar planet which is from Episode Three: Revenge of the Sith. I had the part of Anakin, Nathan of Obi-Wan, and JR of Darth Sidious. We used arnis coated with metallic paper as swords. Practice was tough, as I had to fall because Anakin got his legs cut out from underneath him. I bruised my hip so bad. But I had to say it was worth it.
Wednesday afternoon, I had an IT quiz bee, along with DARTEGNIAN (the 90's guy) and Eugene. The questions were fairly easy, but the mechanics were terrible. We had to be the first to stand to get a recognized answer. Needless to say, we never got beyond the finals. However, we did get two points from the first round, so I believe that's a small comfort.
Then came fame or shame. I was excited, I was pumped. Moreover, I wanted to get it over with. I think the most surprising thing that happened to me was that we were the second group to be called onstage. As I climbed up, I noticed something curious: my stage fright was gone. I was no longer afraid of the possibilty to receive nasty comments.
I pointed my "lightsaber" at "Obi-Wan." He then said, "Only a Sith deals in absolutes." I went for cut for his left shoulder, which he deftly blocked. Then a block to the opposite shoulder- blocked as well. The last was an incoming vertical slam, which I v-stepped to block.
"You were supposed to be the chosen one. You were supposed to destroy the Sith, not join them, bring balance to the Force, not leave it in darkness!" well, it seems everything went according to the script. I was force pushed, I "choked" him, broke at a sprint, leapt, and was rewarded with a cut to the waist. That was my cue to let go of my saber. I did. I shouted out '"I HATE YOU!" Sidious came out, made an evil laugh, then dragged me offstage. To my surprise, we got a Fame rating. The only thing I was sorry about was that I probably hit someone when I threw the saber. Jason got a shame by the way. Serves him right! Just kidding Jason. Peace okay?
I didn't attend the pageant on Thursday, so I knew nothing about it. I do want to congratulate Tommy, Jordan, Eugene, and 2 other people for being players of the LoL team named the BasuRAMS. Haha, the name wasn't promising, but they are now going to face the Rams (the defending team) this Friday. Do good BasuRAMS! I also didn't go to SoCSIT night the following day so I have no information regarding that event. It was probably a missed opportunity to get a lanyard that I just get to have to replace the bead chain I am using.
To conclude, I have said pretty much everything to be said. this was supposed to be the concluding paragraph so I'll try to conclude: we had a parade, an IT quiz, a fame or shame event, a pageant and a celebratory night. I had my fun, and it was educational. I suppose that this event symbolizes what our school really is about: education and a fun way to carry out that education. The next time this event comes around the corner, I now know better and I want to welcome it with open USB ports.
Bring IT Back
- 2015 SoCSIT week theme
Tuesday (July 28, 2015) was the day we were supposed to have a parade while dressed in 90's attire. Well, at least it was supposed to look modern. Most of us only wore unbuttoned polo shirts with a gaudy shirt underneath. Actually, DARTEGNIAN VELARDE, a blockmate of mine, actually wore something from the 90's. But as Migell (another blockmate) put it, it was from the 1890's. Banners and pageant candidates were brought out and contested under the sunlight. There was also an awesome dance number by the APC dance company. Oh, we also went on a parade around the parking lot. Then, we went inside, with the rest if the day for classes.
Then came another tomorrow. It's a Wednesday, and that means it's time for the thirty seconds of fame or shame event. Honestly, planning something unique for this event was hard, as I am not an idea man.Fortunately, an idea came to me two days ago. I was strapped for partners, so I was scouting around. I wanted to recruit Jason, but he already had a group. He wanted to bring me into their group, but he told me on Tuesday that they can't include me. his group was making a drama, and he can't include me in their script. Inconveniencing.
An idea suddenly came to me. I love Star Wars, so why not do that? I managed to get two other ne'er do wells: Nathan and JR. I intently outlined my plan of reenacting the battle between Obi-Wan and Anakin in the Mustafar planet which is from Episode Three: Revenge of the Sith. I had the part of Anakin, Nathan of Obi-Wan, and JR of Darth Sidious. We used arnis coated with metallic paper as swords. Practice was tough, as I had to fall because Anakin got his legs cut out from underneath him. I bruised my hip so bad. But I had to say it was worth it.
Wednesday afternoon, I had an IT quiz bee, along with DARTEGNIAN (the 90's guy) and Eugene. The questions were fairly easy, but the mechanics were terrible. We had to be the first to stand to get a recognized answer. Needless to say, we never got beyond the finals. However, we did get two points from the first round, so I believe that's a small comfort.
Then came fame or shame. I was excited, I was pumped. Moreover, I wanted to get it over with. I think the most surprising thing that happened to me was that we were the second group to be called onstage. As I climbed up, I noticed something curious: my stage fright was gone. I was no longer afraid of the possibilty to receive nasty comments.
I pointed my "lightsaber" at "Obi-Wan." He then said, "Only a Sith deals in absolutes." I went for cut for his left shoulder, which he deftly blocked. Then a block to the opposite shoulder- blocked as well. The last was an incoming vertical slam, which I v-stepped to block.
"You were supposed to be the chosen one. You were supposed to destroy the Sith, not join them, bring balance to the Force, not leave it in darkness!" well, it seems everything went according to the script. I was force pushed, I "choked" him, broke at a sprint, leapt, and was rewarded with a cut to the waist. That was my cue to let go of my saber. I did. I shouted out '"I HATE YOU!" Sidious came out, made an evil laugh, then dragged me offstage. To my surprise, we got a Fame rating. The only thing I was sorry about was that I probably hit someone when I threw the saber. Jason got a shame by the way. Serves him right! Just kidding Jason. Peace okay?
I didn't attend the pageant on Thursday, so I knew nothing about it. I do want to congratulate Tommy, Jordan, Eugene, and 2 other people for being players of the LoL team named the BasuRAMS. Haha, the name wasn't promising, but they are now going to face the Rams (the defending team) this Friday. Do good BasuRAMS! I also didn't go to SoCSIT night the following day so I have no information regarding that event. It was probably a missed opportunity to get a lanyard that I just get to have to replace the bead chain I am using.
To conclude, I have said pretty much everything to be said. this was supposed to be the concluding paragraph so I'll try to conclude: we had a parade, an IT quiz, a fame or shame event, a pageant and a celebratory night. I had my fun, and it was educational. I suppose that this event symbolizes what our school really is about: education and a fun way to carry out that education. The next time this event comes around the corner, I now know better and I want to welcome it with open USB ports.
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