Kulay Azul

Dreaming of Rainbows: A Queer Quest for Unquenchable Questions

2009-04-04T07:11:00.000-07:00

Why does the Lord test my heart and fortitude this often? I have been stricken with problems every microsecond of my modern existence.

What hath you prepared for my Lord?

Are you trying to put me on your servant Elijah's sandals?

Peculiarly, all that is unfolding and blockading my life, resembles that of Elijah's story in the Fifth Mountain.

Can't people nowadays get the strong message of the impending doom the world is experiencing? That the world is turning upside down? And that it's plummeting?

And in a rate called Speed of Light?

What's with the sudden knock on the door early in the morning?

Just as soon as the dawning fowls have belted out their call for morning dews?

My Lord, just as your prophets were tried in fiery furnaces.

I can't be compared with them; I am a mere servant, they are your prophets.

I have even failed to enter your sacred sanctuary.

And I even disregarded your call.

But I am not far from your Ancient Prophets.

I tried to flee from your sight.

But you still divert my route to your path.

I tried to hide myself from you.

The more you showed me your magnificence; you faced me.

I tried to cover my ears from your calling to shepherd your flock.

Yet in my secular lay life you still have me shepherd your will.

You have frustrated all my efforts and plans.

My celestial education for your vocations.

And now you have cast before me an endless list of trials.

Lord, why hast thou forsaken me?

A servant whose servitude and fortitude you have tried for decades.

Was this the meaning of the rainbow you have shown me on my midsummer night's slumber dream?

I saw two rainbows in one.

One was above the other.

Forming a thick fortress wall of hues and pastels.

You showed me your will in my dreams.

Just like what Elijah sees when his head feels heavy.

And he hears your Angels' whisper of Your celestial commands.

Oh, Lord. God of my Sorrows and Passion.

Spare me the Joy of a sweet summer slumber.

Don't deprive me of my sole solitude.

Now, they have extracted all that I have.

I have relinquished every resources that I have.

Just as you have planned.

They now enjoy the lucre I have so arduously earned.

You have depleted me of what's left of me.

What more have you prepared for me, oh my Lord?

What commands have you for me for Your glory and for Your people?

I live a life of a layman. For now.

This is partly my fault.

I have sworn before Angels to give you my heart.

And so You have kept my heart's promise to You.

Rainbows are colorful bridges that fall across the sky, but we can not walk across them (or use them to get to our pot of gold). Currently you may experience great joy and have extraordinary or even magical ideas, but remember that you can not walk across the rainbow bridge, so stay well-grounded. Usually a rainbow follows a rainstorm. If so, you have weathered a difficult time that is coming to closure, this dream symbol may represent your optimism. Generally, rainbows make people smile and feel happy. Thus, some may consider this dream a sign of your good luck.

Rainbow: God's covenant with man; beast and the earth; promise that the storm is over; His throne and glory. (Gen. 9:12-17; Rev. 4:3; 10:1)

Source: Experience Festival

KULAY AZUL HAS OFFICIALLY MOVED

2009-02-22T21:06:00.000-08:00

THE BLOG HAS OFFICIALLY MOVED TO VOX.

CLICK THIS TO SEE THE THING.

THANKS!

Please relink all links to that site.

AM+DG

The Other Blog: The Fountain Pen

2009-02-18T20:40:00.001-08:00

Visit my other blog!

Hey! Check it out! It pays to check the label!

THE FOUNTAIN PEN

Vote: Best Baby Name!

2009-02-11T11:36:00.001-08:00

We are going to have a new member of the family. A new cousin will be born. But the question is, what do we name her?.

Please help my aunt choose from the following names that I suggested

Axine
Valhalla
Lycia
Ceres
Artemis
Demeter
Deianira
Deidania
Eileithyia
Athena
Seraphia
Eunice
Eurynice
Eurydice
Eurycleia
Jemanaea
Jamenea
Ferrera
Euxine
Euxene
Cassiopeia
Phoebe
Penelope
Vittoria
Medea
Moira
Maea
Selene
Luna
Celestia
Celestina
Lavinia
Cyllene
Cybele
Cypress
Hestia
Hesperia
Hermione
Harmonia
Attica
Gaea
Galatea
Erythia
Astraea
Cythera
Cytherea
Castalia
Themis
Ariadne
Arethusa
Arteia
Advaria
Andvariana
Andvaria
Amalthea
Althaea
Aegina
Aetheia

Pls. vote by commenting. You will be a part of a personal baby history. So please vote wisely. hahaha! The more votes, the more chances of winning. hahaha! Lottery?

Vox Populi Vox Dei, the Voice of the People is the Voice of God.

May the Best Hair Win

2009-02-07T08:14:00.000-08:00

Hello guys, I desperately need your comments. I'm not doing this to harvest blog hits, I really want to hear from you what hairstyle would fit me.

I just felt the urge to let vanity creep in. I always neglect it. I believe that ugliness is a gift and I don't need to be ashamed of it. Buwahahaha! Well yeah, I don't want Americans to ridicule us for being ugly or at least me for being one. I need to show them that Filipinos have something too!

I visited a salon last time, and they we're quite high-tech they told me to surf on the internet and get the hairstyle that I wanted and report back to them.

Here are the hairstyles they recommended. So vote for them by commenting. Okay? May the best hair win!

P.S. Leave those "ambisyoso" and "feel!" comments of hatred and anger okay. Spare me the voodoo stuff. I just checked on their website, I didn't mean to be so ambitious. Hahaha! Yes I know, it's a total mismatch. And there is a great disparity between me and them. But help me in the name of everything pure and immaculate.

I'm living a dead life

2009-02-07T07:54:00.000-08:00

It is frustrating to know that blogging has its ups and downs. There are times when it seems that your blog is successful anyhow. There are also times when you feel that your blog is nothing but piece of rubbish and dead. And this is bugging me now.

As time passes, I have had what I call a milestone in blogging. For the first time in my life, I have maintained a blog for a month without making another blog before I even reach a week. I have also had comments dropped by certain cyber friends and anonymous people. And that made me celebrate and leap in happiness. But it seems today that it is not working.

Well, soliloquy. Let me tell myself first why I blog.

To serve as an outlet of emotions and soul. To be able to share my life as boring as it is, and as dynamic as it is at the moment.
Listen to other people's voice by airing my side and waiting for theirs. That's why I love it when people leave comments.
To monetize my blog, that is to earn money from it. Google ads and stuff. This absolutely is not working for me now.

Why am I quite upset?

I feel lost. I feel defeated.
I did not quite attain my objectives.
I aimed too much.

So yeah, I realized that blogging is not about harvesting people to your site. It is about gathering the people who love you as you are. Willing to talk to you even if they look dumb. I also realized that I should instead blog about life. But that I can not do now as I live a dead life, so to speak. I spend my whole life eating, rising, blogging and the cycle goes on and on. This is not healthy for blogging right? 'Cause blogging is life. It has to be fresh and true. Soulful. But I guess it ain't easy to blog the professional way, so I'll turn to conventional journal-making. He he

Nah, do not care about me. I'm just talking about how my life is absolute ennui. Maybe all I need is to sleep early, wake up early and go outdoors sometimes. I need air.

'Coz I can't live with no air. Buwahahha! Jordin Sparks?

Lessons learned:

Keep it simple. Coz life is simple.
Don't aim for the impossible.
Go outdoors.
Get some sunlight.
Just blog!

Okay guys, that's all. Thanks for listening to my pointless rant. I know you also feel what I feel in your blogs. Sometimes you feel like clicking that DELETE BLOG button but I guess blogging in itself is spontaneous, just don't mind those statistics, just BLOG!

See you guys next time. Hope I get some inspiration from the outdoors.

PBB 3: The Big Reveal!

2009-02-05T08:27:00.000-08:00

You miss HIS voice? Do you honestly think what you have been hearing from random people are mere hear says? Think again.

You heard it right! Kuya (Brother) is finally getting back on the nerves of his housemates again. PBB will again reign supreme in ABS-CBN's prime time slot. And it is confirmed by the PBB angels themselves, Toni Bianca and Mariel!

Pinoy Big Brother Season 3 Schedule of Auditions

Auditions for the third season of Pinoy Big Brother will be held this month.

Age Requirement: 20-35 years old by August to December 2008

Audition Schedule: September 9 and 15, 2007, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Venue: Pinoy Big Brother Eviction Hall (For exact address, I'll update you on this soon)

Check List: (It pays to check the label! Buwahaha!=>)

Original and Photocopy of Birth Certificate
1 close-up and 1 full body picture
Valid ID
ball pen

Yeah, it is quite dismaying, it's not a teen edition. Hahaha! I should have been flying now to Manila and try my luck. You'll never know. This is quite a great time to end my boredom! By revealing my sweet private life. And allowing the Filipino people violate my right to privacy! Great! Buwahahaha! =)

Will there be S.I.'s in the house? Will there be another Ateneo versus La Salle rivalry? A sweet cheesy love team? Or love triangles? Who will be the host? Are you tired of hearing the same old Toni Gonzaga? Or are you up for more?

Nobody's sure until it starts! Find out on Pinoy Big Brother Edition III!

Big Brother airing his orders this SEPTEMBER 2009!

Visit for more updates on Pinoy Big Brother 3rd Edition. From The House Mates to the schedule of airing and challenges!

Happy 1000th Viewers Milestone!

2009-02-05T07:08:00.000-08:00

Kulay Azul: Moving Forward to the Next 1000 Viewers!

I thank the almighty God for giving me this support. I never expected much from blogging. I did not even expect I'm gonna survive a few weeks blogging as I have a history of short-lived non-sense and irrelevant blogs! Thanks once again for all the people who made this miracle possible! For you, I'll continue blogging, even if it's hard for me to search for great posts! All for the greater glory of God! Deo Gratias!

Blogging resultions:

Write better posts.
Write more frequently.
Heed the voice of audiences' comments.
Expand readership.
Post helpful posts.
Be myself! And blog about it!

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam,

Francis Eduard
Blogger

Kulay Azul - The Grass is Greener Here

Easy to Prepare Valentine's Dessert - Chocolate & Strawberry Sundae

2009-02-02T22:59:00.000-08:00

Ever wonder what other ways you could sweeten up your dull and lifeless valentine's? Tired of the centuries-old chocolate and roses COMBO PACK straight from the grocery? This might be what you've been waiting for!
Impress your lovey-dovey this season of the Hearts. Prepare an easy step-by-step dessert that'll surely hit your baby right to the heart. Do your thing add a little twist in it.

Start preparing the sweetest thing for your love, you know she can't resist this!

Chocolate & Strawberry Sundae

Ingredients

500 ml: Milk
200 gm: Fresh cream
1/2 cup: Powdered sugar
2 tsp: Cornflour slurry
1-2 tbsp: Strawberry jelly
1 tbsp: Chocolate, grated
1 tsp: Vanilla essence
1 no: Wafer biscuit

For Strawberry Sauce:

1 cup: Chasni (Sugar syrup)
2-3 tbsp: Strawberry, diced
2-3 tsp: Cornflour slurry
2 tsp: Strawberry puree
2 tsp: Powdered sugar
4-5 drops: Lemon juice

Method

Heat milk in a pan. Add sugar, cornflour slurry and cream.
Add vanilla essence, once the mixture becomes thick, place in the freezer after it cools down.

To make strawberry sauce, take Chasni in a pan. Add cornflour slurry, powdered sugar, strawberry puree and cook.

Now add diced strawberry, lemon juice and cook for a little while. Strawberry sauce is ready.

Take 1-2 tbsp of strawberry jelly in a glass. Add 1 scoop of ice cream and strawberry sauce.

Add another scoop of ice cream and strawberry sauce. Finally add grated chocolate and diced strawberry.

Serve chocolate and strawberry sundae with wafer biscuit.

Special Heart-felt Thanks to Valentine's Day for the recipe

Tips to Get Really Lucky This Valentine's

2009-02-02T22:22:00.000-08:00

Feng Shui Love Tips

Feng Shui - the Chinese art of positioning objects in buildings to encourage entry of positive energy has appeared as a popular art to bring changes to normal life.

Today, it is a widely used to recreate new life, smoothen relationships, balance daily life and bring energy to the house. Besides, Feng Shui is said to help in activating romance, luck and love filled life.

In the present age when relationship break for no reasons, people are increasingly taking help of Feng Shui masters to improve their love life and infuse passion in their relationships. Feng Shui tricks are said to have helped love seeking couples across the world.

Here are some widely believed Feng Shui tips to activate romance in your sluggish relationship:

* Don't sleep facing the door as it is supposed to cause problems in the relationships.

* The most important of the house is the south-west section to improve marital and love relationships. Decorate this area with stones or small rocks.

* You can also hang some beautiful pictures of a mountain with water features on it.

* Those who are single and looking for someone special then they must hang a painting of peonies (Chinese flower of love). The best can be to display items or images that represent opposite sex.

* A room should always be free from all the cluttered things as it gives more way to positive energies. So, fold your sleeves to clean the room and bring romance in your life.

* Avoid working out in your bedroom as it represents hard work which can easily hinder your romance space.

* Your bedroom doors should always open easily because squeaky or partly opened doors block the romantic energy entering the room.

* All the obstructing material in the path to the room should be cleared out. Also, make sure no fused lights along this route are replaced.

* Hang out pictures indicating love like pair of birds, silk flowers etc or a round mirror. These hangings depict an unwinding love and trust for each other. Place these image on the wall facing your feet or the wall which you first see while entering the room.

* Place the bed in a position so that there is equal space around it as the person sleeping against the wall may feel disempowered in their love relationship.

* Don't keep a television in the room.

* A room should have a cozy and close seating arrangement. Chairs or sofas must be put at comfortable angles.

* The room should be properly ventilated so that all old energy gets enough space to move out of the room.

* If a toilet is located on the south-west corner of the room then it is will surely hinder your love life. The best way is to hang a five-rod wind chime to get rid off this problem.

* Place an indoor water fountain in the south-west corner of the house. It will surely encourage the relationship.

Thanks to St. Valentine's Day

Be My Valentine

2009-02-02T21:55:00.000-08:00

Be my Valentine

I think of you often...I do,
From morning 'til evening I do,
When memories bring laughter
Or moments bring pain,
There is faithfulness, too, once again.

And time always shows me
And God always shows me
Both sunshine and rain,
How, we gain yearly
From the love we're share dearly.
So, my dear, my sweet bubbaloo,
Remember our love, dulce bubbaloo,
For we've come so far and there's so much to come
And I have love to yet give
For the life we will live...together.

Make little of what makes you cry,
Be sure that what makes you cry
Has greater desire and a more certain will
To pray for His help from above
and restore the feelings of love.

So let's stir up our passion today,
Let memories give way today,
To the now and the future
For the joys and hopes and for all
The times my heart hears you call.

I'm so glad,
I'm so glad,
I love you
You love me fine
Be my Valentine.

Contributed by: Jim

Star-strucked and Paralyzed!

2009-02-01T21:47:00.000-08:00

Oh my immaculate Sponge-bob and Patrick Star!

Shit.

I just can't wait for tomorrow to blog about this. (That's why there's a need of wifi here at home!) I need to post this here and now, to post it fresh and sizzling hot from the oven! My idol in volleyball just replied to my messages in Friendster. Oh help me, I'm in wonderland! I'm going to faint anytime soon I'm not sure I'm going to finish this post. I'm nauseous! The world around me is turning up side down!

Do you know who's this someone making me so delirious and dog-like? Well, she is just the current setter of the Ateneo de Manila University Lady Eagles and the 2nd Best Setter of the UAAP, Ate Jamenea Ferrer!

She gave me something I would never forget, from a fan's point of view. To see what her message and gift was,

I was only about to take a bath after receiving an errand from my mom to go somewhere. And so, being the JOBLESS kid that I am, I had no say in this but YES. And so, I grabbed my towel and got the shower head. To my surprise, some unknown person, who by that time I thought was just one of my avid LOAD CUSTOMERS. Lo and Behold! Jamenea Ferrer just texted me. Here is the history of why we became text mates.

Jamenea wrote:
> Thanks po :D oo nga eh hindi gumagana yung quick plays that's why i often give it to the open spikers kaso pag paulit0ulit, mapapagod na opener and basang basa na nila play namin so ktntry parin namin magquixk kasi kahit mablockmmay coverage naman pero mukang hindi kami nakapagcovver ng maayos. thanks po :D here'e my no. please keep it po ha. 0916xxxxxxx
> Thanks!

> Francis Eduard wrote:
> > Hello po Ate Jam. I'm your avid fan! Nice game against UST, di bale kahit natalo kayo, you won our hearts! WIN OR LOSE IT'S THE SCHOOL WE CHOOSE! THIS IS THE PLACE WHERE WE BELONG!
> >
> > ate, suggestion lang po. pag malaki ang blockers wag nyo po masyado ilagay sa gitna, kasi di masyado umubra quicks nyo kanina. give it lang po pag chance ball..give more of the running and combination. more open to gervacio.=) I love it when you do your SET to the open spaces kahit malayo sa likod! napatawa nga ako kanina ung sa ginawa mo ate? hahaha=) please send this message to all, please don't feel inferior or something, do believe that Ateneo is more. MAGIS! wag nyong ifeel na rookie kayo kasi sa totoo lang mas magaling pa kayo sa mga veterans! Okay po ate? hehe=)
> >
> > I love you all po.
> > pede po hingi cp no? if okay lang. if hindi po i respect
> >
> > GO ATENEO ONE BIG FIGHT!
> > win for our sesquicentennial!

>Francis Eduard wrote:
Oh my dear GOD! I can't believe this is actually happening! I'm fainting! Hahaha! Di ko po akalain na meron akong cellphone number ng pinakaidol kong volleyball player on earth! Hahahaha! Salamat po talaga. I will really keep this in my heart and soul. It's history for me! Buwahahaha! Mashashock tlga mga kaibigan ko kapag nalaman nila toh! hehe thanks po.

Siya nga po, talagang nahirapan kayo dun. pero kapag sa FEU naman po, okay lang. Mejo di naman po katangkaran ang mga blockers nila ate diba? mas okay din po pagmejo islant nyo po pagset, wag po ung talagang centro, para naman malihis ang mga blockers ng konte diba po? Hmm, talagang napatawa ako dun sa SMART shot ninyo, ung sinet nyo sa endline? talagang nagwala ako nun!=) so unexpected. Tsaka ang sabi ng mga commentators, you are such a smart rookie po, though i dont think you are a rookie!=) pati ung drop balls sa second touch? ang hirap po kunin ng mga bigay nyo, so unpredictable. thanks po uli sa number nyo...God bless po talaga. Talaga pong nagpapray ako tuwing game nyo at sa mismong game nyo. nagtataka nga mga kasama ko dito bakit daw ako rosaryo ng rosaryo. hahahaha!=)

Hope to be friends with you po!
AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM!
GO GO GO! POWER! hehehe

I have nothing more to say. I'm star-strucked! Hit me!

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam,

Francis Eduard
Blogger

Kulay Azul - The Grass is Greener Here

Blue's Music Pick of the Week - My Hands

2009-02-01T09:46:00.000-08:00

David Archuleta, The real American Idol. Any problems with that punk?

Our song for the week is yet again from David Archuleta. Now, expect more from him since you're in a David Archuleta-biased blog site. Buwahaha! Now, why did I choose this music for this week? Beside the artist who sang this, there are many strong vocal and lyrical strong points in the song. And for me, HE IS THE ULTIMATE AMERICAN IDOL and not DAVID COOK. If you go against it then okay. Hahaha!=) I don't want to start a fight here. Just live with it, DAVID ARCHULETA IS THE MAN OF THE HOUR! DAVID COOK IS IN THE KITCHEN LEFT ALONE COOKING! For a more detailed review of our song of the week,

“Hands” down, my favorite song on the album. The intoxicating rhythm, the unexpected surprises in the melody and lyrics, and of course, David’s powerhouse vocal and depth of feeling in each line, puts this song on repeat for me. I simply cannot sit still for My Hands and am compelled to leap to my feet and move and groove to it every time (should be a warning label for those listening in the car, LOL). I feel some sort of electric charge from it, it grabs me so deeply. The combination of the poetic lyrics and David’s soulful delivery of the second verse are brilliant, IMO. His phrasing throughout the song is stunning — the extension of “channel-luh,” the rest between “fireplace” and “yeah,” for example — and the dynamics of his voice drive the beat almost like added percussion. I told a friend that if this song is not a huge hit, I’ll put my CD in the microwave and have it for dinner. It’s a solid gold, make that platinum, winner.

This song has an extremely catchy and addictive beat…It makes it almost hip hop like…as one of the first “leaked” songs on the rate the music survey (I think, correct me if I'm wrong), we have had plenty of time to fall in love with this song…the ohhh wohhhs at the beginning of the song, are strangely trance-like and calming, if you get my drift :P .. the lyrics to the first verse, albeit not written by ‘the man’ himself, are clever and witty..throwing an alarm clock inside the fireplace and dropping a watch behind the tire to express stopping time. David’s unique pronunciation in this song makes it even more lovable. The puh-rental control and channel-uh transforms the song into an epitome of David, with his personal touch on it. David sings the verse in that “sexy” breathy voice of his…

I must say, “If everything’d stop, I’d listen for your heart, to lead me right to you” are the cheesiest and corniest yet sweetest lyrics ever…the cheesiness and corniness of it makes it a young pop song, but not too teeny, and still lovable enough for all ages..

There seems to be a whole time reference thing going on..in the chorus as well, harder to hold on to your hands than the hands of time. The whole chorus is sung with such conviction; second verse goes back to breathy airy voice that we all love…the “DO this alone” in the chorus, is sung very well, he hits the high note perfectly, not too sharp or flat, and not too strong or too weak..as I’ve said before, no in between nonsense!:P..the echoes of hold on..to my..my hands…don't let…go of…my hands..are once again trance-like (I guess I’m just weird that way) one minor criticism though..at the “mine” s in “losing strength in these hands of mine” , he kinda sounds a little bit nasally and this resonates throughout the song. Actually, even the “strength” sounds just a LITTLE TINY bit nasal as well and then we have the ohhhh wohhhs once again and *fades out

FINAL RATING: 20 Thumbs-up Billion-stars rating.

David Archuleta Lyrics
My Hands Lyrics

My Hands - David Archuleta

For a live video presentation, click play below: WARNING GOOSEBUMPS-INDUCING

My Hands (Live) - David Archuleta

Hamster Memoirs

2009-01-30T12:51:00.000-08:00

See who's grabbed the number one spot on the US Hit charts. LOL!=)

Isn't it cute? hehe=)

Well despite the ecstasy this video gives me, it reminds me of something very tragic and sad. The miraculous disappearance of my one and only Jessie. You don't see the connection do you?

She is named after the most popular Korean actress at the time. Song Hye-kyo, who played Jessie with Bi Rain in the comedy drama series, Full House which at that time was the highest rating show on GMA.

My Jessie was no Song Hye-kyo. She was no Korean actress. My Jessie is simply Jessie. An adorable bite-size Siberian Hamster my close friend back in High School gave me.

I still remember the day my classmate Valerie announced to the class that an annunciation reached her pet mother hamster.

"You shall bear many off springs, many of them shall be gifts to the world, to give light and delight to people, one of them shall be called "JESSIE". She shall save her master from boredom."

And so, I excitedly raised my hand and so does my other classmate. Volunteering to adopt any one of this mother's children. And so I painstakingly waited for lunch break and for Chinese classes to come to finally have my hand on my newest baby. Baby Jessie!

Jessie Munching on nuts

She was delivered to me in a shoe box filled with curls and fluffs of paper and shredded chunks of wood. She had with her a small lid of a peanut butter container half-filled with water. Heaven sent! Now, I'm gonna bring her home!

Her first day in my home was a bit unwelcome. With all our dogs barking and growing bizarre by the mere instance they smelled the rodent's odor. I placed her in a place above them and with awe I behold this masterpiece of God.

In front of me was a cute sleeping hamster. With its chinky eyes closed and his mini mouth half-opened. I knew it then and there that she will save me from my frustrations and desolation.

The next few days were mind-blowing. One of our stupid, good-for-nothing uncles out of his sudden epileptic attack, decided to get Jessie from the cage and let her have the deadliest ride of her life.

A ride above one of our fierce dogs, Achi Pluto!

Yes, you know what happened next. She was swallowed wholly by this bitch and tried to chew on her like she was a bone. We hurriedly opened Achi's jaws and got poor little Jessie away from that catastrophe. She was drenched in saliva, wet, grasping for breathe as though it was her last and her eyes told me she experienced what we human's call "A near-death experience". She might have slept inside Achi's mouth and dreamed she was in a vast prairie and someone called her name in the winds, oh! Jessie..oh! Jessie..

That wasn't the first and last time. Our stupid god-forsaken uncle continued this when I was not around. I only knew it when our helper told confided. And she was almost always swallowed by our dog. Thanks to this nitwit's genius, Jessie had numerous death threats and swallow-to-kill orders.

Well yeah, she still survived. She was with us for how many months. When I was depressed by my studies, I turned to her and talked to her like she hears me. I often bring home peanuts from school and ate with her. I also bring her out in the open in our veranda to gaze at the stars. I also often let the bitch achi pluto out of the house and let Jessie run free worry-free around the living room. Sometimes it climbs up my body and tickles me from inside my shirt.

Oh, those days were heaven. But it was long overdue. She passed away due to natural causes and buried her in our backyard. I cried the day she passed away. I can still remember my vision blurred because of the heavy tears that was stuck in my eyes. I didn't know why I was crying. I tried to stop it but it flowed freely.

Shit.

I had to fake her death to her owner. I didn't want her to feel what I felt. I told her, Jessie is on a trip to Manila. My cousins got her and want her home and so I agreed.

One thing I learned from this story: Life must go on. People pass people go. Many memories build up as they go. But at the end of the day, we are judged by how much we cherished moments when we are still with them. How much we made people laugh and happy when they're still on earth.

And now, I want to have a new Jessie again. Some one exactly like Jessie.

In Memoriam,

Jessie

P.S. Photos are not the actual Jessie.

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam,

Francis Eduard
Blogger

Kulay Azul - The Grass is Greener Here

The Dark Side of the Sun

2009-01-30T11:30:00.000-08:00

The Dark Side of the Sun, Whoa! Now that's amaziiing!

Okay, calm down. There's no need to panic and spread pandemonium. This is not another bad guy on Power puff Girls or some villain in Justice league. This is just the other cheek of our beloved luminous ball of burning gas! The cheek that we can't see at any given time. Goodbye to the old-fashioned flat illustrations of the sun. Say hello to 4-d sun photos!

My fellow scientists (eeek!) are not content to get just what the naked eyes see. A half faced sun. So, they've, I mean we've launched the STEREO or Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatories mission, a pair of NASA spacecraft that'll circle around the sun simultaneously to provide a complete view of all sides of the star at once.

"Then there will be no place to hide and we can see the entire sun for the first time," STEREO project scientist and colleague Michael Kaiser of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center told me (assuming).

The perfect spherical view will come on Feb. 6, 2011. Right now the satellites, which were launched in October 2006, are about 90 degrees apart, which allows a picture of about 270 degrees of the sun — the fullest view yet.

* Now what! Why is this stuff important? What does it have to do with my rotten life on earth!?

"The who goal of all of this is to try to get a better handle to try to predict solar storms, which cause cell phone disturbances, and disruptions to communications and power." Kaiser said. "We'd like to be able to predict these things as far in advance as possible to give us a longer warning time."

Now this explains why SUN CELLULAR SUBSCRIBERS suffer chappy signals and the eternally damned "message sending failed" and the annoying "teeeet failed tone"! This is really important, as it also affects my business! Hahaha! See related post Blue's into Business.

Solar storms are magnetic disruptions on the sun that release violent sprays of charged particles into space. These storms can produce magnificent displays of the Northern Lights. But some past storms have also cost airlines and satellite communications industries millions of dollars, and have led to large scale power blackouts (including one across the entire province of Quebec, Canada). Being able to reliably forecast these tempests in advance could make a huge difference in preventing disturbances on Earth.

Predicting solar weather is also important for the future of manned spaceflight. If astronauts are exposed to the intense radiation from solar storms while traveling beyond the protective magnetic field of the Earth, they could suffer serious harm. Even astronauts close to home who venture out for a spacewalk during a storm are put in danger.

"For future missions going to the moon and Mars, that's very important," Kaiser said. "Some of these solar storms can be very intense. If the astronauts were completely exposed to one of these storms the radiation could be high."

The STEREO mission also aims to improve our basic scientific understanding of the dynamics within the sun, which could shed light on the workings of stars in general.

Easy Way to Prepare Traditional Red Hot Kimchi

2009-01-29T23:18:00.000-08:00

Oh! That hot juicy mama!

Oh yes! This is red hot! This is one of my favorite Korean munchies on earth! Besides Ra-myeon, Kimbap, Bibimbap this is something I would die for! This is a staple side-dish in almost every Korean home. Even non-Koreans are growing crazy over this bizarre tongue stinger.

I got this recipe from Dr. Ben Kim, one of the pioneers of healthy eating and lifestyle. As what his name suggests, he is Korean and he pretty much knows about the TRADITIONAL way of preparing this. Not the adulterated version, that is.

1st step: Ingredient

Now, this hot side dish can not be made without first having the freshest and the best ingredients in the market. Pick those that are authentically fresh and not artificial. Some ingredients when added can be more than what is suggested. For example, the chili flakes. If you want to literally burn and sever your taste buds then add more! Here are the ingredients.

Napa cabbage - approximately one pound (Napa cabbage is Chinese cabbage, I heard some Filipina cook on the cooking show "Quickfire" call this BOKCHOY. Now, that's funny. Haha =>)
4 cups of cold water
3 tablespoons of sea salt
1 tablespoon of fresh garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon of fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 tablespoon of fresh green onions (scallions), finely chopped
1 teaspoon of dried red chili pepper flakes (more if you like things spicy, less if you don't)
1.5 to 2 teaspoons of sugar

Next, the directions and procedures. Be sure to follow each and every step and don't omit anything. If you really want to taste what Jang-geum prepared for the king, then do it!

Separate and wash cabbage leaves. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sea or kosher salt evenly on cabbage leaves. Place salted cabbage leaves in a large bowl, add 4 cups of cold water, cover with plastic wrap, and place in refrigerator overnight. Be sure that water covers all cabbage leaves - place a plate or other heavy object on top of leaves to ensure that they stay covered with water.

The next day, pour off water and thoroughly rinse cabbage leaves. You can shake them gently in the sink to remove excess moisture.

Place cabbage leaves back into large bowl and add garlic, green onion or scallions, ginger, dried red chili flakes, sugar, and 1 tablespoon of salt. Use your hands to rub seasoning evenly into all cabbage leaves. Be sure to use gloves to do this, otherwise, your hands will burn from the chili flakes. If you are pressed for time, mix seasoning ingredients with about a cup of warm water before adding them to cabbage to allow for easier distribution on cabbage leaves.

Transfer seasoned cabbage leaves into a large glass bottle. Be sure to use firm pressure with your hands to push down on cabbage leaves as they stack up inside the bottle. Transfer any liquid that accumulated during the mixing process into the bottle as well - it will become kim chi brine. Some liquid will also come out of the cabbage leaves as you press down on them as they are stacked in the bottle.

Leave about 2 inches of room at the top of the bottle before capping it tightly with a lid. Allow bottle of kim chi to sit at room temperature for 2-3 days.

Cute girl devouring kim chi!

Wah lah! Your kim chi is now ready to eat. Use scissors or a knife and cutting board to cut cabbage leaves into 2 inch pieces before serving as a side dish to a bowl of rice, soup, and perhaps a piece of fish. Refrigerate remaining kim chi and take out small portions right before meals. The refrigerated kim chi will continue to ferment slowly in the refrigerator over time, becoming more sour and flavorful with each passing day. So long as you use clean utensils to take out small portions, it will keep for up to a month in your refrigerator.

Kim chi, Korean Miso soup, a bowl of rice, and some dried anchovies are a typical Korean meal - high in omega-3 fatty acids and friendly bacteria.

I'll post the other dishes that completes the typical Korean meal. And start feeling your in some Korean home and you're Korean! All hail desperados!

A sudden rush of flash backs

2009-01-29T09:24:00.000-08:00

It was late night yesterday or should I say very early in the morning that I passed my resume to the link2support call center here in Davao. To my surprise, this corporation and concentrix are but one! I thought they were different and that I would pass two different resumes for both.

And so, I filled-up quite a number of sections. Name, Age, Sex (once in a blue moon? hahaha=>) and other work related subtopics. But the one that bothered me was my English proficiency. I indicated a level of 7 or 8. Well, I don't know if that was an utter undermining my skills but yeah, I pressed that button. And Filipino? guess what? 9! Still not perfect ten. I don't know if it's just me or my inferiority complex but it sure is perplexing me. Haha!=) I applied for consumer support stuff. But when I clicked the link, it was unavailable and so I went for OJT. Whatever! I just need some job to take me out of the boredom!=)

And so, I went to this other subtopic. Education. And so I searched for Ateneo. I found it and proudly clicked it. When it was time for high school, I wasn't able to find my school, Phil. Academy of Sakya. And yeah, I giggled. Who on earth would know this school? And so, I typed it. And I had a flash back during my first days in Ateneo, I often labeled my school as not-so-famous. Hahaha=)

Another problem was the starting month, year, date and also the last attended. I'm not a psychic to record all the days and hours of my stay in Ateneo you know! haha=) So, I went to Ateneo's website and search for those dates. Grrr..! haha=)

And so, out of the blue. A freezing breeze of wind touched my face. I went emotional. I missed getting up early and wearing my sky blue polo which was oversized for me. Though I didn't feel comfortable wearing them, I felt proud wearing them and flaunting them around the metro. Well yeah, it was tear-jerking. I suddenly missed running up and down the 7 story Finster building and eating lunch with my pals. I usually want to eat outside the 3 m radius of the underground cafeteria. The inner circle was occupied by self-conciousness inducing and low confidence building people. Staring like they had their eyeballs popped out of their eyeholes!

And just now, I checked on my friendster group, 100% Katolikong Pinoy. There I meet my friends in faith. Discussed some matter about Theology. A couple of Anti-abortion and Anti-euthanasia stuff and went to the other group, the Vocations group. Here, I connect with my supposed-to-be brothers and sisters in the seminary and convent. And I once again got lost in my mind. I wandered off somewhere in my cerebrum.

What if I went to the seminary? I remember visiting one seminary in Davao. St. Francis Xavier Major Seminary that is. I could almost feel and visualize myself ringing the bell for the daily early morning mass. Cooking meals and studying Theology and Philosophy. Singing with the Schola Cantorum choir. Playing around with the roaming sheeps and goats in the vast green field overlooking the city of Davao and the Davao Gulf. There was this heavy feeling in my heart. Hay..I wish I wish I wish it were true.

Me, at the Saint Francis Xavier Regional Seminary

If there was one thing that never changed after my high school days, it was my fervor to still be a priest someday. I would like to be a teacher priest. Someone who teaches little kids English, a little Science but not Math. I wonder how it feels to be in a seminary. So silent, so serene. I could only wish, imagine and visualize. I really thought it was the path for me. But it did not turn out to be that.

I went to imeem and searched for Himig Heswita mp3's. And I found these beautiful songs. As usual I was near crying. I remember the days that I longed to be in a seminary full of solace, silence and sanctity. And be a good teacher priest someday.

Maybe you are familiar with some. Esp. Maging Akin Muli, it has a movie also about people like me. Search it up on YouTube or Google. It stars Marvin Agustin,etc. Yes, Gaston in Lalola as a priest. A total change in character. =) His mother here, also did not quite approve of his priesthood. I can so relate with this I cried while watching it. He also left his fiancee or girlfriend. And a scoop, in real life they said in a forum, Marvin was a seminarian.

Oh I found an MTV of this.

Maging Akin Muli

Maging Akin Muli - himig heswita

Ito Ang Araw

Ito ang Araw - Various Artists

Aleluya

Aleluya - Himig Heswita

Who wants 5 years in college?

2009-01-28T11:49:00.000-08:00

Teachers, Parents and Students on rally

Recently, there has been a major buzz in the academe. Yes, these are the many times you hear rumblings from teachers school heads and parents. The lack of classrooms, books, chairs, teachers, tuition fee increase and salary increase. And the typical student's "why do we have to go to school? damn the one who invented it!". But this time, their rumblings will even be doubled. Or let's say, "quintupled" or "5x".

A group of mentors has expressed deep doubt that adding another year in college or imposing mandatory five years of college will raise the quality of Filipino graduates.

Antonio Tinio, national chairperson of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers, said the government first has to explain the rationale behind a proposal of the Presidential Task Force on Education to implement a mandatory five-year college in its goal to reform the country’s education system.

“The rationale for adding another year in college is not clear,” Tinio noted.

He said the move to increase the basic education curriculum (BEC) up to ten years was even more understandable, considering that the norm in other countries all over the world was a minimum 12 years of BEC.

“The concept for a minimum four-year college course is universal. And the rationale for proposals to implement a 12-year BEC is clear,” Tinio said.

Tinio said that the PTFE should present their case justifying another year in college and prove that this will improve the competency of Filipino students.

Source: Phil Star

I guess this is not a good idea. People now in their very state or status quo is currently and undoubtedly experiencing poverty for the last century or so. Well, let's not crush out the fact that the Philippines was once 2nd in Asia in terms of prosperity. But if there's one adjective that suits most Filipinos, that would be "below the poverty line" and for our country, "third world" or even "fourth world or hell". In a country where college graduates are seen as super heroes, someone who could miraculously bring the family to instant millionaire-dom, this idea would spell disaster and in superman's terms, a Kryptonite.

Don't get me wrong, I'm actually pro-additional years of schooling. But not in college. In other countries, there are more BEC (basic education) years than us here in the Philippines. That, I'm in favor. It actually pays to have more BEC years for research shows that college success has its roots from the kinder, grader and high school levels. And so, I prefer that.

But in contradiction to some commenter on some forum, I believe scrapping out what they call as "add-on subjects" would also mean less competency in our part. Yes, those Rizal novels and Theology classes might be a pain in the gluteus maximus (ass) but hey, they add up to the vast empty space in our cerebrum! It embeds patriotism and Filipino morals and values. That something intangible and only the heart can feel. We should not scrape that out.

In fact, I believe these are the very treasures that make us rich despite our financial poverty. The very treasure kids in America don't even possess. Treasures we and our ancestors can be proud of. I even have a cousin who is an American citizen, and she treats our Lola like she's some kind of a nanny or yaya. Shouting orders and not listening to her. We were so agitated by these show of disrespect for elders.

Bottom line is, don't bite this 5 year college plan. 1st, it is not universally accepted, 2nd the reasons for it are dubious, 3rd educational pre-need plans aren't even sure they can cover this additional burden. Go for additional years for graders, and if the budget permits, pre-school. Don't scrape the add-ons like Rizal Novels, Theology, etc.

We need to air our voices. This will not only affect us but also our children's children.

I wonder when the profecy of Rizal would come true.

"Our future lies in the hands of the Children" or whatever translation you have for "Ang kabataan ang kinabukasan ng bayan". This may sound like a recording, but its sense and meaning resounds deep into the wells of our hearts.

I wish it would come true in my generation. Our generation.

That's my point. What's yours?

Vote for me as Baranggay tanod! hahaha=)

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Francis Eduard
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The Prayer to the Intercession of the Servant of God, John Paul II

2009-01-27T08:46:00.000-08:00

Pope John Paul II The Great, Pray for us!

Slumdog Millionaire Rags to Riches Movie

2009-01-26T21:36:00.000-08:00

Slumdog Millionaire. Recent scoop tells us, this'll be showing in the Philippines in February.

Also a movie to watch this 2009! Slumdog Millionaire is an award-winning Indian movie about typical rags to riches story prevalent in third-world countries. I wonder when this movie will be showing in a third-world country like the Philippines who most definitely needs to see this movie. This will a be good inspiration for Filipinos worldwide.

This is the official trailer of the movie.

Plot

The story of Jamal Malik, an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, who is about to experience the biggest day of his life. With the whole nation watching, he is just one question away from winning a staggering 20 million rupees on India's "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" But when the show breaks for the night, police arrest him on suspicion of cheating; how could a street kid know so much? Desperate to prove his innocence, Jamal tells the story of his life in the slum where he and his brother grew up, of their adventures together on the road, of vicious encounters with local gangs, and of Latika, the girl he loved and lost. Each chapter of his story reveals the key to the answer to one of the game show's questions. Each chapter of Jamal's increasingly layered story reveals where he learned the answers to the show's seemingly impossible quizzes. But one question remains a mystery: what is this young man with no apparent desire for riches really doing on the game show? When the new day dawns and Jamal returns to answer the final question, the Inspector and sixty million viewers are about to find out. At the heart of its storytelling lies the question of how anyone comes to know the things they know about life and love. Written by Fox Searchlight Pictures

Cast

* Dev Patel as Jamal Malik, the protagonist, a Muslim boy born and raised in the poverty of Mumbai. Boyle considered hundreds of young male actors, although he found that Bollywood leads were generally "strong, handsome hero-types", not the personality he was looking for. Boyle's 17-year-old daughter pointed him to the British television ensemble drama Skins, of which Patel was a cast member. The actor was cast in August 2007.
o Ayush Mahesh Khedekar as Youngest Jamal
o Tanay Chheda as Middle Jamal
* Freida Pinto as Latika, the girl with whom Jamal is in love. Pinto was an Indian model who had not starred in a feature film before.[5] Regarding the "one of a kind" scarf she wears, "designer Suttirat Anne Larlarb" says, "I wanted to bookend the journey--to tie her childhood yellow dress to her final look."
o Rubiana Ali as Youngest Latika
o Tanvi Ganesh Lonkar as Middle Latika
* Madhur Mittal as Salim, Jamal's elder brother.
o Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail as Youngest Salim
o Ashutosh Lobo Gajiwala as Middle Salim
* Anil Kapoor as Prem Kumar, the game show host.
* Irrfan Khan as the Police Inspector
* Saurabh Shukla as Constable Srinivas
* Mahesh Manjrekar as Javed / Raja
* Ankur Vikal as Maman
* Raj Zutshi as Millionare show producer
* Shah Rukh Munshi as a Slum kid

For updates on its Philippine movie premiere, visit my blogs regularly. I'll be sniffing on this like a slum dog! haha=)

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Francis Eduard
Blogger

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David Archuleta Valentine's Concert in Pinas?

2009-01-26T20:32:00.000-08:00

David Archuleta and the damned one! kiddin'!

Oh my God! In the name of everything pure and immaculate! This can't be happening! David Archuleta, American Idol Season 7's runner-up is going to have a concert in our third-world country! And look who's gonna be with him, our very own Charice (who got her name from Champorado and Rice) Pempengco! Now, she one hell of a damned one now. Certainly many people are putting voodoo or death threats on her!

Hold your horses people! Nothing is sure about this yet! But I, along with David fans out there are absolutely praying that it'll be true that he's coming here. If its true, there will be a conflicting schedule clash between this event and the Mardi Gras. There should be a final official statement soon. Or else this country down the poverty line will melt like ice and be submerged in the Pacific Ocean!

Good news for Charice Pempengco and David Archuleta’s fans! American Idol Season 7’s first runner-up David Archuleta and Charice Pempenco will have a Valentine’s day concert in the Philippines. Charice said on her interview last night that David’s camp and hers are talking about this concert and she’s hoping to do a duet for a Valentine concert. So mark your calendar and save your allowances for this once in a lifetime event!

Thanks to David Archuleta International

A Video of Charice talking about David Archuleta

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Francis Eduard
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Ibaon na natin si Rustom ng Bonggang-bongga!

2009-01-26T09:52:00.000-08:00

Rustom Padilla a.k.a. Bebe (bee-bee) Gandanghari

Yes, you're right. Rustom Padilla is now an official hot babe in town. Even the people who saw her in the airport was in utter awe with what has befallen right before their very eyes. A tall gorgeous woman, clad in red dress, stunning as she walks through the airports halls. She or he suddenly made news in the press and guess what,

Rustom is dead. Bebe's alive!

Reporters have been bugging Carmina Villaruel, ex-wife of Bebe and ask what she has to say about her feelings towards Rustom Padilla's coming out of the closet and setting the butterfly free, so to speak. Rustom Padilla home from months of modeling training in the U.S. now baptizes herself in the name or monicker, Bebe (Bee-bee) Gandanghari. Carmina says she would not like to further comment about it and asks everyone to respect that and Rustom's decision.

In GMA, the reporters have not moved on with the issue, still throwing intrigues about it. However, she never opens her mouth about anything aside from her previous statement in their talkshow, SIS. It would be unfair for her to comment on anything that has to do with Rustom because they have obviously moved on already. Carmina is currently happy with her family life with Zoren Legazpi and their twin angels. She only wishes Rustom and her to be both happy as ever.

Furthurmore, she says people should respect Rustom's decision to be his female alter ego, Bebe. If Rustom says that Rustom Padilla is dead then let it be. He is now Bebe and let's just bury him and move on with our lives.

"Since patay na nga si Rustom eh di ibaon na natin siya ng bonggang-bongga".

An interview with the talk show queen Kris Aquino and beauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez. Bebe considers herself as both God-fearing and conservative. She is loveless and considers men who can inspire her in whatever she does. Top three in Bebe's leading men hopefuls are Richard Gomez among others. She prefers the older type of guys but reveals that she does not go with the married ones.

"Be all that you can be" Bebe's motto in life.

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Francis Eduard
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Lalola Madness!

2009-01-26T06:33:00.000-08:00

Have you ever been so fired up with someone on television you wanted to hit your screens with a baseball bat or something? Well, this man and this girl just got me flared up with their acting in this prime time drama in GMA, Lalola.

Lola and Facundo

To define this prime time drama series, I rather consult the wikipedia for facts. I don't want my information to be biased because of my utter annoyance to this guy on the series.

LaLola, stylized as lal♂♀la, is a Philippine romantic dramedy produced and distributed by GMA Network. It is an adaptation of a famous Argentine telenovela. The series premiered on October 13, 2008 starring Rhian Ramos and JC de Vera. It's last episode is on February 6, 2009 and is going to be replaced by Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang starring Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes.

Synopsis

Lazaro "Lalo" Lobregat is the president of Distelleria Lobregat. He is regarded as the metro's most eligible bachelor not to mention, a heartbreaker. He is a little bit insensitive about some things especially about the feelings of women. There is still a bit of conscience in him, but he is too preoccupied to notice his "inner good" because of his cool cars and hot chicks. But when his ex-fling Ada killed herself because of him, everything in his perfect life will change. Sera, Ada's sister is furious. All she knows is that he must pay. Unknown to Lalo, Sera & Ada are babaylans, magical beings that could conjure curses and spells with the power of the moon. With a cursed kiss from Sera, Lalo changes into a woman in a snap. Since nobody will believe his overnight sex change, except for his closet gay bestfriend Gary, he passes himself as Lolita "Lola" Padilla, Lalo's steady girlfriend, to which everyone has a hard time believing. With a new body, he finds out how hard it is to be a woman, experiencing the same chauvanism he used to inflict on women. With each passing day, every inch of Lalo starts to fade, physically and emotionally, and starts to develop real female characteristics like menstruation. As if that's not hard enough, she starts to develop feelings to Lalo's officemate & complete opposite, Facundo. He also discovers the deep dark secrets of Distelleria Lobregat and his identity, not to mention an angry babaylan magically trying to destroy her even more.

Cast and characters

Main cast

* Rhian Ramos as Lolita "Lola" Padilla
* JC de Vera as Facundo Diaz

Regular Cast

* Eddie Garcia as Don Aguirre Lobregat
* Marvin Agustin as Gaston Sanvictorres
* Keempee de Leon as Josano "Gary" / "Grace"3 Theodorico Jose
* Angelika dela Cruz as Sabrina Starr
* Eula Valdez as Susanna Fuentabella vda. Lobregat
* Jackie Lou Blanco as Griselda Lobregat
* Lovi Poe as Julia Fuentabella
* Marky Cielo † as Billy Lobregat / Enrico "Nico"
* Patricia Ysmael as Soledad2
* Sheena Halili as Vicky
* Jay-R as Pato
* Gladys Reyes as Iris
* Yul Servo as Matias / Fake Lalo5
* Robert Villar as Boogie

Extended cast

* Isabel Granada as Tala Romina
* Melanie Marquez as Garganta
* Ana Capri as Oreng
* Say Alonzo as Connie
* Marco Alcaraz as Hector
* Ruby Rodriguez as Aling Marita
* Krystal Reyes as Che Che
* Rich Asuncion as Nina
* Stef Prescott

Guest cast

* Wendell Ramos as Lazaro "Lalo" Lobregat1 and Fake Lalo5
* Iza Calzado as Sera Romina2
* Jewel Mische as Ada Romina
* Ian Veneracion as Emilio Lobregat

*Note 1: - As part of the storyline, Wendell Ramos character turned into a woman and became Rhian Ramos.
*Note 2: - Plays the same character. Sera, played by Calzado, a guest star, turned ugly and became Soledad, played by Ismael.
*Note 3: - "Grace" is Garys female alter ego, who is also played by de Leon.
*Note 4: - Marky Cielo died last December 07. See more information in the Trivia Section
*Note 5: - It is when Matias was changed into a Fake Lalo by Soledad as a part of her schemes against Lola.

Reception

Due to early reviews, the series is greatly received by the netizens and critics a-like. It premiered with a very high 35.8% placing #1 over-all, toppling dyesebel's 35.1% for the #1 position, and 28.0% of Iisa Pa Lamang which shares the same timeslot with LaLola.

Trivia

The Philippines is the fourth country to buy the rights for a local version of Lalola
Before Wendell Ramos was chosen to the role of Lalo, Paolo Contis was chosen to play the role.
When Marky Cielo died in December 07, 2008, his appearance still continued in Lalola due to advanced tapings. As tribute to his death, at the end of each episode (December 08-12) states "In Loving Memory of Marky Cielo." His character was last seen when he was eating breakfast with Griselda (Blanco), fake Lalo (W. Ramos), and Aguirre (Garcia). Marky Cielo's character fully "died" due to a car accident (and laid to rest) in the January 15, 2009 episode. In the January 21 episode, he appeared again through flashbacks.
Angelica Dela Cruz stopped appearing in Lalola in January 2009 due to her pregnancy. In the previous episodes, while her stomach is getting bigger, she was shown as pregnant in "Lalola", too. She was released from the show when "Facundo" found out that the baby "Sabrina" is carrying was caused by an another man, "Hector."

This guy I'm talking about who has gone deep in my skin is Gaston or in my term Gastonio (Gasdemonyo) played by Marvin Agustin and Sabrina Starr played by Angelika dela Cruz

During the rest of the duration of the show, this desperate homeboy from hell usurps or gets the position which Lalo left in the Lobregat company. He, blinded by his evil desire to get the MANA from his granpa, falls into stupid mistakes and does not earn his grandpa's favor. He antagonizes Lola who somewhat was better than him because she was the incarnation of Lalo himself. He devices tricks to Lola to put poison in the well which lets Don Aguirre angry of her.

Gaston always boils me up. With his arrogant stand and his ridiculously stupid "NARCISM" or plans. When he show up on T.V. I see to it that I don't hold anything solid which might destroy the television. Hahaha=) Once you see him, you'll recognize him then and there. With his anger-jerking expressions and lines you'll really have to undergo psychological treatments or anger management. Hahaha!=)

This Sabrina Starr also is a prick to watch. She holds on tight to Facundo even if he doesn't love her anymore. She uses their daughter to black mail Facundo whose money she only wants. She is seen as being against Facundo's supposed-to-be girl friend Lola. She also often finds trouble with Facundo's aunt which is in favor of Lola.

It's sad to know the show is near its end. I can't wait to witness Lola or Lalo's decision in the end. Will she stay with her body (which I love. hahaha! Rhian is a goddess on earth!) or transform back to Lalo and be reunited with his family. I think she should just stay as she is. Though she needs to win back her lolo and mother's heart. As recently this NINCOMPOOP Gaston turned her in and let his evil plans look as if Lola did it. Grrrr! But what's interesting is, just tonight in its "ABANGAN" the fake Lalo got the stone which the babaylans use for their powers and calls Lola to come to him to bring her back to being Lalo. This will be showed tomorrow night. Can't wait for the outcome! I wonder how this Gaston feels after knowing he's days are gone! Buwahaha!=) By the way, I think Gaston is also the name of this obnoxious self-conceited guy in the Beauty and the Beast. Right? hehe I think it's where this piece of garbage got his damned name! hehe=)

That's about me now. I don't know if this is healthy. But it sure is my past time these days. It's as if I'm turning into an INDAY anticipating every episode of Lalola. hahaha! Enday, nasusunog na niluluto mo! =)

To all Lalola fans out there, hello! hahaha!=) Let's put up an enmity between us and Gaston! Shoot to kill orders! hahaha!=) I wish I could find a video on youtube with this man's lines. You'll see what I'm talking about. hahaha I got this one from GMA's website. Enjoy. Or better yet, DESTROY! hahaha=)

Bakit Music Video Lalola

Gaston the devil

Son of Quiboloy

Sabrina the B*&@!#

B^@!#$!

Female Demon

Till then,

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam,

Francis Eduard
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Wanna Know My Secret?

2009-01-25T21:15:00.000-08:00

eenie minnie mynnie mow!

Away from your suspecting minds, we humans always have something that lies deep within us. A secret attitude, secret love affairs and SECRET PERSONALITIES which we less often show to people around us. This week on our Blue's Weekly Quiz segment, I'm featuring something you might wanna know about more or something you just don't know about me. The Secret Personalities quiz. Here's the table. Maybe you could also try this quiz and post it on your sites or whatever. It always pays to know what others might have been keeping away from you all these years. Are you the cute? the evil? or the never-mind? =) Find out now!

Argghh!

Artistic? Compassionate? Witty? Nonchalant? Impulsive?

Hidden Personality Your Result: Intelligent You may act stupid, and you may not care one whit about school/work, but then again, you may be a huge fan of knowledge. Either way, you have the potential to do some great things. Like cure cancer, or create a snow-day-generator. Yeah, something useful.
Artistic
Compassionate
Witty
Nonchalant
Impulsive
Hidden Personality Quiz Created on GoToQuiz

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam,

Francis Eduard
Blogger

Kulay Azul - The Grass is Greener Here

Blue's Music Pick of the Week - Star Spangled Banner

2009-01-25T18:59:00.000-08:00

In our recognition of the benefits and disadvantages the United States of America has brought the world. For electing their first African-American President in centuries. Our Song of the Week is their National Anthem. We Salute the United States! God Bless America!

The Star Spangled Banner Lyrics
By Francis Scott Key 1814

9/11 star spangled banner - mix -woof

Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

On the shore, dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,
In full glory reflected now shines in the stream:
'Tis the star-spangled banner! Oh long may it wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion,
A home and a country should leave us no more!
Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam,

Francis Eduard
Blogger

Kulay Azul - The Grass is Greener Here

My Signature Inauguration

2009-01-25T11:29:00.000-08:00

Upon decree of blogger proclamation no. 012609, under the revised blog copyright and infringement act of 2009, I , Francis Eduard Yee, of legal age, resident of Davao City, Philippines, shall now issue and post digital signatures for my blog posts.

Signed therein, Davao City
This 26th day of January year 2009 Anno Domini.

Signed,

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam,

Francis Eduard
Blogger

Kulay Azul - The Grass is Greener Here

So help me God.
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam

Chinese New Year Crash Course

2009-01-24T10:44:00.000-08:00

This coming monday, January 26 is the opening of a new year for our Chinese brothers and sisters. And I'm one of them. ( I have Chinese blood flowing in my veins, and in my spider-varicose veins..) And to guide non-Chinese especially the Filipinos who I think are pretty much oriented with the do's, don'ts and extra do's, I have come up with some stuff for you guys. An idiots guide to the festivities! There are many stuffs even I could not imagine was existent. Whew! Chinese tradition is really tiring to follow. No wonder why some Chinese grow very affluent and influential even in other countries!

Mythology

According to tales and legends, the beginning of Chinese New Year started with the fight against a mythical beast called the Nian or "Year" in Chinese. Nian would come on the first day of New Year to devour livestock, crops, and even villagers, especially children. To protect themselves, the villagers would put food in front of their doors at the beginning of every year. It was believed that after the Nian ate the food they prepared, it wouldn’t attack any more people. One time, people saw that the Nian was scared away by a little child wearing red. The villagers then understood that the Nian was afraid of the color red. Hence, every time when the New Year was about to come, the villagers would hang red lanterns and red spring scrolls on windows and doors. People also used firecrackers to frighten away the Nian. From then on, the Nian never came to the village again. The Nian was eventually captured by Hongjunlaozu, an ancient Taoist monk. The Nian became Hongjunlaozu's mount.

Yeah, I learned this story in my school. We were reading this Chinese textbook with fancy drawings of the account above. He he=) So now you know why bulls hate red! Ay soreh lang!=)

And besides that, it was our delight when this day comes. Our school prepares for it like big time! Not to mention it was officially a no school day! At night, Dances, Songs, Orations, Raffles and stuff all in pure Pu Tong Hua or Mandarin. Yes, all the epistaxis stuff. And it has been like this for years for me. I even had this COMICAL DIALOG purely in Chinese. It was about a rodent in our dorm and about how we plot to kill it. Hahaha!=) Though only the monks understood us and laughed, I was still embarassed. Hahaha!=)

New Year practices

Red envelopes

Red packets for sale in a Taipei Taiwan market before the Year of the Rat

Traditionally, Red Envelopes or red packets: lai shi or lai see) Mandarin: 'hóng bāo' are passed out during the Chinese New Year's celebrations, from married couples or the elderly to unmarried juniors. It is also common for adults or young couples to give red packets to children. Red packets are also known as (Ya Sui Qian, which was evolved from the money used to suppress or put down the evil spirit ) during this period.

Red packets almost always contain money, usually varying from a couple of dollars to several hundred. Per custom, the amount of money in the red packets should be of even number, as odd numbers are associated with cash given during funerals Bai Jin. One exception is the number four as it is considered bad luck, because the word for four is a homophone for death, money in red envelopes never adds up to $4. However, the number 8 is considered lucky (for its homophone for "wealth"), and $8 is commonly found in the red envelopes. Sometimes chocolate coins are found in the red packets.

Odd and even numbers are determined by the first digit, rather than the last. Thirty and fifty, for example, are odd numbers, and are thus appropriate as funeral cash gifts. However, it is common and quite acceptable to have cash gifts in a red packet using a single bank note – with ten or fifty yuan bills used frequently.

The act of requesting for red packets is normal. A married person would not turn down such request as it would mean that he or she would be "out of luck" in the new year. While this practice is common in South China, in the North people give cash without any cover to their sons and daughters, nephews and nieces, and children of their relatives and friends. Unlike the South, it is common for people give ¥50, ¥100 or even more, odd or even numbers are not taken into consideration anymore.

Gift exchange

In addition to red envelopes, which are usually given from elder to younger, small gifts (usually of food or sweets) are also exchanged between friends or relatives (of different households) during Chinese New Year. Gifts are usually brought when visiting friends or relatives at their homes. Common gifts include fruits (typically oranges, and never pears), cakes, biscuits, chocolates, candies, or some other small gift.

New Year markets

Shoppers at a New Year market in China Town, Singapore

Markets or village fairs are set up as the New Year is approaching.These usually open-air markets feature new year related products such as flowers, toys, clothing, and even fireworks. It is convenient for people to buy gifts for their new year visits as well as their home decoration. In some places, the practice of shopping for the perfect plum tree is not dissimilar to the Western tradition of buying a Christmas Tree.

Fireworks

Local man setting off fireworks during Chinese New Year in Shanghai.

Bamboo stems filled with gunpowder that were burnt to create small explosions were once used in ancient China to drive away evil spirits. In modern times, this method has eventually evolved into the use of firecrackers during the festive season. Firecrackers are usually strung on a long fused string so it can be hung down. Each firecracker is rolled up in red papers, as red is auspicious, with gunpowders in its core. Once ignited, the firecracker lets out a loud popping noise and as they are usually strung together by the hundreds, the firecrackers are known for its deafening explosions that it is thought to scare away evil spirits. See also Myths above. The burning of firecrackers also signifies a joyful time of year and has become an integral aspect of Chinese New Year celebrations.

Clothing

Clothing mainly featuring the colour red is commonly worn throughout the Chinese New Year because it is believed that red will scare away evil spirits and bad fortune. In addition, people typically wear new clothes from head to toe to symbolize a new beginning in the new year

Shou Sui

(Shou Sui) occurs when members of the family gather around throughout the night after the reunion dinner and reminisce about the year that has passed while welcoming the year that has arrived. Some believe that children who Shou Sui will increase the longevity of the parents.

It means that the night of New Year's eve (which is also the morning of the first day of the New Year) is a night that links two years. (Wu Geng – the double hour from 0300 to 0500) is the time that separates the two years.

Symbolism

During these 15 days of the Chinese New Year one will see superstitious or traditional cultural beliefs with meanings which can be puzzling in the eyes of those who do not celebrate this occasion. There is a customary reason that explains why everything, not just limited to decorations, are centered on the colour red. At times, gold is the accompanying colour for reasons that are already obvious. One best and common example is the red diamond-shaped posters with the character (pinyin: fú), or "auspiciousness" which are displayed around the house and on doors. This sign is usually seen hanging upside down, since the Chinese word (pinyin: dǎo), or "upside down", sounds similar as (pinyin: dào), or "arrive". Therefore, it symbolizes the arrival of luck, happiness, and prosperity.

Superstitions during the New Year period

The following is a list of beliefs that vary according to dialect groups / individuals.

Good luck (be sure to do this! you desperados! haha! I have bolden for convenience)

Opening windows and/or doors is considered to bring in the good luck of the new year.
Switching on the lights for the night is considered good luck to 'scare away' ghosts and spirits of misfortune that may compromise the luck and fortune of the new year.
Sweets are eaten to ensure the consumer a "sweet" year.
It is important to have the house completely clean from top to bottom before New Year's Day for good luck in the coming year. (however, as explained below, cleaning the house after New Year's Day is frowned upon)
Some believe that what happens on the first day of the new year reflects the rest of the year to come. Chinese people will often gamble at the beginning of the year (Huwaat?), hoping to get luck and prosperity.
Wearing a new pair of slippers that is bought before the new year, because it means to step on the people who gossip about you. ( I know most of you will try this! hahaha!)
The night before the new year, bathe yourself in pomelo leaves (exotic!) and some say that you will be healthy for the rest of the new year.

Bad luck ( No Nos!)

Buying a pair of shoes (so don't walk too much! haha!) is considered bad luck amongst some Chinese. The character for "shoe" is a homophone for the character that means "rough" in Cantonese; in Mandarin it is also a homophone for the character for "evil".
Getting a hair-cut in the first lunar month (I might do this! Buwahaha!) puts a curse on maternal uncles. Therefore, people get a hair-cut before the New Year's Eve.
Washing your hair is also considered to be washing away one's own luck (although modern hygienic concerns take precedence over this tradition)
Sweeping the floor is usually forbidden on the first day, as it will sweep away the good fortune and luck for the new year.
Saying words like "finished" and "gone" (I better finish this post immediately!) is inauspicious on the New Year, so sometimes people would avoid these words by saying "I have completed eating my meal" rather than say "I have finished my meal."
Talking about death (who wants this anyway! haha!) is inappropriate for the first few days of Chinese New Year, as it is considered inauspicious.
Buying books is bad luck because the character for "book" is a homonym to the character for "lose". ( Now, this is new too me. Too bad for book worms like me! hahaha!=)
Avoid clothes in black and white, as black is a symbol of bad luck, and white is a traditional Chinese funeral colour.
Foul language (how bout those with bad breath? too bad!) is inappropriate during the Chinese New Year.
Offering anything in fours, as the number four, pronounced sì, can sound like "death" in Chinese. See tetraphobia

Greetings (now twist your tongues, if desperate, please sever)

The Chinese New Year is often accompanied by loud, enthusiastic greetings, often referred to as (Jíxiánghùa) , or loosely translated as auspicious words or phrases. Some of the most common examples may include:

Happy New Year

Xīnnián kuàilè; Hokkien Sin-nî khòai-lo̍k. A more contemporary greeting reflective of western influences, it literally translates from the greeting "Happy new year" more common in the west. But in northern parts of China, traditionally people say pinyin: guònián hǎo instead of xin nian kuai le, to differentiate it from the international new year. And guonian hao can be used from the first day to the fifth day of Chinese new year.

Congratulations and be prosperous

Kung Hei Fat Choi at Lee Theatre Plaza, Hong Kong

Gōngxǐ fācái; Keong hee huat chye (Kiong-hí hoat-châi); Gung1 hei2 faat3 coi4; Gong hei fat choi, which loosely translates to "Congratulations and be prosperous". Often mistakenly assumed to be synonymous with "Happy new year", its usage dates back several centuries. While the first two words of this phrase had a much longer historical significance (legend has it that the congratulatory messages were traded for surviving the ravaging beast of Nian, although in practical terms it may also involve surviving the harsh winter conditions), the last two words were added later as ideas of capitalism and consummerism became more significant in Chinese societies around the world. The saying is now commonly heard in English speaking communities for greetings during Chinese New Year in parts of the world where there is a sizable Chinese-speaking community, including overseas Chinese communities that have been resident for several generations, relatively recent immigrants from Greater China, and those who are transit migrants (particularly students).

Source: Wikipedia, minus the commentaries and bold fonts.

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Gong Xi Fa Cai!

I prefer this over others. I'm more used to Mandarin. Ay soreh!=)

to know your future:

The Eclipse that saved Christopher Columbus

2009-01-24T09:17:00.000-08:00

Christopher Columbus and the Lunar Eclipse

About 500 years ago, Christopher Columbus was on his fourth voyage to the New World. His earlier voyages were the stuff of legends. Unfortunately there's an end to every good luck streak and on this voyage, bad luck would strike in the form of worms. In the days of wooden boats, worms would attack and bore holes in the wood which eventually would cause leaking and ultimately sinking if repairs were not made. Columbus had no choice but to beach his leaky ship on St. Anne's Bay, Jamaica, and make repairs. Chris and his sailors spent over a year there, most of it waiting for his lieutenant's ship to come and help him.

The local Jamaican natives were quite fascinated with Columbus and his men and were very nice to them. They provided Columbus and his sailors with food and other supplies and helped them build shelters. In fact, the Natives treated Columubs better than his own men treated him. The sailor's on this voyage were a pretty rough bunch and had repeatedly argued with Columbus, coming close to mutiny on several occasions. Unfortunately, the sailors gave no better treatment to the Jamaicans, and took advantage of them whenever they could, even cheating and stealing from the Natives.

Eventually the Natives grew tired of being treated so badly and decided to make a point and cut off the food supply to Columbus and his crew. The sailors were more than willing to try and fight with the natives to get what they wanted and they even argued with Columbus about it. But Chris thought there was a better way to deal with these issues and he asked the native chiefs to attend a meeting with him just before sunset on February 29, 1504.

Columbus opened the meeting with a somber announcement, "The Almighty was unhappy, He didn't like the way the natives were treating Columbus and his sailors. The Almighty would now show his disapproval by removing the Moon from the sky." One can only imagine the natives sniggering over this announcement. No one, in their opinion, could control the sky. Shortly thereafter, the full moon began to appear over the eastern horizon. As the Sun set, the full moon rose, and the sniggering probably continued.

And then, ever so subtly, the moon began to change. Sniggers were replaced by an uneasiness. The Moon began to dim and turn a blood red colour. Soon all eyes were riveted on the dimming orb. Clearly, as it rose, there was something wrong. Not only was the Moon the colour of blood, by the time the lunar disk was completely above the horizon, the lower half of the Moon was missing!

Over the next few hours, little by little the Moon became harder and harder to spot. A dim red orb hung in the sky where once the brilliant Moon had bathed them in moonlight. It looked as if the Moon had been reduced to a dim ghost of its former self.

Supposedly, the natives were terrified. It is doubtful that they had never observed a lunar eclipse before, but they likely believed the gods controlled such events, and now, here was a mere human who could not only communicate with the gods but could predict his actions as well! Clearly they were frightened by this display of power.

The natives pleaded with Columbus to return the Moon to its former self. They promised food and anything else Columbus or his men wanted. They begged for forgiveness With high drama, old Chris told the natives he would just nip inside and seek a bit of counsel with the Almighty and see if he was in the forgiving mood. In this particular case, "the Almighty" was most likely an hourglass clever Chris was using to time the 48 minute duration of totality.

Strolling casually back out from his ship, Columbus reappeared just before totality ended and announced that the Almighty Power was indeed in a forgiving mood and if the natives would thusly promise to provide food for Columbus and his crew, the Almighty Power would have the Moon reappear. Of course the Natives agreed and with much nodding, smiling and posturing, the deal was sealed and quite soon thereafter, the Moon was its former brilliant self.

Thereafter, it is doubtful that Columbus had much trouble with the Natives. He probably even gained a bit more respect from his sailors but one thing is for sure, Columbus did have a good bit of knowledge from Persian, Greek, Islamic and European science. He reportedly had an almanac which he used to schedule the meeting with the Natives based on eclipse times!

Learn more about the moon at this article's source: Starryskies

Eclipses 101

2009-01-24T08:53:00.000-08:00

Here are some myths and rituals surrounding this wonderful work of mystery called Eclipse. This list is definitely less than the actual thing. Different countries, culture and ethnic groups have their own share of horrors and shivers about this work of natural art. Take a look at these weird yet mystical world of myths about Eclipses and a few facts and historical pieces.

The Pomo

The Pomo tribe of Native Americans are from the northwestern US. The Pomo name for a solar eclipse was "sun got bit bear." They tell a story about a bear who goes out for a stroll along the Milky Way. Soon Bear met up with the Sun and the two began to argue about who would move out of the other's path. The argument turned into a fight, which was represented by an eclipse of the Sun. Eventually the Bear continued along his way, but soon met up with the Moon, the Sun's sister. Again, an argument ensue about who would move over and again the argument turned into a fight. Now there was an eclipse of the Moon. After the eclipse Bear continued on his way along the Milky Way and the cycle repeated.

Eclipses according to the Ge'

The Ge' are among the Amazonian tribes of Brazil. They also believe that eclipses are a result of a fight between Sun and Moon. They say the eye of the Sun or Moon is pierced by a small boy who shoots them with an arrow. The wound bleeds symbolized by the Moon turning reddish and dimming. A shaman removes the arrow and the wound heals.

Hupa Indians of northern California

The Moon is a man who has twenty wives and a house full of pets consisting of mountain lions, bears and snakes. To feed his pets, the man goes out to hunt. After the hunt he carries all the game back to his house for his pets, but they are not satisfied with what he has brought them. In anger, the pets attack the man, who begins to bleed. This is represented by the Moon turning a reddish colour during a lunar eclipse. One of the Moon's wives is Frog and when she sees the predicament her husband is in, she rushes to help him. Frog beats away the pets. Then she and the other wives collect up the Moon's blood and he can then recover.

Vikings

Skoll the wolf who shall scare the Moon
Till he flies to the Wood-of-Woe:
Hati the wolf, Hridvitnir's kin,
Who shall pursue the Sun.
Grimnismal, The Elder Edda

The Vikings tell a tale about two wolves who wish to eat the Sun and Moon. Skoll (repulsion) goes after the Sun and Hati, running ahead of the Sun, goes after the Moon. When either are caught, there is an eclipse. When this happens, the people on Earth rush to rescue the Sun or Moon by making as much noise as they can in hopes of scaring off the wolves.

Serrano Indians

The Serrano Indians of California believe an eclipse is the spirits of the dead trying to eat the Sun or Moon. So during an eclipse, the shamans and ceremonial assistants sing and dance to appease the dead spirits while everyone else shouts to try and scare the spirits away. Meanwhile, everyone avoids eating food with the idea that it would starve the spirits out.

Chinese

The Moon was represented by a mirror in China. During an eclipse, people beating on mirrors is a very old tradition. It was believed that a dragon swallowed the Moon during an eclipse and beating the mirrors would cause the dragon to cough it up and return it to the sky.

Eclipse facts

Lunar eclipses can only occur during a full moon.

Solar eclipses can only occur during a new moon.

A Solar eclipse always occurs two weeks before or after a lunar eclipse.

Eclipses very often occur in threes, alternating lunar, solar and lunar.

The maximum time a lunar eclipse can last is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

The longest time the Moon can stay in totality is 1 hour 40 minutes.

The maximum time for a total solar eclipse is 7 minutes and 40 seconds.

The maximum time for an annular solar eclipse is 12 minutes 24 seconds.

Lunar eclipses can occur up to 3 times a year.

Solar eclipses can occur at least 2 and no more than 5 times a year.

Lunar eclipses are visible over an entire hemisphere.

Solar eclipses are visible in a narrow path a maximum of 167 miles wide (269km.)

At any geographic position on the Earth, a total solar eclipse occur an average of once every 360 years.

The cycle of eclipses repeats every 18.6 years called the saros.

The eclipse shadow moves at 2,000 mph at the Earth's poles and 1,000 mph at the Earth's equator.

Ring of fire: Indian Ocean to see solar eclipse

2009-01-24T08:10:00.000-08:00

Hey y'all cheesy guys and gals out there. Lack some romantic gooey-ness to do this week? Well, cupid just got you lucky! Guess what occasion is just so perfect for you. Valentines? Nah! Month-sary? Nah! It's a beautifully set solar eclipse seen in the Indian Ocean part of the world. And the good news is, for the first time, the Philippines is not left out. (unlike the economic status, ratings and stuff..) Though this photo suggests more of the horror movies. he he creepy! Well, Edward and Bella for you!=)

The cheesy round solar eclipse, perfect for lovers and enemies alike. For lovers, date. For enemies, a perfect time to reenact the betrayal of Judas.

A few lucky people in the Indian Ocean will be treated to a rare event on Monday when an annular solar eclipse will transform the Sun into a dark disc with a blazing ring-shaped corona around its rim.

In solar eclipses, the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth, casting its shadow on the terrestrial surface.

In an annular eclipse, a tiny shift in distance that results from celestial mechanics means the Moon does not completely cover the Sun's face, as it does in a total eclipse.

Instead, for those directly under the alignment, the Moon covers most of the Sun's surface, and a ring-like crown of solar light blazes from the edge of the disk.

For those watching from the fringe of the track, the Sun is partially obscured, as if a bite has been taken out of it.

According to veteran NASA eclipse-watcher Fred Espenak, the total eclipse track will run from west to east on Monday from 0606 GMT to 0952 GMT.

It will traverse the Indian Ocean and western Indonesia before petering out just short of Mindanao, the Philippines.

Important Update: 0606 + 8 = 1408 to 0952 + 8 is 1752, military time.

So it will be for us : 2:08pm - 5:52pm

Source: Yahoo! News

To see an actual annular eclipse, click play.

Don't Breathe Parody

2009-01-22T11:49:00.000-08:00

Oh my God! This lady got my ass bursting into laughter! This Anita Renfroe is really up for some gags and pure hilarity! Now, I bring her again to your asses and please fasten your seat belts for some rough road ahead. Keep away from public. This might induce unidentified fumes and stench from your body. I know we've all had our fair share of this issue and all we have to do is save that somebody from disgrace by taking in all the carbon dioxide and monoxide into our respiratory system which is like yuck! Hahaha! Just enjoy! No lyrics, just pure comedy!

So now, you know what to say to your stinkin seatmates in school..=)

The Mom Song: What your mom says in 24 hours

2009-01-22T11:29:00.000-08:00

Ok I once again found something out of junks. I've been searching YouTube for whatever stuff in it and guess what? I've come up with another tickle-your-bones bomb! It's the bomb baby! hehe=) This is entitled "The Mom" song, sung to the William Tell Overture, by Anita Renfroe. What a mom says in 24 hours, condensed into 2 minutes and 55 seconds! Hilarious and talented! Now how about that! I wonder who's mom will be able to sing this for even a few seconds! The beat is fast and in the speed of light! So guys, in your obviously FUTILE attempt to sing along please hold on to your seat belts and glue your DENTURES (pustiso) intact. Hahaha!=) Good luck! Tadadah!

Lyrics for "The Mom Song" is given below. (Thank you BelleFlower15!)

"The Mom Song"

Get up now
Get up now
Get up out of bed
Wash your face
Brush your teeth
Comb your sleepyhead
Here's your clothes and your shoes
Hear the words I said
Get up now! Get up and make your bed
Are you hot? Are you cold?
Are you wearing that?
Where's your books and your lunch and your homework at?
Grab your coat and gloves and your scarf and hat
Don't forget! You gotta feed the cat
Eat your breakfast, the experts tell us it's the most important meal of all
Take your vitamins so you will grow up one day to be big and tall
Please remember the orthodontist will be seeing you at 3 today
Don't forget your piano lesson is this afternoon so you must play
Don't shovel
Chew slowly
But hurry
The bus is here
Be careful
Come back here
Did you wash behind your ears?
Play outside, don't play rough, will you just play fair?
Be polite, make a friend, don't forget to share
Work it out, wait your turn, never take a dare
Get along! Don't make me come down there
Clean your room, fold your clothes, put your stuff away
Make your bed, do it now, do we have all day?
Were you born in a barn? Would you like some hay?
Can you even hear a word I say?
Answer the phone! Get off the phone!
Don't sit so close, turn it down, no texting at the table
No more computer time tonight!
Your iPod's my iPod if you don't listen up
Where are you going and with whom and what time do you think you're coming home?
Saying thank you, please, excuse me makes you welcome everywhere you roam
You'll appreciate my wisdom someday when you're older and you're grown
Can't wait till you have a couple little children of your own
You'll thank me for the counsel I gave you so willingly
But right now I thank you not to roll your eyes at me
Close your mouth when you chew, would appreciate
Take a bite maybe two of the stuff you hate
Use your fork, do not burp or I'll set you straight
Eat the food I put upon your plate
Get an A, get the door, don't get smart with me
Get a grip, get in here, I'll count to three
Get a job, get a life, get a PHD
Get a dose of,
"I don't care who started it!
You're grounded until you're 36"
Get your story straight and tell the truth for once, for heaven's sake
And if all your friends jumped off a cliff would you jump, too?
If I've said it once, I've said at least a thousand times before
That you're too old to act this way
It must be your father's DNA
Look at me when I am talking
Stand up straighter when you walk
A place for everything and everything must be in place
Stop crying or I'll give you something real to cry about
Oh!
Brush your teeth, wash your face, put your PJs on
Get in bed, get a hug, say a prayer with mom
Don't forget, I love you
And tomorrow we will do this all again because a mom's work never ends
You don't need the reason why
Because, because, because, because
I said so, I said so, I said so, I said so
I'm the mom, the mom, the mom, the mom, the mom!!
Ta da!!!

For those who can sing this with such grace and with vocal prowess, I dare you! Comment me and let's set up a video for YouTube! trust me, it's gonna be a hit! hahaha! Maybe Tagalog version now!

Making Bucks and Waiting the Angel!

2009-01-22T10:25:00.000-08:00

Okay y'all! Say hello to your kapatid, dugong bughaw! I have finally made my Filipino blog not on blogger but on livejournal. Yes, you're right it's finally there! Visit it if you have spare time. Well, all I can say is that it is still a baby and a few posts are present but I'm sure it'll grow up! He he! In that site, I tried to be a little patriotic and rhetorical in my Filipino language use and so I advice you to check on my grammar and everything! I've been writing in Filipino since my high school days but I'm quite not sure if I'm really doing it just like my English ones. Whatever! Click this!

Lately, this blog has turned into a ghost town. And I have no direct control over everybody's browsing in the internet. But I just don't care! I just installed a PAID google search ad here in my blog. Hopping that boredom will bear some BUCKS! Buwahaha! I'm getting a little rotten here at home because I halted my schooling in preparation of my US tour. See y'all fans! (croo..croo..) Haha!

Speaking of bucks, I have also tried this pay per click stuff in the internet. Trust me, there's no other DUMB and RIDICULOUS way to earn those small chunks of bucks. You just click some links that they advertise and poof! BUCKS! Well, it's called the two-dollar PTC. It's a bit stupid to just click on them but hey! I'm making money here! hahaha! Referring some guys over to their site will also be bigger bucks! Just click on the BIG BLUE BUCKS link and start your own BUCKS-making job! Better yet drop out and start a DSL connection! Buwahaha! Just kidding!=)

I guess my blog will not hit a thousand hits this century. It was one of my dreams to gain new CYBER friends but instead I gained IMAGINARY friends. It's those fairies only I can see. Oh here's one! YOU! hahaha..=)

Change topic, have you read the book angels and demons? It's so one hell of a read! You'll never be given the chance to put it down. Every page tempts you to flip the next! With all the mysteries stuff and symbolism specially the thingy that can be read on the normal view and the upside down side. AMBIGRAM? oh yeah I remember! It's so thrilling and tricky you will be made to think critically for clues and stuff.

The story is set in Vatican and Italy. Still the same Robert Langdon in the Da Vinci Code and still the same old topic, a speck of religion. But don't get everything as truth though. As one maybe misled into another DECEITFUL TRAP. Just like the Da Vinci Code. Trust me, it pays to adhere to Apostolic and Early Christian Tradition. But hey, don't be afraid. If your faith is firm then you'll be just fine. If your faith is shaken, then you might fall into those earthquake cracks and fall into nothingness. Well, just don't take it to seriously. Take it as another HARDY BOY slash NANCY DREW fiction. Okay? hehe=) I've lend my Angels and Demons copy to my bestest friends and they seem to have no prob about it. If they have, then I'll burn that copy! hahaha! kidding! NO way! That's just NINCOMPOOP-ness! I like so adore that book!

And yeah, the book is ready to be on the big screen! I even made some updates here in my blog. I was just so happy to find out about this upcoming flick since last year. I've been promising myself to watch it while I'm in the Philippines. Hope to watch it with you simultaneously. Just comment me about it here! I want to hear what you say about my fave book and hopefully movie. I hope they don't cut or you know LESSEN the magic Dan Brown has embedded in his words in the book.

Remind you, click on the link BLUE BUCKS and start clickin those $$$$!.

Angels and Demons Official Trailer

2009-01-19T21:56:00.000-08:00

Hey y'all Angels and Demons book readers and fanatics out there! Our long wait and thirst for a movie version of this never-put-down book is finally here. Coming this May 2009, Angels and Demons will hit the silver screens and absolutely hit our hearts! Be thrilled by the amazing sound effects, visuals, Church rituals and fictional story only Dan Brown can offer. With a speck of controversy, Angels and Demons knocks at your door.

I can't wait to watch this movie! I've finished the book and I'm waiting to see the words in action!

Angels and Demons Tours in Vatican

2009-01-19T21:51:00.000-08:00

Fans doing "Angels & Demons" Tours

September 23, 2008

(CBS) Fans of the book "Angels and Demons" keep streaming into the churches in Rome where the plot unfolds, but the film crew turning it into a movie has been banned from church properties by the Rome archdiocese.

The plot is not overtly anti-church, reports CBS News correspondent Allen Pizzey but some of the most graphic scenes are not something with which the The Vatican wants to be associated.

"I mean it's kind of hard to give permission to film two murders, especially when the two victims are cardinals and one dies by having earth stuffed in his mouth and the other one is set on fire hanging above the altar with the sanctuary lamps," said Father Greg Apparcel, Rector, Santa Susanna Church.

The scene takes place in the church of Santa Maria della Vittoria, which the book puts in the wrong piazza - one of a string of glaring errors.

The novel has the sculptures on one of Rome's most famous fountains, the Four Rivers in Piazza Navonna, representing Europe.

In fact they denote the Danube in Europe, the Nile in Africa, the Ganges in Asia, and the Plate in South America.

But it is the book and movie of "The Da Vinci Code," rather than errors in "Angels and Demons" that seems to be the unforgivable sin.

A Vatican spokesman said that author Dan Brown had "turned the Gospels upside down to poison the faith" and that it was unacceptable to turn churches into sets for "mendacious films."

Nonetheless a guide said he takes at least one hundred tourists a week on an "Angels and Demons" tour - and no one objects.

"You never get a priest coming up and yelling at you 'get out you heretics,'" said guide Angelo Esposito. "Sometimes they might be a little bit edgy because they know it's 'Angels and Demons' but at the same time I think they are aware that it's, you know, a work of fiction and that it's bringing people into their churches."

And it's a fair bet that those who see it in the movies won't know they aren't looking at the real churches - whether the Vatican likes it or not.

Source - cbsnews.com

Vatican City in California?

2009-01-19T21:44:00.000-08:00

Vatican City is rebuilt in California

September 24, 2008

It is the set for Tom Hanks blockbuster Angels and Demons, the sequel to The Da Vinci Code.

The original book by Dan Brown so infuriated the Catholic Church that the Vatican banned director Ron Howard from filming there.

As a result, Howard and his cast have been forced to relocate to Los Angeles, where set designers are painstakingly recreating a scale model of the Vatican.

The film is set in Rome and two key locations are the churches of Santa Maria del Popolo and Santa Maria della Vittoria. The makers were denied entry to both.

Now Howard is hoping that audiences will not be able to spot the real from the fake when Angels and Demons is released next year. They have also used the former Royal Palace at Caserta, near Naples, as a double for the Vatican interior.

The film sees Hanks reprise his role as Harvard professor Robert Langdon. This time he is on a mission to save the Vatican from destruction

Declaring the ban, Father Marco Fibbi, a Vatican spokesman, said: "Usually we read the script but in this case it wasn't necessary. Just the name Dan Brown was enough. Angels and Demons peddles a type of fantasy that damages our common religious beliefs, just like The Da Vinci Code did."

The Catholic Church previously described The Da Vinci Code as "a pot pourri of nonsense, a phantasmagorical cocktail of inventions".

Angels and Demons co-stars Ewan McGregor and Stellan Skarsgard.

During shooting in Rome earlier this year, Hanks won widespread admiration when he halted filming to escort a passing bride to her wedding at the Pantheon.

Source - telegraph.co.uk

Angels and Demons Movie Photos

2009-01-19T21:22:00.000-08:00

How can Angels and Demons be Angels and Demons?

2009-01-19T21:11:00.000-08:00

Howard Shot Secret Scenes In Vatican - Despite Ban

December 1, 2008

Da Vinci Code director Ron Howard had to shoot the movie's forthcoming prequel using imitations of the Catholic churches in the storyline - after the Vatican banned him from all of its holy buildings.

The first movie's portrayal of the Catholic church angered the religion's heads, who were in no mood to cooperate when Howard headed to Rome, Italy this year to shoot an adaptation of author Dan Brown's 2000 book Angels and Demons, which is set in the Vatican City.

As a result, Howard has been forced to used camera trickery and substitute locations.

He reveals, "We've had problems filming in Catholic Churches. We just weren't allowed anywhere near them."

But, during an interview on U.S. TV show Shootout, Howard hints he found a loophole to sneak into the city: "We didn't shoot at the Vatican... officially. But cameras can be made really small."

Source - IMDB

Jesuit Prayer for Vocations

2009-01-19T08:17:00.000-08:00

A Prayer for Vocations

Gracious God, Source of Holiness, we praise and bless you for the Jesuits who have been canonized saints and raised to blessed. By their powerful intercession and the anointing of the Spirit, raise up generous men today to heed the call of Jesus Christ who announced to all “Follow me.”

Give to the Society of Jesus men who are on fire for Christ and desire in all things to love and to serve.

We make this prayer in union with Mary, Mother of the Society of Jesus, and through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

A Big No to Reproductive Health Bill!

2009-01-19T02:18:00.000-08:00

Ioannes 10:10 "Fur non venit nisi ut furetur et mactet et perdat ego veni ut vitam habeant et abundantius habeant."

John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly."

Catechism of the Catholic Church 2375: "Research aimed at reducing human sterility is to be encouraged, on condition that it is placed "at the service of the human person, of his inalienable rights, and his true and integral good according to the design and will of God."

Jesus, holding an aborted child.

Mother Mary, lamenting over the death of another child

Aborted Babies Photo gallery

If you don't want your brother or sister included in the list, please vote!

Humans don't even try to abort the puppies and piglets in their mother's womb. Now you do this to your own kind? Shame on you pigs and dogs!

For the love of everything pure and immaculate. Have you no heart? Have you no conscience? Do you call yourselves human? Puh-lease! Stop this insanity, aliens! I can't believe I'm actually seeing this bill made by some educated nincompoop! Please vote NO for this non-sense pile of bull feces and face the fact that MERE HUMANS ( or aliens in this case ) do not have the right to KILL the UNBORN CHILD! I can't stop myself from saying this. Die you bastards!

You are not only killing the child here, you're also killing the soul of the mother. You're inflicting immeasurable psychological and emotional pain on the mother. If this bill is aimed at decreasing poverty in the Philippines, think again. You are upholding a different kind of poverty. The poorness of the soul! Use your head. If you have any!

In addition, this wise solon also is killing his own country. Our country, the Philippines! In case he does not know, we are the only Catholic country in Asia. With this piece of crap, you are spilling blood on our faith and our rich culture handed down to us by our ancestors. If you have no spec of nationalism in your heart please kill yourself instead.

Our culture. Our values. These are what bind us. These are the things that make us rich! And it is more than enough! Not for a money-faced bastard like you!

What's keeping the Philippines from being rich and affluent is the fact that its people still elect corrupt, greedy, selfish pigs like you! Mr. Edcel Lagman! Shame on you!

Remember this face. And never fall for his sweet tongue this coming elections.

Mr. Lagdameo with his demonic "KILLER" smile

I made my voice heard, have you?

4355.

Franz Edward Yee

Please in the name of the Holy Child Jesus stop this insanity and stand up for life! What if you were aborted by your mother, would you still approve of this non-sense garbage? think, man. think!

Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines

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Roilo Golez is one of the leading oppositors in the House against the Reproductive Health Bill or RH Bill sponsored by Cong. Edcel Lagman. Golez is shown in video interpellating Lagman who could not answer Golez's question: How do you consider children, assets or liabilities? Golez is of the position that with the right family and government support, every child can grow up as an asset to the nation and his/her birth should not be prevented by contraceptives, condoms, IUD and vasectomy.

Fr. Bing Arellano, spiritual director of the Alliance of the Holy Family Int'l, explains why the proposed Philippine Reproductive Health Bill is against Roman Catholic teachings and against pro-life principles, calling it a moral evil.

See Pope John Paul II The Great's Evangelium Vitae

Do you say let's be Pro-choice? Is it the choice of the children to be aborted? To be unwanted? Shame on you!

If there's anything that should be aborted it has to be this piece of bull crap. Vote now!

Scrap this insane Filipino politician's garbage bill.

Blue's Weekly Quiz - Animology: What Animal Are You?

2009-01-19T01:19:00.000-08:00

Yeap, you're right. This is yet again another episode of Blue's Weekly Quiz. This week I will be featuring Animology: What Animal Are You? Okay, this might sound a little awkward as we only hear this in the Q&A portion of beauty pageants. With gay beauty desperadas going as bizarre as saying they are Anacodas, Tarantulas and the like. Like so weird! Never did I know that there was a certain science or method called Animology. I took the test and this is what I got. Take it for yourself and unleash the Animal in you. Let's make a zoo together!

Hello it's me, underwater.

Put me down you kidnapper!

Me as a 5-star meal

ANIMOLOGY: What Animal Are You? Your Result: Yellow Trout Yellow fishie! You're extremely self-centered. Very whinny and annoying to others, but easily can get away with it. Your reactions are slow an exception when in love. Your soul mate is the Blue Fox. In conflict with the Green Puppy.
Gold Falcon
Ocre and Gray Dolphin
Blue Fox
Red Jaguar
Tan Giraffe
Silver and Red Wolf
Teal Cat
ANIMOLOGY: What Animal Are You? Quiz Created on GoToQuiz

To know more about the trout family, visit this link:
The Trout-landia

Tell me what animal are you. Let's see if we're compatible. Comment on this post!

My Jesuit Dream

2009-01-18T10:41:00.000-08:00

Few of you know about me and my dreams. Most of you know that I love blue and I blog randomly. But what you don't know is that I once dreamed of becoming a priest. A Jesuit.

It was late in my high school life that I discovered about this impossible dream. I was an Atheist before. And in case you have no clue what it is, it simply means No God. Atheists are people who are non-believers, people who are contradictory to popular belief. And yes, I was one of them.

After quite some time. A journey of coming home happened, figuratively. I started to learn more about the God whom I despised. The God whom I never accepted and the God that is in love with me. I say in love because he never let go of me. Every time I pause for silence, he bothers me. And there came I time that I surrendered and let God speak in silence.

I was silenced. I looked out from my room's window. I see a field of blue and clumps of white fluffy cotton. Tears rolled down gently on my face. I never realized that God was with me all this time. God was in my family. My friends. My possessions. The world that I lived in. The sun that warmed me. God was everywhere. God was everything.

And I heard His voice. I was called into some place I did not know.

I wrote an essay as a pre-requisite in taking the dreaded Ateneo College Entrance Test. I was quite reluctant at first. I was confessing my sins to the one who's gonna read this. And it can be a Jesuit priest or the University President!

And so, the time for high school graduation was at hand. We choose colleges to determine our future. And for me, I took it literally. The UPCAT and ACET were my first two choices.

I prayed in silence. For days.

Will I respond to the call?

One thing I know was for sure. I needed to decide now. And I asked God for a sign.

The test results were finally posted. I was nervous. It's as if my heart stopped pumping oxygenated blood. I stopped breathing. Yes, this was the sign I was asking for.

Ed, wala ka nakapasa sa Ateneo. ( Ed, you did not pass the Ateneo ), said my classmate.

Ay. Tinuod ka? ( Really? ), I said stuttering.

Sige lang. Ateneo ra man na. ( That's fine. It's just Ateneo anyway ), I said indignantly.

I know I did not mean that. It was my life at stake. My future. Any moment I could burst out in tears. In a public place.

My world stopped turning. The people around me stopped from doing their routine. It was the end for me. I knew it was God's plan.

Toot toot

I heard my phone ringing. Oh great! Now what! What other bad news is in store for me my Lord?

Hoy! Beach! ( this is what me and my friends call each other ) Buang ka! Nakapasa ka ug ADMU! Congrats! Ako pud nakapasa! Weee

translation: Hey! Beach! You crazy ass! You just passed ADMU. Congratulations! I also did! Weee

I was laughing hard! ( I laughed the evil buwahaha laugh, and I didn't know why. ) I told my aunt about it but she was not amazed. She probably knew I wrote Philosophy Pre-divinity on my application or she probably wanted me to go to UP. But I was not sure though. But who cares!

The sign was clear. I was meant for this vocation. And I am willing to do it , Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.

My mom always asked me about what course I would take. This time I know what to answer.

But they didn't approve. And I had no say on that. They were my parents.

What was I doing? Aren't you acting now? It's gonna be to late if you don't.

Yes, maybe I just lack more love for Jesus. The scriptures say "He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me."

Was it really the case? Why can't I fight for myself?

I can't do anything. I thought it was the end. But I never lost hope. I will still be a Jesuit. I will be, at any cost. To love more. To labor more. To be more. And not to count the cost.

See what moved me to dream to be a Jesuit. The man behind my dreams. The man behind my passion. The man behind the largest religious order in the Catholic Church.

Saint Ignatius of Loyola.

This is,
EWTN Gallery - This documentary explores the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola, focusing on his conversion, the Spiritual Exercises, and the growth of the Jesuits.

The Jesuit Paradox

2009-01-18T09:15:00.000-08:00

The Jesuit Paradox.

We value humility but strive for excellence in all we do.

We are accused of being too strict and being too lax.

Being too liberal and being too conservative.

Being too rich and being too poor.

Join us in our journey as we find the path to answering who we really are. And in this journey, A World Is Not Enough.

A multimedia project to celebrate the anniversaries of St. Ignatius Loyola, St. Francis Xavier and Blessed Peter Fabre. Produced by Loyola Productions. Great for group discussion, youth groups and CLC. To obtain a DVD and work book contact Loyola Press.

Jesuit Joke of the Week

2009-01-18T07:55:00.000-08:00

I would just like to share this joke with you. Atenean or not.

I find this really funny because it shows how naughty and jolly Jesuits really are behind the cam and away from its strict image. St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus, for one was a converted soldier and had once dreamed of lust and love before he became a priest, and eventually the Saint that we know today.

The Vision of St. Ignatius of Loyola

In Ateneo or any Jesuit School or University, they don't only teach you excellence. It's not all academics, all research and all seriousness. They also teach you that excellence doesn't mean leaving out having fun. They teach you that Excellence is Fun. Magis is Fun. And Jesuits are Fun. This also explains why Ateneans are known to be liberated, happy-go-lucky and all the stereotypes associated with us. It's probably because it runs in the blood. Enjoy the joke!

Entrance into Heaven:

A Capuchin dies and goes to heaven, humbly knocks on the door, and is let in without any fanfare. One day, a long time later, he notices lots of commotion. Flowers are arranged, all the candles are lit, and a red carpet is rolled out. He asks an angel what's going on, and is told that they are preparing to welcome a Jesuit into heaven. Perplexed, he asks St. Peter, "I always thought there would be justice and equality in heaven, with no one receiving preferential treatment. Why are you going to such great lengths to welcome a Jesuit, whereas you hardly took any notice of me when I arrived?" St. Peter tells him in reply, "Don't you see? Another Capuchin enters heaven almost every week, but you can't imagine how long it's been since we welcomed the last Jesuit up here!"
Credits: Jesuit Humor

The Debut Diaries

2009-01-17T10:51:00.000-08:00

I just can't believe what happened to me during my classmate's debut.

Allow me to utter my famous swear word: Shit ass.

It was a catastrophe! Imagine the innocent me, clad in yellowish long-sleeved polo, matching an elegant black shiny suit. All this plus old English dance music, ta dah ta dah ta dah tarara da dah stuff and all.

These stuff are so not me! Haven't I shared to you that I was so anti-social during my high school days that I even suggested to teachers ( when I suggest, I'm abrasive ) to cancel the all-cheesy high school ball. Yeap, I did it. But unfortunately I wasn't able to squeeze through my appeal. ( which would mark a milestone, and would mark me as a shoot-to-kill duck in a fair or my mailbox as an address for death notes )

Well, what's done is done. I had to do this because of my classmate. We owe so much to her and doing this isn't even enough to repay her for her kindness. I just love this girl that I had to swallow all pride and amor propio that's left of me. I absolutely enjoyed the party anyway. Not to mention the fine dining and the oh-so-luscious chocolate fondue flowing gently right in front of my very eyes. While plates of mallows, cookies, wafer sticks and other goodies await you to dip them over the chocolate pool! Believe me they were oh-so-heavenly! I can even remember myself *hingiki-ngizing / teeth-cleaning* the black chocolate stains from my teeth. ( now, I didn't have to write that )

The Choco Fondue with his friends

The Choco Fondue staring at me

Dinner is serrrved ( british accent )

I also had a chance to make some new friends, my dance partner whose feet I wish I didn't stepped on and murdered to purple-ness. Here she is..Florie / Flory / whatever / all of the above. Isn't she lovely?

Flory / Florie / whatever / all of the above.

Hope I won't be charged for copyright infringement. I didn't ask permission for the pic. So just, shh.. She doesn't know I own a blog. *buwahaha!*

This guy / girl / whatever / all of the above rocked the house down, literally. He / She belted out her Mariah Carey Lip synch and made the crowd lose respect for him. *hahaha!* She even bought with him Stuart Little to belt out the whistle notes. Adorably Ridiculous!

Maraya choking poor Stuart. You murderer in red! Este, black!

Maraya belting his / her esophagus and bronchules out

Stuart Whistling his part

Maraya falls to his ass belting his trachea out

And oh, yeah. I also had a chance to dance with the debutant and gave her her 5th or 4th ( whatever ) rose. And while dancing I also had a chance to chat with her and this was the conversation in case you're up for some eavesdropping.

Don't Lie To Me, Debut edition

Debutante: First time mong umattend ng debut no? ( Ti's your first time to attend a debut isn't it? )

Moi: Oo. Actually, first time ko din mag-suit. ( Actually, it's also my first time to wear a suit. )

Debutante: *giggles*

Moi: Gi-invite ba nimo si Edward? ( Have you invited Edward? )

Debutante: Huh? Oh..naa man siya sa Ireland. ( Oh..he's in Ireland. )

Moi: Ah..ok.

Debutante: Ani diay ni noh? kulba nako ba. Chuva. ( So this is how it is. There are butterflies in my stomach. Chuva - gay lingo stuff )

Moi: Haha!

*Ta ran ta ran ta ran ta rarara ran..*

Another unknown man (probably Harry or Hillary este, Hilarion )approaches and asks for the debutante's hands.

And again for the sake of chikka minute, the buzz or showbiz central..This Edward is neither Edward Cullen nor his twin Edward Yee. It was the debutante's first love. And they both have a very touching and awe-inspiring love story. You wanna hear it?

The debutante was a little chubby before. And when I say "little" that's an understatement. ( Actually, she is hardly distinguishable from her photos before. More like the Make-over TV show. ) And this Edward thingy had her for his girlfriend. And it was the debutante's first love. Edward's handsome and she felt awkward 'coz she thought she wasn't pretty. But she thought it was love and so it was as it was.

And so the cheesy part stuff. Love love love eks. ( sorry, can't relate ) The usual boy loves girl, girl loves boy portion, and all of a sudden this Edward thingy had this secret ( was it secret? ) love affair with somebody ( at this point, a woman. See who's next.) . He just did that out of sudden whim. Yes, without any reason the guy just left the debutante.

Oh there was a reason. The new girl was sexier and lovelier than the debutante.

For her looks? Yes. Because she was voluptuous. She was a nerd. She was ostracized. And again, she was stupid for loving him.

And so, the debutante of course was hurt and deeply wounded and decided to avenge herself but not in the grudge-y way.

She worked herself out to hit her target figure. Months and years of exercise, diet and abstinence from yummy food. And every time she does that, her mind was clouded with thoughts of "why?", "how could he?", etc.

Unconsciously, she was turning herself into somebody she didn't expect. Her hard-work bore fruit! A newly-transformed sexy damsel. Not your ordinary damsel, but a head-turner damsel at that. And that was it. She buried all their pictures together under the soil at the back of their house where a mango tree stands. ( complete information huh? ) And according to sources, this dumb-ass guy has also turned himself into a damsel. He is now a she and all those stuff. And yeah, the debutante got justice. This guy finally knows how it hurts to fall in love for a man.

Imagine the pain she went through. Loving a man who loved only for the looks. She gave her all. And he put her down. That's just pure ouch. Though I was not in anyway entangled in an amorous relationship before, I can feel it.

Please, stop me! I hope I'm not spoiling some form of gossip here. It's not my intention to hurt anybody or spread gossips here. But you know, the moral value is so high I can't help but share it to you guys. So yeah, at least you don't know this lady's name. *buwahahah!* Let's just call her Marian Rivera and the guy Ding-dong Peanut Mix. Okay? They pretty much resemble the real thing. *haha!* third party issues and stuff.

And so yeah, it ends here.

Bottom line, connect the dots. Anti-social, Debut, Chocolate Fondue, Fun, Debutante, Love life, all of the above! *hahaha!* Seriously the moral is: Love purely. But also love honestly. Love intelligently.

And here, some snapshots taken from the debut. Please brace yourselves. Courtesy of Kuya Marty and Jonas.

Peace on Earth!

Checking if I'm Judas Iscariot

P.S. as much as I wanted to post the debutante's pics when she was still the chubby type, i opted not to so as to protect her privacy and dignity. What's important is that she is now who she is and we, as her loyal friends, love her for who she is. No matter what.

We love you Marian Rivera! Mamatay ka Karylle! Or vice versa ( the real actress Marian is my crush so let's assume she is the victim in this third party thing. hahaha! )

and to Ding-dong Peanut Mix, get a life! Be happy as Bb. Gandanghari ( Rustom Padilla). Hahaha!

What Koreans Think of the Philippines

2009-01-15T21:26:00.000-08:00

I received this e-mail from my aunt living in New Zealand. And I wanted to share this with you as it contains substantial facts we Filipinos fail to give attention to. And what Koreans have candidly seen in our country in their years of visiting our country.

Here's the e-mail content:

Koreans in the Philippines

As you know, we have plenty of Koreans currently studying in the Philippines to take advantage of our cheaper tuition fees and learn English at the same time.

This is an essay written by a Korean student i want to share with you. (Never mind the grammar; it's the CONTENT that counts) Maybe it is timely to think about this in the midst of all the confusion at present.

MY SHORT ESSAY ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES
Jaeyoung Kim

Filipinos always complain about the corruption in the Philippines . Do you really think that corruption is the big problem in the Philippines ? I don't think so. I strongly believe that the problem is the lack of love for the Philippines .

Let me first talk about my country, Korea . It might help you understand my point.

Korea after the Korean War

After the Korean War, South Korea was one of the poorest country in the world. Koreans had to start from scratch because entire country was destroyed after the Korean War, and we had no natural resources.

Koreans used to talk about the Philippines , for Filipinos were very rich in Asia . We envy Filipinos. Koreans really wanted to be well off like Filipinos.. Many Koreans died of famine. My father & brother also died because of famine.
Korean government was very corrupt and is still very corrupt beyond your imagination, but Korea was able to develop dramatically because Koreans really did their best for the common good with their heart burning with patriotism.

Koreans did not work just for themselves but also for their neighborhood and country. Education inspired young men with the spirit of patriotism.

40 years ago, President Park took over the government to reform Korea . He tried to borrow money from other countries, but it was not possible to get a loan and attract a foreign investor because the economic situation of South Korea was so bad. Korea had only three factories. So, President Park sent many mine workers and nurses to Germany so that they could send money to Korea to build a factory. They had to go through horrible experience.

In 1964, President Park visited Germany to borrow money. Hundred of Koreans in Germany came to the airport to welcome him and cried there as they saw the President Park . They asked to him, "President, when can we be well off?" That was the only question everyone asked to him. President Park cried with them and promised them that Korea would be well off if everyone works hard for Korea , and the President of Germany got the strong impression on them and lent money to Korea . So, President Park was able to build many factories in Korea . He always asked Koreans to love their country from their heart.

Many Korean scientists and engineers in the USA came back to Korea to help developing country because they wanted their country to be well off.

Modern Korea Skyscraper at Night

Though they received very small salary, they did their best for Korea . They always hoped that their children would live in well off country.

My parents always brought me to the places where poor and physically handicapped people live. They wanted me to understand their life and help them. I also worked for Catholic Church when I was in the army. The only thing I learned from Catholic Church was that we have to love our neighborhood. And, I have loved my neighborhood.
Have you cried for the Philippines ? I have cried for my country several times. I also cried for the Philippines because of so many poor people. I have been to the New Bilibid prison. What made me sad in the prison were the prisoners who do not have any love for their country.

They go to mass and work for Church. They pray everyday. However, they do not love the Philippines . I talked to two prisoners at the maximum-security compound, and both of them said that they would leave the Philippines right after they are released from the prison. They said that they would start a new life in other countries and never come back to the Philippines .

Many Koreans have a great love for Korea so that we were able to share our wealth with our neighborhood. The owners of factory and company were distributed their profit to their employees fairly so that employees could buy what they needed and saved money for the future and their children.

When I was in Korea , I had a very strong faith and wanted to be a priest. However, when I came to the Philippines , I completely lost my faith.

I was very confused when I saw many unbelievable situations in the Philippines . Street kids always make me sad, and I see them everyday. The Philippines is the only Catholic country in Asia , but there are too many poor people here. People go to church every Sunday to pray, but nothing has been changed.

My parents came to the Philippines last week and saw this situation. They told me that Korea was much poorer than the present Philippines when they were young. They are so sorry that there are so
many beggars and street kids. When we went to Pagsanjan Falls , I forced my parents to take a boat because it would fun. However, they were not happy after taking a boat. They said that they would not take the boat again because they were sympathized the boatmen, for the boatmen were very poor and had a small frame. Most of people just took a boat and enjoyed it.

But, my parents did not enjoy it because of love for them. My mother who has been working for Catholic Church since I was very young told me that if we just go to mass without changing ourselves, we are not Catholic indeed. Faith should come with action.

She added that I have to love Filipinos and do good things for them because all of us are same and have received a great love from God. I want Filipinos to love their neighborhood and country as much as they love God, so that the Philippines will be well off.

I am sure that love is the keyword, which Filipinos should remember. We cannot change the sinful structure at once. It should start from person. Love must start in everybody, in a small scale and have to grow. A lot of things happen if we open up to love. Let's put away our prejudices and look at our worries with our new eyes.

I discover that every person is worthy to be loved. Trust in love, because it makes changes possible. Love changes you and me. It changes people, contexts and relationships. It changes the world. Please love your neighborhood and country.

Jesus Christ said that whatever we do to others we do unto Him. In the Philippines , there is God for people who are abused and abandoned. There is God who is crying for love.

If you have a child, teach them how to love the Philippines . Teach them why they have to love their neighborhood and country.

You already know that God also will be very happy if you love others.

That's all I really want to ask you Filipinos.

(FOR THE LOVE OF OUR COUNTRY PLEASE PASS
THIS MESSAGE TO OUR FELLOW FILIPINOS)

Do not blame poverty on political leaders. Leaders are nothing for without the help & cooperation of their countrymen. I hope this essay brings forth changes in our perspective in life especially with the way we see our future in this country, the Philippines! Stand up & be proud Filipinos!

The End

My say: We have had Korean classmates in Ateneo and one characteristic of them is patriotism. I speak Korean and they applaud me for doing so. But in the contrary, when we Filipinos speak our native tongue, we usually feel ashamed or socially diminished.

One more thing is the on-going "Brain Drain" in the country. College graduates less often think about working for their countrymen and are instead willing to risk just to earn their green bucks! Doctors becoming McDonald's fast food crews. Lawyers turning into sales people in K Mart. Engineers becoming their own slaves as construction workers. No wonder why Chinese migrants and some other foreigner brand the Filipinos as "Money-faced" or "Mukhang Pera" changing colors when money is on the table. Becoming more hospitable when money is on the center stage.

Sometimes, I even think if Jose Rizal's martyrdom was even substantial. If only Rizal knew the present scenario, he should have had a bloodline now. He should have not died for our country. Imagine him just writing poems and books without thinking of the Philippines. It's as if Rizal died for nothing!

After all, what we only care about is the holiday that is connected with Rizal. If not for Rizal, we would not have an extra day for our lavish and egocentric shopping. Right?

Even with the fundamental care of the Philippine flag, Filipinos don't care much. Leaving it displayed outdoors even if it's already dilapidated and torn. And also allowing it to touch the filthy ground.

Pilipinas Kong Mahal!

Despite a Philippine law saying the government must provide housing loans or alternative housing sites for squatters whose houses are demolished, by the mere search "Squatters", google would suggest the keyword "Squatter in the Philippines". Now what can you say 'bout that?

Squatters in the Philippines

Have you no heart for your own blood and flesh?

The Homeless Filipinos

If I were to grade this essay, I would say I would give it an A. Regardless of the grammar, and in full attention to its content. I hope you learned something from this e-mail and start making a move before it's too late.

All we can do is pray for time.

P.S. It's nice to know the essayist was a aspirant priest. I can relate.

1 John 3:17 "qui habuerit substantiam mundi et viderit fratrem suum necesse habere et clauserit viscera sua ab eo quomodo caritas Dei manet in eo"

1 John 3:17 Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible "He that hath the substance of this world, and shall see his brother in need, and shall shut up his bowels from him: how doth the charity of God abide in him?"

Israel against the World

2009-01-14T09:26:00.000-08:00

Yes. All of you have been hearing a lot of this issue in the middle east lately. The stand-off between Israel and Gaza. Not just Israel versus Gaza, but Israel against the world. And there was never a day without these two countries in the headlines.

As the heat between these two nations arise, the tensions get tighter. The countries of the world take sides and support one of them. But what really is dominant is the Anti-Israel faction and the more racist Anti-Semitism once present during the dreaded Holocaust.

Verily, Gaza might be on the receiving end of the major barrage of military power of Israel but Israel on the other hand is on the receiving end of a more sharper sword, the psychological and emotional attacks.

"We have received with great concern and revulsion many reports of physical, moral, verbal and other manifestations of anti-Semitic attacks towards Jews and Israeli citizens in many parts of the world," the Israel Foreign Ministry said in a statement issued this week.

Attacks on Jews in recent days range from a burning car driven into a gate outside a synagogue in Toulouse, France two weeks ago to Chicago synagogues vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti last weekend.

In Antwerp, Muslim demonstrators were arrested on their way to the town's Jewish quarter, while Italy's Flaica-Uniti-Cub trade union recently recommended boycotting of Jewish - not just Israeli - businesses and products.

Last week, Danish school headmasters asked not to enroll Jewish schoolchildren in their schools because they could not guarantee their safety from Muslim pupils and protesters. The Caroline Skole, a Jewish school in Copenhagen, is surrounded by a barbed-wire fence watched by video cameras.

Now, this is an eye-opener. We have never seen this revival of anti-Semitism sentiments around the world since the end of the Jewish-wiping holocaust. And this is looming to be a worse scenario than that.

I believe Israel is just trying to protect its citizens from harm. Over the past few years, there was never a long-term plan or goal in favor of a cease-fire or a peace map and Israel is quite skeptic about the present on and off situation with Gaza.

I remember hearing a minister from Israel saying that they wanted to end this decade-long saga and hope that the days when their children can not sleep without dreaming of another bombing the next morning would end. They want a tangible solution. Not a declaration written in the sands. Not a plan which expires and shed its skin to start yet again a new battle. The present battle started when Gaza extremists fired their bombs when the Israelite Christians were trying to celebrate Christmas. Now, Israel said, is the time to end it. A point of no return.

On a Christian's point of view, this might be a good time for some but definitely not for all. Some Christians feel that Israel deserves what it has been getting from the world. Just like what they did to Jesus. Now they feel what it's like to be rejected. But the Jews are our most favored elder brothers. It can be deduced that Jesus himself was a Jew. And from them came for us God's salvation. The Jews are God's people.

Even Pope John Paul II The Great experienced it. Imagine yourself seeing your friends arrested and pressurized in gas chambers.

But now, it is reaping its fruits. Fruits of being misunderstood. Fruits of being put to yet again a concentration camp during the holocaust years. When the world turned its back on God's chosen people. A time of hopelessness and despair. A time you would not imagine living in. A situation you would not imagine was possible to be done by fellow humans. Jews steamed in isolated rooms. Jews being dumped in massive dump trucks. Garbage waiting to be thrown into a mass grave. A country in the brink of extinction. A nation wanted to be wiped off in the face of the world. God's promise waiting to be broken.

But not. God was faithful. The Jews recovered. But not for long.

Israel. A word that means a lot than what it seems. It means a people that fight valiantly. A people chosen by God. A people emancipated from their masters. A people thirsty for freedom.

A people wanting to be understood. A people in need of support.

Imagine what it's like to be an Israelite. Imagine what it's like to be a Jew.

Beauty with Brains, You Know!

2009-01-13T07:48:00.001-08:00

This is in reply to Janina San Miguel winning the Bb. Pilipinas - World last 2008. And this is what I promised to Mark Sherwin for being my friend. *hehehe!*

Enjoy!

Poso Video

2009-01-13T07:15:00.000-08:00

In relation to my previous post, Indonesia unveils giant Jesus statue, this video shows how brutal and inhumane the situations are in Indonesia between Protestants and Muslims. I really hope this thing comes to an end and never again be given the chance to resurface and let the rays of the sun burn it into ashes. This might be a bit overdue but the issue still is plaguing us from achieving what Jesus really came here for, Pace; Peace; He Ping; Salam.

I'm posting this not to earn readership but enlightenment. Fair judgment not animosity. Peace and not war. An open mind and not a sealed one. It is to be known that doing this in the name of God is utter dishonor and blasphemy. God is love and Love is God.

Warning: The Video you are about to see is extremely brutal and gruesome. The blog's administrator requires viewers with high cardiac arrest risks and high "vomitability" level be prohibited and highly discouraged from viewing this video.

Indonesia unveils giant Jesus statue

2009-01-13T06:40:00.000-08:00

This is fascinating for a country known for being the largest Muslim nation in the world, for being so antipathetic and hostile to Christians even to the point of killing and or beheading their Christian brothers and sisters and for a country known for legalizing Christian persecution. Hope this stands as an inspiration for peace and understanding. It is often not known that Christians in many parts of the world are still victims of "religious" racism and the likes. It's about time to put an end to it. The Pope calls on everyone to respect religious beliefs, not only Islam but most specially Christianity. This article is taken from this site

Giovanni 15:18-20 , John 15:18-20

Se il mondo vi odia, sappiate che ha odiato me prima di voi. ( If the world hates you, you know that it has hated Me before it hated you. )

Se foste del mondo, il mondo amerebbe ciò che è suo; ma poiché non siete del mondo, ma io vi ho scelto dal mondo, perciò il mondo vi odia. ( If you were of the world, the world would love its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, because of this the world hates you. )

Ricordatevi della parola che vi ho detto: "Il servo non è piú grande del suo padrone". Se hanno perseguitato me, perseguiteranno anche voi; se hanno osservato la mia parola, osserveranno anche la vostra.( Remember the word that I said to you, 'A slave is not greater than his master ' If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you; if they kept My word, they will keep yours also. )

1 Pietro 4:12-14

Carissimi, non lasciatevi disorientare per la prova di fuoco che è in atto in mezzo a voi per provarvi, come se vi accadesse qualcosa di strano. ( Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; )

Ma, nella misura in cui partecipate alle sofferenze di Cristo, rallegratevi perché anche nella manifestazione della sua gloria possiate rallegrarvi ed esultare.( but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation. )

Se siete vituperati per il nome di Cristo, beati voi, poiché lo Spirito di gloria e lo Spirito di Dio riposa su di voi; da parte loro egli è bestemmiato, ma da parte vostra egli è glorificato. ( If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. )

Indonesia unveils giant Jesus statue

December 12, 2007 - 10:37AM

Muslim-majority Indonesia has unveiled one of Asia's tallest Jesus Christ statues in the mainly Christian town of Manado on North Sulawesi island, the company behind it said today.

Indonesian real estate developer Ciputra built the 30-metre-high

statue in its CitraLand residential estate, hoping it will lure tourists and become a religious icon, the company's marketing manager Sonya Lasut said.

"It looks like the Jesus is flying to bless people," she added.

The white monument - which shows a robed Christ with his arms and palms outstretched above his head - took nearly three years to complete and cost five billion rupiah (about $A611,000). It also consisted of 25 tonnes of metal fibre and 35 tonnes of steel, Lasut added.

She said the Indonesian Museum of Records had certified the statue as Asia's tallest Jesus - overtaking the 27-metre tall Cristo Rei in East Timor's capital Dili - during a ceremony on December 2.

However, Vietnam's state-run tourism agency SaigonTourist says on its website that the southern coastal resort city of Vung Tau is home to a 32-metre-tall Jesus Christ statue. A museum official said he did not have a record of the Vietnamese statue.

AFP

Blue's Music Pick of the Week - A Little Too Not Over You

2009-01-13T05:58:00.000-08:00

And as the week changes, so do our choice of music and taste. This week is yet again another time for Blue's Music Pick of the Week!

We are featuring again from David Archuleta the song entitled "A little too not over you". Though I was never in love for decades now, I know for sure that most of you have, in one way or another been entangled in some form of amorous affection with the opposite sex or even the same sex. Most puppy loves no matter how strong they seem to be in one point encounters what Oprah calls a "Crash Moment" this is when the couple involved just stop feeling the spark in their hearts. *Ano to Meralco? May Spahk Spahk - Mano Po*

And the story doesn't end there. It even gets "OUCHER" when you see that "spark plug" with some other guy or gal. And that's a total heart breaker. However, no matter how hard we try, we just can't get over the past and move on. Thus, " A little too not over you ". Though this song mainly focuses on love, there are nameless possibilities that it can pertain to something other than that. For instance, my sudden shift of college career from being an expectant Jesuit-to-be, to a Mass Communication student. How can you discern that? Until now, I'm still a little too not over that scenario. *emote to nth level!*. Enough of the Maalaala Mo Kaya portion and let's get into music. Once again, David Archuleta with A little too not over you.

Shut Bear in the Big Blue Blog and click the play button below.

David Archuleta Lyrics
A Little Too Not Over You Lyrics

Blue's Weekly Quiz - Which god or goddess are you like?

2009-01-13T05:41:00.000-08:00

Hello again guys! This is yet again a new episode of our weekly quizzes! Last week I featured the "What's Your American Accent?" quiz and now let me introduce to you, "Which god or goddess are you like?" Unleash the god and goddess in you! Here are my results...

Jesus Preaching in the Synagogue.

Which God or Goddess are you like? Your Result: The Christian God You are the Holy Lord. You are the shepherd and those that follow you are your lambs. You are kind and patient, but when need be, you are vile and creul. You are often asked for advise or wisdom, and you willingly give it. Congratulations!! You are God!!
Jesus
Budha
Goddess Bast
God Zeus
Goddess Sekhemet
You are your own God or Goddess
Satan
Which God or Goddess are you like? Quiz Created on GoToQuiz

Try to see which god or goddess are you!

Binibining Pilipinas 2008 Q&A Dance Remix I CAME FROM ONE OF THE TUFF TEN

2009-01-12T00:03:00.000-08:00

Though I admit that my English is not even near perfection, this video has got me crazy to the nth level. This is the music video of Janina San Miguel, the Bb. Pilipinas World who has become the butts of ridicule and hilarity. She resigned months before the Ms. World Pageant due to her grandfather's passing-away, though many believe she only used that as an excuse for her Carabao English. Thank God, our country wasn't exposed to the world. According to statistics, the Philippines is the 5th largest sovereign state where English is one of the official languages. Philippines is also ranked 5th in the list of countries by English-speaking population. It is the next best thing handed to us by the Americans after Education, Health and Sanitation, etc. It is not asked of us to masterfully converse and be eloquent in this language. It is only asked of us to give justice and honor to this Universal Language of the World. Anyways, enough of the statistics part *wipes off the droplets of blood* and just enjoy the video!

Sing along!

I CAME FROM ONE OF THE TUFF THEN
(Bb Pilipinas 08 World Q&A Remix)
DJ Dense Modesto
LYRICS:

"Candidate Number 15!
Janina San Miguel!"

Stanza 1
Good Evening...Good Eyv-ning.
Good Evening...Good Eyv-ning
Good Evening...Good Eyv-ning
Good Evening...Good Eyv-ning
Good Evening...Good Eyv-ning
Good Evening...Good Eyv-ning, Hahaha!

Stanza 2
Janina, how are you? I'm fine! I'm fine!
Alright, so you won two Of the major awards
Best in long gown, Best in swimsuit
Do you feel any pressure right now?
Do you feel any pressure right now?
No, No, No, I don't feel any pressure right now!

Confident, Alright! I don't feel any pressure
Alright! I don't feel any pressure
Alright! I don't feel any pressure
Alright! "Candidate Number 15!
Janina San Miguel!"

Chorus:
I came from one of the Tuff, taft, taff, tap, tuff ten
Ever! Oh My god! Hahahah!
I came from one of the Tuff, taft, taff, tap, tuff ten
Ever! Oh My god! Hahahah!
I came from one of the Tuff, taft, taff, tap, tuff ten
Ever! Oh My god! Hahahah!

Stanza 3
Alright, Please choose a name of a judge
I don't feel any pressure
Please choose a name of a judge
I don't feel any pressure right now!
We have Miss Vivian Tan

Bridge:
The Question is...
The Question is...
The Question is...
What role did you family play (that you?)
as candidate to Bb. Pilipinas?Bb. Pilipinas?Bb. Pilipinas?

Stanza 5
Well, my family's role for me is so important b'coz
there was the wa- "deer", they was the one
who's... very... Hahahaha... Oh I'm so sorry,
Ahhmm My pamily... My family
Oh my god.. I'm... I'm so sorry...
I... I told you that I'm so confident...
Eto, Ahhmm, Wait... Hahahaha, Ahmmm,
Sorry guys because this was really my pirst pageant ever
b'coz I'm only 17 years old Ever Oh My God!
And ahahaha I, I did not expect that I came from,
I came from one of the Tuff, taft, taff, tap, tuff ten
so... but I said dot, dot,
my family is the most important
persons in my life. Thank you

"Candidate Number 15!
Janina San Miguel!"

(Repeat Chorus)

there was the'w- "deer", they was the one
there was the'w- "deer", they was the one
there was the'w- "deer", they was the one
there was the'w- "deer", hahahahah

Good Evening...Good Eyv-ning.
Good Evening...Good Eyv-ning
Thank you.

Hate Mails from Anti-ACQ followers

2009-01-11T09:55:00.000-08:00

For added ecstasy and insanity. Here are the comments received by Quiboloy in his own home channel in YouTube. We believe that...

Happiness and Energy is the Key to Success!
- Mariel Rodriguez

These are the actual ( copy pasted )words used by the various commenter ( not me, I use a different approach ). These are profane words but the unadulterated truth. Brace yourselves.

hehe..agree tol. this man can never be the son of God. Jesus told stories in parable. talked with so much wisdom humility and love. His words are not selfish and not centered on him but rather on the people. kay tuta na quiboloy, lahat na parangal at papuri ninanakaw kay Hesus. atsaka pakitang tao pa! si Jesus ayaw nga nya malaman ng iba ang himala nya! Ang total difference! Bobo lang tlga ang mga umaanib jan sa culto na yan!

nanay nyan hindi si Mama Mary! may makukuha bang madumi sa malinis! pweh! ang nanay nyan asong gala...ngayon ibaibang aso na ang nakakabull's eye!

hehe pulgoso..pagsabad da kay nawong ka ug iro. itoy diay..itoy sa yawa

hoy...mag tinda ka na lang ng puto sa Davao kesa manloko ka ng mga tao. biro mo sabi ni quiboloy siya daw ANG son of god? haha sira na talaga ang ulo nito.

grabe ang yaman nitong taong to dito sa davao. pati sa states may high end cars sya at houses. paano di yayaman eh non-taxable pag may religious cngregation ka.hahay
ako ay tlagang naawa sa mga followers ni PACQ. kasi i believe this guy is a one way ticket to hell

no doubt dude. You can never compare Jesus with this piece of bull crap. Jesus talks with so much wisdom, peace and humility. Everyone loves to hear his words. this piece of shit? better ask something else, no comment! Jesus is greater than this man. Jesus and His Father are One. And so is this man, PACQ and SATAN are ONE trying to deceive people from Jesus, the Prince of Peace, Light of the World, The Only True Unadulterated Son of God. Of ONE BEING WITH THE FATHER! Hail! Praise be to Jesus!

Jesus is greater than your puppy. icompare mo pa ang ugali nilang dalawa. Jesus humble. TOYTOYAKS hambugero! Jesus ayaw malaman ng iba ang maganda nyang gawa. TOYTOYAKS telecast pa! total mismatch. and a good fight bet. the Son of God and the bastard of the devil! curse u!

excuse me? you call this education? piece of shit! this is nothing close to education..this is simply indoctrination of the gospel of judas and satan..which is given to PACQ aka FUCK YOU to share to the BOBITAS AND BOBITOS who find themselves happy with being deceived right before their eye..LOW IQ lang naman tlga ang naniniwala sa kulto nyo eh..obvious na bobita parin! hahaha..

kinabukasan? puh lease! dont talk to me as if you have direction yourself. oh, u indeed have a direction that is straight to hell via the PACQ HELL-LINES! bon voyage bitch!

hello kung fan ako ni soriano bakit ko naman ikakahiya eh obvious naman na lamang siya sa inyo sa lahat ng aspect no..autistic bugua jud aning inday ui..paglabada sa didto oi

really? ang next palusot nyan is kung mamatay si soriano in natural means.. sasabihin nyan na umepek ang magic trick nya. hahaha..un na lang naman tlga ang pag-asa nya para maredeem ang dog trick nya..

PACQ follower = ITOY ITOY SA YAWA

he he he your condemnations and curses quibuloy walang power!buti pa yong mother ko powerful pa yong curse nya kaya takot ako sa mother ko eh.pero sa yo???????he he he,ikaw mismo nakakaalam san galing ang ability mo.satn can look like an angel of light but deep inside him full of DECEIT,and that is YOU!!!great deceiver!!sa mauto lang!!

to pa additional news to all viewers.false quibuloy wanted to buy the lot adjacent to his lot in tamayong,calinan owned by Datu Dominador Diarog.But the owner refused to sell it to quibuloy.Now he was shot dead last april,2008.Hmmmmm......what do you think viewers?Only God Knew the real culprits!!

mga TANGA at BOBO lang ang maniniwala sa DEMONYONG eto!!! c QUIBOLOY yun...

Pagka ang isang katulad ni Quiboloy, na di umano'y nagsasalita ng salitang waring sa Panginoon, kung ang bagay na sinasabi ay hindi sumunod ni magnyari, ay hindi sinalita ng Panginoon ang bagay na yaon: Ang Quiboloy ngang ito ay nagsalita ng KAHAMBUGAN, huwag mong katatakutan siya... este baka sila pala... baka kasi na kay Quiboloy si "PULOTONG" Bwhihihhihi....

Sawayin ka nawa...False-Prophet-Quiboloy.

wag nyong pagpapaniwalaan ang quiboloy nato
sira ang ulo neto mga kaibigan malaki ang sayad sa ulo ng pastor kuno na to! dapat to sa loob ng mental hospital sa mandaluyong !

si quiboloy ang bulaang pastor na kahit hindi nagpapatawa ay mapapatawa ka..hoy quiboloy ano kaba bakit ang galing mong magpatawa,mag artista kn lng kaya!

ACQ is totally foolishness.. quiboloy is a hoax. you are just fooling people for your material reasons. A son of God does not curse. When you curse its considered as a negative behavior, now all I know when you are appointed, perfection must be with you, therefore you must be positive always.

ANG HULANG GALING SA DIOS AY EKSAKTO AT HINDI ADELANTADO.ANG SABI MO SIX MONTHS TO LIVE. ANG ANO MANG HULA NA HINDI MANGYARI,ANG SABI NG BIBLE AY HINDI GALING SA DIOS. EH SAAN BA GALING ANG HULA AT PROPHESY MO, ANG SABI SA JOHN 8:44 "You are of {your} father the devil,your father. He was a murderer from the beginning... and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own {nature,} for he is a liar and the father of lies

hahaha..nice one..pabayaan mo na..avid fan ko lang kasi yan eh..die-hard and so i hope he dies soon..oops, di dapat ako salita ng tapos..tulad ng ugok nilang pastor..nagbitaw ng magic trick o witch craft tapos di naman nagkatotoo..napahiya tuloy..aww.. ai soreh! haha

ang dapat ipako sa krus yung magician nyong ugok. diba inaagaw nya ang trono ni Hesus bilang anak ng diyos? tingnan natin kung kaya nyang gawin ang ginawa ng pineke nyang identity..let's see kung magreresurrect din siya in three days.. pag yan nagkatotoo aanib ako sa inyo..which i know would not happen. coz only people with low IQ believe magicians. knock on wood

nothing but the truth. bugo lang man ang mauto. murag mga tanga nga bata nga giingnan ang sun kay moon unya ang earth kay tae. hahahaha bugo go to hell!

The other things are better left unsaid. This is how much anger and rage this fake pastor has gathered during the years. Words not so ordinarily heard in our everyday lives. How touching.

*Bursts in long-duration hahaha's and buwahahaha's*

I'll post more soon.

American Idol Fever!

2009-01-09T21:12:00.000-08:00

The American Idol Judges.

Oh my God! Tell me this is not real what I'm hearing about. American Idol will now be back in a few days!

Months after the American Idol proclaimed David Cook as the new American Idol, it now starts yet again another season.

Well, hope this time Americans make a better choice. Although I liked David Cook during the earlier parts of the season, David Archuleta stole my heart. I believe he deserves the title more. Don't look now, David Archuleta is more famous! Hope I catch up during the finals, so that I can vote for my favorite when I'm in the U.S. *hehe!*

Will there be another Fil-Am who will qualify and show the world what we're made of? All of that will be answered this American Idol Season 8, January 14 and 15 on Q Channel 11 Manila. It'll be a four-hour, two-episode premiere. AI will also introduce the newest AI judge, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, Kara DioGuardi who will be added to the roster of judges Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell and the host Ryan Seacrest.

Aside from Kara, there will be numerous new twists in the Season 8 of AI. Instead of four weeks, it was shortened down to three weeks audition. Two weeks Hollywood week.
But the same as before, funny, hilarious and stunning highlights will be included in the audition phase. Group number in the Hollywood round will also be present.

In the semifinals, 36 contestants from the 24 last season will be chosen. Wild-card picks will also see a come back which was last used during Season 3 - when judges can freely pick three contestants to be include in the top 12. In the previous seasons, the wild-card picks were the reason Clay Aiken and Jennifer Hudson were taken out of the AI. AI contestants are allowed to play musical instruments in their performance.

For Simon Cowell I have this to say, go and criticize the guys it helps them. I believe he's giving constructive criticisms. But please, off with the racial discrimination. I remember him saying something mean and derogatory about Ramiel Malubay.

Let the American Idol Fever begin!

Under a Tall Mango Tree

2009-01-08T23:24:00.000-08:00

Under a Tall Mango Tree

It was a few years back,
Since I departed from my home.
Place where you can find little children freely roam,
Place which I once called a place of my own.

My friends were busy playing hide and seek,
I did not even try to have a peek.
Some children played with cats by the street,
Cats which once gave me a hair-standing freak.

I felt bored and I felt tired,
Little pearls of sweat from behind.
Finally I walked and touched the doorknob,
I opened the door slowly.

Seeing I was only,
Only sleeping and dreaming under a tall mango tree.

- Anonymous -

The Picture of a Sitting Panda

2009-01-08T23:18:00.000-08:00

The Picture of a Sitting Panda

The cage was cold with dews and breeze,
The crystal glass that surrounds it were at freeze.
I wished I had a sweet lone kiss,
Kiss to God's exceptional masterpiece.

The lovely giant sat with grace,
Only finding it was amazed.
Bunches of people were ablaze!
Taking picture of its cuddly face.

Some shouted they adored its face,
Some said, come quick let us take a piece.
A piece of picture like this,
A picture from a picture frame.
Above our table center piece.

- Anonymous -

A Cold Summer Rain

2009-01-08T23:10:00.000-08:00

A Cold Summer Rain

The sky shone its white hues of gray,
The sweet melody of birds were astray.
It pours heavy drops of bright crystal tears,
Its tingling sound in my ears.

The wind blew hard from above,
Shattering the hair of the oak which hardly sobbed.
Tears of joy, praise!
The sky blessed us from above!
From roots to branches,
To the crimson-breasted robin's nest of love.

I was sitting by the little chair,
Rocked along, knelt down and prayed.
Thank you Lord for once I said,
I love the extraordinary times when summer poured rain!

- Anonymous -

Id Dubito

2009-01-08T21:33:00.000-08:00

Doubt

Can you ever Fake Sanctity?
Impossible.
Is Sanctity only achieved by Saints?
Think.
If you think Sanctity is Fake.
How?
How can you counterfeit Truth?
Complex.
Are all Truths Fake if it is Love?
Yes.
Why?
People find it hard to believe.
Sanctity is Truth. Sanctity is Love.
To be good. To be love
Is Fake.

- Anonymous -

St. Ignatius of Loyola, Pray for the Society of Jesus!

It's getting hot in here!

2009-01-08T20:41:00.001-08:00

Have you felt the unbearable heat these days?

Disclaimer: this has nothing to do with New7Wonders of Nature. It's about hell here on planet earth.

Who among you here have heard of this hot megalomaniac? By the word hot I mean the temperature, not the gorgeousness and stuff. His average temperature is far beyond the heat of the sun up close and the heat of all the stars in galaxy combined. *Drum rolls*. Let me introduce to you the self-proclaimed son of some alien god and the devil incarnate himself, the magician and witch doctor Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy ( Curse be upon him).

This one hell of a schizophrenic is scooping and gathering our low IQ and desperately poor brothers and sister in Davao City. He has proclaimed the city itself the New Jerusalem. The next best thing to heaven according to him. He has converted some jungle in Tamayong where he was born into The New Garden of Eden, Garden of Eden Restored. Now that's what you call geographic heresy! This demoniac is bringing hell on earth and melting the poor habitats of our cute and cuddly happy feet friends. To brief you of this demon's tactics and traps let me give you his profile courtesy of the Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Apollo C. Quiboloy is the founder and leader of The Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name, a Philippine-based church. He owns and runs the ACQ Kingdom Broadcasting Network, a Davao City-based religious broadcast network. Quiboloy is also the president of Jose Maria College, an educational institution within the compound of his church in Davao City. The church has local congregations all over the Philippines and around the world. He airs his message on his radio and TV station, managed by his own church.

Quiboloy also believes himself to be the incarnate Son of God, as claimed by his daily messages and lessons on ACQ-KBN. Others consider Quiboloy's group as cult.

Teachings

* Jesus Christ is the Almighty Father (One God).
* Salvation is through Son of God.
* The Son is the Temple of the Father, Jesus Christ. He is the residence of the Father on earth and heir of all things the Father entrusted to him, not only His words, name, life and kingdom, but also the lives of his enemies, the power to raise even the dead, riches, fame and power in the airwaves.
* The Kernel or Ear in Mark 4:26-28 is Ministry of Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy.
* In the change of administration, now sits in the throne that Lucifer usurped from Adam and Eve.
* Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy is the King of the New Creation.
* Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy is the father's standard of righteousness.
* Davao City is the New Jerusalem revealed.

Controversy and Criticism

Pastor Apollo claims on his programs that he is the appointed Son of God and that Davao City is the New Jerusalem. Others dispute these claims. He claims that he is the way the truth and the life (John 14:6). He teaches that "No one comes to the Father except through Apollo C Quiboloy".

Land case

In March 2000, the Department of Agrarian Reform filed criminal case against Quiboloy over the allegedly illegal conversion of a prime agricultural lot into a multimillion-peso prayer complex in Tamayong, Calinan. DAR officer Ronaldo Orig claimed Quiboloy illegally converted about nine hectares of prime agricultural land into a "Millennial City Complex" without securing the required Order of Conversion from DAR. The prosecution office, however, dropped the case claiming the DAR failed to substantiate its claim.

Recruitment of minors

The Philippine Daily Inquirer, in its January 19, 2005 article titled "Cult probed for Recruitment of Minors", reported that the ministry of Quiboloy has been accused of recruiting minors in Baguio City to work in its ministry in Catitipan, Buhangin in Davao City. PDI staff Vincent Cabreza and Donna Demetillo reported that the Baguio City council probed the complaint of Erlinda Rillon, 60, mother of Arlene, a 19-year-old recruit of Quiboloy's Kingdom of Jesus Christ, Name Above Every Name Inc. Quiboloy, in turn, filed libel case against Aurelio and Erlinda Rillon for allegedly calling its ministry a cult.At present, Arlene is a faithful worker of Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy and chose to stay loyal to the ministry. As it is written in the Bible, "they that love Father, mother, brother, sister..etc more than me is not worthy of me", proves true on the choice of Arlene in staying loyal to the Kingdom of Jesus Christ up to the present despite persecutions from her parents.

Prophecy

During a taped broadcast of one of his services in Davao City broadcast early this morning (March 12, 2005) carried by DZAR 1026 Khz Sonshine Radio and shown on their ministry's cable channel ACQ-KBN in the provinces, controversial pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy announced to the flock that 2 Christian sects will be unmasked.

One of them, Bro. Eli Soriano of "Ang Dating Daan" by name as the "blasphemer".

The owners of SBN 21, who are Davaoenos like Pastor Quiboloy, used to provide ADD ministers with nightly airtime for their program. However the sect ran into debt problems and SBN forced their show to go off the air.

By the way, Soriano is still alive...however he is currently being hunted down by his enemies.

Death of Opponent

Early morning of April 29, 2008, Datu Dominador Diarog and his family were straffed while sleeping his house at Kahusayan, Manuel Guianga in Calinan, Davao City. The tribal leader died, while his wife and four children were wounded but survived. Diarog was said to have refused the offer of Quiboloy to buy his property to become part of the ministry. According to Diarog’s widow Emily, men identified with Quiboloy had been threatening Diarog to sell their two-hectare piece of land adjacent to Quiboloy’s prayer mountain in Tamayong, but Quiboloy denied this. Military claimed the attack was staged by communist rebels. But the New People's Army, the armed unit of the communist party, pointed Quiboloy to the murder. The NPA said it was a “despicable attack” on indigenous peoples who resist all attempts to occupy and grab what remains of their diminishing ancestral lands.

The communists also accused the millionaire Quiboloy of using his influence over the police, military and even Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte is Quiboloy's close friend and supporter. The city council is looking into the claim of Emily that Quiboloy has been grabbing land in Tamayong.

Now you call this the son of god? *puweh!*
This past Christmas season, I have been enjoying and feeling ecstatic in this madman's YouTube Channel. There, one can find his TV programs and Medical Missions used for publicity and reaping the support of wealthy tycoons for his own good. Reports say he is a good friend of the Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte who helped him escape his murder case by silencing the family of the victim. This man is a threat to public security and sanity and we need to annihilate them the earlier the better. Puh lease! Only people with low IQ believe this deceitful lie. I pray you won't fall for this man's honey-coated words. You can believe any god or better yet go back to animism just puh lease don't join this cult ever!

Send this megalomaniac your comments of hate and anger, help save the penguins and stop global warming! Do happy feet a favor! Do this for God and country!

To visit his YouTube Channel and website click on the links below:
I'm the Devil! The Anti-Christ!
I'm One hell of a Megalomaniac!

My New7Wonders of Nature

2009-01-08T20:22:00.001-08:00

There is no denying, our planet earth is in the brink of destruction and devastation. And we have nobody to blame and point our fingers to but ourselves and ourselves alone.

The past centuries were witness to the unending quest of humans for selfish gains and insensitivity to the world around them. We see the innocent and cuddly penguins clad in crude oil outfits, whales massacred for their oils and ultimately humans suffering the wrath of the sea by the tsunamis. These and more have become the scenario in our world and has become a daily part of our lives. The heat waves, the unexpected storms turning the "Pacific" ocean into a wrathful one, higher sea levels and the like have been the signs given to us by God to put an end to this destruction of his masterpiece and serves as a wake-up call to His supposed-to-be "Stewards" on earth. Destroying the earth need not be illegal logging which causes global warming, tsunami and stuff, it can also include killing animals and making them your dinner.

Wake up and smell the coffee earthlings!

You are killing Happy Feet dude! Your such a kill joy!

Up for some surfin' dude?

Dinner is served!

In line with this, a world-wide environmental drive and crusade has emerged to start the saga against the signs. The New7Wonders of the World. It's a campaign for environmental awareness.

After all, we can never start turning tides around and turn away from our ways unless we recognize what is at stake and what is it that we are about to lose. Here is my top 7 New Wonders of Nature. Hope you spare a minute to vote for your picks and be awed by the nominees of this noble campaign.

We're making this not for ourselves but for our children's children. That's if your not sterile or vasectomized. *hahahaha! LOL!*

1. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River
PHILIPPINES

Although voting for this place is nationalistic and biased, I still believe this place's gotta be and deserves the top spot on the list. After trashing the Tubbattaha Reefs *Okay, that was hard to spell. I can't stand by my Best in Spelling and Spelling Bee Champion awards* ( which I loved more than this ) , the Puerto Princesa Sub-River has taken over as the Philippines' lone bet in the campaign. Of course I felt sad for the ouster of the T. Reef ( acronyming is safer ) but it's not the right time to let crab-mentality once again rule. It is about time to unite for this one noble cause and so I voted for this.

The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is located about 50 km north of the city of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. It features a limestone karst mountain landscape with an 8.2 km. navigable underground river. A distinguishing feature of the river is that it winds through a cave before flowing directly into the South China Sea. It includes major formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and several large chambers. The lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. The underground river is reputed to be the world's longest. At the mouth of the cave, a clear lagoon is framed by ancient trees growing right to the water's edge. Monkeys, large monitor lizards, and squirrels find their niche on the beach near the cave.

2. Tree of Life
BAHRAIN

Okay, the following votes are not biased. Well, yeah not all. I have not voted for Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand. I just didn't feel to do so. Malaysia stole Sabah from the Philippines. Thailand accused the Philippines of cheating in the SEA games. Vietnam, I just didn't care. *hahaha! evil!* I was just flabbergasted by this Tree of Life. It's name is quite enticing and its location is also magical. Even the mere presence of the tree is quite mystical. Imagine being in the middle of a water-less domain, how could you expect a tree to grow there? It indeed stands for its name, The Tree of Life.

The Tree of Life (Shajarat al-Hayah) is a 400-year old mesquite tree in Bahrain. This unique tree stands alone in the desert about 2 km from the Jebel Dukhan, the highest point in Bahrain. The source of water for this tree remains a mystery because it stands in a place completely free of water supply. Mesquites yield yellowish gums used in making mucilage, candles and dyes.

3. Blue Hole
GUAM

U-huhm. *hehe!* Now I am color biased. Call me racist or colorist I just love the color of this sweet hole. It's blue! And so, nothing much to say I am biased. *haha!*

Guam is the southernmost island in the Mariana island chain and the largest island in Micronesia. Guam's Blue Hole is a natural limestone vertical shaft formed millions of years ago which extends down into the reef. The opening is approximately 35 x 25 feet. The upper reef varies in depth from 20 feet near the cliffline, to 55-60 ft at the upper opening of the shaft. From there, it drops downward to 300+ feet.

4. Singing Dunes
KAZAKHSTAN

A few of you know that I am into singing. Again I say to you for the fourth time, I am biased. *hahaha!* But hey, I was just astounded by this mystical sand dunes. It sounds eerie and creepy and that add an additional factor in my voting.

The Singing Dunes are in the Altyn-Emel State National Park, Kazakhstan's largest national park. The crescent-shaped sand dunes, called barchans, produce a sound described as roaring, booming, squeaking, or simply as the "Song of the Dunes." This low-pitch rumble, a natural sound phenomenon, can be as loud as 105 decibels and can last several minutes. The sound accompanies a slumping or avalanching movement of the sand, usually triggered by wind passing over the dune. Collisions between grains of sand emit surface elastic waves that, in turn, cause the motions of the grains to become synchronized. The surface of the sand acts as a loudspeaker, transmitting it through the air.

5.Dean's Blue Hole
BAHAMAS

Nothing much to say again. But this has a double meaning. If you get what I mean? *buwaha! evil laugh!* If your college's dean is a woman then this might crack a joke. *haha again!*

Dean's Blue Hole is the world's deepest blue hole, which plunges 202 m to the ocean floor, west of Clarence Town on Long Island, Bahamas. Dean's Blue Hole is roughly circular at the surface, with a diameter ranging from 25 to 35 m. After descending 20 m, the hole widens considerably into a cavern with a diameter of 100 m.

6.Dinosaur Provincial Park
CANADA

Whoa! This is one hot place. Imagine yourself standing high above the stones where the mighty kings of the pre-historic world once set foot. Like you'll get an awesome feeling of the Jurassic Park and Land Before Time. And to put a sprinkle of bias, I love Little Foot in the Land Before Time. *hahaha! again!*

Dinosaur Provincial Park is situated in the valley of the Red Deer River, which is noted for its badland topography. It is well known for being one of the greatest dinosaur fossil beds in the world. Thirty-nine dinosaur species have been discovered here and more than 500 specimens have been removed and exhibited in museums across the globe. Its significance justified it becoming a World Heritage Site in 1979.

7.Amazon, River/Forest
BOLIVIA/ BRAZIL/ COLOMBIA/ ECUADOR/ FRENCH GUIANA/ GUYANA/ PERU/ SURINAME/ VENEZUELA

Abooga booga! Now don't go against these nine countries! It's amazing how this river and forest sustain the Eden of the world. Not to mention the Anacondas it cradles here. And the natives that still live in this lush greenery. ( I am not sure if there are indeed people still living there ) But hey, it houses more than half of the world's virgin forests. And it's a good site for Survivor Amazon. How about that!

The Amazon Rain forest, also known as Amazonia, the Amazon jungle or the Amazon Basin, encompasses seven million square kilometers (1.7 billion acres), though the forest itself occupies some 5.5 million square kilometers (1.4 billion acres), located within nine nations. The Amazon represents over half of the planet's remaining rain forests and comprises the largest and most species-rich tract of tropical rain forest in the world. The Amazon River is the largest river in the world by volume, with a total flow greater than the top ten rivers worldwide combined. It accounts for approximately one-fifth of the total world river flow and has the biggest drainage basin on the planet. Not a single bridge crosses the Amazon.

And to end this post, I want to leave the motto of New7Wonders of Nature: “Our Heritage is our Future” and from the words of its founder: “If we want to save anything, we first need to truly appreciate it”

Make the World a better place to live in. Vote for your bets and make the world yours! Hope I'm not talking to aliens here! *hahaha!*

Visit their site: I care about my world sir!

Camera Crazy!

2009-01-08T20:17:00.001-08:00

I am in desperate need of a cam! For those who don't know, I really love photography. My classmates even say that I'm weird. Kneeling down and reaching for hard-to-reach areas just to capture a single shot. Well yeah, it really looks weird doing all the photography stuff but hey, it's a soothing and rewarding hobby to have. Too bad I only get to take photos using the cameras of others. How I wish somebody with a golden heart gives me a camera for a gift. *makes the puss in boots look*

To give you guys an idea of what camera to buy, here's the list of my camera wish list. Take your pick!

The Barbie digital camera is easy to use but it doesn't come with a flash so any photos your take indoors won't look that great. There's also no zoom on the camera so you'll have to get quite close up to your subject to take any decent photos. But this camera isn't too bad for taking outdoor pics of friends or family, especially if you're just learning digital photography. The photo software that comes with the Barbie cam is really easy to use and it won't take you long to be creating your own calendars or cards. But don't expect the photos to be super high quality.

GO DIEGO GO Fisher-Price Go Diego Go Talking Click the Camera
LOOKS SOOOO MUCH BETTER THAN PICTURE
FROM THE U.S.A
NO POSTAGE BETWEEN THE 29TH DEC AND 5TH JAN
Put the focus on animals that need your help, just like Diego, with your own Talking Click the Camera! See "photos" of real animal adventures when you look into the viewfinder.
Press the shutter button to hear Diego phrases, exciting sounds effects and Click's "Take a Pic" song from the TV Show!
The flash really works, too.
Requires 2 "AA" batteries (included).
For ages 2 years and up.

Nickelodeon NDC6005-SB SpongeBob™ VGA Digital Camera With Adhesive Skins
SpongeBob™ VGA Digital Camera With Adhesive Skins

# 8MB internal memory with SD™/MMC memory expansion slot
# 1.1" color LCD preview screen
# Image resolution up to 640 x 480
# 2x digital zoom with built-on auto-flash
# Shutter sound effects: Marimba, Ukulele, Foghorn or Seagulls
# Customize facade of camera with 2 pre-printed adhesive SpongeBob™ skins
# Low battery indicator with auto-off (30 seconds)
# Compatible with Windows® ME/2000/XP and Mac (OSX)
# Uses 2 AAA batteries (not included)
# Includes wrist strap, 2 adhesive skins, USB cable and photo tools editing software

Part No. NDC6005-SB or NDC6005SB

USA orders only (no international orders, please). Generally leaves the warehouse in 1-3 business days.

Have you decided what to buy? Puh-lease? *Nyahaha!* Just send them through LBC or any courier. Any of those sophisticated cams would be highly appreciated. Who knows, I might emerge as the country's best digital photographer through your help. *hahaha!*

I'll be guarding over my mail box! *buwahaha!*

Blue's Weekly Quiz - What's your American accent?

2009-01-08T20:15:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Blue's Weekly Quiz!

Weekly, we will feature different quizzes ranging from American accent quiz, IQ tests, Past Life quiz and any other quiz under the sun! But puh lease! Spare me the Geometry quizzes 'coz it's not worth publishing here. *hahaha!*

Just tested my English. And this was the result. Well, I haven't really heard how these Phillies or Philadelphians talk but according to the test I have just taken, they sound like me. I wonder if I can apply as a call center agent here in the Philippines? *nyahaha!* Now that's fascinating! I wonder how the Californians think of me when I get there. *giggles*.

Click on the test link below the chart and see what American accent you have.

What American accent do you have? Your Result: Philadelphia Your accent is as Philadelphian as a cheesesteak! If you're not from Philadelphia, then you're from someplace near there like south Jersey, Baltimore, or Wilmington. if you've ever journeyed to some far off place where people don't know that Philly has an accent, someone may have thought you talked a little weird even though they didn't have a clue what accent it was they heard.
The Midland
The Northeast
The South
The Inland North
Boston
The West
North Central
What American accent do you have? Quiz Created on GoToQuiz

Here are the 21 accents of English. Actually there are more..

Here are some of the most famous Philadelphians,

Academia
Joseph Addison Alexander, (1809–1860), born in Philadelphia, biblical scholar
Gordon Clark - Christian theologian, professor
Noam Chomsky - linguist

Business
Pat Croce - entrepreneur; part-owner and former president, Philadelphia 76ers
Tom Knox - former CEO, UnitedHealthcare of Pennsylvania; 2007 Philadelphia mayoral candidate
Pat Olivieri - founder of Pat's King of Steaks, reputed creator of the cheesesteak

Film, television, and theater
Bill Cosby - comedian, actor, Ed.D.
David Boreanaz - actor ( How I wish it was David A. *haha!*
Larry Fine - comedian, actor, member of the Three Stooges

Historical figures
Robert Aitken, publisher of the first Bible in North America
Betsy Ross (1752–1836) - reputed to have sewn the first American flag
Grace Kelly (1929–1982) - princess of Monaco, actress

Music
Boyz II Men - R&B group
The Cross Movement - Christian hip-hop artists
Wilhelmenia Fernandez - opera singer/soprano

So what's your American accent?

Blue's Music Pick of the Week - Desperate

2009-01-08T20:10:00.000-08:00

And for our music lyrics for the week, here is my ultimate idol David Archuleta with his song entitled Desperate. It has a nice beat and the lyrics absolutely rock! It embodies the soul of a person who desperately, as the title says, needs somebody to be with tonight. Solitude and solace needs to find its way through that somebody's heart. And the somebody could be you.

David Archuleta Lyrics
Desperate Lyrics

To listen to our song of the week, shut the Bear In The Big Blue Blog up (on your right side) and click the PLAY button below. Enjoy!

Desperate - David Archuleta

I do hope to grab a copy of his debut album. But for now, it's on it's peak price. I'll wait until it is 50% off or buy one take one. *buwahaha!*

Blue's Into Business

2009-01-08T20:08:00.000-08:00

The Yuletide Season is indeed over. The boredom and ennui era is about to take over. After almost a month of hassle and bustle, a silent and motionless season is about to unfold. And so, to establish animosity with this season of apathy and lethargy I have come up with something the can hit two birds with one stone. Lo and behold, Sun Cellular Retail Business!

I started my drive and journey to millionaire-dom by texting and shouting out to friends and acquaintances about my humble livelihood. Livelihood? Okay, that sounded like derogatory. Mass hysteria.

They responded with great enthusiasm. They told me they would just text me to avail of my services. And yes, believe it or not I got far as to require them to make their payments through my bank account. Now that sounds posh! Thunder. Lightning. Evil laugh.

For those who are interested in availing my services, you may reach me through these numbers and make my day SUN-ny, if you know what I mean? Giggles.:

+639233760630
+639234835349

As much as I want to entertain my die-hard and avid fans, these numbers are not open for text mates and the likes. I'm not desperate to go as far as selling my flesh on SOP. SOP? Nah, I know you know it. I know you're into it. *Buwahaha!*

This is only available to Davao residents. But if you can visit the nearest bank you might as well deposit your payments through my account. Just send me an SMS.

Wish me luck on my path to entrepreneurship. Okay, I'm a Mass Communication student. Not really into Entrep stuff until this day. Well, I might as well put my advertising skills into my advantage! *nyahaha!*

Let's put an end to this loud silence. End this apathy and lethargy.

SUN TAWAG LANG YAN!