Got this from Miko. Find your birthday and its corresponding tree.
Then, see the meaning behind it below. Do you recognize yourself?
Dec 23 to Jan 01 Apple Tree
Jan 02 to Jan 11 Fir Tree
Jan 12 to Jan 24 Elm Tree
Jan 25 to Feb 03 Cypress Tree
Feb 04 to Feb 08 Poplar Tree
Feb 09 to Feb 18 Cedar Tree
Feb 19 to Feb 28 Pine Tree
Mar 01 to Mar 10 Weeping Willow Tree
Mar 11 to Mar 20 Lime Tree
Mar 21 Oak Tree
Mar 22 to Mar 31 Hazelnut Tree
Apr 01 to Apr 10 Rowan Tree
Apr 11 to Apr 20 Maple Tree
Apr 21 to Apr 30 Walnut Tree
May 01 to May 14 Poplar Tree
May 15 to May 24 Chestnut Tree
May 25 to Jun 03 Ash Tree
Jun 04 to Jun 13 Hornbeam Tree
Jun 14 to Jun 23 Fig Tree
Jun 24 Birch Tree
Jun 25 to Jul 04 Apple Tree
Jul 05 to Jul 14 Fir Tree
Jul 15 to Jul 25 Elm Tree
Jul 26 to Aug 04 Cypress Tree
Aug 05 to Aug 13 Poplar Tree
Aug 14 to Aug 23 Cedar Tree
Aug 24 to Sep 02 Pine Tree
Sep 03 to Sep 12 Weeping Willow Tree
Sep 13 to Sep 22 Lime Tree
Sep 23 Olive Tree
Sep 24 to Oct 03 Hazelnut Tree
Oct 04 to Oct 13 Rowan Tree
Oct 14 to Oct 23 Maple Tree
Oct 24 to Nov 11 Walnut Tree
Nov 12 to Nov 21 Chestnut Tree
Nov 22 to Dec 01 Ash Tree
Dec 02 to Dec 11 Hornbeam Tree
Dec 12 to Dec 21 Fig Tree
Dec 22 Beech Tree
APPLE TREE (the Love) - of slight build, lots of charm, appeal, and attraction, pleasant aura, flirtatious, adventurous, sensitive, always in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and tender partner, very generous, scientific talents, lives for today, a carefree philosopher with imagination.
ASH TREE (the Ambition) - uncommonly attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with fate, can be egotistic, very reliable and trustworthy, faithful and prudent lover, sometimes brains rule over the heart, but takes partnership very seriously.
BEECH TREE (the Creative) - has good taste, concerned about its looks, materialistic, good organization of life and career, economical, good leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable, splendid lifetime companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports, etc.)
BIRCH TREE (the inspiration) - vivacious, attractive, elegant, friendly, unpretentious, modest, does not like anything in excess, abhors the vulgar, loves life in nature and in calm, not very passionate, full of imagination, little ambition, creates a calm and content atmosphere.
CEDAR TREE (the Confidence) - of rare beauty, knows how to adapt, likes luxury, of good health, not in the least shy, tends to look down on others, self-confident, determined, impatient, likes to impress others, many talents, industrious, healthy optimism, waiting for the one true love, able to make quick decisions.
CHESTNUT TREE (the Honesty) - of unusual beauty, does not want to impress, well-developed sense of justice, vivacious, interested, a born diplomat, but irritates easily and sensitive in company, often due to a lack of self confidence, acts sometimes superior, feels not understood loves only once, has difficulties in finding a partner.
CYPRESS TREE (the Faithfulness) - strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what life has to give, content, optimistic, craves money and acknowledgment, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied, faithful, quick-tempered, unruly, pedantic, and careless.
ELM TREE (the Noble-mindedness) - pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest demands, tends not to forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not to obey, honest and faithful partner, likes making decisions for others, noble-minded, generous, good sense of humor, practical.
FIG TREE (the Sensibility) - very strong, a bit self-willed, independent, does not allow contradiction or arguments, loves life, its family, children and animals, a bit of a social butterfly, good sense of humor, likes idleness and laziness, of practical talent and intelligence.
FIR TREE (the Mysterious) - extraordinary taste, dignity, sophisticated, loves anything beautiful, moody, stubborn, tends to egoism but cares for those close to them, rather modest, very ambitious, talented, industrious, uncontented lover, many friends, many foes, very reliable.
HAZELNUT TREE (the Extraordinary) - charming, undemanding, very understanding, knows how to make an impression, active fighter for social cause, popular, moody, and capricious lover, honest, and tolerant partner, precise sense of judgment.
HORNBEAM TREE (the Good Taste) - of cool beauty, cares for its looks and condition, good taste, is not egoistic, makes life as comfortable as possible, leads a reasonable and disciplined life, looks for kindness and acknowledgement in an emotional partner, dreams of unusual lovers, is seldom happy with its feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of its decisions, very conscientious.
LIME TREE (the Doubt) - accepts what life dishes out in a composed way, hates fighting, stress, and labor, dislikes laziness and idleness, soft and relenting, makes sacrifices for friends, many talents but not tenacious enough to make them blossom, often wailing and complaining, very jealous but loyal.
MAPLE TREE (Independence of Mind) - no ordinary person, full of imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud, self-confident, hungers for new experiences, sometimes nervous, has many complexities, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants to impress.
OAK TREE (the Brave) - robust nature, courageous, strong, unrelenting, independent, sensible, does not like change, keeps its feet on the ground, person of action.
OLIVE TREE (the Wisdom) - loves sun, warmth and kind feelings, reasonable, balanced, avoids aggression and violence, tolerant, cheerful, calm, well-developed sense of justice, sensitive, empathetic, free of jealousy, loves to read and the company of sophisticated people.
PINE TREE (the Particular) - loves agreeable company, very robust, knows how to make life comfortable, very active, natural, good companion, but seldom friendly, falls easily in love but its passion burns out quickly, gives up easily, everything disappointments until it finds its ideal, trustworthy, practical.
POPLAR TREE (the Uncertainty) - looks very decorative, not very self-confident, only courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, artistic nature, good organizer, tends to lean toward philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership seriously.
ROWAN TREE (the Sensitivity) - full of charm, cheerful, gifted without egoism, likes to draw attention, loves life, motion, unrest, and even complications, is both dependent and independent, good taste, artistic, passionate, emotional, good company, does not forgive.
WALNUT TREE (the Passion) - unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egotistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromise.
WEEPING WILLOW (the Melancholy) - beautiful but full of melancholy, attractive, very empathetic, loves anything beautiful and tasteful, loves to travel, dreamer, restless, capricious, honest, can be influenced but is not easy to live with, demanding, good intuition, suffers in love but finds sometimes an anchoring partner.
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I'm a...
CYPRESS TREE (the Faithfulness) - strong (depends), muscular (?), adaptable, takes what life has to give (I try), content (I try), optimistic (also, I try), craves money (haha) and acknowledgment, hates loneliness (omg), passionate lover which cannot be satisfied (can mean many things...*miko laugh*), faithful (hiyess!), quick-tempered (umm, ewan), unruly (nyaha!), pedantic (I think), and careless (sometimes).
Pwede na.
29 December 2008
Christmas Break Syndrome
Things in school seem so convenient since almost everything comes with a certain formula or step-by-step process, like rock ID or integration or even budgeting my monthly allowance. But right now, even substantiating the string theory would be nothing compared to the state of things now.
Now that nothing academic is occupying me – or rather things “career-wise” – a lot of things occur to me. They might be a few, but the feeling of carrying them makes it feel like a whole ton. I wouldn’t call it a burden, because honestly, many of these actually make me happy. But I guess I still have a long way to go when it comes to dealing with them.
It makes me wonder if I really have been running my life good enough. Maybe, in some way, I’ve been happy of how things go in school. I get to do things that make me learn more of things I never really knew about. I guess it’s been a lot to do with discovery of the vastness of life.
But sometimes it makes me wonder if I’ve just been forcing myself to be happy, if that is even possible? Has it been a mask? If I’ve discovered new things and done great with them, have I done any justice to the things I already know?
I’ve been having dreams - dreams involving certain people and certain things. I don’t know if it’s just a random product of REM or already my sub-conscious haunting me.
I’ve been tempted to do a lot of things. Some of these are things that I don’t usually do and things I’ve always thought I’d never do. But the sign of temptation already means that I’m open to doing these. Just a few more inches. Good thing, though, there are some petty things that drive me away from them. Maybe it’s God’s own petty way of stopping me.
There are things I’ve always wanted to do that I think would help me get on with it, but on the first step, or even just thinking of the first step, I cower away like a child and don’t know how to start. There are things I need to do (yeah, I have papers to finish before the end of the break), but I don’t even bother starting doing them, knowing that later on, I’d regret thinking that way. There are things that I don’t have to do, but I already did them. Stupid, stupid me.
I’ve always thought I am content. Maybe I force myself to. Maybe I really am, and just complicate my own life. Maybe these are just the various truths to different perspectives on my life, and that I just tend to be too open-minded that my hypothalamus just can’t take it anymore.
Well, let’s hope for a happy new year. Now I should think of a New Year resolution. Watching out for a meteor shower would be one.
Now that nothing academic is occupying me – or rather things “career-wise” – a lot of things occur to me. They might be a few, but the feeling of carrying them makes it feel like a whole ton. I wouldn’t call it a burden, because honestly, many of these actually make me happy. But I guess I still have a long way to go when it comes to dealing with them.
It makes me wonder if I really have been running my life good enough. Maybe, in some way, I’ve been happy of how things go in school. I get to do things that make me learn more of things I never really knew about. I guess it’s been a lot to do with discovery of the vastness of life.
But sometimes it makes me wonder if I’ve just been forcing myself to be happy, if that is even possible? Has it been a mask? If I’ve discovered new things and done great with them, have I done any justice to the things I already know?
I’ve been having dreams - dreams involving certain people and certain things. I don’t know if it’s just a random product of REM or already my sub-conscious haunting me.
I’ve been tempted to do a lot of things. Some of these are things that I don’t usually do and things I’ve always thought I’d never do. But the sign of temptation already means that I’m open to doing these. Just a few more inches. Good thing, though, there are some petty things that drive me away from them. Maybe it’s God’s own petty way of stopping me.
There are things I’ve always wanted to do that I think would help me get on with it, but on the first step, or even just thinking of the first step, I cower away like a child and don’t know how to start. There are things I need to do (yeah, I have papers to finish before the end of the break), but I don’t even bother starting doing them, knowing that later on, I’d regret thinking that way. There are things that I don’t have to do, but I already did them. Stupid, stupid me.
I’ve always thought I am content. Maybe I force myself to. Maybe I really am, and just complicate my own life. Maybe these are just the various truths to different perspectives on my life, and that I just tend to be too open-minded that my hypothalamus just can’t take it anymore.
Well, let’s hope for a happy new year. Now I should think of a New Year resolution. Watching out for a meteor shower would be one.
18 December 2008
Fireworks
There was a man
in the dark
sitting on the sidewalk
tasting nothing
hearing nothing
feeling cold
He closed his eyes
and tasted something sweet
saw something beautiful
felt something warm -
but still hearing nothing
He stands up
and walks away
He looks back
every so often
but keeps moving forward.
in the dark
sitting on the sidewalk
tasting nothing
hearing nothing
feeling cold
He closed his eyes
and tasted something sweet
saw something beautiful
felt something warm -
but still hearing nothing
He stands up
and walks away
He looks back
every so often
but keeps moving forward.
09 November 2008
Twilight Movie Screening Moved...later and Your Song - Only Hope
November 26 na ang screening, from the original January 8 and the earlier November 21 screenings. There would be advanced screenings no November 25.
For more info, visit:
http://twilightcovenph.blogspot.com/
Well, I guess I could just wait a weekend or two. I'm not really expecting something comparable to The Dark Knight. No offense.
Just wanted to share something before I get emo after watching a part of the very...well...made Your Song - Only Hope (haha, LOL). Crap. I still remember the lines (definitely NOT verbatim):
Gerald: (saying something about na sila na)
Kim: Kelan pa ba naging tayo?
Gerald: Matagal na.
Kim: Paano mo naman nasabi yun? (lumayo)
Gerald: Dahil mahal kita.
Kim: Bakit? Sinabi ko ba na mahal din kita?
Gerald: Bakit? (approches Kim from behind) Hindi ba?
LOL.
For more info, visit:
http://twilightcovenph.blogspot.com/
Well, I guess I could just wait a weekend or two. I'm not really expecting something comparable to The Dark Knight. No offense.
Just wanted to share something before I get emo after watching a part of the very...well...made Your Song - Only Hope (haha, LOL). Crap. I still remember the lines (definitely NOT verbatim):
Gerald: (saying something about na sila na)
Kim: Kelan pa ba naging tayo?
Gerald: Matagal na.
Kim: Paano mo naman nasabi yun? (lumayo)
Gerald: Dahil mahal kita.
Kim: Bakit? Sinabi ko ba na mahal din kita?
Gerald: Bakit? (approches Kim from behind) Hindi ba?
LOL.
16 October 2008
Legal case against God?
Copy-Pasted from http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7673591.stm
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Legal case against God dismissed
 The plaintiff argued an omniscient God would know of the lawsuit |
A US judge has thrown out a case against God, ruling that because the defendant has no address, legal papers cannot be served.
The suit was launched by Nebraska state senator Ernie Chambers, who said he might appeal against the ruling.
He sought a permanent injunction to prevent the "death, destruction and terrorisation" caused by God.
Judge Marlon Polk said in his ruling that a plaintiff must have access to the defendant for a case to proceed.
"Given that this court finds that there can never be service effectuated on the named defendant this action will be dismissed with prejudice," Judge Polk wrote in his ruling.
Mr Chambers cannot refile the suit but may appeal.
'God knows everything'
Mr Chambers sued God last year. He said God had threatened him and the people of Nebraska and had inflicted "widespread death, destruction and terrorisation of millions upon millions of the Earth's inhabitants".
He said he would carefully consider Judge Polk's ruling before deciding whether to appeal.
The court, Mr Chambers said, had acknowledged the existence of God and "a consequence of that acknowledgement is a recognition of God's omniscience".
"Since God knows everything," he reasoned, "God has notice of this lawsuit."
Mr Chambers, a state senator for 38 years, said he filed the suit to make the point that "anyone can sue anyone else, even God".---------------------------------------------
Haha, I'm sure God knows the final verdict.
20 September 2008
The (Ir)Rational of Things
Realize
Colbie Caillat
Take time to realize,
That your worth is
Crashing down on in.
Take time to realize,
That I am on your si-i-i-de
Didn't I, didn't I tell you.
But I can't spell it out for you,
No, it's never gonna be that simple
But I can't spell it out for you
Chorus:
If you just realize what I've just realized,
Then we'd be perfect for each other
And we'll never find another
Just realized what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder if
We missed out on each other now.
Take time to realize
Oh-oh I'm on your si-i-i-de
Didn't I, didn't I tell you.
Take time to realize
That this all can pass by
Didn't I didn't I tell you
Refrain:
But I can't spell it out for you,
No it's never gonna be that simple
But I can't spell it out for you.
Chorus:
If you just realized what I just realized
Then we'd be perfect for each other
And we'd never find another
Just realized what I've just realized
We'd never have to wonder if
We missed out on each other but.
Verse 3:
It's not that the same
No it's never the sa-a-ame
If you don't feel it too.
If you meet me half way
If you 'd meet me half way.
It could be the same for you.
Chorus:
If you just realize what I just realized
Then we'd be perfect for each other
And we'd never find another
Just realize what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder no-o-w
Just realize what I just realized
If you just realize what I just realized
Oh...
Missed out on each other now
Missed out on each other now
Missed out on each other now
Realize, realize
Realize, realize
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When I had the chance to dissect the words of this song, it hit me. There are two sides to everything: the rational and the irrational.
What seems rational, is what we make up out of what we perceive. It is the image produced by the filters of our brain to make things seem cohesive. It is what man has been trying to develop. It is what man has made up of things, that a long time ago were just like floating pieces of the puzzle.
The irrational is the space we allow for things that we haven't conquered. It is the extra pieces of paper the brain does not make use of. It is the realm of which we try to develop, but never successfully. It is what man fails to grasp, and will never ever seem to.
When we are presented with something, like let's say love, we automatically go through the process of (ir)rationalizaing - trying to see what makes sense in what we feel, and what seems unpredictable and mysterious. And I think this is what makes love beautiful. While we know we have something about it that we can understand, the irrationality of love makes the whole thing a human thing. Something too rational is mechanical - machine-like and very straightforward. Too much irrationality is something worse than the random paint splatters of abstract art.
Love is both rational and irrational. Like they say, it's supposed to be the brain and the heart, figuratively.
Colbie Caillat
Take time to realize,
That your worth is
Crashing down on in.
Take time to realize,
That I am on your si-i-i-de
Didn't I, didn't I tell you.
But I can't spell it out for you,
No, it's never gonna be that simple
But I can't spell it out for you
Chorus:
If you just realize what I've just realized,
Then we'd be perfect for each other
And we'll never find another
Just realized what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder if
We missed out on each other now.
Take time to realize
Oh-oh I'm on your si-i-i-de
Didn't I, didn't I tell you.
Take time to realize
That this all can pass by
Didn't I didn't I tell you
Refrain:
But I can't spell it out for you,
No it's never gonna be that simple
But I can't spell it out for you.
Chorus:
If you just realized what I just realized
Then we'd be perfect for each other
And we'd never find another
Just realized what I've just realized
We'd never have to wonder if
We missed out on each other but.
Verse 3:
It's not that the same
No it's never the sa-a-ame
If you don't feel it too.
If you meet me half way
If you 'd meet me half way.
It could be the same for you.
Chorus:
If you just realize what I just realized
Then we'd be perfect for each other
And we'd never find another
Just realize what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder no-o-w
Just realize what I just realized
If you just realize what I just realized
Oh...
Missed out on each other now
Missed out on each other now
Missed out on each other now
Realize, realize
Realize, realize
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When I had the chance to dissect the words of this song, it hit me. There are two sides to everything: the rational and the irrational.
What seems rational, is what we make up out of what we perceive. It is the image produced by the filters of our brain to make things seem cohesive. It is what man has been trying to develop. It is what man has made up of things, that a long time ago were just like floating pieces of the puzzle.
The irrational is the space we allow for things that we haven't conquered. It is the extra pieces of paper the brain does not make use of. It is the realm of which we try to develop, but never successfully. It is what man fails to grasp, and will never ever seem to.
When we are presented with something, like let's say love, we automatically go through the process of (ir)rationalizaing - trying to see what makes sense in what we feel, and what seems unpredictable and mysterious. And I think this is what makes love beautiful. While we know we have something about it that we can understand, the irrationality of love makes the whole thing a human thing. Something too rational is mechanical - machine-like and very straightforward. Too much irrationality is something worse than the random paint splatters of abstract art.
Love is both rational and irrational. Like they say, it's supposed to be the brain and the heart, figuratively.
16 August 2008
On the Other Hand (Useless Post No. 5)
TWILIGHT the movie is moved to November 21!
So, if the movie's release was January 9, 2009 in the Philippines when the US release was December 12, 2008, because of the MMFF, I sure do hope they would show it earlier here because of the move.
BUT STILL, Harry Potter.............................
So, if the movie's release was January 9, 2009 in the Philippines when the US release was December 12, 2008, because of the MMFF, I sure do hope they would show it earlier here because of the move.
BUT STILL, Harry Potter.............................
Crappy Things in Life (Useless Post No.4)
CRAP(slang)
noun
1. an offensive term for nonsense, or something worthless or annoying
2. an offensive term for an act of passing solid waste matter out of the body through the anus
3. an offensive term for excrement
adjective
an offensive term meaning worthless, useless, or lacking in ability
transitive and intransitive verb (past and past participle crapped, present participle crap·ping, 3rd person present singular craps)
an offensive term meaning to pass solid waste matter out of the body through the anus
(15th century. Probably < Middle Dutch)
Microsoft® Encarta® 2008. © 1993-2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Argh, the sixth Harry Potter movie's release was moved from November this year to July 2009...........................................
NEWS
.............
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So CRAPPY.
noun
1. an offensive term for nonsense, or something worthless or annoying
2. an offensive term for an act of passing solid waste matter out of the body through the anus
3. an offensive term for excrement
adjective
an offensive term meaning worthless, useless, or lacking in ability
transitive and intransitive verb (past and past participle crapped, present participle crap·ping, 3rd person present singular craps)
an offensive term meaning to pass solid waste matter out of the body through the anus
(15th century. Probably < Middle Dutch)
Microsoft® Encarta® 2008. © 1993-2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Argh, the sixth Harry Potter movie's release was moved from November this year to July 2009...........................................
NEWS
.............
.............
So CRAPPY.
15 August 2008
Change
Note: I am not updated, so feel free to correct me. If you're not up to reading a very long post, good luck.
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Lately, I've been hearing some talk on high school. People, issues, gossip, opinions.
One common thing I've read about was the implementation of rules. Most of them said that these rules altered their usual lifestyle. Rules like no eating in the academic building, strictly no more extern students after 6 PM, no use of sockets, and no food delivery after 7 PM. Classrooms were stripped of trashcans, the frequency of parties became less, and the ordering of jerseys for the Intrams was limited to a certain budget (I think PhP 300). And many say that these rules made high school life dull.
First of all, we must concede to the fact that we can't gratify all our needs and wants instantly, just like what most teenagers think. Me included. We must keep in mind that we have to work for the things we want and earn them. High school entails some sort of responsibility - responsibility to your self, to your peers, to your teachers and staff, and to your country.
Cliché, but true. Be responsible for your actions. Know how to stand up for what you have said and done. Learn how to keep things in order as you are not the only one dwelling in the space you are in. Respect other people's beliefs and principles. Recognize the fact that the things you receive for free are someone else's time and sweat.
I think these are what the rules ultimately want to impart.
Dirty classrooms definitely show disrespect to the space alloted for your class. Be aware that your seatmate, classmates, and friends deserve a clean and orderly space, not with all the clutter and mess. Not everyone can work with a piles of papers on the floor. Many people get irked by seeing people smooching in the corridors of an academic institution - don't ever think that they should've just minded their own business because the school is their business in the classroom and your love making isn't in the books.
Be stern with how you spend your money and don't ever think you deserve to spend what you just received from the cashier. Do you dare say that what you've done will improve the lives of the Filipinos? Bah. Do you think the school receives the budget to cover all your needs? Huh, with all the government's moves on cutting the budget for education, what do you think? And can you just imagine how you leave out your classmate, your friend just because they don't have as much money as you have? You might be even pushing them on the verge stealing just because of that. In short, look out for one another, and know your classmates' concerns.
BUT, it definitely does not mean that the rules are justified, in my opinion.
With these rules implemented, does the school think it has the facilities to supplement the educational needs of the students? Do you not keep in mind the individual concerns of the students? Do you give reason for such heavy hands? Do you ake sure the students see the reason and understand it? Do any the concerns of the students get heard? Do you keep in track if these rules actually do any good to the students? Is leadership and leading just confined in the books, and not in discussion, debate, intellectual conversations, and creativity? Do you offer any alternatives?
These are just questions, and I do not know the answers to them, that is why I ask.
Remember, these are teenagers, and don't expect them to understand immediately. Not everyone is as mature as the "best" student of the batch.
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In my opinion, letting not even a single laptop be plugged in is ridiculous. Maybe if the computer laboratory is free for use, it's justifiable. But I think desktops consume more electricity than laptops. So, I think a little trust in the students could help. Well, I would like to think they aren't that irresponsible. Maybe limiting the sockets to be used is better. Or providing a certain area that is big enough for them to stay in is also good. And please, to the laptop users, please use it for academic reasons. I really doubt the budget the school receives is enough. Blame the government for that, not the school. And maybe also then number of UPCAT passers.
Curfew is also a part of the austerity measures, and to prevent people who snog around the campus to stay late, and for the safety of going home. I don't know... I think I was one of the most notorious for breaking this rule, then when it wasn't so strictly implemented. Why? Because (1) I always thought that I could take care of myself to get home, (2) I wasn't using any of the school's resources aside form space (I stay in the covered walk, the mushrooms, or the admin stairs), and (3) no one was telling me I annoyed them. That's what I can say about that.
Also for the parties. During our time, we would usually have, on the average, 5 regular parties in a year: Acquaintance Party, Foundation Night/Talent's Night, Intrams Night, Christmas Party, and Year Ender Party. And I do think that these can be very costly. Come on, a medium sized stereo set at home are branded to be "1000 kW", how much more the large speakers in the auditorium? And the airconditiong? I don't have numbers on the budget, and I don't really know if the Student Alliance pays for anything, but I guess this could be the most determining factor. So unless, you are willing to shell out your own money, or be creative on how to hold parties... Be very creative. Or just enjoy the time you have in school.
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Final Words
Activism is not only what you see or stereotype about UP students. It is not about rallying in the streets. It is about rallying your ideas to be heard. If you are not heard and understood, you really wouldn't reach any compromise. Yes, you might not get what you need/want, but compromise is better. The school has limited resources, and gets lower by the year (thanks to the government), so compromise is all you can achieve. I think the school is trying to allocate budget for developing some parts of the campus. The school doesn't have the generous alumni college schools have. So be creative - in how you express yourself, in how to deal with certain situations, in how to enjoy high school life. Talk to your teachers about problems. Don't let those darned rules ruin your enjoyment (no pun intended). Kung gusto nyo, picnic sa covered walk or gym while studying or doing homework (di man na siya acad 'di ba? *wink wink*). Di bale na ma higku-an or mainit, enjoy man gyapon. And I guess the student organizations should do what they should.
Just be creative and proactive, and continue to go faster, higher, and stronger.
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Lately, I've been hearing some talk on high school. People, issues, gossip, opinions.
One common thing I've read about was the implementation of rules. Most of them said that these rules altered their usual lifestyle. Rules like no eating in the academic building, strictly no more extern students after 6 PM, no use of sockets, and no food delivery after 7 PM. Classrooms were stripped of trashcans, the frequency of parties became less, and the ordering of jerseys for the Intrams was limited to a certain budget (I think PhP 300). And many say that these rules made high school life dull.
First of all, we must concede to the fact that we can't gratify all our needs and wants instantly, just like what most teenagers think. Me included. We must keep in mind that we have to work for the things we want and earn them. High school entails some sort of responsibility - responsibility to your self, to your peers, to your teachers and staff, and to your country.
Cliché, but true. Be responsible for your actions. Know how to stand up for what you have said and done. Learn how to keep things in order as you are not the only one dwelling in the space you are in. Respect other people's beliefs and principles. Recognize the fact that the things you receive for free are someone else's time and sweat.
I think these are what the rules ultimately want to impart.
Dirty classrooms definitely show disrespect to the space alloted for your class. Be aware that your seatmate, classmates, and friends deserve a clean and orderly space, not with all the clutter and mess. Not everyone can work with a piles of papers on the floor. Many people get irked by seeing people smooching in the corridors of an academic institution - don't ever think that they should've just minded their own business because the school is their business in the classroom and your love making isn't in the books.
Be stern with how you spend your money and don't ever think you deserve to spend what you just received from the cashier. Do you dare say that what you've done will improve the lives of the Filipinos? Bah. Do you think the school receives the budget to cover all your needs? Huh, with all the government's moves on cutting the budget for education, what do you think? And can you just imagine how you leave out your classmate, your friend just because they don't have as much money as you have? You might be even pushing them on the verge stealing just because of that. In short, look out for one another, and know your classmates' concerns.
BUT, it definitely does not mean that the rules are justified, in my opinion.
With these rules implemented, does the school think it has the facilities to supplement the educational needs of the students? Do you not keep in mind the individual concerns of the students? Do you give reason for such heavy hands? Do you ake sure the students see the reason and understand it? Do any the concerns of the students get heard? Do you keep in track if these rules actually do any good to the students? Is leadership and leading just confined in the books, and not in discussion, debate, intellectual conversations, and creativity? Do you offer any alternatives?
These are just questions, and I do not know the answers to them, that is why I ask.
Remember, these are teenagers, and don't expect them to understand immediately. Not everyone is as mature as the "best" student of the batch.
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In my opinion, letting not even a single laptop be plugged in is ridiculous. Maybe if the computer laboratory is free for use, it's justifiable. But I think desktops consume more electricity than laptops. So, I think a little trust in the students could help. Well, I would like to think they aren't that irresponsible. Maybe limiting the sockets to be used is better. Or providing a certain area that is big enough for them to stay in is also good. And please, to the laptop users, please use it for academic reasons. I really doubt the budget the school receives is enough. Blame the government for that, not the school. And maybe also then number of UPCAT passers.
Curfew is also a part of the austerity measures, and to prevent people who snog around the campus to stay late, and for the safety of going home. I don't know... I think I was one of the most notorious for breaking this rule, then when it wasn't so strictly implemented. Why? Because (1) I always thought that I could take care of myself to get home, (2) I wasn't using any of the school's resources aside form space (I stay in the covered walk, the mushrooms, or the admin stairs), and (3) no one was telling me I annoyed them. That's what I can say about that.
Also for the parties. During our time, we would usually have, on the average, 5 regular parties in a year: Acquaintance Party, Foundation Night/Talent's Night, Intrams Night, Christmas Party, and Year Ender Party. And I do think that these can be very costly. Come on, a medium sized stereo set at home are branded to be "1000 kW", how much more the large speakers in the auditorium? And the airconditiong? I don't have numbers on the budget, and I don't really know if the Student Alliance pays for anything, but I guess this could be the most determining factor. So unless, you are willing to shell out your own money, or be creative on how to hold parties... Be very creative. Or just enjoy the time you have in school.
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Final Words
Activism is not only what you see or stereotype about UP students. It is not about rallying in the streets. It is about rallying your ideas to be heard. If you are not heard and understood, you really wouldn't reach any compromise. Yes, you might not get what you need/want, but compromise is better. The school has limited resources, and gets lower by the year (thanks to the government), so compromise is all you can achieve. I think the school is trying to allocate budget for developing some parts of the campus. The school doesn't have the generous alumni college schools have. So be creative - in how you express yourself, in how to deal with certain situations, in how to enjoy high school life. Talk to your teachers about problems. Don't let those darned rules ruin your enjoyment (no pun intended). Kung gusto nyo, picnic sa covered walk or gym while studying or doing homework (di man na siya acad 'di ba? *wink wink*). Di bale na ma higku-an or mainit, enjoy man gyapon. And I guess the student organizations should do what they should.
Just be creative and proactive, and continue to go faster, higher, and stronger.
Past Life daw...
Your past life diagnosis:
I don't know how you feel about it, but you were male in your last earthly incarnation.You were born somewhere in the territory of modern Hungary around the year 1775. Your profession was that of a philosopher and thinker.
Your brief psychological profile in your past life:
Timid, constrained, quiet person. You had creative talents, which waited until this life to be liberated. Sometimes your environment considered you strange.
The lesson that your last past life brought to your present incarnation:
Your main lesson is to develop magnanimity and a feeling of brotherhood. Try to become less adhered to material property and learn to take only as much, as you can give back.
Do you remember now?
http://www.thebigview.com/pastlife/
I don't know how you feel about it, but you were male in your last earthly incarnation.You were born somewhere in the territory of modern Hungary around the year 1775. Your profession was that of a philosopher and thinker.
Your brief psychological profile in your past life:
Timid, constrained, quiet person. You had creative talents, which waited until this life to be liberated. Sometimes your environment considered you strange.
The lesson that your last past life brought to your present incarnation:
Your main lesson is to develop magnanimity and a feeling of brotherhood. Try to become less adhered to material property and learn to take only as much, as you can give back.
Do you remember now?
http://www.thebigview.com/pastlife/
12 August 2008
Topophilia Madness (Useless Post No.3)
Earlier today was the deadline for the submission of our Geography papers about 5...FIVE freakin' places you have "topophilia" (now that grammar sucks) and describe them geographically (so how am I supposed to describe my room geographically if I loved it so much?). But now, I'm still thinking of what those five places are. Yes, I didn't submit during class, so I'd have to settle for a 5-point deduction to submit nest meeting. Great.
I just have 3 places after an hour of contemplating thorughout my history.
I just have 3 places after an hour of contemplating thorughout my history.
09 August 2008
(Useless Post No. 2) I want Buko Pie...
...or Milo (from Gloria's) or Chocobanana shake, or Blueberry Cheesecake.
I'm more than halfway into "Breaking Dawn". Right now, I'm wondering how they'd be able to make it into a movie without it being rated R or something...lol.
I'm more than halfway into "Breaking Dawn". Right now, I'm wondering how they'd be able to make it into a movie without it being rated R or something...lol.
03 August 2008
No Limits
I'm very tired. I want to sleep so I'll try to keep this short, and maybe have another post. Though this isn't your light-hearted post, because, as I said, I am tired.
First of all, I'm having trouble with uploading photos, in such a way that most of stuff I upload end up as drafts. I guess it's mainly because of the internet connection. So if I have any team mates, classmates, or "Geog-mates" who stumble upon my site, just be patient. I'll try my best.
Anyway, on with Geog Camp. I had to wear my oversized, unused for a year, high school sophomore jersey shirt because I was in yellow team and that I'm not too fond of that color. I guess I enjoyed it the way I expected it to be in some ways, but I guess you really can't be comfortable especially with the weather. But I was surprised I somehow enjoyed squishing my feet on the ground. Consequentially, though, I'm having trouble with cleaning my stubborn nails and drying my used clothing. Getting wet in the rain still wasn't though, it was freaking cold. Hello, Tagaytay, anyone?
I really just hoped they had rock shoes for the wall climbing part. Now, I'm thankful I took Sport Climbing for PE. I guess I'm not too good with wet and rotating holds.
Thanks to my teammates, I was not my usual too quiet and too introverted self. I guess it does take a catalyst before I get to be enthusiastic in more than one thing. It's good that chance made me go with the more extroverted individuals, and not let me wallow in my own silence.
I didn't feel old, nor do I think I felt all that young, as I keep on meeting freshmen who are of my age or older, though I guess being a sophomore doesn't really make you old or something. I don't really mind people calling me with "Kuya" or not, though I guess I'd appreciate it if like people 5 years my junior would. But I miss the sound of the complete "John Dale" already.
It actually felt like being in high school. No, I wasn't the team leader, but I was acting as if I were just with my high school friends - like I already knew them for quite while, but still observing their actions. Strange, because in class, I'd really not mind any of them, except maybe my seatmate who didn't join the camp. I wonder if any of that would change from now on. I am, after all, a self-confessed introvert.
I love my Mojo sandals. They haven't failed me while I was using them on the slippery rocks and mud of the river and the camp. Thanks to Rich for that. But I'm not sure if my camera is malfuctioning, or if it is just the battery. I ended up using the low-end camera of my phone for the other photos.
Thankfully, Day by Day arrived, so I guess i don't have to worry for my Sport Climbing Class tomorrow, except about waking up early. Before I forget, congratulations to NIGS!
First of all, I'm having trouble with uploading photos, in such a way that most of stuff I upload end up as drafts. I guess it's mainly because of the internet connection. So if I have any team mates, classmates, or "Geog-mates" who stumble upon my site, just be patient. I'll try my best.
Anyway, on with Geog Camp. I had to wear my oversized, unused for a year, high school sophomore jersey shirt because I was in yellow team and that I'm not too fond of that color. I guess I enjoyed it the way I expected it to be in some ways, but I guess you really can't be comfortable especially with the weather. But I was surprised I somehow enjoyed squishing my feet on the ground. Consequentially, though, I'm having trouble with cleaning my stubborn nails and drying my used clothing. Getting wet in the rain still wasn't though, it was freaking cold. Hello, Tagaytay, anyone?
I really just hoped they had rock shoes for the wall climbing part. Now, I'm thankful I took Sport Climbing for PE. I guess I'm not too good with wet and rotating holds.
Thanks to my teammates, I was not my usual too quiet and too introverted self. I guess it does take a catalyst before I get to be enthusiastic in more than one thing. It's good that chance made me go with the more extroverted individuals, and not let me wallow in my own silence.
I didn't feel old, nor do I think I felt all that young, as I keep on meeting freshmen who are of my age or older, though I guess being a sophomore doesn't really make you old or something. I don't really mind people calling me with "Kuya" or not, though I guess I'd appreciate it if like people 5 years my junior would. But I miss the sound of the complete "John Dale" already.
It actually felt like being in high school. No, I wasn't the team leader, but I was acting as if I were just with my high school friends - like I already knew them for quite while, but still observing their actions. Strange, because in class, I'd really not mind any of them, except maybe my seatmate who didn't join the camp. I wonder if any of that would change from now on. I am, after all, a self-confessed introvert.
I love my Mojo sandals. They haven't failed me while I was using them on the slippery rocks and mud of the river and the camp. Thanks to Rich for that. But I'm not sure if my camera is malfuctioning, or if it is just the battery. I ended up using the low-end camera of my phone for the other photos.
Thankfully, Day by Day arrived, so I guess i don't have to worry for my Sport Climbing Class tomorrow, except about waking up early. Before I forget, congratulations to NIGS!
28 July 2008
Belated
Thanks to those who greeted through personally, text and this Multiply Website, and to those who offered to give something.
Thanks to Rich and Miko for the Red Ribbon (ayan Red Ribbon, inadvertise ko kayo, pay me. joke lang) and the fun climbing experience. (Green slash, I will conquer you...next time)
Thanks to Ministop for the cheap but delicious sundae......I want another one.
I'm just tired. Pero excited for the Geography Camp his coming August 2-3. I want to buy sandals from Sandugo just for that activity. But anyway, I think I'll be needing a good pair for the rest of my Geology life. Pero mahal...well, kaya ko siya, pero kuripot lang siguro ako. And I have to verify kung maganda yung friction ng underside.
And the release of Breaking Dawn on August 4!
Thanks to Rich and Miko for the Red Ribbon (ayan Red Ribbon, inadvertise ko kayo, pay me. joke lang) and the fun climbing experience. (Green slash, I will conquer you...next time)
Thanks to Ministop for the cheap but delicious sundae......I want another one.
I'm just tired. Pero excited for the Geography Camp his coming August 2-3. I want to buy sandals from Sandugo just for that activity. But anyway, I think I'll be needing a good pair for the rest of my Geology life. Pero mahal...well, kaya ko siya, pero kuripot lang siguro ako. And I have to verify kung maganda yung friction ng underside.
And the release of Breaking Dawn on August 4!
Belated
Thanks to those who greeted through personally, text and this Multiply Website, and to those who offered to give something.
Thanks to Rich and Miko for the Red Ribbon (ayan Red Ribbon, inadvertise ko kayo, pay me. joke lang) and the fun climbing experience. (Green slash, I will conquer you...next time)
Thanks to Ministop for the cheap but delicious sundae......I want another one.
I'm just tired. Pero excited for the Geography Camp his coming August 2-3. I want to buy sandals from Sandugo just for that activity. But anyway, I think I'll be needing a good pair for the rest of my Geology life. Pero mahal...well, kaya ko siya, pero kuripot lang siguro ako. And I have to verify kung maganda yung friction ng underside.
And the release of Breaking Dawn on August 4!
Thanks to Rich and Miko for the Red Ribbon (ayan Red Ribbon, inadvertise ko kayo, pay me. joke lang) and the fun climbing experience. (Green slash, I will conquer you...next time)
Thanks to Ministop for the cheap but delicious sundae......I want another one.
I'm just tired. Pero excited for the Geography Camp his coming August 2-3. I want to buy sandals from Sandugo just for that activity. But anyway, I think I'll be needing a good pair for the rest of my Geology life. Pero mahal...well, kaya ko siya, pero kuripot lang siguro ako. And I have to verify kung maganda yung friction ng underside.
And the release of Breaking Dawn on August 4!
20 July 2008
Again (Useless Post No. 1)
I want to watch The Dark Knight again. I want to watch Journey to the Center of the Earth in 3D. I want to watch Wall-E on AUGUST 13. I want to eat a Champ Meal right now.
131+300+131+115 = PhP 677!!!
I need a way to generate these funds. Or else I'll not be having breakfast for...14 days. Or not eat for...5 days. Haha.
Useless post.
131+300+131+115 = PhP 677!!!
I need a way to generate these funds. Or else I'll not be having breakfast for...14 days. Or not eat for...5 days. Haha.
Useless post.
19 July 2008
Luxury
In my journey for stress relief, I bought two sachets of two different kinds of facial wash, which i don't normally use these days and the overpriced but delicious Chocolate Indulgence drink. Yesterday, walking along Katipunan at around midnight and arriving at the dorm past my sign-out time was interesting.
These are just few of the things I did in the past two days full of trying to just do something else. But I guess, it always comes at a cost. Very big costs, such that these past two days must be my most costly since I started my sophomore year. For the past weeks, luxury was just something I couldn't think of, and now that I had the chance, I'm like going at it ferociously.
Watching The Dark Knight was just so worth it, though I guess watching it in a cheaper theater would have been better. But, anyway, just read my review. But yeah, there were so many good lines which I wasn't able to comprehend right away, so I'm searching for them right now in the internet. And I still haven't found any. If I do, I'm most likely to post them here.
And I just realized that if you want to know someone better, you really should be prepared. And thank God, though I'm not really "always" prepared, at least I have "mastered" masking emotions, though I'm not saying it is a good thing, because I actually think it is not. I do it just for the sake of trying to be "rational" and getting the chance of thinking about it. So yeah, back to the getting to know someone or some people better part, it just showed me more of the differences among us. Differences in many things - the way you live, the way you make choices, etc. And this is NOT the first time this has happened. But I am still surprised.
So though I guess I have gotten over the stress (In a very COSTLY, monetary manner), I have new things to face.
I guess, this is what makes life interesting.
These are just few of the things I did in the past two days full of trying to just do something else. But I guess, it always comes at a cost. Very big costs, such that these past two days must be my most costly since I started my sophomore year. For the past weeks, luxury was just something I couldn't think of, and now that I had the chance, I'm like going at it ferociously.
Watching The Dark Knight was just so worth it, though I guess watching it in a cheaper theater would have been better. But, anyway, just read my review. But yeah, there were so many good lines which I wasn't able to comprehend right away, so I'm searching for them right now in the internet. And I still haven't found any. If I do, I'm most likely to post them here.
And I just realized that if you want to know someone better, you really should be prepared. And thank God, though I'm not really "always" prepared, at least I have "mastered" masking emotions, though I'm not saying it is a good thing, because I actually think it is not. I do it just for the sake of trying to be "rational" and getting the chance of thinking about it. So yeah, back to the getting to know someone or some people better part, it just showed me more of the differences among us. Differences in many things - the way you live, the way you make choices, etc. And this is NOT the first time this has happened. But I am still surprised.
So though I guess I have gotten over the stress (In a very COSTLY, monetary manner), I have new things to face.
I guess, this is what makes life interesting.
04 July 2008
Interesting News
I regularly check out the "Latest Headlines" button of Firefox 3.0, and here are some socially and technologically significant articles I found interesting, all from BBC News UK.
Google must divulge YouTube log
Warning letters to 'file-sharers'
After that, I grew a little curious on statistics, so I researched a bit. And I came to this website - http://w3.bsa.org/philippines/press/newsreleases/globalstudypr.cfm. There are some other articles from that site which I read, but that one gives the most recent view, I think.
I've been thinking about piracy for quite a while now - why it exists, why it never seems to stop, and why it's like an epidemic. I was actually planning to write about this issue before I read these articles, and now, I am. But I'll try to keep it short.
For one, I am not really sure how the BSA gets the statistics on "losses" that amount to US$ 147 million. If they base it on the sales of pirated software, do they take into account the actual capability of the consumers to purchase these software by their actual costs? Like if a person buys a CD of pirated security software for like PhP 60, wherein the market price is like around PhP 2500, do they consider the 'capability' of the consumer to pay for its actual price?
If not, their statistics might be flawed.
Should they consider losses they would make if they lost the exposure they get through piracy? With all the fuss going around them because almost everyone can use them? Because, if not for piracy, maybe fewer people would use them and they would lose their popularity.
These pirated software, or maybe also movies, music, and other media, actually are very popular among the less-capable to buy original copies because of the fact that they are more affordable compared to original copies. Of course, there are some of those who have the resources to shell out, but still opt to buy the cheaper alternatives, but how many could they be? We can think that those who really do have the extra money won't buy pirated stuff as it can be considered a social stain, which they would think as "mediocrity" or "so not their stuff."
For the middle and lower classes, they think that by using such software, even through "copyright infringement," would somehow let them be in the league and have the same "leveling" as with those who are financially capable. It is an illusion of grandeur, just like what all the malls in the country provide. They think that by using these software, they get an edge. And they think that piracy makes it easier for them.
And these lead us to setbacks. Yes, there is more than one.
Technologically, it somehow slows down the drive of open source developing, as more people use pirated software, the demand for the real free alternatives lessens, too. It somehow makes the minds and imagination of some stagnant, or might lead to the open-source developers to be hired by the commercial world. Anyway, many technologies have developed because of open-source developing. There are even rumors that some commercial establishments take advantage of open-source code.
Socially and morally, it can be one of two things, or maybe both. It can show how desperate most of the world is wanting to reach equity in status, especially among the middle and lower classes, as they also want to be recognized and not be treated as guinea pigs of the richer. Or how each one wants to just get ahead of the other by any means possible, that money is just what everything is, that we think that those who have more money than us are happier in every sense, that trying to be richer in money will make us happier. Or by doing what the richer in money do, we would also be happy. This idea is just so wrong. It is cliché, but thinking that way is still very wrong.
I guess, I myself would feel bad if someone stole my pictures and claimed it was theirs. Yeah, I would. But, it would certainly be OK if proper citation be used. So, I guess, commercial software developers should be thankful that the "pirates" still include their company logos - and some even try to imitate the original box cover in slim jewel cases.
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See? How piracy has brought my thoughts to things that I think I can write a paper for Sociology. It even contains more words than most the papers I have made. I may stand corrected on some info, especially on factual things – please feel free to do so.
Google must divulge YouTube log
Warning letters to 'file-sharers'
After that, I grew a little curious on statistics, so I researched a bit. And I came to this website - http://w3.bsa.org/philippines/press/newsreleases/globalstudypr.cfm. There are some other articles from that site which I read, but that one gives the most recent view, I think.
I've been thinking about piracy for quite a while now - why it exists, why it never seems to stop, and why it's like an epidemic. I was actually planning to write about this issue before I read these articles, and now, I am. But I'll try to keep it short.
For one, I am not really sure how the BSA gets the statistics on "losses" that amount to US$ 147 million. If they base it on the sales of pirated software, do they take into account the actual capability of the consumers to purchase these software by their actual costs? Like if a person buys a CD of pirated security software for like PhP 60, wherein the market price is like around PhP 2500, do they consider the 'capability' of the consumer to pay for its actual price?
If not, their statistics might be flawed.
Should they consider losses they would make if they lost the exposure they get through piracy? With all the fuss going around them because almost everyone can use them? Because, if not for piracy, maybe fewer people would use them and they would lose their popularity.
These pirated software, or maybe also movies, music, and other media, actually are very popular among the less-capable to buy original copies because of the fact that they are more affordable compared to original copies. Of course, there are some of those who have the resources to shell out, but still opt to buy the cheaper alternatives, but how many could they be? We can think that those who really do have the extra money won't buy pirated stuff as it can be considered a social stain, which they would think as "mediocrity" or "so not their stuff."
For the middle and lower classes, they think that by using such software, even through "copyright infringement," would somehow let them be in the league and have the same "leveling" as with those who are financially capable. It is an illusion of grandeur, just like what all the malls in the country provide. They think that by using these software, they get an edge. And they think that piracy makes it easier for them.
And these lead us to setbacks. Yes, there is more than one.
Technologically, it somehow slows down the drive of open source developing, as more people use pirated software, the demand for the real free alternatives lessens, too. It somehow makes the minds and imagination of some stagnant, or might lead to the open-source developers to be hired by the commercial world. Anyway, many technologies have developed because of open-source developing. There are even rumors that some commercial establishments take advantage of open-source code.
Socially and morally, it can be one of two things, or maybe both. It can show how desperate most of the world is wanting to reach equity in status, especially among the middle and lower classes, as they also want to be recognized and not be treated as guinea pigs of the richer. Or how each one wants to just get ahead of the other by any means possible, that money is just what everything is, that we think that those who have more money than us are happier in every sense, that trying to be richer in money will make us happier. Or by doing what the richer in money do, we would also be happy. This idea is just so wrong. It is cliché, but thinking that way is still very wrong.
I guess, I myself would feel bad if someone stole my pictures and claimed it was theirs. Yeah, I would. But, it would certainly be OK if proper citation be used. So, I guess, commercial software developers should be thankful that the "pirates" still include their company logos - and some even try to imitate the original box cover in slim jewel cases.
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See? How piracy has brought my thoughts to things that I think I can write a paper for Sociology. It even contains more words than most the papers I have made. I may stand corrected on some info, especially on factual things – please feel free to do so.
30 June 2008
New Things
Yesterday, I bought a bike - the cheapest one that almost drained my contingency fund. And I'm sure I could have found something cheaper somewhere else, but I guess I don't have the luxury of going around that much to find a real bike store.
A few hours ago, I attended the NIGS Orientation for the new geology students and went along with the crowd. Free food, eh. But, amidst the cold environment of the NIGS AVR, I felt my throat going achy and my nose runny.
Now, I'm on warm-hot water and strepsils therapy, and Im worrying about CWTS Talent's Day. I'm sick and I don't know what to do. My last resort, as I've told many people already, is to sing - Angels by Robbie Williams, particularly. It's the most effortless thing to do. But in my condition, would I still be able to sing with my already-not-so-pleasant voice?
In a few minutes, we (Fed and I) would be having our "first corridor assembly" as corridor representatives, along with the newbies of WWI Girls, to discuss things about the Newbies Presentation Night. For one, I hate competition, and two, based on past exoeriences, I'm expecting 50% turn-out for the meeting. But for some reason, just like before in Kalai, I never wanted to be put to such position, but I'm thinking that later on, I might think I had enjoyed it.
But right now, I just wish I could sleep.
A few hours ago, I attended the NIGS Orientation for the new geology students and went along with the crowd. Free food, eh. But, amidst the cold environment of the NIGS AVR, I felt my throat going achy and my nose runny.
Now, I'm on warm-hot water and strepsils therapy, and Im worrying about CWTS Talent's Day. I'm sick and I don't know what to do. My last resort, as I've told many people already, is to sing - Angels by Robbie Williams, particularly. It's the most effortless thing to do. But in my condition, would I still be able to sing with my already-not-so-pleasant voice?
In a few minutes, we (Fed and I) would be having our "first corridor assembly" as corridor representatives, along with the newbies of WWI Girls, to discuss things about the Newbies Presentation Night. For one, I hate competition, and two, based on past exoeriences, I'm expecting 50% turn-out for the meeting. But for some reason, just like before in Kalai, I never wanted to be put to such position, but I'm thinking that later on, I might think I had enjoyed it.
But right now, I just wish I could sleep.
29 May 2008
Twilight Saga
My first book review in this site.
Bella is just so crazy.
Okay, I just finished reading the first three books of the "Twilight Saga" - Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse - by Stephenie Meyer. Yeah, believe it or not. I actually just started reading Twilight because of utter boredom and curiosity why my girl-friends (emphasis meant) during high school couldn’t stop babbling about it. I'd hear the name "Edward" a million times and some shrilly screams once in a while, and even some petty fights over his possession.
Okay, just to go with it briefly, it wasn't bad. Hmm, maybe a 7-8 out of 10.
Well, it is good because, well, apparently I read all of them in succession, in between my sleep-eat-surf the internet cycle this summer. It does have an engaging story. Well, it was full of teasers of love-making but never it. Frustrating? Yeah. Haha. (Just admit it) Well I guess it wasn’t such a bad idea because it makes the reader want to read MORE, hoping something will happen. The imagery was good, with the woods, the beach, the houses all able to imprint in my mind. Nice characters, as you actually have the freedom of what beautiful could mean to you.
Being in the first person perspective of a teenage girl, I guess, gives it some leverage on its audience, but lets male readers shy away from it. But it wouldn’t hurt “the men” to read it, it does give some insight of the behavior of women, not that I expect someone out there to be as crazy as Bella, or maybe it could be a good thing…*evil grin*
It lacks some action, though Eclipse gives a little more. For my tastes, I would love more action. But I guess it wasn’t meant to be that. It is a love story, Romeo-and-Juliet-like, though I have not read that story yet... yeah. But the love story itself is enough for a sucker for love stories (like me, yeah I admit it). But I really think Bella is crazy. And maybe Edward, too. Oh, whatever.
Of the three, I liked Eclipse best (more suspense, more action, more “advances” but quite not there) and New Moon the least (I guess I just found it so dragging, too “emo” especially with the first person perspective).
Anyway, another reason why I read the series is because the movie will be shown(!) this year, though sadly December, but better than nothing. I’m expecting already a lot of rants about not being faithful from the book, but just to be fair, a book is not a movie. It will never be. And don’t expect “Greek gods” and “unhumanly beautiful” people, as we all know, the series is written in first person perspective, so everything is just according to Bella. We really never know the reality. Who knows, something must be wrong with her eyes…and brain.
Well, I can’t wait for the last installment, Breaking Dawn, and the parallel-to-twilight spin-off, Midnight Sun, which is Twilight in Edward’s perspective. Though I might already have an idea of what he’s thinking, it might be more action-packed! (hoping)
Bella is just so crazy.
Okay, I just finished reading the first three books of the "Twilight Saga" - Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse - by Stephenie Meyer. Yeah, believe it or not. I actually just started reading Twilight because of utter boredom and curiosity why my girl-friends (emphasis meant) during high school couldn’t stop babbling about it. I'd hear the name "Edward" a million times and some shrilly screams once in a while, and even some petty fights over his possession.
Okay, just to go with it briefly, it wasn't bad. Hmm, maybe a 7-8 out of 10.
Well, it is good because, well, apparently I read all of them in succession, in between my sleep-eat-surf the internet cycle this summer. It does have an engaging story. Well, it was full of teasers of love-making but never it. Frustrating? Yeah. Haha. (Just admit it) Well I guess it wasn’t such a bad idea because it makes the reader want to read MORE, hoping something will happen. The imagery was good, with the woods, the beach, the houses all able to imprint in my mind. Nice characters, as you actually have the freedom of what beautiful could mean to you.
Being in the first person perspective of a teenage girl, I guess, gives it some leverage on its audience, but lets male readers shy away from it. But it wouldn’t hurt “the men” to read it, it does give some insight of the behavior of women, not that I expect someone out there to be as crazy as Bella, or maybe it could be a good thing…*evil grin*
It lacks some action, though Eclipse gives a little more. For my tastes, I would love more action. But I guess it wasn’t meant to be that. It is a love story, Romeo-and-Juliet-like, though I have not read that story yet... yeah. But the love story itself is enough for a sucker for love stories (like me, yeah I admit it). But I really think Bella is crazy. And maybe Edward, too. Oh, whatever.
Of the three, I liked Eclipse best (more suspense, more action, more “advances” but quite not there) and New Moon the least (I guess I just found it so dragging, too “emo” especially with the first person perspective).
Anyway, another reason why I read the series is because the movie will be shown(!) this year, though sadly December, but better than nothing. I’m expecting already a lot of rants about not being faithful from the book, but just to be fair, a book is not a movie. It will never be. And don’t expect “Greek gods” and “unhumanly beautiful” people, as we all know, the series is written in first person perspective, so everything is just according to Bella. We really never know the reality. Who knows, something must be wrong with her eyes…and brain.
Well, I can’t wait for the last installment, Breaking Dawn, and the parallel-to-twilight spin-off, Midnight Sun, which is Twilight in Edward’s perspective. Though I might already have an idea of what he’s thinking, it might be more action-packed! (hoping)
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