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Recollection, Jologs and Coup d'etat

t*: 11.30: 12.36 BEWARE! Contagious: Last Midnight... 24 days till Christmas!

Well... I just woke up and am about to pack up for FX Night. Hahaha.

Anyhow, Last Wednesday, we went to Bilibid... it was a really cool experience. Haha.
However, it didn't turn out as inspiring as I thought it would be, but it's nevertheless worthwhile and a great learning experience.

My partner was so nice. Hahaha. He kept doing stuff for me kahit hindi naman kailangan, and I'm like really grateful. Other than that, he also taught me how to avoid crime... keep your bag to yourself, be careful when parking, etc. Hahaha. It was quite cool.

And then, we had the Mass. Grabe the people there. Responses so loud, singing so loud.... may kasama pang clapping. Ang galing. And they even have this kahon guy, keyboard guy and two electric guitarist. Kasama pa ang nagta-tambourine (I wish I was given the chance to play that when I was in choir... Brian kasi... hay.)
Well... they really shocked me there. Sobrang religious. Kahit homily days ago, alam. And I thought... siguro they do this everyday, coz it's a Thurday. Haha. The way I am saying it right now may not seem like it, but it's really, really shocking and wonderful. Makes us wonder about ourselves.

WEll, I bought a big boat, a picture frame and 2 key chains. I would've bought more bu Weston borrowed money. Hahaha. Anyhow, I was supposed to get a boat in a bottle... but the bottles were ugly so... naaaaa. (The bottles outside were way cooler... and way cheaper. Waaa!)

And then we had our recollection today. Haha. In all honesty, I kept falling asleep. I sunno if it was because it was boring or if it was because I lack sleep or both. Hahaha. Well, I enjoyed the Tattoo Me! most. Hahaha. And the teacher's messages. Hahaha. HALO!

My favorite tattoo is dictator. LOL. I love that word na. Hahaha!
Nakaka-flatter lang ang mga iba. Haha!

.-.

Well, we watched Jologs in Filipino class. I liked the film. It was both funny, entertaining and it also teaches something.
Sobrang tawa ako sa ALIVE-ALIVE. Hahaha. Michael kasi kept doing it in the bus, and natatawa na ako. But I didn't know na doon nanaggaling iyon. Hahaha!

Speaking of him, he went all crazy in the bus kanina. Hahaha!

.-.

On today.

Well, Kim's right in saying that this will really affect our great economy. I didn't even know but apparently we have the highest economy in all of Southeast Asia and China. And now this coup d'etat... wrong timing. And also from a 57 we're now down to 43 dollar exchange... really, really good. But now, this kudeta... it will so affect the economy.. but I hope it doesn't.

Anyhow, I feel that what they did was stupid. I mean, they know naman it won't work.. that they'll end up surrendering again. Why bother? There are other means naman of being able to do this rather than this.... I mean. Hay. Wag na nga, I'm out fo words, and I need to pack. Hahaha.

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when your hand is on fire, all you have to do is scream

FX, Morning Ceremonies and Impulse

: : BEWARE! Contagious: paiba-iba...

Okay.
So today was fun... I guess. Hahaha.

Nice. (i'm reinstalling YM again. hopefuly, it'd be fixed na. it get's annoying to keep on having to restart it because i'm not receiving anything on the message window.)
Haha! Well. I slept at around 1:30 last night.
So yes. As expected this time, I fell asleep. Thrice pa. Hahaha.

Where was I?
Yes, I was in the part where I was talking about how nothing much happened.
Other than the fact that we sorta talked na. Sorta.
Why sorta? Because we didn't say everything we wanted to say. Hay.
We really need to list them down... Hahaha!

Okay then.
Off to FX. Yes. It was tiring.
Yesterday, I got neck and stomach pain after the crunches.
Now, we ran! WAAAA!
Kulang na lang they make us swim while singing. Hahaha!

Well. That song has got me thinking about morning ceremonies.
I mean, it's really evident that I'm the only dominant voice in class who sings Lupang Hinirang and recites the oath.
I got myself to think about it. WHY? Why do I keep doing it? It's not like the other's sing too. It's not like anyone actually cares. It's not like the I have the best voice in class. (In fact, there are times naririnig ng buong class ang mga flat ko. Hahaha! That's how quiet they are.)
Then, I just thought. Why not do it? Why should I conform to everyone else when I can stand out (as a unique human being made in the likeness of God. Haha!)
WHY should I run my finger through the flames? Just because.

Hahaha.
After FX, while waiting for CJ's dad, I lied down on the 6C's plaza. I've always wanted to do that. In fact, I've always wanted to lie down on the patio's green grass and on the walkway bridge.
Hay. Reminds me of the time I threw Sean's clipboard and papers off the walkway bridge.... just for the heck of it. Hahaha. It was fun and crazy. That's me... crazy. Hahaha

Well. That's all for now, I've gotta make up for all my lost sleep. Haahaha!

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y no me dejas ni tan solo la esperanza

The Philippines.

*s: 10.07: 8.54 BEWARE! Contagious: Adios - J.Lo...

Wow. What a time to be talking about this. Especially right after the Pacquaio match. Hehe.

Well. I've been hard at work on my Filipino research.
What's it about? It's about Filipino Values.
More specifically about those needed in order for the country to develop. Hahaha. I put some focus on the lack of these values in our generation. Haha.

What can I say, I've searched SOOOOOO much sites. it's really hard to do about this. In fact, I haven't done any other homework aside from this. Hahaha!

My main source of info would be
Bakit Baliktad Magbasa ng Libro ang Mga Pilipino? Mga Kuwentong Barbero ni Bob Ong.
Yeah, i know. It's a comedy book. Mostly satirical. But that's only the first half. The second half is more serious and is where I got the info to base my research essay on.

Once again, I've been inspired.
Yeah. I've read half the book, and it never seems to fail to make me wonder about what will happen to our country. (I really recommend you read this book. It's comedy + inspiration. That's why I love Bob Ong's books. Hahaha!)

Will we ever succeed? Will we ever see a better future?
Will we at least get anywhere?

What's happened to our people? What happened to all these values we're famous for?
Will all of us Filipinos at least get anywhere?

Hope is one thing. Actually getting it accomplished is another.

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FAME. Living forever.

The Korean's and Jun Ducat's Patriotism

f: 3.30: 12.11 BEWARE! Contagious: myself?...

Well, recently, Perps sent the Filipino Advanced Yahoo Group a message from a Korean. Apparently, he came to the Philippines to avail of the cheaper education and English lessons Korea cannot offer. He wrote an essay about the Philippines and really makes you think about us.

MY SHORT ESSAY ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES
Jaeyoun Kim

Filipinos always complain about the corruption in the
Philippines. Do you really think the corruption is the
problem of the Philippines? I do not 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. After the Korean War,
South Korea was one of the poorest countries in the
world. Koreans had to start from scratch because
entire country was destroyed after the Korean War, and
we had nonatural 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 investment 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. 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 Pasangjan, 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
to 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.

Wow? Isn't it.
Then recently, a hostage situation took place in Manila. This was just 2 days ago. Jun Ducat, who hostaged people even before this incident, hostaged 32 shchool children and their teachers who were on their way to Laguna(?) on a field trip. Ducat, apparently, voiced his complaints towards the government through this event because he says he wouldn't be heard if he didn't. They say he has good principles and ideas and he really wants to make a difference in the country.

Now, if he really had good principles and hopes for the country, did he have to do it this way? I mean, why make parents, authorities, etc get worried jut so u can be heard? Can't you do it peacefully? Sure, no one was hurt... but did it have to go that way? I mean, if you really love your country, why would you do such a thing? It really makes you wonder about patriotism these days. And how our minds have been corrupted by violence. Not only is this an example, you can also take Edsa 2 and 3. I don't even consider 3 an Edsa because it wasn't as peaceful. I mean. They're sayng that "the country would be better if we have a better president and the only way we can kick this current one out is by making a large rally." Why? Can't you not make a rally. Can't you make a difference yourselves. I mean. The government may be corrupt but we're also making them corrupt. Simply in the streets, we pay no to get caught. What more for tax evasion and other stuff. We're making the government corrupt because we ourselves are corrupt. So why blame the government when you don't blame yourselves. Make a difference: do something. do something WELL. Don't hostage people because that only makes things worst. Yes, what the Korean said. LOVE. Just LOVE. Work hard not to get money but because you want to give money to the country. Study well to be able to help the country. Don't litter so the country will be cleaner therefore having more resources which extends the possibilities of technology giving out more jobs. There is a lot you can do. Just start to love the country now. By yourself. And that'a big difference. If you love your country, would you steal money from the people who pay taxes? If you love your country, would you not give money through paying proper taxes? If you loved your country, would you hostage your country's future to prove you love your country? HYPOCRISY

Phew. Why'd I write such an intense and weird and long article? I dunno. But it kind of feels good. I dunno. Weird nga lang for me.