Because I remember my blog...

SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) is a bill proposed by this obnoxious old bat named Lamar S. Smith. What would freedom mean after they block American-based websites? You idiot. You're asking for World War III. You really are.

City Hunter. I was totally and overwhelmingly addicted to this Korean drama that I even managed to finish its 20 episodes (1 hour each) in 24 hours. Well, a discrepancy occurs if you haven't forgotten your Math yet. So if there are 20 episodes having 1 hour each then that equals to 20 hours of what I thought I said is "24". Dude, I might want to take a bath and eat 3 meals a day and also to wash my face and brush my teeth.

English. Except that English is more fun in the Philippines, I'm quite having a problem trying to muster this language. Back when I was small -- I actually and still am -- well, nevermind. I was never good at it but I want to. I love my language but unfortunately, we use English to communicate to people around the globe. And I don't even know why I'm doing this blog.

Love. Fucking complicated. But don't get me wrong, I don't have any, anyway. :)

Family. Always the same old mess. Getting used to it.

Friends. Sunshine of my hell-like college life.

Samsung S2. I want you because Apple is too mainstream.

... Nothing to do here. Where do you say Kepler-22b is located?

Suddenly...

Magpapasukan na ulit for 2nd sem. I can't wait dahil nauubusan na talaga ako ng gagawin for this one-month sem break.

Eighteen na 'ko, anliiit ko pa rin. Can't believe. Tumanda ako na parang bata pa rin. Hay buhay, ambilis mong dumaan. Pero siguro ganon talaga if you enjoy living life.

Wala lang akong ma-post. Bangag na 'ko. This sem break ang ginagawa ko lang manood ng movies, magbasa ng Pinoy books, makinig sa music. I can't even go out! Tag-hirap.

Gusto ko nang pumasok. Nararamdaman ko kasing bumobobo na 'ko. Yung feeling na parang lahat ng pinag-aralan mo last sem, wala na? Ayun. Ulyanin pa 'ko, masaya 'to.

Suddenly, nagbabago ang mga bagay. Dati masaya 'ko, ngayon tinatamad na 'ko. Yung pakiramdam na worn out na yung happiness. Pwede ba yun? O sa mundo ko lang yun nag-eexist?

When I was asked to define Literature: being aesthetically satisfying, intellectually stimulating and spiritually uplifting

Literature is an art which tackles every road that reaches each person’s soul. It is a universe where one strives to live to the beauty and passion of almost everything and extends to the deepest part of our hearts and minds and creates an invulnerable concept of perfection even with the tiniest of detail.

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” One can create an entirely different world if one has the capacity to imagine. One can touch a person’s totality if one has the ability to pour his heart into works of grandeur. One can create an aesthetically satisfying masterpiece if one has the ultimate knowledge of combining his heart, mind and soul. However, we must never forget: perfect it may be for one individual, others may think otherwise. We should always put in mind that different people have different meanings of beautiful. Impressing them is not the true essence of literature; it is the will to say what one’s heart desires to be heard. The art of literature, then, does not depend on every person’s perception. It depends on you, the content, and on people who can enter your own universe, because “no poet or artist of any sort has his complete meaning alone.”

“Wit beyond measure is man’s greatest treasure.” Though imagination may be more important than knowledge, we cannot deny the fact that knowledge serves a great deal in helping us accomplish works of art and literature. Mingling with our knowledge aids us in improving and advancing in our field and can also assist the readers in learning various ideas they have never learned before. Literature, being intellectually stimulating can also hone our perspicacity and disclose our minds into something between the level of doubt and belief. On the other hand, true intellect affirms what the society otherwise had ignored; it seeks to find something absolutely fascinating in the most mediocre situations. It is not necessary, however, to shower your work with facts you have known only in mind, but not in heart. In devoting your time in your works, making mistakes is usually a common occurrence. If you experience one, never assume yourself unintelligent. Rather, seek how to make them right and persevere reminding yourself not to give up even if you are bombarded with difficulties. After all, “intelligence is not to make no mistakes, but quickly to see how to make them good.”

“Give spiritual strength to people and they will give genuine affection to you.” There have been literary works I have read and have appreciated with no touch of holiness involve and I admit, nothing beats the amusing feeling you have when you have been fondled by spiritual guidance. Literature is one way of expressing your desire to do good despite the hollows within you; your yearning to complete yourself and others despite the knowledge of everyone’s incompleteness; and the need to suffice your heart with spiritual affection you experience day by day. Being spiritually uplifting, literature has the capacity to make life’s journey easier. As we strive to struggle through difficult times, hearing stories of wisdom and hope from other people inspires each human being to continue to go through; sharing your wisdom and hope gives as much more joy and contentment likewise. Hate, gloom and sorrow have nothing to say compared to love, hope and joy. Emerge yourself from the deepest part of one’s soul if you have been tethered by your own worries. This life is only lived once, enjoying and learning from it is the best part of everything. Hate less; love more. Literature starts from you, not from everyone else’s so love yourself even more; and remember that God is always the light that sparkles in a dimlit room.

Written for our Literature class. This is the one I said was far too dissimilar to those of my classmates. Heck, bring me back to the days when I can write something like this again. I need it desperately. Oh, please.

You.

Harry Potter has all the courage to face the consequences of his actions and the bravery to accept death as an old friend; Severus Snape disregarded his personal safety for the safety of his true love’s son; Jose Rizal, Lapu-lapu, Ninoy Aquino --- all served the needs of our homeland, risked their lives and died for us to rise to a better life; even Superman, Wonder Woman, Darna and Captain Barbell, though fictional, are ideal examples of a true hero.

What, then, comprises the immense breadth and depth of being a hero?

Masculinity and mannishness? Intelligence, wit and the power to reason out things? Multitude of people we have helped? Tons of dilemmas we managed to bear? Abilities we are capable of doing? What?

There are no secret ingredients in being a hero: whether you are brilliant or dumb; massive or itsy; old or young; gay or lesbian; with or without teeth; beggar or sophisticated; or even the exact opposite of what people label as a hero --- you, yourself, are capable of being a hero in your own special way.

Remember then, that great people are just ordinary people with extraordinary amount of determination. “You don’t have to have a college degree to serve; you don’t even have to make your subject and verb agree.” You need not be a CPA in order to be a hero; or a CEO of a multi-billion corporation; you don’t even have to have super powers or the ability to fly.

People are all created with a pure heart: a heart that is willing to help; a heart that no matter how hard the heartaches are is still able to beat in unity with other people’s heart; a heart so big that problems seem so small and conquerable. The point is: anybody can be a hero. Others may view you as a typical person but it is always a matter of what you do that others don’t see; of how the person you helped is enlightened by your courageousness; and of how God see through the true hero in you.

Now, go, and soar high. You can be a hero.

Another essay for our English class. This is the best thing she could do. Thanks.

Only in the Philippines.

"In every place you would go, always bring home something that will remind you of that place."

     All of us have these special places we would want to go to every now and then, may this be a garden, pool or resort, or forest, and even the most peculiar place here on earth. What, then, is the most beautiful place one could see? Would it be the pyramids in Egypt? The lovely town of Paris? Or perhaps, Philippines? Philippines is nice, we all know that, and it has been noted as number one. Number one in corruption in the Southeast Asia; and among the list of number one in poverty.

     Every waking morning, you would smell the fresh breeze and the scent of the rising sun and your mother's cooking and the smell of yourself first thing, the stench of your room, your bathroom and the filthy scent of your garbage which can be plainly compared to the smell of the mouth, hands and eyes of our dear politicians. Ooops! We’re getting too far, don't you think? But very realistic, indeed.

     This is my birthplace, my homeland, my nation. This is where I first cried, laughed and learned about many things. This is my country: Philippines, where numerous crimes are committed each day; where you would hold and lose your phone at the same time; where you would smell poverty stronger than your mother's cooking. But despite all these, I love Philippines. I love everything about it, exquisite or grotesque, because this is where I first opened my lids and planned to close them seeing Philippines last.

     Only in the Philippines can there be both you and I. Only in the Philippines I have met and known my family and friends. Only in the Philippines I was born and am willing to die, because I love Philippines more than Egypt or Paris, and if given a second chance, I would still choose to live here --- only in the Philippines.

Dahil walang ganyan sa States.

Infinity.

They say that the most important things in life aren’t things. People created uniquely also have unique classifications of the things that are important to them --- wealth, health, family, pride, faith and perhaps, love.

Of all the mentioned, I cannot seem to find the name of the one I will forever treasure even beyond the time that I die. He took me in His arms whenever I need comfort; He turned against the world to be by my side; He loves me for who I am and for who I am not; He carries me during the most difficult times of my life; I cry and cling to Him whenever I feel like giving up. Truly, He’s the one I want to spend eternity with.

Now, this is solely dedicated to the man on the cross; nailed by our sins, tortured with our sinfulness, crowned with our selfishness. This is to the man who carried every weight we had on our shoulders and who lifted us from the burdens of this world.

He is my light, my guide and my source of strength and courage. He defines every aspect of love I know and I know not of; He refutes every arguments and doubts in my mind and in my heart; He is the reason I live and am living. For His love is more precious than any gold or diamond or any worldly materials; His grandeur is far greater than the magnificence of the vast universe. To Him I live and for Him I shall die.

*An English essay for our English class.

Chromium Transparency: Strengths and Weaknesses of Google Chrome

Urbandictionary has defined the word “chrome” as something that is next-level, futuristic, ahead of the times. A whole new level of cool. Indeed, with its outstanding performance, Chrome defined every aspect of a web browser with its key features.

1.      Security. Chrome ensures that users get the best while staying cautious from possible threats. Google Chrome warns the user when they attempt to visit a harmful site.

2.      Speed. Having experienced other web browsers, Chrome is evidently faster than Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Opera, etc. While still being patient waiting for a tab to load in Mozilla, Chrome does not sacrifice a user’s time by being speedy.

3.      Compatibility. Obviously, this web browser is compatible to most applications, sites and operating systems. With this in mind, a user can surf with no barrier.

4.      User-friendly. Chrome provides an interface that can easily be managed by a number of users. Once opened, it will provide thumbnails of the most visited sites.

5.      Themes. Google Chrome allows the users to download themes to alter the appearance of the browser.

6.      Automatic web page translation. Chrome grants the user a choice of language. If one site or article is not on the selected language, Chrome offers a translation. However, a learned person may notice that the translation is not efficient and accurate.

7.      Simplicity. A user might want to use a web browser that has a clean and simple background. Google Chrome is fit for this need because the window is not crowded with hyperlinks and other accessories to confuse users.

8.      Stability. If one tab crashes, the others are usually unaffected; and when you open another tab, it offers a choice of restoring the previous accidental crash of a tab or window.

9.      Tabs. It also allows tabs to be switched giving the user a complete control with comfortability. Another feature is the new tab page which grants access to add a new tab in an existing window.

10. Incognito mode. This adept feature is very much needed if a user does not want his or her visited sites to be recorded in the browser history. It meets most of the user’s demand for privacy.

Almost perfectly, Google Chrome suffices the demands of the market and the home users with its features. But flaws and weaknesses are inevitable even in web browsers:

1.      Aw, snap! Chrome crashes because of a failure or too much loading tabs.

2.      Language barrier. Even if Chrome allows users to translate a page, it does not guarantee a correct translation. Some words and phrases, when translated, cannot be understood due to incorrect grammars.

3.      Incompatibility. Chrome is compatible with most sites, yes, very true. However, to some sites, it is not. Eleap can be accessed with no sweat through Mozilla. This might also be true with Chrome but Mozilla yields better results.

4.      Vulnerability. Chrome whilst providing security by blocking malwares and warning users if they are trying to open a harmful site does not guarantee an over-all protection. It does not block a pop-up message which may harm a computer or obscure the user while surfing.

*For Computer Lecture (Eleap Discussion Board).