From butterflies to UFO's

All of these occurred today, February 3, 2008.

Around 2:00 a.m.
I spotted a small brown butterfly hovering at the hall of the house we used for the UP Harong team building activity. It reminded me of one of the most vivid memory in my childhood - watching a big brown butterfly hovering outside our window after my Lola died. I was 5 years old then.

Around 5:30 a.m.
Tanya and I were leaving the house. After passing the gate, a black cat crossed before us. We're not superstitious but it scared the hell out of us.

Around 6 a.m.
I was on the jeepney from Philcoa to to Quezon Ave. Along QC circle, I saw a black cloth on the road, being ran over by the vehicles. It was a creepy scene for me. Really.

Around 4:30 p.m.
After jamming/gossiping with my highschool friends Raz, Precious, Joshua and Iji at Mcdo Katips, we decided to visit the ADMU campus. We entered the gate near the overpass. Before crossing, a black funeral car passed. After that, I shared with them the things I saw earlier.

At 5:50 p.m.
The five of us were on our way home when suddenly, we caught sight of a falling object on the sky. We witnessed it descending at a slow motion for 25 seconds. I even managed to take these pictures.

Whatever it is, our "TEAM" is researching about it.

Today, a lot of creepy stuff happened. The things I saw, are they omens? If they are, what are they trying to warn me?

Maybe this incident is related to the dead U.S. spy satellite which is expected to hit earth on February or March. To see details, please refer to http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=15778

Or maybe, just maybe, this is a foreshadowing of what MIGHT or WILL happen five years from now. To know what I'm referring to, please see http://december212012.com/

I want your comments. No, I need them. =)

English Rule

In elementary, I was asked to pay 1 peso for speaking in Filipino or Bicol.

In high school, I was a survivor of the English Zone Rule and Word Master Clinic. Those caught in speaking in Filipino or Bicol had their IDs confiscated. To claim the IDs, they must first pass a test at the Word Master Clinic. I forgot the other mechanics but basically this was the rule.

Ponder on this. We are in the Philippines, yet we are sanctioned for speaking our own language.

I pity myself for realizing this just now. I should've not payed 1 peso everytime I spoke in my native tongue. It was foolish.

I understand the need to be fluent in English. But, we also have the need to be fluent in Filipino, right?

To my peers, look at ourselves. It's a shame that there are some (or many) who cannot speak well in Filipino. Including me.

I also understand that the Philippines had been infested by Spanish, American and other foreign influences. I am also aware of our mental coloniality. Even I possess this kind of thinking.

Why am I saying this? What do I want? I know we can't easily wipe out the mentality. But we can do something to preserve the nation's priceless possession: the Filipino language. What I wish to see is MODERATION. There is nothing wrong with purchasing imported products or learning the English language. Just don't forget that there are a lot of local entrepreneurs and businessmen who will benefit a lot from our investment.

And please please please, don't be ashamed if you can't communicate well with English speaking Filipinos and foreigners, BE ASHAMED if you can't speak well in Filipino!

Hoy Pilipino, matuto kang mag-Pilipino!

Math 17: 53%

Ang araw na ito ay kapuna-puna dahil sa tanang buhay ko, ngayon lang ako nagkaroon ng BAGSAK o LAGPAK na grado sa isang pagsusulit. May sarili po akong pamantasan. Lahat na gradong bababa sa 75% ay bagsak na. Walang masama kung mataas ang standard sa pag-aaral diba? MAGIS! [Pb, ang yabang mo talaga]

Noong hayskul, makakuha lang ng final score na bababa sa 83% ay iniiyakan ko na. Syempre. Sayang ng 1st honor. Tsk3. Hindi tayo dapat makuntento sa 2nd honor. MAGIS! [Humihirit pa]

Noong hayskul, inakala kong magaling ko sa Matematika. Nang pumunta ako sa UP at nag-aral ng Math 17, pakiramdam ko biglang naglaho ang katalinuhan ko, kung meron man.

Hindi ko alam kung anong nangyari sa midterms. Nag-aral naman ako pagkatapos panoorin ang pekeng dvd ng Spring Waltz. Hindi naman nagkulang sa oras, kasi nagsayang pa ako ng 10-15 minuto sa pagdrowing sa blue book kasi kahit anong pilit ko, hindi ko talaga matunton ang sagot. Sumuko na ako. Maayos naman ang pakiramdam ko, binigyan pa nga kami ni Sir ng tsokolate - pampagaan daw ng loob habang nagsusulit. Sayang lang at walang bonus points. Kung tungkol sana sa Pokemon gaya sa ika-3 pagsusulit, siguradong nakuha ko na iyon. Pasensya na lang sa mga taong miserable ang kabataan. Kawawa naman kayo, walang kaalam-alam kina Treecko, Chikorita, Turtwig, ang panghabambuhay kong paborito na si Jigglypuff, atbp. Nakakamiss naman ang "AM+DG plus one" ni Sir Tatel. [Hi Sir! Extra ka dito. Alam kong mababasa mo to]

Hay naku, hindi dapat masyadong damdamin ang 53%. Ito ang primerong pagkakataon, kaya siguro ganito na lamang ang reaksyon ko. Kung ikukumpara naman sa mga nakakuha ng 20%, aba, swerte na ako! Pero hindi, walang ibang dapat pagbasehan kundi ang standard sa sarili. Siguro nga kailangang taasan ko pa ito sa 80%. Grabe, baka maging suicidal na ako at tumalon sa ika-4 na palapag ng isang gusali. Saan kaya maganda, sa CAL? Lib? Haha! Biro lang po. Ayokong mamatay na may NBSB sa lapida. Diyos ko Lord! [Namiss ko rin si Sir Ren. Salamat po sa karanasang naidulot ng iyong MOMA.]

Birthday thingy #2

25 August 1990

Your date of conception was on or about 2 December 1989 which was a Saturday. Ohhhhh! 0_0

You were born on a Saturday under the astrological sign Virgo.
Your Life path number is 7.

Your fortune cookie reads:
The secret of getting ahead is getting started. I needed this advice. Getting started is the most difficult part of a task for me.

Life Path Compatibility:
You are most compatible with those with the Life Path numbers 1, 5 & 7. Those who have these numbers, raise your hand! Haha.
You should get along well with those with the Life Path numbers 4 & 22.
You may or may not get along well with those with the Life Path number 9.
You are least compatible with those with the Life Path numbers 2, 3, 6, 8 & 11.

The Julian calendar date of your birth is 2448128.5.
The golden number for 1990 is 15.
The epact number for 1990 is 3.
The year 1990 was not a leap year.

Your birthday falls into the Chinese year beginning 1/27/1990 and ending 2/14/1991.
You were born in the Chinese Year of the Horse.

Your Native American Zodiac sign is Bear; your plant is Violets.

You were born in the Egyptian month of Paopy, the second month of the season of Poret (Emergence - Fertile soil).

Your date of birth on the Hebrew calendar is 4 Elul 5750.
Or if you were born after sundown then the date is 5 Elul 5750.

The Mayan Calendar long count date of your birthday is 12.18.17.6.4 which is
12 baktun 18 katun 17 tun 6 uinal 4 kin

The Hijra (Islamic Calendar) date of your birth is Saturday, 3 Safar 1411 (1411-2-3).

As of 1/8/2008 6:31:42 AM EST
You are 17 years old.
You are 209 months old.
You are 907 weeks old.
You are 6,345 days old.
You are 152,286 hours old.
You are 9,137,191 minutes old.
You are 548,231,502 seconds old.

Celebrities who share your birthday:

Kel Mitchell (1978)	Claudia Schiffer (1970)	Rachael Ray (1968)
Billy Ray Cyrus (1961)	Tim Burton (1958)	Elvis Costello (1954)
Willy DeVille (1950)	Gene Simmons (1949)	Rollie Fingers (1946)
Regis Philbin (1933)	Sean Connery (1930)	Monty Hall (1923)
Leonard Bernstein (1918)	Mel Ferrer (1917)	Van Johnson (1916)
Ruby Keeler (1909)	Clara Bow (1905)

Top songs of 1990

Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor
Vision of Love by Mariah Carey
Because I Love You (The Postman Song) by Stevie B
Vogue by Madonna
Escapade by Janet Jackson
Opposites Attract by Paula Abdul with the Wild Pair
Step By Step by New Kids On the Block
How Am I Supposed to Live without You by Michael Bolton
Love Takes Time by Mariah Carey
It Must Have Been Love by Roxette

Your age is the equivalent of a dog that is 2.48336594911937 years old. (Life's just a big chewy bone for you!)

Your lucky day is Wednesday. - No class =D
Your lucky number is 5.
Your ruling planet(s) is Mercury.
Your lucky dates are 5th, 14th, 23rd.
Your opposition sign is Pisces.
Your opposition number(s) is 3.

There are 230 days till your next birthday on which your cake will have 18 candles.

Your birthstone is Peridot

The Mystical properties of Peridot

Peridot is used to help dreams become a reality.

Some lists consider these stones to be your birthstone. (Birthstone lists come from Jewelers, Tibet, Ayurvedic Indian medicine, and other sources)

Sardonyx, Diamond, Jade

Your birth tree is

Pine Tree, the Particularity

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, many disappointments till it finds its ideal, trustworthy, practical.

The moon's phase on the day you were
born was waxing crescent.

Name thingy #2

You entered: Pura Jacobe Tablizo Bascuna

There are 24 letters in your name.
Those 24 letters total to 85
There are 11 vowels and 13 consonants in your name.

What your first name means:

Spanish

Female

Pure.

Your number is: 4

The characteristics of #4 are: A foundation, order, service, struggle against limits, steady growth.

The expression or destiny for #4:
Order, service, and management are the cornerstones of the number 4 Expression. Your destiny is to express wonderful organization skills with your ever practical, down-to-earth approach. You are the kind of person who is always willing to work those long, hard hours to push a project through to completion. A patience with detail allows you to become expert in fields such as building, engineering, and all forms of craftsmanship. Your abilities to write and teach may lean toward the more technical and detailed. In the arts, music will likely be your choice. Artistic talents may also appear in such fields as horiculture and floral arrangement, as well. Many skilled physicians and especially surgeons have the 4 Expression. (Ooooh)

The positive attitudes of the 4 Expression yield responsibility; you are one who no doubt, fulfills obligations, and is highly systematic and orderly. You are serious and sincere, honest and faithful. It is your role to help and you are required to do a good job at everything you undertake.

If there is too much 4 energies present in your makeup, you may express some of the negative attitudes of the number 4. The obligations that you face may tend to create frustration and feelings of limitation or restriction. You may sometimes find yourself nursing negative attitudes in this regard and these can keep you in a rather low mood. Avoid becoming too rigid, stubborn, dogmatic, and fixed in your opinions. You may have a tendency to develop and hold very strong likes and dislikes, and some of these may border on the classification of prejudice. The negative side of 4 often produces dominant and bossy individuals who use disciplinarian to an excess. These tendencies must be avoided. Finally, like nearly all with 4 Expression, you must keep your eye on the big picture and not get overly wrapped up in detail and routine.

Your Soul Urge number is: 1

A Soul Urge number of 1 means:
Your Soul Urge is the number 1. With a Soul Urge number of 1, you want to lead and direct, to work independent of supervision, by yourself or with subordinates. You take pride in your abilities and want to be recognized for them. You may seek opportunities to display your strength and usefulness, wanting to create and originate. In your desire to manage the big picture and the main issues, you may often leave the details to others.

The positive 1 Soul Urge is Ambitious and determined, a leader seeking opportunities. There is a great deal of honesty and loyalty in this character. If you possess positive 1 Soul Urge qualities, you are very attainment oriented and driven to success. You are a loyal friend and strictly fair in your business dealings.

The negative side of the 1 Soul Urge must be avoided. A negative 1 is apt to dominate situations and people; the home, the spouse, the family and the business. Emotions aren't strong in this nature. If you possess an excess of 1 energy, you may, at times, be boastful and egotistic. You must avoid being too critical and impatient of trifles. The great need of the 1 Soul Urge is the development of friendliness, and a sincere interest in people.

Your Inner Dream number is: 3

An Inner Dream number of 3 means:
You dream of artistic expression; writing, painting, music. You would seek to more freely express your inner feeling and obtain more enjoyment from life. You also dream of being more popular, likable, and appreciated.

Got this from Third. FC! Haha.

2007

A 2007 survey I stole from someone I don't know in multiply. He can't read this anyway. Buhu!

*****PLACES:

1) PLACE YOU HUNG OUT THE MOST IN THIS YEAR:
Gateway, Katips, UP Harong tambayan, Kalayaan (I slept there though I'm not a dormer. Haha.)

2) FAVORITE NEW PLACE YOU DISCOVERED:
The bench at FC. I spend a lot of time there eating & reading books while waiting for Geog1.

3) PLACES YOU WENT ON DATES:
Old & New McDo - Naga, Beanbag - Naga, Starbucks - Naga? Yeah right. Haha

4) FAVORITE VACATION SPOT OF THE YEAR:
Camarines Sur Watersports Complex!

5) PLACES YOU MADE OUT IN THIS YEAR:
N/A

*****PEOPLE:

1) PERSON/S WHO TAUGHT YOU ALOT THIS YEAR:
Days with the Lord Batch 3. I learned a lot from all of you. Thanks! =)

2) AN OLD FRIEND YOU REDISCOVERED THIS YEAR:
Barbie and Shirl. Long live SPYKS! And sexy hot irresistible Mike too. Former ka-service. Hehe.

3) PERSON WHO TOLD YOU THE NICEST THING ABOUT YOURSELF:
My highschool teachers implied one greath thing about myself: "Ms. Bascuña, tamad ka pero matalino." I appreciate that a lot. Thank you!

4) PERSON WHO DID SOMETHING REALLY GREAT FOR YOU (AND WHAT):
A classmate and potential crush. He gave me a blue book. The smallest things can be the greatest. =)

5) PERSON YOU SPENT THE MOST TIME WITH THIS YEAR:
Kuya Arbee, Ate Rence, Tanya, Riley, Barbs, Xrl, Gee =)

6) PERSON YOU DID SOMETHING REALLY GREAT FOR (AND WHAT):
Days with the Lord Batch 3. I gave them a bunch of surprises to let them know that I still care despite the distance & lack of communication.

7) SOMEONE YOU WISHED YOU TALKED TO THIS YEAR:
Yukko. I miss her a lot.

8) SOMEONE WHOM YOU STARTED A GREAT NEW FRIENDSHIP WITH:
UP Harong people!

9) OLD ENEMY YOU MADE PEACE WITH THIS YEAR:
I don't have old enemies. It's painful to be keeping grudges against people.

10) SOMEONE YOU LOST THIS YEAR:
Sad to say, I lost some friends. Because I transfered to Manila, our communication ceased until it died. Hope they're still there.

11) PERSON/S YOU KISSED THIS YEAR:
NO to kiss and tell. Haha

12) PERSON WHO MADE YOU LAUGH THE MOST:
Jake(yadoi!) and fellow Bicolano orgmates. It's different when you joke using the dialect. It's more fun! *Pipeta mong pink! (Nice Ama! Haha)

13) PERSON WHO MADE YOU CRY:
None. Really. No heartbreaks for 2007. Yey!

14) PERSON YOU DISLIKED WHEN THE YEAR BEGAN BUT ENDED UP BECOMING GOOD FRIENDS WITH:
Some orgmates. I guess I just had the wrong impression. =)

15) PERSON YOU CRUSHED ON THE ENTIRE YEAR:
Not really on the entire year. It started in June. A very talented classmate. A performer, an actor. Weeee. I'm giving a lot of clues already!

16) SOMEONE YOU WISHED YOU APOLOGIZED TO:
My babies. Sorry for not being there all the time.

17) PEOPLE YOU WENT OUT ON DATES WITH:
I won't tell. [Chismosa ang gumawa ng survey na to. Reminds me of Kuya Arbee. Cheesmoso! =p]

18) FRIENDS YOU WENT OUT WITH ALOT:
Tan, Rye, Barbs, Xrl

19) COOLEST PERSON YOU MET THIS YEAR:
Someone I met recently =D

*****STUFF:

1) CLOTHING ITEM YOU WORE MOST THIS YEAR:
Shirt

2) NICEST PRESENT YOU GOT THIS YEAR:
More shirts! I badly needed them. Hehe.

3) FAVORITE SONG OF THE YEAR:
Bartender! Yeah. Uhuh.

4) COOLEST EVENT OF THE YEAR:
MOA with Sheena & Shaira. We had fun fighting what to eat, what movie to watch, where to go next, etc. I HATE US!

5) NEW 'HOBBY' YOU PICKED UP THIS YEAR:
Collecting books. It's not just a hobby. It's an addiction.

6) BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR:
By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept. HP 7 comes second. =)

7) BEST MOVIE:
Hairspray. You can't stop the beat!

8) MOST SHOCKING NEWS HEADLINE OF THE YEAR:
This was not on the headline but it was the most shocking: December 21, 2012 issue.

9) FAVORITE FOOD FOR THE YEAR:
Pizza!

10) FAVORITE NEW ARTIST THAT CAME OUT THIS YEAR:
Rihanna

*****LESSONS:

1) WISEST THING YOU DID THIS YEAR:
Enrolled in UP instead of ADMU. It was heartbreaking though. Ahhh. That's life.

2) STUPIDEST THING YOU DID THIS YEAR:
Used a permanent ink pen on the whiteboard. Grrrrr.

3) BIGGEST CHANGE IN YOUR LIFE THIS YEAR:
I decide on my own. To CUT or not to CUT classes. The choice is mine =)

4) BIGGEST CHALLENGE OF THE YEAR:
Adjusting in a totally different environment - UP

5) SOMETHING YOU LEARNED THE HARD WAY:
Saving money.

6) GREATEST LESSON YOU LEARNED ABOUT:
A. LOVE – Don't be too friendly with an ex-lover. He might fall in love with you again. Haha
B. LIFE – It becomes more challenging as you get older.

7) BEST JOKE YOU'VE HEARD ALL YEAR:
I can't remember the joke. What I know is I laughed really hard until my stomach hurt.

8) BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE YEAR:
***. Snobing the guy you like when he's already staring at you!

9) BIGGEST BLESSING OF THE YEAR:
A very supportive family. Aww.

10) BIGGEST THING YOU DISCOVERED ABOUT THE WORLD:
It will end soon. Bwahahaha.

11) BIGGEST THING YOU DISCOVERED ABOUT PEOPLE IN GENERAL:
Some people are more stupid than monkeys. They're fundamentally rational yet they don't use their minds in some cases.

*****AND LASTLY!!!

1) GOALS/DREAMS FOR THE NEW YEAR:
Be a US again for the 2nd sem, be able to decide what new course to take and before those, be able to pass Math 17. Psych? Pub Health? Whatever.

2) PREDICTIONS FOR THE NEXT YEAR ON:
A. LOVE – I have no idea. Come what may. Hehe.
B. CAREER –

1) Was 2007 a good year for you?
Of course! It was the beginning of a new chapter in life. More challenges, more responsibilities, more fun!

2) What was your favorite moment of the year?
Watching the meteor shower at PAGASA. I had a serious moment with myself that night.

3) What was your least favorite moment of the year?
Listening to boring people particularly professors.

4) Where were you when 2007 began?
At home.

5) Who were you with?
My family.

6) Where were you when 2007 ended?
At home.

7) Who were you with when 2007 ended?
My family. Redundant huh?

8) Did you keep your new years resolution of 2007?
Not really. New years resolution is one hell of a crap. Haha.

9) Do you have a new years resolution for 2008?
No resolution for this year.

10) Did you fall in love in 2007?
I fell in love twice with the same person and fell out of love eventually.

11) If yes, with who?
With the asshole. Haha.

12) If yes, do they know?
I’m sure he does.

13) Are you still in love with them?
No. I repeat, No.

14) Do you regret it?
No. It yielded a wiser and stronger Pb.

15) Did you breakup with anyone in 2007?
Nope.

16) Did you make any new friends in 2007?
A few. I had more acquaintances. =)

17) Who are your favorite new friends?
UP Harong and PED 91 people.

18) What was your favorite month of 2007?
March - last days in Ateneo and June - first day in UP

19) Did you travel outside of the Philippines in 2007?
No

20) How many different states did you travel to in 2007?
N/A

21) Did you lose anybody close to you in 2007?
I'm thankful that I didn't.

22) Did you miss anybody in the past year?
I miss my hs friends and teachers!

23) What was your favorite movie that you saw in 2007?
Deja Vu

24) What was your favorite song from 2007?
Pon De Replay by Rihanna

25) What was your favorite record from 2007?
Justin Timberlake's Future Sex/Love Sound

26) How many concerts did you see in 2007?
Zero! Haha.

27) Did you have a favorite concert in 2007?
Are you trying to insult me? Hehe.

28) Did you drink alcohol in 2007?
No. This year I shall have my first drink. =)

29) Did you do drugs in 2007?
No.

30) How many people did you sleep with in 2007?
N/A

31) Did you do anything you are ashamed of this year?
Yes. I wish it never occured. Eww talaga.

33) What was the worst lie someone told you in 2007?
I love you. Bitter! Haha.

34) Did you treat somebody badly in 2007?
Yes. If I don't like you, I'll show it. That's Pb.

35) Did somebody treat you badly in 2007?
None.

36) How much money did you spend in 2007?
A looooot. I'm on the process of learning how to save money.

37) What was your proudest moment of 2007?
Graduating at the Ateneo with honors. Yahoooo.

38) What was your most embarrassing moment of 2007?
Deja Vu

39) If you could go back in time to any moment of 2007 and change something, what would it be?
Get rid of LBM and participate in the Bicol Karawat dodge ball - ice tubig version.

40) What are your plans for 2008?
Be more responsible and independent. Learn how to cook, clean the house, do the laundry, budget for the groceries, etc. Oh God. Please guide me. This will be very difficult.