all the world's a stage!!!

Taking A Break...

3:56 PM, Saturday, July 30, 2005 | Link to this post | 0 comments

After digesting the contents of my thick(2.5 inches) and heavy(5-6kg) Physics book for almost 6 hours, I've decided to take a break and check the web. It's raining right now, a perfect time to sleep. But I don't wanna go to dreamland at the moment. I just want to stay awake for the whole day.

What happened yesterday was quite an unusual thing to me. I left for Laguna earlier than expected (which means I didn't attend the ML). The reason is that I need to do a lot of things like searching for Jesus Christ Superstar lyrics (as a requirement for our English class) and reviewing for my Physics exam (which I'm doing a while ago).

I watched the first part of Jesus Christ Superstar with my English classmates yesterday. I watched the second part here at home. I'm overwhelmed by the performances of the actors in the film. Actually, it's originally a Broadway musical (with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice) and I'm more interested in watching it today than when I watched it for the first time back then in grade school. It's a great production regardless of the credibility. I think it's quite blasphemous because of the dancing ladies. But the story is still faithful to the real thing if you just closed your eyes while the ladies are dancing. Hehe! I think this is enough for now. I'm gonna take my snack.

- Gian

Connect!!!!

10:40 PM, Monday, July 25, 2005 | Link to this post | 0 comments

Your Birthdate: October 21

Being born on the 21st day of the month (3 energy) is likely to add a good bit of vitality to your life.

The energy of 3 allows you bounce back rapidly from setbacks, physical or mental.

There is a restlessness in your nature, but you seem to be able to portray an easygoing, "couldn't care less" attitude.

You have a natural ability to express yourself in public, and you always make a very good impression.

Good with words, you excel in writing, speaking, and possibly singing.

You are energetic and always a good conversationalist.

You have a keen imagination, but you tend to scatter your energies and become involved with too may superficial matters.

Your mind is practical and rational despite this tendency to jump about.

You are affectionate and loving, but very sensitive.

You are subject to rapid ups and downs.

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

The results were almost similar with the past tests!!!

- Gian

50-50!!!

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You Are 50% Left Brained, 50% Right Brained

The left side of your brain controls verbal ability, attention to detail, and reasoning.

Left brained people are good at communication and persuading others.

If you're left brained, you are likely good at math and logic.

Your left brain prefers dogs, reading, and quiet.

The right side of your brain is all about creativity and flexibility.

Daring and intuitive, right brained people see the world in their unique way.

If you're right brained, you likely have a talent for creative writing and art.

Your right brain prefers day dreaming, philosophy, and sports.

Are You Right or Left Brained?

Hehehe!!!

- Gian

Dream A Dream!

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What Your Dreams Mean...

Your dreams seem to show that you're very preoccupied with your fears and problems.

These bad dreams indicate that you need to spend more time on your issues during the day.

Your dreams tend to reflect your insecurities.

You have a very vivid imagination and a rich creative mind.

You secretly want to hide your dreams from your waking mind.

What Do Your Dreams Mean?

I'm living the dream...

- Gian

I Am A Filipino!!!

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You Know You're Filipino When....

Your middle name is your mother's maiden name.

Your parents call each other "Mommy" and "Daddy."

You have uncles and aunts named "Boy," "Girlie," or "Baby."

You have relatives whose nicknames consist of repeated syllables like "Jun-Jun," "Ling-Ling," and "Mon-Mon." Mine by the way was "Che-Che."

You call the parents of your friends and your own parents' friends "Tito" and "Tita."

You have four or five names.

You greet your elders by touching their hands to your forehead.

You always kiss your relatives on the cheek whenever you enter or leave the room.

You follow your parents' house rules even if you are over 18.

You live with your parents until and at times even after you're married.

You decorate your dining room wall with a picture of the "Last Supper."

You keep your furniture wrapped in plastic or covered with blankets.

You have a Sto. Nino shrine in your living room.

You have a piano that no one plays.

You keep a tabo in your bathroom.

You use Vicks Vapor rub as an insect repellant.

You eat with your hands.

You eat more than three times a day.

You think a meal is not a meal without rice.

You think sandwiches are snacks, not meals.

Your dining table has a merry-go-round (lazy Susan) in the middle.

You bring baon to work everyday.

Your pantry is never without Spam, Vienna sausage, corned beef, and sardines.

You love to eat daing or tuyo.

You prop up one knee while eating.

ou eat your meal with patis, toyo, suka, banana catsup, or bagoong.

Your tablecloths are stained with toyo circles.

You love sticky desserts and salty snacks.

You eat fried Spam and hot dogs with rice.

You eat mangoes with rice--with great GUSTO!

You love "dirty" ice cream.

You love to eat, yet often manage to stay slim.

You put hot dogs in your spaghetti.

Everything you eat is sauted in garlic, onion, and tomatoes.

You order a "soft drink" instead of soda.

You hang a rosary on your car's rear view mirror.

You get together with family at a cemetery on All Saint's Day to eat, drink, and tell stories by your loved ones' graves.

You play cards or mahjong and drink beer at funeral wakes.

You think Christmas season begins in October and ends in January.

Your second piece of luggage is a balikbayan box.

You've mastered the art of packing a suitcase to double capacity.

You collect items from airlines, hotels, and restaurants as "souvenirs."

You feel obligated to give pasalubong to all your friends and relatives each time you return from a trip.

You use paper foot outlines when buying shoes for friends and relatives.

You're a fashion victim.

You can convey 30 messages with your facial expression.

You hold your palms together in front of you and say "excuse, excuse" when you pass in between people or in front of the TV.

You ask for the bill at a restaurant by making a rectangle in the air.

You cover your mouth when you laugh.

You respond to a "Hoy!" or a "Pssst!" in a crowd.

You'll answer "Malapit lang!"--no matter the distance--when asked how far away a place is located.

Goldilocks is more than a fairy tale character to you.

You refer to power interruptions as "brownouts."

You love to use the following acronyms: CR for comfort room, DI for dance instructor, DOM for dirty old man, TNT for tago nang tago, KJ for kill joy, KSP for kulang sa pansin, OA for over-acting, TL for true love, BF for boyfriend and GF for girlfriend.

You say "rubber shoes" instead of sneakers, "ball pen" instead of pen, "stockings" instead of pantyhose, "pampers" instead of diapers, "ref" or "prijider" instead of refrigerator, "Colgate" instead of toothpaste, "canteen" instead of cafeteria, and "open" or "close" instead of turn on or turn off (as in the lights).

You use an umbrella for shade on hot summer days.

You like everything imported or "state-side."

You love ballroom dancing, bowling, pusoy, mah jong, billiards, and karaoke.

You have a relative who is a nurse.

When you're in a restaurant, you wipe your plate and utensils before using them.

You can squeeze 15 passengers into your five seater car without a second thought.

You wave a pom-pom on a stick around the food to keep the flies away.

You always ring a doorbell twice, assuming that the first ring was not heard.

You let the phone ring twice before answering, lest you appear overly eager.

Your other piece of luggage is a balikbayan box.

You use a rock to scrub yourself in the bath or shower.

You're proud to be Filapino - and you pass these jokes on to all your Filipino friends!

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A true-blue Filipino!

- Gian

What's In A Name???

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GIANCARLO
G	is for	Glitzy
I	is for	Industrious
A	is for	Athletic
N	is for	Naughty
C	is for	Cynical
A	is for	Abstract
R	is for	Revolutionary
L	is for	Lovable
O	is for	Overwhelming

What Does Your Name Mean?

Kinda real!!!

- Gian

Verum Est???

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You are dependable, popular, and observant.
Deep and thoughtful, you are prone to moodiness.
In fact, your emotions tend to influence everything you do.

You are unique, creative, and expressive.
You don't mind waving your freak flag every once and a while.
And lucky for you, most people find your weird ways charming!

The World's Shortest Personality Test

I'm starting to freak out!!!!

- Gian

Is This For Real???

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Your Hidden Talent

You are a great communicator. You have a real way with words.
You're never at a loss to explain what you mean or how you feel.
People find it easy to empathize with you, no matter what your situation.
When you're up, you make everyone happy. But when you're down, everyone suffers.

What's Your Hidden Talent?

This is my hidden talent??? Can't believe it!!!

- Gian

See This...

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Your IQ Is 100

Your Logical Intelligence is Average
Your Verbal Intelligence is Exceptional
Your Mathematical Intelligence is Above Average
Your General Knowledge is Above Average

A Quick and Dirty IQ Test

I'M INVINCIBLE!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!

- Gian

No Classes Tomorrow???

1:47 PM, Saturday, July 23, 2005 | Link to this post | 0 comments

I can't believe that classes will be suspended for tomorrow's SONA. Actually, I'm quite anxious of its validity. If it's true, it will have a great advantage and disadvantage to me. There may be a possibility that my exam which is scheduled on Wednesday will be moved to another date. The worst case scenario is moving the date to next week. If that happens, I will have two exams on that day (7-9am and 5-7pm) plus labwork in Vector Mechanics and practicals in CWTS. I hope that this will never happen besides, who would want this to happen?

Right now, I can't review for my exam because it's a Sunday and I'm trying to free every Sunday of the rest of my life for rest and relaxation. I also want this day spent with my family. Later this day, we'll go to the mall. Yahoooo!!!!

It's really a difficult job for me to free my Sundays. Why? Because I'm used to do schoolworks on this day. Sometimes, if I'm not doing anything or just relaxing, I'd be anxious and look for things that can be done: schoolworks and everything. I'm not used to not doing anything on this day that's why it's difficult for me to make this day a free day.
That's it!!!!!

- Gian

Who Am I?

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Guys, this song can really bring me to tears...

Who Am I
by Casting Crowns
album: Casting Crowns

Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth
Would care to know my name
Would care to feel my hurt
Who am I, that the Bright and Morning Star
Would choose to light the way
For my ever wandering heart

Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are

I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
Vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours, I am Yours

Who am I, that the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love and watch me rise again
Who am I, that the voice that calmed the sea
Would call out through the rain
And calm the storm in me

Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are

I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
Vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours

I am Yours
Whom shall I fear
Whom shall I fear
'Cause I am Yours
I am Yours

- Gian

3-1 For UP....

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Yeah!!! UP lost the game yesterday... UE won.

- Gian

Unravelling My Week Of Silence

11:00 PM, Friday, July 22, 2005 | Link to this post | 0 comments

It's been a very busy but short week. A lot of things happened and it's still fresh in my memory. Are you ready to go down to memory lane?

Monday: I planned not to go to the Kalay Fellowship because I don't feel like it. It's not that I want to give it up but I have a lot of things to consider at the back of my mind. I need to review for an exam on Wednesday, I need to review thermodynamics for next week's exam, I need to read the book of Job for my English class, I need to finish an essay for as a requirement for an organization, I need to... I need to... I need to... But whatever excuse I make, it's still difficult for me to leave my job as a leader in Kalay TA. It's like God always brings me there without me knowing it. It was Him who is carrying my feet. Melvin's words were so good. He said that "the opposite of frustration is peace." This really struck me straight to the heart. He is right. Why do I always worry about so many things? It's because I never let God to control every aspect of my life. I always keep on hurrying things not knowing the fact that He is in control of everything.

Tuesday: A very stressful day. My English class didn't go well. I read the wrong set of readings. We discussed the book of Ecclesiastes without me knowing it. It was really frustrating. My Physics class went well at least. My classmate and I were able to finish the recitation quiz ahead of time and have it 100% correct. I went back home after class and answered some problem sets as a review for the next day's exam. I wasn't able to attend Stillwaters fellowship because I came late but I still managed to go to the student center to continue studying. And again, we got home too late, like 11pm???

Wednesday: The most dreaded day of the week. My exam was scheduled late in the afternoon. I wasn't able to concentrate on my Vector Mechanics class because I was thinking of my upcoming exam. We were taught ropemanship in our CWTS class. I realized that making knots is a mind boggling activity. It's not a game. You need to be patient and persevering. Then the dreaded exam came, I spent almost an hour solving the very first problem. The solutions I made to the rest of the problems (hopefully) seemed quite well. I went straight back at home after the exams so that I can sleep early.

Thursday: I planned to watch Cinemalaya after class. It's a good thing that classes were suspended after 1pm. I took the advantage of meeting my disciples so that I can have a discussion with them. Ken approached me after our discussion and we tried to make things clear for him. I thank God for letting him have that confidence to trust me with his struggles. True friendship indeed. He invited me to have merienda afterward and then we watched 2 of the Cinemalaya entries, Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros, and Sarong Banggi. Danj and Goya were also with us that night. We enjoyed the two films especially on how they were made, very different from the usual films we know. Ang Pagdadalaga is comedic while Sarong Banggi is disturbing. The two films were very unique in their own special ways, so there were no point of comparison. I ate dinner alone at McDo Philcoa at 10pm and stayed there 'til 12mn to make the draft of the essay that I need to submit.

Friday: Supposedly the best day of the week. But it didn't come out well. I wasn't able to submit my Physics homework because of that deceiving deadline written on the problem set. This is the first time in my whole UP life that it happened to me. Anyway, past is past, let bygones be bygones. Thanks to Ate Melai for letting me use her new laptop. It's really of great help to me. I was able to finish the essay that I keep on telling you a while ago and submit it on time. I planned not to go to ML because I want to go home early. But the Lord intervened again, in a very perfect way. I should be leaving the CCC tambayan after giving Ate Melai her laptop. But I wasn't able to give it to her because she's up to something more important. I noticed that it's going to rain so I planned to go to the venue of our ML (Balay Kalinaw) with my friends. The rain started to pour out heavily. God really doesn't want me to leave. He has a purpose why He let me stay. I want to thank my sister for the first batch of free isaw, and Ate Melai for the second batch. Ken and Don also attended the ML. I was quite surprised of their presence because I wasn't expecting it. Maybe, it's one of the reasons why God let me stay. The theme of the ML is about being an 'ultimate' in our acads... that's what I really need to be. Thanks to Kuya Charles for the ultimate challenge that he left to us, "Be involved with what God wants you to be" (Not the exact words though). I left Balay Kalinaw satisfied (not doing 'people-fishing/pleasing again. If people thought so, I'm sorry! It's just the way I am) at 7:30pm with Ate Astrid and Revin.

"Parang ang bilis nang nagdaang week..." -Revin while in the MRT

- Gian

A Moment Of Instability

11:00 PM, Saturday, July 09, 2005 | Link to this post | 0 comments

Hello!

It's really a long time since I last posted here. Haaaay!!!! Ang dami talagang nangyari these past few days. Actually, I was supposed to be reviewing for an exam right now. But I don't feel like it anymore. Medyo tinamad na rin kasi ako. Hehe! I'm chattin' with Dale and Jandra, my classmates at Playshop, and Romrick, my highschool friend. I really really really am nostalgic about Playshop. Just last week, my friends and I watched "Nasaan Ka Man" (take note, for free. Thanks to my sister who's an intern at Star Cinema) at Megamall Cinema 11. I'm so glad to know that it would be shown in that cinema where we performed our showcase last May. It was really full of memories. Haaay... I keep on telling stories to my friends on how we block onstage and how do the cinema looked like when we performed. Hehe!!! Sobrang namiss ko talaga ang Playshop. I'm hoping to still make it next year.

I'm doing fine with my personal ministry. I'm glad that I became a part of CCC's leadership core this year. God really wants me to serve Him more. I also handle 4 people for discipleship. I'm happy on how God works in my life right now. Though I have a lot of struggles ('di naman mawawala 'yan), He is still able to encourage me through my personal ministry and the people around me.

Friends??? I have a lot of them. That's one thing I'm really thankful for.
Orgs??? So busy with CCC's Ultimate Frisbee Tournament for the Freshies. No activities for Eng'gsoc so far.
Hobbies??? I think studying and reading the stories for the sake of my literature class. I don't have much time for leisure now. Cant' even finish "Narnia," my favorite book.
Acads??? Well, I'm doing fine. I have the guts to study but I don't have the right motivation. Haaay!!!!

I really don't know where I am right now. But whenever I feel that way, I make it a point to always cling to God. That's it! No questions asked.

- Gian