Entries for October, 2005

October 1st, 2005

Another Yehey For Me, Bhez, and Our School

Yes! We've won once again! Add that bronze me, bhez and JC got for our school's pride.

Even though bhez wasn't able to go with us to Letran Calamba for the Web Page Design Contest due to some sort of almost-pneumonia condition, she still managed to help us out by sending her personally designed layout she made the other day when she was absent. The other, I also planned anyway to make a layout just in case she can't make it due to her health having learned that I should've been absent that day with nothing to do but wait and sleep.

Anyway, the other day, as I was saying, my wait wasn't worthless at all! I waited for something really entertaining and fun to watch... I really thought that all I can ever expect is the boring speech choir, which is the last event of our English Week celebration. Nonetheless, I just realized then and there that the Phantomime contest is up, and is surely gonna be really fun, exciting and most definitely hilarious! The winners were as follows: Mr. Bean with Pessimo as his assistant, Aldrine [go K---!], and Eric [IV-Justice]. Really, y'all should've seen Mr. Bean and Pessimo, 'cause they really got a knack for being comedians! Mr. Bean played as himself, Mr. Bean, while Pessimo as a comedic, intruiging burglar. My words can't even explain half of how much laughter they brought us with their actions, so I don't wanna go tell you all about it! :D

Ok, so yesterday was the big event. Wooohooo! Having learned early in the morning that bhez won't be able to come with us, I was shocked and sad at the same time. Shocked 'cause I can't believe that we started this, but only I alone get to go. Sad on the other hand for she missed such a great opportunity to go out of this school to compete with other HTML genius-es. But anyway, I immediately informed my teachers about bhez's absence, so they can also instantly find a replacement of somewhat for her. When they discovered that JC can't compete with TJ in the Paint It contest since they only required one contestant for each school, he was placed with me to be my partner. ^____^ All along the orientation, I was already planning on contacting my bhez and relying on her for some layout even if she wasn't telling me anything about it. All I'm sure is that she'll surely be in touch with us during the whole contest.

And I was right! She was right there, and so she informed and sent us her self-made layout, then everything else was up to us then. I edited the html codings for the entries in the site, while my partner searched for the miscs my bhez included in the site, the LCC logo and the search engine. Thanks to JC, he not only found the perfect search engine for our site, but he was also quite meticulous to notice the flaws of our site. :approved:

After the horrible 2 and a half hour exhausting Computer Olympics, our classmates informed us of my partner's stalker. No joke of course! The girl was almost behind us all the time the contest was running, and I was irritated by her mere presence 'cause I thought she was being observant of the work I was doing. But as they've said, she was just behind me--staring at my partner. Duh! Haha! Some girls can be really desperate. Nanlilisik na siguro mata nun sa'kin!

Anyway, afterwards was the Pre-finals for the Quiz Bee contest in Math, Science and Computer. By the way, this year's theme was Be Connected with Math, Science and Computer. Out of 18 schools invited, Mickee and Roselle placed 7th, which was quite relieving for us, 'cause we thought we're gonna head 10th with our negative score. But then, God is good and placed us 7th. Muntinlupa Science HS won 1st place in the said event. While waiting in vain for the contest to end and announce the Computer Olympics winners, we were so tired and wished all along to bid that school goodbye and get home to rest. Thinking our long wait was a waste, the announcement of our 3rd place in Web Page Design contest really got our attentions and woke us up from stress! Our teachers were so proud of us, and said that we still brought home even a bronze medal for our school. Hehe, bhez this bronze's for you!

Hay, right now I'm at home, sick again. But the illness is worth a bronze, my pride as well as our school's. Hay, thank God for everything. As Ecclesiasticus said, Believe in God, and He will help you. Thanks for the help! I offer you this bronze too, 'cause you made it all possible!
mood thankful
listen MYMP's Versions
read Rick Warren's The Purpose Driven Life [day 36]

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October 9th, 2005

Blah blah and more...

Oh well, here I am again, in front of the computer, trying to write off in this blog and share with all the people in the world the happenings in my life. And I can't even start this uber long entry just because I don't exactly know where to start! All events come crashing in my coconut shell in an instant! >

First things first: happenings for this week. Hmmm, nothing much. Except that I was absent the 1st two days of this week because of the flu. Then when I came back, everything was back to normal. And oh! The best of all happened on the last day, Friday. Guess what? We won! The Delta squadron won in the annual A2C-officer's marching competition! We never really expected to win this, 'cause all of the squadrons did a good job. Well, you might as well blame it to the unity of our squadron--the good and cooperative leader-member relationship that existed all the while we practised.

Other than those happy events that really made our hearts smile [by the way, since we've won, we're exempted in the upcoming periodical test in ACP--XD], I also finally finished that book I've been reading for quite a while: The Purpose Driven Life. After 40 long, sacred days of reading that book, what has it inculcated in me anyway? Nothing is never an answer to me, even if it ain't yet that visible that I've learned much from that blessing. Hah, after all these years, I've come to discover only now that I haven't fulfilled yet any of the 5 purposes of God to me. Gosh, I didn't realize I had so much more going on in my life other than succeding in this world! Basically, let me share with you all the 5 purposes of our existence:

1. Live for God's pleasure.
2. Live to become like Christ.
3. Live to serve one another in the community.
4. Live to spread the Good News.
5. Live to serve God.

If you really want to know more of your existence, I suggest you buy the book and read it for yourself. Follow the instructions so that you can get the best out of the book and out of your existence.

Anyway, since I'm done with The Purpose Driven Life book, you might as well wonder whatever am I currently reading? Nope, not the *stupid* Eduquest books. Actually, vain as it sounds, I'm reading now my personal diary. XO Yup, I'm currently reading the history of my life, how I've been for the past year. By the way, in Rick Warren's book, he suggested a journal of learnings--not a diary of the happenings of life. It is only now that I've come to realize, upon reading my diary, that most of the time, my diary serve as a biography rather than as a journal of lessons. But oh well, at least now I've learned my lesson. I'm already planning right now on changing my style in writing in this blog, by merely updating just when I've learned a lesson. I thought that would be time-consuming, but actually not. 'Cause everyday, we surely get to learn a lesson or two, we just don't realize it at the time. Hmmm.

Well, I'm goin' now. Try checking out my story page 'cause I might just post a little story and/or essay about what I've learned upon reading my diary.
mood quixotic
listen MYMP's Versions
read My Personal Diary [12.04]

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October 15th, 2005

2004 Diary Reflections

I cannot simply believe it! In just a matter of days, I'm already done reading my personal journal--my diary. I have actually read my 2004 diary, and so I would like to share with you people a couple of things that I've reminisced upon. Here are a couple of lessons of what I've learned upon reading my life as well.

First things first. By the start of the year, I was already alarmed by some friendship trouble. I've reminisced upon those second year days when we, me and Jenelle, used to fight or get mad at one another. But things turned tables on us: when she and her best friend fought, she then went and hang out with me. We both didn't mind anymore of the past fights and the like. What was more important was that we were together and I chose to stay with her rather than with the other party. Our "friend-enemy" relationship that lasted for nearly eight months turned out to be a pretty tough test to us whether we'll give up on one another, or try befriending one another again. In the end, after all the fights and whatsoever, we wound up together--in which case I am thankful 'cause I found a true friend. I have finally learned my lesson of not letting go unless we have fully understood. I have realized in the end the love I can give to a friend--perseverance is the key to a lasting friendship. That was the time I've always thought to myself: I never thought we could be this close, good thing we never gave up on one another.

Then I've also reminisced about my dreams and goals. I had so much hope back then. In the start, I was always ready and willing to sacrifice it all for the end. But then, as the days get closer to that due date, as everyday obstacles get in the way, I slowly lost that readiness and willingness for fighting. Maybe, I didn't deliberately failed, but surely, I did not get my goals. I can't simply tell that I failed 'cause I didn't succeed. 'Cause even though, I am still very much happy having done all of them. That's when I learned that true success is not about exactly succeding--but rather about the sacrifices made just to succeed.

And finally, the lesson on life. Sometimes, life can be such a bore, don't you think? But thankfully, I soon realized that only lazy people see life as a bore. Lazy people tend to do nothing, as you've noticed, and so they get tired of life 'cause they know nothing else to do. Why not appreciate life and everything else that comes with it: complications, problems, happiness, trials, failures, successes, etc. Accept life as it is, 'cause really, life is not here to be understood--it's supposed to be lived.

Lately, I have heard Jesus teach lessons through parables and comparisons. In the same way Jesus compared God's Kingdom with a wedding feast, so do I compare real life--this life, I guess--with school life. In school, we study mainly there and the extra-curricular activities are just additional workload to students that is really entertaining to us. In short, these activities are just "time out"s just in case we get so bored studying. But I've dreadfully seen others who take studying complacently and give much more importance to the extra-curricular activities. That's why students tend to forget that school is meant for studying, not for activities. In like manner, life is given by God for God. The extra-curricular activites in real life are our vacations, nonsense hobbies and the like. Man forgot that he ain't meant for worldly pleasures, but rather for God's glory. And so, in the end, we must always be aware and keep ourselves focused on what truly life will be about--not about feeding our greed and filling our personal dissatisfaction.

Hope those cover all the lessons I've learned you should be learning. Finally, what's most important is that you learn things as they should be and unlearn useless other things.

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October 21st, 2005

Signs Of Times

He also said to the crowds, "When you see (a) cloud rising in the west you say immediately that it is going to rain--and so it does; and when you notice that the wind is blowing from the south you say that it is going to be hot--and so it is.

You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky; why do you not know how to interpret the present time?

Why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?

If you are to go with your opponent before a magistrate, make an effort to settle the matter on the way; otherwise your opponent will turn you over to the judge, and the judge hand you over to the constable, and the constable throw you into prison.

I say to you, you will not be released until you have paid the last penny."

~Luke 12:54-59

Everyday, we get to hear a lot of news. And when we say news, our initial perception is something bad--like typhoons, economic crisies, wars, battles, poverty, sickness, diseases, death, and so much more. Sometimes, even worse, due to so much issues and troubles going around, we tend to get used to them, and forget about the problem, telling ourselves, "There are other things so much worse than that.", or "Things can get worse."

Yes indeed, things can truly worsen. But, what will you do if that so happens? What would you realize once you experience it personally? And what if there are a billion and one people around who are just like you--unmindful of one another, telling also themselves the very same thing you tend to say?

Today, Luke narrates a time when Jesus once again spoke of the hypocrite pharisees and scribes. That has always been their nature: boasting proudly how much they know about the earth. But then, Jesus pinpointed to them, why do you not know how to interpret the present time? Why is it so hard for our people today, including me, to interpret and see God's tool to communicate to us: events.

Just before I have written this, I was already thinking to myself what I am supposed to write about. When I turned my head, I saw this headline and it really caught my attention: Wilma Spurs Evacuations. I just can't believe the headline that I just saw: another typhoon hit the US? Then I started asking God the common question why. Why does all this have to happen? Our great Pope John Paul II just dies, a lot of storms hit the US, our government is in chaos, our country is in the brink of having another Martial Law, war is exploding in Iraq, terrorist threats are alarming Metro Manila, even in our school you can trust nobody!

So, what does this all sum up to? Well, actually, until now, I haven't answered the question yet. But then again, am I just closing my ears to God's calling for me? Why is it so hard for me, or any of us, to respond wholeheartedly to God's call to us? I do believe solemny from this day on that these terrifying events that worry us today more than ever are the most visible and most effective signs God can send us.

And so, it is up to us to reply responsibly to this calling. What would you do now as you answer God's call to you?

Lord, help me to grow in love for You and in trust of Your care and concern. Teach me to pray "in Your name", according to Your character, and to rejoice in the answer You give me--yes, no, wait, grow--as a sign of Your fatherly love for us. Amen.

~John Guest

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October 23rd, 2005

USTET [and so much more!]

So, ACET is the easiest university admissions test, huh?

Not anymore! USTET beat that record!

Today's another UST Entrance Exams for Tigers wanna-be; second of the three scheduled admission tests this year for batch 2006 grads. Actually, the first time I came and saw the exotic beauty of this school--even though my good sister studies here--was when we, my friends and I, had our university tour. I was really mesmerized by the artistic design and style the school buildings presented. And that ancient yet timeless elegance made me like the university better than any other prestigious university [ADMU and DLSU].

Anyway, we came at least 30 minutes earlier than the stated time, but then it seems that even coming 45 minutes earlier can make us late already! But then again, I wasn't late. What I didn't realize was that no matter how early I could've come, I'd still experience that long wait in that very long line! Nevertheless, I entered my designated room at least 10 minutes earlier. To my surprise, the room I entered was actually dominated by guys! Not only that there are more boys than girls, the other part of the room [room's not actually that big, though we are THAT many] was actually dominated by guys who know each other! They actually irked me so much 'cause of their nonsense noise. Duh!

So, by eight, the proctors came in [by the way, one of our proctors actually looked like JC! Nyahahaha!]. Then they informed us that the test is going to start in about still thirty minutes! So he asked us to go to the washrooms if we needed to. And after thirty minutes, we started the test! *yipee*

Mental Ability Test
E-A-S-Y. Just common-sense, basic questions. I'm not saying that the questions were for 1st year HS or even grade school, but really, I didn't have much trouble with the test! No. of questions I never got to read: less than 5.

English
Another E-A-S-Y. I'm mad for those liars who told me that their vocabulary test is hard 'cause of the deep words, but then again, I had no trouble answering them. Most of the words there actually, I encountered them before so I already have an idea what answer to choose [like utopia ]

Math
Still E-A-S-Y! Well, it's just a matter of getting used to testing and learning from experiences the styles and types of problems they present! Isn't it? I had no trouble again, and maybe that's because I'm lucky enough to know the problems I'm solving.

Science
Hmmm, believe it or not, it was E-A-S-Y! Haha! Thank God I knew a lot of the questions they presented! As in, I can really count just how many times I've relied on good luck! XD

And that was it! Already, I feel good! Haha! Really feels so good and uplifting when you know exactly just what the test is talking about! By the way, the girl who was sitting beside actually asked me in English. Of course I answered her in English as well 'cause I really thought she won't understand my Tagalog. And then after the test, I heard here speaking in our very own language! Duh! I asked myself, "Why did this girl ever spoke to me in English? What did she ever think of me?" *wink*

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Yesterday, I read Makkun's tab. I have read about her clear love for the current month, October, as well as how people--in just a snap of an ordinary second--affect in some extraordinary ways other people. And now, she did affect what I'm supposed to write now.

October is the really the month when our climate gets cooler than usual. Rainy days are gone. So are the hot, sunny ones. Here now is the windy weather, which feels like even here in a tropical country, we have autumn. I have actually seen autumn in our very own school. The dried leaves falling down from their branches, littering our environment--and at the same time adding elegance and artistic beauty in our place. Hey, it's not like we get to see these things regularly, isn't it?

Anyway, it is indeed the month of the color brown. My good friend said that in tagalog, it's kulay tae [color feces]. Why, how can someone say such a thing when s/he sees the color of dried leaves? In just a split second, someone could've forgetten such a gross thing, and instead be mesmerized by the natural color of the earth. Once, I suppose, I even thought of the color as lonesome, sorrowful, and lifeless. But then, even if it signifies the end of the life of leaf, it sure does also suppose a new life for it--a life to be recycled.

And so, I have just come to the conclusion that we both like the said month! For four consecutive weeks already, I can feel the spirit of christmas--the cold, crispy wind that one would just love to feel no matter what! For the past few weeks, I've asked myself, "Is it really christmas already?"

PS: We went christmas shopping after my exam actually! Haha really early, huh! Well, Intrams '05, here I come!
mood happy

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October 24th, 2005

Just Three

I forgot to mention yesterday whatever happened right after my exam.

Heck no! I'm not gonna talk about our christmas shopping, instead I'm gonna share with you a couple of lessons I've learned in just three waiting hours.

Lesson 1: Have faith; never doubt.
Right after my exam, I was having a little [just a little for me ] dilemma 'cause I knew my cellphone that I brought along is useless since it's load-less. And so, I was almost in the verge of panicking and finding ways just to let dad know how to reach me. While wandering around UST just so for my personal interest, my dad miscalled me. Finally! When I saw this booth stand just beside the main building, I stood there and expected my dad's call. Since my phone is low-batt, the only things me and dad understood is to wait for him in the said park. So I did, and I waited actually in vain for a whole hour! Well, not just a whole, but rather an hour and a half!

And where in the world is faith and doubt there? When I trusted my father's words to wait there 'cause he will surely come. I trusted his last order to me so I didn't leave the place or anything. Even if I knew dad wouldn't even notice that I've left the place for just a second, I still stood there patiently. Not only that, I trusted God. I kept telling myself, "Lord, I believe in you that dad will come my way sooner or later. I have faith that it's what you want to happen." And so it happened.

When father saw me, he was quite mad for the uselessness of my phone, but still I had faith in God and just as I thought, dad wasn't that so mad--he didn't ground me or anything! Thank God!

Lesson 2: Thank and appreciate; be thoughtful enough.
And then, we went to the mall. God showered us so many blessings: there wasn't much traffic, we found a parking lot in Makati in just a minute, and--of course--my sis got to buy a lot of new things. I, myself, also got to buy 2 new skirts! But not only the two of us, all of us actually got to buy something!

And really, it's not just about the things one can afford; I'm just simply thankful 'cause finally, I appreciate these blessings before it's too late. I get to realize what I already have even before I lose them. Hay, life is really just. Some people never know what they have until it's gone just 'cause they can't appreciate--they keep on comparing wanting other things not meant for them until the things meant for them are lost. *tsktsk*

While eating with my dad in Chowking, he suddenly asked me whether I still have an entrance test to take for this year. Of course I answered none since the next one's up in February, PUPCET and PLM admission test. Upon hearing this, he said to me not to bother taking the exam in PUP. Basically, we both are aware of the messy environment there. But other than that, he pinpointed to me a more serious problem: the slot you can get is a slot less to other deserving poor. Well now, I'm givin' it all away. Thank God it's not that hard for me to find a university.

Lesson 3: Best of all, just smile on everything.
mood recumbent

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October 27th, 2005

Stubborn

Oh my. Didn't actually go to school today. It's raining quite hard outside right now, and while killing time here at home, I'm blogging. Of course I'm here now since eight, not 'cause I'm so damn lazy to go to school and play softball [on the contrary, I'm more than eager to play the game ] but because of the rain that won't stop until now--which is a sure primary cause for outdoor ball games to be delayed. Man, I don't wanna go play softball on regular school days! XO

And after a whole day of blogging, watching and so much more, this is what I get to post:

At that time some Pharisees came to him and said, "Go away, leave this area because Herod wants to kill you."

He replied, "Go and tell that fox, 'Behold, I cast out demons and I perform healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I accomplish my purpose.

Yet I must continue on my way today, tomorrow, and the following day, for it is impossible that a prophet should die outside of Jerusalem.'

Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how many times I yearned to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but you were unwilling!

Behold, your house will be abandoned. (But) I tell you, you will not see me until (the time comes when) you say, 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.'"

~Luke 13:31-35

Why is it that people, even I, can not understand God's will for us? How come God let all these things and more happen to us? Yet, why is it that man asks such questions?

I have read a blog just today, as I've usually done with my free time like now--often "cyber-people" call bloghopping. The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey--the book this blogger is currently reading--caught my attention and has intruiged me alot, tempting me to find it in a bookstore and read it for myself. Here are the words from the said book that kept me interested:

"What should the Messiah look like? A People’s Messiah who could turn stones into bread to feed the multitudes? A Torah Messiah, standing tall at the lofty pinnacle of the temple? A King Messiah, ruling over not just Israel but all the kingdoms of earth? In short, Satan was offering Jesus the chance to be the thundering Messiah we think we want…… We want anything but a Suffering Messiah…" - Philip Yancey

Peopl want so much, and are often deceived by one's power. We desire so much, but we are missing the point that even from the beginning, we do not hold our own lives. We did not earn it, yeild it, nor gain it in exchange for a favor; it is a gift to us. Life is like God's gift to us for no reason at all. Like friends giving their loved ones little trinklets of memories for no occassion at all, but just for the fact that they remember them.

Ooohhh, here I am again, with the confusing topic of life and God. Who is God in the first place? How dare of me by the way to speak this way and question His existence--the existence of the one and only one who is capable of making me move and creating everything one can see, hear, smell and feel! The bible is right in front of me--a written testimony of God's existence, the history of man, it's indeed His story--I flipped it right open, yet no matter how many pages my eyes are capable of reading, I still doubt Him.

As I read Moses struggle in Egypt, it was only now I have come to realize that I can compare somewhat myself to him. No matter how faithful I am and how often I call and lean on to Him, I still doubt him, just as Moses doubted God's will. Still, I am impressed with Moses because even if fear kept him from following the God of his ancestors, he did God's will, just as God commanded him.

Ok, so I want to make this straight and brief: in life, you can either be the servant or the invited guest. You can live with God only as His servant who would be sent out to the world to invite people to His grand feast [eternal life]; or you can be the invited guest, who wanders in this world and one day meets one of these servants, and stubbornly refuses his/her invitation to God's grand feast in his palace[heaven].

If God can be so angry at Moses just so he can follow His will, then there's no invalid reason God can also punish us because of madness for our unwillingness and stubborness. How stubborn can people go?

O Lord, grant that I may see the joke of things, the little things that bother now and then. Lord, grant my sense of humor to be strong, to weep a bit--and yet, to smile again. God, grant there be a chuckle in each tear, to every trial, Lord, grant a funny half. Amen.

mood I don't know
listen Bamboo's Hallelujia
read The Bible [His story]
watch How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days

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October 28th, 2005

For the first time in months [or so for a year, I suppose], I'm about to write a nonsense blog post almost about anything under the sun... or is it under the clouds? Whatever.

Anyway, I was fixing again my layout. Uh, no I'm not making a new layout for this blog 'cause I've just finished an imageless one. I'm fixing my entry post. Well, don't mind much that one. I was up to refining the entry page cause of this blog.

Woke up today around nine thirty in the morning, just drank a milk choco drink 'cause no food was served in our li'l plastic table, then back to the usual blogging. But then, when I started reading others' blog, I just realized that I'm so damn bored with the usual posts I read about personal life and the like. Oh man, some people are just so selfish and senseless! Can't they think of anything else to write about other than themselves... like politics, religion, and the world?

Really, I, myself, don't wanna go continue this nonsense. So, finally I've read a quite sensible post [at least one I guess], and that post inspired me now to doodle some thoughts over the issue/s.

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The Philippine politics. Oh my, what a dreadful topic! Of course, many have said it, our country's situation is hopeless. We all know that the government is the only group the holds the people of its country together. And now that our government is in chaos, how can they even get us to unite with them in order to solve problems? My, my, and all of this because of MONEY? Come on! Please tell, please, why in the world that all [not almost any longer!] politicians who are in the position--high or low--are easily mesmerized by the root of all evil? What is it in money that they have found which can never be found in anything else? Why are they this vain to campaign themselves for our government, then end up stealing their voters' cash? WHY DO THEY KEEP ON DECEIVING US?

But the problem doesn't end there! My fellow Filipino, WHY IN THE WORLD DO WE KEEP ON TRUSTING THESE FILTHY POLITICIANS' LIES? Why do keep our faith in them, and why do we allow them to lie and deceive us? Why ever do we let them take our precious time and trust and end up wasting them, instead of using these for our country and ourselves' prosperity?

Shouldn't we, then, put our trust to something that has been there since the birth of earth? Don't you think we ought to go back to the basics and return to the King who made all these and more possible? Isn't it there anything more we can do than hold rallies and campaign other people for an "expected snap elections"? Or should we rather let go of our nature of protesting and 'prayer rallies',and instead pray to God--even in our own homes?

I do believe that God is the solution for all. All of these punishments are just the mere karma for forgetting God. Surely, once we pray to Him unselfishly and sincerely, He'll grant our prayers and answer it in any way possible.

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Intramurals. Today's Intrams, since Tuesday by the way, and there's no classes today as I suspected. I'm pretty sure it's not about the rain, but because of the planned sem-break. See, even us high school students have sem-breaks. We won the softball last Tuesday, one against the junior quitters, the other against the clumsy sophies. Quitters because we actually urged them to give up the game just becuase of a 12-point difference in score; clumsy, on the other hand, 'cause a lot of their players were injured during the game. XD

But, as my bhez said it, we're both winning and losing at the same time. Well, I'm sure Intrams' ball games are not yet over so let's all hope for the best.

Grant, O Lord, that I may pass this day in gladness and peace, without stumbling and without stain; that reaching the eventide victorious over all temptations, I may praise You, the eternal God, who are blessed and governs all things, world without end. Amen. ~Mozarabic Liturgy [Psalm 16:1-2, 5-6]

listen Bamboo's Hallelujia
read The Bible
watch Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban B-)

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