Biyernes, Oktubre 3, 2008

Text Messages That Made My Day

I cannot deny that some of these made me laugh:

From Boom:

(May rated r)
a sad s2ry:

a 5 yr old kid got jelous of his newborn brother

Dat nyt he put poison on his mom's nipples

D next morning, d driver died!

How sad!  Tzk tzk morning!

(May corny)
If you love some1
set them free...
If they come back again

SET THEM ON FIRE.

(pero may ibang klaseng punch line pa rin!)
SUNUGEEEEN!

Good morning!

(may walang hiya)
TEACHER: lahat tayo nagmula kay adan at eva

ROEL: Mam, hindi yan ang totoo.  Sabi ng mama ko, nagmula tayo sa unggoy!

TEACHER: Iho, hindi natin pnag-uusapan ang pamilya mo!

Magandang umaga!

(may nagpapaawa)
I have done nothing.  For that I am ashamed.

- Mel Gibson, The Patriot

Kaya be ashamed pag di ka nag-good morning sa kin! Hehe.

(may nagpapa-obvious na in love sya! Kanino?)
love is like drinking beer,

Once you have too much of it, you begin to act stupid.

Love moderately!

Good Morning!

(may nagsasabi ng takot niya sa isang posibilidad)
QUOTE  OF THE DAY:

"HIndi lahat ng guwapo may girlfriend...

Ang iba sa kanila, may boyfriend!"

Magandang umaga!

(may emo. hay nako, ang postmodernong tao!)
Nobody deserves your tears, but whoever deserves them will not make you cry.

- Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Emo morning!

From somebody who I thought was Mike:

Teacher: Ok children, wat do u call a person hu kipz on talking even though pipol r no longer interested?

Student: Teacher po mam.

Teacher: hahaha!  gnun? Tang.. nyo!  get 1 whole sheet of MANILA PAPER, long quiz tayo!  BACK 2 BACK!

panira ng araw m 2:

my 10 inggetera, nagpakamatay ang 1, iln ang natira?

E di wala, kc nainggit kay gumaya cla.

My joke aq about mayonnaise. 

Ano?

Ayko, bka spread mo, eh.

May jowk uLt aq bout construction.

Ano?

m stil working on 8 p e.

Bt sumkt c sadako?

Kc lmabs xa s tv!

Last, ano apeLydo ni beast?

e di kwit! Beast Kwit.

Gud am.

(which I should have guessed na hindi kanya ito.  Since this mystery sender has more humour than my colleague/friend.)

Si Boom uli:

JUAN tumawag sa SEPTIC TANK SERVICE CENTER:

JUAN: Hello manong, humihigop b kau ng jebs s poso negro?

MANONG: Yes sir, bakit po?

JUAN: masarap?

eeeew!

(heto pa ang isang posibilidad na kanyang kinatatakutan)
Dad: (holding 2 toys, letng his son choose) c barbie o superman?

Son: Superman dad.

Dad: good! (he then left)
Son: GWAPO MO TALAGA SUPERMAN!  BAKAT NA BAKAT! Shet...

Magandang umaga!

(uhrm, wala akong masabi sa ka-cheapan nito)
ANAK: Tay, tanong ng titser namin kun ano daw po trabaho nyo?
ITAY: Sabihin mo CARPENTER, anak.

ANAK: Ano nga yung CARPENTER, Tay?
ITAY: Tagapinta ng kotse!

Magandang hapon!

(may galing sa totoong buhay na mukhang ginawa na niya)
Kung nakukulitan ka na sa mga saleslady na nagtatanong ng 'ano po hinahanap nila?", sumagot ko. sbihin mo 'pagmamahal at pang-unawa" tano kung kulitin ka pa.

Good morning.

(balik sa rated r)
chocolate scandal: one day Mr. Cadbury met Hersheys.

he Hugs and Kisses her and put his Butterfinger in her Milky Way.

dey wer on Cloud 9

then his Tootsie fired with a Big Bang!

result?

Baby Ruth.  Magandang umaga!

at ang pinakapanalo:

ako si Sam Milby,
ang kalaban na umiibig sa Dyosa...

Ako si Luis Manzano,
ang lihim na umiibig sa Dyosa...

Ako si Zanjoe Marudo,
ang mortal na umiibig sa Dyosa...

At ako si Piolo Pascual...



ang DYOSA!

Watch kau ah!

Magandang umaga!

Win Or Lose..... A Commentary on La Salle

This forwarded email starts with:

hmmm ...this has been going around.  see you at the bonfire.

(btw neither did DLSZ claim their 3rd prize trophy at the awarding
ceremonies last saturday.  as if their school rep to the uaap was unaware of
the schedule of activities...)

all the best,

joel


The main message starts here:

THE REASON WHY LA SALLIANS (la sallites, archers, green mob, idiots)  CANNOT UNDERSTAND (among countless other things) OUR PHRASE-- 
 "WIN OR LOSE IT'S THE SCHOOL WE CHOOSE" 
 IS BECAUSE THEY ONLY KNOW "WIN OR WIN OR FORGET IT"
AS DEMONSTRATED BY THEIR SNOBBING OF THE UAAP  AWARDING/MEDAL CEREMONY FOR 2ND PLACE.
 
CALL THAT SCHOOL PRIDE?
IT WAS A HUGE SCHOOL EMBARASSMENT! !
 
PRIDE IS WHEN YOU ARE BIG ENOUGH TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND APPLAUD
 THE VICTORIOUS AND NOT STAND THERE  SHAKING YOUR HEAD AS THE WINNING TEAM SINGS THEIR ALMA MATER (AS IN THE CASE OF MAIERHOFFER) .
 
PRIDE IS WHEN YOU ARE IN TEARS WITH YOUR LOSING TEAM ( AS WITH THE JC/MACKY/DOUG FAREWELL) AND WHEN YOU THANK YOUR GRADUATING PLAYERS FOR THEIR YEARS OF EFFORT INSPITE OF DEFEAT
 ( AS WITH FORD & ZION).....  IT IS NOT IN WALKING AWAY AND HIDING IN THE DUGOUT AS WITH POOR GRADUATING CAPTAIN
JAYVEE CASIO NOT RECEIVING THE TEAM TROPHY AND MEDAL FOR HIS LAST PLAYING YEAR AND BEING GIVEN ONE LAST ANIMO CHEER.
 
BUT WHAT DO YOU EXPECT WHEN YOU HAVE A COACH WHO SAYS "AFTER
9 YEARS OF BEING IN A CHAMPIONSHIP I'VE NEVER SEEN WORSE OFFICIATING"
(in those 9 years, has it ever ever been completely fair for either side???...welcome to the real world!)... MAIERHOOFER PROBABLY LEADS THE LEAGUE'S STATISTICS FOR TRASHTALKING AND JUST GOT AWAY WITH IT...UNTIL NOW.
 
PUMAREN TALKS ABOUT HOW HIS PLAYERS COULD NOT DELIVER WITH THE OFFENSE AND TALKS ABOUT WHAT THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DO
. ...BUT DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE HOW THE EAGLES SIMPLY OUTPLAYED THEM
WITH SUPERIOR DEFENSE AND HOW NORMAN JUST OUTSMARTED HIM BY SHUFFLING HIS BENCH BETTER THAN HE DID...AND IN THE END JUST SHRUGS BLACK OFF BY SAYING HE STILL HAS ONE MORE UAAP VICTORY THAN ATENEO.
 
WIN OR WIN..... THAT'S THE TYPE OF PRIDE THEY INSTILL OUT THERE-- THE PRIDE OF ARROGANCE, SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS AND VICTORY.
 
 THAT'S WHY THEY HAVE ROOKIES LIKE L.A. REVILLA FLASHING DISGRACEFUL GUN-FINGERS AND LAUGHING  AT FEU PLAYER MAC BARACAEL IN THE FINAL 4 (AS SEEN ON YOU TUBE).... INSTEAD OF ACKNOWLEDGING THE INJURED PLAYER'S BRAVE COMEBACK AFTER BEING SHOT.
 
 WE STAND ON A HILL....
THE PLACE WHERE EAGLES BELONG.
TO BE CLOSER TO MARY OUR PATRONESS,
WHERE WIN OR LOSE WE STAND BY OUR PLAYERS, OUR TEAM AND OUR SCHOOL.
 
WHERE VICTORY IS SWEETER BECAUSE IT IS A LONG ROAD OF HARDWORK, PATIENCE AND MOST OF ALL,  OF FAITH.  WHERE BELIEVING MEANS STANDING BY YOUR GUYS THROUGH THICK AND THIN, BAD CALLS,AND ALL--
EVEN IF IT TAKES 5 LONG YEARS.
 
ARCHERS WIN BY PIERCING AT THE HEART WITH ARROWS
 WHILE EAGLES SOAR WITH THEIR HEARTS.
 
AND THAT MY DEAR FRIENDS IS WHY PEOPLE STEP ON THE GREEN GRASS BELOW AND LOOK UP TO THE BLUE HEAVENS ABOVE.


Akin: Kaya sa Ateneo talaga ako.

Mrs. Hernando's Birthday

Start:     Oct 16, '08 01:00a

Biyernes, Setyembre 26, 2008

A VacAtion DAY to Remember

Teachers' Day today in Xavier. 

My second. 

I do not know why I am affected more by this event than last year's. 

There was this celebratory mood in the school. It started with the plane-ride-welcome-to-your-dream-vacation theme of the whole affair this morning and it continued into the overwhelmingly full of talents program in the afternoon.

AM and noontime showcased a touching and heartwarming welcome at the "airport," leis, a special bonding time between mentors and students in the classroom, a delightful program of the students at the gym, and a luncheon with Chinese and Filipino looking "Italians" in striped suits serving us delicious food that allows for second servings and bottomless iced tea.

Wonderful add ons to the package were being serenaded with soothing acoustic and classical music and singing during lunch and surprise dessert in the form of notes from the students attached to a personalized clipboard (Diego handed mine to me).

The images that I would carry in mind are the singing of the Glee Club at the "airport" (I had "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"), the fun games in the classroom where contrary to the usual set up, our students led the activities (my team lost in the games but we fought hard!), Noah's ang sakit sa tiyan hosting, Dance X's performance (shark! shark!), Francis Apostol dancing (in bloody red and with roses in hand) and Jan Lambert Ney emceeing (this guy's not only good in writing in Filipino), and the greetings from former students albeit given in general.  I particularly remember Jake's at his flat, Tong-fu's before the merlion, Pierre's in UP (I think), CY's at the Ateneo Caf (parang), Evan and Gino's at Times Square. I was amazed by how far my students had gone to in so short a time.

Personal greetings from former students were also given by Stanly through text, Rod through a note, and Kenn through the multiply.  Co-teachers Andrew also sent a text message and Kevin and Toshi through the multiply.

Verbal greetings were given by so many people.
 
Thank you Xavier.

Huwebes, Setyembre 18, 2008

ADM 102: Introduction to Ateneo-La Salle Games

I do not really take the Ateneo-La Salle Basketball rivalry seriously, but I jump on the bandwagon every now and then.  This blog entry that I have taken from Dra. Soto's email is an example.

ADM 102: Introduction to Ateneo-La Salle Games

Thu/Sat/Sunday, 4:00 PM, Araneta Coliseum
Course Prepared by: Miguel Lizada
Course Instructor: TBA 

Course Description

The course introduces the student-cheerer to the dynamics and principles of the Ateneo-La Salle rivalry. The course employs both theoretical and application dimensions. The theoretical phase exposes the student to the history of the rivalry, the tradition of cheering, the construction of the ideal Atenean 6th Man, and other theoretical concepts.

The application phase on the other hand requires the student to put into practice all the theoretical principles. These practices include, among others: effective skills in lining up for the games, cheering (pre-game, during the game, half-time and post-game), jeering, heckling, creating effective posters and banners for one's favorite players and posing and smiling for Fabilioh.com.

Course Objectives


By the end of the course, the student should have been able to:
• understand what it means to be the Sixth Man
• understand the difference between an Atenean and La Sallite
• integrate himself with the community of believers
• develop his school spirit
Course Outline and Reading List

Chapter 1: What is School Spirit?


• Required Readings:
o Excerpts from the "History of the Ateneo"
o The student's "OrSem Manual"
o "The Ateneo Cheerbook"
o "Who and What is the Ateneo Sixth Man?"
o Ruel De Vera's "The Eagles Have Landed"
o Selected Speeches of Angelico Sinjian of the Blue Babble Battalion

Chapter 2: Knowing the Enemy

• Required Readings:
o “SUSPENDED! The 2005 UAAP Scandal”
o "We Must Come (Or Hit Them) From Behind"
o "How To Spell Correctly During Cheerdance Competition"
o “The Pumaren Defense Press: Terror and Truth”
• Optional/Supplementary Readings
o "No Cheering During Time Out"
o "Get that Ball! -- UE"
o "Why are there Two Birds in UAAP?"
o "Who let the (Bull) Dogs out?"
o "You Cannot Overcheer Us!"
o "NABRO: Equality or Social Injustice?"
Chapter 3: Pre-Game Rituals

• Required Readings
o "The Art of Lining Up"
o "Sketching Posters and Banners for Your Favorite Players"
o "Scalpers and Where To Find Them: An Anthropological Study"
o "Reserving Seats Upper A/Upper B For Friends"
• Optional Readings
o "How to Jump From the Gen Ad to Upper B: A Step-By-Step Guide"
o "How to Jump From Upper B to Upper A: A Step-By-Step guide"
Chapter 4: Game Time

• Required Readings:
o "Developing Your Endurance"
o "The Psychology Behind Get That Ball"
o "Who are the Gang Green?"
o "Half-time is Game-Time"
o "Fly High" + "The Victory Song"
Chapter 5-A: When the Final Buzzer Beats (In case of Victory)

• Required Readings
o "The Song for Mary and the Proper Way to Sing It"
o "How to sing The Song For Mary and Still Look Cute for Fabilioh.com" 
o "How To Argue with Sore Losers in PinoyExchange.com and Gameface.ph"
Chapter 5-B: When the Final Buzzer Beats (In case of Defeat)

• Required Readings:
o “Defeat is not a Fundamental Option: A Theological Exegesis”
o “Ang Pagkatalo ay Hindi Isang Wala Dahil Meron Pa: Isang Pambungad sa Metapisika ng Pagkatalo”
o "Win or Lose, It's The School We Choose: Deepening Your Spirituality -- The Sesquicentennial Edition"
o "Contemplating on the Meaning of Life: An Introduction"
o "Surviving the Wrath of Fr. Adolfo Dacanay SJ"

Course Requirements

Written Long Test: This will assess your memorization of the tradition and history of the Ateneo-La Salle rivalry. The test consists of itemized Multiple Choice questions and True or False statements.

Oral Exam:
 The student will randomly draw two cheers from a lot. The student must cheer/sing the cheers he picked. Afterwards, he must be able to explain the significance of the cheer/song. He must also be able to identify when these cheers/songs are used.

Practical Exam:
 The student must line up for tickets. This is a pass or fail exam. If the student is able to acquire a ticket, he automatically gets an A. If he doesn't get any ticket, he must take the Make-Up Test.

Make-up Test: Negotiating with Scalpers. Students who wish to pass the first practical exam for the course but failed to do so must take the Make-Up test. The student must locate a scalper within the vicinity of Araneta Coliseum. This is not a pass or fail test. The student's grade depends on how he was able to acquire a good ticket with the lowest possible price. The better the ticket with lower ticket price, the higher the grade. 

Final Exam: Students are required to cheer during the game. The grade depends on the voice quality and frequency of the cheering. The Ateneo standard grading system will be applied. Therefore the passing score for the Final Exam is 70%. Students who cannot stand up and cheer 70% of the time automatically fail the exam.

Bonus points are given to students who are able to convince others to cheer loudly, either through a well-articulated speech or forceful coercion. Extra points are also awarded to fans who make creative banners for their favorite players.

Written Long Test: 20%
Oral Exam: 20%
Practical Exam: 20%
Final Exam: 40%

Course Policies and Other Reminders


1. Plagiarism. Plagiarism is an extreme offense in this school. Do not copy cheers from other schools.
2. Cellphone Use. Using your cellphone to place in bets is illegal. Do not get yourself into trouble.
3. Cuts. Once you are inside Araneta, you are not allowed to leave. You must watch all four quarters. Win or lose, you are not allowed to leave before the Song for Mary is sung. Doing so merits an automatic W for the course.

Lunes, Setyembre 15, 2008

It is Hell!

Rating:★★★
Category:Movies
Genre: Action & Adventure
Nothing new, nothing exciting, nothing to watch out for in this movie. The first movie (Hellboy 1) had an intriguing draw to it but not this one. The characters are never threathened in such a way that the viewing becomes engrossing. The visuals are an aside not really a part of the film, unlike Pan's Labyrinth of the same director.

I had the bad luck of watching it at Promenade. Sayang ang pera.

Death Race

Rating:★★★★
Category:Movies
Genre: Action & Adventure
Has the visual quality of a B movie. However, for someone who just needs to watch and forget about reality, analysis and criticism, this movie is a treat.