productive boredom

Addiction Is Bad. Or Is It?

noreply@blogger.com (Abi_RN) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:46:00 +0000

I AM A FACEBOOK ADDICT. Yes! The first step to recovery is admitting one has a problem. =D

I find myself checking my facebook account consistently throughout the day. When I wake up, I'd check "The Book" on my iPad. Whenever I'm outside the house, I'd check it on my phone. When I'm in my room I'd check it on the desktop. When it's time to sleep, I'm still logged on through iPad. And then when I'm finally asleep, I actually DREAM about going online! It's INSANE! Now that I think about it, it's rather ridiculous. How can a person spend most of her waking (and sleeping) hours online? Well, I don't know why. Hehehe. All I know is that I need to seriously re-think going on it this week because I have a major test coming up, and I have to submerge myself into total study mode.

Which brings us to the big question... WOULD I BE ABLE TO STAY AWAY FROM FACEBOOK FOR ONE WHOLE WEEK? The optimist in me says "Pfft... One week? That's too easy.", but knowing how much of an OC I really am, I know I couldn't go without it even for just half a day. Still, a girl has gotta try. It's challenging, but I'm really not the type to shy away from a challenge. So, wish me luck! Will miss y'all. See you in 7 days.

From Friendster

noreply@blogger.com (Abi_RN) — Tue, 24 May 2011 04:23:00 +0000

I am an only child, and I love it.
And NO... I'm not spoiled.

The PISCES in me is very emotional and an idealist,
quiet and shy, short-tempered but considerate.

I will never again enjoy eating ADOBO.

I hate cigarette SMOKE but not the SMOKER.

I could either be a believer or a non-believer of GHOSTS.
Either way I'm scared of them.

My craving for attention is the complete OPPOSITE of my craving for FOOD.

I believe in the POWER of SUGGESTION, just as I believe in SIGNS.

I wanted to believe in TRUE LOVE, but the world has taught me NOT TO.

I believe that ALL people are intellectuals, only most of us opt not to show it.

I LOVE the aroma and taste of COFFEE.
Drinking it is one of the greatest pleasures in life.

I'm afraid of FAILURE, but it can NEVER destroy me.

I do my best not to try to PLEASE other people,
because I consider such thing... Mission Impossible.

I DARE to be different whenever possible.
It's a way to give others the chance not to LIKE me.
I do not really get along with people who consequently follow the status quo.

I have a great value for EDUCATION.
And in order for people to earn my respect,
they must show the same importance.

I love DOGS. They are one of the few things that give joy to my life.

I love my FAMILY.
There will be nothing better than being able to share my life and achievements with them.

I can easily fall in love even with a person who shows the SMALLEST efforts.
Likewise, I fall out of love just as quickly.

My TEACHER is experience,
My driver is PURPOSE,
My companion is DEATH.

I embrace the prospect of death.
Doing so makes me want to take more risks,
and in effect... to ENJOY LIFE more.

Organ Donation is my newly found personal ADVOCACY.
I'm presenting people with the option of possibly being an organ donor.
I believe that this is a way for me to bring back to the UNIVERSE whatever great things it has offered me.

I'd rather die than be LATE!

For years, I have endured having a MIGRAINE.

Whenever I say "NO!", I ALWAYS mean it.
I have tantamount RESPECT for others' decisions.
That too, is what I wish in return.

Somehow, I've learned not to trust ANYONE who says, "TRUST ME!".

Reading BOOKS may transpire boredom to other people.
However, for me, that is not the case. I enjoy reading very much.
It gives me the avenue to go places I have never been to,
or may never be given the chance to visit someday.

I write. It is my solace.

I hate it when people INSIST that I'm wrong in situations when
I'm ABSOLUTELY, most certainly sure that I'm RIGHT.

Being an Obsessive-Compulsive, I like things to always be planned and organized.
Spontaneity is really NOT my thing.

The PERFECT example of determination and PERSEVERANCE,
is the one who EPITOMIZES these qualities... Live Strong!

Success, for me, is NOT monetary.
It is being able to fulfill the DESTINY that was intended for me to follow.

STRUGGLES are a part of life.
And I thank God for every opportunity to face them,
because from this, I derive my strength.

Responsibility is the key note of my life.

A FRIEND of literature,
A lover of KNOWLEDGE,
A DEFENDER of learning.

A little strange,
ADORED by some,
Disliked by MANY.

Created by GOD,
BELIEVER of God,
Advocate FOR God.

Weak at HEART, and IMPERFECT in so many ways...

God is EVERYTHING. I am NOTHING compared to him.
But through his grace, I can be everything HERE on earth.

HENRY JAMES wrote,
'Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact.'

Goodbye, almost lover...

noreply@blogger.com (Abi_RN) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:07:00 +0000

A Fine Frenzy - ALMOST LOVER
by pumpkinpie96 on
www.youtube.com

LISTEN TO THIS MUSIC !!!

noreply@blogger.com (Abi_RN) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:43:00 +0000

Copeland - Chin Up
www.youtube.com

Earlier today, my friend Gav directed me to a certain music website where I learned about this song. (SHOUT OUT: HELLO GAV!!!) :)
Well, needless to say, but I loved it.
The lyrics is pretty self-explanatory, so here it is;

With your eyes closed,
Watching a strange show
Play out in your head,
But you were smiling somehow
And your day froze,
And everyone in it
Sat still as a rose,
But we were moving somehow.

Back to where we started,
Losing who we were,
Maybe we should only
Tip a bottle back to keep us filled up.

Back to where we started,
Losing who we were,
Everybody knows that,
You’d break your neck to keep your chin up.

Open your eyes,
And the drops come,
And a snail raced down to your neck,
And looked up,
But you were smiling somehow.

Back to where we started,
Losing who we were,
Maybe we should only
Tip a bottle back to keep us filled up.

Back to where we started,
Losing who we were,
Everybody knows that
You’d break your neck to keep your chin up.

They say it's about a girl who would go great to lengths to put up a happy and brave front when in all actuality, she's really lonely and disappointed inside. To me, the line "You'd break your neck to keep your chin up" means that she does not want people to know that she's hurting, so she'd rather keep the pain to herself, and pretend that everything is ok even though it's not, just to keep her pride.

Somehow, I can relate.
It's a really sad song, but it's very well written.
:(

Tama na. Nagiging emo nanaman ako!!! LOL

noreply@blogger.com (Abi_RN) — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:09:00 +0000

Sweet Infatuation...

noreply@blogger.com (Abi_RN) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:56:00 +0000

Hahaha! It's so funny because it's true!!!

Read from this link...

TRY THIS! It's quite funny...

noreply@blogger.com (Abi_RN) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:23:00 +0000

I have been ill since yesterday so I stayed at home and do pretty much... nothing. So, I went online to look for something fun to do. And this is what I found, a psychology test. This is how it works, there is a series of questions and you have to answer the FIRST THING that comes to your mind. Do not think of the question too much. Remember, the first thing that comes to mind. You can write your answer on a piece of paper if you want. Ready? GO.

1. You are walking in the woods. Who are you walking with? _____________

2. You see an animal. What kind of animal is it? ________________

3. What kind of interaction takes place between you and the animal? ___________

4. You walk deeper into the woods. You enter a clearing and before you is your dream house. Describe its size. ____________

5. Is your dream house surrounded by a fence? ________

6. You enter the house. You see the dining table. What is on or around the table? _________

7. You exit the house. You see a cup. What material is the cup made of? ________

8. What do you do with the cup? _________

9. You walk to the edge of the property, where you find yourself standing at the edge of a body of water. What type of body of water is it? ____________

10. How will you cross the water?____________

ANALYSIS :
The answers given to the questions have been shown to have a relevance to values and ideals that we hold in our personal lives. The analysis follows: (Insert your answers on the blanks)

1. You are walking in the woods with __________ .
___________ is the most important person in your life.

2. You see a _______. The size of the animal is representative of your perception of the size of your problems.

3. You _________ with the animal? The severity of the interaction you have with the animal is representative of how you deal with your problems. (passively/aggressively)

4. You walk deeper in the woods. You enter a clearing and before you is your Dream House. It is _________. The size of your dream house is representative of the size of your ambition to resolve your problems.

5. Is your dream house surrounded by a fence? You answered _______. No fence is indicative of an open personality. People are welcome at all times. The presence of a fence indicates a closed personality. You'd prefer people not to drop by unannounced.

6. You enter the house. You walk to the dining area and see the dining table. ________ are on and around the table. If your answer did not include food, people, or flowers, then you are generally unhappy.

7. You exit the house through the back door. Lying in the grass is a cup. The cup is made of ___________. The durability of the material with which the cup is made of is representative of the perceived durability of your relationship with _______(Refer to number 1). For example, styrafoam, plastic, and paper are all disposable, styrofoam, paper and glass are not durable, and metal and plastic are durable.

8. You ________. Your disposition of the cup is representative of your attitude towards _______(number 1).

9. You walk to the edge of the property, where you find yourself standing at the edge of a _______. The size of the body of water is representative of the size of your sexual desire.

10. You cross the pond by _________. How wet you get in crossing the water is indicative of the relative importance of your sex life.

My answers were;
1. ???
2. dog
3. i pet the animal
4. medium size
5. yes
6. flowers
7. plastic
8. throw it away
9. pond
10. walk through it

HAHAHA! There you go... If you took this quiz, please do post your answers on the comment space below so people can read your answers.

Mr. 152 Insights Into My Soul

noreply@blogger.com (Abi_RN) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:30:00 +0000

Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan in
You've Got Mail (1998)

"Don't cry shop girl... don't cry."

I cannot remember how many times I have watched this movie, and yet I never get tired of it. I don't know, but I just love everything about it. I even like it better than "Sleepless In Seattle". Starting with Tom Hanks, who has always been a remarkable actor, portraying the role of Joe Fox who is not your typical leading man. If anything, he could have passed for an average Joe. Nevertheless, his talent is unmistakable. Then there's the beautiful Meg Ryan, with her bright blue eyes and extraordinary smile, she IS the typical leading lady. Shot in stunning NYC, the movie offers nothing short of wonder.

The music. Ahh.. sweet music. Kind of puts me into the mood of nostalgia. The soundtrack includes "Dreams" by the Cranberries, "Anyone at all" by Carole King, Harry Nilsson's "The Puppy Song", "Remember", and my personal favorite, "Over The Rainbow". It just pulled everything together.

For some reason, yours truly was compelled to watch this film again. And so, I did. It was amazing. Seriously, what is up with me lately?

Video From TjMulyadi in
Youtube

Abi's Mindless Ramblings

noreply@blogger.com (Abi_RN) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:07:00 +0000

I had a long day.

After getting home from the hospital, I spent most of the afternoon learning "La Langue Francais" with my newest favorite person, Michel Thomas. Though I got thoroughly confused with all the "avez vous", the "voulez vous", and the "avec vous", it was "generalement" fun. And needless to say, I learned a lot. And I'm doing it again tomorrow for another session.

Which reminds me. Just assuming that he reads this. A shout out to my friend, Manu in France. Allo Manu!

Anyway, after the lesson, I went to the bank to pay Jeff's tuition fee. Then I paid the internet bill. Then, I went out looking for a beret that looks exactly like this, especially the the color, which is hot pink.

Unfortunately, I did not find one. I guess we don't sell berets in this country. I'll keep looking when I'm free. Saturday, maybe. However, I did find a really cute "bolero". It was so cheap, I bought two. One in black and one in bluish gray. The black one looked perfect with my black dress which I both wore to the party tonight.

I'm tired right now but I'm still totally pumped, so I am now spending my time writing this blog entry.

BTW, for the people who need clarification about the California application for the NCLEX-RN, please do not hesitate to ask me. I am always at your disposal. And it's FREE! :) Likewise, I also know a thing or two about the IELTS examination. I used to teach it. So, if you have questions, just fire away and I'll get to you as soon as I can and to the best of my knowledge.

Yashmin texted me the other day asking if I could accompany her to watch the movie "New Moon". I am not a big fan of this "Twilight Saga". One can even say that I hate it. But since I want to spend time with her, I said yes. we will go see the movie before this week is over.

I got to talk to Erika tonight, she was complaining that the Nurse Licensure Exam she took was nothing short of a "Nose Bleed". :) Erika if you're reading this, I believe that you passed that test. Don't worry. We'll celebrate in 2 months!

I think that's it. I'm going to lie down now.
Au revoir!

The Big Romantic Gesture...

noreply@blogger.com (Abi_RN) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:20:00 +0000

Grow old with you from irasandino at youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CYI5bKZMes

Haaayy... I guess every girl dreams of the big romantic gesture from that special person. I wish that something like this happens to me. Yeah, yeah.. I know, as it turned out, I am just as big a hopeless romantic as anyone else. Sue me, okay! Anyway, I want this. I want to fall crazy in love with a guy. Someone who will sweep me off my feet, and love me back no matter what. And I don't want just any kind of love. I want the -- (and I quote a line from the movie ''It Takes Two") -- "I want the CAN'T EAT, CAN'T SLEEP, REACH FOR THE STARS, OVER THE MOON, WORLD SERIES kind of love." I WANT IT. The question is... where the hell is it? It already feels like I've waited forever. Ha! look at me, I am such a fool for love, I admit. It's crazy. I'M CRAZY!

Abi's Mindless Ramblings

noreply@blogger.com (Abi_RN) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:26:00 +0000

I woke up early this morning, like 5:30AM, despite the lack of work for today. Then proceeded to doing my laundry. Then I cleaned my room. Now, I feel like I'm about to get sick.

Somehow, I managed to injure myself. I was about to wash the dishes when the knife fell to the ground and hit my foot. It's a small wound but it was bleeding for a couple of minutes.

A shout out to my friends Erika and Tin who are about to take the Nurse Licensure Exam tomorrow. I believe you guys will pass it. God Bless.

I still don't know what to wear for Nana Let's party on Wednesday.

De toi a moi

noreply@blogger.com (Abi_RN) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:30:00 +0000

De toi a moi
by Jesse McCartney (Video from ch0c0fr3ak at Youtube)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuwN7xhstkA&feature=related

View the Full French Version at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKawrS6nrPo (from Rockgirl145 at Youtube)

If you're not the one...

noreply@blogger.com (Abi_RN) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:09:00 +0000

Ikaw! Oo, IKAW... para sa'yo 'to!

I hated this song.
I don't know but I always thought it was too cheesy... until this morning.
It's so weird. I woke up and its lyrics are the first thing that came to my mind.

Abi's Mindless Ramblings

noreply@blogger.com (Abi_RN) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:38:00 +0000

Today I watched the new episode of How I met Your Mother (Slapsgiving 2; The Revenge of the Slap) like 6 times because I can't get enough of it. It's so funny. I wish there's a new episode everyday. hahaha

On a completely unrelated note, I was at Facebook today minding my own business when suddenly something went horribly wrong. My curiosity got the better of me and now I ended up deeply hurt and on the verge of tears.

Anyway, this afternoon I was on a jeepney and I heard the song "Next thing you know" by Matthew West. I liked the song very much. It's about finding God.

Oh, and I'm still waiting for my next IVT completion schedule.

Where is the Love??? - Black Eyed Peas, Video by ABL

noreply@blogger.com (Abi_RN) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:31:00 +0000

GANUN E...

noreply@blogger.com (Abi_RN) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:59:00 +0000

Bakit kaya ganun?

Mahal mo, ayaw sa'yo...
Mahal ka, ayaw mo...
Mahal mo, iba ang gusto...
Mahal ka, iba gusto mo...

Mapaglaro talaga ang tadhana
Sa sobrang mapaglaro n'ya
Napapa-emote tuloy ako ngayon
Parang tanga lang

WHY???

noreply@blogger.com (Abi_RN) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:55:00 +0000

WHY do we ALWAYS WANT what we CAN'T have?

PASTA, ANYONE ?!

noreply@blogger.com (Abi_RN) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:05:00 +0000

My friend Erika is about to take the Local Boards for Nurses a couple of weeks from now. Being the supportive friend that I am (naks! kapal..), I accompanied her to the Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus in Manila for the weekly novena (alam mo na, divine intervention, hehe). She'll be coming from school so I had to meet her at SM Val. We had lunch at Pizza Hut.

Eka & Abi @ Pizza Hut

After the Novena, we dined yet again at a small place opposite the church (takaw noh?!). It's called the "Amazing Cones" -- Pizza in a cone. Yes, you got it right, it's PIZZA IN A CONE!!! Hey, you have to admit, that's quite intriguing.

Crazy huh?!

Abi's Unfinished Song

noreply@blogger.com (Abi_RN) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:29:00 +0000

I have been trying to write this song for months. Unfortunately, I can't get the inspiration to finish it.. here goes;

SOMEONE CALLED "YOU"

millions of chances just passed me by
countless replay of long sleepless nights
but living life by the moment
I always have what I needed
except for someone called "you"

feeling the sadness, dwelling in tears
not much success in getting rid of my fears
but I have no right to complain
I always get what I pray for
except for someone called "you"

Top 10- Best Horror Movies of all Time

noreply@blogger.com (Abi_RN) — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:39:00 +0000

Horror movies have been a part of a lot of folks’ Halloween tradition. Halloween is a favourite holiday for scary movie fanatics such as me. It means that it’s that time of the year again when the television channels are flooded with ghost and supernatural documentaries and TV shows. Moreover, it’s the time to get together with friends to have a horror movie marathon. There are different kinds of scary movies. There’s the horror-comedy, the slasher flick, the supernatural, the psychological thriller, etcetera, etcetera. The point is no matter how good a movie is, in the end it all comes down to what the viewer likes. So if you are scavenging for something good to watch this Halloween, here are some recommendations. (This is solely based on my own opinion, I know there are a lot of great movies out there but I guess they just didn’t make the cut for me);

On Number 10: Ringu (2000) – Yep, the birth of our favourite antagonist, Sadako. Not many people have seen this film. It’s a little less scary than the original; however, it is so much better than that nonsense stuff that was Ring 2. What I like about this is that it gives a background story about how it all started. In this instalment of the Ring Series, you get to empathize with Sadako and maybe cut her some slack for being evil and all.

Number 9: Silence of the Lambs (1991) - Anthony Hopkins and Jodi Foster at their best. Psychological thrillers are my favourite because even though some of the scenes are unlikely to happen in real life, at the back of your mind you just can’t shake off the thought that (how unlikely may it be) it is not entirely impossible. There may be some sleeper moments in this movie, but not to worry because it’s an essential part of tension building, and you will be scared (believe you me).

Number 8: Night of the Living Dead (1990) – Note: I haven’t been able to watch the 1968 version. With all the zombie films coming out these days, the Night of the Living Dead remains to be the best. If you’re into extreme gory kind of stuff, this is the film for you.

Number 7: Patayin sa sindak si Barbara (Scare Barbara to Death) (1974)– As the title may have given away, this is a Filipino film. I know, many of you may not even heard about it, but since I warned you earlier that this list is mainly out of my own perspective, I guess you just have to listen to what I have to say don’t you. The protagonist (as the title clearly stated) is Barbara. She has a sister named Ruth. Ruth killed herself because she thinks her husband is having an affair. When she died, her spirit found out that Barbara is her husband’s mistress. So, you probably guessed what happens next, right? Ruth becomes this vengeful spirit going after her sister and trying to kill her. Oh, I forgot, there’s also a creepy doll named Chelsea, and a creepy possessed girl named Karen. And that’s about it, one of the best on my list. Now was that really so bad?

Number 6: Child’s Play (1988) – Ok, this one is really good. I mean a sadistic killer doll which was supposed to be all cute and cuddly. How scary is that. What with the innocent looking everyday object turned into something evil. This is the only likeable Child’s Play movie. It’s not boring like Child’s Play 2 and 3. And it’s certainly not the joke that was Bride or Seed of Chucky. Talk about commercialism over quality.

Number 5: Pet Sematary (Stephen King) (1989) – This movie is so scary because it takes away from you all the sense of security that you may have in your body. The plot takes the idea of having a loving family and turns it into something awful. This is not one of the more popular horror movies, but it’s definitely one of the best.

Number 4: April fool’s Day (1986) – This is just another slasher flick. Or is it? This movie isn’t all that scary. It’s not the kind of movie that will give you nightmares or get you into temporary paranoia and stuff. Then why in the world did I include this on my list? Beats me... All I know is that I loved it. Enough said.

Number 3: Ring (Original Japanese Version) (1998) – Aside for the fact that you get yourself into the hassle of having to read English subtitles, this is still, the best Asian horror flick to date. It is one of the more recent horror movies that took a regular, everyday object and turned it into something cursed (and horrific). The plot, although very unfathomable in so many levels, still gives a lot of people the creeps. It also led to my unreasonable fear of my television.

Number 2: Sixth Sense (1999) – Now if you are one of the ten people who haven’t seen this film, I have something to say to you... Are you kidding me? This is only horror at its best. I can’t put into words how to describe it. So, get up there and rent a copy or download it or something, for heaven’s sake. The Sixth Sense and the number 1 on my list are two very different things. They scare us in two very different aspects. They both are really good and really, really scary, and they simply are best in their own rite. But when it boils down to which one is THE best, the choice for me, is very, very clear...

NUMBER 1: The Exorcist (1973) – Talk about over the top scary (but in a good way). It’s horrible (but in a good way). It’s sickening (but in a good way). The guys who made this are crazy (OH YES! IN A GOOD WAY). One thing about a great horror movie is that it’s supposed to be effective in sending chills to the viewers through the screen. And I’ll tell you how effective this movie is. I’m getting freaked out now just writing about it, seriously. The imagery of this film becomes tattooed in one’s mind like a stench that won’t come off. It’s there permanently that whenever you hear the word ‘horror’ that image vividly comes right back into your vulnerable little mind as it feeds on your deepest fears. I think that the Exorcist is so scary because it set no boundaries. It basically corrupts the central pillar of human survival, FAITH. It is scary because, it’s quite impossible to happen in reality but you have that nagging thought at the back of your head that IF it DOES happen to you, you will be completely helpless. This movie my friends, is a breakthrough in horror genre. It really lives up to its title ‘the scariest movie’ of all time. Yes, there are many great movies about exorcism that has come up after this, and yes, some are pretty good as well. But as far as I’m concerned, for now nothing is as great as the EXORCIST. (Geez! Is it just me, or did I just sound like I worship this movie?) And again if you haven’t seen it yet, for crying out loud, please do! Oh and one last thing, the director’s cut, although very entertaining and added a little more zest to the original release, kind of ruined the overall feel of the film. So there you have it, ten of the best horror movies of all time (in my opinion, of course). Enjoy!!!

Why scary movies aren’t as scary as they used to be

noreply@blogger.com (Abi_RN) — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:37:00 +0000

I love watching horror films. Although I am easily scared by the simplest things, I am still a fan of the genre. Maybe that’s even the actual reason why I love it so much. I don’t know if most of you have noticed this, but I just realized that more than half of the horror movies coming out nowadays are not even close to being as scary as they used to be. Gone are the days when I sit down in a theatre (or my living room), watch a scary movie, and actually become ‘scared’. I miss the adrenalin rush and the goose bumps. I guess I became jaded with the never ending parade of the same old predictable storylines. Well, from where I’m standing, I can see clearly that the reason for this is the continuous blossom of technology, which in my opinion ruined everything that is pure and good about horror films. Let me explain this further. The earliest attempt to scare the bejezus out of audience had been very successful. This is due to the fact that there isn’t a lot of technology to help the film makers to produce a somewhat decent film. This leads to them relying mainly on what they actually have; creativity and imagination. I was born in 1986, but there is a bunch of great horror flicks way back before I was even born. Take for instance, ‘The Exorcist’, released in 1973, and is widely considered as the best horror movie of all time. Imagery is very important, and the latter provides viewers all the imagery that they could (or could not) handle. But this is history. Isn’t the movies today supposed to be better than those from 30 years ago. Yep, technology... since there is much you can do with technology now, especially in adding SFX in a movie; film makers tend to overdo it. What I noticed with the horror films coming out nowadays is that they have the best special effects though these effects seem to not convey anything to viewers other than disappointment. Maybe the effects are so clean and believable that it makes the entire movie quite boring. As for remakes, most of the time when viewers compare the original with the remake, the original is almost always the better choice. Well, that’s about all for this topic. For now, I’ll just sit around and wait for that ‘special movie’ that will scare the living daylights out of me... again.

THE KEY TO MOTIVATION

noreply@blogger.com (Abi_RN) — Thu, 08 May 2008 01:09:00 +0000

“Never for a moment doubt that you can succeed, but never for a second believe that you can’t fail…” –ABL

This is my new motto in life. If I were to tell you something negative about me, it would be that I am a short-lived enthusiast. In a simpler description, I start something with much enthusiasm. But that would only take me about a month or so before I get bored or frustrated (whichever comes first), and leave what I started in a heartbeat.

Uh-huh! Bad habit, indeed. I knew I had to change that about me. So, instead of looking for inspiration anywhere else, I came up with my own maxim thus, the intro of this article. I thought that I would more likely to stick with this “change” if the inspiration came straight from the horse’s mouth.

Now, I’m not really an expert, but I managed to come up with some things that might help you succeed. If you’re starting a new hobby, business, or study habit, or trying to reach a dream, whatever it may be, this applies to all (at least I think it does) I hope this helps;

> Be Positive. When you’re beginning a new venture in life, you’ve got to know in your mind that ‘this will totally work out’. Positive thoughts are likely to yield positive results. Go figure!

> Expel all negativities. Whenever negative thoughts start pouring into your head, never entertain them. Try distracting yourself. I don’t know the formula of success, but I know that one sure route to failure is skepticism.

> There’s always a room for improvement. Even if you must consider yourself an expert of something, you’d have to come up with new ways to improve your craft. This will keep you from losing interest from what you do.

> Be your number-one critic. The most important opinion belongs to you. Although little negative criticisms from others won’t hurt, and can actually help you, don’t let these things get you to the point of discouragement.

> Do not try to please anyone. Whatever you’re doing, always be sure that you’re doing it because you WANT to, not because others want you to. Whatever makes you happy makes you a better person, and whatever makes you unhappy practically destroys you. If you think that what you do is worthwhile, then it will be worthwhile.

> Relax. Watch a movie. If you feel that you’re starting to get frustrated, that all your hard work amounts into nothing or you’re starting to say “This is not working at all.” Take a break. It’s just a phase. You’ll get over it. Instead if thinking how much more works you need to do, why not think of how far you’ve come. You wouldn’t want to let all those hard work go to waste, would you? Ever heard of the cliché “Try and try until you succeed”? Well, here’s what I think, it wouldn’t have become a cliché if somebody actually had a sense to try and follow the advice.

> The best source of Iron is liver. Don’t worry, you’re still reading the same article. I just want to prove a point. Iron is an important mineral in the body. There are a lot of food source where you can get iron like meat, fish, eggs, fruits, and green, leafy vegetables, etc. But the best way to get sufficient iron is through eating liver. Now get ready for this. In this analogy, you are the LIVER. The other sources that was mentioned earlier maybe your family, friends, special someone, etc., from which you get support and probably your motivation. But get this. Since you are the best source, there will be little need for you to get motivation from other sources. You don’t have to be dependent on them, because you, alone are sufficient. Yes, external motivation is very important, but not as significant as self-motivation. If you don’t have the latter, you won’t be able to learn to be independent in your endeavors. Even if you get enough motivation from other sources, it wouldn’t matter if you yourself have the faintest belief in what you’re capable of. You keep looking for inspiration in so many places when in fact the only motivation you’re ever going to need is the one you provide yourself with.

Maybe now you’ll be going like; “What in the world are you babbling about? I already know everything you just said!” Well, I think repetition leads to mastery. What’s the point of knowing all these information if you don’t put them to good practice. Like I said, I don’t have the formula of success. But who knows, I may hold the key to motivation.

MARUNONG KA BA MAGTAGALOG?

noreply@blogger.com (Abi_RN) — Wed, 07 May 2008 10:21:00 +0000

Sa US Embassy, isang lalaki na hindi marunong mag-english ay may kasamang interpreter sa interview....

American Consul: Why would I grant you a visa to the United States, you don't even know how to speak english?

(tinagalog ng interpreter para sa lalaki)

Lalaki: Bakit ikaw, nasa Pilipinas ka marunong ka ba magtagalog?

(iningles ng interpreter para sa consul)

Resulta: Multiple entry Visa

"Marunong ka ba magtagalog?", 'yan ang madalas kong tanong sa mga kababayan nating Pinoy na laking Tate. 'Pag sinabi nilang "oo", sasabihin ko, "hay salamat! 'kala ko dudugo na ilong ko e!" (sabay tawa). 'Pag sinabi naman nilang "No." o "Just a little.", sasabihin ko, "Bakit??" (kunot-noo).

Oo, alam ko! importanteng marunong kang mag-ingles. Katunayan, karamihan ng sinusulat ko ay nakasulat sa katagang ito, para maintindihan ng nakararaming tao. Pero may mas hahalaga pa ba, na kahit ikaw ang pinakamagaling na tao na pwedeng makipag-chat kay John Doe, na marunong ka ring managalog?!

Pilipino : Tagalog Amerikano : Ingles

Maliwanag naman 'diba. Paano mo nasabi na "I am Filipino, and I am proud to be one." Kung ang isa sa pinakamahalagang katangian ng Pinoy ay wala ka.
Kung Amerikano ang kausap mo, nararapat lang na mag-ingles ka. Pero kung ang kaharap mo ay si Juan Dela Cruz, hindi ba't nararapat lang na kausapin mo s'ya sa lengwaheng alam n'ya?

Kapatid, kung marunong ka lang sana magtagalog, maiintindihan mo sana ang gusto kong iparating......... Kaso hindi.........

LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT

noreply@blogger.com (Abi_RN) — Mon, 05 May 2008 11:40:00 +0000

(I wrote this for speech class when I was a sophomore at the University.)

"Hakuna Matata",-- a phrase that might be familiar to you. Short... but full of meaning. It literally means "no worries", but what does it really imply? Have you ever stopped and think that you may be worrying too much about how to live your life? Aren't you just thankful that you're here... alive?

It's true that living life is not easy, that some are afraid to actually live it. I, for one, regret almost everything I've done in my life. Anxious about what to do because I'm usually bothered by how will other people think about me. Some of us live in hatred. I remember when I was in highschool, I had a bestfriend whom I treated like a sister. Until she pulled the greatest betrayal I could ever think of. You could only imagine how much I hated her. My hatred followed me through my first year in college, long after I have last seen her. Only recently did I realize that I failed to notice that my life has long been in a halt. My hatred had become the focal point of my life. I've been focusing so hard on her that I was missing the greater things coming my way. It only goes to show that you can never change the past, and there's no point in worrying about it. You just have to accept it for what it is, because everything happens for a reason.

The kind of people whom I'm most envious of, are the people who are free from anxiety. People who are living life as it is. People who are happy about who they are and what they have, or however their lives turn out. People who doesn't care about what other people think about them. People who have experienced downfall in life, but are strong enough to stand up, smile, and say... "I'm ready to face another challenge. It may be difficult, but there's nothing I couldn't bear". In short, these are the people who embrace life. And it's from these people, that I really learned that if you're too afraid to live, life is a ghost that will haunt you. If you give up on it, it's nothing but a game in which you couldn't work yourself through to get the grand prize. But if you learn to embrace it, it's a priceless gift that you learn to accept joyfully, for whatever makes you happy, makes you a better person. You cannot say that the path that you've taken seems to be not the perfect one for you. Life is not a matter of fate or destiny... It is a matter if choice, which means that if you are determined enough with whatever you do, you may and will very well succeed.

Life is simple, but very complicated. What does it mean? It's for you to decide. And so I say to you, live life everyday as if it were the last, for you might never know what lies ahead. But never regret anything you have done, because it will be the foundation of your future. Remember, that the strength of a structure will be measured through the disasters it had withstood. Don't worry about what might have been. Just look straight ahead, and you will see that life is good... so live it!

IRONY IN THE LIBRARY

noreply@blogger.com (Abi_RN) — Sun, 04 May 2008 12:42:00 +0000

Only recently did I find the library as a place to read and study. When I was still a Nursing student, The library served me and my friends well. Not to study, I can do that at home. It was the perfect place to kill time through chattering with each other. All those years I spent in the University, I can say that I've had a fair share of reprimand from the librarian, for creating noise. I don't know with you, but in the main library in the University from which I came from, The librarian has her own style. She doesn't just utter "Shhhhhh...!" like any normal libarian would.

First: She hears soft buzzing sound of students' whispers which you may commonly encouter. If she notices ---(I use 'she' because most librarians are female) If she notices that the buzzing is getting louder and louder by the millisecond, she rings this bell she has on her desk... as if her life depended on it, and to call everyone's attention saying "Please shut up!"--- without even speaking a word. This 'general approach' works for about 30 seconds, until the silence gives rebirth to yet another buzzing sound.

Second: The librarian spots the exact group producing this more pronounced (needless to say, more annoying) sound than everyone else's. And as if on cue, she storms to your table and next thing you know she already placed this huge place card at the middle of your table which reads: "Observe silence". And everybody else stares at you and your friends as if you did something criminal. And if that's not embarassing enough, here's the

Third: If she spots this person who insists on muttering inside her library, she will approach this person and tell him/her to leave the premises, (well, at least that's what I think she said, this never happened to me) because the 'culprit' immediately leaves the library.

Anyhow, now that I've already graduated, I need a place to study for the State Boards. So I stay a lot in the same library (to study, of course!). But as the irony of life would have it, the students wouldn't shut up. They remind me of, well... me! hahaha., I never thought I was THAT annoying. Today, I was at the library, totally absorbed by what I was reading, when something happened which I found very amusing, ironic even. This incident is in fact the inspiration of this essay. The librarian accidentally dropped something heavy to the floor, (i'm guessing it's a wooden box, i really wouldn't know) but it made a very loud, crashing sound. Then, to my surprise, almost every person in the library, as if evrybody mentally agreed that the moment of revenge had finally come, the crowd uttered a very loud, very long, and very distinct "Shhhhhhhhhh.....!"