AN ENTRY TO EASE THE BOREDOM . . .

I'm not starting this entry with a quote. Rather, I would say what has been boggling my mind at this moment. Mah gawd! The exams are taking their toll and I'm surely tired. Heck, I'm listening to Velvet Revolver's songs now. The songs are "Fall To Pieces" and "She Builds Quick Machines". They are a band that plays rock music with guitarist Slash, one of the best in the business definitely. They now have two albums which are "Contraband" and "Libertad".

"Everyone knows I'm in . . . over my head! Over my head! With eight seconds left in overtime, she's on your mind . . . she's on your mind!"
-The Fray's "Over My Head" from their smashing album, "How To Save A Life"-

My life has been an uphill battle against the intangible truth about some unacceptable realities and some unexpected moments about keeping my emotions in check and knowing my limitations.

One person has been inspiring me and I have to say that this person is simply the best. Heck, all I can say is thank you. That's all.

Oh well, I have raised the white flag. My feelings might just hurt me in the long haul. I have to do what's best for me and I think that keeping myself quiet about what I feel for someone would be the best for now.

I just bought three new games for my PS2. The games are: NBA Live 08, NBA 2K8, and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08. A review for NBA Live 08 will come later. Heck, the game is just so damn effing poor. Bleh, don't buy it. You're just wasting your money on such a crappy game.

Kudos to Manny Pacquiao for winning against Marco Antonio Barrera. Fight analysis from yours truly will be made later in the day. Thanks.

So this is it for now. Please watch the ALCS on Friday as the Boston Red Sox take on the Cleveland Indians.

A REACTION TO THE REMARKS OF A DISCIPLE OF JACK THOMPSON

This is the link to the article which I would react on later in this blog entry : CLICKITY CLICK.

PINCHING IN MY TWO CENTS
First and foremost, video games are not promoters of violence! Video games are meant to provide fun and enjoyment. So what if it is a game that utilizes sniper rifles? Yes, the player enacts something that only policemen or military personnel can do but it doesn't mean that the player will also do it in real life thanks to that game. If I play "Time Crisis", would I be encouraged to buy a gun and start shooting people effortlessly? The answer is no.

Second, players of video games are persons who have conscience. Thus, they know what are wrong actions from right actions. A video game won't influence video game players that easily. A video game won't make players good shooters just because a handgun controller is used. Real life shooting using a gun and video game shooting using a gun is way different because in real life shooting, there are really lots of factors to consider while in video games, you simply just have to aim directly at the enemy but in real life, it is tougher.

Third, choosing "Time Crisis" as an example of a violent game is simply laughable. If they want their causes to be heard and scrutinized by the public, they must use games such as "GTA" and "Manhunt" as examples to strengthen their cause. Seriously, stop these nonsensical causes. A video game, whether violent or not, would not tinker the player's values system and conscience for Pete's sake.

Fourth, this one is for the malls. Please don't ban the games inside your premises. Yes, they are violent and reality tells us that many people who visit the malls actually play these games in the arcades. Did an incident occur that was somehow influenced by these games? The answer is none right? These games actually help people in earning moolah right?

Fifth, every video game has a rating ranging from Everyone to Mature. This means that only a certain age group can play a certain game. Take "GTA" for instance. It is rated Mature so it means only people above the age of 15 can play it. Sadly, many kiddies are playing it. Part of the blame can be given to the parents. I agree that the parents must lessen the playing time of their children if necessary but not for lessening emotional charges whatsoever. Parents must lessen the playing time of their children if only their purpose is for their children to focus more of their time on necessities and their priorities.

Sixth, the so-called advocate on banning violent games somehow implies here that morality is an issue here. Look at our country now, the crime rate is still high and crimes are being referred to as actions that destroy one's morality. With that being said, why is she only doing her part as a supposedly "concerned" citizen now? I really think that she's only doing this to gain media mileage and people who will follow her cause might just as well be coined as "people who got lost thanks to someone who misguided them."

Seventh, this stupid nonsense campaign must stop now! It will only mislead the public. In my opinion, the people driving this campaign really just want to get a share of the limelight. I hope this is not the case but it just really looks like this.

THE BOTTOMLINE
Video games, especially "Time Crisis", must not be banned. Remember that gamers are not easily influenced by forms of media that easily. Gamers have conscience remember that! Parents must somehow help by lessening the playing time if the purpose is to make the child learn that they have priorities in life in which they must focus at.

Campaigns such as this one is just purely nonsense and stupid. They really want to get a share of the limelight and by doing that, they are intoxicating the people's minds with bullshit that must not be tolerated.

Gamers don't have kiddish minds. Thus, they are mature when it comes to matters in life. The brains of gamers are not prone to influences to aggressive behavior. Games don't influence people to go megalomaniac and start shooting people without conscience.

Why ban such things? They are not doing anything to harm the society! For Pete's sake, "concerned" citizens must focus first on banning those persons who harm the environment rather than these innocent video games that only provide fun and enjoyment to both young and old. Also, banning these games will only make piracy a tougher beast to be slaughtered. Considering the fact that piracy hasn't that been minimized yet here in the Philippines, what would happen if the banning of video games would continue? It will only force the people to work underground but still, they would earn some cash. What's better here is that they should just let these games be placed in public places and no banning should be done.

To the "concerned" citizens, stop doing this shit! It will go to nothingness I tell you. Some of the public may be intoxicated with your bullshit but also remember that some of the public are not stupid either.

This ends my entry.
Savvy?

GUYS, BE TRUE AND SHOW YOUR TRUE PERSONALITIES PLEASE

This entry is about the current status of our section, Exodus. Mrs. Pascual said last Friday that someone from the room said that Exodus is still diverse. To set the record straight, I WAS the person who said that Exodus is really a diverse section. I won't retract my statements either. I firmly believe in what I've said before and that won't change unless my classmates show their true personalities.

It sucks to know that at times, I feel that there is still a rivalry among all of us. For example, I feel that some of my classmates that came from Counsel last year think that it is still Counsel vs. Amity. For once, I really think that what I'm observing and feeling about this so-called "Cold Rivalry" is really true.

Why did I say that Exodus is still a diverse section? It's simply because we don't have the value or trait of oneness. Whenever we discuss something for the activities of a month, some don't even bother to share or worse, to listen at all. Also, some don't respect the opinions of others. For your information Exodus, I still have grudges against some of you guys. You don't even bother to give me a damn nice explanation about what happened before. I also don't appreciate the fact that you use as a prank - by that I mean, you insult me a lot. Thank you Exodus!

To the person who said that last year's Amitians and Counselerds are getting closer, think again! Some of the persons in Exodus have hidden agenda and hidden motives so I beg to disagree with what you have said last Friday.

As the saying goes, "What goes around, comes around." I hope that this won't affect those persons who are still "plastic". For Pete's sake, be transparent enough for the class. There's nothing wrong with being true to all of Exodus. Please stop thinking that there is a rivalry that is existing at the moment. The truth is, all I'm asking for is for you to remove your mask and be true to all of us.

For once I will say this, some of you will feel my wrath. I still haven't forgiven you guys for what you did to me on that first contest. Mark my words. I repeat, mark my words. I'm serious with this one and just pray that I will change my mind and just work with you harmoniously for the sake of unity.

I never felt that I belonged in Exodus. For some reasons unknown, I just really feel this way starting from Day 1 of the school year. Sorry guys but the truth is, you never made me feel that I belonged in this section.

Oh well, amidst all the things swirling and brewing in this section, I am still optimistic that we can iron this mess out and subsequently, produce better friendships, bondings, and of course, relationships among us.

Sorry if I have offended you guys through this entry.
Savvy?

PURE WRESTLING THOUGHTS

I watched Raw earlier and I was not really impressed. Oh well, here are my thoughts about WWE as of the moment.

I still can't believe that Cena is still the WWE Champion. Please give the belt to a more deserving superstar like Umaga. Randy Orton is a viable candidate but his work ethic is simply unprofessional. Cena must go back to his "Thugganomics" gimmick. It helped him a lot before rather than this crappy "Soldier" gimmick that has left me feel disappointed. Yes, Cena has the charisma but please, let him do the raps again! Those raps defined his persona a long time ago and sad to say, they tinkered with the established formula and I dislike them with great intensity for tinkering with Cena's rapper persona.

As we all know, Batista won the Triple Threat Match for the World Heavyweight Championship at the Unforgiven PPV. Again, I'm kinda disappointed since Batista always gets the belt back. I mean, he's turning into a Cena - a wrestler who always gets the belt. In the Smackdown! roster alone, they are more deserving guys than Batista. I'm not saying that I hate Batista but the storyline angle must change. Give the belt to Kane. Seriously, the guy deserves a main event push.

Regarding the Hornswoggle angle this time, I'm really hoping that when Kennedy returns from his suspension because of steroid usage, there will be a feud pitting him against Hornswoggle. Of course, the stipulation would be about Vinnie Mac's illegitimate son. The original plan was that Kennedy would be the illegitimate son but thanks to that suspension to Kennedy, Hornswoggle got the role instead.

To Chris Jericho, please return to WWE already. I miss your segment on Raw before. I miss the Walls of Jericho. Your skills are certainly electrifying and you are one of a kind. Your mic skills is really laudable.

Please give Fit Finlay a push! The guy also deserves it. Give him a face turn! Let him work the crowd and just see the results. His in-ring personality just rocks big time. The shillelagh angle in matches never ceases to amaze me.

With the return of the Undertaker, I'm expecting an angle involving The Phenom and Batista. What will be up for grabs? The World Heavyweight Championship of course. How about Rey Mysterio and The Great Khali? Let them fight each other and please, let Khali totally dominate Rey Mysterio. Mysterio is simply overrated.

I hope that by the time Umaga returns from suspension, his rivalry with Triple H would be a good one. This is certainly a good way of giving a push to Umaga. Umaga is just simply great. Carlito's heel turn is a laudable move done by WWE. He is way better as a heel than as a face. His edginess is suited to that of a heel if you ask me.

Thank you for making C.M Punk the ECW Champion! This should have happened a long time ago but later is better than never. Seriously, when he was part of Team DX in the Survivor Series, he really anchored the crowd in cheering and he just really works the crowd very well.

I'm really interested on how the MVP-Matt Hardy angle pans out. Yes, they are the current Tag Champs now and I'm interested on how their relationship unfolds. Maybe someone will turn heel. I just hope that it doesn't happen.

When will DX return? I'm missing those crotch chops, those tag team matches that are main events, and of course, the parodies. I'm certainly ready and I'm ready to bow to the masters and break it down!

Edge is really one great superstar. WWE needs him now! His adeptness in the heel role will surely be appreciated. WWE is not yet really great but little by little, it is reaching there. I just hope they do the right things regarding the champions as of the moment.

These are just my thoughts.
Savvy?

100TH POST!

Before anything else, I will share you the link to one of the best Flash games ever: The Impossible Quiz 2, the newly-minted version and certainly, a better one than the first Impossible Quiz.

"You had a bad day. You're taking one down. You sing a sad song just to turn it around. You say you don't know. You tell me don't lie. You work at a smile and go for a ride. You had a bad day. The camera don't lie. You're coming back down and you really don't mind. You had a bad day . . . you had a bad day!"
-Chorus of Daniel Powter's phenomenal worldwide hit, "Bad Day"-

Since this is my 100th post for this blog, I would like to thank first some people who have inspired me to do some blogging. Here they are:
1. Celine - Well, her blog inspired me to do my first blog. She introduced me to the world of blogs through her impressive and inspiring blog. Thank you so much. If you want to visit Celine's blog, here's the link: CLICKITY CLICK
2. Renéé - You introduced me to the Blogger blogs. Thanks for influencing me to create this second blog of mine and this blog is loads better than the first one.
3. Jeff - Thanks for teaching me on applying CSS for the background of this blog of mine.
4. Arianne - Thanks for the tips about writing styles. They have surely helped a lot.

Well, as I'm typing this entry out, it is raining hard. I hope it's because of a typhoon. A typhoon's help will surely be appreciated since the upcoming school week will be like hell was unleashed by a demonic horde. Seriously, tests are coming and projects are attacking on full force. I would like to share with you the heavy work load that I'm doing thanks to school:
1. Test in Chemistry
Our Chemistry teacher, Mr. Bernardo, said that our test on Monday will have a whopping 300 items! Yes, 300! This is SPARTAAAAA! Oh well, my brain is already getting its juices drained and I'm also experiencing headaches now. The topics included are mostly that of things related to the Periodic Table.
2. Test in Math
Our test in Math will be about conics. It's pretty simple if you ask me. 'Nuff said.
3. Test in TLE
This is a subject that has been infiltrating my mind with words like "compiler" amongst many others. The test will be about the lesson entitled as "Evolution of Programming Languages".
4. Assignment in Chemistry
A reaction paper about the film we watched about climate change was asked to be accomplished. I'm halfway done through it so it means that I still have the chance of getting through this work load unscathed.
5. Assignment in Math
Thanks to that investigation last Friday, the supposed seat work was turned into a homework! Goodness gracious!

Oh well, I hope I can manage my time to do this load of things. My body has been experiencing pain, especially in the back, thanks to these things. Oh well, thank you school! *Ehemsarcasmehem*

I certainly still have more thoughts to come as I progress along this blogging adventure of mine. Once I have that Adobe Dreamweaver program back to normalcy, I will do something with this blog and make it look like it was written in a notebook full of scribbles and drawings.

Happy birthday to my grandfather! Oh well, I had fun eating with the relatives earlier in Tarlac. The feast was just really sumptuous. The steaks were really tasty and irresistible! The soup was well-made! I can't stop thinking of food now. Maybe I'm hungry or maybe it's just that I crave for food a lot.

I miss watching The Simpsons and Family Guy! School has taken over my usual weekend routines so it just means lesser time to watch T.V. How pathetic! I miss Homer, Stewie, Brian, Peter, Bart, and the rest of the gang from The Simpsons and Family Guy!

As I'm typing this entry, I'm listening to the song "Bleed It Out" by Linkin Park. Linkin Park has definitely changed and I miss the times wherein Mike Shinoda will rap all the time and then Chester will scream all the time. I miss the former Linkin Park.

If ever you are interested in visiting Jim Ross's blog, here's the link: CLICKITY CLICK. Jim Ross, by the way, is the commentator of WWE Raw.

What exactly am I thinking of right now? Well, I'm only thinking one person and some things that are related with school to be honest with you. The person has occupied my thoughts and I just go with the flow. In fact, it has made me feel better and certainly happier.

I wish though that my textmates will reply now. Nobody's replying to my text messages! LMAO! Maybe they are just really busy. Oh well, optimism is still the key.

This ends my 100th post for this blog. It will be edited once the thoughts are back. I just really have forgotten them so I wasn't able to type them in.

Savvy?

SIMPLY FAN-EFFING-TASTIC

"With no vision, you will perish; with blurred vision, you will be frustrated; with focused vision, you will succeed!"
-Tim Redmond-

Oh man, this week has been tiring, fun, confusing, nerve wrecking, mind rattling, and certainly mentally exhausting. The school is embroiled in a huge controversy which I can't elaborate on in this blog since it is a matter concerning the reputation of the school. I have to be "confidential" and "responsible" about the things that I know.

The only advice that I could give to those implicated are just change the things that can still be changed while the damage is really not yet of magnanimous proportions. CHANGE FOR THE BETTER WHILE THERE IS THIS TIME. That's the bottomline. Have a focused vision which can help you in attaining greater things.

To the school, thank you for doing your job. You simply defined business with a capital B. You did a good job and I hope such strict measures will be done everyday to lessen the bad elements inside the school's premises.

"Throw it away. Forget yesterday. We'll make the great escape. Won't hear a word they say. They don't know us anyway. Watch it burn! Let it die! 'Cause we are finally free tonight!"
-"The Great Escape" by Boys Like Girls-

How can I react to this hellish week? Oh well, Thursday was fun. I played two basketball games in one day. The end result was . . . a sore knee, a tired calf, tired arm, and last but not the least, I experience difficulty going up and down the stairs . . . both at home and at school.

Last Wednesday, I finally logged in my Friendster account and saw her reply to my message. Thanks for the reply. You know who you are.

Now, I'm confused again. It all came back. The feelings, the memories of the past, the good times, the Freshman memories, the Sophomore memories, and the other memories came back. This time around though, I'm just going with the flow and to be honest with you, I'm enjoying it and I am happy that these memories came back. Well, I just hope that the friendship will continue now and no more unfortunate events will happen.

I've learned that you simply can't put a closure on matters. Time will do it for you. You will be the reactor instead of the actor. Matters will end when time thinks it is the right moment for the matter to end. That simply is life.

My mind is already tired so I guess I have to end this entry now. One thing's for sure, something has come back to me and I'm happy because of it.

Savvy?

READY TO CATCH YOU WHEN YOU FALL BUT I DOUBT I HAD TO DO IT . . .

"Indecision and delays are the parents of failure."
-George Canning-

Well, today has been marred by memories of the past. These memories have made me happy for some very weird reasons. I just miss the good ol' days with her - the times wherein I was happy when I think of her, the times wherein I bombard her with lots of text messages, the times wherein I chat with her through YM, the times wherein she said be optimistic and just forget the bad times, the times wherein she was my seatmate, the times wherein she simply was inside my thoughts, and to make the long story short, I just miss some things in my life.

At present, I am confused again. How many times have I said the word "confused" in this blog? Oh well, life is tough on me at times. I don't know why I end up on the losing side of things. My decisions turn out to be blunders. Well, part of the blame goes to my delays and indecisions in terms of acting to a situation.

I don't know if I'm liking her again. If ever that happens, I will quickly do something to stop whatever emotion that comes since someone is courting her now. It would be unethical on my part to like her again because of that. Geez, I will not avoid her. That's the bottomline.

If ever she has problems, I am still here. I am ready to catch her and help her bounce back. But I really doubt that she needs any of my help since she has tons of friends.

"If you want to do something, do it right away." This is a line that I will always remember. I forgot who stated it but it has been etched in my heart for quite some time now. I failed in things since I don't do what I want right away; hence, the logic of the line aforementioned.

I'm sorry to you. You know who you are. I have made mistakes here and I still have remorse for my actions.

Right now, I'm optimistic about my future life. I am currently happy because of things occurring and revolving around me. I will just forget the pain from the past and just treat things normally. This actually is her advice to me some time ago.

Previously, I thought of avoiding her since I thought that if I still have communication with her(may it be text or online messages), then I thought that I won't move on and make progress at all. But thanks to Jonel, I gained this paradigm to just treat things normally and take things in strides. That's what you call a sudden paradigm shift.

The bottomline here is there is no more mess for me to clean up. All is well. I just have to adapt to the current situation in my life. Maybe it's not yet my time to love someone . . . not just yet.

Savvy?