Happy _________ Day?

heck, its just that I don't feel right today. It has been years and years, and never have I greeted my Dad.

Last Wednesday Night, he had been pushing me to give up of all my extra-curricular activities. Last night, we had a text fight for not going home early. It really made me feel bad for he called me words and for judging me easily, as if I'm not his son. (To note: I'm even carrying his name)

I just don't get it.

He wants to give up all my extra-curricular work, but he's enjoying my winnings.

He wants me to excel in every field, but he's always discouraging me.

Age gap is a factor. He's turning 63 this June 25th, and I'm just 19. Almost 40 years of difference,

I just don't feel that he's my father, except when I'm getting my allowance, tuition and only for some few times in a year. He never knew everything about me as a person and as an individual.

Today, I've been hearing what makes a father great, or what a father is. I really felt sad for not having one. :( Sigh.

Still, amidst all my rants, I know he needs me now at this time that we're facing a big bump ahead in a period of few years.

Election 2010 Senatorial Preferences

I find it sad to see old Traditional Politicians [TRAPO] still clinging inside the "Magic 12" of Senatorial Surveys over the past months. I hope the trend will change, or rather, these crappy surveys will not reflect the true voice of the people.

I would definitely campaign for those who are really deserving to win, and those whom I think can make a difference and can do something based on their previous experiences and projects.

1. Acosta, Neric (LP) - Environmental Economics and Development, Education, Livelihood, Justice and Human Rights
2. Biazon, Ruffy (LP) - Poverty Alleviation, Defense and Public Safety, and Socio-Economic Reforms
3. Defensor - Santiago, Miriam (PRP-PMP) - Anti-Graft and Corruption, Agrarian Reform, Energy, and Foreign Relations
4. Drilon, Frank (LP) - Justice and Public Policy, Anti-Graft and Corruption, Peace and Stability
5. Guingona, Teofisto III (LP) - Budget Reform, Consumer Rights, Food, Health, Education, and Disaster Risk Management
6. Hontiveros - Baracquel, Risa (LP), a Nobel Peace Prize Nominee, Population and Reproductive Health, National Peace and Stability, Socio-Economic Reforms, and Gender Equality
7. Marcos, Ferdinand Jr. (NP) - Renewable Energy, Tourism, Agriculture, and Infrastructures
8. Recto, Ralph (LP) - Trade and Economic Policies, Agriculture, Infrastructures and Technology
9. Remulla, Gilbert (NP) - Population, Environment, and Youth Representation
10. Roco, Sonia (Aksyon-LP) - Health, Education, Environment and Gender Issues
11. Tamano, Adel (NP) - Youth, Education, Transparency and Good Governance

The 12th spot is still vacant, although its a toss between Satur Ocampo, Pia Cayetano, and Liza Masa.

Just to say, in my opinion, as much as possible DO NOT VOTE for Jinggoy Estrada, Tito Sotto and Lito Lapid, I don't say that they are not capable of the position, but still, there are better and deserving to the post than these three. There are people who can do things better than what Estrada, Sotto and Lapid can do.

Pitstop: A Season of Personal Inquiry

Just a thought after we, Kim, Alex and I, had a talk about this matter over dinner and somehow concluded that it is may be for us,

"...a year of contemplation..."

I believe that majority of my batch are having this kind of dilemma. Taking a pause amidst everything in order to have a moment to think and reflect. Having different questions about life, purpose and ambition. To reinstate one's dreams with one's achievements, and to prepare one's self in making a big leap from adolescence to young adulthood.

For most people, its a mere question of "Where do I go from here?" having been able to finish one's academic requirements and be able to fully cross the bounds to the real adult world. It is a question of purpose, if what they have taken is right, if it suits their own preferences. A question of ambition, taking a pause in order to make things hit the goal.

Now, it is a different material in my case, not being able to make it in time for graduation, for it is a deeper sense of inquiry wherein I am even questioning my own decisions in life. "How can I cope up? Am I still on the right track?", a question that panics me to rush up and strike things right, that I may be able to correct all the wrong decisions in the past.

Heck, Maturity strikes us at this age. A solitary challenge that we ought to face in order to prepare ourselves for a bigger task that life will bring in the mere future, as young adults.

shooting stars. hitting the moon.

a quote i just overhead from a TV Interview, heck, its true.

As people tries to aim to shoot the distant bright stars, would it be far different if you'd hit the moon? To think, the moon appears bigger than the stars, easier to reach without any hassles and all.

I believe that, people should be thankful, although aimed for the stars. had hit the moon than missed everything. Sigh.

on being delayed...

sigh. oo ako na ang hindi makakagraduate on time, but I know in time. :)

Well, i know this is the time na mas madalas na akong inaasar or what, ang daming nagtatanong at madami din ang naguguluhan. Ano pa nga ba magagawa ko eh andito na to. Ewan ko, pero naisip din kaya ng mga tao na nalulungkot din ako, na sana andun ako sa Baccalaureate Mass sa friday, wala na akong exams next week, at graduation na next2 week. Sadya nga bang matatag lang ako at hindi ko na iniisip ang mga bagay na to. Ngayon lang nagssink-in sa akin ang lahat.

Ginagawa ko nalang biro ang lahat. Tinatawanan ang bawat asar at bawat pintas na inaabot ko. Nakangiti man ako, pero nung una nasasaktan din, ewan ko ba at medyo naging manhid na din ako sa bawat asar na naririnig ko.

Hindi ako makatulog. Iniisip kung bakit ako pa ang binigyan ng ganitong case. Sana pala noong una palang hindi na ako nakinig sa magulang ko, tumuloy nalang ako sa gusto kong course. Ang masakit din kasi, nasstereotype kaming mga delayed students. Hindi naman kami tanga kung tutuusin, may mga bagay lang talaga na dapat isaalang-alang. Sadyang nagkamali lang ako sa desisyon, excuse man pero totoo. Nakakasawa na marinig na sabihin ng mga tao na "pumasa ka naman!". Parang tingin mo ba ayoko pumasa?! tss.

Walang taong gugustuhin ang madelay, kung alam mo naman na kakayanin mo makagraduate in time, pero sadyang hindi ko pa panahon, hindi ko pa panahon. May dahilan ang lahat.

Naisip ko naman, bata pa naman ako kung tutuusin, accelerated at wala pa talaga sa tamang edad. Mauna man sila sa graduation, alam ko mauunahan ko naman sila maging stable at malay natin maging successful sa buhay. :D

Conversations with Ma'am Yanga

I never thought that I'll be encountering my DREAM COURSE in my whole college life. I remembered when I filed my General Education Course Rankings in UPLB, I ranked Geography as the highest and my most desired. In our Humanities2 class under Sir Foe in Accountancy, I perfected every geography quiz and exercises. He was even surprised, I only took the quiz late and just answered it all in 5 mins and still managed to have a perfect score.

as I shifted to AB Economics, woah! I was that too excited for our Contemporary World Geography Class. I really wanted to top the class and earn a high grade, if possible a 1.0 Grade. :)

I was on the right track until I missed one quiz. I asked Ma'am Yanga and pleaded for a special one. Here's a glimpse of our conversation, (not the exact words per se, only what i have remembered)



Guille: "Ma'am pwede po ako magspecial quiz? please..."


Ma'am Yanga: "Hindi na pwede eh, ok lang yun Mr. Francisco, mataas naman yung quiz mo before, tsaka maganda presentation niyo."


Guille: "Hindi ma'am eh, sayang... favorite ko pa naman tong subject... pwede pa po ba? Ang laking impact nung ZERO..."


Ma'am: "Ganun talaga, WE HAVE OUR OWN PRIORITIES, PINILI MONG UMABSENT, ANO BA NAMAN TONG SUBJECT KO? MINOR LANG NAMAN TO... ok lang yan, kaya mo pa naman bumawi, mataas naman grades mo"

(nangongonsensya pa si ma'am... amp)


Guille: "Ma'am! WHY BE SATISTFIED AND SETTLE FOR LESS? IF I KNOW I CAN GET A HIGHER GRADE" :P


_______________________________

ahahahaha!!! :D

On the Radar Imagines... (Philippine Star)

(The Philippine Star) Updated December 27, 2009 12:00 AM

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=535822&publicationSubCategoryId=453


MANILA, Philippines - As the saying goes, there’s always a time for everything. A time for studying, time for friends, time for family, and then there’s time for PLAY. There’s a hundred and one things to do these days. Our generation is blessed with an entire bevy of advancements that make play possible. Mobile technology allows us to enjoy music and games whenever, wherever. Sports such as frisbee, surfing, wakeboarding, and diving have become accessible and enjoyable as more and more peeps start to engage in them. When it comes to fashion, it is undeniable that more stylephiles are born as they find their own style savvy through the various retail brands and burgeoning online shops.

Samsung is the curator of the youth’s passions and imaginations with their youth-oriented campaign, Samsung I Imagine. Over 10,000 shout-outs were submitted by students all over the metro at the www.samsungimagine.com sharing their shout-outs about TALK, PLAY, and LOVE. The winners received exciting prizes such as P30,000 cash, the Samsung Corby mobile phone, Samsung ST500 Dual LCD Camera, Samsung CLP-315 printer, Samsung LapFit LD190G monitor, 5 Samsung “I Imagine” hoodies to keep or giveaway, and P10,000 worth of gift certificates from Folded & Hung.

Best of all, they earn bragging rights as their shout-outs will be printed in trendy hoodies by cool and hip brand, Folded and Hung. The hoodies will be available by January 2010 in select Folded and Hung stores, proceeds of which will be donated to Samsung Hope which sends underprivileged kids back to school.

Last week, “On The Radar” profiled the winner for the TALK category, Isabela Martinez from University of Sto. Tomas (UST) who won with her shout-out, “I imagine and I will make it happen.” This week, we let you in on the imaginations and passions of Guille Francisco, 19 y.o, taking up AB in Economics from University of Sto. Tomas (UST) who won in the PLAY category with his shout-out: “I Imagine our generation united in one beat.”


What do you enjoy most about school?

There is always something new every day — new discoveries, thoughts, experiences and memories.


What are the things you firmly believe in?

I believe in destiny, that we will be walking along our own paths and that we will be involved in certain events, making certain decisions and meet certain people at a certain time, certain place and certain reason concerning one’s self and his/her relation to others.


What are you passionate about?

I have this passion for the Arts, in photography and multimedia arts, passion for learning by which I enjoy studying to discover new ideas and thoughts, and the passion for leadership and service being a student leader.


At this age, what do you think is life’s most important lesson?

“God doesn’t give problems that one can’t solve.”

At our age, our perspective in dealing with problems and challenges is what I believe is an important lesson. We must learn to have that courage to face challenges and to look above to see the vast blue sky — to see hope in every problem.


What are you most grateful for?

My life. I am grateful for everything that has happened in my life. If not even for my own mistakes and misleadings, I will not be the person I am today (and probably I may not have won this contest after all.)


Describe yourself in one word.

Persistent. I continuously refuse to give up, and still fight amidst all the opposition and challenges that lies along my path.


What is the one thing that not a lot of people know about you?

I guess not everyone can see how I deal with issues in my life in a serious way, a different and deep perspective of a person too friendly and active from a first glance.


How do you see yourself in five years?

For now, I see myself pursuing higher studies, working as an economist and probably a part-time instructor in a university. Though still, I may be inclined towards activities related to art and photography.


How did you know about the Samsung I Imagine Shout-out Making contest?

Through their TV ad.


How did you come up with your statement? What was your inspiration?

Music served as my inspiration, wherein I used the word “Beat” that implied two thoughts which I incorporated in my statement — the beat of music and the beat of our hearts.


How important is it for the society to hear the voice of the youth?

Youth serves as the source of hope and inspiration for change. It is perhaps us, the youth, who can make the change that our parents dream for our society.


Describe the feeling when you learned that out of 10,000 entrants, you won the contest.

I thought winning in this contest seemed too far to be possible for me. I couldn’t believe that I really had won the contest at first, but then I feel so much blessed and grateful being chosen among thousands who have joined.


How do you feel about the Samsung I Imagine campaign as an avenue for youth expression?

This campaign has imbued the spirit of expression, awakened the thoughts and insights among the youth. This has also allowed the youth to partake in what I have imagined, that our generation is united in a beat — the beat to express their imagination.


In your own little ways, how can you turn your imagination (your shout-out) into reality?

Having one beat amongst the youth is not that impossible, perhaps all we need is a common call for our society’s challenge for us.



Whether through sports, fashion, or the arts, as long as we have a common goal, we can be united in one beat. Perhaps now is the time! Imagine how fulfilling that will be!