Last January 9, we had no classes for it is the celebration of the 401st feast of the Black Nazarene.
An estimate of 2.6M devotees gathered at Plaza Miranda and along the streets of Quiapo to come into procession. It was believed that by holding the statue or the long rope tied from the vehicle bearing the blessed Nazarene, your hopeful prayers will be answered.
Devotees for years have observed that this was the feast were most number of people have gathered expecting to hold the long rope in the hope of receiving an aid from the Black Nazarene.
It was said that more and more people will come each year because "life is getting harder".
The only negative thing is that casualties also grow in number. It's inevitable especially when surrounded by a sea of devotees like that.
Yes, it was amazing to see all these people swarm to touch the blessed Nazareno itself or the long rope. Even an OFW flew back to his home, and other Filipinos across the country in order to grope the Nazareno. Also, Manny Pacquiao asked for the benevolence of Nazareno for one of his bouts. A person was tasked by his chief aide to wipe the towel through the Nazareno for his first fight against Morales. Pacquiao won the fight. He believed to the Nazareno and the blessings was gifted to him.
No one can actually question their faith-one's faith. There is no explanation needed to support it. It is one's feeling, one's trust, and one's belief.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Monday, December 24, 2007
Happy Christmas!
It's so sad that I wasn't able to complete the Simbang Gabi for three years in a row already. =( In my first year of attending the 9-day mass, I missed the first day but still continue to attend the rest eight days, then in my second year, I missed the seventh day due to my allergy attack. And this year, hoping that I will be able to finish it to the end, still, I missed the fourth and seventh day mass just because of not being able to wake up on time. My bad. Hu hu.
Anyway, there's still a chance! I just have to wait again for another year to pass! Goodness! ha ha! Maybe the solution might just be not sleeping at all! (or sleeping really early) ha ha
HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! GOD BLESS AND ENJOY! =)
Anyway, there's still a chance! I just have to wait again for another year to pass! Goodness! ha ha! Maybe the solution might just be not sleeping at all! (or sleeping really early) ha ha
HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! GOD BLESS AND ENJOY! =)
Sunday, December 2, 2007
ABC
Today is World AIDS day. Every year, people infected with HIV rise in number. We know that liberated teens are ready to explore the world that's why they are also participating in the growing number of people getting the disease. One of the oddest things I've heard was in Brasil, individuals at the age of 12 are already engaging in, or let's just say trying sex. In America, it is said that black men are six times more likely than white men to contract HIV, and black women are twenty times more likely to acquire the virus compared to white women. What about in Asia-- in the Philippines? My point is, whatever the statistics is, have safe sex! Remember the ABCs-Abstain, Be faithful and use Condoms. I know we can't eradicate the whole HIV and AIDS thing but we can help minimize it.
Source: http://health.yahoo.com/news/healthday/moreyoungamericansarecontractinghiv.html
Source: http://health.yahoo.com/news/healthday/moreyoungamericansarecontractinghiv.html
Saturday, December 1, 2007
In retaliation and turmoil
Just recently, Trillanes again made his way to a Makati Hotel, not in Oakwood anymore but in Manila Peninsula this time. Because of his rebellious personality, it was not surprising for people to see him do that yet it seemed like more of a repeat of what he did a few years back.
After leaving the Makati Regional Trial Court, they made a political rally along the walks of Ayala. He and his cohorts encouraged every individual they see to come together with them for this is the time for "change"--to put down the Arroyo administration, particularly the president herself. They ended up at Manila Peninsula after a few hours to which the media, police officers, troops, almost cordonned the hotel. Tear gas was released at the second floor of the hotel making everyone frightened of the situation, especially the hotel guests and crew. Events were almost hold up. Considering the time element, they would definitely want to end this thing up a.s.a.p. before anything perilous could happen. And so they were all in a shock when the tank rammed its way through the lobby of the hotel trying to end the chaos brought by Trillanes IV, the senator, and his Magdalo group.Tension arose between the different parties concerned--media, officers, troops, as each of them want to contain everyone.
Spokespersons announced that from 12midnight-5am there will be a curfew in the Metropolis, region 3 and region 4A. But it just caused annoyance to night shift workers and to some who are planning gimmicks for the night as it is Bonifacio holiday the next day.
Mixed opinions were brought up because of this. For some it is very untimely for Trillanes to do this kind of act, thinking he can encourage everyone to go with the political rally and repeat the history of martial law. But what he thought didn't happen. It's almost Christmas time and half of his group didn't join him for they regarded the endpoint of this-- that they will again face the force of the law and they don't want to celebrate Christmas worrying about their own families. But again, it is one brave act for Trillanes. I salute him for that (but I don't think violence is an option). For Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago, she says, "It was completely different when he was a mere lieutenant, but now he's a senator".
After leaving the Makati Regional Trial Court, they made a political rally along the walks of Ayala. He and his cohorts encouraged every individual they see to come together with them for this is the time for "change"--to put down the Arroyo administration, particularly the president herself. They ended up at Manila Peninsula after a few hours to which the media, police officers, troops, almost cordonned the hotel. Tear gas was released at the second floor of the hotel making everyone frightened of the situation, especially the hotel guests and crew. Events were almost hold up. Considering the time element, they would definitely want to end this thing up a.s.a.p. before anything perilous could happen. And so they were all in a shock when the tank rammed its way through the lobby of the hotel trying to end the chaos brought by Trillanes IV, the senator, and his Magdalo group.Tension arose between the different parties concerned--media, officers, troops, as each of them want to contain everyone.
Spokespersons announced that from 12midnight-5am there will be a curfew in the Metropolis, region 3 and region 4A. But it just caused annoyance to night shift workers and to some who are planning gimmicks for the night as it is Bonifacio holiday the next day.
Mixed opinions were brought up because of this. For some it is very untimely for Trillanes to do this kind of act, thinking he can encourage everyone to go with the political rally and repeat the history of martial law. But what he thought didn't happen. It's almost Christmas time and half of his group didn't join him for they regarded the endpoint of this-- that they will again face the force of the law and they don't want to celebrate Christmas worrying about their own families. But again, it is one brave act for Trillanes. I salute him for that (but I don't think violence is an option). For Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago, she says, "It was completely different when he was a mere lieutenant, but now he's a senator".
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Depressing.
For the past few days, I've been watching the news and there's this 11-year old girl who caught everyone's attention. A girl who took suicide because of the poverty and hunger she is experiencing.
What's the major cause of suicide? The answer: Depression which is often undiagnosed and untreated.
The girl who did the act can't go to school primarily because of financial reasons. She is really unhappy about their situation yet can't do anything about it because for a normal kid like her, it is actually not her job to find the resources needed for her schooling, it is her parent's. Practically speaking, because of the poverty, her parents prioritized the basic needs which is food and shelter. After the incident, it is discovered that she have kept a diary of her accounting the story of her grief which was discovered after the suicide took place.
Then after hearing the news on television, a lot of people donated some goods but everything is too late-the girl's life is gone.
Do we really have to be informed of this kind of event where an innocent life has to be sacrificed before we make an act? Is it worth the life of the kid? This actually appalled me and the many but this should wake the society so that we won't get to see more of this depressing situation.
What's the major cause of suicide? The answer: Depression which is often undiagnosed and untreated.
The girl who did the act can't go to school primarily because of financial reasons. She is really unhappy about their situation yet can't do anything about it because for a normal kid like her, it is actually not her job to find the resources needed for her schooling, it is her parent's. Practically speaking, because of the poverty, her parents prioritized the basic needs which is food and shelter. After the incident, it is discovered that she have kept a diary of her accounting the story of her grief which was discovered after the suicide took place.
Then after hearing the news on television, a lot of people donated some goods but everything is too late-the girl's life is gone.
Do we really have to be informed of this kind of event where an innocent life has to be sacrificed before we make an act? Is it worth the life of the kid? This actually appalled me and the many but this should wake the society so that we won't get to see more of this depressing situation.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
No, not again.
Oh, for the next meetings, I can't afford what I did today which is to come 1hr late to school.
I woke up 6:20am when the orientation for my pe class is supposed to be 7am! (Good thing, it's only orientation and I have two of my classmates who attended it.) I left the house 6:50am and got to school by 8 in the morning! Definitely, the orientation is finished when I came and I was absent for two hours, I think, because the class is from 7-9 not considering that the orientation is only for 30mins! And for that, I only have five hours to get an FA on that class! (This also happened to me last semester when my PE was table tennis) TG, it's already done because I don't want to deal with that tormenting prof anymore! ha ha, But again, there are still a lot of pe meetings left for the rest of the 2nd semester! Good luck to me! lol.
I woke up 6:20am when the orientation for my pe class is supposed to be 7am! (Good thing, it's only orientation and I have two of my classmates who attended it.) I left the house 6:50am and got to school by 8 in the morning! Definitely, the orientation is finished when I came and I was absent for two hours, I think, because the class is from 7-9 not considering that the orientation is only for 30mins! And for that, I only have five hours to get an FA on that class! (This also happened to me last semester when my PE was table tennis) TG, it's already done because I don't want to deal with that tormenting prof anymore! ha ha, But again, there are still a lot of pe meetings left for the rest of the 2nd semester! Good luck to me! lol.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Approach to Weight Loss
"Practice eating small meals frequently to prevent overeating and unnecessary snacking at the end og the day. It is not when we eat that causes weight gain, but how much and what we consume during the day. It does not matter if we eat after 6 p.m. We have different schedules and sleep at different hours. Eat your last meal for the day three hours before you sleep" -quoted from Mitch Felipe, Philippine Daily Inquirer
I came across the Lifestyle section of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, dated last October 16, 2007, and Mitch Felipe, a contributor, talked about the Lifestyle approach to weight loss. That is, eat what you like. Freedom in discovering your own healthy diet is more effective long-term than following a fad diet. And, listen to your body. Pay attention to your body and eat when you are hungry.
Why do I post such entry on weight loss? Because whenever I'm with my friends especially Gracia (no offense ;) ) , who always starts to be conscious of her physique and says she is on a diet every time we eat. She cuts on eating carbohydrates but consume more high-calorie sweets not knowing that she would experience weight gain and weight fluctuations. Plus, if she reduce carbs on her diet such as rice, pasta, or bread, it will make her surely lack energy to exercise to burn more calories!
So why lessen eating on your favorite hamburger and sizzling meals? You can still eat more small meals often during the day rather than skip meals to prevent you from overeating! Besides, you are to enjoy your favorite food without fretting too much if you are to gain weight! But remember to eat healthy and in moderation!
I came across the Lifestyle section of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, dated last October 16, 2007, and Mitch Felipe, a contributor, talked about the Lifestyle approach to weight loss. That is, eat what you like. Freedom in discovering your own healthy diet is more effective long-term than following a fad diet. And, listen to your body. Pay attention to your body and eat when you are hungry.
Why do I post such entry on weight loss? Because whenever I'm with my friends especially Gracia (no offense ;) ) , who always starts to be conscious of her physique and says she is on a diet every time we eat. She cuts on eating carbohydrates but consume more high-calorie sweets not knowing that she would experience weight gain and weight fluctuations. Plus, if she reduce carbs on her diet such as rice, pasta, or bread, it will make her surely lack energy to exercise to burn more calories!
So why lessen eating on your favorite hamburger and sizzling meals? You can still eat more small meals often during the day rather than skip meals to prevent you from overeating! Besides, you are to enjoy your favorite food without fretting too much if you are to gain weight! But remember to eat healthy and in moderation!
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