Aal Izz Well*

"You scare easily, bro. Take your hand, put it in your heart and say, 'Aal izz well*.'"

This 2009 movie is fitted to be viewed before stepping to college. I just watched this recently, now that I am a second year college student. But even without watching this before college, I have been facing the same way: I have God and I do all the best that I can.

This talks about the career one chooses for his future. I chose Mass Communication and I know that it has "a small stipend, but I'll learn a lot... I'll earn less, I'll have a smaller house, a smaller car, but I will be happy, I will really be happy." Also said in this movie is "Make your passion your profession."

This is full of laughtrip. But it still has drama. Nonetheless, I can say that comedy films are successful in making its audience cry. Just like in "Tanging Ina" movies. It is said that too much laughter can make you cry. But comedy movies make you laugh only when you reach the peak and the moment you cry, the movie is already in the drama part. They put it on right timing.

Choosing a career shouldn't be taken lightly. Your future would be at risk if you make a wrong choice. It doesn't only talk about oneself but also of the family.

Those who are known to be naughty, I know that you have abilities, abilities which you choose to keep. Show it, because one way or another, you have impact on other people. They may see most of it as negative, but to some people, some are positive because you also have influence to them. The main character of this movie is someone who is very naughty. As you watch this, see how he's able to reach to others, even to the teachers.

"3 Idiots" is a two hour (going three hour) film (2 hr. 44 mins to be exact) and you won't get bored. Watch it with friends and you'll enjoy it even more. After seeing it, you'll talk about it. I won't tell every detail but those that were mentioned here were my favorites, but not all because I think the whole movie is my favorite. To put it simply, it's my favorite movie. :D

So, to end, I'd like to use a line that made me laugh so hard. While we're still young, we better start reading "instruments that record, analyze, summarize, organize, debate and explain information; that are illustrated, non-illustrated; hard-bound, paperback, jacketed, non-jacketed with foreword, introduction, table of contents, index that are intended for the enlightenment, understanding, enrichment, enhancement, and education of the human brain through the sensory route of vision, sometimes touch." What is being implied? Books sir. XD

Ahaha! Enjoy! Aal izz well. :D

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*Aal izz well - All is well :))

The Hangover

Because life at school nowadays is stressful, I decided to watch "The Hangover." And to tell you, I didn't had a hangover because I don't drink alcohols in times of heavy feelings. (Hehehe... XD) I didn't watch it today. I watched this several weeks ago.

This 2009 movie is very funny. It has Bradley Cooper and add Justin Bartha to the scene and some more actors that I only first encountered here.

Well, I had lots of laugh while watching this movie. The only thing that bothered me is the impact of the reality presented here indirectly, i.e. mean joke.

Imagine how it greatly affects the life of an individual most especially if it was made in public. Despite of all the humor, because comedy is the genre of the film, mean jokes were shown as second, but it's the dominant  factor because that's how the story started and that is where it goes around. It's not just noticeable.

Media affects life of people in ways that can be measured, but not always. It has great impact to a better life or a worse life.

Though at the end, the problem was solved, I do hope that the problem of practical jokes will also end.

Don't Put a Period, Yet

A while ago, I was in front of room 325, Photography Lab, between 9-10 am waiting for my class. As time was passing by and as I was finishing my homework for 11:30 class, a woman was walking, then her make up kit fell.  It made such mess that it's too noticeable because 1, it's powder, and 2, it's colored [I guess (I didn't see it clearly. I have poor eyesight. Besides, all of the contents spilled)].

She picked up the container and walked on forward. I thought, wow! You're just going to leave it there like that? Why not kick the powder towards the side so that it won't bother other students? Seconds later,  she went back holding tissue. She just placed her things in front her classroom with her classmate, then cleaned up a little the mess that was made.

I jumped to conclusion. I always think "expect the unexpected" and yet I placed a period right away. I made a mistake and I won't deny that. The good thing is that I learned that some Lycean still care enough for some small things such as that.

Multitasking: Good or Bad?

Now that I am a college student, I admit that at times I get myself involved with multitasking. But if given a choice, which I have at other times, I engage myself with working at one task at a time.

In my opinion, if you want a good quality work, you should do one thing alone before the others or not at the same time because your focus is there, it's complete. Personally, I only do multitasking whenever there are still lots of things to do at a limited time or the deadlines are coming.

According to Panorama magazine May 1, 2011 edition article by Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez, "Well, we've got news for everyone: multitasking can actually result in wasting around 20-40 percent of our time, depending on what we are trying to accomplish, according to a study titled 'Executive Control of Cognitive Processes in Task Switching' published by the American Psychological Association's Journal of Experimental Psychology."

"The study says multitasking doesn't work because a person can't actually focus on more than one task at a time. 'The biggest problem with multitasking is that it can lower the quality of our work. When we switch tasks, our minds must reorient to cope with the new information. If we do this rapidly, we simply can't devote our full concentration and focus on every switch. The more complex and technical the tasks we're switching between, the bigger the drop in the quality of work,' it [APA study] advises."

I certainly agree with the lowering of quality. But whether I would stop multitasking, I'm still not sure about that.

"Author Barry Schwarts even went further by saying multitasking is a hindrance to one's happiness. He says that given the media-rich landscape of the Internet era, it is tempting to get into a habit of dwelling in a constant sea of information with too many choices, which has been noted to have a negative effect on human happiness.

"Lastly, multitasking raises one's stress level making him overwhelmed and drained, to say the least."

Basically, nowadays, too many things come about and happen. I believe in some ways, these things affect our happiness because I myself cannot enjoy enough sleep anymore because of so many things to do at home and at school. I always sleep late and yet wake up early.

"On another note, multitasking may be a symptom of one's disinterest in a project or something he's not excited about."

I agree with the statement above. There will be times that this would happen. Another reason would include that I'm so tired that I really tend to ignore the things at hand.

Nevertheless, whenever I multitask, I check how well I have done compared and contrasted with the previous time I had multitask. Sometimes, I don't get satisfied with the outcome. There are other times that I am happy with what I have done. But one thing is for sure, I learn in my experiences and what ever I do, I always give the best that I can, do them with my heart and my best interest.

Now, is multitasking a good or a bad thing? We cannot answer this question with certainty. Each person is different. We have our own styles of doing something. It varies from person to person. So, let's ask ourselves, "Which is better, to multitask or not?"

Gen Y

I am the type of person who cannot study if there is noise or music. I filter those who I add as friends in my social network accounts. I don't always do things on my own. I have initiative but if in some things, the instructions of my parents and teachers are necessary, I wait for them before I do something. Yes, I now have more responsibilities than before but I don't see them as burden. Only that they are tiring. But sad to say, despite of all these things, I am still part of what is called "Gen Y."

"Who are the Gen Y?

"Those who are exposed to computers, the Internet, mobile phones, and music players. They are web savvy, are multitaskers, and are able to watch TV, surf the web, talk or text on their phones, and listen to music while doing their assignments.

"They are fans of "instants' - instant food, instant dates, even instant friends through the social networks they join.

"Some of them may be more aggressive, daring, and want to try anything new. They are burdened with more responsibility and a greater amount of information than they are used to. They are expected to make correct choices about their own behavior and they do not rely on their parents or teachers to tell them what to do. This is the generation that is at greater risk because of the many changes that require adjustment."

-Source: LPU Guidance and Testing Center

Our present time is really different now. All the good technologies are coming up at the same time. Most people now are techie. I had my own phone only when I was third year high school. Nowadays, someone who is still in grade one has their own phone already.

They also stated that "Today's youth (Gen Y) face more serious and critical risks than any generation. Most experts will agree that violence in schools, deteriorating family structure, substance abuse, alarming media images, and gang activity put teens at risk. Those having trouble coping with the stresses of life are more likely to engage in drugs and alcohol and in criminal activity, experience depression, and attempt suicide."

Well, even though we can say that today we are becoming more advanced and is progressive, it still has positive and negative effects. The deteriorating family structure that was mentioned may increase, in my opinion,  if the divorce bill will be passed.

We should always be careful, think critically, and be wise in decision making because one way or another, these things will affect us. But it is up to us on how they will affect us. Would it be positive or negative? Think about it my co-Gen Y.

I Am Called

At first, we just have landlines. Nowadays, we already have cellular phones (which by the way always come out with newer version one after another), something we can carry around and has all what we need. Other than for calling, it's also for texting, for taking photos, and for entertainment. The question is, have we used  prayer more than our phones?

Prayer is our hotline to God. We should pray when we want to adore, to confess, to give thanks, and to ask for supplies; before we start a day, during the day, and after the day; before we eat and before we sleep.

"He has no cellphone but He is SMART around the GLOBE that's why He brings light through the SUN to TOUCH the MOBILE of our heart in order that we can TALK AND TEXT to our BUDDY with a RED heart because God is connected to us 24/7 kaya naman gumagaan ang life."

God is connected to us all the time. He will never abandon us. He is always there. Open your heart and eyes to all what He is doing for you.

I am called when I saw this Bible.

See the difference between a Bible and a phone:

I don't have a high-tech phone. I own a simple one for the mere purpose of communication.

I was also called when I saw this organization.

I am called, but there was no cellular phone involved. Now, I ask you, what is your call and when are you going to answer it?

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"God is not SM, but He's got it all for you; not a REXONA, but He will never let you down; not a GLOBE, but He's making great things possible; not a METROBANK, but in God, you're in good hands; lalong hindi REBISCO, pero pangako, kapag Siya ang kasama mo, ang sarap ng feeling mo."

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-The Difference-

I got up early one morning,

and rushed right into the day;

I had so much to accomplish

that I didn't have time to pray.

Problems just tumbled about me,

and heavier came each task.

"Why doesn't God help me?" I wondered.

He answered, "You didn't ask."

I wanted to see joy and beauty,

but the day toiled on, gray and bleak;

I wondered why God didn't show me,

He said, "But you didn't seek."

I tried to come into God's presence;

I used all my keys at the lock.

God gently and lovingly chided,

"My child, you didn't knock."

I woke up early this morning,

and paused before entering the day;

I had so much to accomplish

that I had to take time to pray.

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-Heaven's Grocery Store-

I was walking down life's highway a long time ago. 
One day I saw a sign that read, 

"HEAVEN'S GROCERY STORE"

As I got a little closer 
the door came open wide 
And when I came to myself 
I was standing inside. 

I saw a host of ANGELS. 
They were standing everywhere. 
One handed me a basket and said, 
"My Child shop with care". 

Everything a Christian needed
was in that grocery store. 
And all you couldn't carry, 
you could come back the next day for more. 

First, I got some PATIENCE: 
LOVE was in the same row. 
Further down was UNDERSTANDING: 
You need that everywhere you go. 

I got a box or two of WISDOM, 
a bag or two of FAITH. 
I just couldn't miss the HOLY GHOST, 
For it was all over the place. 

I stopped to get some STRENGTH and COURAGE 
To help me run this race. 
By then my basket was getting full, 
But I remembered I needed some GRACE. 

I didn't forget SALVATION, 
For SALVATION was free, 
So I tried to get enough of that 
To save both You and Me. 

Then I started up to the counter 
To pay my grocery bill, 
For I thought I had everything 
To do the MASTER'S Will. 

As I went up the aisle, I saw PRAYER: 
And I just had to put that in, 
For I knew when I stepped outside, 
I would run into Sin. 

PEACE AND JOY were plenty 
They were last on the shelf. 
SONG and PRAISE were hanging near, 
So I just helped myself. 

Then I said to the angel, 
"Now, how much do I owe?" 
He smiled and said, 
"Just take them everywhere you go.”

Again, I smiled and said, 
"How much do I really owe?" 
He smiled again and said, 
"MY CHILD, JESUS PAID YOUR BILL 
A LONG, LONG TIME AGO."

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F.A.M.I.L.Y.*

When we say family, what comes to your mind? Is it *"Father and Mother, I love you"?

There is no perfect family, but in my eyes there are some. Yes, maybe not perfect, but each completes one another and the whole as well. They all are compatible.

This show "No Ordinary Family" talks about a specific family who acquired powers, something others became envious, the ones we call antagonists. Along the way, some family issues are being discussed. Trust, love, marriage, friendship, and anniversary are only some of them.

Though the effect isn't so high-tech, I didn't give attention to it. The series is still beautiful because it has the story. However, the network didn't continue it any further after the first season.

While watching it, though the power part is fictitious, some scenarios happen in real life and I still wonder...

When talking about family, I always remember my favorite line in "The Proposal." It goes like this: "I forgot... I forgot what it is to have a family."

Even though it's not all the time, I still dream of a place called home. Who said that someone like me has a perfect life?

Despite of all of these things, all that matters to me is that my family IS COMPLETE and that's something. That's the important thing. We are still together. Because in the end, the people who will stand by you is your family, your family who will always support you.