Happy 2017

Hi folks! This will just be quick.

Let's start this year with a bang! How? Not with fireworks, but with success.

New Year's resolution might already be nonsense to some. I didn't even have them for years but I'll try it again.

Think of it like setting objectives for a project or a business. This list will be our guide for the goals we want to achieve this year.

Here's mine.

1. Go back to volunteering.
2. Write stories.
3. Finish at least one book a month.
4. Be more adventurous.

Having a list of the things you want to do is already a success because you'll know what's your next step. I made mine short for me to track my progress easily. How long it will be is entirely up to you.

Make yours now!

Pick This, Pick That, Pick Here, Pick There

Many people have  the quality of being an impulse buyer. I myself can be considered as one of them. I have never given much attention to that until I said it aloud. With various items to choose from, it simply is overwhelming. Without thinking about it first, the person's sense or urge of buying something that is wanted but may not be exactly needed, when evaluated, is somehow therapeutic temporarily.

For men, it is fast and easy. Just look among the options and pick, they are done. For women, it is the opposite; shopping is real. When they can buy lots of stuffs especially on sale, they will. I agree that you can never know what you will find in a sale and it can be worth the time. Many items that seem to be rare might be there that is why you have to search well.

Take my habit, for example. I am into reading and my book collection is still growing. Seeing a sale is tempting. With the thought of "I will just browse, I will just browse," I still end up leaving the store with item/s more often than not. Though I am trying to practice better self control, it is quite a challenge. Then after talking about it, I realized that I have some way around it. It is working for me unconsciously and now that I am conscious about it, I might indulge myself with it more, if necessary, to see if it works consistently.

When I thought of having another book, I search about its price and story over the internet. I will keep on reading different store websites, and probably reviews.  When I close them all, I become decided to postpone buying. Thinking I don't need it right away and can save money for  something else, I become satisfied. Apparently, I was able to address my impulse with those information that I end up not wanting the real thing on my hands just yet. It can wait.

The same happens when I feel like having a new gadget, like phone or tablet. I will keep on browsing and reading. When I notice that I have spent too much time on the internet, I stop, and so is my urge to buy a new gadget. I will be satisfied again with what I have, thinking that it is still in very good condition, which makes it reliable, which makes me contented.

The given scenarios are when I am at home. Being present on a store is a different thing and I am still experimenting various ways of how to get over it. As you know, anything can happen when you are physically on site. If you are an impulse buyer as well, feel free to try this method I use and do at home. Maybe it can help, maybe not. It is up to you. I will post any development I might have in the near future.

First Book of the Year

"For the first time in days, she felt absolutely confident. This was her world. She knew what to do."

How I Got It

In a mall, during a get together with college friends, we do not know what to do. Suggestion? Since cinema is not an option (we had to wait long), just go around and check things.

Of course, I would not miss a bookstore. While browsing for titles, I did not expect to find The 39 Clues in Booksale specifically the first book.  It costs Php135. As someone who is trying to control my book collection habit, I thought twice whether to buy it or not. We left empty handed to check on National Bookstore and think there whether to go back for it or not. I did not actually plan to check the regular price but upon passing by its series, I decided to look at the price tag. I did not see book one but I know it is of the same price as the following books. It is Php500 rounded off.

Before we left the mall, I went back for it. In my defense, it is a rare find as cheap as it is and well, I haven't bought any book in a while so I thought I deserve to treat myself one. I still have to manage and control my habit expenses though. Good luck with that but I know I will make it through.

I already finished reading it and I do not know when I will acquire the second book. As of the moment, when I checked it online, there are thirty one books for this series. If I would do it, it will be critical for my wallet so in the near future, I will not collect it yet. The important thing for now is that I was able to start with the first book.

What's In It

I liked the story. Especially that it was Mr. Riordan who wrote it first, I expected nonetheless. I haven't read his new novels yet but with his work with the Percy Jackson series, I know he will do something amazing again.

This 2008 book has another big twist wherein significant people are part of a prestigious family and that they are relatives, even if it's distant. As long as they carry a portion of the blood, as long as it runs in their veins. This journey of Amy and Dan Cahill for a secret, hidden in 39 Clues, reminds me of Capcom's Resident Evil game, not the movie. Everything there, from one place to another, involves the characters to look for items to be able to proceed. Those items serves as key access. Only this time, with 39 Clues, it's on a wider scope.

I cannot elaborate the details of the misfortunes of the siblings anymore but what I think is the most important lesson that this book is portraying is a simple as - your family is your support. Amy and Dan fight like normal siblings do. But as the story moved on, with its drama that can be compared in real life minus all the dangerous stuff, at the end of the day, you may not be in good relationship with your relatives, it will always be your immediate family that can always be with you through it all.

During and after reading this book, I was able to prove that my interest really lies in action-adventure-teen/young adult genre. I can read drama and others but it can either take a while to finish it or stop halfway through. It will now depend on the plot. That's why I think thrice before buying nowadays.

This is the first book of the year 2015. I hope there will be new good reads to come

Notable Ideas

~Amy had been reading more than usual. Dan knew it was her way of hiding,...
~The old man chuckled, "You have intelligence and youth, and a fresh way of looking at things. I, on the other hand, have resources and age,..."
~She looked at her brother. Despite how annoying he was, they had always been able to communciate just by looking at each other. It wasn't telepathy or anything, but she could tell what her brother was thinking.
~It drove her crazy when she couldn't remember things. She read so many books sometimes they got jumbled around in her head.
~"I'm going to regret this, Nellie muttered. "But I might as well regret it in Paris."
~He decided not to think about it. One thing at a time.
~Mary-Todd yelled. "Children, we can't keep arguing with each other. It hurts team morale."
~Amy couldn't believe how quickly his spirits had rebounded. A few minutes ago, he'd been complaining about his feet and his heavy backpack. Now, a hunk of bread later, he was as good as new. Amy wished she was like that. he felt like lying down and sleeping for a century,...

Down Time

He could lie here and simply think. His favourite occupation.

–Eion Colfer, Artemis Fowl: Opal Deception

 

Every Sunday, when I was still working with my first job, there is this thing called “down time.” Basically, it means system maintenance and with that, we cannot use our computers for a certain period of time. That term, “down time,” is appropriate right now for what I am feeling, not because I cannot use my computer but because I cannot seem to function myself.

 

Down time can be caused by “what if…” I was able to confirm that staying too much at home doing nothing most of the time, or at least looking for something to do, can be very toxic. You have nothing else to do but think. Looking at an excerpt from Artemis Fowl above, that is how exactly I grew up. So, I can be described as an overthinker.

 

The best solution that exists is to pray. The other option I that comes after that is to listen to music. Other than Christian music, below are titles that contain what I feel. The first three songs convey negativity. It is followed by the fourth that portrays hope. The rest that comes after until the end, sustains hope and turns on positivity. You may try to listen to them and see the meaning within. The right time will come that I’ll be back to normal and I can say, “Systems up!”

 

~Broken by Lifehouse

~The Scientist by Coldplay

~Keep Holding On by Avril Lavigne

~Let Me Go by Avril Lavigne feat. Chad Kroeger

~Give Your Heart A Break by Demi Lovato

~On Top of the World by Imagine Dragons

~Phoenix Burn by Alpha Rev

~Somewhere Only We Know by Keane

~Shake It Off by Taylor Swift

~Suddenly I See by KT Tunstall

~Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield

~Radioactive by Imagine Dragons

~Stronger by Kelly Clarkson

~Smile by Avril Lavigne

~Life Is Good by Junk

Little Signs

Hershel: "Just hold it a little longer. Please?"

My favorite quote comes from Arthur Conan Doyle for his character Sherlock Holmes. It goes this way, "It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important." They definitely are as there are little signs that show and mean something. However, I chose to use a different quote above (from a character in The Walking Dead) as it best describes what I have felt. On one note, both are relevant.

 

I do not know what happened to me. Maybe I just had cold feet. I understand how my colleagues will react when they learn about my plan, some will be positive while some will be negative. A few understood what I was going through while many still tried to convince me to stay while. Those who understood said it is normal and they went through the same experience when they first started. Some also said that I am still young and that there will still be other opportunities out there.

 

Last month, these happened continuously: one stopped and one delayed wristwatch before leaving the house, slow moving jeepney while travelling, and I almost tripped while walking. The next day, I was delayed by slow walkers and I got late.

 

I tried to lessen my overthinking but I cannot deny and ignore these little signs - that this is not for me. Maybe it is just for the moment. I don't know. Maybe not for me ever. I tried to challenge myself and stand strong, I held on a little longer, but it was not that long enough and all I can manage is just for a specific period of time. It may be disappointing to others, I'm grateful for their concern and I will surely miss them, but my limit came and this is where I have to change course. I cannot go any further. I have to re-evaluate myself and my decision-making to find my next journey.

He Shall Return*

For the last week of October, my scheduled changed with Monday and Tuesday as my rest days. Little did I know that a colleague of mine will be leaving for another road to travel and yes, also literally, because it is another journey.

I already had an idea that it will come soon but no specific date was mentioned. So, on my second day of off was his last day in the office. Everyone else was able to celebrate with him because that day was also our pay day.

Then, the first week of November came and again, my schedule changed. In this line of business, flexibility in time is needed because that is how it works. With this, my rest days moved as well to Tuesday and Wednesday.

While watching early in the morning in Philippine standard time (as I am following American time), I received a message and it is from him. He was asking if I have a duty and I told him that it was my off.

Well, that was two times in a row that I am at home when he was in the office. I may not have seen him before his adventure but I reached to him through text. Well, we will just see each other someday. We may have just met for a short period of time but I am blessed to have a great family in our wave.

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*Based from the famous line of General Douglas MacArthur only that this is on a second person point of view and it is for Mark Anthony a.k.a. Mac

Push Up

I have tried push ups at school during P.E. classes and sometimes at home when I exercise, all of which are done the way push ups are done by most people. Today, was a first: I tried  push ups while someone was sitting on my back. Take note, however, that it was part of a dare and the circumstance is for fun.

 

We were playing a game because our volunteer duties are coming to an end as the event itself comes to a conclusion. Same day as its last day is the birthday of our supervisor. We have come to celebrate it with simple bonding moments.

 

With this body type, even though the game master was not entirely sitting on me (as claimed) and had requested only five, push up was not easy. Haha! Everybody laughed, cheered, and enjoyed. This new experience, with newly met people, is worth our while.

I had a fun night.

A Number of Test

The last day of Civil Service Exam Review (courtesy of LPU CAS Faculty) officially ended last Friday, April 04. As night fell, the question that normally grow on regular days grew as well this time, am I ready for the actual exam?

After the pre- and post-test, the lessons I have learned over the course of my educational background since pre-school is once again put into challenge and the results were just quite satisfactory. I got 59/85 in the first and I might not know my score in the latter. This means to say that my knowledge expertise over a particular topic is inconsistent wherein for a regular three-unit minor subject during class, I usually get higher score.

That is seconded by CEM (Center for Educational Measurement) tests I took during high school. For four years, the results varied for English, Mathematics, and Science. Once, I got higher in English than in the two. Another time, I excelled better in Mathematics than in the two. This shows that I can actually do well in anything if I put my mind into it but I just will never get everything all at the same time. It is like saying to get a high score for one, I have to sacrifice the other scores to be just average.

The day of the Civil Service Exam came and my mother and I arrived in the venue at almost exactly 6:30am, the call time. The exam started by 8am and the examiner decided to brief us of do's and dont's only by that time so our three hours and ten minutes time alloted for answering lost by more or less twenty-five minutes. So wise in using one and a half hour of preparing when that itself had excess time.

Overall, I answered all the items. Like everyone else, on some items I am sure of my answers while on others I was not. For the remaining, I totally guessed around twenty items because I had no time to solve or properly go back after I skipped them.

After all the tests I took since I was young, I don't know why suddenly my anxiousness activated. I had my dilemmas before but sitting on a chair for so long and just answering a test made me grow tired. As a result, I don't know if I did so well. The goal was achieved - complete the test - but there is no telling how high I will get.

This is just a number of test among the tests we have in life: the test exam itself and how we will overcome the test problem of answering the exam when the exam itself has a lot of problems to be solved. Expect more in the real world because graduation is next and a new chapter of tests will come - some are like what we have encountered before while some are new.

SEW Hard*

Today was the first day of the Civil Service Exam Review, the first day of experiencing work environment continuously. Three more days left and let us see if I can do this.

The review is from April 1-4, from 8am to 4pm. This means to say that I wake up early but might go home late. Doing it for four days is an exercise to the future of working everyday. No more vacation, just rest day... or if lucky, rest days. Go to work, go home, go to work, go home, and so on. Will I still have time for barkada or family getaways? I will become exhausted but I know I must continue because it takes a lot of effort before I become stable and regular.

In relation to that idea, on my home a while ago, a random thought came to me that I want to make an entry about it. The idea is very common but I just like to document my experience of it.

I have been working before on a project-basis so I already know how it feels even though they have time gaps. When there is not enough manpower, we can be summoned and it was a nice experience. However, the allowance that we earned for taking part in the event does not match the energy we exerted in accomplishing our tasks. Today, I am still a student but I am done with going to school. I am just waiting for our graduation. As they say, we are grad-waiting. I am going to school but for a different reason. It is still studying but it is no longer required.

My mother still gives me allowance because I am yet to look for my job. My work before was an eye opener to what lies ahead of our field. Back then, I still had the luxury to spend for wants and needs without fear of empty pockets. We are provided financially. Today is different. We are nearing the period wherein parents are still providing money but it is now just for the mean time that I search for a job. When I work, it will be my own money that I use not only for myself but also for my family.

We really have to work hard because spending is simple and easy but earning those money before we get what we like other than our needs, we have to sweat and use our strength. That is one slice of life. Now I realized how hard it will become for me by experiencing it myself and not just watching my mom and brother go home, sleep, wake up, and go to work day by day.

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*SEW Hard - may also signify "to stitch for the life you want" but the first thing it means is "Spend Easy, Work Hard"

Grad Prep: Tie and Shades

This day ends with me acquiring these basic accessories that will also help in achieving the look I want to imitate - sunglass and necktie.

 

 

As I have shared in my previous entry entitled "Grad Prep: New Hairstyle," I am going for an Artemis Fowl look. This cover design basis is from Eoin Colfer's last book of the series.

 

Today, finally, is the right time for me to complete my preparation; this is what's left on my plate now. The necessary haircut has been achieved last month, thanks to the help of my friend. I'll leave the hairstyling to the artist. But for the remaining elements, I was able to locate a similar necktie - neon green. This gives me delight and pleasure to actually portray the character completely. Although for the eyeglass part, it looks more like goggles, I found a fit alternative - round sunglasses.

 

I can't wait for the day... photoshoot, here I come!

Grad Prep: New Hairstyle

How often do I prepare for a legit photoshoot? Come one! More or less five only. Now is another chance to showcase how I want to be seen in our yearbook.

 

I do not have to worry about my picture in graduation toga and in business attire. Those are provided in the set. Creative shot, however, needs more preparation. But as it turns out, I can still manage to achieve what I had in mind by sticking to simplicity yet appearing grand.

 

As early as December 2013, some students have already made an appointment to schedule their pictorial. Since I was not part of that first group, I have not given my style that much thought. I don't want to be stressed out for something I can think about later on. I had to do the first things first.

 

I tried to think simple, something that will look impressive (like in a cosplay convention) but still grounded on simplicity. Only two was shorlisted as I was looking for options.

 

A) An anime character - Kaito Kid:

 

B) A book character - Artemis Fowl:

 

After much deliberation, I went with Artemis because as I listed the pros and cons, his look is more achievable with what I presently have. I know that I won't be disappointed. The appeal of this shot excites me on executing this to a reality. I'd also like to try a Kaito Kid imitation, but I guess that can be planned in the near future. Right now, I'll focus on this photoshoot. You know, cosplay can be a hobby that is very expensive. I can only do so one at a time.

 

The first step is getting a haircut, which becomes something new to me as I will be asking for a style I haven't tried yet. Growing up, I only chose between a crew cut and a barber's cut. Now, I will take the mushroom style. I don't know how to present this kind of hair on a daily basis but this change is quite good. I'm liking it. I'm just not sure how often I'll have this kind of haircut. We'll see!

F.I.R.E.*

I have seen smoke of fire before but not an actual scenario. The big, dark smoke going up the sky that denotes that a tragic incident is happening. That's what caught their attention.

I had no sleep and I was traveling in a van going to school. As we went up a flyover, I heard conversations but didn't know what it was all about. I saw the driver's head turn to the right and so were some other passengers. I got curious and checked it out and saw a building, or a house possibly, on actual fire. It was along the road going to Las Pinas. As the vehicle continued to move, I still looked at the construction being devoured by the huge fire and was shocked to actually witness a big flame go high up from the roof as if something exploded. We could only guess what caused the fire but no one said anything about it, just what the site was, that maybe it was a warehouse. In my mind, one thing is for sure, no one should play fire because that is not a joke. We can never be too careful but just the same. If I were you, I will prepare myself to accept the things that happen to us. We don't have complete control in this lifetime.

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*F.I.R.E. - read it as "iF I weRe E(you)"

LSS*

 

While I was listening to Idina Menzel's performance of "Let It Go" from the movie "Frozen," I happen to see Lea Salonga's name on the side list of suggestions for viewing on YouTube. I clicked one and amazingly, I got so hooked I searched for more videos of her and since then, I had an LSS - I wanted to watch and listen to her wonderful voice over and over again. It's really wonderful how talented this Filipino artist is; I'm so proud of her. Even other people adore her like this guy who went on stage with Lea. I enjoyed watching this. The happiness they felt went through to me. Read his caption and be captivated by how her simple acts make others happy. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGWC7icTM_E)

For the finale, I want to share this video of Lea performing Defying Gravity. It's so amazing to end the day with this... as well as to end my entry. Apparently, this is also the theme song of my life right now. Mabuhay!

 

 

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*LSS - an acronym for Last Song Syndrome but for me, it stands for Lea Salonga syndrome for this particular instance

Oral Prophylaxis

Proper hygiene... I do have that. However, for some reasons, I tend to disregard others because of too many responsibilities. Take my teeth for example. There are many times that I fell asleep at night without brushing due to exhaustion. I remember back in high school, a dentist told me that I have great teeth. There are no cavities or decaying parts. Come to think of it. That's a great thing but without proper maintenance, that's useless. With the formation of my teeth at present, brace is highly recommended. Since I cannot afford it yet, let's go for an oral prophylaxis. It's been a while since I had it. Now that I had it again, this serves as a wake up call to take care of my body, as in every part of it. I wish for you guys to do the same.

 

P. S. I don't remember the process but I was just shocked that it only took fifteen minutes. I'm new to it again. Every corner was cleansed. Then, some kind of toothpaste was applied. Lastly, dental floss was used. I saw how dirty my teeth was every time I rinsed. Well, it feels great to have a clean mouth again. It adds to the confidence to project myself in front of people and to talk about my ideas without shame of bad breath. Cheers to that!

Then and Now

 

Old Betty: Wow! What's happened to you? I mean you've changed. I barely even recognize you...

Present Betty: Look, I have not changed...

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Betty: Christina, have I changed...?

Christina: Well, I think it's hard not to change. I don't know. It's this place, it does something to you.

 

 

 

My college friends have told me at random times that I have changed... not just once. What are the odds of this circumstance? I mean, for me to watch this particular episode (Season 2 Episode 08) on my special day plus the fact that in the series, Christmas is also approaching. Welcome to our world.

 

 

Somehow, I've been known as a nerd, a weird, but not yet called a geek. What's the difference? They are almost similar if not exactly the same. The bottomline: others see me as the smart guy.

 

If I try to go back and look at how I was then, I cannot say for sure that I have changed now. I see some glimpse of some small changes but it's quite difficult to measure it unless I have someone who was with me from high school to college to differentiate me then and now. Situation varies and adaptation is necessary. After all, we have to get out of our box and comfort zone as we grow up. We won't be certain of what's ahead of us in the real world. It can either be fancy or cruel, ideal or messy; we can expect but we are not sure if our expectations will be met. At this times that things are going so fast, staying in one place might just be the last option.

 

Two days prior to this day, God wants me to know (via Facebook) that...

 

"Today we believe God wants us to know that ...

it doesn't matter what everyone else thinks.

People are always judging each other and, the truth is, they're not very good at it. Don't put a lot of concern into what people think of you. You weren't created to please and entertain everyone. You were created to be you, so feel good about yourself."

 

This is a great thing to know and it is true. We cannot please everybody but aren't we living to please God Almighty alone? Well, happy 20th birthday to me and I wish everyone an advance Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. To God be the glory!

 

"Hey, growing up, doesn't matter what you do for a living. There are always going to have tough choices to make... I really think you can stay here and still be the person you want to be."

-Daniel Meade

Taken for Granted

"...Gave you all I had
And you tossed it in the trash

You tossed it in the trash, you did..."

-Bruno Mars, Grenade

On one event that we had, one of the many things that I picked up from the speakers is the thought that we should surround ourselves with people who will lift us up, not bring us down. So, imagine a life like that. Isn't it amazing, a great feeling to know that you are supported? Apparently, it won't happen all the time.

In relation to the quotes you see at the beginning and at the end of this entry, this is how I feel at the moment. This entry is also related to an entry I had last month. I cannot conclude that they will do the same things I do for them but definitely this is true for me. Unless they prove to me that what I'm thinking is wrong, then, that would be a lot better.

 

"...I put you high up in the sky

And now, you're not coming down.

It slowly turned, you let me burn

And now, we're ashes on the ground..."

-Miley Cyrus, Wrecking Ball

For the Win!

 

Friend 1: Congrats! Nanalo ka pala ng 5k sa Biogesic. Libre na!!!! ;)
Friend 2: Men panalo ka ng 5k! Stig.

 

These were two text messages that I received yesterday, the day Biogesic posted the lucky winner in their Facebook page.

Three of my friends are groupmates and they were representing LPU in Biogesic Ingat ng Damang-Dama Sineserye. At first, there were lots of schools competing, but only five were chosen to advance. Thankfully, LPU was included.

In able to get the People's Choice Award, online voting was instigated and of course, the entry with the most number of votes gets the award. One lucky voter will also get a chance to win five thousand pesos. They did not get the Peole's Choice Award and they were only declared 3rd Place. However, no matter what, they are still my champion. I supported them so much that guess what? I also won. This was for them; this was for the win!

When I got those messages, I was uncertain if this was for real. I confirmed it when my friends, who were preparing for the awards night, called to congratulate me. I also went online and saw posts tagged to me with my name on Biogesic poster online. It sure was for real.

 

P.S. Everytime someone congratulates me, I thank them adding "I still can’t believe it."

Advancing Technology

Advancing technology has touched the field of print media bringing in what is called as ebook.

I must tell you, I downloaded a lot of them before, but as I have mentioned in an old entry, I had a hard time reading on monitor. Then, recently, I found myself downloading again. In the past, I downloaded a lot for safekeeping and somehow, it did not work out so I avoided them. A long time has passed since I've collected and read. So, why not try again, right?

My interest in ebooks sparked again because I saw this Jack the Ripper book and had a battle with myself. I like the book, it is cheap, but should I really buy it? I searched the web and was amazed to find an ebook version. With that, I had to decide whether I'm going to grab the hard copy or go for the free one. I made my decision and I chose to get the softcopy.

I finally found their usefulness. I finally learned their value so I’m now making use of them. Hey, I have to say, it pretty much saves a lot of money. I weigh from time to time if I actually want to have a hard copy of a particular title and if I answer no, then, I choose the ebook and I can save money for another one that I find interesting. After all, I only have to invest in time (to look for titles and download them) and electricity (of my computer in searching and of my gadget used for reading).

Learning that National Bookstore is also promoting ebook, I did my research and learned that they made a partnership with Kobo for people to have options. At first, I had doubts how the print media will survive nowadays. Thinking deep enough, I believe that with the new technologies that are arising, print will not vanish, As someone from NBS stated, they are still the National Bookstore. They said that all they wanted was to provide choices for their customers and it is good. In the end, it is still about reading. Their business benefits from the alliance, but the main topic and goal is providing reading materials, things that entertains us or educates us, or both. Read on!

Play Dead

This guy knows how to play dead for real. Ashton Holmes played roles that are key persons but then die on the latter part of the story. I don’t know what is with him but the roles he auditioned for seems to have death sentence on them. They ended up badly even though the characters were good guys.

 

The first time I saw him was in Nikita Season 1, a series about a former agent who went rogue from a dirty branch of government that trained but she wants to destroy. I saw him the second time on Wind Chill wherein someone's past doesn't want to stay past so it haunted this guy and gal who were on their way home for holidays. The third time was in The Divide, a story about survivors stuck in a basement of a building because of nuclear attack.

 

This entry is just a feature composition that I wanted to share because I noticed this little detail. Until next time. Cheers!

I Know...

I have high respect for people who have different belief. I know that at this point of time, people are celebrating something that varies from one religion to the other. I know it, trust me. I know that what we will be visiting are just remains. I am not giving importance to what’s left physically stored in boxes, but it was my personal decision to continue my visit because I want to spend some time to remember them. How often do I do that? Guess what? I got more. I was able to meet the others and bond. I was tired but I am contented. It wasn’t a waste of time.