7 Things at Random

SEVEN THINGS THAT SCARE YOU

1) be in a mortifying situation in front of my crush (noo..)

2) roaches and other disgusting insects (yuck)

3) be kicked-out of my current school (double nooo!..)

4) losing a loved one or be separated from them (aww)

5) the dark (you don’t know what’s in there!)

6) my terror teacher. )

7) failing and low grades

SEVEN THINGS YOU LIKE THE MOST (7 lang?? XD)

1) books! all books!

2) music. it is my passion. ^^

3) the PC. It is so multifunctional. Diba? Diba diba?

4) my phone. The three of them.

5) any FM radio. Boring na ang repetitive music, hahaha. Be random!

6) going out. Going to malls, to parks, anywhere interesting.

7) doing anything artsy like doing arts and crafts, singing, dancing, writing, etc.,

SEVEN IMPORTANT THINGS IN YOUR ROOM

1) clothes and vanity items. hahaha. The reason why I’m always late.

2) my trusted radio.

3) my phone/s

4) scrapbooks and memory box

5) gifts from family and friends

6) my musical instruments

7) my arts and crafts instruments and paraphernalia. )

SEVEN RANDOM FACTS ABOUT YOU

1) When I hear any dance song and I’m alone, I dance. )

2) I turn the fan on even of its so cold. But I still cuddle the covers.

3) I give weird code names to people.

4) I love chocolate even though it’s bad for me.

5) I have scoliosis but I want to learn break dancing. )

6) I become fat when I stay at my Lola’s house in San Pedro . ^^

7) I love Dance Maniacs and Dance Dance Revolution.

SEVEN THINGS YOU PLAN TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE

1) be at peace with all my enemies if I have one.

2) Go to Paris

3) meet my boyfriend, Nick Jonas. )

4) be famous! hahaha

5) travel around the world carrying God’s word.

6) learn all kinds of martial arts

7) swim professionally.

SEVEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1) cross a busy street or road without anyone guiding me

2) I can sing and dance. Well.. Haha, yabang ko. XD

3) I can be mataray at times. Pero I’m usually friendly.

4) Text w/o looking at my phone screen

5) Be a good friend

6) Do web pages because of HTML

7) Be civil to someone who irritates me

SEVEN THINGS YOU CAN’T DO

1) Talk back to my parents.

2) Hurt someone physicaly.

3) Lie. For example, I have to go to the mall with some friends. I’ll tell Mom the truth. Unlike some of my friends, hahaha. Peace.

4) Talk in straight English and Tagalog. It has to be Taglish! )

5) I can’t seem to pronounce the letters r and l properly

6) Betray someone.

7) Talk about something “green” with my friends. Eew.

SEVEN THINGS THAT ATTRACT YOU TO THE OPPOSITE SEX

1) being a gentleman. Kahit simple things lang like carrying my bag, or opening the door for me.

2) kindness. To everyone.

3) loves God and is passionate about Him.

4) someone who is not recorded and choreographed. I mean someone na nagpapakatotoo sa sarili niya and not like he practices everything that he do.

5) someone who is funny and has a sense of humor.

6) athletic, good dancer, and good singer. ) halos lahat ata ng crush ko varsity at musicians.

7) pagiging hygienic. pero hindi vain!

SEVEN THINGS YOU SAY THE MOST

1)Gosh, Oh gosh, or Oh My Gosh. (OMG)

2) Yep.

3) Putek!

4) Kasi naman e!

5) Ang garfield mo. )

6) Weh. Di nga?

7) yeah. *smug*

SEVEN CELEB CRUSHES

1) Nick Jonas. He’s my boyfriend nga e. Kulit. )

2) Chris Brown.

3) Robert Pattinson, the Edward Cullen guy. Wiee,

4) Mart Escudero. XD

5) Van from PDA

6) Robert Schwartzman from Princess Diaries 1

7) Miguel Escueta

SEVEN PEOPLE YOU WANT TO SEE TAKE THIS TEST

sorry for breaking the rule but I want everyone to take the test. )

in Daddy’s Eyes: Spiritual Giftings

Score	Graph of Score	Spiritual Gift	Statement / Response
23	========================	Craftsmanship	4 = 5	32 = 3	60 = 5	88 = 5	116 = 5
21	======================	Pastoring	21 = 5	49 = 5	77 = 3	105 = 5	133 = 3
19	====================	Faith	9 = 3	37 = 5	65 = 1	93 = 5	121 = 5
19	====================	Missionary	19 = 3	47 = 3	75 = 5	103 = 5	131 = 3
17	==================	Celibacy	3 = 3	31 = 3	59 = 5	87 = 3	115 = 3
17	==================	Music	20 = 5	48 = 5	76 = 1	104 = 1	132 = 5
13	==============	Discernment	5 = 3	33 = 1	61 = 3	89 = 3	117 = 3
13	==============	Mercy	17 = 3	45 = 3	73 = 1	101 = 5	129 = 1
13	==============	Encouragement	6 = 3	34 = 3	62 = 1	90 = 3	118 = 3
13	==============	Exhortation	8 = 3	36 = 1	64 = 1	92 = 5	120 = 3
13	==============	Teaching	24 = 3	52 = 1	80 = 5	108 = 1	136 = 3
13	==============	Hospitality	13 = 3	41 = 3	69 = 3	97 = 1	125 = 3
12	=============	Miracles	18 = 5	46 = 1	74 = 0	102 = 1	130 = 5
9	==========	Wisdom	27 = 3	55 = 1	83 = 1	111 = 3	139 = 1
9	==========	Apostle	2 = 3	30 = 3	58 = 1	86 = 1	114 = 1
9	==========	Writing	28 = 3	56 = 1	84 = 1	112 = 1	140 = 3
9	==========	Giving	10 = 3	38 = 3	66 = 1	94 = 1	122 = 1
9	==========	Helps	12 = 3	40 = 1	68 = 1	96 = 1	124 = 3
8	=========	Prophecy	23 = 1	51 = 3	79 = 3	107 = 1	135 = 0
8	=========	Leadership	16 = 1	44 = 1	72 = 1	100 = 5	128 = 0
8	=========	Evangelism	7 = 3	35 = 0	63 = 1	91 = 1	119 = 3
7	========	Healing	11 = 3	39 = 1	67 = 3	95 = 0	123 = 0
7	========	Knowledge	15 = 1	43 = 1	71 = 3	99 = 1	127 = 1
5	======	Poverty	22 = 1	50 = 1	78 = 1	106 = 1	134 = 1
5	======	TonguesInterpreting	25 = 1	53 = 3	81 = 1	109 = 0	137 = 0
5	======	Administration	1 = 1	29 = 1	57 = 1	85 = 1	113 = 1
4	=====	Intercession	14 = 1	42 = 1	98 = 1	126 = 1
1	==	TonguesSpeaking	26 = 0	54 = 1	82 = 0	110 = 0	138 = 0

I took this test which I saw in Gem’s Multiply account. You can take the test here.

As you can see, the results were good. Good nga ba? Kidding. I’m sure now that I have a very productive gifting, Craftmanship. That’s the highest eh. And I know what gifts I should learn or enhance. Yun lang. Try it. It’s great.

Rants and Raves: Friends

I’m going to do some blabbing now and you better listen. I am in a very depressing situation. I will be an emo just for this post. I know that I have many people to go with. I mean, they accompany me in going to some place I need to go to. It was until now that I realize that I am in a state of deprivation. A deprivation of friends.

Sometimes, I feel their presence. And sometimes I don’t. They share my table when it is full, and they abandon me when it is empty. They are with me while receiving compliments. But when negative things are being thrown at me, they ignore me like they’ve never met me. Tell me, are friends suppose to be like that? My point is this: They are just taking me for granted.

Now, with my current problem, I don’t have anyone to talk to. I don’t have anyone to share my problems with. Come to think of it, I was better of starting with no friends at all than going down in my present condition. Feeling betrayed and feeling so down.

I can count my true friends by the fingers in my hands. Yes, they are only a few. But at least, i know that they won’t betray me. And will stay with me no matter what life throws at me. I know that they are ready to be my vanguard when all the negative things are trying to put me down. I know that even if I am mortified in front of others, they will still be there.

Maybe you are thinking now, have you been a good friend of mine?

Dreamy Idealists

I got this from Ate Alyzza who got it from Ate Kriselle. If you want one just click here

Dreamy Idealists are very cautious and therefore often appear shy and reserved to others. They share their rich emotional life and their passionate convictions with very few people. But one would be very much mistaken to judge them to be cool and reserved. They have a pronounced inner system of values and clear, honourable principles for which they are willing to sacrifice a great deal. Joan of Arc or Sir Galahad would have been good examples of this personality type. Dreamy Idealists are always at great pains to improve the world. They can be very considerate towards others and do a lot to support them and stand up for them. They are interested in their fellow beings, attentive and generous towards them. Once their enthusiasm for an issue or person is aroused, they can become tireless fighters.

For Dreamy Idealists, practical things are not really so important. They only busy themselves with mundane everyday demands when absolutely necessary. They tend to live according to the motto “the genius controls the chaos” – which is normally the case so that they often have a very successful academic career. They are less interested in details; they prefer to look at something as a whole. This means that they still have a good overview even when things start to become hectic. However, as a result, it can occasionally happen that Dreamy Idealists overlook something important. As they are very peace-loving, they tend not to openly show their dissatisfaction or annoyance but to bottle it up. Assertiveness is not one of their strong points; they hate conflicts and competition. Dreamy Idealists prefer to motivate others with their amicable and enthusiastic nature. Whoever has them as superior will never have to complain about not being given enough praise.

As at work, Dreamy Idealists are helpful and loyal friends and partners, persons of integrity. Obligations are absolutely sacred to them. The feelings of others are important to them and they love making other people happy. They are satisfied with just a small circle of friends; their need for social contact is not very marked as they also need a lot of time to themselves. Superfluous small talk is not their thing. If one wishes to be friends with them or have a relationship with them, one would have to share their world of thought and be willing to participate in profound discussions. If you manage that you will be rewarded with an exceptionally intensive, rich partnership. Due to their high demands on themselves and others, this personality type tends however to sometimes overload the relationship with romantic and idealistic ideas to such an extent that the partner feels overtaxed or inferior. Dreamy Idealists do not fall in love head over heels but when they do fall in love they want this to be a great, eternal love.

Adjectives which describe your type

introverted, theoretical, emotional, spontaneous, idealistic, dreamy, effusive, pleasant, reserved, friendly, passionate, loyal, perfectionist, helpful, creative, composed, curious, obstinate, with integrity, willing to make sacrifices, romantic, cautious, shy, peace-loving, vulnerable, sensitive, communicative, imaginative

These subjects could interest youl

iterature, philosophy, psychology, music, art (museums), writing, drawing/painting, astrology, spiritual things, meditation, handicrafts, writing, voluntary work

Confusing Posts

Okay, so don’t be confused about the short story and the research notes post. I just need to post them for a classmate to print them. Yeah, I know. It’s kinda magulo, Bear with me, I just need to post it here. Thanks everyone!

SHORT STORY –εκδικούμαι(Revenge)

The dark, frigid night sent shivers to our spines. Walking down that road and watching some street lights flicker, we took root on our way home. Feeling the heavy air around us, I start to recollect the events this morning. Amelia needed her pre-natal check-up to ensure our baby’s safety, so we went to the hospital. But all of a sudden, right at that moment, I felt that something was wrong. Is it just me, or is someone rushing upon us? It was an intuition that it was since we left the hospital. He, or maybe a she, is following our every move.

Of course, I alarmed my wife of this. She isn’t saying it to me, but she was sensing it too. I felt my heart, beating faster than the usual. We’re trying to be as calm as we can, but we can’t hide the panic arising from us. Is it only a coincidence,? I have to think clear, maybe this is just a coincidence.

As we approach our house, the presence of our “stalker” suddenly disappeared. With a sigh of relief, we walked down our front lawn. Thinking about it, maybe we have the same way in heading home. Out path way is clear and Amelia’s potted plants are on the sides.

Amelia suddenly grabbed my arm. I know that she isn’t feeling well that certain afternoon. I clasped her hand, but I noticed the difference in the way she grasped it. It was cold, and shaking. She told me that she doesn’t want to go inside. I hesitated, so we headed towards the door.

We were taken aback by a tall man clad in black. He was standing in front of us after we opened the door. We were so afraid to utter even a single word. I realized that the man wasn’t alone. There were three of them. And the two other men were in our living room, searching for something.

I felt that I was in a trance that’s why I didn’t realize that our unexpected guests grabbed our arms. I can’t barely move, but I tried to get free from my captors. When I saw my wife being held by one of them, I kicked the man who grabbed Amelia’s arm and kicked him. She ran as fast as she can to the back of our house, but the man who was holding her followed as she disappeared in the back. I caught a glimpse of the man who followed my wife, he was pulling a gun! I tried to get free again, but he was grasping my arms so tight that the idea of moving was improbable.

I can’t think of anything else but my wife and our child that she is carrying. With the man trailing on her, I know that she isn’t safe. I prayed a silent prayer, O Lord, please keep my wife safe. It’s okay if I’ll be the one to die, but not her. Please guide her Father. Let her live. As I was ending my prayer, I heard gunshots. It came from the back of our house. My tears flowed from my eyes. Another gunshot was fired slowly, I felt hot coals burning in my stomach, but then, I sensed a cold pain and I blacked-out.

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It is 8 o’clock in the morning, still, the president of the Computer Technology Elite Society is not yet awake. The sun blazes its light through his room’s windows but still he hugged the sheets, dreaming of some things.

“Wake up, sleepy head!” Adam said. Adam Wilson is Eithreim’s old and trusted friend. “Eithreim! You must wake up now. Your secretary told me that you have a meeting today. You’re one lucky guy, I just happen to pass by and found you under these covers, dreaming. I got some Chinese dumplings, if you want. I’m going to the office now.” he explained hastily.

Scratching his messy, brown hair, Eithreim stood up.

“You really know how to wake a guy. Hey! How did you get in here?” Eithreim said with a shocked expression on his face.

“Because of your recurring amnesia, you forgot to lock the door! Good thing you’re living here in Sunny Drive. Guess no one would like to enter your filthy house!” Adam said as he observed his friend’s room. “Let me guess, you were at the bar last night, weren’t you? Man, forget about Amelia! It’s been two years since she died. You just have to move on and let go!” he said while shaking his head.

“I can’t Adam,” Eithreim said. “I can’t forget my wife that easily, especially with the child she was bearing that time. I was there but I did nothing for them.”

“That’s not your fault. The thieves should regret their mistake!” Adam replied

“After these years, no one gets blamed for the crime. No one goes to jail! I still want justice. Until now, I’m still confused. That night, they were searching for something, not stealing.”

Putting his cap down, his brown hair cascaded, the sun-catching, blond highlights, Adam tried to calm his friend.

“You better hurry. Your clients will not wait for you.” Adam muttered. “Oh. and another thing. There is a pretty lady waiting for you. I let her in because she is sitting in your porch. Thought she was getting cold there.”

“Huh? Who is she?” Eithreim asked, trying to figure out who the woman is.

“Just check her out, man.” Adam said as helloked into his watch. “Now I’m late for my meeting! See you in the office!”

They waved goodbye to each other. He’s still sleepy but he cannot leave his visitor.

Who is she? What does she want?

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“Mr. Harrison, I suppose. I’m Fujiko Hanozawa, Executive Secretary in CTES Japan. I came all the way to Tokyo just to see you.” Fujiko smiled.

For the second time around, his heart was strucked by Cupid’s arrow. He can’t explain why he was mesmerized by Fujiko’s beauty. Eithreim felt that the whole world stopped. He had never seen a lady so radiant and beautiful yet has a strong personality. She has red cheeks and full lips. I can’t help but stare at her. She looks so modest with her black, shoulder-length hair. Those shining eyes has a hidden person waiting to be known. To be loved.

She looks like Amelia.

“Mr. Eithreim, I’m not here to be stared at. I’m here because we have a serious problem.” She said with an impatient tone in her voice.

“I’m sorry. What seems to be the problem?”

“It’s been a month since someone from our branch is illegally making transactions to some countries. That means the money will not manifest in any financial statement of our company that will soon lead to our bankruptcy. I’m terrified that the news will spread to other branches and terminate CTES Japan,”

Fujiko replied. “I’m afraid that the military secrets of our allied countries will be known to enemy countries. I have these reports that the culprit of this illegal transactions is located in Japan. You’re the only person I can think of that has the capability to help us. You must come with me to Japan, our company needs you.”

“Right. This company needs me. I owe these all to Sir William, in this way, I can show my gratitude to him.” Eithreim said.

“Good. We’ll leave tomorrow,” Amelia said while turning to leave “I’ll pick you up by five in the morning. Goodbye, sir.”

Ms. Hanozawa left Eithreim with a serious yet confused expression.

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For weeks, they investigated in Japan, searching for clues. But all they found was crumpled pieces of paper in the computer laboratory. These pieces of paper has encrypted codes that looks like it came from the Greek alphabet. εκδικούμαι

Although this may be a turning point on their investigation, their attention was turned to each other. Fujiko softened. And her cold heart learned to love Eithreim, as well as Eithreim fell in love with Fujiko. Charmed for the second time, Eithreim’s heart once again found a new rhythm.

Who could betray my company? Why this time?

“Eithreim, let’s continue our search tomorrow. You look so tired and you badly need a rest.” Fujiko said.

“I must not stop now. I can’t rest knowing that my company is in danger of facing bankruptcy,” he replied. “And another thing is that someone is following us on our investigation.”

“How did you know that?” Fujiko appeared shocked.

“I can sense it. Someone wants something from us. But we will know who they are, right Fujiko?”

“Yeah. Yes, of course!” She said while avoiding his gaze.

She seems so nervous. Like she is hiding something.

Fujiko, on the other hand was thinking too.

How will I tell him? I’m so sorry Eithreim.

“”Eithreim, I’ll just get something in my room. Just wait for me, okay?” Fujiko said sweetly.

“Sure. but come back fast or the restaurant will be closing before we can eat.” Eithreim replied then smiled.

Eithreim waited impatiently for Fujiko. Ten minutes passed by.

“What took you so long?”

“I’m sorry!” Fujiko replied, with a sense of guilt in her voice. “It was an emergency. Don’t ask anymore.”

“Right. Let’s go.” Eithreim said, confused.

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“Beep.. beep… beep…”

The sound came from Eithreim’s cellphone. He quickly woke up from his deep slumber and answered the phone.

“Eithreim!” He heard a familiar voice.

“Who is this?” Eithreim was quick to reply.

“It’s Fujiko! You got to come here, quick! I’m in Mr. Ashford’s mansion. He’s the one making all those transactions. There’s no time to explain now, they’re after me.” Fujiko said nervously.

“I’ll be there. Be careful.” he said.

Fujiko didn’t reply. There was silence on the other end of the line. He dashed for his keys and drove off to the mansion.

It was dark inside the mansion. He traced his steps, careful not to make a sound. Then all the lights turned on.

“Finally! You’re here Mr. Harrison. I was expecting you.” Mr. Ashford said.

“I didn’t know you so well. I know Fujiko is in here, where is she?” Eithreim demanded.

“You will see her later. But I don’t know if you’ll get out of here… alive.” Mr. Ashford chuckled.

“Don’t you dare hurt her!”

“I won’t,” He said. “But someone will. I think you know each other.”

Who could it be?

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“Don’t you remember me? Thought we were friends.” Eithreim turned around to see a person from his past. Daniel Graves.

My wife’s ex-boyfriend!

Amelia loves Daniel so much even with his street-like attitude. With his unruly hair and tattoos all over, you are sure that he won’t be doing any good.

He just want Amelia for her money.

“Why are you here? What do you want?” An angry Eithreim spoke.

“I need my revenge. ” Daniel said.

“So do I!” Mr. Ashford interrupted.

“I can’t understand this. Why are you doing this?”

“Before your wedding with my princess,” Daniel said. “A group of men came to my house. They were beating my wits of! Then an old man, who happens to be Amelia’s father went inside my house and told me never to show my dirty face to the both of you. I agree on his terms. And not only that! He made me executive of CTES Japan. I was waiting for a person with so much hatred with your family. And here we are! Ready to get our revenge. You’ll see what we mean later.”

“Don’t mention my wife for your stupid decisions. I know you just want her for fame, for fortune!”

“I think your wife and her family owes me more than that. Because of me, there will be no CTES. They owe me everything!” Mr. Ashford interrupted.

“What?”

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“Before CTES opened, my company was the leading information center. All was well before William’s company stole my show. He got my ideas on fast-linnk technology! And when they established CTES, it lead to our bankruptcy and my downfall. I pleaded William to give me a position. He told me to kneel down before him and I followed! I have no choice but to follow his orders, or else, I won’tt have anything to feed my family.” Mr. Ashford said. “That old bastard will pay!”

“Don’t call him that!”

“But he is!” Mr. Ashford said while lighting his tobacco. “Did you know why Amelia died?”

“What do you mean? There were thieves that night.” Eithreim said, trying to recall that painful day.

“It was not a robbery, you fool. That was murder! Thanks to my very good friend who also happens to be your best friend!” Mr. Ashford laughed.

Adam?

Adam suddenly stood in front of them, holding Fujiko as captive.

“Sorry, Eithreim. I needed the money. They offered it to me years ago. And because of you, i didn’t have the chance to show Amelia that i love her!” Adam said bitterly.

“Eithreim, help me!” Fujiko said.

“If you want her safe, agree on going with us. But if you won’t, we’ll take her.”

“I agree,” Eithreim said. “Take me instead.”

Daniel went behind Fujiko and Adam went to Eithreim’s back. Adam pointed a gun on Eithreim and Daniel put his hands on Fujiko’s shoulder and kissed her on the cheeks.

“Well done, dear.” Daniel said with an evil glint in his eyes.

Fujiko smiled.

“So this is all a trap!” He said. “You all planned this!”

“Isn’t it obvious?” Mr. Ashford said. “We needed to get our revenge. And because of all the money that the countries gave us for their payment, we are as rich as you.”

“Even way over you!” Adam laughed.

“What? You’re the one who stole informations? How could you!” Fujiko said.

Mr. Ashford said. “We needed to get our revenge. And because of all the money that the countries gave us for their payment, we are as rich as you.”

“Even way over you!” Adam laughed.

“Of course! Who could it be? Either money, or no money at all.” Mr. Ashford said.

“I can’t believe it! I didn’t know that you stole all of those information! And a murderer too? No…” Fujiko started.

“Shut up!” Daniel said, as he slapped her face. “If it wasn’t because of me, you won’t be in your position. You should be as ow as a rat!”

“Daniel…”

“He doesn’t love you Fujiko. It’s all in our plan. We just used you.” Adam said.

“No!…” she cried, runnning towards the door.

Their evil revenge was short-lived. The police mobiles rushed in the mansion. Before Eithreim went there, he informed the police about the kidnapping and alleged stealing. Adam tried to escape, but he was shot in the back. The mansion was now empty, except for Eithreim, crying his heart out.

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“Fujiko, I can’t file you a case. I don’t know, it just doesn’t feel right. I’ll withdraw the charges on you.” Eithreim said.

“No. I must pay for everything. This is too much. It isn’t fair.” Fujiko sobbed

“Forget your past. You still have your future… You still have me.” Eithreim said.

“I don’t know Eithreim, I’m still in love with Daniel. I just don’t know, Eithreim, I don’t.”

“If that’s what you feel, it’s alright with me. Maybe this is the end for the two of us.” Eithreim replied with a sad look on his face.

“No. It won’t be. If we’re meant for each other, fate will find a way to bring us together.” Fujiko exclaimed.

“I guess, this is goodbye…” Eithreim said.

“Hey Eithreim! Don’t be like that. Just say see you.” Fujiko tried to smile. She kissed Eithreim on his lips.

I’ll always be there for you Eithreim.

Fujiko started to walk away when Eithreim shouted, “Hey! I love you, Fujiko!”

Fujiko laughed and said, “Yeah right!”

Letting go is hard enough. But it doesn’t mean it’s over. Maybe this is our fate. Our destiny. love will find the way to bring the two of us together.

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In a small, dark room, a man was sitting in a couch, watching television. His body was slumped, showing his tattoos on the left arm. Only the light from the screen illuminated in his face.

“We interrupt you with this short news. Daniel Graves escaped from Burlington prison. The police is now having a search for the dangerous man…”

From the darkness, his face appeared. He was wearing a devilish smile.

“I will come back for you Eithreim. I shall get my revenge. I will!”

His eyes widened as he laughed while tearing Eithreim’s pictures. His evil laughter echoes in the room, like the police sirens sounding throughout the day…

I’ll be his worst nightmare.

— story made and edited by ELIZ CUENCO and NIKKI MERLE

Can you come up with a Good Research Problem?

The Research Problem

An investigator knows that a problem is really researchable if:

• there is no known solution to the problem
• the problem can be answered by using statistical methods and techniques
• there are probable solutions but they are not yet tested
• the occurrence of phenomena requires scientific investigation to arrive at a precise solution

A good research problem should be SMART, that is, Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-Bound whether it is historical, descriptive, experimental, or case-study.

• Specific. The problem should be specifically stated;
• Measurable. It is easy to measure by using research instruments (i.e., questionnare, test, etc.) in collecting data;
• Achievable. The data are achievable using correct statistical techniques to arrive at precise results;
• Realistic. Real results are not manipulated and;
• Time-Bound. Time frame is required in every activity because the shorter the completion of the activity the better.

Criteria of a Good Research Problem

A good research problem should be

• Interesting. An interesting research problem attracts the attention of the investigator to study the problem further. It also makes him determined to work on until its completion.
• Relevant to the needs of people. Researchers must keep in mind that they work not for themselves but for other people.
• Innovative. A good research problem may not be necessarily new. It maybe a restatement and a restructuring of an old problem to make it new. In this manner, results will be more relevant and useful to a great number of people.

• Cost Effective. The 4M’s — Man, Money, Materials, and Machinery are neede in conducting research. A research problem should be economical and effective in solving the problems of the society; it should also augment social, economical, and health conditions of the people and many others. There are funding institutions which grant financial assistance to a good quality of research studies. To name a few, NRCP or National Research Council of the Philippines, DOST or Department of Science and Technology, PCAMARRD or Philippine Council for Aquaculture and Marine Resources and Research Development, IFS or International Foundation for Science, JICA or Japan International Cooperatiing Agency and many others.
• Measurable and Time-Bound. A good research problem is measurable by using research instruments like tests, questionnaires, rating scales, observation schedule or interviews, and statistical treatment to arrive at scientific and meaningful results. A good research can be completed within a time frame stated. The shorter the completion of the project, the better.

Faster, Higher, Stronger! (Part 2)

Ok. Second part, here we go!

Before I went to VCF, I bought a pack of cotton candy (what i call pang-suhol). I was a little bothered in going directly there because some weird things are running in my mind. “What if there isn’t anyone whom I know there?”. “What if Kuya Mikko isn’t there?” “What if there isn’t a service?”. Haha, my paranoid side is always out in situations likes this. And of course, none of these happened. I immediately saw Ate Maane and Kuya Mikko chatting near the escalator.

(Skip chatting part before Youth Service)

I was feeling a bit bitter about some incidents. Only a few knows this. Wala lang. It’s just that it isn’t so great that someone is hiding something from you. I know, it’s really a lame excuse but… Basta! ) Anyways, here’s my notes from the service:

NEW SERIES: Faster, Higher Stronger
Hebrews 12:1

Unbelief will make you slow down

pride unforgiveness bitterness envy lying unconfessed sin backbiting gossiping

TAKE OFF THESE LOADS & BAGGAGES

• Prepare First you cannot run others’ track (Ephesians 2:10)

• Stay on Track some people will pull you out of your track. When you aren’t focused, the people around you gets affected.

It’s not how fast you start, but how strong you finish.

How we prepare will determine how we are going to finish the race,

• Prepare to Win (Corinthians 9:25; Hebrews 12:2) fix our eyes on Jesus

There! I wasn’t natamaan or something. We went to small group and talked about things that bothers us. I opened up about this bitterness issue that I have to Ate Denise (or is it Ate Danielle?). And then she said that it’s okay basta I’ll forgive the person and all that. There. Then we seperated ways. I have to go to Watsons pa kasi to get something.

I went up again and listened to Pastor Janssen’s preaching. I was moved by the story of the man who finished a race in the Olympics limping because of an injury. But still, he finished it anyway. And after that he asked us to stand up and repent for the wrong thing that we did, for all our burdens and sufferings to be offered to God. To repent. And the worship team played Heart of Worship, which is my super favorite worship song. Oo na, I cried. But at least, I was able to forgive him, and everyone I am angry with, everyone and everything that caused me pain.

There. The thing that made me realized that repentance and offering God everything that causes us pain will lessen our burden.

Till next post,

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Faster, Higher, Stronger! (Part 1)

Here I am doing another post of another tiring day in my life. Naks, ganda ng intro.

I woke up a little early for a scheduled meeting of our group in AP. We have to present an advertisement as our project for the first quarter. But the twist is, the characters in our “commercial” should be historical people or people who made remarkable history. Being my lazy self again, I didn’t bother to wake up my mom who slept late because of watching those crime stories on FoxCrime. Instead, I went outside and ate biscuits and drank a glass of water while looking for a nice show on TV. The noise woke up my mom, and she went out and said, “Anong oras ka ba aalis?”. I told her that I should be at school by 10am. We ate breakfast (a real breakfast for me now), and I went back to bed. Talaga naman! Tamad talaga!

I went back to watch some TV. And I was so ecstatic when I saw GinBan Kaleidoscope. Gosh, it was super good anime series. And i was tempted to watch and stay home until 12 noon. I did not eat my lunch and just took a bath and did my own manicure and pedicure (haha, when vanity strikes. ^^) and went straight to school.  When I got there, I saw them doing nothing. They just talked daw. “Sinasabi ko na nga ba!”. Haha, it was 2pm going 3 so I have to hurry to Festival. I then realized that I have no one to go with. I was FORCED to go with the boys. The good thing was a female classmate will be going with them too! Nagsiksikan kami sa isang tricycle. There were 6 of us! Hai, talk about masikip.

After about 30 mins. of travel, we arrived at the mall and I seperated from them. Time to praise and worship!