Simple Lovefest: A Letter of Gratitude

During these four winding years of carefully honing my skills and virtues to my chosen profession in college, I admit there’s a specific point in my life that I thought I cannot go any longer. It felt like I’ve been swallowed up by lots of pressure in school. I was lowly, yet belittled and misunderstood by some.

But then I started to hold on steadfastly to God and to my principles in life, as Philippians 4:13 conveys, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me; He shall supply all our needs.” With the help and moral support of those people I dearly adore, I was highly motivated to win all difficulties and trials that once hindered my way to success. I endured everything while keeping my feet on the ground, cherish every endeavor, and aim for the best. Now I finally made it possible, it was such a rewarding feeling to recognize these people who supported me and trusted my capabilities.

First, to our Almighty Father for the immeasurable source of blessings, strength, knowledge, and patience. He truly deserves all the praises and thanks. Without Him, all are impossible in this world.

The sincerest gratitude I give to my only one and much-adored family, especially to my ever supportive and loving parents, Ronaldo and Lani Aguacito, who patiently sacrificed everything just to provide us the things that we need in school and at home. They served as my true inspiration and role model. Their words of encouragement aided me much to be a better and responsible person.

To my classmates and friends: Crisanette Legaspi, Shaira de Guzman, Charles Rubio, Lioneil de Villa, Niña de Vera, Paolo Jacinto, Darren Dalope, Michael Alapar, Ervin Violago, and the rest of the Paulinian community, who altruistically shared their unique life to one another, and kept the spirit of teamwork and camaraderie in times of trouble and triumph. I might not enjoyed my college life without you guys. It’s a great pleasure to be part of your lives.

To my beloved professors: Ms. Virgilia Arispe, Ms. Eufrocinia dela Cruz, Mr. Manuelito San Jose, Mr. Alfredo Uy, Ms. Hideliza Matias, Dr. Rafael Marasigan, Ph D., and Ms. Ma. Cecilia Ortiz, who helped out in sharpening up our knowledge and skills, and emphasizing the value of education. Also, to Sister Rosalina Ma. Herrera, SPC who dearly reminds us never lose our faith to our dreams and to God most importantly.

Before I finally conclude this written love fest, I won’t ever forget to sincerely recognize and thank the people who became part of my voyage of learning until I completely reach my current destination: to my loving “titos” and “titas” Kenneth Halili, Cleo Santos, Willy Catindig, Mimi Valeriano, Myla and Jay dela Cruz, Irene Caparas-Panganiban, Ken Valdez, Aldrin Sta. Ana, Rondelle de Leon, and Jane Estrella-San Pedro; and also to my Tita Marichu Shibata, Kuya Carlo Shibata, and Tita Bheng Chanjueco, I’ll be forever grateful for your absolute support. Rest assured that your help will not be gone to waste.

Thank you for everything! Cheers!

One love,

Miguel

A True Hell Week

This passed week has been too much like hell for me. I've been tormented every night by series of heavy dilemmas, and it seemed to me that I couldn't get out of them easily. Aside from having no more money left on my wallet and lack of time to review for difficult exams, the documents for my dissertation were ALL corrupted, without any back-up files to relieve my worries. My 2G-capacity flash drive had been attacked by notorious, totally-frustrating worm virus. Out of desperation, I just rewrite anything from the very start, but I couldn't recall all the good ideas. Ironically, this is the best birthday gift for me! I was really stunned.

Still fortunate enough, my professor hasn't deleted the copies of my documents so I was able to retrieve all of them. Yeah, I smiled a lot! But I already learned my lesson, so I hurriedly created a back-up file to my email accounts and online storage, even gave a copy of my documents to my friends' flash drives to be 101% sure I won't be wasting another couple of days lamenting with my deceased corrupted files. Now I'm back in the game, but I'm already left behind. Doh.

What If We All Become Strict Vegetarians?

Due to the presence of various fatal, communicable illness today, we sometimes feel that turning into a strict vegan is the only one of the best ways towards a healthy living. As a result, many people are already trying to eliminate red meat on their dinner plates. Plus, these international animal welfare organizations are in utmost advocacy now.

But have you ever thought of when all these 6.7 billion people, including me and you, from different parts of the globe are successfully transformed into the highest intellectual living herbivores? Well, there are three really silly, exaggerated possibilities which I think might happen by the time when all these strange things occur. These are just product of a creative mind. :)

1. Eating any kinds of meat will be extinct. Ready yourselves to substitute the famous stars of the holidays like sweet hams every Yuletide and turkeys every Thanksgiving. Spaghetti, lasagna and other Italian pasta have to be cheese-out. Pastries and desserts are no longer using milk to make them. Asian, Greek and Caesar salad will be the restaurant's best asset, to replace well-done steaks and roasted chicken. Mr. Potato Head will be a celebrity mascot.

2. The population of domesticated animals that we used to consume before like pigs, cows, chickens, and sheep will increase dramatically. People might choose just to take them as pets. And you will surely notice, the idea of "killing animals for food" will be instinct. Animals will wander down the streets freely. You will see them even cross the pedestrians, just like what humans do.

3. There will be an imbalance in nature. The release of carbon dioxide from people and animals will be uncontrollable and will continue to increase. Plants will still keep the world green and fresh but they're getting few, not proper to sustain the satisfaction of all the herbivores' stomach. Thus, some people will be urged to discover a new meal from impossible-to-eat plants.

What's Your Frustration?

People do not know that I have these real long-time frustration about being a sports enthusiast. When I was in my early adolescence, I'm on the verge of blaming myself for not being into the world where my favorites like LeBron James and Dwight Howard are making such a good reputation. In my case, I think the sources are more internal, like lack of confidence and talent. But I haven't been, and will NEVER be, into a moment that I should be violent and depressed to fulfill this personal fantasy. That's in another impossible chapter, a shoot-to-kill story.

A question to share: Do you have any frustrations in your life?

Famous Personalities With Speech Disorders

I slightly hate my speech imperfection. Seriously, I have a speech sound defect. My voice box cannot produce any 'R' sounds correctly. Some friends of mine make fun of me a bit, like say "rural, ruler, roller" as many as I can. But in the end, it sounded too conyo for me. Epic fail.

But I think I'm still not far lucky enough. Some people, even famous personalities we've known for so long, are being spelled under these disorders like stuttering, cluttering, and lisp.

Some famous people with history in speech disorder:

• Sir Elton John - lisp
  
• Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers - lisp
• Winston Churchill - lisp, cluttering, or stuttering
• Gareth Gates - stutter
• Tiger Woods - stutter
• Bruce Willis - stutter
• Marilyn Monroe - stutter
• Mike Tyson - lisp
• Michael Phelps - lisp
• Rowan Atkinson - stutter
• Will Young - lisp

Well it can be remedied through series of therapies, and practice.

CV Humors

Curriculum vitae should endorse a job-seeker very well to be hired in a company they are applying for. But the applicants, so much concerned with the structure of their CV's, are silently falling into a much simple yet embarrassing gaffe.

These are just 20 of over tons of really possible comical blunders that an applicant can commit:

1. “Received a plague for Salesperson of the Year.”
2. “Reason for leaving last job: maturity leave.”
3. “Am a perfectionist and rarely if if ever forget details.”
4. Languages: “Speak English and Spinach.”
5. Experience: “Chapter president, 1887-1992.”
6. Skills: “I can type without looking at thekeyboard.”
7. Objective: “Student today. Vice president tomarrow.”
8. "Speak, read, and wright English/Spanish."
9. A candidate actually misspelled her own first name, writing "Barbara" as "Barabara."
10. Instead of "biological organisms," a university job candidate wrote "biological orgasms."
11. "Psychology professor" became "psycho. professor," and "analytic philosophy" became "anal. philosophy."
12. In the section that read “Emergency Contact Number” she wrote “911.”
13. A candidate listed her e-mail address as pornstardelight@*****.com
14. “Develop and recommend an annual operating expense fudget.”
15. “I’m a rabid typist.”
16. Achievements: “Nominated for porn queen.”
17. “I often use a laptap.”
18. “Instrumental in ruining entire operation for a Midwest chain store.”
19. Education: “Have repeated courses repeatedly.”
20. They write, "I've researched your company and would be a perfect fit." And then they call your company by a competitor's name.

Be sure you proofread your CV's first, or else it'll go directly to the shredder. Speeling matters. Hahaha!

Credits:
http://jobmob.co.il/blog/funniest-resume-mistakes/
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-worst_resume_blunders-1302

The Fine Line Between Music Artists and Athletes

What's the difference then? Both can offer huge fame and heaps of enthusiastic fans, but who can give you a lasting effect?

Music industry is a little buoyant. Nowadays, YouTube has been the sturdy stepping stone for the amateur artists who want instant fame. Browse the site itself and you'll find thousands of aspirants, waiting to be noticed by talent agents.

But here's the point. You might not have the best vocal power or be a music genius to be called as somewhat "successful" and "renowned" music artist. If you have the charisma, and yeah, looks, you can easily surpass other great artists. Let's all admit that not all of them are really gifted vocally, to name a few - Paris Hilton, Jesse McCartney and Britney Spears, but they're freakingly famous. I agree it's not the voice alone as the major criteria, but the audience find it a good talent for those who have an excellent voice. For sure we'll be surprised if one day the Billboard has already become the habitat of stereotypes.

Unlike in the music industry, sports has been more demanding. You cannot be just an ordinary or average player. And really, I've never heard a very well-known athlete who plays okay on his entire career. Superstars like Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods or David Beckham will never be in the limelight of sports industry if they would just be contented to be mediocre. They outshone every other athlete because of their remarkable performances.

However, obviously it's really an arduous road for the novices for them to have a good turn since those great athlete are whom given a massive break. It will take you as much as years to establish a good name in the sports industry.

Who's greater, and who's not?