Lisa’s Neighborhood

Off To Baguio

In less than 8 hours, I'll be going back to Baguio for the annual NRYLI or National Rizal Yourth Leadership Institute. It will start from the 13th and will end on the 17th of this month. I'll be a youth coordinator or someone who will help in coordinating micro-groups. But I think my task is MORE on the newsletter publication since I'm the PRO of our National Council. Anyway, wish me luck and I hope that despite the HEAVY task that I'll take on Baguio, it will be another experience that I'll NEVER forget...

AJA!!!

Undisclosed Desire by Muse

He did it again... Making brilliant songs!

Matthew Bellamy really has the power to create songs that would ROCK my world!

I'm sure many would agree on me when I say that this is just pure ecstasy!!!

It has a very positive message yet it's clouded by a haunting sound. Great paradox!

Muse - Undisclosed Desires (Official Video)

I know you suffered
But I don't want you to hide
It's cold and loveless
I won't let you be denied

Soothe me
I'll make you feel pure
Trust me
You can be sure

I want to reconcile the violence in your heart
I want to recognize your beauty is not just a mask
I want to exorcise the demons from your past
I want to satisfy the undisclosed desires in your heart

You take your lovers that you're wicked and divine
You may be a sinner
But your innocence is mine

Please me
Show me how it's done
Tease me
You are the one

I want to reconcile the violence in your heart
I want to recognize your beauty is not just a mask
I want to exorcise the demons from your past
I want to satisfy the undisclosed desires in your heart

Please me
Show me how it's done
Trust me
You are the one

I want to reconcile the violence in your heart
I want to recognize your beauty is not just a mask
I want to exorcise the demons from your past
I want to satisfy the undisclosed desires in your heart

Emotional

Due to the OVERWHELMING LACK OF REST AND SLEEP that I've been experiencing for the past days, I am becoming really EMOTIONAL and WHINY! I can't even SMILE nor find HAPPINESS on SIMPLE THINGS. Everything seem so UNINTERESTING. I LACK THE ENERGY to even have a proper interaction with my classmates! I even slipped at our school's grand staircase for God's sake (i'm fine)!

All of this, due to my exhaustion... stress!!!

I just hope that going to the next NRYLI this Saturday would help me regain my strength...

INSPIRATION PLEASE!!!

December

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It is already the last month of 2009!

For the past two years, my December is usually the most exciting month of my life. First, because of the annual National Rizal Youth Leadership Institute (NRYLI) which I've been a part of since 2007. Next, there will be a LONG Break. Lastly, it's because of Christmas!!!

Despite the submission of some requirements, I will not let it bother me to welcome and celebrate this month!

The temperature in the Philippines is dropping and it's really making me FEEL December!

Wohooh!!!

Good Citizens

I have a very interesting class called CIVIC EDUCATION. It's all about Citizenship Education wherein as future teachers, we need not only teach about history but also, how our students become GOOD CITIZENS of our country. We must imbibe in them to be active in the affairs of society by being aware on various political and social issues (guilty!). Also, simply following rules like properly crossing the streets or not littering must be observed. One of the best things that I have learned from this subject so far is that a country, for it to have good citizens, must have people who are able to THINK CRITICALLY.

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A citizen must know how to weigh the issues that are concerning his country and he can only do that if he has the capacity to think CRITICALLY. One example of this is, a citizen will NOT vote someone just because he's popular or an actor, he will vote someone because of that candidate's platforms. However, to have GOOD CITIZENS who can THINK CRITICALLY, a country must have an EDUCATED PEOPLE. I'm a firm believer that being educated plays a HUGE factor for the development of a human being which in turn affect immensely his cognitive, affective, and psychomotor abilities. Education does not only allow a person to read and write, it also give him the opportunity to THINK. Thus, education paves way for a person to be able to think critically, which in turn make him a good citizen.

BUT

Having a PhD does not automatically make a person a critical thinker.

I know people, people who have multiple degrees who are crap when it comes to being good citizens. There are many public officials in the Philippines who are degree holders yet all they do is steal from the people. Those who have access to education sometimes are the ultimate embodiment of corruption and violence. Instead of contributing positively to the country like improving the educational system or making health services free for all, some just waste their talent and intellect to doing negative things!

I just want to say that I'm a firm believer of hope and I know that there MANY Filipinos out there who are good citizens. They know how to follow the law and they also know how to vote wisely. Election is just around the corner and it would be a day in which critical thinking would be very much welcome...

Am I a GOOD CITIZEN? I honestly still have a LONG way to be one!

Basic Research

What TOPIC should be presented tomorrow?

What would be favorable to our Prof?

I am HOPING that before I go to my THIRD NRYLI, Diana and I will be able to have a topic that would be approve by Dr. Reyes so that we will be able to start before 2009 ends!

Masochists

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So I am having another research again with my friend Diana. This time it's for our subject, BASIC RESEARCH and our professor is none other than incomparable Dr. Reyes (again!). I just realized something... In making a research, you always look for a problem to solve. I mean, that's the essence of a research. You look for something so that you can either find a solution for it or prove its existence!

As the one who is making the research, I'm being a MASOCHIST. I'm looking for a problem. I'm looking for something that would make my head ache and test my endurance cognitively. I'm searching for something that would make me loose my social life and the freedom to do whatever I want! Isn't?!

I know that I should stop moaning since making another research IS a requirement for graduation. I know that we only have until February to finish it since I'll be graduating in March 2010! It's just that, I'm already mentally, emotionally, financially and physically TIRED due to our previous research last semester! I know I can endure another very hectic schedule but the realization that I'm being a masochist is really a revelation!

The funny thing is, after everything is DONE... I know I'll be missing ALL this tiresome things that are currently making me like a zombie!

But as of this moment, I just want to be over with it, I want it so BAD to end! I want to be at the finish line NOW!!!

Inspiring And Assuring

Just as I thought...

When we are faced by darkness and uncertainties, someone will show up to make you realize that you're not alone.

The president of our organization made me realize that. He's just so inspiring and optimistic! Whenever we're having our council meetings with him, all my worries evaporate because he always assures me and my colleagues... that we are one, unified, and cohesive. I mean, he's the only one who can get us regrouped. He's like a shepherd guiding his flock (us) to home (our org)! I always get that feeling when he's around, presiding our meeting. I really really admire him for his commitment (although there are some who doubting him) and work ethic!

He's LOVE!!!

I hope more leaders are like him. He's very warm, non-confrontational (when we do something out-of-the-line, he makes it a point to tell us in a very civilized manner), and positive!!!

To our president, I'm so glad to meet you and be a part of your council. Keep up the good work. You are an inspiration! You always have that ability to assure me that everything is ok.

Thank You And God Speed!!!

Fashionably Baroque

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I know that these are eons ago but I can't help myself but to put these photographs here because they're SO beautiful! I may have a novice eyes when it comes to fashion but I know when I see something really good and this ad campaigns of Dolce and Gabbana A/W 2007 are exe excellence! Also, as a history major, how can I resist something that has a touch of the old? For this campaign, photographer Steven Meisel captured the essence of the Baroque Period - a time of excess and opulence (think of Marie Antoinette). Plus, my favorite model, Coco Rocha is in it.

History + fashion = PERFECTION!!!

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The last photograph, with a naked Gemma Ward surrounded by gorgeous men have clothes that aren't really inspired by the Baroque Period. you can see its difference from the first three shots. It's more inspired by the Napoleonic Age, in my opinion, with Gemma Ward's Hessian boots and all the military clothes worn by the models...