What we've been up to these last few days.
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Babbling Point: I AM A FILIPINO
Babbling Point: I AM A FILIPINO: I am a Filipino – inheritor of a glorious past, hostage to the uncertain future. As such, I must prove equal to a two-fold task – the tas...
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Cognition: The [proven] Ridiculosity of Power Balance and Ron Weasley
Mervine Aquino's mind, on performance enhancers.
We all want to reach our maximum potential.
Maybe that's why we go to the gym, eat healthy, buy self-help/inspirational/motivational/read-this-and-your-problems-will-be-solved books, use 'roids, take additional *uncountable* years in education/school, take in shabu (methamphetamine+caffeine; wrong choice, bro). Some even write retarded and useless blogs. (But I approve of the latter method, very effective.)
This is what the people want. This is what the people require.
However, last year, the craze for maximum power and potential boosted up. And it was all because of this:
Power Balance. Allegedly boosts up power and, er, balance. Phenomenal. Miraculous. Goodness, even Derrick Rose promoted it! But how does it work? Does it only remove "negative frequency"? Is it the silicon holograms on the band? How can a minute band increase our performance?
Meanwhile, in Hogwarts's Quidditch Pitch, Ron Weasley flawlessly blocks all quaffle shot attempts by Slytherin. Ron Weasley does not have the best Quidditch skills, as seen earlier in the movie, or the book. But why the abrupt shift in performance? The answer, two words: liquid luck (Felix Felicis). Watch the scene here.
So, what's the connection? Well, first, Harry didn't place any amount whatsoever of liquid luck in Ron's pumpkin juice. And second, Power Balance wristbands are a scam.
But there is one sure truth behind the "magic" of these: It's all in a state of mind.
Like the overused (I think) poem says, "If you think you are beaten, you are." Then it continues: "Success begins with a fellow's will. It's all in a state of mind...Life battles don't always go to the stronger or faster man; But sooner or later, the man who wins is the fellow who thinks he can."
Cliche but well-said. The battle starts in the mind. Steven Boga once referenced this equation in one of his books: Performance=Potential - Interference. True enough, the only one who can really get in our way is ourselves. I think there's a subconscious program in our brains that dictate to us, whenever we wear our own Power Balances or drink our own liquid lucks, "You have to prove this right. You have to say this works. They said this was proven to work, you have to testify to the 'miracles'. You have to. I'm hungry. I want bacon, and a BigMac." ...Something like that. You get the point.
Bottomline is this: we don't need any Power Balance, Liquid Luck or any other performance booster just for us to work at our best (but it would also help if you exercise every once in a while). The key to maximum performance is the right mindset, confidence (note: different from cockiness), and practice (because you won't really get it at only one shot, practice is equal to the perfection of the craft).
Chances are, if you've won the battle in your mind, you've already won half the battle.
We all want to reach our maximum potential.
Maybe that's why we go to the gym, eat healthy, buy self-help/inspirational/motivational/read-this-and-your-problems-will-be-solved books, use 'roids, take additional *uncountable* years in education/school, take in shabu (methamphetamine+caffeine; wrong choice, bro). Some even write retarded and useless blogs. (But I approve of the latter method, very effective.)
This is what the people want. This is what the people require.
However, last year, the craze for maximum power and potential boosted up. And it was all because of this:
Meanwhile, in Hogwarts's Quidditch Pitch, Ron Weasley flawlessly blocks all quaffle shot attempts by Slytherin. Ron Weasley does not have the best Quidditch skills, as seen earlier in the movie, or the book. But why the abrupt shift in performance? The answer, two words: liquid luck (Felix Felicis). Watch the scene here.
So, what's the connection? Well, first, Harry didn't place any amount whatsoever of liquid luck in Ron's pumpkin juice. And second, Power Balance wristbands are a scam.
But there is one sure truth behind the "magic" of these: It's all in a state of mind.
Like the overused (I think) poem says, "If you think you are beaten, you are." Then it continues: "Success begins with a fellow's will. It's all in a state of mind...Life battles don't always go to the stronger or faster man; But sooner or later, the man who wins is the fellow who thinks he can."
Cliche but well-said. The battle starts in the mind. Steven Boga once referenced this equation in one of his books: Performance=Potential - Interference. True enough, the only one who can really get in our way is ourselves. I think there's a subconscious program in our brains that dictate to us, whenever we wear our own Power Balances or drink our own liquid lucks, "You have to prove this right. You have to say this works. They said this was proven to work, you have to testify to the 'miracles'. You have to. I'm hungry. I want bacon, and a BigMac." ...Something like that. You get the point.
Bottomline is this: we don't need any Power Balance, Liquid Luck or any other performance booster just for us to work at our best (but it would also help if you exercise every once in a while). The key to maximum performance is the right mindset, confidence (note: different from cockiness), and practice (because you won't really get it at only one shot, practice is equal to the perfection of the craft).
Chances are, if you've won the battle in your mind, you've already won half the battle.
It's proven: Power Balance users are still prone to injury...and are on the road to retirement.
The Frankster: At A Glance- Bob Ong
Random thoughts with Marlon Guanzon.
I have always been a fan of Bob Ong. You know why? He's a successful writer, he's famous...and he's freakin' unknown! Who wouldn't want to read books from an unknown writer [LOL]!
Anyways, his books are full of humor. Books like, "ABNKKBSNPLAKO", "Kapitan Sino", "Stainless Longganisa" and MORE! I don't know if his way on making people want to read his books is his "unknownability" or if it's just really for fun. But of course, if you were a famous person, why wouldn't you want your name to be known?!
Once again, this is just a random thought...so MIND THE RANDOMNESS.
Bob Ong, who ever you are let me know.
Monday, August 22, 2011
The Frankster: Ang Mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan
Random thoughts with Marlon Guanzon.
Ang Mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan (Mama Susan's Friends) by Bob Ong
Ang Mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan is a horror/suspense novel written by Bob Ong (a famous anonymous writer in the Philippines). It is a book worth buying...that is, if you understand Tagalog. (Of course, if you were an average Filipino, why will you buy something like a German book?)
The story focuses on a young man named, Gilberto P. Manansala (also called Galo), a college student from a university in Manila, and his journal. He writes this journal for his college teacher since his teacher misplaced his first journal. His entries include: his everyday life, his heartbreak, his own raps, guitar chords..and his nightmares and mysterious encounters with horror.
Galo then received messages telling him to go back to the province to visit his ill grandmother, named Susan. after some doubts of not going, he then made up his mind and just went. **THIS IS THE PART WHERE ONE MYSTERY AFTER ANOTHER SEEMS TO UNVEIL**...which is why I'm gonna cut the story in this part!
Reasons why i stopped at this part:
-Because this is the part that really makes you go "WEW"
-This is the "GOOD PART"
-And, yeah, I stopped because I'm lazy to tell you the whole story
-but of course, let's not forget that this is just a blog...and a blog doesn't tell the story of a book...it makes you want to try that certain thing!
Anyways...you can buy it on bookstores, particularly in the Philippines, because like what i said, "Why will there a Filipino Book in a German Bookstore?"
"Now, can you feel the tight hug of a friend?"
-Last words from the book (translated poorly into English).
Ang Mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan is a horror/suspense novel written by Bob Ong (a famous anonymous writer in the Philippines). It is a book worth buying...that is, if you understand Tagalog. (Of course, if you were an average Filipino, why will you buy something like a German book?)
The story focuses on a young man named, Gilberto P. Manansala (also called Galo), a college student from a university in Manila, and his journal. He writes this journal for his college teacher since his teacher misplaced his first journal. His entries include: his everyday life, his heartbreak, his own raps, guitar chords..and his nightmares and mysterious encounters with horror.
Galo then received messages telling him to go back to the province to visit his ill grandmother, named Susan. after some doubts of not going, he then made up his mind and just went. **THIS IS THE PART WHERE ONE MYSTERY AFTER ANOTHER SEEMS TO UNVEIL**...which is why I'm gonna cut the story in this part!
Reasons why i stopped at this part:
-Because this is the part that really makes you go "WEW"
-This is the "GOOD PART"
-And, yeah, I stopped because I'm lazy to tell you the whole story
-but of course, let's not forget that this is just a blog...and a blog doesn't tell the story of a book...it makes you want to try that certain thing!
Anyways...you can buy it on bookstores, particularly in the Philippines, because like what i said, "Why will there a Filipino Book in a German Bookstore?"
"Now, can you feel the tight hug of a friend?"
-Last words from the book (translated poorly into English).
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Cognition: Think again. [MUST WATCH]
Mervine Aquino's mind, on what is and what could have been.
I am just amazed at what this video has to say, whether it is veritable or not. And whether this is true or not, the media may be (or is) keeping some information from us, whether it is regarding this issue or not.
Kudos to Mr. Baron Buchukoy who made this video and several others because, though his opinion may be very different than ours and his words may be very striking (in a different manner), he takes the effort to inform others and take a stand, which, in an age of ignorance and "going-with-the-flow-is-cool", is probably the hardest thing to do.
This is what the internet is about.
I am just amazed at what this video has to say, whether it is veritable or not. And whether this is true or not, the media may be (or is) keeping some information from us, whether it is regarding this issue or not.
Kudos to Mr. Baron Buchukoy who made this video and several others because, though his opinion may be very different than ours and his words may be very striking (in a different manner), he takes the effort to inform others and take a stand, which, in an age of ignorance and "going-with-the-flow-is-cool", is probably the hardest thing to do.
This is what the internet is about.
REBLOGGED: The Komikero Komiks Anthology: SINO MAN, KAILAN MAN, SAAN MAN, PAANO MAN and ILAN MAN by Manix Abrera
Words and Images By Manix Abrera
Stories and characters are TM and © of their respective creators.
For more comic awesomeness visit http://komikerokomiks.blogspot.com
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Cognition: “Light Bulb!” –A Despicable Me Review.
Mervine Aquino's mind, after months of not blogging.
(This was originally posted on my other blog...Almost exactly a year ago.)
Considered to be one of the greatest heists of all time, Gru is now challenged by the appearance of a younger and considerably swift new super villain named Vector, who recently stole the Great Pyramid of Giza. Gru now devises one of the greatest (or most likely THE greatest) heists in history, stealing the moon. And so begins the story of Despicable Me, the brand new computer animated 3D film from Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment. It is the first CGI (computer-generated imagery) film from Universal Pictures.
In order to complete his wicked plans, Gru first has to get past the walls of Vector’s high-tech headquarters. In order to do this, he adopts three little girls from an orphanage and lets them sell cookies (robot cookies that is) to Vector. Little did he know that these girls would turn him into what he least expected, a dad. Gru, the “greatest” heist of all time, is now not only faced with the greatest villain in his life but is also met with a challenge to opening his doors to three children who have longed for parents all their lives and becoming the greatest father they could ever have.
Featuring talented voices like Steve Carell (Over the Hedge, Horton Hears a Who), Julie Andrews (Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music) and Miranda Cosgrove (School of Rock, iCarly), Despicable Me is a great family movie that will surely bring smiles and laughs even to the moviegoer lolos and lolas. According to some critics it borrows heavily from Looney Tunes and Pixar, yet contains some surprises of its own. The creatively choreographed sequences add to the life and humor of the movie. Same goes with the catchy tunes played throughout the film. In addition, who could forget the yellow pills in goggles and jumpsuits? These minions’ shape, size, playful activities, and slurred speech added a lot of hype and humor to the movie. The character design was also very effective in retaining the characters in our mind (especially those of Gru and Agnes). There were also many parts where you could not just help to stare at the cuteness of characters like Agnes and Gru’s yellow minions. The “3D factor” of the film was great compared to the other 3D films produced in the past. The first-person views and close-up action shots added to this factor as well.
Overall, Despicable Me is a must-watch film for families and friends altogether and will definitely not disappoint you. There are many simple but striking gems throughout the movie and anyone could relate in one way or another to the characters in the movie. Universal’s first try at CGI has surely captured us and will surely have us waiting for more. --Mervine Aquino (09/09/10)
Originally posted on my WordPress site, which is filled with neglect.
(This was originally posted on my other blog...Almost exactly a year ago.)
Considered to be one of the greatest heists of all time, Gru is now challenged by the appearance of a younger and considerably swift new super villain named Vector, who recently stole the Great Pyramid of Giza. Gru now devises one of the greatest (or most likely THE greatest) heists in history, stealing the moon. And so begins the story of Despicable Me, the brand new computer animated 3D film from Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment. It is the first CGI (computer-generated imagery) film from Universal Pictures.
In order to complete his wicked plans, Gru first has to get past the walls of Vector’s high-tech headquarters. In order to do this, he adopts three little girls from an orphanage and lets them sell cookies (robot cookies that is) to Vector. Little did he know that these girls would turn him into what he least expected, a dad. Gru, the “greatest” heist of all time, is now not only faced with the greatest villain in his life but is also met with a challenge to opening his doors to three children who have longed for parents all their lives and becoming the greatest father they could ever have.
Featuring talented voices like Steve Carell (Over the Hedge, Horton Hears a Who), Julie Andrews (Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music) and Miranda Cosgrove (School of Rock, iCarly), Despicable Me is a great family movie that will surely bring smiles and laughs even to the moviegoer lolos and lolas. According to some critics it borrows heavily from Looney Tunes and Pixar, yet contains some surprises of its own. The creatively choreographed sequences add to the life and humor of the movie. Same goes with the catchy tunes played throughout the film. In addition, who could forget the yellow pills in goggles and jumpsuits? These minions’ shape, size, playful activities, and slurred speech added a lot of hype and humor to the movie. The character design was also very effective in retaining the characters in our mind (especially those of Gru and Agnes). There were also many parts where you could not just help to stare at the cuteness of characters like Agnes and Gru’s yellow minions. The “3D factor” of the film was great compared to the other 3D films produced in the past. The first-person views and close-up action shots added to this factor as well.
Overall, Despicable Me is a must-watch film for families and friends altogether and will definitely not disappoint you. There are many simple but striking gems throughout the movie and anyone could relate in one way or another to the characters in the movie. Universal’s first try at CGI has surely captured us and will surely have us waiting for more. --Mervine Aquino (09/09/10)
Originally posted on my WordPress site, which is filled with neglect.
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