DON'T HAVE ANY TROUBLE YET

Last school year, I've find it difficult to learn with Math and Chemistry subjects. Yes, those lessons were taught during my High School but that was four (4) years ago. I got lower grades last school year of those two (2) subjects. During those times I didn't feel any discouragement but still have the courage that somehow I could learn despite of the fact that it's hard. I used to encourage somebody to be optimist and so must I.

This school year, I still have Math and Physics instead of Chemistry. So far so good. I feel very much enjoy with the lessons. Our Physics will deal with computations in the next lessons and I feel very much ready for it. We are studying Philippine Literatures too. At first, I really don't have any idea about it. I thought it's only just writings and just read them. But I felt excited as we discussed about the different approaches on literatures. Literatures are written with great distinctions depending to whom the literatures addressed and the main goal of the author of writing them. Before the different approaches on literatures we studied different figurative speeches. That was interesting because I never learned it from high school, maybe I was absent during that time. I only learned 5 or 6 figurative languages but there's more. That is why I really appreciate teachings, because, even I tell myself that I've learned a lot but learning goes on and the capacity to learn is not limited. There's a lot more on this earth that I must learn.

Just recently, during our major, we're learning how to create a batch file. I never learned such thing when I study computer technician course. It is a great advantage for me because I already a background on how batch file works. So, I don't have any trouble with it but my classmates instead. It's not really hard because we're given step by step instruction but others were not paying too much attention never ask questions while they don't really get clearly the step by step instruction on how to create a batch file. [To readers: Maybe you try to wonder what a batch file is, you can just try to google it. :D]

VISION AND MISSION OF OUR SCHOOL - CTU ARGAO CAMPUS

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Vision

The center of excellence and development in research, instruction, production, and extension services for progressive leadership transcending global and technological, business and industry – driven education.

Mission

Provides advanced professional and technical instruction for special purposes, industrial trade, teacher education, agriculture, fishery, forestry, engineering, aeronautics and land-based programs, arts and sciences, health science, information technology and other relevant field of study. It shall undertake research, production and extension services, and provide progressive leadership across the areas of specialization for global empowerment.

BACK TO SCHOOL

Three days left, I'll be going back to school. I'm a little bit excited about different people from different places. I've started to set priorities and I am more motivated to finish school. Mostly, I am four years older than my classmates. No wonder that they will give me little respect for it. But I don't take the advantage of being older than them. Sometimes I used to think that I should act like a man, like an adult but it depends on the environment. At school I'm gonna do some adjustments so that I could go with them but I should put  some boundaries.

Just this school year, our school added three courses. I got interested to shift from my previous course to the new one but it wasn't that easy. I should go on process to do that. So, I'm gonna do my best for my course although I have learned much from my current job and from my previous experiences. But, I'm gonna learn more. 

I am thinking about writing something about what's gonna happen not necessarily in school about  life also. So, let's see. 

VOTE BUYING - WORST THING

I was very convinced that this automated election would be fair - no more cheating, etc. But still some people used their intelligence and money in order to get what they really wanted. They were very wise. I really wonder why other people are willing to sell their rights to others. Everyone has the right to choose and right to vote but all of these rights would only cost Php200.00 or Php300.00, even just Php50.00 would be enough. I knew that it wasn't the first time this had happened. It (has) happened many times before. But until people realize that it is their rights, even a million pesos couldn't buy it. I attend a Sunday service one time. It wasn't the Pastor's intention to talk about politics. Candidates were very busy campaigning at that time and they promised to make changes. The Pastor said that it wasn't possible, unless God made a miracle in the heart of every man. That was really true.

I have read some Facebook statuses that said: "to those who sell their votes, SHAME ON YOU...". I was shocked by that statement but they had a point. I know this came from previous generations and I'm sure that this will be passed to the next generations. :(  

FIRST AUTOMATED ELECTION - SUCCESSFUL

The first automated election in Philippines was over. I am one of the technical support for PCOS Machine and I've witnessed a lot things which were unexpected. I have thought that voting would be quick but I was wrong, considering those senior citizens which really need assistance. There was no big difference for manual counting or automated counting if we only talk about time. However, the BEI's (Board of Election Inspectors) could no longer do the manual counting, PCOS could easily do it. On the designated area where I was assigned, I only have two PCOS and there were 1,800 more or less voters in the area. Each PCOS could hold 1,000 casting ballots, therefore, two PCOS would be enough. But still people should line-up unlike the previous manual election where there were more precincts compared to this automated where there's only two precincts - one PCOS for one precincts. Many are complaining because mostly they waited for more than two or more hours to vote. I have hoped that the machine would be fine so that there would be no delay. As hired by Smartmatic TIM as PCOS technician, we should be at our designated area as early as 5am and should sign an attendance at 6 and the voting should start at 7am. I felt glad that I didn't encountered any trouble on machine until 10pm in the evening when the ballots were not properly drop in the ballot box causing a "Paper Jam" error. On my designated area the voting was closed on one precinct, they're done. The machine itself could print election results. First, the 8 copies of local elections were printed. After printing, the machine asked if we were ready to transmit. We used modem for transmission. So, we're done at 10pm but because we didn't have a modem (supposedly there is) we should wait the other precinct. On my area, transmitting the results was easy, I have a good signal unlike those precincts on the mountain areas. At 11:30pm the voting of the other machine was done too and they're ready for transmitting the results. So, we only have one modem from the other polling area and transmission could be done by connecting the modem to a machine. We did it one at a time. After the transmission, the machine would print 22 copies for national elections. At exactly 2am, we're almost done. As Smartmatic Personnel, we were obliged to bring the PCOS machine the the municipal hall and we did it. We arrived at the Municipal Hall at 3am together with the BEI's. The canvassing center have shown their tally on a big screen, so we stayed there for two hours. We're just excited to see the results. At 5am I went home and go to bed. I was very tired that even one day on bed wasn't enough. Well, all those were experiences and I am proud that I was the part of the first automated election.

I'm not really sure if 100% of voters have voted, some are annoyed by the very long line but at least the majority have voted on my area. 

WORK-OUT SUPPLEMENTS & BENEFITS

I started doing some work-outs last summer before I went to school. Because I entered school last semester I refrained from it. There were times that I've spent just a day or once a week and I felt that it wasn't enough. I don't want to be like those people who earned great results of working out for years - huge muscles. I just want to keep my body moving because most of the time I am just sitting in front of a computer and just let my hands, eyes and brain do the work. I know that there is more my body could do. Actually, I gained much courage when I read the "Top 10" benefits of working out. 

Top 10 Benefits - Main Article

1. Reduces the risk of many diseases
2. Reduces stress, depression and anxiety
3. Improves sexual performance and restores libido
4. Increases energy and endurance
5. Improves confidence
6. Improves mental acuity
7. Strengthens and boosts your immune system
8. Builds and maintains healthy muscles, bones & joints
9. Slows the aging process & reduces the risk of premature death
10. Helps you sleep better

Supplement I took before...
Moriamin - combined preparation of amino acids and multivitamins which contains 8 basic amino acids and 11 vitamins in well balanced proportion. Amino acids are required for bond of proteins of blood and tissues, for moving of already existing amino acids, restoration of the blasted tissues and formation of new proteins. Moriamin consists of the cleared crystalline mono-amino acids which quantities are precisely calculated and prepared in the form of 7 kinds of granules of various colours for achievement of fastness of each structure.

Supplemental Facts - Click Here 

I can see some developments of my muscles and I know that the Moriamin Forte is responsible of it. But mostly, people said it better take Amino 6000 for better results. So i got this: 

Promotes Muscle Strength, Protein Assimilation And Muscle Recovery!

Amino acids are the basic building blocks of protein. People who exercise may require greater amounts of protein and amino acids than sedentary people. Amino 6000 capsules are packed with a concentrated source of Branched Chain Amino acids (L-leucine, L-isoleucine, L-valine) and L-form Amino acids which promote muscle strength, protein assimilation and muscle recovery. Each serving contains 6000mg of high-quality potassium caseinate providing essential and non-essential amino acids in easy to digest capsules. 

 Supplemental Facts - Click Here

 I just want to live physically fit and healthy.  That's the only reason why I spend 2 hours of doing some exercise.

POLITICS

This week I get through reading different issues about politics. There was something posted on Facebook that really caught my attention - death of someone because of lack of medicines and facilities on Hospitals. That someone who posted it attacked Gwen - present Governor of Cebu. From that time, I started to hate Gwen even I don't have any proofs but most people are saying and the issue is getting hotter on istorya.net forums. I saw that the death incident was not only the one. There are more and I don't want to mention it here. I don't want to think too much that the Governor is bad but at least with power she must do her responsibility both for rich and the poor instead. She is running for her current position this May 10 with Jun Davide her rival. Many said to not vote Gwen. If I haven't read any issues about this corruption of Gwen I doubt I could choose one of them immediately. The issues I've read through would be enough to choose Davide of Liberal Party. My manager is running for a SB Member in our Municipality with Liberal Party. He had first entered politics last Barangay Election. He ran for a Barangay Councilor but unfortunately, he failed. Now, he is known to the people with  Argao Business Community (ABCI), Inc. as President. Maybe he can find his way in this coming May 10 polls.

This one of the campaign materials I've done. I've made a final edit last night. This could be the wallpaper for thirty (30) computers. I did not post this for the reason of campaigning for him but I'll just elaborate what are the things that I've done this week and one more thing, I will be neutral during the May 10 polls. The Smartmatic  hired me as one those who will serve for May 10. While I'm having fun with Photoshop I've learned also about improving my skill on journalism.

So, I am  thinking more about politics this week. :D

MEMORIES

It was a great privilege being with people; sharing ideas, agreements and disagreements on issues, hanging out and having fun. The more you are being with other people, the more you know yourself. Sometimes they tell you what to do, advise you whenever you have problems, they are sweet to you but sometimes they talk behind your back. These are just a revelation that we are human; not perfect and can never be. We only have to make some adjustments in the place where we are in.

However, those people who were with you last few months or years are the part of your life. Sometimes they really mean to us, when we try to remember laughters and jokes with them especially with those serious conversations. Sometimes we try to go back that exact scenes and settings of the passed but we can only just recall all the memories and theres no chance to go back.

I didn't write this as a tribute or something but a simple revelation of love, courage and confidence that I gained during those years that I was with them.

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SOON TO BE PART OF HISTORY - AUTOMATED ELECTION

What am I reading today?

Source: Hubpages

The Malacañang's Department of Budget and Management produce the P11.9 billion supplemental budget for this coming election which will be automated. Christian Monsod has been explaining how the Open Election System method of automation works.

“Monsod stressed that the proposed OES-based automated election system, combined with an optical mark recognition (OMR) technology, could cost government about P8 billion for the equipment and operations. If Comelec prefers getting the OES automated election system alone, it will cost around P4 billion."

And he added that "The choice of automation technology and its successful implementation is key to the credibility of the elections."

What was really the "Automated Election"?

Based on the Senate Bill No. 2231: (13th Congress) which entitled:

AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8436, ENTITLED AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS TO USE AN AUTOMATED ELECTION SYSTEM IN THE MAY 11, 1998 NATIONAL OR LOCAL ELECTIONS AND IN SUBSEQUENT NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTORAL EXERCISES, TO ENCOURAGE TRANSPARENCY, CREDIBILITY, FAIRNESS AND ACCURACY OF ELECTIONS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 881, AS AMENDED, REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7166 AND OTHER RELATED ELECTIONS LAWS, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

On section 2 on the said article defines the automated election systemas:
A system using appropriate technology for voting, counting, consolidating, canvassing, transmission of election results and other processes in the conduct of electoral exercises.

Equipments or components that are being used for Automated Election:

1. Counting machine - a machine that uses an optical scanning mark-sense reading
2. Data storage device - a device used to electronically store counting and device of any similar advanced technology to count ballots; canvassing results, such as, memory pack or diskette;
3. Computer set - a set of equipment containing regular components, i.e., monitor, central processing unit or CPU, keyboard and printer;
4. National Ballot - refers to the ballot to be used in the automated election system for the purpose of the May 1998 elections. This shall contain the names of the candidates for president, vice-president, senators and parties, organizations or coalitions participating under the party-list system;
   
   This ballot shall be counted by the counting machine:
5. Local Ballot - refers to the ballot on which the voter will manually write the names of the candidates of his/her choice for member of the House of Representatives, governor,vice-governor, members of the provincial board, mayor, vice-mayor, and members of the city municipal council.
6. Board of Election inspector - there shall be a Board of Election Inspectors in every precinct composed of three (3) regular members who shall conduct the voting, counting and recording of votes in the polling place.

Many questions and complains arise from this issue such as:

• How reliable can be the automated election system be?Some people said that anything that is being done through computerized would be easier to falsify.
• In the side of indigenous people it would be hard for them to vote if the election will be done automatically because some of them are illiterate.

• There will be no ballot box snatching as the ERs are transmitted electronically for canvassing
• There is less work for the Board of Election Inspectors (BEI)
• If all precincts are connected, national results can be produced within one hour after the close of voting
• There is automated tally of votes at the city/municipal level
• The DRE can include an automated voter validation system
• Canvassing at the city/municipal and provincial levels is almost instantaneous
• There is an instantaneous tally of votes at the precinct level
• Ballots are pre-printed and voters simply mark choices

Actually, we will be soon part of the automated elections this May 10. I still can't understand why other people think negatives about what Philippine Government try to do regarding this automation. For me, this is something new; something fair. I agree that the country is suffering of a lot of corruption that many people do not even trust the government. But let us just wait until the election is over. Yes, there will be cheating but that will be another issue. The government  found a way - the automation.

I have been in a training last three weeks. The Smartmatic trained supervisors and technicians who will serve this coming May 10 election. I am one of them. As supervisors and technicians, we are neutral during the election. We can't even vote if we will be assigned far away from our permanent residents.

MARCH 21, 2010

It was Sunday and classes are over. I promised myself to get some sleep, so, I woke at 10:00 am. Last November 2009, during our semestral break, I started to go to gym, doing some exercises and I started loving it. But it didn't last for so long because I went back to school.

This afternoon I went back to gym. I am expecting pains in different parts of my body tomorrow but that's normal. It was fun. We have two months break from school therefore, I could come back there again for two months.

Just now, I am trying to make some tweaks of a photo.

Having fun with Adobe Photoshop to come up with this edited photo.

I started learning Photoshop last year and most of my knowledge came from self study or self experimentation. I wish I could be in a professional training about photography and editing.

RECENT EXPERIENCES

Yesterday...
Last week I posted my resume over the internet and was applying for a call center agent or technical support representative. Two days after, the company texted me to be at their office for an interview. So, I was their yesterday. The interview schedule was 10:00 AM and I arrived their 9:50, that was perfect. First, we took four parts exams and I passed. It was followed by the interview proper where you and the HR talk. He asked to tell more about myself. I was nervous that I wasn't able to talk instantly. I started describing myself in calm voice. I don't have any background about applying for such position and I haven't ask someone who underwent the same process. He said, "No go" for now. I have thought about asking what does it mean but I did not maybe he might think that I am stupid that I couldn't understand. Well, that was frustrating. I have exerted effort, money and time for nothing. But I have thought that life is sometimes like that. Do I  have to try again? I think so, but another company. Some people said that we could learn from our experiences and that is always true. Learning always comes from nothing.

Today...
Just this morning, our school is celebrating the "65th Foundation of the School" and different activities, competitions are being implemented. One of the competitions was "Computer Hardware Assembly". I was confident to attend the competition. In fact, I am doing that for almost 3 years and therefore it's not hard for me. It was fun, they're giving Php300 for the first placer, Php200 for second placer and 100 for third placer. I only got the second place. I was having fun with it. That's the one of the ways to build your competent in front of the people. Why not try while you have the skill?

Huh.... experiences.. :)

SCHOOL UPDATES

Schooling is going on. It is always a good thing to learn new things. The months I've spent of not doing anything on my blog made me think of missing it again. There many things I've learned from school not just academically but socially also. I've learned to go with other other people, friends and classmates. I used to quote "social interactions is very important to an individual" from our Psychology instructor last two years. The more I get involved with others the more chances that social relationships will be built. It's totally different last three years where I lived alone. Although I could talk my friends online but hanging out with friends has a different impact than being online.

So, go back about school...

I hate the Math subject still, but I started to overcome the pessimist character. I believe that I can do it, it just a matter of time. I used to blame that I don't have enough time for studying, which is true because, still, I have work during the day and school at night. There were some lessons in Math on high school that is still related to our present lessons today and I haven't learn if from high school. This is one of the reason that I can't absorb the lessons easily. In fact, I got low grades last mid term exam but I passed. Sometimes I have thought about quitting school and get a job somewhere but I need to finish at least 2 years in college. So, if I want to get a good job, I may get that next year. These are the options in my mind:

1. quit school and get a job

2. continue school and just wait another year

3. go to Manila and stay at my uncle, probably continue my studies

I really don't know yet but as of now I am doing the 2nd option. The contract of lease of the company where I am working will end this March 2010. Sell everything or transfer to other place are the options. This could affect my schooling because my financial support is dependent on the company. I hope I'll be at the company still until I finish my 2nd year in college. Well, time will change, ideas and thoughts of the people change. I could just used the living for today and minimize the long list for the future.

Just for today.

THINGS IN MY MIND

When I started doing my school, I used to spend time thinking or focusing on it. But just recently when my friend shared to me their situation I started thinking several things. I always heard about the global crisis... economic status. I haven't felt about being affected to it, great companies and businessmans are. As long as I am getting my fixed salary every month and I have felt satisfied of my life at the moment if only there is no tomorrow. I have shared this to my friend two days ago and I got different ideas. Sometimes I am dreaming what would I become in the next few years but I still don't know what will happen in the next few hours. HE only knows. My friends have told me that "In his time, He makes all things beautiful". The thought stucks in my mind and I can't understand the statement. Perhaps I was not close to Him last few months. I know that what my have told me has a deeper meaning, I just can't fathom.

My family is struggling from financial problem ever since. Biblically, that's not problem but practically, it is. This could the one of the reason why I want something different in the next few years. It really takes several years if He'll let me get there. As of now I still have something to eat - the proof of His providence. My friend had shared me about this agnostic idea. Maybe I am in that.

(I hate the music right now-very distracting... I'm gonna write something more about this soon)

I HAVE MISSED SOMETHING

I have mentioned in my previous post about the status of my life - work during the day and do school at night. Last two days, I got a phone call from the one I knew from Cebu City and asked me if I could visit their Computer Shop to do some troubleshooting job on Tuesday. It thought it was perfect; that was Tuesday and it's my day-off on the company where I am currently working. I still have classes at night that day but I was free during the day, so, I told her that I am coming. I was doing the maintenance in her shop 8 months ago. When I started school last 2nd semester last year, I resigned because I have thought that I couldn't handle it any longer with school. My schedules really bother me all the time. I have one subject in my class that Tuesday afternoon is the schedule. I thought it was perfect because it is day-off but I just got this another go-to-city every Tuesday for the job whom I rendered my resignation 8 months ago. At first, I have thought of my myself that I couldn't handle it anymore but the idea of grabbing the opportunity and do the simple job and get paid would help.... would really help. Here's what will be happening if I'll have to do decisions. It's either I drop my one subject and go to city every Tuesday or get my subject and don't go to city. So, I was there last Tuesday. 5 of 28 computers we're not working. I just completed 3 of 5, there's two left and I promised her of coming back next Tuesday which I am not really sure yet. (Whoever have read this, I really want your ideas, suggestions... etc. tia). I told her that I couldn't stay longer because I have classes on the night that day. I need to go back at 2:30. It's two hours bus ride. Sad thing I wasn't able to fulfill my plan. I left the shop at 4:00... and I have missed two (2) subjects. My plan's changed. We'll be having a quiz that night too at 7-9PM, so, I was really in a hurry. When I got in the room, the quiz has just started. Our quiz was really interesting. It was done by two ways - orally and written. Our instructor would choose five (5) student from us to do the quiz orally and the rest would do the written quiz. I was shocked when I entered the room, my instructor pointed me to do the oral quiz. I was not really comfortable that time. I am not really prepared but I still believed that I could do it. My instructor asked me how many question I want. I choose two. Good thing was I got the first question correctly but I wasn't really sure of my answer on the second question. It sounds strict but it's a great idea. Not just on doing quizzes but also on discipline and lots of rules: like turning your phone off when you are in class, wear name tags, bring with us the note our instructor provided, should be on time - if late for more than 10 minutes - it is equivalent of 1 absent and there's many more to mention. Well, it's not bad, in fact, I really like it. That's something that we need to learn even in just two hours but it could really help.

That's all for today.

I JUST APPRECIATE IT

I'm back. I wasn't able to update my blog regularly. There's a lot of thing to be written in here and share it with you but I was too busy last few months. I just started school and it's almost a month already. That's was funny when I first entered my classroom because, in majority, I am 4 years older than them. Of course, I am not in their level, my age proves it. Most of them called me "kuya". When I hear that word, I always feel like... yeah I am older than them. But I did not put too much emphasis in my age. I am learning how could I be friendly to them. I know one who is very talkative... she's a girl, my classmate and has a baby. She kept on asking me a lot of questions. Most peope who already knew me being silent most of the time and I admit that I am the one but last few weeks I've learned to start any conversation. So, I having fun learning how to be close to other people.

Last semester, there were subjects that I really loved - the Logic, that's correct reasoning from incorrect reasoning. Math subject is not new to me, even though I felt that it's hard sometimes but I enjoy them. Filipino, Chemistry will follow the list. But one subject that urges my mind to think was the Psychology. I really appreciated how our instructor teach us. I found some similarities with this to Logic. I always loved the idea of learning something new.

More about me. Well, we just moved from our current residence where free lodging offered to us and that was almost 4 years. My sister just started her high school here and she use to stay with us with my brother. So, we decided to move to another boarding house where we pay an amount every month. I really don't like the idea of staying somebody's house, it's a blessing however but as long as we are able to pay the monthly obligation, then we go for it. I can't imagine how life would be going. We, three, wake up in the morning, getting ready for work and school. During the night, I go to school. It seems like "no time for conversation". Everything is fine so far - no misunderstanding -- yet. It's always comfortable living in a place where we are paying for the lodge.

I'll cut it here, 'til next time.

MULTI-TASKING

I am have had trouble with my subjects last few days. I wonder what brought me this irritated thing. Two things that I am thinking right now - not motivated to study and laziness. I am not happy regarding the result of the test that we had last few days and I hate myself because of that. I always wanted to know new things but sometimes going back to the things that I've learned already is boring. There are some subjects that I got interested into but I can't put my mind studying the lesson - there is no PEACE in me; I am thinking so many things at one time. My mind is always in multi-tasking mode and that is very stressful. This is how I function in our workplace - as a cashier - our company is not fully organized yet, so we didn't assign individual to an specific responsibility; as a timer - responsible of taking records of time-in / time-out of customers' rentals; as an encoder or a typist - I think this is my main function but only few customers would let us do the typing jobs. Most people are learning to do the typing jobs by their own; as a computer technician - very interesting and I am still learning about it. I have attended training about PC troubleshooting but still, as the continuous innovation of technology, I need to upgrade my learning too - I called it a non-stop learning; as a graphic artist - I'm not an expert and still I am in the learning process. The abovementioned are enough proofs of multi-tasking. Of course, not all of those could be done at one time. Two or three could be done simultaneously.

I SHOULD POST SOMETHING

I just visited my blog today and have noticed that I've posted my last post last February 25. It's almost a year. If this - blogging is my priority, then I'll be posting new posts daily but it's not like other people do.

I really missed blogging, although sometimes I don't have any ideas to post about. Well, my life is going well. A lot of changes took place in different aspects of life. I keep on thinking about learning something. I can't live with this world with no experiences - empty brain. There is always a privilege that I can fill up my brain and apply all of those in daily lives. I always refer my current life to a quote that goes "learn everything you can, from anyone you can and from anytime you can". This is really true. Every time I wake up, I can learn something through different circumstances, it's either in emotions or in academic.

As of now, I am doing something related to school requirements for college in our place. At first, I hesitate to pursue my plan but I thought it's the time. I can't wait until the next school year. I have referred my plans to other people so that I can have some ideas. Until now, I am thinking how things will work out - work during day and do school at night. I am thankful that I only have four (4) subjects in this semester. Saturday and Sunday has classes to night-students like me, for the major subject. But this time, I don't have my major yet. I'll be taking it next year. So, some of my old schedule on Saturday and Sunday will not be affected. Some people say, "why you need to go to school, while you have more". I know some people in the campus and they know where I am working. I have thought that before and yes I have more but nothing proves it. My skills and experiences? Yes! but I can do more with confident if I have both - degree or any certificate plus skills and experiences.

I'll be posting more soon.

HELP! MY IMPORTANT FILES ARE GONE

My friend asked me to install some applications to his computer. So, I went to his house last Saturday. I have noticed that there's a lot error messages popped up and some files are corrupted. We have agreed about reformatting. So, we've reinstalled the new Windows XP. Then, we started installing the drivers and utilities. I got a 1G flash drive and important files, installers, etc. were in there. I need to insert that in so that I can access the applications to be installed. Bang! I've inserted in a wrong port and my flash drive stopped working, I mean, the computer cannot detect it. It works well on our computers. The bad port of my friend's computer embarrassed me. I just wanted to install just one application from my flash drive, just one, just one! I thought flash drives are reliable enough than CD's/DVD's. I've done just one move and my files are gone.

Creating back-up files is always a good idea. I'll do it, promise!

YOUTH GROUP

I am glad that I finally found youth group in the place where I am staying. A pastor introduced me to the group last week. We were doing the same thing 4 years ago. It was called "youth challenge" where we invite young people to attend to our activity for at least 2 hours. I was in high school that time. So, some of my classmates are invited. It was so challenging for me. I've done teaching them some topical teachings from the Bible and have done the singing part. We're helping each other as a group. A lot of things had happened and I've learned at lot from those things. Hmm that was 4 years ago.

I just came from the church which is the venue for the meeting but nobody is there. Someone said that they're doing baptism recently and the're resting this time. So, the meeting is postponed. I don't think "meeting" would be the right term. For me, I call it "youth challenge" like what we've done 4 years ago. Ok, I'll go ask someone about that. So, this is about me and the youth group.

Last week I tried to search on the internet about some sites that teach english. I know there's a bunch of sites out there. You can't even decide what sites you gonna visit. Oh, I forgot the link but I was having fun taking the personality test. Words like cynical, egotistical, indecisive (I know this from the word decision), sophisticated... there's a lot more but I can't remember them. I seldom hear those words and I really don't know the meaning most of those words. I can only laugh myself. Well, those are some of the important things that I need to know :D.