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Thursday, February 25, 2010

DOTA


I just really don't know why boys in our class love to play Dota? In first place, what is actually a Dota? I know that it is an online game that you will addicted to. some of my classmates are addicted to Dota because its their hobby to play Dota. I noticed that after our classes they will go to the Internet shop to play. But, what do we get from Dota? Iguess if you love playing Dota, you will enjoy it. And if you won, you'll consider it as your achievement.








The Biggest and the Grandest Event in High School Life


Promenade is a formal dance, or gathering of high school students. It is typically held at the end of junior and/or senior year. Prom is is more widely understood to be in reference to a season of classical concerts. Prom usually takes place in the junior and senior years of high school. Proms are commonly known as "JS Prom," or, Junior-Senior prom. The Junior and Senior classes may participate in fund raisers throughout the school year to reduce the cost of prom.

Gowns, cocktail dresses, coats, sleeves, these are the common dresses that we ha
d seen in JS Prom. We, juniors and seniors had our JS Prom last February 12, 2010 at the Father Burgos Gymnasium. It was great and unforgettable experience in my high school life. At first, I’m so nervous and ashamed because we will have our JS Prom, but then, when I experienced JS Prom, I feel so happy and I enjoyed the Prom. I had my confident to mingle and socialize with others especially for the seniors. JS Prom is not only for the glamorous clothes, music that were played, delicious foods we ate and dancing but the most important is accepting the Key of Responsibility from the seniors. Above all, the Candle Lighting Ceremony is the most significant part of the program because the candle symbolizes Christ as the center of our lives. Christ said “I am the light of the world” that will lead and guide us through the right path.

After the dinner, we proceed to the next part of the program which is Dance. In this part, I really enjoyed it because there is First Dance and Last Dance whom I never forget in my High School life because I danced with Deria Fatima Meneses. I am proud of my self because I danced many girls and in fact, there is no song that I missed. JS Prom could be one of my greatest and grandest event that I will never forget.

Here are some Pictures in our Prom:








Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Insomnia in Reviewing

Insomnia



Every time our teacher says that there shall be a long quiz tomorrow, we will review immediately so that we can pass the quiz. To get a high score in our quiz, we will review as late as 12 o'clock midnight. some students

, when the examinations has come, they will review all throughout the night as long as they will pass the examinations. Like me, sometimes if I hardly understand the topics to be reviewed in our quiz or in examination, sometimes I can sleep as late as 2 o'clock in the morning. And because of reviewing, sometimes it feels like INSOMNIA.







Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Youth Camp

Last February 19-21, 2010 we had our Youth Camp, with the theme, "Crossroads" and it was held at Gawad Kalinga, Talogtog, San Juan, La Union. it was a great experience because we experience the 4F's which is Fun, to have fun in this Youth Camp; Friendship, to gain many friends; Faith, to have faith in Christ and to become closer to God and Freedom, free to sit, listen, eat and participate. Crossroad is the theme of this Youth Camp because we can't decide. We don't know how to choose if right or left, front of back, up or down and good or bad. they choose Crossroad as the theme so that we should think twice, decide and choose the right path in order to become a good person.

In Youth Camp there are rules to be followed, like in the Pinoy Big Brother, the housemates should follow the rules in the house. Likewise, the participants should also follow these rules:

House Rules:

1. Seek God always.
2. Respect begets respect.
3. Participate don't anticipate.
4. Be friendly don't be clickish.
5. Smile always.
6. No using of cellphones during sessions.
7. Drinking liquors and smoking are not allowed.
8. Boys are not allowed to enter girls Quarters or vice versa.
9. Avoid saying bad words.
10. Lights off is LIGHTS OFF.


Youth Camp Talk 1: God's Love and His Plan for Us

This first talk talks about God's love and his plan for all of us. Jesus Christ loved the world so much that He gave everything for it, from His rights and privileges as the unique eternal Son of God, to His very life! If you want to see the love of God. God's love has been made known to us and now He stands at the door and knocks. It's up to every individual to either pursue a personal relationship with God or else reject Him outright. The only barrier between us and God's love is our own freewill and Jesus Christ is the door.


Youth Camp Talk 2:
Who is Jesus Christ To Me?

Jesus Christ is the central figure of Christianity. He is our savior and ultimate Best friend and partner. There are also misconceptions about Jesus Christ:

1. Jesus as weirdo.
2. Jesus as weakling.
3. Jesus as confused.

To know more about Jesus Christ here are some qualities about him :

1. He forgave sins.
2. He claim to be judged.
3. He received worship from Saint Thomas.

4. He gave his life to us.


Youth Camp Talk 3:
Repentance, Faith, Healing and Forgiveness

I. Repentance and Faith

A. Repentance

Sinfulness in our lives and the hurts we've experienced are hindrances in coming to Christ and receiving His spirit. This is the reason why Christ called those who came to Him repentance.

Misconceptions about Repentance:
1. Feeling terrible about your self.
2. Feeling regret.
3. Getting reed of all tendencies to sin.

Repentance comes from the Greek word "metanoia" which literally means change of heart and mind. It is an act of of the will, a decision.

We should repent our sins from:

1. Rebelliousness to parents, authorities, and society.
2. Cheating, lying, stealing, cursing, green jokes, slander and gossip.
3. Abuse of alcohol, illegal drugs.
4. Sexual sins such as necking, petting, pornography, masturbation, homosexual acts, etc.
5. Horoscope, superstition, spiritualism, non-Christian religion.


What must we do to repent? (4 H'S: Attitudes to take in repentance)

1. Honesty
2. Humility
3. Hate the sin not the sinner
4. Have a good confession

B. Faith

We must need faith that we come to the Lord in repentance He will forgive us and give us the strength to follow him. The type of faith that we are talking about is shown in Matthew 14:22-23.

C. Healing and Forgiveness

We need healing when we come before God and respond to Him, we first acknowledge our sinfulness an
d come before Him in repentance and then in faith, ask for forgiveness. Healing through Forgiveness in our parents, friends, and others.

Healing occurs:

1. when we forgive
2. when we ask for forgiveness
3. when we humbly ask God to heal us 4. when we serve others, focus more on helping others


Youth Camp Talk 4:
Receiving God's Gift the Power of the Holy Spirit

Christians today are fighting for their Christianity and Faith.

Holy Spirit is:


1. God's messenger
2. the third person of God
3. the temple of our body

Holy Spirit gives us:

1. union with God
2. a new nature
3. power to serve


Youth Camp Talk 5: Growing in the Spirit

We should spoke:

1. prayer and studying of scripture
2. fellowship
3. service
4. sacraments

YFC Songs

God is Enough

I hear your voice oh God
I feel your prescence
I have grown in love with you
What I only want is you Lord
Your Grace is suffiecient
Your embrace is all I need
To be with you my GodIs all I ever desire

Chorus:
Oh God is enough for you me
Nothing else will ever be
And Iam satisfied
For I am found my peace

Bridge:
I may be faced with worthy lives
I get confused at time
But Lord when I hear your call
I'm safe and i run to you(Chorus)


Heaven

You died on the cross
My life you saved at all coast
You showed me the way
Now I offer my self to you
I want to be with you evermore

Chorus:
Lord I wanna in heaven with you
Right by your side, I'll stay
Worshiping you all day
I live and die for you
Anything I will do for heaven is here in my heart
(Repeat all)

Coda:
Heaven is here (Heaven is here)
Heaven is here (Heaven is here)
For heaven is here in my heart

Have Your Way

You came from heaven to take my place on this earthAnd died for me to show what I'm really worth

You take it all to pay the price to set me here

My God, you did it all for me


Pre chorus:

So if I fail to bring you praise for love

You sent to take my place

Oh I've realized that I can never give enough

So with a cry from this heart of mine I lay it all,
I lay this life

And I pray Lord, that its your will not mine


Chorus:

Coz everything that you are to is everything

I hope for You grace keeps me still to face the storms

Lord please have your way Lord have way in me

(Repeat verse, Pre chorus)



All for You

You took me from the darkest night
You called me to your light, to your light
Your love it helped me over come
Now I’m standing here strong, cause of you alone

Pre Chorus:
Not for what you’ve done
(I stand here praising)
You for who you are
(My God and only)
Now in the freedom you gave
I choose the path you live…Jesus

Chorus:
I will follow your way
For your love has taken my heart
My life, my praise is all for you
And your heart has captured me,
For I’m taken by your
Endless mercies and your praises my God
(Repeat All)

Bridge:
My God you live, to glorify, love came down
To save, pierced and crucified, conquered death
Gave new life, how you save my soul my soul
Now I’m alive (repeat)


Now that You’re Near

I stand before you Lord
And gave you all my praise
Your love is all I need
Jesus you’re all I need

My life belongs to you
You gave your life for me
Your grace is all I need
Jesus you’re all I need

Pre Chorus:
Hold me in your arms
Never let me go
I want to spend eternity with you

Chorus:
Now that you’re near
Everything is different
Everything so different Lord
I know I’m not the same
My life would change
I want to be with you
I want to be with you




Heart of Worship

When the music fades, all is stripped away
And I simply come, longing just to bring
Something that’s of worth that will bless your heart

Pre Chorus:
I’ll bring you more than a song for a song in itself
Is not what you have required, you search much deeper
Within through the ways things appear
You looking into my heart

Chorus:
I’m coming back to the heart of worship
And it’s all about you, all about you, Jesus
I’m sorry Lord for the things I’ve made
When it’s all about you, all about you, Jesus

King of endless worth, no one could express
How much you deserve, through I’m weak and poor
And I have is yours, every sing breath
(Repeat Pre chorus and Chorus)


Grateful

You’ve given me this brand new day
To serve and follow you
You took my tears and made me smile
You lifted me up
You gave me all the reason Lord
To see things as a gift from you
I’ll go out and testify and shout to the world

Chorus:
I will lift your name on high
I’ll forever worship you
I will serve you, with all of my heart
Coz you are my God, you are my God
I’ll forever be Grateful

Bridge:
When troubles comes my way
You were there to stay and everything will be alright. And I know, its true that
This love is you, and I will live each day and say
(Repeat Chorus)

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief


Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (known as Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief in the UK and Australia) is a fantasy-adventure film directed by Chris Columbus. The film is a loose adaptation of The Lightning Thief, the first novel in the Percy Jackson & The Olympians series by Rick Riordan. It stars Logan Lerman as the titular Percy Jackson alongside an ensemble cast which includes Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario, Jake Abel, Rosario Dawson, Steve Coogan, Uma Thurman, Catherine Keener, Sean Bean and Pierce Brosnan. It was released to theaters on February 12, 2010.

In its opening weekend, the film ranked #2; and in its, first week, the film grossed $40 million, comprising 40% of its "$95 million budget". Critical reception was mixed.

Plot

At the top of the Empire State Building, Poseidon (Kevin McKidd) meets with Zeus (Sean Bean), who comments that the storm clouds have no lightning and and that his master bolt has been stolen. He blames Poseidon's son for the theft. Despite Poseidon's claims of his son's innocence, Zeus gives Poseidon 14 days to return it, lest war break out.

During a field trip to an exhibition of Greek and Roman art, teenager Percy Jackson (Logan Lerman), is lured away from the crowd by a Fury disguised as his substitute English teacher, who then attacks him, questioning him about the lightning bolt. The incredulous Percy, who has no knowledge of this, is rescued by his Latin teacher, Mr. Brunner (Pierce Brosnan). After dispatching the Fury
, Brunner gives Percy a magical pen. On Brunner's instruction, Percy's best friend, Grover (Brandon T. Jackson), takes Percy to a training camp for demigods, Camp Half-Blood, along with Percy's mother, Sally Jackson (Catherine Keener). During their trip to the camp, Percy attempts to learn about his biological father from Sally, but they are attacked by a Minotaur. Although Percy and Grover, who is revealed to be a satyr, make it to the camp, its defenses prohibit entrance to Sally, who is captured by the Minotaur, and disappears before Percy. Percy engages the Minotaur with the magical pen, which turns into a sword named Riptide, eventually killing the creature with one of its horns.

In touring the Camp Half-Blood, Percy learns that Brunner is the mythological centaur Chiron, and the camp's trainer, and that his father is the god Poseidon. He also meets Luke Castellan (Jake Abel), the son of Hermes, and Annabeth Chase (Alexandra Daddario), the demigod daughter of Athena. While at the camp, Percy learns that water has the power to heal his injuries, and allows him to manifest his magical abilities.

Hades later appears and reveals that Sally Jackson is his prisoner, and proposes she be traded for the master bolt. Chiron instructs Percy not to bargain with the demon, but to go to Olympus to convince Zeus of his innocence. Percy sneaks away from the camp to travel to the Underworld, along with Grover and Annabeth, who secure for him from Luke a portable shield, flying shoes and a map to Persephone's pearls, one of which will reveal the exit from the Underworld when retrieved.

At Aunty Em's Garden Emporium, the trio are attacked by Medusa (Uma Thurman), but manage to decapitate her, and take the pearl from her bracelet. They also take her head, which they later successfully use against a hydra that attacks them during their acquisition of another pearl from the crown of a giant statue of Athena at the Parthenon replica in Nashville, Tennessee. They acquire the third and final pearl from a roulette wheel at a hotel casino in Las Vegas, in part with help from Poseidon, who aids them against Lotus Eaters. The map reveals an entrance to the Underworld in Hollywood, California.

The trio enter the Underworld, where, after traveling across the River Styx, they encounter Persephone, who takes them to Hades. Percy attempts to explain to Hades that he is not the lightning thief. During an ensuing melee, Percy drops his shield, whose handle conceals the missing master bolt, which Hades takes. However, the trio manage to reacquire it before escaping the Underworld with the rescued Sally. They are transported to the top of the Empire State Building, which they learn is the location to the entrance to Olympus. They are confronted by Luke, who reveals himself to have been the real lightning thief. Expressing his desire for a new generation of rulers to take over Olympus, he explains that he had hoped that the trio would not have escaped the Underworld alive, and after stealing the bolt from Percy, the two engage in battle. After using his water powers to dispatch Luke, Percy arrives in Olympus, where he presents the retrieved bolt, and reveals the truth about Luke. Poseidon explains to Percy the reason why they could not know each other during Percy's childhood, but expresses his love for his son. Percy returns to Camp Half-Blood, where he resumes his training. Sally forces Gabe out of their apartment, and as he goes to get a beer from the fridge, opens it only to be turned to stone because Medusa's unprotected eyes are staring right back at him.

Main Characters:
* Logan Lerman as Percy Jackson, the film's protagonist, and son of Poseidon.
* Alexandra Daddario as Annabeth Chase, daughter of Athena.
* Brandon T. Jackson as Grover Underwood, Percy's best friend, a satyr.

Gods:
* Sean Bean as Zeus, Lord of the Sky and Ruler of Olympus; Hera's husband and brother.
* Kevin McKidd as Poseidon, Zeus's brother; Lord of the Sea and Percy's father.
* Steve Coogan as Hades, Lord of the Dead and the Underworld; Persephone's husband.
* Melina Kanakaredes as Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and Battle Strategies; mother of Annabeth.
* Dylan Neal as Hermes, Messenger of the Gods, God of Thieves and Travelers; Luke's father.
* Rosario Dawson as Persephone, Goddess of Springtime / Queen of the Dead; Hades' wife and Zeus and Demeter's daughter.
* Erica Cerra as Hera, Goddess of women and marriage; Zeus' wife and sister.
* Stefanie von Pfetten as Demeter, Goddess of the Earth and Harvest; Persephone's mother.
* Dimitri Lekkos as Apollo, God of the Sun and Music; Artemis' twin brother.
* Ona Grauer as Artemis, Goddess of the Moon and Hunting; Apollo's twin sister.
* Serinda Swan as Aphrodite, Goddess of Love; Ares' lover, Hephaestus' Wife.
* Conrad Coates as Hephaestus, God of the Forge; Aphrodite's Husband.

Demigods

* Jake Abel as Luke Castellan, son of Hermes

Mythical creatures

* Uma Thurman as Medusa
* Pierce Brosnan as Chiron, trainer of heroes
* Maria Olson as Mrs. Dodds/Alecto, servant to Hades.
* Julian Richings as Charon, ferryman of the River Styx.

Mortals


* Catherine Keener as Sally Jackson, Percy's mother
* Joe Pantoliano as Gabe Ugliano, Percy's stepfather.

Production

In June 2004, 20th Century Fox acquired feature film rights to the book. In April 2007, director Chris Columbus was hired to helm the project. Filming began in April 2009 in Vancouver. Portions of the film were shot at the Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee, a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens. Filming wrapped up on the morning of July 25, 2009 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Digital intermediate work began in San Francisco in November 2009. Christophe Beck composed the score.

Columbus has stated that the cast were chosen specifically with sequels in mind. " I think with Percy Jackson it was a matter of finding the right cast to fit into these roles, sort of the perfect cast for these roles, because hopefully, God willing, we will go on to do other Percy Jackson films and you want the cast to grow with their characters."

Fired up with Korean Fever

Korean pop music, popularly referred to as K-Pop, heated up the air waves as Wonder Girls, 2ne1, and Super Junior boomed into popularity in RP. The three Korean groups are among the top ten in the recent MYX Hit Chart. The fame of K-Pop is clear; famous regardless of age, gender, and whether the Filipinos understand the lyrics or not.

The foreign music craze shot out from the music videos that spread through the Internet. Because of video streaming sites, newly released songs and videos can be shard to all parts of the world in a matter of seconds after uploading. These videos do not follow an already known trend. Rather, created from a wide array of imagination, humor, and appealing dance moves.

Three groups, millions of fans

New evolution of the 21st Century, contracted as 2ne1, debuted with two versions of their hit single”Fire” on May this year. The song has been playing over the radio and television for some tine now.

Contributing to the popularity of the group in RP is Dara, known as Sandara Park to Filipinos. An alumna of Star Circle Quest, Sandara went back to Korea in 2007 and has maintained her popularity among Filipinos as a member of 2ne1. The group consists of four female members: Dara, CL, Minzy, and Bom. 2ne1 released their first mini-album last July and Youtube videos of “I Don’t Care” already got hundreds of thousands of views.

Wonder Girls got people singing and dancing to the tunes of “Nobody” as the five member girl group became popular in RP. The song’s music video has humorous twist, viewers laugh while enjoying the girl’s dance. Capturing viewers with the song’s catchy tunes and dance moves, the group’s fans base grew. Wonder Girls recently released an English version of “Nobody”. Wonder Girls debuted in 2007 with their song “Irony”. Most popular among their songs are “Tell Me”, “So Hot” and” Nobody”.

Super Juniors, known among fans of SJ or SuJu, captures Filipinos’ attention with “Sorry, Sorry” which is also the title of their third and most recent album. With their 13 members dancing to the song “Sorry, Sorry” climbed up to the Philippine charts without sweat. Aside from singing, the members have also acted on the lineup of dramas and movies. “Attack on the Pin-up Boys” is an example, humorous movie about shooting.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Crossroads



CFC Youth for Christ (YFC) is a Catholic youth organization, and is the youth ministry of Couples for Christ, an international lay ecclesial movement. It is "an evangelistic ministry to young people with ages from 12 to 21."In addition to aiming to strengthen Christian family life, YFC shares the CFC mission of helping the poor and oppressed. To be a member of YFC, you need to undergo a seminar called a Youth Camp, a 2-day, 3-night camp which is composed of five talks aiming to introduce Jesus Christ to young people.

CFC Youth for Christ was established in the Philippines in 1991 as a limited pilot program under CFC, which was then only an outreach to married couples. In 1993, CFC became an independent organization and created the CFC Family Ministries, YFC among them. Actively participating in CFC's work of evangelizing families, YFC also spearheaded the initial efforts of what would become Gawad Kalinga (GK), an organization that uses a Christian approach in attempting to solve poverty in the Philippines and other countries.

CFC Youth (CFC-Y) is the official name of CFC Youth for Christ in the United States. It has nationwide presence as a youth ministry under Couples for Christ in various U.S. dioceses. Together with the rest of CFC, it has gained popularity among Filipinos, with strong presence in Filipino communities in the U.S. and worldwide.