tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49202294196104261362024-03-14T00:16:39.245-07:00Pol says...everything and anything in the universeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13211529363483470429noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920229419610426136.post-85730718288863155902012-09-30T22:25:00.000-07:002012-09-30T22:25:02.363-07:00Reflection: Gifts in Every Filipino <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For a while, the lecture led me into wondering why introduce the
class about power, ethics and accountability with a discussion about something
psychological. I readily grasp the gist. Knowing the Filipino psyche,
especially the collective unconscious, would prepare us to deeply understand
how we view power and how we interpret what’s good and what’s not. That is, we
have the basis of our ethical standards. It tells us what dictates the propensity
to do things, our way. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As the lecture concludes, we can look on the individual psyche and
touch on each one’s ego and/or the personal unconscious. Then, we can pan on
the collective unconscious which is more social and cultural in context. We cannot
deny the fact that our current views on power and ethics always has a link on
our cultural roots, also with our colonial experiences. As some Filipino traits
have negative connotations when viewed by foreign lenses, I love the use of the
term “gifts” as it suggests pure positivism. Ms. Rose Yenko shed light in
delivering the concepts, as well as succeeds in the call to reflection and
action at the end. We should definitely claim the “gold” in our selves. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The lecture is actually very familiar to me. While listening to it, it
brought me to the concepts of the <i>Sikolohiyang
Pilipino</i> (SP). We, in Parole and
Probation Administration, used the SP paradigm as a framework in encouraging
people to become volunteers. These volunteers help criminal offenders in their
rehabilitation in a community-based setting. We believe that before we invite
anyone to participate in a social cause like this, we should tap on their inner
core first. This core is basically their being human and their being a Filipino.
The offenders they are about to care and reform are their “<i>kapwa</i> in need”, such that they need to explore both their <i>persona</i> and <i>shadows</i>. They need to know their thinking processes, and they can
see this clearly using the Filipino and <i>kapwa</i>
contexts. This lecture in the gifts in Filipino psyche is parallel to this
paradigm. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The whole approach is a breath of fresh air. My expectation of the
class is that it would be full of legalities. This came from the thought that
power and accountability is highly political and that ethics in the Philippine
bureaucracy is basically governed by what’s stated in RA 6713 or the ethical
standards for government employees. With the lecture on Filipino psyche, I
think it goes beyond what is expected. Furthermore, the exercise on finding
one’s archetypes is enjoyable. I’m quite surprised to know that there is a <i>warrior-protector</i> and an <i>islander</i> in me, as I scored high on
these categories. On the other side, my not being a <i>reveler</i> is expected. These Filipino archetypes let us to be
grounded, and somehow appreciate more of our roots. For us in the government
service, the fire to serve is there, and it is being fanned by the affirmations
like these lectures that we Filipinos have a lot to be proud of. It also let us
go back to the core: that service entails responsibility, and that we are
accountable to our bosses, the Filipino public at large. </span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Not a conqueror but of a Warrior-Protector, that's how to exemplify this hero. This same Lapu-Lapu character is said to describe my archetype during an exercise with Ms. Rose Yenko. I'm quite surprise. </span></td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13211529363483470429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920229419610426136.post-45362883036284796142012-06-18T22:21:00.001-07:002012-06-18T22:22:20.787-07:00greetings to you Pepe<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This is going to be short. I just want to pay tribute to the only hero that I can relate with. Happy 151st birthday, Pepe a.k.a. Dr. Jose Rizal! </span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">By the way, you look <i>malambot </i>here. LOL</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13211529363483470429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920229419610426136.post-21436565004892719202012-06-07T17:57:00.001-07:002012-06-07T17:57:09.037-07:00Japan amazed (and haunts) me!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The other day, a friend and I planned to eat at Cafe Juanita but it was fully booked. We ended up transferring to a Japanese resto nearby. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The resto offered a variety of Asian dishes. That's a relief! I skipped the seafood-laden Japanese foods, I have allergies on crustaceans. While there, nostalgia really hit me, there came the flashbacks of my Japan encounters. </span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I've been to Japan twice (2004, 2009). The experience was haunting, that i dream of coming back. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Tokyo is the busiest city ever, but for me, it is solemnly quiet. Culture is definitely oozing in almost all aspects. Courtesy and respect envelops all people we met.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Gladly, i never recall a single bad memory. Maybe, I behave well, that I was rewarded with worthy experiences. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Let me show these pictures with my note-worthy tidbits of life in Japan:</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">bento boxes are always colorful!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">these girls literally chased me,<br />they thought i'm a mascot!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">meanwhile, it's okay for guys to own dolls...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and dolls are seen even at offices <br />(at Ministry of Justice) </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">some parks look like this</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and beggars look like him...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">they knew how to honor their guests</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and honor Astroboy too<br />(Toyota museum)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">everywhere, i am lost in translation! help!</td></tr>
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But to think of it, Japan is strange. As this video says so:</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>20-3</b>, guilty votes have it! Corona is ousted from his seat as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">For me, I admire more those three <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Arroyo, Santiago, Marcos) </span></i>who voted for his acquittal. They have the guts to go against the overflowing despise/anger/clamor against the chief justice. They must be objective enough, unfazed by the bandwagon of hate. Real enough, to point out that everyone else commit the same mistake as Corona do, in terms of SALN. Corona is the guinea pig, that by his not declaring those enormous wealth <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(intertionally or otherwise)</i></span>, his post and reputation paid off. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Now, I want all politicians to sign an unconditional waiver allowing the government to scrutinize all their assets. Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano is right to suggest this, as a signal of the new era of good governance, as they call it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">For other senators, they spoke well: of their <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(pseudo)</span></i>concerns of the country's welfare, of their anti-corruption advocacy hints, of their grandstanding <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(oops)</i></span>. For fairness, some did speak from the heart. Lapid, for instance, had to be simple and true and logical. And yes, JPE handled the trial well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Meanwhile, weighing on the fact that Corona has enormous wealth, all who followed the drama definitely raise their eyebrows. He is that rich! And most rich people are bad in the eyes of the Pinoy majority, who sees themselves as poor<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"> (delusion or not)</span></i>. Some envious nature kicks in, i guess.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">For the public, or as the media tag it: democracy is restored and strengthened. really? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Like Corona, I leave this all to God. Deus vult! His will, for our country. We're struggling, yes! Good thing, these struggles shape us. Hopefully for the better!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Let history be the final judge.</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13211529363483470429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920229419610426136.post-68082012766346547972012-05-28T19:44:00.001-07:002012-05-29T23:25:59.695-07:00hello Mayon!: things worth remembering in Albay<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Before coming, I thought: "Aside from the chili dishes and Mayon, what can they offer?". But </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I was proven wrong. T</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">here is more to Bicol than what I expected.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I was there for our convention. I am part of the core officers who will prepare for the 4-day big event. Mostly, this spells work. Good thing, I had ample time to roam around, basically around Legazpi City. Note, this is my first time in Bicolandia.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Let me list some things I recall about Bicol:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1) <b>The food trip.</b> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Definitely my memory of Bicol is full of what my palate has experienced. Such an array and explosion of taste! </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">my favorite among the Bicol dishes - "<b>Lubi-lubi</b>"!<br />
looks like the famous "pinangat" (laing) but milder in taste </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>DJC's </b>heavenly <b>Halo-halo</b>! definitely the best I ever tasted,<br />
even better than the famous Razon's! (Tiwi, Albay)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cone-shaped "<b>pinuso</b>" o "balisongsong" with buko meat inside, a delight!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">yes, this is <b>siopao</b>, toasted version. yum yum!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">finger-like pastry "<b>Chakoy</b>", donut-y taste, rolled in skim milk powder</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and a lot of Pili products!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">by the way, this is Pili, in raw form!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2)</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b> The handicrafts. </b></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In this field, Bicolanos show their artistry. And they are doing very well. They need to market their products more. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">artistry seen on every detail of each pot</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">hands that mold the Bicol masterpieces (Tiwi, Albay)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ceramic shoes: ingenuity at work!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">knives can be colorful! (Tabaco City, Albay)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">fiery blacksmiths in action!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bicol products as displayed in SEDCcen Legazpi, shop all the way!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3) </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>The Oriental Hotel</b></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">. It rests on a mountain. It has a wonderful view of Mayon. You can see the city of Legazpi. Yet, it is grand, elegant and modern! </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">overnight stay is not enough! ;-)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">modern facade, lots to explore inside!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">4) <b>The </b></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Mayon.</b></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> It's majestic! It spells wonder in every angle. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">my first glimpse of Mayon at the Legazpi Airport</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">view from Hall of Justice</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">view from Lignon Hill at twilight</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">view from Lignon Hill at daytime</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">with the Cagsawa ruins</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">without the ruins</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">from the Boulevard (source: Mam Jude's FB)</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">5) <b>The camwhoring</b>. The camera is invented for this! </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">hello guys! LOL. ready for the trekking?!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">tired! oh, there's the Cagsawa ruins!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">feeling at home at The Oriental (pambahay talaga!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cowboys/girls on the loose!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">thanks Sir Ardy Roberto for the signed booklet!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dagos Legazpi! pinataba nyo ako ng husto! </td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Till I see you again, Mayon! </span><br />
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<span style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNLmy3vJjgqJdpuZeZaoGUQeIVnYYtNzDpI_PQ57k7SDH5lHCPOlzZ9q6L80VKgfO6DyiJ21evNVe9ovAcs5qR4SnLr9TtxaYs-4JfEMq9F6Jh7M6r9Naky93Ai2_u7_m4Ws4mPQEA3hDZ/s320/jessica-sanchez-fr-facebook.jpg" width="320" /></span><span style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;">Sixteen year old Jessica Sanchez won many heart in this season of American Idol. Judges and audience alike admire her exceptional talent, making her slide through weekly eliminations. She manages to stay until the grand Finale next week. The only obstacle for grabbing the title is Phillip Phillips. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Jessica has the voice! </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Some even see her as one who has the making of a legend. Yes, at 16</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">! </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Clear vibratto, amazing range, lovely growls: name it, she got it. The only criticism they can throw is that her songs are not her age! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Industry movers agree with those positive marks. Celebrated producer Francis Copolla said </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">he would watch her very first concert, and that she's beyond excellent. American artist, producer/songwiter Akon thinks that she is overqualified in Idol and that he's willing to sign her right after she went out of the competition. Several artists expressed their awe with her style which elevates the level of musicality. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Of course, we are proud of her. As she has Filipino blood (and looks!), Filipinos worldwide are 100% supportive of her. (I think the 70 miilion votes for AI this season is due to a large chunk of Filipino votes). The whole country is going gaga, with our local artists and celebrities expressed full support, where some making Youtube videos calling for kababayans in the US to vote for her every week. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jessica or "BB Chez" as she sings her much-acclaimed version of "And I Am Telling You" </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jessica was noticed more when drama unfolded as the AI Judges used "The Save" on her.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i>Update: </i>Phillip Phillips won American Idol Season 11. Jessica Sanchez ended as runner-up. She said Phillip deserves to win the title.</span></div>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13211529363483470429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920229419610426136.post-65093534728505274982012-05-10T23:06:00.000-07:002012-05-28T16:12:18.874-07:00prologue: connected<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Am I connected?</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">What's happening lately? Aside from some dispute with China over the distant islets, or the President (with no visible programs) dating girls half his age or the celebrated brawl in NAIA, our country is basically the same. We have the impoverished majority and the few superficial, supposed-to-be-concerned elite. That's it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Me? I care. Maybe. Or I just sit on my ergonomic chair, and wallow in nothingness. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">But to think of, something is there. I just turned 30, and many say life is just beginning. Let's see: some office job I had since six years ago; some major sickness that overturned all my predispositions; some renewed faith; and some new relationship matters. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Honestly, I am unsure about tomorrow. Who does? One thing remains - I have this desire for connection. Maybe I can connect by writing again. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I better be good this time. </span><br />
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