Eight Useless Facts

Fingernails grow four times faster than toenails.

French Kiss in the English speaking word is known as English Kiss in France.

Adolf Hitler was a vegetarian and had only one testicle.

Months that begin on Sunday will always have Friday the 13th

Earth is the only planet not named after a god.

It's against the law to burp or sneeze in church in Nebraska.

Some worms will eat themselves if they can't find food.

Haha. I just wanted to share to you guys a text message sent to me by my friend this afternoon. Anyway, thanks for reading!

We're Lost

Last tuesday, we played basketball against the Dark Green Mustangs and we lost. This afternoon, we lost again, this time against the Black Ravens. We will play again on Monday against the Light Green Gators. I just hope it will not be the same as the last two games that we had and somehow, we could give them a good fight in that game.

Over-population In The Philippines (Cause and Effect)

The Philippines is already experiencing over-population. Our country is one of the most over-populated country. It is the 12th most over-populated country in the whole world. Many of the people here in the Philippines, especially teenagers, are engaged in prostitution and pre-marital sex, which is two of the most common causes of over-population.

Over-population is existing and increasing because also of poverty. Many of the female teenagers nowadays tend to sell "themselves" just for money, so that they will be able to have something for their expenses, and in some cases, for their school fees and/or their families. In fact, because of these things Philippines is also starting to suffer from some diseases, such as, AIDS, STD, HIV, and also malnutrition - only common to some parts or provinces of the Philippines.

Our Time Is Up (Movie Review)

The movie is all about a psychiatrist who sticks to his everyday routine. He is a very organized person that he always see to it that his "things" are all in place and organized.

In the movie, it is shown how he consults different kinds of people who has different personalities and has different traumas and problems in life. At first, he talked to them one by one and let each and every one of them share what are their problems, and what they are afraid of. On the second consultation that the psychiatrist conducted, he actually let the people face their fears. He did some activities that would help his patients overcome their traumas, and some treatment (conversation) and sharing of his personal insights and suggestions.

The movie is somehow comedy. It is funny because of the way the psychiatrist treated his patients, and how each and everyone of them reacted. At the end, all his patients thanked him for his effort and patience that he dedicated for them. Because also of his patients, he learned and realized that he has already no "room" for himself. He changed and did things the other way around. He did things on what he is comfortable with, not anymore following his everyday routine.

A Blog

Blog - the most common task we are assigned to do in our ENGLONE and BUSCOMP classes. To be honest, I am not fond of writing, nor blogging. I do not enjoy it and most of the time, I'm having a hard time thinking of what I will write in my paragraphs. Also, when writing, I tend to get mental block and ending up in a very short paragraphs. I tend to forget some things or informations that may help me in what I am writing. Just like now, I don't know what to say anymore. Haha. Anyway, writing compositions everyday in class and uploading blogs in the internet weekly helped me be more interactive in terms of writing. I just realized that I am now, somehow, beginning to like writing in some ways. Maybe because, eventhough I'm not that good in writing, I am able to share some things about me and I am able to express myself.

Nonsense

Why settle for any old chip when you've got real tortilla chips - Jack n Jill Tostillas Nacho Cheese? Monster size chips that give a distinct roar of a crunch and a mouth-tickling cheese flavor that will leave your funny bones wanting for more. Definitely a snack worth scampering for. So don't just stand there with your tongue lolling from side to side. Grab a fist full of chips and get cracking!

Nothing much important about this entry. I just wanted to promote and share what is written on the pack of what I am eating right now, Tostillas! Haha! Anyway, thanks for reading my non-sense entry. Hehe. Get cracking! Have a nice day!

UAAP and NCAA (Comparison and Contrast)

UAAP (University Athletic Association of the Philippines) and NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) are two popular leagues or associations here in the Philippines. They are both facilitating and handling sports competitions of different universities and colleges.

UAAP, established in 1938, is a sports association of eight universities in the Philippines. It is held every year from July to October (first semester sports) and from November to March (second semester sports). The sports being competed are, basketball, volleyball, chess, judo, swimming, taekwondo, table tennis, cheerdance, baseball, football, softball, tennis, track and field, badminton, and fencing. It is composed of eight competing universities, namely the Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University-Manila, University of the Philippines-Diliman, University of Santo Tomas, University of the East, Far Eastern University, Adamson University, and National University.

NCAA, founded in 1924 , 14 years before UAAP was established, is the largest collegiate athletic organization in the world. It is also held every year from June to October here in Philippines. It has the same sports that UAAP facilitates, but participated by colleges, and is "imported" only from the United States. It is also competed by eight colleges, namely Letran, DLS-CSB, Jose Rizal University, Mapua, PCU, San Beda, San Sebastian, and the University of Perpetual Help System.

12 & 32

Twelve and thirty-two are my two favorite numbers. I only "declared" them my favorites when I was in first year highschool. Anyway, I got both those numbers from my whole name: Heinz Kristian Buenaventura Nicolas. Here's the way how I got them.

Thirty-two; it simply because my whole name has thirty-two letters all in all. And for the number twelve, I only got it from the syllables of my whole name. Actually, it only has eleven syllables in it (heinz-kris-tian-bue-na-ven-tu-ra-ni-co-las). I just changed the way my middle name is being syllabicated (heinz-kris-tian-bu-e-na-ven-tu-ra-ni-co-las). Get it?

Another reason is that, on the number 12, when you exchange the places of the two numbers; 1 and 2, it will become number 21, also the number of Kevin Garnett, one of my favorite NBA players. Same to the number 32, when you also exchange the places of the numbers 3 and 2, it will become number 23, also the number of my most favorite NBA player, Michael Jordan.

If you notice, both numbers have the number 2. It is because 2 is also my birthday, December 2, and December is also the 12th month of the year.

I had difficulty in explaining it, I just hope understood it. Thanks for reading.

Rabies

ra·bies

n. an acute, infectious, often fatal viral disease of most warm-blooded animals, especially wolves, cats, and dogs, that attacks the central nervous system and is transmitted by the bite of infected animals.

In Pasig, two weeks ago, I was accidentally bitten by our two month-old puppy. Good thing, I only got a very very small wound on my right foot and it did not even bleed. To be sure, my mom and I went to RITM (Research Institute for Tropical Medicine) in Alabang, Muntinlupa City last September 23 to know what are we going to do for me to be properly treated because of a possible exposure to rabies. On that same day, I already had five injections. While two injections on each of the succeeding days. I had my third day lately, this afternoon and I have two more days left, that is equivalent to four more injections. Actually, hindi siya masakit, nakakapanghina siya.

I hope this simple blog entry let you know how many injections are needed to treat a possible exposure to rabies. So, BEWARE OF DOGS.

Music (Classification)

Like sports, music is also one of my passions in life. When I was still young, I took drums lessons at Yamaha School of Music in Manila. After that, I realized that I just enjoy more on listening to it, than playing it. I enjoy it everytime I'm in my room, arranging my things, doing my assignments and stuff. Sometimes, before taking a bath, I do louden the song I am playing just to hear it from my bathroom. Anyway, I'm interested in different genres of music, such as, r&b, hip-hop, pop, and reggae. Songs by 2pac, Bonethugs~n~Harmony, and Bob Marley are the ones I like. I also like rock music, particularly emotional rock, but not metal and punk rock. I'm also interested and familiarized more on OPM bands than foreign bands.

Early Disappointment

Last Wednesday was the opening of the college sportsfest 2007-2008. We had team minor games; tug of war, modified basketball, and dodgeball against the other team colors. As one of the team captains of the team, I was very disappointed with what had happend. We lost in the three games that we had. Plus, only few of our teammates attended in the opening. I was very disappointed that time. I just hope this will not happend in the next games that we will be competing with the other teams.

A Very Tiring Week

This week was a very tiring week for me. I organized almost all of the requirements needed by the white team for the upcoming sportsfest. I enlisted the players that will be competing for different sports against the other team colors, looked for and sketched the design of our jersey, and scouted for a tailoring. Actually, it took me two weeks to finish all of this, and it's not easy because only few of our teammates are cooperating with us. Good thing Johna assisted me in the team color meeting that we had last last week, and she also lead the cheer dance for our team on the opening of the sportsfest last Wednesday.
I realized that being one of the team captains of the white team is a big responsibility to handle. And because of this, I learned things that will help me, not only the next time I will be doing this, but also on the rest of my college years and in the future.

Tight D (Definition)

In basketball, there are certain words that are shortened to be able to use it while playing on the court. An example of these words is "Tight D". Tight D is a word used while playing basketball. It is a shortcut term for tight defense. Obviously, it means to tightly guard your opponent, as much as possible, away from the ball, and most importantly away from the basket.
Another term used in basketball is "Set". We are all familiar that "Set" means, a group forming a whole (example: a set of gardening tools). While in basketball, it simply means to tell your teammates to be ready or to be in position.

How Am I As A Listener?

In class discussions, I always try my best to listen to my professors or teachers discussing their lessons. I also listen and write at the same time, that is if there are important details and informations about the lesson, written on the board. In some other subjects, I get sleepy because of boredom, or maybe also because of the lesson and/or the style of teaching the particular professor is familiarized. When this happens, I use to talk to someone or even make some noise just to keep myself awake and "away" from boredom. I try sharing some jokes in class, jokes that are, somehow, related to the topic for my classmates to be also alive while in the discussion, and also for myself to relate in the lesson.

For me, I am not a good listener. There are a lot of times that I ask my classmates about a particular lesson or task, or even assignments which have already said and discussed in class.

Another Music Video

For my second journal entry this week, I'll just share another music video that I only discovered and watched yesterday. Anyway, this music video is all about two guys who are bestfriends. They wanted to see each other and introduce each other's girlfriends. While on the phone, they realized that they are talking of the same girl. They have seen each other, still as bestfriends, and planned something for that particular girl they are both into. In the video, you will see how they talked and planned about what they are going to do to that girl. This is "Same Girl" by R. Kelly and Usher.

URL: http://youtube.com/watch?v=nU8fcEma1Z4

Why Are You In School?

This short blog of mine is all about things why we students are in school. I answered the question based on my own opinion and understanding about schooling. Hope you like it.

I am in school to know who I am, what I am, and why I am existing. School is one of the best things you must learn to love, to be able to discover many important things about yourself, about your family, about you friends, about the reality, about life, and especially about God. I am in school to study about my existence, and how to live a meaningful and essential life now and in the future. In school, you are also taught on how to deal with things, things that you will be encountering in the next few years that you will be studying and even after graduating college.

I hope this short blog helped you and, somehow, answered your questions about why we students are in school.

Comparative Analysis (Music Videos)

"I Don't Wanna' Know", this first music video is one of my favorite songs. Anyway, in this music video, there was this guy who was very lonely and depressed. This guy was betrayed and cheated on by his girlfriend. In the music video, you can see how he reacted and how depressed he was with his problem.

Value Judgement (5 is the highest; 1 is the lowest): 3

URL: http://youtube.com/watch?v=frvg9hfJYBo

My second choice of music video is "Lose Control" by Missy Elliot. It's all about dancing, particularly street dancing. It does not have any particular story, yet its cool.

Value Judgement (5 is the highest; 1 is the lowest): 4

URL:http://youtube.com/watch?v=JGmhw766SFg&mode=related&search=

The third music video is also one of my favorite songs. The music video is all about a black American guy who was mistaken by the police to be a robber. For me, the video is somehow showing discrimination on the black Americans because the guy was trying to explain but the police, whom are white Americans, refused it. Instead, they ran after the black guy and caught him. The police went to the owner of the store with the wrong guy. At the end of the video, the black guy was set free. This is "I Tried" by Bonethugs-n-Harmony. Check it out.

Value Judgement (5 is the highest; 1 is the lowest): 5

URL:http://youtube.com/watch?v=IG5ReXP0SSg

If you can notice, the three music videos that I chose and blogged about are all sung by Americans, black Americans. Black Americans are good in different kinds of r&b music which I am fond of listening to. I also love listening to rock music, but I am not into watching their music videos. Anyway, black Americans, for me, are much "higher" than the white ones. For example, in the movies, many also of the actors and actresses are black Americans. Movies with "black" celebrities are more likely to be clicking than movies with the "white" ones. In basketball, particularly in the NBA, majority of the reigning basketball stars now, and even in the past, are also "black". I do not idolize black Americans, but for me, they are more talented than the white ones.

Introduction ; Interest (Sports)

I'm Heinz Kristian Buenaventura Nicolas, 16 years of age, born on December 2, 1990. I graduated from Sacred Heart Academy-Pasig and I'm now taking up BS Business Administration Major in Management in De La Salle University-Canlubang. Basketball is one of my passions in life, that is why I chose the category of sports. Here is a brief definiton and history of it.

Sports are activitities that is governed by a set of rules, specialized equipment, precise timing, measuring and scoring, spectators ,and coverage by various media. It commonly refers to activities were the physical capabilities of the competitor are the primary determiner of the result of the competition itself. The term is also used to other activities such as mind sports and motor sports where mental capabilities are the primary attributes. Because also of sports, some people are engaged into gambling where money is at stake.

Sports began the first time a person used both physical and mental capabilities under recreational conditions. "Sport could well have been fishing or hunting for pleasure or merely engaging in a playful demonsration of physical prowess. Modern sports, however, are often thoroughly organized. Archaeological evidence indicates that the Sumerians practiced Wrestling as a sport about 5,000 years ago. The ancient Olympic Games, first recorded in 776 BC, could be called the birth of organized sports."

APA:

Webster, N. (2001) . Webster's third new international dictionary . Massachusetts U.S.A. : Webster Inc.

(2004) . Grolier encyclopedia of knowledge . international edition . volume 17 . U.S.A. : Grolier International