Wats Up?

Aaah... whats up... I'm doing the Sociologist act again, by presenting to you guys Ibsy's Pseudo-science thought... and my view on it... (Updated every 2 days yan... ) and I changed the blog song to "Collide" as my tribute to my everyday pilgrimage to the Ateneo... (fuckin annoying!!!!)

Representative Ideals Part I: Ibsy's theory and contesting Pseudo-sciences

The Philosopher Ibsy had a thought one fine GENPSYC class, which he shared with me... the thought of "pseudo-sciences," of different eras of human existence, and how Psychology could be this era's pseudo-science. He defined a pseudo-science as a science, or a basic philosophy that was mainly in use during a certain time. This definition of course is crude, because our discussion was only in passing. He gave the example of humanism in ancient Greece. All their achievements were based on humanism, a sort of homocentric view of the world led to all their achievements (Philosophies on living, and society, and artistic and intellectual achievement.) Another example he gave was that of Alchemy (or chemistry) and Mercantile. Mercantile dictated the holistic growth of society during the Industrial Revolution. We can safely connect the achievements of the Industrial Revolution as being a direct consequence of Mercantilistic ideas and theories. As for the modern age, Capitalism is the pseudo-science, as most of today's achievements are blatantly based on Capitalistic ideals. but Ibsy said we could replace the existing pseudo-science with Psychology as the new pseudo-science.

I fully agree with the division of human eras according to pseudo-sciences, as there is much evidence to support it. I do contest though, the use of the term "pseudo-science." The term literally means false sciences, as Ibsy took into thought the idea that Alchemy, Morality and Philosophy are not sciences. From what I see, the term pseudo-science doesn't fit, because of certain specific reasons, such as that Economics is a social science, and Economics dictated the pseudo-sciences of Mercantile and Capitalism. Another point is that Imperialism and Expansionism, which are two of the most influential pseudo-sciences are under Political Science. Alchemy, which he contested against it's being a science, was the direct anscestor of modern Chemistry. Chemistry brought about the study of Alchemy, and Alchemy was based on natural laws (or in trying to break them) so we can safely assume that it was somehow a science. With these in mind, I would use the term "representative ideals" instead of the term pseudo-science. I use the term representative ideals because it involves all the aspects of the "Pseudo-sciences." The word Ideals take into spect Philosophies, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Moral Ideals. The word representative gives the term it's essence of dividing human eras by the Ideals of which were most used, or brought the most change. So lets wrap up this chapter with a definition:

Representative Ideals: Ideas, Sciences, or Philosophies that were most used or brought about the most change in human society, and which define a certain era in human existence.

Next Chapter:

Representative Ideals Part II: Eras of Human Existence according to Representative Ideals.

You Don't Know What You've Got 'Till it's Gone...

I'm still bored, as it's still summer.... anyway... I just took 7 tests in the span of 3 days... it was HELL!!! I have to repeat Zoo and Bota... grr.... anyway... I dont have to repeat Alge... and PE and NSTP... and GENPSYC... so Im generally happy... I'm having fun... and I'm missing La Sallian life... I haven't even begun, and I'm already perspiring like a pig... Ciao guys... pray I get my other subjects credited... PRAY HARD... SOUTH GATE... I miss you...

YUCHENGCO... I miss your toilets...

nagsawa ako sa mukha niyo ng isang taon... HAHAHAHHA

Mensaje de Gato, Mensaje por Gato

hola miguel.. :) this was a note i was supposed toleave on your blog, but apparently, i do not knowhow to do that. haha :) it's been a long time sincewe last talked.. last time i saw you, you just satand ran from our expsyla class... wasn't even ableto say goodbye.. (well, i didn't know you weretransferring till i asked where you were) anyway, iwon't hold it against you. :) you have quite a fewmore weeks to enjoy your freedom (while we beginbeing roasted in hell by our chem prof) beforeclasses in the other side of the world begins :) itrully wish you the best.. i know this has been yourlong term dream.. and now it is very close tobecoming a reality :) keep posting bout your soonto be life in the blue world. i enjoy your rants(?), iread them when i run out of things to do on thenet. hehehe :) and remember, AMDG, Ad MajoremDei Gloriam :) ALWAYS for the greater glory ofGod. :) i know you will do well in Ateneo. just don'tforget to look back once in a while :) we will missyou. :) take care over there (i mean, in riding theLRT). till then :) adios miguel.. yo te echo demenos.. -gato

You probably didnt recieve my birthday song... we kept sending it all day... ayaw mag send... (then we realized kasi sun ayaw ng mms) pakinggan mo nlang sa phone ni Sanny :D. Anyway... sorry I lied... didn't mean to... I never really thought I'd pass... again... sorry I didnt tell you... didnt want to... 'cause I told you I wont... I was ashamed of my own dishonesty... sorry for the ranting... I didnt realize... I know it was a real nuisance... thanks for listening... I honestly respected you among all the others, since you understood from the beginning... sorry I burdened you... thanks for everything... I dont need to wish you luck, since you will go far on your own... very far... I will wish you one heartfelt Godspeed... I'll always look back... every wednesday... Thea made me... I'll miss you too... among all my Lasallian friends, you listened... everyone else talked... :p remember also, The simple star that represents the La Sallian system, the "Signum Fidei." It's a symbol that binds both the Christian Brothers, and the Jesuits together... Although it is exclusively a La Sallian symbol, what it represents is what really matters... It represents Love. It is a sign of God's undying love for his children. It represents one's love of his fellowmen. It represents selflessness, a drive to improve human lives, especially among the poor and outcasts, and to bring the Gospel principles to present-day culture. These things are shared... Both orders were established for this purpose, and in this way, we are never really far apart... as long as we love others... What the Signum Fidei represents is what's best in humans... It may even represent what makes us human... I'm ranting again.. Yo tambien... Yo echo de menos tambien... -Miguel

Soy Atenista

Kasama na rin ako jan... I promised two things to God today... One, is that I would really work hard, so I can get a cum laude... and secondly, that I would join Gawad Kalinga Ateneo. :D AMDG! (Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam)

Mickeyspot: Retrospect

Dear Reader,

The month of May marks my first year anniversary of blogging. I began on May 12, 2005 with the pilot post "I am Small." Now one year later, and 320 posts long, I look back and realize how much of a help blogging has been in the last year. I have successfully brought out to the viewing public what makes me who I am. I don't usually post about the mundane everyday goings on that really mean nothing to my holistic development, but rather, I post about things that truly matters in my life. Everything I have written down in 320 posts either exposes who I truly am, or shows how something has shaped me. I have given you, dear reader, something that no one else can give you. I have given you a precious gift. I have given you the gift of learning from the experience of an 18 year old. It's not much. It is merely a shade compared to the great autobiographic works of the greats, but I bring this all out with the hope that somehow, somewhere within the pages of this work, you may find someting useful. It has been a great pleasure writing for you all. This blog, and you dear reader, have helped me understand myself by being an active part of my everyday life. Your reactions, your replies, and your continued patronage, drive me to carefully discern each detail of what has been a year of blogging. I see a gradually changing being, one that still has the naivity of youth in his blood, but with the continuing aid of my friends, and through the reactions and replies of my dear readers... I have found a better path to follow. Thank you all.

I began with these words:

I AM SMALL

I cried out for help:

Friends... where are you now...

I adapted:

Carl Carlo Karlo Anjo Kris Jeddy Nepo Martin Talitha Sanny Tove Ruja Leah Fionna Kat Thea Yeng Keisha Red Abby Hannah Anica... Hey, I'm Mickey. Love y'all.

I fell back:

ONE BIG FIGHT!

I thought:

Only we have limitless chances given to us. All we have to do is take a chance. Be human.

They all mourn your death, and they, not knowing your atheism, think you're going to heaven. How about you... where did you think you had gone to?

They can come up with all these high folluting definitions, but in the end, it is you, and your feeling that is important. No definition necessary.

I laughed:

I feel like writing today... so if you don't like it, sue me. It feels like a parody day, so I'll make today parody day!!!

I loved:

Thanks for everything, za...

I've lost:

She represented the best of our family. I love her. I will never forget her.

He died this morning... He lasted the night...

Ive discovered what it feels to be human.

You are important to me, but I have to let you go.

All in all.... I have so much to be thankful for... "Be Human."

P.S. before Goodbye

I STILL EXIST OKAY? SO WHENEVER YOU NEED ME, JUST CALL. The last thing I would want is to lose your friendships... Talk to me when you need anything... anything at all...

Sacrificing Not in Vain

"Yeah. Life's full of what ifs, no? Oh well... we're still here for you Mic. You are still a La Sallian through and through... Thanks for the laughs, the conversations, and the times we've spent together. Hey, you've finally reached the dream you were working on... only there are sacrifices to be made... Make us proud Mic... Para we'll know that we were worth the sacrifice... Love ya Mic. :)" -Sanny

I seriously don't know anymore... It seemed to be worth it back then, but now... It all seems too painful... My La Sallian chapter may have ended with the submission of my transfer credentials, but my Atenean life begins with the signing of my transfer form... You're right... It was a dream... my dream came true... so, why did Cinderella seem happier that I am? This is a sad, twisted fairytale... when effort begets pain... I will keep my promise though... I will make you proud... I am still a La Sallian... and I will be one till I die... I don't know what the future holds, and in reality... I am dreading whats beyond the Atenean door... If I could do it all again... I would have done things differently...

Today's my last official day as a La Sallian... I have spent one year as a man in green... I wouldn't say it was all fun, and I wouldn't say it was all pain, but I know one thing... That initial step out of South Gate was the hardest thing I ever had to do... I was crying while I exited La Salle one last time... To my friends... especially the Orgees and Anjo... I have something to say... We may not see much of each other from now on... I know I promised U-break visits, but those are easily broken by the harshness of academic life... I have my faults, and I may sometimes forget some things that had to do with out friendships, but as a whole, I will never forget you... you were the only ones who made me feel happy... made me feel accepted... If I could do it all again, I'd have done things differently... If I had known, I would have foregone the test in order to stay with you... I can't stop my tears from falling... I know this will pass, but as of yet... I feel like I have committed the greatest mistake in my life... I never wanted to let any of you go... Unfortunately, I learned too late... I will miss you all....

No Longer a La Sallian

I submitted my transfer form at 11:30. As of that time, May 15, 2006... I am no longer a La Sallian...

Me

"I don't want to be anything other than what I've been trying to be lately. All I have to do is think of me and I have peace of mind. I'm tired of looking 'round rooms, wondering what I've got to do or who I'm supposed to be. I don't want to be anything other than me."

I AM ME! Thanks everyone for understanding.

Time To Say Goodbye...

"Time to say goodbye. Paesi che non ho maiveduto e vissuto con te,adesso sì li vivrò.Con te partiròsu navi per mariche, io lo so,no, no, non esistono più,it's time to say goodbye. "

I have something to admit to. I am a liar. I never meant to hurt any of you... and I hope that I never did. I know you all know what this is about. Some of you knew since May 5th, and to most... and those I consider dearest, most beloved of them all... know not as of yet. It's time to leave... but as says this song... "Time to say goodbye. Places that I've never seen or experienced with you. Now I shall, I'll sail with you upon ships across the seas, seas that exist no more, it's time to say goodbye." Never think that you were never worth my staying. This is an experience we will share. I don't want to sever my ties with you. I must though, complete what took me two years to work for. I started it, and it has to be done. My heart aches. Letting go was never a strong point. Your hand, I must let go of, but your essence remains within me. The time we spent will not be wasted. The things I do now... cannot be undone. I don't need to say much, except that I will miss you all. As I put on my rubbershoes and walk towards the Taft LRT station each day, I will look out the window, and for a few seconds, reminisce each day on everything I've experienced. You have gained immortality in the matter of my being. You may not miss me, as you will only think back and breathe a few reminiscent breaths, but as I've said once before... You are important to me.

You can start cancelling your debut invitations now :)

...

In Memory of Arcs... We never really knew him well, but as he was kind to our friend, and our friend loved him, and loves him still... we join Arc's family and friends in praying for his soul.

Eternal rest grant unto his soul Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

Happy Birthday Kat!!!!

Happy B-day Kat!!!! You're 18 na!!! legal na!!! HAHAHAHAH!!!!

Stories

I had to finish my transfer requirements today so I went to the different offices concerned to have my papers signed. First lets look at what I needed as per requirements, or at least the most significant to this story:

a. signature of the Vice-Dean

b. signature of the accounting office

c. course description of every course I have ever taken. Which I get from all the departments involved.

Anyway, my story begins at the Vice-Dean's office after lunch... I give my transfer paper to the secretary, and she says in an oober taray voice: "Vice-Dean ang last na magsasign." So, I go about having my paper signed and when I give it to the accounting lady, she says: "Ano to? andaming kulang! Ipasign mo muna sa iba! kami last." Eh? labo... anyway, i continued going around the world, then I returned to the accounting office (inuna ko na bago Vice-Dean) I had 3 blanks left, one for PE (which I didn't need because I had no more PE classes) one for Biology Lab (again no need coz no Lab) and Computer Lab (duh.) anyway... she signed it without question, but when I returned to the Vice-Dean to have it signed, the secretary again makes an ass of herself... "Andaming kulang! Vice-Dean ang LAST na magsasign! Ano to! Bio Lab! Computer Lab! Ipasign mo nga muna!" She pissed me off... who was she, feeling Vice-Dean? Ako naman, I wanted to have a bit of fun, so sinigawan ko rin siya (much to her surprise) "Eh HELLO! I have no computer lab!" (I copied her accent as well as to thoroughly insult her) "Wala ring tao sa Bio Labs ko! plus walang PE dept pag summer! Don't you know that!" So nagretaliate naman siya (futile efforts puny secretary HAHAHAH) she said "Imposible na wala kang computer lab man lang!" Being the total ass that I truly am, I retorted: "I have no computer lab nga! WALAAAAAA! (long AAA) NNNNOOOOOONNNNEEEEE!" I had finally triumphed... she looked at me funny, and stormed into the Vice-Deans office, coming out with my form. HAHAHAHA! NEXT!!! Later in the afternoon, I had to collent all the course descriptions... MOST of which took 15 minutes or more because of those HELLISH SECRETARIES!!!! I now earnestly believe that secretaries belong with Judas and Count Fabricio in the lowest circle of hell. Anyway... guess which department was the most incompetent... as in the WHOLE staff snobbed me... guess... It was the Theology and Religious Education department... 30 f-ing minutes... Whats really annoying is that when I entered the department, the first thing the secretary told me was: "I'm talking to someone, go ask someone else to help you." How very Catholic of her... anyway... another annoyance was the Psych department... the Secretary looks at me funny, and when I asked for a syllabus, she tells me to wait for Dr. Calueng (Chair) Which is funny because the initial 5 times I went in there to ask for a syllabus, Dr. Calueng told me to wait for the secretary... anyway... Dr. "Melo" finally arrived, and the secretary asked her, "O ano sir, bibigyan ba natin to ng syllabus?" I wanted to laugh... what was that, a game show? Tell the transferee what he won!!! If secretaries belong to the lowest circle of hell, she belongs there too, but she should be the one being personally bitten by the devil. (Sorry for the harsh sacrelige...) The Philosophy dept. secretary also kept me waiting... and just as I was about to give up hope, I closed my eyes and shouted "That secretary is KILLING ME!!!" When I reopened my eyes, who was there coming towards me but the secretary herself! (speak of the devil...) That was embarrasing... She looked at me funny, and I then followed her back to the department, where she gave me my course description... Today was fun... I got to fight off some secretaries...

SuNsHiNe!!!

Lets all soak it up! May kausap ako kanina... sabi niya "Lalake ka talaga." Sabi ko, "bat mo nasabi?" Sabi niya, "Kasi... wala lang... di ka pwedeng bakla... d ka papasa... below standards." Ahh ganun... okay lang... wala akong dream maging federasyon member.

To y'all with nothing to do...

get a haircut, start up your camera phone and have fun.

I'm bored out of my wits! I swear, taking summer classes was a HUGE mistake. I want my summer back!!!!!

Understand Me

I found out I passed Ateneo yesterday, as most of you now know. The first to congratulate me was Jeddy, then Sanny, then Thea and Yeng. Learning I had passed was among the happiest of times in my life... To bad my family had to shake up my happiness... I tell my mom, and she tells me that we'll talk about it later. I tell my abuelo, and he gives me a long speech on "You'll regret it someday." I call my cousins to ask if they can go to Ateneo to ask some questions. The mere mention of Ateneo, and they never return call. The next morning, my mom calls my ate, and I tell her I passed. She says, "Wow, congrats! Listen, I have an idea... Instead of transferring why don't you cross register instead?" My answer was, because if I do cross register, I'll graduate with a Lasallian diploma. That's something I try to avoid. Then my ate starts questioning me through my mom... and whenever I answer, she reiterates using a mamsy pamsy babyish voice... That ticked me off... That was the last straw... I got a congratulations from all my friends, and all my family can do is say, "okay... that's nice... try cross enrolling :D!" MY ASS! YOU NEVER APPRECIATED ALL THE WORK I PUT INTO THIS! I FOUGHT VEHEMENTLY FOR THIS, AND ALL YOU CAN DO IS SAY NO!?!?!? UNDERSTAND ME! I WOULDN'T FIGHT THIS HARD IF I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT I WAS GETTING INTO! All I needed was a congratulations, and your understanding... Instead, you MOCK me. Even my own mother... I worked hard... I understand you guys... you guys don't understand me... If ever the cross enroll instead of transfer comes into earshot again, I'll really bite back. I'll transfer, then cross enroll in Lasalle. YOU GUYS are the ones who continually PUSH ME TOWARDS ATENEO. I was set on staying in La Salle, until you started badgering me.

Stat

I am kinda booooored, ang iinet, akoy nababato bato nababato... (to the tune of knocks me off my feet)