What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Got this from Mike Sep.. di ko alam kung totoo.. =P

My name's hidden meaning

You are fair, honest, and logical. You are a natural leader, and people respect you. You never give up, and you will succeed... even if it takes you a hundred tries. You are rational enough to see every part of a problem. You are great at giving other people advice. You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life. You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you. At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself. You are a free spirit, and you resent anyone who tries to fence you in. You are unpredictable, adventurous, and always a little surprising. You may miss out by not settling down, but you're too busy having fun to care. You are very open. You communicate well, and you connect with other people easily. You are a naturally creative person. Ideas just flow from your mind. A true chameleon, you are many things at different points in your life. You are very adaptable. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together. You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality. You are very hyper. You never slow down, even when it's killing you. You're the type of person who can be a workaholic during the day... and still have the energy to party all night. Your energy is definitely a magnet for those around you. People are addicted to your vibe. You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong. You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know. You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do. You are a seeker. You often find yourself restless - and you have a lot of questions about life. You tend to travel often, to fairly random locations. You're most comfortable when you're far away from home. You are quite passionate and easily tempted. Your impulses sometimes get you into trouble. You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something. You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense. You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

The Color Red

No, it's not about the color of the day, but about the color that teachers use during midterms and finals. I was no different from the others, until this mid-semester.

Why red? Probably because it is the most striking color on paper? Or probably because students don't use it as writing color? It's been the norm, but I learned (I forgot how) that red has psychological effects on students. Hence, I decided to experiment on using another color in checking their midterms.

How about a glittered purple pen? =P Hehehe! It was given to me by a colleague as gift last Christmas. Surprisingly, I found it fun to check the exam this time! However, I realized halfway that one pen was not sufficient to finish two sections of my undergrad class! Haha, good thing I found a kid's pen of the same color! But it was no longer glittered! =P

When I asked my students what they think about the color, they said that it makes them feel better.. probably because it doesn't have a "shouting" effect as red does.

Hm, this is a good excuse to collect colored pens again, just like what I used to do during college days.. Hehehe...

Year-Beginner

As the end of the year 2007 was approaching, I attempted several times to make a year-ender entry, but I had no courage to post them (I've written three drafts!) Hence, they remained forever drafts.

And now that the Year of the Rat has started, I would like to take this opportunity to express my hopes for the coming year, despite not-so-nice predictions for those who were born on the year of the horse. Though I am in a much better state now as compared to the same period (or even to the rest) of last year, I am hoping for things to get even better. =)

First, I am hoping for less depression attacks. Although I think I've overcome the peak of my depression, I still get attacks once in a while. Second, I am hoping for other people to understand that I am a person too. They don't have to understand everything, but at least consider that I am a person with feelings too. Third is of course, better health. I want less, if not zero, trips to the doctor. Fourth is for the release of my appointment at work (para magkasweldo na ko =P).

Of course, there are also things to be thankful for in the year that passed. First, my family and close friends - for all the love and support during the hardest time in my life. Second, my friends at work - for giving me another chance; And last but not the least, Lord of course, for helping me get back on track. =)

Kung Hei Fat Choi, everyone! ^_^

"Si Ma'am?"

Isang reporting day sa klase sa MH317.

Ako'y nakaupo sa likod. Sa aking kaliwa naman nakaupo ang isang estudyanteng tawagin na lang nating S. Sa gitna ng pagsasalita ng mga nag-uulat sa harap ng klase, pumasok ang palaging late na si estudyanteng U.

Umupo si U sa aking kanan na hindi man lang napansin na ako pala ay nasa kanyang tabi, habang ang ibang mga estudyante sa aming harapan naman ay tahimik na nakikinig sa pag-uulat.

Makalipas ang ilang segundo, walang kamuang-muang na kanyang tinanong ang aking katabi sa kaliwa: "S, si ma'am?"

Ni hindi nya man lang napansin na ako pala ay nakangiti na sa kanya! At si S, ni hindi na nakapagsalita, at ako'y itinuro na lamang na nasa kanyang tabi pala!

Sa kanyang pagkagulat sa mga pangyayari, at sa kanyang pagtatanong na narinig pala ng marami, aking nasisiguro na kahit ilang taon na ang nakalilipas, ito ay hindi pa rin nya nalilimutan. =P

Synergy, Rediscovered

Switching between keyboards and mice when working on more than one machine is a bit inconvenient at times. When the machines are in a local area network, using only one set of input devices make work easier and less confusing! And synergy makes it possible! I used version 1.0 when the CS department was still in the old building, but version 2.0 is better since it uses machine names now rather than IP addresses. It works on Mac, Windows and Linux. =) Haven't tested the new version in Linux though, but I had no problem with version 1.0 in the three platforms.. so I guess it works flawlessly in Linux as well. =)

Natural Highs

Got this from a friend, a forwarded mail. Just wanna share. =)

1. Falling in love.
2. Laughing so hard your face hurts.
3. A hot shower.
4. No lines at the supermarket.
5. A special glance.
6. Getting mail.
7. Taking a drive on a pretty road.
8. Hearing your favorite song on the radio .
9. Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.
10. Hot towels fresh out of the dryer.
11. Chocolate milkshake (vanilla or strawberry).
12. A bubble bath.
13. Giggling.
14. A good conversation.
15. The beach.
16. Finding a 20 dollar bill in your coat from last winter.
17. Laughing at yourself.
18. Looking into their eyes and knowing they Love you
19. Midnight phone calls that last for hours.
20. Running through sprinklers.
21. Laughing for absolutely no reason at all.
22. Having someone tell you that you're beautiful.
23. Laughing at an inside joke with FRIENDS.
24. Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you.
25. Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sl eep.
26. Your first kiss (either the very first or with a new partner).
27. Making new friends or spending time with old ones.
28. Playing with a new puppy or a kitten.
29. Having someone play with your hair.
30. Sweet dreams.
31. Hot chocolate .
32. Road trips with friends.
33. Swinging on swings.
34. Making eye contact with a cute stranger.
35. Making chocolate chip cookies.
36. Having your friends send you homemade cookies.
37. Holding hands with someone you care about.
38. Running into an old friend and realizing that some things (good or bad) never change.
39. Watching the expression on someone's face as they open a much desired pres ent from you.
40. Watching the sunrise.
41. Getting out of bed every morning and being grateful for another beautiful day.
42. Knowing that somebody misses you.
43. Getting a hug from someone you care about deeply.
44. Knowing you've done the right thing, no matter what other people think.