THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!! grabe! WOW! haha! hmm, where do I start? HAHA!

First, thank you talaga to ALL SLAs for believing in me. I know I didn't believe in myself the second I got nominated for Secretary but most, if not all, believed in me. sorry sa taong naniwala sakin pero parang riniject ko.. haha! sorry tinakot kita.. hahaha =)) And I think the trust you guys gave me helped me a lot :) boss, thank you :D haha! I promise to always do my best hangga't sa kaya ko just to show my gratitude for the trust you have all given me :)

Second, thank you for the support and cooperation! haha! Kung wala kayo, di ko kakayanin lahat ng na-accomplish ko sa office.. Lalong lalo na nung LAW kala ko mahihirapan ako with all the preparations and stuff pero hindi rin kasi we were really working as a team.. ^_^ kahit yung mga nasa OJT pumunta sa office :))

Third, thank you for being such fun company! :D Nakakalimutan ko yung stress ko sa acads pag dumadaan ako sa office kahit may ipapagawa sakin dun.. HAHAHA! Parents, sorry if I go home later than expected.. hehehe! I was having too much fun destressing in LSPO.. hahaha shout out to that one person in LSPO who always makes me laugh by being sabaw :))

Last, to the coordinators and to tita Amie, thank you po for voting for me! hehehe :D

I LOVE YOU, GUYS!! For me, LSPO is the best office/org I can ever be in :D *HUG*

CONGRATS sa mga nanalo din ng awards! ^_^ good job, guys! good job, everyone! :D

YouTube Experiment

The experiment was conducted by Cathy Belen, Kyle Lopez-Vito and Dessa Tariman on November 23-25, 2009 from 9am to 11am.

1. analyze the videos uploaded in terms of YouTube category. Use tag cloud to measure the popularity of the category.



Day 1 (November 23, 2009) Nonprofits & Activism 1 People & Blogs 7 Gaming 2 Music 1 Sports 3 Entertainment 2 Comedy 2 New & Politics 1

Day 2 (November 24, 2009) People and Blogs 7 Entertainment 4 Auto and Vehicles 1 Music 6 Pets and Animal 1 Comedy 1 Film and Animation 1

Day 3 (November 25, 2009) Peoples & Blogs 8 Gamings 1 Sports 1 Music 3 News & Politics 2 Entertainment 2 Travel & Events 1 Film & Animation 1 Education 1 Peoples & Blogs 8

 
  As we can see from the tables above, the most popular categories in the videos we viewed during our experiment are People & Blogs, Music, Entertainment, Sports, and Comedy.
 
 
2. What are the most commonly used tags? (You may also use tag cloud for this purpose.)
 
The most commonly used tags in the videos that our group viewed were webcam, video, amv.

 
3. What's the average length of the video uploaded?
 
The average length of the videos we viewed for the experiment is 2mins 30secs.

 
4. What's the average age of the video uploader?
 
The average age is not that accurate since there were a number of users who did not post their ages. The average age that we got is 30 years old.

 
5. Get the statistics of uploads by country.
 
                 

Day 1 (November 23, 2009) United States 9 Canada 2 Mexico 2 Belgium 1 Germany 1 Japan 1 Philippines 1 Portugal 1 Saudi Arabia 1 Taiwan 1

Day 2 (November 24, 2009) Philippines 2 France 2 Czech Republic 1 Germany 3 United States 3 Algeria 1 Spain 2 Barbados 1 Japan 1 Poland 1 South Korea 1 Turkey 1

Day 3 (November 25, 2009) US 7 Romania 1 Ethiopia 1 Belgium 1 Cayman Islands 1 Greece 1 Canada 1 Brazil 2 Mexico 1 Peru 1


Most of the videos uploaded online are from the United States.

   
6. Get the statistics of uploads by language.
   
               


Day 1 (November 23, 2009) English 11 Arabic 1 Belgian 1 Filipino 1 Mexican 1 Portuguese 1

Day 2 (November 24, 2009) English 18 Spanish 2

Day 3 (November 25, 2009) English 8 Portuguese 1 Spanish 3


From the tables shown above, it is obvious that English is the most common language used by the YouTube users. Some of the videos had no audio that is why we cannot tell what language they used.

   
7. Get the count of the videos that were blocked.
   
Out of 60 videos, only one is blocked.  But there were two videos from the 2nd day of experiment that was removed by the user. In place of that, we viewed two more videos. 

   

from Karen's email last May 2008 :))

My mom and I went to a store near Shopwise-Sucat yesterday after mass and I saw Iceberg's.. haha! And so I told my mom that why don't we drop by for some halo-halo and she agreed! (haha! priviledges of a birthday girl :P haha) Since we went there from mass, I asked my mom if we can have our dinner there na din.. Then I remembered that I still owe my mom and brother a treat after passing all my subjects last term.. haha! So I decided to treat (me and) my mom.. woot! ang yaman ko! hahahaha

We ordered a tuna sandwich and two special halo-halos.. haha! Di sulit yung pera.. :P hahaha! The sandwich was ordinary-tasting and the halo-halo... 'twas o.k. haha! Mas masarap pa yung sa Max's at mas masarap pa rin yung sa Red Ribbon.. sayang wala ng halo-halo sa Red Ribbon.. :| I dunno about their other dishes pero they look good.. :P haha! yun nalang, idaan sa presentation.. ahahaha! joke XD ssshh :))

pictures were taken with my phone.. Didn't have my cam with me that time e.. unexpected nga.. :P haha!


Then today, to prepare for my birthday, Ma and I bought a walnut pie.. yum yum ^_^


I expect to gain some pounds during this week(end).. HAHA! But I'll lose them eventually...hopefully :))

finally natapos ko na din! haha! well, its not that perfect.. there are a few "bugs", but I've given up.. haha! Tinatamad na akong ayusin.. :)) I did the images during the term break and the code was done the day before 2nd term started and I just finished them today.. I'll fix the errors when I have time.. haha

well here it is.. haha! pwede nyo icritque :D hihi

So, medyo obvious din na di ako nag-aral ngayong araw na toh.. I did in the morning and early in the afternoon, but I couldn't concentrate anymore as the day drew to a close.. I was concerned with my mom and tita who are stranded in the streets and (lolo) Jay who's drenched in rain.. I can't contact them anymore.. I guess their cellphones ran out of battery.. :( I hope they're safe.. I'll study tomorrow.. I wish by tomorrow everyone is safe already..

Something happened this week that made me think about things. Important things. I realized that despite of what happened I still have something to be thankful for. I'm thankful for my friends. I'm thankful for my family. And last but not the least, I'm thankful for and to God.

I'm thankful for my friends who believe in my capabilities even when I doubt my own. I'm thankful for their support -- even just by saying, "kaya mo yan! ikaw si Dessa e.. :)" is of great help. I don't even know what I did for them to say such things to me, and for them to sort of look up to me. I even told a friend that I felt some kind of pressure after she said that sobrang bilib siya sakin. Thank you guys, for believing in me :)

I'm thankful for my family that despite of my shortcomings they never fail to support me and make me feel their love for me. I'm thankful for their concern and understanding. There are no words that will express how much I am thankful for them. Thank you Pa, Ma, and Bro!

I am most thankful to God because He gave me my family and friends who support and encourage me, and who never fail to put a smile on my face. I am also thankful to God for the strength He gave me and is continually giving me to overcome this big challenge. Thank You, Lord! :)

I am thankful :)

grabbed from Krisca

ano ibig sabihin ng LITURGY?
--it is the letter between F and G

ano ibig sabihin ng LAWSUIT?
--when someone caught you cheating you make paLAWSUIT.

ano ang isang CARPENTER?
--taga paint ng kotse.

ano ibig sabihin ng DUE CARE?
--isa siyang taong mahilig magjoke. DUE CARE

ano ibig sabihin ng FOLLOWED?
--pag wala ka ng load. ikaw ay nagfofollowed FOLLOWED

ano ang IBON?
--noong tinanong si manny pacquiao kung ano makeup ni jinky, ang sagot niya ay IBON.

got this from my mom.. :)

I hope this will inspire you...

There was a blind girl who hated herself because she was blind. She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He was always there for her. She told her boyfriend, 'If I could only see the world, I will marry you.'

One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages came off, she was able to see everything, including her boyfriend. He asked her, 'Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?' The girl looked at her boyfriend and saw that he was blind.

The sight of his closed eyelids shocked her. She hadn't expected that. The thought of looking at them the rest of her life led her to refuse to marry him.

Her boyfriend left in tears and days later wrote a note to her saying: Take good care of your eyes, my dear, for before they were yours, they were mine.'

 

This is how the human brain often works when our status changes.

Only a very few remember what life was like before, and who was always by their side in the most painful situations.

Life Is a Gift.  Today before you say an unkind word - Think of someone who can't speak.

Before you complain about the taste of your food - Think of someone who has nothing to eat.

Before you complain about your husband or wife - Think of someone who's crying out to GOD for a companion.

Today before you complain about life – Think of someone who died too early on this earth.

Before you complain about your children - Think of someone who desires children but they're barren.

Before you argue about your dirty house someone didn't clean or sweep - Think of the people who are living in the streets.
 
Before whining about the distance you drive Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet.

And when you are tired and complain about your job - Think of the unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had your ob.

But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another –Remember that not one of us is without sin.

And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on your face and think: you're alive and still around.

//stolen from somewhere.. hehehe XD

5 important lessons to learn from a humble pencil.

1. It tells you that everything you do will always leave a Mark .

2. You can always correct the mistake you make .

3. The important thing in life is what you are from inside and not from out side .

4. In life you will undergo painful sharpening which will make you better in whatever you do .

5. Finally, to be the best you can be, you must allow yourself to be held and guided by the hand that holds you.

Handy little chart:

YOU SAY	GOD SAYS	BIBLE VERSES
You say: 'It's impossible'	God says: All things are possible	(Luke 18:27)
You say: 'I'm too tired'	God says: I will give you rest	(Matthew 11:28-30)
You say: 'Nobody really loves me'	God says: I love you	(John 3:1 6 & John 3:34 )
You say: 'I can't go on'	God says: My grace is sufficient	(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)
You say: 'I can't figure things out'	God says: I will direct your steps	(Proverbs 3:5- 6)
You say: 'I can't do it'	God says: You can do all things	(Philippians 4:13)
You say: 'I'm not able'	God says: I am able	(II Corinthians 9:8)
You say: 'It's not worth it'	God says: It will be worth it	(Roman 8:28 )
You say: 'I can't forgive myself'	God says: I Forgive you	(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
You say: 'I can't manage'	God says: I will supply all your needs	(Philippians 4:19)
You say: 'I'm afraid'	God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear	(II Timothy 1:7)
You say: 'I'm always worried and frustrated'	God says: Cast all your cares on ME	(I Peter 5:7)
You say: 'I'm not smart enough'	God says: I give you wisdom	(I Corinthians 1:30)
You say: 'I feel all alone'	God says: I will never leave you or forsake you	(Hebrews 13:5)

Parang eto yung sinasabi ng LSPO sa LPEP e.. ;)) hehe
//naka-post din after a long time.. ata :))

stolen from Cathy (na pinost nya sa friendster).. hehe :D

panatang maka-dota
iniibig ko ang larong dota
isinilang ako para maglaro ng dota
ito ang larong ipapasa ko sa aking mga
susunod na salinlahi
ang hero ko ay kanyang kinukupkop
at tinutulungan
upang maging malakas, matatag at
kapaki-pakinabang
bilang ganti ay kakarnehin ko ang mga
kalaban kong hero
paglilingkuran ko ang napili kong base
ipagtatanggol ko ang aking base kahit
na mag-mega creeps pa ito
hindi ko pipindutin ang f10 kahit na
matatalo na kami
sisikapin kong maging isang tunay na
maka-dota sa isip, sa salita at sa
gawa
kabayang ka-dota
ating ipasa ang
PANATANG MAKA-DOTA
i-memorize eto, adik =D

"Who says you have to wake up at a certain time and finish work by a certain time?"

hahahaha :)) ahmmm... sorry, Ma.. hihi XD love you!! XD

A little boy asked his mother, "Why are you crying?"

"Because I'm a woman," she told him.

"I don't understand," he said.
His Mom just hugged him and said , "And you never will."

Later the little boy asked his father, "Why does mother seem to cry for no reason?"

"All women cry for no reason," was all his dad could say.

The little boy grew up and became a man , still wondering why women cry...

Finally he put in a call to God.

When God got on the phone, he asked, "God , why do women cry so easily?"

God said,

"When I made the woman she had to be special.

I made her shoulders strong enough to carry the weight of the world,
yet gentle enough to give comfort.

I gave her an inner strength to endure childbirth
and the rejection that many times comes from her children.

I gave her a hardness that allows her to keep going when everyone else gives up,
and take care of her family through sickness and fatigue without complaining.

I gave her the sensitivity to love her children under any and all circumstances,
even when her child has hurt her very badly.

I gave her strength to carry her husband through his faults
and fashioned her from his rib to protect his heart.

I gave her wisdom to know that a good husband never hurts his wife,
but sometimes tests her strengths and her resolve to stand beside him unfalteringly.

And finally, I gave her a tear to shed.
This is hers exclusively to use whenever it is needed."

"You see my son," said God,
"the beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries,
or the way she combs her hair.

The beauty of a woman must be seen in her eyes,
because that is the doorway to her heart - the place where love resides."

wala lang.. gusto ko lang i-post.. ang astig e.. haha! got this from Yahoo!

SINGAPORE, Feb 5 - While most children his age sketch on paper with crayons, nine-year old Lim Ding Wen from Singapore, has a very different canvas -- his iPhone.

Lim, who is in fourth grade, writes applications for Apple's <AAPL.O> popular iPhone. His latest, a painting program called Doodle Kids, has been downloaded over 4,000 times from Apple's iTunes store in two weeks, the New Paper reported on Thursday.

The program lets iPhone users draw with their fingers by touching the iPhone's touchscreen and then clear the screen by shaking the phone.

"I wrote the program for my younger sisters, who like to draw," Lim said. His sisters are aged 3 and 5.

Lim, who is fluent in six programming languages, started using the computer at the age of 2. He has since completed about 20 programming projects. His father, Lim Thye Chean, a chief technology officer at a local technology firm, also writes iPhone applications.

"Every evening we check the statistics emailed to us (by iTunes) to see who has more downloads," the older Lim said.

The boy, who enjoys reading books on programming, is in the process of writing another iPhone application -- a science fiction game called "Invader Wars".

adik ;))

I read this years ago.. I chanced upon it recently and decided to repost it.. :)
side note lang.. When I read this essay my decision of not leaving the Philippines to live in another country just strengthened.. hehe :D

MY SHORT ESSAY ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES
Jaeyoun Kim

Filipinos always complain about the corruption in the Philippines. Do you really think the corruption is the problem of the Philippines? I do not think so. I strongly believe that the problem is the lack of love for the Philippines. Let me first talk about my country, Korea. It might help you understand my point.

After the Korean War, South Korea was one of the poorest countries in the world. Koreans had to start from scratch because entire country was destroyed after the Korean War, and we had no natural resources.

Koreans used to talk about the Philippines, for Filipinos were very rich in Asia. We envy Filipinos. Koreans really wanted to be well off like Filipinos. Many Koreans died of famine. My father & brother also died because of famine. Korean government was very corrupt and is still very corrupt beyond your imagination, but Korea was able to develop dramatically because Koreans really did their best for the common good with their heart burning with patriotism. Koreans did not work just for themselves but also for their neighborhood and country. Education inspired young men with the spirit of patriotism.

40 years ago, President Park took over the government to reform Korea. He tried to borrow money from other countries, but it was not possible to get a loan and attract a foreign investment because the economic situation of South Korea was so bad. Korea had only three factories. So, President Park sent many mine workers and nurses to Germany so that they could send money to Korea to build a factory. They had to go through horrible experience.

In 1964, President Park visited Germany to borrow money. Hundred of Koreans in Germany came to the airport to welcome him and cried there as they saw the President Park. They asked to him, "President, when can we be well off?" That was the only question everyone asked to him. President Park cried with them and promised them that Korea would be well off if everyone works hard for Korea, and the President of Germany got the strong impression on them and lent money to Korea. So, President Park was able to build many factories in Koea. He always asked Koreans to love their country from their heart.

Many Korean scientists and engineers in the USA came back to Korea to help developing country because they wanted their country to be well off. Though they received very small salary, they did their best for Korea. They always hoped that their children would live in well off country. My parents always brought me to the places where poor and physically handicapped people live. They wanted me to understand their life and help them. I also worked for Catholic Church when I was in the army. The only thing I learned from Catholic Church was that we have to love our neighborhood. And, I have loved my neighborhood. Have you cried for the Philippines? I have cried for my country several times. I also cried for the Philippines because of so many poor people. I have been to the New Bilibid prison. What made me sad in the prison were the prisoners who do not have any love for their country. They go to mass and work for Church. They pray everyday.

However, they do not love the Philippines. I talked to two prisoners at the maximum-security compound, and both of them said that they would leave the Philippines right after they are released from the prison. They said that they would start a new life in other countries and never come back to the Philippines.

Many Koreans have a great love for Korea so that we were able to share our wealth with our neighborhood. The owners of factory and company were distributed their profit to their employees fairly so that employees could, buy what they needed and saved money for the future and their children.

When I was in Korea, I had a very strong faith and wanted to be a priest. However, when I came to the Philippines, I completely lost my faith. I was very confused when I saw many unbelievable situations in the Philippines. Street kids always make me sad, and I see them everyday. The Philippines is the only Catholic country in Asia, but there are too many poor people here. People go to church every Sunday to pray, but nothing has been changed.

My parents came to the Philippines last week and saw this situation. They told me that Korea was much poorer than the present Philippines when they were young. They are so sorry that there are so many beggars and street kids. When we went to Pasangjan, I forced my parents to take a boat because it would fun. However, they were not happy after taking a boat. They said that they would not take the boat again because they were sympathized the boatmen, for the boatmen were very poor and had a small frame. Most of people just took a boat and enjoyed it. But, my parents did not enjoy it because of love for them.

My mother who has been working for Catholic Church since I was very young told me that if we just go to mass without changing ourselves, we are not Catholic indeed. Faith should come with action. She added that I have to love Filipinos and do good things for them because all of us are same and have received a great love from God. I want Filipinos to love their neighborhood and country as much as they love God so that the Philippines will be well off.

I am sure that love is the keyword, which Filipinos should remember. We cannot change the sinful structure at once. It should start from person. Love must start in everybody, in a small scale and have to grow. A lot of things happen if we open up to love. Let's put away our prejudices and look at our worries with our new eyes. I discover that every person is worthy to be loved. Trust in love, because it makes changes possible. Love changes you and me. It changes people, contexts and relationships. It changes the world. Please love your neighborhood and country.

Jesus Christ said that whatever we do to others we do to Him. In the Philippines , there is God for people who are abused and abandoned. There is God who is crying for love. If you have a child, teach them how to love the Philippines. Teach them why they have to love their neighborhood and country. You already know that God also will be very happy if you love others.

That's all I really want to ask you Filipinos.

// I got this from my email.. :)

I know it's early but i want to be one of the 1st to share the Spirit of Christmas with you.
 

With a little over a week before Christmas   REMEMBER: Jesus is Better than Santa Santa lives at the North Pole. JESUS is everywhere. Santa rides in a sleigh. JESUS rides on the wind & walks on the water. Santa comes but once a year. JESUS is an ever present help. Santa fills your stockings with goodies. JESUS supplies all your needs. Santa comes down your chimney uninvited. JESUS stands at your door and knocks... & then enters your heart. You have to stand in line to see Santa. JESUS is as close as the mention of His name. Santa lets you sit on his lap. JESUS lets you rest in His arms. Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is, "Hi little boy or girl, What's your name?" JESUS knew our name before we did. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads. Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly. JESUS has a heart full of love. All Santa can offer is HO HO HO! JESUS offers health, help and hope. Santa says "You better not cry". JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me, for I care for you." Santa's little helpers make toys. JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions. Santa may make you chuckle, but JESUS gives you joy that is your strength. While Santa puts gifts under your tree, JESUS became our gift and died on the tree. It's obvious there is really no comparison. We need to remember WHO Christmas is all about. We need to put Christ back in Christmas. Jesus is still the reason for the season. May the Lord Bless and Watch over you and your loved ones this Christmas 2008 And may He prosper and bless the work of your hands in the New Year 2009. Merry Christmas!

You Are Very Approachable

You can talk to anyone, and it shows. People are eager to start conversations with you. You are open and friendly. You are willing to connect with almost anyone. While it's great to be approachable, there is such a thing as too approachable. Eventually someone will try to take advantage of you. Don't be afraid to say no or end an awkward conversation.

//stolen from Kara.. :)
//HAHA! I act 2 years younger than my age.. :))

Put an X in all that apply and then add up to see how old you act!

[x] You know how to make a pot of coffee
[x] You keep track of dates using a calendar
[ ] You own a credit card
[ ] You know how to change the oil in a car.
[x] You've done your own laundry.
[x] You can vote in an election.
[x] You can cook for yourself.
[ ] You think politics is exciting. //medyo lang.. haha :D

TOTAL: 5

[ ] You show up for school late a lot. //super early bird ako.. HAHA XD
[x] You always carry a pen in your bag/purse/pocket.
[x] You've never gotten a detention.
[ ] You have forgotten your own birthday at least once.
[x] You like to take walks by yourself.
[ ] You drink caffeine at least once a week. //not really.. pagpuyat lang.. hehe

TOTAL: 3

[x] You know how to do the dishes.
[x] You can count to 10 in another language.
[x] When you say you're going to do something you do it.
[ ] You can mow the lawn.
[x] You study when you have to.
[x] You have hand washed a car before.

TOTAL: 5

[x] You can spell experience, without looking it up.
[ ] The people at Starbucks know you by name.
[ ] Your favorite kind of food is shawarma.
[ ] The first thing you do when you wake up is get caffeine.
[ ] You can go to the store without getting something you don't need.
[ ] You understand political jokes the first time they are said.
[x] You can type pretty quick..

TOTAL: 2

[ ] Your only friends are from your place of employment.
[ ] You have been to a Tupperware party.
[ ] You have realized that no one will take you seriously unless you are over the age of 25 and have a job. //HAHA! lol
[ ] You have more bills than you can pay.
[x] You use the internet every day.
[ ] You have been outside of the country. //malapit na.. ^_^
[ ] You make your own bed. //hihi XD

TOTAL: 1

REPOST AS: I act __ years old, how old do you act?