Cookies and Balloons

To kookie and her love for balloons=P
Written under the influence of alcohol.

An empty cookie jar, left with nothing but crumbs,
Set beside thou window, facing the tranquil farm,
Alone amidst the sweet and wholesome hour,
Allured by the lively herbs and flowers from afar.

Then, just as the jar reckon thy vanishing array,
Mum placed freshly baked cookies from a tray,
With a dozen cookies with peanuts and raisins,
The jar is filled, alas, thy wondrous purpose begins.

One palatable cookie inside the jar then mumbles,
‘Why does thy life be spent imprisoned, left crumbled?
Why does demise become thy end in humane craving?
Thy existence is but to be accomplished by dying!’

‘…the world is unfair, for how it has created thee,
With fragile physique, crazed crust, without beauty.
Unlike a balloon, flying freely above for all to see,
So intact, bold and firm, fascinates everybody!

The jar sympathized with thy poor fellow’s grief,
But gains momentum with a phrase he’s to give,
His rich voice started to cause the latter’s dismay,
He hoped to utter words that would end the cookie gay.

‘Dump thou thoughts of vulnerability, my dear.
For thou purpose exceeds what wondrous balloons offer.
Balloons may give pleasure in thy master’s eyes,
But never can thy give him joy free of hunger and sigh.

‘Thou life may hath given, but for a cause so noble,
To satisfy thy human’s appetite is far more unbelievable.
To gaze at balloons soar does nothing to a summer of dreary
But to fill their stomachs surely would make them merry!’

My Artistic Inclination

Mike's Paintings to be Auctioned!

Starting bid: 50 dollars

Email Mike for more details.=P

Harry Potter
Date: March 2005
I think it’s what they call addiction… LOL.

Rays
Date: January 2000
The very first painting I made with watercolor and a mixture of Tulco paint. I was only twelve by then.

Such Scary Symphony

Download my Composition

Composed by Mike

Summer of 2007.

What do you expect when you keep a handsome man and an old piano under one roof? LOL. Well, instantly, the piano gets played and the man becomes a composer! Who would believe that the man knows not a single piano piece? He doesn’t even know the do-re-me!

Genuine Sarcasm

The Faithful Ones
The Serious Class Discussion
The Sporty Freaks at the Covered Courts
Chiwee’s Reticence Unveiled
The Agony of Waiting (for Food)
The Sad Faces of Goodbye

At the Gateway of the Real World

By Michael Arevalo, 11:54pm, April 30, 2008, Di Makatulog
Eto ang napapala ng sobrang takot magtrabaho. LOL. Pwede bang mag-apply na poet na lang?

I am in a voyage towards a new wilderness;
From afar, I witness the terrain of the unknown,
Where people say monster creeps and hides;
The place I am bound to be crushed and torn.

The vicious fear engulfs thy whole body,
I feel it in thy nerves rushing to thy swollen heart,
It lays down from thy toes, moving to every part of thee,
Whilst allured in discomfort, I’m vulnerable to part!

Then, with a leap of faith, I took a single step,
Thy mournful chirps, oh yes, is but I can speak
Alas, thy carping tongue uttered a mortal alarm,
‘When wilt thy agony end and success overcome?’

What fear cannot thy strength raise and quell,
Thy trust dwells amidst the harsh wind of fate,
I hope to uncover the light and thy wishes to forbear;
Thy present conquest is yet never beyond compare.

I seek for light as vapors in thy morning dream,
To battle imperviousness; to conquer recklessness,
To be vigor, and act when called for superior bliss,
To be sequacious and adjoin the life-restoring beam!

Bow. (applause!) This is thy thought so perfectly could I represent. But thy sight is failing with thy unruly dizziness. Thy concluding yawn marks my limit to work. Goodnight oh mindful ‘overtime’ companion (tigshutdown ang computer), so long thy greater blaze (inoff na ang lamp shade), and sweet dreams thou handsome poet (inadress sa salamin). Yawn! (At natulog).

In their Photo Album

My Italian Cousins: The Martinsigh Brothers

Paulo and Lucas. They’re JUST the owners of hundreds of cars in Italy. Nothing’s really special about them. LOL. Ate Chix and Uncle Romy at the Big Brother House

Wow. Rock On Ate Chicqui! ^__^
Guess Who?

Rico Barrera, Chix Alcala and Sam Milby. Yehaa! Pinsan ko yang sa gitna! LOL.
My Cool Granies

Now, who would think they’re in their 80’s?
Not so long ago…

I really hate this picture. What a pose!
Ate Annie in Canada

Can’t refuse the aroma of the freshly opened chocolate bars? LOL.
No one thought she’d go that far…

Tsk. Tsk. The star in the making. Yehaa.

The rest is HISTORY!

I really hate history. I hate memorizing places, names, and events. I have this low memory retention problem which further gives me trouble in conceptualizing events chronologically. Grr. I hope this blog can help me remember just in case I lose track.

Charcoal Masterpiece

Sa paghahalukay ko ng baul, nakita ko ang sketchpad ko. Walang date itong isa eh. Sayang. Pero hula ko mga Second year highschool ko ‘to ginawa:

THE JONAS BROTHERS!

Whoo!! Rock On Jonas Brothers! Yehaa!! ^__^

The Jonas Brothers is an American pop-rock band from Wyckoff, New Jersey made up of three brothers, Joe, Nick, and Kevin Jonas. All three brothers attended Eastern Christian High School in North Haledon, New Jersey.[1] They have released two albums - It's About Time in 2006, and Jonas Brothers in 2007, and will release A Little Bit Longer in 2008.

Man’s best friend plays soccer

Airbud, 1997
Written September 2004

Soccer is a known sport in foreign countries, especially in South America where it originated. Annually, several countries would send their representatives to compete with those of other countries in ‘kicking balls’ game. The committees are very strict to follow the standardized rules and regulations. Though, never in any rules of American soccer had a dog being forbidden from playing.

The story of Airbud which is a Walt Disney film implies that even dogs could play soccer. Of course, this is quite improbable since dogs are nothing but… dogs. They’re domestic animals and they’re man’s best friend. Thus, aside from it’s hard to train dogs as a player, it is difficult for them to play because they are small (compared to human players). Their natural characteristics of being small can be seen as an advantage for the competing team… or not. LOL. How in the hell could someone train a dog to pass a ball to a teammate? Well, first of all, how can he be able to distinguish a teammate from an opponent? Sigh.

Buddy, contrary to what people think, is not an ordinary dog. He may seem too vulnerable but he is such a profitable pup. Many were impressed by his ability to play and become famous in the world of soccer.

Buddy, a well-breed dog by a young man named Josh (Kevin Zegers) of Fernville, once played for America. The movie states that Buddy have won several intervillage soccer competition which made him famous and an asset to the world cup team of the USA.

The plot of the story is quite simple and highly predictable. But, truly, it is interesting. Having a dog as a lead character is a bit rare in the movie industry nowadays. I would take huge effort to direct a non-human cast. It was proven in the ‘sneak peek’ to how the movie was done. Extreme effort was shown among the crews and staff. That, fortunately, was paid off by having 4.5 million videos sold all over the USA alone.

What I really like in the story is the way the story shifted from ‘cute and funny’ genre into a more serious love story. Talk about dogs having romantic scenes together while watching TV! I also like the presence of the antagonists who were also hilarious with their dumbness in the latter part of the story. And also, I would like to have the magic whistle that lets other dogs… I mean all sorts of dogs… come together in an instant. That is just so interesting. Not to mention Josh’s relationship with a migrant woman… uhm… it was romantically humorous. ^__^

Dogs are truly fascinating. Some people believed that dogs can be trained and develop certain abilities that exceed present human expectations. Scientists say that animals have functional brains though smaller than ours. In the recent researches, dogs are proven to be able to sniff certain chemicals that are hazardous to human health. They can detect bombs, pirated discs, and even cancer. They can act as a doctor and could do CPR. They can detect if you have high blood sugar with a single sniff. Nevertheless, they could be a companion and a savior. This present conclusions prove that dogs have a powerful brain backed by amazing senses. They have the ability to retain in their memory what they are taught to do. This ability varies from different animals, depending on the size and capacity of their brains. Wow. Ever heard of the dog that effectively uses the bathroom, flushes the toilet, knows how to switch on the light and other appliances, and knows how to give you a massage after work? Well, it’s true. As they say, only in the Philippines. =P

Dogs, like all other animals need proper care and genuine love. This is the first step to properly communicate with them. They must understand that their owners would do them no harm.

The Hot Zone

A book written by Richard Preston

Written when I was in Highschool

The novel is about the truth behind the twenty-three years of terrifying outbreaks of deadly incurable filoviruses. Based in real life, the story of these highly infectious viruses, Marburg and Ebola, began when it swept throughout Africa with a horrifying and extremely devastating range of effects, brutally killing 50% to 90% of their victims. The host (those infected) suffers from throbbing headache, pain behind the eyeballs, and backache. The victim also becomes nauseated, spikes a fever and vomits- ‘something black, speckled liquid and stew of tarry granules mixed with flesh red arterial blood’. The filoviruses did not remain in the rainforest of central Africa, they also appeared in the Reston Monkey House in the suburbs of Washington D.C. This potentially real-life story is scientifically investigated by military in Biosafety level, and a major biohazard operation is performed to control the spread of these viruses. Since there is no definite place where the virus came from, scientists, SWAT team and military soldiers theorized that the Kitum Cave in the rainforest of Mount Elgon is the major origin, and distinct monkeys are the carrier. They experimented on hundreds of dying monkeys to further support their hypotheses and at the same time search for a possible cure. The experiments, however, were not successful.

The plot is really fascinating. It was thrilling and would keep you wondering if such thing could really happen. While reading, you’ll feel like you’re a part of the social and health catastrophe that endangers the welfare of mankind. Every event is described efficiently; so detailed that you’ll feel how gross it is to have been infected by the fatal virus.

Charles Monet, the lead character, reminds me of my own recklessness. Moreover, he personifies a side of me who often forgets to think twice before arriving at a make-or-break decision. This characteristic often leads me to a face a negatively induced situation that affects the well-being of others. In the story, for instance, Charkes visited the Kitum Cave without sufficient knowledge about the possibility of being infected. He crept inside and touched carcasses of elephants and other animals, and even some shining crystals, not knowing that those were dangerous. Not just that, he posed a threat in the entire human race by the being a virus carrier.

What is Philosophy?

A Personal Definition
Nosebleed ako nung First Year College

The real definition of philosophy cannot be objectively defined because one must first learn to philosophize before he can fully arrive at a concrete definition of what it is. Simply put, it is through experiencing it that a person can define it. One must learn to search meaning for his life though rational reflection by considering his thought and holistic experience. The task of philosophy includes commitment, or the active search for truth, proper attitude in approaching reality, considering a way of life and thinking philosophically. Philosophy, as a dynamic process, presupposes a beginning known as the act of questioning. This process starts with one’s self through asking who he is, and how and why he exists. This act somehow relates to the act of doubting of Rene Descartes which implies that one must learn to question the truthfulness of things. Also, the process of philosophizing implies liberation or freedom from unquestioning acceptance. One must be open to possibilities or to recognize the past and potentialities. Liberation leads to self-project and affirmation of oneself through personal philosophical resolution. Therefore, philosophy is a subversive activity or something that is open to historicity and open to what can and should be. Another characteristic would be the personhood which suggests that philosophy is a personal task that is operative in life (creative project). Creative project is the continuous fulfillment of his possibilities through integration of his experiences and thus, his philosophical world-view becomes the basis of discourse with his fellowmen.

Good Morning

Written during my English I Class
A Classroom Activity

The sun rises wonderfully over the field,
Moving closer, restoring hope throughout the land;
Slowly driving nearer as the clock ticks,
Embracing colossal darkness with carroty glow;

Oh, Cirrus clouds, your majestic beauty then appears,
After the mountains and valleys stepped out of the dullness,
Birds flutter as the rays illuminate over the foggy flowers,
Then thy concluding yawn, cheers for a new day of bliss!

THE BATTLE OF THE CENTURY

Laban na!

Who will win?

From the blue corner, wearing a blue suit made of non-waterproof silk and cotton, weighing 400 lbs., the man of steel with an “I love Louis Lane’ tattoo on the left check of his ass, SuperManiac Louie! (Clap clap… Boooo!!!)

From the red corner, wearing a maroon suit made of pure Kryptonium Ore, with built-in anti-X-ray vision and anti-laser sensory device, a locomotor shoes that enhances agility and speed, web stings made of addictive rugby, and a compact MP3 player. Ladies and Gentlemen, the man who can use Kagebushin technique, has Super strength, has Mutant powers of Magneto, has Luffy’s elasticity, and can summon Poseidon’s thunder and lightning… SpiderMike! (Standing Ovation…Whooo!!!!!)

Drake Raevin’s christening!

I am officially a Godfather! Last April 27, 2008, I attended the christening of a cute little boy named Drake Raevin at the Metropolitan Cathedral. He is the son of my classmate back in elementary, Mae, who was then the class’ valedictorian. She married Marvin, his very first crush and all-time lover (yeha!). I really admire the relationship that this couple has. They’ve been together since our kindergarten years. Now that they’re married and have Drake with them, I couldn’t be happier.

Drake
This is Drake: so cute, eh?

Russel and I before Drake’s christening.

Yehaa. Notice Ruz’ blouse. It was worn backwards…seriously… and it took us an hour or two to notice it. LOL. Everyone couldn’t help but laugh.

Nice shot
A picture taken by a professional photographer. Tsk. Tak. Don’t ever lend Russel the camera… she’s better off with the syringe.

Emkhae, Mae, Drake and Mike
Drake, where’s the monster?

LOL. Drake’s so sure where the monster is. Good boy!

Stop kissin’ the monster, Mike!

My friends for almost two decades.
On the right side is Hannah. She came back from Manila for a visit. Wow. It’s been several years all right...