Climate Reality Project Training in the Philippines!

Just in case I'll be able to attend this....I have class though :(
#worried

The future of energy? (I HAVE AN IDEA! two ideas actually)

introduction: no need to read this actually I woke up at 3:30am to eat and take my meds then created my research paper. Once I was done, I forgot how but I watched videos from Dnews in Youtube about Energy, which was related to my research paper and I got hooked because this could really help the world and I have Mechanical Engineering people and other engineering friends who can be inspired with these. Anyhow:

Upon watching until 4:18 when the speaker was saying "We must think about how our other energy usage could be transferred into electric supply then we could've caused so much generated electricity cleanly." I SUDDENLY HAD AN IDEA!

--because there was a clip of a bunch of vehicles on the road during that statement, I thought: why not generate electricity from the vibrations or whatever forces vehicles generate on the concrete pavements? (I'm no engineer though)

People usually complain about the roads being the cause of heat island effect, now with that idea, at least it would provide more use right? Especially in megacities where there are always vehicles and the traffic is terrible.

Also! (Idea #2) Since concrete roads are huge heat absorbers, why not generate electricity from that? An innovator should design some LITTLE contraption-whatsoever for it :)

EARTHQUAKES, Forces of Nature

I accept the fact that there will be an earthquake because that event is inevitable and is part of the "Circle of Life". Forces of nature occur time after time, as we had learned even in our elementary days. God doesn't want us to suffer. He entrusted us to be the ones who can handle the difficulties. Of course, there will be casualties, but let's not afford to be one of them. Be prepared, in terms of survival and in terms of helping out the society to 'rise up from the debris'. Let's make a better Metro Manila after the devastation.

The Jewel of the Past - reaction paper for Urban Sociology

                     Intramuros used to be the heart of the country – it performed as the central business district, the “jewel of the empire”, therefore the most important city of our nation. It served as a military base, the seat of government, trade, institutions and religious activity. Basically, everything you need in a country is already inside those adobe walls. Its splendor before suddenly collapsed together with the devastation brought about by World War II. Hence, all the said institutions inside Intramuros were ruined. Reconstruction of the “jewel” was not easy so the institutions that used to be inside it were rebuilt on other places, leaving Intramuros a place of rubble and informal settlers started to infest the area. Thanks to Intramuros Administration, the walled city has been rebuilt but the life it used to have before cannot be brought back anymore since the institutions that used to be in Intramuros were moved to other places of Metro Manila. Those institutions greatly affect the urban growth since they have a control in the country so there was truly a collapse in the activeness of Intramuros in the modern era.

                     In contrary to its splendor before, Intramuros is now kind of “out of place” from its neighboring cities. Its prestige is not thoroughly comprehended and appreciated of almost everyone. The Intramuros from before is way different than it currently is. The lifestyle has completely changed. Only the walls are retained, but the glory and the activeness of the past is no longer alive. Being inside Intramuros is like being in a different dimension compared to the busy and noisy Manila city; it’s like a place for recluse. It doesn’t take part with the busyness of the urbanized environment. It doesn’t take part with the decisions of the government. It’s like the thick walls of Intramuros shielded itself from its external environment ever since the government institutions are gone in the area. It has its own life: for tourism, preservation of heritage so it is now considered a district; a defined portion of the state.

                     The reason why we cannot revive the activeness of Intramuros is because its conservative lifestyle cannot parallel with the outgoing, highly technological modern society which has completely neglected our cultural heritage. The key players which makes a city progressive (basically what Intramuros had before it collapsed) are now gone. Urban sprawls within the area also make the situation even worse (i.e.) informal settlers, unfamiliar companies and offices. If only there are no slum areas. If only the offices and companies were strategically located rather than being scattered here and there due to lot ownerships which are out of their control. If only the streets surrounding a historical landmark would give a clue or “introduction” of that landmark – some does, which gives the sense of space but because of the urban sprawls the walled city seems disorganized and the heritage is ruined. If only the residents living in it are living a life suited for Intramuros’ cultural character rather than a squatter-like lifestyle. Sari-sari stores and barbeque shops can be allowed, but the character or its architectural design should be relevant to the city, which would even improve the tourism. If only all the streets are properly managed, for some have stench and unwanted wastes. If only the horses appear healthy and appealing, and if pedicab’s design has relevance and is cheap. There are some beautiful parts in Intramuros but as one walks to another street, or even simply walk further in just one street, the beauty is not consistent. There should be consistency in order to bring back the prestige of what’s once the jewel of the nation. It would’ve been a nice suggestion to have all important government institutions back in the walled city to revive its grandeur but it is now impossible and costly, although it’s a nice idea.

You never did anything wrong, yet people still end up hurting you. But even so, have courage and be kind.

You are aware that people like them are everywhere. Liars, cheaters, opportunists, that has the ability to destroy your trust, and use your kindness for their selfish reasons. Whatever happens, do not stoop down to their level. They stumbled to the quicksand of sinfulness and cannot get back up. You who are standing on the right path and can see those quicksands should just continue along on your path. Even if they doesn't seem to be suffering and actually enjoying themselves in the company of many other people and it seems fun, DON'T JOIN THEM. Only brave people can resist temptations and continue doing what is right despite the awareness that others might take advantage. Whatever they do to others is what they do to God. It might hurt not belonging to any social group yet but, there are many people like you who are also alone in the company of lost souls.

If you are the borrower, you are obliged to go to the owner to return what you borrowed. You don't make the owner be forced to come to you just to get his stuff. You should also take good care of what you borrowed because it was never yours in the first place. #delikadesa

Mapuan Life.

I am struggling. Still struggling. Fast paced na pag aaral. Habang nag aaral lagi kong naaalala yung sabi ni sir Morris na "Walang retention". So walang room for improvement, and there's no certainty that mababalikan mo pa yung nagawa mo na dati, kahit madaling sabihin.

Fast paced, Mapua, quarterm. Maganda sana kaso bulok naman yung sistema. Habang tumatagal ka lalo mong nakikita yung kabulukan nito. Hindi sulit yung bayad namin sa natatanggap namin. Nakakafrustrate. That is why habang nag aaral ka, naf-frustrate ka pa.

Additional factor yung mga studyante sa school. Masyadong mga hindi grade-conscious. Nakakahawa kaya yung pagiging easygoing nila. Diba pag bulok ang  kamatis pag dinikit mo ang hindi, mabubulok din ito?

Paghalu-haluin mo ang mga factors na iyan sa isang quarterm. Nakaka-stress talaga at I keep on struggling para maiwasan yang stress na iyan kaso humahalo talaga sa kaibuturan ko ang mga iyan. They are the stuffs that pull me down, but I am trying to reach up and aim high.
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That first part was a "rant" of mine almost a year ago. It is still true, but those are things that are unchangeable. "Just do what you're supposed to do", ika nga.

Kailangan lang ng malakas na willpower at diskarte para maka-survive sa Mapua. Bubuhayin mo talaga ang "DECIR" sa katawang lupa mo: Discipline, Excellence, Commitment, Integrity and Relevance. Meron at meron rin namang mga super awesome na professors na makakapagpasabi sa iyo na "sulit ang binayad kong tuition fee dito". Pero meron ring mabi-bwisit ka. Well, lahat ata ng institutions may ganyang instructors. (Sana wala na lang though, disgrace sila sa teaching field -___-)

Ayun lang naman. Diskarte at willpower ang puhunan. Basta gusto mong may marating sa buhay, kahit anong pagsubok SIGE LANG!!
Also, about sa "bulok na sistema": mukhang bitter lang kami nung time na yan. Ngayon ok na ako XD Diskarte nga kasi and if aware ka na nga na "unchangeable" ang ilang mga bagay-bagay, edi wag mo na lang hayaang sirain nito yung buhay mo. I'm actually also happy about the enrollment for this term because it has gotten convenient compared to the "WORST and so terrible" enrollment we experienced last term. I believe (or rather 'I am hoping') that things will get more convenient and better for the upcoming terms. KUDOS!

Nagkataon lang rin na bukas na ang start ng 90th anniversary ng Mapua Institute of Technology. HINDI KO PO SINASADYANG MAITAPAT ANG POST NA ITO SA FOUNDATION WEEK.
Ipagbebenta ko po kasi yung tablet ko and nakita kong may "rant" pala ako sa Memo ko (yung nasa first part) and I just wanna upload it for me to keep that memory, para pagka may nang-kumusta sakin about Mapua, may mahaba na akong masasabi. HAHA. (All of these, not just the first part LOL). Ipagbebenta ko na nga kasi yung tablet ko and I'm deleting personal stuffs in it. Di ko trip i-factory data reset eh. That's all. VIVA MAPUA!