Completing My First Novel
15 Dec 2011 5 Comments
in Fiction, Fly Tags: Fiction, Fly
After years of putting it off, I realized it was about time I seriously completed one. I’ve written a lot of novels – although I couldn’t find the manuscripts anymore.
This novel is entitled, Fly. I put a few chapters of it in this blog- but they are all raw (meaning, there’s a lot of editing and brushing up to do).
I did, however, finish the synopsis just today and I now have a clearer idea on how to arrange my thoughts about the novel. I wouldn’t post the synopsis publicly, though. That would be a spoiler. But I would appreciate your comments about the raw chapters, of course.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE NOVEL!
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Working on My Second Novel
08 Jan 2012 3 Comments
Well, why stop at one, right?
If you want to read another figment of my imagination, you are very welcome to visit http://www.lovestorypublic.wordpress.com.
Comments and suggestions are welcome, as usual.
Thank you!
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What Kind of Christian am I?
31 Dec 2011 1 Comment
in Christianity, Opinions Tags: christianity, religion
I am nothing without Christ. That was the only learning I carried with me from Catholic school. I am the kind of Christian who:
1. Respects other religions (and tries to find out what their faith is all about). I do not judge their prophets nor their idols.
2. I go to church, too – but I go there more often in times when there aren’t many people. I love silence. It helps me concentrate on my conversation with the Lord.
3. I pray but not just when I’m inside the church and I prefer praying something I haven’t memorized first, then follow it up with an Our Father, a Hail Mary and a Glory Be.
4. I do not claim that I am a saint and that my religion will save me. I just admit that I am a sinner, and through God’s mercy, I believe that He might save me.
5. I do not see the Lord as full of wrath and that He doesn’t want us to have a Happy New Year because 2012 is the last year we will have in the world, like some people claim. I know that like all the years before, He will bless us and make it an opportunity for us to change for the better.
So, Bonne année (Happy New Year) everyone! Don’t let any negative-thinking Christians tell you otherwise.
Preparing a New Year’s Resolution
27 Dec 2011 1 Comment
in Uncategorized Tags: 2012, New Year, resolution
Before jumping into the craze, think:
1. What do I need a resolution for? Is it for myself or for others that I’m creating this list?
2. Will I actually implement my list in time for the following year’s resolution to be created?
3. Does it matter if my resolution is implemented or not? What impact will I get out of it anyway?
4. Should I need a list or should I stick to only one?
I used to make a lot of resolutions before. Some of them I was able to give time to implement, others I completely forgot about. This year though, I choose not to prepare any resolution. I would just be spontaneous, go with the flow and not make any plans whatsoever. Life is full of surprises anyway, so I’ll make the best out of it by anticipating the unknown instead of worrying about it.
My Father’s Land is Underwater
26 Dec 2011 5 Comments
in Government, Philippines Tags: ambuklao dam, binga dam, Family, Government, land, Philippines, pungayan
http://www.flickr.com/photos/71879520@N08/6569569825/in/photostream/
And here’s the story posted in the Baguio Midland Courier:
His story: the National Power Corporation has not relocated a single family affected by the putting up of the dam nor has it compensated the people of Binga for pro-perties affected. He also showed black and white photos of what used to be Binga when the dam was non-existent and of the community when the NPC began putting up buildings over what used to be flourishing farmlands and rice fields.
Pungayan should know. He was five when the Binga Dam took shape in 1955. He used to race horses with his cou-sins over the green valley that the dam eventually submerged.
His grandfather, Pedro Lampitao, owned most of what used to be Binga and presided over a self-sustaining and flourishing community decked with well-irrigated fields, fishponds, and robust fruit trees and livestock.
Conjugation in French
25 Dec 2011 4 Comments
Conjugaison
*Je (I), Tu (You, singulier), Il/Elle (He/She), Ils/Elles (Pluriel), Vous (You, pluriel)
s’appeler (to call)
Je m’appelle
Tu t’appelles
Il/Elle s’appelle
Ils/Elles s’appellent
Nous nous appelons
Vous vous appelez
être (to be)
Je suis
Tu es
Il/Elle est
Ils/Elles sont
Nous sommes
Vous êtes
avoir (to have)
J’ai
Tu as
Il/Elle a
Ils/Elles ont
Nous avons
Vous avez
vouloir (to want)
Je voudrais
Tu voudrais
Il/Elle voudrait
Ils/Elles voudraient
Nous voudrions
Vous voudriez
faire (to do)
Je fais
Tu fais
Il/Elle fait
Ils/Elles font
Nous faisons
Vous faites
aller (to go)
Je vais
Tu vas
Il/Elle va
Ils/Elles vont
Nous allons
Vous allez
The Months of the Year in French
25 Dec 2011 6 Comments
Les mois de l’année
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Janvier |
January |
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Février |
February |
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Mars |
March |
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Avril |
April |
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Mai |
May |
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Juin |
June |
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Juillet |
July |
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Août |
August |
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Septembre |
September |
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Octobre |
October |
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Novembre |
November |
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Décembre |
December |
The Days of the Week in French
25 Dec 2011 2 Comments
Le jours de la semaine
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Lundi |
Monday |
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Mardi |
Tuesday |
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Mercredi |
Wednesday |
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Jeudi |
Thursday |
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Vendredi |
Friday |
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Samedi |
Saturday |
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Dimanche |
Sunday |
Common French Expressions
25 Dec 2011 5 Comments
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Bonjour! |
Good Morning |
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Bon apres-midi |
Good Afternoon |
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Bonsoir |
Good Evening |
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Bonne nuit |
Good Night |
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Bon appétit |
Enjoy your meal |
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Bon week-end |
Enjoy the weekend |
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Bonnes vacances |
Enjoy your vacation |
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Bon voyage |
Have a good trip |
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Salut |
Hi/Hello/Goodbye |
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Allô |
Hello (for telephone) |
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Bonne journée |
Have a good day |
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Bonne soirée |
Have a good evening |
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Au revoir |
Goodbye |
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À demain |
See you tomorrow |
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À lundi |
See you on Monday |
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À bientôt |
See you later |
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À plus tard |
Until later |
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À la semaine prochaine |
See you next week |
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On y va |
Let’s go |
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Comment? / Pardon? |
What?/Beg your pardon? |
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S’il vous plaît |
Please (formel) |
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S’il te plaît |
Please (informel) |
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Félicitations |
Congratulations |
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Merci (beaucoup) |
Thank you (very much) |
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d’accord |
OK |
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aussi |
Also |
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Pas de questions |
No questions |
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Respondez s’il vous plaît |
please respond (RSVP) |
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De rien |
Don’t mention it/You’re welcome |
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Bien sûr |
Sure |
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Je suis désolé |
I’m sorry |
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Ce n’est pas grave |
It’s nothing |
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Je ne sais pas |
I don’t know |
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Bienvenue |
Welcome |
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Excusez-moi |
Excuse me |
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Je t’aime |
I love you |
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J’adore |
I adore it |
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Joyeux anniversaire |
Happy Birthday |
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Joyeux Nöel |
Merry Christmas |
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Bonne année |
Happy New Year |
The French Alphabet with Pronunciation
25 Dec 2011 3 Comments
L’alphabet
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A |
ah |
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B |
be |
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C |
se |
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D |
de |
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E |
uh |
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F |
ef |
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G |
zhe |
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H |
ash |
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I |
ee |
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J |
zhi |
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K |
ka |
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L |
el |
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M |
em |
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N |
en |
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O |
o |
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P |
pe |
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Q |
ku |
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R |
err |
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S |
es |
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T |
te |
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U |
oeh |
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V |
ve |
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W |
doobluhveh |
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X |
eeks |
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Y |
eegrek |
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Z |
zed |
Note: Last letter is always silent except for:
a é i o u y
C, (a, i, o, u) R, F, L
Before Starting a Family
25 Dec 2011 2 Comments
in Uncategorized Tags: Family, Lessons
There’s this couple I know who, a couple of years ago, wished for and wanted so much to have a child of their own. They were well-off at that time, having more than enough to afford to buy their own house and live a good life. They were blessed with two kids eventually. And then – they lost everything. How sad. Now their kids are struggling like they are. They aren’t bad people. I hope they get back on their feet again soon. Thanks to them, I realized more that having kids isn’t a top priority when I get married in the future.
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