"BLESSINGS"

What if the WORLD will really END next week, what will you do? Medyo familiar na Question kung napanood nyo na yung "24/7 In Love". Kung ako ang tatanungin, siguro magfa-flashback muna ko ng nangyari saken at kung anung mga blessings nakuha ko this year:

As far as I can recall, completion nalang ng thesis namen yung hinihintay ko para makagraduate. Luckily, di naman nagtagal at nakuha ko din ang inaasam na "0" Units Left sa Curriculum ko, parang katumbas na yun ng isang matamis na "OO" mula sa nililigawan mo. Eto na siguro yung FIRST blessing na natanggap ko this year; not only for me, but also for my family.

January din nung natanggap ako sa work ko ngayon. I was not really planning to apply, but my college friend referred me there. Funny thing was sya pa yung di tumuloy (adik lang... hehe...). So when the offer was there, I immediately grabbed it. This was considered as my other blessing. 

After I graduated last February, direcho na sa work (siguro after 2 weeks). Kabado syempre first job eh. First time kong mapunta sa "Outside World" or sabi nga nila, "The Real World". Not sure what will happen; not sure what to expect. Good thing was it really went well. I met 14 strangers which suddenly became 14 new acquaintances. Kaya nga kahit sobrang hirap ng training, nandun parin yung fun side kasi I met new friends. Sa office nadin ako nag-spent ng Birthday ko nun, which was another blessing kasi God given me another year to live, grow and mature. Hulaan nyo nalang yung age ko, hehe...

It was a roller coaster ride during the training days; malungkot kasi may mga nawala samen after every part of the training, masaya kasi nakaabot ako hanggang dulo. At the end, 4  nalang kaming natira ng mga kasama ko. Pano ba yan, blessing na naman (namumuro na... hehe..). Pagka-deploy ko sa floor, I met my FAMILY in the office: TEAM CHARLIE. Dahil newbie, shy-mode pa ko nun. But along the way, nakilala ko yung members ng team, mas naging kumportable ako. Nawala yung takot or kaba ko kasi I know that I'm in good hands with the people I am right now. Along the way, na-Regular pa ko. BLESSINGS!

After a few months of knowing the team better, nakilala ko din yung ibang dating members ng team (tenured na kasi sila, in short, matanda na... hehe...). Dun ko nakilala yung taong di ko akalaing magiging malaking part ng buhay ko; itago nalang natin sya sa pangalang "MOO" (pustahan tayo nung binasa mo yun katunog talaga ng tunog ng cow... hehe...). At oo, yung picture sa kanan, kamukang-kamuka nya talaga yan, PRAMIS! Kaya di na kayo mahirapang mag-imagine kung anung ichura nya. Anyway, ilang beses ko syang nakasamang kumaen sa office, siguro kasi kasama din namen yung ibang Charlies. Pero nung tumagal, nagkaroon ng time na kaming dalawa nalang; lalo na pag bumibili kami ng "Taho". Nagkakachat nadin kami sa YM nun at nakatext din. Di ko makalimutan nung binilan ko sya ng Coin Purse galing Baguio (sweet ko noh? hehe...). Simula palang yun. The good thing was, I really met my CLOSEST friend sa office. BLESSING!

Siguro nga yung maganda nameng friendship yung naging simula nung mga susunod na events (wow meh ganong peg? hehe...). Inaamin ko nung umpisa, di talaga ako sure kung anu ba talaga. At first kasi, I had someone; She had someone. Pero nung tumagal, I realized, sya na nga ata yung hinihintay kong "ZING". Honestly, hindi naging madali ang lahat. Yung feeling ko that time yung same feeling ko nung thesis days namen. And just like those times, I need to give and show my best para lang makamit yung matamis na matamis na "OO". 

There were indeed a lot of bumps along the road, which almost made me decide to backout. Lalo na yung sabi nilang "Hindi lahat ng gusto mo, makukuha mo." Eh kaso Dugong Ginebra  to, so Never Say Die!  Natambakan man ako, I made a great comeback. Kaya nung September 13, 2012, binigay na ni Lord yung pinakamagandang blessing na natanggap ko this year: yung MOO (Matamis na OO) ni MOO. 

Kaya nga bukas, December 13, 2012, 3 months after that very SPECIAL DAY, gusto kong malaman nya kung gaano ako ka-blessed for having her in my life. Na lagi syang nandyan through my ups and downs. Yung pagiging understanding nya, caring, loving at kung ano2x pa na may "-ing". Gusto ko ding mag-sorry for those times na nag-aaway kame and if ever may shortcomings ako to her kung minsan. Pero to sum all up, I LOVE YOU MOO! At naniniwala akong madaming pang BLESSINGS  na darating; hindi lang saken, kundi para sating dalawa. At if ever man mag-end nga ang mundo next week, super saya ko kasi isa ka sa mga BLESSINGS na natanggap ko habang nabubuhay ako. :)

- John Lloyd #13

How AMAZING "The Amazing Spider-Man" is?

The most-awaited REBOOT of our favorite web-slinger, "SPIDER-MAN", is now being shown all over the globe. Some said it was pretty AMAZING; while others thought it was way too early to have this film to be rebooted.


And since it was a REBOOT, we couldn't REMOVE the fact that it will, and it will be compared to the original film that was shown way back 2002 (Dear Tobey and Kristen... both will be sorely missed... hehe...). But since "Spiderman 4" didn't pushed through, they suddenly decided to have this instead. Well, without further ado, here are some points of comparison between the two blockbuster films:


WARNING: Spoiler Alert!


1.) The Beginning:

2002 Spidey movie started when Peter Parker was already in highschool; he currently stays at his Uncle Ben and Aunt May's house; and he was very much secretly in-love with his childhood crush Mary Jane Watson.


While, 2012 Spidey movie started way back when Peter Parker was still a child; he was with his parents and then left under Uncle Ben and Aunt May's custody; and very much secretly in-love with Gwen Stacy (when he reached highschool).

Verdict: 2012 Spidey has the upper hand since it is much closer with that from the comic book. And, we had a glimpse of Peter's parents as well.


2.) The Transformation:

In 2002, Peter, Mary Jane, Harry and the rest of the class went on a fieldtrip at a genetics laboratory. From there, one of the genetically engineered super spiders got escaped. While Peter was taking pictures of, who else, Mary Jane, he was suddenly bitten by that spider. By the time he went home, he passed out; and, woke up having a clear eye sight, great reflexes, and a more muscular body. He discovered as well that he can climb on walls and has the ability to emit web strings. He also tried to jump from one rooftop to another; and, swing from one building to the other.

In 2012, upon knowing the whereabouts of his father's old friend, Dr. Connors, Peter went to Oscorp and pretended to be an intern. From there, one of the genetically (yes, genetically once again...) modified spiders bit Peter before he left Oscorp. He immediately discovered his extraordinary abilities when he was riding the train on his way home.

Verdict: It's a tie. Peter + Spider Bite + Group of Students + Leading Lady = Spider-Man.

3.) The Uncle:

Uncle Ben was been a casualty for both films. In 2002, Uncle Ben  drove Peter to the public library knowing he needed to make something for school. But instead, Peter was going to a wrestling match to earn money to buy a car that he can brag with Mary Jane. If you're a fan of this film, this is the scene where the famous line, "With great power, comes great responsibility." came from. After the match, Peter was about to go home when he saw a lot of people gathering around. In his surprise, it was his Uncle Ben bleeding from a gunshot.

In 2012, Uncle Ben and Peter had a little confrontation about his father and his disappearance. Peter walkout from home and Uncle Ben  decided to follow him. Peter went to buy something from a convenience store where a thief stole some money from the tills and ran away. While Peter was about to go home, he heard a gunshot and take a look what it was. In his surprise, it was his Uncle Ben bleeding from a gunshot.

Verdict: It's a tie again. Uncle Ben died on both films because of.... Peter! If not for
Peter, he will still be alive. Poor Uncle Ben.

4.) The Best Friend:

Verdict: No doubt - 2002 Spidey wins this since he's with Harry Osborn; and 2012 Spidey isn't. (Better watch out for the sequel, Harry may be there... together with his father, Norman Osborn... )


5.) The Girl:

2002 Spidey is very much in-love with his childhood crush, Mary Jane Watson, played by Kirsten Dunst, who lives just around the neighborhood. Peter could not do anything to get Mary Jane's attention. And because of that, she even ended up being in a relationship with Peter's best friend, Harry. Spidey, I mean Peter, wasn't able to get the girl until the last scene and the sequel. Mary Jane was always been taken captive for all three movies. Again, if you're a fan of the movie, you do remember the scene when Spidey and Mary Jane kissed... while Spidey was hanging upside-down. (Good job, Spidey!)

2012 Spidey has a very big crush with his highschool classmate, Gwen Stacy, played by Emma Stone. Spidey, again I mean Peter, was able to get the girl on the middle part of the film. The cool thing was that Gwen knew that Peter and Spider-Man was the same person. Gwen and Peter also had some kissing scenes but not as great with the 2002 Spidey film. Take note: she's one very tough blondie as well (compared to other leading ladies...).


Verdict: Gwen Stacy wins this round. Well, she's Peter's original love team. And she's blonde (who doesn't love blonde girls, right?) Although, sad to say, she will eventually die (ooopss, spoiler once more..).

6.) The Villain:

2002 Spidey movie had Norman Osborn a.k.a "The Green Goblin", played by Willem Dafoe, as Spidey's main villain. Norman was like a father to Peter even from the beginning. But of course, he needed to be BAD (I mean, really BAD) and transform himself to Spider-Man's enemy. Although he really didn't turned to a real green, scary goblin -- instead, he wore a green, scary goblin helmet! At the end, he was killed by his own glider. This made Harry think it was Spidey who killed his father, and then he turned into... well, that's another movie. Anyway, Dr. Curt Connors has some scenes as well in this film.


2012 Spidey movie had Dr. Curt Connors a.k.a "The Lizard", played by Rhys Ifans, as Spidey's main villain. Dr. Connors was Peter's father's co-worker and friend when he was still alive. But of course, he needed to be BAD (again, really BAD) and transform himself to Spider-Man's enemy. Unlike the Green Goblin, he transformed to a giant lizard. At the end, he didn't die; but he losts his dream right arm. He was placed behind bars and was last found talking with someone in the shadows (oopss... spoiler alert). Anyway, Norman Osborn was not really shown in the film, but he was mentioned a couple of times.

Verdict: It's a tie. Both were good at the beginning. Both became bad at the middle. Both became good once again at the end. Both are... GREEN!


And the last category...


7.) The Hero:

2002 Spidey was played by Tobey Maguire. He indeed has a very splendid portrayal of the hero web-crawler in this film. He did the same on the second film.And he was "ok" in the third film (sorry, the third film was not really that good... just like what others say). Although it's sad to see him go and not be playing Spidey anymore (there was supposed to be a 4th sequel), he will always be remembered.

2012 Spidey was played by Andrew Garfield. Since it was a reboot, there were a lot of expectations on him and on the film. They even think he was so skinny and the suit was indeed not that good (since it seemed to be too tight). But after watching the film, personally, I think he did a really good job. It will be exciting to see him back for the sequel (maybe in 2014).


Verdict: It is indeed very hard to tell who gains the upper hand for this. Maybe after 1 or 2 more films for "The Amazing Spider-Man", we can predict who's better. For now, it will be a tie!




And the winner is...

Final Verdict: 2012 Spidey movie wins at the end (leading by a point). But then again, 2002 Spidey movie, together with its director, actors, and everyone from the film, will never be forgotten. Moving forward, let's wait and watch out for the possible sequel of "The Amazing Spider-Man" (hopefully this 2014) and continue with the guessing game of who will be the next villain.

'Till then, adios!


- Brent "Spidey wanna-be" De Guzman

"Titanium 3.0: The Beginning"

(This story is completely fictional...)

Long time ago, there were two kingdoms, "Titania" and "Malwaria", which have been long time rivals ever since their great ancestors.

Kingdom Titania, led by their leader King Titanium Maximus the 2nd, who fights for what is right and good; while Kingdom Malwaria, led by King Titanium's nemesis King Virusa, just wanted extreme power over the weak.

But King Titanium was too old to continue to lead the kingdom against the enemy, that's why his only son, Sir Titanium Maximus the 3rd, was trained ever since he was a young boy. For when right time comes to replace his father, he'll be ready. Titanium the 3rd, together with the other knights, underwent a lot of training to acquire different skills to beat the King Virusa's army. Those skills include the lightning "Speed and Performance", "Automatic Protection and Defense", "Light on Memory/Footprint", "Easy Installation", and "Intuitive Interface". Each fighting skills were more improved compared to that of the skills of his father.

One special addition to his skill was the "SPN" or "Smart Protection Network". This will probably help the kingdom to be more secured.

By the time Titanium the 3rd was done with his training, he was immediately summoned by his father to transfer his crown and make him the kingdom's new leader. All the people all over the kingdom believed that he truly deserved it.

Newly proclaimed King Titanium the 3rd led the army to protect everyone from the evil soldiers of King Virusa who wanted to conquer their kingdom. But because of the strong features of the new king, King Virusa's army wasn't able to equalize their strength and decided to retreat.

Although King Titanium the 3rd won the battle, he knows that the enemy will return. But they will be ready once that time comes!