[Required Entry #3] - Directional Process Analysis

How to Connect your Mobiles/Laptops to DILNET?

Are you aware that an internet fee worth of 260 pesos is being paid by your parents every semester? DILNET is a fast and stable university-wide internet connection in the University of the Philippines, Diliman Campus. It primarily needs a DILNET account, of course, for you to evidently justify that you have rights to use this network as a university student, professor, facilitator, et al. But if you are not aware where you can make an account, you should first go to the Diliman Computer Center and bring the main requirements such as form 5 and valid identification card. Connecting to this network obviously requires you also to provide your own gadget like cell phone, tablet, laptop, computer, etc. that have the capability to access wi-fi connection. With your certain gadget, you just need to open your “Network Connection Settings” or anything related to this tab. Consequently, turn on the proxy and change its URL to “proxy.edu.upd.ph”. Finally, you can already have a reliable internet connection by logging-on your DILNET account to the browser; remember to be in a wi-fi zone of DILNET. Apparently, you are just currently harnessing one of your “isko” rights out of hundreds because of overpriced tuitioning system in the university. 

*Photo above is retrieved from Google*

[Free Entry #5]

The Glint on Your Eyes

As I walk the gloomy path by myself

I see the stars that you bequeath

Those luminary realities that you left 

And forge me similar to a vigorous shelf

You lifted me out of the dim

And synthesize the personality of mine

Adopting your affections that make me shine

And wove me like a durable denim

We're once on a dagger's point

That makes me strong not to move on

Because it can kill me without the sensation

That will let my life's abridgement to go in front

And I thought that was the end

But I was surprised that you came

On my heartbeat without the shame

That brought me the new life that you lend

Oh my lady, I owe you my life

The life you've rejuvenated with all your heart

A heart full of happiness on my part

The happiness as an everlasting memory of my bitter strife

         * Original Work *

[Required Entry #2] - Narration

A Frightening Dream

“Where are they?” calmly asked by me to myself as I was gently looking for my parents and siblings in their respective rooms even though the electricity was cut-off. I was absolutely left confused in that moment thinking where they are in the middle of an act of a seriously strong storm as it continues to pad our house with heavy raindrops and produces rustling whistles by its wind at the same time. Due to boredom and curiosity, I had decided to go downstairs and get my phone to contact them. Because of unawareness, as I landed down my foot on the first step, I had suddenly fell down the stairs not knowing that our whole first floor was already flooded. “Holy mother cow! Are these real snakes?” shouted by my surprised self, subsisting only in my mind while I was in the deepest part of the flood and witnessed a den of snakes that really creep me out. Consequently, these snakes tightly rolled unto my legs and arms and they had then bitten me several times. Luckily, I touched a piece of metal that is part of the staircase and it gradually helped me, stair by stair, to bring up myself above the flood. “Is anybody here or can even hear me?” repeatedly yelled by myself with extreme pain because of several snake bites. My whole body was trembling that time. I can actually feel the palpitation not only by my heartbeat, but also the fast oscillating flow of the blood inside my body. My mind cannot stop to be bothered by the venom of the snakes that would definitely kill me in a matter of minutes. And a very good idea came up to my mind. Since I thought that I have no last resort anymore, I then close my eyes and feel the presence of God to seek help from Him. “Father, my mind is torn apart by these dreadful experiences. May I please request You to make me feel the enlightenment again especially with this confusion?” straightly said by me through a prayer. With all the positivity, faith, and trust, I had survived this worst dream of mine. Furthermore, I greatly considered this as one of the genuine blessings of God to me.

*Photo above is retrieved from Google*

[Required Entry #1] - Description

Visual:

   A Torpe

Hey lady! Have you ever wondered why the guy you like does not show back any mutual feelings for you? Or did you already consider the fact that he is just probably a “torpe”? Noticing the pale ruby-coloured skin in his smiling-doggish face whenever he talks with you is one of the signs! He is always wearing those unexplainable awkward smiles that usually extend up to his ears whenever he looks at you but would suddenly be gone when you have noticed him already. In fact, examining his acts would surely bust out his feelings for you. He is always conscious with the orientation of his messy charcoal-coloured hair and would also show you a typical “nerdy-porma” of a torpe. Every time you talk to him, you would possibly recognize his stuttering like you’ve greatly shocked him using an electrifying device and at the same time, his weird lips are trembling as his whole body being shaky. Apparently, you are just being pessimistic that the guy you like does not feel the same for you.

   Your Favorite Animal

Every time he lets me to sleep on his big, warm, fat, hairy belly is the best feeling I’ve ever felt! Those times when his large and long golden wagging tail bumps on my face are the funniest moments I have known! Licking me with his absolutely pinkish warm tongue maybe the sweetest gesture he can show me while giving a high-five with his undeniably large dirty paws like lion’s with pointy nails is the smartest move he can make! Obviously, he is the most handsome golden retriever for me. I love every part of him; that shining golden fur whenever it reflects light, those large and hairy ears that absolutely made him very adorable and cute, his “mala-chinito” browned-pupil eyes, those fabulous long golden eyelashes, etc. “Dagul” is the name of the said golden retriever, not just a dog but evidently part of our family.

Auditory        

                                                                                                                            

   What You Hear upon Waking in the Morning

It is surely a typical day in our home-sweet-home if I would suddenly be awoke by the absolutely surprising distorted notes and chords of Jim Root’s electric guitar (guitarist of my favourite metal band) being the ringtone of my phone’s alarm clock every day. Aside from the echoing and rustling notes he made, it would perfectly come with a hard bang and harsh boom by the bass drum and crash cymbal of the band’s drummer, Joey Jordison (Jim Root’s band mate). How come it would be a band without their legendary vocalist Corey Taylor who raspy and hoarsely sings the lyrics in “screamo” subgenre? But it is probably an incomplete day without the high-pitched, loud, and screaming “ceremony” of my mother just to tell me that I am running out of time to be at school on time.

   The Sound/s of Happiness

Those soft and high-pitched giggles she makes would always be the catalyst to complete the substance of my day. Every time she sings with his angelic soft-soothing voice would assuredly make my heart beat rhythmically in a “dug-dug-dug-dug” fast manner. Happiness is very subjective but you made it for me to be a mannerism. The way we gently tease each other is ear-splitting. The way you hardly slap me in my shoulders surprisingly producing a crispy “pak” sound because of undefinable reason is adorable. The way you softly and sweetly say “I love you” is priceless. Whenever you are beside me, the sounds of happiness are obviously present.

Gustatory

   Isaw  

Going to Mang Larry’s mini store to eat “isaw ng baboy” or “isaw ng manok” is one of the “traditions” here in UP Diliman for you to truly satisfy being a certified “isko or iska”. You should taste them with their sharp tasty condiments such as obviously sour vinegar with a sort of spiciness or with their definitely sweet sauce. Having your first bite on either “isaw ng baboy” or “isaw ng manok” is indeed memorable especially when that’s your first time to taste such. Based on my self-experience, having your first bite to the sizzling and juicy “isaw ng baboy” is seemingly addictive because I have undoubtedly found them delicious! Some of the bites were crispy and crunchy evidently because they are a little bit exposed to the heat in the grille overtime, but still they are delicious and yummy. On the other hand, some bites are a little bit oily and chewy in a way that I have found them hard to grind with my teeth. It is advisable to eat such food while they are still hot and fresh from the grille and do not forget to take a cup of condiments. And the last thing I want to share is the time I have found out that the condiments sour and spicy vinegar and sweet sauce would result to a perfect taste if you will mix them, just for my subjective gustatory sense.

   Failure

 Are you familiar with the taste of failure? Do you know the taste when it feels like you fall short? You know, that kind of feeling when you let people down, fail to meet expectations, fall down on obstacles, when things don’t go according to plan, or anything even more harsh? That taste of failure is something you’d never want. It’s something that tastes awful, bitter, or unpleasant. It’s a taste you would never like tasting again. Its taste is that of a wrecked dish. But failure just like a taste of a dish gone wrong, can be salvaged. Just add a little more spice and seasoning, improve your overall performance, and then voila, your bad tasting dish becomes delicious and your failure will be turned into a success. Turn that bitter taste into that of a sweet, yummy one.

Tactile

   Dipping my Hand in a Sack of Rice Grains

It was very funny that my parents had caught the moment I was dipping my hands in a sack of rice grains. But what thing could even be more enjoyable aside from doing this stuff? The cold, dry, grainy texture by the collective number of rice grains is such a good sensation back to my skin. The way it slowly softly tickles me and the way it rubs against my skin smoothly are very distinguishable! I have noticed those tiny-black hair on my skin slowly rising upward like I got a goose bumps involuntarily. So the thing I can spill-out is that, “I am one of the ‘pabebes’, walang makakapigil sa akin” in doing such thing.

   The Friendzone

Oh, I see you’re in trouble. I knew that you have already noticed that the person you like made you stuck in the friend zone level of your expected-to-be-romantic relationship between the two of you. What did you feel for that, madam/sir? Did you also experience the pain like someone had powerfully scratched their hard-abrasive nails against your chest? Or the feeling like someone is digging for your heart manually using their bare hands? Did you feel the ice-like temperature of his/her hairy skin indicating that he/she does not care at all to the relationship between the two of you? Or in the other hand that you’ve felt his hot burning aura because she/he always feels mad and irritated with your face. It is okay! Do not cry dude. Someday, you will get fully-recovered with the pain he/she has given you like someone did prick you with thousands of pointy and sharp needles in your body. Lastly, you will surely find the right person out of billions of humans here in Earth.

Olfactory

   Christmas

Finally! Christmas season is getting near! I already miss the aromatic sweet smell of bunches of ham rolls. The undeniably recognizable mellow fruity scent of fruits and wines makes me feel like I am the sweetest person in Earth. The strong spicy smell of grilled barbeque and mouth-watery garlicky spice of marinated chicken is very satisfactory. A large volume of buttered smell forming up our home atmosphere. But in overall, the thing that made me most excited about is the sweetest scent of new incoming blessings for myself, family, friends, and to all people living here in our world. Praise to the act of opening our hearts to the blessings of God!

   My Surroundings after the Rain

I am currently experiencing the year’s rainy season here in UP Diliman. Even though I can smell the trees here during sunny days, but the strong aromatic wood-like smell is even distinguishable after the rain has poured. The scent of grasses and leaves makes me think that I am on a very clean environment. Also, a strong moist-soil odor is noticeable when you are outdoors. Specifically speaking, the scent is called “Petrichor” (the scent that would be produced when a rain has poured to a dry soil. In addition, what I actually sense related to the scent of my surroundings after rain is the smell of an old cloth in your cabinet when it would become wet by water.

[Free Entry #4]

I Just Fell in Love to Her

It was a pleasure to come across a girl who has the calibers that were exact on my taste. Imagine a girl with a mid-night black hair that tumbled over her shoulders, which I absolutely adored. A girl with vivacious, virility, brown eyes that were dew-pond round and a girl having a stature that is worth of 147 cm only. A girl with a trout pouts that were succulent lips, sultry and velvet soft. A girl having a cheerful character. She had a very soothing voice like a bird with an angelic singing voice. Her fingernails were varnished and her eyelashes were velvety. Lastly, a girl having imperfections that made ​​my heart fall in love for her.

        

                                               * Original Work *

[Free Entry #3]

                           Christmas is getting near and so the time of
                                           
                                             opening our hearts to the blessings of God,                                                                            
                                                                        similar to the rest of the year.

                                                   * Original Photograph *

[Required Entry #4] - Paintings

My Description for “Aleng may Salakot by Jose Joya ”

Noticing those teary eyes situated on the wrinkled face of an obviously old woman made me feel like someone had powerfully punched me in my abdomen with knuckles. Consequently, I witnessed her poverty-stricken conditions when I had seen her poorly dressed with just a piece of dirty yellow cloth for her top, and a filthy green garment stained by mud for the bottom wear as she holds her old wooden “salakot”. She faintly faces the cardinal direction east as she undeniably kneels down the soil. And as the old woman does the kneeling, you can observe the reactions she made. She is like asking a forgiveness to a serious thing and begging to be pardoned. Her shaggy and messy black hair defined many things such as her difficult lifestyles. Aside witnessing her impoverished conditions, you may also feel the tiredness and pain bestowed by her plain face showing no smile.

My Description for “Ravaged Manila by Dominador Castañeda ”

This kind of art would absolutely make an individual speechless. I have never seen an illustration of Manila to be devastated as the art content. You would probably guess that a super-typhoon and a destructive earthquake had occurred to the place at the same time; ravaged it is. A large volume of charcoal-coloured smoke forming up the sky. Several pale dead bodies are visibly scattered in the area like a slaughter-place, so shed of aphotic red blood is distinguishable. Infrastructures were transformed into dark, fined ashes. Most of the people noticeably wear a war-cry faces on them and so the faces of fear. Furthermore, some of them seriously possess injuries. Soldiers, nuns, civilians, workers, et. al are shown in the art to evidently represent that all of the Filipinos back then were greatly affected by the war.