Past Mystified | Future Revealed

Do you remember what happened yesterday? Of course you do. You probably remember how you woke up in the morning, how you took a bath, or brushed your teeth. Perhaps you remember meeting a friend, talking and sharing stories. Or maybe you remember how your dear one smiled at you sweetly, held your hand, and told you words that you never get tired of hearing. All these, we could look back into. In our minds these mem’ries abound. Highlights of our toddler days. Scenes from those days when we had toothless smiles, and so on. Yes, these memories are those of our past.

Sometimes I wonder though, which would be better: that we knew nothing of our past but knew exactly what were to happen in the future, or just as it is, having memories of our past that we could look back into but having no absolute certainty about what may happen in the days that were yet to come?
[ Mas maganda bang alam wala tayong ka-alam-alam sa mga bagay na nangyari na pero alam nating ang eksaktong mangyayari sa hinaharap? O mas maganda pa rin kung ano man ang totoo ngayon: may mga alaala tayo sa mga bagay na nakalipas na ngunit walang ka-alam-alam sa mga bagay na mangyayari pa lang? ]

Antonymity: The Battle of the Opposites

Opposites: our world is full of them. In the scrolls of history, blood has been shed, battles fought, and wars waged. All these and more have been consequences of the battle of opposites. Men, capable of deciding for themselves, have taken their stand and fought for it.

The essence of one’s existence may, after all, be its opposite. What good would light be, if there was no darkness? What is the value of truth, if there is no lie? What point would it be to have right if there was no left?

Now, the opposites that every single human being is involved in come to mind: right and wrong, which are pretty much the reflection of the contrast between good and evil. Some are convinced that the way to handle this antonymity is to have a balance between the two. Some, on the other hand, are determined that you have got to take a stand.

The existence of that which is right is nonsense if there was no wrong. Vice-versa applies here; it too, is an endless cycle of choice that each living person has got to make. Some choose to go by that which is right. They point out the rules. They slap you on the face with the norms. They hit you again with their thoughts and stand on morality. They think that you must, at all costs [even that which cost you your life, reason for living, hope for tomorrow, or the one person you love dearly] avoid the wrong at all times.

If you’re faced with these kinds of people, think: what good is that which is right if there was no wrong?

Succumb not to what others think and say is right. Help ‘em out, do ‘em a favor by being their opposite and forming an antonymity with them. If you don’t, then their existence just may not make any sense at all!

Have Yourself A Techy Lil’ Christmas: The Music Player

Christmas season has come yet again. People who drive to their preferred malls might have trouble finding parking space, as everyone else wants to do some shopping, too. Different shop’s counters are at their busiest, recording the numerous sales made, all the while trying to keep a smile on their faces as they serve customers. Some people busy themselves buying all the ingredients for their recipes, while some try to find clothings that they could gift to their friends.

As has been the trend when the calendar shows the last month of the year, christmas songs fill the air. I remember having heard the song “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” several times at the same day. Here’s my version of it: “Have Yourself a Techy Lil’ Christmas.”

First up, the music player [and an upgrade to the listening device, aka earphones/earbuds/headphones.]

I see it in the movies. I see in my favorite car magazine. I see it on the web. Everyone seems to have an Apple iPod of some sort. What makes it to this list, however, is the Apple iPod nano 2010. Here’s what the manufacturer has got to say: “iPod nano with Multi-Touch is designed to be easy, intuitive, and fun — just like music. And it’s even smaller, so music can be an even bigger part of just about everything.” [Visit their site for more information.]

While I do not have the intention of leading readers to believe that the supplied earphones require an upgrade, I did search the web for earphones which receive commendations from iPod users.

Photography: Halloween Pumpkin

I have no idea why pumpkins have become a common sight in Halloween parties. Go to Google, type “Halloween” and click the Images tab after the search and you’d see a screen full of pumpkins. While it remains a mystery to me, I have known of this trend years back.

Several days ago, I was among those who went to our department’s field trip. Precious, a friend, had a Nikon D5000 with her which was frequently under my care and watch. The photo featured below was taken in the hotel where we stayed in. Frankly though, the pumpkin, found on top of the cafeteria’s tables, looked so out of place…just saying.

Music for the Day: Fistful of Dollars by Igudesman + Joo and Kremer + Kremerata

Music – It divides. It unites. It brings you down. It lifts you up.
Whatever it does to you, I know not.

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If you like music, you have got to see the video and hear the music. If you like humor, I advice you to do the same. I’m not saying these musicians are ridiculous. Trust me, they’re very good.
If you’re not the type who goes for orchestras, I ask you still to hit play on the embedded Youtube player.

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Here’s a track in my playlist I wanna share with you today: 

Title: Fistful of Dollars
Artists: Gidon Kremer and the Kremerata Baltica, Aleksey Igudesman and Richard Hyung-ki Joo
Playlist: Classics
Class: Upper