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I've been surrounded with little children last week. I was assigned to teach the Beginners (4-6 y/o) for the VBS. Sweet little creatures. Albeit their excused naughtiness, it was fun being with them.

The VBS may be over, but it's only in Metro Manila. Tita Tess invited me to come with her in Isabela. VBS stuff. It may just be over the weekend but it means getting in touch with little children again. Children.

Just a couple of minutes ago, I found out that Ria-san is pregnant. Weeh! Baby. :D I have other thoughts, personal ones, about babies but I'd rather keep them to myself. Enjoy your pregnancy, Ria-san! :)

I wonder when will I have my own child/children. Nyaha! Of course, I want to meet the father first. Or, I can adopt if I get too impatient. XD

This is the first time I stayed online for more than ten minutes this week. Our internet connection was no good, as slow as a slug. So annoying. This week is our VBS and I am teaching the Beginners, or Bible Boosters. It's my first time to handle them in VBS. It's energy-consuming, but fun. Again, I got to spend time with some friends and new ones. It's really nice.

Just today, we played instruments from guitar to drums. We played everything. They did. I haven't played the Bass. I wonder if we'll do the same tomorrow. Probably.

It feels like a long time since I got online and made a decent blog entry. I also feel tired. I wonder if I'm writing without a sense of formality.

Got to rest now.

I know my state before I went to camp. I'm just thankful that I got cornered. No further explanations. :D And of course, I am thankful to a lot of people who, without knowing, have encouraged me, one way or another. But there's one particular person I am very thankful of. God knows her. Maybe God used her as an instrument to help me see the big picture. May God bless her more each day. :)

Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
-1 Timothy 4:12 (NLT)

Society, wherever you may be, is corrupted. But it doesn't always have to be the government who should be blamed.

I just finished reading F. Sionil Jose's Ermita. Such a poignant novel! I'd like to quote the author himself when his novel has been translated into Korean. “This novel is more of a metaphor about the prostitution of Filipinos and the decay of our society. The story has a universal theme because all over the world many people are prostitutes without knowing it." I have bookmarked some quotes in the novel but I haven't posted them online. Not yet.

Another society issue that perturbs me, though it has done so before, is the injustice to the natives of the land, be it here in the Philippines or abroad. I just finished watching the nineteenth episode of CSI: NY season 5. It upsets me everytime I hear or know that natives have been deprived of their rights.

I appreciate how CSI: NY features issues in the society. There was another episode where they featured an issue about  an e-waste dumpsite in China. I can't remember the name of the place but it was definitely loathesome. This is a link in National Geographic's website. It has no connection with the CSI: NY episode.

As for present issues, I cannot elaborate each of those that I know. I quite have a short memory. But there's this thing about a Guantanamo prison in Cuba. I don't really have any idea about this issue, but I will do my research. Having watched Prison Break changed my way of thinking towards inmates. Guilty or not, it is not right to throw any prejudice to any of them. NGC will feature it tomorrow, 05 April 2009. I can't wait to watch it.

We live in a rotten world but that doesn't justify any negligence to these issues, as well as to those I have not mentioned. And before I forget, Darfur is still in malady.

I never worry about action, but only inaction. Churchill 101.

So, I've finally watched the sixteen episodes of Prison Break season 4. Could hardly wait for April 17. But I am going to be patient for those fifteen days. I have a new perturbing reaction to stress/anxiety, thanks to this season.

I do have some questions about the veracity of some scenes in these sixteen episodes. Those that I remember are the following:
*Where were Sara's scars when they were in Las Vegas? She wore a dress that exposed her back and there was no trace of Gretchen's inflictions. Make-up? Probably.
*I doubt the sterile integrity of The Company's operating room. Said they have advanced technology but they're too lax about the risk of infection or whatsoever.
*And Sara.. She didn't bother and was not reprimanded when she touched Michael's head. Yeah, yeah, they prepped him again.
*How could Michael keep his balance within that day? Yes, the operation was on his head but I doubt he'd never have dizziness after that. He was even pacing.
*I am curious of how great Michael's brain is. He got into operation, cranial op, so his brain should rest a little. But when he woke up, he was discussing elements to Sara.

There's also one curious thought I have, but it's for the second season: What happened to Paul Kellerman?

I've noticed that during even seasons, the humane side of Bagwell comes out. In the second season, he called 911 so his beloved will be rescued. In this season, he savoured his new identity and wanted to embrace it so he could start a new life. T-Bag also showed mercy to Rita and Gretchen. We know Bagwell is a psychopath, but he's psychopath with a plan. Yet he sometimes become unpredictable.

I like what DB Cooper said. Not everything is as it seems.

Watching the sixteenth episode reminded me of Mahone's words. It's easier to die than watch someone else die.

By the way, I am glad to see Lisa again. Knew she'd show up.

Since I've been quoting here, I'd like to share my favourite quote. I'm not gonna leave you, ok? So don't you dare leave me.

Mood: Content
Music: Anna Tsuchiya - Blue Moon