Mediocrity vs Excellence

Mediocrity or Excellence?

I am in a level wherein I should be aiming a much higher statement/achievement for my life. I am stuck in an average form of doing things. I slack, I cram, I am lazy, I don't do outstanding performance. But like my Big Brother Amiel said, "we should never tolerate mediocrity in our ambition",  strikes me most of the time. Well, every words of wisdom of his never fail to punch me in the face.

Mediocrity is not really a bad thing, but it states that there is inferiority, so ordinary, and never strive at its best. And I am part of the dilemma. I always try to do and strive for the best, but I seldom fail to do so because of little glitches, mistakes, holes in the walls. And I tend to frustrate so easily that I forgot the real priorities in my life and what should I do to pursue such excellency that I wanted to reach. And then, things get usual, the things happened yesterday still go on with tomorrow. I guess that's how mediocrity works. I don't want to be the same person with such inferiority, screw you Mediocrity!

I realize things get off-hand nowadays. I did bad habits, ambitions, those activities that are not meant to be done. I tend to forgot priorities, the needs, the importance, the reality, the real world. I wanted to do different things, cool stuffs, perform such superiority that people would actually remember me from what I've done, in a good manner, a good way, a much better way, pursue excellency. And I don't guess that's how excellence works, I should do a right decision, a right definition, a right meaning, of how Excellence works.

Future eh?

The future of communication? I got two different opinions regarding about the video.


You know what? Just how I reacted on the movie "Matrix", it really give me the creeps and goosebumps. The video stated there, how it looks and what will be the future of communication in our civilization on several or few years later. And what gave me the chills on my spine is, not only the information on how things go as time goes by, they actually showed a bizarre image on the last part of it. I'm not sure what this image mean, but doesn't this portray about the Illuminati thing and such? Addition to that is, the details who actually gave the information about the tomorrow is, states that the dude came from 2051? I mean, what the?

I'm that kind of guy who actually hope and think too much. Seeing this video made me do it much frequent nowadays. Thinking that, is this really how the world would be as time goes by? Communication goes flesh-eating just to improve the understandings, articulations ,interactions and such that every individual in this world rely too much with technology? I am not against on how things work, but thinking how and what will happen as time goes by? Like one example is that memory tradings? I dearly love how my life started, I have such wonderful experiences since I walk in this world, and I don't want anyone getting the same feelings about it. That's what make me unique. I mean, I love someone, that does mean you can love her too? as how I loved her too?

On the different side of my opinion. I loved the fact how they actually made a way to perform such communication technology with easier interactions and results. They actually defied the human limitations and made across the borders of possibilities. Though the big companies and search engines emerged with other company made me want to ask questions too like, what about the social networking sites? What happened to them? What happened to Facebook? Isn't this one root on how communication today works?

I am not against of any of these things if this how the world goes. But I do hope, we won't be getting on the same place with how the movie Matrix goes.

I choose

Among the groups in our subject Communication Technology in New Media, presented for the preliminary examination, I dearly choose Arvie's group, the entertaining-educational presentation about the Evolution of Communication. I wanted to choose Louina's, but they differ with little points, according to my judgmental criteria scores between them.

I don't really do much of judging, I appreciate all of it, not because of how they did the images, transitions and effects, it's not really my criteria in scrutinizing works. I just judge it in a way that I am only a viewer, a customer, or a student. How am i entertained, what did I learn from it.

Arvie-group's presentation is a so-so amusement with their presentation. I was entertained because of the humor that they have done with their video. And what they said exactly about narrations and combining with educational statements is true, making it a fun, an enjoyable video to watch, and educational.
Meanwhile, in Louina's, I truly loved their video because on how effortly they created an animation using illustrations and animations. I really do. But I actually hesitated on voting them a-hundred-percently-vote, because of, i wasn't able to read the texts and kinda need a lil more framing, but I do get the concept flow, the story behind it, and it was really fun watching it. It really was.

So yeah, Arvie Group it is. They differ in super much little points, but I love their videos. And also the rest of the videos, Sasam's, Valdezco's! Cheers on our first ever project/exam!

I, a non-professional licensed driver

I got tired standing alone. I wanted to do something else, alone. Then, one person just came into my life and taught me how to sit, and walk.  

Every individual has their wings, yet to fly, they have to open it and teach themselves flap with their own. It takes perseverance before you get the worthy of your living. First thing you got to do is, stop, look and listen.

You have to stop for awhile before you make a move. Don't rush things. We always have to decide before you do something. You have to look up with the environment, the place, the situation. Observe things. Be cautious. We have to listen before we act. Before the first step is made, be sure it's the right decision, or at least it's what you think it is, then go on. 
                                                                                                                                  As time goes by, you, as an individual, would also need to get through with challenges in life. It may be a good one, or trouble ones. They may provide happiness, or probably give you frown-face. It's normal if you get those downfalls or the up falls. As long as you still stand up with such scenarios, you'll get used to it, and get through with it. Don't forget to tap yourself after a job well done.
                                                                                                                                  As you drive along, go on, with your life. There are so many diversion roads. If it's your first time to take those paths, don't be afraid. You're not the only one who encountered such topsy-turvy lanes. You can ask anyone for directions if you want to or you may take someone with you, as long as he/she is worthy of to be trusted, rest assured, enjoy the ride.
Have you ever passed in any of the signs lately? Pay attention to it, it may help you when you're having trouble finding your way. Those signs may probably provided for you, from Him.
Let go of your pride for awhile, don't think you can do anything or know everything, it might lead you to accidents (unintended situations or unconscious events or happenings resembled from a mistake, and mistakes are percentile of human error, sometimes resembling from an individual's personality, character, attitude), better be careful. It's better to be late than never.                                                          
The life won't be life without someone taking your hand. You meet people, you get to know each other, and you share things with your life to hers/his. Probably, he/she can be a navigator, always on the right side to help you show the ways, as he/she share thoughts and experiences, and those what's, where's and which way is it, and sometimes, you wouldn't know, he/she might have the right decision of taking those roads for you. There are so many roads you can take, and there's always an inevitable part when taking each of it, you may encounter or get to see a managing post that shows 3 lights: the red, the yellow, and the green. 


Think of the things you needed to do before you start doing anything. 

Sweetie Graffiti

      "Me and the dash One's"                          "MMA's presentation"

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Yes, the title says it all.

Well, what can you say about the party?

Of course, it was groundbreaking-hella-bombastic-intensifying-coooollisshh party.

The event was held in Lyceum of the Philippines-Laguna Gymnasium at around 6-9pm, or was it finished a lil' later than expected? So what, it is still fun, like fun that is explained not only with three letter words, or such, presumed as three explosive words. I know, so much redundancy, and too much words to explain.

Well anyway.

A really big time thanks to the Student Council who organized such tremendous event. 

Alright, enough with huge adjective strikes.

The said event was organized mainly for the freshmen level, upperclassmen are invited also to join/watch the event. The event was composed with performances, games, and other activities.

Cultural Groups: LTE (Lyceum Theatre Ensemble), performed about the calamity breakdowns and issues in our country, not to mention a friend of mine is also doing a great act (Bebzi Polo); LCS (Lyceum Concert Singers), performed a standing ovation, a mere theatrical and singing execution, along with the new members of the group; LDT (Lyceum Dance Troupe), performed, danced and let the crowds plead and reach out there guts for them, as they let the audience drool for more exhibitions.

There are also performances from different colleges/departments and what got my attention is, from our very own MMA's presentation and slogan (second photo).

Of course, it won't be a graffiti party without the graffiti(s) on every shirts worn by every students in the event.

I did have signatures from several buddies, pals, friends and known people.. and yeah, some were, chics I don't even know from the freshmen level, abcomm students *blush* and from a very special person, Dianne Serrano. *smiles*

It was a tiresome event, i know I use too much event word. I took photos for documentation purposes, and I know I'm not really an industrious person when it comes to uploading photos, too lazy, but I'd do it for you. teehee!

Looking forward to next events that will be coming and happening in Lyceum of the Philippines - Laguna. 

I am a Lycean! Be a Lycean!