Heneral Artikulo Uno

There was a buzz going on about the movie, Heneral Luna. Reviews said that it was a phenomenal portrayal of some parts of the Philippine history. So one afternoon me and my blockmates went out on our spare time to watch the movie at Glorieta 4. 

 As the first scene went by, showcasing how hard life back then was when the Americans were colonizing the Philippines. 

 

Antonio Luna was deemed one of the best military strategist by his counter parts. His expertise in the field of war made him in par with the generals America had to offer. He wouldn't have nothing else but the freedom of his motherland. 

The movie delighted us with excellent display of acting, pre-post war preparations made by the past Filipinos, corrupt existing then as it were the present, the unraveling love of General Luna to the nation he gave his life for, and many more. 

The movie was made with a lot of drama and suspense. From simple misunderstanding that leads to killing to another, to how one man's love for his country tolled his very own life. It is very sad yet educational for the young viewers.

Anti-Smoking Campaign

I think this is a good campaign for those who haven't tasted the addicting nicotine of cigarettes. As a smoker myself, I can say that it is very hard to go by a day without lighting one stick of Marlboro.

Cigarettes are very addicting and bad for the health. So why do people still continue inhaling those wrapped tobacco plants that produces carbon monoxide? The answer lies on them.

We cannot have a say on what others should be doing in there life. Everybody has there reason why they smoke cigarettes in the first place.

One main thought is that cigarettes can help calm people down. I am not a scientist to know what exactly makes us feel calm when we smoke a stick, nonetheless it still helps on some people's lives.

The problem lies in the pollution it gently exhales, as so they said. But I think that it is the constant littering of the cigarettes butts by the masses, that it can have a massive effect in our sewer pipes, thus floods occur when a typhoon passes by.

I have nothing to say anymore because I do not agree with the campaign. Alternatives can be uphold for everyone's peace. Here is what I think should be the best solution:

Having a specific space for smokers.

Warn the youth, and not those who are already considered, smokers.

Waste management program for those people who can't place their cigarette butts in the proper trash bin.

I hope you guys find my opinionated piece educational and meaningful.

Two Steps Behind

This world is full of surprises. As humans, we are foolish and ambitious. We make mistakes that automatically put us in this direction to the other. Sometimes we lose the sense of right and wrong. More often than not, people choose to do wrong just for the right cause. Morals fading, the things that inspires us most, we often neglect. It hurts to know what the world is becoming as of late. All these negativity surrounding the places we walk upon, and lucky me that I stumbled upon something unusual. Life gave me a new direction and I'm sorry to say but it was you. Everything shined a little bit brighter than yesterday. Food had more flavour. Rain to me seemed like falling rays from the sun providing something different. Waking up in the morning smiling as if no wrong is happening to the world. This magical experience you cast upon me with your waving hand, your smile ever so sweet, and lets not forget your eyes, that shines brighter than the moon and the stars. I'm sure you wouldn't believe that all of this started with a stare.

Thinking about how to put into words or actions the gratitude and love that I want to give you, it seems so impossible. You may not see me like the way I see you. I don't want to bore you with anything about me. So I'm often speechless yet happy when I'm around you. You in my sight is already enough to last me a day. Someday, I will say to you personally, thank you. Thank you for letting me experience this long lost emotion of love. 

To me, you're the most beautiful girl I've set my eyes upon so far. You live simply on your beliefs and morals. Down to earth and humble. Clueless at some points, but it just makes me want you more. The voice I try to remember every night before I go to bed. The laughter I dream of sharing with you. Kind and compassionate, yet you hide your feelings. Those feelings I try to locate within you, are very well buried. I don't know why I keep on going. The curses I get from you are like the compliments I give you. Why do I love you so? Strange, I thought I threw love away, down into a deep trench. That is the beauty of living. Nothing is ever dead and my love for you won't certainly die. Sometimes I am scared of you. And I can't even explain why. You are mysterious. I will never know how far I need to go to make you to flint a spark for us. Well, as you said, "love knows no distance." But always remember, love me or not, I am always two steps behind.

So please stay for awhile. Help me to love you more because I don't want to stop.

Soul Bound and Peace

Does anybody really know how the soul works anymore? Have you ever thought that when you experience heart break, that it is your soul that is hurting and not your heart? I am writing this blog to give you what I think is the definition of our souls.

For this matter, we have two parties of singular presence. People will understand more if I put this in the form of love experience. 

Man and woman. Two different entities but on equal plain of existence. We have this program in our body and mind called emotion. Emotion reacts to something either positive or negative. I thought of it as a flaw because of the misuse of people. Basically, one after the other, the man falls in love with a woman of his preferential taste. This is where those two unconsciously give an affirmation to exchange the peace instilled within their souls therefore being dependent of his/her partner. Now what's wrong with that scenario is that every aspect of living now depends on the actions and emotions of the partner. The sense of individuality is slowly decreasing due to the fact that they are "one" so to speak. What if the one you unconsciously given your soul decided to cut it off? The peace that was once so independent, now turns to pain and anguish. Either the man or the woman can opt out of the agreement of the relationship because one of them can cancel emotion for anything or anyone for a short period of time. Another reason is that the emotion felt to the past partner is now being reciprocated entire to a new entity. You feel down and everything around you starts to remind you of your past relationship. That is because your soul lost it's individuality thus it craves for the longing of the relationship. The emotions expressed are all wasted and now you feel like nothing. Your soul is now damaged thus creating a chain reaction to your being. You don't feel like eating. You can't sleep. If you do sleep, you are having nightmares. Songs seem sadder when you listen to them. 

The soul works because you move and feel something as a independent person. Our soul like us humans, hunger as well. Feeding your soul gives it energy. This is your aura. Energy emitted through one's soul. It is tied with emotions that gives colour and vigour to life itself. Good deeds are food for the soul. Happiness being an experience is the best way to fill your soul. 

I advice you, my readers, to feed your souls and not let negative emotion hinder your aura to becoming to it's true state of rainbow. Let inner peace stay within you!  

Introduction Blog (Who am I)

Who am I? A question I often ask myself. This is what I know. My name is Jose Ma. Rafael S. Ramos. My parents call me Joel but you can call me Rams. I am the 4th child of 8 children. I mostly like sports, reading, procrastinating, psychological, and philosophical matters. Do not let my interests fool you but residing in me is a bad guy that is locked in a cage. Though I'm a nice guy, never get on my bad side. I believe in the saying "respect me and I'll respect you".

I was raised in a strict fashion so maybe that's why I am sort of the rebellious son. Not often than not that my parents scold me for minor mistakes I make. Of course it is to turn me into a better person but still I have my own beliefs and virtues that makes up for who I am. I am kind and compassionate about helping others out, especially the poor. I usually contradict the norms of the world in order to get an viable understanding of life as it is. I believe in the sense of karma and soul. That we are creatures responsible for any action given to our respective cohorts. We do not simply live for ourselves but in the mercy of good deeds that supply food for our soul. I might say that we are only renters of the physical world and that we must pay our dues with deeds deem amiable to our one creator. I am also a believer of the Roman Catholicism but I also practice the ways of other religion in terms of the spiritual values they instill and teach its followers. In this mind set of mine, people would think I am crazy to defy norms of the living. I do not need materialistic things to survive. To live life simply is my motto. To love and be loved in return is one of the sweetest emotion that can be felt but can also be dangerous as it is susceptible by the lost of inner peace.

This is a short story of my life. I live my life thinking and expanding things to what they seem to be. i laugh and cry too if I might add. The years that I lived proves that I still have a lot of getting to know who I am. It is all worth it. Answers may not come in time or never. Everything starts with the introduction of a name. Hi my name is Rams and this is who I am. Thank you.