Archive for June, 2010

Phantom of the Opera

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

I watched a video of the Phantom of the Opera yesterday. It was quite refreshing to watch this wonderful piece of musical theater after a couple of years. I first watched this in Broadway in 1997. I first watched the video a couple of years later. It is interesting to note that the hideousness of a person, like the Phantom, doesn’t really come from external appearances. It rather comes from the rancor in one’s heart. No amount of eye wrinkle cream can remove the wrinkles and scars of the human soul. It’s only the blood of Jesus that truly heals a wounded heart and turns it into one of joy.

Ballet Recital

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

The recently in concluded ballet recital of ACTS Manila was quite sucessful. It just made clear our vision that Ballet is our way of shaping society for God. Every step we take, every number we perform is a testimony to the great abilities our God has to establish the principles of His Kingdom on earth. All the sleepless nights and rehearsals were worth it. The extra doses of vitamins for women were all for a worthy cause. Excellence…Faith…Social Transformation.

Training the next generation

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

Today was the first day of classes in De La Salle University. I met my Physics 2 lab class for the first time. I introduced the subject coverage for the term. I also introduced myself to the kids. I talked about careers and jobsearches I’ve made in the past. I really don’t think they’ll be looking for a Philadelphia job soon but I just want them to learn the hard lessons I’ve learned in my career. One of the things I told them was for them to handle and guard their data well, particularly because they are engineers. Hopefully, they won’t forget what I say and be agents of change in their generation.

Houses

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

Last night I was watching a show about stylish houses in the Philippines. The featured house was a family getaway in Tagaytay. The outside had a european Chalet look to it but the inside was quite Asian. The interiors were done quite well rendering a hotel like look. The high ceilings and balconies gave a more relaxing feel appropriate for city dwellers looking for a rural getaway. I just wonder how it would be like if the house used log furniture. As long as the logs are sustainably harvested, it would probably be wonderful.