mathematics is a lot of fun

Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Probability and Statistics, Calculus.

Fractions, Linear Algebra, Scientific Notation, Differential Equations, Graphs etc.

Symbols, methods, properties, formulas, logic, measurement.

I know you're familiar with all these stuff especially if you hated or embraced them all your years studying Math. Until now I'm still wondering why all these subjects are in every Nursing Curriculum or any other courses not related to what might be their job in the future.

I never liked this subject. From kindergarten to grade school I enjoyed counting up to quadrillions, but when all the complexeties and mixed conflicts of numbers occurred in my peaceful life I started to get bored forcing myself in dealing with them.

Oh how I love them so much that my brain would terribly bleed, excitedly jump up and down just how numbers can create statements more like a sentence pattern.

I remember when I was in college years, my learning experience especially my grades are not as great with Psychology or Philosophy. My grades in Algebra suck big-time.
My mind used to wander around the room in the hall and even outside the school during my math classes. I enjoyed most any branches of science but not with numerical analysis and equations. I would gladly find out the amount of oxygen supply in our body organs than to look for the value of x in a triangle.

One time in a class discussion, while our Prof explains “the absolute frequencies of occurrence of an event in a number of class interval be denoted ,.... "Note that y and f(x) represent the same thing: the output of the function. This is known as function notation. Here the function involved is f(x) = x3 − x. ".... Blah blah… My seatmate asked me why I’m not taking notes. I said, “I’m waiting for her to speak English. I have no idea what language she’s using.”

I’d rather play chasing game with sharks than argue with Pythagoras about his theory that every movement was united by the belief that “all is number.” Perhaps while he’s speaking I could see numerous numbers escaping from his mouth while my nose starts to bleed. But still math is fun, it makes the world go round and round. lolz

I had a good laugh of the following problem solving, hope you too. Enjoy!

created equally different

I believe one purpose of our being is to find out who you really are. What is the reason of your very existence here on earth.

One thing I have learned, you can change the way you dress, speak, likes or dislikes, your friends, your neighborhood or place where you want to live but you can not manipulate the different aspects of who you are, and you can never change the real you.

The reason is that you are not the creator of your own self. Maybe that’s the reason why sometimes or often times a lot of people are searching their selves in the most inappropriate person and place. Like a wandering soul.

I came to realized that human beings have a great capacity for kindness, caring, and selflessness; but on the other hand they also have a great capacity for destruction, violence, and selfishness.

Are we human enough to be humane?

We are not created just to wander and roam around aimlessly.
I believe we are here to love others the way we love ourselves. But how will you do it if you don’t love yourself?

The principle is, love yourself first, so you can be able to freely express your love to others.

You can not give what you don’t have.

Learn to accept who you are; your mistakes and flaws or shortcomings and even your weaknesses. In that way, you’ll also learn to accept others the way they are and realize that each person has their own set of personalities that no one can ever change. It’s because they are built and made that way. God created us equally different.
So enjoy the beauty of being you. Just you. ;)


"This, right here, is the time to love." - Stevie Wonder

Filipinos, how well do you love your own country?

Here's an essay from a Korean student who pays a visit and studied English language in our country. This article is definetely moving and for some, a slap on the face. You might want to think and ask yourself first...

My Short Essay about the Philippines

By Jaeyoun Kim

Filipinos always complain about the corruption in the Philippines. Do you really think the corruption is the problem of the Philippines? I do not think so. I strongly believe that the problem is the lack of love for the Philippines.

Let me first talk about my country, Korea. It might help you understand my point. After the Korean War, South Korea was one of the poorest countries in the world. Koreans had to start from scratch because entire country was destroyed completely after the Korean War, and we had no natural resources. Koreans used to talk about the Philippines, for Filipinos were very rich in Asia. We envy Filipinos. Koreans really wanted to be well off like Filipinos. Many Koreans died of famine. My father’s brother also died because of famine. Korean government was awfully corrupt and is still very corrupt beyond your imagination, but Korea was able to develop dramatically because Koreans really did their best for the common good with their heart burning with patriotism.

Koreans did not work just for themselves but also for their neighborhood and country. Education inspired young men with the spirit of patriotism. 40 years ago, President Park took over the government to reform Korea. He tried to borrow money from other countries, but it was not possible to get a loan and attract a foreign investment because the economy situation of South Korea was so bad. Korea had only three factories. So, President Park sent many mine workers and nurses to Germany so that they could send money to Korea to build a factory. They had to go through a horrible experience.

In 1964, President Park visited Germany to borrow money. Hundred of Koreans in Germany came to the airport to welcome him and cried there as they saw the President Park. They asked to him, "President, when can we be well off?" That was the only question everyone asked to him.

President Park cried with them and promised them that Korea would be well off if everyone works hard for Korea, and the President of Germany got the strong impression on them and lent money to Korea. So, President Park was able to build many factories in Korea. He always asked Koreans to love their country from their heart. Many Korean scientists and engineers in the USA came back to Korea to help developing country because they wanted their country to be well off. Though they received very small salary, they did their best for Korea. They always hoped that their children would live in well off country.

My parents always brought me to the places where poor and physically handicapped people live. They wanted me to understand their life and help them. I also worked for Catholic Church when I was in the army. The only thing I learned from Catholic Church was that we have to love our neighborhood. And I have loved my neighborhood. Have you cried for the Philippines? I have cried for my country several times. I also cried for the Philippines because of so many poor people. I have been to the New Bilibid prison. What made me sad in the prison were the prisoners who do not have any love for their country. They go to mass and work for Church. They pray everyday.

However, they do not love the Philippines. I talked to two prisoners at the maximum-security compound, and both of them said that they would leave the Philippines right after they are released from the prison. They said that they would start a new life in other countries and never come back to the Philippines.Many Koreans have a great love for Korea so that we were able to share our wealth with our neighborhood. The owners of factory and company were distributed their profit to their employees fairly so that employees could buy what they needed and saved money for the future and their children. When I was in Korea, I had a very strong faith and wanted to be a priest.

However, when I came to the Philippines, I completely lost my faith. I was very confused when I saw many unbelievable situations in the Philippines. Street kids always make me sad, and I see them everyday. The Philippines is the only Catholic country in Asia, but there are too many poor people here. People go to church every Sunday to pray, but nothing has been changed.

My parents came to the Philippines last week and saw this situation. They told me that Korea was much poorer than the present Philippines when they were young. They are so sorry that there are so many beggars and street kids. When we went to Pasangjan, I forced my parents to take a boat because it would fun. However, they were not happy after taking a boat. They said that they would not take the boat again because they were sympathized the boatmen, for the boatmen were very poor and had a small frame. Most of people just took a boat and enjoyed it. But my parents did not enjoy it because of love for them. My mother who has been working for Catholic Church since I was very young told me that if we just go to mass without changing ourselves, we are not Catholic indeed. Faith should come with action. She added that I have to love Filipinos and do good things for them because all of us are same and have received a great love from God.

I want Filipinos to love their neighborhood and country as much as they love God so that the Philippines will be well off. I am sure that love is the keyword, which Filipinos should remember. We cannot change the sinful structure at once. It should start from person. Love must start in everybody in a small scale and have to grow. A lot of things happen if we open up to love. Let’s put away our prejudices and look at our worries with our new eyes.

I discover that every person is worthy to be loved. Trust in love, because it makes changes possible. Love changes you and me. It changes people, contexts and relationships. It changes the world. Please love your neighborhood and country. Jesus Christ said that whatever we do to others we do to Him. In the Philippines, there is God for people who are abused and abandoned. There is God who is crying for love. If you have a child, teach them how to love the Philippines. Teach them why they have to love their neighborhood and country. You already know that God also will be very happy if you love others.That's all I really want to ask you Filipinos.

The End

NEED I SAY MORE???

the science of growing up

We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing.There are only two secrets, to being happy and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor every day. You’ve got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die.

We have so many people walking around in the planet who are dead and don’t even know it… and DON’T EVEN KNOW IT.There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up.
If you are eighteen years old and lie in bed for a year and don’t do one productive thing, you will turn nighteen years old. If you are seventy five years old and stay in bed for a year and never do anything you will turn seventy six.

Anybody can grow older. That doesn’t take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding opportunity in change. Have no regrets. The only people who fear death are those with regrets.

Massive Marketing

Many people today are driven by materialism.
A common myth that having more will make them more secure, happy and contented, important and valued.

It’s so pathetic that one would look and judge another by the way he dress, what’s his job title, or perhaps a degree earned, or what car he drives, or where he lives or how mush do they cost.

Why so many people base their judgments by these titles and possessions? What for?

And since when did our private income become a public symbol of status?

Nowadays, to be socially accepted, you must be slim, (no flabby arms allowed) must have straight hair, (smooth and silky), fair complexion, not to mention, flawless skin; all of your clothes must be branded. AND your mobile phone, PC, PSP, gadgets, etc. should have all the features available today. And of course you should be hanging out with your elite friends at the Hard Rock Café or sipping some Frapuccino at Starbuck’s.

LIES!
All lies.

We live in the land of the free and the home of the braggarts.

It's a sense of high materialism that makes us forget the purpose of the items to begin with. It isn't, 'I need a phone to talk with my friends,' anymore. It is now 'I need that latest iPhone,' or 'I need that bag of Paris Hilton’s.’ or probably “I need that kind of J.Lo’s booty, eww! these cheese sticks are killing me!’

But why? Is marketing now defining happiness? Do the phone calls become more profound when made on a device than can not only send and receive calls but also stream music and videos? Do you have to have that gorgeous piece of anyone’s body just to look good and feel good about yourself? Come on people!

If we are so worried of other people’s opinion nothing would ever really matter to us but to please them all our lives. And be miserable. Because we cannot please anybody at all times.
True?

But the thing is how well do we cope with these world’s materialistic attitude. Are we really satisfied and happy by having all this petty stuff? Do we really find true happiness in all these things?

Advertisements are everywhere. And there’s no way you can ignore them.

People are so blinded by these unnecessary things that they forget their true self-worth and instead focus themselves more on their net worth.

Marketing today are so damn good in doing their job. They should have all the credit in making people happy and feel good about all people who are blinded by these misconceptions. We are so pre-occupied with all the wealth and material possessions in this earth that we unnoticeably forget what we should focus are eyes to. The Bible clearly says, “The things we see now are here today, gone tomorrow. But the things we can’t see will last forever.” Maybe we should start our minds to set into things that are more valuable than all this earthly possessions.

In this world that we live in, nothing is sacred. Nothing is for sure. And nothing is forever.

Can I have that car of yours then?

on becoming human

What makes you human?

Human beings. Homo sapiens in scientific term. What makes one a human?
Do we live like one?
A man was created by God out of His very own image. He is a one genius God I should say. Imagine our brain, our hearts and other organs inside and out, all vital to our very existence. Our body works like a machine even though we’re sleeping, running, eating, thinking, reading, causing trouble, making trouble, all works in the same way like any other human being.
We were created according to Him who gave us life and allow us not just to wander around but to live it.

Charles Darwin must have a very difficult time during his years when he concluded his theory that man originated from apes, well, I beg to differ. Actually I don’t have to beg; it is proven already but until now his mistaken notion is still in every science textbooks. If there is any possible way to annihilate the conclusion one should be willing.
And in case you’re still wondering about it, he got a point, it’s pointless actually. The gravity of his misconception about the origin of humans makes people wonder and that may be the very reason why a lot of species until now doesn’t know where they really belong. And if you still believe in him, let me help you find your way to the zoo. Nyahaha!

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