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From Astrology.com: A solar return is the time that the Sun returns to the exact same spot on the day and time that you were born. That is, on your Birth Day & Time! The Sun In The Solar Return Chart Sun Aspects Saturn Sun-Saturn aspects in the solar return chart tend to imply a sense of structure. Whether this structure becomes supportive or restrictive is up to the individual's ability to handle Saturnian issues in a positive manner. This is not meant to be a depressing time, but it does entail stark realism. Accurate perceptions of existing situations are essential to either accepting or changing future expectations. The refusal to accept responsibility for one's own life situation or to work within obvious limitations can lead to frustration, isolation, and loneliness. Limitations are not an essential characteristic of Saturnian aspects, but denote a need to be more realistic and patient. Changes are slow and involve careful planning, hard work, and discipline. ...

Friends, What's new? What's hot? What's not? What's in today? Dorm Life = Fun Last Monday, we had our Dormitory Acquaintance Party. Even in the rainy atmosphere, we still had a lot of fun being with the people of the EBL Dorm. We made some noise from all those karaoke singing (I am one of those "good singers".), parlour game playing, and chit-chatting all night long. Our dinner together was really sumptuous. (wow, ha !) It was totally successful. Thanks to the efforts of Kuya Jed (BSB) & Kuya Clement (BACA). You're the best!!! Now my official room mates (as of this post): Frederick Omalza (1-BACA) McMonde Meliton (3-BSCS) Kelly John Mahipus (3-BSCS) Now, I'm not alone, y'eall! ( pahabol: See you in CMSC123, Kuya Kelz! ) The Li'l Science Workshop PHYS3 Lab: Our lab instructor is new in UPMin, Mr. Jess Claire R. Sanchez. We first had lectures on Vector Addition, Errors and Uncertainty in Measurement and Instantaneous and Average Speed. T...

This is a continuation of the My Seventeenth, My Stellar Life special. What present should I receive on my Birthday? I don't know. I don't want to know. I love surprises, though. Birthday Blessings Instead of counting candles, Or tallying the years, Contemplate your blessings, As your birthday nears. Consider special people Who love you, and who care, And others who’ve enriched your life Just by being there. Think about the memories Passing years can never mar, Experiences great and small That have made you who you are. Another year is a happy gift, So cut your cake, and say, "Instead of counting birthdays, I count blessings every day!" By Joanna Fuchs Source: http://www.poemsource.com/birthday-poems.html What blessings that I should have this year? This is a tag from Kuya Albert: (even when I'm not tagged...) Share 10 things that your readers don’t know about you. then at the end, you tag 10 other bloggers to keep the fun going. RULES: each blog...

What can be put on my 17th Birthday cake? (even if ever we won't have cake this year, let's just make it imaginary...) The usual "Happy Birthday Kenneth"? The usual "Greetings from: (family and friends) "? Blue-coloured icing? Yellow? Green? Maroon? In buttercream? In meringue? Seventeen tiny candles or candles numbered "17"? Candy flowers? Candy sprinkles? Candy-coated chocolate? Sponge cake? Chocolate cake? Layered cake? What more can be put on this birthday cake? Let's review what I have wished for last year : To survive UP life (and the BS Computer Science) in this first year (especially on the first semester). Meet MORE friends, not only in social networks, but with the PERSONAL network. To learn more of myself to improve it and to share what I have to others. I now really crave to teach Chinese to other people. :-) To experience a holistic kind of learning experience on my stay in UP and to keep the legacy that my Alma Mater, Colegio d...

This is the continuation of the School is Back...Back to School (Part 1). The Fresh New Look of the UP Min Admin Building After several months of tiling here, repairing there and painting everywhere, the new façade of the UP Mindanao Administration Building. From the dull-looking, grayish-and-rustic looking edifice that looks like a deserted factory, the Admin Building now really is a decent building for a constituent of the prestigious National University . I may be happy and glad that the UP Administrators had put up with this beautification of the campus. I wonder if they will do quick wonders to the Kanluran (CSM) Building in the future, too. Classes, Schedules and Teachers With a schedule that now includes Mondays... I can't believe if I'll be under enormous stress or not... Here is the list of what we have started for this semester: CMSC21 Lec: Sir Tecson gave us an overview on Programming Languages, and a quick review Variables and Data Types that we have learned in...

I'm going back to school, isn't that cool? But I feel I came to the top, Never felt like a fool. Another year, another life. A time for peace, a time for strife, but what's life without school, A place where life is truly rife*. * extremely abundant Dear friends, It's another time for school. It's officially time for school in the University of the Philippines Mindanao. I'm now a sophomore of the prestigious National University. Encountering the Freshmen The 10th of June was truly a day. A total of 160++ freshmen (a decrease of about 70%), upperclassmen, the administration, faculty and staff arrived and gathered at the Atrium for the Opening Program. I can't imagine how few the freshmen are this year, not to mention the crises the nation has gone into. However, it's just the fact that we still have incoming students; that makes this year more exciting than the previous year. But what excites me most is that I've come to finally meet the freshmen stu...

A wonderfully Happy Fathers' Day to all the papa, daddy, dada, pops, tatay, itay, ama... Fathers of the world, together with those in the blogosphere. And to my Papa, who gave up every strength he has for us to conquer every challenge that goes our way. A truly compassionate father indeed. With Lots of love, KENNETH My StumbleUpon Page

Your Thinking is Abstract and Random You are flexible, adaptable, and creative. There's many ways that you can learn - and you're up for any of them. You relate well to other people, and you do well working in groups. You can help people communicate together and work with each other's strengths. You don't work well with people who are competitive or adversarial. You prefer to work toward a common goal... not toward conflicting goals. What Kind of Thinker Are You? Your Dominant Thinking Style: Visioning You are very insightful and tend to make decisions based on your insights. You focus on how things should be - even if you haven't worked out the details. An idealist, thinking of the future helps you guide your path. You tend to give others long-term direction and momentum. What's Your Thinking Style? I am linking to anyone in my blogroll... plus these: easy earning dollars , eric chan , gagay , get paid now , geneveric , great quotables , herby , inchiqueko , jh...

Dear friends, Another ENDURING process of enrollment has been done. I'm officially REGISTERED as a Sophomore of the University of the Philippines Mindanao . Alright, I had many worries carried with me during the enrollment period. But all of them were just blown by the wind, because I had a somewhat smoother process on my part. (pardon the pun) OK. For the last 4 days, I endured another long process, that is, the signing of clearances, enlisting of subjects, and filling up and signing of forms. Here's what I mean: DAY ONE: CLEAR. NO HINDRANCE . (06-02-08) As I arrived in UP Min, I got my clearance form and went on to the clearance centers: ILC/LRC (ILC Building): As I submitted the wee, little charge slip and gave it to Kuya Jeffrey of ILC. When he was done on assessing, he gave to Ate Diocy of LRC. It was so long and tedious because they did it manually. All I saw on the charge slip was a total of Php 900.25 Not that bad; my SV duties in ILC/LRC really paid off. (My...