Published in the early evening of August 29, 2004
At some point in our lives, we utter the phrase “once in a blue moon,” denoting an instance or event of immense importance. Or someone that brings back great, lasting memories. Blue moons come every two or three years, and for some people it signifies some important high (or low) point in their lives.
Blue moons aren’t blue, and does not have anything to do with human behavior. Personally, “blue moon” reminds me of Sydney Forrest’s song “Once In A Blue Moon”, and this snippet of text from an Inquirer column written around eight years ago:
“…This love episode got you in a mixed-up situation so that you couldn’t be sorry it happened, no matter how you felt about it at first. You find that the books you read suddenly mean more because you know what the writer is talking about in a much more personal way. When you hear music, you know when it comes straight from the musician’s heart. When you look at a great picture, it says something to you that you might never have noticed before. You can walk down the street and look at people’s faces and know why they look the way they do. It makes you kin to the whole world somehow.
“The point is, after that, nothing can ever hurt you much again. It has made you brave and restless and strong and sure of yourself and unafraid to be generous and tender. There’s a curious kind of knowledge that once in a blue moon, once in a lifetime, you loved someone better than you loved yourself.”
When I read that article, I just entered college. And I felt it was one of the most meaningful I’ve read at that time. And she felt that too. Now more than ever, I can read it with a much deeper understanding, and all the lines make perfect sense. It makes me proud of everything, of falling in love, of loving with all my heart. Love, as the great poets would describe it. I just had to share this, you know.
Tomorrow night, August 30, the Philippines will get the second full moon for this month, a blue moon. Go out, go to Sunken Garden and lie down on the grass. Look at the moon and say nothing—or say anything. And maybe, just maybe—fall in love.
No, I’m not unwell.
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2004.08.29
Published mid-afternoon of August 29, 2004
Yes, this is the entry on other people’s weblogs. In case you didn’t notice, a lot of us are now too busy writing for our blogs, leading to the looming financial crisis (summary). Nonsense. I think its nice that a lot of us from our high school batch are now into some sort of online journalism, even if all we write about are cheesy movie reviews or our daily struggle to wake up early.
- jobarclix
My current favorite. Interesting writing, some funny, some love–spiked, everything a treat to read. The great mobile photos are also a treat.
- Sherwin is B[i]log
Also known as “Blog-blogan na!”, this is Sherwin’s attempt at blogging, documenting life as it happens, pati na rin ang pagpanood nila ng “Now That I Have You.” More interesting entries should be upcoming, as this guy will be working for a year in the land where love is free (the right term should be “prostitution is legal abundant[?]“), Thailand.
- osang’s legroom
I think she’s one of the first bloggers from our batch, with her steady amount of traffic and high value on blogshares. And the writing? Thought–provoking.
- Fallenstar
A little bit of a geek log, something similar to what my site was a few months ago. Nice read if you’re a slashdot–reading type of a person. The layout you cannot miss, it’s the one with the big yellow star.
- dingdong96
Oo, si Dingdong. Tanga, Novenario, hindi Dantes! I still cannot forget his singing when I watched Subtext a few months ago. The blog? He talks about freedom, and that magical fourth segment of Subtext. Wonderful.
- gerbee
Or should it be gerbie? A glimpse at life outside the Philippines. A nice game, some cheesy lyrics, and some things to think about.
- The Joyride
A few months inactive, this is Jake’s weblog on photography and “the days in the life of the world’s greatest photographer!” He’s probably too busy shooting naked ladies right now, or flying around the Philippines.
- Blog ko to!
Trebs on life. Waking up early and Spiderman. Blogging and blackmail. Today’s “express” life and the failure to enjoy the moments.
- Gerent J :: Applied Knowledge is Power
If only I could explain why his weblog is named that way then i would have more to write. 
One of my bestest friends, dating back to high school (you don’t need to know the year!), writes countless random thoughts they’re not so random anymore. Hehe. Now a father but still cannot stop shouting, “Fire in the hole!”
- The Trailer
Ramil talks about The First Time, that feeling of anxiety, and tunnel vision. He’s on g-blogs, flaunting his SE K700i. Hehe 
- cherryblossoms
Len’s attempt at blogging, though she hasn’t really updated the site for quite some time. Too busy with the Tokyo lifestyle, eh?
That’s all, folks! If you have a Pisay ‘96 weblog, don’t hesitate to write or post a comment so I’ll have you listed as well.
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2004.08.29
Published in the late evening of August 21, 2004
Twenty–one years ago today, Ninoy Aquino was gunned down, dying to give birth to the Filipino’s consciousness and courage—and freedom. The Filipino is worth dying for. Do you think any of our leaders today possess such dedication to its people?
Forgive me for the ostentatious introduction. I’ve been wanting to write, but couldn’t find the words, again.
I was going through today’s paper, and was really moved by the beautiful cover photo, as shown above. It’s so Beatlesque it reminds me of the famous Abbey Road cover. PDI credits Heherson Alvarez for the photo, but the photographer’s name wasn’t mentioned.
Two advertisements caught my attention as I was browsing—Globe’s myGlobe G-Blogs and Smart’s addict mobile Blog. As Sherwin would say it, “Blog-blogan na!”
It has been some time now since the weblogging craze started, with a lot of Filipinos writing regularly on blogspot and LiveJournal, but now anyone can jump on the blogging bandwagon, while making the telco’s coffers even fatter. Unfortunately, there is a lot to complain regarding both services. One critical component missing: permalinks. Simply said, these are URIs that are kept unchanged and points to a specific resource, usually a webpage. But you already know that. Unfortunately, Smart and Globe doesn’t get it. So how am I supposed to point (link?) to specific entries on one of their blogger’s weblog? I can’t just link to his blog, right? At least g-blogs has its own comment system, but Smart’s doesn’t, at least as of writing. One suggestion: get a real blogger to test your blogging systems!
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2004.08.21
Published in the wee hours of August 17, 2004
Photos from last Friday’s dinner with our friends from first year college; that was way, way back—seven years ago! Lots of nice memories, reminiscing like it’s 1996! Yeah! Too bad three of ten weren’t able to go, but I’m sure there will be a next time soon. Hopefully.
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2004.08.17
Published mid-afternoon of August 5, 2004
God, our Father, I turn to you seeking your divine help and guidance as I look for suitable employment.
I need your wisdom to guide my footsteps along the right path, and to lead me to find the proper things to say and do in this quest. I wish to use the gifts and talents you have given me, but I need the opportunity to do so with gainful employment.
Do not abandon me, dear Father, in this search, but rather grant me this favor I seek so that I may return to you with praise and thanksgiving for your gracious assistance.
Grant this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen
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2004.08.05
