101 things that I must do before I die Part 6! :D

41. Having a real snowball fight

- The last time I had a snowball fight was when I was 4 years old. As far as I can remember, my cousin once threw me countless ones because I was really defenseless back then. I was considered the "practice dummy" since I could barley fight back. Despite the bombardment, I never did cry because I loved the rush and sensation. I only wish I could have another one when I go abroad.

42. Have a fully air-conditioned room

- When summer makes its presence felt, it makes everything so hot. At times, the temperature makes it unbearable just to move around or even sleep! At its peak in the noon time, you have no choice but to take a bath constantly (even if it means locking up the CR nearly everytime) but even so, the heat just gets to you almost immediately. Even if it IS costly, I still want to have a fully air conditioned house just to dispel this nuisance. Thanks a lot Global Warming!

43. Use a lightsaber

- LOL is this even possible? It may seem far-fetched but the conceptjust sounds so fun and appealing. A portable and stylish paper cutter? You bet! Technology is really rapidly advancing fast. You never know, always look at your newspaper's technology section. :

44. Have wireless earphones

- I don't know if this exists yet but it will surely have a lot of impact in the technology industry. It’s such a drag to wrap and unwrap those darn earphones all the time. Not to mention that when they get, it’s far too annoying to unclog them all. Even then, it has a capacity to depreciate your ear phones till they get broken. But despite the advantages, you still need to be careful because when you lose them...OUCH!

45. Learn to be a survival expert!

- I'm having too much "Man Vs. Wild" on Discovery Channel. The concept of survival has become an object of entertainment rather than urgency. I can never blame the show because it is a fact that pulling off amazing escapes against the odds can be downright entertaining. That's why I want to become one because you can never really anticipate when this knowledge would become of valuable use. Plus you can save lives if executed successfully. :D

46. Have a customized car

- Typical colors are beginning to become drab and boring. Custom is where it’s at! The idea of being unique has always inherent in human nature because each one has a desire to become known and special. This is no different when it comes to cars because of the variety I've seen so far Paint jobs? Exteriors? Wheels?......MONEY?!?!?!?! *sad face*

47. Be a Game Hunter

- No, not video games but the real deal.(e.g. duck hunters) It just strikes me so boldly how one can appreciate shooting animals either for fun or survival. I don't really enjoy this, I'm just curious. I guess the human pride and ego are the ones fed by these "accomplishments." Then again, I would only try this once. :D

48. Become good at wall climbing

- I remember back in high school we had a P.E. sport based on this. While it was scary at first, it soon transforms to becoming something really fun and memorable. The idea of conquering something and looking back down at everyone on the floor really gives me a feeling of excitement. I was never really a pro at it but I thoroughly enjoyed it thus really missed it. Someday surely again. :D

49. Pass my last FIMICRO test

- The days have been hectic and the schedules compressed. The lessons are no different because of their complex nature. The graphical quantities just keep on coming and the equations continue expanding. The grades are volatile: they keep on dropping. Hope is vanishing but I will always keep on fighting!

50. Always keep a positive outlook on life

- There’s too much negativity on this world because people keep talking about problems. Recession, murders, theft, wars...why do newspapers keep focusing on those when they serve no other purpose than to depress? I believe that this negative propaganda is what is holding people’s happiness back from fruition. “Every human being has a right to live, love and laugh.” I will be no different because I will exercise this long-forgotten privilege.

101 things that I must do before I die Part 5! :D

35. SKYDIVING!

- Many things in the world can be considered ordinary. Many things in the world could be taken as routine. Still, many things in the world can deemed as common. But this, this is most certainly not one of them. Take the plunge....at 13000 ft!

36. Try a Milk Bath?(LOL)

- What’s the deal anyway? Isn’t a simple water bath enough? I feel that this is getting a tad bit overrated and that’s why I’m getting curious. Won’t you get disturbed by swimming in milk? God this is killing me...MUST....TRY.... *dies*

37. Own a smartphone

- The iPhone 3GS looks cool and everything! Why does it have to be so damn expensive? Wi-Fi, Vids, Pics, Apps and much more is featured on the phone. The technology itself amazes me because it’s becoming more and more of a computer rather than just a plain old phone. Can someone spare me any $$$$? HAHA!

38. Drive a submarine

- Being underwater is awesome! It is a whole new world full of varied sights and ambiance. The alien landscape of it excites me and the vehicles itself supports me. What will I see there that will help me in my chosen course? You never know...

39. Driving, driving and just keep on driving

- The idea of adventure is really an enticing thing. It is often said that the truck drivers are the “wisest men of the road.” This is because their wheels enable them to explore and learn the seemingly constrained network of passageways. This permits them to fully master the people and cultures surrounding each domain. When I finally have my own car, I will try to do this someday

40. Buy a new keyboard

- The keyboard I’m using here now has erased letters all over it. The WASD letters are worn off so bad that the letters don’t even seem to have been put there in the 1st place. I REALLY need to buy one because I have papers to write. It is hopefully an original one so as to not undertake this “missing letters” fiasco again. This is probably one of the 1st things I’ll accomplish in this list. LOL

La Virgen Maria

Dear Mom,

You know that I’m no good at expressing feelings in person due to my shy nature and insensitive tendencies. I’m also no good at doing things that you were used to do in your youth because we grew up in 2 different worlds. Finally, I was never good at living up to your expectations because I wasn’t the perfect child you envisioned. But despite this shortcomings of mine, you never did once disregard the fact that I’m still who I am. The troubles I’ve caused, the dreams I’ve broken and the promises I failed to keep were all, as much as I know, damaging to you but you were still always there for me be it passively or aggressively. If there ever was one thing I was good at then it should be none other than the art of hiding. I was afraid, I’m afraid, I’ve always been afraid of telling you this:

Do je

Kiitos

Danke

Efcharisto

Mahalo

Toda

Grazie

Domo

Kamsa hamnida

Gracias

Salamat

Thank you

See Mom? I told you I wasn’t good at anything because I even failed to uphold the only thing I was ever good at.

Oh and...

I LOVE YOU!

Marvin

31. Try to live in a another country

- Experiencing the same things every single day is such a bland life. The life of excitement almost always consists of experiencing new things. There is a feeling of thrill in living somewhere far away is it not? Ah! The mysteries of new culture, new food, new weather and a new way of life...let the adventure begin

32. Experience war at first hand

- It may seem such a stupid and suicidal thing to do but in truth, I think it’s not all what it seems. “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” The phenomenon of war has been downgraded to a mere quarrel of idiocy because of its ubiquitous appearances in the news because we fail to see the true nature of its intensity. War is not only a battle of strength but a battle of faith; there is a valor in what they fight for. By ONLY being part of the battle, can one can truly understand its ferocious yet heart-warming reality.

33. Become a lawyer

- My professor once told me that the Philippines possess one of the largest number of laws ever made. Did that make our justice system any better than the rest of the world’s? Even then, just because we have that many laws don’t make us any more lawful. Being one of the most corrupt nations in the globe, quantity is not our problem but implementation. Hopefully by becoming a lawyer, I can contribute to making this small country a better place to live in.

34. Learning to sculpt

- For a very long time, I’ve always been curious of sculptures. I often admired these works of art due to their mass and design. The idea of making a perfect design while chiseling through rough stone gives me Goosebumps. Why do they take the effort to build these seemingly intimidating things? I may find out when I experience becoming one.

101 things that I must do before I die Part 4! :D

25. Become an investigative journalist

- The Philippine Government is notorious for its lies and scandals hence its bad reputation. Politicians are more famous for being puppets rather than servants and money is indeed what makes their world go round. True, it may be considered as the most dangerous job in the world but it has its pay-offs because the truth is the most coveted prize of all. I believe that it is every bit of worth that I gain in trying to find this elusive phenomenon. Death is but a measly price to pay if one can save a whole nation through it.

26. Drive a Jet-Ski

- I once stated earlier that speed is one of my guilty pleasures. The thrills of feeling the breeze pierce through your face are tantamount to feeling free of everything that restrains you. As ironic as it sounds, the sensation brought about by “going fast” can only be justified by one idea: time stops. This is because the feeling of being on the edge more or less dispels you of everything else that you are thinking of with the exception of the experience. Speed then is healthy....provided that I don’t die first. XD

27. Customize my home

- They say that “personality reflects on preferences.” In a broad sense it is true because of its societal implication and tendencies. Let’s put it to the test shall we? I will make my home my primary experiment for this since what other single object can one significantly send a message than your own humble abode? Am I Emo, happy, sad or just plain sarcastic? Wait for this....

28. Learn(or is it re-learn?) Photoshop

- Man, I used to know this stuff all too well but alas memory hates mo so much. I used to have a lot of fun editing and creating stuff using preset images or pictures. It encourages me to explore myself both as an artist and imiaginist. Nothing can compare to having a work of art personally under your name that you can brag about all over the net. I don’t only want to re-learn, I want to master! Haha

29. Own my personal island

- Ever heard of the idea of private paradise? I bet the first thing that popped into your mind was a tropical beach all to yourself. Am I right or am I right? No more grandiose hotel prices or trash-filled sand shores, THIS IS THE LIFE! Marvin Is. will make its debut appearance on the Philippine map in its 2040 revision...I swear to God it will! XD

30. Be a newspaper “opinionist”

- My friend once told me that I should try to send some of my written opinions in a newspaper because it has a chance to be featured. I really like expressing my opinion in a written form because I don’t have to worry about nervousness or shyness. Being in a democratic country, the right to free speech is an emphasized privilege hence a motivation. Furthermore, I’m not really well-organized when it comes to speech thus the constant fumbling (I hate saying uhm). Writing for me is leisure and I hope I could make a better use of this someday. :D

101 things that I must do before I die Part 3! :D

13. Be a national hero!!! XD

- No, not the one who gets remembered just dying for something hahaha. The concept of heroism in our country has more or less degraded in our transition to the modern age because the mere stating of the word “hero” commonly denotes a dead person by today’s standard of thought. What I want to do is to bring back the original definition of hero that we once had as a nation – a persona who fights for a just cause. Instilling a concept wherein death is just an afterthought and life is the motive to be fought. I believe that there is a hero in all of us and I want to be considered as a hero who opened the eyes of his fellow men as heroes as well in their own special ways.

14. Be a political figure

- I do not wish to become one because I desire money nor do I wish to be one for acquisition of power. I aspire to become one with a simple goal – to make things right. The country’s negative image weighs largely on the bad press provided by the corrupt government and its obvious yet unstoppable greed. Everybody sees it yet nobody does anything about it and this is what makes me sick. I know that I may be assassinated for doing “what’s right” but who cares? It’s better than dying in a rotten system without any positive contribution. Tsk tsk...

15. Be a real Filipino

- Identity Crisis has always been prevalent in our country due to several nationalities that conquered in our history. Because of this, the various “rulers” have injected each of their own culture in the hopes of transforming us into one of their own. What is the end result of this? A seemingly confused people that is geologically Asian but preferentially Western – a disastrous combination if you ask me. Being Filipino is not as complicated as it seems because the only thing you need to do is be proud of yourself despite the flaws of our race. As Rizal said, “Ang hindi lumingon sa pinaggalingan ay hindi makakarating sa paroroonan.”

16. Join an African Safari

- I may not be the biggest animal fan out there but I still wanna experience this even once. I used to be fond of those animal shows on Animal Planet because they were something new to me at that time. Jumping Lions, running cheetahs and mauling Rhinos were some pretty cool stuff to see. It may even be better up close and personal!(not too close though cause I might die XD) The trip may cost me a lot but I believe its worth it...even though It might cut my daily McDo trips haha.

17. Write a novel

- I love reading books especially mystery and sci-fi genres be it fiction or non-fiction. They give me a sense of the extraordinary in this seemingly boring and dull world. It’s really thrilling to learn something new in this stuff due to their unorthodox nature. Because of this, I also found a knack in making my own short stories out of pure joy or sheer boredom. I seek to improve this skill of mine so that someday I can make a name for myself beyond that of the corporate world. Seeing my name beside Dan Brown or John Grisham is an ecstatic thought.

18. Be treasure hunter!

- The modern kind, not those people wearing eye patches and hooks on their right hands XD. Due to the advance of science and technology, treasure hunting has become a high-tech albeit expensive affair. Maps are replaced by charts, pirates removed for scientists and shovels exchanged for machines. In treasure hunting, these advancements may alter the feel but it can never change the thrill. You never know when lady luck might kiss you on the cheek and strike gold.

19. Become a stand-up comedian

- Making people laugh is hard but if it succeeds, you know that it’s hella worth it! Humor is the one thing we need more these days because of its uplifting charm. The world today is undergoing a global downturn due to the financial crisis and the emotional depression that comes with it is only making it worse. The consequences of such events propel people to do illogical things from the usual theft to the disturbing phenomenon of suicide. They say laughter is the best medicine and I believe we need it now more than ever...I can only wish that one day I could be part of that “prescription” as well.

20. Conquer Mars!

- Science Fiction has long been an interesting topic for me since I was a young boy. The thoughts of having something new and different happen propel a shallow albeit intense joy from within my young mind. Venturing to the uncharted is one of my “sinful” tendencies since I leap before I look most of the time hence my careless characteristic. The planet Mars has always been one of my particular interests just because of its closeness and similarities that it possesses with our planet. What lies within it? How does it feel to live there? Are we not alone? It just sits there as if screaming for my name to come to it. You better be ready red dude because I’ll be coming for you someday.

21. Travel the “seven seas.”

- I know that being a sailor is not the most glamorous occupation known to man due to its tedious and dangerous circumstances. Low pay, hazardous waters, sea-sickness and fatigue-magnet: these are the common aspects of sailing life but it is not all about cons. Being a sailor promotes a great sense of freedom as an individual because of, ironically, its restrictive nature. You are isolated on a vessel and are forced to make the best of it. This seemingly punishing case helps you appreciate yourself and nature because it gives you time to think and reflect especially thanks to the absence of the busy world of civilization.

22. Build a house with my own 2 hands

- “It is nice to have something but it is more gratifying to create something.” During my youth, Lego used to be my favorite toy brand. This is because the blocks allow me to visualize and create something I originally thought(most of the time) of by myself. This also gives me the possibility to recreate something I admire with ease and in a much smaller scale. Once upon a time I tried to build a home for myself using these plastic blocks yet I never finished it since I lack more Legos that I needed to complete it. One day I’ll put it into reality, I’ll build a home with my own 2 hands as a symbol of personal accomplishment.

23. Have my own business

- To flourish in the economic world, you must become a smart entrepreneur. It holds challenges and risks but the returns will be worth it. To many people, they may think I’m in it just for wealth, fame or power just because those are the basic aspirations of the traditional businessmen...they are wrong. I’m in it not merely for those alone but for something far more rewarding – worth. To make your mark in this world you must persevere and contribute to society with everything you have and that is basically what I will do since worthiness has always been one of my basic principles in life.

24. Become a scientist

- My college degree maybe related to business but that won’t stop me from studying the natural world. As a youthful student, my favorite subject used to be science or biological science to be more precise. The world around me fuels my curious nature and often leads me into trouble because of my limited knowledge. Now that I’m into the verge of adulthood, I’m once again allowing this nature of mine to be unleashed and more importantly, entertained. The corporate world will not restrict my dreams of being a scientist...not anymore.