Leaving on a Jetplane

It's almost time to go for my so-called "In-laws". I hope they had fun here in the Philippines. Actually, my fiance's father had already gone home and I got to meet him the first time since me and my fiance got together almost nine years ago. It was a mix of fear and fulfillment and I feel I know my fiance better now because I saw in her many characteristics of her father which makes her unique to me.

My fiance's sister, Abie, stayed here three months with her daughter Jastyne. I will miss both of them specially the little one because of her never-ending "Kanino ito???" and "Saan tayo punta?" questions. I am very glad that I we are already cloe because when she arrived 3 months ago, she wouldn't even touch me because she's scared of me.

Along with them is my fiance's mother, Tessie, who recently had her 60th birthday. It was fun as we tried to make it a 60's theme party. Almost everyone wore 60's inspired costumes and hairdo. This was also due to the persuasion of my fiance because we all know that whenever there is a theme party, her cousins and aunts make it a point to dress for fun. I, personally had a skinny pants with pointed shoes, flower shirt and a Buddy Holly inspired glasses. I even invited my mom and dad and told them to dress as well which they did. My dad even won the best costume price for wearing a punk-rock style attire that is reminiscent of Mike Hanopol of the Philippines. There was a lot of 60's music, from Elvis to Sinatra to the Beatles which is my peronsal favorite.

It is always like a party whenever some folks of my fiance from the States come home for a vacation. Almost every week there would be get-togethers and outings. The best part is what we call "sessions". Of course, beer for the guys and lots of laughs.

As a way to say goodbye to my in-laws, I dedicate this song and may they have a safe trip.

All my bags are packed I'm ready to go
I'm standin' here outside your door
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye
But the dawn is breakin' it's early morn
The taxi's waitin' he's blowin' his horn
Already I'm so lonesome I could die

So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go

The Beauty of Math

1 x 8 + 1 = 9
12 x 8 + 2 = 98
123 x 8 + 3 = 987
1234 x 8 + 4 = 9876
12345 x 8 + 5 = 98765
123456 x 8 + 6 = 987654
1234567 x 8 + 7 = 9876543
12345678 x 8 + 8 = 98765432
123456789 x 8 + 9 = 987654321

1 x 9 + 2 = 11
12 x 9 + 3 = 111
123 x 9 + 4 = 1111
1234 x 9 + 5 = 11111
12345 x 9 + 6 = 111111
123456 x 9 + 7 = 1111111
1234567 x 9 + 8 = 11111111
12345678 x 9 + 9 = 111111111
123456789 x 9 +10= 1111111111

9 x 9 + 7 = 88
98 x 9 + 6 = 888
987 x 9 + 5 = 8888
9876 x 9 + 4 = 88888
98765 x 9 + 3 = 888888
987654 x 9 + 2 = 8888888
9876543 x 9 + 1 = 88888888
98765432 x 9 + 0 = 888888888

Brilliant, isn't it?

And look at this symmetry:

1 x 1 = 1
11 x 11 = 121
111 x 111 = 12321
1111 x 1111 = 1234321
11111 x 11111 = 123454321
111111 x 111111 = 12345654321
1111111 x 1111111 = 1234567654321
11111111 x 11111111 = 123456787654321
111111111 x 111111111=123456789
87654321


Now, take a look at this...


101%


From a strictly mathematical viewpoint:


What Equals 100%? What does it mean to
give MORE than 100%?

Ever wonder about those people who say
they are giving more than
100%?

We have all been in situations where
someone wants you to GIVE
OVER 100%.

How about ACHIEVING 101%?


What equals 100% in life?


Here's a little mathematical formula
that might help answer
These questions:

If:

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S
T U V W X Y Z



Is represented as:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26.


If:


H-A-R-D-W-O- R- K

8+1+18+4+23+ 15+18+11 = 98%


And:

K-N-O-W-L-E- D-G-E

11+14+15+23+ 12+5+4+7+ 5 = 96%


But:

A-T-T-I-T-U- D-E

1+20+20+9+20+ 21+4+5 = 100%


THEN, look how far the love of God
will take you:


L-O-V-E O-F-G-O-D

12+15+22+5+15+ 6+7+15+4 = 101%


Therefore, one can conclude with
mathematical certainty that:

While Hard Work and Knowledge will get
you close, and Attitude will
Get you there, It's the Love of God
that will put you over the top!

It's up to you if you share this with
your friends & loved ones just the way
I did.


Have a nice day & God bless!!!

Cavite, the True Anting-anting Capital of the Philippines

Remember "Nardong Putik", "Kapitan Inggo" and the other roles Ramon Revilla portrayed wherein he is invinsible because of "anting-anting. Well, I know someone who really possesses one. They say, most of the locals in Amadeo, Cavite have anting-anting. Wether it is used for protection or criminal activities. No wonder many of the folks I have seen there live very long. My fiance's lola and her sister are already 85 and 88 years old respectively and I don't see any signs of total weakness. One instance is when I saw the older lola get one piece of ripe santol, and opened it with her bare hands by piercing her finger into the skin and opening it. Amazing huh? Considering her old and crooked hands due to old age. Even I coudn't do it that way. I have to squeeze the fruit and force it to open. My father-in-law-to-be even told me they have it. They're just waiting to pass it to the "Chosen One" before they leave this world.

Are these powers given from the One above or black magic?