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sorqpmusicmin · 1 year

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LINEUP: 2023 LENT

(note: song titles in Bold Font are changes from previous lineup)

PAMBUNGAD NA AWIT:

Kaawaan Mo Ako, O Diyos (Salmo 51) - Lucio San Pedro [link] [music sheet]

Buksan ang Aming Puso - Fr. Eduardo Hontiveros, SJ [link] [chords]

(Dalaw ng Itim na Nazareno) Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno - Lucio San Pedro [link] [sheet music]

(April 2) Osana Ang Aming Awit - Fr. Nicolas B. Sengson, SVD [link] [music sheet]

(April 2) Hosana Ang Aming Awit - Fr. Ferdinand Bautista [link] [music sheet]

(April 2, Prusisyong ng mga Palaspas) Awit sa Kristong Hari - Fr. Nicolas Sengson, SVD [link] [sheet music]

KYRIE: Panginoon, Kaawaan Mo Kami - Fr. Rey Magnaye [link] [sheet music] [chords]

GLORIA: NO GLORIA DURING LENT

SALMO:

Salmong Tugunan (Pasyon) [link] [sheet music]

(April 2) Linggo ng Palaspas - Fr. Nicolas B. Sengson, SVD [link] [sheet music] [chords]

AWIT SA MABUTING BALITA:

Awit-Pambungad sa Mabuting Balita (Pasyon) - [link] [sheet music] [midi]

(April 2) Awit-Pambungad sa Mabuting Balita - Fr. Nicolas B. Sengson, SVD [link] [sheet music]

MIYERKULES NG ABO (February 22):

Awit sa Pagpapahid ng Abo - Fr. Allan Antonio [link] [sheet music]

Likhain Mong Muli - Fr. Alberto Alejo, SJ & Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ [link] [sheet music] [chords]

Dakilang Pag-ibig - Crispulo B. Pangilinan & Fr. E. P. Hontiveros [link] [sheet music]

AWIT SA PAG-AALAY: Alay sa Diyos (Papal Visit) [link] [sheet musc] [chords]

SANCTUS: Santo (Misa Antipona) - Fr. E. P. Hontiveros [link] [sheet music] [chords]

AKLAMASYON:

Anamnesis - Fr. Gene Pastidio [link] [sheet music]

Sa Krus Mo (Pasyon) [link] [music sheet] [midi]

DOXOLOGY: Amen (Mass of Creation) - Marty Haugen [video] [sheet music] [chords]

PATER NOSTER / EMBOLISMO: Ama Namin/Sapagkat - Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ [link] [sheet music] [chords] [sapagkat]

AGNUS DEI: Kordero ng Diyos (Misa Antipona) - Fr. E. P. Hontiveros [link] [music sheet] [chords]

KOMUNYON:

Ang Panginoon ang Aking Tanglaw (Salmo 27) - Fr. Rey Magnaye [link] [music sheet]

Ang Kaluluwa Ko’y Nauuhaw - Danilo Isidro, SJ, & Nemy Que, SJ [link] [music sheet] [chords]

Dakilang Pag-ibig - Crispulo B. Pangilinan & Fr. E. P. Hontiveros [link] [sheet music]

Salmo 23 (Ang Panginoon ang Aking Pastol) - Fr. Arnel Aquino, SJ [link] [music sheet] [chords]

Ang Panginoon Ang Aking Pastol (Salmo 23) - Fr. Rey Magnaye [link] [music sheet]

Tinapay ng Buhay - (Tinapay ng Buhay) - Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ [link] [sheet music] [chords]

PANGWAKAS NA AWIT:

Pananagutan - Fr. E. P. Hontiveros [link] [music sheet]

(Dalaw ng Itim na Nazareno) Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno - Lucio San Pedro [link] [sheet music]

(March Sundays before Fiesta) San Oscar Romero, Huwaran - Hayse Villamin [link] [sheet music]

(April 2) Awit sa Kristong Hari - Fr. Nicolas Sengson, SVD [link] [sheet music]

ENGLISH MASS:

ENTRANCE:

Save Us, O Lord - Bob Dufford [link] [sheet music]

Hosea - Fr. Greg Norbet, OSB [link] [sheet music]

(April 2) Hosanna! Our King is Here! - Noel Miranda [link] [sheet music]

KYRIE: Lord Have Mercy [link] [chords]

GLORIA: NO GLORIA DURING LENT

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Read

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Lenten Gospel Acclamation - Dan Schutte [link] [sheet music]

PROFESSION OF FAITH: RECITED ONLY

OFFERTORY: Lord We Gather Today - Lester Delgado [link] [sheet music]

SANCTUS: Holy - Dan Schutte [link] [sheet music]

MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION:

Save Us, Savior of the World - Dan Schutte [link] [sheet music]

When We Eat This Bread (Light from Light)- Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ [link] [sheet music] [chords]

DOXOLOGY: Amen (Mass of Creation) - Marty Haugen [video] [sheet music] [chords]

PATER NOSTER: Our Father - Fr. Nilo Mangussad [link] [sheet music]

EMBOLISM: Doxology to the Lord’s Prayer (Light from Light) - Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ [link] [sheet music] [chords]

AGNUS DEI: Lamb of God (Light from Light) - Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ [link] [sheet music] [chords]

COMMUNION:

Miserere (Psalm 51) - Jun-G Bargayo & fr. Junjun Delmonte, SJ [link][sheet music] [chords]

Anima Christi - J. Arboleda/N. Agatep [link] [chords]

RECESSIONAL: Where True Love Abides - Fr. E. P. Hontiveros [link] [sheet music]

#lineup #lent

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cherrisummer-art · 5 years

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some detail on the face

I do like this sketchy-ness it’s really calming and sort fun. the the guy from that other drawing

he’s also left handed! c:

#oc #i guess i should make some other refs but #this is pretty good for now #ocs #his hair has changed a little #during this itime #and i sort of finalized his earrings #i think i'm going to do white jade(?) for the uhh empire maybe....#ugh #i guess this can be some sort of black flecked jade #or like whatever #so that MEANS i drew the swords on the WRONG SIDE in the #backwards ref #funnnn

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mgahinugotnadila · 3 years

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Ang Kataas-taasang Pananaw ng Puting Mananakop: Reklamo tungkol sa Isang Political Cartoon ng Amerikano noong Philippine-American War//

The Supremacist Views of the White Colonizer: Rant about an American Political Cartoon during the Philipine-American War

"Through peace to happiness" / Keppler, Udo J., 1899, September 20. -- src

Buod galing sa sanggunian: //

Summary from source:

"Print shows William McKinley as a circus ringmaster trying to coax a defiant Emilio Aguinaldo to jump through a hoop labeled "Peace"; standing in the background are three figures labeled "Cuba", "Porto Rico" [i.e. Puerto Rico], "Hawaii"."

Unang una sa lahat, bakit ang pangit ni Aguinaldo? Nakita mo na ba ang hitsura nito, Manong Udo? //

First and foremost, why is Aguinaldo so ugly?? Have you even seen his face before, Udo Keppler?

Hindi gwapo si Aguinaldo ngunit hindi rin siya pangit. Bagkas sa larawan ni Keppler, hitsurang yawa si Aguinaldo. Napakaliit ng mga kolonya kumpara sa banyaga. Napakayabang, napakaputi. //

Aguinaldo is not handsome, but neither is he ugly. Yet, in Keppler's illustration, he is drawn demonicly. Also, the colonies are so small compared to the colonizer. It's very condescending, it's very White.

Tingin ko'y isa itong magandang larawan ng pananaw ng mga mananakop tungkol sa 'pinas. Makikita rin itong ugali sa iba pang political cartoon noong oras na ito. //

I think this is a good representation of the colonizer's views toward the Philippines. You can also see this attitude in other political cartoons of the time.

Paniniwala nila'y sa kanila na ang Pilipinas, at ang mga Pilipinong lumalaban para mabalik ang tamang pag-aari ng kanilang lupa ay mga taong "nag-iistorbo ng balanse ng mga bagay". Makikita mo sa likod ng puting Amerikano ang ibang mga lupa na inisip nila na sa kanila marapat. Dahil ang "Peace" na itinataguyod ng banyagang mananakop sa litratong ito ay ang pagsusuko ng bansa't kultura sa pananakop ng Kanlurang Mundo, para mabura at maedukado nila tayo na maging katulad nila. Na maging "edukadong tao". At maidadagdag na rin, para gawing isang malaking dalubhasang pagkikitaan ang ating bansa. //

They believe that the Philippines belong to them, and the Filipinos defending the land that's rightfully theirs are "disturbing the peace and order of things." You can see behind the white American the other "lands" that they thought were theirs. Because the "Peace" that the white colonizer advocated for is the submission of land and culture to the colonization of the West, so they can erase and re-educate us into being like them. Like "civilized" civilizations. Not to mention, to turn our country into one big profit mine.

"Linigtas" man tayo ng Estados Unidos ng Amerika sa mga Hapon, mananakop pa rin sila (pareho). Huwag kalimutan ang kataas-taas na pananaw ng puting Amerikano sa sarili nila. Suportahan ang mga kapwa Pilipino sa loob at sa labas ng bansa. Huwag suportahan ang diskriminasyon at ang white supremacy, kung ito man ay diskriminasyon sa mga kapwang itim, mga kapwang Intsik, sa mga kapwang pangkat etniko, sa mga iba pang kapwang Asyano. Suportahan ang ibang tao na ang mga kultura't lupa'y ibinura't inapakan ng puting banyaga. Tandaan na noon, at hanggang ngayon, tayo'y nasa posisyon nila. Huwag suportahan ang Puting Mananakop.//

Even if we were "rescued" by the United States of America from the Japanese, they are still (both) colonizers. Don't forget how superior the white American viewed themself compared to us. Support our fellow Filipinos, whether they live in and out of the country. Don't support discrimination and white supremacy, whether it's discrimination towards fellow black people, fellow Sino people, fellow native/indigenous people, other fellow Asians. Support the other people whose cultures and lands were erased and belittled by the white colonizer. Remember that then and now, we are in the same shoes. Don't support the White Colonizer.

#naka ingles #akin #pananakop #litrato #udo keppler #emilio aguinaldo #philippine-american war #kataas-taas na pananaw ng puti #white supremacy #colonization #racism #ratrat #e itag ko na rin #sanaysay

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caffeyaaa · 3 years

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Masdan Mo Ang Kapaligiran

1. Why you choose to review thing song?

I choose this song to review because it’s timely and relevant. During this days we forgot how to take care of our nature, because of our ignorance we don’t even notice that we are already destroying the world that was bestowed to us.

2. What can you say about the song?

The song is very pleasing in the ears not just because it has a pleasing melody and rhythm but also because the lyrics convey a lot of meanings. The lyrics actually deals with our government and as well all the simple citizen of the nation. The song is very good because everything are on point and everything blends well with each other.

3. What is the Key element of the song that you love the most and why?

On my point of view the best key element for this song are the lyrics itself because it conveys a lot of different meaning, such as the tune mirrors the entire Filipino culture. It is our inclination that we care for our country and fight for our privileges. Zeroing in on the melody, innovative progression and Economic development were marginally inferred in the line "Hindi nga masama ang pag-unlad at malayu-layo na rin ang ating narrating". We can say that the existence of Filipinos was fine and calm. Nonetheless, the melody uncovered the bad side and what is genuinely occurring in the climate. Taking a gander at the political side during the bagong lipunan time of Marcos system, different environmental issues like air and water contamination, as referenced in the line "Ngunit masdan mo ang tubig sa dagat, Dati'y kulay asul, ngayo'y naging itim" and the line "Ang mga duming ating ikinalatsa hangin, Sa langit, 'sway na nating paabutin" were uncovered. It asked both the Philippine government and the private area to receive supportable and green arrangements that will help the climate. Filipinos are genuinely cherishing and really focusing on their family. The tune referenced in the line "Ang mga batang ngayon lang isinilang, May hangin pa kayang matitikman" and the line "May mga puno pa kaya silang aakyatin, May mga ilog pa kayang lalanguyan". Despite the fact that we face a ton of problems, notwithstanding if its ecological, we stay solid and family arranged by keeping up the inculcated Filipino qualities.

4. Why would you recommend this song to the other people?

I would recommend this song because it will enlighten every listener on the things that we do constantly in our nature. Through this song they will be able to understand our situation now and can make an action to prevent further distraction.

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dolomitelover · 4 years

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I love Dolomite

Environment Undersecretary Benny Antiporda on Wednesday denied once again the critics' claim that the crushed dolomites used in the Manila Bay "white sand" project are being washed away by the rains.

What is actually happening, according to him during a public briefing, is that black sands are being "washed in."

“As of now, wala pong nawa-wash out. Wash in po ang nangyayari. Pumapasok po ang buhangin na itim. Hindi po lumalabas ang buhangin na puti,” Antiporda said in the Laging Handa briefing.

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/759820/manila-bay-white-sands-not-washed-out-but-black-sands-washed-in-denr-exec/story/

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marixpedition · 4 years

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5 Risks That Gave 2019 a 180-Degree Turn

It is almost the end of the year, and here we are trying to look back at what basically happened in the year that is yet to end. I am guessing that it will either be a trip down to memory lane or a flashback of regrets. It is undeniable that we are all rooting for the former though.

2019 embodies a different personality for every person. I have scrolled through Instagram looking at people’s 2019 stories - travel, success, milestones, relationships, reconciliation, breakups, enlightenment, coffee, and more coffee. Some would say it is a year to be thankful for; some would say it is something they have to let go of. I am thinking each year boils down into two options: make or break.

I have known people who got married this year, had their first child, graduated from college or graduate school, got back with their ex, traveled a lot this year, just got promoted at work. Others I have known of lost a family member, ended a long time relationship, got cheated on, lost an opportunity they have been waiting for so long, was rejected by a person they liked so much or friendzoned, had a friendship gap because of little things that got out of hand.

Disclaimer lang puu: ‘di ako nagbablind item or nangchichismis.

Each year that passes for us is a mathematical problem that just got solved or just left us even more puzzled than we were in this life. If I were to assess my 2019, I choose the latter. There are so many things this year that got me asking myself, “ What the heck was that?” or “What on Earth just happened?”

I am about to share to you 5 personal things that happened in my year and what I learned from them. These are not just 5 personal issues or drama or whatever you would call that, but they are “risks” I took this year that made me tell myself, “Damn, girl! Ano? Rebel ghorl?”

1. Pixie Cut

Christmas of 2018 was when I finally had a short haircut after 3 years of having a long hair, but 2018 was yet to be shaken. It was because I finally decided, middle of this year, to get a pixie after a year of push and pull conflict with myself. I was too excited to get my hair chopped real short that time and also nervous. Why was I nervous? SIZT! I was about to get the shortest length of haircut in my entire life (so far). Who knows I might sport myself a baldy some day?

Do I consider it a risk? ENTIRELY. It was a huge risk because I was not fully confident that I will be able to pull it off after the magic of the salon blower expires. It turns out to be true. Reactions of the people I know were mixed. “Omg! You cut your hair? I love it!” “It suits you! How I wish I can do the same!” “What happened to your hair?!” “Why did you cut it?” “What are you doing with your life?” (Oo besh may ganun nagtanong, “Ano ginagawa mo sa buhay mo?”)

How did my family react to it? My brother - no comment. My mother - at first she was confused as to why I would cut my hair very short but she eventually accepted my decision. After months of having my pixie, she also got the same hairdo. Idol talaga ako ng nanay ko. ‘Di bale idol ko din naman siya. My father - he did not like it. He thought I looked like a “tomboy” in Filipino context. Jake Zyrus ganorn daw. Even my relatives from the province was not a fan of it especially the titas. I still love them, but I was on the verge of blaming the culture for what it has imposed on women with short hair and glorifying those with long ones. But I said to myself, WHATEVER.

That is when it hit me.

That is how it feels when you defy the norms without actually violating any rules. Cliché man pero EMPOWERED tayo mga mamshies. It was following my heart’s desire without compromising my faith and principles nor any relationship. It was a great leap for me - doing something new and beyond my comfort zone.

It reminded me of the day I put my life in the hands of the Lord. Many people would say it is very risky and scientifically unstable based on human calculations, but never in my entire life did I feel like I have done the right-est thing until I have surrendered everything to Him.

But why did I grow my hair again? P350 monthly haircut maintenance at Bench Fix Salon. Mahal, besh. Pulubi na ako.

2. 2nd Pair of Lobe and Helix Piercing

The second thing I will talk about is indeed RISKY. I admit that I have compromised few of my principles and relationships here. Example would be the promise to keep the body pure for it is the temple of the Holy Spirit, which means that having tattoos or cuts/wounds do not make the Lord pleased. Also, because I am an educator who is to be a role model in the academic institution, I must not have gotten a piercing that could push my students to do the same which obviously is not allowed in school.

Second best question is do I regret getting those piercings? Kind of. I am not the type of person who breaks the rules because I detest any form of hassle if it can be avoided. Now, having these piercings is so hassle when I am at work because they have to be removed then put on again at night to make sure the holes do not close.

Hassle talaga, mga besh. Wala eh. Priorities. I love my work more than my nice earrings and piercings.

Kathryn Bernardo made me get the piercings. Haaayy. I still love her though.

Do I recommend piercing? Yes, one pair only for girls. For boys, nah.

But to those who are wondering where I got them (hehe), I’ve had my first pair of lobe since I was a child. I don’t exactly remember where I got them. My second lobe piercings are from Unisilver which used an ear gun. It was more painful compared to needle piercing. My helix piercing was done by Iggy Boy Palma, a professional tattoo and piercing artist, at Whiplash Tattoo in BF Aguirre. Popular question: Which is safer and less painful? Definitely, needle piercing. I give it a 2/10 level of pain.

3. Bleaching my Hair

It was only this December that I finally decided to give my grown pixie a new look. I had the back part trimmed and gave in to the highlights club. At first, I was troubled by how it looked like after having it bleached. IT WAS SUPER LIGHT AND BRIGHT #ManokNaDilaw (yellowish orange). I got nervous because it looked bad on me, and I do not want to be called out again for another violation. So, I had the stylist layer the color with another coating which is gray.

Many people have asked how it was done. Let me share with you how simple it was. First, the stylist tied my hair in half pony tail. The loose part (untied) was the one that got bleached and colored gray. Finally, if you put the pony down, the light dye will be covered but is partially seen which is actually the idea of the style.

Was I happy about it? SUPER. I think this hairstyle is actually cool-subtle kind of rebel. It is not loud obvious, but it shows and stands out. Thank you, Pinterest.

Do I recommend it being done in a salon? Yes! Less hassle, and the stylists know better. However, if you have been coloring your own hair for years now, I guess you could do a DIY not to mention that it will be cheaper.

4. Getting Darker

What is wrong with being dark? NOTHING. But is there something wrong? Yes, many in this country believe that those who are fairer look better. Am I angry? No, but I am sad. Ganda ko kaya, char.

This year, I was blessed to have visited Boracay with my church friend. Despite it being crowded, it was a real paradise (Kala ko nga nasa abroad ako eh puro foreigners legit). The white sand was so fine just like flour. During the trip, I did bring with me sunscreen but not to make myself not get dark but to avoid sunburn. Yes. I was super ready to dive into the sea and just get all that rays on sunshine on my skin. When going on a beach trip, getting a tan is a must. I think tan looks pretty. To cut the long story short, I got darker intentionally lol.

Why is this a risk? I believe I have never been as dark as that in the past four years. After some time, our family went to our province in Quezon. Many of our relatives were like, “Ang itim mo!” “You got dark!” (Ano pa po? Keep it coming!) Well, it’s true, but what is saddening is the facial expressions that accompanied their remarks. Am I mad? Of course, not! It is a risk I do not regret at all. I do not mind getting dark as long as I get dark while on a beach trip and not here in Manila heat.

5. A New Work Responsibility

Now is some serious talk. (Kabado me sa part na ituu) What has changed this academic year for me? First, I got new additional tasks that are more challenging. Second, I am advising both students and teachers already. Third, I’m doing OTs again.

What exactly is this that I am talking about? It’s hard to explain, but let me put it this way. I used to be just an extra in a scene. Now, I am a some sort of a minor character who is tasked to help the protagonist achieve the goal and slay the enemies.

Am I happy about the opportunity? BIG YES. Is it mostly fun doing the job? No (nako nako talaga). There are more emotional heartbreaks, mental breakdowns, and sleepless nights. I have learned things in a not so easy way like how words could mean differently to the company and to the customer and how honest and transparent I must be to our clients. There were moments when I think I knew better, and it was so difficult to submit to authority. In those times, I was able to prove again that only God will remain consistent by my side. He is my constant help and supporter who encouraged me to choose what is right rather than what is convenient.

Did this opportunity put me in a better situation? Triple yes. I admit that the journey is an uphil climb. There is absolutely zero shortcuts (hirap kung hirap mga kapatid). However, God surrounded me with people who helped me mature, be graceful under pressure, control my emotions, laugh despite the hurt, and clearly see the beauty of being a teacher.

To end this post, I would like to just praise the God Almighty for His faithfulness in our lives. Getting through the 365 days is no joke. There were nights I thought of not going to work the next day because I had so many doubts and insecurities. Fortunately, I have only had one absence because I was sick. It was an ironman race to finish 2019. There were several curves and confusing directions which stressed me so much. Even though it was exhausting and tempting to give up, God pushed me to not stop moving until the end of the race (which of course I have not reached yet).

My 2019 is not as extravagant or controversially interesting as others’, but what I can say is that in those motivating experiences that happened in my year, I have earned a bigger faith in Him.

Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!

v. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

v.7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

#2019 #yearend #goodbye2019 #yearendlearnings #reflections #newyear #thankyou #grateful #inspirational #spiritual #Christian

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paulaehv · 4 years

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WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY: INTO THE WILD

I had a wonderful chance to see the beauty in the wild during my photography class last semester. Here are some of my shots during the tour. Some of these photos were used as part of the photography exhibit that happened in my school.

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httpsjesusanismsworld-blog · 6 years

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CHAIN MESSAGE: FORWARD OR DIE

Scene 1

School during Graduation Ball

FONIAS

So guys, since gra-graduate na tayo. ba’t di kaya tayo magbakasyon?

SEN

But where?

(Everyone will think)

TSUYOI

What about your rest house in Palawan, Fonias?

FONIAS

Hmmm… let me think about it.

(An old woman with white hair will come to the group teenagers)

OLD WOMAN

Kung balak niyong magbakasiyon, wag niyo ng ituloy may mangyayayring di maganda. Tandaan niyo na di lahat ng kaibigan ay kaibigan talaga.

TRACHYS

(Disgusted)

Wag nga kayong magpaniwala diyan! Tinatakot lang tayo niyan!

KIMYONA

She’s right. Don’t mind that old woman. Let’s just enjoy.

(They will all look at each other)

SEN

OMG guys! That old woman is creeping me out.

TRACHYS

(Roll eyes)

Huwag ka ngang mag inarte diyan!

BEZDELNIK

Okay girls, stop. Dun nalang tayo sa rest house nila Fonias. Deal?

ALL

DEAL!

TSUYOI

Let`s go home na para makapag-prepare tayo para bukas.

NARRATOR

After they plan their vacation, they all went home to rest and to prepare for tomorrow’s plan.

Scene 2

NIGHT. AT THE PHONE

(Everyone receive a chain message)

KIMYONA

Nakaprepare na ba kayo para bukas?

ALL

OO NAMAN!

BERDELNIK

Excited na excited na nga kami e.

SEN

Guys ang creepy talaga nung old woman kanina.

TRACHYS

Ayan kananaman! Move on, Sen.

SEN

I CAN’T! ARRGGG

KIMYONA

By the way guys and speaking of creepy I just received a chain message and it’s so creepy, pero enjoy.

BEZDELNIK

What a coincidence, nakareceived din ako. Ang astig nga e parang totoo.

FONIAS

Nakarecieved din kayo?

OTHERS

OO!

TSUYOI

Ano guys ifoforward niyo ba?

TRACHYS

Duuhhh! Chain message lang yan, imbento imbento lang yan at hindi totoo. Imbento lang yan ng mga taong mga walang magawa sa mundo. Magsasayang lang kayo ng load.

FONIAS

Agree, agree.

BEZDELNIK

Matulog nalang tayo ng maaga pa tayo bukas.

SEN

Yes! Kailangan ko pa ng beauty rest, so good night1. See you tomorrow.

(Everyone ended the call)

NARRATOR

After the short video call, they all decided to sleep. While sleeping one of their friends had a nightmare.

KIMYONA

(With heavy breath while sleeping)

Scene 3

MORNING. AT THE MEETING PLACE WHILE WAITING FONIAS

KIMYONA

(Tulala)

TSUYOI

Guys tingnan niyo si kimyona kanina pa tulala!

TRACHYS

May nangyari ba? Anong problema mo?

KIMYONA

I was just thinking about my nightmare

ALL

Nightmare?

TRACHYS

Mind to tell us?

KIMYONA

It’s not an ordinary nightmare na hinahabol ako ng multo or what.

BEZDELNIK

E ANO?

KIMYONA

It’s about a black butterfly na dumapo sa isa sa atin. Di ko siya makilala kase malabo.

SEN

OMG! Sabi nila masamang pangitain daw yon

KIMYONA

At di lang yon tungkol din sa plano nating baksayon.

TRACHYS

What about it now? Wag ka ngang pabitin!

BEZDELNIK

Maghintay ka kase, continue Kimyona.

KIMYONA

Sa panaginip ko kase may nangyaring masama satin.

TSUYOI

What if wag nalang kaya natin ituloy?

SEN

True! Baka kung mapano pa tayo dun. Mabuti nang sigurado.

TRACHYS

That’s not true masyado kayong nega. Sabi nila lahat ng panaginip kabaligtaran ang mangyayare.

(A black butterfly will Land on Berdelnik’s shoulder)

SEN

(Shocked while pointing on Bezdelnik’s shoulder)

OMG! Look there’s a black butterfly on your shoulder! Look!

BEZDELNIK

(Slowly looking at his shoulder)

Ahhhh…. G-guys tanggalin niyo t-to.

(Magsisigawan dahil sa takot)

What’s happening to you guys? Why are you guys screaming?

TRACHYS

Ewan ko ba sa mga yan para silang tanga.

FONIAS

Tara na guys , anjan na yung service.

(Habang papunta sa bus makikita nila yung matanda)

KIMYONA

Oh guys look yung matanda.

OLD WOMAN

Diba sabi ko sa inyo wag na kayong tumuloy!

SEN

(Crossed arms)

Wag na kase tayo tumuloy!

(Everyone will look at Sen)

(Pagtingin nila sa matanda e wala na siya)

KIMYONA

Asan na yung matanda?

SEN

OMG! Namumuro na sakin yang matandang yan a!

BEZDELNIK

Tssss. Just ignore her.

(Sasakay na sa bus)

Scene 4

Sa Bus

(At 9:00 AM)

SEN

Guys? Aren`t you afraid?

TRACHYS

Afraid of what?

SEN

To that old woman na laging sumusulpot then… BOO! Biglang mawawala.

TRACHYS

Anong nakakatakot doon?

SEN

Well…

(May makikitang itim na pusa)

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH! MANONG YUNG PUSA!

DRIVER

(Prepreno ng malakas)

ALL

(Magrereklamo at papagalitan yung driver)

DRIVER

(Titingin sa harap)

Ma`am wala naman e. Saka wala naman pong dumaan.

(Itutuloy ang pagmamaneho)

TSUYOI

Hay nako Sen, kung ano-ano na naman ang nakikita mo.

SEN

Look guys, I`m not joking. Totoo `yung sinasabi ko. Kulay itim pa nga e.

BEZDELNIK

Baka naman guni-guni mo lang yon

FONIAS

Kaya nga. Matulog na nga lang tayo. Tutal malayo-layo pa naman `yung byahe.

SEN

(Rolls her eyes)

Ewan ko sainyo.

ALL

(Matutulog)

(After 8 hours)

(At 5:00 PM)

DRIVER

Ma`am andito nap o tayo.

ALL

(Magiinat, maghihikab at mag-aayos)

KIMYONA

Finally we`re here!

FONIAS

Okay guys, tara na sa loob.

Scene 5

(At the resthouse)

(I-wewelcome ng caretaker)

CARETAKER

Tara na po sa loob

(Makikita `yung 666 na sign)

Alam niyo ba, na ang 666 is a number of the beast? According to the Chapter 13 of The Book of Revelation in the New Testament Bible.

BEZDELNIK

Iihh. Ayan ka na naman palibhasa lumaki sa lola kaya maraming pangitain

TSUYOI

(Lalapit sa sign)

Hay nako, baliktarin niyo na lang. Magtatakutan pa kayo e.

(Babaliktarin `yung signage)

ALL

(Papasok sa loob ng resthouse)

SEN

Ano ba naman yan Fonias. Napakadumi naman ditto. Look oh!

(Ituturo `yung mga sapot)

Ang daming sapot sa taas!

TRACHYS

Di mo ba na-inform `yung caretaker na magi-stay tayo dito?

FONIAS

Okay, so first of all, di ko na nasabihan `yung caretaker na maglinis kase biglaan `yung plano. Pangalawa, masyadong maraming kalat. Hindi kakayanin ang isang caretaker lang. And lastly, bakit hindi na lang tayo ang maglinis kase tayo rin naman ang magi-stay ditto?

BEZDELNIK

May point si Fonias, tayo na lang ang mag-linis.

TSUYOI

Let`s divide the group into three para mas mabilis matapos. Kami na ang magkasa ni Fonias. Dun kami sa sala maglilinis.

TRACHYS

Well then, si Kimyona na ang kasama ko. Ayokong kasama ang maarte.

(Titingin kay Sen)

SEN

(Rolls eyes)

Para naming gusto kitang kasama.

TRACHYS

Dun kami sa kusina maglilinis

BEZDELNIK

Looks like I don`t have a choice.

(Titingin kay Sen)

SEN

Okay sa kwarto kami

(Lipbite)

FONIAS

Okaaaay! Let`s go!

Scene 6

FONIAS AND TSUYOI AT THE SALA CLEANING

FONIAS

(Nagwawalis)

TSUYOI

(Nagpupunas)

(Hihinto at makikiramdam)

Fonias, narinig mo ba `yon?

FONIAS

Ang alin?

TSUYOI

Parang may naglalakad na may kadena yung paa

FONIAS

Ha? Wala naman ha. Baka guni-guni mo lang yon

(Magpapatuloy sa pagwawalis)

Magpunas ka na nga lang dyan para mabilis nating matapos.

TSUYOI

(Magmamasid sa paligid habang nagpupunas)

Scene 7

BEZDELNIK AND SEN AT THE ROOM CLEANING

SEN

Ano ba nagustuhan mo kay Tsuyoi. Mas maganda naman ako doon

BEZDELNIK

Watch your mouth Sen. Girlfriend ko pa rin yon. Kumilos ka na nga lang dyan wag mo akong landiin

SEN

Look who`s talking, alam ko naming gusto mo ako

(Lalapit kay Bezdelnik at dahan-dahang hahawakan ang kamay pataas)

BEZDELNIK

(Nagpipigil)

SEN

Stop controlling yourself. I know you can`t resist me

BEZDELNIK

You provoke me Sen

(Haharap kay Sen)

(Bibiglang bubukas ang aparador at mapapatigil ang dalawa)

BEZDELNIK

Narinig mo ba yon?

SEN

Don`t mind it. Just focus on me.

Scene 8

KIMYONA AND TRACHYS AT THE KITCHEN CLEANING

TRACHYS

Weird girl, ikaw ang mag-urong ditto. At ako ang magpupunas ng mauurungan mo

KIMYONA

Okay fine

( May maririnig na kaluskos ng kutsilyo)

Narinig mo ba `yon? Parang may kumakaluskos na kutsilyo

TRACHYS

Wag mo nga akong tinatakot. Dadalawa lang tayo dito.

KIMYONA

Di kita tinatakot. Totoo yung sinasabi ko. So ikaw ngarod yung kumakaluskos ng kutsilyo?

TRACHYS

Ba`t ko naman gagawin yon? Baliw ba ako?

KIMYONA

Ikaw nagsabi niyan. Hindi ako.

(Magpapatuloy sa paglilinis)

Scene 9

KITCHEN

SEN

Hay sa wakas natapos rin

CARETAKER

Kain na po kayo, mukang pagod na pagod po kayo sa kalilinis.

TSUYOI

Sinabi mo pa kuya, andami kaya naming nilinis

(Habang kumakain)

BEZDELNIK

Fonias…. Aaahhhhhahhhhh… m-may m-multo ba dito sa bahay niyo?

TRACHYS

Oo nga. Kase kanina ang weird nung nangyari

KIMYONA

Akala ko ba di ka naniniwala sa akin?

TRACHYS

(Rolls eyes)

Tsssss

TSUYOI

What do you mean guys? May mga creepy things din bang nagyayari sa inyo kanina?

ALL

(Oo) (Yes)

FONIAS

Actually guys

(mapapatingin lahat sa kanya)

Dati kaseng sementeryo tong rest house namin.

SEN

OMG!! IS THAT TRUE FONIAS?

FONIAS

Well, sad to say, oo

SEN

OMG!! OMG!!OMG!! O! M! G! UMALIS NA KAYA TAYO DITO?

TRACHYS

NO! Nagsisimula nanaman kangahan mo. Mag enjoy na na ngalang tayo

TSUYOI

OH WAIT! Bakit di kaya tayo magparty?

SEN

Oh! I like that idea!

KIMYONA

As expected to a party girl

Scene 10

PARTY AT 12 AM

NARRATOR

The party was held at the back yard of Fonia’s Resthouse. A loud music will be heard and the different colors of light will be seen at the disco ball. (Sasayaw habang nagiinuman)

BEZDELNIK

Babe ihi lang ako a?

TSUYOI

Sige babe

(Sa CR)

BEZDELNIK

(Pumipito habang umiihi)

(Biglang bubukas ang pinto ng CR)

Sino yan? May tao ba diyan? Kuyang caretaker ikaw ba yan?

(May makikitang anino)

(Matatakot)

(Biglang haharap)

Sino ka?

KILLER

(Smirked)

(Hahampasin ng baseball si Bezdelnik)

BEZDELNIK

(Nahihilo)

Anong kailangan mo sa akin?

NARRATOR

The killer went closer and closer to Bezdelnik while the boy is trying to run away backward until he reached the wall and got trapped.

KILLER

You can’t escape from your death.

NARRATOR

The killer stabbed Bezdelnik on his private part. He tried to fight back but since he got hit by a knife for a lot of times his body got weak. And the only thing he can do is to scream for help and beg for his life.Until he died.

KILLER

That’s what a playboy deserved

(Evil laugh)

Scene 11

NARRATOR

After the party they all fell asleep in the couch and in the floor because of intoxication

KIMYONA

(Magi-inat)

Ang sakit ng ulo ko

(Mapapahinto)

Teka!

(Titingin ang mga kaibigan isa-isa)

Anong trip niyo at may number yang noo niyo?

(Lahat mapapahawak sa noo)

SEN

Huh? Anong pinagsasabi mo?

(Kukuha ng salamin)

OMG!!

(Hahawakan yung noo)

Iiiiiiiiwwww!!!

FONIAS

Dugo ba to? Or ketchup?

(Aamuyin)

TRACHYS

Baka naman sa CR lang

CARETAKER

Nakahanda na po yung agahan, kain na po

ALL

Sunod na po kami

SCENE 12

KITCHEN

TSUYOI

Guys ang tagal naman atang mag CR ni Bezdelnik kanina pa siya.

SEN

Hanapin na nga natin nagugutom na ko e. Masyadong paimportante.

NARRATOR

Everyone look for Bezdelnik in every corner of the house, at the sala, at the room, at the garden and outside the house but he is still nowheree to found

(Magkikita ulit sa kitchen)

KIMYONA

San ba siya huling nagpunta kagabi?

TSUYOI

Nagpaalam lang siya sa akin na iihi daw siya.

FONIAS

Then lets try to look for him at the CR.

(Pupunta sa CR)

(Makikitang nakahilata si Bezdelnik)

ALL

(Shocked)

(Crying)

TSUYOI

(Lalapit kay Bezdelnik)

W-what happened!?

(Bubuhatin ang ulo at ilalagay sa lap)

SINONG GUMAWA SAYO NETO?

(Hahaplusin ang mukha)

BAAAAABBBEEEE!!!!!!

NARRATOR

Everyone was shocked on what happened to Bezdelnik. They don’t know who killed him. They haven’t tell to Bezdelnik parent about what happened to him and they’re the one who buried him.

Scene 13

MOVIE MARATHON AT THE 12 AM Night

NARRATOR

In the middle of their movie marathon. Sen will decide to take a shower

KIMYONA

Sisiguraduhin mong magsho-shower ka lang a. Bumalik ka agad. Wag mo kaming tutulungan.

FONIAS

Uy guys wait lang a. Naiihi lang ako

(Makakatulog si Kimyona at Tsuyoi habang si Trachys ay nanonood)

TRACHYS

(Matataggalan kaya magdedecide na matulog na sa taas)

Scene 14

AT SEN’S ROOM

NARRATOR

After she take a shower she went to the mirror to fix herself until she notice that someone is behind her

SEN

(Lumingon)

Hmmm???

(May makikita ulit)

(Lilingon, matatakot)

Haysss, baka inaantok lang ako

NARRATOR

When Sen is about to stand up she was shocked because someone is holding a knife pointing in her.

SEN

W-who are you?

(Kinakabahan)

You’re the one who killed Bezdelnik, right?

KILLER

(Ngingiti)

(Lalapit kay Sen)

Good night Sen.

NARRATOR

While Sen is screaming Trachys was at the door she witness what the killer does to Sen.

TRACHYS

(Drops her phone)

TRACHYS

(Di makagalaw sa kinatatayuan)

KILLER

(Lalapit at gigilitan si Trachys)

TRACHYS

(Sisigaw at mapapahawak sa leeg)

Bitch!!! That hurts, how dare you!

KILLER

Nobody cares. Go to hell

(Papatayin si Trachys)

Scene 15

IN THE MORNING AT THE DINING TABLE.

KIMYONA

Kuya nakita niyo po ba si Sen at Trachys?

CARTLETAKER

Ay nako Ma’am, umuwi na po kani-kanina lang,. Nag mamadali po e. May emergency daw po.

FONIAS

Di man lang sila nagpaalam oara sabay-sabay nalang tayo umuwu

TSUYOI

Kaya nga

KIMYONA

(Malalim ang iniisip)

(Mapapatingin kay Fonias)

FONIAS

Diba Kimyona?

KIMYONA

A-ahhh….. O-oo nga ang boring na tuloy.

Scene16

AT THE SALA

KIMYONA

(Maglalakad ng pabalik-balik)

TSUYOI

Ano ba! Tumigil ka nga diyan! Nakakahilo ka e

KIMYONA

(Playing her finger)

N-nag aalala lang ako kay Trachys at Sen. P-pano sila uuwi e hindi nila alam bumyahe?

FONIAS

Sinasabi mo bang nagsisinungaling yung caretaker namin?

KIMYONA

N-no, no. I’ts not what you think. Nag-aalala lang ako baka kung anong mangyari sa kanila. panaginip ko isa-isa tayong tayong mawawala. What if totoo yung panaginip ko na isa-isa tayong mamatay?

FONIAS

Stop scaring us that was just a fucking dream.

TSUYOI

STOP IT! Calm down. hindi nakakatulong yang pag-aaway niyo! Let’s just sleep at bukas na bukas uuwi na tayo.

NARRATOR

The three girls went to their own room to rest and sleep

Scene 17

AT THE FONIAS ROOM

KIMYONA

(Will enter to Fonias’ room)

FONIAS

What are you doing here?

KIMYONA

Umamin ka nga sa akin! Is it for purpose or coincidence lang

FONIAS

What are you talking about?

KIMYONA

OHHH!!! PLEASE!!!! Quit playing games, stop acting like you don’t know anything!

FONIAS

I don’t know what you’re talking about!

KIMYONA

(Titingin-tingin sa kwarto para maghanap ng ebidensiya)

(Makikita yung phone ni Bezdelnik)

(Lalapit para kunin yung phone)

T-this phone. This is Bezdelnik’s phone. Now explain.

FONIAS

I have nothing to explain!

KIMYONA

Oh come on, nung nawala si Bezdelnik para mag CR nawala ka rin. When Sen went to the shower room nawala ka uli. Now this

(Ipapakita yung phone)

(Titingnan yung chain message)

(Moment of silence)

And this chain message are you the one who sent this?

FONIAS

And why will I do that? I don’t have time for that shit.

KIMYONA

Stop denying, Fonais

FONIAS

(Poker face)

Do you really want to know?

(Maglalabas ng kutsilyo)

KIMYONA

(Shocked)

YOUUU---

FONIAS

Ang dapat sa mga pakialamera namamatay

(Papatayin si kimyona)

(Puputulin ang dila)

Scene 18

NARRATOR

Tsuyoi went to Kimyona’s room to have a little chitchat but she was shocked on what she saw, it is the lifeless body of her friend, Kimyona.

TSUYOI

(Iiyak)

KKKIIIMMMYYYOOONNNAAA!!!

(Tatakbo papunta sa kwarto ni fonias)

(Ibabalita yung nakita)

FONIAS

B-bakit isa-isa tayong namamatay

(Crying)

(Yayakapin si Tsuyoi)

TSUYOI

(Makikita ang tattoo sa arms ni Fonias)

(Magtataka)

FONIAS

Magpapahinga ka muna sa kwarto mo, ipapaayos ko lang yung katawan di Kimyona.

Scene 19

At night

TSUYOI

(Magreresearch about killer)

NARRATOR

While Tsuyoi is doing a background research about killers she accidentally saw a symbol. A symbol that really looks like Fonias’ tattoo.

(The killer will enter the room)

TSUYOI

(Lilingon sa killer)

FONIAS

(Aambahan ng kutsilyo si Tsuyoi)

TSUYOI

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

REALITY

FONIAS

HUY! TSUYOI WAKE UP! ARE YOU HAVING A BAD NIGHTMARE?

TSUYOI

(Will wake up with scared-eyed looking at Fonias)

S-stay away away from me, you killer!

FONIAS

HAHAHAHA! What are you saying? You`re having a nightmare with me?

TSUYOI

A-ah. Nevermind

FONIAS

Ey guys, andiyan na pala si Manong Driver. Let`s go to Palawan!

BEZDELNIK

YESSS! PALAWAN HERE WE COOOME!

ALL

(Will walk towards the bus)

(Phone beeps)

TSUYOI

Oh wait someone just texted me

KIMYONA

Me too

SEN

Storbo naman tong nagtext sakin!

BEZDELNIK

Ba`t ngayon pa may nagtext!? Pwede naming kanina?

FONIAS

Wait. Sakin rin may nagtext

TRACHYS

W-why are we receiving text messages at the same time?

BEZDELNIK

I received a chain message from an unknown number

(Everyone will look at each other)

KIMYONA

This is so creepy

TRACHYS

Yea, just like you.

(Will read the message simultaneously)

BLOODY DEATH

Grupo ng magkakaibigan pamilya ang turingan.Sa tagal nilang magkakasama hindi naba bago sa kanila ang ang lumabas at magbakasiyon pag may okasiyon. Sa isang rest house na di masyadong kilala doon nangyari ang madugong pangyayari na hindi mo inaasahan. Nag saya ang bawat isa nagkatuwaan, nagsaya ngunit sa pagsapit ng gabi hindi inaaasahan ang mangyayari limang pangyayaring babahid ng dugo sa masasayang mga ngiti na nasilayan sa kanilang mukha.Bilang nagiisang matipuno sa grupo mararanasan niya ang karumal-dumal na pasakit sa kanyang buhay imbes na kasiyahan ang kanyang mararanasan, sa isang gabi lamang tinanggalan siya ng pribadong parte ng kanyang katawan.Siya ang nagmamayari ng ikalawang malagim na gabi at sa kasamaang palad ito na ang kanyang huling araw, isang aninong hindi maaninag ang papatay sa musmos niyang katauhan. Tatlong gabi sana ng kasiyahan ngunit napalitan ng ikatlong mamamatay, nakasaksi ng karumal-dumal na siyang mararanasan din ng walang kamuwang muwang niyang kaluluwa, gilit ng kutsilyo sa kanyang leeg ang siyang kanyang mararanasan . Kaibigang iyong itinuring na siya ring tulay ng iyong kamatayan. Hindi lahat ng kaibigan ay kaibigan, kikitil sa iyong buhay ay isang maamong mukha na may demonyong kaluluwa. Tinapos, tinapos na ang huling gabi ng madugong krimen, krimen na walang sino man ang makakatuklas.

*FORWARD THIS MESSAGEIF YOU WANT TO LIVE*

CHARACTERS

FONIAS- Fonias is a Greek word means killer. Fonias is kind and quiet all the time but hides a monster in her body. She is jealous in everything. She envies her friends a lot.

TSUYOI- Tsuyoi is a Japanese word meaning, strong Tsuyoi is very brave girl,who faced everything without confusions. Fonias is her bestfriend while Bezdelnik is her boyfriend.

BEZDELNIK- Bezdelnik is a Bulgarian term means, playboy Bezdelnik really loves playing girls even his friends, never takes girls seriously. Well, aide from her present girlfriend, Tsuyoi.

SEN- Sen is a Haitian word meaning stagey. Sen really wants to look good everytime, she always wear make-ups, she is kinda flirty. She fights/make arguments with her friend, Trachys.

TRACHYS- Trachys is a Greek word meaning rugged. She has an attitude towards everybody. She easily got annoyed in simple things, but is really concerned when it comes to her friends.

KIMYONA- Kimyona is a Japanese word means, weird. She always believes in apparition because she grew up on her grandmother’s hand.

TIME

The time is present.

PLACE

Palawan

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Thought 20: Takbo, Bilis, Takbo!

This was a short story I wrote for my Filipino 103 class back in college. I stumbled upon this during my dig in my old files and I ought to share this with you. For the purpose of posting, I have made revisions on this.

“Papasok na ako, Dad!”, sigaw ng isang kolehiyala sa kanyang ama na nagbibihis sa kabilang kwarto para pumasok sa trabaho. Nagmamadali siyang umalis ng condo unit dahil mahuhuli na siya sa kanyang klase na nakatakdang magsimula alas-nuwebe ng umaga. Sumagot naman nang kanyang ama na natatawa, “Sige Elise, bilisan mo ang takbo at mag-ingat ka.” Pagkababa at pagkalabas ng dalaga sa gusali, dali-dali niyang nilakad ang maingay at mataong kalsada na napapalibutan ng mga gusali upang hindi mabilang sa mga lumiban para sa kanyang unang klase.

Ganyan ang araw-araw na gawain ni Elise bago pumasok sa pamantasan. Gigising, maliligo, at magbibihis ng kanyang karaniwang pantalon, t-shirt, at puting sapatos. Tanging suklay at pantali sa buhok lamang ang gamit ng dalaga sa pag-aayos sa sarili dahil hindi naman niya ugaling maglagay ng kolorete sa mukha. Mas gusto niya ang natural na kulay at ayos: hindi masyadong maputi, ngunit hindi rin masyadong kayumanggi; mahaba ang buhok na nakalugay o naka-pugong. Para sa dalaga, sapat na sa kanya ang kanyang ayos dahil siya ay papasok lamang sa pamantasan at hindi naman nagpunta doon upang magpaganda. Sa pamantasan, madalas siyang mapagkamalang Haponesa dahil sa kanyang mga bilugan ngunit may pagka-singkit pa ring mga mata, matangos na ilong at bilugang mukha. Payat at hindi katangkaran din ang dalaga, kaya marami-rami din ang humahanga sa pisikal na anyo nito.

Kadalasan, gabi na nakakauwi ang dalaga mula sa maghapong araw ng klase. Madalas siya ang nauuna sa kanyang ama na makarating sa bahay dahil parati siya ang huling umaalis ng opisina. Pagdating nang kanyang ama, mapaaga man o mapa-lalim ang gabi ang kanyang uwi, ay tahimik silang maghahapunan dahil gusto ng kanyang ama na maaga siya makatulog para sa kanyang klase kinabukasan. Gustuhin man niyang kwentuhan ang kanyang ama nang mga nangyari sa kanya sa araw na iyon, hindi niya iyon magawa sapagkat mas gusto ng kanyang ama na makapagpahinga sila ng maaga kaysa magkwentuhan nang kung anu-anong bagay.

Isang araw, habang si Elise ay nasa kasagsagan ng pagsusuri sa isang kasong ginamit na halimbawa nang kanyang guro, naramdaman niyang nag-vibrate ang kanyang cellphone sa kanyang bulsa. Lumabas siya ng silid upang tugonan ang tawag, at nakita niya ang pangalan ng kanyang ama. Nagtatakang sinagot ni Elise ang tawag dahil hindi naman siya tinatawagan ng ama pwera kung may kailangan. Sa pagsagot ng dalaga, nagulat siya dahil iba ang tinig na nasa kabilang linya. Binalita nang boses na iyon na ang kanyang ama ay isinugod sa ospital dahil hinimatay siya habang naglalaro ng bowling kasama ang mga ka-opisina. Nakiusap sila na pumunta si Elise sa ospital upang kanilang makausap. Nag-paalam si Elise sa kanyang guro at dumerecho agad sa emergency room ng ospital kung saan nakita niya ang kanyang ama. Sinalubong si Elise ng kanyang tiya, na kapatid ng kanyang ama, at sinamahan siyang kausapin ang doktor na nag-aasikaso sa kanyang ama. Ayon sa doktor, hinimatay daw ang kanyang ama dahil sa sobrang stress at pagod na nakasama sa kanyang puso na naging dahilan ng kanyang pagka-atake. Nang dinala ng doktor si Elise sa silid nang aking ama, siya ay nagimbal sa aking nakita. Ang dati rati’y daig pa ang kalabaw sa lakas niyang magbuhat, ngayon ay dinaig pa ang mga matatanda sa pagiging maselan at mahina. Ang dating morenong bilugang mukha na parating masigla at may ngumingiti pang mga mapupungay na mata ay pinalitan ng maputla at mga mata na nakapikit, pilit ikinukubli ang sakit na nadarama. Ang dating malaking tao na kailangan pang tingalain upang makausap ng maayos ay ngayon mas maliit pa kay Elise dahil sa pagkakahiga. Unang beses ni Elise na makita ang kanyang amang nakaratay sa kama na may maraming nakakabit na kung ano-ano sa kanyang katawan. Sabi ng doktor ay para daw iyon sa pag-obserba nila, lalo na sa kanyang puso dahil mahina na daw ito. Sinabihan din si Elise ng doktor na kailangan niya itong makausap upang makabuo sila ng analisasyon sa nangyari sa kanyang ama. Pagpasok ni Elise at ang kanyang tiya sa silid ng dokton, tinatanong ng doktor kung ano ang malimit na kinakain nang kanyang ama at kung anu-ano ang malimit na ginagawa niya sa mga nagdaang araw. Sa sandaling iyon, walang masagot sa doktor si Elise kung hindi “hindi ko alam”. Paglabas ni Elise ng silid, hindi na nya napigilang humagulgol, dahil kahit ang mga paboritong gawain, pagkain at inumin ng kanyang ama ay ni minsang hindi niya naitanong sa kanya. Pakiramdam ni Elise ay isa siyang napakasamang anak sa kanyang ama, dahil sa tinagal-tagal nang panahon na kasama niya ito ay hindi man lang niya kinilala ang kanyang ama. Ani ni Elise, “Sintulin kong kumilos tuwing umaga ang pagdaan ng mga oras at panahon na sana ay nagamit ko upang mas makilala ang aking ama.” Humagulgol na lamang si Elise sa labas ng silid ng kanyang ama.

Biglang may tila isang kamay na yumuyugyog kay Elise at boses na sinasabi ay “Gising, Elise, gising.” Ginising siya ng kanyang tiya sa isang masamang panaginip. Namumugto ang mga mata ni Elise at ang unang hinanap nito ay ang kanyang ama. “Nasan si Dad, Tita?” Tanong ni Elise sa kanyang tiya na gumising sa akin. Hindi nagsasalita ang kanyang tiya. “Tita, asan si Dad?” Tanong muli ng dalaga sa tiya. Sabi ng kanyang tiya, “Elise, nakalimutan mo na bang nasan ang iyong ama?” Lumingon si Elise sa paligid. Ang daming taong nakaputi o naka-itim. Amoy na amoy din ang halimuyak ng mga bulaklak sa buong silid na tila ba ay sinasabihan siya nang “Bilisan mo Elise at bumangon ka na diyan.” Bumangon si Elise mula sa pagkakahiga sa upuan at nakita niya ang isang pilak na kahon sa kabilang dulo ng silid. Narinig niya ang paiyak na sabi ng tiya, “Nandoon ang iyong ama”, sabay turo sa pilak na kahon na nasa kabilang dulo ng silid.

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Why Did We ‘Degauss’ Our Old Monitors?

A version of this post originally appeared on Tedium, a twice-weekly newsletter that hunts for the end of the long tail.

As you read this, you are likely in a room surrounded by screens. We all are.

They are everywhere, in giant, slab-like form; in moderate, tablet-like form; and in handheld sizes that fit in your pocket. But one nice thing about these screens is that they have continually improved in many ways, and as a result, you no longer need to do something that people with screens had to do back in the day: degaussing.

This was a fact-of-life thing with CRT monitors, and now, we don’t even have to think about it anymore. If you haven’t used a CRT monitor in, oh, 20 years, you probably forgot about it entirely.

So let’s discuss why we needed to do it … and why, in its own way, degaussing is friggin’ awesome.

Mathematical and magnetic icon Carl Friedrich Gauss. Image: Austrian National Library/Europeana/Public Domain

Before we talk about degaussing, let’s talk about the guy the concept is named for

Born in 1777 in the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (now part of modern-day Germany), Carl Friedrich Gauss showed a prodigal interest in mathematics (and learning in general—he knew a number of languages) that only intensified after the duke of Brunswick offered him financial assistance that allowed him to study at University of Göttingen.

Throughout his youth, he became interested in mathematical discoveries, and independently discovered a number of major mathematical constructs including the binomial theorem and the prime number theorem. His doctoral dissertation, on the fundamental theorem of algebra, was one of many attempts to prove the theorem during the period—and while it had gaps, it didn’t stop him from trying at least three other times in his lifetime.

A heptadecagon. Image: Wikimedia Commons

Eventually, he pioneered new discoveries in the field of mathematics, with his first major one being the heptadecagon, a 17-sided polygon that can be produced geometrically, with a compass and straightedge. This polygon, a circle with many gaps along the edges, was a huge deal in part because of the fact that little, if any progress had been made in the creation of new polygons in more than 2,000 years.

From there, Gauss created a variety of mathematical theories, some of which proved the basis for technologies used in the modern day. A good example of this is the Gaussian function, a type of peak function that produces a bell-curve style effect. That function serves as the basis of something you likely use frequently if you’re a photo editor, Gaussian blur, which blurs an image by averaging out a group of nearby pixels along something called the Gaussian kernel. You don’t need to know how it works to use it, thanks to computers, but it essentially uses math to dull out the details of photographs.

Fitting for the life of someone so passionate about math, his life was full of discoveries that largely outlived him, and he ultimately became the most prominent mathematician of his era.

One of these discoveries, made during the later years of his life, ended up inspiring the concept of degaussing. Collaborating with William Weber while serving as director of the observatory at Göttingen University, the two worked closely on concepts of magnetism, leading at one point to an attempt to use bursts of magnetic field to speed up how quickly telegraphs were delivered. The project ultimately wasn’t seen through, but it did produce a working model that remains in active use as a memorial.

Gauss developed ways to measure magnetism and spent years focused on analyzing the power of magnetic force. It was one of the many acts of his life in which he did things that would prove important decades later.

In 1936, 81 years after his passing, he received the ultimate honor for a physicist—he had a unit of measure named after him: The gauss, or a measurement of the level of magnetic induction, or magnetic flux density. (Not to be forgotten is Weber, who has a unit of magnetic flux named after him.)

While officially deprecated from the metric system in favor of the tesla (named for the guy, not the motors), the gauss was the force that brought the term degaussing to the world.

So Carl Friedrich Gauss didn’t create degaussing, but in many ways, his work inspired its creation.

1897

The year Karl Ferdinand Braun, a German physicist, helped develop the first cathode ray tube, which was first used in an oscilloscope before it found its later, more prominent use as the basis of the television screen. Braun’s work, which won an early Nobel Prize in physics, first found use as the basis of a screen a decade later thanks to Russian professor Boris Rosing, who adapted a cathode ray to receive shapes transmitted over a mechanical scanner.

Image: Zach Vessels/Unsplash

So what’s the deal with degaussing anyway?

You might be wondering, what does all this talk about degaussing have to do with TV sets?

In many ways, this comes down to the way the CRT works. At its most basic level, a cathode ray tube is a gigantic electron gun with the primary target being the screen that aims to show the images.

The YouTube channel Technology Connections, a Tedium favorite, has a great video describing how the CRT works in analog television sets, which you can watch here.

The thing with electrons, though, is that they are magnetically charged, and when magnets interact with one another, they cause problems. Think about that recent news story about how Apple’s MagSafe connectors in recent iPhones cause problems with pacemakers.

In many ways, magnets have a similar effect on CRTs—they screw the sets up. This is particularly the case with color, whose intensity can be negatively affected by magnets, basically confusing the set’s makeup of color in the process.

This clip of a guy going buck-wild with a neodymium magnet on a CRT is a great example of this in action. A strong magnet can force the electron gun to misfire, but on top of that, it shakes up the colors and makes them particularly trippy in a psychedelic sense. The black and white signal will generally return to position. The color won’t.

Now, this is where the need for degaussing comes in. Degaussing is the process of removing unwanted magnetic fields from an object, and they became particularly important in the era of the color TV.

In early color televisions produced before the mid-1960s or so, there was a need to periodically tune the screens that required the assistance of a TV repairman to help periodically tune the television to ensure the highest quality.

An unbylined syndicated 1966 article that ran in a number of newspapers described TV sets as “touchy” (and has some old-school gender politics in its lede, sadly) and said that older color television sets could take as long as an hour and a half to retune. The good news, however, is that technology was improving during this time and degaussers were often built into newer TV sets. (The whooshing effect that you might remember when an old TV set turned on? That was the degaussing coil.)

Still though, the piece noted that periodic technician work was necessary to keep the set working:

Although automatic or manual degaussers are part of better quality color television sets to demagnetize or counteract the earth’s magnetic field and cut down on impurities that louse up a picture, it may be necessary for the technician to degauss the set in a few months s after it is installed. He also 1 must be equipped to realign the picture so it will hold for at least another year.

The technology required to degauss a TV set was often promoted using terms like “color purifier” to help sell the idea that the sets looked significantly better than the old ones. The marketing messages around these sets became a bit over the top, to the point that Congressional hearings were held in the early 1970s to consider whether the FTC was doing enough to rein in misleading advertising claims. The long story short of all that: The technology used to purify the sets did work, but it was not unique by that point. Literally every color TV set under the sun had it.

And by the 1980s, computer monitors, which often dealt in far higher resolutions than television sets did, also had to rely on degaussing technology. The problem is, those old built-in degaussing coils don’t always work forever, which requires the use of external devices. (If you move a CRT around, it’s recommended that you degauss it.)

A bunch of them are on YouTube, and man, are they fun to watch:

As you can see in this first clip, a strong magnet totally ruined the effect of those color bars. And the degaussing coil built into the device, complete with its own button, wasn’t enough to fix it. But by carefully using an external degaussing coil—a round device that looks not unlike an old antenna—the user was able to slowly wave the coil around the screen and repair it. (These are on sale online, but not always in the large, round form.) The effect is dizzying to watch.

As the YouTube channel Arcade Repair Tips explains, this was also the case for old arcade machines, such as the 1942 machine used as a test subject.

But one does not necessarily need a special coil to pull off this trick. In this 2015 clip involving YouTube’s favorite game, the original Super Mario Bros., a neodymium magnet is used both to screw up the colors, and, by slowly waving back over a few minutes, to fix them.

But because this is Tedium and we must save the best for last, I share with you this video of a guy taking an electric drill to a computer screen. (Warning: it gets loud.) Not quite as effective as simply using a degaussing coil, but incredibly fun to watch.

If you were to show these videos to the Insane Clown Posse, they would call it a miracle.

“I’m happy to report that the remaining two servers on the AAR were delivered to ITIM and the hard drives were degaussed three times. Additionally, I followed up with Jonathan on replacing the old UPSs with the new ones.”

— Christopher Dehner, an information security employee for the Georgia Center for Elections Systems at Kennesaw State University, revealing that he had degaussed a number of hard drives with election-related data on them days after a lawsuit was filed regarding allegations of voter fraud around a 2016 special election. (A similar tactic was used by the attackers in a mass shooting in San Bernardino, California in 2015.) In the case of hard drives, degaussing is a tactic use to wipe the devices so the data can’t be read. One problem: It also destroys the hard drive in the process.

Of course, while degaussing was most prominently used in television sets, it is not the only place where the term came up.

During World War II, Germany started attacking warships at sea using large magnetic mines, which could detect the magnetic signatures of large warships and go off at that moment.

“It’s an inventive way to sink ships. Steel warships create an invisible magnetic signature as they sail,” writer James Simpson of the blog War is Boring wrote. “Magnetic mines detonate when they detect this signature, even when they’re moored tens of meters underwater.”

The Engineering and Technology History Wiki notes that one of the mines ended up being dropped near the British shore, where it was then taken apart and analyzed. This eventually led to the creation of a degaussing process that could be used to remove that magnetic signature from ships, “wiping” them in much the same way as a TV set would be “wiped” of unwanted magnetic interference only decades later.

Of course, ship degaussing was still a problem well past World War II: ”As late as the 1970s, merchant ships sailing in the English Channel, the Baltic Sea, and into German and Dutch ports, were ‘wiped’ to protect them from magnetic mines left over from World War II,” the wiki noted.

The magnetic pull of Carl Friedrich Gauss’ influence is strangely strong.

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