Some of us may have heard or read about this somewhere. Nobody’s sure unless we are presented with a concrete evidence but either way, I’m going to share what I know so far.
The Mayans believed that at the end of the Mesoamerican Long Count Calendar which is presented as lasting 5,125 years, the world will end which is to say that we’re all going to die. It is forecasted, however, that this 5,125 year-term is approaching and is set to happen between December 21 or 23, 2012.
Yet how could we be sure that the Mayans had enough knowledge to predict such? How could they be certain when all they had during the time they were alive were no more than mere carved stones and jungle?
In astronomy (though some of us are not really aware of this), a certain planet called Nibiru, orbits and enters our inner solar system every 3,600 years. It has been said that Nibiru is entering the solar system again some time in 2012. Nobody is certain yet but astronomers are keeping a close eye on it today but has not yet publicized any information regarding this. However, this rogue planet is expected to be visible to the naked eye some time this year (you better watch out).
Nibiru is named after the Mesopotamian god after being called Planet X. Although Planet X is generally a common term used by astronomers for planets discovered beyond Pluto, they have also called it Eris. Some were even claiming that NASA had found Nibiru or Planet X or Eris and that it is said to fly past Earth in 2012.
Well, we can never be sure unless it happens, can’t we? Several situations like this sprang up in the past. Remember the Y2K and that rumored doomsday in 2003? I think they’re all the same.
If it’s really true, Nibiru, Maya or whichever way it is, we’re all going to die and perish in the end, anyway. This situation would just make it a little sooner.
I watched the movie last Thursday at Gateway’s Globe Platinum Cinema which truly was an extraordinary movie experience, much better than what IMAX had to offer. GPC’s lounge is so cozy which I found very welcoming because of the heavy rains outside.
This Harry Potter edition amazed me more than the previous one because I expected a lot from it. However, the movie can’t pass without any flaws especially when they’re competing against the version of the book. Anyway, here it is:
One of the most important parts of the Half-Blood Prince is Dumbledore’s funeral where everyone in the wizarding world gathered and stood united by Albus’ sudden death. I wanted to see the Centaurs shooting arrows, the Acromantulas, the Merpeople paying respect from the Great Lake and everyone who cared for Albus. Too bad this great chunk of a scene was NEVER in the movie!
This version obviously was made for the NON-fans. There were too many teenage-ish scenes and too many snogging moments.
There were also too many added scenes that I have never read in the book including the burning of the Burrow. And why did the Weasleys just stared at their burning house? I mean, they can use a little “Aguamenti” spell on it!
Merope was never shown in the movie. I was hoping to see the mother of the most evil wizard of all time.
What was that shoelace thing all about? I mean, Ginny tied Harry’s shoelaces? Don’t they know that tying another one’s shoelaces is an undercurrent of sex?
Lastly, why was Dumbledore suddenly interested with girls when all we know is that he’s gay? Was that Albus’ ploy or do they want to confuse people of what’s going to come in the Deathly Hallows?
There. You’ve hear my say. I hope I could get an explanation from David Yates. But all in all, the movie was exemplary. The cinematography is way better than last year’s. I had a really fun time since the GPC is superb. They offered free popcorn and soda, plus I had a whole couch just for myself. Cool, isn’t it?
Anyway, if you haven’t seen the movie yet, I’m sorry for spoiling everything. Ha!
“what I do when I don’t feel like listening to the professor”
(I read Harry Potter. Haha!)
Isa. Dalawa. Tatlo. Apat. Apatnapu. Apat na raan.
Nakakaaliw ang magbilang ng sasakyan. Nakakaaliw ding isipin kung saan sila patungo sa ganitong mga oras ng gabi.
Gusto ko ang Maynila kapag gabi. Hindi dahil mahilig ako sa “night life” kundi dahil sa isang pangyayaring gabi-bagi kong inaabangan.
Dito sa aming balkonahe, tanaw ang malapad na kalsada ng Aurora. Tuwing alas dose ng hatinggabi ang nakatakdang pangongolekta ng basura sa dakong ito ng Maynila. Sa oras na ito, mayroon akong tatlong taong inaabangan.
UNANG DAAN
Bago mag-alas dose, sinisigurado na ng “caretaker” ng Henricson Building na si Kuya Teddy na ang lahat ng aming mga basura ay nakatambak na sa tabi ng kalsada bago pa magdaan ang garbage truck. Pagkatapon nito, dadating na ang isang lalaking may tulak tulak na kariton. Hihinto siya sa aming mga basura at dali-daling kakalkalin ito sa pagbabakasakaling may makitang maaaring mapakinabangan. Kung maswerte siya’t may makita, agad niya itong ihahagis sa kanyang kariton.
PANGALAWANG DAAN
Kumbaga sa pagkain, ito ang main course. Dadaan na ang dambuhalang Garbage Truck na siyang naghahakot ng basura ng Kamaynilaan. Kapag narinig ko na ang ingay ng kanyang makina, pansamantala akong papasok sa loob ng bahay upang iwasan ang nakasusulasok na amoy ng basurang tangan nito. Bagaman ang aming bahay ay nasa ikalawang palapag ng Henricson Building, amoy na amoy parin ang pabango ni Manong Basurero. Tatlo sa kanyang mga tauhan ang bababa at hahakutin ang aming mga basura. Ngunit nakapagtatakang sa kabila ng amoy ng mga pagkaing panis at kung ano-ano pang bulok na mga bagay, hindi ko nakitang nagtatakip ng ilong ang mga taong ito. Buong-lakas nilang hinahakot ng kanilang mga kamay ang mga basura at inihahagis sa traktora. Marahil nga ay nasanay na sila sa gabi-gabing pakikipagkamayan sa bacteria.
PANGATLONG DAAN
Kapag lumagpas na ang garbage truck, babalik ako sa balkonahe upang abangan naman ang pagdating ng pinakapaborito kong tauhan sa kwentong ito. Hindi dahil ang tauhang ito ay nakakatuwa o nakakaaliw ngunit dahil sa gabi-gabi kong pagmamasid sa kanya, naantig ako at napapaisip ng malalim. Pagdaan ng garbage truck ay siya namang pagdating ni Manong. Mayroon din siyang kariton. Ngunit ‘di tulad ng nauna, wala pa itong laman. Nahuli si Manong sa pagkalkal ng basura. Ngunit hindi siya tumitigil. Tinatahak niya ang kahabaan ng Aurora upang maghanap ng maaari pa niyang makuha. Hihinto siya sa aming tapat at titingin-tingin sa lugar kung saan kanina’y nakatambak ang aming basura. Maghahanap siya kung may mga naiwan at maaari pa niyang pakinabangan. Ngunit dahil nahuli na si Manong sa mabilis na takbo ng garbage truck ay wala nang matitira sa kanya kundi ang mabaho at maduming katas ng basurang dumadaloy sa kanyang mga paa.
Ngayong araw ay walang maibebenta si Manong. Walang maiuuwi sa kanyang mga anak at walang makakain. Ganito nga lang ba talaga ang buhay? Paunahan?
Bukas, aabangan ko ulit ang aking tatlong paboritong mga tauhan. Sana lamang, ang nahuli ngayon ay siya namang mauna kinabukasan.
This is embarrassing. I almost forgot that I have an unattended blog. LOL.
I really wasn’t into something special these past few days but I was quite busy. I don’t know how I spent most of my time.
One thing is certain, I’m a bit tired of everything. I’ve been thinking and thinking about how I should handle things yet it’s going out of hand. I don’t know.
Yesterday, I skipped my Accounting class. Not that I was sick or was late. My brain just told me not to. I won’t learn anything anyway. Now, I’m starting to feel that I should drop Statistics as well. I hate it when I don’t like something. LOL
My mind has this peculiar ability to reject things when it doesn’t like it. My mind has a mind of it’s own.
Gaya nalang nitong pic, I spent ages na magpahangin sa sidewalk instead of going straight home. Good thing I got lazy buddies too. I got company.
Or maybe, I just got lazier than the usual.
Ikaw, pano ka ba tamarin?
