With All I Am

Hillsong United - With All I Am

Into your hand
I commit again
with all I am
for You Lord

You hold my world
in the palm of Your hand
and I'm Yours forever

Jesus I believe in You
Jesus I belong to You
You're the reason that I live
the reason that I sing
with all I am

I'll walk with You
wherever You go
through tears and joy
I'll trust in You

and I will live
in all of Your ways and
Your promises forever



In HIS PERFECT TIME... He will give me the desires of my heart... I seek YOUR will above all else. I surrender to You and commit to You once again all that I am... I will live my life for You... I trust You Lord... May Your will be my will... May Your will be done... AMEN!

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My VERY First REAL Blog Entry: Pondering Maw...

Whoaw! It has been such a long time since I wrote anything in this blog. In fact, I really don't do blogs... I made this blog because it was required by my prof... We were required to post summaries, reviews and other homework here... So in other words this blog was simply used for academic purposes. Haha... however... I used to love to write a lot... back in HS I used to write for the school paper... editorial section... wherein I used to voice out my opinions a lot... more on about my faith and principles... I miss that... That is why from now on.. I have decided to write once again... There are times when I want to voice out something deep inside me but I just could not express them into words... Somehow thru writing, I am able to bring them out... the unspoken words from my mind and heart. Words seem to unravel more easily for me through writing well in this case... typing haha... I guess I really am more of a writer than a speaker...

Who am I?

I am simply mawself! Je m'appelle Franchere. Je suis feminin. Je suis étudiante. Je étudie à De La Salle University - Manila. Awww... I like french... well I just know a little. I am taking up elementary french as an elective class this term. Anyway to simply translate the above information. My name is Franchere [fran-she-rie]. I am female [so that you know hehe]. I am a student. I am studying at De La Salle University - Manila. To add more information about me... You can just call me France, Cherry or Mawie. I am fond of these three MAIN nicknames. I am a sentimental person. I love to eat and sleep. Even if a eat a lot, I never gain much weight. So I am still as thin as ever. I do hope I'll gain some weight next time... Not too much... Just enough... I love to sing... It is my passion to sing especially for the Lord. My voice is made for Him. I am also a drummer [ok so I am still just learning]. I am single and available for the Lord. In HIS TIME, in HIS PERFECT TIME, I believe He has someone in mind for me. Someone who is truly a man of God and a man who has the heart of God. So I WILL WAIT IN THE LORD [even if it is sooo difficult]. I LOVE my family and friends so much... I love the Stand [our Christian Band]. WE play alternative Christian music. I am a vocalist and an aspiring drummer in the band. Ahem... I am currently taking up a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a specialization in Instructional Systems Technology. I LOVE IST!!! THE BEST SPECIALIZATION EVER!!!

I am a growing Christian, a child of God, His daughter, His princess. I am proud to be a Christian, and I never regretted being one. Life is tough, it is tougher without God. I am nothing, but because of God, I have everything. Life is meaningless without the purpose God has set out for me... for this reason, I desire His will alone, that His will be my will as well... Whatever I do, I do it not for myself but for you Lord, to glorify you with all that I am... I LOVE YOU LORD!!!

"In my life, the pride and honors, I give to my parents; all the glory and thanksgiving I give back to You Lord, and the learnings are what I gain for myself." - Franchere S. Chan

So what's up?????

Today... I really feel weird... I am happy for a lot of things... yet at the same time... I feel a bit down.... Hahahaha... But that was a while ago... Now I feel happee again... I am soooo... moody... I found out a lot today... I realized a lot of things too... I like that about life... Whatever happens, you will CAN always pick up a bit of lessons from every situation one is in. It is just that sometimes we either are too blind to see these tiny pieces or we refuse to pick them up... People usually focus on the negative side of things... That is why we worry or become sad or feel bad... [GUILTY] There is a saying that we should count our blessings rather than our failures or misfortunes... I strongly believe in that! We have to be optimistic... to look at the brighter side of things ALWAYS even if the situation is already so bleak... That is called having a positive outlook in life. The glass is always half full not half empty. This is easier said [typed] than done... Hehe... Well I guess almost all if not all the positive and good things/actions/deeds/virtues in this world are easier said than done... especially if you don't really feel like doing them. Example, when we are in love with our bf/gf, we can't help but dote on them, love them with all that we are... But can you do the same for your parents who likes to nag and restrict you with rules and regulations you feel are unfair? your siblings who are nosy and irritating? or to that poor little kid starving in the streets? Is it easy? The answer for most of us is no. Simply because it is not natural for us. We don't feel like it... But the point is, what is the right thing to do... in my case, as a Christian, what would JESUS DO? What is right in the eyes of my Lord and King? Nevertheless, Christian or not, doing the positive thing is always so much better than not. Usually it takes up more time, and more effort from us but then again most of the time, the things we build with the most effort from ourselves are the things in this world that gives us the most fulfillment. Have you ever tried making a really difficult project? It was so difficult that you felt you were in the verge of failing yet you kept on trying your best to finish it... And then you passed and maybe even received a perfect GPA of 4.0 for that particular project. What did you feel? YOU felt GREAT!!! So much fulfillment... Same goes for relationships and other things in life. Even if there are problems, even if there are really times wherein people are so unlovable, but in the end, if you never gave up. Instead you kept on being positive towards all of these and kept on looking at the brighter side of things... learning from them and reacting positively... in the end, you will see the rainbow behind those dark clouds... hehe... you know what I mean? FAITH! Faith is to believe and trust that even if you don't see something, you are still willing to take that risk to hold on to it. I have faith in God. Even if I do not see Him, I have faith that He exists, that He loves me, that He died for me, and that He is with me always. I have faith in Him that He has "... plans to prosper me and not to harm me, to give me a hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11. Some people call it dumb. But hey! Those people must have at some point in their life experienced things like love, care, joy, happiness or peace. We do not exactly see [physically] all of these things, yet we have FAITH that they exist. This faith is further strengthened when we experience them. I have faith in God more and more each new day because I experience Him in my life. So in life to have a positive outlook, have faith in the beautiful and good things in life especially towards God. In my walk with God in this journey called life, I also learned something extremely essential... In almost all situations if not all, 90% of the end result is based on our reaction towards that particular situation, and only 10% on the incident itself. Meaning if we react positively towards something, most likely the end result is also more positive than negative.
EXAMPLE: Your mother kept on nagging you to start studying for your quiz and stop playing computer games.
SITUATION A: You got angry at your mom, and talked back at her. Due to this you were grounded and you failed your quiz. Aside from that, you hurt your mom's feelings, your feelings were also hurt, and your relationship with your mother was strained.
SITUATION B: Inside you may be fuming already, but you decided to hold your calm. You stop playing and studied. After a while, you felt your anger fade. You are able to study for that killer quiz and passed it. Your mom became proud of you because of your obedience. You developed a better relationship with your mother. She might even add an extra something to your allowance.
Based on the two situations, we can clearly see that situation B brought about a better result. (+) plus or multiply (+) = (+) unlike (+) plus or multiply (-) = (-) or vise versa.

So what's up with all these opinions and stuff above??? Just some stuff I like to share to people who might pass by and read this simple blog of mine. These words are the voice of mawself. Things inside me that are principle based as well as things that I learned in my journey in this life. They are reflections of my thoughts today. People sometimes wonder why I am the way I am. Hehe maybe if you keep on reading my blog and my future entries, you would know why. I plan to do the same... To know more about myself as I blog. Sometimes, writing it down, helps oneself to understand thyself... reflecting about the inner thoughts deep inside me...

Hmmm... There is still so much more I want to type... BUT I think it is time to stop blogging because it is already 4am in the morning... I am sooo dead later. I still have a morning class to attend to... WAHAHAHA.... Lights off.

Listening to Nichole Nordeman - Brave and Nichole Nordeman - Hold On
[Happy Mawie]

Thank you Lord for the peace you bring to my heart...
I lay all my problems, worries and anxieties down at Your feet...
I trust You and commit myself once again to You...
I choose to follow You...
I desire to do Your will...
May Your will be done in my life... AMEN!

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Who am I?

my self poem

I was a bit of clay... ugly and unrefined...

I was hardened and rough... dirty and useless...

Then one night, the Potter looked at me and smiled...

"I shall break you...mold you and make you into

a wonderful jar... You shall become a beautiful clay jar..

You shall hold and contain my treasure... my gift...

let anyone who is willing take part in it and be blessed..."

I was a simple sound… nothing much to hear…

Just a noise in the background… a hollow echo...

Then one night, the Composer and Conductor of the Universe

Listened to me and said…

“I shall compose you into a song…

People will listen and hear… The melody of your voice is my

Instrument to let them know of my treasure… my gift…

With your voice you will testify…

With your voice you will glorify the King of Kings...”

I was piece of paper… blank and empty…

I was plain and nothing special…

Then one night, the Author saw me.

He lifted His pen and started to write on me…

“I shall write you into a beautiful story…

In it are small and great things…

They will tales of wonders… some sad… some happy…

With these tales you will glorify…

They shall testify the grace and love of thy King…”

I was lost but now I am found.

I was blind but now I see.

I was deaf but now I hear.

I was mute but now I speak.

God found me and now I am His.

He changed me inside out.

He gave me a new life… a new me…

The old has gone, the new has come.

I am a Christian, a child of God…

I am simply myself… I cannot deny that.

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Assessment About Tantease

www.tantease.tk

a. use of effective images

In terms of use of images, it was effective because they are able to take great photos that are enticing to the eye. They are able to send the message they want to send through these photos. The photos are also able to speak for themselves. They were able to get good models who would show that they look good in those clothes. As well, they were also able to take photos which focused more on the clothes not the models. As a result, they are really tempting the user to buy their product. Aside from the good choice of photos, they were also able to place or position them properly in the website. There is also a good blending and contrast of colors which makes the colors of the clothes they are selling stand out. They are also able to show the different styles of a certain type of clothing through the use of photos. This is convenient for the prospective buyer because he/she could easily choose which he/she wants to buy and compare them with other styles. There are also photos of different cloth color combinations of that particular clothing which also helps the user choose which is the color combination that he/she prefers. Overall, these photos will give the prospective buyer a convenient time to choose from a variety of choices.

b. structure and navigation

The structure of the side is very professional yet it gives the site a friendly atmosphere. This combination gives the site a feeling that this is a place where you could order and buy, but at the same time warmly welcomes the customer to the website. It also seems that this site would target buyers or customers who are probably teenagers or fun goers based on the design and structure of the website.

The navigation is simple and easy. It is not confusing.

c. functionality of the buttons/command and services

The buttons are also simple. They directly tell you what will happen if you click that particular button. They give direction to the user for easy navigation. There is also a button for ordering online which is good because it would be convenient for the user to order immediately if he/she finds something he/she likes.

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Reaction to Office Ergonomics Training: A Dozen Things You Should Know about Eyestrain

One of the most common things I experience is eyestrain especially since I am a BS ComSci student. This is especially true after using the computer for several hours and looking at the monitor throughout this period of time. Sometimes, if I use the computer for more than 12hours straight, I feel dryness of the eyes as well headaches. My eyes become tired and reddish. However, whenever I start feeling that my eyes are becoming strained, I would close my eyes for a while to relax my eyes and to lubricate them as well. Sometimes I would force myself to stay awake even if I am already so sleepy and even if my eyes are already closing on their own. Due to this, I not only feel as if my head is floating, I also start having double vision. There are also times when I watch TV and I feel my eyes strained. Aside from straining my eyes, I also have to look up which can also strain my neck after a while. There are also times when I watch movies on my friend’s computer monitor. The computer monitor is placed near the window. Sometimes, when the sunlight is bright, it causes a direct glare which frustrates me and my eyes a lot because it gives me a headache while watching the movie. Sometimes the Venetian blinds can solve the problem. But there are also times when the direct glare comes from the ceiling light of the room itself which really bothers my eyes.

All the while, I knew that my eyes are not comfortable with those situations above. However, I haven’t really thought about why they happen to me. Now I know that watching TV which is not on an eye-level is really eye straining. I also realized that glares are not only frustrating, they are also unhealthy for the eyes. Lighting is important especially when reading something from the monitor. I have always been told by my mother to not stay too close to the monitor because it is bad for the eyes. However, I did not know what is the proper distance. I did not know that the best distance to read documents in the computer is to read it as far away as possible yet at the same time they can still be clearly read. I think I will also try applying the 20/20 principle which I have never tried before.

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Avatar: Mawie

Avatar Name: Mawie

HISTORY

One of my current and fondest nicknames is Mawie. It started when I was still in high school. I am fond of giving cute pet names or nicknames to my closest friends. Usually, I give animal names or animal-related names to them because I love animals and also because these animals resemble my friends’ characteristics in some ways. Example, I call one of my bestfriends Panda because he looks and acts like a panda. He likes to sleep and he likes the colors black and white. I call my other bestfriend Polar Bear because he a white, big and chubby guy like a polar bear. However, it was not really me who gave myself the nickname “Mawie”. I always give nicknames to my friends, however, I myself do not have any animal nickname at that time. I do not exactly recall how it happened. All I remember is that, somehow, I do want any animal nickname like wolf, fox or the like, but I wanted something that resembles me and at the same time sounds good to the ear. My friends tell me I resemble a cat because sometimes I look like one especially when my eyes become very round and shiny or when I smile or when I am bit sleepy my eyes become almond-shaped. I also say “Meow” when I do not know what to say anything anymore or if I have no specific answer to one of my friends’ questions. They say that my personality resembles that of a cat because I have a strong personality. Also, I am affectionate or “malambing”, and at times I am “makulit” and act like a kid who loves to play. Like a cat I love to sleep, but when I am awake, I can’t take it if there is nothing to do (di mapakali). For me, the best cat characteristic that I resemble having is the cat’s survival ability. Even if life is full of trials, hardships, and problems, I will be able to survive and make the most out of these things (of course I attribute this strength to God). However, at that time, I do not want to be called “Cat” so I ended up having the nickname “Meow”. Also at that time, I was the managing editor in the school paper. I needed a catchy name for my editorial column so I called it the “Cat’s Meow”. Eventually, during college, the word “Meow” evolved into “Maw” and “Mawie”. Somehow it does suit me better in the sense that in Chinese, “Maw” means cat. “Mawie” simply means little “Maw”.

DESIGN AND COLORS

This avatar is the embodiment of my “Mawie” character and personality. I have a light complexion so the cat is white. My favorite color is purple or lilac. This is why I added this color to some parts of the avatar such as the ears, stripes, and even on the eyes. There are also two purple circles on the eyes of the avatar not only to emphasize my favorite color, but also because I wear glasses in real life.

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Assignment on Musical Score

Assignment on Musical Score

1. What is a film score?

Ans. A film score is the orchestral music composed or used in a film. It is not the same as a soundtrack. They are not interchangeable. This is because a soundtrack is a song used in a film. A film score may be originally composed for that particular film or may have been used in a previous context.

2. Enumerate the basic functions of music in a film.

Ans. The basic functions of music in a film are as follows:

a. To provide the film with necessary film music.

1. Source music

2. Basis or identity of the film itself

3. Opening credits

4. Character themes

b. Identification of the ethnicity, location, and period of the situation or characters on the screen

c. Underscoring

d. Comments on a scene or provides the viewer with additional information or insight about the situation or characters

1. Overture

2. Describes a location

3. Character development

e. To generate an emotional response from the viewer while he/she is watching a film.

3. Watch any of the ff. cartoon film/movie and listen to the musical score used: Mulan

• Describe the emotional response or experience you had while watching the film. Did the musical made a lot of impact to you? In what way?

Ans.

The music in the film made a lot of impact on me. Throughout the story, I felt the Chinese or oriental influence on the music. There was also something about the film’s music that made it feel as if the time period is ancient. These two main factors made all the music that was played in the film coherent and connected to each other.

Sometimes, the music being played describes the atmosphere or the season of the current scene. For example, when Mulan’s father was praying in the temple, the music felt so serene, and it felt like you are really in a Chinese temple showing reverence to the place. There was also this scene when Mulan and her father were talking, aside from the cherry blossoms all over the place the music contributed a lot to make it feel like it is Spring time.

Aside from giving identity to the location, ethnicity and period of the situation, the music also portrayed a lot about the people in the story and what they feel. I felt the great value or weight of honor and tradition to the characters of the story.

The music really contributes to the mood of the story scenes. Whenever the scene would be about the Huns, the music would have a different feel that adds character to the Huns that they really are the enemies in the story. Another situation is that the feel of war or going of to battle can be really felt because of the music.

However, the greatest impact that the music had on me was on the emotional aspect. An example of this was when Mulan felt that she had dishonored her family, the music portrayed the exact feelings of being failure, and sadness that Mulan felt at that time. I can really feel the burden of the sadness being portrayed at that time. Another example was when Mulan felt determined to save her father from gong to war. The feeling of determination was portrayed by the music.

As a whole, I really believe that the film, Mulan, made a great impact on me not only because of the story, but also because of the music and what it was able to portray.

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Logo

Kulay Logo

The brand name of the crayon company is "Kulay". The word "kulay" is a Filipino term which means "color" in English.
The theme of the logo is "Crayons: Bring Color to Life" or "Krayola: Binibigyang Kulay ang Buhay".
The background was made dull - plain black and white like a coloring book. However, because of crayons, the plain and lifeless looking flower was brought to life by coloring it and enhancing it with crayons.

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ASSIGNMENT NO. 1—Review of a cartoon movie CD cover

As I was looking at the selection of cartoon videos, the most attractive and eye-catching for me was the video cover of Bambi.

I really liked the video cover because of the vivid colors used to project the atmosphere of the setting of the story. I like the sense of tranquility of nature that the cover projects. It has this captivating aura which is sort of heart-warming. Bambi is also really cute and adorable in the cover. He is also enlarged and centered so it emphasized that he is the main character or “bida” in the story. The other characters that play an important role in the story blend in well on the cover both in the aspect of color and presence. The composition of both the colors and design complement each other so well that the cover is really attractive.

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