Eudaimonia

Let me begin this post by explaining the meaning of the term eudaimonia. If you’re familiar with Aristotle and his philosophy, you’ll know that this word means happiness. We all desire happiness and we have different methods of acquiring it. It can be caused by many things like a birthday gift, a heart-felt hug, or even the end of Midterm Examinations.

After a week of suffering (and establishing a “unique” connection with my books and lectures, as I mentioned in my previous post), I finally reached the end. The stress of late night studying is now over. It feels good to know that I have passed this obstacle, although I should mention that the results of my examinations are not-so-good. Part of me says that I should be happy while the other part dictates that I shouldn’t be.

The test in Physical Science (NAT SCI 12) last Wednesday marked the beginning of the Midterm Week. I entered the university gate with great optimism, since I knew that I have studied enough. I memorized everything in the book - terms, calculations, and many more. But to my dismay, it is an application type of test. So all of what I have studied the night before won’t help me pass.And so it happened. Strike one.

The following day, I took the examination in English Proficiency Instruction II (ENG 12). It went well and I got an average grade. It was followed by General Chemistry (CHEM 12). I couldn’t describe my feelings while taking the test. My mind is overflowing with quantum numbers, half-shell configurations, nomenclatures, and other never-before-heard terms. I got disappointed because the time allotment is only 120 mins and I didn’t finish it.  I just guessed the answer on the last 10 items. OK, strike two.

To my surprise, my test in College Trigonometry (MATH 12) is a lot easier than my tests last semester in College Algebra. And for the very first time in my stay in PLM, I felt confident that I could pass the test. Then came the examination in Pagbasa at Pagsulat sa Iba’t-ibang Disiplina (FIL 12).For me, this is the hardest of all the examinations I’ve encountered this week. As expected, I, together with some of my classmates, got a low grade. Strike three.

And for the coup de grâce of the Midterm Week, the test in Political Science (SOC SCI 12) came this morning. I had a headache while memorizing - and understanding - the concepts of Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine,St. Thomas Aquinas, and Niccolo Machiavelli. And thanks to God, I got a high grade. There’s no strike four.

Now, I’m ready to take my well deserved rest. I’ll face my probl;ems again on Monday. For now, I’ll just enjoy myself.

P.S. I love Neyo’s song entitled “Mad”.

Blog Roll Corrupted

For some unknown reasons, my Blog Roll has been corrupted. So to all of the bloggers who have added me in their blog rolls, please send your information here. I’ll link you back again as soon as possible. Thanks.

P.S. If the link above doesn’t work, click here instead or copy and paste this address on your browser:

http://emailmeform.com/fid.php?formid=199823

[EDIT]

I think I already fixed it.

Back from the Hiatus

My absence has been longer that what I have expected. Lots of paper works and group activities have kept me busy since the start of classes last January 5. And to top the list, it would be our Midterm Examination this Wednesday. I have too many reasons to be busy.

Just recently, I watched a new commercial on TV. It’s from McDonald’s. I got in love with it the moment I saw it. Mcdonald’s really never fail to surprise me with their advertisements. Why? It’s for you tyo find out by watching this commercial:

For now, I’ll establish a “unique” connection with my books and lectures. Good luck, Rob.

New Year’s Resolutions

 The New Year’s Blog Award

Rules:

My New Year’s Resolutions

1. This year, I would really study harder than ever. I would focus more on my studies and less on other things like DOTA, Friendster, Multiply, and Plurk. My blog, however, is an exception.

2. I would be more thrifty than ever. I would spend less on my “wants” and more on my “needs”. This would be a preparation for the global crisis this year.

3. I would spend time more on my self. Other things keep me so busy that I find it hard to give my self a time to relax and enjoy.This year would be different.

4. I would try to be more optimistic. I must admit that I prefer to think negatively rather than positively. But I’d change that point of view this year.

5. I would be a better person. I believe that New Years are not just a season for fun. It is also a  time for self improvement. By our simple ways and means, we must start the change that the whole world urgently needs. And we must begin today.

I’m tagging the bloggers of all the blogs on my blog roll: Ambition: Polygot, Amira’s Virtual traces, And I Am Mordsith, Blog Hunt, Carnation, Chook-Minder’s Quill, Emben, Euphoria the Second, Facts in Disguise, Filthy Room, Fire Play, Gracielicious Unlimited, Guardians Press, Hurtful Prey, Jazzie’z Blog, Juice Box, Knotz’s Blog, Kumareng Grace, Kyrk’s Blog, Make You Stronger, Memoirs of A Pinay in America, My Quiet Zone, Opinion Pinoy, Pictures and More, Purple Worm, Pusang Grasa, Somewhere Down Here, Stay in Focus, Techocolor, The Brix Life, The Elaborynth Mind, The Reborn Moron, Tired but Happy, Up to 6 Only, and Whispered.

Happy New Year everyone!