Saturday, November 29, 2008

Quotable quote

"Second place is 1st place loser." - Sir Quiwa

Friday, November 28, 2008

1 week ago

One week ago, we all had our share
of laughs, excites, panics, and scares.
For in Cebu, we all did compete
to be the best programming athlete.
We hailed from the place called UP Diliman
(bordered by the Commonwealth and Katipunan).
We were twenty people as a whole;
six teams, two coaches, and a lot of soul
whose goal was to fight and to be the best
in the ACM ICPC Philippines contest.

We had our grueling practice session
right before they served our luncheon.
The only thing I can say about the practice
is that the judge seemed full of mysteries.
We asked about the issues we found
but got answers as clear as muddy ground.
After the lunch (which was great, by the way),
we waited for a long time in the hallway
before they told us to go to the rooms
because the contest is starting soon.

For the longest time, we had to endure
an endless log-in-log-out overture.
Seems like some teams were not followers
of the directions from the organizers.
Anyway, after 30 minutes or so,
I felt my bladder was gonna explode.
So I went to the urinals, released my pee,
returned to the room hurriedly
because, to my surprise, the contest began
while I was outside (oh man, oh man).

As I got to my seat, I picked up the paper,
looked for the easy ones (hard ones for later)
Marte was already coding, I think problem B
while Kevinsky was saying C is also easy.
I read problem D (shucks, full of text)
so I immediately shifted to E (the next)
which was a math problem, thank goodness.
I found the formula, then proceeded to the rest.
Meanwhile Marte has submitted B, and was waiting
only to receive an RE (What the hell's happening??)

'Imposibleng runtime error!', Marte exclaimed
while showing us the code, he explained.
Anyway, we continued on and coded
eventually the problem B was accepted
and so did C and also problem E
so we decided to look at the final three.
Marte coded F, I reread problem D.
I and Sky realized D was also very easy
so after Marte coded F, and proceeded to A
I coded D, with Sky helping along the way.

Eventually, all our solutions were accepted
and with a final "Yes!", we finally rested.
We three went outside and drank a cup of coffee
(or in my case, a single bottle of iced tea).
We were the first team to finish this battle of wits.
Our second team followed after a few minutes.

Friday, October 24, 2008

Thursday, October 9, 2008

what is a smile?

A smile is a field of sunflowers
dancing beneath the morning skies.
A smile is a tainted wall of sin
that borders truths from spiteful lies.
A smile is a warm, thoughtful embrace
when the world's frozen all over
A smile is a traitor's bladed knife
that stabs you while under cover.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

melancholic rainy days

The heavens sob as I
peer outside from my window.
The sound of teardrops falling
sounds like a beat from a beaten up drum.
For whom does the heavens cry? I wonder,
as I gaze upon the rivers
of our neighbors' rooftop.
I wish I could be there
to comfort the sky, and bring back
the smiling morning star.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Of Deception

As the moon's reflection shines upon
the sleeping lake, I remember; once
I believed the moon lived beneath this
body of water. The trees have been
swaying along the stormy breeze.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Of Death

As I gaze upon the setting sun
and burning sky, the darkness begun
to swallow what's left of the morning
and leave the heavens with watching souls
that twinkle brightly, guiding our way.

Monday, September 15, 2008

Of Destiny

As I watch the clouds flowing along
the stream of azure, I feel a throng
of a thousand raging ocean breeze
forcing me to stand up and follow.
The remains of the ocean wall stands strong.

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Of Pain

I stared at the horizon and saw
a mountain being slowly shaved off
its hair. I can hear its tormenting
screams; they pierce through this body of mine
like a javelin impaling my torso.

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Of Beginnings

I hear the dropping of the first dew
The scent of wet grass making the view
a panoramic backdrop. My soul
feels like a freshly polished gemstone.
The clouds are busy sleeping today.

Friday, September 12, 2008

Of Attraction

As I watch the trees swaying along
the breath of the earth, the nature's song
fills the air; a beautiful, mellow
melody, lifting your senses up
to a place where the heavens smile.

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Of Life

I hike downstream beside the river
Its sudden falls and sudden turns bear
hindering rocks and vast crevasses
At the end, every river droplet
is embraced by the mother ocean.

Of Support

As I walk along this cold pavement,
the stars begin to cry; amazement
begins to swallow my emotions
as I understand the clouds' notion
of covering up the teary stars' faces.

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Diyos nawa

Diyos nawa
(Taken from: God knows by Aya Hirano)

I
Ako'y tumatakbo
nauuhaw ang aking puso
Paumanhin,
wala akong magawa

II
Hindi mo man lang
Ako pinapayagan na
Makihati
sa iyong mga pighati

Refrain I
Ang mabuhay
ng walang bahid ng lumbay
Kaharap ko ang iyong likod
Ako ay paalis
Sa malungkot na riles

Chorus I
Ako ay susunod sa iyo at
Kahit na gaano
kahirap ang mundong ito alam ko
ikaw ay kikislap kahit sa madilim na sulok
Patungo sa kinabukasan
Ang aking kahinaan
Ay di hihila sa akin pababa
Ang ating landas ay iisa lamang
Sa'ting dalawa,
Diyos nawa

III
Ang pag-ibig
na sakin ay iyong hinatid
ay nagbago
sa aking paniniwala

IV
Di ko kailangan ng
Rason para ika'y makita
Pagsuyo ko lang na
Umaapaw para sa iyo

Refrain II
tayo'y gumuhit
ng isang magandang panaginip
at maghabulan pa
para sa iyong puso na malumbay

Chorus II
Tumigil ka sa iyong mga
pagsisinungaling at
pagusapan natin ang ating kinabukasan
Ako ay handa kahit na
ang bukas nati'y mabalakid
kaya natin na labanan ang ating tadhana
pag ako ay lumakas
para matupad ang ating hiling,
ang lahat ay
Diyos nawa

Bridge
Ikaw ay nandito
Ako ay nandito
at ang paligid ay walang katao-tao
At habang atin na
pinipinta ang marikit na panaginip
Guhit din ang mga pantal

Chorus III
Dahil doon
Ako ay susunod sa iyo at
Kahit na gaano
kahirap ang mundong ito alam ko
ikaw ay kikislap kahit sa madilim na sulok
Patungo sa kinabukasan
Ang aking kahinaan
Ay di hihila sa akin pababa
Ang ating landas ay iisa lamang
Sa'ting dalawa,
Diyos nawa

Saturday, September 6, 2008

Uh

What does a person type
in 2 in the morning?
Surely, it isn't hype
Surely, it ain't nothing
But I'm sure it made sense
to the one who's writing
So in people's defense
I'm gonna be doing
something I don't know yet.
Damn.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

a poem

I thought of a poem

along the way home

but i didn't have anything
to write the words on.

So when I jumped off the jeep,
I ran along the streets
hurriedly towards home sweet home

When I got home, finally
I zoomed to my room quickly
Looking for a pen and paper
while I still remember
these words that I have strewn.

The moment I found the scribes
I started losing my vibes
One by one, each word fell
into the deep obscurity's well.
And so let this confession
be a well remembered lesson
saying you must always prepare,
always bring a pen and paper.

1:11 AM

As I peer outside my bedroom window,
I feel the evening's breath embracing my face.
The absence of crickets fills the breeze with
whispers; knells of the unheard cries of the land.
As I take a sip inside my coffee cup,
I feel the caffeine's breath embracing my face.
The absence of sugar fills my blood with
needles; knells of the unheard cries of my body.

For Irene

I can clearly see the evening heavens,
the countless stars that twinkle,
swimming in a stream of velvet,
and the bejeweled pendant of light
hanging proudly in the center.
One day I would gather them all for you,
so that when my hands will again touch yours,
we will be embraced by the warmest of lights.

Sunday, August 17, 2008

sunday afternoon

my electric fan is an orchestra
and my room is an opera house
the midday sun is the lighting
and the warm breeze sets the mood
their performance leaves me unable
to speak in a lively tone
for i am amazed at the perfect blend
of sounds, lights, and touch
that can lull even the most caffeinated man
without ever doing so much

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Hikab

I stare into a glass of water
and watch the ripples begin to fade.
It made me think of something better.
But I think I forgot, I'm afraid.
Because these thoughts dissolve into
an endless pit of whimsical goo,
I craft a wall of text which a few
of the ideas inside I threw.

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Cleargelnotes' KoL daily run (HC)

day 18:
[!] Finished lvl 12 quest
[!] Defeated the Naughty Sorceress

**Ascended into Hardcore as a Pastamancer

day 1:
[!] Turned lvl 3
[!] Finished lvl 2 quest
[!] Unlocked the spooky temple

[*]
*- got stolen accordion
*- got razor sharp can lid
*- got spider web
*- got leftovers of indeterminate origin
** Summoned a Spice Ghost

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Cleargelnotes' KoL daily run (HC)

day 17:
[!] Turned lvl 13
[!] Finished filthworm sidequest
[!] Finished nunnery sidequest

Friday, June 20, 2008

Cleargelnotes' KoL daily run (HC)

day 16:
[!] Started the war as a Frat boy
[!] Finished Sonofa Beach sidequest

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Cleargelnotes' KoL daily run (HC)

day 15:
[!] Turned lvl 12
[!] Finished off Ed the Undying (completing the lvl 11 quest)

[*]
*- Got all !potions
*- Got Richard's star key
*- Got complete star outfit

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Cleargelnotes' KoL daily run (HC)

day 14:
[!] Cleared all lvl 11 sidequests (all that's left is to finish off Ed the Undying)

Very unproductive day.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Cleargelnotes' KoL daily run (HC)

day 13:
[!] Finished desert/oasis sidequest
[!] Almost finished spookyraven quest (only need to defeat lord spookyraven)

Cleargelnotes' KoL daily run (HC)

day 12:
[!] Turned lvl 11
[!] Got pirate fledges
[!] Finished lvl 10 quest
[!] Opened hole in the sky

[*]
*- Created wand of nagamar

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Cleargelnotes' KoL daily run (HC)

day 11:
[!] Turned lvl 10
[!] Finished of Bonerdagon
[!] Unlocked F'c'le

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Cleargelnotes' KoL daily run (HC)

day 10:
[!] Finished Trapzor's quest
[!] Finished Baron Rofl'mao quest
[!] Killed of goblin king

Cleargelnotes' KoL daily run (HC)

day 9:
[!] Turned lvl 9
[!] Finished leaflet quest (got ship)
[!] Cleared final alcove (Bonerdagon, too strong)
[!] Finished 1st part of McLargeHuge

[*]
*- Got 8 dungeons of doom potions

Friday, June 13, 2008

Cleargelnotes' KoL daily run (HC)

day 8:
[!] Cleared 3 alcoves in cyrpt
[!] Got Swashbuckling getup
[!] Got Mining gear

[*]
*- got Jarlsberg's key
*- got skeleton key
*- got bone rattle

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Cleargelnotes' KoL daily run (HC)

day 7:
[!] Turned lvl 8 (barely)
[!] Drank steel margarita

[*]
*- got barbed-wire fence
*- got another Boris' key
*- got Digital Key

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Cleargelnotes' KoL daily run (HC)

day 6:
[!] Turned lvl 7
[!] Finished Friar's quest

[*]
*- Obtained Boris' key

Monday, June 9, 2008

Cleargelnotes' KoL daily run (HC)

day 5:
[!] Nothing done today.

[*]
*- Got disease
*- Got Sneaky Pete's key

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Cleargelnotes' KoL daily run (HC)

day 4:
[!] Turned lvl 6
[!] Finished Boss Bat Quest
[!] Started White Citadel quest

[*]
*- Obtained baseball
*- Obtained sonar-in-a-biscuit
*- Obtained 2 Red Pixel Potions

Saturday, June 7, 2008

Cleargelnotes' KoL daily run (HC)

day 3:
[!] Turned lvl 5
[!] Got the Cloaca-cola uniform
[!] Made meat maid
[!] Got Cobb's Knob lab key

Friday, June 6, 2008

Cleargelnotes' KoL daily run (HC)

day 2:
[!] Turned lvl 4
[!] Finished Tavern quest
[!] Finished bitchin' meatcar quest

[*] Notes: Nothing much done today.

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Cleargelnotes' KoL daily run (HC)

day 26:
[!] Turned lvl 14
*- Got Hero of the Half-shell
[!] Ascended into Hardcore No-Path as a Turtle Tamer

--------------------------------

day 1:
[!] Turned lvl 3
[!] Unlocked Spookyraven Manor
[!] Got Knob Goblin Encryption Key
[!] Finished 1st test of guild

[*] - Got the ff important items:
*- spider web
*- knob goblin firecracker
*- razor-sharp can lid
*- leftovers of indeterminate origin
*- stolen accordion

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Cleargelnotes' KoL daily run (HC)

day 25:
[!] Finished ducks sidequest
[!] Finished the war, finishing lvl12 Quest
[!] Finished the Naughty Sorceress Quest
[!] Hi-keeba'd the prism

[*] Need to level to 14 to perm Hero of the Half-shell

Cleargelnotes' KoL daily run (HC)

Brewery: shot of pear schnapps

day 24:
[!] Turned lvl 13
[!] Finished Filthworm sidequest (as frat boy)
[!] Finished Nunnery sidequest (as frat boy)

Wala lang. Hehe.
(note that we have the same brewery specials two days straight)

consumed:
7 White Citadel burgers
1 cocoabo eggshell fragment
10 shot of pear schnapps

Monday, June 2, 2008

Cleargelnotes' KoL daily run (HC)

Brewery: shot of pear schnapps

Day 23:
[!] Finished off Ed the Undying, finishing the lvl 11 quest.
[!] Started the war as a Frat boy
[!] Finished Sonofa Beach sidequest

Cleargelnotes' KoL daily run (HC)

Microbrewery: bottle of cooking sherry

Day 22:
[!] Turned lvl 12
[!] Defeated Lord Spookyraven
[!] Finished Desert subquest
[!] Unlocked the Pyramid

[*] Created Star Crossbow, Star Hat, Star Pants, and Star key

Saturday, May 31, 2008

Ok. Hanep talaga.

Ang pangalan ko po ay: Ralph Rainiel Pineda. Take note of the 'L' in Rainiel. T-shirt.

W00t!

Stuff:

Programming:
Wala lang. Astig mag-DP. Hehehehe.
Nakapunta rin ako sa 99 bottle of beer on the wall na website.
Astig ng mga esoteric languages. Hahaha.
Parang gusto ko rin tuloy mag-imbento ng ganun.

Flyff:
In other news, buhay pa Flyff account ko!
Yun nga lang, may napahiram ata akong item na hindi ko na nakuha ulit. Hehe.

RO:
10m na lang, makakabili na ako ng FAW! Yeahhhh.

KoL:
Can't wait for the new IotM! Nanginginig na ang Mr.A ko para dun.

Cyberdunk:
Hahaha, tagal kong di ginagalaw. Tsk, dapat magbet na ulit ako.

rm2k:
Since bagong pc to, wala pang nakainstall na rm2k. Iinstallan ko rin to... Eventually.

Soul Raver:
Unti-unti nang nagkaka-content. Hehehe, astig siguro kung 3yrs from now, veteran na ako dun.

guitar:
Hindi pa rin ako nakakabili ng #1 string. Argh.

Wiki-surfing:
JBL -> Farooq -> The Rock -> Kurt Angle -> Brock Lesnar
Sinigang -> Blimbi -> Fruits -> Mango

Tales of Eternia/Destiny 2:
Gaining Lvls and Cooking mastery...

Midi Composing:
Minor editing. No creative juices yet.

Friday, January 11, 2008

Myself; Yourself

GRABE. Kakatapos ko lang mapanuod yung lahat ng episodes ng Myself; Yourslef. Iba siya sa una kong ineexpect. Akala ko generic harem siya or something na parang 'Shuffle!'. Hay, hindi pala. Maganda, I recommend.
 
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