The Classical Introvert's Blog

  Lockdown A swarm of magical sceneries had bedazzled Gregor’s mind at his first spoonful of his mother’s peanutful sweet corn maja blanca. The coldness was of vivid blue of the twilight sky above a calm pool that can cool his roasted skin in this hot of a summer weather. The flavor was savory milky heavens, the coconut milk and the condensed milk in it was blended perfectly just for him. The corn and crushed peanuts were scattered in a pattern of the bright dots in the sky he sees at night. His first bite was like no other bite he had before. The food had twirled elegantly inside his mouth, dancing from teeth to teeth as the taste buds of his tongue relished the grace of the flavor. When he swallowed his food, there was only one conclusion to all the story plots he had in his mind as he was eating. It was love. Gregor understood now why it tasted so perfectly that no expensive restaurant can compete with the pudding we ate that day. He felt the love in the hands of the person who ...

  Spirits Rebellious: In Marxist Critical Perspective by Kate Borlasa               “Spirits Rebellious,” a book written by Khalil Gibran, originally published in Arabic in 1908 contains three short stories entitled: Madame Rose Hanie, The Cry of the Graves, and Khalil the Heretic. The characters in these stories share the same fictional universe in the country of Lebanon where they struggle to attain financial and moral justice in their society. Gibran uses freethinking characters who break away from the oppressive social rules by following the “truth.” He conveys the messages and lessons in his book by discussing the concept of humility, justice, and the teaching of Christ as opposed to human laws and societal norms. This textual analysis of Spirits Rebellious will look on the Marxist elements depicted in the stories. Karl Marx’s theory discusses the concept of capitalism and how it causes division among the society:...

One of our tasks for this week was to create ICT related classroom rules. So, I thought of sharing you my work. Here are 10 classroom rules for positive ICT use: 1.     TAKE CARE OF THE MOBILE AND COMPUTER DEVICES Hold the devices properly and be careful not to damage them by overusing them or dropping them on the floor. Do not litter on the computer bench. Food and drinks are not allowed in front of the computer. Switch the devices off when not in use.   2.     DO NOT CHANGE ANYTHING INSIDE THE COMPUTER Leave the computer or mobile screen as what you have found it. Do not download anything and do not install or uninstall any kind of software without asking permission from the teacher.   3.     ASK TEACHER FOR HELP WHEN ACCESSING UNFAMILIAR SOFTWARE When using applications you are not familiar with, ask your teacher how to use it. Accessing them without proper knowledge might lead you to misuse it or change its setting...

  Afro-Asian Literature: A Handful of Dates Written by Tayeb Salih A Contextual Analysis by Kate Borlasa Summary              The story is told from a memory of the narrator, recalling himself as a young boy who is very fond of his grandfather. The young boy highly looks up to him and describes him to be of an ideal man that he wanted to be just like him when he grows up. He also describes to having a very close relationship with his grandfather – as for him being his favorite grandson.           One day, the young boy asks his grandfather why he dislikes their neighbor, Masood. His grandfather answers to the reason that two thirds of Masood’s land property which he inherited from his father now belongs to him. He also told the boy that the reason for this was that Masood has to sell his land to him every time he marries another woman – an act of which the grandfather does not like. A moment late...

                    In the month of May this year, I was given the job of my professor to be her layout artist for her upcoming language activity book. I am not very knowledgeable with designing and organizing books or texts but I took the job anyway. My professor exploded in joy after I agreed to her offer and the enthusiastic giggle and gratitude I heard from her during the phone call still sticks in my heart up to now. I am not getting paid much but I am already fulfilled in helping her finish this book. It is what keeps me busy and distracted from my chaotic mind in this time of pandemic.           Tonight at 12 AM, I am currently editing Lesson 4 and to my surprise, my professor had used my name as an example to one of her activities.

"I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people." — Vincent Van Gogh Art I: Artist: Jaried Millare Art form: Painting Title of the Artwork: Bicol Beliefs and Folkways: A Showcase of Tradition A. Formal Analysis             Jarried Millare’s piece entitled Bicol Beliefs and Folkways: A Showcase of Tradition (2010) was created using acrylic paint on board 12” x 12”. It represents the beliefs and folkways of the Bicolnon culture. The composition of the painting is realistic as there is no beating around the bush in representing the title and the purpose of the artwork. The characters in the drawing abruptly personifies the subject of the painting. In its horizontal orientation, the left side of the painting is dominated by the colors black and white and with morsels of red. It is predominantly dull in color to represent the eerie side of Bicolnon beliefs and folkways. Ghastly...

Dearest Kate, Hello! It is me, the same person but is already 20 years old and I have just read the letter you wrote for me. Just about time, eh? Anyway, I hope this letter finds you well just in case the present (this current reality of mine) would make its way to the past. To be perfectly honest, it's such an amazing coincidence that you wrote me this letter when I needed it the most. You are so sweet and I wish my heart is still as pure enough to absorb it. But you are right. I have changed. I have grown matured as I now have experienced seeing the world in another perspective - through the eyes of a person who has done enough and have gone through enough in her 20 years of existence. I am aware that I am not yet as mature as the world expects me to be. Some habits have retained while some part of me had improved. I am still an introvert, quiet, and reserved - with privacy issues and excessive concern for her digital footprint.  As you see, I came back to actual...