WHAT MY NAME MEANS :))

What Kristoffer Afable Means


You are a seeker of knowledge, and you have learned many things in your life.
You are also a keeper of knowledge - meaning you don't spill secrets or spread gossip.
People sometimes think you're snobby or aloof, but you're just too deep in thought to pay attention to them.

You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something.
You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense.
You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.

You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing.
You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long.
You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.

You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong.
You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know.
You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do.

You are a seeker. You often find yourself restless - and you have a lot of questions about life.
You tend to travel often, to fairly random locations. You're most comfortable when you're far away from home.
You are quite passionate and easily tempted. Your impulses sometimes get you into trouble.

You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life.
You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you.
At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself.

You are loving, compassionate, and ruled by your feelings.
You are able to be a foundation for other people... but you still know how to have fun.
Sometimes your emotions weigh you down, but you generally feel free from them.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.

You are full of energy. You are spirited and boisterous.
You are bold and daring. You are willing to do some pretty outrageous things.
Your high energy sometimes gets you in trouble. You can have a pretty bad temper at times.

You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow.
You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily.
Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.

:)) would you agree?

My Christmas Vacation

…was great! Though, short, I believe that the last Christmas vacation that I had was the greatest so far. Let me share what happened on some days for that duration from December 22 to January 6:

December 22, 2007- after last night’s activity (College Christmas Party), I went back home for some Christmas shopping rush. I went home with my laptop bag and an additional baggage: a guitar that I won the previous night (Why Lord?! I don’t even know how to use it?)Those were not for me, though; but for my family. Ever since we transferred to our home in Parañaque, it has been our tradition to have “exchange gifts” for Christmas. This will be the third year, I guess. I was with my Baby Joan (my girlfriend) and we went to SM Southmall and spent the whole day there, some shopping and arcades at Storyland made our day.

December 24-I went together with my family for the yearly Christmas Eve Mass, and celebrated Christmas Day together at the strike of 12 in the midnight (thus, the next day). I gave my presents to everyone at home: a Spoof T-shirt for Daddy (with the “League of Pogi Gentlemen design), a book for Mommy (I believe she could use that in her counseling career), bags for both my sister and brother, two (2) PSP games for our youngest brother, and a bag as well for our Ate Ning (our helper).

December 25- unlike the previous years, where out relatives from the province would come to us for Christmas (from either side), this Christmas was quite a quiet one. It was just a simple day with the family. I went out in the afternoon to go to mass with my Baby Joan and after that, had a simple Christmas dinner with her family, then went immediately home for my own family’s Christmas dinner.

December 31- still, I went together with my family to the New Year’s Eve Mass, at the same time as the Christmas Eve Mass. Earlier that evening, our relatives from Bataan arrived to spend New Year with us (our Tito from her in his short vacation from his work in Dubai). Quarter time before the midnight of the New Year when all lights and electricity of our place went out. We didn’t know if there had been a mishap somewhere or it was just to avoid such mishap. Thus, we welcomed the New Year in darkness, but with the illumination and fading light of the fireworks up in the sky. Electricity went back at around 1:15 in the morning, as the lights and sounds show of the fireworks slowly died away. Me and my cousins (Ivy and Aiza) just took our chances with the videoke until about 4 in the morning.

Oh, by the way, it’s my Dad’s birthday as well (New Year’s Day).

January 1, 2008- the New Year shares the same day as my Dad’s birthday. When I woke up two hours after my sleep at 4 o’clock in the morning, I helped out with the preparations and at lunchtime, visitors and relatives from both sides of the family poured in. Total mayhem situation at hand, but we prevailed. After the day, the house is still at one piece, though some things were not. The most difficult part of my Dad’s celebration, I believe, was the cleanup. While Ate Ning (our helper) was busy in the kitchen, I was moving and cleaning about with the rest of the house: from the Kubo, to the Family Room, to the Dining Room as well as all the rooms where our visitors and relatives stayed for the day. At the end of the day, I just found out (sarcastic tone >:D) that my whole body’s aching.

But the most difficult thing that happened that day was…I was not able to go to mass with my girlfriend. I was stuck at home, while she decided to go with her family for that once-in-a-blue moon opportunity that they go to mass together. Anyway, I have to understand right?

January 4- both me and my Baby Joan (my girlfriend) decided to go to First Friday Mass, considering the fact that we still don’t have classes yet. After that, we went to the salon for my extended Christmas gift for her: Hair Relax. It was kind of boring, considering that I don’t have anything to do in that place (well…except watching the hairdresser work on my girlfriend’s hair), and maybe watch some stupid show in the TV. After that, we went for a while to our house for some scanning errand her father asked her to do. Then we went to her house and spent some hours there. Just a simple day with an extraordinary person, I believe.

Just a simple period in time, but made extraordinary by the things that we do, experience and learn. I sure learned a lot from this vacation. I know.

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Serenity Prayer

I liked this prayer for the reason that it fits whatever that had transpired in my life in the past, happening at the present, and would happen in the future. I want to give some thought on it, especially its first part…

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“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference…” The first line had been the eye-catcher for me in the sense that it struck me. I came to ask myself these questions: “What are the things that I would have wanted to change, but was unable to do so? that I was able to? What and where lies the difference?”

I was the Vice-President for Internal Affairs of the College Department of Don Bosco-Canlubang. Honestly, I was really idealistic when I first came into position. Considering that I was just a transferee then, I asked myself, “How can I lead, if I don’t know how? How can I lead them, if I don’t know them?” Yet for a year and a half of serving in that position, I came to realize, that there’s more to it than meets the eye.

I was a new student in that school back then, so I have struggled to learn much about almost anything that I need and have to know about my duties and responsibilities. I was new to the environment you know. I came from a former school a lot different from where I am now. Also, I tried my best to be optimistic most of the times; even if there’s no more reason for it.

When I came to the position, I have so much in mind: plans, proposals, ideas, activities and many more; all for the benefit of the students; who I promised to serve. But as I proceeded with my term of office, I came to realize that not all of those that I had in mind can be real. I wasn’t able to accept them at first, and was willing to fight for what I believe if I was given a chance.

But then, there were also times when I had the chance to see my plans through; to change the things that I knew I can. However, I cowered and displaced myself on one corner, having the thought that even if I knew I can, it won’t succeed.

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Collection of thoughts to reflect this New Year:

At the end of the previous year, I was able to encounter some words which I thought to be best for me as my guiding thoughts for the year. Some of which are the following:

From Rene Descartes…

It is not enough to have a good mind. The main thing is to use it well.

The Zero Fallacy…

The fact that it is limited doesn’t mean that there is none.

The fact that it is not seen doesn’t mean it’s not there.

The fact that it is unnoticeable doesn’t mean it can’t hurt of affect you.

A message at the beginning and as the semester continues…

“Whatever life you discover at the margins, must be verified and tested at the center”

Another thought…

Are the questions that are most needed to ask are the questions not being asked in the first place?

And when it is asked, is it answered?

Are things asked that are not answered, not answered because one cannot? Or one does not want?

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I THINK THERE’S SOMETHING WRONG WITH ME…

BUT STILL, I CANNOT SINGLE THAT PROBLEM OUT…