Yes! I'm a Geek

Before you make a negative comment or judgment towards me. I'm proud to say I'm a geek. If you're a nerd and a geek, you'll be scorned for sure. In today's society being a nerd or a geek has a negative connotation. A nerd is depicted as a social outcast, a bookworm, has his/her own world, and wearing an eyeglasses. A geek is not to be confused with a nerd. From an online definition, a geek does not have to be smart, someone who is an enthusiast about something. This really defines me, because aside from being a Chinese culture enthusiast, I also enjoy reading comic books (I used to attend comics local convention since 2010), I like to collect books/comic books, (I am also a fan of Peanuts, and I admire its creator the late Charles Schulz) and I love to do all sorts of arts and crafts (I do miniature polymer clay art - food, and cute things, I also draw, traditional and graphic, I do paper cut and crafts).

Another revelation, I'm an introvert, (the test that I took when I was still in college still haven't changed until now). I'm an INFP. If you want to know what personality type are you just take the 16 personalities or the MBTI test found online. There are a lot actually, but I like the 16 personalities test better. My friends say you can really change, but I still find social connections draining (especially when I'm around a lot of people). I love being at home, guess you could call me a homebody too! Never enjoyed night outs and parties even before (discos, night clubs, I had a chance to go to this kind of places before through the coaxing of my friends, and former students.). Click on this -> 16 Personality Test

I guess these times its really not that easy to find someone who has the same interest like I do. You guessed it right I'm more visible on the online world, than in the real world. I enjoy interacting with fellow geeks online of the same faith. I always post and check my social media page. Of course I maintain my blogs (I have three, food, Chinese culture, and religious blog), aside from this personal blog of mine.

You can visit my deviantart account to see my all my works. My Deviantart Page. My interests varies. I also enjoy reading poems. I'm also drawn to English literature. I like Jane Austen, and I was a former member of the Jane Austen Society in Australia. I didn't renew now my membership with them. I also like music. I tried learning a Chinese instrument which is the erhu. I can play a bit of piano and electronic keyboard (I studied in Yamaha music school when I was still in highschool, I took guitar and organ lessons there). When I was still a kid, I had voice lessons at Ryan Cayabyab music studio. I was fortunate to have The Company's member as my voice teacher, Ms. Annie Quintos. I have made home recordings in YouTube. I also tried recording in a studio before. They tease me at home, I'm called 'Jack of All Trades, Master of None'. Meaning I never really bec!me an expert in any of those things mentioned above.

Also, You know what, I learned from the past is if you like someone to be your friend, or if you like someone, you got to accept that person for the way he or she is. Because being a true friend means accepting and loving the person just the way he or she is.

Below is the MV of Rhett and Link.. about Geeks and Nerds. It's a cool rap song! Really epic! Check it out!

Welcome to my Geekdom! :)

My 'All About Chinese' Books Collection

       Most of those who knew me and also who are connected to me 'socially' online will know that I really like Chinese language, culture, arts, almost anything that is related to it. Anyway, this afternoon I collected all my Chinese books, (I put them somewhere around the house). I wanted to keep them all together, for safekeeping just like my Christian books, which are neatly arranged and safely tucked inside a small cabinet. Before, I said that this hobby of mine was my first love but I corrected it and said it is just my second love, because GOD should always be the first. :)

        Anyway, took a shot of these books, which I've been collecting since, I was a teenager (highschool days) and a few given to me by my friend and Filipino-Chinese friends/acquaintance. My collection ranges from history, novels, philosophy to language books. Also, included in my collection is the mainstream history and culture of the Filipino-Chinese, which is also a part of the Filipino culture.

          I remember my former 老師 laoshi (teacher), in mandarin language. He told me that it's a rarity to find someone like me who has a passion like this. He's also the one who encouraged me to continue doing what I love, and that someday I'll able to contribute something to the society.

        Here's a peek into one of my passion and interest. I listed the titles below. I categorized them.

History/Culture:

1. China Lonely Planet Guidebook

2. The Chinese Mestizo in Philippine History - author: Edgar Wickberg

3. The Chinese in Philippine Life (1850-1898) - author: Edgar Wickberg

4. The Ethnic-Chinese as Filipinos (part II) - edited by Teresita Ang See

Foreign Novels

1. The Good Earth - author: Pearl Buck

2. Falling Leaves - author: Adeline Yen Mah

3. The Joy Luck Club - author: Amy Tan

4. The Hundred Secret Senses - author: Amy Tan

5. The Kitchen God's Wife - author: Amy Tan

Language:

1. Say It in Chinese - Foreign Language Press Beijing

2. Learn Chinese Efficiently with Super Pinyin (phonetic) vol.I - edited by Jose Averia, English Translated by: Tinna K. Wu; Pilipino Translated by: Francisco G. Co

3. Easy Chinese Phrasebook and Dictionary - by: Wendy Tung

4. Speak Fujianwa (Fookien/Hokkien) Easy - by: Betty Lee

5. 300 by: Joaquin Sy

6. Niubi The Real Chinese You Were Never Taught in School - by: Eveline Chao; Illustrated by Chris Murphy

7.Teach Yourself Cantonese - by: Hugh Baker and Ho Pui-Kei

8. Chinese Flashcards (vol.I) - Tuttle Publishing

Local Literature:

1. Tsapsuy: Mga Sanaysay, Tula, Salin atbp. - by: Joaquin Sy

2. The Best of Tulay (Voices: Mga Tinig) - edited by: Teresita Ang See, Caroline Hau and Joaquin Sy

3. Weaving A Dream (Reflections for Chinese-Filipino Catholics Today) - author Ari Dy, S.J

Comic Book:

 1. Stories of Love - Illustrated by: Huang Qingrong; Translated by: Shen Siqin

Other books:

1. Chinese Zen - prepared, compiled and translated by Thomas Sy 

2. Love Poems from Ancient China and India - notes by Prem Jesus Jesswani, Ma.Carolina Chua and Ajit Mansukhani