Never surrender.

"When the going gets tough, the tough gets going."

     At first browse to this quote will make you reread it, since it is difficult to find out what it wants to imply us. So, I read it again..and again...and again...but still couldn't get the message. And so I decided to seek help from my mother. She interpreted the phrase. Finally, I understood its connotation. She said, it means that; the more complicated situations are, the more will the sturdy ones devote their efforts to fulfill those challenges.

     This made me think. Can I consider myself sturdy? Do I surrender at challenges easily? Am I wise enough to solve the problems and trials that come to my life? Am I tough?

     Sometimes, I want to ignore these kinds of stuffs. But I can't because no one could ever dictate what and when will those situations transpire our lives. So I just continue my everyday-living and face those hardships. Whenever I fall, I stand up. If I have difficulties in those situations, I do not think twice to approach my friends, family, and of course, God, whom I know will always be there to support and reach-out their hands for me to stand up again.

Para Sa'yo.

     Before I push through with the happenings that I, I mean, "we", together with my best buddy slash partner slash ginoo, Michael Nangca, during the Math Festival, let me tell you first some of the things that happened before the event...

     I really wasn't expecting to be chosen as the representative of the third year level for the G. at Bb. Sipnayan. In fact, I neither felt nervous nor felt excited on the upcoming program because on the first place, my name wasn't even called during the time when our Math III teacher, Ma'am Juliet Arceo, announced the contestants for each category. Then the thought that ran out to my mind was like; YES! As far as I could remember, this would be the first time in my entire student career that I could do anything during a school affair. That I'd just sit back, relax, think of nothing, and enjoy the show. Haha! BUT, my scheme was a total failure. Mrs. Arceo called me and Michael, had a little conversation, and the next thing I knew, me and my bbf were partners. Wow, talk about having a good-looking partner like HIM. Ca-chaw! Haha ;)

     We were given a week to prepare for the pageant. We asked one of my classmates, Mavi Pinpin, to help us in choreographing for our talent. She did not fail us. We practiced the steps for only about three days, I think. We were going well until Ma'am Arceo told us that having one presentation for the talent portion of us two is not permitted. In that case, Michael presented himself to perform another talent but would still accompany me during the dance, our dance.

     November 26, 2011. Saturday. That day was special. It was the day when Michael finally met my family, since we decided to buy our attires together at SM Bacoor for us to have pairing vestments. Well, that added my determination to face the challenge.

     November 29, 2011. Tuesday. The Math Festival. That morning, I needed to prepare myself for the afternoon event. My adviser, Ma'am April Berganos, accompanied me to a parlor to get my hair fixed, together with Ainah Salcedo, since she needed a make-over as well for she would be going up on stage for the presentation of the Kings and Queens. We arrived at the school just in time for the presentation of the junior level. They introduced themselves to the whole campus. Good thing I got the chance to watch them cause Michael was one of the contestants. Then we went to the parlor again, and then return to school with those curlers on top of my head.

     Lunch. I was still not eating. I got bored, so I decided to check my partner what he's been up to. I caught him practicing in their room for his presentation. I hanged-out with him and his classmates for the mean time. When I was about to leave, Michael insisted to come along with me, then we left the campus. It took for about an hour till my hair was finished, then we went back. As usual, we ate lunch together. We were both nervous, yet excited.

     The time had come. This is it, the main event. The pageant. It started with the Casual Wear. We were both wearing red checkered polo. Followed by the Talent Portion. His talent was singing and playing the guitar. When he was about to start, he told in front of the crowd that he's devoting the song Para Sa'yo for me. I was stunned that time. I wasn't expecting him to sing for me. :'> Mine was the dance. Everyone was screaming! Last was the Question and Answer Portion, where we wore our semi-formal attires. Then finally, the awarding.

     Though I didn't won 1st Place like Michael, still, what's important is that we experienced having each other as partners in a pageant like this and also, we had a lot of fun. This will now be included under my " Unforgettable Moments " with him.

To love and back.

Dear shepherd,

        I can see your effort in trying your best to amaze me and to get me pleased on every thing you would like to offer me. I appreciate those things, thank you. But words aren't enough to make me go with you and be your love. You see, things are just things. One can make his or her love ones love him or her in return, even without the use of those things.

        I'm sorry to say this but, I do not accept your offer. Honestly, I'm not in favor on your point of view to make someone love you the same way you love them. You could never dictate somebody who do not love you. Do not control others' feelings. It may lead to suffering. Either you, who receives love from the one you love but not getting real love, or the person you love, who becomes your "Pinocchio" because of your strings. Or worst, experience a miserable future. I can assure you, if this would happen, your life wouldn't be as happy as you thought it would be.

        Also, I would like you to know that in the first place, I'm already seeing somebody. I may be single, but my heart already belongs to him. He, who greets me "Good morning." everyday. Who texts me "Ingat!" whenever I am on the road. He, who did not offer me things that are impossible reach, rather promises to stay with me and will take care of me forever. He, whom I love and back.

        Again, I am truly sorry. I know right now, you may be crying, but if you really love me, you would let me go and be happy, otherwise I would be the one crying. Do you want that to happen? I have a great feeling that you wouldn't do that, would you? So with this, I might as well say thank you. Thank you, thank you, and thank you.

PS. Don't worry. We could still be friends ;')

Sincirly yours,

A student

Powercard.

     I wasn't expecting to join our school fieldtrip this school year; it's because of our contest at General Trias, Cavite - Provincial Meet, which was, unfortunately, also during the fieldtrip. But, all thanks to Ate Mary, who was my partner in the doubles division, insisted to join the fieldtrip, will not be around at that day. So, because of that, I decided to join the trip as well.

Me and Mavi

      Our first stop was in Science Discovery located inside the SM Mall of Asia. I discovered a lot of weird, but at the same time, cool stuffs inside it. After that, we were authorized to eat our lunch at the MOA. I almost got lost of not having any companion because, at first, I was with Mavi, but she had different plans, so I was left alone. Luckily I saw my fellow III-F girls, and I decided to join them. But then, when we passed along Chowking, I saw Sheila, Alexis and Eyo inside, having their lunch. So I sat with their group instead. There, I was the only third year student because when it comes to our school, everyone inside the restaurant was first years, second years, fourth years, and teachers. Well, that's a lucky start..

     Second stop, The Myth of the Human Body. As soon as we arrived at the exhibit, a long line comes out of nowhere. I was thinking that we would be at the end of the line, (if "end" there exist), not until our tour guide got our attention and led us straight inside the media room. There, we watch a short film which talks about fertilization. After the film, we went to the main place where we could see the plasticized human bodies, either from an old man, a teenager, a child, a baby, or even a fetus. Everything was magnificently incredible! Their bones, muscles, organs, etc. Fascinating.

Mavi and Me

     Third destination, Kulturang Pinoy in Taguig. Our bus showed up just on time for the first batch of our school to enter the place. It was sizzling hot at the open ground, but when we reached the venue, the hot surroundings that was 'caused by the rays of the sun, and the dusts that covered our face was all worth it. We were very much entertained by the hosts, dancers and the musicians that awaken our drowsy body. We were even asked to join them in front and dance with them. HAHA!

Buses 5, 8 and 10

     On our way to MOA, the others requested to stroll along Luneta Park even just for a short period of time, since we won't be going to Rizal Lights and Sounds due to renovation, according to the teachers. But, we third years decided not to go outside, considering the fact that most of us already went there for many times before, rather than roaming around the park. And there, we sat still on our seats, waiting.

     Last stop, SM MALL OF ASIA!!! We went back to MOA not for any other educational purposes, but for FUN FUN and lots of FUN! So every student of Cavite National Science High School, teachers as well, were scattered all over the place. You can see boys at the computer cafes, girls and teachers at the department store, enthused sophomores strolling on the ice scatting range, crazy seniors riding in the Ferris Wheel, and of course, every school kid's all been wanting for, National Book store, and many many many more!

     I was with Mavi the whole day, but this time, Michael accompanied me. He was with Ave Joe and Frann. And because I was with boys at that time, we all decided to go to Timezone. As far as I can remember, I think I already spent P100.00 just for playing. At first, I was the one holding our Timezone Powercard where our points are stored. I kept it in my bag, put it outside when needed, hand it over to Michael when he wants to use it, give it back to me, put it again inside my bag, and so on. Michael got hungry, but the other two was still busy playing, so we decided to sneak outside and leave them. HAHA xD

     We went along the Food Court, headed for McDonalds, but we cannot locate it, so we just went back to the Food Court. We grab ourselves something to eat. We bought shawarma and got each of us a glass of fruit shake. Not so full, we left the place. Walking. We passed by Odyssey, entered, looked around, saw nothing important, went back outside. Walking, again. We spotted another noticeable store. Bear Cuddler. There he picked a simple but cute dressed bear. ;)

     Time after time, my parents where asking me for an update, whether if we already went home or something like that. But our adviser instructed us that we would be departing the place at 8:30 pm. So, I told that to them. But then, I was confused 'cause when I asked Michael about their adviser's instruction, he said they would be meeting at 7:30 pm or so. And since we really don't know what's right, we settled our argument by going back to the meeting place before 7:00 pm.

     We spotted only a few numbers of Sayanistas sitting by the stairs at the meeting place, so we still have time to stroll around near places since we arrived there very early. We got bored passing along stores, until we saw a dark area, which I want to call "tunnel" lol, headed towards the movie theater. We crossed the "tunnel" together, making sure that no one will notice us, or so we know. The truth is, we entered that place because of one thing... We got no place to go. HAHAHA. We went back and forth. Jumping around. Having fun at that quiet place. But for me, it feels like we were in a different room. Only the two of us. Where we're like kids going astray.

      We stayed there just for a while, and then head back near Racks. Our journey made us exhausted, so this calls for a bottle of water. We bought one by the near store then sat by the post near the others. I also enjoyed this part, where we just sat together, view the stars in the night sky, and shared stories..

     Time passed. Students and teachers arrived respectively. When there were many students waiting at the place, we were planning to separate. But before we truly break our togetherness, he handed me the paper bag where the bear we bought was. I thanked him for that gift. :> Then, his bus came. Ours also. And so we went home.

Me and Michael

     On our way home, I was thinking about the things that happened during the day. THEN! I remembered something. Something very upsetting. Due to my negligence and clumsiness, can't remember where I placed the only thing that I thought would serve as a token for that unforgettable trip. The Powercard! Oh my.. I think I lost it. It was lost! As in, L-O-S-T, LOST! Ugh...

Andres Bonifacio

Brave as he could be,

Won battles for our country,

Andres, our hero.

Second parents.

“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.”
William Arthur Ward

     It's World Teacher's Day! People all over around the world celebrate this special day. This is the right time for us students, to thank them for everything that they have done for us, their advices, stories shared, knowledge, patience, understanding, support and most of all, those precious times that they have spent for teaching us and those tireless moments being with us for 10 months. No other person could ever do such outstanding work just to let their students learn. They deserve this special celebration for everyone to realize that all their teachers' exhaustion and weariness is offered for us to be successful in our future.

     I know, time will come that we have to say goodbye to our beloved teachers. But even though we only spent about a quarter of our life with them still, I'll miss them cause they have been a part of my life. Thank you, Teachers! We salute you.

~o~

"You must be sick of seeing me
All this time--five days a week.

I'll just cut to the chase and say
thanks for everything, Teach!"

mtys.com

 

Our Career.

     Third year level students all over around the Philippines were required to take the National Career Assessment Examination. This test was given to the students to help them pick for their course in college. I do agree that this was a very good idea, since I am one of the juniors during this school year who still doesn't thought of what course to take in college, yet. And I also believe that this would really help a lot of high school students.

     I am happy taking exams like this because we only took it for about half the day, and also because we don't need to use our brains too deeply cause most of the test asks only what we would like to do for our future, except for the other subjects included of course. Some of the questions there were, "Are you fond of dancing, singing, acting, etc?", "Do you enjoy cooking?", "Do you like painting, drawing, etc.?", then we just only have to pick Not at all, Little, Much, or Very Much.

     Even if others find the examination very boring, honestly, I had fun taking it. Now, I can't wait to go to college, hahaha.

Evergreen.

     Most of us mistaken bamboos as trees. Well, it's actually a kind of grass but it is famous because of its characteristics of being tall and thin, and it has many uses that contribute a lot of help to our community. Its leaves serve as food to some animals. Its trunk may be made into huts, small cages, furnitures, or even simple handicrafts, and a whole lot more. Also, the whole plant itself may serve as habitat for the wild life.

     Through these observations, I can consider myself as a bamboo. I share my friends the blessings I have, just like the leaves of the plant. I also offer myself to help others to make their work easier.

     One unique characteristic of the bamboo is its ability not to easily fall down in times of calamities, instead, they just sway with the wind. Just like me, I'm not the kind of girl who easily surrenders. As much as possible, I finish the tasks given to me. Successful or not, what's important is I did my BEST.

Let's take the road.

     Finally, the Sayanistas' most awaited moment had come to an action, Intramurals 2011. Thanks to Ate Chastine, the school sports club's president, with the help of the YSC members and officers, this occasion would not be pursued.

     Last Friday, first day of Intrams - The agenda started with a short program that morning. During this program, the representatives of each level for the Mr. and Ms. Physique ramped around the whole court. The cheer-dance competition was put through afterward. After that, the games began. I wasn't able to watch the morning games straight, especially the basketball boys because I was assigned to assist in the throwing events. Good thing that event was held in front of the Maliksi Building so I was able to take a peek on the game. In the afternoon, Table Tennis girls division started. I was included at that game. They let me play the singles, while our other two players, Eunice and Rachelle, played in the doubles. Michael, and some of my other batch-mates was there not just to support me, but also to support our team, Red Ferrari. Luckily, I won against the player of Blue Porsche, fourth years, and Yellow Lamborghini, second years. So to sum up, I was declared champion in that division. Whew..

     Saturday, second day of Intrams - Honestly, I went to school a little bit late that day. Hehe. That is because I was expecting that day would be slightly boring since the game where I was included was already through. Yet, I tried to make the day memorable. I watched other events with Michael and Nica. We also supported Nica when they played the Patintero and won the first rank. I was able to watch the championship of the Basketball boys as well. The three of us were together but then, Nica left so it was only me and Michael who spent the rest of the day. Then, that afternoon, there was Basketball girls! I suddenly realized that one of our players doesn't actually like to play, so I volunteered instead. Thus, I was team up with the players. We won over the Green Chevrolet, first years, but unfortunately, the Blue Porsche defeated us. And I also got not one, but two wounds in my both knees. Good thing Marcson was there, lol, the medic who assisted Ma'am May to apply first aid in the injured parts. That moment, I felt I was like a kid again because I was very unsteady before. Yet, even though I dove-without-water in the court, I still enjoyed the game. Congrats Siñors!

     I hope to have another awesome Intrams next year. Well, good luck to the next YSC president. ;)

Sonnet 116

Let me not to the marriage of true minds
Admit impediments. Love is not love
Which alters when it alteration finds,
Or bends with the remover to remove:
O no! it is an ever-fixed mark 
That looks on tempests and is never shaken;
It is the star to every wandering bark,
Whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken.
Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks 
Within his bending sickle's compass come: 
Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, 
But bears it out even to the edge of doom.
If this be error and upon me proved,

I never writ, nor no man ever loved.

---

A. Recalling 

1. Things that love is not according to Sonnet 116.

• Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds or bends with the remover to remove.
• Love's not Time's fool.
• Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks.

   2.  Things that love is according to Sonnet 116.

• O no! it is an ever-fixed mark that looks on tempests and is never shaken.
• It is the star to every wandering bark, whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken. 

B. Interpreting

        Love is like the guiding North Star that leads every lost ship towards the right path. Whenever we are confused on which way to go or what to do, love is there to escort us to the straight course and will never let us feel solitary.

C. Extending

        I agree with the speaker's interpretation of love because Sonnet 166's explications what love is are factual and existent.

I hope this is true.

Friday morning..

Ma'am May: Jam, we will be having a meeting this afternoon at the three-Hydrogen room, kindly tell that to all the SALIW members and officers.
Jam: Okay Ma'am, I will tell them.
M: I would like everyone to attend the meeting.
J: Yes, we will be there.

Noon..

J: Ma'am! Ma'am! I had been looking all over for you.
M: What is it?
J: I just wanted to tell you that I have told every member in our club about the meeting later.
M: Oh, okay. Thank you.
J: Any time Ma'am.
M: Well then, you better get going and get ready for your next subject.
J: Oh yeah! Haha. Bye Ma'am, see you later.
M: See you.

Afternoon, at the 3-H room..

M: Are all the SALIW members and officers here, Jam?
J: Yes Ma'am. We're all here.
M: Good.
J: By the way, Ma'am, I had been thinking all day the reason why you had called us in this meeting?
M: It is because I am going to tell you that I was planning to have a club outing. If many of you will be joining then I will finalize the schedule and we will get ready for the day.
J: Really? Oh, I would love to join the outing! I am guessing most of the other members would like to join too! I can't wait for that exciting day.
M: Okay then. Now, you may take your seat because the meeting is about to began.
J: Okay Ma'am. :)

April Mae B. Bergaños : My Modern Day Hero

We believe, teachers are our second parents,

They do their best just to make our skills' enhancements,

So consider them as allies, not opponents,

And hint them success rather than disappointments.

Ma'am April Mae Bergaños, my new adviser,

She's a very thoughtful and generous teacher,

As well as a kind, loving and gorgeous mother,

I was not expecting to meet someone like her.

Teachers serve us so much sacrifice and effort,

Reading, teaching, checking, then making a report,

While us, doing nothing but to jest and cavort,

So in repay, let's give them our love and support.

Can't Stop, Won't Stop.

     When I was in elementary, I'm already fond of listening to music. I also give time to memorize the lyrics of some of my favorite songs that are famous at those years. I always listen to the radio or the television and sing along with it. I even manage to approach a computer shop, or what ever they call it, just to get a CD-burn of my favorite songs. And whenever I go to the mall with my family, I never forget to have a short sneak pick to some CD stores and buy what ever I feel like listening to.

     Before, I don't mind who the singers or the bands who sang the songs I was listening at. "What's so important to them?" "Why do we even need to bother to know them?" I don't really care. "Why should I?" "It's none of my business if they get famous or not." These are the questions that come up to my mind when I was a little girl. I don't care about the happenings around me, I just want to listen and sing with the music that's all, nothing more, nothing less.

      Well, I wasn't curious at those times. Maybe because of my innocence, that's all. But now, look at me, I changed a lot, as in, a LOT. Now, I ask my classmates some of the newest and most played songs. I also monitor the latest songs featured in the number one music channel that everyone could ever know, MYX. And then, while doing my homeworks, I open a new tab in my browser for 4shared.com, where I download the songs I want to have in my phone, then add it in my iTunes here in my laptop. And play my iTunes every night or whenever I open my laptop.

     Music rocks. Music is cool. Music helps me to relax, especially in times of sadness. Sometimes when I feel bad, music comforts me. When I listen to music, it's like the song talks to me. It can relate to my problems and then gives me advice. This is the most important thing why I love listening to music. Why I love Music. Music is my life.

Nope.

     After hearing the news in the television about switching the starting of classes, it will start every September instead of June, that was proposed by the Department of Education, I suddenly paused for a moment. I was not expecting that they would think of that type of concept. I know this kind of proposal is implemented in some other countries like in the U.S., but here in the Philippines? I think it is not a good idea.

      Lots of things may be affected. It may also have an effect on some other events and holidays held around the months of April or May, and during June, July or August. In these months, many occasions are distinguished. Like the Holy Week and Flores de Mayo, which are regularly celebrated by people, most especially those who are Catholics. Another is the Linggo/Buwan ng Wika, this is a very well-known occasion in the whole country where we celebrate for our own nationality, to let everyone know that we never forget our nationality and we are proud to be Filipinos.

     Weather conditions are involved also. Having hot school days and cold summer? I don't think folks would enjoy this at all. We can no longer feel the cool breeze entering our classrooms during school days, and just hot rays of the sun instead. Note that we are wearing our long-sleeve uniforms at those days. We can't even go swimming during summer either! Making a big fresh splashy dive in a pool, no, we can't. The climate is too cold for that. We can't do the things that we used to anymore. We will be forced to change our tradition if that's the case. And it's sad if that happens.

     I don't like the DepEd's proposal. I wish they will not approve the proposal so that they won't have a chance to implement it here in the whole Philippines. You can't blame me but surely, no hesitation, without a doubt, I disagree at this concept of them. Sorry.

Milky Way

     Milky Way is...one of my favorite chocolates. BUT, i will not tell further on that, rather, the Milky Way which is a broad luminous irregular band of light that stretches completely around the celestial sphere and is caused by the light of myriads of faint star, or our very own galaxy.

     July 22, 2011, Friday ~ we had our school activity made possible by the Science Club, SkyXplore and more, the so called Astronomy Day. There were four activities in that one event. We have: (1) the Film Showing - all about the invention of technologies which are used in studying the space, the inventors and their history; (2) the Exhibit - the Milky way, some astronauts and some vehicles used for traveling in the outer space were talked about here, and meteorites were identified and they even let us touch some, as well; (3) the Space Dome - that was postponed because of the unexpected bad weather condition, but we were still able to manage doing this said activity all thanks to some of the students who helped in cleaning the gym, - they taught us here in the dome the rising and setting of the sun, other star constellations and some planets seen at night; and last (4) the Star Gazing - which unfortunately, was not able to be conducted at the field because of the cloudy sky that blocks the stars for us to see.

     But it's okay. There's always a next time for us to view stars using real telescopes, I wish. 

Me, Mavi and Erika

     During the whole mini tour in our campus, I was with Erika. It was the time we spend a - field trip - like occasion together again, after three years since our elementary life. I missed those days so I just went with the flow. We'd even make Mavi to join us as well. And also with some of the 3-Fluorine and 3-Carbon, especially during the exhibit and our stand by in the gym, where we took pictures and talked to some of the seminarians. 

     All of them were amazing! And even though we all went home late at that Friday night, I still had a lot of fun.:)

Miggy, Me, Bea, Maru, Erika, Ate Marian and Daryl

Me, Bea, and some of the 3-C

Like the fish.

  "My name is Salmon, like the fish. First name, Susie. I was fourteen years old when I was murdered on December 6th, 1973." 

     Crazy, mischievous, cheerful, innocent and brave. These are just some of the characteristics, I think, Susie and I have in common. That is why I adore her. She is one of my favorite actresses in our generation.

     If I could be someone else, I'd be Susie Salmon in the novel The Lovely Bones. Susie, being a blissful and ecstatic young teenage girl, was raped and murdered by a pedophile who had killed other young girls like her. I'd like to be her not because of the tragedy that happened, but because she was still able to trace a smile on her face despite of all the incidents. Also, she was courageous and indomitable enough to accept that she was already bereft of life.

     Courage. The quality of our mind or spirit that enables us to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear. 

     Being brave, bold and fearless wasn't that hard for a superhero like Superman, but for us vulnerable, emotional and frail mortals, maybe it is. Taking one's courage in both hands is really distressing, though after finishing such work or action, it is really worth it.

"These are the lovely bones that grew around my absence."

Far from within

During beside like next to,

Around within up into,

Opposite along ahead outside,

But concerning towards inside.

Underneath as far as without,

Beneath across beyond throughout,

 In case of unlike regarding after,

Thanks to above until near over.

All I wanna do.

     I'm having a hard time thinking what to put in this entry, interests.. favorites, cause I think I don't have favorite hobby, sport, music, movies, books, etc. Try to look at my profile in Facebook or here in blogger, those are proof. Maybe because I find things equally. I like trying them all. Even though I'm not that so interested at the others, I just want to give them a try. 

     I'm a sporty girl. I like playing table tennis, chess, volleyball, badminton, basketball, billiard, etc. I'm also interested in trying other cool sports that are not taught to me, yet. But I think it's a little bit impossible for me to learn the others cause I have no idea how I could learn all of those.

     I am also fond of listening to music. I don't give much attention to the singers or to the bands who composed the songs. I just concentrate on the song itself, and sometimes the lyrics, of course. This is because I can relate myself to the other songs, depending on my mood. And I feel comfortable and relaxed when I'm listening to music.

     I like surfing the net as well. It's my self-entertainment. Truth is, I open my Facebook account almost everyday, just to chat with my classmates and friends. Although it's kinda weird because if you will think of it, we see each other everyday at school. Even though I know I might experience some consequences, still, I really like what I'm doing.

     I love playing computer games too. Especially those addicting games boys use to play like DotA, the most famous among all, Battle Realms, Grand Chase, Crazy Kart, GTA, Counter Strike, etc. To sum up, I'm a little bit of a war freak, but just a bit, not too much, cause I can still discipline myself in playing those cool stuffs I learned from my cousins and, the one and only person who will not get board in teaching me those things, my little brother. Bro, you rock. \m/

     I guess I have my interests after all. I am hoping to discover a lot more in the years to come. And I can also share these stuff to you any time, just tell me and I'll do so.

Action Plan of My Life

     Children, the most important creation of God. They are the ones whom we consider our future, our life. Together, they make up a community, a family-with a mother and a father.

     Physically, I am definitely sure that I have a solid family. Consisting of a father, a mother, and siblings. But, how about mentally? emotionally? or socially? The truth is, I really don't know, whether it is solid or ... not. Yet, I am doing the things I know, will give a lot of help in uniting this family of mine.

     I think, I'm the one in our family who is the most aware in this modern life. Considering the fact that I'm the eldest sibling, the only daughter, the high school student and has the most number of mission to do in life. Aside from the duties and responsibilities that my parents are expecting me to finish, I have my own. Even though I need to use a 'multi-tasking' technique to finish them as soon as possible, I don't care if I get tired of what I'm doing. I just keep on going and going until I accomplish all these, which is impossible because for me, my obligation in my family is up to my last breath.

     Not having a high pride but, I believe that I'm a responsible and disciplined individual. Maybe not that much but just fine and normal, like the other independent persons out there. People might judge me the opposite around because of my lazy doings, however, I can prove them wrong.

     Here are some of my chores at home my parents expect me to do: fix my bed everyday; maintain the cleanliness of my room; clean the house, that includes sweeping the floor, wiping table tops and washing the dishes; and help in our store. I really... really need to do these because I'm the only one my mom is expecting to finish these chores. Cause, if I'm going to wait for my younger brother to help me, it may take years, or even centuries to get these things done. And, she always tells me this mind-grueling line: "Wala ng ibang magtutulungan at  gagawa niyan kundi tayong dalawa." So, it leaves me no choice but to do it.

     And here are some characteristics which I want to continue and develop without the command and reminder of anybody: be obedient, patient, responsible, disciplined, honest, humble, respectful, faithful, a positive thinker, and all the other good deeds parents want to have for their children.

     Now, here's my own mission: to be the best friend that my friends/schoolmates/classmates could have; to be the most excellent and coolest sibling of my younger brother; to become the one-and-only greatest and (not to mention) most "beautiful" blessing of my parents; and, to become the best ME of myself.

     I do hope that these duties and responsibilities will construct a solid family. I believe, and will never lose hope, to accomplish the "Action Plan of My Life".

     Oh, and by the way... I don't want to be all that 'nerdy' or 'super disciplined' kind of person. Just to remind you, I'm still an ordinary fourteen-year-old teenager. And just so you know, I do all sorts of mischievous stuffs, too. :>

Meet...my Tatay.

"That is the thankless position of the father in the family-the provider for all, 

and the enemy of all."
~ August Strindberg

     It's true. I am experiencing it right now. What ever I do or wanted to do, my father always contradict everything. Even though I know that being jealous is a sin, I always feel that way to my younger brother because most of the time, it's always me whom he easily get mad at. And since he is like that, there comes a time that I would think of wrong things.

     I often get annoyed whenever he says "Ano yun?" when I'm talking to someone, whereas he is not involved in the discussion. Will you feel the same way too? or will you not?  Considering that he happens to do it All the Time. I know in myself that I am full of patience but this really keeps on bothering me, a lot.

     So I decided to run into my mother, (who else can I run to?) asked for her opinions and advices. My decision was a super, duper, great idea! I knew she would be a big help. My mother explained to me everything. From being a short-tempered dad, up to those unnecessary little things that I notice at him. 

     According to my mom, my father doesn't stop disagreeing with us, me and my sibling. This is because he cares for us. He is concerned for our safety. In school, at our friend's place, or even just outside our house. To make it easier, he loves us.

     
     And that's it. My 'thinking of wrong things' is over. Now I realized I was wrong, getting mad to your pop? Really wrong. He who attends meetings at school, who gives his time and effort just to come with me and help in our Brigada yearly, who accompanies me to school whenever our service is not around, he who taught me different kinds of sports like basketball, chess, badminton, volleyball, billiard, etc., especially Table Tennis, where he coached and trained me until I grabbed the champion. He's a cool and awesome father. I'm happy and thankful at the same time.

     I'm glad to have a father like my dad. 

Happy Father's Day, Tatay!

Junior Year..

It was my first week of being a third year high school. At first, I really couldn't believe that I'm actually a junior now. It didn't feel like it was a new school year at all, being with my two best pals, Nica, III-N, and Michael, III-H. They are the ones who sacrifice their time just to wait for me during recess, lunch, and even after school hours. I'm glad to have them as my best friends.

June 6, first day of classes, I was expecting to have a different environment, different from the section were I was before. I'm still a little bit depressed knowing that I fell down just because of my carelessness and irresponsibility. I miss my II-Nitrogen classmates. Our 'biruan', 'tawanan', 'kulitan', and many more... But on the bright side, I met new friends in my present section-Fluorine. Friends that I hope, after ten months of being room mates, would even get stronger.

I was getting the hang of the week but suddenly, due to climate change and me, being nocturnal, my body got weak. Even though I did not get a fever, my body was so painful and I had a headache. I stayed at the clinic for about three to four hours. I may had a bad day but still it had a good outcome, there I met a sophomore.

I know I can make this junior year a successful one. As long as I have the support of my parents, friends, classmates and teachers, I believe I can do this! Aja!

Yey ME!

As you can see, this is my FIRST time to post here in my FIRST blog. After making my account using only my 'cellphone' via mobile web, editing my profile, with the help of my "indescribable" friend, miCo ;)/thanks!, and finally.... I MADE IT! xD

Can't wait making my second post here... >.<

chao. ;)