A tete-a-tete with Mr. Leonardo Da Vinci

Leonardo Da Vinci

      While I was looking at the painting of Mona Lisa at the museum, a guy approached me and I was amazed with what I saw. That guy was Leonardo Da Vinci, the one who painted the Mona Lisa. He asked me why I was looking at the painting and I simply said that the painting caught my attention. He also asked why it caught my attention; I said that it’s very simple yet it expresses beauty in simplicity. I asked him his secret on how he paints such very fine images and he just smiled and asked me if we can go out for a walk, I agreed with him. While we were walking, he took out a piece of paper and a pen then he started illustrating. He said that, there’s no such secret behind his outstanding work in painting.

        Let it come from your heart, free your mind and let your imagination run wild, Da Vinci said to me. He showed me the illustration he had made. Guess what? It was me who he illustrated on the paper and he affixed his signature at the bottom. Words can’t express how happy I was at that moment. He gave me advises and tips on how to paint perfectly. He also showed me some of his paintings. I enjoyed looking at the paintings though it’s a little bit old and the image is not that clear anymore.

           Time passed by so fast that I didn’t notice that we have reached my house already. Before leaving, he gave me a paint brush and he said that it’s mine already. For me, it was the greatest remembrance that a person can have in their life. He said to let the paint brush serve as an inspiration to me when I paint something. He said that even though we only had one day spent with each other still, he had a great time with me. He bid goodbye and I watched him walk away. I admit I’m going to miss him very much.

A tete-a-tete About the Christmas Party

      It was a cold morning on the 19th of December at exactly 8 o'clock, when Rose Anne and I were talking about our Christmas Party.

 " Hey Patricia! The Christmas party will be held tomorrow afternoon, ma'am said that" Rose Anne told me.

                                                                                   
"Really? I heard from Christian that it will be held on Friday" I replied.

"Noooo! Ma'am said that it will be held tomorrow" she said.

Then suddenly Marinel joined in our conversation.

Marinel asked what we are talking about.

Rose Anne replied that we were talking about the Christmas Party.

"Yep! We're so excited!" I added in joy.

Then we wondered about the time and activities of our Christmas Party.

"Hey, let's ask Ma'am the time of our year level Christmas Party" Marinel said.

"Yah! Let's go" I agreed.

Rose Anne opposed and said that we should make the invitation first because we’re the ones assigned to that.

Marinel agreed with Rose Anne.

"Let's use my laptop. I brought it today." I recommended.

"Sure! Give it to me." Marinel said.

"Ma'am Juliet said that Ma'am Orsal will be the opening speaker for tomorrow." Rose Anne informed us.

"Really?!" Marinel and I reacted.

"Yes!, just do it Marinel!" Rose Anne replied.

Marinel agreed with Rose Anne and said that she will do it.

"Hey! Who will be our emcees?" I asked.

"Hmmm I think Jessa and Igi will fit for that" Rose Anne suggested.

"Ah! Yes! Yes!" I agreed.

Then Marinel said that she is done already.

Rose Anne told her that she is very fast.

"Can we see it?" I demanded.

"Sure! I'm so great!" Marinel exclaimed.

"Ok! Let's consult Ma'am if this is okay already" Rose Anne added.

We both agreed with Rose Anne.


-END OF CONVERSATION-

The Student's Voyage to Hell

   Half way on the journey of our school year, I found myself lying inside a creepy room with no windows but only a lantern beside me that glimmers at its best. I felt like someone was watching my every move. After a while of searching for a way to escape the room I heard a voice calling my name, the voice sounds so familiar to me. Then it showed itself to me, it was my best friend Peter who was guiding me in this room after all this time.

   I asked him why I was here and what was he doing. He said that I was the chosen one and he was asked by someone to guide me through my expedition. He pulled a stick from behind him and he used it to open the door. Our expedition starts now.

First Room: The Slothful

          Inside this room, I found the lazy students who don’t do their home works, projects, seat works and other stuffs associated with studying. The disciplinary act for them is that they have to answer a lot of exercises, if they don’t answer it, more exercises would be given to them.

Second Room: The Late Sleepers

            After leaving the first room, we proceeded here in the second room where we can see the late sleepers. The students who are in here are the students who sleep late at night wasting their time with nonsense things. The disciplinary act for them is that they are forced to sleep for a long time to restore the wasted hours that they had made.

Third Room: The Scallywags

          In this room, I saw the students who had caused a lot of trouble inside and outside the school. The disciplinary act for them is that they need to kneel on a floor covered with a mixture of salt and monggo seeds, they cannot stand up until they had confessed and repent for the troubles they've made.

Fourth Room: The Cheaters

            The students here are the ones who cheat on everything. The disciplinary act for them is that they would be tied so tight on a chair and they’re forced to watch every cheating they have made forever.

Fifth Room: The Overconfident

            The students here are the once who are very much proud of themselves. Their disciplinary act is that they will be blindfolded and a boulder will be tied in each of their foot.

Sixth Room: The Mischievous

          The students here are the ones who always make fun of everything. The naughty students here are forced to seat on a chair with their body tied to the chair so tight and their mouth is covered with a lot of tape.

Seventh Room: The Violators

          The students here are the ones who violated the rules in school and inside their rooms. The disciplinary act for them here is that they would be tied on a chair and the rules will be cited on their ears for so many times.

Eight Room: The Ditchers

          The students here are the ones who don’t like to study at all. The disciplinary act for them is that they are forced to study and if they don’t study, they will carry big books in each hand while kneeling on the floor with a mixture of salt and monggo seeds.

Ninth Room: The Disobeyers

          In this room, I saw the students who disobey their parents, teachers and other people. The disciplinary act for them in this room is that they aren’t recognized by their parents and other people who know them. Their heads would become bigger every time they disobey their parents.

      After we have travelled the nine rooms, we have finally reached the room where we came from. Peter disappeared just like when bubbles vanish. Then I just lost conscience and fell down on the floor. Then I woke up inside my bedroom. I never thought of that journey as a dream but a true to life experience where my soul travelled into a different dimension where no mortal is allowed to go. 

3rd Grading: Dear Whoever He Is :)

Dear *insert name here*

                  Hey! I think this is the right time for me to tell you what I really feel about you. I hope you still remember the day that you've texted me. I had no idea that time of who you are and the same for me. But when I got the chance to know you, my feelings for you grew. Day and night we've been texting each other. You have been really kind to me. You've been sending messages with smileys that would make my day complete. It started with a little crush but as days, months, and years pass by, it grew deeper but I can't call it love yet. Do you remember the very first time that we talked with each other? I was speechless because I don't really feel comfortable talking to you at school. It wasn't the last time we talked with each other. It was Foundation Day in our school when we had a chance to talk with each other, a friendly conversation. February 14 2012, I appreciated the effort you made this day because you gave me a bear cuddler and a very big bouquet of red roses. Even if you weren't able to give it to me personally its just fine cause what you did made my day!

                  There maybe times that we have misunderstandings but in the end it always turn out fine. There maybe times that I don't feel like talking to you cause I am in a bad mood but I know that you can understand me. Words cannot express how much you mean to me. No matter what happens , you'll always have a soft spot in my heart.

                                                                                                                                   Yours Truly,
                                                                                                                                    Patricia



When I Look at You – Miley Cyrus Song Lyrics

My Teacher, My Hero

Once a hero, always a hero. That’s what they told me. Many people will walk in and out of your life , but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.

I consider my teacher Ma’am Mildred Climacosa Atendido a hero and a friend because she taught me a lot of things. She may be strict on some things like cleanliness, discipline and responsibility she is also a good friend. A lot of students come back to her because they have loved her until now. She had touched so many hearts that you can’t even count the number. I admit that I am one of those people. She taught me to never give up on things because nothing is impossible if you have the courage to finish it. She taught me to give my best on doing something because you are only given one chance to do it so why not give your best shot?

She had been my second mother whenever I’m in school. She feeds me with words that would help me become a better person someday. I would never ever forget her because she is one of those people who changed my dull life into a colorful one.

To Be or Not To Be

To be or not to be

A question with so many answers

Can be a yes or no, maybe and somehow

Once you've chosen, you can never go back

To be or not to be what would I be?

My fate is up to my decisions

Different decisions leading to conclusions

And some conclusions leading to frustrations

To be or not to be what is the conclusion?

Frustrations growing deeper

Thoughts running wider

But some are left unanswered.

Comedy + Errors = Comedy of Errors

     This piece is one of the greatest masterpieces of William Shakespeare. It is about two twins who had been separated in the start of the play yet in the end, their destinies crossed. I got excited to know the story because from the title itself, it gave me goosebumps.

     At the start, I was a little bit confused with the names of the twins. Why? Its because they have the same names. But, with the help of the reporters they explained it well to us. As they go on with the reporting or what I'll just say as citing the acts and scenes, I got really bored and sleepy because it seems to me that not all of them really knows the whole story. There had been interruptions because one of the reporters didn't cited it accurately.

    What I can say for the reporters of this piece is they've done a good job and not their best. There were some  who really made their efforts but some didn't. There had been clarifications and questions about the story of Comedy of Errors. I can say that they had answered it well.

    This piece can really give you a headache because of a lot of confusions between the twins. But as you read and analyze it further and deeper, you will understand it very well. William Shakespeare really deserves a round of applause for a job well done.

National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE)

       The National Career Assessment Examination or NCAE in short is taken up by junior students/third year students once only. This examination will help them decide on what course will they take on college. This test is consist of different parts. Those are:The Reading Comprehension, Mathematical Ability, Verbal and Non-Verbal Ability, Scientific Ability, Manipulative Skills and the OIISSS. The second part of the test which is OIISSS helps you to know what kind of activity you like to do the most. For example is, helping the kids read and write and helping a chemist with the chemicals. This examination should be taken up seriously because it holds your future but its up to your decision if you will follow the result of this examination or not. For me, this examination is very easy. The course that I would like to take is Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) or Tourism. The reason why I chose that course is because I love socializing and interacting with people. But I hope that the result of the examination is also like that.  

Intramurals 2012

       Sport is all forms of competitive physical activity which, through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical ability and provide entertainment to participants. Hundreds of sports exist, from those requiring only two participants, through to those with hundreds of simultaneous participants, either in teams or competing as individuals. Sport is generally recognized as activities which are based in physical athleticism or physical dexterity, with the largest major competitions such as the Olympic Games admitting only sports meeting this definition and other organisations such as the Council of Europe using definitions precluding activities without a physical element from classification as sports. However, a number of competitive, but non-physical, activities claim recognition as mind sports. The International Olympic Committee (through ARISF) recognises both chess and bridge as bona fide sports, and Sport Accord, the international sports federation association, recognizes five non-physical sports, although limits the amount of mind games which can be admitted as sports. 

     Sports are usually governed by a set of rules or customs, which serve to ensure fair competition, and allow consistent adjudication of the winner. Winning can be determined by physical events such as scoring goals or crossing a line first, or by the determination of judges who are scoring elements of the sporting performance, including objective or subjective measures such as technical performance or artistic impression.

       Sports, it is a form of recreation where our body is exercised and at the same time, it is enjoyable to do. There are a lot of different sports that students like us can do. Some are badminton, table tennis, javelin throw, basketball and volleyball. Sports can help maintain our body’s fitness because it is also a form of exercise. It is very important to a student’s life because it helps develop our sportsmanship. It helps us accept the fact that there are times that you win or lose but whats important is you had fun. It is also important because it keeps our body healthy and strong through recreational activities. It also helps the student’s extra-curricular activities be active and have an enjoyable and not boring life. It also helps our brain to be healthy, develop and think well. That’s why I engage in sports so that my body stays fit and healthy.   

The English Language and your Mother Tongue: Which is more important for you?

            Language is important, because it helps millions of people communicate within this world of different dialect, cultures and within this world of business. It is a part of speech that is important and sometimes needed for one's survival. When you move to a different country or region, learning the local language will help you to communicate and fit in with the local community. Even if many of the locals speak your language, it's still worth your while learning the local language. Doing so will demonstrate your interest in and commitment to the new country. As globalization and mobility and communications are bringing the world ever closer together it's more urgent for global citizens to be competent in other language. Language is inseparably tied to culture. As we run up against each other more and more in the world today, individual and unique cultures suffer loss. To prevent this, it is important to preserve and protect the variety of languages still in existence, and to revive those that have already fallen away.

            As what others say, English is the universal language so adults and also kids need to practice speaking in English. People around the world use the English language for communication purposes and for business. Is fluency in English important to people? Yes indeed. People need to be fluent in English so that they can communicate and understand each other well. Remember the Tower of Babel? The people can’t understand each other because they have different languages thats why the English language is very important. And at the same time, practicing the English speaking campaign can improve your grammar and vocabulary in English.

            The mother tongue is the first language that everyone needs to master. If one has already mastered it, he can communicate easily and well with the local people. The mastery of our mother tongue is also very important to us. It is important because it is your first language that you need to know. How can one communicate very well with his local people if he doesn’t master it yet? So that’s why we need to master our mother tongue because it’s also for our own good.

            For me the English language is more important than the mother tongue. Nowadays, we can communicate with people around the world and even the people in your local community with the English language because a lot of people know the English language already. Even if you haven’t mastered your mother tongue yet but you are fluent in English then, you can use the English language to communicate.

2nd Grading: Rivalry

            It was a cold night in December when the incident happened. We were eating the parfait that mom made for us, Aunt Sue and Uncle Joe. Aunt Sue and my mom are consanguineous. We were all happy that time. Aunt Sue was teasing my brother and we were laughing so hard that we can’t even breathe. Aunt Sue can be a buffoon. The phone from the living room rang and father got up to check who called. “Hello this is Mr. Dalton speaking, how may I help you?”, father said. “You need to go your store! ASAP!”, the stranger said. “What?! Who is this? What happe—“, but before father was able to finish his sentence, the caller hang up. Father ran to the dining room and recited to us what happened. “I need to go there now!”, father said in a high tone. “I’ll go with you honey!”, mom said. I had a bad feeling about mom and dad going there on our store. They rushed to go in the garage and got inside the coupe. Dad started the engine and they were ready to go. “Sally wait! Please take care. It’s snowing very hard outside and its very dark maybe you should just go there tomorrow.”, Aunt Sue said. “We can’t coz that store means a lot to us. Sue, please take good care of Macy and baby Luke for me.”, mom said. “I will Sally.”, Aunt said. So they rushed outside the garage and drove all the way the dark streets. It was already past 12 midnight but mom and dad hasn’t returned yet. “Did they call already?”, I said. “Nope, not a single call.”, Uncle Joe said. I had a bad feeling that something bad will happen to mom and dad. I laid on the sofa and I didn’t notice that I fell fast asleep already. I had a dream about mom and dad. They were already a wraith. My nap was disturbed by the phone that was ringing so loud. So I got up and got the phone. “Hello, who is this?”, I said in a low tone. “This is Dr. Lorenzo speakin, is this the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dalton?’, he said. “Uhm, yes I am. What is it Doctor?”, “ Your mom and dad was found lying on the street. Their clothes were covered with blood and their car was found beside a tree. You need to go here on Saint Peter’s Hospital near Star Mall.”, he said. “Ok doctor!”, I was shocked with what he said, my brain can’t process it. It’s like I was punched on the face very hard. “Aunt Sue, Uncle Joe! We need to go to Saint Peter’s Hospital now coz mom and dad had an accident on the way to the store!”, I said. “They what?!”, Aunt Sue said. “We have not much time, let’s go there now. Bring baby Luke,” Uncle Joe said. So we went there as soon as possible but a bad news welcomed us. “Macy, I’m so sorry to say that your mom and dad didn’t make it. They are in the morgue upstairs,” the doctor said. “No! It’s not true!” I said angrily. I had an affray with the doctor. “Calm down Macy your frightening baby Luke,” Aunt said. We went to the morgue but I was the only one who didn’t go inside the room. I can’t see mom and dad like that. I felt a lot of emotions inside me. I was staring blankly on the chandelier while thinking of mom and dad. I was a taciturn that time. Then Aunt sat beside me, “Macy, let’s go home already. They will just deliver your mom and dad’s body. We need to fix the house and get dress before the guests arrive,” she said. “Aunt, please contact the police station, something tells me that it wasn’t an accident. I think someone did that on purpose.” I said. “If that’s what will make you happy, then I’ll call them.” She said. So we went home to fix the house. We took a shower and got dress. A lot of people went to our house. They are our relatives, their friends and even some loyal customers from our store who loved my mom and dad. After Aunt contacted the police, I talked to them and let them investigate the scene where the accident happened. We had a rendezvous in our house. I also hired a sleuth to investigate also. If only I can resuscitate my mom and dad so that my sadness will be gone, I will do it. After 2 days, the sleuth found a haft of a bomb near the tree where the car was found. Aunt Sue was very fastidious when she heard what the sleuth and policemen said. The sleuth also found out that the suspect was the partner of my parents in business. So we boycott their partner in business and we filed a case against him. At least, the death of my parents gained the justice they need.

I Believe in You

I believe in the way that you are

and the way you will be.

I believe in the things that you say.

Coz' you mean the world to me.

And if you should go, if you should

turn around one day,

if you should ever doubt your dreams

in any way, don't think twice about it.

Don't worry too long

about whether you'll find a place

for yourself in the world

where you belong.

I believe in the way that you are

and the way you will be.

You are a shining star in this world

and you mean the world to me.

The Threat of Nature

Nature: Before and After

     An ecological crisis occurs when the environment of a species or a population changes in a way that destabilizes its continued survival. There are many possible causes of such crises; it may be that the environment quality degrades compared to the species' needs, after a change of abiotic ecological factor. It may be that the environment becomes unfavorable for the survival of a species due to an increased pressure of predation. Lastly, it may be that the situation becomes unfavorable to the quality of life of the species due to the rise in the number of individuals. Those can be the possible causes of the ecological crisis. But what will happen to mankind if this crisis kept on happening again and again? Can we humans get out of this big problem before it comes to us and take revenge?

      For students like me, I realized that as years go by, our mother nature becomes dreadful. It is because of the practices done by mankind. In the end, the ones who started it will be the one to suffer. Well, as a part of this world we can change the nature back to its original look. Even little things can make big changes. Planting trees help restore the balance between animals and humans. Trees serve as shelter for some animals. But if we continue on cutting trees and not replacing it with new ones, animals will be force to find shelter in our place making the natural balance uneven. Trees also hold the soil and prevent landslides and floods. But if there are no trees left, what will prevent those phenomena on happening? That’s why after cutting down old trees we should replace it with new ones. Segregating our garbage can also help in preventing natural phenomena to happen. In segregating the garbage, the biodegradable is separated from recyclable materials and also the non biodegradable. If we don’t segregate it, we will be the ones who will also suffer. We should also throw our trash in the proper wastebasket to make the environment clean and to help prevent flood. We should not waste paper and other materials. If in any case we can use it again, lets recycle it because it will not only help you not to spend much, but we will also help preserve our nature.

      There are many ways in turning back the beauty of nature. If we just do it step by step and hand-in-hand, we can achieve what we want to happen. Change is good if not only you will benefit but also the other people around you. Always remember that we cannot live without nature by our side. It helps us in fulfilling our daily needs. Don’t wait for the day that all of us are going to repay for what we’ve started. So take a step and make a change for the better. 

If Happy Ever After did Exist..

     Were there times when you felt tired of harsh endings? Like reading one of Shakespeare’s best pieces ever made to find out that the girl and the boy will just die in the end? Doesn’t it make you feel heartrending? Let’s turn the tragic ending of Romeo and Juliet into a comedy. Full of laughter and tears of joy! And the comic relief of Romeo and Juliet starts here.

      When Balthasar knew that they will go to Juliet’s tomb, he refused to come with Romeo for he is scared of the dead people lying there on the grave beneath the ground. So Romeo went alone to Juliet’s tomb. When he was already in the place, he was surprised of what he saw. Juliet’s body wasn’t there. Romeo didn’t know of what to do. After a while, he heard of footsteps coming towards him. He thought that it was Paris who was just going to visit Juliet’s tomb. So for his safety, he held his sword and he was ready to fight. But instead of seeing Paris, he saw Juliet. He was stunned to see Juliet standing in front of him. He was so scared that Romeo hid behind Juliet’s tomb, Juliet burst into laughter because of Romeo’s epic reaction.

      Juliet called out Romeo to go out from where he was hiding. Juliet told Romeo that she was still alive. She told him that she only drank a vial that will make her fall asleep as if she was already dead. So Romeo, knowing that Juliet wasn’t a ghost, went out of his hiding place and run towards Juliet to give her a hug. Romeo told Juliet how he missed her. Their conversation lasted only for an hour and kissed each other passionately as if the world only rotates for them. And they lived happily ever after.

What if?

                What if the story of Romeo and Juliet ended happily and not tragically?

            The ending of the play was just I expected how it would end. But for me, it had a horrible ending.  So I decided to modify some parts of the Act V Scene III of Romeo and Juliet. Like in the scene where Romeo went to Juliet’s tomb. He should have gone to Friar Lawrence first to ask why Juliet committed a suicide. Then Friar Lawrence will tell him their plan, then they will both go to Juliet’s tomb to wait for her to wake up. Then the Capulet and Montague family with the Prince will witness it. Then they will ask Juliet why she did that. Then Juliet will tell everything about it. After that, each family will now realize that they should end their war for they don’t want anyone to die just to end it. Then Romeo and Juliet will get married and live happily ever after. 

Never Let You Down

          A family unit is the unit which builds up a person’s personality. How you behave and what you become in life is very much dependent on your family life. Psychologists believe that a child learns the most from his or her family life. The way your family members deal with you has a lifelong effect on your personality. Keeping in view all these facts the importance of your family life cannot be denied. Family unit happens to be the most important part of your life till you grow up. The children are usually closer to their parents and their siblings as compared to any other person in the world. As the children grow up they find good friends, spouses, their own kids and colleagues to share their lives with. Although time brings this change but the importance of family remains there. The children who have a sound family background and who belong to a family with strong family ties are almost always happier. Thus one cannot deny the importance of family life.

            
       The life with your family is very important it plays a major role in your development into the person you become. The goals you set for yourself in your life are very much dependent on the life you have with your family. Those children who belong to the families which have a rich education background tend to learn more. They are interested in learning more and thus it is easy for their parents to get them educated. Similarly, for example, children who belong to a family from which a few of the people are in the field of professional sports, the kids tend to have an interest in sports and they also plan to go into the same field. The sons and daughters of stars from the film industries usually plan to follow the suit of their parents. Thus it is the effect of your family life which guides you to decide what profession you want to do as an adult.

            Family life is also important in the sense that it gives you your basic strength as a person. The people who have a smooth and well settled family life are generally less scared of life. Those who are a part of a broken family are generally less confident. These people always expect the worst in life. This is a general state of mind which results in building up of a negative personality. Family life is also important to people as it is the part of our life which has more effect on us compared to any other part of our life. The way a mother treats her kids is actually the deciding factor of what those kids will be like as human beings when they grow up.

            As important as family life is, it is a big problem in the world of today where the family units are breaking up more often and the divorce rates have grown very high. The higher divorce rates result in more broken families that in turn lead to a lot more number of children who suffer through this insecurity in their early ages and as a result they are not that stable. These people tend to have a variety of fears and insecurity. They do not have the courage to face their life. As family life plays a very important role in shaping you as a person, lack of security in your family life makes you a bit unstable as a person.

            
           In today’s world a big social problem is that the family unit is not being considered as important by the people as it used to be. In many parts of the world the time period for which people live together as a family is shrinking. The family life adds a sense of responsibility in your personality which lacks in those people who have not had a very nice family life.

            
          Every person longs to have the kind of a family that is the ideal for him. When we talk of an ideal family, it means that it is the family that a person views to be perfect. Even in a person’s early years in life, admiration of different families starts and thus making one dream of having a family someday that is picture perfect for him. Although there are different forms of family that are being accepted and acknowledged, the choice still depends upon one's perspective. What kind of family then should a person have? This type of family re-assures each other and provides emotional stability among each other. They often times put into action how they feel by demonstrating to each other, their warm welcome, love and admiration for each other. Unconditional love and affection are constant in success or failure. They believe so much in family coming together to help lift each other up and support each other in whatever way necessary. They don't discourage, let down or connect with each other in order to create a better outcome, expressions of love and affection.

            
        For me, the kind of family that I have now is enough, the loving parents and thoughtful siblings. They comfort me whenever I’m sad. And mostly, they make me feel that I am important to them. I’ll always love my family. ♥

The Superhero of My Life ♥

            What is a father? As defined by the dictionary, it means a man who is acting as a parent. By definition, this recognizes those who are genetic fathers, through bloodline, and those who have stepped into this empowering role. But for me, a dad is someone who wants to catch you before you fall but instead picks you up, brushes you off, and lets you try again. A dad is someone who wants to keep you from making mistakes but instead lets you find your own way, even though his heart breaks in silence when you get hurt. A dad is someone who holds you when you cry, scolds you when you break the rules, shines with pride when you succeed, and has faith in you even when you fail. 

            My father, Cornelio Antioquia Colocado, has always been a friend and a hero for me. Ever since I was born, he had been there at my side through my hardships and success in life. He never failed to give me the care and love I needed. He shows me the difference between what’s right and wrong. Whenever I needed help, he’s always to the rescue. That’s why for me, he is my SUPERHERO.

            Last Sunday, we had just celebrated Father’s Day. It is one of the most important dates in their lives. So, my sister and I thought of a great plan to celebrate it with our father. My father seldom eat sweets like ice cream, it is because he budgets our daily expenses. He prioritizes what we needed the most. So, with our money, we surprised our father buy buying him an ice cream. Our hearts were full of joy when we saw our father smile once again. For me, the most precious gift that we can give to our father is our eternal love and care that no one can ever take nor buy. It doesn’t matter if you can’t buy your father the most popular gadgets, things or clothes. What matters the most is the thought of why we celebrate father’s day. It is to reminisce the sacrifices and hardships, which are father went through in order to get us to what we are now.

             I can sacrifice a lot of things for my father. Just like what he has done for me. I will never ever forget to give my father the love, care and support that he needs. I will always tell him that I love him very much. We should never forget that even if are busy growing up, our parents are also growing old. We should never waste any minute of our time on not telling our father that we love him very much because every time is a good time to say it. We’ll never know if it will be his last.

            (F)irm, (a)lways, (t)ender (h)earted, (e)ndorsing, (r)eform

            Yes, a father is firm, always. But, he is tender hearted, and he is forever endorsing reform. Your father wants you to become your best self. At his core, he wants you to succeed. And, regardless of where you are in your journey, he loves you unconditionally. He is is my friend, my hero but most importantly, he is my father. I LOVE YOU PAPA!

The Start Of Something New

        It's school time again! You're probably feeling excited and maybe a little sad that summer is over. Some teenagers feel nervous or a little scared on the first day of school because of all the new things: new teachers, new friends, and maybe even a new school. Luckily, these "new" worries only stick around for a little while.

        

        "Expect the unexpected." It is my quote for this new school year. I expect that I won't get along easily with my new set of classmates but, I was wrong. All of them were kind and they treated me nicely. This is just the start of our friendship and I know that in the end, we all become a family. I also expect that our P.E Class won't be scheduled on Friday. But my expectation led to a different conclusion. I really hate having our P.E Class on Friday because during that day, we wear our GSP uniform so its hard to change clothes.

        

         One year is left till we turn seniors and graduate in High School. No one knows if all of us will graduate in CNSHS. But, I know that we can overcome the challenges that we'll face before we can reach the top. One of the challenges that we need to face is the research. We already have a research to make this school year. I know it's a bit hard,but I know that God is with me and I know it's for our own good. So that when we are already in college, it won't be hard for us to make a research. 
         
         New school year means, new room, new schoolmates, new subjects and topics, new teachers and new experiences that I can share with each and everyone.