The New World

Admit or not, we live in a high-tech world. Wherever we look, we see the effects of media and technology. Media serves as a way for us to get information of different things from here to the other side of the earth. While technology is also a very useful tool in today's generation because people are getting busier now. Through it we are able to make our lives more convenient and enjoy its invention. Gadgets like cellphone, camera and Ipad color our world. Why?Because it has many usage that can kill boredom. However,it resulted to the change of our lifestyle. It has many advantages and disadvantages. Advantages: Our work are faster and we can save more time,energy and effort. Disadvantages: We think we can't live without them. Imagine yourself living without television, radio, cellphone,etc and live in an isolated island. It can make you crazy, right? Other than that, it can steal or ruin other people's lives. It starts with curiosity until you begin to know how to that, to do this and you realize you have done something bad. For example, many are victimized by FBhackers because they steal their accounts and may use it to ruin others especially if they are wanting to revenge. It affected our value system as well.

Lakewood Mystery

Lakewood is found in Zamboanga del Sur.It was named after Lake Wood, a large lake intersecting the town. But there's a mystery behind it. Many said that there are "fallen angels" who live in the lake.They take lives every year or summer. I can't say it's true that it happens every year but I do believe that they take innocent lives.
I have a friend,my ate's classmate and daughter of my mother's officemate.They were fresh graduate in highschool last year, and she decided to take a vacation in Lakewood in April where her relatives live. In April 22, she and her younger cousins went near the lake because she was looking for cellphone signal. The kids played in the water and after a while, she joined them. Suddenly, they felt big hands grabbing their knees. Her uncle saw it and saved first the younger ones. When he was about to rescue her, she was gone. They searched for her and found her dead body. The doctor who examined her said that because of her heart disease she drowned and cannot breathe. But the people who saw what happened didn't believed him. I agree with them,because I have gone there just this year. When I saw the lake, I felt uneasy. It seems like it has bad aura for me and thought to myself "This is the lake which cause the death of a wonderful girl." Her parents have many plans for her for the future but it suddenly vanished. But now I have accepted it. It's not the lake's sin but the ones who "live" there.
Lakewood is still a beautiful place to live. It has many scenic view to enjoy and good people who live there. Just be careful when you're near in the lake.

My Super Friend!

I have this close friend of mine whom I considered almost perfect. She is pretty, down-to-earth, an achiever: the editor-in-chief and SSG vice-president of our school. She is also a loving daughter and sister to her younger siblings. Our barkada would always hang-out in their house.
Until last year, she was brought to the hospital because she collapsed, maybe twice. She and her mom would go to Cebu for check-up.We got worried and later we discovered that she has a tumor in her brain. Since then, her family never let her do stressful things. She is not allowed from watching television, use the computer, walking in a long distance or even expose herself in the sun as advised by the doctor. Because it could trigger the cause for her to lose consciousness. If I were on her foot, I maybe feeling miserable. I can't imagine myself avoiding things that I think what makes me happy. She also has a dangerous situation, it's a life-threatening. But what's the best part of it? It's how she handles her dilemma. When you look at her, you would think she doesn't have any illness. My girl friend faces life positively,and I'm proud of her.
After our graduation last March, they went back to Cebu for check-up. We thought she will undergo laser surgery to remove the tumor and rest for 1 year.But the doctors said that it's dangerous. It may affect her speech and memory if they pursue the operation. Now she depends on medicines. She also goes to college at St. Francis Xavier University taking up BS Biology. I haven't seen her for months and I'm looking forward to see her this semestral break. I'm sure we'll have lots of fun. I really miss her.
Somehow, I have learned many lessons from her. Life is not perfect so we should be contented of what we have now. And happiness doesn't depend on material things only. It's the relationship and the memories you have with the people you love and how you value your worth to live.

A Girl Bought Goods Not Enough for Her Budget

A girl, who is with her friends at the grocery section of the mall bought goods not enough for her budget,and only realized it when she was already in the counter. Let's call her *Gemma. She was with her friends when this dilemma happened. Thanks to her pals, they let her borrow money to add for paying the rest of it. Why in the world did it happen? The gal and her buddies was planning to do some groceries for themselves because it was a holiday so they have much free time. Upon arriving in the mall, the teens decided to go window shopping before going to the grocery section. The plan has been broken for they have bought lovely dresses in one of the stores inside the mall. The store was having a sale so they bought the apparels at affordable prices. The young woman brought three hundred pesos in her pocket and paid only one hundred-fifty pesos for 2 dresses. Thinking she had two hundred-fifty pesos left with her instead of one hundred-fifty pesos, the lass with her chums proceeded to the grocery section and selected the goods to buy. In the counter, Gemma was surprised to see that she has a money shortage. And then she was very embarrassed and doesn't want to hear the end of it! Moral lesson: Always bring extra money when you go the mall and don't forget to check how much money you still have from time to time.


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I Love This Day

September 3, 2010,Friday.I will never forget this day.

Last week, Palakasan was held,our school intramural. So my board mates and I went home. I enjoyed my 4-day stay in my hometown. I get the chance to hang-out with my highschool friends again; visit our school; bonding with my family; doing all the things I haven't done in Iligan City; and relaxed myself. I didn't mind opening my notes. It was when I returned in our boarding house that I realized I have many,many things to do! I have a take-home exam, lots of assignments and two subjects to study for our mid-term exam. Ugh! I regretted the day when I have plenty of time to do all my work. Thursday was the day that I should study my History subject because Friday is our schedule for the exam.

I woke up early this morning because I told myself to study for the exam. I thought I could concentrate in studying but I had so many distractions that it was ten in the morning that I had my serious studying.After lunch, I hurried to finish it. And again,I was distracted. I only had 2 hours left to study and I become worried. Then, I whispered a silent prayer and prayed to God to concentrate and set my mind to study. After that, I was never distracted anymore. True!

Then it was time. I answered the exam confidently. I know I will not get perfect in the exam but I'm sure I'll pass it. It's not so easy nor very had. But I'm contented. Thank God He helped me when I needed Him so much. God never fails.

An Inspiring Story

The Carpenter's Gift is an inspiring story that lets us realize the importance of helpfulness, forgiveness and acceptance. At first, I cannot get the main point of it and then afterward, I found out that it is such a good story that we can reflect to.
Two years ago, I got to a fight with a close friend. It was just a small fight,but it grew worse. Pride separated the two of us. But almost every night I cried because I wanted to reconcile with her but I had no guts to say "sorry" and just forget everything that happened. It felt awkward to see her everyday while I'm bringing the heavy burden inside me. I missed the our bonding moments, sharing of secrets and problems,and all the stuff that girl friends do. Until one of our friends decided to give me a Bible verse everyday for me to reflect.There was this particular verse that struck me most that it tells about reconciliation and forgiveness. I realized,that verse is meant for me! And I knew, it's the answer to my problem. My friends encouraged me to reconcile with her.Finally, I went to her,said sorry and we hugged each other. We we're teary-eyed that time.
I think, it's the last huge fight I had with her. Moreover, I learned many lessons out of it. My fiends and the Bible verse served as the bridge that connected us again. And I'm very thankful to those kind of friends who stayed with me through thick or thin and especially God, the one who never left me especially when I needed Him the most.

The Mysterious Mountain

Recently,I learned many information about Mt.Apo,the highest of Philippine mountains.Thanks to the article,"The Mysterious Mountain".Although I have not yet gone to Davao,I think it would be a nice place to visit because of the mysterious and magnificent Mt.Apo.As I looked on its picture in the text,I was amazed by the sight of it.I was wondering on how it looks like in person because it was stated that Apo is like a rider on horseback,sitting upon the shoulder of another mountain which gives its additional height.Whoa!God is so great,He had made such a beautiful scenery.
But what shocked me is that in the past,the tribes that lived around the Apo offer blood of human victim just to soothe the wrath of "Mandarangan".How fearful it is to be one of their victims!
I found it difficult to read the article that I even have to put a dictionary beside me while reading it,just to look for the meaning of its difficult words.All in all,I'm grateful of knowing such information about interesting things that I give no care when I was younger.

No One Stops to Say "Thank You" Anymore

I can relate to the reading text,No One Stops to Say "Thank You" Anymore.Many people today often forget to observe simple courtesy.I'm no exception for that.It seems I'm so pressured that I cannot show some respect.I feel sorry for it.It's rude especially if that behavior gets back at me.In addition,rude language is now considered as an accepted behavior.For some,it's cool to say it.But when others tell you that,it's very insulting.It's like they're degrading your own capacity and self-esteem.Some younger kids are also starting to engage in this kind of behavior.I can't blame my parents or the elders for having that kind of attitude.After all,I am the one who is responsible for my own actions and how I respond to what I see and experience in my own environment.
Fortunately,the reading text served as a big help for me and to other people.Through it,I am more sensitive to what I'm doing.Like what happened last Tuesday,after we got the photocopies of our hand-outs for our Psychology subject,we thanked the man who distributed the copies and stapled it.And oh,we forgot to say "thank you" to the person operating the xerox copy machine!
But I'm happier right now for the slow change of my attitude(at least).And maybe,being more polite will inspire others and follow it.We struggle to live and survive from all the happenings we encounter in our daily life.Showing good manners with each other will help ease the busy life of this generation.

Go For It!!!

The impossible can be possible if you are that willing and determined to fight for what you believe and work for it.For example, if you are aiming to be in the Dean's List,you have study hard and maintain high grades.Voila!Then it's possible.On that case,I agree on Tommy Lacorda's statement,"The difference between the possible and impossible lies in a person's determination."
Last Saturday, after our English1 teacher told us about several stories of success,I was suddenly inspired by those people who did great sacrifices just to be in their place right now.Then I thought to myself,will I be like them someday?(In my dreams!)But if they can do it,why can't I?It's not too late for me to have a good future ahead.Perhaps?
I'll share with you my own story about determination.And here it goes:when I was still in my fourth year in high school,our adviser always tells us to decide already what course and where school we want to go to college.It took me a long time to decide.On the 11th hour,I finally decided to take the College Entrance Test in MSU-IIT since I haven't taken the SASE.I had 2 months to prepare for the examination.Some of my high school classmates said that the CET exam is harder than the SASE.I was worried so I find a way to prepare myself because I was that determined to study in IIT.I had 3 tutorial lessons with my 2 classmates who also took the exam and our classmate who tutored us.Then came the examination day.I think there are one-thousand of us who took the examination.While answering,I almost likely to stop it because it's kinda hard but if I do that,my plans for the future will be affected.So I just continued it until it was done.Waiting for the results seemed like forever.One week after,the results we're posted.And I PASSED THE EXAM!I immediately thanked God and my classmate who tutored us.
Nothing is impossible as long as God is with you and you believe in yourself.Life may not be perfect but if you make it adventurous and full of determination in everything you do, you'll never regret it.

I Want to Change!

A person change not just because he has to adjust to his environment but also because he wants to change himself to be better one.I'm a person who always worry about the things I'm not good at or that bothers me,as if I cannot stand alone and easily give up.It's not easy for me to understand and see things on the lighter side.Maybe I'm a negative thinker. According to Psychology, there is a tendency that people who are negative thinkers will almost likely to be perfectionists and obsessive-compulsive.I know that it's not good that's why I have to change myself and see the world as a beautiful place that without problems and difficulties,it would not be as colorful as it is now.
Trials and faults are the key to be a better person.Know why?It's because we learn to be strong and faithful when we encounter difficulties that we have to resolve.When you are weak,then you'll easily lose the chance to win it.So now,I'm telling myself to change and make an action for it.Faith in God and trust to myself are my weapons to be a better me.It may not be easy but as I go on with this roll-coaster life, I'll learn things that would help me achieve what I want to be.I'm contented with what I am now but I have to change a little bit and you'll see how will I be matured enough to face the challenges life throws at me.

Jenny, Juno

ACTIVITY 2:

I saw this Korean movie last year.Actually, it's not my favorite movie but it has a cute story and so opposite to reality,that's what it makes interesting. The story is about the 2 high school students named Jenny and Juno.Jenny was an honor student and their class president while Juno was a transferee to their school.Soon, they got together as an official couple.It was then until Jenny discovered that she was pregnant.When Juno knew the situation,he started avoiding Jenny.He then realized that what he was doing is wrong.He has the responsibility to take care of Jenny and their baby. They kept their secrets to their families.And then Juno spoiled Jenny.He gave her all what she wanted;his attention;his time and even understood her mood swings.What is so inspiring is that he made ways to sustain their future needs,like requesting to his father to increase his allowance and having a part time job.He didn't left Jenny and stayed by her side all along. Later, Jenny's mother discovered their secret. At that time, Juno was the one who is pitiful. He was blamed for what happened.Their parents tried to arrange the situation and decided that Jenny would be sent to America.Her parents hid her from Juno.They wouldn't let him see or even talk to her.Until Juno found a way to stop them in time of bringing her to the airport.Then suddenly,it was time for Jenny to give birth to their child.When the baby came out, all the problems were settled.Jenny and Juno continued their
studies and it was a happy ending!
It was a happy ending but if I were the director of the film,I would likely to end it seeing them as a family with a stable life and not depending with their parents anymore.Teenage pregnancy is not cool but having a lifetime partner that will never leave you whatever happens is as colorful as the rainbow in the sky.

Who says it's impossible to fulfill a mission? It seems everybody agrees that it is possible.
We live with a purpose.There's no such thing as coincidence. Like me, I have my own mission to fulfill. What is that mission by the way?
All my life, I've been struggling to live happily and be contented.But am I really happy and contented with what I have now? I know, God has many plans for me. Whether I like it or not, I have to accept it. He will never leave me empty. I will do my best not to waste it by letting other things stop me to achieve it.
As a student, my mission is to graduate and get the job I want. College is not as easy as highschool. I learned how to budget; go home late because of my class schedule; take care of myself more; prioritize my studies and most importantly, to manage my time. Still, I'm thankful because I have met wonderful friends and teachers. Also, I became more independent and responsible. I guess, those things are just part of my mission. As my motto says, "No shortcuts in success". In addition, without trials and errors, a person will not be a better one.
A new chapter in my life has opened.Like riding a bicycle, I have to balance everything and keep moving on. With the help of our Almighty God and the good people around me, for sure, I'm on my way to success!