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.