New Hope For Success

            Did you ever gave up for once in your entire life? Is not bad to give up but at least it could be great to try again. Any disappointment in life for me is a boost of confidence to fight back and make a silent revenge. But after you’ve done it, is it enough?

            First quarter was a heartbreaking period for me in my high school life. My first time not to step on the stage that every student wants to. After knowing the result of rankings, I reflected to myself. What did I do wrong? What bad move did I make?

            First thought was, my time management was wrong this quarter. I shouldn’t have focused my time on being the president of my club. I also admit it was hard to balance responsibilities and studies. When there was a new lesson I am out of the classroom doing my job.

            Second thought was too much extra-curricular activities. The time we went for the regional Science Fair, I only wanted to focus my mind on what am I going to do to make us win. Unfortunately we were unlucky on this contest.

            Knowing that I was on the eleventh place I strived hard to have recitations. I doubled all my work in all my subjects. However, is it enough? I think so it would be, at least I did all my best. Good luck to me. 

Heroes Duty

            Who are the ones that welcomed you and guided you in entering a world of adventure, discovery and reality? Was it worth it, or are their efforts enough for us? Can you imagine life would be, without these kind of heroes? Well the truth is life would be…..

            It all started when we took our first step entering the school. They showed us the door of the room where we will learn how to speak well, read books and write sentences. They taught us how to deal with problems in life it might be small or big. They showed us how to be brave, be strong, and be responsible to our actions.

            Did you ever had a teacher who scolded you because of doing nothing? It would be a great experience having one. A teacher who wants you to try and have mistakes. Then he you had a mistake he will correct it. Which is his role as a teacher.

            Did you also had a teacher that doesn’t treat you as his student but as his/her friend? It would be fun having one. Imagine a teacher like this, a teacher that can bond with you. A teacher where you can share your crushes, relationships and problems.

            There are more kinds of teachers in this world. It would be nice to encounter all of them. Without them we would be nothing. Without them we would never reach what we dream for. Life would be great beside them life is miserable without them. A heroes duty is not only to serve but also to love the persons were he renders his service.

All at Once!!

            For all these years that we crave for new inventions, di we care on what’s going to happen next? I’m pretty sure you still enjoy playing with these inventions or maybe using them for easier life. However. Did anyone of us tried to reverse the flow of modern life?

            Imagine life working by hands with no aide of any gadgets or robots. It may be hard though but admit it that it would be fun. Can you tell the difference between a call center agent and a man who makes pots or jars? It is easier to be a call center agent because all you need is a good voice and great communication skills, but in the end of the day it is much enjoyable to be in the situation of the man who makes pots and jars.

            Imagine life playing outside with friends. The sad thing now is, most children prefer to play inside their houses and go online. Through the internet they meet their friends and play with them. Outdoor games is much more fun and children like me will avoid undue fatigue. Skills can also be developed in playing outdoor games.

            What if we try to invent things without destroying our environment? It is possible nowadays. Many scientists already built some. The problem now is the publicity of these works. Some were invented but were bought by big companies to keep the inventors mouth shut. Unity is what we need to support these actions. And as science students we should try also to invent eco-friendly materials. All at once we should fuse up our minds and lift up what others started.

            

Modern Day Hero

                      Almost all of us say that modern day heroes are those that work with dignity and the will to help and share the blessings he has. In times of calamities they are the ones who put their lives into the lines just to save others. Fireman, policeman, soldiers teachers and volunteers.
                      A hero inspires someone to be like him, even if not exactly like him. A basketball player always inspire me. He is Michael Jordan. When he was still in his prime age of playing the sport, he never stopped dreaming. He always gives his best. In practices he takes it seriously that his teammates could feel the game with the desire to win. He was an effective leader, he inspired his teammates to play hard/work hard and to play as one. His mistakes were just his foundation in getting his NBA title.
                      I always wanted to be like him. I admit that I am not good in basketball but I just want to be like him. I want to have the attitude he has. I should always do my best in everything I do, no matter how hard it may be. I want to lead like him. I want to be a person who gives inspiration to others. That's all I wanted to do all this time. I hope I will be successful.

Filipino: Wikang Mahal Ko

            Buwan ng wika nanaman. It’s the time again for us to celebrate, what we treasure as Filipinos. We always know that every country has their own language that they use. Only one general tongue is used for them to understand and be easily united on the things they do.

            For example; you are a Filipino and you went to Spain, you noticed that it was very awkward for you to use our own language. Even if you use the international language it would still be very hard to communicate to them. If you can’t understand it would be a great advantage for them.

            However, if we practice using our own language we can stand as one and be the prime movers. With unity our country will succeed again.

            Some say; “ ang wika ay ang ating tulay para umunlad muli ang ating bansa.” I strongly agree on what they say. If we all use tagalog we will understand well each other. No one would misinterpret what someone said. No one would treat each other as a person. No one would be higher or lower on their state of being.

            Our language can be our weapon and our shield in preventing other nations to invade us. They can invade us by means of music and books. We can fight this kind of invasion by improving our Original Pilipino Music (OPM) songs and by publishing more tagalog books that people would appreciate.

            It is not too late to do what is needed to be done. Use our own language, let’s fight for what is right.

Nothing is Easy

                After a long vacation, this first quarter is another kick start for this school year, a year of preparation for college life. There were new things I learned or discovered. Being a leader in the school and a senior student, it was a little bit hard to learn new things. With the help of some teachers and fellow students I accomplished most of my work with no failure.

                As a senior student I still have a problem with this two subjects; Math and English. I don’t know what the real reason is but I think it is because I can’t adjust on how the two teachers teach. I am not used to the way they teach so I end up unsatisfied after every lesson. Another problem I have is I don't know how to balance my school works, contest practices and my review for college admission tests in the course that I want.

                It is not easy to adjust but I really need to. I know that it would be better for me if would ask help to my fellow classmates or talk to the teacher. My solution for my second problem is only; time management. It is not too late to apply time management. It’s time for me to throw unnecessary activities away and focus on my goal. My goal of achieving and preparing for my future.

                Now as the second quarter starts it is time for me to show what I really have. I may have been discouraged a little bit this first quarter, I know I still have it inside the heart of a true Filipino that never gives up on challenges in his life.

State of the Nation Address (SONA)

Since the time of president Ferdinand Marcos and Cory Aquino there was always this yearly report they make for the nation to know the state of our country. Before, even if the Martial Law was still ongoing, President Marcos still gave his SONA. So it became a tradition for us to always hear the yearly report of our president.

July 22, 2013 President Benigno Aquino III gave his State of the Nation Address. As usual he reported the achievements of his administration. In education, agriculture, preparation for calamities, Social Security System to police behavior and many more, P-Noy told us that there was a big change of improvement in our government and nation.

               

Since our government is correcting all the bad projects of the last administration. It is really hard for now to expect that we would wake up considering our country a tiger nation. I have realized that funds for the armed forces of the Philippines cannot support our defenses like having fighter jets. Our president explained that the aerial defenses needs more than 30 billion pesos to make up a full squadron. A squadron is not enough. Facilities for navigation or radar bases are not included in that 30 billion pesos.

                 

I salute our president for investing the funds of AFP for the housing of our policemen and military personnel.  He said that if we want to make our AFP to have enough naval and aerial defenses like ships and fighter jets we would end up spending all our money on this things and nothing will be left for our needs during calamities and education for example.

Our only hope now is for having peaceful ties with big countries like China and America. Right now, because of the issue of China claiming that they own some parts in our territory. For us to survive we need the help of our allied nations like the United States. However, we need to start building a foundation for our countries defenses and it will be continued by other generations.