bliss

regional schools press conference

"experience" -- the best award and prize...

that was what we got during the regional schools press conference in san carlos city last january 8-11.

we didn't recieve any award or trophy but we are proud to say that we won an unforgettable experience during the 3-day presscon. the experience is worth our sweat and efforts in going there.

joining such competition is already an achievement for all of us. not everyone is given the chance to compete in the whole region. we are lucky that we are one of those people who were given that chance -- chance in a lifetime as they say.

not only the experiences but also the memories we've shared with each other. the laughters and the friendships that we made. the bondings. i'll never forget those.

it was indeed a memorable experience which i will forever cherish and treasure.

i'm proud to say, "i won and brought home an experience more than trophies, medals and any other awards."

Christmas is for LOVE

"Why don't you give love on Christmas Day..."

-- the song reminds us. Allow me to share this story written by a teacher:

Mark, a small elf-like student with wide-eyed innocent eyes and soft rosy cheeks, was an 11-year-old orphan who lived with his aunt, abitter middle aged woman greatly annoyed with the burden of caring for her dead sister's son. She never failed to remind young Mark, If it hadn't been for her generosity, he would be a vagrant, homeless waif. Still, with all the scolding and chillness at home, he was a sweet and gentle child.

I had not noticed Mark particularly until he began staying after class each day (at the risk of arousing his aunts anger, I later found) to help me straighten up the room. We did this quietly and comfortably, not speaking much, but enjoying the solitude of that hour of the day. When we did talk, Mark spoke mostly of his mother. Though he was quite small when she died, he remembered a kind, gentle, loving woman, who always spent much time with him.

As Christmas drew near however, Mark failed to stay after school each day. I looked forward to his coming, and when the days passed and he continued to scamper hurriedly from the room after class, I stopped him one afternoon and asked why he no longer helped me in the room. I told him how much I missed him, and his large gray eyes lit up eagerly as he replied, "Did you really miss me?"

I explained how he had been my best helper. "I was making you a surprise," he whispered confidentially. "It's for Christmas." With that, he became embarrassed and dashed from the room. He didn't stay after school any more after that.

Finally came the last school day before Christmas. Mark crep slowly into the room late that afternoon with his hands concealing something behind his back. "I have your present," he said timidly when I looked up. "I hope you like it." He held out his hands, and there lying in his small palms was a tiny wooden box.

"It's beautiful, Mark. Is there something in it?" I asked opening the top to look inside.

"Oh you can't see what's in it," he replied, "and you can't touch it, or taste it or feel it, but mother always said it makes you feel good all the time, warm on cold nights, and safe when you're all alone."

I gazed into the empty box. "What is it Mark," I asked gently, "that will make me feel so good?"

"It's love," he whispered softly, "and mother always said it's best when you give it away." And he turned and quietly left the room.

It doesn't matter if we recieve gifts or not. What really matters is that, we give and it doesn't mean that when we give, it's always a material thing. Let's give the cheapest and oh I mean priceless yet the best and precious gift we can ever give -- LOVE!

Christmas is the best and the merriest holiday season of the year so don't forget to greet your loved ones and tell them how much you care and love them. Also, don't forget to say sorry for those people you have hurt.

Here's my Christmas message to all of you:

First of all, i'm really sorry for the things I've done wrong and if sometimes I hurt someone's feelings. Things might had ran out of control. My deepest apologies to you.

Thank you to those who touched my life this year. I hope you still touch my life in the coming years. You made the year a memorable one. Thanks for the memories we've shared. I had fun.

I wish you, guys all the best and may you have the merriest Christmas! I love you!

thank you!

     thank you po sa mga nakaalala sa birthday ko last november 29. you made my day extra special. thanks guys! i love you all! mwah!

apat na elemento

By: Monay, Elong, Cangklayn and Ajor

I.

Sa lupa nagsimula ang lahat ng bagay

Pangangailangan ng tao sa buhay

Puno't halaman sa kapaligiran

Bilang tahanan ng mga nilalang

II.

Sa dalampasigan at sa agos ng mundo

Likas na yaman sa mga katubigan

May buhay at kulay sa asul na tubig

Sigla ay makikita sa mundong ilalim

Chorus:

Buhay ng tao ay umiikot sa mga elemento

Lupa, tubig, hangin at apoy

Inang Kalikasan, sumisimbolo nito

At binibigyang buhay ng mga tao

III.

Pagaspas ng hangin, nagmumula sa puno

Presko't maginhawa 'tong hanging 'di makita

Malamig ang mundo at paglipad ng ibon

Hanging dulot sa atin ay biyaya

IV.

May apoy na nagbibigay ilaw at init

Nagdudulot ng init sa gitna ng lamig

Apoy na unang natuklasan ng nilalang

Na siyang naghudyat ng permanenteng tirahan

(Repeat Chorus)

Bridge:

Bigyang halaga ang bawat elemento

Ingatan ang kalikasan

Kalikasan na siyang nagbibigay kinabukasan

Tungo sa kaunlaran

     Watch and support us as we perform our SAYAWIT in the upcoming Science Festival. It will be held on monday, October 2 at the UCNHS Social Hall. See you guyz!

overwhelmed

     after posting my blog last night, i received some text messages containing the reactions of those who have read my entry. haha! may nagdownload pa raw nun sa cellphone and sent it. kakabaliw.

     ka-chat ko kanina si kaye and i didn't expect the words she told me. sabi niya:

"hindi ko inaakala na magagawa ko iyong mga iyon dahil sa encouraging words mo..."

"thanks sa lahat.."

"thanks talaga.."

     i can't believe she'd tell me those things. ang drama niya kanina while we were chatting. hehe! i keep on telling her daw to do things she thought she can never do but through my inspiring words, she made it. i'm so happy and overwhelmed when i read the message. hindi ko kasi akalain na may taong magsasabi sa akin noon. and i didn't know that i inspire and encourage a person through my acts and words. thanks for letting me know, kaye. 

attitude problem

     haiz... walang pasok bukas. ansaya! wahehe! buti nalang walang pasok para naman makapagpahinga because this was indeed a very busy week. pero kailangan pa ring pumunta bukas kasi magwowork kami sa school paper. interview dito, tree planting doon, cover diyan, gawa ng articles para sa first issue ng beacon for this school year, may mga exams quizes, and blank map pa. ang hirap naman ng buhay. may newsletter pa pala. nyamet! kaya yan. card day pa sa tuesday. sana matataas mga grades ko. hehe!

     anyways, ibang level ang araw na 'to. imagine, may classmate akong nagmura infront of a teacher? sabi niya:

"puñeta kayo!"

     wow! ibang level talaga. just because you are being corrected, you can utter such word? i guess, it's not right. yes, we admit na kung minsan nagmumura tayo pero sana naman nasa lugar and napakabastos namang magmura ka infront of the teacher dahil hindi mo matanggap na mali ka. you are intelligent and you are an educated person but then your attitude is very rude and you are disrespectful.

     this afternoon, i received a text massage from mam soriano. the text says:

"Please help me to pray na magbago si _____, hindi maganda iyong attitude niyang iyon. I'm telling this because nakakaunawa kayo, naaawa lang ako sa kanya."

     that message was sent to all Daltons and it's a big shame not only to her but to her parents, to her family, to her friends, to her teachers, and also to us, her classmates. since we were in first year, i already noticed that attitude problem she has.

     advice ko lang sa'yo, magbago ka na. change for the better, friend. we are giving you the chance to change your bad attitude. it's time to be mature enough to deal with the things around us. tulungan mo ang sarili mo kasi ikaw din ang kawawa in the future if you're not going to change your attitude. i'll pray for you. let's pray for this person!

first entry

     it's been a year since i created my first blog here on friendster and now i've deleted it and created a new one.

     i hope to be more active now and update it every now and then.