Filipinos Around the World!

People love to watch the series of "Pinoy Big Brother" because certain pinoys from alll over the world would love to be part of the said program. To reach their dreams to be one of the housemates, they must sacrifice a lot. Family, lovelife and most especially their studies. I'm pertaining to Dionne who's a cebuana/UPian who dropped all her subjects just to join the reality show. It is really a big sacrifice because to think, she is going to graduate this March but she chose to give up on her studies for the sake of her ambition.

You have to think it many times because your future depends on your decision. It is her choice so, it is also her responsibilities. I hope that her decision is good. Choosing her dream than her future, her bright future. I'll continue to pray that she would win because Cebuanos would really be proud of her and so do UPians that keep on voting her.

Let's go to Wendy. Her story is as dramatic as a telenovela in the television. When she was still young, they are very rich. Her parents can afford to buy all the things she wants and she needs. But a disaster came. Years later, the whole family experianced bankcruptcy. All their money just disappeared in action. That's really a big disaster, isn't it? Few months later, her father died. That is a total disaster for them. So, she dicided to stop studying and moved forward to modelling. After two years of her career as a model, she decided to continue on studying until she graduates. Now, she enters the world of KUYA hoping that she will reach her dreams by the foundation given by the said reality show.

Let's go to Robert. He's a Filipino living in Milan. Actually, her sister married a guy from Milan so she decided to bring her mother and so do Robert to Milan. Now, that her sister moved to another house, leaving Robert and her mother. Now, Robert serves as the breadwinner so he tried to look for his future here in the Philippines inside the Big Brother's House. He tried to do his best in every task so that he could win. He is very dedicated to win for his mother. Filipinos are like that. They are very loving persons. Not like people in other countries who leaves the aged to the Home for the Aged.

All of us really have to sacrifice for the sake of our loved ones. We even give our life in case of danger. In the case of these people who sacrificed a lot in order to attain a good life, may their decision is for the good. And for us filipinos, let's try to be wise and keep on dreaming till we reach the star. I'm very inspired with these people because eventhough they belong to broken families or the low-class in the society, they don't easily lose hope. They are hoping that they could win in order to be famous and when that time comes, they can give all their families' needs. Good Day!

Teaching is Difficult

The school is our second home and the teachers are our second mother/father. These teachers act as our parents and in the same time, our guide to our dreams. Being a teacher in a day is very exhausting, as what I have experienced this KNOW YOUR SCHOOL Day. What more if we teach for decades, it's really a big challenge.

In a Know You School Day, we have to pay tribute to our beloved teachers by learning to experience on hoe to be a teacher, it requires a lot of time, a lot of effort and a lot of patience. The first thing to do is you have to study the different lessons that you have to teach. You have to understand it in order to share it with the students. In connection, it also requires a lot of alertness and enthusiasm in order for the students to understand it easily. You must combine your knowledge and sense of humor but not all the time. This can help the students to learn easily the topics discussed.

You cannot expect that everybody can understand it right away so you have to be ready with your examples and possible applications where you can apply what you have learned. Another is, you have to go beyond the box. You must expect that students sometimes ask questions which are beyond the topics discussed. This requires a lot of time. You must be patient because patience is a virtue. Patience lessens the pressure in you.

Another is, you must also be approachable. There are times that no matter how the students try to understand, still they cannot. So you must be ready for what they are up to you. Think of all the possibilities. You must also manage your time wisely. You must also encourage the students to study hard so that they can reach their dreams to become successful ones.

Also, you msut show equality and no favoritism because this is a very common issue against teachers. You must also love your students as you love your job. You must do your best so that the things you learned from your college days and the money you spent in order to be a teacher would be worth.

To be a teacher is to be a hero to everybody. A hero who makes a difference. A hero who made things possible and a hero who thought of others than himself/herself. They say that teachers serve as the foundation of the future of a person. They start to introduce us in a very cold and far place called life. They tell us the ways to a brighter future and they also serve as our guardians.

I am very happy to experience the difficulties of being a teacher but those difficulties are worth. In every success, there are obstacles that one has to overcome. So Ma'am/Sir, continue on inspiring students, loving people and teaching us the importance of education. You are our heroes! May God give you long life so that you can build more futures. Good Day!

What a U.P student is NOT

Everytime I pass through a certain area where people know that UPians are intelligent and UP gives a good quality education, some actually say,"Woah! She studies in UP but is she really intelligent?" The last question bothers me. I'm forced to say,"Are all UPians really intelligent?" Most UPians are brilliant but not all. The good things in UP are the school, the teachers, the quality of education and most likely the students. You can say all the good things about UP but what are some exceptions?

Some say that we are what they call as "nerds" but we are totally not. Some say that all of us are good in speaking in english but we are just reaching the average level. And they say that all of us are all-knowing but are we really that brilliant? The key is on the teachers. And most likely, people say that UPians excel in different fields but not all of us become professionals in the society. We are not born to excel but it's beacause of our perseverance. Some don't have this certain perseverance in their vocabulary.

People say that we are academic-minded but the truth is, we also are sports-minded. Actually, we have these certain time of the year wherein a sportsfest is held. Other than the High School Intramurals, we also have the Science Olympics which involves Science. We, the UPians, has this part of the mind set for academics and a part set for the extra-curricular activities. Often, we also play Pinoy games like patentero, piko, etc. if we have time.

They say that UPians are silent type of people but all I can say is, WE ARE NOT! We know how to talk with each other bacause no matter what, friendship really blooms all over the campus. Another is, we have this trait of companionship wherein love teams and a group of friends ( barkadas ) are built. We are humans. We have emotions like ordinary peole because we are one of them. But we are special in a way that some people are not. We are part of a society. We are special because we receive a good quality of education even if we are one of the low-class people in the society.

But the most intriguing are UPians are said to find trouble when it comes to politics and other issues in the government. As what Mdm. Logarta has said, "This is a democratic country." We are free to give our own opinions. UPians don't find trouble but we find justice. Think of what will happen if people don't say their feelings on a worsening country. The government needs the people- thier suggestions and shouts in order to attain a peaceful country.

"Don't judge a book by its cover." As what have Ms. Melanie Marquez said, "Don't judge me, I'm not a book." I agree to this. UPians are not subject to be talked about in the society. We are not famous actors but only , we stand for our rights so they have to give it to us. Don't expect to much from us because we are just human beings. Good Day!

Some Difficulties in Making a Blog Project

"What things do we have to do for tomorrow?" I always say this every afternoon. I'm very busy everytime there are assignments, quizzes and projects. Almost everyday, life here in U.P is very tiring and here's this blog project requiring 3-5 posts a week. Oh My God! "What shall I do?"

In every success, there are difficulties behind it. For this blog project, you have to manage your time wisely. Honestly, I'm a deadline fanatic. I mean that I love deadlines because I do my projects the day before or on the exact deadline period. Some people are like that. Now, only a few days to go before the deadline but I have to work on 35 more so I have to hurry up. Now I realize that I am wrong. If only I started early, I must have finished early. Aside from being busy, I'm really a lazy person. You can't blame me because it's me. Well, being lazy is not a sin but being lazy is wasting your oppurtunity to do things in advance. Like this one. I have a free time every 3:00-3:30 PM, and during this period of time, I'm talking with my friends. But I tried to think of my blog project. With that 30-minute break, I must have wrote 2 drafts for the said project.

Let's go to money matters. We all know that we are experiencing crisis within this year so we have to save our resources (money). My limitation is 2 hours in the cafe every week because we have no computer at home. Another problem is my typing skills. I type words slowly so I think I can't type 2,500 words in 2 hours. This is also connected to time management. If only I spent my internet hours on my project than checking on my account in friendster.

Another is being patient. You first have to accept the truth that patience is a virtue. If you are not patient, you can't do things with too much pressure so you have to have this initiative to do things patiently.

I'll give these comments and take these as a student in an extraordinary school but not as a critique. 5 posts are too much! This project is not only my commitment but I also have other responsibilities in other subjects. But I must do this because this is the only way that I can receive a good grade. Am I right?

I have realized all my faults. I have learned from this experience. All I can say is, know how to manage your time beacuse time is gold. Be willing to give all you can. Be industrious. And the two important things- be thrifty and be patient. Know your limitations but try to see if your worthy with those limitations. Feel free to ask yourself,"Can I make a difference out of patience, industry and love? "

Of course, Loving what you do is very helpful. It is better to love what you do than to do what you love. Live life! Good Day.

Why have a dog...

Everybody loves dogs. What's with dogs that man would love to own one?

As man's need for dogs that could perform specialized tasks increased, selection for desired physical and behavioral traits was more carefully practiced. This resulted in at least three distinct types: the sharp-sighted, long-legged grayhound type, ideally built to race; the large mastiff type, used as home guard and war dog; and the spitz type, perhaps the oldest of all varieties and the most versatile working dog.

Like its wild ancestors, every dog must undergo a taming or socialization process in order to adjust successfully to living with people.

Dogs ask a little from people. A friendly word, a gentle hand, and a dog will remain steadfast and faithful to one master. Dogs have been known to perform heroic deeds, sometimes risking their own lives to save a man from danger. They are also useful as guards, for tracking lost people and apprehending criminals, for sentry duty and haunting, and as guides for the blind.

In order to have dogs like the one sited above, they must be healthy. A healthy puppy looks well-fed-almost roly-poly, lively, and bright-eyed. He should, of course, have no obvious deformities. His eyes should be clear and he should be free from lice, fleas and ticks. He should have a hearty appetite.

Why do I have to tell you all that good facts behind dogs? Well, its because I didn't realized the capabilities of my dog before he died. He died because I neglected him. But you know what? He did many good deeds for the family. Aside from guarding our house, he also keeps the house free from dirty cats that once lived beside our house.

One afternoon, I sent him out of our house because he made a mistake. He ate the hot dog that my mother cooked for lunch. So he stayed outside until it rained.

Late in the evening, we heard some scorches on the door. It's our dog, chilling. But we left him outside because he is wet. When morning came, we realized that its too late. We saw him dead!

After that, I then realized that if only I gave him food to eat, if only I took care of him and if only I treated him as my own. If you know that you are capable of owning one, why not try it? But don't do the things that I did. Treat them as your own. Let me give you this prologue from the book of Bodie and Brock Theone which is the Second Touch



It is not for me to show th justice of my cause and complain how I am abused. The sheep are his, my life is his, and what he chooses to do with either is for him to say. My only concern is to commit my way and trust. all else is up to him.

Hope that this can even make you alert with the abuse you have given your pets. Remember: they guide your house from criminals in the society. Think of it before it is too late. Good Day!

What was that again?

Few writings really need to be memorized-that is, to be learned so that they can be repeated word for word. But I find a very hard time doing that. It takes a lot of time and effort for me to memorize even a few lines of poetry or dialogue. Memorizing a whole paragraph of prose can be a very difficult chore for us.

But think for a moment of popular songs. Why are they so easy to remember? We remember the words of popular songs because we have heard them over and over again. Also, we associate the words with the rhythm, and melody of the music. And most lyrics have some kind of rhyme. Rhyme, rhythm and melody are linked together very closely. They work together to help you bring the words to mind.

Memorizing prose, however, is a bit different. There is neither music nor rhyme to help you remember. Well, I took the idea from my teacher. On the other hand, every piece of prose is written according to pattern. Can you identify any special patterns in the texts that you have heard or read? Is the organization obvious-such as chronological order? If you can discover how the author organized his material, you will not only understand it; you will also be better able to memorize it.

Whether you are memorizing poetry or prose, there are several things that are important for you to do. I got this again, from my teacher. First, understand what you are memorizing; it should make sense to you. Second, repeat over and over again silently or orally what you are to memorize. Frequent periods of repetition are the only sure way to remember accurately. But be careful! Make sure you are repeating exactly what you want to memorize. Third, alternate your practice periods with frequent rest periods. Take a break if you get bored, move around, if that will keep you alert. If you can stay alert, you can memorize faster and you will remember more clearly what you have memorized. When you store material rapidly, it will come back to you easily.

When you memorize, here are some guides: Make up your mind to memorize; understand what you are to memorize; use frequent practice periods and recite aloud. If you are memorizing poetry, make use of the rhythm and rhyme; if you are to memorize prose, follow the author's organization. Patience is another key to help you remember what you have written or read. Don't readily lose your temper and give up because you cannot do things right without starting it right. Try and try until you succeed. Remember: Constant correct practice makes perfect. If you memorize with all your heart, you would succeed to understand what you memorized.

These can help you in your studying process to help you remember the things you studied for a purpose. May you be guided with this daily specially if your a student who is very industrious in studying.But always remember to eat first so that your mind would be boosted with much energy. Good Day!

to my Life

"It is wednesday again!" I am so excited knowing that I will see the boy or will I say the man of my dreams today. I'm seated beside a window where I can peep to see him.

It was 11:00 in the morning and we are having a class. When I looked outside the window, I saw him sitting on a rock beside the court. Our teacher then told us to answer some exercises found in the book. I carefully answered it on a sheet of paper and finished it rapidly. I heard that he is playing my favorite sport-volleyball. So I turned my head and directed my eyes unto him. I stared at him seriously knowing that he does not know I'm around. Suddenly, he glanced at me. I felt like he is thinking that I like him so I stopped.

After what have happened, I promised to myself not to stare at him for a long time but I can't promise that I'll keep my eays off him.

This afternoon, I went to an internet cafe to do my project in computer. After a few minutes of typing, I took a rest for a while and looked around. I saw him! Now I know that he is fond of going to internet cafes just play D.O.T.A. I know, he's serious about it. Besides, I don't know how to play that kind of game so I continued on doing my project. After I'm done, I visited my friendster account to see if there are friend requests. Well, I do that often. I searched for his name and invited him to be one of my friends.

But I was shocked. I read some of his testimonials and I found out that he already has a girlfriend and they are recently taking the same course. "Ouch!" Then I thought of what really my feelings are.

Maybe I'm just idolizing him or admiring him but not liking him. But why is that everytime I see him, my heart beats as fast as raindrops falling from the sky. Everytime I hear his voice, my ears feel comfortable listening to him and everytime I see him play my favorite sport, my body pushes me to join him.

By the way, speaking of volleyball! Maybe I'm just seeing my past in him.

When I was in grade school (grade 6 to be specific), I have a crush that's really like him. They both have beautiful eyes, red lips, tall and most especially, knows and loves to play volleyball. Alexander makes me feel comfortable everytime I'm with him. And everytime I see him during practices, I feel like I love playing with him. Same as my feelings for _ _ _ _. I forgot to say, that we played volleyball together once. But I'm wondering of who among them made me feel so right?

Well, I think only I can answer my own questions when the right time comes. But for now, I'm still hoping and waiting for the right guy. But still, I will keep on finding my true emotions. Good Day!