It's a Tough One...

Balancing your academics and extra-curricular activities isn’t always that simple. Who says it would be easy? You must attend different trainings and workshops in various subjects and at the same time you must cope up with your missed classes. I’m not Superwoman, I can’t do two things at the same time.

The start of third quarter was smooth but after a week it got worse. Why? I, together with my other comrades practiced for an intermission number for the Opening of Vigan City Meet last December 2. Then, it was followed by our review for the Physics Quiz in the Science and Technology Day held at our school in the same month. Lastly, I attended the Division Workshop for Campus Journalists and also the Regional Schools Press Conference which was held at Pangasinan. Undoubtedly, this grading period is one of the toughest quarters I’ve ever had in the past 3 years.

I was out for the whole quarter and sad to say I didn’t learn much from our lessons because of my absence. Good to know that I was able to finish my activities and our Webpage Design. Fortunately, I still learned some tips in making a Webpage and how to enhance it. Thanks to my classmates!

Moving on, for the last quarter in my high school life I must listen more and lessen my ECA for me to get a higher grade in ICT IV. Moreover, I will do my best to enter my classes to be able to finish my requirements in no time.

An Offbeat Comeback

Talking dolls, fairy tale books, happy meals—these are the things I always fancied when I was a child. I always wanted to have battery operated toys but all I can have in those times were pieces of paper dolls. But that was decades ago, Pam has grown bigger and became more mature now.

I grew up holding with my simple dream and that is to become a gold medalist. I no longer yearn for those toys I favored before. My eyes were finally opened and my understanding about crucial things in life became broader. I did my best to pursue with my studies. I stand up when I stumble on my way. My determination keeps on igniting and my focus was to reach the goal that I had set.

However, the time came for me to make the most vital decision in my life and that is to choose my future career. This decision is neither for my parents nor for my friends, it’s all about me no more, no less.

As 2011 started, I already have chosen my career. I want to become a Doctor. It was hard for me to decide but I was never influenced by any one. I did it all by myself alone. Even though I will not graduate with flying colors, at least I gave the best that I can give. Nevertheless, 2010 may not be my breakthrough year in either academics or ECA, I know 2011 has more for me and I won’t let the opportunities pass me by…

No more talking dolls and fairytales. I need to prioritize more important things and one of it is to graduate in college. No more happy-go-lucky…I need to become more serious with my studies for me to fulfill my dreams.

2011 is a new year for me to have a different outlook in life. 2011 would be my breakthrough year!

What the word 'CHRISTMAS' means to me...

Kathy received a pair of prada shoes whereas Nathan got a guess shirt. Nixon wanted a new set of Wii and had it last Christmas. Thea's jaw dropped for her friends gave her a Red Dot cocktail dress. Marie and Claire hopped out the box when their parents bought them a new Asus laptop. What branded things they have received this Christmas, however, its brand is not the thing that matters...

Christmas isn't Christmas without Christmas party. And during this times, students would want something good. Good enough for them to satisfy their cravings. Well, who wouldn't want expensive and branded things for Christmas? It might be the best Christmas gift ever!

When we receive something good, we would all be like a hippy-happy jumping with joy and all. However, when we receive something that is not-so-good we tend to let sadness in our hearts.When I was a kid, there were times when I was obsessed with gifts. I would want everything for Christmas. I usually open my gifts as fast as I could as soon as i received them. And it has been a lot of times that frown's been plastered on my face and I would give a staggering fierce glare to the one who had given me that not-so-good gift.

But now is different. A lot more different than that of before. I was able to apprehend the simple yet true meaning of Christmas. It is neither about the material things nor the brands. How much it costs,its size or how the gift was perfectly done with wrappings and trimmings, all of it doesn't matter.

It is all about appreciating simple things or deeds and still finding happiness from it.

Even how cheap that gift is, at least someone hadn't forgotten you all this time. Even how small that gift is, at least someone out there has a big heart to give you that one. And its Christmas, my dear. Giving implies more than receiving.

If you received something not-so-good this Christmas, try to see what's behind it. It's like reading between the lines, you know. And when you've found what is behind that gift , surely you will be shocked for you will find something abstract. You can't see, hear, smell, touch, and taste. Something a person cannot physically interact with.

So, you tell me what you've found and I'll tell you mine.