Today is HIS and not his

Gosh, it's been months since I last blogged about anything. Guess am too busy with my senior life, I forgot that I actually have a blog to fill. Well anyway, what's important is that I'm here, not just for a simple and ordinary blog, but something SPECIAL..REALLY SPECIAL.

It's the 25th of December today you guys!!! It's definitely not just any other day but today is the birthday of a very special SOMEONE in my life, and yours too...(I hope). Today is the birthday of JESUS CHRIST himself. The ONE who sacrificed himself for the sake of us, HIS people. This is the time of the year when we get to decorate our houses with lots of CHRISTmas lights, flowers, and garlands too. This is also the time of the season when we get to exchange gifts and get our families together. This is the time for us to be jolly. But is it just that, really?

Sadly, we tend to forget the real spirit of CHRISTmas, for what we know now is that, CHRISTmas would be nothing without gifts and moreover...SANTA CLAUS. I just can't seem to understand why parents try to raise their kids in the belief that such "bulky old man" exists. Moreover, what I hate about it, is that, that same "old bulky man" with "imaginary gifts" for "the kids" seems to be the star of CHRISTmas when he's NOT!!!

Come on, whatever happened to telling children stories about the NATIVITY. Oh, and that song too...away in a manger, no crib for a bed...the little LORD JESUS laid down his sweet head...the stars in the night sky looked down where he lays...the little LORD JESUS asleep on the hay...the cattles are lowing the BABY awakes...but little LORD JESUS no crying HE makes. I expect that more than "hohoho". Sigh...it's just sad that kids tend to wait more of him than of HIM when HE is really the star of the event. I just hope that more and more people would be enlightened of the true meaning of CHRISTmas which is not just about gifts and not just for kids. I just hope that more and more people would come to realize that CHRISTmas is all about the deep LOVE and FORGIVENESS for EVERYONE. It is all about SIMPLICITY and it is all about CHRIST...for today is HIS...and NOT his.

A Taste of Victory

After weeks of hard training, at last, came the most awaited day; the day of the competition…

Yep, I will never forget that day. We all woke up even before the sun had risen in order to prepare for that event. We slept only for few hours for that, but then, it was great to know that everything was worth it.

Pressure. This is one word that aroused the group. We all thought that we went through so many things in order to be there so why let everything go to waste? Right then and there, we were convinced; we were there not just to perform, but to win. We were nervous, alright? But then, those prayers really worked well for us. They’re right, expect for a great show once you offer that thing to the Lord; and so we did.

Enjoy. This is the most important factor in doing something. Once you enjoy a thing, you are sure to succeed. With enjoyment comes passion, commitment, love and determination which will bring one to success. This, I believe, paved our way through triumph. Everything really felt great especially now that we had a taste of great victory.

My Winning Piece

Five thousand four hundred seventy-five days ago today, I had proven myself to be a determined doer rather than an idle dreamer.

A pleasant afternoon to all!!!

Seventy five percent of you here, I believe, complain about your high Meralco bills then NOT do anything about it. Let's be honest, who among you feels that you are paying too much? I am very sure that many of you complained when you received your last bill. You whined as if it was the government who did not turn off the TV; GMA who forgot to shut down the computer and MERALCO who chose to sleep longer inside an air conditioned room. Ladies and Gentlemen, trust me. We pay high MERALCO bills because we consume a lot of electricity.

I am standing here in front of you to coerce you and to make your bill lower. I am sure that every one of us would like to make this happen. Now, how do we do this? How do we lead the consumers towards efficient lighting for a brighter future? Let me present a few things to you. Things that I hope you'll consider doing—because I'm telling you, these days, we demand for more hard cash in our pockets.

Let us start with something very basic; when you don't need it turn it off. As simple as that. Yes, something very elementary, but is something forgotten. Maybe some of you would even go home today and realize that you forgot to turn off the lights at the garage before you went in this gathering. It could happen. Going to the bathroom to pee? You don't really need a light. Try it, it even make peeing more eventful. Peeing inside a dark room is not that bad unless you believe in ghosts. Turn it off. Don't be lazy to come back and turn off the fan. Every peso counts...TURN IT OFF!

Second rule, Share. Have you heard that you could actually install those fans and use only one air condition to keep two rooms cold? Or why not squeeze yourself on a hot night in one room. You did not only conserve electricity but you actually had the time to bond with your family and hear the snore of your dad. Trust me with this—this is something you would share with your children. Every member of the family, in one air conditioned room, watching a good film. Definitely fun!

THIRD. Go old school. I like sinigang and pinangat better when my Mom prepares it inside a clay pot using charcoals or maybe even trying to have lamp shades with those cheap white bulbs instead of fluorescent lights in your bedrooms. This does not only set the mood of your room, but then again, it lowers your MERALCO Bill.

I could go more and say more. Take more time to fill your minds with reasons and ways to conserve energy. Being educated citizens, we know the concerns of our government regarding electricity. Let us lead the advocacy in saving it. There’s nothing wrong in hoping for a brighter future, but then, hopes would only remain as faint traces of your drive to do something and would stay that way only if you don’t take the initiative to act. We may or may not see that “brighter future” but at least to die knowing that we took part in saving electricity for the next generation’s sake is something that is worth bragging. So now, I dare you to make a move towards betterment; and I dare you to start acting now.

Leading the Consumers towards Efficient Lighting for a Brighter Future

Abduct Helen!!!

Intramurals ’08 in CNSHS turned a bit upside down upon Helen’s arrival. Who would have thought that freshmen would reign supreme in Volleyball Girl’s division? “That’s impossible!” some may say, but not until today.

If there is but one person who made a big name in Cavite National Science High School today, that’s no other than Helen, the volleyball whiz. She had exerted a great game play in all her battles against their team’s competitors. She was like a rocket who could always be seen everywhere where the ball is. Every game was like one against a batch for Helen really did all the work. She was able to make everything possible inside the court.

Most of the time, you could hear everyone praising Helen. At times, you could even hear players pleading for her to stop playing even for a while. Rumors say that during her sixth grade, this amazing kid had reached Provincial competitions for volleyball. Now, I won’t wonder why she is that good.

Truly, Helen is known to be a volleyball history in CNSHS and would reign supreme forever. So for all those who would want to taste victory in the next volleyball league, I guess you guys should start and be one in saying…

ABDUCT HELEN!!!

Physique, are You?

During the opening ceremony of the Intramurals 2008 in CNSHS, the presentation of the muses and escorts was also laid on. The contest was all about their stage presentation and was judged based on their gracefulness in modeling and intelligence in answering questions.

As they were presented, their teammates could not help but cheer for joy for their candidates. Everyone seemed so amazed by how each of the contestants presented themselves well in front of the judges.

At the end, it was the sophomores who reigned supreme. Both their sport was shooting and both of their ramp was amazing, and so with their answers. No doubt, the judges had not made any mistake in choosing this year’s physique.

Upon their victory, they are expected to compete for more, including the incoming District Meet. With that, they are once again expected to reign with flying colors. In the near future, they are to summon everyone and say…

Physique, are you?

Boys Can Do, Girls Can Too

In this year’s intramurals, there came a twist in some field in sports. Those which formerly, was a game for men alone, was now opened for both sexes. It was quite unusual and, at the same time, exciting for everyone especially for those who are to compete. Who would not be? Imagine, everyone would not only be able to watch men in the basketball and sepak takraw court, but women too.

As expected, the games turned out to be so fun. Imagine, those women whom everyone thought to be so “filipina” and so finesse turned out to be somewhat masculine too. Everyone was kicking and hitting the sepak balls like a man and shooting, dribbling and stealing balls like a man. The different teams cheered for those in courts and enjoyed like there will never be tomorrow. Indeed, enjoyment was really seen much in there faces.

What was so good about this is that sportsmanship and camaraderie was very much seen arousing in everyone’s team. The boys served as the girl’s coaches and vice versa. At the end, the winners always accept victory with humbleness and the losers accept defeat the way they should be. Truly, this intramurals had taught much lesson to everyone, a lesson worth keeping.

aDoRaBlE a$ yOu arE...

I have always admired how my dad sets himself as a good example to us, his children. He never fails to push us to be someone whom he knows would be an effective leader someday. My dad has always been a sort of brother to us for he always sees to it that we enjoy much leisure time together, just like what friends and most siblings do. But, never did he forget his limitations and so did we. He said that he wanted us to learn on how to adjust with people whom we are to be with and learn on how to never make our heads to big for our hats through his simple way of teaching.

Eversince I had a mind of my own, I had always always seen much determination and hardwork within my dad. I could still perfectly remember the time when I first asked my dad on why was he so focussed in his work and why wass he so business minded. I remember him answer everything definitely and said: "That is because this is who I want you three to be." From that, I have been convinced that my dad is really doing everything that he could for the betterment of our future. But despite all those busy days for work, he always sees to it that he has enough time to pray and attend mass together with the whole family every Sundays.

Most children fail to admire the hardworks and strictness of their dads at times, but as for me, I have every reason in the world not to do so. I know that in time, I would look back and thank my dad for being that someone in my life for he is one of the reasons for my being. I love him for who he is and I idolize him for always being a true person and no matter what happens, I know that he will always be the BEST DAD IN THE WORLD!...

...Thanks dad!