Sunday, January 1

Cut me, Mich.

     I often imagine how people would react to my death . What would they feel if one day I was gone? Will they be miserable? Will they exult? I'll certainly not figure out the answer to this question .

     I thought about that in a time where demise would be the easiest and simplest retort . I was out of my mind, trapped in my own infinity of hitches . I could have stayed there a little longer if I wanted to, but I knew that life has to go on . I have to keep on going and continue the way of life . I have to be strong enough to get on going . When the going gets tough, I have to be tough as well . 
     
    I do not know if I should be sharing my private problems here, because it doesn't sound so decent, so I won't . Well maybe I'll tell you some tip-offs, but I still wouldn't tell exactly what happened or who was with me that time . Here are some words that would give you some ideas: Classmate, Almost killed, Reason = Me . I guess that's enough for you to have a context of my own problem . That is where I could relate the quote, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going". I made myself tough enough to undergo the problem that I made, and by that I made clear of myself that only if I would be bold enough to face my difficulties, that's where I would be able to surpass them all .


Saturday, December 3

Jet Lag.

"I wish I could freeze this moment, right here, right now and live in it forever."



     That doesn't do anything with math, but at least it has something to do with the day of the math festival . That day turned out to be one of the days I'd never forget in my entire young life . Maybe even the weeks before that day are actually a part as well of the memorable event . Those weeks include the preparations, practices, and a lot more . It would be interesting if I'd include them in this entry, but eventually I'm in a rush, so I won't =))

     It was Tuesday, November 29, when the Math Fest was held . In the morning was the presentation of the candidates of the Kings and Queens . I am a candidate for that, so I did my part . Introducing myself in front of a crowd, forgetting some lines about myself because of nervousness, nothing new . And by the way, Vanessa was my partner for that event, and she was great . But I wondered where my partner could be . 

     At about lunch time, my partner for the G. at Bb. Sipnayan came to our room . She's no other than my best friend, Jam Pagtakhan . :) She was wearing those curling things on her hair when she came . We stayed in our room for a while and then we've decided to go the parlor to remove the crap on her hair . I was kinda bored while waiting for her to finish, but I was patient .

     Lunch time, I was getting excited . I know that I should've been nervous that time, but I wasn't . Maybe it's because of Jam's presence . I always feel comfortable and happy with her . Share . And of course, who'd be nervous if you're with your best pal? We helped each other overcome our nervousness that day .

     After lunch was the time for the main program of the Math Fest. My partner and I were a bit late, because of too much preparations . And too much make-up :)) The math jingle contest was first, then the G. at Bb. Sipnayan right after . Oh and the Singing Mathematician was also in time with the latter . 

     
     Everything happened just right . We just rode with flow of luck, and a bit of love . Jam did very good that day . Her talent, her dress, her hair, everything was beautiful . She's beautiful . I never regretted having the person I love as my partner . They said that everything that we did on that day was natural . No need to exert efforts of sweetness because it comes on both of us naturally, they say . It was love that made us succeed that day . And it was also love that made me smile from that day up until now . It was love that made that day a very special day . I love you Jam :)




Sunday, November 20

If I were a nymph.

Dear Shepherd,

     First and foremost, I would like to thank you for those words of kindness and love . Those beautiful phrases full of extravagant promises and riches you'd like to give me, are very pleasing to hear . But what's ironic is that even though I am taken away by your playful lines, I do not, and I would not even, dare to believe in them . I'm sorry to say, but I'm not the type of creature who is easily fooled or made-believe by a human like you . Us nymphs are intelligent creatures, and we do respect our dignity . I know that maybe you are really ready and willing to give me all of those flowers, gowns, slippers, belts and more, but I just could not accept your offer . I'm very sorry .

     If you are currently thinking why, I am ready to give reasons . First of all, we are not of the same race . It would be hard to accept the fact that a small living thing like me would have fallen in love with a creature who is a hundred times bigger than my size . Funny, but extremely true . Secondly, I have already imprinted with a nymph like me . I am truly in love with him . I'm sorry, but what you want us to be, or your plans for us, is just a big no to me . I would appreciate it more if you just forget about me . Think that I do not exist . Think that you have never met someone like me . I assure you, it would ease the pain you're feeling right now . 

     I wouldn't mind us being friends, but it'd be better if you just let go . Release the memory of me, find a girl, love her, make her happy like what you want me to be . I wish you a happy life .


Truly yours,
Nymph


Thursday, November 17

A daydream away.

"I am this morning electric ."



     The day we've all waited has come . Studying at Science High School for almost 3 years, this was the first time that we had a proper and official field-trip . Imagine, my batch-mates and I haven't experienced trips since our first year of high school . That's why this year's field-trip is very special to us . That day is a day to remember .


     I woke up past 3:00 in the morning . I woke up in another room, my classmate's room . Pretty cool, I'd say, to have a sleep over on the day before your field-trip . It kinda levels-up the fun and excitement . So it was Thursday when I slept at Frann's house, and it was Friday when it was our trip . A perfect date for our field-trip . You know why? Well it was exactly on November 11, 2011 . Some say that that day would be full of good and bad omens, I'd say it was jam-packed with good ones .
     Setting aside the date thingy, I enjoyed my short stay at Frann's house . I wouldn't blabber out much more about that, but instead I'll share about the trip .


     5:00 in the morning, everyone's already getting ready . Students chatting, some are arriving, everyone was busy and excited .At about 5:30, I think, everyone filled the buses . I do not know how many buses were there, but there were a lot . Our section, together with III-Oxygen, rode at bus 7 . I don't know what time we departed . And who needs to know the time when they're having fun anyway .
     As we moved, our bus tour-guide introduced himself . His name was Jimmy . On the way he discussed some things, rules, and some fun facts about the places we're passing by and the venues we'd go to . 


     Our first stop was at the Nido Discovery Science Center . I was distracted by the thought that we are already in MOA . So the venue wasn't so bad, although I did not enjoy the place that much . I've been to that place when I was in the 6th grade, and the frustrating part is that there was no improvement . What I mean is that, it has been 2 years already and yet nothing new was added . Some parts were even removed, or worse, dilapidated . But it was just the first venue, so I stopped thinking nega thoughts .
     What I enjoyed there? It was the space dome . We watched about the solar system, giant space clusters, super novas, galaxies, and other dimensions even bigger than what we could have ever imagined . The film/documentary was very nice . I felt like I was a part of the infinity of the outer space . 


     After that place, we took our lunch inside our bus . At that time, the only thing that runs in my mind is that, "Our section is really a family". I don't know why, I just thought of it . We shared our packed-lunches with each other. Frann's mom prepared snacks for me actually, but I've decided to just take a few then gave the rest to Ave Joe . He doesn't have lunch lol .
     We stayed inside the bus for almost an hour . That was the most dead-time part of the field-trip . Oh, I almost forgot, I actually took a nap while we were waiting for departure . Rexson was a comfy, comfy pillow . =)


     Next stop; Myth of The Human Body . This was at Taguig? I forgot . This place gave me the chills actually . When I first heard of it, I thought that it was all statues of the body organs, which are made of wax . I was wrong . The place actually displayed real and dead human figures, organs, etc . It was very interesting, really . I learned new facts about our bodies, and what they really looked like from the inside . 
     And by the way, there was an inside joke about the restaurant inside the exhibit's building . They said that no one buys food in there because once they've entered the exhibit, they'd lose their appetites, lol . Bye Taguig, hello Kulturang Pinoy .


     Uhm, by the time we were going to Kulturang Pinoy, all I thought about was going to MOA . Anyway, I enjoyed the welcoming program they prepared for the students . That was a wild and sweaty activity . Everyone, okay not everyone, but most of the students, danced and shouted . I did not because I'm awkward like that . But I did enjoy being there . 
     Inside the blue room, (I forgot what they call it) some Juniors and Sophies were selected to perform some folk dances . I thought it'd be lame, but it wasn't . The video editing that they did made the dancing more awesome-looking . And and and, that was the first time that I saw my adviser, and my former-adviser, stomp to the beat and groove . I was surprised by the energy that they were exerting . I can tell that they really enjoyed it, I swear . They were great .


     Finally, the venue I've waited for, SM Mall of Asia .


     Once we were dropped by our bus, I felt the excitement inside of me . I suddenly forgot how tired I actually was . Naturally, I'm to be seen with Joanna, nothing new . We went to Time Zone . I do not know how long we've been there playing . I guess time really stops when you're with the person you love . looool .
I've said a while ago that I gave my lunch to my classmate, so by the time we were already strolling at MOA, I felt the desire for food, hunger . It took some time for Jam and I to find a resto or chain to buy chows . We've been inside and outside the mall looking for game . Most of the eating places were full, so we ended up eating shawarma at the food court .
     As we were strolling, we passed by a Bear Cuddler shop . We entered the store because she wants to, and also because I have a plan . We looked at the bears on display, and then I asked her which among the bears look nice . She did not answer me properly though, hahaha . So when I've decided on which bear to buy, I bought it and I told her that the bear was for my mom . We left the store .

     Nothing much happened afterwards . We took a stroll around the mall, chatting, window shopping, looking at other people and guessing about what their relationships are . Okay that was weird, but yes, we did look at couples and guessed if they are married or not . Mutual weirdness . 
     The rest of the night was fun . While waiting for the buses to fetch the students, we sat outside . To maximize the use of the remaining time together, we had a talk . As we stare at the night sky, side by side, we actually changed the time to moments . I really enjoyed being with her . Best friends never fail to enjoy when they're together . 


     It was a rainy trip on the way home, and everyone's exhausted . How about me? Of course I am too, but I didn't mind, 'cause on the way home I kept on holding to everything that happened on that day, and treasuring them as a lovely memory . And I'll keep that day, a daydream away .


Man of Valor.

A brave-hearted man,
With high salutes to his God.
That's Andres indeed.


Wednesday, October 12

Warmth.




     The pictures above altogether is actually a greeting card that my classmates and I have made for teachers' day .

Happy teachers' day :)

Monday, October 10

Growing.

     My batch mates and I have taken the National Career Assessment Examination about two weeks ago . Though I know, and I believe, that some of my batch mates didn't take the test seriously, I did the contrary . I know that this test aims to know how much we are capable of on handling a course . That is why I gave my best shot on that examination .

     Through this NCAE, we wouldn't have a lot more trouble in searching for a college-course suitable for us . This would really be a big help, in my part, since until now I am undecided on what course I am to take after graduating high school .



Saturday, October 1

Photosynthesis.

     Let's get this thing straight, I really think that I am like a coconut tree . I know you'd assume that I'm like a coconut tree because of the fact that I am tall and thin, but no . I am like a coconut tree for the reason that I could be anything handy for anyone . I mean, study each part of a coconut tree, you'd notice that each one of them has a purpose . Starting from the top, its leaves may be used to thatch roofs and to create hats, baskets, and fans . Its trunk may be used for canoes, posts, rafters, and fences . Its coconuts may be used for culinary purposes and a whole lot more . I guess that's sufficient enough to give explanation accurately . 

     I am a person who has various faces . I could be a good son for our family, an easy-go-lucky student at school, a clown for our classmates, a cartoonist for our school paper, a guitarist for our band, a young citizen for our nation, and maybe even a bestfriend and a lover as well . All of those are my faces in existence . They're a handful, I'd say . And just like a coconut tree, I really do have a lot of purposes in life . A lot more are yet to come, a lot more hang about to be discovered . 

~

     Alright I'll be honest, at first I really thought that the coconut tree best describes me because I'm tall, and thin . =)



Sunday, September 25

A temporary escape.

     Pictures up, everyone was smiling . The Junior students wore a smile as they held their awards up high .

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     It was our Intramurals last Friday and Saturday . I am part of the Juniors team; the Red Ferrari . The team names of this year's intrams were from luxury-slash-racing car brands . Pretty cool, I'd say . The names really suited every year level's style and personality .


     Friday started with a bang . An opening program was conducted by the YSC, our school's sports club . After the program, the year levels' cheered for their Mr. and Ms. Physique candidates . All the contestants looked stunning . They were so attractive, and very sport-ish looking as well . It was hard to predict about who would possibly win . But I did wished that the third years' representative would win .

     Right after the Physique part, the cheering was held . I actually don't know if it was more of cheer-dancing or cheering . lol I don't know . But hey, after the performance of the Juniors, I really thought that it was the best . Without any music accompaniment, they have produced a magnificent cheering . Very very well done .



     Nothing much happened to me afterwards, because I do not have a sport . Not much of a surprise, I'd say . 

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     Oh I almost forgot, I actually played basketball, and to be honest, I really messed up . lol . That sucks, really .

     I watched other sports after my game . I also did watch Joanna as she defeated her opponents in table tennis and was declared as the champion . She's really awesome, I swear . And I just stayed with her for the rest of the day . ∞



Monday, September 19

Sonnet 116

Let me not to the marriage of true minds
Admit impediments. Love is not love
Which alters when it alteration finds,
Or bends with the remover to remove:
O no! it is an ever-fixed mark
That looks on tempests and is never shaken;
It is the star to every wandering bark,
Whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken.
Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks
Within his bending sickle's compass come:
Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks,
But bears it out even to the edge of doom.
   If this be error and upon me proved,
   I never writ, nor no man ever loved.

~


Recalling

Three things that love is not according to Sonnet 116:

1. Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds .
     -It isn't love if it quickly changes after any circumstance . Love remains unchanged, if it is real love .

2. Or bends with the remover to remove .
     -Love cannot be removed by someone who is faithful to his or her lover, unless if it isn't true love .

3. Whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken .
     -Real love cannot be measured by anything, nor calculated . True love's value can never be reached by any other riches in this world .

4. Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks .
     -Love doesn't fade within days, weeks, or years . True love lasts forever . 




Things that love is according to Sonnet 116:

1. It is the star to every wandering bark .
     -Love can lead someone to a brighter path to life .

2. O no! It is an ever-fixed mark that looks on tempest and is never shaken .
     -True love may face hardships, but still remains true .



Interpreting

     Love is represented by the star because just like the northern star, love may lead us to the correct path in life . Though following the path of love is risky, at the end of the journey all circumstances that we've surpassed will benefit and improve our love . That is how love helps the people who are lost in love to get back to the brighter side of their lives .



Extending

     I do agree with the speaker's interpretation of love, because my point of view when it comes to love matches his thoughts about love.