Change: It starts with me

Our country urgently needs young leaders who are willing to serve unselfishly. In our efforts to change our world, we find ourselves changed in the process.
As a young leader, I will begin by inspiring our parents, elders, sisters, brothers, relatives, teachers and neighbors to be circumspect and resolute in the exercise of their right to choose and influence our future. As a young leader, I will be the beacon and model of nation-building in the grassroots, and in influencing others to seize every opprtunity and sustain initiatives to build a greater nation.
I have seen the problem in our society. We lack discipline and the crab mentality wherein when an individual is successful, we pull them down because we don't want to be left behind. Our country is not progressing because we don't have discipline. Our leaders nowadays are stealing the money of our country for themselves.
Jose Rizal said, "Ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan." I know that I have a big part in making a difference in our society. This is the right time to make a change in our community. I can make a difference.

Time flies so fast. Another grading period has just ended. One grading period more before the most awaited event of the year. The THIRD GRADING PERIOD is a though one for me. I really can't forget what happened when we made our documentary for our project in Economics. We had to sleep in the school in order to finish it. We stayed at the guest house of the school. I remember that I slept at 5 a.m. Our project in Research was to make a thesis proposal. We had to sacrifice to stay late in the school.
Before the Third Grading Period Examination, I sprained my hand. It was hard for me to review my lessons. I went to take the exam with an arm sling. That was so embarrassing. During the test, I was sweating. I was not able to review the other lessons. Physics, Mapeh, Values, TLE and AP were hard for me. Almost all of the subjects made me think so hard.
It's Fourth Grading Period! I have to move on or I will be left behind. Graduation Day is getting near. I have to study hard and work hard. I need also the help of the Lord. I have to survive!

Christmas

Christmas is a very special day for me. It is the day of giving love. Filipinos love this event because there are lots of traditions that is fun to do. Caroling, attending misa de gallo and exchanging gifts. The true essence of Christmas is not just these things. It is remembering the Lord, Jesus Christ. We must not forget Him because He is the reason why we are celebrating this event. The tragedy that happened shocked the Filipinos.The eruption of Mayon Volcano, when 600 houses were razed and the MV Baleno tragedy. The Filipinos united during this time. For the victims, helping them was a very big present for Christmas. Helping the victims means loving the Lord. Sacrificing is a big thing for Christmas. We must share our blessings to others and love them.

Is It In Your Heart?

"Pagpapatibay ng pagkataong Pilipino: Tugon sa hamon ng panahon," This is the theme of the Values month celebration. Every morning, after the Flag Ceremony was the morning trivia. There were also different activities like the kite flying, cookfest and the poster making contest. These activities help us develop our personality.
The retirement of Mrs. Parel was a sad part for me. She was more like a teacher to me. She was a mother to me. I was very sad when she left us but life goes on. We have to accept that nothing is permanent in this world. It was my first time to play two events in the City Meet 2009. It was very hard to practice but I never stopped because I had the determination to win. My coach in table tennis was about to remove me in the team but I showed her that I can do it and I showed her that I will not disappoint her. During my game in table tennis and basketball, I was not nervous because winning was in my heart. Even though I was one of the smallest in the team in basketball, I showed them that I will not let the team down.
A true Filipino is not a quitter. He fights for his country and loves it.

I've Learned My Lessons

This was the busiest grading for me since I was in my first year. Doing the projects and one of it was the Investigatory Project, assignments, studying our lessons and practicing for the Intramural Meet 2009 was a pressure for me. It was very hard to manage my time. During the making of the Investigatory Projects, it was very hard to budget my money because we really need to spend a big amount in order to submit this project.
It was very impossible doing these things but thank God I did it! I submitted our Investigatory Project and we won second place in the Intel. I did not win in table tennis but I won in basketball. I submitted my projects but the sad thing was I forgot to post my two blogs in TLE which made my grade went down. :D All of my grades went up except for TLE and I was very disappointed with my performance.
I've learned my lessons!

My Technology, My World

Since the world started, science was already present. And with the help of science, many scientists have already created objects which we call technology.
Science and Technology is very very important to us. It makes our daily works easy and fast and even better. With the help of these, I can communicate with others, play dota and post my blog. I can say that science and technology can help in the improvement of our nation. One of the best products of science and technology is transportation or the cars, planes and ships. I can go to Bahamas Islands using the planes or ships and I can go to school using my car. Science and Technology can also provide our basic needs like food, clothes and shelter.

One Language, One Country

Filipino Language started at Baler because the Father of Filipino Language who is Former President Manuel Quezon was born in Baler, Aurora.
Many heroes have sacrificed a lot to keep our language rising. In paying back all of their sacrifices, we must love our language and let us speak the Filipino language. It is an honor for me to be a Filipino because Filipinos excel in different events. Having the Filipino language is a great opportunity for me to excel.
We must love our language by preserving it. We remember the late President Quezon by speaking in Filipino.

MABUHAY!