squiggly evil!

Just like last week, many students were excused again. It's as if our class will never be whole again. (awws?)

Since Monday, our seatwork in Mathematics was always sudoku. It's not easy to answer compared to the previous ones. This time the grid inside it is irregular. Fewer numbers were given that made it harder to answer. I'm not good in answering sudoku. The hardest for me is the SQUIGGLY EVIL PUZZLE! It never happened that I was able to finish one on time.

This day, Friday, we played volleyball. I love this sport and we all enjoyed playing it. At first there was no rally in our game. Our time was spent by serving the ball then one will get it because no one was able to return the ball back in the opponent's court. To make the game more exciting, we decided to have a "pustahan". The loser team should treat the winner team. Both teams did their best to win the first set. Unfortunately, our team didn't win.

To our opponent's team, be ready next week because we'll beat you in the 2nd set!

a week without them:(

Since the start of school this week, our class was never complete. Two of my classmates are practicing for the Jazz Chant; almost half of the class is attending the meeting for the Regional Science Camp. They are preparing for the contest they'll be participating to.

Last week, I asked permission to my guardians if I can join the camp in Sta. Cruz, Laguna. They agreed and they already bought the things that I might need in camp. On Sunday evening we watched Rated K. We saw that some places in Laguna are still flooded so they changed their minds and didn't allow me to join. They said that they won't be able to sleep at night because they'll be thinking of me. I really wanted to join because because my closest friends joined. I participated in this camp last year and I really enjoyed. I had no choice but to respect their decisions.

It was like everyday is our free time. We only had 3-4 discussions per day. The lesson that I won't forget is the Standard Normal Distribution. Our teacher didn't teach us on how to use the table and let us discover how to use it. At first I wanted to give up and ask my classmates even though we're not allowed. After several days, I was able to understand it! He's right. It feels good to learn something you discovered by yourself. Even though some of my classmates are enjoying their stay in the camp and we're attending classes, it was still fun! I often miss those who went in camp because everywhere I go, they're always with me.

I hope that next time I can join the camp. I hope that on that day, God will give us a good weather! XD

monster projects!

After our so called sembreak, we had a lot of projects to finish the next week. The first on the list is the Sudoku in math. We answered one of the it during our Math time. That was the first time that I answered a sudoku in my entire life! Before I never dared to answer one because I what I know is that it's difficult. I'm glad that I was able to finish that one.

The next on the list is the comic strips in Chemistry. It is required that the topic will be about solutions. It was supposed to be submitted today but I was not able to finish it. There are two main reasons for this. Our teacher gave us two days to finish it (it's too short right?). I've told many times that I'm not good in drawing. I don't understand why it is always a part of some of the lessons which is not Arts!

The last on the list is the reaction paper. During our discussion in A.P., a question was given to us. It can be answered after it is being asked because it’s asking for an opinion. I don't think there's a need for us to make a reaction paper.

sembreak?!?!

Some places in Manila, Laguna, Pasig and in different provinces in Luzon are still flooded due to typoon Ondoy. We are very fortunate because even though it flooded in some places in Cavite, it was nothing compared to what happened in the mentioned places. After the no classes last Monday, classes were resumed on Tuesday.

Everyone that day is not in the mood to have lessons and activities. The news that made us hate school even more is that Department of Education Secretary Jesli Lapus removed the sembreak. His reason was because there were a lot of disturbances for the past months so there's a need for make up classes. What the? It is not our fault for having many disturbances. Urgghh!

Before we went home, our adviser told us something. She told us that we need not to shout after hearing the announcement. We promised her that we'll follow what she said. When we heard that there won't be classes starting Wednesday to Friday, we broke our promise. We jumped, shouted and almost cried! Our adviser is playing Farmville and she asked us to send her trees. I'm not playing this game so I can't give her. I'm still thinking if I'll try this game. (WOW! haha)

Since last week, i got a feeling that this would happen! I spent the week in front of the computer playing facebook. I'm addicted to Pet Society! I love the features of this game and I love decorating my house and changing the style of my pet:)

nature's revenge...

We had our Periodic Test again this week. It seemed that it was only yesterday when we had our PT. Same things happen every time this day comes. Students review and prepare for the exam. Hearing about this had always been a bad news for me. Good thing that some of the test are multiple choice type.

The continuation of our Intrams also happened this week. The game that I wanted to see was the badminton game. Badminton is one of the sports that I play. I was there to cheer for Pau (IDOL!), Nikko and Tammy (eeh! cheezy! haha..peace) They are all good in playing badminton. I also wanted to see Zeus while playing table tennis but I already know that he'll win- sure win!

The next day, the weather was not good. The sky was dark showing that it'll rain hard. Past 8:00 in the morning, my grandfather noticed that the water level in the river behind our house is rising. He told us that we must be alert because it is possible that it'll cause a flood. While watching television in my room, my grandparents told me to bring the computer upstairs. We placed all of our appliances in a high place where they won't get wet when the flood comes. In the middle of our work, the flood came. Our family were still inside the house rescuing our things. Thank God because our neighbors helped us carry some of our things in the house. I walked in the flood though I don't want to. We went to the house of my great grandparents which is elevated and spacious. I hurriedly took a bath and we stayed there for a night.

The next day, it was general cleaning time. Our house was full of mud! It took us a long time to finish cleaning it. Good news that there were no classes the next day so all of us can still rest.

abra kadabra!

Magicians perform their magic tricks when there are audience to watch them. We're different from them because we did the magic when there are no audience to watch us...

I admit that I'm one of the students in our section who did the MAGIC- well everyone did it. We've been facing the most serious problem of our section this week. Some of our teachers warned us but still only few listened and followed. One day, our mother's feelings burst and she yelled at us. Her words were really harsh and I was hurt. That was the first time I saw her that she's very angry. She never talked to us nor teach us. She spent her free time in the room beside ours. I was not surprised for how she reacted to the issue but I think that that was too much. I realized that if I'm at her place, I might do that also.

After that, all things were never the same as before. We were banned for using the comfort room, the lights, electric fan and even the water dispenser. At that very moment it felt like I'm in HELL! We perspired a lot and we often go to the canteen to buy water. It's all our fault for experiencing those things. We deserved all of it. I just hope that all of us will change and forget the MAGIC that we've done.

Before we went home, we stayed first in front of the Munting Museo and talked about the matter. All of us were determined to change and I'm glad about it. We decided to bring fans because of our punishment. When we went to school the next day, our mother removed the punishment that she gave and that startled us. I was thinking about the reason why she did that. It's like there's a storm yesterday then suddenly it became a sunny day.

After that incident, I saw a big change in our class. I'm not sure if the MAGIC is not anymore happening but I can say that it was lessen.

intramurals???

There was a project again in Chemistry which was supposed to be submitted this week. I was not able to submit because I don't understand the procedures. I guess I'll just submit it on Monday..XD

We had our Intrams on Friday afternoon. I don't know if that's a good news for me because before I wanted them to bring back the Intrams when they removed it. When they said that it's the opening, I expected it to be like what happened in the past years. For me it's not an opening program because it was like we're in the market because it's so noisy that time and everything was not organized:( The other sections from the 3rd year level made the cheer for our team and our section just followed them. I think majority of our class doesn't want the Intrams including me. For me it's better if they didn't bring it back if it'll only happen every Friday afternoon. What a waste of time!

In the middle of the event, I found myself cheering for my teammates. I realized that I can't do something about this that's why I tried to enjoy myself and go with the flow.

"Chu chu chuchenes! RED RADON is on the way! AHUS! AHUS!"

I can't blame myself for comparing this year's Intramurals to the previous ones. Compared to the last, this was the least organized and least exciting. I didn't mean to offend the YSC Club members. I know that they did all they can to convince our principal to have this event.

goodbye EGM:(

We celebrated "Linggo ng Wika" last Tuesday though it's already September. It's better to be late than never right? I was excited to see the performances of the different levels. The performance of the juniors were great! I'm proud of all of them. The other year levels also made a good job:) The performance of the SALIW Dance Troupe is still good as always, I mean the best! wahaha..I love their costumes, props and of course their dance.

I was overjoyed for receiving the medal and the certificate because I was 2nd place in the Tagisan ng Talino when I joined for the weekly entry. That's the first time I received a medal since I studied in CNSHS:)

After the celebration, the three sections in the junior level were all busy preparing the materials and ingredients needed to make the ice cream. The ice cream mixture inside the small can was placed in a big can with crushed ice and salt. To harden it, it should be rolled for an hour. I enjoyed preparing it and it was fun. We did not for an hour and hurriedly open the can. Our activity was a failure. The tape placed on the cover of the small can was not tight enough to prevent the salt from entering. I just hope that we can still repeat the activity:(

We had our first PTC for this year last friday. I was happy that my grades are all passing. I'm glad that my parents were proud of me. Some of us excelled and some didn't. I guess we should strive more for the next grading period. We changed our seating arrangement and Zeus will be my seatmate for this month.

BAD NEWS...

The executive minister of our religion died. This news made me cry. He was a big part of the successes and progress of our religion. He was the reason why we have faith in GOD and brought us to the right path. We decided to go in Quezon City to visit him last Saturday. The chance of seeing him was really little because there were a lot of brothers and sisters who wants to see him. I was very lucky and fortunate that I was given the chance to see him. Extreme heat, heavy rains, and stress were not a hindrance to stop us from reaching our condolences. The next day, Sunday, we went to Quezon City again in the evening. We tried to see him once again. The distance that we walked was like from Ternate to Naic (no joke...it's really far). Despite this, we're not able to enter the temple. We went back in the bus which our local rented for the people who wanted to witness his interment the next day. It was 2:00 AM when we ate our breakfast in Mini Stop. After that, we went slept in the bus for a short period of time. This day was really exhausting.

Doomsday is really near. The signs are one by one occurring in the Earth. Let's all change our lives before it's too late.

disappointment:(

Since last week, I already know that our club, Filipino Club, will host the celebration for "Linggo ng Wika". I've always been waiting for this week because we're allowed to speak in Tagalog. It's not that I hate speaking in English but it's because I can express myself better when speaking in Tagalog:) Each year level will have a presentation for the said event. Of course I want to participate in my own little way but the problem is that I don't have talent in dancing:(

"Ang lahat ng bagay ay magkaugnay. Magkaugnay ang lahat!" This was the background music for the junior's presentation. I was able to watch some of their practices during my free time. Glad to say, their steps were great despite the fact that they had a short time for practice. Their really good in dancing. IDOL!

Before the week ended, the celebration was postponed. Our club decided to hold it next week. For me it was an advantage for the performers because their time for practice will be extended. One more good news is that students can still speak in Tagalog up to next week! yeah!

When there's good news, there's always a bad news that follows. Next week will be the District Meet wherein students who are good in sports will represent their school to compete with other players from the different schools in Maragondon. I was thinking, how will our school choose the students who will represent us if we'll not have the Intrams? I was really disappointed to know that. When I was in first year, I experienced the best Sports Fest in my entire life! It's one of the events where students develop their skills and cooperation. I totally disagree to this decision:(

I'm still hoping that they will change their minds and realize that this event is also important. Please bring back the Intrams!

what's the result?

I did not expect the unexpected things that happened this week. The result of the Periodic Test made me happy and sad. I passed in some of the major subjects and in Filipino (I don't remember the others). Knowing this was a relief for me. Some of my scores are failing. What can I do? It's impossible that I'm good in all of the subjects right?

Last week, we were not able to take all the test. There were still two more left. Last Monday, we took the exam in Advanced Statistics and in Araling Panlipunan. I almost cried while answering the test in Ad. Stat. (OA?! haha!). It is really nosebleed! The next day, we checked our test paper in A. P. Guess what? I passed! I never thought that I would pass because I know that I'm not good in history. Since elementary, it is one of the subjects that I least like. I know that hating this will not help me that's why I'm trying my best to like it! XD

Also, there were two projects to be submitted this week in Chemistry. Blotting paper is needed to perform it and finding it is not easy. Our president and our vice president in the class decided to buy it for the whole class. Both their parents exerted effort to look for it. My bff Jona tried to look in National Bookstore but there's none. We ended up using filter paper for the project.

I wonder what will next week. I know that homeworks and projects are part of a student's life. I just hope that less of these will be given to us! XD

a new chapter...

Time is passing by really fast. The first quarter seemed too short for the second quarter to start already. Since we're about to start a new chapter of our junior life, it means that new lessons are waiting for us.

While taking the test, I had a hard time answering the tests assigned for the second day especially in Chemistry and Physics. The reason is because I was not able to review seriously in these subjects. After spending half of a day for the tests, I fell asleep while reviewing in my room. For the sake of having a passing mark (I hope so), I tried to finish reviewing all the subjects but I ended studying only some of it. The good news for this week is that we didn't take our P.T. in Advanced Statistics and Social Studies. I felt relieved after hearing the announcement.

On August 13, 2009 in the afternoon, we attended the funeral mass for our principal's husband. On our flag ceremony, my schoolmates informed me that he is dead. At first, I didn't believe them. I became upset because I know that his death will cause so much pain in Ma'am de Vera's heart. The thing that I won't forget about him is when he scolded a truck driver during our second year. We were cleaning the principal's office that time when the driver used the school's ground to deliver the materials for the construction of the Maliksi Building. He got angry because the ground that will be used for the Intramural that time became uneven. His action made me knew that he has concern for us and that was for our own sake. Also, he contributed in the school's projects with his connections. Small things but a big help, right?

After that day, there were no classes. This is due to the preparation for the feast of Maragondon. It means that on August 15, 2009, it's time to have fun and eat. Before that occasion, many of my classmates invited me to come. Of course I wanted to have fun with them. Right now, I can imagine how happy we'd be spending our time together. Just thinking about it makes me feel excited (",). The problem now is that I can't be with them on that occasion. I'm an Iglesia ni Cristo and as you all know, we don't celebrate feast and we don't believe in saints. There was a time when I thought that maybe they are thinking that I'm way too obedient. Well, that's me (awws? XD). If possible, I'll always follow all of God's words. I hope that they didn't think that way and that they understand me! haha

For the coming week, I need to prepare myself for the test results. I'm not expecting to get very high grades but I do hope that most of my grades are passing.

induction or talent show?

Another induction was held in our school. This time it's for the PTA Officers. We thought that the program would be boring. Because of that, we decided to go back in our room. I was hesitant to go because I know that it's rude to leave while there's a program going on. What can we do? We became tired because we're standing while watching the program.

We found many of our classmates in the room. We played the guitars. Then Sir Tom came and I think he saw me happily (XD) playing the guitar. I stopped as soon as he went in our room. I got nervous. He asked us why we're not in the program and if we're exempted. I know that he has the right to question us since it's our fault. We answered him no so we hurriedly went back to the gymnasium.

We saw a parent on the stage. It's the signal that it's the start of the most awaited part. Parent/s of every year level performed that day. The second year parents were the ones who performed first. They're like a choral and their voices blended well. The first year parent sang "Bayan Ko" and I think it's a tribute to our beloved Cory Aquino. Her death is indeed a big lost to us. We've been waiting for Mrs. Quinto to perform. We were really shocked after we heard her voice! She has a talent for singing. We cheered for her. We didn't expect that she has an angelic voice! WOW! In fact some of us thought that there's a second voice or it's recorded. But when the CD stopped and she still sang, we knew that the voice is really hers! The performance that made the crowd alive was the performance or a fourth year parent. She sang Regine's song "You Are My Song". Well, we all know that the song has a high pitch. She sang sing it effortlessly! The induction turned out like a talent show.

For the last intermission number, Kuya Aaron and Ate Ria danced. They are both good in dancing. Almost all danced while some didn't. We saw Ma'am Chato having a good time dancing. She stole our attention! Her moves are "todo bigay!" WE LOVE IT!

After the program, we fixed our things. We also ate snack before leaving. We were all excited to go home because there are no classes!

forever doesn't exist

Death is what I fear the most. It is unavoidable. It is also unexpected. It's like a thief who steals someone's life. The life that is lost is priceless and it can't be replaced.

Last week, I had lost a grandfather. He died and left his family experiencing so much pain and sadness. It happened in just a blink of an eye. He didn't leave any farewell message. He only stared at his wife's face then he died with a smile. I feel sorry for his family. I can't control my tears whenever I see them suffering. I know that seeing me mourning wouldn't help them feel better. I also know that he wants them to forget all the sadness that they're experiencing now. All that we can give them is our support to overcome this unwanted happening.

While reading others' blogs, I saw the question "Do you believe that when someone dies, they become a star?". How I wish that they really become a star. A star that appears at night shining brightly in the sky. Their presence physically may disappear but the memories and love shared with them will remain in our hearts. It's the same as receiving a gift. This gift may be lost or broken but the thought of giving remains.

To all, please spend more time with your family. Treasure every second you spend with them. You'll never know that maybe today will be your last bonding time...

more birthdays!

There are two main events that happened this week. The first was Ma'am Arceo's birthday and the other was the workshop for the production of malunggay capsules, soya products and VCO.

Last Monday (July 20, 2009), our adviser celebrated her birthday. We really prepared for her birthday. When I entered our room, I saw some of my classmates decorating the blackboard and pasting cut- outs saying "HAPPY BIRTDAY MA'AM JULIET!". After 5 minutes (I think), the officers called the attention of all the students to proceed to the gym. As I remember, we went there somewhat late because of the preparation. After the flag ceremony, we waited for our adviser to arrive. Some of us thought that she won't come to school because last year, she didn't show up on the same day of her birthday.

Someone said that she's coming. When she entered the room, we greeted her and cheered for her. After that, Vhil initiated the program. Many certificates were given to her. There was also an intermission number. The "iskinita boys" prepared a dance number and it was really entertaining. Their dance is really short. It only became long when they repeated it five times! haha. When it's the time to give our present, we kindly asked her to open the drawer in the teacher's table. We told her that we bought a box of chalk for her. She told us,

"You are not allowed to buy chalk"

Of course we really didn't buy it. When she first opened the wrong drawer, she found a ruler and a pair of scissors. When she opened the last drawer, she found our present, a cake! Since her favorite color is violet, the flavor of the cake that we gave her is Ube Macapuno (from Red Ribbon!) which is also color violet. She didn't agree when we asked her to give a speech. She said that it'll only make her cry. We're glad to see her happy and she appreciated our efforts.

Last Friday (July 24, 2009), half of the class attended the workshop that I mentioned at the first paragraph of my post. This workshop was prepared by the Science Club and it was successful. Unfortunately, I'm not one of the students who attended it. Only school level officers were allowed to go. Even though I stayed in the room, I had fun with my other classmates. I never felt tired that day because we only had some lectures and seat work. Sir Ces attended our class not to discuss Advance Statistics but to discuss about Vita Plus.

It's a relief that our teachers didn't give us homeworks this weekend. I hope that this will always happen (impossible?!).