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...