Laughing All The Way Home

Dismissal time, the time when students are free from the stress of our classes. Donna, Airah and I were just walking around when Airah said, "Let's go to the town proper." "Why?", I asked. "I need to buy colored papers and index cards", she said. "Yes, let's go. I'll buy food from 7-11.", Donna suddenly said. While we were walking, I remembered that didn't bring my wallet with me. I said this to them and Airah said that I always forgot my money. Well, nothing's new.

To start a conversation, I shared a funny experience I had during the New Year. I said that my godmother made iced tea which tasted like scented candles. We all laughed at that statement. Is there even such kind of iced tea? Well, there now is! "My godmother said that she made that drink with Jasmine tea", I said after we had a good laugh. Airah then mentioned that scented candles were sometimes made of Jasmine that's why there was a resemblance. We continued walking until we reached our destinations. Airah and Donna bought what they needed or wanter while I accompanied them.

Though our conversations are short and sometimes nonsense, we all make a good laugh about it. From the smallest of topics to the widest ones, each conversation and  interesting and enjoyable, especially if it is shared with the ones whose close to your heart. 

Hey you ^^

Dear Jeo,

Hi! Hello! How are 'ya?  

Yeah, I know. My introduction is so lame. I really don't know what to say. Love is such a profound emotion. It can't just be felt anywhere or anytime. And I believe, I only truly felt it with you. This time, I'll be completely honest and tell everything I have been keeping to myself. So here goes nothing.

During our first year, I never thought I would get close to my new classmates since I was so silent. But as time passed, I gained great friends and you were one of them. I really enjoyed your company. Jokes and laughs lighted up our circle of friends during the school year.

December 17, 2010. That is when you said the sparks flew for us. Who knew that a friendly hug could have started this all? That time, I did not know what I felt. I didn't mind my heart back then. There were a lot of tangled up feelings inside of me, but you untangled them. I was not sure if it was already love, but now I am certain that I love you. :D

There are times when we do not even communicate with each other. Occasionally, I can't help but get jealous of those who are close to you, to see you laughing your hearts out while I sat quietly watching you. I sometimes wished that time could turn back to when we really close again. Well, I guess I am just overreacting and over thinking and I don't know why. Sorry for that. Sorry for my drama. I am also sorry for the pain I caused. I didn't mean to hurt you in any way. At least, now we know that our love for each other is sincere. What's love without pain?

Though we experienced ups and downs, we've always been loyal to each other. It is wonderful that we both stayed after all this time. Though we don't have any title, I know our love's more important than that. It is just a label right? I know that we're to young for a real relationship that's why I hope we'll become close again, as friends, best friends. I know you would also like that. 

Well, that's all for now. I ran out of words to say. This is merely a piece of writing, I hope you'll never forget my true message. Just know that I am always here if need anything, just don't be afraid to ask. Bye for now. Love you, Jeo! 

Always,

Toni

Teachers to the Rescue!

     Teachers are our second parents. Cliche as it may be, it is true. They have cared for us, they have guided us, they have taught us. They never failed to teach us the day's lessons for the enrichment of our minds. And not only do they touch our minds, they also touch our souls. Teaches are also our heroes. Well, not the saving the world hero kind. They are those who saves each kid from not being educated. This, in turn, saves their futures. 

     Me, being a student have lived my life with teachers around me. All this time, I haven't had the time to send my love to them. I'll use this opportunity..

     Our teachers, you don't know how much we have appreciated all the work you've done for us students. We keep you as our inspirations and we always look up to you. I want to say thank you. Thank you for patiently teaching us those lessons and topics in school which were hard to understand. Thank you for scolding us to clean. Thank you for guiding us to become better people. Thank you for not giving up on us. Thank you for everything. I could not put every single thing you have done for us because they are just so many. I would also want to say sorry. Sorry for the times we have been very hardheaded. Sorry for having low grades on your subjects. Sorry for not cleaning. Sorry for not listening to you. Sorry for passing our projects late. Sorry for not being what you expected. Sorry for everything.

  

I hope you appreciate this small token of appreciation. Thank you again, Ma'ams and Sirs! :D

A Doubtful Song

To be or not to be
This is what I see
A very good question for everybody
In every decision we make for thee

To be or not to be
This is what I see
For every way I make
Or for the path I take

To be or not to be
This is what I see
Whenever I'll choose right or wrong
It will never be the end of this doubtful song

Errors Everywhere!

     Comedy of Errors. I had no idea what that play was all about. I haven't even heard about that. My first impression was that it was a play within a play like in A Midsummer Night's Dream about errors in life. But it seems I was wrong. I was included in the group that needed to report the it so I researched more on the play. 

     Antipholus of Ephesus? Antipholus of Syracuse? Dromio of Syracuse? Dromio of Ephesus? Wait, what? There are two Antipholi and two Dromios? Who is who? The whole story is just so confusing! Even me who was a reporter got really perplexed with the plot. This confusion suddenly turned into nervousness for the group since at the time, none of us really understood the comedy. Luckily, there were videos in the internet which helped me understand the play. Our ever-supportive leader was there as well to help us absorb the whole play for our reporting. 

     Though everything was just mind boggling, every one of us enjoyed the play. The story was good because it was funny. There were also life lessons learned. Truly, the way to correct our mistakes outweighs the mistakes we have made.

     

     

Taking the Test of a Lifetime

     Third Year is here and college is near! It is already time for us to choose our course for college and to get ready for the flood of college entrance exams. But are you still choosing  the perfect course for you? Well, not to worry! The National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) is here!

     The NCAEs are conducted in all schools in the Philippines early in the school year to the Third Year students. Reviewing past lessons is not needed in taking this exam since it just uses your stock knowledge. Interesting topics are what usually stays in our mind right? The data from the test will let you know what course would be best suited for you. 

     Of course taking the NCAEs are essential! As said above, it helps you choose the best course to take in college. With this you'll get the best career as well. It also assesses the student's abilities and skills in different fields and subjects. Taking the exam is fun and is great experience in itself. Though you are not really required to follow what the results say, it always your choice. It is still you who writes your own future. 

Be a Sport!

     The CNSHS Intramurals is just right around the corner! Preparations are being done. Student athletes are training. Muses and escorts are  looking for the perfect outfit to wear. Green Celtics, Yellow Madrid, Red Bayern and Blue Chelsea, everybody is just so pumped up! Wooo!

    The first things which we think about during Intrams are of the course, the SPORTS. Which sport should I play? No! Don't get my spot in that game! I wish we could beat the other teams!--We usually hear these statements echoing through the classrooms. But this is not why Intrams are conducted. Believe it or not, not only is it conducted to let students play sports but also to teach everyone lessons and values in life. 

     Sportsmanship should be observed at all times. Being a good sport means that you are fair. You do not cheat in any way just to win. You are generous and you give others a chance to play and be in the spotlight. The rules to a sportsman is everything. It is always followed. And when one loses, you accept it willingly and also uses this loss as a stepping stone to success.

     All in all, intrams is not only for one's physical body but to the personality as well. :D

  

Native Tongue or Second Language?

      Being bilingual truly has its benefits. Me, knowing Filipino and English use both languages frequently. But sometimes, questions pop in our heads. Which should be given more importance? The mastery of our native tongue or the fluency of English?

     Our native tongue, Filipino is the first language mostly taught to us by our parents. This means, most of us grew up speaking in Filipino and is used to speaking in this language. Mastering this language starts by speaking it and is enriched when we study it at school. Learning basic concepts about Filipino makes our understanding of it deeper and better. With this, we show our love and nationalism.

     Becoming fluent in English means that you can speak in this language easily and without much flaws.  Also, reading books and other texts and understanding them in English would be a breeze. Our vocabulary, in turn, will broaden. English, being the universal language will enable you to talk to anyone, even to foreign people. You will be confident to converse to anyone in English. You will gain jobs easily since most jobs require people who are fluent in English. 

     When you ask me, I think I would to choose to be fluent in English. This is because I think it would be advantageous in school, and to my work in the future. Most subjects in school use English as the medium of communication. Learning the English language is easier for me than mastering Filipino. Also, problems in Mathematics and Science are in English which makes them easier to understand in my opinion. In the future, when I will apply for a job, they would surely hire people who speak in English effortlessly. And I think, life would be easier with English everywhere! :))

      

Falling into Infinity

     Water, water everywhere. I'm sinking, I don't know where am I. A pool? A lake? The beach? I suddenly don't remember. And what? I don't feel the need for air. My lungs and my diaphragm are not moving. I feel so vacuous, so weak. What is that light? It that a wraith? It's becoming bigger. It's filling everything in my limited sight. Waaah! It's eating me up! AAAAH! 

      

     Everything was just a dream. I sat up from where I was lying down. There's a cool, ocean-like breeze. I hear waves and splashing water. Really, where was I? A thick fog enveloped the place so I couldn't see anything. I couldn't ask anyone where I was, since there was no one. But then, I heard a child, vociferating in the distance. I followed the cries until I saw a little girl curled up in a corner. She was stroking her babushka like a doll. I approached her slowly but she cried louder. Maybe she thought I was a knave. I talked to her and after some time, we developed a rapport. She also agreed to  walk with me around the place. She became so garrulous, it was funny and cute. The emptiness I was feeling was filled with happiness because of this little girl. I think I would have gotten mad if I hadn't found her. 

      I was too lost in thought when I suddenly hear the girl say, "Boat..". Yes, we were in a boat, a moving boat! Why didn't I notice it a while ago? It was so conspicuous. Well, a really big boat, more of a ship. I became confused, how did I get in this ship? I don't remember getting on this ship.. I don't even remember anything from the past.. Weird.. The ship stopped. I heard something on a loud speaker, but I wasn't very audible. It said something about a stop at some place and that we should be back after 20 minutes or the ship would leave. Sparkles came out of nowhere and materialized into a bracelet-like wristwatch on my wrist which scared me and it pulled towards an exit. 

      Another bright light met me.  As I opened my eyes, I saw that I was inside of what I think is our school campus. I felt a smile on my face. "Finally! A place where I know someone! Maybe I can ask them what's happening..", I said. The little girl came with me, her hands tightly holding on to mine. I walked to our room. It had a very gloomy atmosphere. "Yo everyone! Does anyone know what's happenin' around here??", I shouted cheerfully. There was no response. Everyone was taciturn and had a coy look on their faces. Even the buffoon in our class was miraculously silent. The obnoxious girly girls who always had coiffures on their hair were crying. I asked them why they were crying but still, no response. I saw my best friends huddled in an assemblage surrounded by my other classmates. They were faineant and did not move. I was about to join in the assemblage when my wristwatch rang so loud that it was like the Big Ben on your wrist. I think the 20 minutes was over. It pulled me again towards the ship.

      Too many impossible things just happened. It was like my friends didn't see me at all. Tears suddenly formed in my eyes and before I knew it, I was crying. I didn't know the real reason, but I was really just upset. The little girl hugged me and it startled me, I forgot she was still there. A few moments later, the ship stopped again. I saw a dark figure of an ephebe in the distance. He looked familiar, but I didn't recognize him. I followed him until he stopped in a brightly-lit room. The room then transformed into a huge ballroom with chandeliers decorating the high ceiling. Affluent people in  exquisite garments filled the ballroom. The man I saw was still a dark figure, he didn't transform and upon close inspection, he was holding a small box in his hand. He ran, as if he was looking for someone and I ran after him. He stopped. He sat on a chair in table with a lady across him. Wait, she looks like me. Woah, it is me, only older. The guy shape-shifted. He was now a handsome young man who was very familiar but I still didn't know him. They talked for a few minutes and the man knelt in front of the older me. He's proposing. I saw the older me turn pink, I nodded. Darkness suddenly swallowed the whole room. My wristwatch rang again and pulled me towards the ship.

      In the ship, I analyzed everything that just happened. Did I just saw my future? Very weird indeed. A suddenly voice echoed so loudly which cause me and the little girl to cover our ears. "LAST STOOOP..", it said. I wonder where this ship will take us next and what could happen after that? Well, I started walking down to the ground. It was moist and very grassy. I heard thunder, and rain started pouring. I wasn't getting wet. It didn't surprise me anymore since this place was very out of this world. People started appearing. They were all in black. The man I saw from the ballroom was walking, I followed him. He stopped in front of a tombstone. I read the inscriptions in it, "Here lies Lia Takumi...", the other words on the epitaph were not readable. 

      Memories flashed before me. Everything became clear. I suddenly remembered everything. That was my name, that was me lying there. I was already dead. I just was a mere spirit wandering through my own recollections. And the man standing before me, he was my husband. The little girl following me around, was an imaginary figure of my little sister. Me waking up in water, was the last memory of me alive. I fell from the ship I was in and died drowning in ocean. The ground I was stepping on, turned into water. I couldn't swim up, I couldn't feel anything. I tried to scream for help, but the only word I was able to whisper was my final goodbye while I feel into the depths of the infinite ocean.

First Grading, done! Second Grading, here I come! :)) 

Drops of Gold and Silver

A new sun has just risen
The dawn is now breaking
The yellow light with the soft blue sky
It seems like a beautiful daydream to me

It is now in the center of heavens
An intense warmth emits from it
Its fierce light ablaze
It has almost blinded me

The sun, it is now setting
But oh, look at those captivating colors
Red, orange and yellow
Floods the infinite sky

A silver light has been shining
The moon so luminous
With countless shooting stars
Enchanting the eerie night

Slowly Wasting Away

      The world is slowly wasting away. With pollution everywhere, high energy consumption, rising of global temperature, overpopulation and depletion of natural resources, it seems like there is only a small chance for  the survival of everything in our earth. But we should never lose hope. When there is a will, there is always a way. 

        Our earth can still be saved, though it is uncertain how exactly. A lot of people has thought of ways how to lessen contributing to  the continuing ecological crisis, but we all know, it is still not enough. Everyone of us must do what we can to help.   We  should support or  join different programs implemented by  the government for the environment. If not, just start at home. Lessen the use of energy, turn off lights when not in use, unplug electrical appliances after using them, conserve water, reuse plastics and paper, segregate your trashes and many more. 

Just think, if we continue our sick little games, no one in the future would sing this:

♪ I see tress of green... red roses too 

I see them bloom... for me and for you 

And I think to myself...what a wonderful world 

I see skies of blue...clouds of white 

Bright blessed days...dark sacred nights 

And I think to myself...what a wonderful world 

The colors of a rainbow, so pretty in the sky 

Are also on the faces...of people...going by 

I see friends shaking hands...sayin...how do you do 

They're really sayin...I love you... 

I hear babies cry...I watch them grow

They'll learn much more...than I'll never know 

And I think to myself...what a wonderful world. ♫

So let's all stop this destruction and take some action. :D

From Tragedy to Comedy

Hahahahahahahaha.

Romeo and Juliet? As a comedy? Well, that's weird. But let's try it. Haha. :D

Romeo and Balthasar were walking towards the tomb of Juliet when Romeo asked Balthasar to stay behind. But instead of following Romeo's orders, he followed Romeo into a tomb while using a camouflage suit he made out of leaves and bushes around him. 

Romeo went inside the tomb, with Balthasar behind him. At that time, Romeo was holding on to his sword that time in case someone would distrurb him. Without him knowing that Paris was behind him, he was startled and his sword slipped from his hands, cutting Paris' neck. Blood then spilled everywhere which created a pool. Romeo slipped in it and fell unconscious. Friar Lawrence entered the tomb, slipped in the blood and fell unconscious as well. 

Juliet woke up and it suddenly rained cats and dogs causing a  huge pool to form. She swam towards the unconscious Romeo. She kissed him, which woke him up. It was only then that they took in their surroundings, they laughed, and swam to their heart's content. 

The Prince, Capulets and Montagues suddenly entered the tomb and swam as well. Friar Lawrence woke up and was astonished of the view. Everyone was having fun. Capulet suddenly called the attention of everyone and seemed was though he was going to announce something important. He said that he remembered why the Capulets and Montagues have been enemies for so long. Capulet and Montague's great grandfathers were the best of friends, but when they were in the lake, swimming, Great Grandfather Capulet accidentaly hit Great Grandfather Montague so they slipped. Great Grandfather Capulet became angry of Great Grandfather Montague and they never talked since then.

With this, the Montagues and Capulets laughed inside the tomb because of the silly reason of the eternal feud. Romeo and Juliet were allowed to marry and all of them became friends again as if nothing ever happended. 

Just an Alternate Ending

Everyone knows that there was never a story more full of pain than the story of Romeo and Juliet by the brilliant William Shakespeare. But what if there was no tragic ending? Not one of the lovers kills themselves? Well, here’s my alternate ending of the masterpiece, Romeo and Juliet.

~Juliet awakens just as Romeo was about to drink the poison~

Romeo:   My dearest Juliet! I thought you  were

dead!

Juliet:       My Romeo, it only seemed like I was dead. I drank a potion with a sleep-inducing drug which stopped my pulse and my breathing, removed the color from my lips and made my skin cold.

Romeo:       Why would you do such a thing? What if the drug killed you instead of just putting you into a deep sleep? But at least you’re here now my beautiful Juliet. We are here together, I love you.

Juliet:          Oh my Romeo, I love you too. But what is that I hear? I hear people coming in. Let us run away, run away from this wretched life from all those who disturb our love.

~They kiss~

~Friar Lawrence enters~

Friar Lawrence: Romeo! Juliet! Are you both okay? You need to escape right now! Some watchmen are coming!

Romeo:         My friend! We are fine. Thank you very much for all your help. We will repay your kind deeds in the future. But for now, farewell.

Juliet:          Farewell, Friar Lawrence. May God bless you.

 ~ All three exit, Watchmen enter~

Chief Watchman: I thought I heard noises in this tomb? Then everything became silent. Wait! What is that liquid on the ground? Blood? It’s blood! And, it’s County Paris! He’s dead! Help! Help!

First Watchman: Yes, sir? I am here? Oh! It’s County Paris! Wait! Look! Isn’t that Romeo? And what? It’s Juliet! She’s alive! I’ll go to the Prince immediately!

Chief Watchman: No! Chase after them and capture that scoundrel Romeo! I’ll wake up the Capulets, Montagues and the Prince. And you, (To third watchman) chase after them as well!

Third Watchman: Yes, sir.

Romeo: (To Juliet)We have been spotted! Let’s make haste!

~Romeo and Juliet runs from their pursuers~

Juliet:          My love, is that a boat I see near a bank of a river? Or am I just hallucinating because of fatigue from this endless chase?

Romeo:         No you are not hallucinating, dear Juliet. It really is a boat. Let us hide in it to escape from our chasers.

Juliet:          Okay, let’s sleep as well. I am really tired.

~They lie down inside the boat, not knowingly they are brought to another town by the river’s current. The next morning, they awaken~

Romeo:         Good morning lovely Juliet! What an enchanting morning it is, waking up with my love by my side. Wake up, it seems that we have drifted in a town I have never seen before.

Juliet:          Good morning dear Romeo. Oh yes we are in a new land! Let’s go around town and look for a place to stay.

~They get off the boat and explore the new town~

Romeo and Juliet found shelter with the warm hospitality of the people in the unknown 

place. Meanwhile, the Capulets and the Montagues searched for them for months but they

never found the lovers. They gave up the search thinking that they died. Romeo and Juliet 

then married, had children and lived peacefully without anyone ever getting in their way. 

I'm Only Me When I'm With You

The good ole days :)))

Family is a place where everyone belongs, where everyone is comfortable with each other and where everyone is loved and cared for. And this is how I feel with my family. I have felt their love and I have loved them as well. They are my inspiration. They are my everything. 

Family is very essential. Without a family, none of us would be even alive. They are the ones who gave us life and a reason to live.  They are our first teachers and companions in life, who helped us develop into disciplined citizens of society. They accept us for who we are. Everyone is there to help you through the tiniest of tantrums to the biggest of problems—they will never leave your side. They give us overflowing joy which can’t be felt just anywhere else.

If asked who would be my ideal family, I would say that my family is the ideal family a girl could ever ask for. I thank God for this special gift. I feel so proud and blessed to have such a loving and caring family by my side. I love my family, forever and always. ♥♥♥

It is Always the Best Day With You

     My sister and I put the card we made on our Father’s side of the bed just before he went inside the room. He lay down but pretended not to notice the card. My mom, sister and I were all laughing. We then handed the card to him. I felt joy as he lighted up with a huge smile in his face (which he doesn’t usually do). He read the letter, then the “gift certificate” my mom made for a new pair of shoes. He was laughing, which made us laugh as well.

     Father. Father. Father. What is a father? Well, anyone could be a father, as long as he is hardworking, protective, supportive, disciplined, understanding and of course, loving. And, my father is like that. Edbert G. Buclatin is best father anyone could have. Though he may be strict at times, I know he’s just doing and saying these things for me. He is always there for me and for that, I say, thank you Daddy.

     I still, remember, when I was younger, he would carry me all around and hug and pat me to sleep. I miss those days when I was not a pain. But I can’t help it, I’m a growing and changing teenager. I’m just sorry for everything that I did to hurt or get you angry.

     And when you’re getting old and grey, do not worry, I’ll be always right here beside you, just like you were always there beside me. You never failed to show your love, and I will never fail to show my love for you as well. You are such a great father, friend, brother and husband, thank you very much, I love you, Daddy. ♥ :*

Love love love ♥

The Start of Something New

Oh yeah. Two years left! \m/

Two years of high school, DONE! 

Only two more years left ‘till I finish high school. The past two years have been a blur. Time flies so fast. And now in my third year, there are a LOT of new things-- new teachers, new subjects, new lessons, new classmates, new room, new building, NEW EVERYTHING!  It makes me nervous yet at the same time, really excited. 

There are a lot of stories from my friends, now in their fourth year, that third year is the most difficult year of all. Well, for me, my first year was the most difficult since there were a lot to get used to. So far, my junior year has not been that hard, but at the same time, not that easy. There are some teachers who are really strict and seem scary. Some subjects are not that enjoyable, in other words--boring. Research is really challenging because it’s tough thinking of a title, which is the subject of the research. I also knew that I would really be challenged because there are a lot of math in our subjects, namely, Mathematics III, Analytic Geometry, Advanced Statistics, Chemistry and Physics. 

Still, I’ve been enjoying every bit of my junior year, with my old and new classmates, and with my new teachers. Learning and laughing with them has been a blast these past two weeks.  Though some problems came, they were also resolved easily. Well, we are just trying to find color in this black and white world. And I do hope my initial dread of having a really difficult junior year will change into a really enjoyable one! :D

Lalalala :3

Hello! Hello!

Hi everyone! Well, as you can see, here is the first post here on my very own blog! I'm Antoinette Gabriel A. Buclatin, a girl of 14 years. There I am, in the far right, with my three best of friends, (starting from the left) Airah, Donna and Lea. You'll know more about me in the future. Bye for now! ^^