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! :))