No to drugs!
Drugs—one word with five letters but addictive and may destroy our lives. When you’re a drug addict person, a lot of changes may happen to you--not only in physical and mental aspects but all aspects that completes you as a human. However, too much using drugs also leads to illness or depression and unfortunately, it may results to death when not treated as soon as possible.
Last March 06, 2022, we have received an announcement from our teacher Sir Alinor Baraiman in Google classroom that says we are tasked to do promotional ads about drug awareness and we need to post it on social media. Sir Baraiman also put other essential instructions for us to be followed in doing the said activity. Right after I read the announcement, I thought of what I’ll be doing or what ways that I will do in order for me to do and finish the activity. I have already decided that I will just draw my promotional ads since I also love drawing and putting some colors on it. The day after the announcement, dated March 07, 2022, I have started drawing my ad and it was quite hard for me to decide what I will be going to draw so I asked some help to my brother for the task to be finished. Luckily, my drawing was already done and I enjoyably put some colors on it so that it will be enhanced as well. Upon finishing all what is necessary to do, I have taken pictures of my drawing so that I can post it on social media as instructed by our teacher. Before I post the pictures on social media, I put some catchy and interesting caption on it first and then tap the ‘’post’’ button. After that, I have screenshot my activity that was posted on my social media account since it will serve as my work to be ‘’turned in’’ in the Google classroom. Finally, I have add the work that I’ve done in my Google classroom and then tap the ‘’submit’’ button.
We as the youths of today’s generation are the hope of our own country. That’s why in order for us to take our responsibilities (in our nation) in better and right way, we need to avoid using drugs and be a drug free person. Additionally, for those people who aren’t already influenced by addictive drugs, you made the best choice and you must stay being a drug free person. On the other hand, for the people that are unluckily addicted by drugs, you aren’t that late to fix yourself and stop doing that destroyable things so as early as now leave your current situation and start a better life for you to live in a peaceful and free life.
Cooperation is a must
Last March 20, 2022, our teacher in Entrepreneurial Mind subject named Leanne Aireca Tumaroy has instructed us to do the Venture Proposal activity. This was a group activity so I searched for my group mates and thankfully I have found six (6) members of our group. Regarding on the said activity, we were going to think of what kind of business that we will be producing or startup. This business should be originally come from us and new for the consumers. Additionally, our teacher provided us some guide questions and format that may help us to think of our ideal business to produced and so that we can finish the activity in a well-organized way.
Upon forming a six (6) member group, we automatically created a Group Chat (GC) on messenger so that we can easily contact each other regarding on the activity that was tasked to us. Since our group doesn’t even have any idea about the mentioned task, we agreed on the GC that each one of us will read the guide files or documents that our teacher has forwarded in Google classroom in order for us to be aware of the things that we need to in doing our venture proposal. After reading the guide files on the Google Classroom, we have also agreed that we will individually suggest any products that we think ideal and unique to be done. In connection, there were a lot of ideas that my group mates have suggested. Meanwhile, one of our group mates has suggested a product or business which was she named it as “C Drink”. Accordingly, this product is a kind of beverage that is made through calamansi juice and with a twist of lemongrass juice as well. Our group mate who suggested the business also described the vitamins and minerals that we can get from that certain product and it was truly beneficial in our body. That was an ideal product for us since it isn’t only makes you full but it has also a lot of benefits or nutrients that our target consumers will be obtained. Last March 20, 2022, we have agreed that those said product will be our final business that we are going to propose to our teacher. After that moment, we help each other in doing the activity so that it could be done earlier and in a proper way. Each one of us was having a specific responsibility regarding on the venture proposal activity. Although it was quiet hard to think about a unique business, but we did our best and think positive to accomplish the task that was given to us. In the meantime, we have successfully done our venture proposal with cooperation and participation of each member of the group.
That activity was quite hard for us since we don’t have any background on business but it wasn’t hinder us to finish the task and propose a business. We just encouraged ourselves to be more patient and confident in doing the activity. And the most important of all is the cooperation of the members of the group for your work to be properly organized and finished a head of the time.
More trees, more sustainable environment
Trees have a lot of contribution in terms of our daily survival. Hence, it should not be abused and we must also use it in the most relevant and purposeful way. The trees around us have a lot of important roles and serves as one of the most important things in the world. They could help us to lessen the calamities (flash floods and/climate change) that we are experiencing and encountering since then. However, trees can be our shield whenever we can feel the heat of the sun and could also be the source of fresh water. In the meantime, instead of abusing trees around us, what we need to do is to plant more trees on our surroundings or join the group that is the goal is reforestation. Through that action or activity, we could definitely help trees to be more sustainable and preserved.
Last February 05, 2022, our NSTP teacher, Sir Alinor Baraiman instructed us to do the activity which was tree planting. He gave us ample of times to do the said activity that’s why it was not hard for me to finish those one. He said that we can either join with the group that is doing the same thing or plant on the space of our house. So I quickly searched for the trees that I will be planting for. February 08, 2022, I have finally found seven (7) seedlings of trees with the help of my older brother and I’m also ready to do the tree planting activity. These tree seedlings were; 2 ipil-ipil, 1 avocado, 1 jackfruit, 1 cotton fruit (santol), 1 mango and 1 rambutan tree seedlings. Before I planted those trees, I have put each of it to the reused cellophanes and then I put some soil on inside so that it could stay with its original image or color. The day after that said process, I proceed to the tree planting activity. Since there was no group that was conducting a tree planting activity that time, I managed to do it alone on our backyard of our home. What I did first was I dug seven (7) holes on the soil of our backyard and those holes were not that deep from the ground so that it was not hard for me to plant the trees. The next step that I did was I got the seedlings on the cellophanes and then put and plant it to the holes that I dug a while ago. After that said step, I properly covered with soil the trees that I have already planted. I just repeated those particular processes seven (7) times until I have successfully planted it all. In order for the trees to grow faster and healthier, I have watered all of it and created its fence or shield with the use of wood sticks directly upon finishing the activity. When the activity was done I enjoyably filmed and taken myself photos for souvenirs and documentation. In The meanwhile, I have successfully planted the seven (7) seedlings at the backyard of our house. At the end of the day, I have realized that it was such a challenging yet overwhelming task that I have done. And I’m so grateful to do those certain kind of activity that was not only for academic purpose but also for the preservation of nature.
We as humans have great role in terms of reproducing trees or reforestation since we the one who benefit a lot of this. In connection, the best thing that we can do is to take care of our nature in a way that we shall not abuse or do such actions that can possibly destroy it. Instead of doing such unlawful deed, what we need to do as early as now is to do reforestation and plant a lot of trees in order or our nature to be more sustainable until next generation.
My Unforgettable Experiences During High School
They say high school is one of the best parts and the most joyful experience of being a student. Well, they’re absolutely right! I can really prove that it is not just a lie since I’ve been experienced being a high school student too. I have a lot of unforgettable and treasurable moments during that time. And I am so thankful and as well as overwhelmed of having those experiences in my life.
Last June 05 2013 is my first day of school as a Grade-7 (first year) student. I felt excited yet nervous because it’s my first time of being a high school student and I didn’t already knew the teachers and my classmates (but I have few of my friends that were my classmates during elementary days). When the classes started, we have started first on the introduction of ourselves so that we will be knowing ourselves and we can be friends as well—as what our adviser said to us. Our teacher instructed us to pass 1/8 sheet of paper with our names on it so that we could start the introduction of ourselves. I admit that I have felt nervous that time but I managed not to show it to my classmates and teacher. All I did that time was I just did my best to introduce myself until I finish it.
[To shorten this one] During my grade-9 (third year) days, there was an incoming program in our school entitled “English Week” which has a lot of contests that maybe going to happen. Some of this contests were; spelling contest, essay writing and more. Our teacher appointed me to be the representative of our curriculum (whole grade-9) in the essay writing contest. She also said that I have potential in terms of writing an essay because she have read my essays also. Actually, I did not expect and so shocked since I did not experience being one of the contestants of any contests. And I have also a low self-esteem in terms of joining any event in our school. Even though I refused to join in the said contest, my teacher was still forcing me to continue and she said that I just need to believe in myself and to the talent that I have. Even though I am not that convinced with what my teacher said, I said yes to her and agreed that I will be the representative of our curriculum. And the I made myself ready through practicing more in writing essay. My teacher also advised me that I need to be more confident and knowledgeable on the contest that I will be going to join.
When the contest has come, I can’t help myself from feeling nervous and shy even though our teacher already told me what to do. What I just did was not to show to my fellow contestants that I have felt that. As the contest started, I did my very best to write the things that is connected to the given topic which is all about ‘’climate change’’. I followed the rules in writing an essay as well as the things that my teacher said to me. It was very pressuring since there was a limit of time (1 hour) in finishing the essay. But then I managed to smile and encouraged myself that I can finish what I’m doing before it will be out of time. Fortunately, I have finished the essay before the time limit and I quickly submitted it to the contest’s in charge.
After the contest, I am so thankful and proud of myself (and my teacher as well) that I successfully did what needs to be done. As the Master of Ceremony (MC) announced the winner of the said contest, she started from the third placer up to the winner. She announced that the 3rd placer was the Grade-8 curriculum, 2nd placer was the Grade-12 curriculum. Unexpectedly, my name was called by the MC and she announced that I am the 1st placer of essay writing. I was so shocked yet overwhelmed of that happening since I did not aim to be a winner what I’m aiming during the contest is to gain more experience and self-confidence. I proudly went up to the stage and claim my prize and medal. It is very unforgettable for me since there were a lot of my fellow students that were cheering and proud of me. And I can’t explain the happiness that I have felt that time.
From that moment the in charge of the journalism club in our school has encouraged me to one of the journalists or writers in our school. I have also agreed on it for me to enhance or boost my self-confidence. As the days, months and years passed by my self-confidence became higher since I have joined a lot of contests not only in our school but also in different schools. Just like Division-Schools Press Conference or DSPC (from 2015-2019) and fortunately I have received awards because and also made the whole school be proud of me. I am so thankful of experiencing those events because it really helped me a lot in the development of myself.
I am very thankful to the people—especially to my teachers who believed on my capability and made me braver in terms of facing my fears. Because of them I became better and stronger and I have also experienced the things that I didn’t did before.
Those experiences that I have said were just one of my unforgettable moments in my high school days—I did not write all of my treasurable events in those days. I am considering myself as one of the luckiest students and young person of experiencing those kinds of experiences in my high school days. It is because a lot of the students nowadays did not experience those things that I have mentioned. However, most of the students as of now did not enjoy their high school days because of the COVID-19 pandemic. All of the activities/events were done through online platforms because it is very harmful to go outside since the virus is deadly and easy to spread.
That's why I felt so blessed and thankful as well since I have a lot of challenging yet exciting experiences during my high school days. And I did not forget all of it until I graduated and even until now. Even forever those memories will always remain fresh and momentous for me.
All About Love
‘’Love is the number one contributor of peace and happiness”. When we say the word “love”, it is very powerful and it could create a lot of thoughts and ideas in our minds. Love doesn’t only define the two opposite sex having an intimate or long relationship with each other. Moreover, it has a lot of meanings such as—love of parents to their children, a friend’s love, an animal lover to his pet/s, love to something that makes you happy and many more. Love makes people create a strong and purposeful connection their fellows. Without love we are nothing and we couldn’t achieve peace of mind and happy living. However, let us spread love and nice treatment to our fellows.
**Parental Love**
Unconditional, immeasurable and pure—that’s how we define the parents’ love (most specially the mothers’ love). Parental love is the most precious and important of all kinds of love that have mentioned. Because of our parents’ love for us, we are alive and safe. They are our best advisers and they loved us since then and even until forever regardless of all the faults or hardheadedness that we have done to them. They’re always protecting and guiding us even though we are old enough to take care of ourselves.
On the other hand, we are very blessed and must be thankful that we have parents that are willing to accept the real “us” no matter what happens. In order for us to at least pay back their sacrifices and hard works for us; we should make them proud through doing our best in our studies, helping in doing the household chores and always take good care of them too anytime.
**Relationship With Opposite Sex**
Many of us can relate in this kind of love (specially the adults). It is a feeling that he/she is having a connection or relationship with another person. Some people also say that being in a relationship anyone is a feeling that you really love that specific person regardless of his/her physical appearance, attitude or whoever he/she is. It means that an effort from him/her makes you happy no matter how big or small it is. Having this kind of love really needs efforts, more patience and a sense of being contented with your partner, trust and you must also be more trustworthy to him/her as well. In short, when you’re in a relationship with someone, those attitudes are needed so that your relationship will grow stronger and to avoid unwanted breakups.
It makes us feel happy and satisfied when we find the person who is willing to accept and love us all the time—a person that is having a mutual feeling with us who is contented and proud of us even though we have a lot of flaws and imperfections. So when you already found this kind of person, just stay with him/her and love him/her back as what he/she is doing to you.
**Love to Your Passion**
This means that you are devoted and in loved with a specific thing or a job since it makes you feel free and happy. There are a lot of people that prefer to focus on their passion that any other things. For instance, your passion is cooking and inventing new recipes. Since you love to do cooking, you should actually do it every time or giving it enough time because it makes you happy. Through that passion of yours, you will do anything for you to improve your cooking and learn new recipes by yourself.
Having a great passion to something is actually not bad. Sometimes this kind of love improves your capabilities as human and some people are now successful because of pursuing their passion. That is why when you love to do that specific thing or passion, just continue it as long as it makes you happy.
**Friendship**
It is the best ship of all ships. In terms of this kind of love, you are also connected with a person or a group of people (regardless of the sex). But then it is not intimate or you’re just treating someone like your real sister/brother by blood (sibling).They maybe not our real siblings but they take care and give value to us as the real one. Friends can be our best buddies and advisers too. They also love us and be with us whether in good or bad times of our lives. We can share our thoughts and problems even secrets. Through friendship, we can also find happiness and comfort zone. And the best thing of having friends is, you can find which is unconditional and long lasting.
In general, having a lot of friends is more fun and interesting. But first, we must choose who are the true and fake one. Always choose those friends who will always be there not only in joyful moments but in hard times also. And most of all, be careful of the people that you’re going to be friends with—he/she must be trustworthy and good influence to you.
Stop Discrimination!
Most of us have been or still experiencing being discriminated, rejected and bullied-- physically, emotionally and even mentally. However, it's not that easy for the person who is experiencing that kind of bad deed since it has a lot of bad effects to his/her way of living.
What should be the reason why there are people that are discriminating their fellows? I mean, what are their valid reasons in doing such undesirable and destroyable doings? It is not easy to be discriminated or bullied. I even experienced that. When someone is underestimating you, you will unfortunately feel that you're not lucky enough to live in this world, your self-esteem will become lower and the worst part is, you will be going to experience depression ( it's up to the impact of discrimination to yourself). Imagine! In just one click of a mouse or a snap of your fingers, you can ruin someone's life.
What we need to do is to be more sensitive to someone in terms of the words that we will be going to say. In short, we must think as many as we can before saying that specific word/s (whether it could mean a lot to someone or it can hurt him/her).
Moreover, we don't need to doubt or laugh at everyone's flaws and imperfections. We were born with unique capabilities and talents. And as humans, all of us deserve to be respected and treated in a good way. So, STOP DISCRIMINATION!
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Continue your passion guys and I hope that we will know each other and be friends sooner!
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