 NightfallSunday, July 29, 2012 | 0Superstar (s)!
A sky overwhelmed with twilight
Stumbled upon my senses
Overflowing with vibrant colors
Telling me, "Sooner there is darkness."
And as the dusk is breaking
I sit by the tree wondering
How cold is the breeze that ends the light
Can there still be something good along with the night?
Now my shadow is gone and there's none to be seen
But alas! Something's twinkling above the welkin
The orb of night is also appearing
Oh, how magnificent are the things I'm beholding!
I see darkness beleaguering, yet it is so bright
The moon is pervading the lonely night
A sudden realization came to my mind
There's beauty in the dark if your eyes are opened wide.
Labels: FirstGrading, InformalTheme#7 Think About ItSunday, July 22, 2012 | 0Superstar (s)!
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We are stewards of God's beautiful creation so we don't have the right to destroy it. We are here to take care of it and improve it in any way that we can as long as it is not harmed. But what are we doing now? Are we making these creations better? Well, I guess not. But still, I know that there is hope. Our earth is not yet completely destroyed.
When asked the question, "How can you help in making the earth a better place?", what will most of us answer? By planting trees, right? But do we actually do it? Maybe to some, it's a yes, but generally, no. It's because we didn't answer to really make a difference. We answered just so that we'll have something to put on the blanks and get a check mark. And I admit that I think that way before. But ladies and gentlemen, let's rethink about the way we answer the question.
I know that everyone of us wants to have a wonderful place to live in so we must find a way to make it. The simplest thing is to start in our own home. A simple conservation of electricity will do. Closing the faucets when not in use is a good thing. Think about it. If everyone of us is doing the same thing, then a lot of energy and water can be conserved. I just remembered, my first year Science teacher once told me, "Think globally, act locally." It means that we should consider other people, not only ourselves. For example, you may think that one candy wrapper you threw somewhere won't be a big deal, but what if everyone in this world does it, right? There are millions, or even trillions of people here in earth. If we think that those people do the same thing as what we are doing, then our planet will be saved from harm. Labels: FirstGrading, InformalTheme#6 Suicidal Attempt = Epic FailSunday, July 15, 2012 | 0Superstar (s)!
Romeo and Juliet, as we all know, is a tragic story. The star-crossed lovers died at the end. But i want to make a twist. Something that will make you laugh, maybe. But anyway, it is kind of short but please bear with this ending that I made. :)
Act V, Scene III (Comic Relief)
Romeo rushed to Apothecary upon hearing the news from Balthasar that Juliet was dead. He wanted to join his wife in death so he bought a very powerful potion that can kill him easily. Then he went to a firearm and ammunition store in Mantua to buy a gun to shoot himself. And he went to a hardware and bought a rope. He really wanted to make sure that he will die.He was now on his way to Verona but some guards from the Capulet family recognized that he was a Montague so they gave him a beating. Romeo didn't fight back because he wanted to die. But unluckily, some Montague's saw that their young master was about to be killed so they immediately dashed and beat the Capulet's so Romeo was saved. Romeo has arrived in Verona. He went to the bridge and prepared all the materials he needed for suicide. He first tied the rope on the bridge then he tied the other end of the rope around his neck. He drank the poison, jumped out of the bridge then shot himself but, the gun wasn't aimed at his head. Instead, it was aimed at the rope so it was cut and he fell into the river. Because he didn't expect that he would fall so he wasn't ready for the fall, he had drunk so much river water and he vomited, including the poison. And, he just floated on the water and flowed through the river and didn't die.  Labels: FirstGrading, InformalTheme#5 Until the EndSunday, July 8, 2012 | 0Superstar (s)!
Back when I was just an innocent child, I awoke with the stories of beautiful endings where the prince and the princess lived happily ever after. My mind was dominated with the thoughts of every love story has wonderful endings. And now that I've grown up, I became conscious on how life really works. Someone has to leave and someone should just learn how to move on.
 Romeo and Juliet is a very tragic story where they both died because of true love. However, I know that it cannot be proved by both lovers dying. I consider that true love is a feeling where you don't hesitate to sacrifice anything for the sake of the happiness of the one you love. But what if the one you love has to leave? It's sad, isn't it? But you cannot change that fact. It's either you'll have to wait for the time to come for you to leave as well or you'll be impatient and take your own life immediately to be with your loved one as soon as possible.Well, the second option was what Romeo and Juliet chose.
If I were to revise the ending of that tragic event, I will make the readers feel the real tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. I would never remove the adversity of the story which is what Shakespeare wanted. I will just slow down the events and make it more heartrending than the sudden incidents that really happened in the story.
Act V, Scene III (Revised)
Before Romeo could go to Juliet's grave after he heard the news from Balthasar, there was something that hindered his flight so he got delayed. Meanwhile, Friar Lawrence was on his way to the graveyard but Paris was there along with his Page. They were talking about something but Friar couldn't hear it so he came closer to them but the Page saw him and chased him. Friar Lawrence outwitted the Page so he managed to escape from the chase. He returned to Juliet's grave but he was shocked on what he saw. Paris dug the grave and took Juliet out of it. Friar Lawrence never knew that Paris eavesdropped on him and Friar John so he found out about the vial and immediately went to dig Juliet's grave. Friar was too late. Paris went out of sight along with Juliet in his arms.
Juliet woke up seeing Paris. He didn't return Juliet to the Capulets. Instead, he kept Juliet to himself. He even took her for granted while she was depressed. And by that, I meant he raped her. She tried to escape from him many times but her plans never worked. Paris's eyes were all over her. She was dominated by sorrow. She felt filthy. She just locked herself in her room and didn't eat nor sleep. Her beautiful appearance was replaced by the face of many heartaches. She can hardly be recognized. But still, there was little hope in her heart that she could see Romeo even just one last time.
Romeo had escaped from Mantua with the use of his love for Juliet and his determination to see her. As he approached the gates of Verona, the Prince's army was there and he got caught. He was thrown into the dungeon. Friar Lawrence heard about the news and immediately went to visit Romeo. When he got there, Romeo's fists were bleeding. He was trying to break the walls by punching them but obviously, it would never work. Friar quickly talked to Romeo and told the truth about Juliet being alive. Romeo's eyes enlightened and he asked Friar Lawrence on her whereabouts. After hearing the Friar's answer, he immediately thought of a plan to escape and find Juliet. When the night came, he escaped and stole a horse from one of the soldiers. He went into the woods and there he found Paris's hideout. Slowly, he sneaked in the place and found where Juliet was. Juliet was facing the window, thinking deeply so she didn't notice Romeo's arrival. But when Romeo called her name, her sorrowful face turned into one that seemed like she won a lottery. She turned around and hugged Romeo. Romeo noticed that something changed about Juliet. She got thinner and she was not that beautiful anymore. But Romeo didn't care. He hugged her back tightly and had the most passionate endearment lovers could ever have. But suddenly, Paris went to Juliet's room and caught them. He was enraged with what he saw and dragged Juliet away from Romeo. Paris took his sword and challenged Romeo to fight. Romeo hesitated at first but when Paris threatened Romeo that he would kill Juliet, Romeo was aggravated and accepted Paris's challenge. Juliet was frozen in the corner of the room, just watching the young men fight. Her tears, on a spur of moment, fell from her eyes. Before her was Romeo's body, bleeding lavishly. And there, Paris was smirking, thinking about how he won the fight and how he finally won Juliet. Juliet didn't feel sorrow anymore after he saw the dead body of her most beloved. She felt hatred - hatred towards Paris. Paris killed the only reason for her to live. He killed the first and last man she loved. She immediately took the sword from Romeo's hand and tried to stab Paris but by impulse, he also flashed his sword and stabbed Juliet's heart. Paris released his sword immediately and caught Juliet's body. He burst into tears while holding Juliet in his arms. He cursed himself for what he had done. He said sorry for so many times while mourning over her death but it was no use. Juliet cannot be brought back to life. Nothing can be done to save her now. He has to live with what he had done and repent all throughout his lifetime. However, there was one thing he thought of to make Juliet happy as she ascends to heaven - to bury her beside the one that she truly loves, Romeo.
Paris went to the Capulets and confessed about what he had done. Capulet was so angry that he sentenced Paris to death. And he accepted it wholeheartedly. Friar Lawrence told the Capulets the whole story of Romeo and Juliet. Lady Capulet was very distressed about the tragedy her daughter had been through. And the nurse, her happy and garrulous attitude turned into sorrow and silence. The whole Verona grieved for the real death of Juliet. The Montagues also heard of the news and sympathized with the Capulets. Both families lost their beloved children because of their meaningless rivalry. And with that, they reconciled for the sake of their children's love for each other.
Romeo and Juliet will still remain in their hearts and they will be the symbol of the Capulets' and Montagues' comradeship. And at last, peace and harmony came to the city of Verona.
Labels: FirstGrading, InformalTheme#4 Lay Hold of Everything but ThemSunday, July 1, 2012 | 0Superstar (s)!
The best things in life are free. And I agree with that. I didn't pay anything nor did I buy who made me who I am today, who made me happy all the time. I didn't even do anything. But as far as I know, even before I was born, I already have them - my family.
I never imagined how life would be without a family to support me. Maybe I would be wandering around the streets, even hitting on drugs. That might be ridiculous but it's the truth. Yes, there might be some persons with concern to moralize me but will I listen to them? No. Who are they to teach me a lesson? They're just mere strangers whom I just happen to pass by. They are of no importance to me. Very indecent, right? Well, what do you expect from a girl without someone whom she trusts and without someone who teaches her since the beginning? Truly, a family is very influential.
I consider myself as a reflection of my family. To tell the truth, I rarely get sad. Why? Because my family and I have a strong bond. We are always in a joyous mood every single day. Though there may be times when things get rough, we immediately manage to get out of it and take the route to where there is light.
I would never want to replace my family. They were the ones who grew up with me, who were with me all my life. My family makes me complete and I would never allow someone to take them away from me.
Labels: FirstGrading, InformalTheme#3 My Father, My DadSunday, June 24, 2012 | 0Superstar (s)!
 
*Please pause first the music embedded in my blog before playing this song. ^_^
"Any man can be a father. It takes someone special to be a dad."
A strong man with a wise mind and a pure heart - this is how I describe my dad. For fourteen years of my life, my father is always there for me. He never left our side, nor he neglected his responsibilities. He undoubtedly plays his role as my father, and at the same time, a friend. I cannot avoid the fact that I am sometimes scolded by my father because that's just how it works. He is responsible in disciplining his children. He is sometimes scary when he's angry. But putting that aside, he is a very humorous person. He never fails to make us laugh to our heart's content. And he never stops doing it. But the best thing I admire about him is his decisive attitude and his wisdom. He knows how to weigh out situations so he can decide for the best. And he always succeeds to give us his words of wisdom.
 There are many things that my father does to our family. As what typical fathers do, he works for a living. He tries his best to make our life comfortable and I know that his hard work is not going to waste. He does not only give me the basic things I need, but also the luxuries I want. However, there are still certain conditions before I gain them. We are not that rich to just spill money easily so to obtain what I want, I have to work for it. And I believe that doing my best serves as a token of gratitude for what my father has done to me.Last Sunday we celebrated Father's Day to give tribute to our wonderful fathers or dads or whatever you call them. But though it might have come to an end, the celebration to thank my dad will never cease. He deserves more than one day to recognize his worth. He deserves a lifetime of receiving gratitude. From the time I was born, I have loved him. And as long as I live, I will love him more. Labels: FirstGrading, InformalTheme#2 Envisaging Life as a JuniorSunday, June 17, 2012 | 0Superstar (s)!
Computers down, pens up. Another year of being a science high school student is ahead of me. It seems like yesterday when I first entered Cavite National Science High School and now, I'm a Junior in this institution. Every year, I have new sets of classmates and new sets of teachers. I survived the first two years so how will I not survive this one, right? It may seem cliche to expect the unexpected so I'll just get ready for the worse.
I'm still part of the Nitrogen class, the creme of the crop. As what is anticipated, teachers will expect a lot from this class and that means pressure. So to get through this year, I know that I have to deal with the tension. I have to study intently and meet their expectations. And of course, my extra curricular participations would be wasted if I don't get to be a part of the top ten students of the third year level.
Aside from the pressure I'm expecting, I look forward to gaining new friends. I have new classmates this school year. They may be familiar to me but I haven't spoken to most of them in the earlier years. I want to get to know them better. What could be more fun than having close relationships with my classmates? And besides, I love having friends.
These are only some of what I'm looking forward to. I am not sure about what is going to happen in the months that will pass. Worse things can't be avoided so I'll just have to live with that. However, I positively think that this would be my year. Call it absurd as you like but I know that if I just make the best of everything, I can have the best of anything.
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