My Secret World

The nice and naughty anime fanatic and fool for love girl is in her cozy domain. Janelle is a good girl except when disturb while sleeping. She lives for Ryoma Echizen and has a big crush to someone. This girl is full of girly heart and the adventurous spirit. She is a WITCH fan. And she loves CORNELIA.Janelle Faith Pestaño del Mar is her full name. Janelle is the oldest among the three siblings of Fernando del Mar and Juliet del Mar. her two younger brother Jake Ferdinand del Mar and John Fredireck del Mar. The three loves to watch anime like NARUTO, DN ANGEL, SAKURA, PRINCE OF TENNIS, and many more. Her family lives peacefully at 1165 P.C. Hills Apas, Cebu City. Her father is a policeman. And her mother is just staying in the house. Janelle studies at University of the Philippines. How fortunate she was that she qualified at UP high. Now she wants to be a good student. She also has hobbies like surfing the net, watching anime and reading mangas. I wasn’t able to tell that she also love to read magazines and comics like Witch and K-zone.Thought this GEMINI loves performing dances (an active UPSTAGE member), the class treasurer of I-Bartlett actually has a reserved personality. She is surprisingly shy around people especially those she isn’t familiar with. She often turn into red at awkward moments but as the time pass and she gets along with new people she can easily adjust.The girl enjoys hanging out in her house with her friends (usually the VIPS). She watches PRINCE OF TENNIS and all other anime. She also plays scrabble with her neighbors and cousins. Janelle is famous for her SEAGULL DANCE. When she is not jamming, she likes to take care her cousin’s pet dog CHUMMY. She also enjoys spending afternoons inside movie shops in search of anime movies, series and episodes. Or if not if movie shops, she is in craft stores. She likes to collect stickers and all those girly stuffs. There are mornings when Janelle looks at the mirror and is satisfied with her natural beauty. Other days she loves to arrange her closet and create new combos. She also had an attitude for passion. Her big dream? Just to be a successful nurse and help people. She also wants to travel around the world. She wants to tour every corner of the world. Of course, Janelle is in love with someone. She talks with him when there is time. They are good friends now and not to tell that she blushes when he is around. I can’t imagine that I’m a typhoon. Simple things are not enough for me. I just love to be as what I’m truly desired. All those are true secrets about me. I’m very happy for what I am now, as long as I am enjoying the life given to me. I am very happy that God gave me this wonderful life even though sometimes she is unlucky.

The Fun of Working in a Group

In school we also experience things, which we do not like and we do like. One is when the teacher is going to split all the groups for a research project or for role-plays. We usually overcome some classmates, which are cooperative and also daydreaming. When involved in group activities or work with your classmates, it usually like playing and sharing good ideas with them. Among other things, working in a group means learning to get along with people you don’t necessarily like. And that is a skill that can always be handy.

For me I had experienced a lot of group works but there are also times when you can’t forget all what you have experienced. There are incidences, which I can’t really forget. I was still grade is when our teacher proposed a program. It was Buwan ng Wika. She divided the class into eight groups so there are three pupils each group. I was very excited because after we will have the group we will have the elimination on what group will represent the class and on what group will act the Balagtasan. What find e very interesting was the Balagtasan. I was very confident that my group would be chosen. When we started counting and to determine the members I was very shocked because my group mates were Jessel, the most naughty girl but fun classmate and Pamela, the shyest girl in class. I was shocked and lost hope that I will not be part of the Balagtasan. When he teacher called our group she noticed that I was very hopeless.

We started our practice in the classroom. I was sad because what if Jessel will not participate and Pamela will hesitate to talk with me. So I needed to take the first move. I need to start and gather all the guts to cooperate with them. Fortunately, I convinced them to start the practice. What they replied was very shocking. The two of them were very excited to have the practice and in fact they made me hurry. I was very happy and I can’t believe that they also want to be part of the Balagtasan. We practiced with ease and we were preparing for the program. We were even cheering each other. When the elimination came when we needed to be chosen. We were very happy and I can’t believe it.

When involved in-group works with your classmates, keep in mind that each member of your group has a role to fill, depending on each individual skills and strong points. But what really makes a group successful in their member’s ability to work together as a team. I also learned that it doesn’t mean tat each individual is judged by its attitude. As the saying goes, don’t judge the book by its cover.

Reflections on Teachers and Teaching

Once I thought that being a teacher is so superior. You’ll dictate and give quizzes and just sit in front of the class. At first I thought that if I will be a teacher my job would be very easy. I will be giving exams and discuss in the class. But when I joined the Know Your School Day program I realized that life isn’t so easy as what I thought of.

Know Your School Day is when the students will apply and act as a student teacher. Of course I also applied so that I can experience being a teacher. And I also want to find out that if being a teacher is easy. I also applied so that I will experience on how to apply. Actually I applied Science C, Filipino and English. Unfortunately, I only qualified at Filipino. Only Madame Gallo interviewed us for the application. We line up there in the faculty and waited for our turn. When it was my turn was very nervous. She asked me questions which maid my brain twisted. I was shaking and I can’t look straight at he eyes. I thought that I will finish the interview and then I’m done. I don’t care if I will not be qualified as long as I had experienced applying. In Filipino, I was qualified right away because Madame Montaño didn’t interview us. She already accepted my application form. And in English only Patrice was qualified. But I was not disappointed in fact I was very happy because at least in three subjects that I applied I qualified one. It was also an advantage to be a Filipino teacher because one of my favorite subjects is Filipino. In fact, the three subjects whom I applied were my favorite subjects. And also in my card, one of my best grades was in Filipino. And Filipino is my specialty.

After the application I was sighed. Then after that day we were officially declared as student teachers for three days. We were given ID. Then the class started. The firs subject was Science A. at first I find it award to have a student teacher. Even though that we had student teachers before but I feel awkward this time. I don’t know why. At first it is unusual but as the time pass by, I was used to it. It seems that when the teachers the student the students do not respect the student teacher as what they respect the true teachers. The class was very noisy and it looks that the teachers cannot control their students. When it was my period, I was a bit nervous. I prepared a game to them so that they will not be sleepy. And after we read Ibon Adarna. Hen my co-student teachers helped me. The class went very fine.

The day went tiring. I can’t imagine that being a teacher isn’t that easy. Being the teacher is that you need to adjust to the class and to your students. You need patience and perseverance to face your students. You also be jamming so that the students will enjoy the class.

Sound of Festives

Everybody’s in full costume now. They got their pearly headbands, native sarongs and all those native stuff. How I wish I could also wear those. And all the boys are in Magellan costume. Do you have an idea on what is going on? Okay, it is Sinulog Grand Mardigras. All the Sinulog dancers are preparing themselves for the big event. And I will also prepare myself for a sunny, hot sizzling day.

I went with my mother to take care my younger brother Jake, who will be dancing Sinulog too. It was still dawn when we went to my younger brother’s school. They needed to wear their costumes and put some make-up. When we arrived at school a teacher welcomed us and she let us eat breakfast at the feeding center. I was not hungry so I didn’t go with my mother and brother. I stayed at a table where some costumes were placed. I noticed a boy wearing his cape. He was having a difficult time so I helped him. He thanked me and asked my friendster and yahoo mail. We had a little chitchat because he was already done. I already got a friend in just few minutes. Then after, when my brother was already done they were called to ride on the bus. The bus was already there.

Then at around 9:00 am the bus fetched them. My brother hurriedly went to the bus without knowing that he left his sword and shield. Unfortunately, my mother and I are not going to ride on the same bus, we will only ride on the food committee’s car. I ran as fast as I could so that I can give the sword and shield to my brother. But it was too late.

When we arrived at Fuente, a policeman stopped us. We needed to walk till we reach the Lahug’s cordon. As we walk along the way we saw some face painters. So we had face painting. Actually, the painter was cute. I think he was only a junior high. I was staring at him while he was painting my face. After that we hurriedly ran to the cordon. And at last we were finally there. I saw them dancing their ritual. Then the street dancing began. I packed myself with long sleeves and a cap. I wasn’t able to tell that I was a water girl volunteer. I will be the one to give water to the dancers. And it was fun. But still I was envy with them because they were dancing.

I can still remember the first and last time I danced Sinulog. It was last January 2006. But still I felt that I was also a participant. I really love their dance. But still the most interesting part is to give water to the dancers. Especially that grade four twins who were very cute. The route went to Fuente down to Mango Square. I was not able to carry the hot temperature so I just stayed on the car. Before the car were the props men. I was very happy and it was a fun day under the sun.

What The Stars and Sky Tell Me About Life

Stars are heavenly bodies lying above, beyond the galaxy. They seem to twinkle and look so small but if you will know stars are giants. Some are twice our own world. Just like life, life is so wide. I can imagine the stars are the events that happened in my life. Existence in this world is so interesting. Living in this world is so fun. When my mother delivered me I didn’t have the idea that I will be living in this beautiful paradise. And I felt that I was a star in the sky. Life has something big in store for us. Challenges, happy moments, ups and downs lying beyond unexpected. Stars are waiting to be explored and uncovered as what life needs to.

Each thing has in purpose. The Mighty God knows how stars can help us. For me, stars serves as our light, light that can lead to something new. As each day pass we encounter different events, which may make our life complete. Moments and experiences are like puzzle; it needs to be collected to complete a picture. And as the picture completes new things are revealed. That is why stars are used to guide people, which are lost in the middle of nowhere. They also form patterns and constellations that means life is meaningful. That life leads to paths, paths of success, paths of failures, and paths which heaven leads.

Life of a star is just like a life of human being it has a beginning and an end. As we begin each phase of our life we also open doors of improvements. Each day, we improve and make our life more beautiful and more mature. And everyday we also encounter different events and moments, which can also make our life, improve. And you know that stars also die. Like us we also die. And we leave this world where we leave.

In the other hand, sky way out beyond the reach of the tallest person on the world is where are dreams are lying. Did you know sometimes, I stare at the window and the sky attracts its light. And when I see the light it makes me refresh of all the moments happened to me. Even the lowest time and luckiest time of my life.

My life is very colorful and bright as what the stars and the sky pictures out. As I encounter my everyday experience I discover a knew star inside me. I thought that I am one of a kind and has characteristics different from others. But I also learned that as I reach the highest dream I ever wished I would also remain as what truly I am. Just like the sky even though it is very high it still remains in it true nature.

In Class Rivalry

There are many ways of dealing with classmates who try to make you look bad. The most direct among them is to confront the mischievous individual openly and calmly, showing him or her that you are willing to listen and understand the person’s reasons and accept any responsibility you may have.

In my high school life I had a rival or maybe I can call him/her a rival since I started to enter school. I don’t need to tell who he/she is. I just wanted to express my thoughts about him/her. I will only identify her/him as a girl. He may not be a girl, he may be a boy. She is very boastful. She always mind my business and criticize the way I interact with my classmates. Seeing her continues my hair stood up. I just don’t know how to deal with her anymore.

She messed up my life. Even my plans are her plans. One thing that really makes me feel bad about her is that I feel that she doesn’t want me. Sometimes when I greet her she will not response. She doesn’t like me. I know that she doesn’t like me because he is so cold. How I wish I could make the best of friends with her. I like her to be my friend and not a rival.

You know what, in life it is not impossible to have no enemies. Of course there are people that will make your life a little bit of clumsy. And sometimes you cannot tell those tornadoes. They will suddenly come on your way without any things to say. When they make your life messy this will make your life more challenging. And makes your life more blue.

One time we have an open forum with my friends, and without her. They asked me that among my classmates whom do I hate. I said that I don’t like her because of those incidences I mentioned a while ago. I was also scared that she would gossip me again and so I don’t talk with her anymore. And my classmates said that why should I be afraid with her that she is only a girl with no right to treat me like that. She may criticize me because she has the right to make her opinions but not that harsh.

I thought that what if I will not pay attention on what she is doing on me. I am really tired of letting herself ruin my life. And if I will talk to her for once maybe she will realize everything and stop me. And if she does mend her ways, it may be too late, no one will want to be her friend. I can’t imagine why she is behaving this way. Maybe I had done wrong which made her feel disappointed. But still ruining my life is still very irritating I wanted to have peace of mind. And I wanted to have no enemies. In fact I’m practicing not to be grouch.

My Love Affair at MV Doulos and Books

Can you imagine a very enormous ship carrying a lot books? It is like a library that is travelling around the world.yes it is here in Cebu. The ship MV Doulos, the library in the sea.

MV Doulos means servant ship. The first time i heard about this ship is in the news. According to them this ship is very big and old. It already travelled around the world for many years. It visited many countries and now it is here in the Philippines. I first saw it or how it looks in TV particularly in Lovely Day (show in GMA). There were a lot of books. They featured different kinds of them. I didn't even thought that i can also go there.

One gloomy afternoon, as what i had remebered Madame Gallo anounced that we were going to MV Doulos. I was very happy because because i thought that i will be only seeing the ship in the television.when the day came when we needed to set off, i was very happy and excited and nervous. I don't know what i was exactly feeling at that time. I prepared my pocket money, actually it is not that big, and myself for a trip in MV Doulos. The class was divided into half, the first half called themselves CHUVALERNS. The other half which i belong was nameless.

When we arrived at MV Doulos i thought that the ship was the cock something ship because that is the first ship i saw but it was not. I was wrong the real one is so big and nice. When i got off, there were ropes placed and is very confusing so i just crawl below it but not that when you really touch on the floor. I ran as fast as i could to catch up in the line. When we were waiting for our turn to get up in the stairs, there is this second year student who had a bomb joke. The seaman who was standing near him heard it and scolded the student. He inspected the sophie and told him that bomb jokes are taken seriously here. I was very afraid when i heard him scold the second year student. After that we climbed up the stairs and went straight in the bookstore. The first thing thing i saw were books of course.

There were lots of books, in different kinds, sizes and particular topics. There were encyclopedias, dictionaries, coloring books, activity books, story books. There were also novels and pocket books. I love their books especially the Nancy Drew mystery books. I also saw MV Doulos souvenirs like mugs, erasers, pencils and bookmarks. There were notebooks, Cds, tapes and many more. I noticed as i go along the books that the price was not in peso it was in units. I was shocked because i thought that it would be in peso. Then i found out that one unit is equivalent to one peso. After that we headed our way to their amphitheatre. There, we had some games and film showings.

The trip was very nice. But i wasn't able to buy anything from there. But it is alright as long as i entered the ship.