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.

What kind of student are you?

In school community we always communicate with our classmates and teachers. It reflects your characteristics and attitude as a student, as a classmate, and as a friend. You will also see different personalities, which make up your own group of friends. And as students there are those prim ones, clever and outspoken. How can you differentiate each?

There are intellectual students. These students have a real passion for studying and learning new things. They dislike nothing more than showing up for a test unprepared, which means they are willing to read the books until the wee hours of the exam day. For them school is a place to explore exciting things and to discover new ones. For me being a dedicated student is all fine, but we should not forget that school is also a place where you can have good time with friends. Don’t neglect the fun times.

There are also shy ones. They are a quiet type who keeps to themselves, especially when surrounded by people they don’t know. Eventhough they let themselves go with when they are with their own group of friends. For them school can be paradise when they are with their friends and hell when they are without them. But eventhough they are shy, they also need to know some other kids. And I’m sure that they will find new friends among them.

There are leaders. They have the guts for convincing others to follow them. Not only persuasive with their friends, but they can also talk to their teachers into anything, like rescheduling the oral tests or seatwork. For them school is a place where their natural charm and venom shines. But they should also let others decide once in a while. They shouldn’t be disappointed if some will disagree with what they decided.

It cannot be complete if there are no wild and rebel students. They get kicks out of talking, laughing, and making jokes. They are storms who love being with others and thrive on being the center of attention. For them school is a fairly boring and dull place. But thanks to their good cheer and friendly attitude, they always manage to see the positive side of it. But they also have to pay attention in class so that they will have less time to study and more time to have fun and to feel the real school.

As a student I belong to those dedicated students, eventhough I’m not “very intelligent”. I just wanted to be in the honors list specifically to be one of the top ten. So I study hard eventhough sometimes I felt asleep while studying. I want to hit the highest possible score. So I accomplish my assignments early and review my notes when there are tests. But I also rest myself and have fun. Maybe if I will not do that I’m already crazy.

We can’t really draw how each person interacts with us. We have our own characteristics. And as a student we should accept others as what they are. We cannot decide them as to be anybody as long as you should be yourself. You do not need to be a very intelligent or wild student because everybody does. Just be proud of yourself and I’m sure there will be no problem.

My Worst Subject

It’s nearly impossible for students not to come across at least one subject they find boring or particularly hard to reach and understand. We are only human. We also dislike things. And as students that are in school everyday we will realize that there are things that we disfavor especially some subjects that we are learning everyday. We find it hard and we start to detest it. The only way to cope up with difficult subjects is to avoid blowing the problem out worst. We should not think that complex subjects ruin our life. It maybe just a challenge and to test our patience as students.

Like me my worst subject is Social Science because it is very boring. I also don’t like the teacher. I always think that this subject is very difficult and complicated. That is why I always flunk the exam. Of course, a subject comes much easier when you like the teacher, but when you don’t; you simply have to concentrate on learning the material. It is the only way to survive situations like this. But still I really don’t have the mood on learning the subject. I really don’t know if the real problem is the teacher or the subject itself.

My battle with Social Science continues. I can’t stand the teacher and all those uprisings and ancient heroes are surely not my cup of tea. I can’t even remember anything after I read the book. It is definitely ruining my brain. There’s nothing about it that interests me. For me things don’t look good at all. I’ll be doing as a prisoner when it comes to Social Science period.

One day I was thinking of a good way too, at least to get by the subject. I thought that if I will exert the maximum required effort to at least pass the subject then, even if I can’t cope up with the highest grade in class at least I’ll be regaining a subject that otherwise could have become a nightmare.

Yes! I’ve got the right solution. At least for me, I am doing fine and I can’t believe that I can remember names and dates. I also got a passing grade in the subject. I knew that there is still a way to overcome my worst subject. And no I realize that I am different from that dummy girl before who is very hopeless. A girl whose got a big question mark on the face. Now I’m incredibly working fine. I also started to like the teacher as well.

Don’t let some subjects find more challenging than others with personal failure. You can’t like anything, it’s only normal. Being hopeless and losing courage will not help you instead making the problem worst. Looking at the bright side, this way actually is an important step in learning what you really do like. It will make your decisions regarding your future easier. Lastly, overcoming what appears to be an unconquerable dislike of a subject will provide fulfillment and boost your self-confidence.

Teachers Behind You

Dealing with your teachers is not always easy. There’s usually one whose approval you’d seek, one you’d like to challenge, and one you would like to consult with when you get a bad grade. It seems that our relationship with our teachers often reflect those that exist with our own families. You always talk and go with the teacher everyday so there is no reason in which they influence the flow of our family relationship. But we should always remember that school has also factors that are different from home, especially the teacher and student relationships.

After all, whether our teachers are angels or grouches, they are there to teach us and appraise our academic performance objectively.
But sometimes as we are with our teachers there are incidents that happened which also complete the bonding of the teacher and the student. We also have experiences in school, with them, that we don’t experience with the family or also different from the home.

When the teachers always single you or caught you. I experienced it many times when the teacher caught me misbehaving or daydreaming and call a special attention. Of the same composition, for me it feels embarrassing at the same time I feel angry. Maybe the best thing you can do is to try to modify your behavior and see whether this changes your teacher’s attitude towards you. And also you may ask to have your seat changed; perhaps your neighbors are distracting you.

Second, sometimes the teachers give you a grade that you feel is incorrect. I really experienced it especially in essay writing. Sometimes when I see that my essay is correct enough to be given an incorrect grade I ask the teacher why he gave me this score. It may change the teacher’s mind.

And lastly and the most common situation between the student and the teacher is when the teacher never remembers your name. There are those times when a teacher calls you in a wrong name and I really hate that. Maybe we should have a seat plan for him with the entire student’s name or namecards on each student’s desk.

But remember school is not your home and your teachers have responsibilities and duties that are different from your parents. It is their job to enforce school rules, so don’t assume that they are always wrong and you are always right. Especially when they give limits to your moves. A good relationship with your teacher requires respect.

And lastly you should take in mind that teachers are our “second parents”. But it doesn’t mean that if they are second parents they just are like our true parents. Put in mind that our parents supports and gives us much love, support, care and attention which for our teachers are different. Teachers mold us and give us knowledge. They give stocks and bits of facts of this much unknown world of us.

Test Jitters

Exams are in breeze. My knees were shaking and I just can feel the fast beat of my heart. I can’t imagine that it is the start of the three-day periodical test. It seems that it was a week ago after I took the last periodical exam. And I can feel that I’m mental blocked. But there are three things, which I remember when I take a test. First, I remember that the best ideas will come from my own brain. Next, I take a deep breath; I also have a stretching relaxing my shoulders and back. And make sure that I feel calm and sure of myself. Lastly, I don’t waste time and energy imagining failing the test. I just concentrate on the present.

When I entered the school, the first thing that I saw were the students scattered everywhere. I could barely hear their clamorous talks. Some were memorizing and some were whispering prayers. I hurriedly went into the classroom. I reviewed for about two hours then the bell rang. It was the signal that it would be the start of the nerve wrecking third periodical test. I’ve got a rosary on my pocket and some extra ballpen. I blessed my testpaper and started answering. After one hour and half I’m already done. My neck was aching and I can hardly move it. Maybe I was facing down for an hour and it feels bad.

I was bewildered with the questions. But I just ignored it. I was the first one to pass the answering sheet. And then I went out of the classroom and reviewed for the next subject. I cannot concentrate well because some were very noisy. So when the bell rang I didn’t review well. And when I read the questions I almost forgot everything that I studied. But when I read it many times I already started to remember what I studied.

And then when I finished answering, maybe I was the last one to finish, I went out immediately. After I took the last exam I took my lunch with my classmates. Then I went home and rested. I woke up at around seven in the evening. I reviewed the next two subjects. It was harder than the first two subjects were. When I started memorizing my brain was confused and so full of facts. Then, after some time, I didn’t notice that I was again fast asleep with my books scattered in my bed. When I woke up it was morning. I can barely remember where I stopped reviewing.

Back on the exam I think that I was fighting with nervous that time. Some of the questions were vague. I also remember that I was shaking that time. But I think I did my best. I also felt the commitment to myself that at least I took the exam. And I was also sure that I did all I can do to pass the exam. I was also thankful that I was not heart attacked. But my day went very all right.

A Sluggish Day

The day started very tiring because I need to review my notes and also compile my papers for some summaries. How could I finish separating all my assignments, tests, and seatwork of each subject. And I was very unlucky because I ended messing up all my papers. I felt sleepy and dilatory. I was facing all my notes the whole period. I didn’t do anything except scanning, reviewing and scanning again all my notes. And thanks that some teachers gave in their time reviewing for the next periodical tests. And so to ease myself I treated myself very delicious snacks. But still I can feel that I’m suffering. Honestly, when it comes to periodical test I am always perplexed.

But then one VIP delegate, JohnRhey, who is very loquacious, turned my tiring day a little bit happy and fun. He started shouting and singing so I also started laughing and giggling. And also to make the difficult review into a jolly one, he hosted a game like the wowoweee. It was a game at the same time to review some lessons.

By the way talking about VIP I am one of them. It is just a group composed by us just to make fun out of the hectic and busy day for us. There are five Very Important Persons, JohnRhey, Jurrine, Jeny-vi, Irene and I. We are just making fun of ourselves.

We had shortened classes. Classes ended at 11:50. So I went home straight because I really want to rest and also to give us sufficient time to prepare for the tests, especially the first two tests were Intregated Science and Math which I find very difficult. When I arrived home I ate my lunch as usual then I went to sleep. I woke up at around three then I started to review. I find the review difficult especially the balancing of equations.

I really can’t stand out reviewing so I took the DVD then I watched. I was having fun watching it. But of course I was also scanning my notes while watching. Then when I was in the thrilling part my brothers went home very noisy. And that time my brothers went home from a fatiguing practice. When they noticed that I was watching the anime they also watched. As it happens my brothers came from the Sinulog practice. Then, in the right timing, my parents who came from the grocery store bought some fries. So while watching the movie we were eating the fries. Lucky for us.

Then at around seven in the night I reviewed Math my favorite subject. Or should I say my hatest subject. After that I went straight in bed without knowing that I didn’t have my prayers and my tooth brushed.


It was an irksome day. My day was full of grueling reviews and weary subjects, which I hated most. But still I need to work hard so that I can pass my test. Anyway, it’s up to me for the next day’s test. I will just cross my fingers and hope for the best.

Peculiar Emotions

It was the ASEAN Summit Closing day so we don’t have any class. Some say it was a tedious day because as we all know roads were closed and no outing. But inspite of the bad comment and eventhough I’m stucked up in the house, I didn’t felt bored because I was very avid for the Prince of Tennis DVD. I was craving for the DVD since last year. And when my cousin or my “best pal”, he promised that he will give me a copy of the series. I was very happy. I was also very excited because he also promised that he would give me the DVD on that day.

When I woke up, the first thing that came into my mind was the DVD. Then someone knocked on my door. And when I opened the door I saw my cousin in shorts and in T-shirt holding the Prince of Tennis DVD. He said, in a hoarse voice that, “here is the DVD and hope that you like it.” I thanked him and I was very happy. After that I take my breakfast hurriedly then I started watching the DVD. I was very happy and at the same time hopeful that it wasn't a dream because if it does it would be a nightmare.

I started watching the DVD and it was very great. Ryoma Echizen, the lead character was a freshman who has a secret talent in tennis. He was very boastful and quiet. He is a bit nasty but very cute. And as he discovers his talent he would also develop friendship between he’s co-senpais. They were Tezuka, Momoshiro, Kaidoh, Fuji, Takamura, Oishi, and Inui. At the first time I saw him I fell inlove with him. I really enjoy watching the series. I was able to watch the first seven episodes but I didn’t finished watching it because it was very long. And I would not also allow finishing the series in just one day.

I was hooked on the movie. But I almost forgot that I have to review for the coming periodical test. So I stopped the movie and kept it on my secret box. I took my lunch and rested for a while. But still I found myself watching the pictures of Ryoma Echizen in the DVD case. After, I prepared my bag then reviewed some subjects. I started to feel bored and tired reviewing but I didn’t have any choice. When I was scanning some pages of my notebook my mind is still with him. I don’t know what is in him that I liked best.

For me this day is a happy day because I got a Prince of Tennis DVD. But because of that periodical test and the subjects I need to review in preparation, my day ended with a tiring and a little bit boring, but it is okay as long as I’ve got the hottest DVD.

Classmates: Beware of Them

When you find yourself in a new class with kids you don’t know, the first rule is to have no fear. Feeling shy and embarrassed among people you don’t know is completely natural. You just need to be observant. Come up with your new complete rundown on each of your classmates.

Here’s my list:

JohnRhey, Mr. Nice Guy: Everyone likes him. He’s always telling jokes and keeps the whole class in up to one's ears. He even makes the teacher laugh, but after the 5th joke, he gets a warning from the teacher. We always have fun when he’s around. A GOOD EGG!

Jurrine, the fan: She lives for Ryoma Echizen. I also own Prince of Tennis DVD’s and stickers but still Jurrine is obsessed with him. She had more pictures and watches the show everyday. Tell something bad about Ryoma and I’m sure she’ll kick you out. ONE TRACK MINDED!

Irene, Miss Splendid: She has everything a girl could ever want. The trendiest clothes, the softest hair, the nicest friends and the straightest teeth but still she is called Betsy. She is popular to the class because she is Betsy. UNBEARABLE!

Jeny-vi, the shy girl: She doesn’t appear to be a jerk. There’s a hesitant look in his eyes, though most of the time she looks down at her shoes. He turns a bright shade of red whenever she’s forced to speak out loud in the class. THE JURY’S STILL OUT!

Mia, Miss Loquacious: She is talkative. She’s just around the corner. She sometimes talks in clamorous way but don’t underestimate her. She will rock your world and make your day noisy. LITTLE MISS LUSCIOUS LIPS!

Bia, the girl next door: She is the most beautiful girl in the class. She has everything, the brain, the looks, the heart and the attitude. No doubt that she is every boy’s dream girl. And she is the third honor in the class. MISS UNIVERSE!

Rheena, the secret keeper: She knows everything. She even perceives the darkest secret of everybody. But it doesn’t mean that she gossips everybody. Rheena really is the most trusted friend. And don’t worry she will not spill the beans.

A really nice bunch. I’ve got no idea whom to count on for a serious relationship. I suppose I’ll have to be the one to take the first step. Don’t let first impressions scare you. Take a close enough look at the people around you and just don’t criticize immediately. Never rule out the possibility of making friends with any of your new classmate. Such moments call for a smile, kindness, and lots of good cheer.

But remember take friendship as a serious relationship. It is just like collecting and haunting treasure. And knowing your classmates is the first step. You should never take it for granted because we don’t know if you will lose it. So try to be friendly and I’m sure you will have a good time spending time for everybody.