Simple Things Can Make Others Happy?

On my way home today, I laughed so hard that my tummy got hurt. Mikee, Janelle, Audrey, Maricar and I were teasing Yya, one of our servicemates. It was fun teasing her..haha. No, we were not bullying her. The most fun part of it was she laughed with us too. She's just a good sport.

We were noisy, very noisy. Because of our laughter, we didn't got the chance to hear the shout out of Maricar. She texted 97.1 LSFM and greeted everybody inside the van. She even requested for the song Define by Hilera (is my spelling right?). I only heard "Mikee, Dana, Audrey and Janelle" but the rest, I didn't. Fortunately, the DJ granted the requested song. We even sang the chorus (the chorus is the only part that we do know, well, except for Mikee who knows the whole song..haha). We sang it intentionally not only to express ourselves but to tease Yya again. She laughed so hard because she heard me say, "Un lang ung alam kong part. Hindi ko na alam ung susunod.."

I have this realization that making others happy is quite difficult. It is not easy to please people. Yes, that is true. There are different kinds of people, with diffirent kinds of characteristics and attitudes. Like what M. Lee said on his blog, "Never be a people-pleaser. It will only hurt you". But I think it will not hurt you so much if you are true and honest to yourself. Be careful too because one wrong step can make a such bad impression. Nowadays, people are so judgemental. They look at the book by its cover and they even make criticisms that can destroy its inner self. Be careful. Be strong. Be ready to face reality. Remember, reality bites and it hurts...a lot.

Simple things can make others happy, do you believe in this too?

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Below is the song that really makes us really..uh..hyper specially when Yya is around..haha..

"Failed again so just leave me alone, define! Define! Define!

Failed again so just leave me alone, define! Define! Define!"

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A Taste of Mango Cake

After a month of making "parinig" to my aunties, my wish has been granted. Auntie Sari, who plays the piano very well, buys me a mango cake from Red Ribbon. Receiving a chocolate or a mango cake is my wish even before my sixteenth birthday. I've just been dreaming about it one day then one night, while having a dinner with Auntie Lucy, I suddenly talked about chocolate cake and mango cake from Red Ribbon. I thought Auntie Lucy will buy me either of the two because she's nodding her head as I say that Red Ribbon is one of the bake shops here in the Philippines who makes the best cakes in town. *sigh* On the day of my birthday, there is no cake at all. Sad.

Since then, everytime we have our weekly family gatherings here at home, I always do not forget to mention about my dream cakes from Red Ribbon. Whenever I talk about them, they become quiet then ask me if I really wanted a cake. Of course I do! Though it sounds narrow, having my dream about cakes fulfilled will make me so happy.

A while ago, when they arrived, Auntie Sari called me. I was finished greeting Auntie Tita and my dad. I went to Auntie Sari to greet her as well then I saw that she was holding something inside the plastic bag of Red Ribbon. I asked blessing from her as usual, hugged and kissed her. Then, she told me that the cake's for me. I was really surprised! I even jumped for joy. See, I'm such a narrow person. Haha.

We ate the cake before they left for Manila. We even shared it with our household. As I was eating the cake, I was so happy. My aunts were looking and smiling at each other. Well, I looked at them with hey-it-is-my-dream-to-eat-a-mango-cake-and-now-it -is-granted-so-I'm-happy look. Haha.

This day is such a great day, and I wish it will be longer. Wishes. Tomorrow will be quite a different day from today so I must look forward to it. At least, I got the chance to taste a mango cake.

=)

Strawberries, Word Search, Yael Yuzon and the rest of Spongecola and Ice Cream

I have eaten and tasted strawberries today. They are not the actual strawberries fresh from Baguio but I have the chance to taste them again after so many months or years I guess. Ate Rosie served me oatmeal for breakfast today. The oatmeal was a strawberry- flavored one. Maybe, for some of you, it tastes yucky or disgusting but it tastes good for me. Honestly, I like it! Hahaha. During recess, Ayeen, our classmate, gave each one of us a share of strawberry cheesecake. It was sweet and yummy! I liked it too! She baked them herself. Sweet!

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During Filipino time today, the last subject, Ms. Jane, our Filipino teacher, gave us the chance to practice for the English Month culminating activity. As I said, I was a part of the broadcasting and our group was finished recording so I didn't do anything. I just borrowed Mau's Word Search which she bought from Book Sale who came to our school to sell their products, particularly books and magazines, what else? Last week, Scholastic came to our school as well to sell books and other stuff which are related to reading. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to buy anything from both of them because I didn't have the money (I was really longing for the HP set). Anyway, I borrowed Mau's Word Search and searched for the words until the bell rang. Whew! I finished everything! Hahaha.

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Last November 22, it was Yael Yuzon's (vocalist of Spongecola) birthday. It was also Mau's, Mikee's and even Joan's birthday. Joan told me that it was my birthday as well. Wow! But I think my birthday is on the birthday of Chris Cantada, the drummer. Hahaha.

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Last Thursday, I borrowed Mau's magazine which featured Spongecola. During the clubmeeting, as the Alto and the Soprano 1 sang and practiced for the Himig Harana and as my fellow Soprano 2 members were waiting for our turn, I read the magazine. I was amazed! Hahaha. Yael has 21 pairs of shoes (I wish he would share. Remember, Barney says "Share". Haha.), Armo has his own rock world (He's a good example of a rocker.), Gosh gets his ideas everywhere (His song writing ability is so great specially when he writes a deep Tagalog song.) and Chris is just simply inspired by his loved ones). Wow, they are really talented people. You rock! =)

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Today, I have dreamt of eating two scoops of pistachio ice cream in a very large cone. Hmmm. Yummy. When we go to Festival Mall or ATC, I will definitely buy one!=)

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So long and good night...

So long and good night...

Tulad ng Isang Makata

Ang nakalipas na linggong ito ay nagdulot sa akin ng lungkot at saya. Maraming mga pangyayari ang nangyari na hindi ko inaasahan. Ayon nga sa aking kamag- aral na si Jalvin, na siya ring aking katabi sa upuan, napapansin nya na ako ay laging wala sa sarili. Kahit ako man, hindi ko maipaliwanag kung bakit ako nagkakaganito. Marahil, ako ay kinakabahan sa paglabas ng aking mga grado dahil sa aking pakiramdam, ako ay bumaba at nag- iisip ng kung anu- ano pa.

Noong Miyerkules, nagpalit na kami ng upuan sa silid aralan. Bago ako ay lumipat, ako ay nasa ikalawang hanay na malapit sa pisara. Nagpaalam na ako sa bintana na naging bahagi rin ng aking unang semester dahil naging katabi ko siya. Dahil sa bintanang yoon, natutunan ko na bigyang halaga ang kalikasan at ang buong paligid. Totoo na nabigyan ko ng halaga ang kalikasan dahil sa tuwing ako ay inaantok sa klase o sa tuwing sumasakit ang aking mga mata dahil sa tindi ng sikat ng araw, tumitingin lamang ako sa bundok at sa mga puno. Totoo rin pala na ang kulay luntian ay nakakabuti sa pakiramdam. Nagpaalam din ako sa aking mga kamag- aral na nasa aking paligid tulad nila Kay, Mikee, Mica at Kristine. Nakakalungkot ngunit kailangang tanggapin. Ngayong ikalawang semester, ako ay nasa ika-apat na hanay, sa may gitna. Hindi ko na katabi ang bintana. Katabi ko na ngayon ang pintuan at katabi ko pa rin ang kamag- aral kong si Jalvin. Wow! Sabi nga nina Mau, "Solid!". Totoo nga naman dahil kahit saan, lagi kaming magkatabi--- sa linya, sa tuwing may misa o pananghalian at siyempre, sa silid aralan.

Kanina rin, nakita ko na ang aking mga grado. Ako ay kinabahan dahil ang tagal ng aking tiya sa loob ng aming silid aralan. Ang tagal ng pag- uusap nila ng aming guro. Hindi ako mapakali sa labas habang naghihintay sa kanya. Marami na rin ang dumaan sa aking harapan tulad nina Sr. Regina, ang aming "directress" at ilang mga magulang ng aking mga kamag- aral at ng iba pang mag- aaral sa mataas na paaralan. Lumuwag ang aking pakiramdam nang siya ay lumabas. Natakot ako dahil mukha siyang malungkot. Sinabi ko sa sarili ko na, "Dana, hala, lagot, maghanda ka na. Bumaba nga talaga siguro ang iyong mga grado." Tapos nang tumingin siya sa akin, ipinakita ang aking card at bigla siyang tumawa. Ang aking tiya talaga. Ako ay nakapasa! Mabuhay!

(Masaya rin pala ang aming klase sa Pisika noong Miyerkules. Hahaha. Natutuwa ako. Kaya lang, hindi ako gaanong nabasa. Hahaha.)

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Ako ay nagpapasalamat sa mga sumusunod:

God

Aking pamilya at mga kapamilya

Mga Guro

Mga Kamag- aral

Matalik na mga Kaibigan

Kaibigan

At sa mga taong hindi ko nabanggit, salamat ng marami!

God Bless You!!!

Espesyal na pasasalamat din kay Jalvin Corrales...dahil sa tulong, pagtitiyaga at pagpapasensya niya, tumaas ako sa accounting... =)

The Strange Kid

I've been asking myself, "Am I strange?". Well, I guess, I am. I feel that I'm not myself lately. I keep on making mistakes, though it's normal to make mistakes because no one's perfect, right? But, really, I'm not myself since last week. I become sad then happy, sensitive then annoyed. In short, I become a little bit moody, but why? I also feel paranoid. Yes, I feel paranoid. I feel that somebody is annoyed with me as well. I feel that some people turn their backs whenever I come near them. Is that normal?

Besides being paranoid, I'm also thinking about my grades. The card- giving day is on Friday. "Waaaaaaaa!" is all that I could say. I feel that my grades are lower this second quarter because I got low in Physics. I may not be able to have the merit card again. *sigh* But I think, it's better not to expect for any because I don't want to be disappointed. I don't want to cry over my grades again. It's my fault anyway. I should have studied more and focused more on my studies. I should have more time to study my lessons.

I know I shouldn't feel this way and I must think positive which is the right thing to do. I must think positive. I must accept whatever comes to me because it is according to God's plan. He has good plans for me. If ever my grades were even lower this quarter, I know what to do. I must have a goal and achieve it. I mustn't be paranoid too because I might be thinking wrong. I should treat these things as a challenge for me so I could stand up from my fall. I will achieve my goals too. I know I will. Maybe this isn't the right time but I believe it will come...it will come...

What a Day, People!

There were so many things that happened to me today and I felt different emotions as well. I became happy, hyper, excited, nervous and annoyed but not in the same time. Like what I said yesterday, the glee club was invited to perform at Alabang Town Center for the 8th anniversary of Westgrove. Wow, there were people, the "mall- goers", who watched us perform. The high school and grade school dance troupe did very well and I gave them two thumbs up for their beautiful performance. Actually, while they were dancing, I was worried because some of them might fall down the stage because it was too small. Anyway, they managed to dance gracefully and well and the audience really liked their performance, so I didn't worry too much afterwards. The glee club sang also well and I just realized how surprised I was when somebody in the audience shouted "More! More!". Unfortunately, we didn't sing again because we didn't have any songs to sing..haha..maybe next time..if there is a next time...haha. Those were the reasons why I was happy.

I asked myself, "Why do some people specially those you have known and known you or those you have met before actually don't greet you?". I mean, you were already facing them and it was obvious that you were looking straight at them then you started to smile a little bit then they were looking at you too but they didn't smile back at you. How would you feel? OUCH! It was like you didn't exist! Paano naman ung mga pinagsamahan niyo? Well, I just thought about that, because I observed that it's common nowadays. I mean, it hurts. It really hurts. And I understand the people who experienced that.

I also observed that some people become kill joy. I don't understand why. I mean, the people around them are being nice, friendly and kind to them but in return, they just wear that sour face look, they do the "dabog", murmur something behind you and answer back at you. Honestly, it annoys me. It annoys me a lot. How come they are like that? People.

I just realized that the best thing to do is ignore them as well. It's their problem, not mine. I hope that somehow, they will change that kind of attitude because it's not good. It will not bring them good and they should think about others. They must be considerate enough for the people who care for them.

My aunt and I went to Festival Mall to attend the Holy Mass. It was an anticipated mass so we need not to worry about waking up early tomorrow..haha. The Holy Mass calmed me down. I forgot how to be annoyed with kill joy and snob people and I really felt good. After the Mass, I bought myself an ice cream, a waffle and a mango shake. Haha.

Since I talked about "people", (I mentioned a lot of "people" in my blog today, didn't I? haha) I saw some people whom I know a while ago in Alabang Town Center and in Festival Mall. I saw some of my classmates who watched our performance in ATC, (Thank you for coming and for supporting us!) my former school mates and an old friend. I was happy to see them all and they made me happy too!

This day, I also thank God that He gave us this wonderful opportunity to meet different kinds of people. It teaches us how to be patient and to be understanding to them. The people whom we meet teach each one of us too to be strong to be a better person. Without them, we wouldn't be the way that we are today. Lastly, I thank those people who touch my life and they become my inspiration to love the life that God has given me. Again, thank you!

By the way, today is Mama's birthday. Happy Birthday Mama! I love you! God bless and take care! =)

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Special

Today, I feel nervous and excited at the same time because the highschool glee club and the dance troupe will perform at Alabang Town Center tomorrow for the 8th anniversary of Ayala Westgrove Heights. We are included in the celebration because our school is part of the Ayala Westgrove family. I'm nervous and excited because it is my first time to perform in a mall and lots of people will see the performance..haha. Well, anyway, before the dismissal a while ago, our club moderator (glee club) asked for a practice. We will sing two songs which are Someone to Watch Over Me and the never dying song, which we, the members, jokingly say the club's "official theme song", Nearness of You. We sang those songs last February in St. Scho Manila for the celebration of its 100th year. I'm also happy because we will represent the school for this event. I'm looking forward to experiencing this celebration. Good night!

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I'm a little lamb who's lost in the woods

I know I could always be good

to one who'll watch over me...

It's not the pale moon that excites me

that thrills and delights me, oh no

it's just the nearness of you...

Something New

This week has been busy for me and there are surprises that really have surprised me. This month, November, is the English month. Every year, the school always has activities that are related to the English subject such as book fair, book ad, essay writing, class paper making, declamation, speech choir and extemporaneous speeches. This year, there are some changes regarding the activities. The book ad, for example, requires one story to be presented by the highschool unit. The story is Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. It is a well- loved classic story, as we all know. There is a new activity which is the broadcasting. In here, five to seven students are needed to promote a message that is related to the theme. The theme, by the way, is Reliving Classic Literature Today with Zeal and Dynamism. The students who join this activity will practice and record the message in the school. According to our teacher, any practices outside the school will not be recognized as a school activity.

Our class was given the rules about the said school activities. There are so many and I'm happy because everybody will have the chance to participate. I thought about joining the making of the class paper but it was already full so I "registered" to speech choir and to broadcasting. But then, one of my classmates told me that I should only choose one because there might be a conflict for the practices. During lunch time, I really thought hard and I was thinking about joining broadcasting instead of speech choir. I even asked some of my classmates to give me advices. Before the lunch ended, I told our vice president that I will join broadcasting.

I joined the broadcasting because I realized that I wanted to try something new. Besides, I already joined speech choir before (but it was called choral recitation and it was in Filipino). I don't regret it because I will let my voice, together with my groupmates, be heard to send a message that may hopefully inspire the youth of today specially the little ones, our little sisters in "reliving the classic literature with zeal and dynamism". Thank you and good day!