Computer Games. . .

I wonder why children nowadays become addicted to computer games. . . They don't even play patintero, hide and seek and other games w/c we usually play when all of us were still little kids.I know that some of my classmates still like to play games like that but are only ashame.The "boys" in our batch told us that we are already grown-ups and that teenagers like us should learn how to play computer games. . . modern computer games like DOTA,RAN,FLYFF and many others because according to them ,we are already in the 21st century! That was really unreasonable,isn't it? Anyway, I once played Flyff . My brother taught me how to do some playing thing. it's totally awesome. . . It's cool but I didn't last for long 'cuz I got bored and thought that it was a waste of time. . . and MONEY!!! I could have spent the money to buy my family some present but it was too late for me to realize. Anyway, what's important for now is that I realized that what I did is wrong and it a mistake. Thank God I didn't become addicted to it . . .
I hate computer games so much!!! Why? Because of my brother. . . He had wasted three years because of those internet games. My parents were so dissappointed and quite angry for their dream for him had vanished . I can't blame them for feeling bad . I can't also blame my brother for feeling regretful but we can't do anything anymore. If I can only turn back the time. . . He stopped studying. I thought it was okey but for God's sake! He already wasted many years and it is a really big deal. He's supposed to graduate next year but it wouln't happen. . . SEE THE EFFECTS OF BEING ADDICTED IN PLAYING COMPUTER GAMES??? IT WLL ONLY DESTROY A PERSON'S LIFE AND BREAK A PERSONS DREAMS INTO PIECES!!! I idolized my brother so much .He had these nice drawings and he's so cooooollll.
What I learned from him was that one big mistake in your life will lead to total destruction. I'm also worried about my classmates . They're starting to act like my brother. I told them that playing those kinds of computer games would not give them any good. . . but instead , it will destroy their lives but they wouln't listen. They are totally bunch of losers. . . i only hope that they would realize that their doings are wrong. . . I can only say that play computer games moderately because just like SMOKING , if you do that too much, it is bad for the health but too much playing is not only bad for the health but also to the wealth. . .

What a Upian Is Not !!!

University of the Philippines or UP in short, is a well-known school all through out the world!

People believed that students in this school are so intelligent and eminent but people don't know that because of being clever and knowledgeable,they become rebellious and out-spoken,the worst is a . . . DESTROYER. I'm glad to be one of the most fortunate children who have been given the chance to study in a school with high-quality education but w/o paying high tuition fee. Anyway,I learned to love this school. WHY? That's because in UP, I met many FRIENDS. They are dependable, honest, loyal, reliable, sincere, and most especially, they are true!They accepted me despite of the fact that I've some rude attitude. They are always there to support me. Everytime I've some problems, they are to comfort me and when i lose hope, they encouraged me to continue to live for GOD has his plan for everything in this world. In this school, I also met my strict and lovable teachers who wanted us to accomplish whatever our goals are and to have a bright future someday. As a UPIAN, I can say that we have positive and negative attitudes. People. . we can be friendly, trustworthy, and we true to ourselves but because we are sticking to the trait of being true, we express our feelings and sometimes we express without limitations. . . w/o control.Because we know we excel than the others, we become arrogant and become too damn proud of ourselves. Sometimes it will reach to a point where in we struggle w/o knowing what we are fighting for. We become haughty and boastful. Because we are outspoken, we become impolite and we try to challenge people that have higher authority. We become rebels and we don't know that we already hurt other people by doing those nonsense protests. At home, i had hurt my parents and older siblings by disobeying them and for saying bad words. I got wild one time and i was so ashamed of my self.(i acted like a stupid and an uncivilized person.) FREEDOM is dangerous yet other upians still wanted it. Some do hanous crimes and are wanted in the society for doing violent actions. Honestly, I really don't know what their points are of being so troublesome. I want the people to see us as good examples in the society. I'm calling for all UPIaNs this time. . . let us not change our good and great attitudes.Let us be humble enoughand be the first to restore peacefulness in the community and in the whole world as well.

Journey to Doulos....

Everybody is busy nowadays especially us Sophies because we have an exhibit to be displayed in some projects this coming family day.Our schedule is so hectic but thank God our teachers allowed us to go to the famous ship with a mini library, the MV Doulos..Uhm.....At least we had a break, right guys????Early this morning, I went to the home tech room and found a newspaper. I read my horoscope and I was so amazed because according to it,unexpected romantic events will occur during our trip...God!!!I was so happy that I could kiss any guy that would approach me!!!(laugh out loud)I'm just kidding and for your information..I'm not that kind of girl....I was just exaggerating..But anyways..we went to the pier. We rode in a jeepney and I really enjoyed riding on it because my friends were their laughing with me..When we were already on the ship, my stomach became so weird and I suddenly wanted to vomit but later on I felt better.

There were so many books for children like fairy tale books,coloring books,religious books, for newly married couples and for those people who were fond of cooking..There were bibles,inspirational books,Nancy Drew series and still many other books.I really enjoyed reading the book that was talking about the different desserts..Reading its contents and seeing those pictures made me starved coz it really looked real...Yummy!!!!I also looked for coloring books and it really was so amazing..I was thinking that I could really enhance my talent not only in drawing but also in coloring as well while looking to each pages of the book...They also had notebooks but honestly they're really expensive..When I went to the portion of the library where you can find books about the human body system,atlas,history books,and etc., he suddenly appeared...And at first I didn't notice him..He was their talking with his friend..Gosh!!!How gorgeous he was at that time,unaware of the people around him...Some schools also visited the ship..It wasn't really a nice experience because some of our classmates were involved in a quarrel but with the help of our beloved teachers the event was stopped..We reached school safely and I was really pretty amazed that the one I read about my horoscope was shockingly true...Our journey to Doulos was not that bad and I could only say, "What a Day!!!".

HaPpy DaY oF hEaRts. . .

My friends were asking me on how would I spend my Valentine's Day . I did not really answer because the truth was I don't know... Today, I still don't have any plan but I think I would celebrate this event in the Internet cafe'. . . Actually.I have many many things to do and GOSH!!! Time is running very fast... I still have to finish my computer project, which will be due on this coming Friday... Well anyway... Love is in the air!!! Am I right??? Yes of course. . . Absolutely!!! We constantly hear this line caver the radio and television especially in the month of February...
Speaking of February,we do know that it has long been a month of ROMANCE... and the month which the day of hearts is found... VALENTINE'S DAY!!! Have you ever wondered who St.Valentine is? I read about his story two years ago when I was in grade six. . . A lot of legends try to tell his story,how he lived his life and how he died. . . One legend states that he was a priest in Rome. . .Their emperor that time made marriage illegal... Valentine felt that it was unjust and so disobeyed the emperor...He continues to perform marriages secretly but when the emperor found out about his disobedience,he ordered his imprisonment and death... In the dungeon, he fell in love with a girl who visited . She was blind but because of Valentine's love and great faith, he was able to heal her blindness miraculously...Before he was executed ,it was believed that valentine sent the girl a letter that he signed"FROM YOUR VALENTINE".This was the first valentine greeting .Because of his sacrifice for couples,he became the patron of lovers .Valentine's Day is the second largest card-giving holiday next to Christmas...Valentine's Day ... is a tine of love... it helps remind people to love each other... a day of fun... a time for us to make cards... and it's a time not only for lovers but also for people to date and give gifts to each other...
It is common for friends and lovers in all social classes to exchange small token of affections or hand-written notes.Later in,printed cards began to replace written letters...Today,we can send our messages via e-mail and cellphones.wAiT a SeC... right now,I'm listening to love songs over the radio.I feel so relax and so comfortable... Honestly,I'm jealous to my friends because they will have a date this evening ... I also wanted to experience something special ... and memorable but sad to say ,it would not happen... But...(herE's a really big BUUUUTTTTT!!!) I'm NOT LOSING HOPE...To all couples over there... HAPPY HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY AND ENJOY YOUR NIGHT!!!HaVe FuN!!!!!!!!!!!

tHE SoUnD Of MuSiC , tHE SoUnD Of LoVe

"Perhaps love is like a resting place, a shelter from the storm.It exist to keep you comfort,
it is there to keep you warm.Even times of trouble and you are most alone,the memories of love will see you through". wOw!!! Love songs really strike my heart and especially this one. I think the title of this song is "Perhaps".I remembered that I sung this particular song with my classmate when I was in first year high school. Anyway,I really don't care because I'm more concerned on what the lyrics imply. There's so many love songs that I hear nowadays. Songs made by different composers with different personalities and of different message written about love. LOVE. . . LOVE. . . LOVE. . . I always hear it from other people from various places.
What I saw in their faces when they talk about it is happiness and excitement.They are not
tired of talking about it even all day long. what's the word again? LOVE, but what is the true really the true and real meaning of love? Does it really exists? From the Webster English Dictionary,it means warm affection or a sexual passion but for me , love is the most wonderful
and important thing in this world when we talk about not just physical, psychological, mental and spiritual but most especially emotional needs. The of loving someone and of you being loved is like you won more than one hundred million! No, not just that, right? It's like you are in heaven amd you feel so alive, so happy and you are so inspired. Your heart is full of happiness
that it will burst into BANG! Isn't that inspired or expired ? Well anyway, back to the topic.
Where did we stopped? Inspired? Absolutely ! ! ! So when you are more or less in love and you are one hundred percent ( 100 %) sure of your feelings , you get inspired and double the effort
you exert in studying. You would like to join any activities where in he also participates just to impress this person. But I have two questions to ask. Does this love worth fighting for? Are you willing to give up all the things that are important for you before you had met him? Anyway, so when you are totally in love, to a person , you even do so many things that you don't usually do.
You are willing to do everything that makes him happy,even though you'll be laughed by others
and end up hurting yourself. It's absolutely not like that. All I know is that the two of you share
and discuss secrets and problems. Caring and showing passion is just only part of it. True love is a real love. A man shows it by being your night and shining armor. He's always there for me , anywhere and anytime.
He's with you through thick and thin. He understands things about you, your family, friends and other things that you consider to be your precious treasures. There should be love and trust for each other because if ther's enough of these two, instead of goimg stonger,
a relation will be destroyed and will never work. Do you believe that love exists in different colors? I myself believe that too.One example is our love of God. We don't praise and ask God his guidance if we don't trust him. Trusting is one sign f showing love.The love and respect of
a child to his parents is another example. Parents show their love by giving the things that you needed.They become when you do mistakes because theylove and care for you. They eve get worried when you go home late.Related to "trusting" is the love we give to our beloved friends.
Friends can be trusted with our secrets. We can always count on them even when the world seems to fall apart. They are the ones that we can we lean on when we feel so alone an depress.
They comfort us and we enjoy each others company.Love exists in a boy-girl relationship.
Honestly,I've never had a relationship with a guy before so it's too difficult for me to share things. I didn't experienced things like mutual relationship either but all I understand about it
is that both of you try to kno each other first.Then follows the realization that you are both under a situation called mutual understanding or M.U. in short. As time passes by, your will
jump into next higher level meaning it grows deeper and deeper. Problems and arguments are
normal so you encounter these things and together you face them.The last thing will happen is matrimony.It's a sighn of everlasting love and your rings will justify.\it really sounds awkward to me but I will not deny that I;m looking forward for the guy who is destined for me. the truth is that I also envy my friends because they have sex appeal, beauty,brains,guts and most of all good hearts. I love and I'm proud of myself. what I learned from other other people's experience is that loving oneself to the highest level will become hindrance for you to become happy and contented . When you are damn too proud of yourself, you'll envy and destroy life.Love God, your family, friends, your special someone and all the other persons ans things that you value most.Turn on your radios, listen to love songs because the sound of music is the sound of love.

Karen is my name!

I guess that introducing oneself is the first step in knowing somebody.It really doesn't matter if who asks your name first or if who approaches you first.So many ifs right?So now people,let me introduce myself.Well,my fullname is Karen Varquez and not Karen Davila...

You probably know her since she's one of the most famous t.v.reporters here in our country!

I'm a very friendly person and that'strue.You can even ask my bestfriends,Kristine,Christlyn,Emilyn and Donna.We call ourselves as "Kalapati girls".Yup! "Kalapati"which is dove in English language.I really enjoy their company.We are together in times of happiness and in times of sorrows .There's always a special place for them here in my heart.

By the way,I'm fourteen years old,young and beatiful...we are ten in the family and I'm the fifth one.Yes!!!Ten as in capital T-E-N. Ten!!!I'm already in second year high school.wHat?Oh Yeah...

sOrry guys I forgot to tell you that I study in UP.The University of the Philippines,the school of

iNtelligEnt and very "cool" people!I'm proud that i'm one of them.I was born on Oct. 25,1992

here in the beatiful city of CEBU!Since you already knew my birthday,i'll really expect more gifts.uHmmm... I read pocketbooks a lot especially romance.I usually spend my Saturdays and

Sundays watching t.v, listening to my favorite radio and hanging out with friends... Sometimes

I go to the mall alone and have window shopping.I play soccerbaseball,softball,badminton and tabletennis but I'm planning to have guitar lessons and to practice lawn tennis this coming summer.

Actually, i don't like that kind of sport but my crushis a tennis player. He's good at it .

No,not just good but he's an expert.Believe me guys,he's really a genius! He was even called the

"Prince of tennis". Isn't that amazing? Anyway,my father is a musician.He's Alfonso Varquez

and he's the one who taught me how to play flute.oF coures I have also an interest in Music.

Although I can't sing that well doesn't mean that I have talent in music so don't extenuate me.

I can play some musical instruments.Unfortunately,my mother died three yares ago.She's Carmelita Varquez, a very responsible and a lovable mother.She's the best mother in the whole wide universe.No one will ever replace her here in my heart.It's really sad because she left us at a young age.We will treasure the happy and sad moments with her.What else can I say about myself? Well,I have really no lovelife for now maybe because of the reasons that I hate boys.WHY? It's because they are fond of breaking any girl's heart .They are so unpredictable,

sometimes they're approachable and sometimes they don't want you to talk to them or to even go near them.But that's for now only... No ,just kidding. I have to tell you something guys,the truth is I once admired a guy.He's intelligent , handsome and he's so gentleman.He's the man of my dreams.He became my friend at first but eventually we became best of friends.The times that we spent together was the time that I had realized that boys could be trusted with your deepest secrets.The next thing happened was that I realized that I have fallen in love with him.

Maybe it's not really love but only a simple attractiion to a guy.Sad to say,He didn't feel the same way too.At first I was hurt to know that and started to avoid himbut I couldn't stand to see him also hurt and the reason was. . . ME . I apologized and told him that even if he don't like

me as a girl who like him very much, I would still love him as a friend.So boys. . . keep your distance from me because I fall for a guy easily . HA. . . HA. . . HA. . .

TEACH…TEACHER…TEACHES…

The teacher is the one who teaches his/her students not just lessons in Science, Math, and other subjects... Teachers are expected to be role models and students would also learn good manners , right conduct and appropriate discipline from them... They are the ones who impart knowledge and guide their students to the right path, the path of a brighter future... Without teachers, I believe that successful persons will not achieve their goals. It depends on how the teacher's approach is to his or her students and how he or she teaches them. In addition to that they mold us to be a good and responsible human beings. Because of that we will be successful enough for us to be proud of ourselves. A program was launched in the University of the Philippines which was called KYSD. It started last January 17, 2007. You might be wondering what KYSD means. Well, it means Know Your School Day. It is also the same as Teacher's Day. The students were involved in this program. This served as a day- off for the teachers. So the students would act as the teachers for their chosen subjects in one or two days. But first, they should fill up a given paper and what they would do was simply to fill up pieces of information.

This paper served as an application form. Once this form was signed by the teacher in charge to that subject they would give you the topics that you would discuss to the date you were assigned to report. I chose the subject Filipino. My co- teacher was Donna. The topic assigned to us was about FRIENDS. By the way, on that day the teacher would just observe the assistant teachers which are actually the students. Some mentors would grade them while others would just listen. I was really so nervous because I'm not used to do stuffs like standing and talking in front of the class. I was told by Ma'am Rabago that I should speak Filipino and that made me feel uncomfortable. Donna told me that it would be all right and I should not panic. Honestly, I easily freak out. Together, we prepared an activity. We enjoyed and we thought that they also enjoyed, I guess. . . . . . When we asked their opinions about who friends were to them, they participated so I was so relieved. Thank God Donna was also there to help me. But anyway, what are friends indeed?

My classmates listened eagerly as if they were children who first time heard those things. The truth was that the definition of a friend for me was as simple as ABC. A friend is the one attached to another by affection and esteem. But if you really research on it deeper, It would become as complicated as operating a patient who is already struggling for his life. We talked about so many things. They enumerated some characteristics of a true friend. Some of them shared some experiences and others related a friend's characteristic to their friends. Even though some of my classmates were so noisy, I learned that time that our mentors should also have patience. That time I'd realized that the job of our teachers was not that easy. They would sleep late just to finish their lesson plans and sometimes they would spend their Saturdays at school instead of spending time with their families. Everyday is always easy for them. God! Their work is so tiring. Just the thought of it already made me exhausted. I know that being a teacher is not really for me but I'm very, very glad that my teachers are so kind and they have long patience. You know what I had discovered? Teachers can also be our best pal and can make a bonding out of this friendship. I just wanna say thank you to my beloved teachers. They became one of my inspirations. I really study very hard just to show them that I have something special and I want to prove to them that I'm worthy to have this kind of education. I would also like to thank them for the knowledge that they've shared, and for the time that they had spent with us. Thanks a lot for the love and care. They are like my second parents.......