A hate turned into love

My Writing Journey

Sitting under the tree while observing things around me is what I usually do when I was still living in our province during my younger years. I awlays have this feeling of being curious to everything I see and I cannot help myself to respond with those that keeps me think innocently. As I grow up, I never stopped discovering things and with this, I started putting up opinions in my mind, making my own interpretation of them.

Journalism 102, specifically "FEATURE WRITING" not really made me feel interested when I knew it will be one of my major subjects. First, I am not a type of student who loves to read and write. I just came to notice things unintentionally. Second, if there will be ideas, thoughts, emotions and the like that I have constructed in my mind, I just keep it to myself and I am not that eager to let people know. Third, my passion is in broadcasting. In writing, I observed that I could easily get bored and I don't know why. But since it is required, I had to deal with it and honestly, I was really challenged. Nobody will feel that it is easy to do things that is beyond their interest, and that's what I felt. Because I had no any other choice, I still tried to enjoy it. Maybe I just don't know the happiness and satisfaction that it gives to those people who are making it as a way to express themselves. As I was getting more and more familiar with the nature of writing, I already felt the joy that I was saying specially when I had the chance to write about a topic that is really related to me. I learned that even we don't feel doing such work, we just have to love it, appreciate it, and cherrish it. We'll never know the hidden advantage of it unless we will try.

It's hard to enumerate each memories that I had. But all I know is that everything is memorable because it's not just a journey, I consider it as a great challenge where I survived. In six months, writng have been part of my routine already and in this I learned that it must be coupled with good working attitude and values. For in writing, we communicate, we express, and the most important thing is WE INFLUENCE. A real dedicated writer should have a goal of leaving his or her reader at least a simple lesson that they will carry and apply to real life the moment they're done reading what you have written. As the saying goes.....

"YOU WRITE TO COMMUNICATE TO THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF OTHERS."

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1. What are the stories that you wish to cover?
- After being able to learn the basic skills in feature writing, including its type and the techniques, I could say that Inspirational Articles will suit my  interest.
2. Who do you wish to interview?
- I will surely grab the chance to talk to persons who will fit to my intended inspirational articles and I prefer those ordinary persons rather than those who are well-known bec. we can always get informations to those whom we can regularly see on televisions, newspaper and the like while the ordinary persons that I want to have a conersation with are will be only given a single chance to share at least something that could really influence my target readers. And for me, stories of the unknown are more intersting thatn those in the spotlights.
3. How do you wanna be remembered by your readers?
- It's not me that they should remember, instead, it must be the content of my every article. I am not dreaming to be one of those famous writers on earth, I would feel very glad and contented if at least one of my writings could inspire them. As simple as that. :)

Uniqueness vs. Influences

"TELL ME WHO YOUR FRIENDS ARE AND I'LL TELL YOU WHO YOU ARE"

  - My father once told me way back in highschool, the stage where I started getting involved to a group I called my PEERS.

  I believe that the essence of having a circle of friends begins during our teenage years, the time when we become more curious of who we are and even by trying to figure out which type of individuals do we belong. This is where we seek for acceptance. It is normal because we are growing up and part of it is our deep courage to find our place in this world. But there are certain situations that before you will be admitted to your desired company, you must project a personality that is similar to them. Actually, the jargons that teenagers usually say " you don't belong" makes it a fact that they are skilled of choosing who they want to be with, the capability to criticize an individual's attitude and style.Obviously, it is not a group if the members doesn't have the same interest. This will now subject the occurence of PEER PRESSURE.

  Of all my experiences in life, dealing with my friends' influences can be considered as one of the most serious challenges I've ever encountered. It is never easy because it will force you to do something that is out of your curiosity, or be somebody that you never intended to be. This happens because we are afraid to be left behind. We take the risk in exchange of the attention that we want people to give us.........which we know is wrong.We need friends indeed. In a group, we share, connect and relate. But our need of them must not affect our own way of thinking because no matter what, each of us will remain unique. Still, we will differ even in a single matter. And as a matured person, we should not let ourselves be ruled by this dare. Remember that the cluster you're involved with could definitely DEFINE you as a being. As what my father reminded me, "NOBODY HAS THE RIGHT TO DECIDE FOR YOU EXCEPT YOU."

2011 MC FAIR INTENSIFIED: A First

"Share our similarities, celebrate our differences!" - M. Scott Peck

  A first for all the FEU Mass Communication Students who had their event entitled "2011 MC FAIR INTENSIFIED" held on February 15 to 17, a three-day affair for the students who belong in the said course. Students enjoyed the exhibit and several contests was joined by different year levels who have the guts of proving themselves on the Communication Society such as Quiz Bee, Editorial Cartoon Making, Mass Comm Idol Season 7 and the first ever Mass Comm Best Dance Crew . Along with this, new talents were discovered making the department proud for those who did  an astonishing performances showing that individuals majoring in this field are not only excellent in communication skills but also exceptional in the other aspects of giving entertainment to the crowd.

 The Aldovino Administration have impressed the Mass Communication Society in dealing with their every task and making each of it such a great job. Despite of being a senior student, Gary Aldovino took his responsibility for the society as one of his top priorities. He has the so called "secret of leadership" - the mind that never turns off. His actions inspired others to be as tough as what he is. Together with the president are his aspiring co-officers and also his supportive committees who had been with him in a year of full service.

     "M"arvellous and "C"lever Tamaraws are Mass Communication students.

ONE MASSCOMM

A shirt designed for all masscommunication students in which they will proudly wear inside and outside the FEU campus.

A photo showing masscomm students first in their official uniform, PE uniform, and in their Org. Shirts.

The Mass Comm Fair - a yearly event in which we were once again united by sharing our similarities and by celebrating our differences for we have different abilities which makes each of us "unique" but still the common goal is to master proficiency on our chosen field.  It is almost the end of the school year that Mass Comm Fair hit and indeed, this project will serve as an episode that will mark the Communication Department's history.

     

"Something beyond our expectations" (CONCIERTO PIYU)

   One of the most important event that will make Tamaraws unite and cease with whatever stuff they're doing regarding school matters is of course, the yearly celelebration of FEU's founding anniversary. Last year, I was really impressed about how our university successfully made the concert such an unforgettable event of 2010 for it had raised and awakened the spirit of the whole society of my alma mater seeing to it that we will all go home with smile in our faces and they did not fail. Since my first time to participate the concert was a success, I promised myself that I am not going to miss it till I finally graduate..

   But this year, something unexpected marked the university's history. Who would have thought that while everybody had given their best to make another remarkable concert, after all the preparations, from inviting guests, setting equipments that will run the event up to the time that the officers of FEU STUDENT CENTRAL ORGANIZATION signalled "everything's ready", such circumstances will hinder the most awaited celebration of every individual belonging to FEU society.

   I am already worried of what might happen in the event the day before. I observed that there is a big possibility that the weather could obstruct it. And to tell it sadly, my instinct came into reality. Classes were cut off starting six o'clock pm and the rain was already pouring softly. Those who had no class that day gave an effort to arrive at the university to make our fortitude as one and gratefully celebrate our foundation day.   

  The concert did not start at the expected time, but I saw how everybody patiently waited and hoped that the rain might stop until 8:30 pm. At about 9:45 pm, all of us were ordered to proceed to the grand stand. We thought the long wait will result to good news, it is the hope that the concert will be sustained no matter what. But opposite to our expectations, they declared that the event was postponed. I almost lost my consideration but then it was my deep sympathy that really mattered because I know there is no one to be blamed.

   What happened will remain in the record of FEU. But I know everybody learned from it specially those who were responsible in organizing the interrupted event. After all, I will never feel embarassed since I am also a tamaraw and part of it, those who will take it as an issue will only show that they are narrow minded. I still salute them specially Mr. Sedfrey Lacsamana, the president of FEUCSO and the rest of his company for they had bravely faced thousands of FEU students who attended last friday, extending their apology for what happened.

"People need trouble -- a little frustration to sharpen the spirit on, toughen it."

Contentment is happiness

   "What is the thing that will really make you happy?"
   Indeed, even we know that it is not right, we will still do such thing because it makes us happy. But.......there's a contrary to that, "not all the things that makes us happy is right". A line in that movIe " do I need this or not? " reminded me of a funny situation happened in my past during my highschool days. Remember when the hottest boy group in Asia known as f4 came to our country and started to catch every girl's attention? I didn't missed even a single episode of their movie and I became addicted of buying items having a picture of them. I had their posters, cd's, t-shirts, etc. But because I almost bought different f4 items, I realized I already spent too much only for that. Specially today that their fame here in our country have faded, I'm laughing at myself because my money was taken by the wind as fast as how they were forgotten. The bottom line is that, it made me happy, but it didn't last a lifetime.
   I know how Rebecca feels. Even your mind tells you that you must not waste money for a single thing that is worth more than your life, it is your love and interest, your heart, that excites you and pushes you just to do so. Doing a toss coin doesn't work. You may even cheat yourself even if you do a minimini minimo.
  In conclusion, for me it's not bad to spend money for things that is unimportant but makes us smile. It only becomes worse if we will do it all the time. That is already a bad habbit. Remember that money cannot buy happiness. We don't need to be always in fashion, or by having the latest model of cell phones and other gadgets. What matters most is that we eat three times a day. To be contented is to be HAPPY.

  

I'm safe

"So wether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." - Corinthians 10:31

"What is the first thing that you do when you wake up in the morning?" my teacher in highschool once asked me. "Well mam, the first thing that I do is to get my rosary under my pillow and pray for god gave me another day to live." I answered.

  My father always remind me that we should always act due to God's will. He cannot protect me twenty-four hours a day, but he's not worried for he knows that I will be always safe guided by the rosary that he gave me. No matter what I do, no matter where I go, my father knows that God is always behind me.

  Yes, obviously, it is my rosary that I valued the most because God is everything. Each day is a struggle for me. I always end it up aking myself "did I impressed Him with the things that I have done today?" ....after that I say a simple thankyou because I know, I spent my day full of faith by doing what is right.

 Things do not always go beyond my expectations. Sometimes, it makes me cry because of the trials that I encounter. But inside my pocket is my rosary which I can always have in times that there's no one to be called up and rescue me in deep sorrow. There are also times that my knees are shaking whenever I am faced to each challenges that makes my heart beat so fast, but then again, with my rosary, I know, I can do it. And it makes me feel confident. With this, I am very sure that "I'm always safe."

 

2011: THE EXCITING UPSHOT OF MY 2010

   Happy birthday, happy birthday......HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

   2010 was the year in which I had the most challenging circumsatnces in my teenage life. Considering that my 18th birthday was on the 8th day of january that year, it seemed like the whole 2010 was gonna be a training year for me.

   We all believe that as a girl reaches her 18th year, she have to be already matured and she's going to undergo some developments concerning her priorities, attitudes, manners and the like which will help her become a well-grown woman in the future. But that stage of life was not as eeasy as i thought before. I faced 2010 with new things, as in things that requires "BIG ADJUSTMENT". I got to be more responsible in many things. As the eldest daugther, I had to help my mom not only in doing house chores but also in running our business. As a sister, I had to help my siblings in their homeworks. As a friend and barkada, I had to develop my interpersonal realationship with them and lastly, as a person, I had to change for the BETTER. My top 1 goal that year was TIME MANAGEMENT.

   But despite of the pressure that I felt, I enjoyed it somehow. It helped me realize how life's gonna be for me because I'm already 18. I had to open my eyes and see what life really is . I'm no more a slightly spoiled bratt little girl. It was such a combination of trials, adventures, fear of trying new things and a lot more.

   As the year ccame closer to its ending part, an unexpected event happened to our family. That was the tragic death of my lolo. Except for the adjustment that I had to make, my family had the same thing to do. Except for 2010, we also bid goodbye to our Lolo. We spent the whole december grieving for his death until he was finally burried on the 30th day of December.

  

The next day was of course, the traditional preparation for us to welcome 2011. During Christmas, it was hard for us, but for the new year, even though we cannot avoid to cry, as the countdown started, all the fireworks that my father bought was set and ready to be lighted up. Finally, here's now 2011.

  

As it ended, I could say that I had the saddest yet the most challenging year of my life during 2010 because I was perfectly trained. I could say that I am now a well-developed teenager. No fear!!!No worries!!! All I have now is determination and courage to live another year applying all the things that i have learned. What we all had in the previous year will surely serve as a lesson for all of us.

Leave all negative things in the past and keep on doing good things as we welcome a New Year full of hope and desire to perform better as we can. "GOOD VIBES FOR THIS YEAR"!!!

OUR LAST CHRISTMAS WITH HIM

  

 It was on December 8, 2010 around 6:45 pm, " tick tock tick tock''..."dear, only time is what we are waiting, the doctor said only a miracle could make your lolo's life last for the next 24 hours" my stepmother said when I was talking to her through phone. I was the only one left in our apartment here in Manila because she had to go back to our province on the day that my lolo was rushed into the hospital. "How I wish I am there to accompany you, but I'm sorry mom, I cannot sacrifice my school and I still have to finish some requirements that I need to submit before the Christmas break" I said. "No dear, you should attend your classes no matter what, your uncles and aunties are here for me so you don't have to worry. I know how much you value your studies so there's no reason to blame you for not being here." Because I was working on my homeworks that time, I had to end up our conversation for a while and finish what I am doing. I was not worrying that time and I cannot even cry because I'm hoping that I can finish all my stuffs that night so that I could go to the hospital on the next day to see, hug and talk to my lolo before he dies. But with that plan, I failed. Fifteen minutes after I put down the phone, I received a message from my mom. A message that no one would like to receive. Yes, it's a message telling me that my beloved "Tatay", the old man who treated me like his own granddaughter already passed away.

   Before that tragic event happened, I and my mom had already plan what kind of christmas celebration are we going to have. And the plan was instead of celebrating christmas in the province, we will try the "CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY"! It's supposed to be our first Christmas away from our lolo and lola. Before that decision, we asked him in advance if it's ok to him, and he answered yes. He knows that time that we also have reason why we cannot celebrate christmas in Zambales. But it didn't happen and we all had to go back to our hometown.

   It was 22 days of mourning for his remains was kept from the time he passed away until the 29th of December as we had to wait patiently for my father to come home. For this reason, we had to celebrate christmas grieving for our lost and probably the lonliest Christmas we have ever had so far for it is our first time to lose one family member exactly on the month that the whole world is enjoying. Yet, we tried to celebrate Christmas happily for we recall the birth of Christ who is our saviour and we managed to do it somehow. We tried to make the most out of it, we cooked his favorite foods for Noche Buena and prepared everything that he wanted during Christmas when he was still living. But honestly, no matter how we tried, we cannot change the fact that he's already gone and that Christmas was "OUR LAST CHRISTMAS WITH HIM"

+RIP+

PEDRO A. CANONIZADO

BORN: OCTOBER 19, 1949

DIED: DECEMBER 8, 2010