A Rugged Road Ahead

"A journey of a hundred miles begins with a single step", that is my motto in life. Today is a special day for all of the officers for it is the day when we will pledge to do our best in order to have organized clubs.

After our classes from 7 am to 2:30 pm, the preparations for the induction started. At about 3:30 pm, the program started. First, we had the doxology: "The Prayer", which was sang by the Liriko club members and officers.Then, it was followed by the flag raising, and the CNSHS hymn, which were both led by the Liriko members and officers as well.

Then later on, all the presidents and their vice presidents in case they are busy had their dance number. It was a good one, I like the way they performed as graceful as they can and they even included things that may represent their club, say for instance, the president of the Liriko has a guitar in hand, etc. Then it was followed by the PTA officers saying their pledge to the school that they will help and support us in every way that they can.

Then introductions were given about the guest speaker. Then after his speech, we went on the stage and had our intermission number. It was quite a bad one because we were not heard by everyone because we only have one microphone at hand and the background music was louder than us. But for me, it is a good performance because we did our best and we were not able to practice well because we were busy with the preparations since yesterday.

Then after us, another guest speaker went ahead with his speech. Then after that, Ma'am De Vera, the principal, had her speech as well regarding how to mold good leaders for the next generation. Then, now, the time has come, the time for all of the officers to say their pledge regarding their duty as an officer of their clubs. And we,as the SSG officers, were to guide the other officers. We were the chosen leaders of the school. After that, The induction ended up.

And starting tomorrow, I know that a rugged journey awaits each and everyone of us. The journey of problems engaged with us. But with everyone helping each other and with God's help, I know that we can overcome any obstacle waiting for us along our journey.

The Best Father in the World

My father is a religious, a hardworking, and a loving man to his family. Ever since I was young, I always looked up to him. One time, while I was in elementary, I have an assignment in our Bible subject. I had a hard time doing it and when my father noticed that, he helped me out. It is a proof that he is indeed religious because he knew every single thing about it, a proof that he never leaves his Bible behind.I always see him praying and communicating with God whenever he is at home.He goes to work early in the morning and goes back home late in the evening. He is hardworking indeed! Despite all that, whenever he goes home, he never forgets about having a bonding between our family. He is planning to go on trips for us to get together although my mom is currently not in the country. He is also loving to his real family, he is the one supporting his nephews and nieces whose parents met a tragic death. Eventhough he is not always around, I know that he will always be there to support me in every little way. He is everything I could ask for, a loving and caring father. One of the best man in the world..my dad

Sharing God's Gospel

This Saturday is another busy day for me. As soon as I woke up, I took a bath, got dressed and ate breakfast. I went to church when I finished and attended the lesson study of the Youth A class. In there,we had exchange of thoughts and ideas regarding our topic for that day. And after the discussion, we had the closing prayer to finish it up. Then, next was the response led by our choir, and the speech.

As soon as the speaker finished, we went home and had our lunch. Then after eating lunch, I still have enough time to practice my violin so I practiced playing a couple of songs and the ones I am required to study. Then I prepared myself then went back to church where we will meet. As soon as we arrived, we left and went on to the Mabacao church where our concert will be held.

Then as soon as all the people were gathered inside the church, the first part started. The songs were all sag in acapella so it was quite hard for us. I also had a couple of mistakes because I don't memorize the old songs they practiced while we're not yet in the choir before. Then as soon as the first part was done, we went backstage and had a short time rest.

Then we proceeded with the second part the one that was accompanied by the organ. It was quite better since I memorized the lyrics pretty well so my mistakes were just few.Then after singing those 7 songs, we had another break. Then after us, we were followed by the Spring Wind Ensemble who played a couple of song which bought us time to rest longer.

Then after them, we are gathered once again to the consecration hall and had the last part of our concert, the VOP style, wherein we got songs from the hymnal and wherein we also had solo parts. And for the finishing touch, our last song, "Good Old Gospel Medley" was sang with enough power and emotions. Then lastly, we had the prayer and went home. I felt relieved for the success of the concert through God's help.

My Family Tree

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We all grow up with the weight of history on us. Our ancestors dwell in the attics of our brains as they do in the spiraling chains of knowledge hidden in every cell of our bodies. ~Shirley Abbott

The family is the basic unit of life, so it is necessary for everyone of us to know where did our family originated at and who are our great grandparents and our so called ancestors.

My family all started with the union of my great grandparents. They are: Candida Santiago and Tomas Acosta. They were both born and they both grew in Bucal 2, Maragondon, Cavite. My great grandparents are not rich so they worked hard enough to raise their only daughter, Laureana Acosta, my grandma. Having serenaded by a lot more guys, my grandma still chose to marry and love my grandpa, Pedro Anico forever.My grandma inherited a piece of land here in Bucal 2, Maragondon, Cavite and built a house here which served as the foundation of our family.

This couple, loving each other had 5 daughters and 5 sons as well. Having been gifted with 10 off springs they stayed religious as always. The third to the youngest, my mom got married to this one special guy in her life, my dad. Though my dad used to live in Mindoro, were he was born, fate let them meet each other in Manila where my mom is working. Their love for each other brought us 3 siblings into picture. Faded with age, our family picture is still one of my most important and valuable treasure

Our Time to Lead

This Monday, the SSG officers will lead the flag ceremony. I woke up a little bit late so I just hurried up in fixing my stuffs and everything. As soon as I arrived to school, I went to the 4th year pavilion and got my t-shirt from ate Betchie. Then I went back to our room changed to my P.E. pants and the t-shirt I just received.

Then later on, the flag raising ceremony started. We had the doxology first, wherein we sang the song: "Here I Am to Worship", with the accompaniment of ate Jheng, who is playing the guitar. I can say that the harmony we were able to form is quite pleasant to the ears. Then while in the middle of the song, I voiced out my prayers to God for guidance throughout the whole week.

Then later on the flag was raised while we were singing the National Anthem. It was then followed by the CNSHS Hymn. Then the Calabarzon, and together with the exercise. The exercise was quite shocking because the cd got broken so the song keeps on repeating or sometimes it is being cut so it was hard for us to match the moves with the exercise. Oh well, at least we did our best. and finally, we were able to lead a successful flag raising ceremony.

This Friday was another busy day for me. I had a lot of things in my mind and a lot of problems to solve. After our classes for the whole day, we had our usual 1 hour free time for the clubs. I was informed earlier that we will be having a meeting of the SSG officers for the preparation of lowering the flag later on.

But while in the middle of the meeting, I was approached by Kua Clinton, science club's president, and told me about the meeting of the science club members for the practice for leading next week's flag raising. As soon as I was informed, I was excused from the meeting and went on to the science club's meeting.

I was really shocked because i will be leading in 2 consecutive times. Then in the rendezvous, we practiced the exercise and we were told of our roles next week. We were only able to practice for a couple of minutes and were later called by the commanders for the flag retreat. I proceeded on to the other SSG officers and we were able to finish successfully as well.

A Hundred Steps to God's Creation

This Saturday is yet another special day for me. As usual I went to church early in the morning. It is my first time to attend the youth's meeting since I had been from Junior ever since I turned 10. It is quite a good experience getting along with the youth members. After the lesson, we had the response led by our choir and a special number. Then later on the speaker stepped on to the platform and started saying his message ebout God.

After all of that, we went home and had our lunch. Then after eating, I took out my violin and started practicing since I was not able to practice last night. I practiced 2 new songs so it's kinda hard for me to master both of them. But I still did my best to be able to play them perfectly.

At about 1:30 pm, I started preparing myself for our trip to Bonifacio Shrine where we will held our A.Y. program. Then, as soon as we arrived at the place, we started preparing the seats for the program. First, we had the singspiration, followed by the opening prayer. Then after that, we had the family presentation. Our family just sang a song with the younger kids doing the act. It was really fun.

Then next was the instrumental number of the Spring Wind Ensemble.Then next to that was another group activity, we were divided into 4 groups and we were supposed to guess the event being demonstarted. The first one to be able to get the exact answer will gain a point. And at that activity, our group won...Yay for us!

And finally, my turn is up. I got hold of my violin and started playing together with the accompaniment of the guitar being played by Kua Mj. It is quite a good one, yet I can't deny that I did commit a couple or rather a lot of mistakes due to being nervous. I can't stop my hand from shaking, well you can say that I do have stage fright.

And so after that, I rested for awhile and joined once again in the activities. The next one is sbout God's creation. The things he did from the first day up to the 7th day. But, unfortunately, our group didn't win. But the good part is we had fun and we were able to reminisce once again God's wonderful creation.

After everything, we had a break and had our merienda. Later on, for the final and last activity, we climbed the 100 steps. It was really tiring when we finally reached the top. But it feels good for the accomplishment of climbing that far. Then as soon as we got down, we went home and I went to sleep early.

Purpose of My Existence

First of all, when it comes to my family, as much as I could, I would like to be someone whom my parents can be proud of. I want to give them the real joy of having a child.

When it comes to faith, I want to share the faith I have to God and the blessings that he has given me. I want to be an instument in serving God especially by witnessing to others or by sharing whatever I know to them.

I always dreamed of being a violinist who can share the beauty of music to others. I want to ease other's pain by playing music to them and my removing their stress away. I also loved singing and wished to be a good singer someday.

And based on my own dream, I want to travel around the world. I want to be free, just like a bird because I am kinda adventurous. I like discovering things and seeing significant places like the Golden Gate Bridge I saw this summer in San Francisco. I would also like to see the Eiffel Tower in Paris and if possible I would also like to cross or atleast even see at a far distance, the Great Wall of China and lots more.