<=My Farewell Dance=>

Another year again and my last Juniors Seniors Promenade for the High School life, since I am a senior student and about to graduate this year. Though I am sad, but still I became happy at the end. As other said, “Enjoy your teenage life.”

At the start of our JS Prom, I was so bored because we were just sitting at the back and watching those people who were dancing. It was so crowded so others were not able to dance. My first dance was the trainee (CO) from III-Boyle. I was really shocked for I did not expect it. After that, I was just sitting at the back again taking pictures with my classmates. For all I knew, there were only few who danced with me. During the cotillion, while we were dancing, I felt happiness because the audience’s attention was to us. I did not feel nervous because even last year I was already a participant of the cotillion. As the pageant began, we were noisy cheering for our candidates. We did not expect that Miriam Alicar became the darling of the crowd but of course, we were proud of her. On the other hand, Jizelle did not make it but we knew that she tried her best though she was nervous during the question and answer portion. We were all curious with Mr. JSP 2008 because he did not even make it to the question and answer portion but he won. For the last 6 dances, I was shocked for JC danced me. Well, his mother was glad that she even pictured us. Then Kenneth, my classmate, danced me too and at the end, my best friend Gian, was my last dance. I became happy for he entertained me while we were dancing so that it was not boring. Then, at 10:00 P.M., our JS Prom was finished. We even took pictures at the Gymnasium and at 10:30 PM, we went home. For me, I did not enjoy this compared last year that I really enjoyed the promenade, but still, at least I became happy.

Though I did not really enjoy, I tried to be jolly since this was my last JS Promenade. I even took pictures with my classmates and watched the pageant. Some of the teachers too told me that I was so elegant that night and of course, I was glad and proud of myself. Adios!!

*THRILLING CHALLENGES AS THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDS*

After those sad and happy memories of mine, now another trials for me. I was glad that I was able to solve my problems in the past and overcome all those unforgettable memories. I even asked this to myself, am I ready again??

Our finals were really near approaching and we were very busy again since 3^rd grading was finished already. We had our periodical test on January 30-31, 2008 and I was glad for the results were high. I thought, my agony ended already but still, we had some projects to be finished and should be passed because it was still included in the 3^rd grading especially in Computer we were all worried about our Windows Movie maker. I was so problematic about my project because I did not yet start making my own movie and the deadline was February 7, 2008. I tried to make but I cannot concentrate to do it so I requested Mrs. Vera Cruz if I can barrow her USB so that I can make my movie at home and gave it back to her the following day. When I arrived home, I really sacrificed everything and finish doing my Windows Movie maker. Well, I was glad for I was able to do it and while making my project. I was learning too especially the parts, different functions of the icons, the steps on how to import video, pictures and music as well as putting or applying video effects and transitions style, title and changing the font style, color and animation style of the text. I really enjoyed making my own movie in Windows Movie Maker. As if we were already professionals. I learned also about the movie task pane and contents pane. At first, I couldn’t understand the Windows Movie Maker and how to make a movie but I really concentrated and read more about it. I pay attention during the discussion and so, I was glad for at the end, I was able to make my own movie. Then, another grading again but this was the end already and we should try our best and enjoy every single moment while we were still here. Of course, we have so busy right now in doing our projects, extra curricular activities, discussion of new lessons and for the Juniors Seniors Promenade too. I thought we will not be busy since 4^th grading already but there were so many requirements for each subject to be accomplished. Then last February 2, we had our recollection then in the afternoon I took the entrance test at UNP. Gosh! I was very busy this month then at February 25 and 26, we will have our finals already so I should exert much effort and be patient in everything I do.

Moving on, I will really do my best and strive more since this will be the last grading period for us because we will be graduating already. I will be more patient and diligent in my studies and I will not waste any moment but instead, enjoy it while I am still a high School student. These were really a challenge for me!

..--->Happiness and Agony, makes a big difference<---..

"I want to see the sun shining brightly but the clouds are still dark, then lightning and thunder began." As our third grading period started, new discoveries, information and additional knowledge for me. Though there was an event that made me sad, my curiosity led me to exploration and an unexpectable event that gave me happiness and excitement.

After our second periodical test, another grading period again. As usual, we started to discuss new lessons for the third quarter. In Computer, we still continue to make our activity about HTML and explore more about HTML tags. Included were HTML links, the anchor tag and the Href attribute, target attribute, HTML images, src tag, alt attribute, aligning images, adjusting sizes of images, hyperlinks or hypertext and hypermedia. These topics were very interesting and enjoyable. I really liked these but there were some problems that I have encountered especially in doing our activities (hands on) and even our project in making our own web design using the correct HTML tags. We developed our own topic about technology and at first, my group mate Angelica, was worried and asking how we will do it but I did not lose hope and I went back to our past lessons to read and understand it. I kept on analyzing and asked some questions to my classmates just to seek opinions and suggestions. My group mate got angry with me because she was worried about our project but I talked to her and explained everything instead of getting angry, I told her to cooperate with me and helped me in making our project. Little by little, we started to make our own web design and explored more about the tags. It was so exciting and imagine, we were already making our own web design! As if we were professionals already. After all these enjoyment, All Soul's day was celebrated then November 4, here came my agony......- my special someone had departed already and I did not know when that someone will come back. I was so sad that time and I even cried. As days passed, I tried to forget what happened and focused on my studies. Then I was shocked for my cousins gave me a surprise party to cheer me up. Then November 16, we had our Intramural. We really enjoyed a lot though in the morning, it rained. Then as the month of December was approaching, preparation for the Christmas party was made especially in our school while we, SSG officers were busy for the General Christmas program as well as the "Bigay Puso, Tuloy ang pasko ng mga bata." At exactly December 21, we had our Christmas party then 22, it was our fiesta in Salindeg. I was even happier when I did not expect that Geejay had his Christmas vacation here together with his family. Together with my family and relatives, we also celebrated our reunion and fiesta at Manangat, Caoayan. I was so glad at the end even though I suffered sadness and pain when that person went away.

So moving on, I will really focus on my studies to understand it very well and participate in class discussions. I will also have my advance readings about our lessons and pay more attention especially when the teacher is discussing in front. Remember that "Education is a treasure, knowledge is power and success is happiness."

Intelligence or Willpower???. . .

"Try and try until you succeed". This was my motto as we had our new lesson. Another day, another lesson again that we had tackled but this was more exciting compared to the previous ones.

We were getting deeper and deeper as we go on and I was so curious about this HTML tags. But I can't believed it, because when I was in my 2nd year high school, I used to visit different websites in the computer and just copying the codes for the texts, graphics, images, videos and others without knowing what were those codes and now, we are studying it little by little. I already knew how to create HTML tags, its uses and functions, and the other HTML tags. At first, I was so dissapointed for I didn't know how to use those tags and apply those things that I had learned but I really pushed myself to understand them. I had my advanced readings and participated attentively in our class discussions. I also analyzedthe steps in making all our activities. During September 27-29, when we went to San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte to attend the Regional Science Congress and participated in the pageant, I was so worried because I had missed many lessons. When I arrived at Vigan, and attended the class early morning of October 1, I had to finish my hands-on activities as well as written activities. I did not understand those but I asked my classmates about it and they even lend me their notes so I understand it very well. I was even shocked because we had our unit test and I got 41 correct answers out of 44 items. I was really challenged with this lesson and I really enjoyed this.

As we will go on, I will be more serious and willing to learn everything, have my advance readings, participate well in class discussions and explore new ideas. " Willpower can cause more failure than lack of intelligence".

. . .SUCCESS IS IN MY HANDS. . .

"Learning is the key to success." As we are growing, we learn continuously until we grow old and face different challenges in life.
1st periodical test was over, new trials, challenges and problems were faced too. As we go on, we learned new informations and knowledge that will lead us to our success. During the month of August, we celebrated Buwan ng Wika with the theme "A gift of tongues for a strong nation." Different contests were held like oration, essay writing, poster-slogan making, quiz bee and extemporaneous speaking. Our section being the overall 2nd place, was so happy and proud. After this, we started our regular class in different subjects. In Computer, another lesson for all of us. We discussed about the HTML tags and how to do it. I was so curious about this and at first, I can't understand what our teacher was saying. But as we go on, with our lesson and explained it further, I understand it already. Of course, I payed attention and very eager to learn. I read more about our topic and explored more. As we continue our discussion, I have my advanced readings and analyzed it seriously. I also improved this blog and explored more about the ISNHS website. I will strive harder and do my best to have a better performance not only on this subject but also in all my other subjects.
Mistakes cannot be easily seen at the beginning but realized at the end. Learn from our own mistakes to achieve our goal at the end. While you are still at the bottom, learn to know others so that even when you are at the top and did not change, they will not hate you and dislike by everyone.

Knowledge is Power.....

For the past 2 weeks, these were my busy days doing my projects, assignments, reviewing my lessons and group activities. I enjoyed a lot but I was really very tired.
Before, my problem was I'm hard in understanding my lessons but as days passed, I still continue my study habits like advanced readings and paying attention to the teacher. I was so glad that the results of these were good especially in my quizzes and participating in class discussions too. I realized, if I really pay attention and concentrate well, I will gain more knowledge and I will learn more. Last July 16-20, Nutrition Month was celebrated by the TLE Department with the theme, "Healthy lifestyle ng Kabataan, Landas sa kinabukasan." They sponsored contests like oration, Nutri quiz, Nutri-jingle and food festival which was the most enjoyable part. In the Nuti-jingle, our section made our best but unluckily, we did not win. Well, that served us a challenge and try our luck next time. In the food festival, everyone of us enjoyed selling, buying, and making our products too. The products were so delicious and they were easily sold. I've learned a lot in this Nutrition Month Celebration. Then, last week, we were busy doing our investigatory projects and other projects in different subjects like Chemistry, English and Values.
All of these were very nice and exciting. Although, it took a lot of time to finish all my works and a very tiring weeks, I've learn a lot and still, I want to continue my good study habits in order to get high grades and achieve my goals to become successful in life.

My First Blog

1. What are the new learnings or discoveries that I have learned?

When our classes started, I'm very curious especially in my computer subject. Since we have a new curriculum, we first discussed about the internet. This includes the history, different internet services, and tools,major components of this internet-web browser and web server, types of data in the computers, search engines and its different kinds, how to use search engines, how to mine the internet, web or weblog, search terms and other terms or words involved in the internet. . . . . . .

2. What are the problems or challenges that I have encountered?

As we go on with our topics, I've also met different problems, first is my understanding on how these things happen or why these things happen. Sometimes especially in discussion, as if we are running out of time so, I have to read my notes so that I can understand well. When we have a quiz too, I'm always worrying about it for there are so many things to remember. . . .

3. How did I adressed these challanges?

Well, well, well. . . . . . . Whenever we have our class, I pay attention to the teacher, participating on class discussions, self-study too. When I go home already,explore more and advance readings in our next lessons. . . .

4. Moving on, I will. . . .

I will strive harder to understandour next, next lessons and improve my abilities and search or explore more informations and read more about our topics. . . .