Application Letter

Informal Theme # 6

02/11/11

Blog # 6

February 11, 2011

# 34 V Kalaw St.

Tierra Bella Subd.

J R Moreno Accounting Services

Tandang Sora, Quezon City

Sir/Madam:

I have learned that you are in need of an Accounting Manager from your advertisement in the 29th January edition of Manila Bulletin and I believe that I have the necessary credentials for this role.

I have a considerable experience working as an accountant and I have an academic background to support my candidacy for the position.

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my suitability for this interesting position in person. Please let me know if I can provide you with any further information or need to complete an Application Form. Thank you for your kind consideration.

Respectfully yours,

ALEXA ANNE M. ABAD

EDSA People Power Revolution

Informal Theme # 8

02/25/11

Blog # 8

               The People Power Revolution (also known as the EDSA Revolution and the Philippine Revolution of 1986) was a series of popular nonviolent revolutions and prayerful mass street demonstrations in the Philippines that occurred in 1986, which marked the restoration of the country's democracy.

               This year, we are celebrating its 25th anniversary. We should commemorate this event for us to be awakened of what is happening on today's governance. Before, Ferdinand Marcos was consolidating power by manipulating public opinions, stealing elections, perfecting the arts of political patronage and bribery. If this event didn't happen, our country would live with the most powerful dictator for more years. Arrests and assassinations will keep Filipinos living in fear.

               For 26 years, still, there is no significant change in the country's condition. Still, there are corruptions and much worse as evidence of the last administration. When can our beloved country achieve real change in its government and to those at the seat of power?

              

Lovers' Day

Informal Theme # 7

02/18/11

               "Love cures people - both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it."

               Valentine's Day is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate lovers. Its symbol is heart (♥). 

               To some, Valentine's Day is to celebrate love and happiness, but for me, it was like every other day.. just an ordinary day. In fact, not many people know about St Valentine. Do all people go to church during Valentine's Day? Why do some of them give cards to their pets? What was the significance of that? 

                We should all know that Valentine's Day isn't about giving cards, flowers, chocolates, etc. It's about a hopelessly romantic man, who died loving a woman. But no one cares.

Friendly Letter

Informal Theme # 5

02/04/11

Blog # 5

# 128 Lopez Jaena St.

Naic, Cavite

February 4, 2011

Dear Ma'am Mildred,

               I am very proud that I am one of your students. You motivate me to laugh. You motivate me to cry. And because of that, I am very interested to learn. Every day, I am waiting for your advice. I am very thankful that I am learning a lot from you, especially from the stories of your experiences.

               I am a shy type of person but your activities helps me get a better friendship with my classmates. Your advice helps me a lot if I have problems. So now, I learned how to get along with others and solve my own problems. Thank you Ma'am.

               I hope we can be friends. And for that frienship to last forever.

Love,

Alexa

Messing Up Onstage

Informal Theme # 4

01/28/11

Blog # 4

               All of a sudden, I became excited. I know it will not be the same as our other performances. I t wasn't that familiar for us, so we had a hard time working on our steps and actings. I admit, I don't like some of their ideas but I don't want to tell them because they're the one to act and I know that they know what they're doing. I just don't understand why we have to act like that.
               Our performance, I think was one of my most embarrassing moments. I acted as props: curtain, door, machine, and table. It's okay. It's just what I wanted to do. I don't want to be one of the centers of attraction.
               After the performance, as what I've expected, Ma'am Maye didn't like it because according to her, it's not a "Pantomime." It's more like a stage play even if we don't utter words. We just laughed at that. We had fun. It's another great experience. We know that, the next time we will be performing, we already know what to do and we will not be MESSING UP ONSTAGE!

GOD's Love

Informal Theme # 3

01/21/11

Blog # 3

He created things with His mighty power

A creation that might last forever

A place where we will be held together

It’s just here on Earth, never from nowhere

Can you see those blooming flowers?

Those sweet, cuddly baby hares?

Those pretty birds in the air?

And a mother who cares?

Those fishes swimming in the sea,

That happily flying bee,

Those children running, can’t you see?

Isn’t it GOD’s love? Tell me!

If He doesn’t love us, why create

A world of paradise anyone wouldn’t hate?

There are lots of blessings, you don’t need to wait

Let’s just be patient. Have FAITH!

One of Her Words of Wisdom

Informal Theme # 2

01/14/11

Blog # 2

               “Hindi mo kayang magalit ng pangmatagalan sa isang taong naging malaki ang parte sa buhay mo.”

                Being one of her students is a total achievement. I love her sense of humor and the way she talks. I love listening to her words of wisdom especially if they’re about FRIENDSHIP.    

I value my friends very much even if they don’t value me as much as I do. I love them like the way I love my family. I always want to be with them even if some of them don’t like to be with me… even if they just love to be with their other friends. I don’t know but, that’s what I feel. But I also have those real friends whom I can be with always.

There was a time when we need to find our consultant for our research subject. They did not tell us that they’ll go to La Salle to find theirs. We decided to go the other day. When we got there, we were not allowed to enter the school because according to the guards and the pregnant lady there, we need a formal letter to enter. We waited for our other classmates because we knew that they’ll go there again. They went there but they didn’t even talk to us. They did not mind to let us enter. One of our classmate, who did not go there the day before was with them and she was allowed to enter because of them. At that time, we cried, but we know, it’s of no use.

One of our classmates with her mother and father went there also and they helped us. But still, we’re not allowed to enter. We just decided to go back there some other day.  They were very kind. They even let us ride their van and dropped us in our places.

Monday, we talked to them as if nothing happened because we know that as long as we’re doing the right thing, not just for honors, we can accomplish our goals in life. W e can’t be angry with them but they’re angry with us. We knew it because one of them told us. As of now, we’re still talking with them.

The Collage of My Personality

Informal Theme # 1

Blog # 1

01/07/11

               At the centermost part of this eye you will see, the famous personalities I admire the most. The reason is that, I could learn a lot from their acting, from their judgments, and from their personal lives. They serve as my inspiration in my studies and in everything I do. At their left side were the things and food I dislike. I don’t eat veggies just because I don’t like the taste. I hate rats because they’re disgusting. I don’t like to see a person who always smokes, that’s why I don’t like cigarettes. Before, my father used to smoke but we forced him to stop, and so he did. Also, I don’t like a drunken person that’s why I pasted a picture of a whiskey. I don’t like people with lots of tattoos on their bodies because they look like dirty.

               At the top, bottom, and right side of this eye represents my hobbies. I love reading different kinds of books… comic books, story books, English pocketbooks, magazines, and newspapers. I also watch movies when I feel so bored at home. I am used to watching horror movies. Listening to music, whether it’s pop, rock, acoustic, classic, or whatever, is one of my hobbies too. I also spend my time texting if we don’t have lots of assignments. Surfing the net for facebook and eating were my hobbies too. If my older sister’s at home, we love having pictorials with my younger sister.

               At the leftmost and rightmost part of this eye were my future plans and dreams.

               At the rightmost part were different countries and a diamond. It means that, if I became rich, I would love to travel the world with my family and truest friends.

               At the leftmost part were my future goals. This piggy bank symbolizes my savings.  I would like to save to have a farm. My father would like to have one because he told me that he wanted to raise poultry, have plantations, and make business out of it. These squares with different colors were wallpapers. I would love to have a beautiful house because since Typhoon "Milenyo", our house is still broken because we still don’t have money to build it. These lovebirds represent me and my future husband. Between these lovebirds is a ring.  It isn’t an ordinary ring. It’s called a “Happiness Ring”. I believe in “happily ever after” just like in fairy tales. I would like to marry the best guy I will meet. I think that’s what all of us wanted to happen. Finally, I wanted to have a baby.

               I shaped this collage like an eye since it was the first thing I thought of which is somewhat related to my personality.

               We all know that our eye is one of the sensitive parts of our body. Even the slightest touch in the eye results to irritation, discomfort, or infection. That’s me. Hurting my feelings even if it’s not too much affects me very much.

              

Home At Last!

Informal Theme # 10

Blog # 10

December 24, 2010

               Home at last! I began forgetting about my assignments and projects. I want to have fun during our short vacation. My older sister and I started to stay in our grandmother’s house because she doesn’t have companion since my grandfather’s death. There, we can do what we want. We just eat, surf the net, sleep, and watch television.

               At last, it’s Noche Buena. We went home and prepared for it. Then, when it’s Christmas, my cousins and I strolled around Naic to have fun. We also bought gifts because at night, we’ll be having our Exchange Gifts. I received two shorts.

               December 29, we practiced for the dance contest. While practicing, some of our opponents were watching. During the contest, December 21, we notched the second place. The first place went to our opponents who imitated our dance steps. But still, the people were saying that we should be the winner because we dance very well and our opponents were not even dancing at the same time. It was their first time to win against us just because of the judges. They were their relatives. It’s alright for us. We just let them since it was their first time. Then, we have again our Exchange Gifts, 12:00. I received a green dress.

               After those events, I remembered my projects and assignments. Yes, two days before we go to school. I started cramming. Now, January 2, I was doing this 10^th blog.

              

Worst.

Informal Theme # 9

Blog # 9

December 17, 2010

               Our most awaited time of the year… our Christmas Party. Here, we should be enjoying everything. We should be happy. We should be eating, having a party, etc.

               During our Christmas Party, which is a Costume Party, I wasn’t excited. I do not like the idea of having a costume party. I asked our adviser of what is the most appropriate costume for me. She said that I should just dress up like a kid. I did it. Before the costume party, in the morning, we had our fun games. We ate our food then prepared for the costume party.

              During the program, in the afternoon, we had a parade by section at the basketball court. We also had our presentation by section. Then, some of the students stayed at the court to have party.

              I just stayed in the room. There, I saw a gift. On the card is written, “Alexa”. It was from Ate Maedenne. I was very happy that time. I went to her and hugged and thanked her. Then, Jobe and I went home with Kuya Kim.

A Lot Better!

Informal Theme # 8

Blog # 8

December 10, 2010

A Lot Better!

               Again, we went to University of the Philippines, Diliman (UPD) to watch a play entitled, Isang Panaginip na Fili. I expected more than this than the Ibong Adarna play. At first, we waited inside the Palma Hall of UPD. Some of the students bought pamphlet for the play. While waiting, we were given tickets for our seat number.

               Then, we entered the auditorium. It was smaller then that of the one in Trece but it’s pretty better in terms of organization. It was air conditioned. Everything was well-managed. There was a very good introduction before the start of the play. When the curtains were pulled sideways, what a magnificent sight! The background was very good.

               While the play is going on, we’re chatting about the actors and actresses. They were very good in acting and their voices were very, very good. One of my favorite actresses in the play was Ate Janine Santos. He played the role of “Juli” She was really good. Her voice was wonderful.

                Ces Quesada was also there. She played the role of “Doña Victorina” After the play, we headed back to our bus. While walking, we saw Ate Sheila. I missed her so much! She hugged me and said that she missed me. After that, we ate our lunch and went to Mall of Asia. There, I didn’t enjoy our malling because we can’t find other places. We’re just like walking around the mall. Then, we went home.

First Time

Informal Theme # 7

Blog # 7

December 3, 2010

              December 3, 2010… one of my most memorable days. It was my first time to watch a play… it was Ibong Adarna. The play was conducted in Trece Martires, Cavite. Before watching, we first waited outside because they’re still arranging everything for the play so we went to the plaza to buy food and drinks first. After that, we went in front of the auditorium.

              We were all disappointed of the organizers because they didn’t manage the students very well. We’re all outside. It was like stampede. While we’re outside, we smelled a foul odor… it was for the canal.

              After the long wait, we finally watched the play. One of the actors in the play was really a television actor. His every statement causes the people to shout with glee. They were good actors and actresses but I didn’t enjoy the play that much because it was very hot inside.

              After the play, we headed to our bus to go to SM Dasmariñas. While in the bus, we had sound trips. After the malling, we went back home.               

I'm One of Them!

Informal Theme # 6

 

Blog # 6

11/26/10

               Naic Association of San Diego, California (NASDI) is an organization who helps less- fortunate students financially. This organization has been active for so many years.

               To become a scholar of this organization, one should take an exam during his 6^th grade. If a student did not pass the exam, NASDI staffs will look for representatives to be their sponsor. If they could look for a sponsor, the student will also be a scholar of NASDI.

                I was one of the students who took the NASDI exam because I wanted to help my parents even if the money that I will get is just for our schooling. Luckily, I passed. I was very surprised when they announced that I was the topnotcher and I my scores are even better then those of college students, since our exam is just the same.

                That was such an achievement for me. I began studying more because I need to maintain my grades. If my grade exceeds below 85, I will be out of the scholarship. Luckily, until now, I was one of them!

Standing By My Own

 

Informal Theme #5

11/19/10

Blog # 5

I've met new friends

I've learned new trends

I've got new company

I've found no tyranny

As time flies by,

Our relationships die

They've clearly transformed

Their attitudes, deformed

Make-ups hid their faces

Their hairs, tied with pretty laces

Blush-ons on their cheeks

Oh! They look like freaks

I need to find true friends

Who'll be a remedy of all bends

But now I'm still alone

I've got to stand by my own

Impact of Divine Comedy

 

Informal Theme # 4

11/12/10

Blog # 4

               The Divine Comedy (La Divina Comedia) is an epic poem written by Dante Alighieri between 1308 and his death in 1321. It is widely considered the preeminent work of Italian literature, and is seen as one of the greatest works of world literature.

               Upon reading the book, it really made an impact in my life. Imagining every circles of hell in Inferno, I was really nervous of what will happen to me in afterlife. I began thinking of what circle will I belong. Any of those punishments in every circle is not what I wanted to experience. Boiling in the river of blood, walking with your head twisted 180 degrees, running continuously on the burning sand, freezing in ice, feeded by Harpies, and many more. I began to get nervous while reading this. What if it's true? That's what I thought. But I told myself, "No, It's just a story." 

               In Purgatorio, I felt the same but not as nervous as I was reading the Inferno. In Paradiso, I gained hope. I told myself that I'll begin to do good things for me not to be sent in Inferno. By this, I can say that Dante accomplished his goal to make his novel very memorable to readers.

CNSHSian girls to preserve feminity

Informal Theme # 3

11/05/10

Blog # 3

                With the theme, "Empowering Girls Make a Difference", Cavite National Science High School  (CNSHS) launched its Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) Camp inside the campus, starting from 8:00 am of Nov. 4 to 11:00 am of Nov. 5.

                   All girl scouts of CNSHS are required to join and participate in the said activity. This activity served as a fund-raising project of the Girl Scouts for the development of the school.
                  The activity includes fun games, orienteering, poster-making and essay writing. Also, a campfire was lighted at night while the girls were performing their skit, jingle, and interpretative dance presentations.
                   Furthermore, everybody was expecting to have a camp again next year but, that time, outside the campus.

A Memorable Semestrial Break... at last!

Informal Theme # 2

10/29/10

Blog # 2

               Some people come into our life but quickly go...but we can say that they still left footprints in our hearts.

              Before the semestrial break, I wasn't excited because I was thinking that I would not enjoy it because we will go to Alfonso, Cavite to have our training for the Regional Schools Press Conference. 

               Sem break came. I, together with the other RSPC Qualifiers and Ms. Elenor Alcantara, got ready for it. We waited for our hired van at school. While we're on our way to Alfonso, sad thoughts came circling in my mind. "How will I enjoy my stay without my schoolmates?", "Will I be able to understand the discussions?", "Will my co-copyreaders welcome me there?", "Will I gain friends". That time, I began to think of what to do.

               Whenever we drop my schoolmates in their respective rooms, I felt sadness. I wanted to be with them. When I reached the room allotted for the copyreaders, I felt nervous because their faces were telling me that they were very excellent in copyreading. There, I met our facilitators, Ma'am Zeny and Sir Dom. At first, they told us to say a brief information about ourselves...I did it even though I was too shy to speak.

               Then, our morning sessions began...and...WHAT AN ACHIEVEMENT! My very first headline was chosen as the best headline fitted for the news we edited. At that time, I was very proud of myself.
               Those days, I met new friends. I would like to mention their names because they became a part of my life. Ate Trixie, the cheerful lady, Ate Jem, the cute and lovable one, Kuya Allan, the smart and kind boy, Carlo, the most intelligent there...for me, Aneliese, the prettiest girl there,with a Korean-like eyes, Mays, the silent but intelligent girl, Carla, the girl who has a wonderful headline vocabulary, Neryll, the emotional one...:), Kuya Donn, the nicest boy, Sheila, the smallest and the naughtiest, Ate Francheska, the nerd..:), Jayvee, the naughty and cheerful girl, and Ate Colette, the first one I met.
               Days passed by, I began to learn to speak up for myself. There, I started to enjoy my stay. My co-copyreaders wanted me to tell ghost stories and so I did. After all the hardwork, it was now the last day. But, I don't want to leave them. I don't want to go home. I want to be with them the rest of my lives because with them, I found my true happiness...and that is...being with true friends. That moment, our facilitators told us to give a farewell message for all. Every message sank into my mind. I couldn't forget them. When it was already my turn to deliver my message, my tears fell down automatically... I couldn't speak. I was to emotional to let my voice out. There, they told me to sit down and just deliver my message during the RSPC.
               After that, we practicced our yell for the parade that will be held during the RSPC. Then we went home. But, while on our way home, we're texting each other because we missed them already.

The Mysterious Face

 Third Quarter

Informal Theme # 1

10/22/10

Blog # 1

               This experience somewhat frightened me because it was my very first time seeing that kind of thing. I wondered where it came from, but I cannot answer my question. Do I need others' help to enlighten my mind? I'm shy... to shy to speak up.
               This happened during the training of RSPC Qualifiers held at Alfonso, Cavite. During the first day, I wasn't speaking because I'm shy. I don't even ask questions if something is not clear to me. 
               During the third day, morning session, I felt my head became heavier as it was before. I don't know...but I think there's something wrong. I began to look around the corners of the small room where we are staying. My heart pounded stronger. I'm nervous. I don't know what to do. I'm not comfortable.
               My eyes started to focus on the blackboard where our outputs where written. I was startled to see a face... a face that looks like the faces of the angel figurines with a blonde hair... normal-sized, like a person's... a face bulging on the blackboard  trying to get out of it. Then it looked directly to me. All I did was cover my eyes with my hands trying to let go of my fear. I couldn't speak. I couldn't even tell my co-copyreaders. But, I told one of them about it.
               That night, my heart ached... maybe because I'm tired of all days work. One of my co-copyreaders told one of our facilitators about it. They decided to bring me to the clinic. While I'm in the clinic, the person I told about my experience told our facilitator about it. They thought that was the reason of my heartache. 
               Starting from that very night, I decided to talk to the copyreaders. That time, I enjoyed my stay because I learned to socialize with other people.


              

             

When the Morning Sun Rises

Informal Theme # 8

Blog # 8
10/ 15/10
                

              Welcome every morning with a smile. Look on the new day as another special gift from your Creator, another golden opportunity to complete what you were unable to finish yesterday. Be a self-starter. Let your first hour set the theme of success and positive action that is certain to echo through your entire day. Today will never happen again. Don't waste it with a false start or no start at all. You were not born to fail.

           At the very start of a day comes new and great opportunities. New challenges, new obstacles. New friends, new environment. Everything new.At this very moment, you have to face everything. The sadness, the failure, the problems. If you'll accomplish all of those, your day will be very happy.
               When you wake up in the morning, seeing the very bright sunrise, you'll remember those days that have passed...all the happiness that has gone through...and all the memories you have shared with everybody. You'll be very sad, but thinking of the new day God has given you. you'll be very thankful, at the same time, very, very happy for giving you another day of your life.
               Everyday of our lives should not be wasted. We should accomplish everything that we can because we're not sure if that will be our last time.
               This bright, new day... complete with 24 hours of opportunities, choices, and attitudes… a perfectly matched set of 1440 minutes.This unique gift, this one day, cannot be exchanged, replaced or refunded. Handle with care. Make the most of it. There is only one to a customer.

Totally Alone

Informal Theme # 7

Blog # 7

               I was once a happy, young girl, with a happy, good life, living in a very peaceful place. My mother was always with me, telling me stories about her past life. My father was, most of the time, beside my mother, giving her the warmest embraces. My younger sister, she always cries, that's what I hear from time to time 'cause she's just a baby, who will stop crying when given a bottle of milk. My older brother and sister, they're studying, but when they went home, I always receive a hug and a kiss from them. But...that was before, when I was just three. I can still remember those...because those were just the memories they left.

               I won't forget them...I won't

               We were sleeping heavy footsteps broke the silence of our peaceful home. They're many...very many. I can still remember their looks. They're all wearing black...black gloves, black mask,and black guns. I saw them steel our things...my toys, and later on, they stole the lives of my sleeping mother and father. My sister and brother finally woke up. I saw them raped my sister. My brother fought with them to save my sister...but they were all killed. Then they saw me...and my younger sister. They pulled me...got my younger sister...and together, they threw us into the window from the third floor of our house. Luckily, I fell into the truck of garbages. But, my little sister, she fell right into the ground. I saw her blood coming out of every hole on her body. I cried. I saw the men scampered away.

               Nobody knows what happened because we don't have neighbors, we live in a hidden place. There, I saw my family, bathing in their own blood. I don't know what to do. I walked away from our house. I don't want to see my the poor faces of my family. I walked and walked until I reach the city. There, I saw tall buildings and huge billboards...but...what would I do with them...I don't have my family.

               Now, I am wandering around the city trying to forget what happened. But still, I can't forget it. I'm now alone...TOTALLY ALONE...