POV

Question: Why do you think people should not settle for mediocrity?

       

  Every individual has his or her own identity and uniqueness. Uniqueness, maybe, in a form of talents and skills, in a form of beauty, in a form of intelligence, in a form of leadership, and in a form of gender-related things.

          Yes, we people, are equal here on earth. But, it is a reality that we should not settle in what we call "mediocrity". The word stands itself, mediocrity -- standing in an average state in life.

          We know that today, we are living in a world of competition. Things are very tough and even getting tougher. The revelation of the best among the rest are all over in any part of the world. Showing what we've got is another story. I mean, all the things that we've learned and accomplished as an individual right from the very start is something that we can contribute to the world. It is like a gem that shows our unique development. Being on top, or shall I say, pursuing ones aspirations in life is also a form of persistency to develop ones abilities in different aspects.

          The key here is of great importance, that if we want to get out of our own shell, to be developed and to attain progress, we should not be sitting in an average state. We should continue to aspire and face the challenge. Giving the best of what we can be is our greatest involvement for the world towards progress.

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Let's Dig!

Which one?

               How do you feel about a right being blocked by someone, whether he or she is close to you or not? Would you still stand for your right or you just have to keep your mouth shut? Which is which?

Bagyong Pablo, Sumalakay; Mga Estudyante, Uwi Bahay!

            Ok, hmm ulan agad ang sumalubong sa araw ko (Disyembre 4, 2012). Hindi ko rin naman malalaman na may bagyo kung 'di dahil sa mama ko. Gumising ako ng maaga dahil nga naman 07:00am ang pasok ko. Wow! Ang aga ko palang dumating sa unibersidad, wala pang tao.

            Napansin ko naman ang paglakas ng ulan sa labas ng building. May malakas na hangin, malakas na ulan. Nagtaka din naman ako nang mapansin kong konti lang ang pumasok. Dito ko naramdaman na baka kinansela ang pasok. 

            Ilang sandali't dumating ang kaklase ko na basang-basa sa ulan. Naghintay kami. Naghintay kami sa wala. Naramdaman namin ang hagupit ni bagyong Pablo dito sa Davao kahit na signal #2 lamang ito. Syempre, hindi kami sanay kasi hindi rin naman dinadaanan ng bagyo ang Davao. Biruin mo, mahigit 40 years na pala mula noong huling nanalasa ang isang bagyo sa Davao.

           Ilang oras din kaming naghintay bago opisyal na kinansela ang pasok sa unibersidad na pinapasukan ko. At nadatnan namin sa labas ang mga sanga ng kahoy na nahulog matapos ang malakas na hangin. Kahit na ganun', well, picture-picture muna. Minsan lang mangyari 'to. :)

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Goodbye 16, Hello Dear 17

          "Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you happy , birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday to you..." 

          September 23 -- a very important day for me. Yeah, you have heard it, the happy birthday song.

It's my birthday. Honestly, I've waited for it. I even made a countdown for that day. (Smiling)

          Well, I'm really happy that day. We went to church and I'm grateful for that. It did rain (I thought of it as a blessing). I also received a lot of messages from my friends, those are essential and indispensable messages. Like what can anyone feel, I'm touched. I realized that I'm really special for them. 

          Seventeen years of being here on earth is quite a long time already. It is something that I really be thanking of to God. I enjoy living here with all the people that have been a part of me since the very beginning. If I will be given a chance to live longer like to 18 years, 19 years, 20 years, and so on..., then, I'd spend those years worth living. But for now, all I can say is that, "goodbye 16, hello dear 17, please be good to me..."  

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I Should Give My Best

          I'm currently studying in a university here in Davao City. I can see all the adjustments. I can see all the efforts. I can't even avoid to compare college life from high school life. College life is more on being serious. You have to manage your time every now and then. You have to study well. 

          I really find it hard to adjust in college. Until now, I can say that I haven't adjusted yet. Maybe, I'm one of those who feel indifferent, confused and unprepared. Sometimes, I just found myself looking at a distant or even looking outside. Often times I'm silent. I find it hard to adjust with the subjects, too.

          On the other hand, I know on the next months, I guess, I can already cope up with my new environment. Everything in college is of great importance because I know this is a step closer in pursuance to one's dreams and aspirations. I should take it SERIOUSLY. Yes, seriously and with heart. Four years is quite a long time for study. But since I'm already here, I should take the challenge. I should give my all.

 

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Hope...

      I hope that someday I can identify the names of the different rocks here on earth. At least, when I happen to look down the street, I can use that knowledge. Isa pa, malay mo, makakita pa ako ng barya... swerte ko naman 'pag ganyan ang mangyari. :)

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The Silhouette

Here I am in a dungeon

For years I'm alone

All alone

I'm scared

I'm afraid

I'm anxious

Bothered in all aspects!

I don't know what to do!

Then, a continuous sound

Footsteps, sound ascending towards me

"Is there anyone here?"

Or shall I say

I'm just having an illusion?

Still, my heart is with joy

Knowing someone would help me.

But...the sound vanished 

And as I glimpse

All I can see

Is a silhouette

A silhouette of a person

It's familiar!

I started to faint

And now my veins

Are filled with fright. 

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