"GIFT OR HEART?"

As early as November of each year, residents are often treated to delightful displays, the lights flicker and familiar tunes of maracas and bells as childrens voices singing "Jingle Bells" cut through the sounds of modern living. December has come again "Christmas is just around the corner," as they will always say. The holiday cheer and December chill engulf everyone. When one thinks of Christmas there is that certain feeling of happiness and festive mood overwhelming everyone.I can say that Christmas had already feeling up my world. And Im so excited right now! The usual celebration of Christmas is every 25th of December, the birth of Christ. For you what's the real essence of Christmas? Is it seen in gifts or in heart?

The happiest and most meaningful event is the birth of Christ that was I knew since I was young. I still remember as soon as I heard Christmas carols on the radio I would ask my tita, "Ilang tulog pa po para Pasko?" Because of the Santa Clause package (candies, toys and new clothes). I was always sure to receive. But then as I grew up and know how to think maturely, I realized that materials things doesn't guaranteed much. Christmas has always been joyfully awaited no matter how hard life seems to be. For me Christmas may be true that there will be no grand celebration this year, but consider the true essence of Christmas - the message still holds true: Love and Peace. Im planning to attend the Misa de Gallo starting from the 16th day of December. I really wanted to to complete the days waiting for Christ's birth and I believe in wishing after 9 days of "sacrifice." I wished to go home early to my mom and brothers. I want to celebrate Christmas with them , that would be a bountiful and memorable gift that I would have. I want them to know how I love them and I want to spend most of my last days and time of 2009 with my family. And before year ends I want to confess to a priest and ask for forgiveness to all what I've done bad. Reconcile to those person I've hurt at a time and ask to be forgiven too, that would probably lighten my mind and heart.

I hope to be granted all my insights as the days goes by.Christmas is a fitting time to give ourselves that much needed. A time for reflection, for soul-break, searching. A respite from the usual day-to-day issues and problems be our time. Christmas is here to stay. Let us consider it as "the break of a new down" for everyone.

"COME AND LEARN YOUR VALUES"

November has come again...I feel the breezing cold wind of the ambiance. And in our school the celebration again is Values Club. It's interesting! On here our spiritual, emotional and social develops through the different contests that are indulged.

On the said sponsoring club I enjoyed watching the kite flying while we are waiting to pitch in our tent for our camping here in the campus, but it's so sad that our section was no able to win the said contest. At least we tried our best. We missed joining the Sayaawit because of our tight schedules and different contests we are going... But it's just okay we experience being just a part of an audience... Here comes again the Cook Festival we smell the aromatic, flavourful dishes by the little chef's of ISNHS but unfortunately we missed this event again ... It's really our loose!But of course we are always on the run to join the Morning Trivia!Different questions that is really brainstorming to answer. Everyday we keep to go early to attend the flag ceremony just to join that..

Now that November has ended and month of December has already entered the last month of the year, it's so sad that we the Seniors had only three months left to fulfill this with memorable and unforgettable moments around this school with my classmates, friends and teachers..Though we never win lots of event in Values month it gives us a lesson to each contests..

"CHALLENGES ARE NOT HINDRANCES"

As the days pass by we don't know that we are about to face another challenge that we may overcome upon reaching our goals in our lives and we are going to receive the fruits we have been waiting for years.

Upon rendering the BER months the harder the challenges that I'm going through. Honestly speaking whenever we are given loads of assignments I can't avoid getting angry at a times, I am really a hard-headed person that's why I burst out just to lessen my madness. Instead of doing it faster, I talk about non-sense topics. That's then when I have to rush doing and finishing it on time.I always tease and quarrel which cause delay. So I look myself and think what am I doing.Then I would realize that I'm doing the worst. And it won't help me to become wholesome. So by now I keep in touch with God every time I'm pressured I ask the help and power of our GOD ALMIGHTY and at the same time I'm also exerting efforts for me to help myself too.And for us to achieve our dreams to become somebody in the eyes of God someday.

Those circumstances passing along our roads it will make us to be a better person. Always remember that challenges are not reason for us to be disappointed but to make us strong. It gives us lessons for our betterment. Let us make it as an inspiration to achieve our ideal goals in life.

"SPECIAL STRANGER COME ACROSS IN MY LIFE"

You came when every thing else
was in pitch black
You are You
I am myself
despite the odds
we're still here
bridging every gap and differences

Most often you tell us endearing never
ending stories
while we listen, laugh and moan
without knowing
we're already become too immersed
just like long lost old friend
and so it seems but
friendship was still in the offing
and somehow then I see
You, as a familiar stranger
a perfect enigma

At a time you're sweet and warm
when bad headed, you're stone-hard and ice-cold
ironic it may appear though
but it's amusing therapeutic
your enthusiasm is contagious.

Later in some strange ways
I discoverd YOU!
Your moods, whims and caprices
so different in our own world
even when I'm contemplating
I always wonder, then wonder still
how two living souls
of extreme opposite personality
are drawn to the call of friendship..
It's not the work of the magic spell just a touch of fate- maybe. . .
sometime, somewhere yesterday
life's mishaps completely devastated me
it wasn't easy going through
but they are always beside us, guiding.
They are always there..

You are always there behind
While I was looking the other way-
unsure of what you are to me,
unsure of what I really am to you..
You kept coming and sharing
while I kept my cool and the distance
until suddenly....
You've become part of my existence
A familiar face in my naked eyes
but no longer a stranger in my heart
not very soon did I realize
How great and wonderful you are!

Now, I only know too well
Why I should cherish..
You're one most special person,
always there for me
Whatever the odds and turns
You're my Hero, our greatest teachers!

''TRANSFORMATION OF OUR LIFE"

Humans undergo adultery, plants and animals grow and may cope up changes. As the sun evolve around it's orbit ,days and years passed by also. With the changes in things, people and environment. There are also developments in some kind of transformation. Science and technology which make us more practical and for things to become more convenient for us in all the aspects.
Yes, our world embraced the hytechnology it has indeed us many advantages that could give us to live better. It goes this way what there is no light, no sounds- no pleasure, right?!? What do you think would happen? We may say dull life. Right?!? So thanks to the gifted persons who made our life more exciting and thrilling through their inventions. We all benefited from the ideas and learnings that technology could give us. But it has also it's disadvantages. It makes us too lazy enough to read books. It has come in the way of our studies because if there's no limitations and discipline in ourselves, technology could be our low. Don't make it as a reason for your grades to be ruin. In every aspects and endeavor, we should have discipline. Technology help us alot if use it properly
Technology became part of our life here and tomorrow. Either in the school, in the office, or a store, technology has touched their system. You can't leave technology aside. Otherwise you would be left behind by the difference that technology can make in our lives.

''CHERISH YOUR LANGUAGE"

Language is used by humans as a mean of communication. We have our own native tongue of speaking. Since I was born, grew and learn to think, it has become a part of my life. By means of it I learned to express my emotions, feelings and ideas and understand others.
I live here in the Philippines and I truly give importance to it just like my life. It embodies my soul and body. God is so kind that he made us a way to understand each other. So we should be thankful. We should use our Filipino language in our daily routine. Although we are in only one country, there are other dialects or language but because the Filipino language is our mother tongue we must understand and fulfill it. Although we are in different place we became close because of it. One way to show love and respect to our country and our fellowmen is using our language wherever we are and whoever I'm with.
Let us learn to be thankful to all the goodness and bountiful blessings that God gave us. Our language is part of our life a way of life. I'm proud to be a Filipino! Viva Filipino! Viva Philippines!

"FIT, LIFESTYLE"

Everymonth of July, Healthy living is what we celebrate, "Health is Wealth," they say, because when you dont have a good health,money can't buy your life.. so live life to the fullest. Start manifesting nutritious foods because as the days and yaers pass by we startto get old. You're only as old as you feel. Feel good about it.

We students join to celebrate the nutrition month by cooking dishes that is made on your own style, food festival and so on.. This was headed by Mr. Ceferino Tongson. We students should learn at an early age how to live a healthy lifestyle. I have acquired a knowledge of natural health benefits, there should be the discipline of eating, only for nutrition and healing. To achieve healthy lifestyle we should shun candy, softdrinks and junkfoods because it is full of preservatives that may cause us diseases. Let us bear in mind that we eat rightwe will enjoy living on this domain. Start living right by simply eating fruits according to the recent study of WHO which show , that deeply hued or colorful fresh fruits posses nutrients that are highly beneficial for good health as they say contains phyrochemicals and antioxidants that strengthen the body's resistance against cancer and heart diseases agents. Take note the magic is in the color of fruits. This is why we people who include fruit in their daily diet feel better than those who do not. So we should recognize and experiencethe health benefits that come with eating fresh fruits. Fruits can be shaked, nectors and even frizion or a mixed of different fruits and vegetables for exciting lovers experiences. Eat vegetables in varying amounts . They help lower risk of some cancer agents , as well as aid in in the maintenace of the urinary tract and memory function.Green fruits and vegetables are potent with pytochemicals s uch as lutein and indoles, which include healthy vision, stronger bones and teeth, plus stronger resistance to cancer agents. White,tan and brown fruits and vegetables are rich in pytochemicals known a alicin, found in the onion family and are studied by scientists for their benefits which includes lowering cholesterol levels, promoting a healthy heart and having a stronger cancer resistance. Red colors fruits and vegetables are known to to contain lycopene and anthocyanins, pytochemicals which are known to promote a healthy heart urinary tract aid in the memory function and fortify the body against cancer agents. Orange and yellow fruits and vegetablescontain varying amounts of antioxidants such as vitamin C, as well carotenoids bioflavonoids, thow classes of pytochemicals that scientists are attributed for promoting hearty hearts, vision health stronger immune system and resistence to cancer agents.

So not only in this month that we enjoy but let us put it in our daily routine. So we could live longer and have a healthy lifestyle.