This Day Finally Came

             This day finally came. This is the day that I’ve waited for so long that I think of this event every time. I became so nervous when I arrived at a restaurant where I will meet a mysterious man, a man with his own creations that are world class stories. As I look at my watch, I can feel the ticking of the clock. It felt like I can feel even a tiny sense because of my tension and excitement.

             When I heard that a person entered the restaurant, I turned back to see who entered the room. I was filled with joy when I saw that man. He was the one and only Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a novel writer that created one of the most outstanding characters in the field of fiction books. That character is known as Sherlock Holmes.

“A pleasant afternoon to you Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I’m very sorry for causing you trouble to meet up with me sir. I owe you an apology”, I said.

“Oh please, don’t you worry about it. You’re not causing trouble to me. It’s that I’m grateful that even kids your age are interested and reading my novels””, he said.

“I’m very sorry to disappoint you sir Conan Doyle...the only novel that I’m reading is Sherlock Holmes only”, I said.

“Oh, it’s all right, the good thing is that you’re reading my novel, but why is it that Sherlock Holmes gave you the interest to read?”

“I’m a type of a person that is interested in novels with a genre of mystery. When I first knew about Sherlock Holmes, it was said that the character in that novel is in high intelligence and solves cases which gave interest to me. That’s when I started reading Sherlock Holmes also because my brother has the two volume of your book “, that’s what I said to him.

“So that’s how you met my fictional character”, he said.

After Sir Arthur Conan Doyle finished his statement, he signed the waiter to bring him water. As he drank his water, I started again the conversation we had.

“Sir, can I start asking you questions about your work but the main topic that I will ask is about Sherlock Holmes?...”, I said.

“Yes of course, you can now start”, he smiled after saying those words.

“Why is it that the line or the genre of the novels that you mostly write is in line of mystery?” I asked.

“Our mind is a vast space containing things that we have maybe because of our imagination, our experiences in life or even the things that we want to do can effect on how way we think. It is that the way I think mostly provokes the detective part of me which makes me having those types of novels. As the same as yours, your type of thinking provokes the detective part of yourself”, he said.

“Nosebleed...Just kidding sir”, I said.

We had a laugh at each other and the conversation continued.

“What is your inspiration on writing novels even in other genre?” I asked.

“I can say these things only; first is that you must discover yourself. Next thing is that you must learn what type of genre you wish to write. When you already achieved that kind of goal, the only way to write good novels is that it must come from your heart. You must write or have the idea in your novel only are those that came from your heart”, he said.

“Thank you for answering that question sir. How did you create Sherlock Holmes sir Conan Doyle? “I asked.

“That is a type of a question that I cannot answer, I’m so sorry. Only you can answer that question.” he said it while looking straight to my eye.

I was filled with fear during that time because it felt like he was serious. I started asking him again when I felt that he was smiling at that time.

“Err, sir, why is it that you let Moriarty die in one of your short story entitled as “The Final Problem”?”

“I will let all of the readers of this book even you yourself to discover the reason why I allowed Moriarty to die in the Reichenbach Falls.”

When I looked at my watch, I realized that it was afternoon. That’s when I remember that I have another appointment to have with.

“Sir Conan Doyle, I wish that I can have longer time with you, but there’s an appointment that I had with my client this afternoon. I’m so sorry for this kind of event. Once again sir, I appreciated the time that you used for me to have a conversation with you sir.” I said.

“Mr. Quinto if I’m correct, there’s no need for you to be sorry. I am glad that I can have a time with a person that is interested in one of my books. I also want to say thank you for allowing me to know you. See you again next time Mr. Quinto”, he said.

“See you again next time sir Arthur Conan Doyle”

As we walk away from that restaurant, I once wish again that we will have another conversation someday.

Nine Violations in a School

In a school, there are some events that are not good, or we can say that there are violations that a student sometimes do with a reason for their doing. Below are some of the violations present in a school as I might say. I’m not saying that we can find all of these in a school. There might be a possibility only.

Let’s say that the lists of violations are divided into three sections, mainly violations while entering the school, violations along the campus, and violations inside a room.

In the first section, it consists of violations while a student enters the school. It is composed of two violations mainly:

When a student enters school, there might be a violation will be involved immediately such as those who doesn't wear their proper uniform. Sometimes, there are students who forgot to wear their ID. In the school where I belong, we are having the proper haircut for boys and having the nails cleaned off. For some instance, some of the boys in our school didn't get their hair cut shorter even though they were warned about their own haircut.

Also, there are late comers or students who come to school late. I know that it’s not their fault for them to attend at school late, but rules are rules. All of us were bounded by those rules so there mustn't be any exception. We entered the school knowing about those rules, so we should just adjust our time in order for us not to be late.

As we enter the campus, the second section comes next, which is composed of violations within the school premises. For this instance, we can say that it is composed of three violations.

When you enter the gate, you will see different places in which there are corresponding students who were tasked to clean a specific area. That is when one of the violations enters. In some cases, those who were assigned to that area will not clean because of some reasons such as that they were possessed by laziness and that they forgot to do an assignment that’s why instead of doing their task, they will do their own assignment.

When we have our recess, most of the students will go to the canteen. I know that this violation is one of the rarest violations. It is that when a student will get a food, but they will not pay that certain kind of food, instead they will play the mind of the assigned person for the “cashier” and will cause confusion to them which may lead for them not to pay. Let’s say that it is considered stealing, but in reference to other place.

When you go in a comfort room, you will observe the sanitation in every cubicle. But, there are instances where you will observe how dirty each cubicle is. Every time I see this particular violation, I always wonder one thing, “Is it hard just to flush the wastes that we release in a cubicle?” We just need to have 2-3 flushes in the toilet. It’s as simple as that.

Last but not the least; we have the third section where it is composed of violations that can be found inside a classroom.

First, inside a classroom, there will always be a person that will bully his classmates. That student will take advantage of others. He will make fun of someone all the time even making someone to be ashamed in front of others.

Next, this is also one of the rarest cases that we might ever see, stealing someone’s belonging. Oh, this one is considered as common cases. Even a missing ball pen, or an eraser or other belongings has a possibility that those objects were stolen from you.  This violation was brought by one sin, jealousy. If a student is jealous of someone’s belonging mainly because they cannot obtain it. The only thing that we can do for it is to be careful. Even if those persons that you’re with were with you for almost a year and more, don’t let yourself to be deceived by it.

One of the last violations is not passing your project on time. For a common student, he will think that “Oh, it’s still a week before the end of submission. I will just do it next time.” That is one of the reasons why students cram always a day before the deadline of a project. The only solution for that is not to think about that kind of idea and finish your project early.

The last violation that will be involved is none other than cheating. There are lots of reasons why a student cheat. Desperation because of time, laziness, and lacking of idea are some of the reasons why a student cheats. To prevent this kind of violation, the only way is to study harder and don’t be lazy while having class.

Does Texting Affect your English Skills?

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Most of us, texting became a part of our life. Everyday, every minute, some of us have textmates. Most of us were bored having the correct spelling of each words they type while  having a reply to their textmate, making those words shorter, making it invaluable with the information in relation with our english vocabulary. "cge, nnnd2 na ko.". Those are some examples of words that they referred to be shorter for easier texting.
They eliminate vowels, consonants as long as the thought or the receiver might guess or might think the appropriate word that they mean. Right now, there are some terms that we refer to as "jejemon". "helow phhooowwzzz, kkamoouzzta phhhoowwwzzz???". This is an example of a text with a jejemon format. Yes, I know that it makes their time to consume more if they text like this. They're just making each word longer than others. I know that it's just according to people's taste.
Let's say that I'm one of those who text everyday, but I only have one textmate everyday. I'm a type of a person who doesn't refer making each word shorter, but there are some instance where I use shorter words such as "cge, k, panu, aun" and others. I know that since texting became somewhat a part of my life, it somehow affects some of my vocabulary, ONLY if I am texting but if it is in terms of having in our everyday life, it doesn't affect me.
There are some that can be affected by their texting capability. But, it's up to the person if it will affect his/her vocabulary if he shortens the texts he/she has.

Happiness Mixed with Melancholy

            When I had our last day for that month specifically, it felt like time passed by slowly, it felt like it was making us feel the last moments of class for that month. When we had our recess in afternoon, one of my classmates asked why is it that even though that the schedule of giving of our cards will be next day, still none of us were worried about it. The only answer that reached my mind is that we will finally have our long period of rest when we reached our sembreak! Time passed by and it's been 1 minute before 5:00 in the afternoon when we had our final countdown. My heart beat fast because it's almost time. When the hand of the clock reached 5:00 in the afternoon, we shouted with joy, it felt like our freedom was finally handed  (it does not mean that we don't have our freedom when we have our classes.). That's when I became filled with sadness.

            It's the last day of the class in this month...and it is the last time that I'll see her for a long period of time. I know that our sembreak will only last for one week, still it is a very long time for me. But the best ting is that the moment when I went home at that time was one of the BEST moment that I ever had. It was a memorable moment for me. But there's a question in my head, will my sembreak be those days that will make me happy? 

            When I woke up on the first day of sembreak, it felt so uncomfortable for me because I'm already used on waking up early. It's the same time when I realized that I woke up 5:00 in the morning without knowing that it's sembreak already. Even though it's only the first day of sembreak, I already missed her so much. Still, I somewhat made promise that I will be happy for the whole sembreak so I didn't mind it at first. Well yes, the first day of sembreak was good and it turned out well.
            Also, even though that I told myself that I will sleep early, I stayed late at night at that time. I watched Bubble Gang and by that time, I remembered the happy memories that I had when I was in second year and the memorable moments I had this year. It made me happy but on the other side, it made me sad at that time.
             For the rest of the day, sembreak was quite fun and enjoyable until it reach 6th day of sembreak, I was filled with melancholy. It made my heart sunk at the bottom part of what it can reach. I can't even force myself to smile. I can't explain much the reason why I became this sad.
             I felt that emotion for three consecutive days. After those days, my melancholy was filled with so much happiness in myself. Also, at those days, I started doing my assignments. Even though that I know that few days were left for me to finish my assignments, I still can't focus and my laziness draws me in. But for the last day of sembreak, I was focused enough while afternoon.
            For me, the sembreak was quite fun even though that there were days were I felt so much loneliness. The best thing was that happened in sembreak was that I enjoyed it and I rested enough to sustain my needs for sleep, I guess. Also, we had a stop on the flow of assignments and projects present in school. 

Enigmatic Feeling When In Love

              As we grow up, there is a type of a feeling where most of those who experienced can't explain. This feeling is what you call love. Love, love is everywhere, love is in every corner. But first of all, what is love? As we hear in our radio, as we watch it in a movie, we all knew that because of love, most of those who fell in love change. It changes the course of their life. Some say that love causes you happiness which extends to your meter of happiness but some say that love causes you pain. Love is in different aspects. Love has different meanings, different interpretations and in different ways.

              Once, I asked myself, what is the meaning of love for me. Even before, I searched it's definition here in internet. It was said that love is an affection or a relationship between two person. But for me, it is somewhat different, still it is a relationship between two person. I can't actually explain my own meaning of love.

              " In love, everything is possible." Those words filled my mind. Is it true that in love, everything is possible? Most of us say that if love is true, then both of you will stand against all odds. Even if there will be problems that both of you will encounter, you can still find a way to stand against those problems. Both of you can conquer anything for love.

              One of my close friends told me, " You can only appreciate the word "love" once you experience to get hurt" Those words stabbed me in my heart. My close friend told me that the moment I was filled with despair, with too much loneliness. What do you think is the reason for this emotional state? Maybe it's because I'm too exaggerating at some things or maybe it was the pain that I felt at that time. That was a recent event in my life. That was just one of the challenges that I might face. Nevertheless, I am still here, standing, conquering those challenges and proving to the world that even if problems arise, I will still prove and stand that she is the one that I love and will love forever.

              If you're wondering if I'm in love, yes I am in love (it's obvious). Before, I haven't realized that I was in love with her. I was wondering before why I think of her all the time. I wondered at those moments if she's alright, if she's happy. Those moments gave me loneliness because that time was my vacation. When we finally met each other for almost 2 months, I still have no idea why I was glad that I met her, that I saw her at that time. When class started, that was when I realized one thing, I had a crush on her.

              Before THAT day, I told her that I will tell her something on my birthday. If you're wondering for my relationship with her, she's my best friend. I also told her that I don't have any feelings for my previous crush ( I told her that because at that time, we talked about crush). After I told her that, she always asked me if I am sure about it, if it was 100%, and she's asking what characteristic do the one that I like now which is different than to my previous crush. I have no idea why she asked me that during those moments.

         THAT day came and I still remember that moment. It was Sunday afternoon when I had a conversation with her on facebook. that's when I confessed my feelings to her. I know that it is an awkward moment because I confessed my feelings in facebook, instead of telling it to her face to face. I was shocked when she replied to me, telling me that she also like me. It was a breath-taking moment as I read her reply. After it, it felt like I was filled with so much emotion. I was so happy at that moment.

              After that realization, lot of things happened. It felt like the whole world within me was enlighten. I was able to greet each day with a smile telling the world that because of her, those things happened to me. Days passed by and the feelings that I had to her and the feelings that she had to me grew. Until it was the time when we realized, that we are in love with each other. It's like that I was so happy even right now and I can tell that I love her so much.

              There are moments when we encounter problems that will affect us. At this moment, there was a part when I had a misunderstanding to her but instead of affecting the connection between me and her, it became stronger each time problem arise.

              There are lots of reasons why I loved her. There are lots of characteristics that she possess. The best characteristics that she have is that she is so kind. If I will make a list, I will never finish writing those reasons. If I will tell her the reasons, it will last until forever. For me, it proves that in love, everything is possible. You can do anything for love.

               I always tell her that I will do anything for her. Even if I need to tell her that I love her a million time, I will do it. I will do anything just to show how much I love her. I will always help her every time she needs me. I will always be at her side, listening to her problems, to her story and to her beautiful voice.

              I always tell her that I'm glad that I met her, that she became my classmate. I am so grateful that I had a conversation to her and she became my best friend and thought of her as my sister. Last but not the least, I am so happy and grateful that I realized that I love her and will love her forever.

The Play of Destiny: Evils Fall; Heroes Rise

   This story starts with the most fairest maiden of all, Juliet Capulet. She was the only daughter of a wealthy family in Verona who fell deeply in love with Romeo Montague, who came from a very poor family. They secretly meet every night under the light of the moon even though Juliet was already engaged to Brutus of Rome, Julius Caesar’s heir to the throne. Their never let their parents know about their relationship for the Capulets strongly believe that they have to protect their honor and dignity.

           One day, Julius Caesar who came from a different kingdom, went to Verona in search for new knights to add to his troops. He wanted to take revenge on Macbeth for killing his brother. Even those who are not of royal blood were required to join. Since Romeo was one of the strongest in his village, he was chosen to be part of the alliance against the uprising tyranny of Macbeth. The night before Julius’ ships leave, Romeo sneaked into Juliet’s garden, just below her balcony. They exchanged vows and promised not to love another person beside themselves.

            The next morning, the knights were assembled. In the most enormous ship stayed Julius Caesar, Brutus, Cassius, Mark Antony, Romeo, MONTAGUE, and the other knights of Verona. The ships sailed heading to the Dunsinane castle where the tyrant, Macbeth resides. On their third day, an unexpected storm came and destroyed their peaceful voyage. They ended up on a small island of fairies. They noticed that this island was destroyed and abandoned so they didn’t fear whatever the fairies have in store for them. Romeo, who was seeking for help, encountered a boy named Lysander. He was surprised to see a fairy named Puck behind the enigmatic boy. Romeo saw it in his eyes that the boy was suffering from grief. Lysander told Romeo about the tragedy that their kingdom experienced under the evil hands of Macbeth. Oberon, their king, ruled peacefully over that kingdom until Macbeth came to destroy everything they had. Oberon was assassinated and all the other residents were killed from the forest fire except Hermia, who was held captive. Also, Lysander and Puck survived because Macbeth’s troops missed them.  Lysander suddenly felt enraged and wanted to take revenge on Macbeth. Romeo revealed that the purpose of their voyage was to also take revenge on Macbeth for killing Julius Caesar’s brother, Duncan.

               And so Lysander joined the troops with the permission of Julius after narrating the story behind the destroyed kingdom. However, they have a big problem: the ships were totally wrecked. Puck had an idea. He used his abilities to repair and restore the broken ships. The ships sailed immediately to finally end Macbeth’s evil reign.

            Meanwhile, Macbeth and Prospero, the thane of Cawdor conversed. Macbeth asked about the planned ship wreck. On the other hand, Prospero was capable of supernatural abilities because of Ariel, his powerful servant spirit. He eagerly informed Macbeth that he was successful in causing the storm for the ships wreck. Suddenly, Prospero thought out of the blue. He asked, “Your highness, what is the purpose of all these destructions?” Macbeth answered, “Duncan took my twin and mother away from me. My father died of grief after. When I grew up, I became the thane of Glamis, and followed every order King Duncan commands. One day, a battle between this kingdom and the Norwegians emerged. After the Norwegians have been defeated, I encountered three witches who told me of some prophecies. They foresaw that I will become the thane of Cawdor and eventually become the king. Even before I could go back to the castle, Lennox and Ross, the noblemen told me that the current thane of Cawdor fought for the Norwegians instead and that I will become the thane of Cawdor. I told my wife, Lady Macbeth about it and without a second thought, she convinced me to kill Duncan and so I did. I poured poison in his ear, without anybody knowing except me and my wife.

              Fortunately, no one knew who the killer was. I became the king afterwards. I was successful and so I did not waste any time. I destroyed Oberon’s kingdom in search of my twin and MOTHER, but they weren’t there. Now, people have turned their backs on me. No one would support me nor follow every command of mine.”

                Even before Julius Caesar’s ships arrive, Puck placed an enchantment on their ship to make them invisible. When they got there, Puck flew away, heading to the castle immediately. He went to the sleeping Hamlet, Macbeth’s son, and poured love’s potion on his eyes. The first person he’ll see when he wakes up will be the apple of his eye. Then he left in search of Hermia. He found her sleeping on one of the cells, alone. He woke her up and told her about his plan. The plan was to make Hamlet fall in love with Hermia and make him betray his own father. Even though Hermia truly love Lysander, she still agreed to Puck’s plan. After narrating his plan, Puck went back to Lysander and the troops. He also told them the plan but Lysander didn’t agree.

    Meanwhile, Hermia’s cell was next to Hamlet’s room so she decided to make a noise to wake Hamlet up and get his attention. Hamlet woke up and the first person he saw was Hermia and he immediately fell in love with her. He confessed his love and Hermia took advantage of the moment. Then she uttered these words “My dear Hamlet if you truly love me, deny thy father and refuse thy name” and Hamlet said “I take thee at thy word. Call me but love, and I’ll be new baptized. Henceforth I never will be Hamlet.”  Instantly, Hamlet opened her cell. They went back to the shore of Scotland to open the gates for Julius Caesar and his knights. They started invading the kingdom and some people prepared to set the castle on fire. Knights versus knights, slaves versus slaves, and the officials went for Macbeth’s head but Prospero and Macbeth’s knights went on their way. Only Julius was able to reach Macbeth. Julius and Macbeth finally had the chance to face each other --- without any help from any other knights. Macbeth knew that that moment would come so he prepared a poisoned sword for him. The fight started and Julius earned the first hit. Then Macbeth said, “What did your brother do to my twin and my mother?” “I have nothing to do with them. My only concern is my brother. How could you kill a man so noble and kind?” said Julius. “LIES! Your brother ruined my family and now you’re ruining my castle?” Macbeth shouted, ready to strike Julius again. Julius then earned a huge wound from this attack and caused both men to drop their own swords. Meanwhile, the castle started burning down.

    Not knowing which is which, Julius accidentally took the poisoned sword and got stabbed Macbeth this time. Before Macbeth fell dead, he realized that Julius took his poisoned sword.  Julius, not satisfied with this, decapitated Macbeth. Meanwhile, Julius’ men were winning over Macbeth’s followers. When everyone saw Julius carrying Macbeth’s head, they finished the bloody war and started leaving before the castle burry them all alive.  Julius, on the other hand, felt weaker and weaker. Not long after, he fell dead while the other officials including Brutus, Cassius, Mark Antony died as well.

The knights hurried back to their ships and Puck undid the spell under Hamlet. He was the only man standing after the ships had left him.

                 On their way back to Rome, the knights decided to make Montague their king after Julius Caesar and everyone else died. Montague, knowing that there was treaty between the Capulets and Julius Caesar decided Romeo to marry “Capulet’s niece who looks exactly like Juliet”. Romeo strongly disagreed upon hearing this for he knows Juliet is still waiting for him but at the end, he knew he can do nothing about it for Montague told him Juliet was already married.

      When the day of the wedding came, Romeo was still in deep melancholy. He knew that by this, he would be breaking his promise. The Romans warmly welcomed the Capulets. Everyone was celebrating for Romeo and the mysterious girl are being wed together with Hermia and Lysander.

       At the altar, Romeo was secretly hoping that he isn’t supposed to marry a woman besides Juliet. The door finally opened for his bride to come forth. His heart was pounding as this lady walked down the aisle. When he was finally face to face with her, he felt some kind of connection. He lifted her veil and discovered that he already know the woman. She was the one he have always wanted to marry. 

Thank You For All

Our lives are full of adventure. Even there are hardships and pains that might be encountered in our life. A part of our adventure is entering and going to school. There, we meet different persons, gain friendship and even problems that we can solve. Inside each classroom, there's a person who always guide every student. That person is our teacher.
We cannot say that a teacher is just a normal person. They became our second mother in our life. They became part of our life since we're with them every weekdays in our school. They teach us new lessons in life, even if its for the subject or even a lesson that may be applied in our emotional and in social life. Even though that in some moments, we're childish enough to make them annoyed and we're sorry for those events. Also, whenever that we have problems, most of them are trying to find the root of that problem and will try their best to help us.
All that I want to say is thank you for all the things that you did for me, for all of the students. You taught us so many things in this world, so many lessons. Thank you again. I know, that I'm late to say it, but Happy Teacher's Day to all!