The River’s sentiments

Life is too short and sad,

For I’m so old and dried

No one even cares to what I had

After taking all of mine they've  lost and hide.

My clear water running endlessly,

It turns to dark and with mushy mud

The air so refreshing turned  smelly.

Flowers withered around me and rotten bud

No one has ever asked what I feel;

For I gave them all they need;

At the end they left me ill

Befriended me to fill their greed

I’m no one but such a useless river,

With no friend to talk and lean on.

Abundant and youthful I was before

Used to be the King of this forest in throne.

Now I ask Him everyday

Why I was left dying alone,

I’ve been a good friend in any way

No drop of water even in the stone.

“You are blessed by your purpose.” said by Him

“It is not you who is alone

But the man living without mean

At my side is where your Home”.

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Tutorial

Ways to handle your piles of papers

Have you experienced loaded cabinets of papers? Did you encounter disgusting scenes when searching for your handout and you almost forget where did you put that one? Or sometimes your bedroom looks like an old stockroom filled with lots of unorganized papers? Well you’re not alone with that problem; it’s a part of being a student. I believe that if there’s a problem, there will always solutions. Now, let me share you some tips to organized your piles of papers and avoid your day to days “stockroom scenes”.

1. First of all, if you are about to organize your piles of papers, you should separate it per subject. If you have old folders, or papers with no use and the back portion is clean, it will definitely a useful one. After separating it per subject, put it in an old folder and label it (ex. PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING 1). If you will use papers rather than folders, you have several ways to use it. One is to fold it by two’s and label the font portion. Another way is to put pieces of colored papers on the side portions of the papers as divisions.

   

   First Option

   

   Second Option

2. After separating and putting all those labels, you sort it by year level and by semester for you to locate it easily. For high school students you can sort it by grading period. If you used folders for division you can put it in a big envelop and don’t forget to label it (used envelop is better).  If you used papers for division, you put in a folder.

   

   For Folders

   

   For papers as division

3. And then for the last step, put it a box, in a file case, or in used paper bags to keep it organized and avoid to scatter everywhere.

It just 3 easy steps you can now organize you piles of papers. It’s not just organizing your thing but you also help to recycle your old thing. It doesn’t require you to spend money but to use and keep you things wisely. All those reading materials will help a lot for future references. I hope that this will help you a little to handle your stress and having clean and organized corner. Enjoy! 

Tongue Twister

1. Lean lend a land in London because she loves to live with lots of money.

2. Harvy heat the heavy hook last Halloween because he hates being hooked.

Feature Story

The Nails Fever!

By Lean  Begona

          They say that beauty lies in the hands of a lady. Yes it's true, figuratively and literally!

          As a grown up lady, I am fond of this “kikay stuff”. Nail polish is one of my hobbies (not just a simple hobby). I collect and buy a lot of nail polish whenever I see a beauty shop. I was just influenced by Mom who’s really fond of this stuff. They say that “like mother, like daughter” and manicure and pedicure became our bonding time. So now I wanted to share with you this cute hobby of mine, let’s take a closer look on what nail polish is all about and how it started.

My Collection

       There is a part of our hands that really adds beauty especially for girls; it is no other than our nails. One of the most popular accessories today is the nail polish that we can see in every girl's nails. Nail polish is a lacquer which can be applied to the human finger or toe nails as a covering to protect the nail's plate and decorate. Nail polish originated from China during 3000 BC. During the Zhou Dynasty (600 BC), the royal house preferred to paint their nails with gold
and silver nail polishes. Eventually, red and black replaced the gold and silver preference of the royal house. In Egypt, nail polish is known as a mark of the person's social status.  Pale colors are for the lower class and the higher social class wears the red color.

     Nail polish started with five basic colors namely: clear, red, pink purple and black. As years goes by, many variants of colors were out in the market. There are several types of polishes, first one is the base coat/ hardener, it is a clear or milky- colored formula which is applied before applying the nail polish, it is used to strengthen the nails, adds moisture and secure that the nail polish will not be easily removed days after the application. The next type is the top coat, it’s a clear formulated polish that is applied after putting the nail polish to completely cover the nail polish, to make the nail polish dries faster and protect it for scratches and peeling. Top coat is also known as "quick dry or fast dry".

        Nail polish has innovated and marks its own part in the fashion history. Today, another innovation for nail polish became popular and known as "Nail Art". The traditional way of nail polishing has transformed into a creative way of designing our finger and toe nails. Nail art has more processes compared to common nail polishing; it deals more on the design and materials which is added to the traditional nail polish. Nail art it also consider now as a fashion activity well- known all through-out the country.

             As of now I have more or less 33 colors of nail polish in my set. It's really an amazing feeling when I see my collection gets bigger.  I think I have to buy a new box where can I put all of these nail polishes of mine. 

 For me nail polishing and Nail art are just two ways to pamper ourselves but always remember that too much is not good. It is advised to have manicure and pedicure twice a month. There's nothing wrong with wanting to have clean and well-decorated nails but safety is always the first priority. It's better safe than sorry. We should learn to control and remind ourselves that at the end of the day, safety and health should be on top.

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Special detainee

                                                         

            After the pork barrel scam exploded in the public, a lot of big names in politics were mentioned, blamed and being filed with different cases. we saw the brave and respective politicians making speech and interviews that will make them pitiful in the eyes of many. The payback time starts now. Some of  them were arrested and facing a lot of cases, but the thing here is are they really in prison? Are they reaaly paying for the crime they commit? Are they really suffering behind the jails bars? The answer is a big NO!

              They are all making their own excuses to escape from punishment. House arrest, hospital arrest and many more, these are stupid ideas they want to appeal with. Different illness comes along the way if they were being blamed. if we are about to look at their situations, it is very different from what other common people experience when being detained.  They stay with clean rooms, well painted walls, spacious rooms, clean comfort rooms and most of all good ventilations compared to those prisoners who were staying in pitiful jails. What does it takes to be a special detainee? Do you have to be a politician, a powerful person or a rich man who have the money to be respected inside the prison?

             Where is the justice here? Justice should be given equal treatment without minding the names and position. Politics and justice are like interdependent domains. It goes to show that politics is a powerful name in the society.  So what are we going to expect for the next crime that a politician may commit? The same thing will happen and the same special treatments will be given to them.

The Weight of Heaven

Rinnnnnnnnggggggg!!!!!!!

“Okay class don’t forget to read the selection I gave you. It will serve as your assignment for today and be ready for the discussion tomorrow.” as Ms. Cecille heard the school bell signals for dismissal.

“Good bye Ma’am! Thank you for teaching us today, God bless us!”  And the student arranged their chairs as they leave the room.

Ms. Cecille was about to leave the classroom when she noticed  a student sitting asleep  and at the left corner of the room and holding the paper that she gave a while ago. She walked nearer to take a closer look to know who the student is.

“Jesso again? Wake up, it’s already time!”

The boy immediately looked up when he heard a familiar voice. “ I’m so sorry Ma’am,I was just reading the selection and I….. I….. fell asleep.

“That’s okay, but I won’t tolerate it again. You may go and continue sleeping at home.”

“Im really sorry Ma’am.” The boy walked out the room and  Ms. Cecile was left alone wondering about the Jesso.

“He seems in hurry.” As she looked at the boy walking away from the room wearing a dirty white polo  and a navy blue pants that look so small for him. Unlike the other students she has in her class, they look nice and wearing clean and new sets of uniform, shining shoes, and fancy accessories. But with Jesso, he comes to school with his crumpled uniform, his shoes were not shiny as what his classmates have. His hair ‘s not neatly combed and most of all, the 10- year old boy seems so tired even if it’s just 6:30 in the morning.

The next morning, the students are reading their selection when suddenly Ms. Cecille’s attention was caught by a student pointing Jesso sleeping in his seat. Ms. Cecille just nodded his head as sign that she understands what her student is trying to say. This scene was repeated and repeated again until she realized that she must do something about it.

One day, while everybody is doing their activity, Ms. Cecille called Jesso and nodded her head as a signal to her student to come near to her table.

“I want to talk to you after the class.”

“Okay Ma’am” Jesso answered with wonders in his face.

The student return to his seat and Ms. Cecille continue to read on the records of Jesso since he was in Grade one. As what was written in the record, Jesso has many absent and records of late. He also has comment about frequent sleeping in the class. It is noted that Jesso is a fast learner but absents and sleeping in class hinder to his development. It also said that it is his third time to repeat grade 2.

After class, all the students were out of the room when Jesso approached her teacher.

                “Ma’am? You said that you wanted to talk to me.”

                “Yes Jesso, I just wanted to talk about you, your sleeping habits and absents in the class.”

                Jesso brought out a picture and gave it to his teacher.

                “What’s this Jesso?” Ms. Cecille asked looking at the picture.

                “That’s my brother Ma’am. He has autism. I am the one who’s working for our daily living. We don’t know where my parents are. We were left by our mother in our Aunt’s house. We escape from our Aunt Melsa’s house because she kept on hurting me and my brother whenever I’m not able to finish his errands on time. We are now living in the small room in Mang Teban’s shop in the market.  I wake up 2 am in the morning to help him arrange the vegetables and sell it. After class I go to the poultry to get some “balut” and sell it on evening. I have to work for allowance and food for me and my brother. I’m sorry Ma’am, for being absent and sleeping in your class. I promise I won’t do it again.”

                “I understand it Jesso.” That’s the only thing that came out from Ms. Cecille’s mouth in that very moment. Words are not enough to say something to a little hero sitting in front of her. After that conversation, Ms. Cecile went to the principal and asked for some scholarship or any educational assistance program. He told the story of Jesso and the principal also wanted to help the kid.

                The next day Ms. Cecile talked to Jesso about the scholarship mentioned by the principal. He should pass the examination to get the scholarship that will help him to finish elementary. They only have two weeks to prepare for the examination and Ms. Cecille offer him some reviewers and to have a review every day after their class. The examination day came and Jesso make it to the top 5 scholars. Ms. Cecille was very happy for Jesso. From that day on, Jesso refrained from being absent and sleeping in the class and strived more in school. Months had passed and Jesso was able to pass Grade 3.

After 3 years, he was now holding his elementary diploma taking pictures with his brother.

Four years had gone so fast. Jesso was able to finish high school and ready to take his college degree in Bachelor of elementary Education. After four hard working years, his stepped down on stage wearing medal as cum laude.

“Thank you Ma’am!” as Jesso gave his medal to Ms. Cecille and gave her a warm hug.

“I know that you can do it.” Ms. Cecille said with a tears falling from her eyes as she watched Jesso embrassed his celebrating brother with his victory.        

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The Nails Fever!

     They say that beauty lies in the hands of a lady. Yes it's true, figuratively and literally!

     There is a part of our hands that really adds beauty especially for girls,  it is no other than our nails. One of the most popular accessory today is the nail polish that we can see in every girl's nails. Nail polish is a lacquer which can be applied to the human finger or toe nails as a covering to protect the nail's plate and decorate. Nail polish originated from China during 3000 BC. During the Zhou Dynasty (600 BC), the royal house preferred to paint their nails with gold and silver nail polishes. Eventually, red and black replaced the gold and silver preference of the royal house. In Egypt, nail polish is known as a mark of the person's social status.  Pale colors are for the lower class and the higher social class wears the red color.

Nail Polish

     Nail polish started with five basic colors namely: clear, red, pink purple and black. As years goes by, many variants of colors were out in the market. There are several types of polishes, first one is the base coat/ hardener, it is a clear or milky- colored formula which is applied before applying the nail polish, it is used to strengthen the nails, adds moisture and secure that the nail polish will not be easily removed days after the application. The next type is the top coat, its a clear formulated polish that is applied after putting the nail polish to completely cover the nail polish, to make the nail polish dries faster and protect it for scratches and peeling. Top coat is also known as "quick dry or fast dry".

    Nail polish has innovated and mark its own part in the fashion history. Today, another innovation for nail polish became popular and known as "Nail Art". The traditional way of nail polishing has transformed into a creative way of designing our finger and toe nails. Nail art has more processes compared to common nail polishing, it deals more on the design and materials which is added to the traditional nail polish. Nail art it also consider now as a fashion activity well- known all through-out the country.

Nail Art

     Nail polishing and Nail art are just two ways to pamper ourselves but always remember that too much is not good. It is advised to have manicure and pedicure twice a month. There's nothing wrong with wanting to have clean and well-decorated nails but safety is always the first priority. It's better safe than sorry.