Business Letter

Blog # 6

Informal Theme # 6

February 2011

SCOPEWORKS ASIA INC.

LSL Cmpd., Diode St., 

LISP 1, Brgy. Diezmo,

Cabuyao, Laguna

Sir/Madame:

Greetings!

I would like to have an application under the position of Network Engineer. As I read your requirements presented at Philippine Star's Classified Ads, I am with Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, with 3 years experience, and with skills in CISCO Routing & Switching and Net Infrastructure Design.

I believe that my firm technical experience and good educational background makes me a very competitive applicant for this application. Attached to this letter is my complete resumé.

I can be contacted anytime via e-mail at sancho_cagulada@yahoo.com and via phone at 0927-333-8916.

Thank you so much for your alloted time. I am lookinf forward of having a word with you regarding this employment opportunity.

Respectfully yours,

SANCHO D. CAGULADA, JR.

Friendly Letter

Blog # 5

Informal Theme # 5

Blk. 16 Lot 24, Chrysanthemum St.,

CHES-1, Brgy. Lapidario,

Trece Martires City, Cavite

February , 2011

Dear Ma'am May,

   In a few months, we'll be leaving the junior year. English class in this school year is way too better compared to last year's English classes. I'm not saying that the previous one was unsatisfactory. I think you added the flavors we crave in you English class. Honestly speaking as a sleepyhead, I only fell asleep once during your time. So compared to other subjects, English is one of the subjects garnering my attention. Oh dear, it's so full of comparisons.

   My inner me was really exposed during your class. At first I was really shock that we'll perform speaking activities which is my greatest weakness as a timid person. But as days go on, I learned not to be shy and just be myself. Maybe it isn't obvious to you but I see myself changing a lot for the past 8 months. 

   Having this opportunity, I would like to thank you for all those things you've taught. Include to these is your patience to the III-Nitrogen's misbehavior. We owe you a lot. Those experiences were awesome. I really hope your presence in our senior year as our Spanish teacher. God bless!

Your student,

Sancho

Probably the Worst

Blog # 4

Informal Theme # 4

   We didn't portray the Pantomime our teacher expects. We're doomed. The comments were just too awful to here. After those negative comments, I recalled what I did for the Pantomime. It was insane. I had the feeling of too much perspiration because of shame. As said, it was one of the bad presentation in the whole junior level.

   All of us enjoyed the presentation because of the goofy and silly things we did. My teacher repeats that she wants to laugh but she can't. I haven't experienced that kind of feeling but I think that would be unusual. I can see from ma'am's eyes what she feels. Still, we continued to perform despite the headache we give to her as we go on with our storyline.

   After all, we worked hard for it. We spent hours to finish our presentation. We shared laughters while furnishing our Pantomime. The effort was there, I think so. At least we squeezed out some colorful ideas throughout. At least we opened and shared our ideas to one another.

   For me, there are still certain advantages in this disastrous act. We learned how to listen to those who lead us. We learned to value the ideas of others. We knew how to weigh ideas. We created unity even though the result was outrageous. I'm not trying to say that I don't care about our presentation as long as we express what's inside our mind. It's just that despite the catastrophe, I earned something and that's being unified.

   We are the one responsible for this. We regret for the result, but we'll never forget the experience performing a Pantomime.

2011 Resolutions, Anyone?

Blog # 3

Informal Theme # 3

   2011 is the year of the foreign artists' concerts. Just kidding. Right now we'll be talking about the never-ending saga of my New Year's Resolution. Every year, we see on national television a certain news reporter surveys along the streets of Metro Manila asking what are the Filipinos' resolutions. They always say healthy living, less stress, or maybe more courage to do work. These always fade as the year ends. What's the sense after all?

   Making sense or not, I will be saying all my New Year's resolution. First of all, I would kill the cramming part of me. This was my problem way back 2nd grade. I cry in front of my sister telling her that I'm not yet doing my homeworks. Take note, this is Sunday afternoon. I'm unsure if I am the only lazy child that time. Cramming runs through my veins and I know it will be hard to quit. It is more like a vice.

   Next is a healthy lifestyle. I weigh 45 kg and 163 cm tall. Can you see the inappropriate ratio of these two? I am tall and underweight. Its maybe because of what I eat. The gift God had given me became dirty. I didn't take care of it. I must restore that beauty and that would be a leap of faith. It's so hard to do this thing considering the world had become.

   Lastly, to be a good son to my parents. I've hurt them so much. Time is too short so I want to express my greatest thanks to them. I will never allow the time that it is too late. That't why even though people think I'm old enough not to do this, I still kiss my parents at their cheeks when the mass is at the "peace" part. I value them a lot. They are never replaced by someone else. My parents are my parents. Nothing's the same without them.

Three Things

Blog # 2

Informal Theme # 2

   No one can ever replace the unconditional love of your mother for you. This would be the most touching thing ma'am thought me. I love my parents even though somethings I fight back. Even though I know it was my fault, I still answer back. Later on, I realized the sacrifices they done for me just to live in a life of carefree. Respect and affection is the things they need from us. Compared to what they do for us, what we do is a single dust. We owe them what we are and where we are right now.

   The pain your mother feels is way more than the pain you feel right now. Maybe I would understand this message deeper when I own a family and be responsible for their state of living. But as ma'am tells her story about her son, I can see the unconditional a mother can give to her son. I value my mother. I know deep inside her heart, she loves us so badly that even we hurt her feelings, she wouldn't shout back. I felt sad whenever I realize that answering back to my parents is totally wrong. I see the pain in their eyes.

   We always have a choice, we just have to face the consequences of the choice we made. This is so true. We often say, "I have no choice but to blah", "I never had a choice." I recall myself saying those lines. I was wrong. I always have a choice. It's just that I know that there are certain things will happen if you decided to do this or do that. Consequence says it all. All we have to make is a good decision on the things around us.

Existence of Mine

Blog # 1

Informal Theme # 1

   A light bulb stands for knowledge. It is the idea that will be able to impart ideas to others. But there are certain reasons why some light bulbs remained off. 

   When I was a child, I usually stay inside our house even though compared now, I have lots of free time to spend with. I'm an indoor type of person. During weekends, I prefer to watch TV. After taking my breakfast, I often with my nanny and parents rather than playing outdoors. Though I have friends, I seldom play with them. That's why I developed my skill in drawing. I always lay down on my bed and doodle things. Hours would be like minutes whenever I draw on a paper.

   I reached the stage of puberty and I remained timid. I always find it hard to make friends. New environments shiver me to death. It will take a long time before I can have friends. I also need more time with someone to consider him/her my friend. That's the main thing I dislike about my personality. Before as a new student, whenever my classmates try to befriend me, I always respond awkwardly. Maybe they misinterpret me for being anti-social or whatsoever.

   Far from what we're talking about, I'll tell you about my dreams and future goals. Being true to myself, I want a luxurious one. In particular, I'm pertaining more on my family than of wealth but we'll talk about more on wealth. Fine, it sounds like crazy. First, I want a two-floor petite house. I want a simple one but comprises of the latest urban innovations. I want a heater, jacuzzi, and a whole lot more. I also want a car that suits my future profession. When I was a child, I see myself wearing monkey suit and drives my Honda Civic along the beaming lights of Makati.

   Going back to my personality. The turned-off light bulb is me. It was never easy for me to share what's inside my mind because of my timidness. It came to the point that the spotlight that was supposed to be mine was grabbed by someone else. Now. I try hard to overcome this negative attitude. I try my best to open conversations. Lessons were learned, I guess.

Define the Essence of Christmas

Blog # 10

Informal Theme # 10

   Christmas vacation had just arrived and everyone just like to have an enjoying break. I am one of those students that when vacation starts, my attitude of being unproductive starts as well. Enjoying too much, I sleep so late and of course, I woke up late as well. I find myself enjoying in front of the computer and surfing the net for like more than an hour. Well, that's obviously unproductive. In contrast to this, I was involved into something worthwhile to do - an outreach program. I know it sounds so odd because of my vacation habits. True, my Christmas this year was one of the best in my entire life.

   December 23, 2010 to be exact. Interact Club and Youth for Christ (High school - based, Community-based, etc) joined forces to share the essence of Christmas to Bahay San Jose, a small institution for the mentally-impaired people. It was located at the cold breeze of Tagaytay City. Upon entering, we saw the patience quietly lying on their own beds. I felt suddenly sad. I can somewhat see the pain destiny brought to them. Their eyes were longing for warmth. Meanwhile, we introduced ourselves and made some presentations  to entertain them. Such fulfillment I gulped when some of them joined along with us, sending their witty faces. Udang, having cerebral palsy, tried to mimic our dance presentations. It seems that we are all welcome for them. 

Yolanda Del Carmen

Birth July 7, 1978

Cerebral Palsy

   We fed them food for lunch. Each patient have their two facilitators for that day. Kyla, my partner, was assigned to take care of Gracia, one of the patients that has cerebral palsy. In the middle of lunch, she suddenly cried and longs for something. Both of us don't know what to do so we called the helpers. Later on, the helper said she just wants coffee. Maybe trying to express what she wants but she couldn't do so, she just ended up crying. I felt really blessed.

Gracia Tubang

Birth Date Unknown

Cerebral Palsy

   Waves of farewell traveled across Bahay San Jose as we left. It was a great experience for me seeing those people contented having simple clothes and food and not hoping for extravagant things. We are all lucky to be born normal. We are so lucky, so lucky that we can do all things that we want. I wish everyone would value the things that we have because others were longing for those things far beyond their reach.

   Christmas is for everyone. For me, Service equates the essence of Christmas. For what we serve for others, is what we serve to the Lord. God is good.