Friday, June 29, 2007



Sophomore year (so far) has been the most surprising year ever simply because of its high demands and requirements when it comes to studying. (I am not a patient person and it's hard for me to stay put at times, so this thing is a big, big challenge on my part.) I cannot imagine how devoted I am though because I seem to put my perspectives in the right place and actually, managed to keep up with time, school and study pressure. On the latter part, I am still able to find time to enjoy other activities even though I seem too tied up with schoolwork and Kumon. Surprisingly, I think I am climbing my way up to success but this time, it's ten times slower. Well, what the heck, at least I am improving.

Schedule's been tied up lately. Lectures demand all-ears attention and books require further reading. Oh yes dear people, I also share the common complain against endless homeworks. Every week, it just gets worse, and worse, and worse-- one day, I wouldn't be surprised if I wake up flooded by a huge pile of homeworks. I tell you, nothing is impossible (specially in the crazy, little school world).

Surprisingly, I also devoted time for early morning mass at school almost everyday. Surprisingly, I listened to the slowly-dying religious self inside of me. Surprisingly, I am amazed at how all these turned out to be a refreshing new start of the day. Yes, I am not as religious as you may think but now, I really make it a point to allot time for a short prayer every now and then. And the mass? Well, it kind of made its way to being part of my school agenda and I hope to keep it up all throughout the schoolyear.

Anyway, I am proud to have surpassed a greatly exceeding challenge for me. Though I am still crawling my way to success, I know that studying would pay tribute in the end. My little crammer self seemed to have slowly dimmed, little by little each day-- and even that simple thing, is a huge step for a better me.

As early as now, I am trying to put out all that I can to survive sophomore and the rest of my high school years. I know how much grades matter these days and my ultimate desire is to basically be successful in the future (and who wouldn't anyway). I want to be able to make a good out of my education because it is a way of paying back all the thousands my parents spend for tuition. And yes, this is just one of the many things I am willing to crawl and undertake even though it may require severe pains somewhere in the middle. Afterall, you cannot gain something instantly, can you?

Tuesday, June 26, 2007



I cannot believe that this is yet our second week in school only.
I cannot believe that we are already flooded with endless homeworks.
I cannot believe how others have the ability to say that sophomore year is the easiest.
I cannot believe that I am stressed out.
I cannot believe how our biology book scares me a lot!
I cannot believe that we had our IP groupings already.
I cannot believe that it's just the start of another hell-ish week.
I cannot believe that we will have a presentation tomorrow in Filipino.
I cannot believe that I am so lazy at the moment.
I cannot believe that I am having a hard time understanding Statistics.
I cannot believe that I do not have faith in myself.

There are a lot things bugging me right now; the ones listed above are just one part of it. I have a lot of things to attend to and the stress just won't wear away. Anyway, I have to attend to:
A) Bio Homework
B) Filipino presentation
C) English Quiz
so I better buzz off.

God, please help me survive this week.

I am tired but I will not surrender.

Monday, June 25, 2007



First week of school is over and what I can say is that it is exhausting. Well, too much for my excitement! By Friday, I was feeling as if it wasn't our first week anymore because for one, we were flooded with homeworks; and two, we were discussing lesson topics seriously already. It was indeed a working business week.

Sophomore. I guess, I have adjusted to High School life. More or less, I got acquainted to the endless homeworks, dreaded pop quizzes and study, study, study all day long. (Though, I have yet to get used to the late departure everyday except Thursdays: 4pm.) True enough, I have reactions towards our set of teachers. Hm, let's just say they aren't that good but I hope it works well all throughout the schoolyear. You see, we kind of lack teachers so some play 2-part or even 3-part roles. Just imagine how many times we see them in a day!

So far, it's all good. I turned down being class head because of valid reasons and the fact that I have to pull up my grades. Because of last year's tied up events, I left little room for studying and that reflected in my overall report card grade. I do not want the same thing happening to me and I want a shift in all these things. I am a crammer, in case you don't know, and a professional at that, but this year, I am hoping to perfectly obliterate every percentage of it so that I get to pass no mediocre works. Right. I also wish to get to study always or better yet, in advance. Call me a nerd, I do not care. In fact, I have accomplished neglecting my phone for the five school days and I did survive. Then I guess, that is what will happen for the rest of the schoolyear. Hopefully.

Yes, yes. I do have complaints. And a lot of them. But then again, I know that whining about it will do nothing at all. So, I guess I have to stick with it and work with it so that I can achieve something atleast. Managing my time has never been this difficult. I get tied up in between events and have been held up in a line of endless homeworks.

Biology. I cannot believe how thick our book is! And I cannot believe the fact that we will study it all, or rather, study most of it. Everyday homework. What the hell?! I am not a science lover.. but I hope I can survive.

Anyway, putting aside my school-related life, let's talk about my new dog, PJ (Pirate Jack, derived from the movie sequel, Pirates of the Carribean). PJ's a Belgian something. (Haha!) Well, he's the type you see in malls and airports. They're the ones who sniff a lot! He's still a pup, turning 4 months this July 15, if I am not mistaken. He's sharing the cage with Roxy, my Doberman pet who has grown humungous. Anyway, he's the one who's keeping me distracted and always tempts me to veer away from school. Tsk. But hell yeah, he loves to play a lot so in a way, he takes away school pressure and stress. (P.S. He does not bark. What the heck?!)

Saturday, June 16, 2007



I never have really given much thought about how fast time flies these days. But as to how it turned out, our world is spinning way, way faster this time. I'd have to brace myself for the fact that school resumes in just three days. Three days, and *poof*, summer 2007 will be part of my archives. I just can't believe it. I will be a certified sophomore high school student too.

For my part, I read four books which are part of the summer home reading program: The Time Machine, The Merchant of Venice, Things Fall Apart and By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept. I thought that I might as well make good use of the rest of my summer since almost all the time I just wasted precious golden time-- mind you, the summer heat was just unbearable.

Anyway, I have nothing much to talk about. I will write something more sincere once school starts. Hopefully. Ciao.

Friday, June 01, 2007



extreme hangover

I am surely going to miss summer, specially now that it is the first of June. It means, we only have, more or less, two weeks to enjoy the rest of our vacation. Then *poof* we are all dragged back to reality-- back to the 4-corner walls of our classroom; butts glued to our armchair; pen and paper will be my ultimate best buds. NOT.

Well, I will be an incoming sophomore. What's the big deal? That is the big deal! I do not think I am well prepared for what is to come this year. I have to really put an effort into pulling up my grades. Last year was not really a good year for me, so hopefully, sophomore year would give me the chance to improve. Afterall, I've got a year of adjustment. *crosses fingers*

Sad to say, I am constantly delaying the accomplishment of the Reading Response Sheet. Truth be said, I have not actually given myself time to read the required materials. You know me, I am an expert crammer and I dislike classics because I cannot really relate to them. Good thing, there are reliable websites so I do not actually have to read Shakespeare's works which are, frankly, mind boggling. I mean, I survived first year English without actually reading the book. It's just 100% Sparknotes. So, maybe this year would be the same. Terrible me, I know.

Anyway, I am sure I will be having some "summer hangovers" once school starts. I am going to miss the hot, lazy summer afternoons and all the free time I get. Because once school starts, I have some serious work to do.