AWESOMENESS in the HOUSE!
the era of awesomeness has begun.Farewell: A Junior's Perspective
As a nerd, I'd been scared to enter my junior year in high school. Why? Because of the rule that 30% of your 3rd year grades are going to be counted for your 4th year final grades if you're vying for honors . . . And of course I am. For my first two years in high school, I'd been . . . kind of laid-back. I wasn't the type of student you'd see in the out-of-school activities. I was more reserved and didn't make a lot of noise. But as 3rd year was coming, I had to make myself noticed, I had to work harder to be one of the best. I was scared for everything. I didn't know if I could handle the stress. They said that your 3rd year in high school is the most stressful. I had to be careful with my grades because if they slip, I might not get a chance in 4th year.
One fine summer's day DepEd announced their new rule: 30% of the seniors' grades in high school vying for honors will be based on their extracurricular activities, and not anymore their 3rd year grades. You couldn't imagine how happy I was to hear that. It meant one more year of not being serious for me!
I had no idea what God would bring me for the school year. I didn't like my classmates at first, greatly because I missed my old classmates and I wasn't close with my new ones. As a matter of fact, some of them even backstabbed me and my friends, and that incident brought a great change to my friends. I on the other hand at first didn't think I would change myself. But I did change; partly because of them -- but I never thought less of them. After that incident, though, I became more bonded with my classmates, learned to let loose once in a while (more than once, really), that I didn't have to be serious all the time. This year, our bodies weren't exhausted anymore, but our minds are always drained due to our projects, mostly on paper. But somehow, and I almost couldn't believe, I managed, because of my dear classmates who helped reduce the stress. Plus, the winning wasn't all that bad either. :D
When SLA came last August 2010, I was totally infuriated. During our sophomore year SLA was cancelled due to the A(H1N1) virus. During our freshman year I attended the SLA because I was the class vice president. It was held in CDBS, so I didn't really get to go to another school. :( And this school year they went to DB Tarlac. And even if I tease my friends and classmates how pitiful it was for them to stay there during the rain, deep down I was, erm, jealous. I badly wanted to join. I wanted to go out of the school, to join activities. . . . And the first one came on September, when I was chosen to be one of the students to join the ESC in making amendments to our constitution. After that, I joined the robotics workshop, even if I wasn't one of the original choices. >:D After that we had the Auxilium Provincial Day, this year held at CDBS. After that I actually got chosen to participate in the Speech Choir to be held in DLSC. That was unexpected, but like many others also badly wanted. Two weeks of practice . . . It had felt great, even if we didn't win or actually didn't do much, really. Then January I participated in LACASA in Letran. Then the YES Camp that happened one week after prom . . . Hehehe, prom.
Prom wasn't supposed to be in this post, but eh, since I brought it up, and besides, I should be gushing about my very first ever prom. So here it goes: The main idea was that it was unexpected. And I actually cried because of it. Why? Because my lack of self-confidence was taking its toll. Still, I'd managed to have a date (extra special thanks to a friend of mine for that one) and dance more than one guy. HA! In your face old, self-loathing me! :) See? Unexpected. I think I gained at least a little more self-confidence after that night.
Although I gained many friends in my class, I -- well, we -- had to say goodbye to someone special this year. That day, watching her leave was hard, a thought I couldn't bear. Last year, Crizelle also had to say goodbye for she was going to study in Australia. Without warning, Arnold also went there to study. (We weren't close, though.) Aivette transferred to St. Scho (Damn) and Klariza (Who is she again?) transferred to Dominican College and we never saw her again. It's kinda like she's dead. To us. To me. Anyway, after Louise left for damn Canada, I didn't think I'd be able to say any more goodbyes . . . But then there was the haunting thought of Joseph leaving us too because of his conduct . . . And even though we weren't close and he was a part of our batch's group of bullies, as I said, I didn't want any more goodbyes. Our batch was getting smaller and smaller, no one should transfer to AUP or anything like that . . . And then there's this other person, a girl, who I hear is migrating to Australia or something. . . . I don't know if I could handle it, really. Because I knew, I knew all these people, and I know, somehow, our batch will never be the same again without them in our midst. What more during our graduation day?
As I said, I didn't know what God would bring me this year, but of one thing I am certain: He definitely gave me a lot compared to the other years. And as I said once in one previous blogs, I almost wouldn't run in the ESC elections, yet here I am, ready to serve. (Oooohhhhh!!!!) Ready to make a difference in my final year here. :) Also in ECHOES, I want to be the mouth that speaks for the students. ;) (Yeah!) Because in my last days, I have gained more confidence in my self than I ever had before. I know I can serve as an officer. I know I am one of the most responsible for our paper. I can do it this time. I know. I can be a valedictorian. Ho.
This blog is inspired by ECHOES. Erm, indirectly, because I read one article from Ate Aila and that inspired me to do this post with the title . . . The title is very much inspired by hers so yeah :D And, um, I want to be part of the. . . .
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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This picture isn't mine. Credits to the owner :) I like it so I'm keeping it. HAHA.
My name is Denise Soriano. IV-Chofu, ESC Committee Head on Discipline, Managing Editor (Administrative) of Echoes, YES member and PSYSC affiliate. Weeeee!
You alone should define who you are. Don't let anyone tell you who you should be or what you should do when you what's best for you.
That's about it, I guess. for now. :)
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