A year ago, our science teacher asked us, "If you are going to be a scientist, what do you want to invent?" The teacher calle...

A year ago, our science teacher asked us, "If you are going to be a scientist, what do you want to invent?"

The teacher called me. I answered, "I want to invent a time machine to change the bad stuffs in the past." 

That idea. Inventing a time machine is actually kind of a cliche. A lot of people want to build that for the exact same reason, to change their wrong doings.

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A few months ago, I joined an inter-school Oration Competition. I practiced so hard and luckily, I became the champion and became the representative of our area/division ( Dadiangas Area) during the NDEA Inter-Area Meet (regionals). Fortunately, I also became the champion in the inter-area competition. Wow! That is actually one of the best moments of my life.


 Since I am just a mere human being, I also encountered a time wherin I wanted to erase a dark moment of my life. That moment was when I lost in an interclass declamation contest in my school. I cried so hard for a week or two. At that time, I really could not accept the fact that I lost. I hated the winner. I hated the judges. I hated them for not making me win. I wanted time machines to exist and work.  I wanted to redo that moment and win.

Then, I came to the realization that having a time machine is a ridiculous idea. It is ridiculous because if I erased it the time when I lost in the interclass declamation competition, then I would have not been given the chance to compete in the NDEA Area Meet for the Oration Competition. If I haven't competed there, then I would not have competed in the NDEA Inter-Area Oration Competition and have it as one of the best moments of my life. For me, the NDEA Inter-Area Meet should never be erased in my memories. That is one of the moments that I want to be remembered forever.

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I know that I am not the only person in the world who wants to erase at least one moment of her life. Everybody has an issue in the past that made them cry, lose, suffer, and be weak. But, I did not let those failures interfere with my steps to success. Instead, I took those failures positively. I learned from them. I improved myself. I became better. 

Through my mistakes, I have realized that I am an optimistic person. I believed that good things will happen. And so it did! I was blessed with better opportunities. Since then, If I lose in a competition, I believe that it is still not the end of the world. I believe that I can join other competitions and win. If I lose a chance, I still believe that I have other opportunities. I still believe that my future is BETTER and BRIGHTER. 

 My main point is, do not try to change the dark parts of the past, but try to make your future brilliant. Time machine is a good idea of an invention, but it is not the best yet. Learn form your past, and DO NOT change them.



...I just want to write about the experiences I've had so far... A few weeks ago, I received a note from one of the teachers sayi...

...I just want to write about the experiences I've had so far...


A few weeks ago, I received a note from one of the teachers saying that I should come and see her in the faculty room. I was really nervous because I had absolutely no idea. When I finally reached the faculty room, I was thinking that I should just go back to my classroom. But, I can't because it is to late to go back. I had no choice but to face the challenge.

When, I was talking to her, I was really really really nervous. To my relief, she did not call me because I did anything against the school rules, but because I am one of the participants for an inter-school competition. The competition is about the history, current events, and just all about General Santos City.

I was (and still am) SO SO SO SO SO SO SO HAPPY!  This is going to be my first competition in high school!

That is not the only thing that is making me happy.

Last Monday, our Level Coordinator, told us that the freshmen (grade 7) are the sponsors for the Monthly Mass Celebration. All of the high school students are going to participate in the Mass. Furthermore, I am one of the chosen readers for the Mass. I was REALLY REALLY HAPPY.  At the same time, really nervous because ALL THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE GOING TO BE THERE. (FROM FRESHMEN TO SENIORS). 

The next day, she assigned us for the different readings. I was surprised because she assigned me to read the introduction. That means, I am gonna be the first one to read. I have never been assigned to read the introduction. Yet, I have been assigned to read the first reading or the second reading, but I was never assigned to read the introduction.

I was thinking that I would throw up or be sick and not be able to do it well. I just reminded myself that last school year, I have always been chosen to be the emcee for the different events at school. (Tbh, I have been chosen to be an emcee for almost every month.) I have done those things so well. And I am not gonna let myself  do bad this time. 

Yesterday, I have done it! I did it! Hooray! Yehey! Yeyyyyyyy!!! 

I have done it so well. I did not receive any negative feedback about it. I have also received a positive feedback from my English teacher. I received positive comments from my classmates and schoolmates. Every compliment that I have received made me so so happy!  

So far, high school has been really good to me. I experienced tons of stuffs. I made different realizations. And I also received lots of blessings. These experiences will inspire me to do good in high school and will help me to become a better person. 

I can do this! I can do good in high school!


BRING THE CHALLENGES ON!


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