#5 SUHI

                        

                       At first, I was confused about the story of the play SUHI because the truth is, I can’t really understand the deep Filipino words that they had used, I have only understood a few of the words based on the actors and actresses action and my knowledge about it. The words that the actors and actresses used on their play has many what you called “symbolic expression/speech” (that’s what I mean about the “DEEP” Tagalog words by the way) that what makes the play more unique and catches everyone’s attention. Speaking of attention, the way the actors and actresses acted their roles in the play was outstanding. If I have the chance to rank their talent of acting, I will have ranked them PERFECT!!! I felt goose bumps running over my body as I saw them acting on stage and felt proud of them. Well, that day was my first time watching a drama play so close. The props were magnificent even the clothing that the actors and actresses were wearing and I was like a person transported on their time, I felt like I was a village woman listening to them when it was time of judging the hilot. 

                       As I was listening and observing the play carefully, I begun to understand the idea what the characters have conveyed to the audience and I think the story begun where the conflict in the play arrived. The plot of the story was also magnificent, well-managed and well-acted. It had highlighted the culture, tradition and has a mix of reality that we experienced now and also our ancestors in the past. 

                                          In short, “KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK IPAG!!!”

#4 The Most Unforgettable and Unlucky Experience

Nearly Drowned!

          One sunny morning, when I was just a little girl, me and my family had decided to go to the beach for my Lola’s birthday. Many relatives, cousins, etc. were invited that day. We were very happy and had a lot of fun at the beach.

          But not for me, I was alone sitting on the sand, jealous of the fun they had experienced. I was not included by their fun because they said that games are not for little children so, I was very sad and a little bit angry of course. The little me had longed for someone to invite me to join their games but there was none. My father had noticed my loneliness and had an idea of buying the big “salbadida” (a floating circle tube with a hole at the center that we usually see them used by children in pools). And so, my father bought the big “salbadida” and had given it to me to make me happy. And so, I was happy and my cousins were jealous of me. I had realized that the “salbadida” was too big for me that I cannot ride it even though I used all my might with my fragile little body. My cousins had noticed it and helped me to climb up the “salbadida” and was very happy. They escorted me to the sea but I had noticed that they were smirking and laughing secretly and I was beginning to worry that I might drown as we go farther (note: I cannot swim when I was a kid). The waves that time were very monstrous and big that’s what I thought about it for a little kid like me. And suddenly, a big wave swallowed us and I was the one who was greatly affected by it. When I was under the water, I opened my eyes and darkness rules the surroundings below and beside me but not above. There were people floating from above where I could also find light. I tried to call for help but I couldn’t, I kept sinking and sinking to the cold and deepest part of the sea and was running out of oxygen. And so, I’ve put myself together and had swum above reaching the people floating above to get help. As soon as I had got out of from the water, I hurriedly hugged the nearest person and that person was my Tito Romel and the others were my mother, my tita and my other tito. I cried and cried and was relieved that I saved myself with all my strength. My mother and others were very shocked because all they knew was that I’m just playing with the sand. My cousins were having fun with my “salbadida” that my father had given me with. That day, I said to myself that I was very very very very unlucky.

#3 Manners

  According to the internet, Manner is a way of acting; bearing or behavior and a way of doing something or the way in which a thing is done or happens. It is also the prevailing customs, social conduct, and norms of a specific society, period, or group, especially as the subject of a literary work.        
    In the story that has been discussed by my classmates entitled "No One Stops to Say "Thank You" Anymore", it's true that people nowadays are not practicing good manners anymore. In my observations that I have seen in our environment are that some of the young people do not respect elders anymore. When I visit my elementary school, Angelico J. Medina Memorial School because my mother works there in a canteen and sometimes I help her if there's no class in IIT, I observed that the children there are naughty and also disrespectful to their teachers and to their parents. But children are children, their minds are very young, they have so much to learn and who knows they will be one of the successful persons in the future.
But the question is, do manners still living in every person's lives?      For me, my answer is a YES because ever since we are little, manners were taught by our parents  like Mano or Mano Po as a sign of respect to our elders, by saying thank you, please and "I'm sorry" to people or friends, even strangers  you've interact with. Even though it fades as the time passes but there are still people who practice good manners. Like when I entered Jollibee the guard greeted me and said "Welcome to Jollibee Maam" and I said "thank you" of course with a smile. See, everyone has manners, they just don't know how to use it or they just don't know it.

 Watch your manner of speech if you wish to develop a peaceful state of mind. Start each day by affirming peaceful, contented and happy attitudes and your days will tend to be pleasant and successful. -Norman Vincent Peale

#2 Language Learner

                                                   What kind of a language learner am I?

     Well, I’m not that really good in learning language but I do sorts of things that can make me understand and learn language. I read different reading materials like magazines, books filled with stories in it, and newspapers. I usually don’t read dictionaries and encyclopedias because it’s a headache. I just read dictionaries when there are assignments in English about vocabulary words finding its meaning and when I see or read some difficult words in a certain story. I also make essays, scripts for a play and stories when I have free time or when I’m inspired by a thing or a happening on that certain day. When I finished making an essay, I usually go to a certain classmate and teacher who is good in language and present my essay to them if there is anything wrong with the grammar I use or the subject I choose for writing the essay. I accept comments or criticisms from my classmates or teachers because it can help improve my skills in learning the language. Studying also helps me become good in using the language.

In short, I’m a good reader and a little bit good in listening. I’m slow in thinking but I can understand and pronounce the language.

   

 PRACTICE is the key of learning a language, that's why slow learners like me have to practice to be good at it.

#1 Me and My Life

Who Am I??? What Am I???
Do You Wanna Know Who I Am?
Well this is how it goes.....
               My Name is Cheilvey Rabor Sumimba, 16 years of age. Currently living at Steeltown, Sta, Elena, Iligan City together with my parents and siblings. I was born on July 21, 1997 here in Iligan City at Pala-o City Hospital. I finished my secondary studies at Iligan City National High School SY 2013-2014. In my family, I have 2 sisters, 1 brother and 2 loving parents. Their names are Rucie Mae ( the eldest sister), Ruzshyll (3rd sister), Cirilo Jr. (youngest brother), Ruby (mama) and Cirilo Sr. (papa). And I'm the second daughter of the family.
               I'm a shy and simple girl who wants a simple but interesting life. I love to read novels especially when it has a genre of historical romance and also watches historical romance movies like Pride and Prejudice, the Inheritance etc. I appreciate things that are beautiful but simple like sceneries, landscapes, flowers, dresses, accessories, sandals and shoes, etc. Even though I really like dresses, accessories and sandals, I usually wear simple t-shirt, blouses and jeans when I go to school in IIT. My hobbies are singing, dancing, drawing some pictures, and listening to Classical, English, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin and Filipino music. I'm an "otaku" - a Japanese word which means a person who loves anime VERY MUCH!!! I watch animes like Fairy Tail, Howl's Moving Castle, The Blue Exorcist and etc. I was influenced by my bestfriend  in first year high school named Janne Cinco, who is also an otaku... My high school days were so colorful because of anime that it serves as my inspiration in life. So much for that, my mission in life is to become a professional worker in a good company that gives also good salary, to have a simple and happy family in the future and to take care of my parents of today up to when they grow older. I must work hard with positive mind and awareness to fulfill my very own mission in life. With the help of God, anything is possible in life.

               Life can be cruel but with hope and hard-work, life can be colorful and meaningful.

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