Wednesday, August 5, 2009

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10TH MEETING: GUIDE QUESTIONS FOR JOURNAL ENTRIES:

I had one experience about negative peer pressure. When I was in first year high school we had a Christmas party and after that my classmates wanted me to hang out with them. But I told them that I can't go because I told my aunt that after the party I will go home. As usual they really force me, so I go with them. I was so guilty that time because I disobeyed my aunt. And after we left the school, we went to the mall. Then after we went to mall, we went back to the school, while going back to the school riding a tricycle and I was sitting in the back ride, there was an accident occurred. My left foot was crushed by another tricycle and they took me to the school and one of the janitors massage my foot. But it is useless, so they took me back home. My aunties were really shocked because of what happened to me. We left home with my family and took me to the hospital and when they x-ray my foot the doctor saw a fracture on my ankle. So it might take long to be healed, the doctor asked me if he will cast it or undergo operation. But my mother answered the doctor not to undergo operation because I'm still young and I can't handle such operation, so rather she chose to cast my foot.

In that experience I was able to learn many things, especially in disobeying my parents or guardians. At first I should not disobey my aunties so that I was able to avoid that accident. I guess the real lesson is that I should follow or listen what they told me. I know that parents and guardians do it for our own sake, they love us and they are only protecting us, avoiding us in accidents.

I have only one message to other youth like me, please listen to your parents, guardians or even in elders as they just want to protect us and avoid us in such accidents and harm, they love us that is why they care and protect us.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

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9TH MEETING: GUIDE QUESTIONS FOR JOURNAL ENTRIES:

For me, a responsible person is someone that can manage and organize his/her time meaningfully and can balance every work he/she will be doing. A person who is versatile enough to do anything.

My responsibility at home is to clean my room and take care of my grandmother. But I am always in my room so I have no big responsibility to do at home, just help and sometimes teach my brother in his homework and sometimes do his projects and the responsibility to do the assigned tasks to me, if there is. In school, as a student my responsibility is to do what the teacher or professor assigned us to do, listen to them when they are discussing and show them respect. And for the community as a citizen my responsibility is to help improve the environment, I should be aware of what is happening to the country, to show the correct way of disposing the garbage and showing how to conserve water.

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8TH MEETING: GUIDE QUESTIONS FOR JOURNAL ENTRIES:

TELLING THE TRUTH is quite hard to tell. In some instances there are times I lied to cover up the things that I have done. I admit it is really hard to tell the truth especially if you commit a big mistake. But, as I had an experience about it. I learned my lesson and I don't do it again but I became more open and so honest to the people around me especially to my family, guardians and to other people that are close to me, even in other people.

Yes I was able to do the challenge, for the fact that I where to lose my aunt's trust to me. So I tell them the truth rather than lie, because I should accept what I have done because that is the right thing to do.

When I tell the truth and as I always do tell the truth, I realize that it is not that hard. I'm just being open to them and sharing what I have done. Although I commit mistakes they were there to correct me and it is really for my own good. Now as I get older, I am realizing that all the advices and all the taught that my parents and guardians told me is really true. And I can honestly say that I really learn from all the mistakes that I have done and it help me to be not just a good person but a better person.

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7TH MEETING: GUIDE QUESTIONS FOR JOURNAL ENTRIES:

As I realize, I'm not that really aware of my health. Even though I'm fat or some people says that I'm healthy it is not true. In the fact that I'm not really that healthy as every people sees me in the physical, because I still have illnesses like ulcer. I know no one expect that I have it due to my physical appearance, but I do really have it. There are times that I skip meals and I drink soda even if I haven't eaten yet. I'm not aware that my stomach is getting thinner and I'm having difficulties in getting sick.

I had an experience about this illness that I really got so sick and my body cannot ease the pain. Everybody was really scared that time when my ulcer attacks. My whole body really break down, I felt dizzy and that time I am really stressed and depressed, that is why my ulcer attacks. It serves a lesson for me. My aunt told me not to stress myself and not to be depressed because it will get me sick, so I listened to them.

So now, I learned my lesson and my heath is a little bit fine. I am under medications to heal my stomach and I took up vitamins because I easily get tired and easily get sick.

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6TH MEETING: GUIDE QUESTIONS FOR JOURNAL ENTRIES:

1. I took the challenge wherein I should get a high score in a quiz or seat work. I were able to beat the challenge and I really felt so proud that I were able to get that score. I was also glad that I gained from my hard work.
I realized in the challenge, I should work hard and persevere to attain my goals and dreams. And I should not for get God in every work I will do, for him to guide me through.

2. When I first so the trailer of the inconvenient truth in the internet, I had an idea that it was all about our earth and all the calamities that we have encountered. I was shock that many people died, many properties or places were destroyed all because of the calamities. But we have also fault why these calamities happened and we also have the responsibility on our environment.

We as a human being and as a part of the environment we should know how to take care of it. Now the world is encountering a global warming it is also because of us. I realize that we should and we must take good care of it and be responsible enough to protect our world. Even in simple things or simple doings we can help and protect the world and the environment, for us to avoid such calamities and disasters.

As an individual, I commit myself that even in small or simple ways I will help improve and protect the environment. I will take good care of it in a way that I should throw my trash in the proper place and I should also be a good role model to the younger children.

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5TH MEETING: GUIDE QUESTIONS FOR JOURNAL ENTRIES:

.. DAILY SCHEDULE ..

5:00am - waking up
5:15-5:45am - taking a bath
5:45-6:00am - dressing up and preparing for school
6:00-6:10am - going to school
7:00-11:30am - school hour
12:00-1:00pm - going home
2:00-2:30pm - lunch time
2:45-6:30pm - study time and some of the time eating merienda
7:00-8:00pm - dinner time
8:15-10:50pm - leisure time, studying, watching tv
11:00-11:15pm - preparing for sleeping (taking a hot bath)
11:15pm - taking a nap

.. THE MOST CHALLENGING THING I HAVE EVER ACCOMPLISHED ..

We all encounter challenges and trials, as a person we strive hard to reach our goal to accomplished it. For me, when I entered high school it became a big challenge to me for the fact that I have to dealt with adjustment.

When I was a freshmen student my goal was to graduate in high school. Of course, I had many trials and challenges during that time,like the difficulties in solving mathematical problems. As time went on I was enjoying that life, but the big challenge was there and the question you wanted to answer whether you will graduate in high school or not. The goal I was able to reach was there and I have to strive hard, and having the challenge that I have to maintain my high grades so that I could graduate in high school with honor.

After four years of hardship, I was able to graduate with honor. I had accomplished my goal, even though it was quite challenging. I was able to do it because of my determination, perseverance, trust in myself, not losing hope and having faith in God.

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4TH MEETING: GUIDE QUESTIONS FOR JOURNAL ENTRY:

Looking back to my positive characteristics and qualities, I realize that even though I'm not that perfect I still have those positive behaviors. But still I have my negative behaviors.

For me, I want to be treated with respect. If I'm giving suggestions, it depends on them if they will acknowledge it or not. But I just want them to get an idea of what I suggested if it is correct. When I commit a mistake I want them to correct me rather than acknowledge it.

I will also show respect in dealing with other people. In dealing with the MCL community I also commit myself to show them respect what ever position they are. As a person they also owe respect as in return they respect me.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

4th - 5th Week with Ma'am Desacado

THE MOST CHALLENGING THING I HAVE EVER ACCOMPLISHED



We all encounter challenges and trials, as a person we strive hard to reach our goal to accomplished it. For me, when I entered high school it became a big challenge to me for the fact that I have to dealt with adjustment.
When I was a freshmen student my goal was to graduate in high school. Of course, I had many trials and challenges during that time,like the difficulties in solving mathematical problems. As time went on I was enjoying that life, but the big challenge was there and the question you wanted to answer whether you will graduate in high school or not. The goal I was able to reach was there and I have to strive hard, and having the challenge that I have to maintain my high grades so that I could graduate in high school with honor.
After four years of hardship, I was able to graduate with honor. I had accomplished my goal, even though it was quite challenging. I was able to do it because of my determination, perseverance, trust in myself, not losing hope and having faith in God.

Sunday, July 5, 2009

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3RD MEETING: GUIDE QUESTIONS FOR JOURNAL ENTRY:

If I will have an outstanding virtue I want it to be honesty. I believe this is also one most important virtue that everyone should possess in order for ourselves to succeed and for our country to progress as well.

For example, in the family, it can avoid misunderstanding and can prevent unnecessary worries on the part of the parents, if all their children will tell the truth of their whereabouts and their activities.
In school, if all the students will study harder rather than cheat in order to pass the subject, we can only say then that they have truly learned and will be able to facilitate them as they proceed to another phase of their career.
In work, if all the employees will come on time, won't make themselves idle during working hours or if they really work conscientiously, there will be harmonious relationship among employees and their employers.
In government, if all the public servants are willing to serve the people honestly and putting their own interests aside, there will be no poverty and no upheavals that may arise among the people.

Now, can you imagine world without honesty? Therefore honesty is really important to everyone and to one country, for it tells the truth and may avoid those things that our country are encountering right now.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

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2nd Meeting: GUIDE QUESTIONS FOR JOURNAL ENTRIES

1. How was your first week of study at MCL?
ANS:
My first week of study at MCL was fine and also it was fun. I found out that some of our professors were fun, they share jokes to the class so that it won't be boring and they were great in teaching. So for me, it was fun and glad to have all my professor in this term.

2. Describe your professors. What are the traits do you find positive in each one?
ANS:
For me, my professors are great and fun. They bond with us in a way that they won't let our section be boring but fun at the same time learning.
My professors traits that I find postive is of course they want us to gain more knowledge and to learn in each courses we are taking. They are also fun and they know how to adjust with us. They won't let the class be boring but of course we must listen to them and don't try to abuse their kindness and gentleness to us. Because I know they want their class to be fun and not boring but at the same time we are learning and gaining some knowledge.

3. Describe your blockmates/section. What do you think are the strengths and weaknesses of your section?
ANS:
I find my blockmates or our section is so fun, always happy, there are times that the boys are noisy and so naughty "pasaway". But when our professor scold us, of course we listen and behave.
I guess, the strengths of our section are we bonded together, there are no kill joy and some of our professor told us that we are kinda good in his course and we're flattered when we heard that. About our weaknesses, to be honest I don't know yet and I don't also have any idea yet. But I guess some of our weakness is that we don't know each other yet so there are times that some of our blockmates fought or misunderstood. But I guess as time goes by we will know each other better, so that we can avoid misunderstanding and some fights. But as of now our section is not yet encountering it and we are having a great bonding. And I am looking forward to konow them better so I could adjust with them.

4. How do you find your courses? Which ones do you think are easy and which ones do you think are a little bit challenging? Why?
ANS:
I find my courses a little bit hard and of course challenging. I expected it because I am now in college so I expect it that it will be really hard so I must strive hard to make good grades. I think math and logic is kinda easy. Because in Logic I will more on use my mind, common sense and it is more on reasoning. And also I find Math kinda easy and also a litte bit challenging because it is kinda easy because I like numbers and I also like solving problems or equations. But it is a little bit challenging because it will be more harder than I thought and of course it is a higher math and an engineering math so I expect that it will be really hard. Also I find my Drawing course a little bit challenging because it has a time that is set and I should finish my work before the time.

5. Do you have any adjustment you feel you are going through or must go through? What are they? Cite some examples in terms in your academics, emotions and social environment.
ANS:
Of course I still have adjustments that I must go through. I know how to socialize and mingle to others, but still I have some fears and worries. I guess in academics I must take it seriously because I must pass the courses I have and graduate with an honor. In emotions I don't really have to adjust nthat much because I guess, I don't find it kinda hard to adjust specially in socializing and mingling with others. And in social environment I guess the adjustments that I have to go through is to get use to what I have and what I am doing right now. It is kinda hard for me to travel alone because I am always with my guardians and I always travel with a car, but now I have to commute all by myself and get use to it.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

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1. How does Values Education work to your advantage?
ANS: I guess it will help me to know myself better and to discover more about myself. And to know what is right and what is wrong. And it will inculcate in every students' minds the attitudes that they should acquire and the right disposition to deal with life's hardship and trials.

2. After you have processed your first few experience at MCL, in what way this will help you achieve successful adjustment in college?
ANS: I guess, when I get to my classmates and friends. For me it really helps, in a way that those people could help me on adjusting and later on make me more comfortable and also for me to be able to conquer my fears and worries.

3. Analyze your readiness for college using the checklist " making transition from high school to college."
ANS: For me, I'm not totally ready in entering college life. In a way that, I still act that as if I'm a high school student but I'm not a high school student now. I'm still innocent about life but I have to be more mature. I'm not that aware of what is happening in the country and in the world but I have to know it. I'm not ready to be independent nor to handle myself of my own. But I have to get use to it. And I know it will be harder for me but having friends and getting to know others might easily help me to be more comfortable and ready to college life.

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1st Meeting: GUIDE QUESTIONS FOR JOURNAL ENTRIES

1. In the first few days you've spent in MCL, how would you compare your high school life to what you envisioned college life to be?
ANS: For me, high school life is somewhat like my childhood time. Playing with others, not that serious, your teachers always remind you and still guiding you, exploring new things, so innocent about what is happening, and it is all fun and enjoyment. But now, as a college student, I'm entering the college life. It will be another challenge for me. I must know how to be more responsible, to be more mature and to know how to get use of real life. I must also know how to handle things and stand on my own. I know that it will be harder for me, but it is a learning process, and I know that I will eventually acquire the things that I should learn in the process and be the best person that I can be.

2. What is the importance of Values Education?
ANS: Values Education is important in a way that it reflects on your attitudes and behavior. And also it inculcates in every students' minds the attitudes that they should acquire and the right disposition to deal with life's hardship and trials. We take up this course because it will help us to learn more in life and to know more about ourselves.