Sunday, 29 September 2013

New Beginnings


Today, my topic would be about new beginnings. Everyone, in one point of their lives has experienced new beginnings or new starts. We all experience this the minute we are born because at that moment we have already experienced a new start. We are introduced to the real world. For me a new beginning in life is just like a new chapter in the book that is about my life.

For every major change in any person’s life it is a new beginning. A new chapter.  It is never easy when a major change in your life comes because you will never know in the first place ether it is a bad or good thing. Even the best of things have a sad part and even the worst of things can bring up something good in you. A new beginning also offers us a fresh start.  An opportunity to get away from the past and start over. For me a new beginning is simply a new experience and the experience that I have had before will never be forgotten but remembered. I will bring with me the lessons, friends and experiences I have had and I will never forget them when I go into this new chapter of my life.

The best new beginning that I have ever felt would probably be something that everyone has experienced would be my transition from grade school into high school. I know that it is not really hard to get through grade school but I am happy of that achievement. A great part of it would also be the people I  met, the lessons I  learned, the places I went and other things would be part of that whole grade school life. This was a great learning experience for me.

In my high school life I don't think that I have experienced a new major change in my life yet. The new beginning that I would be looking into as the one I wanted to experience the most would be my graduation and start of college. I look at it as a stepping point of myself as a boy to a man. The moment I reach college, I know that I would be on my own. There would be no one to look after me anymore. No one to look at my actions and remind me of how I should be acting. I look forward to this and I know that in the end, this would make me a better individual. I will be more responsible, I will also be a better in all aspects after this, hopefully.

New beginnings aren't really school related but since my blog is for school all I write can one way or another relate to school. In school the latest start for me is the 2nd trimester. The 1st trimester P.S.T.C is already done. It is a conference in which the parents, teachers, and the student will sit down with the parents and talk grades. It was making me anxious whether I would have failures or not but thankfully I did not have. In this coming 2nd trimester I look forward to the activities. I am most excited about the new physical education subject, soccer. I also look forward to tackling the new lessons we would have in all our subjects. I will make sure that this would be the last school related paragraph in this whole post.

In some beginnings, you have to give up on some things. A lot of people have experienced having to go away from friends, home, and most importantly their family. This is especially evident in our Phillipine overseas workers. A lot of them have to leave their families just to work. This is the sad truth about new beginnings, they aren't always nice.

Sometimes I wish that we could just start over whenever we want. In text, actions or other things I do, Especially when given tough choices. Choices that are telling you that if you attend one event, you can't attend the other one. This choice suck. Most notably, I suck at this choices. I have heard those things so many times and every time, I end up making the wrong choice. It can also be in the things you say. Too often, I wish that the words that I said would have been better. Especially when other people take your word badly. It can also be that what you have said gave out the wrong impression. I recall those moments when I just wish that I can turn back time and just gave out different messages. Did you ever have these experiences?

New beginnings aren't always caused by uncontrollable events. We can also choose to go through these events. For example, you are given the option to start a new life in a remote island. All need are given. The whole place is yours. This is a new beginning that would be very hard to resist. In the end it is just a offer and so you have the option to choose or politely disagree. When in the right age, everything can be a choice and I think that this is a freedom that is needed to be used right when the time comes.

Like I said new beginnings are like new starts. In fact it is the same. Whenever a new beginning starts, you should not be scared but you just have to be mentally prepared to adjust to the change. You have to be prepared to face the challenge or rise from underneath the ashes. Especially in situations where the odds  are stacked against you. You have to pick yourself up and never give up. This is easier said than done but in the end, we will never know our actions in that situation unless we are actually in that situation. My point is that you never know what will happen unless it happens.

When experiencing new beginnings, it can be for the good or worse. It can make you stronger or weaker. You will never know what is going to happen. Finally, the best way to cope with it is to deal with it. That's all I can say about the topic " New Beginnings".

Thanks for reading. For you what are "New Beginnings"? Is it good or bad? If ever you want to share, just comment it down below.

Monday, 23 September 2013

The Abbas Orchard Experience

Have you ever heard about the school Abbas Orchard before? If not, don't be shocked. You aren't weird or living under a rock. In fact most people also haven't heard of it before. Whenever other people ask me where I go to school to, I say Abbas and they immediately say "Asan yan? Wala ko pa yan narinig noon". I then answer their question and then the word spreads about this new school. It may not yet be a household name but in the future, I hope that it may be part of those schools in the bracket of Ateneo,Stella and other schools.

So I guess the question going through your mind is "What is the Abbas Orchard experience?". I can say to you without a doubt it is a truly unique experience. A new perspective of learning and teaching, not only for the students but for all those that are involved. The question has a really easy answer, It is a very ground to earth experience. Literally, we have a outdoor farm. We grow food,till soil and in the future raise pigs and chickens. Like the school says "We are the children of the soil".

The Abbas Orchard experience is not only about the school but is also about the new things I got to learn and do there. It has a  lot of activities  foreign to other schools. It offers a lot of one of a kind experiences. This experiences have helped me grow as a student and most importantly, as a person. The experiences that come with Abbas are truly special.

An example of this would be the Odyssey. The Odyssey is kind of like a field trip but instead you go to foreign countries. We also went with other people from other campuses in our trip. It happens once every 6 years so in every chance you get, you have to make the most out of it. It was a very fun experience. We met knew people, saw new places, learned new things. The best part for me of the whole experience was meeting new friends. The sad part though is that we had to say goodbye. The Odyssey one of the best experiences Abbas has to offer and other school's don't have.

Another thing that only Abbas has to offer is the experience of having the whole entire high school in one classroom. It is nice to have friends older than you and tell you stories about how it would be like when I reach their level. It is also very good for us because we get to be exposed to their environments and also how busy it can be when I reach their level. Having those older,wiser and probably smarter be there and if needed, maybe you can ask for help. There are also some instances where we should all work together and those experiences can also be especially fun. Those people can also help us become more responsible and better because of their experiences. It is helpful to get knowledge about getting into college by just looking at their actions when applying for college. I learned one thing from watching them, it is so much harder then what I thought. They had to go to a lot of tests on the weekend and they all said that it was mind boggling. Which just comes to say, it is very very hard. Having those people around you whom have experienced what you have experienced is a cool option for advice. They are also more than just your classmate, they are your friends.

I have also experienced the Montessori method of teaching. Although this is also existent in other schools, I would also want to state this experience. The idea of being a community is great. Not because of everyone getting in trouble, when one makes a mistake but to share the responsibility of looking also onto others. We all have activities that we all do together. Being a community also made us work and focus better when we know that we have to finish something together. This makes everyone more responsible for one another.

The experience of the teacher in this school is very different. You get to talk with each other more frequently. You can seek advice with your problems and consult with them if you have difficulties. I'm not saying that you cannot do this things in other schools but I am just saying that the teacher in Abbas are more than just teachers. They can also be our friend, adviser, while still being our teacher. Teachers really do have an influence in our lives because all of those things that we get to learn are taught by them. For this, we should be thankful. The teachers in Abbas are great because they do more than just teach us academic lessons.

Last but not at least, it is the experience of having children in your surroundings. This can also make you adjust to other people. While other schools may have this but the one we have in our school is probably more up close and personal. They come and go into our classrooms. We can also voluntarily help them. It in turn helps us become better become role models because they can be easily influenced. Which tells us to be in our best behavior whenever they are around us. Having them around us is fun and amusing because they are cute and  have friendly attitudes. The main thing that comes with that benefit is the responsibility of becoming more responsible.

The conclusion of this is simple. Abbas is different in terms of method of teaching, field trips, students and teachers are all unique, in a great way. Abbas is not famous but it is alright. I hope you enjoyed reading this! How about you,What experiences do you remember or what experiences did you feel was the best in your school?

That's all I have got to say about "The Abbas Orchard Experience". I hope you enjoyed reading this.

Monday, 16 September 2013

What are Video Games?

What comes into your mind when I say video games? Fun, Cool, Amazing etc... When I hear the word video games the thing that best describes it is that it went viral very quickly. It began with Pac Man,Super Mario and things like that. Today there is  G.T.A 5,Fifa 14,and NBA 2k 14. Through the help of the advancements in technology the graphics became much better, the game play is much better and it has become a everyday habit to a lot of video game addicts. In this blog post I will be talking about video games.

There are a lot of video games out there. This is especially true. With the emergence of all this video game consoles and the greater distributions of the products required to play this games. The production of this products are getting bigger and bigger every day. Today, Video games can even be found in the most remote of places.

Video games have come a long way from video games. Thanks to technology video games are much more complex than before, the makers of this games has multiplied compared to the numbers of the makers of this game before. The best video game makers come from Japan. Japan has the best technology and are currently leading in advancements of modern technology. When comparing video games before and video games now you can really see a big difference.

People this days especially young people are getting caught up in video games. I don't think of this as  a problem because video games can actually be a nice bonding activity or it can bring people. I don't blame us young people for liking video games because what is not there to not like. My first experiences of video games came at a young age and I really liked it and it just turned out that at that age, almost everyone was playing the exact game. If you haven't thought of it yet... It's Pokemon! It was still new at that time and at that time I thought it was something everyone had to have. Although I'm not so sure about that. At a young age I think video games can actually help increase our imaginations and make us more creative. I am happy that I discovered video games at a young age and that in turn I think it made me become more creative and imaginative.

Today my favourite video game is Fifa 14. Although I don't get to use it as often as I did in the summer I still enjoy the times I get to play it. I like it a lot because it is a game about football. I love playing this game because I get to control the players and I get to do a lot of things that I cannot do in real life. The best examples for this are those beautiful, majestic long range goals I get to do in the game. I also like the chance of managing the players and get a peak of the modern footballer or manager's life. This game is not only liked by me but is also liked by people all over the world.

Like I said video games have also caused destruction to other people lives. I have seen this, experienced this, and experienced the bad effects of video games. Sure video games are fun but too much fun is also not good. I have seen people get too caught up in video games and therefore, took for granted their lives. I am also guilty of this. Before, I had a phase in which I got addicted to this game called D.O.T.A. or in the long cut defence of the ancients. It was kind of an addiction, I have played for hours and I barely noticed the time go by. I didn't even go hungry so in a way I let my body go. I played with my friends every weekend. I stopped playing when I realized that it wasn't the best way to spend time to spend with friends when I noticed myself playing in the computer instead of doing my assignments. A piece of advise stay away from video games that you hear are addicting!

I have said the bad part about video games and I also wish to attest something good about video games. Video games can also help you learn new things, teach you math, and give you a very good, interesting way of learning history thanks to the game Assassins Creed. We should also thank video games for making learning and being better in a fun interactive way. The Xbox Kinect can help make you fit and can also teach you dance routines through dance dance revolution. Sounds fun right?! This is all possible thanks to video games. We now have a new fun interactive way to do things!

Video games aren't only for the young. My elders ad probably other people's elders can also enjoy this advancement in technology, Video games. They can play games to sharpen their minds and they can also exercise using the video games that require sensors. I have tried the games in Xbox Kinect and let me tell you! It can really give you a work out with the right amount of time and effort. I believe that video games should not only be enjoyed by the youth but be there for all to enjoy! Don't you?

I guess that my main message is simple. Video games can be bad or good for you it just depends on the way you use it. Video games are for all ages and not just for the youth! Video games have come a long way from
Super Mario and things like that. It is everywhere! In the end, I guess you should only think of the way you use your blessings in the right way and not for the bad things.

Today's topic was about video games. I shared my opinions, experiences, advice and other things. How about you? Do you want to share anything? If so just comment it down below. I hope you learned or at least realized something new and thanks for reading!






Thursday, 5 September 2013

SPORTS (MOST FAMOUS SPORT,IMPORTANT EVENTS AND ICONS)

My post for today is something everyone one of us have tried or at least heard about sports! Who doesn't love sports? It is a great source of fun and other things. I am pretty sure that every one of us have tried our best at a sport because it is done in school and if you don't go to school,you'r family might have already introduced you to sports. One of the most loved things in my life, sports.

The first sporting event ever held was in Greece at 776 B.C . People before did not have the equipment we have now so the thing used in their sporting events was only their body. Being an athlete before must have been hard because of the conditions and poor medical things before. The first things they probably had was athletics.It was hard before because of the things they didn't have before unlike now where there is sports science and other things that came with time. Sports has come along way from a long way back and now.

I will start by talking about the most famous sport in the entire world, football. It is the most famous around all countries due to the fact that it is very easy to play but to really become a maestro of the game is a very different ball game. Only a few ever reach the top or elite level but when you do reach the pinnacle it is hard to stay. The youth that started playing it  a young age generally follow it til their death and this is  a very big reason why football is the most famous sport in the world. Football is the most famous sport in the entire world and is going to stay that way.

Football also in come countries is not just  a sport. It is true. It has become a unifying force and even more for others. The kits are more like skins. The fans are considered to be new family members. The stadium are considered to be the home. The game is not only 90 mins but can be a lifetime. It is not just  a passion it is an emotion. It is also not just a game it is a emotion. Finally, it is not just a game it is a life because what ever happens out there in the pitch can change millions of lives. Take a look at all the reactions of the time when Sir Alex Ferguson retired and see the reaction of all those people and the tributes made in order of him. In other countries it is a tradition in which the family is supporting the same club from generation to generation. Football is not just the most famous sport because it is truly more than just  a sport.





Football is a ever evolving game. This causes changes coming in terms of dominance or style of play in at least every 10 years. The players at a elite level need to push their game or adjust in order to still be considered elite. The players that are the best need to be given respect because they are what keeps the game interesting and they give you that entertainment. The best of the best are usually that reach the top at  a young age and stay there. Today, the game is much more faster more pass and move if you were to compare it with before. This is probably because athletes today are better,faster,stronger and are given more and more knowledge. The change in the dominant formations or the best new style also keeps it interesting and makes the game a whole lot better.

The sport is also in that spot with all other sports trailing is a huge thanks to the stars who make it so great. The sport is also full of them the list would be so long and I honestly don't know who all of them are. I am still young which means the legends that I know are the ones that I have come by although I still do know a few who were already retired by 2008. The stars make the game entertaining and there are also some fans that get drawn in by a player's skill and so start supporting the club the player is playing for. Players do those memorable moments in the pitch and they really do deserve the credit.

The thing that makes the sport really famous are the clubs. The clubs history,tradition and prestige are the ones that are supported and the things they do on the pitch makes the sport famous. The sports most historic and prestigious club in world football is Manchester United. It may not have the same amount of trophies with Real Madrid, Barcelona, Ajax or Porto but it has the richest history and is the biggest club in world football. Just look at the club's fan base. The thing that makes me think of United as the biggest club is the history and colossal amount of fans. United started out as an average team unlike the latter who were already top dogs and the competition in their leagues are a 2- horse or even 1- horse league. No other team in La Liga can compare with Real Madrid and Barcelona. Manchester United plays in the best league in the world and still manages to dominate the trophies.Especially since Real Madrid has had the buying of buying Galacticos (players at their prime and are elite and pry them away from their clubs). Seen with the transfers of Bale,Ronaldo,Kaka and Beckham The history especially the Munich disaster is really what made United be remembered as a club that does not give up. The clubs are really the main source of fans for the sport. Football will surely remain as the worlds uncontested sport in the world.

This is the end of this post. I have given you a piece of football's history and if you thought that this was long you really haven't had  a taste of a quarter of the story. I hope you have learned something and I hope you enjoyed reading this. Bye!