at last!
Congrats sa mga Journalism majors n gragraduate sa April!
Good luck sa ating lahat Guys! Kaya natin to!
article #4
A Quick Glance of the future
The year is 2018, I am in my BMW car with my husband Ronald (we got married 5 years ago, and we have one kid, who is turning four next year) we were talking about a new business (tutorial center) to be put out this year. We were arguing on something when my phone rung, it’s Cathy my secretary, telling that there is a letter from a certain Alex Maaliw and it needs a response immediately. Guess what is it, an invitation for a class reunion of the 2008 Journalism Batch which will be held in Paris, France.
Mr. Alex Maaliw was our professor way back in college, the last news I heard about him was he is now residing in Paris with his children. Hearing the good news, I am so exited to get back to my office to personally see the invitation.
So I decided to go to my office at the 55th floor of DM tower at Ayala, Alabang but suddenly while walking and thinking about the reunion in the hallway, I bump someone, it was Eleazar Ultado. Though we were shock because this is the only chance we had seen each other for a long time, (except for Riza, Joba, Khem and Beb, we still have contacts even if we are busy with our own career), as a result, we asked each other’s life after college. He told me that he is now a lawyer and a businessman, and he is meeting a new client in the near building. Eli also narrated that he had experienced so many struggles in life before achieving what he is now. He had his own family, he got married to a former beauty queen and with two kids. I asked him if he had received a letter from Prof. Alex regarding the reunion, like me he was excited too… he even giggled while saying it (the old Eli, pagkinikilig). Unfortunately, time is very fast, his client arrived. As I walked away from them, I realized two things, it was good seeing Eli and with those achievements he had, I think he really deserved all of it.
All of a sudden my cell phone rung, it’s Riza, she is asking if I am not busy today, she want us to see each other, she just arrived in the country yesterday for a vacation. Riza is permanently living in Canada with her husband JR (her first love since high school) and their son. She had her own coffee shop in Toronto, the largest city in Canada and some investments in big companies here in the country such as the “Coffee Maker of the Philippines and Cafemo.Inc” which is actually owned by one of our batch mate, Joba Botana. Riza was asking me the other day about putting a new business, which is a gymnasium (by the way Riza loves sports, especially volleyball that is why she planning on putting a gym for her to have a place in playing the sports she love most) like the Araneta coliseum, so maybe this is the reason why she wants us to see.
When I reach the meeting place, I am surprise that Joba was also there, I thought it was just a meeting between me and Riza, well I am glad she’s here. Looking at Joba seriously, I can see that she is contented with the career she had. The journalism class is very proud of her, with the achievements she had for the past ten years, though sometimes we always tease her because of not having a permanent boyfriend and that she might become an old maid. Joba is now the publisher of Chalk, a woman’s magazine, a novel writer and owner of the two famous coffee shops in the country, the “bestfriend and Cafeula” (name of the shop). She also venture to real state business which is owned by Nicko Wangag (a classmate in college, a journalism graduate too). Joba also had a foundation that helps youth to engage in sports. The institution aims to enhance the talents of the youth when it comes to sports. Anyway, the three of us continuously chats about the upcoming reunion, we were so thrilled about it. While we were happily discussing about the get together, the television on the restaurant which is actually owned by Malaya, another batch mate of ours, who is a successful businesswoman and a fashion designer (by the way aside from the restaurant the second floor of the building is a fashion boutique) went own, the program was “Food taste with Khem”, she was cooking a new recipe, an Italian dish. We were totally amaze with the changes happened to Khem for the past years. She became popular because of her unique style in cooking. “Kiri” (that’s what we call her way back in college, it means malandi, which is I think the opposite, hehe…) had her own program in the International Lifestyle Network. She owns the famous Italian restaurant in the country, the “Italian Cuisine”. Though successful, Khem is already a widow of two husbands. I have asked her the last time we had a heart to heart talk if she had plan on getting married again, she just said “maybe, it depends if there is a man who is willing to accept and love me”, then she just laugh.
We (Riza, Joba and I) decided to go bar hopping at Fort Bonifacio for relaxation. However, I suddenly remember that I have five tickets for the concert of Sanggol (an international band, but originated here in the country) at Araneta Coliseum. Hearing that it was Sanggol, we giggled. I am very proud to say that the vocalist is our batch mate and dearest friend, Beb, Sanngol is a rock and acoustic band. She had fulfilled her dream to become a singer and composer as well. The band hit songs were “in the moonlight, barkada, my angel and I thought I was in love”. Beb is not only a singer, she is also the United Nation Ambassador for the homeless children. There was this program in GMA-7 wherein they featured her as the mother of millions of children who were abandoned by their parents all over the world, I still remember what she said about her work and why she love it, “my job is to make children dream and smile again, and in doing so I realize that this is what God wants me to do”. We were about to go to the backstage to congratulate Beb for a successful concert, when suddenly Joba’s phone rung, it’s Lem. Lemuel is asking Joba to meet him at his place to discuss about the libel suit that was charge to him by a big time senator.
Lemon (this was the name that Prof. Punzalan gave to him in our class in college ten years ago) is a columnist in a broadsheet newspaper, the truth, he had numerous libel suit because of his courageously exposing anomalies of some politicians, but this was the most scary. What he scared about is that, they might kill his wife, Aiza (a seat-in in our class during our college days) and four kids, if he would not withdrew the things he said about the senator. But then he can always quit writing if he wants, because of the fact that he owns about 30 computer shops around the country. Sadly, he can’t do that easily, because writing is his passion. Lem is very lucky though, because his publisher really supports him all the way, maybe because they are friends (hehe…) Em is the publisher of Truth, a broadsheet newspaper who is next to Philippine Daily Inquirer when it comes to disseminating true and fair information. She is totally on the opposition side, like Lem, Em has also numerous libel suits. Both of them really have the same stand on certain issues that is why their team up clicks. On the other hand, Em is very lucky for having a concern friend and a partner in business, like Kath that always remind her to be careful in writing. Though Kath is not engaging in writing, she sees to it that their newspaper is the voice of the public. Kath is living in the United States and currently working in a Public Relation company as a PR consultant, she only visits the country if there are problems in their business.
Wait I still have an appointment, I need to go to Makati, Jocel is waiting for me. My secretary did not remind me of this meeting, good thing I still remember. I am meeting Jocel because she want us to talk about the admission of her three son’s in the tutorial center, I told her to just visit my office in Alabang, but she insisted that we should meet to settle this things. Jocel is now the owner of Avon, Philippines. She married Robel Tan (another seat-in in our class) who is now a news broadcaster in Channel 5.
The reunion would be another phase of our life that we could never forget. Thank’s to Sir Maaliw for continuously making a way for us to be together again even if for only a couple of days… I am really excited about it, if only I could drag time, then I will…
article #3
“Crazy Love”
There are happenings in life that if we remember we suddenly smile and even laugh at it. That incident shows that some time in our journey, we did things that had stick in our mind and we could never forget it. As they say, college life is not just a stage wherein students are aiming to have a degree rather this will be a big part of doing craziest things that is being required by chance.
I, myself did things that if only I could turn back time, I would change it, but that’s life, everything happens for a reason. However, as I always say, we have a choice if we should do this or not, it’s just a matter of choosing the right one.
Since, it’s the season of love this month, my story is about the most foolish things I did for love. I was in third year that time, it all happened in our old apartment in Sta. Mesa. My boyfriend Ronald usually goes there to visit me if ever he had time, there was this incident that we had a fight because of some certain issues about my former boyfriend. During the whole night we argued and no one was surrendering and at some time we just stop talking, silence was then in the air that period. I was the first one who broke the silence. I told him to stop being paranoid and be mature enough to understand what I am trying to explain. He did not answer, he just looked at me, after that, what he did was, he walked-out. Because I don’t know what to do anymore I just cried and as if the weather is trying to comfort me, suddenly drops of water were dripping, then I realize it’s raining. And since he went away without saying goodbye and because I’m too scared that this would be the basis of breaking up, I followed and run after him even if it is raining. I reached him in the middle of the street, I was thankful that three were no people around at that moment. We talked, in the middle of the road although it was raining. He told me what a foolish thing I did, (running while it’s raining). He hugged me while saying sorry and promised me not to do that again. After that we just laughed at each other.
In this scenario, I realized two factors when it comes to loving, that is, when you’re in love you’ll do horrible things that others may consider it as corny, wrong, immoral and inappropriate. I also become aware that there are no perfect relationships and that heartaches really exist.
So you see, I’m truly an insane heart… but what can I do, that’s me when I’m in love.
smile..
article #2
My “Treasure”
It feels sad that months from now, I would be leaving my life as a college student. I still remember my first day in the University, I was so nervous and excited that time because I know I would be meeting new faces and teachers (I call them teachers then). And now, time is fast approaching, I can believe it (but I have too), soon I will face the real world and my college life would be just a part of my journey.
Because my parents are not there physically for me my college life taught me so many things especially when it comes to handling my own problems. I became independent, I make my own decision and I learn how to stand own my own without their help. At first, it was so hard for me to be alone at some time maybe because I am not use to it. I really adjusted with the way life is taken in the city maybe because I am typical probinsyana, all I want is a simple and peaceful life just like in our town. But then, I realized how hard and different to leave here than in the province. However, with the help of the people who became a big part of my life, I had overcome those hardships. That is why, I am so thankful with the friends I have today, because without them, I would not be here typing my article (hehe).
“A friend is to keep, somewhat a treasure” this is a phrase which I do really follow when it comes to describing how kind acquaintances I am with. They are my “treasure”. Aside from my parents and siblings, they are one of the people whom I give much importance in my life. They are not only my friends but I treated them as my sisters as well.
They are too many to mention (my friends), but I think, they know who they are. There was this incident when I witnessed how they support me with my decision and the understanding they showed on my sentiments with the problem I have that time. During those moments, what I really want to do is to shout so loud to ease the pain I am feeling inside, but luckily I have them who patiently listened to what I say. They gave me comfort and advices which really help me to solve my problem. I was so touch with what they acted that period I didn’t really expect that thing to happen. And that I realized how grateful I am to have such wonderful classmates who truly care everything about me. They became my second family here and my guardian as well.
Definitely, you can already assess what was my unforgettable experience this past years, is the opportunity when I had met my so called “treasure”. It may sound corny but it is the truth and I am not ashamed with that. I have a family who loves me, a relatives who support me in everything I do, a boyfriend who is kind and friends “my treasure” who make me laugh in times of sadness, what else can I asked for?
#1 article
Fear+anger+grief+love=emotion
“In the words of a broken heart, it’s just emotion taking me over. Caught up in sorrow, lost in the song” these are the lines from the song emotion by Destiny’s Child. The song is about how people can describe their feelings towards something.
When people talk about emotion, what usually enters their mind is love. This fact is true, but not only love comprises emotion, there are still many feelings that people are not that familiar with. The question now is, what are these? How does it attack a person to have a feeling that he/she can call “emotion?”
The word emotion comes from the Latin word “emovere” which means ” to move out.” To move out conveys the idea of an external expression of something inside.
As mention, there are different broad classes of emotions, this are fear, anger, grief and love. Fear is considered one of the most troublesome of all emotional reactions. The pounding of the heart, sinking feeling in the stomach, trembling and shaking, weakness, faintness and tensions are common and prominent manifestation of fear. Dealing with fear is hard, especially when a person do not have enough courage to face his/her anxiety (fear). Another kind of affection is anger. The primary event for anger is when a goal seeking activity is hindered. One of the causes that will result into boosting anger is when a situation or other people unduly limit one’s freedom of action to search for his/her objectives in life. It can be control by being calm in any situation wherein there is already an air of misunderstanding. People must have a wide understanding to avoid quarrels and at the same time the “give and take policy” will be practice. Grief on the other hand is similar to those that produce anger. The only difference is that there is more of the element of the finality of depression state than in an anger status. An example is when a person experienced such situation wherein he/she had loss a loved one, a friend, family or other close companion. Though in due time this kind of emotional reaction will eventually pass, thus it takes a long process. The fourth kind of emotion is Love. This is very popular, maybe because most or all people feel this. Love involves a focusing of strong positive feelings on a person. It can have a sexual desire as an important component, but people can also feel love without the sexual element such as feelings for the parents, relatives and friends as well. These kinds of emotions undergo different aspects of experiences so that it can be called a “feeling” such as a personal emotional encounter which is characterized by people who consciously feel something and that he/she know and can describe it verbally.
All emotions contribute usefully to the type and character of an individual’s behavior. Sometimes knowing a person is easy because of his/her emotions and eventually coping with the attitude he/she portrays.
However, this does not mean that there are only four emotions that human being feels towards other people and thus deny the existence of other emotions such as regret, acceptance, hatred, sadness etc. These affections should not be taken for granted and people must also know how to control it in the right time and place to avoid problems in the future.
4th year journalism majors
moments that are not to forget…
moments that are to treasure…
and moments that are to be in the hearts 4ever!
There are still a lot of trials to pass
Failure to experienced
and Pains to feel…
if we stambled reaching the stars
and if we may not achieved what we want
still, what we always say…
Never give up!
