Informal Theme # 6: It is Never Too Late

                        When God created the universe, He made sure that everything were in its best phase and perfectly formed. He made sure that all the creatures, different species of organisms and human beings that will live here will have a comfortable  life with the use of the resources that surrounds them. Life then, was so peaceful and quiet. Without wars, without chaos, without tons of garbage, without people killing the environment, and most especially without Ecological Crisis happening like now. What is the real meaning of Ecological Crisis?" We can surely define this phrase using hundreds of words, thousands of paragraphs and millions of stories and examples. But if we really endure and value its meanings, why is our Earth suffering from it now? Can we still do something to preserve what's left from our environment, or we can't do anything to save it?

                    Life before our generation (many years ago) was as simple as talking but as beautiful as a paradise. As clean as a white satin cloth and as gorgeous as blazing sunset. Without any doubt, it was the most beautiful place in the universe. It was, back then, but now, is it still as  dazzling as the rainbow in the mid sunny sky? Is it still as magnificent as colors in kaleidoscope? I can say it's NOT. Now, it's rivers that was once clean was already as gray as mud. The forests that was once full of trees and various wild animals was now as deserted as an abandoned building. The sky, that was once filled with humming birds and flying hawks during sunny daylight is now surrounded by dark smokes and harmful insects that give diseases to organisms. Why is this happening? Because of the inappropriate and irresponsible jobs of human beings. Because of the selfishness that we think , we didn't even bother to look at the destructions we do. Because of the side effects of some technologies, our environment that was once our source of joy and happiness is now in huge Crisis. But I believe it is not too late, never too late to try and redo the things we have done.

               Nowadays, there were lots of projects and activities that the Government do. We are just acting blind and deaf. But if we gain more patience and perseverance, our Earth will be as stunning as it had been. Plant trees, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, join Clean and Green projects in your barangays, don't throw garbage anywhere instead segregate it, avoid using plastics, and many many more. These were the usual advice that we always here, and the simplest things we can do as student. But the most important thing that  should retain not only in our minds but also in our hearts is, Discipline in your self. If we have this, we will not interfere in inappropriate things others are doing, instead we will make our Ecological problems smaller. WE CAN STILL MAKE A CHANGE. a change that may help the future generations and make our EARTH more wonderful than it was before.

" WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD"

LYRICS OF WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD By Louie Armstrong

I see trees of green........ red roses too 
I see em bloom..... for me and for you 
And I think to myself.... what a wonderful world. 

I see skies of blue..... clouds of white 
Bright blessed days....dark sacred nights 
And I think to myself .....what a wonderful world. 

The colors of a rainbow.....so pretty ..in the sky 
Are also on the faces.....of people ..going by 
I see friends shaking hands.....sayin.. how do you do 
They're really sayin......i love you. 
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I hear babies cry...... I watch them grow 
They'll learn much more.....than I'll never know 
And I think to myself .....what a wonderful world 


The colors of a rainbow.....so pretty ..in the sky 
Are there on the faces.....of people ..going by 
I see friends shaking hands.....sayin.. how do you do 
They're really sayin...*spoken*(I ....love....you). 

I hear babies cry...... I watch them grow 
*spoken*(you know their gonna learn 
A whole lot more than I'll never know) 
And I think to myself .....what a wonderful world 
Yes I think to myself .......what a wonderful world.

Informal Theme # 5: Love and Laugh

                         As the whole universe know, Romeo & Juliet has a mournful ending. A dreadful, fatal, deadly ending for a lovely couple. Who knows? Maybe a twist could return all the tears millions of people cried for this story. How about, a total opposite of what we are expecting? Perhaps, a comic relief that can change our sad faces into a bright and cheerful one. Well, here's a glimpse of a humorous tail end.
                        Paris went with his page in the grave to visit Juliet's fake tomb. Paris asked the Page to leave him alone. The Page obeyed what his master told him to do. When Paris is sure that no one can hear him but the corpse, he pull out a bag full of make-up. "Oh Juliet, my Juliet! Why did  you die. You die without telling me how to put this blush on correctly!", he exclaimed. " This lipstick, oh your lipstick that made Romeo fell in love with you. I just wanted to marry you because, I wanted to know your beauty secrets." Suddenly Romeo appeared out of the dark. "Shhhh, Paris. I've heard all of the words you said. You're disgusting", Romeo shouted. Instead, Paris hugged Romeo, and suddenly slipped a vial that has love potion in it inside his suit. Romeo ignored him and opened Juliet's tomb. He was so depressed that he didn't realize that the vial he was holding was a love potion. He drink it, without any doubt. The first person he saw was Paris, and the love potion gave its effect. Romeo suddenly run and hug Paris, his true love. On the other hand, Juliet saw the two  men and was so shocked. So shocked that he run straight to Paris and tweak his hair. "You bastard, what have you done!". "Juliet stop accusing my lovely girlfriend. Oh my Paris, my sweetheart. Don't cry, it's fine.", Romeo said protecting Paris. Juliet cried so hard that she became paranoid and sing."Whah,wuhah,wuhahah, Paris is so ugly, he looks like a dummy....! Paris is so ugly, his body smells like a doggy. Paris is a gay, his face looks like a  clay." She sings, and sings while the two are exchanging words of love. "My honey bunch I love you so much!", " I love you four, forever".

                          And I think, I should end my story here. I'm sure if Shakespeare is alive, he will kill me for giving his story a very corny ending. Because this is the total opposite of what his reader's are expecting. But this is just one of those editions and revisions that was made by different authors to relieve pain and sadness through their hearts. To make love more enjoying and exciting, we need joy and happiness. "Love and Laugh, Laugh and Love"

Informal Theme # 4: A Happy Ever After

                              When you hear the words "Romeo & Juliet", what comes first to your mind? A couple crazy in love? A tragic tale that made millions of people all over the world cry? Or simply, The most heart whelming love story of all time? Well, for me this phenomenal story is a story worth reading for even hundred times a day. Why? Because this novel by Shakespeare clearly states, how love can be so true, and so wonderful without anyone or anything in this world could come between them.  As we all know, Romeo and Juliet ended their love story filled with loneliness and sorrow. And as one of the avid readers of this story, I will revise some scenes and make my own ending.
                                  Act 5, Scene 3:     Paris went with his Page in the grave to visit Juliet's fake tomb. Paris asked the Page to leave him but guard the area, so that when there's someone coming, he will be ready. He stayed there and say words of love to Juliet and offer her flowers. But he wasn't even in the middle of his ritual when he heard his page's signal, which means someone else  is coming, so he hid in the trees. Romeo enter with Balthasar carrying torch and iron crowbar. He gave his servant a letter that will be given to his father, and command him to stay away and don't ever try to sneak around. Balthasar was really worried so he stayed in the dark, without his master's approval. Romeo was really frustrated and full of agony while trying to open Juliet's tomb, with the poison still in his pocket. . He can already see the beauty of his wife when, Paris disturb him and accuse him of such nasty things, which made him so furious. Romeo realized that he was the man Lord Capulet wants for Juliet to be her husband, so he became so enraged. The two men fight, while the Page go out to call the watchmen to arrest Romeo.  Both of the men continue to try to kill each other.
                                    On the other hand, Juliet started to wake up from unconsciousness. She was just regaining her strength, when she realize that Paris and her beloved husband are fighting. Romeo is about to stab Paris with his sword's haft, when Paris punch Romeo's back. He fell down, and when Paris is about to thrust Romeo, Juliet run and embrace his true love. She got struck at the back by Paris' own sword, while defending her husband. Both of the men are astonished, by what had happened. Paris', still astound, felt horrible by knowing he killed Juliet. He saw a vial that looks familiar, a poison from Romeo's pocket. So he immediately drink it, and without any doubt, fell dead. Near the tomb, Romeo is still crying Juliet's name. He loose another chance, to be with his great love. Nevertheless, he saw Paris' dead body at his foot, but still not contented of what happened to him. The watchmen came running and immediately saw the dead bodies. They thought, Romeo murdered the victims, because the Page did want Romeo to be arrested. So they shoot him straight to he's heart, and fell down. The couple is still holding each other's hands, while the Prince, Capulet, Montague and Friar Lawrence came. There, Friar Lawrence stated the true story behind the couple's love affair. Because of what had happened, The two rivalries exchange words of forgiveness.
                                For me, Happy Ever After is not about having "Happy Endings". Because true love doesn't have Endings, what they have are always New Beginnings. In after life I believe, Romeo & Juliet are so cheerful. And here's a glimpse of what their love is:                                                                                               

Love is a smoke raised with the fume of sighs,
Being purged, a fire sparkling in lovers' eyes;
Being vexed, a sea nourished with loving tears.
What is it else? A madness most discreet, A choking gall, and a preserving sweet.

Informal Theme # 3: A Priceless Gift

                Imagine yourself alone in a deserted island. Visualize growing up along streets and railways. Assume that you are born abandoned and will still die in solitary.Without anyone to cry on.  Without anyone caring nor trying to protect you. Without that simple, six letter word that gives meaning to your life, and somehow connects you to the purpose of the world. Without a...... FAMILY.
             

                  Being the world's greatest superhero is much easier for me, than thinking I will be forlorn from the day I was born without a mother to lean on, when problems flood and erode. Without a Father who keeps me smiling and will never be tired of giving me advice. Without those irritating but reliable siblings that always makes me laugh. And without friends, who in times of trouble, will not let me down. Family, is not about a tree, where it is compromise of the very first descendants until the very last heirs. It is not counted by blood, nor regarded by money or ranks. It is all about the people who knows your deepest and darkest secrets. Persons who never give up on you when you are in your lowest, worst phase. And people who were always at your back saying " You can do it", "You're the best" and " Whatever happens, always remember, we love you".

               There are billions of words to describe a family. Millions of actions to present it in reality. And hundreds of ways to take its accessibility. But always remember, there were only few means and people who take it wholeheartedly.  I am very blessed (without any doubt), that I have the family that I have now. We may face problems, fight obstacles and encounter misunderstandings. But in every difficulty and disagreement, we always make to the point, that we solve it as a family, and God being the center of our love, will always help us see through darkness. And I am here where I am now because of my family, the reason who am I now is them, and as exchange, they became the center of my life, the best inspiration and the only priceless gift I ever had.