Informal Theme # 2.3: Red Bayerns, Put your head in the Game

                     Intrams. Intrams. Intrams. One of the most awaited, enjoying and entertaining days of the school year. Days of uncountable laughters, joy and pleasure with your classmates and schoolmates. Days when books and lessons are at rest, all students were busy practicing and playing their favorite sports, and even teachers are sharing tips  and advice about their desired athletic games. How fun can it be? Talking and meeting new friends within your campus. Playing with your teachers and exploring new games. Well, that's why Intramural Days became one of the most especial and treasured days of your school life.

                      Being a science scholar is one of the hardest and most complicated parts of studying. So like other students, we also need time for relaxation and recreation especially after a sophisticated examination. Intramurals became one of the most exciting days for us, because these days, we only think of enjoyment and having fun. We have time to know more our fellow Sayanistas at the same time, share our capability of playing our desired sports. It helps our body by being athletic, exercise and practice more our most favorite game at the same time makes our body very active. But aside from that, this event also enhance us  to have the power of teamwork and coordination. I believe, that Together Everyone Achieve More, There is no I in Team so teamwork is really necessary. But there is also another gift that Intramurals Day try to give our minds and hearts, and that is Sportsmanship. Being sports, not feeling bad when you failed or lose your game, and accepting others wins.

                        I believe that Intramural Days are organized for enjoying and having fun. It is one of the most unforgettable moments for me, as a Science student. It is not about winning, it is all about laughing and accepting. IT IS MORE FUN, WHEN INTRAMS!!!

Informal Theme # 2.2: Two in One

                       "Behind a great Nation, Stands a good way of Communication". Do you ever wonder, how  unique people speak and talk to each other? How fascinating the languages of each country were use by various people? Well, Languages are far more than what we think it is. It is not just for communicating but also for us to show how peculiar each of us is. Nor only for understanding but also for the connection we have for the majestic culture we get hold of. But as of now, different speculations and issues were being discussed in the whole country about this very important word called LANGUAGE. Do Filipinos need to be fluent in  English language, or they should stick to their Mother tongue, Tagalog?
                     
 Many years ago, Manuel L. Quezon, declared Tagalog to be the national language for the whole Philippines. It is, as we all know became one of the most influential decisions for the country, because it is the best way to communicate with Filipino people who have different dialects. It became and will always be a part of our native culture and the reason why it was considered our Mother tongue. Every Filipino in the world are able to connect with each other because of this. It is not just a way of interaction, but also a way of making us proud. In some ways, our language makes us inimitable to others. There's a saying from our National Hero" Ang taong di marunong magmahal sa sariling wika ay masahol pa sa malansang isda". Which only means that we should always look at our language as a precious jewel that we need to take care of, be proud of it, and never hesitate in knowing more about it even we are good enough, because it is one of the best gifts Filipinos received.
                        But how about communicating with different people form various countries of the world? Isn't it hard to just know your native language? How can you succeed in your business or apply in jobs abroad if you cannot speak the universal language which is English? Well, that's why English became the second language in our country and was given big attention especially for students. How enjoying will it be, if we can talk to foreigners with the English language fluently. You can understand and communicate with people all over the world, with different nationality. It will never be a hard time for anyone, not a single sweat for people who are fluent in speaking the said language.

                         For me, both Filipino and English language are important especially for us, Filipinos. Both are needed in our daily lives and will always be a part of our daily discussions and activities. I also believe that, if we study the foreign languages, it doesn't mean we don't need our mother tongue. Mastery of the Filipino language and Fluency in the English Language, are both necessary,significant and fundamentals for future needs and allocations.

SECOND GRADING: Informal Theme # 2.1:Glimpse of a Real Man

                      As time passes by, days move onward and years fly, affluent journeys and unequaled experiences were revealed. Thousand of stories, even obnoxious news were published. But only few, very few, touches our hearts and leave marks not only in our minds but even in our life. I work, for a year now as a journalist under the pseudonym of " Aramis". I'll admit, it is not as easy as I expected but it is as exciting as I predicted. But there's one story that I wanted to share, a story of an unfair kindness and unending care.
                      It all started when I was going to a rendezvous for a journalism training, but unfortunately, an affray started at the middle of the street. A rambunctious crowd surrounds an ephebe. People vociferate  around, but the young man being surrounded stayed like a taciturn child. And because of hopelessness, I tried to make the horde of people lesser until only the victim remained. He was unconscious, so I panicked and tried to pursue some passersby to help me, but it was a piffle cause no one made a single action or even take a second look at the  poor young man.  I tried so hard to resuscitate him until he finally regain his consciousness. "Oh Madam!, thank you for helping me. I don't have anything to give you as an exchange for your kind deed. And sorry for wasting your time.", the young man said. He spoke in a very light and sweet voice, without having any of those revengeful melody for people who almost killed him. I can see  that he haven't eat for so many days and he wears his torn clothes for like a week already , but despite his looks, I can feel the rush of rapport in me that I need to help him. I invited him to a cafe next door but he just say "Ma'am, I cannot acquiesce to your invitation, the fact that you help me was  more than ennow. I don't have anything to give back". Despite of my unending suggestions, he stick to his decisions, so I just bought  him loaves of bread, and cups of coffee. I can see through his words that he was a different boy, not like the beggars on the street nor thieves in the city. So I asked him some information about himself. "Ma'am I am Kirk, I am ten years old. I live with my grandparents in the province of Pampanga.", he stated. "But how come you are here in Manila?", I asked again. "Ma'am, last year my grandfather died, and my grandmother was so depressed. Because of old age and struggles of giving me a good life, she got sick. According to the doctors in the barangay centers, she has the symptoms prone in Alzheimer. Soon, she forget my name and many times she goes out to our house and sleep at the streets. I always talk to her like the old days, cause according to doctors this will help her a lot, and because we don't have money to supply her medical needs. Until one day, she went out again and never came back. I was so afraid to lose her, and while I am looking for her, a man told me that she is here in Manila. It took me uncountable days to walk and get here, and after months I still can't find her. But I will never stop looking for my Lola, never.", he narrated. I can feel the pain he has, but I asked again where he get his courage and strength. "Ma'am, my grandparents told me that I should always be thankful and pray to God.. Be thankful despite of being poor. Be thankful because I was so lucky I have eyesight not like other beggars in front of church. Be thankful that I have complete body parts and chance to study not like other less unfortunate children. I always think of them Ma'am. They told me the happiest thing on earth was not gold but being with your loved ones. Some people give me money in the streets, but nothing can replace my Lola Ma'am, nothing on earth".
                  I can see the innocence in his eyes, the uncouth actions and the scratches that meant struggles to see his loved one. Instead of being happy with his little friends, or studying and playing, he chose to be alone looking for someone. He told me he has to go, and continue searching. I don't want him to pursue it because I never thought of the chances of him seeing again his sick grandparent. But he insist, he said he will be happier looking for her rather than sleeping in a comfortable bed while his grungy grandmother was in the streets, looking lost and unhappy. So I gave up, instead I just gave him some money so he can ride in vehicles. He say words of gratitude and I can see that he was really thankful. Kirk walked away, but he stopped when he saw  very old beggars. I looked at him in a punctilious manner and became really shocked. He gave all the remaining bread and almost all the money he has to the beggars in front of him. Tears fell from my eyes. I realize that Kirk wasn't lucky to see me, instead I was so fortunate to know him.  This young man was different, I thought he was unfortunate, but I was wrong. Kirk is one of those few people who know what happiness and love truly mean with his very young age. He was, for me a Real Man in his generation.

Informal Theme # 7: Oh My Books, You Got Me Hook!

          My face turns red whenever I see

         Books that are low cost, sale or free

           Adventures and tales that leave me in glee

         Now I will tell you, some of their stories

A Wizard, a Sorcerer, even the Master of Death

You will never be bored when Harry Potter is met

With Hermione and Ron your life will be a fidget

                     So be ready to fight Voldemort, and start to covet

            But if you want Myths, Oracles, and Prophecy

            You will not regret to read about quests of Percy

             Fight with Gods of Olympus, Grover and Annabeth

            Without doubt Kronos' army will surely regret

Now you have heard, two of my favorites

I hope you enjoyed, and is willing to hear it

I just wanted to share some of my habbits

A glimpse of who I am, at the same time learn some benefits

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. 
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/l/louis+armstrong/what+a+wonderful+world_20085347.html ]
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.