A Remarkable Antagonist.

Achilles is a son to Peleus and Thetis, a cousin to Patroclus, a husband to Andromache and a father to Astyanax. Gods favor him because of the fact that he is a half god, a Demigod. What makes Achilles an outstanding warrior? He grabs every opportunity of showing how ruthless foe he is. As King Priam said
"...and then my heart might shed
its dreadful sorrow, for he's taken from me
many valiant sons. Some he's butchered
others he's sold in islands far away." (22.57-60.221)
Therefore, Achilles is an unmerciful assailant.
"Hector, don't talk to me of our agreements.
That's idiotic, like a faithful promise
between men and lions. Wolves and lambs
don't share a common heart- they always sense
a mutual hatred for each other.
In just that way, it's not possible for us,
till one or other of us falls, glutting Ares,
You'd best remember all your fighting skills.
Now you must declare yourself a spearman,
a fearless warrior. You've got no escape.
Soon, Pallas Athena will destroy you
on my spear. Right now you'll pay me back,
the full price of those sorrows I went through
when you slaughtered my companions." (22.336-352.227)


Athena favovoring Achilles triumph over Hector is very evident.
"Glorious Achilles,
beloved of Zeus, now I hope the two of us
will take great glory to Achean ships,
by killing Hector, for all his love of war.
Now he can't escape us any longer
even though Apollo, the far shooter,
suffers every torment, as he grovels
before Father Zeus, who bears the aegis.
Stay still now. Catch your breath. I'll go to Hector
and convince him to turn and stand against you" (22.278-287.226)

This statement means that Achilles is really worthy of
being treated as the most dangerous among the Demigods. Aside from being favored by the gods, his legend was spoken for a thousand years.

In conclusion, I can say that Achilles is a formidable warrior whose very name sent fear to
the hearts of his enemies.

No Inferior Gender! :D

     Women in the past had very limited freedom outside their home. They could attend weddings, funerals, some religious festivals and visit neighbors for brief periods of time. Their jobs were to run the house and to bear children. Take note, SOME WOMEN DID NOT DO HOUSEHOLD CHORES OR WORK BECAUSE THEY OWN SLAVES, BUT STILL THESE WOMEN DON'T HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOICE THEIR OPINION'S IN PUBLIC. My GOODNESS GRACIOUS! Men back then were sexist.

sex·ism

   [sek-siz-uhm]  Show IPA

–noun

1.

attitudes or behavior based on traditional stereotypes ofsexual roles.

2.

discrimination or devaluation based on a person's sex,  as inrestricted job opportunities; especially, suchdiscrimination directed against women.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/SEXISM

  Well although MEN give their wives something to accomplish, not all “WOMEN” are in to household management or something related to “girly things”. MOST WOMEN strive to achieve something bigger. If they thought that men are the only one who is intellectual, quick and competent,  they ARE extremely wrong!   

 I thank God Maria Corazon Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino was born. She is the first Woman President in Asia, who fought a dictator and freed the Filipino people. Her ferocity and death became a symbol for Filipino women, that women are equal to men who can fight for her rights and have the courage to stand for what is right.

 Today, women have attained equal rights in society. No inferior gender! They now have the right to vote, express their feelings and opinions, they can now work AND HAVE A CAREER OF THEIR OWN CHOOSING and is now equally protected by the constitution. Thanks to our very own Corazon Aquino who valiantly fought for our rights and democracy and for imparting us her knowledge even if she was just a plain housewife.

I'm not EMO. :)

Feelings I have for you is trapped in my heart
Words that cannot be uttered or shown
because of the fear that hinders my being
I think of myself as a piece of clutter
In your structured world
I've never fallen this hard for
a guy in my dreams
a guy whom I treated as a non-fictional character
a guy bound to be with somebody else.


I feel so awkward saying these things to a guy
Whom I never really had a chance to talk to
But anyway, who cares!
That's how things should be... IN MY WORLD!

True Blue TUMCSian!

Taytay United Methodist Christian School (TUMCS), producing globally competitive, successful, and godly students through the years.

 Through always observing the standards in the educational system and always looking out for the welfare of its student, this school has maintained its no.1 ranking for several years in a row in the province of Rizal and is now considered as one of the top 5 schools in Region 4. TUMCS has improved its quality of education at par with the leading exclusive schools in the country.

            That’s why we should always obey and respect our teachers and always follow the rules and regulations in order to maintain the stature of our school as one of the best in Rizal.

          We, the students, must take part and do our share by studying hard and to participate in every school activity. So that we could nourish the achievements entitled to our beloved Alma Mater.

Just so you know: Error this! Error that!

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Error this! Error that!

Anything under the sun related to English is like learning my ABC’s again. Subject-Verb agreement, Tenses, Adverbs and Adjective, Diagramming, etc. for short—Grammar!

            English for me is the most difficult subject of all. I mean I do not practice speaking fluent Filipino, so how much more studying the Universal Language? This is a cold hard fact about me! Filipinos may be known to speak English fluently but MAN!, I realized that it would take me a long time to be one of them! My mom often tells me that I need to go to school to improve not only the artistic but also the studious part of me. From then on she sent me books written by Famous writers for me to enhance my vocabulary.

When I entered High School, I compared my English subject teacher to a TIGRESS because she is too aggressive for me! All I heard was the GROWLING. I think that was because I do not take things seriously before.

If someone has already read my blogs, he should have noticed the ERRORS in Grammar I committed. Seeing the “UNINTENTIONAL” mistakes made me laugh but it made me realize that I need to improve myself.

I often write by heart and sometimes, I think that I'm a good writer but I am not faultless. I am not perfect… and so are you J

C is for Camaraderie

 This year is our school's 26th Founding Anniversary. We usually celebrate it by showcasing our talents in different fields like Ballroom, Modern and Cheer Dance. Since we are last year's champion (Cheer Dance), we did not expect it to be assigned to us again. With merely 3 weeks of preparation our class gathered together and prepare for our dance. I was so frustrated about everything that time because we only have weeks before the big  day plus the fact that we have lots of activities to do and deadlines to meet. Good thing everybody cooperated  although we needed to practice late after class.

 Restless nights and sleepy mornings made us practice even harder because our aim is TO DO OUR BEST FOR GOD'S GLORY. Nobody choreograph our dance. We needed to stand on our own and fill the empty beats. 

 Tick Tock, time flew so fast. The most awaited Field demonstration! I was so shocked that I put my Poker Face on. I knew I was not ready for the big day. Suddenly, an Adrenaline Rush powered me up and kept me going.

After performing I felt so positive and proud about what we did. For I know that we did our best! I mean, not just our section but all TUMCSians. Although there were rumors that our group cheated but still it did not hindered us from winning. Yes, we are not professional but still we are UNDEFEATED.

Anti-humanism: An ill will!

“In the end antiblack, antifemale, and all forms of discrimination are equivalent to the same thing - antihumanism.”

Shirley Chisholm quotes

  Growing up is a normal part of one's life. Some say it is there preferable experience but some say it is their worse. For the 15 (fifteen) years I have lived, I am proud to say that I have change for the better. Although their are tough times, I know God is always beside me. 

  When people see me, they always notice the "SPECIAL" thing in me which is my HEIGHT. Yes,i know I am not tall AT ALL and yes it is a human nature to see the negative attribute in me. Before, I usually do not take criticism as a "POSITIVE"  thing because I know it is not my fault. There came a time when I felt like I am an outcast. I know that there are things that are not suitable for me but people do not tend to understand what I am capable of. My classmates usually say things that are too awful to be heard. As time went by, I was immune by the unwanted praise I hear and I know people got tired of "EMBARRASSING" me. 


My mom decided to enroll me to a singing class. I realized I had a passion and talent for singing. I thank God for giving me a talent which can never be taught by a teacher. Singing gave me hope. I express myself through it and I have proved people that I should not be a laughingstock. Now, as a matured person (I think) I have realized that  everything that happened made me a better a person. A person who is thankful of those who teased and laughed at me. I can say that I am a living testimony and I am ready to share my talent to others. I maybe the small girl you often see alone but now I have found friends who accepted me who I am inside out. We have been in good terms trough thick and thin. I can say that LOVE should conquer all and people should realize that NOBODY is PERFECT. It is also a human nature that one is prone to committing an unwanted actions. So, let us be watchful of our words and in everything we do God is like a surveillance camera who can see our each actions. So whether how hard we try to escape our wickedness, time will come that someone will come after us. Whether it is a Racial, Gender or Height Discrimination it is still a living curse that can insult or if worse, TORMENT somebody.

   

To God be ALL the Glory! 

What is not-so-good about Goodbye?

          "Anicia, sleep at noon so that you will grow tall". The most often line said by my grandpa, Tatay Benny, when I was young. I remember when I was a kid we often go out and spend the whole day together.

          My parents work hard to provide for us. For they know what is best for our family. When they were at work, my grandparents took good care of me.

          Being the first granddaughter in the family (mother's side) was a privilege for me, full attention was given and people around me provided the things I needed. I was the so called "Favorite". One can say that I am a spoiled brat but I am not. My grandparents inculcated values and taught me how to enhance my talent. My grandma, Nanay Virginia, a missionary introduced God to my life even I was young.

          Our closeness changed when my parents and I had to move to another place. They decided to enroll me to a Christian School. I was three back then. Yes, I was too young to recall these things because parting is still a hard thing to get over with.

         When I was 7 my dad, Arnel, had a job opportunity at the States and he went for it. At first I was hesitant to see him leave but I realized he was doing it not only for me but especially for my little sister, Gabby. Distance alone did not affect our father-daughter relationship.

          As I grew up, more things became necessity for my family. So, my mom, Charo, needed to work overseas together with my dad. Then my other grandma (Father's side) was the one left to take care of us but she did not filled the emptiness I felt inside. Living without both parents around you was like "Hell on Earth". Yes, I was able to get the things I want but I would rather die with an empty stomach in my parent's arms.

          Then, I realized the value of money when Tatay Benny was diagnosed with Leukemia. I was 13, a young adult already. Seeing him suffer made the whole family even closer. Every 3 weeks we had to go to the hospital for his blood transfusion. I tried to Google the cure for Leukemia but I was startled to see "Leukemia, a disease with no cure". Time flew so fast. The smile I often saw in his face was barely seen. I got lost, I got lost in time. I felt that time cheated on me.Days felt like hours. So, I made the most out of the time I spend with him. I filled his days with hugs and full of love. Seeing my Tatay Benny in pain felt like felt like I am the one in agony. I prayed to God and dared to ask Him why He chose my grandpa to have that killer disease. Each day I have spent with my grandpa was imprinted on my mind. I had to be strong for him but the fact that my emotions overcame me made me indiscreet about it.

          October 2010, we visited my grandpa. He asked me what gift do I want for my birthday. I said I want him to be there beside me at my birthday but he only sighed. I want him to be strong like he did when we played way back when  I was three. November 7, two days before my birthday I was excited to celebrate my birthday. Unfortunately I felt something slashed my heart. I got a phone call from my grandma and she broke the news. MY GRANDPA IS DEAD. I did not even got to say goodbye. What is not-so-good about Goodbye? Things happened so fast that I was left behind. Each day became a battlefield for me. Convincing myself that it is just a dream. November 9, the day of my birthday, I saw my grandpa's body. It made me realize that one comes and goes, that rainbow appear after the rain and that the sun shines after the cold night.

          Now, a year had passed after Tatay Benny's death. I miss him so much. Felt like a part of me was lost but God let me look on the brighter side. The death of my grandpa made me stronger and it triggered me to go out of my shell. My love for my very own Tatay Benny will never be surpassed by anyone else.