BURN!!! 

Pescar presents, SHADOW.

               The show depicted the dance of Northern and Southern Philippines, some dances here in Panay, Maria Cultural Suite, Panayana Cultural Group, WVSU Rondalla Ensemble, and Countryside dancers. It was all in all a great show. I’ve been watching the Pescar’s show for almost three years now and this one never failed to amaze me especially the Contemporary and Hip Hop dances. A big Two Thumbs Up!

               The Cultural Center was fully packed with students from West Visayas and also from other schools. It was really an anticipated event. The first dance was Usa – oy. The Grandest of all canao is the Uya – oy. The Uya – oy is mainly celebrated by a Kadangyan or chieftain of the village. The second dance was Bendian, the biggest Bendian is to celebrate a victory in war and a successful headhunt. It was followed by Pawakan or cockfighters dance. Next were Silong sa Sanding, Kappa Malong – Malong, La Jota Sevillana, Pandangguido BuraweÑo, Binasuan, and our very known Tinikling. The dances were all well prepared and the songs and costumes were also thrilling. I loved watching them dance and the crowd also agreed in my opinion.

               The Panaya Cultural Group also showed what they’ve got! They sang Ati – ati sa bukid, Dalawidaw and Kruhay. I was amazed how good they were. I for one am not a good singer. That’s why I really admire those people who can sing and are sharing their talents as well.

               But the best part is yet to come! The Contemporary Dances were also good. They dance, “Im too sexy for your love”, “Kung ako ay Iiwan mo”, “Hopeless” and the crowd favorite, “In the Jungle”. I too liked the Dance In the Jungle. It was fun and funny at the same time. Also because I knew some of the dancers and I’ve seen their dances way back then. And last but not the least, the Hip Hop dance, “The Race”. Their costume and style were entirely different from those of the folkdances. Of course, so not to bore the audience, they have to put their cream of the crop performance in the end. It was a great show! An awesome one indeed!

               I’m happy to watch Shadow. And I’m hoping there’s more in the future! Definitely a Two thumbs Up!

              

               

Reasons...

 Why Nursing?

               When I was young I always dreamt of being a nurse. I liked how they wore their uniforms, so proper and clean. The way they took care of their patients and show them how important it is for them to get well. I always felt secure and safe whenever I see them; smiling and assuring me I’ll be okay whenever I get sick and also because my parents wanted me to be like one too.  For me, they were like angels ready to help and ease the pain.

               But as I grew up, I never realized that being a nurse, especially a student nurse wouldn’t be that easy. I saw how they would pour out their time and effort in passing the course. How stressful it was to work rounds at the hospital, to pass the requirements on time, wear the uniform as properly as they can and keeping track of their lives.

               Being a nurse is such a noble profession but it has its pros and cons too. Helping people, saving lives and making them happy was what I always thought about their job, and doing everything to make the patient well again. But sometimes, when things get out of hand, one may not make it out alright and that really affects the nurse. It’s like one hasn’t fulfilled in making the patient survive. But, God has His own ways. I know He has plans for all of us.

               That’s the time when I got scared and had second thoughts in taking up the course. I never thought about the income I’ll get in the end. I never did. I wanted to live up to it. Do well in it. I got scared, frustrated and mad at my parents for pushing me in something I never really wanted. As high school was about to end, passing of applications and picking courses was my biggest dilemma. I haven’t decided what to take yet. I wanted to be a Physical Therapist. For the reason that, I wanted to help my Grandfather. I pitied him and I loved him very much. I wanted to make him well again and the payment for a private PT is too expensive and sometimes he gets tired easily when we go to the hospital for rehab. I really wanted to take that course, but they told me that I should try nursing then just shift during the second semester if I really don’t like it.

               The day of the interview came and I was still halfhearted in taking up nursing. I passed the exam and I’ve come this far in being a so – called nursing student of WVSU. One of the teachers asked me during the interview, “Why did you take nursing as your course?” I wasn’t shocked about the question. I anticipated that, days before the interview. What shocked me was my answer. Even though I was expecting that question, I never really thought about what answer to give. I was nervous that time, and I guess, what came out was purely coming from my heart. I answered that, “I wanted to help my family especially my grandfather. He is suffering from stroke and to be frank, I wanted to take the course Physical Therapy. But as I come to realize, there are so many things a nurse can do that just being a PT. I can help my family in so many ways compared to the other course. As a child I really did wanted to be a

Nurse, I was just scared of the things that may come in my way. But now, I’m gonna hold my ground and embrace this course. And someday, I’ll be a nurse too.”

               Until now, I can’t forget my answer. I realized that I was scared for my future. It wasn’t a joke for me. This will be my life in the end. This is my career. All I need to do is do my best in everything that I do. My family was one of the reasons that motivated me in becoming a nurse. They were the reason why I’m taking this course and why I really want to do well in it. I know it’s not just a season that will come and go. This will really test how strong I’ll be when I face all of this. All I know is that I have them whenever I need them and also to my teachers, friends and to God. 

HiGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE BUDDiES! 

We surprised our high school teacher by greeting him a Happy Birthday on his Special day. :"> We ourselves were surprised too as we accidentally spotted him or he spotted us first as we roamed around the premises of our high school area. xD It was fun!

High school buddies to College buddies will last forever! 

L - R: Me, Nikki, Doryn, Nicole, April, Zenny, melbin and Alphonse. :D

Pag - iririmaw '12

Made my headdress all by myself. >.<

             Had a really hard time making one and fortunately I finished it just in time for the parade. I miss those "Angels" that helped me in all my "artistic-related" dilemmas. Projects, how to cut a piece piece of paper, glue something or even color a picture. Not only in this kinds of things but also through anything. Problems, heartaches, troubles, fun times, gossip, war-thingies, just through anything at all. And I cant lie that I dont miss them. Coz honestly, I miss them all so much!! Very very much! And seeing them after a long period of time makes me wanna go back to the good old days. To my high school years. To our bonding times and cat fight times. It all means so much to me. And right now, its hard to cope up without them and even harder knowing that schedules, classes and other circumstances are blocking our way. I just wish that this friendship would really last a lifetime. Even in our death beds. :"> Kidding! All I wanna say is that, I MISS YOU GUYS ALL SO MUCH! And I love you! Im sorry for all the times that I have been gone or not that visible. I know I've made my mistakes and there's no way to change that. Only to make another memory that could re-do our thing. I wish you will all be successful someday. All of us. And for us to be together again. Just text or call. I know nobody can break our friendship. Grupo forever!

DATE: JULY 7

EVENT: PAG - IRIRIMAW '12

WHERE: NB BLDG/WVSU GROUNDS

“The other girl in a White Uniform”

About me…Hmm. Who I am? What my life is all about? What topic to talk? Stories to tell? Honestly, there are so many things I would tell about myself. Is just that, I don’t know where to start or if I would even get the words out correctly. But I don’t want to brag like I’m all THAT. Because actually, I’m just a freshman student enrolled in one of the most prestigious school here in Iloilo and is taking up the course Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

I don’t want to sound so big headed or so right about the things that I would tell. But I hope you (the one who is reading) would cope with me as I go along the way. Imagine! I would write 3 pages about myself?! I don’t know what things I would eventually write here. I might even flow out of the topic itself. So far I like how I am going with this. I actually find it interesting. I do have a passion for writing, not to mention my poor grammar, or talk about current events involving social media and other people. I even once considered Journalism as my career. For now, I’ll stick to where I am, and enjoy as much as I can until my body gives up. Just kidding. And so, bear with me!

To start with, my name is Winona Yvonne B. Olimpo. If you’re wondering what my middle initial is, its Barbero. Barbero as in the barber man. I always feel awkward or embarrassed whenever someone asks about my middle name. But now, I think it’s funny. To think I have an awesome middle name. (thought you wanted to know about it) Moving on, I’m 17 years old and currently living in Ph.2 Sunflower St. Alta Tierra Village Jaro, Iloilo City. It’s a 30 minute ride from our house to school. I’ve been in the same school since kindergarten, elementary, high school, and now even college! Yup! Have been studying here in WVSU for quite a long time now. Maybe 12 years already? I’ve spent almost two – thirds of my childhood in this school. And until now, look where I am? Still in this school. Loyalty Award! :D I’m athletic, friendly, easy going, some find me funny and others think I’m very serious. Depends on my mood though. I play the piano, guitar and sometimes I also write songs just to past the time or if I’m really upset or happy. I have two siblings both also came from this school. My brother is named Ralph a fresh graduate of John B. Lacson, and my little sister who is not that little and in fact bigger than me, is a 4^th year high school student here. We were all raised by our grandmother coz our parents are too busy working and providing all the things that we need.

I could tell you about a story, a funny one or something very personal to me. But I’m still weighing my options. It’s like giving half of my secret or even my identity to someone I barely even know or if I could talk about my stories without giving too much information. But as far as I can remember, the last article I’ve made was way back when I was in third year high school. I was so very eager to win an award whenever we had journalism contests outside and in the school. And I would feel glad that I chose to be a journalist. But as that year was coming to an end, we were tasked to write some articles which will be included in our school paper. I wrote so many articles, passed those which I really thought about. In the end, not even one was published in our school paper. I was crushed. Degraded. Hurt. Embarrassed. And so, my self – esteem slightly faded. Maybe it wasn’t really meant for me, but I just wished that even one of my articles was published. And when I was already a senior, I didn’t feel like giving it another shot and I let it passed. In the end, I regretted not wasting my effort on that time. And now, I’m pouring it here! Just writing and writing and writing until where the page may take us. I’ve come to realize that part of growing up was also making the decisions and also acting to what you should be and what you would become eventually. I’m a college a student now. There’s more to life that we expected.

People would always say that time flies when you’re having fun. I agree to that! I’ve lead my life as happy as I could be. Despite all the challenges that were in my way when I was growing up. That feeling when your mother wasn’t there to comfort you whenever you feel sad or downhearted, all you could do is lay in bed and pray for the problems to go away. Or that longing for your father to come home during the holidays and feel sad again when it’s time for him to go back to his work. I admit, until now I’m still not used to it. I even shed little tears whenever they leave or even arrive. Growing was never easy without either or even both of my parents. But I’m thankful that they are still with me even though they’re far away. Love binds us all together.

As I mentioned before, I’m a nursing student here in WVSU. And believe me, I am very scared of the things other people are saying about this course. How difficult it is, how you don’t get to sleep at night or even think well because of the many things to study. When I was young I really dreamt in becoming a nurse like my aunt. To serve in the hospital and wore those nice white uniforms. But as I come to realize, it wasn’t that easy after all. Of course you’ll have to do a lot of things first before you’re called a certified “nurse”. Those sleepless nights, duties and rounds at the hospitals, SCARY THINGS in the hospital and God – knows – what other mischiefs are in the hospital at night! For now I’m just girl wearing a white uniform and is abeled as a nursing student. I’m really doing my best to make my parents proud of me. They really wanted for me to become a nurse. But sometimes, frankly I also doubt my capabilities. Thinking I’m not enough for this kind of course and might even cause embarrassment to them. I’m still a freshman student, and I know I will still eat a lot of rice (if you know what I mean) and will really go a long way. I just cross my fingers for now and really hope for the best. This is also for my future. I want to be successful someday! Everybody wants to be successful, right? I just really need to focus and really do my best in everything that I do. But also not to step on others and be humble as well. For now Im taking every step that leads me to my future. I can’t say that the road would all be too nice and comfy. I know there are a lot of obstacles. But with the help of my parents, my friends, teachers, classmates and also those who love me and knows me very much and also last but not the least, God, I know I can surpass anything that is in my way. Also I have to trust myself too. If I don’t believe in myself, then who will? People say that your greatest motivator is also yourself. If you believe in your goals and dreams, one can really achieve them with a lot of effort and with the help of some people who are also willing to take the journey with you.

          For now, I’m still in a verge of growing up. Trying to find out a lot of things. A lot more confused on what’s going on around me and why other things or people are like what they are. I am somehow having a little shock on my environment where I’m considered a college student already. It’s like yesterday I was pulling my yellow and blue trolley bag up the stairs to my kindergarten classroom along with my grandmother. But now, look at me. High heels, handbag, big books, white uniforms and together with my friends. Sometimes I think to myself if I were given a chance to go back in time, it would those times where my only problem was how to play at the swing when the other kid leaves while the other kids are also trying to make their move. Or what crayon to pick when coloring a book or sharing your snack to somebody. Those times where you don’t have to deal with any problem. Now, I realized that as long as I grew older, there would be a lot of bigger things to ponder upon or more decisions to make wisely. I’m a young adult now and somehow I should really act that way. Be responsible in what I do and what I say. To be a proper lady and abide the rules set in becoming a proper person. I know my story is a little bit jumbled up (as I said) but I hope, you have taken a slight piece of me after you read my composition. I want to share anything with you as long as it is all related. I know I should be talking about some topic or story, but hey! This is my story. My life, who I am and what I am made of.