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A light of hope has touched my face. A soft voice of unknown source has spoken: THESE ARE MY PLANS FOR YOU MY DEAR CHILD. I am delighted; for the first time I could feel my existence. I never had solid plans before. I am a boat sailing in a vast ocean—with no direction. No compass, just living for what is. No long-term goals. Purpose is such a huge word. Having it turns the world into a colorful planet. The kaleidoscope when viewed with renewed spirit is exasperating. We are all mandated to contribute something of value in this wonderful existence. Something small yet meaningful in the lives of others. Not just within our family or for ourselves. We are called with a vision: we were given senses, consciousness and conscience. Deep in our hearts, a whisper lies to guide us. It is that voice that speaks when we are in silence, when our soul is united in the spirit of something DIVINE. Have a BLESSED CHRISTMAS,DEAR READERS!

I’ve failed and failed and failed and failed, so much failures has touch me I can’t count with my fingers. The gravity is intolerable. My threshold has reached its maximum peak. There were times when I want to give it up: to end the misery, shame and dilemma. My body too weak to fight, my courage too consume to start anew. The clouds too dark I cannot see. The noise too loud, my ears cannot hear even the softest sound. Too much confusion! To inspire you my dear readers, I want to share this poem: Don't Quit no matter what! When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all uphill, When funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smile but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest if you must, but don't you quit. Life is queer with its twists and turns, As every one of us sometimes learns, And many a failure turns about, When he might have won if he'd stuck it out. Don't give up, th...

A ll of us have some point in our life feel at our lowest. When the world seems to go against your plans and that you are running in a loop with no progress in sight, the feeling is overwhelming. “I have done all I can but nothing seem to work”. But how do you know that it’s not working? Sometimes our judgment is bias and that we seem to focus more on the negative side. Instead of finding faults in our inadequacies, look at the accomplishments you have made. This may be as simple as finishing daily work, task at school, office or home. Making time to do your assignments at the library, for example, is already an accomplishment. You have sacrificed a good deal of effort to finish a valuable report. So don’t be too harsh on yourself, celebrate instead. I n our daily experiences, dark side and evil persist. With the constant negative news aired in the media, no one can deny this fact. Celebrity shows are even worse in depicting scenes which are deemed inappropriate for society. Peo...

by: archi byqn I was a victim of child abuse. Violence. Physical trauma. Pain. That is how I saw my world. The hardship is eternal—I wonder when the end will be? I wished my perpetrator die and suffer just like how he inflicts suffering to me. But I am a defenseless five-year old, and crying is my only resort. I sought for help but it never came. Dismayed. Disheartened. If only I was old enough, if only I was more physically capable, I should have, I should have…. The metal part of the belt hit my butt, into my back, down to my legs and up to my arms. “Wala kang kwentang bata, put?!g ina mo –“ You are of no use, mother fuc?!r. “ I heard him say repeatedly. I needed help. The horror was very real. I needed help, Oh God wherever you may be. The striking took forever until it finally halts. The perpetrator must have felt mercy—or was tired to even continue. My body was soar, my eyes puffing, my voice hoarse from screaming and my heart too heavy. The beating continued...

sinulat ni: byqn archi Mundo’y malikot tila di na Umiikot Tadhana’y apoy nagbabaga’t nakakapaso Ngunit kahit anong sakit, puso’y manhid Martir sa pag-ibig, bulag ang isip Utak niya’y puno ng talino Sa mga medalyang kanyang natamo Ngunit bakit nga ba nagpapakabobo? Sa pag-ibig ikaw ba’y desperado? Anong magagawa sa pintig ng puso Pinaghihiwalay ngunit nagkakatagpo “Matatayog na bundok handang tahakin Marikit na dalaga’y mapasaakin” Isa siyang hangal nagpupumilit Alam niyang bawal, di kaakit-akit Maging mga ibon sa himpapawid Testigo sa malayong agwat ng kanilang estado Gayunpaman, siya’y di sumuko Puspusan ang laban hanggang sa kahuli-hulian Sampung taon siyang nakipagsapalaran Bagyo sa Baybaying Dagat kanyang tinawid Dilag ay nabagot naghanap sa kaliwa Isang matanda’y nag-alok ng gintong kutsara Nasilaw ang dalaga sa ningning niyang dala Matanda’y kinuha kanyang pagkadalaga Nalaman ng binata kanyang tadhana Sa...

sinulat ni: archi byqn Ang Pag-ibig nakakubli sa Puso ni Yaya Tumitibok, Nagmamahal, Nagdaramdam Tila Napakabagal ang ikot ng Mundo Nais niyang sumuko, bumigay sa hamon Ang alon ng dagat di na gaya ng dati Ang pinta ng namumulang bulaklak Nag-iba, nagbabadyang maglaho Sa tagal ng panahong ginugol Isa siyang musmos na kulang sa karanasan Kulang ang nalalaman, walang paki-alam Mga isyu ng lipunan kanya na ring kinalimutan Pag-ibig ang nanaig, kaluluwa’y puno ng kilig Yaya buksan ang iyong isip Mahalaga’y gawin, ang dapat unahin Ipinagkaloob na oras huwag sayangin Sa tamang panahon, ika’y papalarin Sa tamang panahon iyong maintindihan Ang lahat ng sinabi’y may katuturan Sa tamang panahon, siya ay darating Ika’y kukunin at kayo’y magsisiping   Love can Wait!

by: Archi Byqn H e slams the door, thrusts his fists on the wall. Force so strong it nearly broke his arm. He began to weep, his palm on his face, his shoulders shrug up and down, down and up, and tears flowed very heavily. He keeps on thinking how stupid he is to fail. Fail once again from the verdict of glory. He remorse but results can never be undone.  “How could I possibly fail, when in fact I am a brilliant, very intelligent kid?”, he keeps on asking himself. He throws whatever he sees, the pain of losing he cannot tolerate. If only he could rewind the past and make the necessary adjustment. He should have exerted more effort for the course requirement. He could have listened more to the lectures. He could have been more serious on his studies. He could have sacrifice a little bit of his precious time to complete his assignments and review for his quizzes. He could have been more diligent as a student. But there he was: texting, facebooking, internet gaming, entertaini...

Dearest Chemistry 2 students, Final examination week (hell week for some) is fast approaching. Several nights from now, you will be seating in a chair alone looking for answers. Remember, you can't cram in any exam. The brain can only process bits of information in a series of time. So cramming will never work, unless you have a large storage center for short term memory. The only solution then is to build a strong study habit to let these concepts sink in to your nerve cells. Notice that the greatest warrior prepare, before facing any battle. Thus better be prepared than sorry. Most of you have not yet reach the level of maturity that is expected for a second year level college student. Juvenile stupidity still occupies a large part of your system. Get rid of those as early as now! What we need are more mature students who can follow orders, find solution to problems, work collaboratively and can work under pressure at a minimal supervision.  I believe that you all have the ...

  The moonlight shines like a star Evening dro ps as magnificent master piece The Creator was satisfied Full of smiles,  peo ple celebrate A mysterious energy circulates Sour and sweet, black and white Darkness and Ho pe, Love and Hate Angels and Demons collide as one Brilliant red, full of life-- and death The moon warns of im pending doom Enough is enough, Divinity lost his tem per Life fades, the World we pt. Nothing could be changed. Be not fearful, dear majesty!

Leave the heartbreak behind Deny being a victim of circumstance Just let that pain pour, keep it away Burn all bridges, forget yesterday Today is a new creation, a new writing A blank wall waiting for a paint A blank sheet ready for words Make a move, let go. Your past is not you Put it where it belongs In your history box, in the closet Reflect and be enlighten. When the struggle is burdensome Reach for help, let it go Let your heart sing a new song For there's tomorrow if you let go.

The light turned off, darkness abound He open his eyes, dilated and tearful Nothing, Hopeless, Lonesome Spirit of St. John his only resort So the blind may see and appreciate Every wonderful creature God made Why suffer when you can enjoy? Even in total eclipse of blackness Reclaim your strength dear Brother You aren't alone in this battle You were always guided and loved Allow the angels to lighten you up

I wore a mask each day  To conform with societal standards I screamed but no one heard My deepest desire buried under ground When no one understands but yourself Hopes and aspirations faded Love for you never know  With time they'll accept your flaws So long as the bamboo lives on Earth The air never tires to provide Keep on moving for time will come When you love yourself, the universe loves you back

Wind blew strongly from all directions Earth shook violently with tears Lives, Oh lives! Gone art thou Darkness eclipsed light with horror! Our cries unheard from a distance Our woes uncertain of times  Helpless, hopeful, fearful, motionless Thy heart be strong, thy soul be still When thundering noise is all I hear Bullets of death threats our existence Oh angel of Divine Peace touch me That I may live with the madness of Earth!

I decided to secure and process my passport application today. The not so hot weather (cloudy to rainy) is conducive for processing-- at least in Tuguegarao-- as a means of escape from the scorching, uncomfortable heat of the sun. So let me share to you the requirements, steps and waiting time you expect in passport processing based on my account.  First things first, arrive at the DFA Office at Carig Sur on time, preferrably morning since most applicants flock in the later part of the day. The office is beside Tuguegarao City Hall and the Philippine Statistics Authority where one can obtain his/her Birth Certificate. Next, look for the office security guard and secure an application form. Completely fill out the information required on the paper. Most importantly do not misspell your name and please indicate your gender (haha, just fill it out completely). Afterwards, attach all needed documents as supporting evidence to verify your identity. Certified copy of birth certif...

T oday is a wonderful opportunity to attend a mass ceremony presided by the reverend University Priest. The  timing is perfect. As preliminary examinations are already fast approaching, students start to meet so many deadlines for projects,assignments, home works and other requirements. Sleepless nights to review for quizzes and chapter tests is expected. After all, it's a part of student life. Often times students grapple with managing time efficiently while maintaining their sanity from the copious demands of work load. Not to mention financial requirements as payment of tuition and expenses for daily living including allowances for food, transportation and the like. Once a student, the university priest knows the hardship and challenges of attending college. "It is not an easy life; too many times your stamina is tested from various dilemmas" , was one of his point. He further went on to elaborate that we are sheep being sent on among wolves. The wolves being the ...

Where there times when you feel like you're not accomplishing something important? As if all the things that you are doing doesn't worked out as plan. Sometimes you wish to become triplet so that you can hit three stones at the same time in different places. But you are also aware that it's just not possible and crazy as it may sound, you are secretly hoping that Science will find a way to triplicate ourselves. In a time when 24-hours is simply not enough, having a clear focus is important. Prioritizing the most significant and urgent things in life is a great skill that must be embedded in our self. Saying NO to the useless, time-consuming activities that are sometimes draining is good for yourself. When the pressure to achieve more to be the best in class, in work, in sports and in so many other areas is pressing, living one life at a time is truly a rewarding  choice. So how are we going to accomplish this. I am suggesting you to use the following strategies: 1. Pr...

Sailing and sailing, going nowhere No compass, no map to follow The tide and current took you away To a place unfamiliar, uncertain of the future Oh, vast ship with no sense of direction Your greatness shall never fail Write a goal and stick to it A blueprint, a concrete road about to build Take some responsibility now  Don't allow to blend with the crowd The ocean is vast, find somewhere  to stay Follow your heart, hear that inner voice You are designed to withstand strongest storms When black and white, bitterness arise Carry on with flow and trust the tide Keep on sailing big ship, Sail and sail! Keep sailing!

The pain takes its toll Unable to move, I felt paralyzed With weakness and malaise All things turn round I reached for food  Only to throw it out I drank water with salts Tasted good, made me feel better Time to take the bitter pill To regain lost strength Food again and again Magic syrup will cast the spell When fever strikes Mood goes unwell When you want to quit Stay up well Relive the experience Embrace the obnoxious Trust your defense systems All is fine, keep moving still!

Mistakes are what makes you, it separates the great ones from the good. I have read somewhere that failures are actually the foundation for success. As long as we keep on learning from our previous wrong turn and exert effort to avoid them from future occurrence, we are on the right track. The truth is there are always lessons learned from history. Events in our past are helpful as a guide for reflection. It opens our eyes to the reality that life is not perfect at all. And that we are just but humans with flaws and not infallible. We have to constantly grow and learn from our life experiences. There is nothing wrong from failing in class, facing rejection in job interviews, falling due to dance practices, committing poor decisions. At some point in our life, we experience such things. By not repeating the same mistakes twice the price of failing has come into fruition. Great men avoid complaining, whining and blaming. They rise above circumstances no matter how grim, impossible and...

Struggling everyday to survive is no easy task. The emotional, physical, psychological side of it is so mentally draining indicating all is bleak. But lo and behold, along the harsh and lonely place a greener land is waiting for everyone who persists despite insufficient fund. Only the courageous and most persistent will succeed. Often times, we need to work a boring, unsatisfying job to support our goal of graduating in College. There is a price we all need to pay to get what we dream of. If one is just so willing to give up the not-so-important matters in life and sacrifice everything to focus on just one big dream the universe will conspire for you to achieve it. Think about Santiago in "The Alchemist". Resourcefulness, the ability to look for opportunities in all directions to satisfy one's needs must be innate among us. As Intellectual Being having all sets of potential talents and skills we are all qualified to succeed. It may take a lot of effort, so much pain i...

Have you ever wondered what lies ahead of your life? Have you ever planned your profession? Did you ever think that you will become what you are today? Or were you just going on with the flow, sailing in the vast ocean, going nowhere? Many times I struggled finding my real purpose. There has something to be bigger than mere existence. I wake up everyday, hoping that answers would come near me. Days passed, months turned into years and time seem to be flying so swiftly I couldn't barely catch up. Still to no avail, I am not even close to unlocking the mystery of my life. I wake up just like any other day, eat breakfast, take a bath, go to work then the cycle repeat itself for as long as I can remember. My daily routine follows a very strict one. If there is only one thing I can not give up, it would be WRITING. I find solace in creating words into sentences and finally into paragraph. Sometimes, words just appear so naturally colorful, its brilliance radiating on all corners. I...

THE POWER OF WORDS Words when carefully chosen has the potential to touch a person's life. When someone does something right, he deserves a validation. When somebody exceeded your expectations, he surely has to be praised. But all too often we seem to miss a lot of opportunities to acknowledge others' achievement. Most of the time we speak ill-things. We magnify the flaws of other people oblivious of their kindness. Words like shit, fuck, die bitch, asshole, stupid, idiot, ukinam/ putang-ina has become a part of our daily vocabulary. We yell at one another, spread rumors from each other, spit hate and anger. Little by little, we are losing the true spirit of humanity. We have become self-consume by the idea of "I", "me", "myself". We have long forgotten that there are other people beyond the "me"-- it's as if "I am" is the only being in this planet. Our patience became shorter, our temperament lose its balance. We becam...

HOW I GOT 89.30% BOARD RATING IN THE JANUARY 2014 PLE I graduated March 2013 but then decided to postpone taking the board exam. So instead of doing it in June of the same year as most of my brilliant batch mates did, I waited for the next one. I thought the 2014 Jan PLE will be easier but boy I was wrong! I heard several second-takers who think that the previous exam is easier. Anyway despite the level of difficulty, I manage to score a whooping 89.30%, with 0.12% difference from the 10th placer from UP. In an effort to earn potential income, immediately after graduation, I applied to several institutions. Luckily I got a non-teaching position in the University of Baguio (UB). I started working June 2013 as Laboratory Custodian with no license and with 11 K monthly starting salary. I never had the chance to enroll in a review center since I am a full-time employee. During my tenure at UB, I find time to read and answer several mock board questions. Also I believe that my 4-year ...