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When trouble comes

2009-11-22T09:28:00.000+08:00

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-43

God, Save the Filipinos!

2009-10-09T09:30:00.000+08:00

There was the sudden rush of water, rising, quick and fast. They had to run. Run! Go to the second floor of the house, no the water is still rising, now go to the rooftop. It’s cold, they’re wet, water everywhere. Water now gets higher and higher. Water is almost on the rooftop! Mama I’m hungry! Mama I feel cold! It’s getting dark, why are we still here? Will somebody come for us? My child, we have to sleep here at the rooftop for the night. But mama we’re wet, and it’s cold. We have to wait for help, we have to wait for help to come. Tomorrow, they will rescue us. Tomorrow when you wake up, the rescuers will be here…. But tomorrow never came, rescue never came.

Hundreds of families stayed on the rooftop of their houses, as the wrath of Ondoy struck different areas in the Philippines, leaving most of the families devastated. The flood water has taken with it all their belongings leaving nothing behind, not even their homes. Some of the homes has also been washed out by the flood.

Almost every place was under water, even in the main city. Most people spent evenings on their rooftop because the flood water reached even up to the second floor houses. My family is ok because we are at the 4th floor of the building that we stay in, but my car is a total wreck, a complete mess. Our parking lot and the ground floor was filled with water, all cars submerged and filled with mud. So I had been busy cleaning and trying to save whatever I can of the car, and now waiting for the mechanic and electrician to make it work.

My brother and sister got flooded in their homes, and my sister lost everything, clothes, kitchen things, almost everything. She was only able to save a few. She got trapped in the second floor of her home, the ground floor already filled with water. It was very lucky that the water stopped rising at the stairs, for if it didn’t, she could have drowned. My brother didn’t lose his belongings but in his area, the street is still flooded up to the waist.

So I had to go to them last week to give some clothes and food. It was my own relief operations for my family. Help from government never came. My sister tried going to the nearest center, and when she was asking for relief goods, they were asking for her identification card. Oh my, these are flood victims and you expect them to be carrying IDs. Of course it’s on its way to the sewers. Then she got rejected in another center because they said she looked too good to be a flood victim. Owwww… so I just had to gather my clothes, the food in my fridge, and went to my brother and sister. We went to eat at a fastfood, because my sister hasn’t eaten for two days being trapped upstairs in her home. It was such a depressing moment, to see your family struck by calamity. Yet I am not very much financially able to help because I got strucked too. But one thing can be learned here, in the eye of the storm you will see how tight the bond between a family can be. There is no help too small. What’s important is the love, care and moral support that you show to your family. My help wasn’t really big, just a few clothes, some cash to help them sustain their food. I brought them to the grocery and we bought their basic needs. But so much joy can be seen in their eyes, and that joy melted my heart and made me want to cry.

The day after, my sister sent me a text message saying: “Butterflies don’t know the color of their wings, but human eyes know how nice they are. Likewise, you don’t know how good you are, but people know how you add color to their lives. Keep doing good.”

I used to have a foundation but it stopped operations because there are no more donations. I plan to put it up again. I used to call it “Feed the Children Mission”. I used to feed street children and children in the slums. I give them porridge in a bowl; we prepare casseroles of porridge and let the children line up and feed them. There was so much joy in my heart while I was doing this. Now I want to bring it to life again, because there are so many children dying, so many children not being able to get enough food after the typhoon. So many families can’t get help from the government. So many families were not reached by the media. I want to help in my own little way.

If any one of you might know of any organization that would like to support my vision, please let me know. You may write me at schreiberapfel@yahoo.com.

God bless us all, and God, please save the Filipinos.

The Roaming Eyes

2009-09-13T05:50:00.003+08:00

Did you ever have a conversation with someone who doesn't look you in the eye? Someone whose eyes is focused somewhere else, and not on you to whom he or she is talking to. The eyes look around, looking at other people, at the things behind you, looking at who is coming and with whom. That person has roaming eyes.

What do these roaming eyes look for? What are they looking at? Here are some types of roaming eyes.

Materialistic eyes. These eyes look at things that the person wish he could have but he doesn't. Like a Porsche passing by, he wish he could be driving that Porsche, or a wearing that suit at the mall.

Distracted eyes are the eyes that always look for something else to satisfy himself. Distracted eyes move from here to there without meaning, without direction. That person always looks for a new job, a new coffee table, a new career, a new dress, and so it goes.

Lustful eyes. Well, you know already that. It is those sinful eyes that drives one to look in the wrong places.

Lying eyes. When someone isn't actually telling you the truth, or is fabricating stories, or shall we say "story telling a lie". When someone you expect to be true to you keeps looking at the sun, or at the wind, or at the trees, then think about it. There must be something he or she isn't telling you.

Remember the song that children use to sing "Oh be careful little eyes what you see..."

Morning has Begun

2009-08-12T16:59:00.002+08:00

Rising rays peel sleepy eyelids as the horizon splits the sun
The rooster crows his warning now that morning has begun
Prayers of grace commence, fresh breakfast for everyone
Heart and soul awakening now that morning has begun.
Coffee sparks us talking, then off walking on the run
Life and time reunite again...now that morning has begun.

Dave Davidson

Conversation piece

2009-07-21T07:54:00.004+08:00

Somebody keeps using this term "conversation piece", as in ideas or matters that are for conversation pieces, you know...but the matter of the problem is that when argument came up, he still said..it's just for conversation piece. duhhhh!!!!

The Copy editor

2009-06-07T10:12:00.002+08:00

I have been a copy editor for so many years now, and I should say that I have learned to copy edit each article by heart. Copy editing is sort of a technical job. It requires a sharp and analytical mind. It is not just a so-so job, it needs a lot of knowledge, an adept mind and a lot of patience. Moreso, it needs a lot of training in terms of style that the publisher requires.

Being this kind of job, I wonder why our companies here in the Philippines would treat copy editing jobs like clerical ones. Granting that this job needs training first before one can actually perform the job, unlike any other job that just needs a chair and table, I believe that this kind of job should be given more respect in terms of remuneration. Oh my, with the type of compensation these companies are giving to copy editors in the Philippines, even hotcakes are becoming more expensive than their salaries. Hmmm, maybe I want to have some hotcake....

Hold Within Your Arms a Sun

2009-04-17T10:40:00.000+08:00

I have already posted this in the past, but I want to post it again, to give me some inspiration....

Here's an excerpt from George Friedrich Handel's inspiring poem:

Hold within your arms a sun
And let it smile and wish you well.
Play with it, and when you're done,
Put it where you'll never tell.
Your sun will smile just for you,
Being yours, and yours alone,
Inside your palace, out of view,
Resting in a place unknown......

Wonderful! And this is what I've been doing, I am holding within my arms a sun that nobody can ever tell. It's nice when you focus yourself on your dreams, your ambitions and goals in life. Though sometimes your sun won't shine so bright, and sometimes you won't even see your sun at all, hiding in the midst of the clouds. But you always have to find a way to reach for it, chasing rainbows in the sky.

Thoughts...

2008-11-17T07:51:00.001+08:00

Sometimes you put walls up not to keep people out, but to see who cares enough to break them down. -- Teresa Murphy

Thoughts....

2008-09-16T15:27:00.003+08:00

The great defect with reformers is that they content themselves with talking about what should be done; and even when they believe it right that certain things ought to be done, they are afraid to go through with them...

The 10 Most Annoying English Grammar Errors

2008-06-08T04:22:00.001+08:00

A new book by National Book Award-winning author Jose A. Carillo, The 10 Most Annoying English Grammar Errors, is scheduled to be released by the Manila Times Publishing Corporation on May 15, 2008. It goes off the press simultaneously with the second updated edition of Mr. Carillo’s award-winning and bestselling first book, English Plain and Simple: No-Nonsense Ways to Learn Today’s Global Language.

The 10 Most Annoying English Grammar Errors
Softcover, 122 pages, pocketbook format, PhP120.00

This new book is a delightful, insightful guide to how English really works. If consists of the author’s incisive, no-holds-barred critiques of the most annoying grammar and usage errors that crop up in today’s newspapers and magazines as well as in the broadcast media and on the web. As the author suggests, no self-respecting writer, editor, or publisher ought to publish until he or she has studied and taken to heart the English-usage prescriptions and caveats of this book.

English Plain and Simple: No-Nonsense Ways to Learn
Today’s Global Language (Second Updated Edition)
Softcover, 498 pages, 160 mm x 245 mm format. Hardbound edition available by order, PhP490.00

This bestselling book, which won the National Book Award in linguistics from the Manila Critics’ Circle in 2005, is unique in that it may be read simply for pleasure or as part of a rigorous self-review. It seeks to help nonnative English speakers improve their written English without having to go back to the classroom. Each of its chapters is a delightful, entertaining essay built around an important lesson or insight into the language. Readers will have a truly enjoyable learning experience reading this book, for they can go straight to any chapter that strikes their fancy and need not worry about missing any prerequisite instruction.

These books may be browsed at www.manilatimes.net/josecarillobooks and orders may be placed with the publishers by fax, (632) 528-1729, or by e-mail to books@manilatimes.net.

The 10 Most Annoying English Grammar Errors
By Jose Carillo, National Book Award winner

Take a Stand

2008-01-07T10:13:00.000+08:00

In any composition you write, it is important that you take a stand or express a point of view. Before setting anything down on paper, you must determine what your topic will be and decide on the exact point of view you are going to maintain toward your topic throughout your composition. Doing so will help to give unity and direction to your composition and will heighten its impact.

As a beginning writer, you should make your point of view known at the outset of your composition. You can state this point of view in a "control sentence". Sometimes, a writer is so clear in selecting specific details to support an opinion that he feels it is not necessary to state his view expressly.

Diction and Tone

2007-11-30T13:24:00.000+08:00

Diction refers to a writer's choice and use of words. Good diction is precise and appropriate - the words mean exactly what the writer intends, and the words are well suited to the writer's subject, purpose, and intended audience.

For careful writers, it is not enough merely to come close to saying what they want to say; they select words that convey their exact meaning. Perhaps Mark Twain put this best when he said "The difference between lightning and the lightning bug." Inaccurate, imprecise, or inappropriate diction not only fails to convey the writer's intended meaning but also may cause confusion and misunderstanding for the reader.

A New Phase

2007-10-13T08:38:00.000+08:00

It's been ages since I've last posted in this blog..and I am now changing this to a writing-related one..check it out in the next few days..

The Daughter Who Made her Mom Real Proud

2007-04-01T01:09:00.000+08:00

She bagged 5 Gold Medals and 6 Certificates. She received gold medals for being the Class Valedictorian, Academic Citation for Science - RIPRISA Champion, Loyalty Award, Hon. Ramon Ilagan Academic Excellence Award, and the BEST of all awards: the President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Academic Excellence and Leadership Award.

She received certificates for the following: Certificate of Academic Excellence, English Excellence Award, Science Excellence Award, Mathematics Excellence Award, Certificate of Recognition for Science, and Rizal Private Schools Association Certificate of Championship.

She is Colleen Marciel F. Rosales, Class Valedictorian, 2007 of Morning Dew Montessori. She is my daughter...

What else could a mother ask for?

The President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Academic Excellence and Leadership Award, the highest award conferred to a student with exemplary academic performance. This was a surprise, and this really made me teary-eyed.

The Hon. Ramon Ilagan Academic Excellence Award

The Valedictory Address

2007-03-31T18:15:00.000+08:00

Colleen Marciel F. Rosales
Class Valedictorian, 2007

Members of the administration, faculty and staff, beloved parents, fellow graduates, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon.

"Beneath the mountains of difficulties lies the valley of success."

Life is a big game of chance, an uncertain wheel of fortune. But life doesn't stop in just waiting for our life's roulette to stop. There is still something more than that. Life is an unending search for answers, a continuous learning, a challenge to become what we are capable of becoming, and a playground for fulfilling all our dreams.

Success is learning to understand life, and loving it. Success does not rely on chance; rather, it depends on how we dare take chances. It is how we face our fears and stand up for what we believe in. Success is a mixture of direction, perspiration, determination, and inspiration. Knowing what we really want in life and working hard for it is substantial in attaining success and fulfilling our aspirations.

One of the best things my Alma Mater taught me was to learn how to succeed in life. Morning Dew Montessori did not only teach me how to write my name, she also taught me how to write my own future. She did not simply teach me how to sing songs, she also taught me how make my own music according to my heart's desires. I have learned that life is not about giving up, it is about hoping for the best and making dreams happen. It is overcoming my apprehensions and learning from my experiences. It is discovering how to build my idyllic realm without being unattached to reality. It is finding pleasure in life's simple surprises, and imparting joy to other people even in my own little ways. It is having faith in God, and giving myself to serve Him wholeheartedly.

At this point, I would like to extend my utmost gratitude, in behalf of my co-graduates, first of all, to God, who made all of these beautiful happenings possible. Thank You for being our refuge during the times of storm in our lives. I would also like to give thanks to all those who have proffered their incessant support, and to those who have inspired us to do our best—especially our parents. I would like to thank all those who believed that we can. We wouldn’t be right where we are now if it were not for those people. I hope that you don't stop believing in us because you are the only ones who give us strength and optimism; you are the only ones who keep us surviving in this life.

And of course, I want to thank our Alma Mater, Morning Dew Montessori, for imbibing all the wisdom and values we have. Thank you for nourishing and molding us to be the best that we can be. We will always look back on these times of our lives, in which you have played a great role. You will always be our dear Morning Dew…

Thank you and God bless.

What More Can a Mom be Proud of?

2007-03-20T03:16:00.000+08:00

My daughter came home today with a letter from the school...

"We are pleased to inform you that your child Colleen Marciel F. Rosales having successfully passed all the requirements and met the criteria set for the Honor Roll will be awarded the GOLD MEDAL as VALEDICTORIAN of High School Class 2007 on Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at the AFP Theatre, Camp Aguinaldo.....blah blah..

She will lead her class and deliver a two-minute Valedictory address during their Commencement rites......."

First, my daughter passed the UPCAT, with BS Chemistry as her course....
Now, she's the Valedictorian...what more can a mom ask for...ain't life treating me good after all....

The Cheaper Medicines Bill

2007-03-01T00:19:00.003+08:00

Wait till I am through with my deadlines, and I really have to say something about Pfizer. I take Norvasc for my maintenance...I'll be back..

The Anti-Terrorism Bill

2007-02-21T06:27:00.000+08:00

Quoting from the Inquirer, 02/20/07:

MANILA, Philippines -- Three vocal Catholic bishops on Tuesday assailed the ratification of the anti-terrorism bill, which they described as "whimsical, capricious, despotic and tyrannical."

"The anti-terror bill, ironically named 'Human Security Act,' is a most inhuman law," said Tobias of the Diocese of Novaliches.

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Many are opposing this Anti-Terrorism Bill. The Anti-Terrorism Bill aims to penalize persons who commit any of 12 crimes under the Revised Penal Code, ranging from illegal possession of firearms, to murder, rebellion, mutiny in the high seas, arson, piracy, robbery, kidnapping and serious illegal detention, and who frighten other people in the process. Under the bill, these crimes are punishable by 40 years’ imprisonment without parole.

Quoting the editorial from the Inquirer: "A bank robbery is a crime. If people scream, it becomes terrorism?"

With this sarcasm, I should say, is it stated in the bill? That if people scream, it becomes terrorism? The provisions under the bill are clearly defined, very easy to comprehend. It is for our protection as citizens. I wonder why some people would go the hard way to comprehend such a clear declaration. What is so difficult in this bill to understand?

Only those people who politically oppose the government are so meager minded, that their perception of this bill has overlooked its real essence. Please, stick to the facts, and not to the "feeling". Please, political issues should be segregated from national security. Please, don't put our campaign against terrorism into waste. Just a note from a national security writer and analyst.

The Barefoot Angel

2007-02-20T17:03:00.000+08:00

Barefoot and dirty, the little girl just sat in the park and watched people go by. She never tried to speak, she never said a word. Many people passed, but not one person glanced her way, no one stopped, including me.

The next day I decided to go back to the park, curious if the little girl would still be there. Right in the very spot she was yesterday, she sat perched on high, with the saddest look in her eyes.

But today I could not just walk away, concerned only with my affairs. I found myself walking over to the little girl. For as we all know, a park full of strange people is not a place for young children to play alone.

As I began walking towards her, I could see the back of the little girl's dress indicated a deformity. I figured that was the reason the people just passed by and made no effort to care. As I got closer, the little girl slightly lowered her eyes to avoid my intent stare. I could see the shape of her back more clearly. It was grotesquely shaped in a humped over form.

I smiled to let her know it was okay, I was there to help, to talk. I sat down beside her and opened with a simple "hello."

The little girl acted shocked and stammered a "hi" after along stare into my eyes. I smiled and she shyly smiled back.

We talked 'til darkness fell and the park was completely empty. Everyone was gone and we were alone. I asked the girl why she was so sad. The little girl looked at me and said, "Because I am different."

I immediately said, "That you are!" and smiled. The little girl acted even sadder, she said, "I know."

"Little girl," I said, "you remind me of an angel, sweet and innocent." She looked at me and smiled slowly, she stood to her feet and said "Really?"

"Yes, dear, you're like a little guardian angel sent to watch over all those people walking by." She nodded her head, "yes,"' and smiled, and with that she spread her wings and said, "I am. I'm your guardian angel," with a twinkle in her eye.

I was speechless, sure I was seeing things. She said, "And when you began thinking of someone other than yourself, my job here was done."

Immediately I stood to my feet and said, "Wait, so why did no one else stop to help an angel?" She looked at me and smiled, "You're the only one who could see me," and she was gone.

When you think you're all you have; remember, your angel is always watching over you.

Author Unknown

ON HIATUS

2007-02-18T01:11:00.000+08:00

My website is currently undergoing some changes...will be back soon!!!

Gruss!!!

Love Story

2006-12-25T12:20:00.000+08:00

Where do I begin to tell a story of how great a love can be

the sweet love story that is older than the sea

the simple truth about the love she brings to me?

Where do I start?

With her first hello she gave a meaning to this empty world of mine

There'd never be another love, another time

She came into my life and made the living fine

she fills my heart, she fills my heart with very special things

with angel songs, with wild imaginings

She fills my soul with so much love that anywhere I go I'm never lonely

With her along who could be lonely? I reach for her hand, it's always there

How long does it last? Can love be measured by the hours in a day?

I have no answers now but this much I can say:

I know I'll need her till the stars all burn away

and she'll be there...

Here's my angel, God's blessing to me..

Doing your Best vs. Being the Best

2006-11-28T14:06:00.000+08:00

Cathy Rigby was a member of the US Women's Gymnastics Team in the 1972 Olympics at Munich, and she had only one goal in mind - to win a gold medal. She had trained hard over a long period.

On the day she was scheduled to perform, she prayed for the strength and the control to get through her routine without making mistakes. She was tense with determination not to let herself or her country down.

She performed well, but when it was all over and the winners were announced, her name was not among them.

Cathy was crushed. Afterward, she joined her parents in the stands all set for a good cry. As she sat down, she could barely manage to say, "I'm sorry. I did my best."

"You know that, and I know that," her mother said, "and I'm sure God knows that too." Then Cathy recalls, her mother said 10 words that she has never forgotten: "Doing your best is more important than being the best."

Bits & Pieces
International Edition

God's Clock

2006-11-14T09:11:00.000+08:00

I had been invited by my publisher in China to go to their main office and have training for 2 weeks. I went there last October 4-18, 2006. It was again such a big surprise for me, it is my second time to be invited to travel by my principal.

Time moves on relentlessly, bringing us joys and sorrows, heartaches and happiness, disappointments and victories.

The computer tells me the time. The clock tells me the time. Clocks record man's time to the second. Many people have PDAs to help them plan their time and remember appointments. Many are uneasy until their schedule for the day or week is set, and they get cranky when it gets thrown off.

God's clock is different from ours. His timing often disrupts our schedule - in spite of our best efforts to stay in control. Accepting His timetable is a tough part of spiritual maturity. Interruptions, delays, layoffs, changes, and accidents are part of life, and God is never surprised by any of them. Paul wanted to go to Rome but kept being delayed (Romans 1:13).

You may have wonderful trips planned or special events lined up. They may not happen - but in the end you can be certain that God's timing is always perfect.

The Winning Piece

2006-09-01T07:30:00.000+08:00

This piece won 1st place in the recently concluded Division Secondary Schools Press Conference (DSSPC) English, in the category Feature-Writing.

ALL ABOUT TEENAGERS
What They Like, Dislike, and Can't Live Without

Let's count.

ThirTEEN, fourTEEn, fifTEEN.

A teenager is, obviously, one whose age ends with -teen. We can see them everyday. On TV, newspapers, magazines, stores, malls, schools, streets, the nearby internet café and... just about everywhere. But what are they up to? What can we say what's hot and what's not for them? Let's find out.

CATEGORY A: WHAT THEY LOVE

DOTA. Money. Love. Unlimited SMS. Mall. Friends. Alcohol. Illegalities. These are just some of the common answers of the teens if asked what do they need everyday. We must admit, though, that most of these, if not all, are bad for the teens' physical, emotional and mental health. But what can we do? Teenagers nowadays are just so curious and adventurous. Good, clean fun is sooooo yesterday for these teenagers. They live by the words, "What's wrong is just good."

But, wait! Not all teens are like that. A lot of teens still engage in hobbies that sharpen their skills and have passions that add up to their talents. One of these is MUSIC. Teenagers live in a world of music. Without music, there'd be no teens. Without teens, there'd be no music. Do you notice in what generation do the popular bands of today belong? They're mostly teenagers. And it's almost every teen's dream to put up a band, or establish a name in the music scene, may he be a band member, rapper, jazz singer, etc. it's nice to know we still have teens who aspire to be famous in a good way someday.

And since bands are just so popular, we can't avoid seeing guys (and girls!) holding their guitars and idolizing their favorite Avril Lavigne or Champ Lui-Pio. Most probably, almost half of the teens in the Philippines today know how to play at least one musical instrument a band member plays. And with that, we can still say that we have "the good teens".

CATEGORY B: WHAT THEY ABHOR

They have only one answer for this question: SCHOOL. School includes teachers, lessons, enemies, policies, rules, etc. Just the sight of notebooks makes teenagers want to disappear forever.

Why do they hate school? Simple. Most of the teens nowadays are happy-go-lucky, and for them school means stress. School means teacher terrorism. School means erasing "fun" from their dictionary. Teens just want to go to school because of their friends. Well, maybe not all. But we can say majority of them have that reason.

If the students are made to choose whether Rain or Sunshine, they'd probably say Rain. Why? Because Rain can mean suspension of classes! Another day of not meeting Ms. Tapia! That spells F-U-N!

CATEGORY C: WHAT THEY THINK IS VITAL

Try looking again at Category A. Teenagers can't live without their passions. A lot of teenagers fall in love today. They really think being in love is everything. Guys, think again. Maybe not.

Once a teenager gets addicted to his passion, he would start to think it's vital. Ok, maybe not physically, but emotionally and mentally, they'd start dying out. BOOM! Just like that.

These are just the viewpoints of a teenager living in a modern world. One who does not only see, but observes. One who does not only touch, but feels. One who does not only hear, but listens. One who can sum up what she had just experienced for the past years of her teen life. One may not experience all these things; but one cannot just pass teenage life without the fun of being a teen.

Again, let's count. Thirteen, fourteen, fifteen...

COLLEEN ROSALES
Morning Dew Montessori
Cainta, Rizal

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Fifty three schools from all over Rizal joined this conference.

Upon winning the DSSPC, Colleen Rosales headed for the Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) last February 1 to 3, 2006.

Among the 77 writers from 93 participating schools all over Region IV-Calabarzon, Rosales ranked 7th in Feature Writing-English category.

Colleen Rosales is a 4th year student of Morning Dew Montessori, Cainta, Rizal. She is the 1st honor of the 2006 batch. Bright and industrious she may be, but she is always humble at heart.

Colleen Rosales is my daughter. She is God's blessing to me.

Psycho Life

2006-08-14T22:07:00.000+08:00

Here's a song written by my daughter's classmate, a 4th year high school student from Morning Dew Montessori.

I go to bed each morning, I wake up every night
I spill my milk at breakfast and then I turn on the light
Each day I miss the school bus, I never have been late
I don't pass all my homeworks and my teacher thinks I'm great.

Though my life's an irony,I'm still having a blast
Hilarious things do occur when I make impulsive tasks
I just let myself be who I truly am
So people would realize that I'm not just like some.

Last year I was in high school, now I'm in second grade
Next year I'll be in daycare, I'll really have it made
This song is so confusing, it's all crystal clear
Perhaps I'll understand it when I am born next year.

I went to Wendy's yesterday to order Chickenjoy
I played with my French fries and ate my free toy
I had nothing else to do so I just made a song
Its about a person who's also composing a song.

Though my life's an irony,I'm still having a blast
Hilarious things do occur when I make impulsive tasks
I just let myself be who I truly am
So people would realize that I'm not just like some.

This song has reached its ending but I'm not really sure
I might as well end this now, I can no longer endure.

Camille Ledesma
IV-Truth
Morning Dew Montessori