Busy as a Bee!

This is it! I am already a senior! But, being an active senior student, I have to face lots of trials and hardships to be one of the best in each field I am affiliated to. During the first two months, there are lots of activities in the campus. I have to choose from the three different clubs, namely: Communication Arts Club, MAKABAYAN Club and Science and Math Club. After a couple of minutes, I have decided to join the MAKABAYAN club.

Then, here comes the search for the new writers of the official publication of Saint Charles Academy, the ‘Charlesian’. I tried to pass an application form and then attended an interview and wrote a feature and a news article. Luckily, I passed and became a writer.

Again, the school needed a new set of Supreme Student Government Officials (SSGO) to be the head of all the Charlesian Students. And because I wanted to help and transform not only the school but also the students to become a better one, I ran for a position. The Miting de Avance was a great experience but unfortunately, many of the performances we prepared were wasted because we ran out of time. During the election, I have lots of questions on my mind. And when the results finally came, I am very thankful that most of the Charlesians believed in my abilities and in what I can do to my dear school.

And because of the activities, I haven’t noticed that it is already the 1st Mid-Periodical exam. So, I have to rush in reviewing and take so many quizzes I’ve missed. I don’t have enough time to inject all the lessons in my mind but thank God because my Grades are still okay.

I heard the Lord calling my name saying that He needs me to continue His mission of spreading the good news. And being a true Catholic Christian, I submitted an application form and took an exam. After a few days, the list of the passers was posted and I was glad to my name on it.

Having passed the examination, I have to go through a 3-day seminar for me to know the responsibilities that I must fulfill. I also gained knowledge in making a lesson plan and in singing Christian songs.

The celebration of the Nutrition Month was celebrated in so many ways. The poster-slogan making contest, facial make-up, dish gardening, cake icing, fruit carving, table skirting and of course, the dance showdown were some of the contests. Our whole class joined the dish gardening but we were divided into 4 groups. I also give my best shot during the dance showdown.

It was a great and one-of-a-kind experience to have a seminar about Campus Journalism. One fun thing about the seminar is that we slept in the rooms in the 1st year building! It was a hectic schedule because all the activities have an allotted time. We only have a little time to rest but although the schedule is like that, it’s still fun and I learned many ideas in writing a specific article.

It was my first time to audition in a group that would be performing on stage! I don’t know what to do. I admit that I don’t have the voice but I guess I can dance and act. One reason that I have auditioned is that I wanted to conquer my fear of performing in front of a crowd. Until now, the chosen ones are not yet announced and the nervousness is still in me.

And the last organization wherein I am a member is the CAT I. being a Cadet Officer is not that easy. I have to be a good role model to all, especially to my batch mates. It was dreadfully upsetting because I haven’t attended the General Inspection thrice. I missed my platoon so much during the times that I haven’t attended the G.I. for some valid reasons.

The sports enthusiasts started to have training in different kinds of sports. I am one of the enthusiasts and I wanted to join the training in basketball but I have to give it up because I am already loaded with so much responsibilities. If I have persisted to join the training, my body might collapse.

I can’t believe that these things happened in just two months! And I can’t also believe that I am part of these activities! Because of these activities, I haven’t spent so much time with my friends. I can’t remember when was the last time that I am eating and laughing together with my friends. I guess that this will be an exciting and adventurous school year for me and I know that I can’t escape the stress as a student. But, these are just the start of the journey! These happenings in my life are nothing compared to the lives of the successful and well known personalities.