Finale....

I coudn't believe that this is going to be my last blog....

It seems like I do not want this to end..

But as what they say,some good things are not just meant to last..

I cannot forget my first day on CC12. It was a moment of shock and complete horror for our mentor at that time was a total stranger to us. Soon, we realized that he was the coolest living creature in the whole planet. It was semester full of fun, learning and enjoyment!

I will always remember the stories, the literary pieces, the oral presentations, the games, and not to mention, the prizes that made me wish for CC12 class always to happen. Oh, thinking about it all brings tears into my eyes.(Drama! ) LOL!

And the last thing that we did was holding a variety show at the AVR. We were so STRESSED and DISTRESSED for we honestly believe that it wouldn't work out since we were all busy of many things. Yes, many! But still, we were so glad to present it. Seeing our mentor's happy face during the presentation was enough to make us say "It's all worth it!"

To my classmates and friends, the CC12 ride was great because I was with you guys! To our mentor, a big THANK YOU for your kindness, generosity and patience.

Hoping for more journeys together with you....

God bless!

- Jaded April -

This is it!

The title of this post might sound so Jackson-like but it's just the most suitable heading I could give as of this moment. This week, it was my chance to present on The Hobbit written by J.R.R. Tolkien himself. Months ago, I have finished reading the novel, but I took it by heart once again so that I can really familiarize the story.

Since I am not blessed with an artistic hands, and since it would be very rude to disturb other busy people to make the pictures for me, I decided to use powerpoint presentation to lessen the hassle and cost. ( For I am honestly out of time and out of funds, too..) So, to make this short, I was able to present and I don't know how it came out really. All I know is that I gave my best. If it wasn't enough, then better play that soundtrack entitled "Just Once" to suit the melodramatic mood. (hehe..) Anyway, I enjoyed it and it's all that matters to me. Not to mention the good things I have grasped from Tolkien's literature...it's a win-win situation for me, really.

This week, it has been a time of rushing things. Many presentors were made to report since it's almost one week to go before finals. I enjoyed the Handersen story, as well as the Niarnia, Juan Pusong and Grimms Brother stories. And this Saturday, we had a film showiing on Lovely Bones and Aladin. I really, really loved Lovely Bones. It made me cry a good deal of tears. It was fascinating! I learned many things out of it.

ChildrensLit subject is great! It introduced me to the many faces of literature and not to mention, it gave me a full stomach every session. Just loved it!

Gotta enjoy my remaining few days in this ChildLitlandia.

God bless!

- Jaded April -

In the land of Children'sLit...

This week was has been as exciting as the fast few weeks. It was Ivy's turn to present the children's all-tim e favorite story - Peter Pan! Ivy used pictures while telling the story. And as expected, our jaws dropped, literally, when she presented those pictures! Oh, how I wish I can draw pictures like those! Ivy really have a lot to thank God for her gifted hands. (Char...)

Since Ivy's report was quite long, she took the land of ChildLit this whole, straight week! (Yeah, ija nang gipulihan si Sir...hehehe..)And as a matter of fact, she has to continue this coming Monday. But anyway, it was an amusing story. No one could be bored when one hears Peter Pan's adventures!

Well, I just have few words to say on the story. I think J.M. Barrie was quite fond of children that's why he has this fire in writing this one. And it was really amusing you can't help but laugh at the characters' witty lines! Really, the author is a product of artistic and creative genetic designs. He has the kind of writing that can make both the young and young at hearts laugh, cry, and believe the unbelievable.... With this kind of liteteraure, perhaps, I can still believe in fairies after all...

God bless!

- Jaded April -

gud eve...
last week in our children s literature 12,we finished watching the film showing entitled "Tuck Everlasting". The movie was disgusting because weeny died. I don't like the ending of the story. I thought weeny and Jesse would be together. We also had an oral report about the "Mother Goose Rhyme" reported by me. It was hard for me to report about rhymes because i don't know how to start and i don't have good voice.But i tried my best to present my oral report. and mostly it was difficult for me because it was my first time to teach how to sing a rhyme......
that's all i can say...

Wonderland..

This week was indeed a proof that Childrens's Literature class is a wonderland!

Jocelyn made an evaluation or activity for her presentation of Tuck Everlasting. It was full of fun and laughter since it was a game. It was really nerve-wracking too since a "Pass the Message" game took place. Again, our sweet teeth are satisfied. Thanks to the Chocolates!..eheehh...

Then, Genie's turn arrived! She was such a good actress in her performance of "Alice in the Wonderland". It was not really a total shocker to me since I have known alreay that Genie is a promising actress. Char.. The activity made room 216 a fun house since we all roared in laughter as a player gets the chance to act something out. It was totally a fun activity. Not to mention, the game made us witness how Marvie can shake those hips! LOL!

Indeed, this week's encounters were but drops of taste on the real sweetness of Children's Literature Wonderland!

God bless!

- Jaded April -

hi sir....gud eve....
last week in our childrens lit-k,we had oral presentation and film showing. Our classmate A. Hermosilia presented her story entitled Alice in Wonderland. This story is about a young girl who has chance to travel in wonderland. There she can see the unbelievable things,person. She can make herself small and in otherhand back to normal. Until she discovered that all of that things is only a dream. but somehow Alice felt that she really met all those things.
We had also film showing entitled "Tuck Everlasting". This movie is about the Tuck family who are immortal through the water they drink that comes in a tree. Incidentaly weny saw jesse drinking the water. In that day she slowly discovered the Tuck framily and thier secrets.
We are not yet finished in watching the movie..

Blog Everlasting..hehe..

Another week of Children's Literature! And here's another blog...

This week it was Jocelyn's turn to present. It was a familiar one to me since I've read it way back 4th year HS. Guess what? A story I really fell in love with,,,Natalie Babbit's Tuck Everlasting! Jocelyn made it a film showing. It was truly adorable although it had several loopholes due to technical malfunction. And worse, we were not able to watch it thoroughly. Luckily, I have watched the movie and read the book years ago.

The story's theme mainly points out on life and death. Imagine how a spring can offer a lifetime? That perhaps sounds fantastic and I bet everyone would give up everything they have for a single drop of water from it. But as what I've seen with the Tuck family, I guess they were lucky enough they have each other for keeps because if not, then I think life would not be happy for them. A line that strucked me most is the one Jessie's father told Winnie, it somehow goes like this: "Don't be afraid of death. Be afraid of unlive life. " I really agree on that. As what they say it doesn't matter how years you add to your life. What truly counts is how you add life to your years...For what good is to live forever if the ones you love are not there anymore? To whom do you share your laughters and tears with? Oh, that would be so unbearable to me!

Honestly, life sometimes offers me pain more than joy. But what I'm thankful for is that God taught me how to look at the brighter sad of life. I also learned to treasure the people around me. I think what really makes me survive here on earth is the hope, faith and love that I receive everyday. And I guess it would be much better if I also give these three important vitamins..hehe..

As for me, I don't wish for a lifetime of existence in this world. I only wish for a fulfilled life. And that I know is a life held in God's mighty hand.

God bless!

- Jaded April -