S H O W C A S E
Making the fantastic, idealistic, be realistic
Sometimes, it's not about finding yourself.
It's creating yourself. Create something you can be proud of.
~Something Spectacular
School have been my training ground to enhance my skills. I'm proud to say that over the years I've seen the progress myself. I've been into hosting, mostly school programs and events. Joining speech contents also honed the way I speak and my mentors have observed it and they want me to pursue it. I also tried joining radio broadcasting and other public speaking. Holding the microphone to speak out my thoughts, handling the events, being the lady of the ceremony have been part of my life that showcase my abilities in and outside the school campus.
Those times helps me to be comfortable and get used to people watching me speak and lead the event. My confidence on this days was so amazing and I wonder where are they now. For the meantime, I'll turn off my microphone and wait for my time to speak on stage again. This has been, your host and good bye for now. I'll showcase you again when I have collected the same aura I had with you before.
Pageants was not really my thing but I do love watching it. I'm so amazed how girls do their cat walk and flaunt their beauty and brain. Honestly, never in my wildest dreams did I try to imagine myself on stage doing those moves. But I guess, life is full of surprises, expect the unexpected as it is. It was a science culmination activity and the search for Mr. and Ms. to represent each section was on the hunt. My classmates and teacher pushed me to join and I was left with no choice. So, I joined and did the preparation, my classmates help me with my make up and costume.
That was a pleasant experience, I won Miss Basura Fashionista 2017 and nailed the question and answer so I got the Best Speaker. My parents didn't know that I joined and when I return home with trophy, certificates and sashes they all beamed with happiness. I don't know if it was luck at first time that I won or because I just did what I have to. Life always brings me unexpected scenarios wherein I don't have any choice but to say yes and I never regret agreeing upon it as it opens new door of opportunities to me.
This was Mr. & Ms. Intramurals 2018, I together with my partner represent the whole grade 11. I would be lying if won't tell that I'm not hesitant because I was. To make things short, we both give our best performance and there were just three awards given. Luckily, we both got the Best Speaker and it's a wrap! The question is all about health and wellness. The experience was memorable too and truly a great experience worth to be remembered.
Virtue of Charity, I was chosen to represent that virtue and I was so proud that out of hundreds of students in our campus they choose me. Oh no, I can't imagine the pressure at that time. Prom is one of the most exciting event every student have been eagerly want to try. Luckily, I did experience too. Social gatherings like this prepares students how to behave and dance with modest while wearing all the fancy clothes and such. There are instances in life that I have to go to formal parties and knowing how to act one and blend in needs a beforehand experience. This event teaches me the basic etiquettes at same time creates memories and that every high schooler dreamed off. Truly, nothing beats high school memories.
My Miss Manjuyod National High School journey was the one I'll never forget. Through it, more opportunities were given upon me. The experience is always worth the flex. The photos shows me as a candidate, me as newly crowned, and me during my final walk.
The experience taught me that it's not all about the glitz and glamour but it's all about how responsible a candidate should be, worth to stan and with principles. The role model and the school image. Everyone look up one me and put label on my head, appreciation, pressure, decent or such. As a candidate, wearing heels was struggle since I'm not that much into it. Plus the preparation of everything including the Q&A. I joined the pageant because my family together with my handler told me and pushed me to try. I don't even prepare for the audition myself but still I walk on stage as if everything was planned.
On the coronation night, I feel like when I was walking on stage I was also walking on fire. Fire because of the pressures, the cheers, the heartbeat mixed everything on my head and all. Moreover, I did survive and gave all my performance. I nailed the Q&A. When I the question was asked, I can feel my heartbeat 4th times faster. I answer the question by heart and anything my brain can formulate. When the audience shouts seconds after my last words, I felt happy, contented and yes, I think I did it. That experience help me grow so much in all aspects. I didn't fail the people who believe in me, my family, friends, mentors and all. I did made them proud but most of all I did made myself proud.
It's one of the rare experiences that I recognized my success. Life is wonderful and worth to venture but for everything to happen I need to risk. To follow my heart before it stops beating.
(the video below was taken during my final walk)
I may have pass on the crown but never the moment.
During summer break, I finally decided to create one shot stories and poems then published it in an app online. I was in middle school when I started to write stories but didn't take so much effort to improve it. Writing my random thoughts and disregard it after. It's my way to express my emotions and past time. But I also dream of publishing my stories. Going to book signing, fan meetings, and everyone reading my stories is such a dream. Stories that will inspire them to be in love and be loved with all living things, it may be fantasy or reality. However, I'll keep the stories on myself and use that pseudonym for now. As an educator, writing is very important and this hobby of mine will surely help me grow personally and professionally.
(Photos are blurred for privacy)
Life isn't to be cried for
but to be fought for.
~Tantae High
Life is never certain. It seems like 2 years ago was just yesterday. I don't even had the chance to properly bid farewell to my classmates and mentors. Don't even received my diploma wearing my toga wherein I can finally say at last I finish senior high before it finish me. But what's the point of crying when the time have passed. I have to move and proceed to take another huge step of life, and that's college.
I submitted my form in NORSU Main and Bais Campuses just to make sure that I can go to the university. I did a lot of preparation for the interview. I created some possible questions and I also overthink on what will happen if I won't be accepted. The day came. I was first interviewed in Bais Campus, I don't have any idea where to begin. Sweat hands, millions of thoughts fleeting, fast heartbeat and all. I undergo 3 steps to qualify. When the interviewer commended my interview, I can't help but cry after the video call and give thanks to Him. The day after, it's the Main Campus interview and the all feelings were still the same. I expressed my thoughts and all.
I'm in!
First step
Waiting for the result was nerve-racking. I opened my social media accounts early evening just to make sure the results was posted, and it was. I'M IN! Like yes, I'm in. I was accepted! My adrenaline rush makes me lively, excited and of course thankful. I'm in at both campuses. The thing I've been thankful for was that my prayers had been answered more than what I asked. I ranked first in Bais Campus. It's the real cloud nine but the pressure and expectations towards on me doubled trying to grab my happiness. Well, I guess being accepted at both campuses will always be worth the flex. Glory to Him for His greatness.
I take up education because I want to teach everyone the importance of education in and outside the four walls. I want to be the teacher that notices the kids that don't get noticed. My journey is still ongoing, like yours. Let's enjoy the journey towards our destination. This is me, a teaching in the making in God's will.
Thank you for reaching this far of my journey.
It is not the end. There's no real ending, it's just the place where you stop the story.
For now, these are the only highlights of my journey. I'll continue writing this book of life and see you on the next chapters.