Mariel V. Caburnay

Photo courtesy: highcountrygardens.com My, my, my lavender So purple, calm and serene Must discover the world's offer For wonders are waiting to be seen Don't be afraid, Don't hesitate, Your chances may ran out It might be too late Persevere Even in winter and harsh weather For the hardship of one Will someday be bygone With your strong desire Darkness will soon pass by Leaving the triumphant you behind Savoring the moment you designed... Once there was a tiny lavender So purple, calm and serene.

I am like a wave who was pushed back and forth in the ocean. I am like a  cocoon who has yet to face the real harsh world. I am like a peacock who is very proud but only had its beauty. I am like a bomb that explodes but could not be restored. I am like a stranger who is confused about which of the two paths in the woods should I choose. I am like a hopeless romantic that was driven by emotions. Strangely, someone reaches out to me. In my blurry dark world, someone lightened it up so that I can see clearly. She helps me in preventing me to step into the mud and drown. She helps me seeing a thousand paths to take without putting myself in danger. Practicality and a realistic mindset should be prioritized. Now here I am trying to resurface in the water after sinking at the bottom of the ocean. Photo courtesy: unsplash.com pixabay.com

I am a flat 1.0 student because.... I am always aiming for the best in everything that I do. That can really make me feel that I deserve a high grade. I don't settle for anything less and mediocre. I am determined, hardworking and passionate person. I understand and face my responsibilities and obligations as a future educator. Whenever I'm wrong, I stand for it and willingly held myself accountable. I am constantly trying to improve myself. I have a dream that I want to achieve. I fell down countless times but I rise up more countless times. Because giving up is not in my dictionary. I may have a lot of shortcomings but I am trying to fix those one by one. I learn from my mistakes. I know that I have still a long way to go. I believe I have a purpose in this world that's why I was born.  Also, there is still a bright future ahead that is waiting for me. Lastly, there's more that I need to discover about myself and the world.

Appreciation.... Is a word that is commonly used around the world. Defined as a feeling or expression of admiration, approval or gratitude.( Merriam Webster Dictionary) Gratitude, thankfulness, or gratefulness, from the Latin word gratus 'pleasing, thankful'. Is a feeling of appreciation felt by and/or similar positive response shown by the recipient of kindness, gifts, help, favors, or other types of generosity, towards the giver of such gifts. (Wikipedia) Appreciation in simple word is a feeling of recognizing of anything that you received and experienced. As we woke up everyday, doing our usual routine in the house. Interacting with our family, to school, and to our community. Did you even bother stopping for a minute or five to be thankful of what you have? If the answer is yes, Excellent! you are living a genuine happy life. If no, then please do read further because this one is for you! Did you usually feel negative, lonely, grumpy, complains all the time and ...

Here it comes, here it goes Midterm exam That eveybody knows Closer and closer The time goes faster Creates a ripple To the normalites people Some have their fear Some prepared their gear In this challenging world Either you fight or curled But remember this day and behold! For we emerges, the bold With flexibility, values and integrity Believing that the current dilemma Sharpen and brandish our quality To fight we say, AJA! To be brave and strong To achieve the success we long So start now and be ready In embarking a meaningful life journey To God be the glory! Photo courtesy: istockphoto.com

As I lay in my bed staring at the ceiling... I feel weak... I feel unmotivated... I feel overwhelmed... I feel tired... I feel like I am about to give up. With all these problems around me, I was lost with no inspiration. Overwhelmed from school and home. And was about to give up. Makes me want to do nothing. Just want to stare at the ceiling of my room. Just want to curl up in my bed and don't think anything. But then.... What will happen to me next? Where would I go? How about my education and studies? How can I earn money? How about my future profession? How can I build my own house? How can I fulfill my dreams? How can I travel around the world with my family? How can I happily spend time with my family? How can I enjoy life and live to its fullest? How about the promise that I made to prove someone? How can I be successful? How can I fight every struggles that life will throw on me, if I can't even overcome this one? What if I can do this? ...