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SELF OBITUARY : TILL DEATH DO US PART

Steven L. Dueñas who died on 9th of April of this year 2024, he died because of the accident that happened to us last Friday night. We were on our friend's house last night in Martin's place that night because we were invited because it's his birthday. We were enjoying the moments together, drinking and eating all the foods as if there is no tomorrow. Sharing each other stories of pain and achievements in the rollercoaster ride of our lives. But now that Steven is gone who will I tell my stories to? Steven is a good listener and a very kind person I've known for years. Ever since we were little kids, Steven would sometimes climb to the Mango tree, and we would sometimes pick mangoes from their backyard and sell it for 13 pesos per piece. I'm sure if Steven is still alive today I'm sure he would love to have a last piece of mango to eat before he finally rest in peace.

Steven not only a kind person but also a good leader he was our president in our class this year. I would never expect that I would not be able to see Steven in the coming of years as well. Steven would always tell me that "Ouy sis arat na mag shot na ta kasi naka score ka na naman sa Periodical Test natin malibre ka na ghorll!" I will always miss Steven's voice everywhere like he's always protective to girls and very understanding to boys that he ended up not having any conflict or misunderstanding in any of us. You what Steven dislikes is eating Watermelons he hates eating them, it's because back when we were kids he accidentally eaten a Watermelon along with it's seeds and we would always tease him that there will be a growing Watermelon plant inside of his stomach since he ate the Watermelon along with the seeds. Steven not only a Kind, A good leader and a Very humourous one but also a very talented and smart one. Sometimes we were amazed in Steven'd abilities to multitask between excelling in academics and dancing, which makes us jaw-dropping everytime we see him included in the with honors and was able to execute hard dance moves like a worm sprinkled with salt.

Steven, how I wish you are still Alive, how I wish you were here beside us, how I wish you'll still be here doing schoolworks with us. But you know what if there is something that I learned from Steven is that he told me that "Alam mo lagi mong tatandaan ahh wag na wag kang makakapanakit ng damdamin ng ibang tao, masakit yun kasi danas ko yun, masakit kasi Pati mental health nila naaapektuhan kahit gaano pa kasimpleng salita lang yung sinabi mo at may impact yun sa kanila talagang masasaktan sila always give consideration to other kasi hindi natin alam kung ano yung pinagdadaanan nila, let's be kind to people." That's what Steven L. Dueñas told me, Steven if we're are you right I hope you're hearing this message that I'm saying to you, please do not be painted with a sad color like blue, always remember Steven we will be always here for you at our hearts. Our memories with you will never be tattered and forgotten, instead we will cherish this on a silver platter where you would always shine depo into our minds and hearts. We love you Steven, May we wish for you to live in peace eternally. Until we meet again Steven.

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FACIAL RECOGNITION : GENEFE ANALYN'S FACE

How can I live without her? Everytime I see my mom's face it's just that question that always pops like a notification on the phone that can't stop appearing. You know me I am a Mama's Boy and to top it all off it's her face why I always have a face like this as well. Come to think of it mom's face was a little bit calm at first it's as if she's the unbothered Queen Elsa Of Frozen yet when her Eyebrows starts to meet at the center I know I had to back down and lower my arsenal because like Queen Elsa she will froze you with those glaring cold eyes and mouth the spits with fire and she'll be like "STEVEN ASA KA NA NAMAN NAMUADTO HA? INGON KO SA IMUHA DIRI KA LANG SA BALAY KAY WALAY TAO SA BALAY HA!!!" Yes I know my mom's kind of feisty Dragon but she's not totally like that.

Apparently my stepfather was really amazed on my mom's kind and humble attitude along with her sweet smile that extends to her ears, no wonder she fell in love with her. But as I was saying, we all know all mothers are typically like that, to the point that they will shout at you frantically, and they will be emotionally unstable that their face just can't hide it when they get worried because their children didn't ask permission to go out with friends resulting to why they are not yet home late in the evening. Mother knows best I know that for sure, but sometimes mom's face just go confused when I say something that she actually doesn't know and sometimes she would open her mouth real wide to say her teachings are what's best for you so you should obey them, well because of my stubborn side sometimes I don't follow those teachings.

Mom's eyes were waterfall in the dead night of the evening, since she is a businesswoman and all in one pack so it's really hard for her to balance the expenses in the house, utility bills, the food, that sometimes she forgets to look at herself too, and I felt bad and responsible for that, instead of helping her to decrease her forehead full of wrinkles, headaches and stress, I just ignored her and continue with my stubbornness. But you know what, no matter how stubborn I am her lips comes close to my cheeks as if I didn't do anything to her, since my cowardice let through me sometimes and we go on to a huge fights with my mom where her head is going big with clouds and roaring thunders all crashing together "Kloog Kloog booom Zapp"

But amidst all of that mom is only looking in my back, like her face full of worries sometimes. But there is this one time her chin goes up and her smile is so warm that she's really proud of my achievements all throughout my journey as a student from Elementary till now she really still supports me, and I thank God that she gave me a mom not only with an angelic face but also with kind and humble heart that she would always say "Anak mabuti ng ikaw yung sinaksaktan anak kaysa ikaw ang nananakit." which is true. Also when I feel really sick but I don't want to let her know that I am sick Her nose was just like a lie detector she would know that I am sick just with her sense of smell and not with her sense of sight, and she was like "Susubukan mo pang magsinungaling sa akin eh....nanay mo ako...malamang alam ko bawat likot at galaw mo." suddenly she laughed her laugh was like a barrage of never ending machine gun as if there is no Tomorrow.

So everyone, do not mistaken our mothers dragonlike instincts, they are just protecting us, protecting us from the hazards and potential harm that may come at us, since mothers are known as the light of the house that covers and protects us from darkness who wishes to consume us and to turn us against them.

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MEMOIR : IN THE LOVING MEMORY OF MY LATE GRADE 9 ADVISER

Death is certain yet we don't when it will happen. That is the lesson we learned from the subject Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person. Death of someone is the most unforgettable moment of my high school life that took the steering wheel of my ship and took change of another direction. Her death is the most devastating of all of my experience as a high school student. She was our Adviser in Grade 9 when I was in high school, she was really like an angel, she really took care of us amidst of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The first time I met her was thru a submission of my activities of my modules, since that time we had a lockdown before. My first impression of her is that she is a type of teacher who would always get mad of you, like a mother with a children of four. However she was different, her approach is like a soft touch of a pillow that caress your tired head. She was like "Magandang Umaga po mommy kayo po ba yung mommy ni Steven Dueñas?" she asked. "Opo ako po iyon huhu...pasensya na po kayo sa abala nako sorry kung na late ako marami pa kasi akong inaasikaso sa bahay!" My mom worriedly told my Late Former adviser "Oh don't worry po ayos lang po iyon, mamaya pa naman kami aalis by the way my name is Emerlinda P. Cerna and I am the Adviser of your child po it's so nice to meet you po" then she shook hands with my mom. Her smile was extends to her ears and her calm voice soothes my ears to the extend that my mind full of thoughts quickly fades away and my attention was transferred to her as she and my mom were talking to each other.

Mrs. Emerlinda P. Cerna was always there for me like every questions that I ask her thru personal messages on messenger regarding to her lesson, she always responds quickly. She's a very considerate person that she even accepts late outputs to be submitted in their house personally. As I arrive upon their house the one who greeted me was her mother, and I told her mom that "Good Morning po nandito po ba Si Ma'am Cerna may ipapasa lang po sana akong outputs po pasensya na po sa abala!" I told to her mom while feeling blue. "Ah sandali lang ahhh.....Emerlinda....may naghahanap sayo dito estudyante mo ata ire!" Her mom shouted. At last ma'am Emerlinda came out from the door and greeted me "Good morning nak kamusta ka? Bakit na late ka ng pagsubmit?" She worryingly asked. "Ma'am nagtrabaho pa po kasi ako sinamahan ko pa po sila mama sa pagtitinda po ehh pasensya na po ma'am!" My respond to her as if I am begging mercy in front of the almighty God. "Ahhh sige anak wait kunin ko lang itong Outputs mo tapos.....kasama mo ba si Mama mo?" She suddenly asked. "Opo ma'am Nasa labas po siya hinihintay nya po ako. Bakit po ma'am may problema po ba sa grades ko?" I nervously asked. "Wala naman anak actually Ibibigay ko Sana yung card mo sa mommy mo since hindi nga siya naka-attend ng teacher-parent conference." she calmly responded. Her statement were a mix of life and death situation to me it's because I don't know what is the condition of my grades. I called my mom to come over so that she could receive my average for the 4th Quarter and that is 95 and I am held as the only student who received highest grade in our class. I cry a river for that since it is my first time achieving that kind of title in all of my years studying, my mom also did she couldn't believe that I would be able to achieve "With High honors" at that time. Ma'am Emerlinda also cried and she said that she was glad that I became her student, that she is so proud of me, and she wishes me to do my best in the upcoming Grade 10.

During Grade 10 it was somewhere February of 2022 my best friend brought me the news "HOI BESHIIE NABALITAAN MO NA!?" She quickly approaches me and she was catching her breath as if she run in the never-ending road. "Oh sis...bat ka hinihingal abay mag hinay hinay ka kasi gurl...ano bang sasabihin mo ha? Bat parang nagmamadali ka?" I asked her with doubt. "BEH PATAY NA YUNG ADVISER NYO!?" She said. My ears didn't get it at first so I asked her once again "HA! ANO DAW!? PATAY!? SINO YUNG ADVISER NAMIN!? SINONG ADVISER BEH!?" I asked her in a high tone because of the shock that gave me. "BEH SI MA'AM CERNA YUNG ADVISER NIYO NUNG GRADE 9 DEDO NA SIYA!" As I heard those words in my mind, my mind says it's true but my heart does not believe to any words that comes out of her mouth. Because that is just impossible since I just recently talked with her a month ago, how does my best friend know about the news on my adviser's death. "OH ETO AYAW MO PA MANIWALA AHHH!" She then showed a Facebook post with my adviser where she was put inside of a coffin, lifeless. My Tears drops like a needle as if no one could hear me crying. I was running at that time towards to our house because I cannot take the news about Ma'am Cerna's death. I cried at that time since she was like a mother to me. All of those lessons that she taught me, were now be only memories which I will always cherish how I wish that she is still right beside me.

After hearing the news about her death, I wasn't able to attend to her lamay to mourn to her death since I was really busy with helping my mom with her business, but some of my classmates did, and they inform me that the cause of her death was because there was a connection in her brain that was severed which resulted to her demise. After her burial, I was able to visit their house and I notice her son which is approximately 3 years old at that time, and her husband carrying him, I felt pity for the family especially to her Son and husband which were devastated and felt really empty on those times and I said to myself that I hope they are able to get pass throught this dark times.

Because of what happened to Ma'am Cerna her death made a pathway to my chosen career in the future. Since I really love her and the way she taught me, that's why I wanted to follow the path she started and I will be the one to continue it as a token of my gratitude for her great efforts, In which it granted me an access to be a HUMSS student today. It's because of her that's why I wanted to be someone like her not because of the perks and benefits of being a teacher but to be a better instrument for kids and teens who will be soon the pillars of the community and the society.

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LITERARY JOURNALISM : KIM JISOO BEFORE THE RISE OF BLACKPINK

"Kkochyanggiman namgigo gatdanda" that is the lyrics in Jisoo's solo title track named "Flower". Yes you heard it right, it's Kim Jisoo from BLACKPINK the elegant visual with an ethereal persona with a exquisite charm and enchanting voice that captures the hearts of many because of her distinct voice that she can only do. 

Jisoo or also known as Kim Jisoo was born on 3rd of January 1995, she was born in Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province which according to some fans that this place is famous for natural scenery especially in selected K - Dramas. But little did we know that Kim Jisoo's life has a peckish for little drama before Kim Jisoo went to trainee days before being a sensational K-Pop idol before becoming an actress in selective K-dramas. Before becoming a Trainee at YG entertainment. According to Yang Hyun Suk the C.E.O of YG Entertainment, Jisoo was said to be living with her parents,siblings,and grandparents.

According to Jisoo she was never really popular even high school, which compared to right now that we really see her as a classy and chic girl yet still cool. Jisoo is also known for her 4D personality, a 4D personality means she has this vibe of having a holistic approach in her that makes her unique and somewhat a rare case of a blue moon as if it is full. 

Jisoo joined YG Entertainment in 2011 with her impressive and distinct voice color that she can only make, that no other girls could imitate it. According to Yang Hyun Suk again, she stated that she even revealed Jisoo as the second mystery girl before debut and introducing Jisoo to many acting segments in several Music Videos. Jisoo was even scouted by the rival of YG Entertainment which is SM Entertainment during a concert were people can be compared to a can of sardines and phones were held up high uploading photos and videos. 

During Debut, BLACKPINK was a success and Jisoo received tons of love from it that even she made it to become the emcee for an idol TV show called "Inkigayo" alongside with two fellow Emcees from different K-Pop band; these are Park Jinyoung of GOT7 and Kim Doyoung of NCT together they spent one year being an emcee in the show and it was very loved by many fans especially international fans to be exact.

Also Kim Jisoo was the last member of BLACKPINK to release it's Solo song it was really made special for her that the flower represents the sweet appearance of Kim Jisoo yet alluring and graceful when it comes to the aspect of dance. 

There is no Doubt that Kim Jisoo deserves hype of the audience, it as if the crowd would lift her high but with her humbleness and also kindness towards to her band mates makes her a girl blessed with talents and a face like a Princess Mulan because of Jisoo's asian roots. 

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TRAVELOGUE : THE PLACE WHERE LAND AND SEA MEETS

Bagac,Bataan the place where land and sea meets it is a place for us to release pressure and leisure. Not only it is famous for their beach resorts but they are also packed with a bunch of heartwarming culture and a series of unique sceneries. Come join me as we travel my hometown at Bagac Bataan.

It was my Birthday January 1, 2022 mom decided that we should go on a family trip to celebrate my birthday. However, what makes this birthday celebration unforgettable is because we are a complete family. Considering this day like an award ceremony with a bunch of people claiming gold medals and a big trophy. We decided to leave Imus, Cavite at 3:00 A.M since travelling in the morning especially in Manila would probably end for us to be stranded in traffic. Cause that would be very terrific if we would not be able to arrive on time. Our first stop is in a SM Hypermarket in Manila where we picked some ingredients for their Grilled Bangus and other foods like Carbonara, Fried Chicken and many more. After we bought a lot of ingredients at the Hypermarket we decided to make a drive thru at McDonalds and I was really Happy because If I let myself get hungry amidst the long travel it could make my stomach angry. I got a Cheeseburger like it was calling my name to eat it and I devoured it over along with fries who were crying because they are getting cold because I ate the Burger first rather than eating them first. At some point at 5:00 AM we had a stopover at a gasoline station were we filled our tank well it's because the car is thirsty and he wants to drink of Unleaded Gasoline. After that we are driving as fast as flash in the Northern Luzon expressway or what do we call NLEX and my friend who is a gay and he said that "Ebarg naman kabilis itey na car di ko na keribells bhieee nahihilo na em" and we all Just laughed because he's not used to this kind of travelling since it's his first time traveling from Imus, Cavite to Bagac,Bataan.

All people in the van fell asleep including me and all I can hear is that the van going 'vroom' and I felt the car traveling the never-ending expressway. At 7:30 A.M I got awake and I see that we are at Pampanga, the home of Delicious Processed foods and delectable delicacies like The San-Nicolas Cookies which my mom bought from a local vendor for only PHP 50.00 per pack and it was really sweet and tangy because it is a shortbread made from butter and coconut milk. 8:50 A.M when we came across a Signage and there was a written text scribbled in it and it was "Welcome to Bataan" all people in the van Exclaimed their excitement and can't contain themsleves as if they wanted to go out of the van, but of course we are not yet in our destination.

As we drove to our destination driving, to Bagac Bataan was not an easy feat because there so many mountainous roads like it's a very steep and high and low slopes as well. Driving towards to our destination should be careful yet cautious because it's very slippery since it rained there when we arrived at Pilar, Bataan as we travel across the Pilar, Bataan we saw a mountain with a huge Cross on its as big as the Christ the Redeemer in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil which caught everyone's attention. A few hours passes by and everyone was so mesmerized with the breathtaking scenery like forests, the mountains, every people were having this kind of mindset, like they been in another country because they never been into something like this before since they are so used with busy highways and streets unlike in Bagac were streets and Roads were filled with whistles of wind and trees that greets them whenever our van passes through each one of them.

After 5 hours of travelling from Pampanga to Bagac,Bataan there we came across the tower that secures the bonds of Japanese and Philippines it is called the "Friendship Tower". After taking pictures in the Friendship Tower we are able to Arrive safely to the Hotel Resort that my parents made a reservation in. It is the Villa Dolores Beach And Hotel Resort and it has a lot of amenities that screams "Welcome to Villa Dolores we'll make sure your stay relaxing and memorable"

It has White Sand Beach that tickles my feet and the clear pristine water that is clearer than any eyeglasses that a blind person wears. After removing our things in the Van we are preparing for our lunch since everyone is hungry like they will eat a whole cow. Everyone was enjoying that day until midnight, it was really fun that everyone was playing games, singing karaoke and some are dancing as if this will be the last.

Well there is only one thing that I could say in this whole Family Trip "THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME" Home or what do we call Family. Family is the really place that we can rest our tired heads and escape from reality. For a while it's not bad to escape, just remember Lovelife, work, career, money all of them will soon fade away but family they don't they will be always there whatever path you choose they'll always support you and take care of us like delicate flower like Lily.

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REACTION TO SOMEONE'S PERSONAL NARRATIVE : CREATIVE REACTION PAPER ON CARDS AND COFFEE BEANS

Rayzel Charlene Villamor's work is a really well crafted work. It easily caught my attention the first time I see her work. Her work was all about her experiences with her family, that family of hers is what she really cherish and holds to it like a child eating ice cream. Many in her paragraphs were showing 'Flashback' in her personal narrative, wherein those memories that signifies their family's unbreakable bond that holds precious to Rayzel's heart that she didn't even realize the fast flowing events of those times. The personal narrative only prove of the author's Family Oriented personality she gives bonding time with her family, she gives love to her family and she gives undying committment towards to her family.

Rayzel's work was really a jaw-dropping one because the words were written in the paper were like talking and reaching out my heart that I should do the same with my family as well. This is because me as the first child of my mom, I was always busy and I found it difficult to make time for her since both of us are busy. Sometimes I get envy with those family who are always complete and makes an effort to keep their family close to them that despite their plates are full, they always make way for them to be able to reach out with their family amidst of their close-distance homes.

The cards and coffee beans when I first saw it as the title I was expecting that it would be circulating on Rayzel's life in school however I was wrong it was all about her experiences with her family. Family as the topic for her personal narrative was a very great choice. It really gives that very happy picture in my mind and really gives off that very profound meaning as a choice of topic in writing her personal narrative. Actually I didn't expect that Rayzel would choose this kind of topic since I really see her as a workaholic student especially when it comes to doing a bunch of schoolworks and learning a lot of lessons from each of those like the character "Sofia The First" who always learn something everyday.

Overall the grammar is definitely superb and I'm very speechless with the neat finish of her personal narrative though I suggest she could add more literary devices like the sound of their 6 seater vehicle that goes 'vroom vroom' well that is all I can say about her work and I really enjoyed reading it.

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AUTOBIOGRAPHY : RAINBOW 🌈

"Steven bading ka ba?" That is the question that never goes once in a blue moon that everyone asks. But before anything Hi~ my name is Steven L. Dueñas I am 19 yrs old. My life as a child seems to be the color of the rainbow. Yellow is the color associated with happiness while blue is associated with sad emotions from the events that occurred throughout my childhood up until now.

First with the color of "GREEN", Green is the color of Life which means this is the time when I was born. I was born on January 01, and I had a tremendous situation when I was born, this is because I had a condition called "Hydrocephalus" which is the buildup of fluid in cavities called ventricles deep within the brain. My dad who is a seaman helped my mom to get me operated while I was a baby, but God was really great I was able to Get operated by 5 Doctors in 5 Most known hospitals and I was able to survive from the brink of death, and thanks to that I was able to live like a normal and fantastic person.

For my favorite color which is "YELLOW" 💛 since Dancing is what my passion is and it is a Lifetime hobby that makes me happy. Ever since childhood I have a genuine talent for the art of dancing. That is because of relentless watching of amazing dance segments on the television. My eyes were mesmerized with the flowy movements of the dancers that I watch in the television as I witness those my mom told me that she knew that I have a talent for dancing so that's why she enrolled me in a beautiful dance class where kids with talents in dancing are gathered to be taught with the basics of dancing. I started being in the Dance Class for 5 yrs old. I've been there for almost 1 year and I was able to grasp with tricky Hip Hop moves and other groovy moves. After living in Manila we moved to another place which is Called Bataan, the place is full of wonders with breathtaking scenery with different cultures topped with a spoonful of delicious and authentically made food. The reason why we migrate to Bataan is because of my Stepdad who was designated in Bataan for duty as a seaman.

For the color of "ORANGE"🧡 a color associated with a burst of energy and full of fun, I lived in Bataan for almost 8 years there where a lot of nostalgic memories that I made there even as a childhood when I was in elementary. I had so many friends where being a life in childhood does not always circulate on everyday studying but it is also all about playing with friends outside after school and then my parents who are tired from selling RTW clothes would scold me and of course as a certified naughty kid I would prefer to not listen to them. We tend to enjoy and spend the fun experiences while we're kids since these activities will not have the chance for us to experience it again.

To the color Of "BLUE"🩵 which is a color associated with Sadness. My real father left us when I was in first grade in elementary. It was very depressing growing without my real father up until now, I still have no single idea where my father is right now. I also talked to my aunts and uncles about my father's whereabouts but they are clueless of where he is. My mom told me that "Anak gawin mo ang lahat ng paraan na makapagtapos ka ng pag-aaral para one day if magkita man kayo ng papa mo marerealize niya na nakayanan ko na palakihin ka at ipagtapos ka ng pag-aaral nang ako lang na mag isa" that inspiring quote from her is what drives me to study even better for my future, that someday I will be able to surpass dad, but as a teenager right now growing without my real dad is a huge loophole in me as a person. I get envy with other children who are able to experience the happiest and precious moments with their complete family whilst me I get to witness how my former stepfather treats my mom like a garbage that after he used my mom for his own personal gain then he will discard my mom's full force contribution to his success.

For the color of "RED"♥️ I was really angry towards my stepdad who always treats my mom like his own personal assistant. He doesn't even clean the house, he doesn't even wash his own clothes, instead when my mom got home feeling tired after selling RTW products outside, my stepdad would say "Oh baka gusto mo magluto Genefe" and I'm really pissed with how he treats my mom like that. Even when I was in high school my stepdad would always scold me or even hit me with something because I was not following his orders, in which he and my mom would fought because of it and sometimes in a fit of rage, I also shouted back at my stepfather proving his mistakes right from the very first place. But right now thanks for the hope that the Rainbow gave to us, my mom was able to get away from that man and mom is now happily enjoying his life with his new live in partner who treats her properly like what any husband should be.

For Violet 💜 the color that symbolizes royalty and prestige, me as a student who is a member of the LGBTQIA+ Community in the whole high school, I was not able to experience anything about loving a significant person that I really love, since I believe that loving the right person will come at the right time and at the right place. I have this mindset that "Whatever happens, happens." and I let it flow within me that no matter how sad or painful it gets, I still look for the positivity of life and face the life head on and while I'm still living I get the chance to experience or do the things that I really love without the feeling of guilt because of the people who holds me back.

Last but not the least the color of Indigo 💙 the color of intuition and wisdom, with the skills that I have in dancing and with the knowledge that the Almighty God has given to me, I'm so thankful that I was able to achieve so many milestones in my life being an honor student and as a dancer competing in so many challenging dance competitions. I will always bring this accomplishments up until I make it to my dream as a Professional Teacher in the near future the reason why I chose to be a teacher, is because I want to continue the legacy that my Late Former Grade 9 Adviser started, since I really love her that's why I disregarded the dream of being a pastry chef someday and instead I want to make something in honor of her memory since she's a very passionate and a loving adviser to me, to the point that I was able to achieve having a with high honor in her class and that is to educate students for guiding through shaping their lives in the near future just like what my late former Grade 9 Adviser did.

The reason I chose RAINBOW as the theme of my Autobiography this is because RAINBOW 🌈 symbolizes HOPE that after a heavy rain there will be always a shining Rainbow that will be formed or a new hope for you to begin with another quest into a thrilling journey which you and only within ourselves who will be able to tackle with it no matter how hard it may be we will not falter from it but instead we make those hardships as an inspiration and a motivation to help us reach our goals and achieve our dreams.