There's a U in Music

Music is like our soul

It has always been our very own

From birth till now we all know

That we can't live without knowing so

There is a U in music

And we all think of it that way

Without music it's not okay

And know it wouldn't complete our day

Music is apart of us

And I bet we all know that

Listening to it makes our heart fat

By giving us inspirational stuff

Music can really inspire

And it can't make you bored or tired

'Cause it's like it can make you respired

So our souls would not get expired

Music is in you and me
It's in every people we see
It has even made us wild and free
So take out your headphones and listen to me

The World Before, Today and After

     The world is such a beautiful place created by God. There aren't  enough words to describe how magnificent it is. Not even poets can fully define how great our world is. Because starting from the skies down to the depths of the sea and to the end of the universe; ironically because it is endless, there are several terms to start with and non to end. 


     "And I think to myself what a wonderful world" a line from Neil Armstrong's song. It is indeed a wonderful world, because it is simply wonderful. What more can I say? People often see the world as a gigantic mass floating in the universe with the other planets but just as what Neil Armstrong said "I put up my thumb and it blotted out the planet Earth." That's how small the earth really is, maybe even smaller than we really think. And just the fact of knowing that we can now realize that the earth may not last that long, not just because it'll blow up or something, but because of our irresponsibility. So, is it still a wonderful world?


     Several years have passed and the blue planet we once knew is somewhat becoming duller, every second and every minute of our lives. Everyone is hearing about the ozone depletion, climate change and other catastrophic words about our planet's situation. All of them are because of us, every single one of us. That one candy wrapper we didn't properly dispose of, those plastics getting wasted and those chemicals being thrown away everywhere are contributing to that problem. And that problem has been an obstruction to each and everyone of us who's been longing to live a care free world where in you can drink on every lake or river and lie on every corner, breath wherever you want without that smoke becoming a hindrance. You can do almost everything, without getting sick because nothing is contaminated. That was before, but honestly, the earth was also polluted even before. It may not be that noticeable but it was still there. And it'll always be and it can worsen.


     Can we change the world? Make it look better? A song once said "Together we can change the world", is it really possible, that if everyone were to help there would be any difference? The government, departments, organizations, groups, et cetera are thinking of numerous ways on getting the earth's condition better. Yes, they are working but temporarily. The earth is still the same "about to die" earth. Because everywhere I look, I see a piece of trash lying, people smoking and vehicles belching dark hazes. Everyone is helping but not exactly everyone. And that's really disastrous. 


    Ignorant, lazy and irresponsible are the types of attitude that causes these problems. And these are the people who keep on dumping their wastes everywhere. If everyone were to realize that if we were to do something good everyday for the benefit of our planet's state we could live a better world. Because it may not be permanent but at least we know that because of us we are minimizing the earth's consumption of pollution. We need not to tell or assign people to do this or that, it's realization, that's what they need and concern. If mankind were to have those two attitudes we would be living in a more suitable world.But the sad reality is that only a few people posses that trait. And I bet, if these keeps on our future might not seem to exist, it may but would anyone still want to live in it?


    These thoughts ponder in our minds and they'll always be along with all of those deliberation. " This is one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" another quote from Armstrong. It's true that if we were to take that one step we could do some changes that could really turn and become big. We may be small but nothings impossible if we believe because our imagination is the only limit to reaching reality.


     We can save the earth, but we can't guarantee how long. The crisis were encountering may seem to be forever but all we need is action. Let's act, do something, stop planning and just do what we're all suppose to do to make our future beautiful in someway. We may not help change the world permanently but at least it'll last. Because we only have one home, planet earth.

Romeo and Juliet with a Twist

     Putting a twist in the tragic story of Romeo and Juliet is somewhat hard for me. First and foremost, what is a comic relief? How do I even come up with such a humorous situation that everyone would seem to enjoy and have that feeling that it was worth it. Well I remember when Ma'am May once said that when you're a born joker you don't have to exert effort to make everyone laugh or something like that. Easier said than done, for my case.

     Romeo was about to take the poison which was placed on the table. Not knowing that there were two bottles he took the blue colored one and took off. On his way there Paris was uncontrollably crying his eye out that he even wept on the ground were Juliet's body lies.
 In minutes Romeo come's to the scene where Paris is. Paris was currently holding a crowbar when Romeo came.

Romeo: Speak nothing of the truth! What lies beyond, is it true?

Paris: I believe ye is Romeo? Are you not ? I blame all that has happened to you!

     Paris attacks Romeo with a crowbar, he didn't even bother to get his sword. But as he runs to Romeo he trips over his sword that fell a while ago. He rolls over to Romeo's feet and gets up while raising the crowbar over his head and falls again backwards.

Romeo: Are we to start the duel or not?

Paris: I surrender. Thou cannot withstand this any longer. Romeo my dear, the truth is, it is you whom I love!

Romeo: Paris all this commotion is getting in to you - 

Paris: I beg thee to not speak anymore, such harsh words might tremble thy fragile heart of mine.

Romeo steps backwards as he crossed his eyebrows and looked at Paris' peculiar actions.
But then Paris throws his crowbar hitting the ground where Juliet's coffin is.

Juliet: Oh my. Has it been time yet?

Juliet tries to kick her way out and because of that the ground above her seemed to move which caused Romeo's attention.

Romeo: My Lady!

Romeo swiftly runs forth to Juliet and helps her out. But then Paris starts to shout things about him uncontrollably which made Juliet feel glad that she never fell in love with such a questionable person.

Paris: I cannot withstand this! Hence forth I shall leave you both but be warned my beloved Romeo, I am like a shadow that follows ye when the sun is high and at night when the moon is full. Well bon voyage!

Juliet: That was a bit awkward do you agree not ?

Romeo: Ay. And a bit creepy for my situation.

The Capulet's and Montague's arrive as they here the outrageous story from Paris. The Apothecary was also on his way by that time.

Capulet: Juliet step away from that horrid thing!

Montague: You watch your words!

Foul words came out from both families. Romeo and Juliet then decided to commit suicide to end the senseless fight between the feuding families. 

Romeo drank the solution that was in the small blue jar. It was already a second too late before they could stop Romeo from drinking the what they thought was poison.

Apothecary: My Lord stop!

Romeo coughs hardly and throws the bottle away. Juliet pats Romeo at the back.

Romeo: What foul taste! What was that?

Apothecary: That was my Horse's urine your majesty, it was supposed to be used for some sort of experiment.

Romeo: My word, next time do be careful of what you hand me!

Friar Lawrence then enters and explains everything to the feuding family and tries to stitch everything up.

Capulet: Terribly sorry dear friend. Here is your toy wooden train that I snatched away from you before.

Montague: Keep it as a peace offering.

Capulet: Thank you. I shouldn't have stolen this before from ye. Though I am truly happy that we're even.

Montague: True, let's us never fight again.

The whole misunderstanding finished and the two families became one big happy family. They had promised to themselves to never fight over choo - choo the train ever again.

     The comic relief I've just made wasn't that convincing. But I do hope it did make you laugh, even if it was a second of giggle. I think making the story turn into a humorous one doesn't quite fit the whole plot. I would still prefer the tragic ending that made me amazed and gave me inspiration to not always make my stories a happily ever after. But I must say it is sort of fun putting a twist in Romeo and Juliet.

Romeo and Juliet

William Shakespeare has indeed created such tremendous works such as Hamlet, The Tempest, Macbeth and many more. From those works of him "Romeo and Juliet" was the first story I've known and read. Fascinatingly I finished the whole book without hesitation and how amazed was I when I reached the ending; regardless of the fact that I somewhat know the plot of the story, reading it from the start till the end was somewhat breath taking. Well it is a very tragic story indeed, but that's what makes the story more interesting. It makes me want to dig deeper and try to fully understand the true meaning behind Shakespeare's unique masterpieces.

Full of woe's. That's how I would simply explain the dreadful story of "Romeo and Juliet", which is what makes it turn out to a beautiful work of art. As I read through the story I already knew that the ending would be a tragic one, because I've already heard of it before somewhere.But if I haven't known of it I'd be curious. Of course I would expect the ending would be like the one in fairy tales "Happily ever after", like any ordinary person would.

If I were to somehow divert the ending I would probably do the same, a miserable ending, but at least there you'll find the lesson in life and you'll be able to understand that sometimes you have to learn your lesson the hard way.

If I would change the parts in "Act five, Scene three", I would let Romeo reach the tomb late. Only a few minutes left, Juliet would awaken. So as Romeo reaches the grave he would still meet Paris and have the deadly fight; which Romeo won. Romeo would then hear Juliet's voice. He then opens the tomb and hugs her tightly, but then Page see's Paris' dead body on the ground and quickly calls fort Capulet and his men. With all the commotion, it made the Montague's come fort too. When both families reach the place a loud uproar was made. The nurse tried to pull Juliet away from Romeo, same with Montague pulling his son away. The two resisted and were able break free from the constrict. Romeo and Juliet then decided to drink the poison after trying to explain things to their families; which no one tried to listen to. Romeo placed the poison in his mouth and kissed Juliet causing the two to fall on the ground. Friar Lawrence then came and saw that he was too late, he explains the story behind of how the two young lovers became true to one another,excluding the fact that their names are enemies. And same with the original ending the two families then realize what they have done and finally, after so many years, became friends.

Still a tragic ending. That's how I would define my style of the ending. The story "Romeo and Juliet" gives a very interesting lesson. Not that you have to get married at the age of 14. It's that we shouldn't be too high on ourselves. Lessen that pride that makes you want to climb on top and look down on others as you step on them. It's the love and passion you must give to your beloved one's not cruelty and ignorance to others. And it's the joy of being with those persons that you love so dear. I really salute to William Shakespeare, for he has created stories that no ordinary person would. Let his works be a lesson to all of us.

A Perfectly Imperfect Family

     How important is our family members to us? Ever thought of changing your family or even an ideal family perhaps? Can our family help us or push us down? Some questions that ponder in our minds, maybe because of stress and anxiety. 

From what I know, my family has been a part of my life. If they weren't here, I wouldn't be here either. They're more than just a necessity, more than a need; they are the sum of all of that. In good times and in bad times, we always tend to love one another. Even if you experienced a bit struggle with them you have no choice but to have patience,besides their your family and you'll still be okay again after some time. Like my family and I, we struggle sometimes but it only takes a few hours till we get together again. And this is the reason they're important to me.

If I was asked about my ideal family I'd say - an ideal family for me is an understanding, caring and God fearing family; actually the family that I have right now. The thoughts of "I wish my family were like ...", played in my mind when I was still little. Though I didn't really understood those disciplinary things before, which made me thought of wanting an ideal family. When you search for the meaning of 'ideal', you might get -  the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain. "Perfect" was in the definition, does it exist in an imperfect world? Yes, yes it does. In our eyes and in every way, our family is perfect just the way they are.

A perfectly imperfect family indeed. What more can I ask of? There isn't anything or anyone but God that could replace them. I'll stay with them through thick and thin, 'cause that;s how I love my family and that's how important they are to me.