Isang Paalala

Ang summa cum laude ngayong centennial graduation sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas ay nanggaling sa Kolehiyo ng Musika. Siya si Gabi Francisco.

Bakit ko sinasabi ito? Dahil iniisip ko kung kakayanin kaya ng kakayanan ko na maging tulad niya. Gusto ko din maging isang huwarang mag-aaral. Napakataas kong mangarap no? Hayaan n'yo na, libre lang naman e.

Libre din magdasal. :)

Sabi ni manong Lito, "Kapag andito pa ako sa panahon na ggradweyt ka, manonood ako!"

Sabi ko naman, "Manong, baka nga cum laude lang ako. Hindi ako aakyat ng stage!"

Tugon naman nya, "Basta magdasal ka lang at magpakumbaba ka. Alam kong hindi mo kaya yun pero kaya ng Panginoon natin yun."

Hindi ako nakapagsalita. Saka ko lang napansin na nagiging mayabang nanaman ako. Hindi ko nga naman talaga kakayanin ang lahat ng ito mag-isa. Wala ako ngayon kung wala ang biyaya ng Kanyang buhay. Sobrang natamaan ako. Sakto. Swak.

Sabi ni Mam Joy, "Naku, yang si Ara ang susunod na summa cum laude ng college."

Sabi ko naman, "Ay Mam, sana nga po."

Pero sa loob ko, medyo napapaisip na ako na mukhang kelangan ko talaga magtiyaga para maging summa cum laude. Kung hindi man, kahit papaano'y nagawa ko ang lahat sa lubos ng aking kakayanan. Maraming umaasa sa akin. Mahirap man dahil hindi mawawala ang "pressure". Magtitiwala na lamang ako sa Kanya, sa Kanya na nagbigay sa akin ng talento, katalinuhan, at lakas.

"Manong Lito, iba ka talaga."

"Panginoon, iba ka sa lahat..."

Ang Aking Napagtanto

Hindi ko alam pero parang andami kong pinag-isipan ngayong araw na ito. Kung hindi sinasabi ng tao, nakikita mismo ng dalawang mata ko, nararamdaman ko, o kaya'y biglang ididikta nalang ng utak ko. Hindi ko alam kung naging mapag-obserba lang ako ngayon o talagang napanahon lang. Pero, maganda din na paminsan-minsa'y magtanto at magnilay-nilay sa mga bagay na nasa paligid mo, idamay mo na din ang sarili mo.

Sa lahat ng ginawa kong pag-iisip, eto ang aking naging konklusyon..

"Alamin mo kung sino ka at kung ano ang dahilan bakit ka naging ikaw."

Sa maikling pangungusap na ito nakapaloob ang lahat ng aking napagmasdan ngayong araw.

"Maikli lang ang buhay..."









Salamat sa mga sumusunod:
*Sa driver ng fx kaninang umaga na nakikipagkuwentuhan sa kanyang katabi tungkol sa mga interes ng kanyang mga anak.
*Kay manong Lito (guard sa CMu Annex) dahil alam na niya ang dahilan kung bakit siya nabubuhay sa mundong ito. :)
*Kay kuya Bogs, habang pinapakinggan ko ang kanyang mga sagot sa mga ginawa nyang tanong para sa Psych101 (kung bakit sinasagot nya ang ginawa nyang tanong..o kung bakit sya gumawa ng tanong, mahabang istorya.hahaha. :D).
*Kay ate Jj. "Coz deep inside this armor, the warrior is a child." ü
*Sa oil price hike na napansin namin ni kuya Bogs habang nagpapagasolina ang tatay niya.hehe. :)
*Sa movie na "The Inevitable Truth". Happy Earth's Day!! :D
*Sa nanay ko. ^_^
*At, syempre, sa Panginoon, ang dahilan kung bakit ako nabubuhay. Hindi na magbabago yun. Di na ako magkakaroon ng identity confusion sa ganyang aspeto.hahaha. :)


[naapektuhan na pala ako ng Psych101.hehe. ü]

For How Long?

There you were, sitting on a bench along the corridor. Yes, you were playing your instrument. You skillfully played your fingers along the strings. You smoothly glided the bow across that toy of yours. And I could feel that it's a part of yourself, your whole being. I looked through those eyes that mirrors the emotion of the notes. It's just too wonderful to bear.

Even before I saw you, i already pictured the wonderful face with those expressive eyes. You may not know that I have noticed it long ago. I was too stunned, running out of words to say or even think of. Everything seemed to be a dream because I never felt this way before. Infatuation? No. Admiration? Better. I was so good in hiding my feelings that you didn't even know that I "admire" you, or did you? I just wanted to control myself because i might act stupid. You know, the normal stuff. And for one reason, I'm not the showy type of a person when it comes to the issues of admiration. Well, give me a pen and a paper, I can show you anything...uncontrollably, though.

Now, I'm staring at you. You didn't even notice, which is good. I feel secured. I mean, my secret is secured. But for how long?

How long? Maybe after a year since we met each other.

Although it might take more than a year or so, if you would know who I am...

...or who you are.

Lesson Learned :)

Last Sunday, we had our Worship and the Word Youth Sunday or WWYS. I had another great time and I learned a very great lesson! [Too bad, umalis kagad si BLiTZ! Ganda pa naman ng message. Daya!! Anyway, thanks sa paglibre. Ngyahahaha! ü] I learned how to manage time! [I actually started it today and it really worked for me!]
Let me share to you what I just learned. =]
Characteristics of TiME. 1) It is ever present! It's the only constant thing because it never changes. 2) It is neutral. It is the greatest leveller of life because even if you're rich or poor, you all have 24 hours. 3) It is like money. You can spend it wisely or not. 4) It is power. It limits our time and potential [Hebrews 9:27].
WATCH OUT!! 1) Time robbers. It really takes a lot of discipline to manage the time. Let's make the most of every opportunity. 2) Activity Trap. We sometimes accept and accept and accept responsibilities or favors that we don't even know how to organize. :P
Suggested Solutions. 1) Avoid working on several small projects at once. You might be overwhelmed. 2) Finish one project before starting another. 3) Prioritize your projects from the most important. You should, for example, consider the deadlines of each project. 4) Set self-imposed deadlines on projects. If you can go beyond the requirement limits, go! As long as you can do it. 5) Concentrate more on the results rather than the process. Less pressure. ü
The Person Makes His TiME. 1) Know your time. Record your time everyday. 2) Manage your time. Plan your day's activities. Prioritize and schedule your work for the day.
Be The Master of your TiME. 1) Always have something to read or to listen to. 2) Read books like a newspaper. 3) Learn to say NO! *on the basis of your plan's schedule *if you can't give justice to it or you can't do your best *be firm when you say NO. 4)Always have a notebook with you. So you would know what you should do or take down important reminders. 5) Don't procrastinate. Cramming maybe produces the best results but it makes you on your worst.

REMEMBER! Our time is given by the LORD. We then should ask for the ability to manage HiS time wisely.

Don't take time for granted. Manage it wisely. Use it for God's glory. Our time here on earth is limited. Better make the most out of it WiSELY!!

ü_____Ara Janelle Foronda_____ü

Before Summer Comes

This week is a very busy one. Yes, because it's finals week! Very pressuring. :) At least, recitals are some kind of a pressure-releaser for me, i have no idea why.ü

March 25 - Voice Finals and Ate Val's recital
Before I had my final exam in voice, my voice is not in a good condition. Very depressing. I almost get on my knees and beg God to bring back my voice, even just this day. "Miraculously", when I was about to sing, my voice just became better. I can't believe it! I was able to sing the higher sol! [babaw ng kaligayahan no? :D] Anyway, I am really thankful to the Lord.

6pm..Ate Val's recital..it's fine, although there are some flaws, we all worked it through. A very nice experience. And very good food. :P

March 26 - Solfege exam and Ate Mizpah's recital
Oh yes! I think I did well in solfege than the last semester. I was so so so so happy! But, I'm nervous when I'm sight reading because Sir Baes is watching, I felt my heart would explode. Well, I did it!! :) Also a bit sad because MuT 11 is done and Sir Eudi might not teach MuT 12 next sem! Wah!!!

7pm..Ate Mizpah's recital! It's held at the Vargas Museum. The performers are very good! I sang "Chua Ay" and "Ikaw Lamang" with the Camerata voices. I think we really did a great job! Aja!! :]

Today - Piano finals and kuya Papo's recital
Well, that's today. haha. I still don't know what will happen. Still, I hope everything will be smoooooooth. :)

So, I gotta go. I'll prepare everything. Yey.ü

Ciao! Arrivaderci!

*New AY's resolution: Bumili ng sangkatutak na black slacks at mag dress sa voice finals! hehe. :))