Reblogged from mwahlik
Baby Face
"Dying to know who I am? You'll find out."
- “Will you love me even with my dark side?”
“For four years in the making, forget about everything. Take it.”
Thursday, 26th of July.
I woke up today without that grogginess feeling I usually experience on school days. I feel so good, so cozy, refreshed. Maybe because of the 8 hours of slumber I took. It felt too good to be true.
Then it hit me. Nutri-Jingle Finals!
I rushed down the stairs and did my morning routines and beauty rituals. I suddenly feel uneasy, jumpy, tense, excited, anxious, and happy. I was nervous. All at the same time. I was trying my best to contain all these emotions. Otherwise, it will get the best of me.
I was awake on the whole trip from my house to my school. I usually take extensive sleep on the school’s service but today’s a different case. All I have in my bag is my costume and an extra pair of black shorts and black tees for emergency. I arrived at around 6 o’clock and went straight to the school’s chapel. I thanked the Lord for everything - for the talents, for the support, for the unity of not just in our section but in the whole fourth year assembly, for the opportunity to prove our worth, for the friendship. I asked that He may guide us and that we may be able to become victorious.
We started practicing right away. Everyone was polishing everything that they could. From the props to the simple choreography to our voicing to our costumes. Everything must be perfect. There’s no room for mistakes. It’s now or never. After our 20-minutes break, we practiced once more. Our co-Seniors was taking a peek. They’re all rooting for us. They believe in us. They want us to win. The pressure’s definitely on.
We were the last group of finalists to get there in the gymnasium. All eyes on us. We’ll be the last performer. I don’t know if I should be happy or should I be more nervous because of it. But at the end, I decided to feel indifferent on it. First or Last, we’ll do our best.
Everyone’s expecting a lot from us. What if we fail to impress them? What if we disappoint them? What if we lose? Would they support us still? Will our best be good enough? I was thinking too much. I wanted to scream to release all these anxiety but I couldn’t.
Our competitors were all so good. It made me feel more uneasy. They raised the bar high. It’s going to be a tough match. The time was so fast. The next thing I know was we were on stage getting ready. I can hear the seniors cheering. IV-St. Stanislaus even had a banner for us. It made me smile though I kind of knew about it. The others were surprised because of it.
It’s now or never. We wanted to win so bad. It’s getting intense. I can feel it. They want this thing as much as I do. We were giving it all our own. We’re giving our best. “For four years in the making, forget about everything. Take it. Own it.” I said to myself. This is our time. And BOOM! Applaud and cheers filled the venue after our performance. Positive comments were given to us while the judges are tallying the scores.They said we were good.
Then came the moment of truth. We held hands and hoped for the best. We were silently praying. There was a tie between III-St. Elizabeth and IV-St. Cecilia for the third runner spot. Both section quickly screamed and yelled. They were so happy. The 2nd runner up was III-St. Bernardine. Then, Mr. Roque said that the first runner up are quiet and the underdogs of the competition. We all thought it was us. We were expecting to be called right after that. III-St. Joan of Arc would take the crown right away. And then he said “II-St. Bernadette!!”. It made me panicky. III-St. Joan and our section, IV-St. Ignatius, are the crowd’s favorite. But there’s only one spot left. The fourth years, I heard the boys and the girls, shouted “IGNATIUS!! IGNATIUS!!” Then the third year Bernardine cheered for us as well. The girls, mostly the third years and the other year level, then shouted “Joan!! Joan!!”. Mr. Roque said so loudly that saving the best for last is a must. “Congratulations, IV-St. IGNATIUS!” He said with his pitchy voice. We started shouted and jumping. We were all so happy! At last, we made it. We won! We are the champions! I can’t believe it.
People are congratulating us. We took photos on the stage with the trophy at our hands. My friends are hugging me and congratulating me. It made me smile and so happy. All our hard works are finally rewarded. So this is what winning looks like. What it feels like. It’s overwhelming. It’s indescribable.
After the program, I asked my crush to have a picture with me. :’> We celebrated in our room, everyone wants to take a picture with the trophy. It feels so good. Miss Lajada even bought us food as a treat. Simple yet it made me feel so emotional. Good thing I can hide emotions well. This is not the end. This is just a beginning of a great school year.
On behalf of my section, I would like to thank everyone for the support. It really means a lot. We promised to remain grounded. Thank you Lord!
#Proud to be an Iñigo ♥
My dear Mary,
Happy Sweet 16th Birthday. Thank you sa lahat lahat. I’m so lucky to have a friend like you. I love you my Skittles. Nag aaway man tayo minsan, nag kaka-ayos naman kagad tayo. Malakas ka ata sa akin. I can’t stay mad at you eh. Hahaha. Thank you for being always there for me. Just like I am for you. Basta sabihin mo lang naman, gagawin ko eh. Enjoy your day, sweetie. You are a great friend not just to me but to all of your friends. Sayang I can’t greet you personally because of the class suspension pero kasama mo naman ako palagi ee. Sa Puso mo. (‘= May your birthday be filled with sunshine and smiles, laughter, love, and cheer. You deserve to be happy. You’re not just a year older, but a year better. Everyone loves you. I love you, Skittles, remember that okay? >:D<
David Archuleta was once living a normal life, quickly shot to fame almost out of nowhere. He was just an ordinary guy with little confidence and little self-esteem, but a love for singing. When he finally did have enough self-assurance to actually try and work on music, he was diagnosed with vocal paralysis. He had felt like music was just a thing of the past, it was that one piece missing from him, until one day, he felt a strong, “unexplainable” feeling to audition for American Idol, and that’s how he got where he is today.
He was runner-up on the seventh season of American Idol and has four high-ranking studio albums. David worked hard all throughout his life to get where he is, doing numerous singing competitions while battling his strong hatred for his voice and his vocal paralysis. But that didn’t stop him. He is the perfect example of the value perseverance and he taught us that achieving your dreams is possible. Not to mention the numerous charities he’s involved with, plus his unshakable faith and strong positivity, which he tries to share with people so that they too can achieve their goals in life and be happy.
I recently read an article about why David Archuleta’s fans support him. Some of the reasons were his amazing talent, his sincerity, and his love for his fans. While that’s all true, it’s also completely disregarding one of the main reasons his fans love him. He’s an inspiration.
To me and to other Arch Angels, David has been an inspiration. This influential hero, who somehow always says and does the right things, sometimes without even knowing it, Between his motivating quotes and his optimistic attitude, there’s nothing about David that’s not to admire. David once said “It’s like when I try to do what’s right, the Lord blesses me directly and also indirectly by also blessing other people.” That is so true. David was blessed with amazing opportunities to live his dream, and the fans have been blessed with an inspirational, uplifting role model.
It’s interesting how so many different people from all over the world - different ages, different genders, different nationalities, and different lifestyles - can all come together for one person. Uniting into one fan base, supporting and enjoying the talent, for we have all ventured into this together. But the best thing about this journey has been, not the music from David, but the things we learned from David.
We care about David, and care about the way he helps others, which motivates us all to do the same. David is a true altruist, bringing people together for righteousness, strengthening the hearts and minds of his fans as he proves that giving back is the true virtue and way to happiness. And David’s desire to return the favor to the world that has got him to where he is today is something to be admired, and is admired by all of his loyal fans.
Sometimes as a fan it’s hard to put it all into words, what David has done for me and how much he means to me because of it. Only other fans will really understand it, because they’re feeling it too. But to cut it short, David’s fans are fans not only because of his incredible music, but because of his pureness, his angelic nature and innocence, his positive outlook in life and deep, motivating words. When David does something, he does it with heart. David’s influential music and motivational quotes make him an inspiration to many people, which is why David has such a devoted fan base and David has done a lot in his life, but the best thing he’s ever done is inspire.
