I AM POSTING HERE ONE OF THE ESSAYS I PASSED IN MY APPLICATION FOR A FREE LANCE WRITER POSITION...HOPE YOU ENJOY READING...
Hello Mike
I’m sick and tired of the shouting, of the demands, of everything! I’m torn between my obligations in our family and my duties in the office. I’m even losing my social life! I already don’t know what to do. I already don’t know how to please you. My bosses. Even myself!
At first I thought everything will work out as planned. I was excited when I heard the news that I’ll be starting to work at a blink upon application. I even prepared for that moment. I went to the spa. I went to the salon for my hair and make-up. I even called for the best couturier in town for my wardrobe. All I had in mind by that time was I am a star. A big, bright star!
But look at me now? Do I still look like my age? Look at my wrinkles. The last time that I stood in front of the mirror I only had three. But now…ah, never mind. I’m so stressed out. I’m physically, mentally, socially exhausted.
I’m not blaming anybody. Much more I don’t blame myself. (Why should I?) It’s just that I came up to a point where it seems I’m very helpless. As if I’m deserted.
Despite all the efforts I have exerted, as if nothing has changed. Despite the concern I am giving to the people around me, no one is pleased. No matter how I try to reach out to them, nobody appreciates it. They blame me for their misfortunes. They blame me for the adversities which are obviously out of my control. I’m not a superhero in a skimpy, red two-piece who, at times of trouble and danger, comes and saves the day.
But I swear. I’m doing my best to do my job. I’m doing everything to address all the issues concerning my workplace. I’m even sacrificing much of my time trying to find ways in minimizing, if not totally eradicating, those problems instead of having quality time with you and our children. Why can’t they see it? Why are they so unfair?
Oh, I’m sorry. I think I’m being iniquitous to you. I always talk about my work, I always complain about my work when I can’t even spend a moment for a cup of coffee with you.
But don’t worry. In a year and a half, everything will be fine again. I’ll be stepping out of Malacañang, I’ll be coming back home. With you. With our children. With our grandchildren. We’ll have quality time together again. The way we used to be.
Love lots,
Glory
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
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hehehehe... That was funny (even though it should not have been). But still... I bear in mind that she is "Glory"... in her own way. But. Funny is my word of choice for this piece. I am just too humored.
ReplyDeleteGood job!
At first I was wondering if Sir Bisenio really went to the spa and to the salon just to pamper himself and thought that he really is a bright superstar before he met us at MakSci. :))
ReplyDeleteI know Sir I was slow. XD :))
sir this is my output about compare and contrast... XP..
ReplyDeleteAs with any rivalry, the facts speak for themselves. With that said, as with any rivalry, the emotion, the stakes and the competition speaks a little bit more to the true results. This was always the case when speaking of Chamberlain and Russell. The facts do not tell the total true story behind one of the greatest one on one rivalry in basketball history.
Wilt “the stilt” Chamberlain, the 7-2 310 pound giant who played center considered as the best offensive basketball player until the coming of Michael Jordan, recorded numerous individual records during his illustrious 13 years in the NBA(National Basketball Association). Despite winning all the individual awards amassing several records, even recording 100 points in one game, capturing that elusive NBA title remained ghost to him. Until he realizes the value of team play and selflessness, his team won 1967 NBA title after dethroning the Boston Celtics and ending a string of 8 straight NBA titles. The next 2 years would prove to be hard for him as they were defeated by the aging Boston Celtics and Bill Russell. Old as he may be entering the 70’s, he served as a role player, leading the league in passing, a common waterloo for big men, and helped his team the Los Angeles Lakers win a title before he retired in 1972. He was the antagonist of the two during their rivalry but as Russell retires he soon won the hearts of many people.
William Felton “bill” Russell, a diminutive center played a brand of basketball never seen in the early roots of NBA through defense, was the cornerstone that helped Boston Celtics become one of the greatest dynasties in the history of sport and team play. He led a team valuing the virtues of selflessness, teamwork and hard work. In spite of being inferior in size versus most of the big men in the NBA, he became a force to be reckoned with although he doesn’t posses a great offensive game like his rival Chamberlain, he preached defense and teamwork to his teammates as his team the Boston Celtics won 11 titles in 13 years and for Russell 5 MVP awards. In the later parts of the dynasty the Boston Celtics were aging and lost to the up and coming young and talented team led by Wilt Chamberlain the Lakers. After the loss the Celtics, led by player coach Bill Russell, fought back and won the last 2 titles in the 60’s beating the heavily favored Lakers in each of the years and soon after Bill Russell retired and the Celtics mystic soon faded away. Though their mystic was lost, they paved the way for other teams and show how it is to really win a championship.
The rivalry of Chamberlain and Russell showcased the action inside of the court with their opposite perspective to the game of basketball but both proved to be great in their own way. It only shows that Chamberlain was the best but Russell proved himself to be the Greatest and Chamberlain was Superman and Russell was the Kryptonite. Their contributions to the game of basketball may be different (offense-defense) but their love and passion for the game remains the same. Through the years no one has seen a rivalry as big as this, until Magic versus Larry Bird, in the time dubbed as the “Golden age of basketball.”
BY: Luis Alfredo E. De Mesa
III-Becquerel
MIKE?!? GLORY!?!
ReplyDeletesounds a little bit familiar!!
is it...
and...
anyway... I loved it!!!
it is original... :D
to "glory"... whoever you are...
BRAVO BARISSIMO
haha...
I love your work!!
got any more?!?
My Little Miss Minchin
ReplyDeleteby Ma Inna Paulina E. Palana
Ever felt the feeling that you wanted to be angry to someone yet something impedes you from doing so? Well, I did. It was weird and made me thought I’m in insanity. I cannot understand why I can still grin when at that certain moment I know my director have flaring fires in her nostrils because of my hard-headedness. I doubt of my knees not to tremble at situations where I’m going to listen to some litany of complaints or perfection, but I never doubt that I would feel so down after, for I know I will be inspired.
She is my teacher for two marvelous consecutive years. My educator in English Language Arts, Reading and Language; my class adviser back in fifth grade St. Frideswida; my speech instructor, and just one of our DIRECTORS in our play production A Midsummer Night’s Dream in grade six. She’s stern, she’s a perfectionist; truly a Miss MINCHIN to every Sarah Crews. One flaw will make your psyche occupied in all the possible words that will outflow in her thin delicate lips, but with voice loud enough for 256 pairs of ears. Every technical dress rehearsal turns out to be a judgment momentum, for you will be acting in front her, with eyes alert to catch the flaw. And one thing: She hates Sing song, of the up and down intonation of voice. Once her ear heard it, she will say, “Are you a sixth grader? No offense, but you sounded just like a newly transferred prep pupil.”
Well, that was tough. It always gives me goose bumps. Though she is so unyielding, still she helps students achieve more on what they can do, to expand their limits. She will talk to them privately; give them some advices, and anything that would never let a student feel so down, even though her own voice can already do that. Now I know what makes her unique compared to my other teachers. Everything that she says, all her advices, her teaching, are all important and are applicable in our lives. We learn a lot from her, especially if it is from our own mistake. I am not saying we often commit mistakes or troubles now; it is just taht she wants us to learn the lesson by ourselves, and understand it by our hearts. She really brings out the real you that’s why not a single student can hold grudges against her, for all of us were thankful to have her on our side. A teacher soft enough to comfort us but strong enough to handle our irresponsibility attitude she is, and a second mother to every pupil. That is why, when she said I was a terrible actress, I just smiled and said thank you. No hard feelings felt, instead it was inspiration; for I know she is giving me another lesson to learn that will be in my heart forever. That is Mrs. Marife Beltran, the kindest Miss Minchin you will ever meet.
My Little Miss Minchin
ReplyDeleteby Ma. Inna Paulina E. Palana
Ever felt the feeling that you wanted to be angry to someone yet something impedes you from doing so? Well, I did. It was weird and made me thought I’m in insanity. I cannot understand why I can still grin when at that certain moment I know my director have flaring fires in her nostrils because of my hard-headedness. I doubt of my knees not to tremble at situations where I’m going to listen to some litany of complaints or perfection, but I never doubt that I would feel so down after, for I know I will be inspired.
She is my teacher for two marvelous consecutive years. My educator in English Language Arts, Reading and Language; my class adviser back in fifth grade St. Frideswida; my speech instructor, and just one of our DIRECTORS in our play production A Midsummer Night’s Dream in grade six. She’s stern, she’s a perfectionist; truly a Miss MINCHIN to every Sarah Crews. One flaw will make your psyche occupied in all the possible words that will outflow in her thin delicate lips, but with voice loud enough for 256 pairs of ears. Every technical dress rehearsal turns out to be a judgment momentum, for you will be acting in front her, with eyes alert to catch the flaw. And one thing: She hates Sing song, of the up and down intonation of voice. Once her ear heard it, she will say, “Are you a sixth grader? No offense, but you sounded just like a newly transferred prep pupil.”
Well, that was tough. It always gives me goose bumps. Though she is so unyielding, still she helps students achieve more on what they can do, to expand their limits. She will talk to them privately; give them some advices, and anything that would never let a student feel so down, even though her own voice can already do that. Now I know what makes her unique compared to my other teachers. Everything that she says, all her advices, her teaching, are all important and are applicable in our lives. We learn a lot from her, especially if it is from our own mistake. I am not saying we often commit mistakes or troubles now; it is just that she wants us to learn the lesson by ourselves, and understand it by our hearts. She really brings out the real you that’s why not a single student can hold grudges against her, for all of us were thankful to have her on our side. A teacher soft enough to comfort us but strong enough to handle our irresponsibility attitude she is, and a second mother to every pupil. That is why, when she said I was a terrible actress, I just smiled and said thank you. No hard feelings felt, instead it was inspiration; for I know she is giving me another lesson to learn that will be in my heart forever. That is Mrs. Marife Beltran, the kindest Miss Minchin you will ever meet.
nice...
ReplyDeletehahah
lolx.
ReplyDeletei thought sir bisenio has gone mad.
xD
or gay.
haha!
nice work.
n_n
i think everybody loved it,.
:DD