Before this semester ends and we say goodbye to communication research I just want to say that this subject really motivates me to study hard since it is our major subject it challenges me to do tons of work and to manage my time between school and other activities which I’m not used to. Hahaha… :)

Since this is a writing class I learned the different parts of a thesis and how to gather the data formally. Like for example how to conduct a formal interview “dapat prepared!” haha. And the chapters of the thesis which are research problem, RRL, research framework etc. and also polling, margin of error and about SWS.

I also learned to wake up early so that I will not be late in class but unfortunately sometimes… I’m late! Haha. :) I think the grade that I deserve is no grade lower than 88-89, because I knew that I’ve done my part well as a thesis partner. me and my group mates really put our effort in doing our thesis and I’m a good citizen in class I participate in group activities..

For my DM mates… kaya natin to! Ilang araw nlang, sem.break na… :)

I wrote this poem when I was in 3rd year high school for our English project.  

Butterflies

The butterflies appear

Whenever you are near

When your hand tickles my knee

I can’t help but think you’re my destiny

When I see you

I know you see me too

I look into your eyes

And for once I get no lies

I get lost into your deep brown eyes

A very easily I realize

I want to spend all my time with you

For only you my heart is forever true.

To evaluate this course I would say that this was a great experience yet hard to understand at first. Hehe! :) Great experience because I learn a lot from this course specially in doing a baby thesis because obviously this is my first time. I enjoy the topics that we’ve been discussing I see them interesting the debate, live journal every week and how to conduct a good research. Hard to understand at first because I have no idea what is communication research before hehe☺ But later on, as our professor explains to us what is comm. research now I know what is it all about.

For our professor, I like the way that she is strict. Strict in a sense that we can learn about like “time management” but seriously… (ang HIRAP! haha) my wish is the same thing before (parang first meeting lang..) since this is a major subject I hope that I could get higher grades and pass this course with my blockmates.


neysa mae caballero
3-MCDM

Last July 17 & 18, we went to Cavite for our retreat, it was a great experience because the place was so beautiful and at the same time it was very relaxing and peaceful. We arrived at Cavite around 10:00 AM and we ate some snacks that they have prepared for us, thereafter we proceeded immediately to our respective rooms with our partners to prepare for our first session. In the whole day of our retreat we talked about the life of St. Paul, on how he was converted into Christian and healing each spiritual relationship with God. During our stay for two days and one night, I’ve learned a lot of things about life. One example is, before you forgive somebody you should first forgive yourself.  There are three ways on how to achieve this virtue: first is to accept, second is to let go and the third is to move on. But before anything else, you must be sincere, trustworthy to him or to her and lastly be open to each other. Some people prefer going out in a beach to relax or even spending their time out of town with their family or friend. But for me, relaxing is going to a quiet place like this to have some peace of mind so that it could benefit me not only my intellectual and physical capacity but likewise my emotional and spiritual aspect as well.

Last Friday July 11, we had a studio tour on ABS-CBN & GMA. Because of my too much excitement I wake up very early just to prepare myself for the tour. And for that reason finally I’ve got the chance to go to ABS-CBN and to see their celebrities but unfortunately they are only few Gus Abelgas of SOCO, Donita Rose & Kim Atienza of Umagang kay ganda, Bembol Roco and Rovilson Fernandez partner of Marc Nelson in “The Amazing Race Asia 2”. We arrived at 8:30 on ABS-CBN and we start the tour around 9:00. Our tour guide Kuya Nash and his partner Kuya Mark explains and takes us to the studios of ABS. We had our lunch at the cafeteria of ABS-CBN, after which we proceeded to the 3^rd floor of their building specifically to their Animation and Editing department. We have seen how they put the SFX in a teleserye and to put some visual effects (fire as for an example). And lastly before we left we were able to see how they make the animation of Dyosa. After an hour, we went to GMA, but unfortunately our tour there is quite limited because of confidentiality issues, we only had the chance to see 3 of their studios and some control room for the news. The whole tour was a great experience, though we are tired our class had fun in taking pictures on every studio that we get in. I hope that our class could have another studio tour again. =]

Last February 1, 2 & 3 of 2008 we take a trip to Bagac Ibis, Bataan for our public exposure on indigenous society. As I stay there for three days and two nights with my partner I learned many things in life, 1^st is not being greedy for what you have and 2^nd is to value and be thankful for what God have given me. Having the thought and putting myself to the place on this indigent people in Bataan, I felt this uncontrollable feeling of pity and sympathy to the children of Bagac Ibis, Bataan. Hardship in life was the foremost understanding I felt during my stay in this place. It never came into my mind that I would be facing reality of life like the way this people of Bagac are undertaking each day of their life. I envy them in a little way because they live their life to the fullest and likewise so grateful to what they have. That’s why they have obtained a strong family relationship, compared to most fortunate people living in the metropolis. Let us learn to love what we have and value the things that we less appreciate so that others could possibly be pleased about. Share your blessing and learn to appreciate the life you have as well as the life that the others have. So be thankful that you are not on their shoes.  =]

Being the first grandchild in the family is the most advantageous experience in life, but likewise the hardest. Because the first born children in families clans are the ones who can understand what is going on in their surroundings at the right time of their age. They are the role models of their generation in the family. Like me, a first born grandchild in the family is a rare opportunity and I’m proud of it. Why? because I was given the privilege of knowing and living is my ancestral home with my great grandfathers and great grandmothers.

As a first grandchild I grew up with them, but unfortunately I was not able to serve most of them because of their early demise at my early childhood. Nevertheless, I was able to serve one, my grandmother, whom I used to call “Mommy”. She took care of me till I reach my adolescent period. We are so close to each other though it came to a point that we parted from each other because of my new residence. However, I saw to it that during weekends and every summer, I spent my vocation with her. She was a strong and lovable woman who always took good care of us all. But the circle of life had caught her, which in turn changed my life at 15. She was suffering from diabetes which affected her eye sight. As the days passed by I slowly saw and felt her deteriorating body and physical health until see was admitted for confinement. I was greatly affected by this matter because we are close to each other. Though I was serving her every time I was with her, I could feel her emptiness because she is not used to being taken care of. Everything was reversed, it is now I who bathe her, feed her, support her while walking and visualizing the dramas she used to watch every noon. Summer of 2005, as I am with her I can’t help not to think what if God suddenly end her life in this world. I couldn’t imagine losing her with out me beside her because I am here now for her to be of service. But the moment she goes I am afraid I would be able to handle the wise.

God finally decided to end her suffering. I regret my decision of leaving her for awhile. I forced to leave her for awhile to get some things for my self in preparation for my services to her. Because of this untimely decision, my life had been greatly affected as if the world had come down on me. It never entered my mind that I would lose her that day, I felt that she was surpassing all those trials because she was still conscious when I left. If I had only known that it was her last day I would definitely not waste my time in exchange for just being with her till her last breath.  But no matter how hard we try…there is no point where we can go back and fix what had God set for our souls. It leaves us no choice but to accept the truth and the reality. The only hardest part is to accept the fact that I was not able to tell her how much I love her and thank her for all the things she had done and have taught me. And the most regretful things that happened in my life was…1^st I was not able to HUG her and say I LOVE YOU when she was still alive and strong. And 2^nd I was not able to KISS and say GOODBYE to her just as I leave the room to go home on that very last day before she died.       

We Filipinos are great speakers in English compared to other nations. But many of us didn’t know that more than half of our population is deficient in speaking this language.

Literacy and lack of education is our main problem now a days. Why? because of poverty. Poverty plays a major role for discerning people to their success. It is true because majority of our population is already at the poverty level.

so, this majority level couldn’t afford to pay for quality educations anymore. We know for a fact that the best educators are no where to be found in public schools. Rather, to high paying schools and universities.

If only our government can address this problem and start putting quality education to primary, secondary and tertiary level in an affordable manner extensively, only then that we can say that the Filipinos are one step closer to success...

 Neysa Mae Caballero

You and I started with a simple "Hi",
Now i find myself flying high,
because of your love that makes me smile
From a friend like you who always try.

You're the very "Best Friend"
whom I depend,
I love the times we always spent,
You're an angel whom God sent,
I hope this will not end.

You're a friend, who is hard to find,
Who's too unique and one of a kind,
That's why you're special in my heart,
and i know we'll never be apart.

I don't know how can I repay,
Maybe a "thank you" from me, I say.
So I promise I'll also be the same 
the same "BEST FRIEND"
that you became. =)

You and I started with a simple "Hi",
Now i find myself flying high,
because of your love that makes me smile
From a friend like you who always try.

You're the very "Best Friend"
whom I depend,
I love the times we always spent,
You're an angel whom God sent,
I hope this will not end.

You're a friend, who is hard to find,
Who's too unique and one of a kind,
That's why you're special in my heart,
and i know we'll never be apart.

I don't know how can I repay,
Maybe a "thank you" from me, I say.
So I promise I'll also be the same 
the same "BEST FRIEND"
that you became.  

You and I started with a simple "Hi",
Now i find myself flying high,
because of your love that makes me smile
From a friend like you who always try.

You're the very "Best Friend"
whom I depend,
I love the times we always spent,
You're an angel whom God sent,
I hope this will not end.

You're a friend, who is hard to find,
Who's too unique and one of a kind,
That's why you're special in my heart,
and i know we'll never be apart.

I don't know how can I repay,
Maybe a "thank you" from me, I say.
So I promise I'll also be the same 
the same "BEST FRIEND"
that you became.