Everything will happen as long as you believe. This is the lesson imparted to me by the experiences I have encountered in the year 2006.

Different situations happened to me proved that if only I believe in myself I can do anything. One example was when I joined the pageant in our barangay. Everyone was thinking that I'm not worthy to be a contestant of a beauty contest because of my weaknesses. At first I was discouraged by their criticism but my family supported me all the way then I started to think that I, too, need to support myself. I didn't win but at least I was awarded "Best in Talent" and "Miss Congeniality".

Another situation was when the school year had started. I have learned that my "barkada" belonged to another section. I am very dependent with my friends that's why I felt so helpless knowing that I cannot spend my last year in high school with them. Then I had realized that even though they are not really by my side while I am spending this last year in high school, I can still enjoy it by finding another friend to bond with. At least my group of friends has gotten bigger. All I need is some guts to make new friends again.

They say once in our lifetime we encounter some things that may change us into a better person. And I believe that this year, 2006, has given me everything I need to change me into a better person.

A Happy Ending
Katrina Jay Balones

Every student in my class section gathered in a circle and tried to sing the community song but we end up sobbing on each others shoulders. Well, it was our Christmas Party which means that the New Year is fast approaching. We are saying goodbye to the year 2006 and few months from now, we will also say goodbye to our dear Alma Mater.

During the first day of class for school year 2006-2007, I didn't want to set foot in my school. as I thought l was the unluckiest creature on earth this year. I wanted to be in another section and, at least, be with my best friend. I didn't get what I wanted.

I soon realized I had had no choice but to move on.

Even in our church, things were getting harder for me. I had to learn playing the bass but it seems I was not born for it. My teacher has been getting impatient because I can't play the instrument.

But I realized that this year would never be good enough for me if I kept on running away from these challenges. I found out that being in my section is not bad at all it just depends on my perception or how I look at things. And at church, I really prayed that I can play the thing. God is so good I finally did it, I became the bassist this year 2006.

2006… for me, it's a year with a sad beginning but with a happy ending.

Praying for Harmony
Hanisha Villaester

Wishes do come true as long as faith lives inside your heart…

2007: A new year, a new beginning and a new chance for us to improved ourselves, another chance for us to renew our relationship with our enemies, our friends, our families, our fellowmen and most especially a chance for us to renew our relationship with God. A great chance for us to create a more comfortable world filled with love, joy and peace.

This year's wish of mine would be the reality of the world I'm talking about - a world where people share their love to each other without hesitation; a world where eyes filled with joy; a world where peace lives in everyone's heart. No war among the nations, no poverty striking countries, no greediness and selfishness, no more shedding of tears. Let Peace reign.

I pray for a harmonious world to live in where there is comradeship in every living men and women in this world, where each one help their fellowmen and where people act as a building blocks that works as one for the fulfillment of my wish.

It only takes one person to start the realization of this wish and this would all start with me…Peace be with you…

Keep the Friendship
Jamal Angelo Portillo

The year 2006 is closing in. People look forward to the incoming year as a year of new hope, new challenges and a yearlong happiness

. My New Year's wish is simple. Since I am graduating in high school, I want to keep in touch with my friends and classmates. Four years of high school life have woven bonds intertwine in the hearts of one another. High school life has been sure tough. But these friends and classmates made my teenage life quite enjoyable. I don't want to break these bonds I've developed with them.

I also wish for peace and prosperity this coming year. I want to prosper and be successful in every decision I will make. I also pray that God will continue to guide and enlighten my mind to make the right decisions in life.

Hopes & Hues of the Season

The tints and hues are bright
The mood is bouncy and light
It's at this time of the year
The season of joy is here.
All over, there are orange, green And yellow candles and lanterns
Hope lives in shades of blue
Christ died for me and you.
In ornaments, fruits and trees Brilliant colors a child sees
But there's one great sight
God's love in red and white.
For the blessings we are thankful The trials, too, that tested the soul
We pray that the coming year
Will be one of love, peace and cheers.

M.C. Reyes

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