Reflective Essay: GEYLUV

HOMOSEXUALITY ON MAGNIFICATION

 

Homosexuality has been one of the controversial issues raised by many people in different mediums of inter-social connection like the social networking sites, public newspapers and etc. We cannot deny that LGBT community, the proponents of homosexuality, are in the midst of bullying, discrimination and degradation among other people. It only justifies that nowadays, homosexuals or same-sex lovers cannot attain the apex of complete acceptance, an open arms and tight embrace from the majority of people.

 

Geyluv, a story of homosexual attraction (love on their perspective) of Mike and Benjie written by Honorio Bartolome de Dios is an excellent example featuring the common dispositions of gays in our community and the adjustment mechanisms of gays towards bisexuals or vice versa. How come that men/women that are designed by God for women/men were environmentally or genetically altered to be attracted to the same gender? Benjie's disposition in the story is somewhat different compared to modern gays who are extremely extrovert in nature. Benjie has self-respect and dignity and he has the fear to be cheated and used by other men who didn't sincerely loved him.

 

Then, here comes Mike that eventually becomes the source of love and deep happiness of Benjie in his life. The story was hanging but the 'before-the-end' story showed the development of their homosexual relationships. In my own perspective, this relationship has a process, started with the sense of brotherhood, overcoming or meeting the problems and conflicts arise between them and helping each other. It is also a contributory factor that they always have each other roughly twenty-four hours. Next on the process is the sexual attraction until it continuously developed.

 

However, this homosexual bonding can be really fixed at all. There would be barriers, just like prejudice, discrimination, degradation and fool notions about them that could totally devastates their relationship. According to surveys and statistics conducted in U.S., most people do not accept gays or lesbians because of their behavior. Another important barrier is their family, the total disregard and incomplete acceptance of parents to their sons and daughters who are gays or lesbians. All these magnified conflicts that will be facing by a homosexual can cause psychological harm.

 

Gays and lesbians are humans, they also want to live happy but then, there are people who will do everything just to make their lives miserable and sorrowful. Let us avoid this kind of mindset,  "LGBT ay salot sa lipunan". They deserve to e respect and treat kindly. some gays and lesbians had dominated the entertainment and music industry. It is not shocking that they will be the answers in uplifting our depressed economy. Time will come that they will help you in despair.

Reflective Essay: 'Urbana and Feliza:Two Letters'

RIGHTEOUSNESS

Aiming to educate the public regarding good manners and proper conduct, especially in public dealings, was given great emphasis by the 'Urbana and Feliza: Two Letters' written by Father Modesto de Castro. This was written many years ago but the message still holds nowadays.

The letters were traditionally regarded as a repository of lessons meant not only for nineteenth-century readers, but also for twenty-first-century readers. This literary piece had such a great appeal and impact to a reader who is hoping to a reader who is hoping for the real change in our society through showing the sincere effort in serving our country and the endless discipline that must everyone possesses.

First letter of Urbana to Feliza is greatly interesting and satisfying. It is deeply substantiated and highly-spirited with the essence of good governance. It tackles the significance of good leadership and building camaraderie towards other people. Being good and honest leader bounces with proper treatment and devoid of discrimination and degradation of your constituents. Facing the real situation in our society particularly in politics seems to disregard the good manners and virtues of a non-traditional politician. "Ang korona ang dapat na humanap ng puputungan at hindi ang ulo ang maghanap ng mismong ipuputong", as what one of the lines stated on Urbana and Feliza. Many politicians or soon to be politicians are just like crocodiles who are craving for meat or pork barrel or what else that money is a great deal. Some of them are not thinking for a better future in the Philippines instead, their eyes are endlessly staring on the sparks of gold and critically planning for their own prosperity. How disgust and greedy it is!

On the other hand, the second letter of Urbana to Feliza is somewhat all people who loved to go on a special or formal occasions can strongly relates to it. I learned numerous things say for instance, the table manners, eating properly and neatly and with 'class', greeting or praising the people who helped and organized the occasions. These are some of the manners that we can o in our very simple way.

Urbana which symbolizes 'urbanity' or good manners, Feliza who came from the Spanish word feliz which means happiness through fulfilling good deeds, and Honesto which represents sincerity of heart and neatness of honor can be the paragons of good values and manners that we must incorporate in ourselves. However, after I read the significant piece of Modesto de Castro, a question directly strikes in my had...Do all Filipinos are aware of such literary piece? If your mind says NO, stand up and let your mind and eyes walk, explore, and know about it, future youths of righteousness...

EXPOSITORY ESSAY (SCIENCE)

GENETIC ENGINEERING VS. LIFE

Life is sacred. Life is a precious gift given to us by our Almighty God that is priceless and irreversible. Once it is gone, it's truly gone. Life is natural, only God can alter and create it with complexity. How if these are discarded just to fulfill the desirable needs of our modern world astonishing with the wonders of modern technology?

In heaven, God will accuse those scientists greatly promoting genetic engineering, with plagiarism. Why? Due to their intellectual superiority demanding pursuit or in short, extreme intelligence, an idea came into existence if is there possibility that life could change, alter and create. Who am I pertaining to? If you know them, Yes!, they are the human geneticists, the proponents of human genetic engineering.

Genetic Engineering, an advanced genetic technology, is the direct manipulation of genes in which DNA is the main variable of modification/alteration. Geneticists applied all this knowledge to all living organisms, micro- or macro- organisms like bacteria, fungi, viruses, plants, animals and severely to humans. According to a Genetic Engineering Promoter, it is  advantageous when it comes to curing diseases and turning undesirable into desirable characteristics. In my own perspective, still it is inimical, bad effects are heavier than good effects, that is why many controversial issues arose. I will go deeper into the adverse effects since thi is the purpose of my writing.

Moral Issues. Genetic engineering  changes  instead restores the natural capacity, capability and physical and mental characteristics of a human being. It is something that goes beyond the idea of moral and divine laws. Again, life is sacred, only God has the capacity to create its individuals. Who among you can't digust with the physical feature of a baby with a recombinant DNA of a dog? It is a different living thing, unrecognizable, unique yet alien. Is there any justice of creating a new form of life  and then suddenly dies because it has short life span?. Think of COPYCAT! A cat that was genetically engineered but at the end found comfort in death. One thing that must know by the public, normal organisms are affected once DNA were removed from them just to alter its characteristics into desirable. It is time for an awakening. Genetic engineering must go with limitations...

Chance of Diseases and Loss of Nutrition. It is agreeable that genetic engineering causes so much damage in the plants and animals thereby creating new forms of microorganisms like protozoans, bacteria, viruses that afflicts the body of the organism. This is not just the problem and fear that must be addressed, it is also important to know that some of these diseases are communicable or some are not. Say for instance, there is a virus that eats tissues that are responsible for normal weight, or we can point out genetic mutations like Down's syndrome and Klinefelter syndrome. Some diseases severely devastates the body that is the primary cause of loss of nutrition. Human Genetic engineering must come to its end...

Eagerness to Inject in the Whole Society. Many people aspires for this kind of genetic technology, mostly scientists that are once blind because of its 'miracle' benefits.I will give you an example. Adolf Hitler was not a scientist, but even before our modern world, the idea of of creating forms of life already exists. He wanted to create a battalion of strong soldiers that would fought for the World War. See? Genetic engineering is so terrible...

Human genetic engineering must go with limitations. Human genetic engineering must come to its end. Human genetic engineering must be abolish. It is terrible and a threat to our life. Do you see a future life with this kind of science? A future life with the shadow of a slayer! Protect your life. You decide.

MY MOTIVATIONS

This song really inspires me when I'm losing hope, in times of hard work and difficulty, in times of trouble and when I'm in the midst of crossroads. It makes me feel well and relaxed every time I hear this song but unfortunately, I don't know the title...It talks about our lord, as our Savior and the answers to our prayers and the strength in times of despair. Here goes the lyrics...

I will come to you in the silence

I will lift you from all your fear

You will hear my voice

I claim you as my choice

Be still, and know I am near.

I am the word that leads all to freedom

I am the peace the world cannot give

I will call your name, embracing all your pain

Stand up, now, walk and live.

Do not be afraid, I am with you

I have called you each by name

Come and follow me

I will bring you home

I love you and you are mine

I am strength for all the despairing

Healing for the ones who dwell in shame

All the blind will see, the lame will all run free

And I will all know my name.

I am hope for all who are hopeless

I am eyes for all who long to see

In the shadows of the night

I will be your light

Come and rest in me...

This poem is my motivation. It is very meaningful and full of lessons that are applicable to real life situations. It leads and transforms me to be a better person. It's title is 'Dare To Be'.

DARE TO BE

When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully.

When there is darkness, dare to be the fire to shine the light.

When there is injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it.

When something seems difficult, dare to do it anyway.

When life seems to beat you down, dare to fight back.
When there seems to be no hope, dare to find someone.
When you're feeling tired, dare to keep going.
When times are tough, dare to e tougher.

When love hurts you, dare to love again.
When someone is hurting, dare to help them heal.
When another is lost, dare to help them find the way.
When a friend falls, dare to be the first to extend a hand.

When you cross paths with another, dare to make them smile.
When you feel great, dare to help someone else feel great too.
When the day has ended, dare to feel as you've done your best.
Dare to be the best you can. At all times, DARE TO BE!



A short and simple yet meaningful writing for BSE-1B

Farewell

 

 

 

Champion of the champions...

The best of the best...

A Blessed Goodbye BSE-1B, 1st Sem., S/Y 2015-2016...

 

Aiming for the apex of victory is incomplete if only yourself have treasured such kind of moments. In our section, BSE-1B, we disregards selfishness and greatly promotes unity and camaraderie for aiming a complete success for complete happiness of every individual. That's BSE-1B, silent at the first instant but at the end, roars like a lion bringing the spirit of complete success.

 

It was a very bright and sunny morning of June 22, 2015 that marked the end and the beginning. It was the end of my very long summer vacation and the beginning of challenging college life at Central Bicol State University of Agriculture. In the whole week of the month of June, I and my classmates started the what we call 'getting to know each other' stage. Then, time came that we formed circle of friends, compose of I(Eric), Ate Maye, Joshua, Blessie, Ceejay, Janine, Nestor, Jenri and Carmela. We didn't know how we became so much closer to one another, but what I surely knew was, we shared the same characteristics or behavior, being noisy and naughty.

 

Halfway of the first semester, our friendships went so much deeper, we love each other as friends. Everyone of us is witness of one's own strengths and weaknesses, had helped each other's conflicts on study and financial problems. All those things strengthened our bonding as friends, and created a boundless comfort with them. They made my first journey in college  lively, full of happy memories that deserves reminiscence.

 

My college life turns livelier when we worked for our cheerdance presentation. We made a numerous trials in rehearsals for perfection. We surpassed disharmony within the group due to disagreement with time and lack of consideration. Even the measurement of loyalty to our group had been a sensitive issue arose. Despite of these obstacles and mazes, still, we stood out and had been declared as the champion of cheerdance competition during the CBSUA Charter Anniversary. How great to receive such kind of award, out of 54 competing sections, we did such a great job! This achievement tightened our brotherhood and sisterhood.

 

Aside from such recognition, another milestone had uncovered and stepped by BSE-1B as we performed our Speech Choir and bagged award as Second Place as part of the Culminating Activity in English with a theme, "Celebrating Language through Rhetoric." In addition, I got 1st place in Essay Writing Contest while Nestor Villanueva also got 1st place in Extemporaneous Speaking. Thanks God for such a wonderful blessing that you'd given to our section. However, our championship in cheerdance and second best in speech choir were not only just the source of our happiness but also the source of our sadness because 1st Sem.  came to its end, which means, we're not able to have each other at least eight hours and some of our classmates will transfer to other university/college.

 

Even if we can't constantly have each other for a long time, or we haven't time machine to bring ourselves into the yesterday's situations, what we have are pictures of the past, cherishing the moments that we had each other and retrospect everything about our section, BSE-1B which stands for BSE-no.1Best.

 

Farewell to all of you, guys!(magkikita pa rin naman tayo!)