By Matthew Alfonso Amit

Haiku (music)

Everytime you play

It makes my mood swing away

My heart leaps with joy

And my feet dance along with sway

Tercet

Why does  my heart beat so fast

Everytime I see you in class

Especially when you throw me a glance

Cinquain

The Dog

Is man’s best friend

Offers love and comfort

Loyal and source of Happiness

My Dog

Quatrains

DREAM

I aim  to be great someday

So its time to make a way

Little steps mean a lot

Especially when you want to reach the top

SCHOOL

School is a happy place

Where ambitions will be shaped and raise

Enjoy every moment while you wait

For your dreams to  fulfill  will be chased.

PURSUIT TO HAPPINESS

Everyone gets a little down in the dumps sometimes.   Everyone has a story to tell, things happen around us, things happen to us but the only thing that truly matters is what happens within us. Every student has his own journey to take which feels like a constant uphill battle.  During a plateau or at the beginning of every semester, it’s easy to be discouraged.  I can say that I belong to those students who have not yet found their passion and some that just don’t seem to want to be here at all.  With this kind of attitude, I know, I am in for a lot of lessons in the subject of life.  Life is like a journey down the street.  It mostly goes straight but you do come across bumps on the road.  No path is definitely right or wrong. Right or wrong is dependent on the individuals, their needs, personalities and circumstances.  It was a typical Saturday morning when my mother decided to take a trip to Wawa Dam in Montalban Rizal just to relax and commune with nature away from the bustle and hustle of city life.  We took the Payatas Road down to Rodriguez, Rizal.  As we are pass through, I noticed some dump trucks parked on the side streets where people, children and old alike with big “sako” bags roaming around the area anticipating for something to arrive.  As a new dump truck arrives, you can see the happiness in their eyes. I wonder how they can stand the stinky smell of rotten garbage, the flies all around and the risk of tripping in a mud of rubbish! I cannot empathize, how can they live like this, why do they let the children partake in this kind of chase. As we go along the Rodriguez Road, traffic began to arise.  As we are slowly moving, I see different faces of women with children, old men, chauvinist drivers, street vendors, etc. But what struck me most was the sight of four small children (I’d like to believe that they are siblings) wrestling over a big cup of “taho”;  everyone tried to have a small sip over the others.  What their “kuya” did was he asked them to sit beside each other while he alternately share the cup to everyone except for himself. I was stunned by his gesture because at an early age, he knows how to be responsible, selfless and full of love.  At last, we finally arrived at our destination. It was a long walk leading to the dam, big rocks, are everywhere, steep/slippery road ahead. Sometimes we stumble but we have to move on. As we reached our destination, It was such an amazing view.. it was worth all the exertion.  I noticed some children as they went up and down the street of a rocky mountain to gather some fresh fruits and vegetables.  Their laughter roars all over as they hurriedly chasing down the rocky road.  I wonder where they get the energy and the zest while their fragile bodies are forced to carry heavy loads. As we drove towards home, I suddenly realized how lucky I am compared to the other people. Often, when we face obstacles in our day life, our hurdles seem very small in comparison to what many others have to face.  But now I realized that dreams that seems to be impossible can be achieved with determination and persistence no matter what the odds are. As we, again, passes by the Payatas Road, I’d like to think that the children whom I saw earlier are the same children who now dressed up in PE uniform ready to go to the nearby public school. There were no traces of tattered clothes nor unhappy faces. They walk in group, laughing, teasing each other.  I noticed their ragged shoes, one size bigger than their feet, some are in slippers, some are just trying to fit their discolored rubber shoes.  But once thing is for sure, they value education regardless of status in life. They know what they want and they take every obstacle as opportunity.  So every time I don’t feel like going to class, I just think of these children who really taught me the importance of taking full advantage of the basic things in life and from that moment on, I saw each class and assignments differently.  Whenever I started to feel tired, exhausted, stressed and overwhelmed, I just think of the children I saw in the street who would rally all of their energy just to go to class or climbing the mountain just to have some food on the table and it revitalized me.  The best things in life are not those rare moments that are exceptional, but those everyday moments, the routine that we create, the regular ways that we occupy our time and build our life.  If we can find inspiration in the everyday, we will be present and engaged in ways that will invariably lead to success and happiness.

College Uneducation

Book Worship

Nowadays students tend to rely solely on books as source of knowledge.  Everything they read, they believe.  In our education system,  our curriculum is derived from books as if they are the most complete source of information.  Yes, we must read and learn, but we too must learn from our own perspective of what we know is right and just.  It is not considered to be a second-rate if we become street smart sometimes.  Knowledge cannot be obtained from reading books alone from different noble authors with perception based on their own point of view.  Students should develop their own style of reasoning too.  Education based on data, experimentation makes them think one way.  They capacity to think brings the system to standstill because it prevents the students to function effectively based on their own point of view. 

College students must learn to develop their own systematic thinking that often leads to unerring judgment and solid common sense.

Professional Philistimism

Students gets education because they want to get a degree that is acceptable in the society, where they can be somebody to look up to instead of what they really want to be.  They are after the title they can get but no joy or satisfaction inside their heart.  Education for them is challenge to their ability; to finish the hardest course and passed the hardest subjects  but not to learn new things and enjoy what they are doing.

Misguided Zeal

Education is motivated by specialization in view of professional success.  This become less clear or distinct the broader perspective of life.  Instead, educators should teach the practical values that students can apply in the real life situations.  This will help them have a  critical thinking that will serve as a guide towards decision making.  Educators play an important role to the students in imparting knowledge which can make a big difference in their lives and the society they live in.  They have a big part in making students educated or uneducated. 

Autobiography

His name is Matthew Alfonso B. Amit.  Born in Manila on December 2, 1998 and the youngest in the family of two.  He is a a very sweet and thoughtful person.  He is a go to person to his friends because of his very accommodating persona.  He thinks maturely  and focused on what he does. 

During free time, he goes to gym or bikes.  He is a health buff.  Matthew is very adventurous.  He enjoys learning new things and challenge himself to it.  Only few people know that he is a good cook.   He  loves to experiment new dishes and put some twists into it.

Looking serious as he may seem but truth is, he is a funny guy.  He loves to impersonate people and good at that.  He can easily gets along with people because of his gentle nature.  Because of his healthy living, he has no vices of any kind.  His hobbies include biking, going to the gym, long drive with his family,  swimming and enjoying weekends with family.  He also love to modify and restores old cars.

Haiku (music)

Everytime you play

It makes my mood swing away

My heart leaps with joy

And my feet dance along with sway

Tercet

Why does  my heart beat so fast

Everytime I see you in class

Especially when you throw me a glance

Cinquain

The Dog

Is man’s best friend

Offers love and comfort

Loyal and source of Happiness

My Dog

Quatrains

DREAM

I aim  to be great someday

So its time to make a way

Little steps mean a lot

Especially when you want to reach the top

SCHOOL

School is a happy place

Where ambitions will be shaped and raise

Enjoy every moment while you wait

For your dreams to  fulfill  will be chased.

PURSUIT TO HAPPINESS

Everyone gets a little down in the dumps sometimes.   Everyone has a story to tell, things happen around us, things happen to us but the only thing that truly matters is what happens within us. Every student has his own journey to take which feels like a constant uphill battle.  During a plateau or at the beginning of every semester, it’s easy to be discouraged.  I can say that I belong to those students who have not yet found their passion and some that just don’t seem to want to be here at all.  With this kind of attitude, I know, I am in for a lot of lessons in the subject of life.  Life is like a journey down the street.  It mostly goes straight but you do come across bumps on the road.  No path is definitely right or wrong. Right or wrong is dependent on the individuals, their needs, personalities and circumstances.  It was a typical Saturday morning when my mother decided to take a trip to Wawa Dam in Montalban Rizal just to relax and commune with nature away from the bustle and hustle of city life.  We took the Payatas Road down to Rodriguez, Rizal.  As we are pass through, I noticed some dump trucks parked on the side streets where people, children and old alike with big “sako” bags roaming around the area anticipating for something to arrive.  As a new dump truck arrives, you can see the happiness in their eyes. I wonder how they can stand the stinky smell of rotten garbage, the flies all around and the risk of tripping in a mud of rubbish! I cannot empathize, how can they live like this, why do they let the children partake in this kind of chase. As we go along the Rodriguez Road, traffic began to arise.  As we are slowly moving, I see different faces of women with children, old men, chauvinist drivers, street vendors, etc. But what struck me most was the sight of four small children (I’d like to believe that they are siblings) wrestling over a big cup of “taho”;  everyone tried to have a small sip over the others.  What their “kuya” did was he asked them to sit beside each other while he alternately share the cup to everyone except for himself. I was stunned by his gesture because at an early age, he knows how to be responsible, selfless and full of love.  At last, we finally arrived at our destination. It was a long walk leading to the dam, big rocks, are everywhere, steep/slippery road ahead. Sometimes we stumble but we have to move on. As we reached our destination, It was such an amazing view.. it was worth all the exertion.  I noticed some children as they went up and down the street of a rocky mountain to gather some fresh fruits and vegetables.  Their laughter roars all over as they hurriedly chasing down the rocky road.  I wonder where they get the energy and the zest while their fragile bodies are forced to carry heavy loads. As we drove towards home, I suddenly realized how lucky I am compared to the other people. Often, when we face obstacles in our day life, our hurdles seem very small in comparison to what many others have to face.  But now I realized that dreams that seems to be impossible can be achieved with determination and persistence no matter what the odds are. As we, again, passes by the Payatas Road, I’d like to think that the children whom I saw earlier are the same children who now dressed up in PE uniform ready to go to the nearby public school. There were no traces of tattered clothes nor unhappy faces. They walk in group, laughing, teasing each other.  I noticed their ragged shoes, one size bigger than their feet, some are in slippers, some are just trying to fit their discolored rubber shoes.  But once thing is for sure, they value education regardless of status in life. They know what they want and they take every obstacle as opportunity.  So every time I don’t feel like going to class, I just think of these children who really taught me the importance of taking full advantage of the basic things in life and from that moment on, I saw each class and assignments differently.  Whenever I started to feel tired, exhausted, stressed and overwhelmed, I just think of the children I saw in the street who would rally all of their energy just to go to class or climbing the mountain just to have some food on the table and it revitalized me.  The best things in life are not those rare moments that are exceptional, but those everyday moments, the routine that we create, the regular ways that we occupy our time and build our life.  If we can find inspiration in the everyday, we will be present and engaged in ways that will invariably lead to success and happiness.

College Uneducation

Book Worship

Nowadays students tend to rely solely on books as source of knowledge.  Everything they read, they believe.  In our education system,  our curriculum is derived from books as if they are the most complete source of information.  Yes, we must read and learn, but we too must learn from our own perspective of what we know is right and just.  It is not considered to be a second-rate if we become street smart sometimes.  Knowledge cannot be obtained from reading books alone from different noble authors with perception based on their own point of view.  Students should develop their own style of reasoning too.  Education based on data, experimentation makes them think one way.  They capacity to think brings the system to standstill because it prevents the students to function effectively based on their own point of view. 

College students must learn to develop their own systematic thinking that often leads to unerring judgment and solid common sense.

Professional Philistimism

Students gets education because they want to get a degree that is acceptable in the society, where they can be somebody to look up to instead of what they really want to be.  They are after the title they can get but no joy or satisfaction inside their heart.  Education for them is challenge to their ability; to finish the hardest course and passed the hardest subjects  but not to learn new things and enjoy what they are doing.

Misguided Zeal

Education is motivated by specialization in view of professional success.  This become less clear or distinct the broader perspective of life.  Instead, educators should teach the practical values that students can apply in the real life situations.  This will help them have a  critical thinking that will serve as a guide towards decision making.  Educators play an important role to the students in imparting knowledge which can make a big difference in their lives and the society they live in.  They have a big part in making students educated or uneducated. 

Autobiography

His name is Matthew Alfonso B. Amit.  Born in Manila on December 2, 1998 and the youngest in the family of two.  He is a a very sweet and thoughtful person.  He is a go to person to his friends because of his very accommodating persona.  He thinks maturely  and focused on what he does. 

During free time, he goes to gym or bikes.  He is a health buff.  Matthew is very adventurous.  He enjoys learning new things and challenge himself to it.  Only few people know that he is a good cook.   He  loves to experiment new dishes and put some twists into it.

Looking serious as he may seem but truth is, he is a funny guy.  He loves to impersonate people and good at that.  He can easily gets along with people because of his gentle nature.  Because of his healthy living, he has no vices of any kind.  His hobbies include biking, going to the gym, long drive with his family,  swimming and enjoying weekends with family.  He also love to modify and restores old cars.

His ambition is to become a Military Doctor someday.   He dreamt of entering PMA before but he decided to finish any course in the medical field before he gets to serve the military.  Matthew is a strong willed man and God fearing. 

His ambition is to become a Military Doctor someday.   He dreamt of entering PMA before but he decided to finish any course in the medical field before he gets to serve the military.  Matthew is a strong willed man and God fearing. 

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