Introduction To Journalism: Midterm Project Proposal

Our class was given a project to be accomplished for this Midterm period of this semester and our professor assigned each and everyone in our class a place (beats) for us to cover and find story about.

I was given Glorietta Mallls, located in Makati City and what I have in mind is to come up with a magazine-like project that would have different sections such as: Editorial, Fab Finds, Food, Fashion, Event, Clothing and Accessories Store and create a story for each sections.

Now, as the Midterm examinations are just days away (I'm a bit dreading it since I have so much to do and I've been procrastinating for the past few days) I have to start taking photos, writing stories, and preparing my layout for my magazine project that I would title "Glamour Glorietta".

Last meeting in our ITJ class, my classmates and I had so much fun watching a movie titled: "Morning Glory" which is really cool, especially for those who plan on entering the world of broadcasting. The movie will show how busy, tiring, stressful, and fun a work can be. Also, how you'll meet people at work that can change your life and make it better.

Morning Glory Movie Poster

So this is our class while watching the movie and I am telling you, I was so sleepy that morning for having had less than 2 hours of sleep but the movie made me laugh and it was a really nice morning at our ITJ class, thanks to our Professor Ma'am Maria Merzenaida Donovan.

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ITJ Class (January 19, 2013)

So back to my ITJ Midterm Project, I will have all photos taken by this week and will be writing all write ups before our exam and will spend 3 days for the layout. *Fingers crossed*.

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By the way, before I forget, come Saturday my classmates would be presenting their updated blogs in our class, that'll be interesting.

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Toodles!

-Kring

My Little LPU Bench

This is a late post, I originally posted this on my Facebook timeline last October 13th.

It was one of those mornings when I felt really tired from all the final examinations, projects, and school requirements that drained me of all my energy.

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October 13, 2012

Friday Morning at LPU Manila.

I had to review for my Physical Science Final exam for that day and I planned to go to the school library. However, I wanted a serene place where I can just feel free.

I saw an empty bench in the quadrangle and just sat there. Read my book and listen to my favorite songs.

Then it occur to me...

"I really miss you so much. I miss our crazy conversations... How you can make me laugh and happy... Felt really sad... Felt like crying..."

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*One more exam to go come Tuesday.*

✿ ✎ ♬ ♥

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My little school bench is under these lovely branches of trees that give that cool shade in an extremely hot day.

So from now on, whenever I feel sad, I'll just sit under these trees, on my little school bench.

I know that there would be days when I would really feel down because I miss you. But that won't stop me from achieving my dreams...

Then maybe, when I have finally fulfilled my little dreams and reach for my shining little stars, I would be given chance to see you and be with you again...

I still believe...

Jeongmal Saranghamnida...


-Kring

Iskringkles Chronicles - Part II

I got used to always having a backup plan. Well, just in case Plan A won’t work out well and when it finally hits you that it was never meant for you, and then you opt for a Plan B and even a Plan C.

I am now about to start yet another journey to pursuing my happiness. Some few months ago, I wasn’t really thinking of ever using my backup plan, as I thought everything is going to be A okay, but of course, we always shouldn’t expect for good things to always happen, because let’s face it, when something is not meant for you, it really is not...

I took that long Holy Week vacation because I somehow felt that things will not go through the course that I have wanted and I needed some time away from the people and work that I have come to love and appreciate. I kept it to myself and I guess everything is okay now. I will always be thankful to have met people who made me better, people who have taught me so much (more than they know they have), people that showed me who I never want to become, people that have inspired me to pursue my happiness, people that I have admired, and that one person whom I never thought would make me see other different sides of that strong-willed-word “Love.”

I will always be thankful to have been part of F&B World Magazine, even if it was short-lived. I would always treasure the times I have spend with my team and some other few people from HIP that makes my every day worthwhile. So, thank you so much to those people, they know who they are. I don’t need to list down names. =)

So now that I was given that opportunity to experience how it really is in the world of publications, I have come to realize that writing, communicating, meeting people, seeing different sights and sounds, working until wee hours of the night, dealing with different attitudes, and adjusting myself to what is needed is something that I want, something that’ll make me fulfil. I am now ready to walk on the other side.

People would always say that “Something that you worked really hard is something worthwhile, but you have to endure the sacrifices and you need to have the courage to achieve that 'something'.” So now, instead of pursuing something that I am sure people would acknowledge me because they think that profession suits me perfectly, I am now going to take a sharp turn to a journey I know I will be happy...

I know that people would then again (for the nth time) disagree, but I don’t care anymore, because being a journalist and have the confidence to write better piece of articles is something that will make me face every day life much happier.

When I was young, I never really thought of pursuing a career that is related to writing, because I have set my mind on becoming a Civil Engineer, then eventually a Programmer. Now, I have realized that I should have taken that path right from the start. But since I am a person who don’t regret and dwell on things that would only make me feel down, I took that one decision to achieving my happiness.

Not just my dreams but also my happiness...

In a few days time, I will be taking an exam at Colegio de San Juan de Letran located in Intramuros, Manila. Eventually, take up Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. I remember asking my mom when I was at my junior year taking up Civil Engiineering in Mapua, that I want to transfer school just 3 blocks away from the Red and Gold Cardinals. Of course, part of my heart still belongs to my dear Mapua (nothing can change that), but this time, I would love to become a Letran Knights because I have always admired that school. I just never had the courage to pursue my happiness before. But now, things are different.

I know this may take time (again...) and I will always be thankful to Dear God for giving me parents who are always by my side, parents that never let me fall and hit the ground. My Mama who always understands me and loves me like no one else can... My Kuya who always have to endure and put up with my eccentricities...

To my Dear Mama and Papa, I won’t let you both down this time. I know that time will come that I can make the two of you proud. Because this time, it is not just my mind that will work overtime studying, but my heart too. The passion I have for writing made me a better person, it made me understand and appreciate things that are way beyond what my brain cells can handle, and that passion is something that will never fade inside me.

And all these conclude “Iskringkles Chronicles – Part II.”

-Kring =)

The STI Sportsfest

As I have previously blogged that I am back to school for like months now, Sportsfest will come Tuesday and I am not very much excited about it as I thought I would be... *sigh*

10 days ago (not that sure if it was 10 days though), an Assembly Meeting was held for Cluster *, which is the cluster where my block section belongs to. I was expecting that it'll be the time our cluster heads/advisers will be listing students who would like to join games and I was puzzled to hear that there were already chosen players for some sporting games like basketball and volleyball. I don't want to pin point courses and names here, but the vital point was that they didn't even bother to inform us IT students to list for the try outs if there is one, they could have easily posted it on school bulletin boards, that way students from our section will be informed.

I talked with the cluster head and he told me that he informed our class adviser that there will be a meeting and students can list their names for the tryouts, then I asked my adviser and he told me that he didn't know of such thing... *now even more puzzled*

Such a bad start for me and some of my friends who were excited about the Sportsfest too...

I really want to participate in the coming school Sportsfest, but I guess things were done and decisions have already been made...

Me and my closest friend Edil will be attending the Opening Day come Tuesday to support some of our friends and take pictures too. Then, we'll be concentrating on reviewing for the Prefinal Exams and for giving ourselves some little break. =)

I told Edil, that we wear black shirts on Tuesday as there are no clusters using that color. Since she don't have any yellow shirts and I only have one which is in the list of my least fav shirts, black shirts will do. =)

All I have to do is enjoy taking pictures and spending time with friends.

Toodles!

Java is Love

School started about 2 weeks ago. My course curriculum includes Java Programming and I know that I have to study seriously harder than I did before. I have the outmost respect for this course because I know that it’s gonna be the foundation of my programming knowledge. =)

Focus on significant school stuff. =)