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Haiku

Stone cold Two cans of cold beer Wake me up enough to ask Where is the cold beer?

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Worth wait Lying, listening, To small rustles all around Waiting to be found

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Moments and memories These moments of loss Revive the best memories Gratitude surrounds

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College Uneducation

Based from the article ive read, on my own understanding, i do believe that, we students aspire to succeed in life and we turn to education as the key to achieving our goals. But do we really think that we are taught the lessons that we need to learn? The answer is, no. Today, we believe that we are being ‘uneducated’ by the college institutions that we have entrusted with our education. By being ‘uneducated’, we mean the intangibles that we need to learn as human beings and as well-rounded individuals are being neglected. Yes, we are given facts and information to digest, but the handful of methods on how we learn deteriorates our way of thinking as an individual. Indeed it is ironic, but the painful truth is that this type of education contradicts our Filipino way of life, which is being naturally expressive, creative and open-minded. In Jorge Bocobo”s essay, he explicitly states three ways in which many students are getting a college Uneducation: book-worship, professional philistinism or overspecialization, and misguided zeal or simply a loss of a sound philosophy in life. The term itself is recursive with its word “U education” as a way of expressing the real truth about the current situation that is happening now on our College students and Graduates. He pointed out the essays to college students, and college graduates, where he observed them, on both college students and college graduates, produced by the Philippines. He entitled the essay “College Uneducation” as a wake-up call on the Philippines, as he pointed out some grounds the majority of college students has. It's the act that moves student to be dependent on the book alone, as a sufficient source of information, making him systematical, denying the importance of self-reasoning, as a way to provide information. Books had provided us so many information, that it made us thinks that there is nothing left…...

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Biography of Terrence

Terrence Bill Vitanzos Romeo (born March 16, 1992) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the GlobalPort Batang Pier in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He plays both the point guard and shooting guard positions. His self-confessed moniker is The Golden Boy. He played as a point guard for the Far Eastern University before being selected fifth overall in the 2013 PBA draft by GlobalPort. He won the 2011 UAAP Rookie of the Year, was a member of the UAAP Mythical Team during his junior and senior year and was the 2014UAAP men's basketball Most Valuable Player. Romeo first played for the Letran Squires before he was scouted by Far Eastern University - Diliman. He played only one season as a Baby Tamaraw before graduating to the seniors division. He was famously known for scoring the UAAP Juniors basketball record of 83 points, eclipsing the previous record of 69 points held by former Junior Maroons player Paolo Mendoza. What's more impressive, is that he did it in 31 minutes of playing time, scoring 33 points in the 3rd quarter alone. He won the UAAP Juniors' Most Valuable Player (2009) that same year, with averages of 37.1ppg 4.1apg 4.0spg. In his final year as half of FEU’s dreaded backcourt duo, Romeo was expected to again lead the Tamaraws in scoring. He scored 30 points in three games during the course of the season, making him one of only three players since 2003 (the other 2 being Patrick Cabahug and Bobby Ray Parks Jr.) to score 30 points more than once. In UAAP Season 76, he was awarded as Most Valuable Player. He became only the third guard to win the award following Garcia and PBA legend Johnny Abarrientos. He averaged 22.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.6 steals to lead the league in points and steals while finishing 3rd in assists. Romeo was selected by GlobalPort as their 5th overall pick, and wore the same No 7 jersey he wore in college. He explained that Robert Jaworski was his father's idol, who uses the same jersey number.[7] In only his second game as a pro, he buried 34 points while going 6-of-8 from beyond the three-point arc en route to a win against Air21 Express. He also had the opportunity to play against Caguioa in their first showdown against each other, scoring 27 points and leading a brave second-half comeback that almost denied Ginebra a 109-104 victory. Caguioa, who scored 29 points himself, commented that Romeo was the closest player that can be compared to him. The rookie guard later admitted that Caguioa was one of his idols growing up. Romeo's third season in PBA was up for a good start. He, along with backcourt mate Pringle, formed the Slash Brothers tandem (similar to Golden State Warriors' own Splash Brothers). The duo both led the team in scoring with 24.06 and 19.61 points, respectively,[15] while leading GlobalPort to its first ever Semi-Finals appearance against Alaska), only to lose the series.[16] He registered a new career-high 41 points in Game 1, for their only win in the said series.[17] In October 14, 2016 Romeo was recognized during the PBA Leo Awards Night as he was named to the PBA Mythical First Team.

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Autobiography

I was born on a warm, sunny day in caloocan city. I live in Fairview, Quezon city. I live with my mom, Daisy; father, Peter; sister, Dianne; brother, Paco; and brother, Joshua. When i was born, my sister was 10 years old and hid under the table from me. Dianne is a sweet kid, and would do anything for me, but like all brothers and sister we fight like cats and dogs. Sometimes when no one was around. Josh would come up to me and bite my toes for no reason. He is stupid even though he is my brother. My name is Paul Reyla. I started school when i was 5 years old in National College of Business and Arts. I went to kindergarten through 2nd year high school at NCBA and while I was there, I won an award for perfect attendance. Then i attended in Mother of Perpetual Help School in 3rd yr to 4th yr high school. It's pretty awesome to study in a catholic school. I learned so much about life and everything, they taught students good manners, and I didn't expect that I could be a better man than before, I became mature somehow rather than past few years. Now, I'm studying at Far Eastern University Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation, taking the course of Bachelor of science in Nutrition and Dietetics. Isn't amazing? From a little kid to a college boy. The subjects here are pretty much challenging, I had to balance my time for everyday routine, less sleep, more time facing your notes rather than gadgets, but on the other side, it also has fun things, like meeting new people, having new friends and new environment. Someday, I'll be a doctor. But not just any doctor, I also want to have family 10 years from now. 3 boys and 1 girl will do. I will be quite comfortable with my living situation, meaning that I will be married with a nice, pleasant and honest woman. And hoping for a better life situations of family, with yours truly, Paul Reyla.

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College of mess

Starting at a new college without all of my friends was something that was worrying me. But it was finally here; today was the day that I started at East Norfolk Sixth Form College. My emotions were all over the place. I did not know whether to laugh or cry. I felt scared, excited, worried and nervous, all at the same time. My stomach was turning at the thought of having to go to a new place, where everything was unfamiliar to me, but my parents were there to reassure me. I felt like I needed more than just reassurance, but it was down to me to find out how to manage. I left my house at precisely 8.30am. My journey to college was only a short one but all the time I was worrying. My head was spinning with thoughts like- am I too early? Am I going to be late? Where do I go when I arrive? Who am I going to hang around with? By this time my heart was beating so hard I could hear it. Then, the sound of a bell. The bus stopped and I got off. I had finally arrived at college. I walked towards the college where there were groups of people, all just waiting together. I did not know any of them. I felt so lonely and scared all on my own, but I realise that there were others in my situation, so I waited patiently. Slowly the groups of people started to move a door, so I followed. I ended up in my allocated classroom where I entered and sat down. I was so nervous by now. Slowly the room began to fill with other people, my new classmates. One girl came and sat next to me. She introduced herself. This was my first new friend. As we got talking I relaxed a little and my fears began to gradually disappear. College was not so bad after all!. As the day went on I made plenty of new friends. I realised that everyone was in the same situation. Although they had friends in the college, they were not always with them. Knowing this made me feel much better and I was even starting to enjoy college. When lunch and break times came I met up with my new friend who introduced me to her friends, who were all really friendly and welcoming. I felt so calm and relaxed; it was like I had been there before. I felt as though I finally fitted in. Getting to know the college was the most difficult thing to do as I did not know where anything was. But I soon learnt and my daily routine just fell into place. Everyday I get on the bus at 8.45am. Once I arrive at college I go into the common room to meet up with my friends. We have a chat and do all the normal things that people our age do!!! Then we spilt, got to our lessons and meet up again at break and lunch. Lunch time is great! I use it as time to socialise and relax, before its back to college for more lessons. College finishes at 3.55pm, so its back on the bus and home for me. I arrive home at 4.15pm, so I still have time to do things that I want to do. I absolutely love college now! Lots of people think that college is all about work, all of the time, that its really difficult and that you have no time for anything else. But I know that is not strictly true. I also know that college is not easy, but it is the best place to be. I am here because I want a career and college is the only way that I can achieve it. I am not alone now. College has helped me gain self confidence, make new friends and develop other important skills. Before I started here I was so worried that I was going to be on my own, but look at me now!!! I have lots of new friends, and I am really enjoying what I am doing. Don't be put off college, it's brilliant and you will love it when you start, I did!! I did not think that I would like college and enjoy it as much as I am, but I do, and I am so glad that I decided to give it a try and so should you!

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Poem

NO WHERE TO RUN

I’m a outcast, no friends  No family only strangers  Around me.  No one has ever come to  Visit me.  Seems as is everyone is happy  Now that I’m here. 

Jail has became a place  Called home.  I’m not going to anywhere,  This is where I am at now.  This is my new home.  I finally got home at the end.  I have forgotten about my old  Friend and family, 

My cell mates are the only  family I have now.  My dreams faded away.  I dropped out at school long ago.  Everything I touch falls apart.

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Unemployment

I was at varsity in my comfort zone.  I never knew the reality.  My dreams were unlimited.  Sky was the limit. 

I never knew that today I would be  Sitting here unemployed, so hopeless  and ashamed of my self. 

All my dreams are fading.  Unemployment you are the cause of poverty.  Unemployment you are the cause of depression.  Unemployment you are a poison.  Unemployment you are a disaster.  Unemployment I hate you. 

To be employed it’s not about how you know  But, about who you know. 

Corruption, nepositism and cronyism  Are the recipes for poverty and unemployment.  Unemployment I hate you.

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MY LIFE

I have done things I should  Not have done.  I have gone to places I shouldn't  Have gone to.  I have been a bad character  For my sister and brother.  I have been through hell but,  I deserve a second chance. 

I failed plenty things but  I will never give-up.  I been a loser for several  Occasions but, I will never  Stop looking.

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LIFE IS SHORT

I’m hungry to the extent that  I cannot feel like moving.  I don’t feel my weight.  Its been a couple of days  Without food, only water. 

Everyday went to sleep with  My empty stomach.  I beg on the streets all days  Of my life ever since my  Parents passed away. 

No one cares about me.  All my relatives turned their back on me.  I’m a outcast, no where to run  And no place to hide. 

Every buddy runs away from  Me as if I’m a strange disease.  I live on the streets begging  But no one ever throw even a cent.  People pass as if they have blinkers. 

That is where I decided to avert  That life and join the gangsters.  We rob people and stab them  If they resist.  My job was to sharp my knife everyday. 

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Hopeless life

I wake up early in the morning  Not because its time to,  But its so cold, no blankets  I covered my self with cardboards,  Now they are humid because of dew. 

I do not even know where to go  When I get out of these pipes.  No water, no food, no clothes,  No friends, no nothing.  I’m hopeless as hell. 

I’m being beaten everyday.  Anyone who want to get rid of  Stress I became a punch bag.  I have got sores all over my body.  Nowhere to get help I disgust  Everyone at hospital.

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Faded.