All About ..... Journalism......!

Journalism is one of my favorite subjects in school. Wayback in my grade school years, I knew that I have passion for writing and an enthusiast of English diction and grammar. I admit it is a challenging subject though for someone whose interest on the said subject is tremendously rising, it's actually a lot of fun. When I stepped on my sophomore year in AC Iloilo, I embraced the reality of facing more difficult subjects, adjust to new teachers.

In all honesty, my first impression to our Journalism Teacher,Mr. Paul Vincent Geraño, is that he's kinda strict and straightforward type of a facilitator. In a way, it's true. He is really strict and has a high standard when it comes to his expectation from the students. Ironically, behind the strict composure of our teacher, lies a person who has his own unique way of teaching his students to learn in a fun, hard way.He is perfectionist, meticulous and idealistic (well, that's my own opinion..:, but I guess a lot would agree. It made me learned so much. I have never been so keen observer of what is happening around me. I started to read pile of newspapers at home,include daily google headlines on my net surfing, adding CNN, NBC, TV Patrol, Sapul sa 5, to my couch potato moments....

I am very much into current events these days and Im sure that Journalism is one of the factors that made me be like this...I am indeed grateful, from proper use of grammar and spelling – to the intangible yet valuable – critical thinking and logic. It enabled me to be more independent, do intelligent research and collaborate effectively in person as well as on the Internet. Brainstorming sessions can be very lively, and the process encourages us to be aware of the world around us, so we can suggest or think of interesting topics.

I am thankful to my teacher, Sir Geraño, because you never cease to teach and share your knowledge on us. I am grateful and humbled. I know I am yet to encounter much teachings and learning, but I am willing to improve my craft, hungry to learn for more and I hope one day I can be someone that my teacher can be proud of. Freedom, respect and trust, and high expectations: these are the the ingredients of a thriving learning environment, and they are inherent in school journalism, they were imparted to us by our Journalism Teacher...More power to you Sir!!!and for us,,,II- Elizabeth,,,and the rest of the sophomore,,,,Good Luck and God bless us all!!!:)

My Family.... (Hiñola - Mayo)

Daddy, Mommy and Me....The family that I love the most....No words can actually best describe the kind of family I have...It's not a perfect one,,,but for me,,I can never imagine having another Dad and Mom apart from them....They are my pillar of strength, source of inspiration and the reason of my happy being..I want to share some things about the family I'm into....

He is my father. Leo Libo-on Mayo is the name. He is 36 years old, youngest son to a Politician and Businesswoman from Cuartero, Capiz. He is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering. He is still employed at Elburg Shipmanning Services Phils. Inc.,an Italian-owned Manning Agency. My Dad is a Seafarer who is often away from us due to call of duty and employment obligation. Yet everytime he is on vacation, he makes sure that he spends quality time with me and Mom. He is a loving Dad who teaches me to respect other people as much as I wanted to be respected, always keep my feet on the ground no matter how successful I am, and most of all, to be a God fearing person because without God, we are nothing. My Dad taught me how to spend my money wisely too. He's such a great Dad, we are so similar. We are playful, comic, humorous , and we love to play with our pets too,,,ironically, my Mom hates pets especially cat...well,,,,,:)My Dad's interest is on cars and house designs..He seldom gets mad, he is the quiet type but it makes me go crazy with fear once i felt that he is not happy with what I did..Thats my Daddy...Cool, funny, loving...the Best Dad,,your the man! :)

My Mom. She is Menchie Hiñola- Mayo, 34 years old, a Registered Nurse, and the youngest daughter of a Police Senior Inspector and a Businesswoman. She is the "no nonsense" mom, who keeps every detail of my manners and personality. She is a consistent academic awardee, since grade school,and she is quite a perfectionist. She is my friend, confidante, driver, and mother all in one. For five years,she worked abroad to help my dad earn for a living and its a big change for me to have my Mom beside me since her exit from work last year. Its a pleasing change but its not that easy to cope with Mom's unbelievable wisdom and idealism. She loves reading books, surfing the net, online shopping, fashion designs, watching cooking shows. She is a bit of everything but has a tremendous sense of humor, she'll make you have a hearty laugh with her tricks and anecdotes. She is very supportive of my studies. We go along well with fashion and music. My Mom is a natural critic but I have learned so much from her.

Families are whom we love. Our families all “look” different and it's always been so. I am lucky to belong in a family where love and respect reigns. I am looking forward and we are still hoping to have a sibling in the near future,,but for the moment, I am just enjoying the privilege of being the only child...I thank God for my Family. It is a gift that I cherish the most....:)