Ferry Mae Marcos

A Glimpse From the Past

2009-04-02T05:33:00.000-07:00

The Seniors-Faculty Ball had been celebrated in March 13,2009 at Ilocos Sur National High School Centennial Gym from 3:00-8:00pm. As a senior student, I attended the said occasion together with my co-seniors. I was an usherette together with Angelica Marie Rafanan. Actually, it was my first time to usher in an occasion in our school and it was a great experience for me especially it is a gathering for us seniors to pay tribute to our dedicated teachers that molded us from First year to Fourth year.

After the Seniors-Faculty Ball, Recognition Day came in which the students that worked a lot through the school year will reap the fruit of their hard works. I was glad that I made it on the Top 30 students which I had the award for the diligence in studies. I was an awardee of the Citizenship Advancement Training which was the Loyalty Award and as an Special Science Class student, I had a medal for being a part of it.

Indeed, this two programs are just the beginning of the last days of being a high school student. April 3 will be our Baccalaureate Mass and Saturday-April 4,2009 at exactly 7:30am is the start of marching of my fellow graduates waiting for the confirmation and announcement that we are already graduates and are ready to step in the new stage of life.

To my fellow graduates, I salute all of you. Congratulations to all of us!!! Good luck and God bless!!!

Graduation Insights

2009-02-28T21:13:00.000-08:00

Graduation Day! It fills the heart with mixed feelings -- fulfillment and sadness, anxiety and eagerness. 'Look out for the sharks,' warns one professor. 'Learn to identify opportunity,' says another. The uncertainty of the future looms large over us as we spread out our wings. Armed with diplomas and idealistic dreams, we charge ahead with enthusiasm.

The Graduation Day is nearing. It is just a few days and we will part our ways to search for our own future. Some will stay here while others will be on other places. Now, let's have an insight about our forth coming Graduation day.

I know that almost all of us, when our Alma Mater song will be sung, will have teary eyes and will hug our best of friends, classmates, teachers and even enemies. We will be emotional in this day and thank you words will be echoing inside and outside the hall. We will say goodbye for a while but will promise to come back and meet again in the same old place. those tears flowing in our eyes will be the signs of fulfillment-for we have satisfactorily fulfilled our requirements to graduate; sadness-for we will be parting our ways to search for our own future; eagerness-for we will be heading in a new step in our lives which is the college life; and promises-for as we leave our Alma Mater, we promise to do our best to pay the sacrifices and hard works for us.

The boys will be handsome and the girls too,will be beautiful in this one momentous day. Each one of us will wear tour own best smiles for we will be capturing the moments of this one special day. Graduation Day will be tearful yet it will be full of beautiful hopes and dreams which we will try to come true.

After the ceremony, some of us will surely be in our friends' houses for the blow out. We will be having much fun in the end of the day but at the back of our mind are the memories we made in the four walls of our school

Never thee less, if we will study well, we will be good children in our own places and will soon be the pride of our country.

High School Day '09-my last HS day

2009-02-16T05:16:00.002-08:00

March 13, 2009- last High School Day for the Seniors of Ilocos Sur National High School (ISNHS).

The celebration started with a parade from the school. Then we walked into the Quezon Avenue and when we reached Luisa Trading, we had our turn back to school. The parade was shorter today than last year. I carried the banner of our section (IV-Maxwell) together with Edward during the parade. It is also a pleasure for us Maxwellians that our classmate, Angelica Marie Rafanan, was the third princess. The morning activity was the Ceremonial Parade and the Field Demo only but the afternoon activities were exciting because we had the Battle of the Bands and the Fashion Show.

As a CAT Officer (I am the Band Officer), we had the Ceremonial Parade while the lower year levels had their field demonstration. When we were still in our first three years, we wanted to had this Ceremonial Parade but when we were practicing for it, we almost walked out of the field because we need to stand the heat of the sun for almost an hour. We thought that it was very easy because the cadets and cadettes were just standing and they were just doing the command given to them. But I just want to remind you, it is not easy to be standing under the sun because if you have a poor immune system, you might suddenly collapse or worse, you might get sick especially when you are not used on standing under the scorching heat of the sun.

One of the afternoon activities was the Fashion Show that was organized by the Supreme Student Organization (SSG). I didn't had a plan in joining the show but Jaycelle included me on the list of models. I really don't want to join because they said that we will be the one who will provide our outfits for the show but she said that each of the models will have their sponsors so I just accepted their offer. Angelica became my sponsor. I joined in the two segments-formal and summer wear. Well, it was fun because I had the chance to gain more self confidence plus I helped the SSG in their fund raising.

High School Day '09 will always be in my mind for it was the best High School Day in my entire life as a high school student. It became one of the major breaks in my life for I had a boost in my self confidence and I helped my school in raising a fund that will be used in improving Ilocos Sur National High School.

Karaoke with Windows Movie Maker

2009-02-16T05:14:00.001-08:00

Blogging, making HTML files and using the Notepad- we are through with those activities. Now, we are learning how to make our own movies with Windows Movie Maker.

We made three movies. One is the karaoke which we put lyrics. Second is the 'Lupang Hinirang' and lastly, our personalized movie. I enjoyed making a movie but it was difficult to have a very good one because you need to see every detail. It consumes much time.

But you know, it is not that difficult to make a movie but it makes an impression that when you make a movie, it is very difficult because you need to have the correct timing for each pictures or videos that you make. You need to be really meticulous if you want to make a quality movie. In making a movie, think first what you want. Then, project the style and the effects you want to put and apply. After planning, you are now ready to construct your movie.

First, you need to have the necessary things you need- the pictures, the background music or audio and if you have a video, you may import it. After having those things that you need, you are now ready to make your movie. On the story time line, you can put the video transitions and effects while on the story board, you can edit or adjust the timing of your movie.

Movie making may consume much time but if you'll put an effort on making it, it will surely be a very good movie. It just need patience and an artistic and a creative mind.

Prom Night

2009-02-16T05:13:00.001-08:00

It was my first time to attend the Prom and I was so excited. Yes, I admit that I was excited but I noticed that my father is more excited than me.

I did not go to school in the morning because I prepared myself for the event. I had a body scrub and had my hair conditioned. After the body scrub and hair conditioning, I noticed that my skin was smooth. My hair, it seemed that I had a hot oil.

Brian, our visitor and I were the only one who was left in our house. We cooked 'mechado- afritada chicken' and 'lemon- butter chicken'. The food really tastes good. If you had tasted it, I am sure you'll say, "Sauce pa lang ulam na!"

My father and Brian accompanied me in going to school for the Prom. While I was inside the hall, Brian was at the sound system and taking pictures. When I saw him, he was dancing in the beat of Totoy Bibo. I was laughing at him when I saw him swaying his hips. I didn't finish the Prom. At 7:50pm, I already went out of the hall and told my escorts (my father and Brian) to go home. We were going out of the gate when Brian told my father that he wants to go to Jollibee. We went at Plaza Maestro but when he saw Red Ribbon, he told again to my father that we'd rather go there. BUt do yuo know were we ate dinner? We just went to Shakey's.

At Shakey's, we ate spaghetti, a thin crust pizza, a mushroom soup, spanish breads, potato chips and for the dessert, an ice cream on a chocolate cake. Since it ws an acoustic night and any one can jam with the singers, Brian sung with them. One of the singers called me "Miss Casual". My tummy was full. We even took home the food that we didn't eat. When we arrived home, I immediately went to the comfort room to vomit. After I vomited, I ate again the potato chips. Brian and I watched Shrek 1,2 and 3 until one o'clock in the morning.

I had a great time in our Prom day, February 13, because I had a good time with my father. Actually, when the song "Dance With My Father' was sung, tears sprouted from my eyes because it is my song for my father. I saw on his eyes that he was overwhelmed when he saw me crying.

February 13...I will never forget you!!!

Exam 101

2009-01-22T19:24:00.001-08:00

The earth shaking moment is gone and now we are heading to the final test of being high school students.

The recent Third Periodical Test is more easier than the first two quarter tests maybe its because I have been more serious in my studies and I payed attention during our class discussions.

The periodical test was rescheduled to January 19 and 20 because of Vigan Fiesta. Second year and Fourth year students are scheduled to have their tests in the afternoon and in the morning, First year and Third year students.

During the test, I sat in the front seats. More likely, I would like to stay there to avoid some 'sharp shooters' and 'giraffes'. I felt some nervous while the test is on going but I told myself that if I'll be nervous the chances are I will have mental block and I will not think well. I did not finished the test in Advanced Chemistry because the time limit was over. Though I did not finished some of my tests, I am hoping and wishing that I'll still have high scores. My only problem is Physics because it is my waterloo. Even though I am not in Physics I still tried my best to answer the questions with all my best. The rest of the tests are quite easier for me.

I know that this last grading period will be the best period for I will give all my best to my make my grades higher. I aimed high before I entered the Fourth year life and I know that I will soar high in the end of my high school life.

Christmas Break...

2009-01-12T03:12:00.000-08:00

"Oh, holy night
the stars are brightly shining
it is the night of
our dear saviors birth..."

Its nice to reminisce the past Christmas vacation. I had a lot of time to relax and enjoy the vacation with my family. I am free from the stress and pressure the school gives me.

Before Christmas, I had a whirlwind tour in Abra. We got up as early as 5am then we traveled for two hours. At 3pm, we went back to Vigan. My mother was already tired when we arrived so she didn't had time to prepare something for the Noche Buena. five minutes before midnight, a special friend called me up to greet me a "Merry Christmas!". I was happy then because it was quite a long time that I heared his voice. It was a long conversation and it took up to an hour. In the morning, we finished the divider between my brother's room and mine. My father made a built-in cabinet.

Hours can be counted, every second in each minute. I am so excited and happy and hoping that I will have a peaceful, blessed new Year but then, our neighbor, drunk, started to mock on us and started a quarrel. I felt too much embarrassment because we have visitors. Though we had prepared plenty food for the Medya Noche, I didn't had the appetite to eat. Our neighbor just stopped mocking when we called for the police. It's almost twelve, the countdown is starting, then my phone rung. It's my friend again! I was surprised when he immediately shouted and greeted me a "Happy New Year!". Its nice to have someone greeting you in a moment like this. Though we had a problem before New Year came, we still celebrated it happily.

A silent Christmas and a blessed New Year came to our home. It makes me smile when I remember the things I did on this ocassions with my family and friends.

Basics in Web Page Designing

2008-12-15T01:48:00.000-08:00

The submarine goes dipper...

We have entered the world of web page designing. Today, we have already finished on how to put font styles and body backgrounds. I have enhanced and improved my skills in my activities and excercises regarding web page designs. I have tried to change the font sizes and font faces (e.g. comic sans ms, artistik) in the body of my activities and excercises. I also learned how to put body background color and images.

As a preparation in making our own web pages in the near future, we were taught on how to put links on the texts and images in our works. When I tried to put a link on an image, I did not included the location of the document where I will have the image linked. I learned how to put images and how to put them on my desired positions in a document.

Web page designing is not an easy work. If you forget to put a single period or an attribute, the appearance of the document will not turn out into what you want to see. Total care is a requirement in making a web page design. A keen observation must be done if you want to have your desired outcome of your web page design.

Putting Backgrounds

2008-11-18T19:28:00.000-08:00

Changing color background and image background- these were our lessons for the beginning of the Third Quarter.

We used the HTML True Color Chart in choosing a color for changing color background. I tried to use the color background #FF66CC but it was too bright for me. I can't choose a color for the background so I asked our teacher if I can just use words like 'red', 'blue' or 'green'. Well, my question was answered because she said that I can use plain words.

For the image background, I first choose an image for the bakground of an HTML file. My only problem there was the image background that I want to appear doesn't appear. Maybe it's my fault but when I checked the code for image background, it was correct. I think the computer has the defect.

When putting an image background, put the properties of the image and the location of it. For color backgrounds, put the color code #.

As I go further, I will try to develop and improve my activities and works on my HTML files.

Semestral Break on the Loose...

2008-11-02T19:08:00.000-08:00

Before Semestral Break, we went through the mind-bugging Second Periodical Test. I sat on a chair which was very far from my friend. I am the only one from my friends who's on the front chairs. It was quite hard for me to be on that spot because I'm not used to be in front but I managed to take the test in that place.

After the tests, it was not yet the start of the week long vacation. We attended the Division Seminar/Workshop for Children's Peace. I was kinda lazy to attend that seminar/workshop but we are obliged to attend it because we need to pass a narrative report and a presentation about what happened on the 2-day seminar. The first day was full of lectures about children and women's protection and rights. I enjoyed the second day because we adopted a child. When we went to find a child to be adopted, we experiencedthat it was hard to have a child go with you so we searched for another child. Fortunately, we found Kenneth, our cute one-day baby, to be our adopted son.

After the seminar and tests, semestral break came in. I had a two day rest before I went to Manila for a field trip. I went to the Central Office of the Iglesia ni Cristo and had a tour at New Era University. I enjoyed going to the gallery and museum of Iglesia ni Cristo. I had a good time with other participants of the field trip and I had the chance to make friends with them. I went back to Vigan bringing home the memories from that trip.

I had again a two-day rest and I went to Laoag City to celebrate the All Souls' and All Saints' Day. I didn't go into the cementery. I had a good time being with our relatives especially with my cousins. It was my first time to go to different places in just a week. I really love going from one place to another.

I wish the semestral break was more than a week so that I can spend more time with my family.

Web Designing

2008-10-08T20:57:00.000-07:00

As I go further and deeper on our ICT subject, I learn more and discover new things about the internet.

When our teacher asked us to make a web page design, I don't know what to do because it will be my first time to create a web page design. However, it will be on groups so I don't need to think too much. We exchanged our ideas and thoughts about this matter first before making one.

My first step was visiting some websites and observe their layouts and designs. I observed that most of them use icons so I made a web design using icons, too. I made a draft of the design and finished it afterwards.

Since our topic is about showcasing Vigan culture, I used a coffee table with some antiques on it which represents the different cultures in Vigan. It was a nice experience to make a web page design though it was my first time.

I learned a lot on this lesson and I know that I can improve my skill on web page designing.

"Practice makes perfect..."

Mind Maze

2008-08-28T20:32:00.000-07:00

Our Periodical Test was already finished together with the National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE). The NCAE was easy but the Periodical Test was quite difficult.

Before the Periodical Test, we had a series of tets in every subject for a week. My mind was already tortured. I am forced to review and sleep late at night so I had really big eye bags. For me, reviewing through just reading and understanding is much easier than memorizing because it is easierfor me to remember a thing if I really understand it.

During th Periodical Test, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry were the subjects that I found hard because of the computations and my waterloo are on numbers. Though I'm not good on computing, I am good on analysing. The easiest test for was AP because it is my favorite subject. When I got my scores, Mathematics ws my lowest score. Next grading, I will strive hard to get higher scores.

I just thought that NCAE is just an easy test so I didn't had ny review but I think I was wrong. The test is quite easy but difficult. The easiest part was on the clerical abilities while the most difficult part was on the scientific skills. I need to analyse the tables inorder to interpret them correctly. Well, I don't bother on what will be the result of NCAE. It will just help me choose the proper course for me on college.

I know that if I'll study today and take it seriously, I'll hold a good future someday.

"Nurture and care what you plant

and you'll reap the best products of your work.

For every sacrifice,

tyhere's a waiting price."

Those Creepy Beings...

2008-08-11T04:21:00.000-07:00

" The world is full of things that just suddenly happen out of nowhere."

I was kind of a numb before. I am too shy and afraid to talk to others. I seldom mingle and talk with people. But that was just before. Now that I'm growing, I'm gaining my self-confidence to mingle with others, have more friends and explore the outer world. I learned to go out of my shell and be myself infront of others.

The problem that I always encounter is that I can't really try to be with people who are very talkative and noisy. I easily get annoyed with them. I hate to be with those who are called "PLASTICS" and "K.S.P." and those who talk on nonsense things. All I wish when they're with me is that they suddenly vanish on my side and have a peaceful time or I just wan't to put a masking tape on their mouth. But what can I do? They are everywhere!!! >...<

On these creepy beings, I just try to have patience on them and just take their annoying actions. I give comments on them and sometimes I give contradiction on those nonsense things that they say.

As I will go through these days, I know that I will be on great challenges. But eventhough these problems will interfere me, I will not retreat instead I will fight them back.

"Presently, my high school life is a series of crossroads. Every path leads to a different point and destination. But everytime a new rose blossoms, each point of my existense opens a new beginning. . . and so my life goes on . . ."

My ICT Experience

2008-08-10T05:56:00.000-07:00

Before, I was just learning about the basic computer applications. Today, I have learned more. It is easier for me to look and research for things on the internet using different domain names and some related topics. My knowledge on internet application became broader because I learned to use the blog and e-mail.

It is easy to type the word or topic you want to research but the exact facts are difficult to find. I find it hard to search the actual topic that I like because of too much search results! I never knew how to use the blog and have an e-mail to my friends.

I studied more about blogs and e-mail accounts. I actually made my blog and e-mail by following the directions given everytime I finish a step. I first research on wikipedia and if I can't find the topic there, I look for other results.

Moving on, I will try to learn and study and internalize the learnings that I will recieve on the following days.