Hongkong Here We Come

PRICE

Air Fare:Php 3,548.55 for a two-way ticket from(to) Manila to(from) Hongkong via Cebu Pacific

Travel Taxes:Php 1,620; Terminal Fee:Php 750

Room Rate:HKD 50 per night
Entrance Fees:

DisneylandHKD 350

Ocean Park HKD 222

Peak Tram RideHKD 36

OurMeals Expenases total HKD 201.4 per pax

Our Trasnportation Expense total HKD 152.75 per pax. This consists of the Tram, Bus, Taxi, and MTR, the different trasnportations available in HK.

My pasalubong amounted to HKD 388.6 and the pair of boots I got for myself is at HKD 130.

The first thing that I was surprised with in Hongkong was…the climate. I did not expect it to be this cold. One can wear two shirts, two jackets and two pants and still feel cold.

Upon arriving at the airport, we went straight to Disneyland, thinking that we could avail of the discount for day tourists. But of course our departure tickets would be checked and so not only were we not able to get a lesser price for the entrance tickets, we even had to add HKD 60 per rented storage per bag. We did enjoy the ride and the fireworks show, but this day was really more for the kids than for adults. We had also been lucky enough to watch the float/parade. It was really nice, all the dancing and music and display. Some of the rides/attractions we get to enjoy are as follows:

• Mickey's PhilharMagic

• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

• Hong Kong Disneyland Railroad

• Dumbo the Flying Elephant

• Mad Hatter Tea Cups

• Stitch Encounter

• The Jungle River Cruise

I would really love to try Space Mountain andAutopia too, but we had no more time as the line was really long and the kids may not be allowed to take those rides anyway.
We had our noodles with us, and traveling with a limited budget we just asked around for a two cups of hot water and got ourselves a steaming noodle for merienda. Poor us. But it’s better than nothing.

We then took the tram to a certain station I already forgot the name of, to meet the contact person for our accommodation. They said it was a small house but I did not expect it to be that small. It wasn’t even a house, just a room, something that might be even smaller than a studio type condo here in the Philippines. I did not expect that the seven of us would crowd ourselves in a double deck bed. Neither did I expect that the house will not be to our own, that is, there’s another double deck bed in the same room where the renters of the unit would be spending their night. Add to that the small door that leads to the comfort-room-slash-kitchen. Poor us. But sill it’s better than having nowhere to sleep.

For Day 2, we had an early morning departure as we had a long day ahead of us. Today is the day for Ocean Park. To tell you honestly, I was actually more amazed with the Ocean Park than the Disneyland. Disneyland was fun but it was more for kids than adults.

There were two separate locations for the amusement park, and we had to ride a cable car to get to the other side. Too bad for my companion as she seemed to have fear of heights. These are the park attractions that we got to ride (not necessarily enjoy :s):

·         Dragon Roller Coaster (something I would not dare try again)

·         Raging River

·         Panda Village (this is where I had my first Panda Experience!!!)

·         Sea Jelly Spectacular

·         Ocean Park Tower

There were other rides too that we were not able to try either because the line would take up much of our time or because those who were with me were too afraid of the ride and I am hesitant to try them on my own. Some of which are The Abyss, the Mine Train, Space Wheel, Eagle, Flying Swing, and Ferris Wheel.

We had a really tiring day this day because we did a lot of walking in the amusement park but we still managed to have some energy for the Night Market at Mong Kok. It was just like what you see in Divisoria or in Baclaran, only we’re in Hongkong. Good thing is you get to haggle too. I was actually able to buy myself a pair of boots for only 130HKD. Had I not been on a strict budget, I would have bought myself a gadget too or my would-be first Nike rubbershoes.
We had our evening meal at McDonalds. There were no Chicken rice meals, only burgers – big burgers. And the orange juice taste a bit bitter but it tastes real, not some eight o’clock orange juice. When we got home, we had to clean up a little then get to bed early so we can start early again the next day.

For Day 3, we spent the day going to Peak Tram – a Tram going up the peak. At the peak there was this sort of mall where you can also visit the wax museum and have a view of Victoria Harbor, only it was bad timing and we saw nothing but fog. There was also a souvenir shop, though it’s a bit more pricey than the night market.

Overall, it was not a very relaxing vacation. It was rather tiring.
But I guess, it was worth it, to see another place outside the country, to experience the rides from another place, to meet Disney characters in person, and to witness first hand another culture.

Too bad though we were not able to go visit Macau. Poor us. J

**When you would like to visit another country, it’s better to make some researches about the place you’re going to live in. There’s Google map that will allow you to see at least the place where you’d be spending the nights of your vacation. There are sites available also that will enable you to know the weather/climate and be prepared for it. If you’ve got friends around the country, you can also ask them for tips on budget, tourist places to see, suggested clothing, and any other things you might need to know.



For a more funny version of this trip, please visit:
http://the-7th-sense.blogspot.com/2011/02/kakaibang-trip-sa-hongkong.html

  

Para Kanino ang Kwento Ko?

PARA KAY B ni Ricky Lee

BUOD:

Ang aklat ay tungkol sa limang kwento ng pag-ibig na isinakatauhan ng limang babae – si IRENE (ang babaeng umibig sa isang memorya), si SANDRA (ang babaeng umibig sa sariling laman at dugo), si ERICA(ang babaeng nagmula sa Maldiaga at hindi makaramdam ng pag-ibig), si ESTER (ang babaeng umibig sa kapwa kasarian), at si BESSIE (ang babaeng kung kani-kaninong lalake sumisiping na parang sex is all that matters, not love). Pero ang totoong bida ng kwento ay wala sa kanilang lima, kundi si Lucas na siyang pinakamakapangyarihang tauhan sa kwento. Sa teorya niya umiikot ang istorya. Ngunit mapatunayan kaya ang teorya niya? O mabago kaya ito sa takbo ng kwentong mismong siya ang may likha?

PAGNINILAY:

"Me quota ang pag-ibig. Sa bawat limang umiibig, isa lang ang magiging maligaya. Ang iba, iibig sa di sila iniibig. O iibig nang di natututo. O iibig sa wala. O di iibig kailanman."

May ngiting naglaro sa aking mga labi. Halos parehong-pareho ito sa ideolohiya ko noong nasa hayskul at kolehiyo pa lamang ako. Isang teorya na napagbago na ng panahon, naliha at napakinis. Kaya ngayon natatawa na lamang ako tuwing maaalala ko kung gaano ako nagmatigas noon sa haka-haka ko at pinanindigang isa ako sa apat sa lima. Isa sa hindi magiging maligaya.

1. PAG-IBIG vs. PAGMAMAHAL

Sa limang kwento, mahigit isa ay may kahawig sa buhay ko. May sobra, may kulang, pero umiikot sa halos katulad na sitwasyon. Pero mas marami pang kwento bukod sa limang ito. Mula sa mga kaibigan, kamag-anak, at callers ni Papa Jack. Mga sawi, NBSB, NGSB, bigo, SMP. Mga successful, masaya at matagal nang nagsasama. Iba’t ibang kwento para sa bawat isa. At minsan ang isa ay may iba’t ibang kwento pa. Kaya para sabihing 1 out of 5 lang ang magiging masaya, ay parang hindi tama. Di ko masasagot kung 3 out of 10, 7 out of 20, o 1 out of 100 pero siguro kailangan muna ng statistics para sa mga numero.

May kung anong sarap na dala ang pag-ibig. Minsan (o kadalasan) ay mayroon ding pait na parang aftertaste ba. Pero hindi ang pagmamahal. Hindi ko alam kung tama na ang teorya ko pero ito ang produkto ng pagliliha noon...na ang pag-ibig at pagmamahal ay magkaiba at kung papipiliin ako, mas pipiliin ko ang pagmamahal. Ilan sa tauhan sa kwento ay umibig, ang ilan ay nagmahal. Kung alam mo ang pagkakaiba, alam mo kung sino-sino sila.

2. HINDI PAGKAKATULUYAN ≠DINEVASTATE NG PAG-IBIG

"God may have allowed him to be your first boyfriend but it doesn’t mean he is supposed to be your last.” ~quote mula sa vypress ng isang kaibigan matapos ng aking first break-up.

May mga tao tayong mamahalin para lang mabago ang ating pagkatao. Meron namang para buksan ang isipan natin sa ilang mga posibilidad. Posibleng para magbigay sa atin ng unang halik, unang mainit na yakap, at kung anu-ano pang perstaym. Meron din tayong mamahalin na mag-iinspire sa ating magsulat o kaya magsumikap. Merong para turuan tayo kumain ng isaw, adidas, at dinuguan. Merong para samahan tayong magkomyut papuntang Quiapo, 168, at Divisoria. Merong para lang matuto tayong magdrive ng tsikot. Merong ang purpose ay baguhin hindi lang ang pagpapatakbo natin ng sasakyan kundi maging ang takbo ng buhay natin. Meron ding para magbigay sa atin ng lakas ng loob na magpatakbo nito.

Kaya hindi ako naniniwalang dahil lamang hindi nagkatuluyan ang ilan sa mga tauhan sa istorya ay dinevastate na sila ng pag-ibig. After all, sino ba naman ang makakapagsabi na happy ending na ang lahat, nang hindi dumarating sa tunay na ending ng buhay.

Para sa akin, para masabing bigo ka, sawi, hindi maligaya, o devastated, ay nasa sa iyo rin naman. Dahil it’sa fact na pag umibig ka, kasama roon ang possibility na masugatan, madapa, at masaktan. Pero nasa iyo ang kapangyarihan kung hihilata ka na lang basta o tatayo at muling lalaban, dahil walang iba kundi ikaw ang writer ng kwento ng buhay pag-ibig mo.

First Stop: Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Travel By Air

PRICE:
Air Fare: Php 1,412 for a two-way ticket from(to) Manila to(from) Palawan via Cebu Pacific
Package Tour: Php 5,000 c/o Seablitz Travel & Tours

ITINERARY:
DAY 1 Check In, Grocery, Dinner at Kalui
DAY 2 Underground River with Buffet Lunch
DAY 3 Honda Bay Island Hopping with Buffet Lunch; Dinner at Balinsasayaw
DAY 4 City Tour


Our departure flight was in the afternoon, so when we arrived at the Palawan airport at around 5p.m., we went straight to our lodging. We lodged at the Fran Pension House. It seemed like a secluded area so I found the place good because it was quiet and peaceful, a real rest on a vaccation trip. The only disadvantage, though was since it was far away, tricycle drivers charged us a higher rate whenever we need to go to or from the city.
Having left only a few hours til bed time, we decided to go to the city to buy some groceries for our stay so we went with our travel agent, Bles, to the NCCC mall - the biggest mall in Palawan, but still small if you compare it to the small malls in Manila.



That night, we had our dinner at Kalui. It was a weird (in a good sense) experience. They ask you to removce your footwear and go barefoot inside the restaurant. The floor was made of wood ( I'm not sure it were bamboos) The place was dimly lit with dim lights and candles. The decorations were a little absurd as well (again in a good sense). We had the seafood platter at Php 375, which includes salabat soup, seaweed appetizer, grilled fish (which I'm not sure if it was Blue Marlin, Adobong Pusit, Lobster, rice, and mixed vegetables (don't know what it's called but it's not chop suey). This was already good for two! Plus, shakes were also available for as low as Php 50. Can you imagine that?

On our second day, we went to the Underground River. The travel time from the city to the beach (where we had our buffet lunch) was roughly 2 hours. From that point, you still need to take a boat to get to the other island, where the underground river is specifically located. But the travel was all worth it! As in! It was really amazing!!! Until now, I keep on wondering how such stalactite and stalagmite formations can be formed. We only traveled as far as 1.5kms (taking us aroung 45 minutes back and forth), which is the usual package included in the tour but the river is about 4.5 kms long, and you can actually get a trip as far as that though you will have to spend a little more cash and allot a little more time. It was pretty awesome - Jesus’ face, the Holy Trinity, a market of fruits and veggies, different animals including Nemo - all and more in rock formations. The cave was also inhabitted by bats - not just one kind but different species of bats and you can clearly see them. Also inside the cave are swallow birds, which I didn't really see but only heard. It's no wonder this qualified to be on the New 7 Wonders of the World! :)

Our third day day was spent island hopping. This is what they call the Honda Bay Island in the package tour. Our first stop was the floating house at Pambato Reef. We got under water and did some snorkeling there. There were tons of corals, it was beautiful! And unlike my snorkeling trip in Bauan and Puerto Galera, we had a tour guide snorkeling with us. He was pointing the different corals like the table coral, mushroom corals, branching corals ( all without further explanation necessary as the name depicts what it looks like). There were also tons of fish. Our next stop was the Snake Island, where we did fish feeding. It was a very close encounter with fishes, one fish even tried to bite me, not the bread I was feeding him! :) We also had our buffet lunch here (yumyum!) and did some picture taking! Our last stop should have been in Pandan Island, unfortunately the waves were really big that time and our tour guide feared we might not be able to handle the waves anymore, so we just stopped at Starfish Island, where starfishes are supposed to be found, though we only saw one - looking much the same like the one I saw in Grande Island. On the way, we also had a view of Luli island (or as explained by our tour guide - the Lulubog, Lilitaw Island)

We had our dinner at Balinsasayaw this time. We ordered for Garlic Crab, Litson Kawali and Bird’s nest soup. It wasn't great but it wasn't bad either. Shakes were priced even lower at Php 39. Our total bill for this dinner was at Php 650, good for 2-3 persons.



Our last day was spent touring Puerto Princesa City, a.k.a. the City Tour. We visited the Iwahig prison, where I had some reservations at first because first, it was a prison (I think we all know what prisons are for), second the prisoners were not behind bars (which is what makes this prison a tourist place). But the tour turned ok, we just visited the souveneir shop where some prisoners approached us to buy from them. We also went to the Crocodile Farm, where I saw the biggest crocodile so far, big enough that I think it could swallow the three of us in one gulp. There was also a small zoo, where we only got to see the Ostritch and the Katala who left a very good souveneir for my friend, a bite! Next stop was at Butterfly Garden – the pupa was cute, and the differently colored butterflies as well. We also went to the little Tagaytay in Palawan, where Mitra's mansion is located. Next was the Baker's Hill, where we did a lot of our picture taking with Looney Tunes characters and others. During the tour, we also passed by Palawan's version of the Baywalk, and the area that looks like Tondo.

It was a very good experience...away from the hustle bustle of the city life. The huge waves served us a pretty good adventure. It was like riding a roller coaster ride with the cool waves spalshing on your face. The sights were amazing. Tour guides were great. The people we were grouped with for the tours were friendly. Foreigners shared their culture as we shared stories from both sides.

One of my observation was how simple life was in this place. We even had a chat with one of the tricycle drivers, and he told us he was from Tondo, Manila but upon setting foot in Palawan, he decided to live there. People work whatever work and they were happy. They don't seem to want more, they're contented. One thing though, electricity wasn't stable in the islands of Palawan yet, as brown outs are experienced on a daily basis. Still, I consider it a good retirement place overall, though the price of land was a little pricey for me (Php 1,200 to Php 5,000 depending on the specific location). Well, it's definitely something worth saving for! :)

Ang Munting Prinsipe

BUOD:
Ang aklat na ito ay tungkol sa isang batang prinsipe na naninirahan sa isang napakaliit na planeta kasama ang tatlong bulkan, mga umuusbong na baobab, at isang bulaklak. Siya ay naglakbay sa iba’t ibang asteroid, kung saan nakilala niya ang hari na wala namang pinaghaharian, ang hambog na wala naman talagang tumitingala, isang lasengero, isang negosyante, isang taga-sindi ng ilaw, at isang heograpo, hanggang mapadpad siya sa Lupa, ang planetang pinaninirahan ng hindi mabilang na hari, hambog, lasenggo, negosyante at heograpo. Ito ang planeta kung saan abalang abala ang mga matatanda sa mga bagay na para sa munting prinsipe ay wala namang importansya. Ito rin ang planeta kung saan siya tumira nang matagal-tagal, at nakakilala ng ahas na magbabalik sa kanya sa planetang kanyang pinanggalingan, daan-daang mga rosas na hindi pumapantay sa ganda ng rosas na nagpaamo sa kanya, at alamid na kanyang pinaamo. Dito niya rin nakilala ang may-akda.

PAGNINILAY:
The Little Prince. Iyan ang unang aklat na aming naging book report sa paaralan. Hindi ko na maalala kung nasa anong baitang ako noon, basta ang alam ko, hindi pa ako tulad ng munting prinsipe nang mga panahong iyon. Sabik sa laro, hindi ko binuklat man lamang ang librong ito. Hinayaan ko na lamang na maikwento ito sa akin ng aking ina. Naikwento man niya, hindi nakuha nito ang aking interes katulad ng mga kwento sa Funny Komiks.

Lumipas ang panahon at dahil sa ilang munting prinsipeng nagdaan sa aking buhay, nahiligan ko ang magtanong at alamin ang kasagutan sa ilan sa mga ito sa pamamagitan ng pagbabasa ng mga libro. Nagdaan ang ilang aklat sa aking mga kamay at ni hindi ko man lamang binalikan ang The Little Prince upang muling mapagnilayan ang siyang nilalaman nito. Ngunit sa munting pakikipag-usap sa isa sa mga Assistant Manager sa aking pinagtatrabahuhan ay nabanggit niya ang librong ito, kaya naman naalala ko ang tungkol dito at siyang hinanap sa pinakamalapit na book store. Laking tuwa ko nang makita ang librong hinahanap sa sariling wika.

Hindi ako nagsisi na muling pag-aksayahan ng panahon ang manipis na aklat na may siyamnaput apat na pahina lamang ngunit maraming leksyon.

Ang aklat ay isang kwento tungkol sa mga bagay na tunay ngang mahalaga, mga kahalagahang malinaw naman sa atin nang mga bata pa tayo ngunit tila ay ating nalilimutan sa ating pagtanda. Isang kwento ito tungkol sa mga iba’t ibang uri ng matatanda at ang mga walang importansyang bagay na kanilang pinahahalagahan tulad ng pansariling kayabangan, kapangyarihan at materyal na kayamanan. Totoo ngang napakalaki sa oras nating matatanda ang naaaksaya sa ganitong mga bagay. At tila yata’y wala na talaga tayong mailaang panahon sa pagtuklas at muling pagtanaw sa tunay na mahahalagang bagay tulad na lamang ng disiplina at tunay na pagmamahal sa iyong ginagawa. Muli rin tayong pinaalalahanan nito tungkol sa pagmamahal at pakikipagkaibigan.

Pinakapaborito ko nga sa aklat na ito ang pag-uusap ng alamid at ng munting prinsipe. Ilan sa mga naibigan kong kataga ay ang mga sumusunod:

“Ang mga pinaamo mo lamang ang kilala mo,…Wala nang panahon ang mga tao para makipagkilala. Bumibili sila ng mga bagay na yari nang lahat sa mga nagtitinda. Pero dahil walang nagtitinda ng mga kaibigan, wala nang kaibigan ang mga tao.”

“Balikan mo at tingnang muli ang mga rosas. Maiintindihan mo ngayon na bukod tangi ang sa ‘yo.”

“Narito ang lihim ko. Napakasimple nito: sa pamamagitan lamang ng puso makakakitang mabuti. Hindi kita ng mata ang pinakapuso ng mga bagay.”

“May panganib na umiyak ang sinuman kung hahayaan niyang paamuin siya…”

Tayong Dalawa

SUMMARY:
The teleserye is a story about two men who’ve become friends after a basketball match: JR, who lived in a poverish area, almost living on a day-to-day survival basis and Dave who’s lived on the safety of the confines of his family’s own mansion for all his life.

The two became close and soon finds out that they are both named David Garcia Jr. Later on, as they went off to study in the PMA, they find out their birthday is celebrated successively one day after the other. Things were going quite well until they find out that they both have the same father, David Garcia Sr., and that the two are actually twin brothers, with JR being the son to Marlene Dionisio, the real legal wife by paper and Dave as his son to Ingrid Gracia, the known legal wife.

Things got more twisted though as they fall for the same woman, Audrey, and thereafter finds out about a past…a past when the three of them have already met as young children.

The story continues to have its twists and turns, as illegal selling of firearms enter the life of Marlene’s other son, JR’s brother, Ramon. Rivalry between the two families and between the two brothers ensues, along with the role of Audrey’s father and grandmother in Dave’s family.

REFLECTION:
It’s a story about money, power, caste, crime, friendship and our all time favorite….LOVE.

It has a wonderful portrayal of love. Unlike the many movies that has been played, often focusing on romantic, lustful love, the story was able to show love in different states, with its different faces, under different angles, in different circumstances. The story depicts a relativist’s idea of love. Each of it is love, no matter how contradictory, each of it is true. There’s no saying one’s idea of love is wrong as the story shows down to the very depth of each character’s feelings.

It doesn’tmean that one of them had not loved. Or that one loved less than the other. They just have different perspectives about love as they reflect each face of this wondrous thing. A love that’s possessive (Ingrid), a love that shares (Marlene), a love that sets free (JR), a love for one’s sibling, a love that’s paternal or maternal, a love for a friend, a love purely on the surface, a love that creates, a love that kills and destroys.

The series was also able to tackle some of the questions that other literary pieces have already raised:
Will love justify going against the law? Is blood thicker than water?
Will you die for love? Will you kill for love?
Would you be willing to sacrifice your everything to save the one you love?
Will you against your morals for love?

A masterpiece indeed, it was beautifully crafted. Last time I saw something as good was with Mara Clara teleseries.

It was a bit disappointing though to find out that there was another son in the end, a possibility of a Book Two, which doesn’t really render most series as interesting since viewers would expect the same or something better than the standard that was set by the first book. Good luck to the writers then! :)

N K K B S K N B T L G?

Nice Read

A B N K K B S N P L A k o?!
By Bob Ong

Ang aklat ay tungkol sa paglalakbay ni Bob Ong sa mundo ng paaralan. Inilalahad niya ang kanyang mga naging karanasan mula unang baiting hanggang makatuntong siya sa kolehiyo.
Sariwain ang ating karanasan sa paaralan noon ayon sa bawat yugto. Tiyak na makaka-ugnay ka sa ilan sa mga ito kung hindi man lahat. Mga bagong kagamitan tuwing Hunyo, mga gurong namamalo at nambabato, mga bansag natin sa kanila, ang “favorite subject” ng karamihan na Math, mga teacher’s pet, teacher’s enemy, clowns at geeks sa klase, ang School Rules and Regulations, pagbibinata at pagdadalaga, ang SOS at FLAMES.

Ang libro ay isang komedya na nagtatalakay rin ng relihiyon at prinsipyo, edukasyon at maledukasyon, pagtaya, politika at mga politiko, mga tuwid at balikong sistema, ang “national disaster in slow motion”, caste system, trabaho at bokasyon, batayan ng totoong katalinuhan, at ang paborito kong “Mundo na nababalot ng pagmamahalan kung kapaskuhan”
Sa pagbabalik tanaw na ito, marahil ay hindi mo na kukwestiyunin kung bakit tayo nagkakaganito…bakit ganito ang takbo ng buhay nating mga Pilipino.

PAGNINILAY
“I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” - Mark Twain

Isang diploma nga ba ang magpapatunay ng lahat ng ating natutunan?

Ako’y isa sa mga hindi naniniwalang ang edukasyon ay nalilimita sa loob ng apat na sulok ng paaralan. Kung iisipin ko nga, higit yatang marami pa akong natutunan sa labas kaysa sa loob ng paaralan. Napakaraming mahahalagang bagay sa buhay ang tila yata nalimutan maisama sa kurikulum ng mga paaralan.
Sa totoo lang, hindi ko na maalala kung paano gumamit ng sangkatutak na functions ng scientific calculator. Hindi na ako marunong magfactor ng quadratic trinomial. Parang hindi naipakilala sa akin sina Whitman at Naismith. At hindi ko na kaya isa-isahin ang life stages of a butterfly at parts of a cell.
Kung bibigyan mo ako ngayon ng isang academic exam, baka mapahiya ang aking mga guro dahil tila yata’y kaunti lang (kung hindi man wala) ang maisasagot ko. Pero, sa isang banda, dapat din nilang ikarangal ang pagkakaturo sa akin dahil kung sino man ako at kung ano man ang naabot ko ay dahil din naman iyon sa kanila, sa bawat isa sa kanila - mga gurong naging paborito ako, kalaban ko, kaibigan, o kaaway.
Sa paaralan ng buhay ko nalaman na sa bawat sitwasyon, maging sa loob man o labas ng silid aralan, nasa sa atin nakadepende kung ano ang ating matututunan.
Tulad na lang kung ikaw ay madadapa, maari mong matutunang tanggapin na may mga bagay talagang hindi nakalaan para sa iyo, o maaari mong matutunang tumayo at muling sumubok na lumaban.
Sa loob ng eskwelahan, maaari mong piliing matutunan ang mga nakasulat na sa libro at mga naisulat mo pa sa iyong kwaderno, o maaari mong piliing matutunan ang mga bagay na tanging sa puso’t isipan mo lang mailalathala.
Sabi nga ni Bob Ong, “para sa lahat ng magaganda at pangit na lesson na wala sa lesson plan at hindi kasama sa binayaran kong tuition fee”. Kung ating babalikan ang bawat hakbang natin sa paaralan, marahil ay hindi naman ang Battle of Tirad Pass, computation of a parabola, o ang kwento ng Ibong Adarna ang ating masusulyapan, kundi ang daan-daang karanasan natin dito– Mabubuti, masasama, magaganda at pangit. Mga memorya ng pagpaparangal at kahihiyan, pagsunod at pagsuway, pagkadapa at pagbangon, pagtalikod at paglaban. Pag-iibigan at pakikipagkaibigan, pakikipag-away at paninidigan, iyakan at tampuhan. Syempre kasama rin ang libo-libong kalokohan…at ang mga di nasusulat na leksyong natutunan at humubog sa atin.
Dahil hindi lang ating isipan ang hinuhubog sa paaralan kundi maging ang pagkatao natin.