My Best of Friends

Hello again to everyone. It is so cold and rainy again. This would be my last blog for our project in English,but I will still continue blogging because I am really having fun. For today's blog,I will introduce to all of you my best of friends.Let's go!

MY BESTFRIENDS 

The person in the picture above is my bestfriend since when I transferred in Grace Montessori School of Novaliches,Hans Hubert L. Aban. We've been friends for 8 years already. Until now,we still keep in touch with each other. Last Sunday,July 24,we celebrated his birthday together with our other bestfriend,Byron,in SM North Edsa to watch Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2 in IMAX. It has been a long time not seeing each other so I was really excited for that day. Me and Hans never had a problem with our friendship. We are just very easy going. Sometimes,we tease each other but with no hard feelings. I think our friendship will last even when we are old already and have our own family and grandchildren,ha ha ha!I am very to have a friend like him. Always take care and thank you very much my friend!

The persons above are also my bestfriends. Our group is called Full Hauz. Our group is composed of Loren Jean Ceneta,Marvin Lebres,Loverly Anne Ganola,Matthew Jules Quiazon,Christine Joy Cerafica,Argel Carlo Tamargo(me),Ma. Clarisa Capre,Shermaene Renee Baguio,Hillary Honey Genoves,and Erica Zwayne Madrid. Our group is the largest in class,fun,hilarious,NOT controversial,peaceful,approachable,etc. Full Hauz was established since our first year. I also hope that we will still be together in the future. I am really having a good time with them. I love you and God bless you guys!

I dedicate this song to them:

"Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow. Don't walk behind me, I may not lead. Walk beside me and be my friend."
- Albert Camus

TiuRaMente

Hi again everyone! I am back for another blog.Just what like I have said in my first blog,I will tell and share to all of  you the story of my three girls classmates who have been friends for a long time now and my interview with them. Let's begin!

The TiuRaMente:

TiuRaMente is a group composed of three girl classmates of mine. The name of the group was derived from each of their surnames. They have been friends for 2 years and a half already since 1st year high school. Actually,they have another group before but a teacher wanted them to break apart. But then,the three of them decided to continue their friendship. These three girls are very close with each other. Before proceeding to my interview with them,I will give you some information about each of them.

NAME: Shaira Jane S. Tiu

AGE: 15

BIRTHDAY: September 28, 1996

  

NAME: Ma. Clarence Victoria D. Clemente

AGE: 14

BIRTHDAY: October 5, 1996

NAME: Ma. Elyn Joyce F. Ramirez

AGE: 14

BIRTHDAY: November 2, 1996

I had a short interview with the TiuRamente. I had fun in interviewing them. It's just that Shaira is absent so I only interviewed Elyn and Clarence only so some of the questions were not answered completely. But Shaira already came to school after a few days. Here's my interview with them:

QUESTION #1: What were your first impressions to each other?

ANSWER: 

 Elyn said,"At first,I thought that Clarence was ill-tempered and feeling close to me and the others. For Shaira,she was very beautiful for me when I first saw her."

Shaira said,"I thought that Elyn was ill-tempered. Clarence was also feeling close for me when I first met her. " 

Clarence said,"Shaira was very beautiful for me and Elyn was not approachable."

QUESTION #2: How does each of you maintain your friendship with each other?

ANSWER:  

 They said,"We maintain our friendship with each other by always keeping in touch,respecting each other,and having trust in all of us."

QUESTION #3: What was the most hard situation that happened in your friendship?

ANSWER:

 They said,"We think that the most hard situation that happened to us was during our first year,when someone wanted our first group with more members to break apart. It was really hard to think of a solution."

QUESTION #4: What are your hobbies?

ANSWER:

They said,"We like to share gossips with each other,tell stories or secrets,"mamburaot" (Ha ha ha!),etc."

QUESTION #5: Who is or was the crush of the group?

ANSWER:

They said,"Zoey! Zoey Bautista of first year!"

QUESTION #6: What is the group's theme song?

ANSWER:

They said,"Our group's theme song is "Awit ng Barkada" by Itchyworms (originally sang by Apo Hiking Society)."

QUESTION #7: What is the motto of your group?

ANSWER: 

They said,"Buraot a day makes our hunger away! Ha ha ha!"

That's the end of my interview with them. Bye! ^_^

"Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow-ripening fruit." 

-Aristotle

Symbols and Some Facts Regarding Friendship

Hello! It's so rainy and cold today. Classes were suspended that's why I am very happy today because I can create a blog. For today,I will share something very interesting. After reading this,you will have some ideas on what you can give or share with your friends.

SYMBOLS OF FRIENDSHIP:

1. The Jade Plant or "Friendship Tree"

Some people mistake the Jade Plant to be the money plant. This plant has pink and white flowers and it's succulent green leaves, signify the joy and energy between two friends. The plant is said to have the capacity to spread joy, positive energy and add happiness in any environment. It is an ideal gift to be given to a friend.

2. Yellow Rose

The meaning of a yellow rose stands for joy and happiness, but most of all,  yellow roses mean friendship. The meaning of yellow roses are very special because it's associated with true friendship. A true friend is so important to people of all ages; it's like a gift from God.

 

3. Dolphins

Dolphins are a symbol of friendship, intelligence, and good luck. Its status of luck was likely related to the fact that the dolphin was most commonly seen on the seas when the weather and waves were calm and fair. The Celts innately understood the intimate relationship between nature and beast.

4. Lapis Lazuli (Stone of Fidelity)

For many people all over the world, Lapis lazuli is considered a stone of universal truth and friendship. The blue stone is reputed to bring about harmony in relationships and to help its wearer being an authentic individual who may openly state his or her opinion. Lapis Lazuli is a powerful stone for those who seek spiritual development. It brings mental clarity & emotional healing, and enhances judgment and wisdom. This stone is also considered strengthening to mind and body. Lapis lazuli allows us to tap our own inner power while purifying the soul and the thoughts. It helps us contact our spirit guardians.

FRIENDSHIP FACTS:

* February is International Friendship Month.

* Having friends helps you live longer.

* Winnie the Pooh was named as the world's Ambassador of Friendship by the United Nations in 1997.

* If your best friend eats healthy,you have better than a 5 to 1 change of eating healthy.

* Friendship bracelets, cards, and gifts have become a poplular way to celebrate friendship day.

* Best Friends Day is June 23.

* National Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday in August in the U.S. 

* If you have a good friend at work,you are 7 times more likely to enjoy your job.

 "Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born."
- Anais Nin 

Some Points on How to Maintain a Friendship

Hi guys! It's been a long time now since my last blog. I would like to apologize to all of you because I am still not finish in preparing my interview with the TiuRaMente. It's not yet finalized,so for now,I will share tips on how to maintain friendships. You will really learn a lot in it especially for those who are bad in having a friendship (Not a romantic relationship! Ha ha ha!) with someone. I get it from a site and I just changed the explanations so you can relate with me. Enjoy!

TIPS ON HOW TO MAINTAIN A FRIENDSHIP:

1. Focus on what you can give to a friend,not what you can get out of a friendship. - A real or a true friend is someone who can always get help from and you can lean on,not someone who wants to be your friend so he/she can have what they want like having gifts during their birthdays,have someone to tease,have someone to gather secrets and reveal it to others,etc. Yeah,it is very true that having a friend is fun,but as a person,you should know your limitations. NEVER use someone just for your own good and fun.

2. Encourage your friend. - This means that never look down and discourage your friend. Always tell him/her that he/she can and be there for your friend. In life,sometimes we win,and sometimes we lose. Even if we lose,keep up the good work and never lose hope. Tell him/her that there are many people around who also love your friend as much as you love him/her.

3. Be willing to forgive. - Don't always have a grudge with your friend for a very long time. It can cause the destruction of your friendship. If God and Jesus know how to forgive people who commit sins,how about you? Of course you should also know. Everyone of us make mistakes sometimes,you cannot avoid it. And if you are a real friend,you cannot handle or say that you can live without him/her because he/she is already a part of your life.

4. Honestly point out their mistakes. - I know that some of you are afraid to tell your friends that they are doing something wrong because they might get angry with you. I also think of that sometimes. What we are doing is wrong. Rather than keeping quiet,we have to tell them the truth. Telling the truth will make them angry but it can also help them to improve and learn a lesson. It is also a way of showing concern,not a way of humiliation.

Oh.it looks like this blog is long enough. Hope you learn something new again. Wait for my next blog! I will just rest and relax for a while. Bye! 

"Remember,the greatest gift is not found in a store nor under a tree,but in the hearts of true friends" - Cindy Lew

Meaning of Friendship

Hello everyone! I am Argel,the blogger of this blog. Nice to meet you all and thanks for viewing my blog. Enjoy!

         Everyone has his or her own meaning of friendship. According to a website I have seen,friendship is a feeling of comfort and emotional safety with a person. It is when you do not have to weigh your thoughts and measure of words,before keeping it forth before your friend. It is when someone knows you better than yourself and assures to be in your side in every crisis.

          

          Having a friendly relationship with someone will not be very hard for a person if he or she has enough confidence and courage to introduce his self and talk to others. You will also gain friends if you can show to them that you're someone that will be loyal,honest,and can be trusted.

           

             What is  a TRUE FRIENDSHIP? A true friendship is a friendship that still survives even in the very hardest situation and conflicts friends will encounter. In a true friendship,your qualities blend with the other person. You will understand and know the feelings of each other very easily. Both of you feels like that you are tied always with him or her.

          For me,the most important factors of maintaining friendships are communication or socialization and respect. Make sure that you and your friend/s always keep in touch with each other. You should also learn how to be a good listener,speaker,and confidant. Never say bad and false things to your friends because he or she might be hurt. Always listen and respect your friend's point of view and comments to you and to others. And as a great and true friend,never forget your duty to be always in your friends side in times of need because you should know by yourself that they will also be with you when you need help.

  

           This is the end of my first blog. Thanks for reading it. I hope you learned something valuable from it. In my next blog,I will introduce you and tell you the story of TiuRaMente,composed of my three girls classmates who have been friends for a long time already and encountered and surpassed problems with each other. See you next time. Goodbye!!! =) 

"Friendship makes prosperity more shining and lessens adversity by dividing and sharing it." - Cicero