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When Shadows Dance by David Chiong

Daylight creeps in softly –         
a lover’s caress
brushing over delicate skin
that breaks if held too tight.
The fading shadows linger –
swaying in a lovers’ dance,
reverberating ghostly echoes
of a time well-spent
that crashed suddenly
                                                      to a tragic end.

An Article: All About Handbags

Nearly all females who are aware of the latest fashion trends know what specific kinds of outfits to wear. However, there is only a small percentage of such women who take note of the handbags that will best match their respective clothes and shoes, and this scenario is sad since having the perfect handbag which matches the total attire as well as the occasion will make the wearer look glamorous, fashionable, or chic. In this regard, below are the basic types of handbags that will match the different events:

Shoulder Bags

This type is each female's loyal companion for daily usage, and this is quite versatile because it typically matches any attire. Moreover, there is a broad assortment of styles, designs, and material composition, thus the varying look, be it sophisticated, rugged, casual, among others. Furthermore, this is a remarkable accessory because it leaves the two hands unoccupied.

Satchels

With handles that are short, and easy to hold with a hand, this type of handbag is just great for bringing documents, folders, books, and the like. Luggage-inspired, this is one impressive alternative to a briefcase. Its straps can be worn across the body or over the shoulders.

Totes

The ultimate for casual clothes, the tote type is great for casual gatherings. Conventionally big enough to be considered as the most excellent shopping bag, this type has handles on the open top part. This handbag is usually composed of heavy nylon, canvas, jute, and various organic and synthetic materials. Wonderfully, its sturdiness makes it a must-have.

Hobo Bags

Aptly called so because of its similar shape to the real hobos' ‘sack-on-stick’ bundles, this handbag type is famous for its spacious inside and its casual trendy look outside. It is generally oversized, is composed of soft materials, and has long straps. Indeed, this is suitable for traveling light whether for one day only or for the weekend.

Clutch Bags

Lastly, this handbag type is ideal for formal events. It is created to be clutched, thus the term, or to be held close to the user's body. Although typically tiny, the clutch handbag can hold basic essentials like keys, some money, and makeup items. --ARV

Short Story Analysis: "The Rocking Horse Winner" by DH Lawrence

I. THE ROCKING HORSE WINNER      

By DH Lawrence

II. SYNOPSIS / SUMMARY

         A mother who has a son and two daughters is not contented with her marriage because she married a poor, unlucky man. But although they are a poor family, they live in style. She wants money, and nothing but money. She does not love her kids.

        Paul, her son, wants to help his mother have money, especially that their household seems to shout “more money!” He regards himself as lucky, so he tries his luck at betting for a horse at the derby together with his Uncle Oscar. This luck comes from his “foreseeing the winning horse” when he rides his rocking horse at home. Indeed, the horse he has placed a bet on wins, and he gets ten thousand pounds. 

          With the help of Uncle Oscar, five thousand pounds is put away for Paul’s mother who receives a thousand for five successive years, on her birthday, under the impression that such money is from a relative. However, greedy as he is, she wants the whole amount at once, and she gets it, with Paul’s approval. Then the household becomes stylish as ever, and it seems to shout all the more “more money!”

         Wanting to please her mother, Paul rides his rocking horse often. One night, he fell from it from riding so hard and gets hurt badly. That fatal ride has earned him eighty thousand from the winning horse. On his death bed, he seems happy and proud that he has won, for his selfish mother.

III. SHORT STORY ELEMENTS

A. MAJOR CHARACTERS

1.  Hester- the greedy mother

2   Paul – her son who can “foresee” which horse will win

3.  Uncle Oscar – Paul’s companion at the derby

4.  Bassett – the gardener who Paul considers as his bestfriend and partner in betting at horses

B. PLOT 

a)  Introduction

      This story begins by describing the woman as beautiful yet unlucky because she married a poor man.

b)  Rising Action

      Even if they live in style, the woman’s and her husband’s income put together is not enough. Hence, the household has an unspoken phrase: “more money!”

c)  Climax

        Paul wins ten thousand at the derby.

d)   Falling action

       Although Paul has “foreseen” the winning horse’s name wherein he eventually earns eighty thousand, he falls from the rocking horse.

       e)  Denouement

        The dying Paul still has his mother on his mind, and he is happy that he won eighty thousand for her.

C. SETTING

       a)  place –  in England

       b)  time-  after World War I

       c)  weather conditions - fine

       d)  social conditions- the family was poor yet lived in style

       e)  mood or atmosphere –tense

D. POINT OF VIEW

           The Point of View used in this short story is the Omniscient Objective – The author tells the story in the third person.  It appears as though a camera is following the characters, going anywhere, and recording only what is seen and heard.  There is no comment on the characters or their thoughts. No interpretations are offered.  The reader is placed in the position of spectator without the author there to explain.  The reader has to interpret events on his own.

E. LITERARY DEVICES

             In my opinion, the literary devices used in this story are Symbolism and Irony.

         Symbolism – I believe that the rocking horse here stands for the luck from which Paul gets to “foresee” the winning horse’s name. On the other hand, the household’s unspoken yet dominant phrase “more money” symbolizes greed, selfishness, and materialism.

         Irony – The mother gets big money in exchange for her son Paul’s life.

        

F. THEME

              For me, the themes It is not good to be greedy and also Live within your means are applicable to this story.

G. CONFLICT

               The conflicts here are Internal:

Man vs. Circumstances (classical) - The leading character struggles against fate, or the circumstances of life facing him/her. 

                 The greedy Hester is unhappy about being poor. Meanwhile, Paul is unhappy that his mother is unhappy.

Man vs. Society (social) - The leading character struggles against ideas, practices, or customs of other people.

 

                   Hester wants to “keep up with the Joneses.”    -- ARV

A Personal Essay: What Happens After Death?

Seen in a higher perspective, life itself is a great mystery. Being alive connotes many unanswered questions. Actually, from the time of conception, this mystery already begins. Many people just do not focus on it because the daily pace of living is quite fast.

Everyone is here on earth only temporarily since death comes anytime. Nobody is spared from death.  Even the most powerful, the strongest, and the richest, will eventually die. It is in fact true that we are all equal because we all have some common factors and amongst them is dying.

Children included, practically everybody is aware that when somebody dies, that is it, end of life. But what really is death? The common perception is actually correct, because death is simply the conclusion of life’s functions, and such happens to all living things. Thus, when a particular living creature’s body cannot normally operate any longer, the internal organs give up. Every part inside the body interacts with each other; therefore, if one surrenders, the rest usually follows, unless a remedy is applied to the malfunctioning part. 

Now, what happens after death? This is truly a deep question that requires deeper answers. There are many explanations and personal experiences that point to the notion that there is life after death. For numerous individuals, it is still a notion because no living person knows exactly. They believe that near-death-experiences are merely hallucinations that result from the involved persons’ brains’ reactions to what they have always believed in. It is just like any cause-and-effect situation.

In reality, death is something no mortal can ever fathom. How much more what happens after? Human intelligence has certain limitations; the questions regarding death are still asked up to now. Though it is part of life, many think that death must not be dwelled on too much, because there are more important matters that need attention. -- ARV

A Very Inspiring Song (An OPM): "Take Me Out of the Dark" by Gary Valenciano

I was in high school when this song first came out, and I already liked it during those times. However, I liked it superficially, only for the powerful background music and for Gary V.'s soulful rendition. Fast forward to this time, this song has a deeper meaning, and it now has a big impact on me. The lines here are applicable to my life, especially that these days, I am "in the dark" which is a figure of speech that means I am very much troubled. But, I don't want to be in the dark anymore, and I need the Lord to help me get out from it. --ARV

Just what is it in me
Sometimes I just don’t know
What keeps me in your love
Why you never let me go
And though you’re in me now
I fall and hurt you still
My Lord, please show me how
To know just how you feel
You have forgiven me
Too many times, it seems
I feel I’m not what you might call
A worthy Christian after all
And though I love you so
Temptation find its way to me

[chorus]
Teach me to trust in you with all of my heart
To lean not on my own understanding
‘Cause I just forget
You won’t give me what I can’t bear
Take me out of the dark, my Lord
I don’t wanna be there
No, no, no more
You’ve never left my side
You gave your hand to me
To hold you, Oh Jesus,
I’m no longer in the cold
And yet, I leave you there
When I feel satisfied
I’d like to thank you everyday
Not only when I feel this way
I’ve never known a man who’d give his life
For sinners like me
And yet because he loves us so
He’s promised us eternity
And we can have that promise and be His
If we have faith and just believe

[chorus]
Teach us to trust in you with all of our heart
To lean not on our own understanding
‘Cause we just forget
You won’t give us what we can’t bear
Take us out of the dark, my Lord
‘Coz we don’t wanna be alone
Take us out of the dark, my Lord
We don’t wanna be there
No, no, my Lord

(Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56MOXmgCa4Y&feature=related)

Thesis Writing: The Main Parts

    

CHAPTERS:

1.      THE PROBLEM

                  Introduction                                                                                                                              

                  Theoretical Framework                                                              

                  Statement of the Problem                                                          

                  Significance of the Study                                                          

                  Scope and Delimitation                                                             

                  Research Methodology                                                             

                  Definition of Terms                                                                    

              2.  REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

                  Related Literature                                                                      

                  Related Studies                                                                          

              3. LITERARY PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

                   Problem 1

                   Problem 3

                   Problem 3

              4. SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

                   Summary

                   Findings

                   Conclusion

                   Recommendation

              BIBLIOGRAPHY                                                                                          

              APPENDICES