Story of Rose by: Red Jun B. Suminguit

          With its title, I thought the “Story of Rose” is a love story between two young people just like of the “Titanic”. But as I read the first paragraph, I said, “No! It is a story of two lovers where age doesn’t matter. But then again, as I go through with the story, I laughed with myself and said, “Oh my God! I am totally wrong!"

          For me, “The Story of Rose” is one of a kind story. If it is a fiction, I could say that the author is very smart and artistic. He tells the story that is very much inspirational to everybody. If it is a true story, I could say that the author is very much lucky to met Rose personally. It is an honor to be with her and hear her speech.

          I think the author and Rose wants to tell everybody five (5) important things. First (1),“The importance of Education”. Education is very important for every individual for it is the only thing that cannot be taken, and through education the countries’ development lies. Second (2), “Age no limit when it comes to education and learning”. Even if you’re 87 years old like Rose or even older, education and learning is free for everybody. It is the right for every individual to be educated. Education is for all Ages. Third (3), “Don’t lose your dream”. Just keep on dreaming until you have it. Fourth (4), “Growing old is mandatory, Growing up is optional”. The best explanation for this was in the speech of Rose. “If you are nineteen years old or eighty-seven years old and lie in bed for one full year and don’t do productive thing, you will turn twenty years old and eighty-eight years old respectively. The idea is to grow up by always finding the opportunity to change”. Fifth (5) and finally, “Don’t stop learning”. “If you stop learning today, you stop leading tomorrow”. (2 Timothy 2:15)

Tuesdays With Morrie by: Red Jun B. Suminguit

         As I finished watching the movie, I remembered a quote from my friend’s message in my cell phone, and I read it again, it says…”Life is full of uncertainties we’ll never know our time on earth is up until it’s over…so, take many pictures, laugh much, have along walk with someone, take time to look at the stars, eat like there’s no tomorrow, sing loudly, feel the cold wind, smile a lot, and love like you’ve never been hurt before because every 60 seconds you spend is a minute of happiness you’ll never get back. Life is too short, cherish every moment.

           Are you ready to die?

         Hard? Yes, of course, it is very hard to answer. The fact is nobody wants to die. If it is possible to live like a thousand years old, why not? But the reality is sad. Everything has its lasts and ends. Everyone has no exemption when it comes to dying. We’ll all die, we do! When you started living, you are also started dying. We have no choice.

           So, are you ready to die?

         Not yet? Don’t worry me too! We’ll its okay but according to Morrie, dying is nothing from living. Dying is just a matter of seconds, then you’re gone, while living is your whole entire life, it’s a long journey. But the question is do you live your life to the fullest? Of course, live your life to the fullest! And if you do it, that’s the time you’re ready to die. So, now are you ready to die?

The Wedding Dance by: Amado Daguio

Analysis:


Honor and dignity are signatures of men. These two things are significant because for them men are naturally born to be respected. Women, on the other hand, are known for their love and caring. When they love, they could give everything beyond their capabilities.


The story, ”The Wedding Dance”, is just simply the portrayal, the shadow, the mirror, and the mere representation of the two different individual, a man and a woman. Awiyao represents a well-defined being. His characteristics as a person are bold, passionate, a good follower, and at the same time seeking the honor and dignity for himself. Lumnay as a woman is defined to be unselfish, faithful, and ultimately strong. She is very courageous and has the will to give all the things that she could give to her husband.


In the story, we could see how passionate Awiyao was. He was a dreamer. He wants to have a child. For him, having a child is a fulfillment of a lifetime. But here’s Lumnay. Even though she was forced by Awiyao to find another man, she can’t be unfaithful to her husband. All she ever wanted was to be with him. She doesn’t want another man; she just wants to be with Awiyao for the rest of her life.


The Wedding Dance is not just a simple story of two lovers. It is a story of passion and love, a story of sacrificing and believing, a story of being faithful and a good follower, a story of honor and dignity, and of course, a story of love and caring.