My AdEPT Speech

Good afternoon!
The journey through life is one that nobody goes through alone. Whatever people may accomplish, those accomplishments were achieved only through the combination of their own personal drive and motivation and the love and support given to them from the people around them. Therefore, I must begin by acknowledging all those that have been instrumental in bringing me to where I am today. Most importantly I have to thank God, the President, DR. CAMPOS, my boss, DR. BAAC, and ATTY. ESTRADA, for coming with this ADEPT program for our benefit. I must also thank ma’am LARES, Ma’am Sharonne and most specially Sir James Francis R. Esmeralda who has invested so much time in all of us. Your efforts are very much appreciated. And finally to all my friends and ADEPT classmates, you have really made this so enjoyable and memorable.

Allow me to speak straight from the heart. Today is special and all things special should emanate from the heart, more than the mind. Today is special because I find myself among the chosen few who will stand on stage and speak before an audience. I wouldn’t have had this courage to come up here and speak to you, if not for ADEPT.

Four weeks ago, I was informed that I was included in the ADEPT class, which was intended for teaching and non-teaching staff. This program marked as instrument for the improvement if not the beginning of our new learning.
Our ADEPT teacher, MR. JAMES ESMERALDA, called this program as the vehicle for all the participants to gain more knowledge in the three aspects of ADEPT, which are ACCENT, GRAMMAR, and ARTICULATION. It was four weeks of learning and fun. It was four weeks of having exciting new experiences. It was a great learning for all of us participants. It was like having new acquaintances. A great deal has happened in the short four weeks we spent with one another.

For those who are called to participate in ADEPT classes in the future, please do not hesitate. ADEPT will not only help you improve your accent, it will also help you build your self - confidence.

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, my fear of public speaking is now a thing of the past. You won’t believe it perhaps but I speak before you now, my self-confidence is building up with every word I say. I know it will take a while to master this skill, but with my ADEPT training to back me up, I know I can communicate better now. And I promise not to stop until I can conquer every obstacle that comes in my way to effective communication.

Thank you.

I hate to say goodbye!

I will be leaving soon….
In a few months from now I will be leaving. Hindi ko alam kung saan ako tutungo at kung saan ako mapadpad ang aking tadhana. I will start a new chapter of my life. I am leaving not because hindi ako masaya sa piling ng aking mga kaibigan at mga kakilala but because of my struggle to find more interesting and challenging opportunities. Sana sa aking pagtahak sa bago kong landas ay matagpuan ko na ang aking mga pangarap. Gusto kong magpakalayo-layo. Doon sa lugar kung saan walang nakakakilala sa akin kung saan ako nanggaling at kung ano ang aking pagkatao. Gusto kong magsimula ulit. Sisimulan ko ang aking buhay na puno ng pag asa saka ko nalang babalikan ang aking tinalikuran tungkolin sa aking mga kaibigan, mga magulang, at mga kaanak.
Huwag kayo mag-alala! Sa aking paglisan babaunin ko sa aking puso at isipan ang mga masasayang bahagi na ating pinagsaluhan, mga bahaging tunay na hindi ko malilimotan hangga’t akoy patuloy na nabubuhay. Hindi ko alam kung saan at paano ako magsisimulang muli pero ang lakas ng loob at pagtitiwala sa Diyos ang aking gabay upang magawa ang aking mga pinaplano sa buhay.
Sa aking mga mga magulang at mga kapatid… sa gagawin kong ito ay huwag sana ninyo akong husgahan. Alam kong masakit para sa inyo ito. Kung gaano man kasakit para sa inyo, limang doble ang sakit para sa akin. Sa ngayon pang-unawa ang aking hiling mula sa inyo. Makamit ko sana ang iyong basbas so that I will live peacefully saan man ako dalhin ng aking tadhana.
Sa aking mga kaibigan… lahat ng lungkot at saya, hirap at ginhawa ng ating pagsasamahan ay lagi kong tangay saan man ako mapunta. Gusto kong humingi ng paumanhin sa lahat ng friends ko na nasaktan ko sadya man o hindi. You are all my inspiration that I always treasure habang ako’y nabbubuhay. Kayo ang nagpapalakas ng aking loob kung minsan may pagkakataon kailangan ko ng masasandalan bukod sa aking pamilya. Wala akong mahihilaing pa sa pagkakaroon ko ng tunay na mga kaibigan tulad ninyo. Words are not enough to describe how lucky am I to have you all as my friend and I cannot choose the accurate adjective to say my heartfelt message of gratitude to all of you. Thanks are not enough but how can I express more than a thank you.
To all my colleagues… I gain more experiences in life every time I am with you. I know my knowledge is not enough for me to be able to consider myself experienced person but your contribution has a great deal for me to be courageous enough to move on. In the field of industrial world I may consider myself great to have known you. Your contributions for my growth as professional will be kept within me until I can no longer stand to exercise it.
Hinihiling ko na sana during my absence ay hindi kayo malungkot but rather be happy and pray that sometime in the future ay magtagpo ang ating landas tungo sa ating magandang bukas.







Chuz!

boardmates

As what I have learned, you were all wondering why change of atmosphere in our hostel happens drastically. One of you tried to ask me what was going on. I remember this happens the second time around. The last time was before my birthday. You asked me why and I tried to hide the truth by saying I was on the process of reconstructing myself but the truth was I felt being taken for granted. If you were on my shoes, maybe you’ll feel the same way I did and I tell you I am a person whom you can be friend without hesitations; I can be best enemy if the situation calls for it; and I can be a total stranger if I don’t want anymore to befriended with anyone. Remember that the only thing permanent in this world is change… Now, I’d like to convey my sentiments for each of you to make things clear.

J.C. - - - you were the one who asked me why everything changes... As what I’ve said the only permanent in this world is change. Of course changes are in accordance with the situation. If the situation needs a drastic change you have nothing to do other than go with the flow and if it needs to stay the same, there would be no reason for you to change…

Pete - - You are already out to the boardinghouse by the time you were able to read this. I knew you were puzzled by what had happen the last few days of your stay. Being out of the boardinghouse is not a guarantee that I forget things, which you’re one of the characters in it. My first impression was you were just friendly. I am not sure if you observed I didn’t ask anything based on what we have shared with our other board mates before but I am not what you think I am. From the very start I knew the set up wasn’t fair enough for me beside neither you nor him told me about the set up. I continue to be civil even if sometime I felt bad. That is how I tolerate to have room for camaraderie but even a the most powerful person aims something for the whole world and no one will support him that would be impossible.

Emman - - as what you’ve said we knew each other for seven years now. I remember when we were neighbors seven years ago you were only student then. You’re still new to the metropolis but after few years you were able to penetrate in your chosen field. Years had passed and

Bob - - the first few months of your stay in our room was not that impressive. You build your silence not because you don’t like to mingle with us but as what I’ve observed you just want to hide something within you. This time you’re now coming out from your shell and that is good enough. Be yourself and little by little you’ll enjoy and start to realize that life should be enjoyed…

Joi - - I remember the time when you and your cousin inquired about the terms and conditions of the boardinghouse before you decide to stay. That time I was beginning of distaste your cousin because of what she did. I planned not to recognize you as one of my board mates but you were not preoccupied with my actions. Sometime I observed that you were not that sensitive with regards the feelings of our roommates. You talk or sing out loud you want even if there are still someone in slumber. That is one of the few lapses I observed in you.
Ivan - - “Don’t try to stop me because you may be in trouble” This was your line when you went home drank. Being close to a person is not a guarantee for you to do everything that comes into your mind to that person. Remember that every one of us has reservations in ourselves. I hope you still remember the time when I post a reminder asking about ones privacy. That was not intended just for you. It was intended for everybody. I want everybody to read the messages even your aunt. What I want is not only privacy but also the identity of the room. I don’t like our room to be everybody’s hung-out because for me our room is the only place wherein we could lay our backs with no one can disturb. It is the only place in our boardinghouse wherein we could tell it our own even just for temporary. That was my purpose of posting the message.

Arvy - - Please let me tell you my own meaning of a word “friend”. It refers to someone who is always there in time of glee and in sadness, in sickness or in health, someone who stand by you in middle of trial, someone with sincere heart. At first I saw you as one hell of a friend that is why I introduce you to my circle of friends but in the long run I observed some unconstructive side in you. There are times I observed you were naïve but I found out that you were just acting. What an extraordinary actor you may be? Like what the sayings goes “if someone deceives you once its his fault, if he deceives you twice its your fault”. My observation was you deceive me in every action you did. One example was when you had an agreement with Pete about our scheduled sharing during mealtime, you did not solicit my opinion so we could have accorded in relation to what was the agreement we had but you hear nothing. I continue to be civil because like what I have said I am after the camaraderie but if my purpose was being abused that’s the time I put barrier and let you know that it was already beyond what I expected.
Please permit me to affirm my sentiments not only for you but also to all concerned. I knew you were comfortable with one another because maybe you established the so-called “camaraderie” but respect should always be present. I want you to be sensitive enough with the feeling of others. Not every time we are in a good mood. There are also times we want to be alone; there are times we want to hear nothing but you guys specially you arvy don’t consider that you are not alone. I experienced a nth time disturbed by your actions but seems you didn’t recognize your lapses. I knew you asked from one of my eac group what had happen. I advise you not to ask somebody but to yourself and try to answer it by yourself. I tell you I can be friend forever but if I can feel that you have negative motive that’s the time I put an end in whatsoever bond we had.