25th entry

     I have improved on my writing abilities. This is so because I'm able to come up with more ways in expressing my ideas. Besides this, I'm also able to be more creative and original in writing. Meanwhile, I have also improved on my grammar. I may still make mistakes in grammar but they have been minimal compared to before. I can only say that I have improved on my speaking abilities. I have been more confident and clear in reciting my ideas in class. My expectations were met because I have learned a lot more in writing and in being better in the grammar component in English. Yes, the course has helped me achieve my goals. This is because that it gave me the necessary tools in doing better in my essays in other subjects. I have had a better flow of ideas in answering the questions in my other subjects. Besides this, I have also improved on my grammar whenever I write or say something especially in class. My professors would usually understand what I'm writing or saying in class because I make it a point that I am coherent in the things I say or write Finally, I'm able to have better comprehension in understanding math related problems because of English. I can identify which formulas to use in problems and in understanding questions better because of this.

Weight training (my routine)

     Weight training is really good workout for men and women alike. It helps an individual not only burn fat but even gain muscles. Whenever I lift weights, I make sure that I do cardio first before I begin. I would do some shadow boxing or jogging for my cardio. Then, I always stretch before and after lifting weights. During weight training, I would normally begin with work outs that target my legs. I would do squats and lunges with weights. Next, I would work on my chest. I would do chest presses and chest flies. After that, I would work on my back. I would do barbell rows and dead lifts in order to work out my entire. Then, I would work out on my shoulders. I make sure that I do exercises that target the upper and side part of my shoulders. After that, I would work on my triceps. Next, I would work out on my biceps. I would normally do barbell curls for this. Finally, I would work out on my abs and obliques. Weight training really helps me stay fit and it gives me more confidence at the same time.

Penshoppe

     My favorite place to shop is Penshoppe. This is so because they have a huge selection of clothes that are really nice. Besides this, I really like the design in some of their clothes. In addition to this, most of their clothes are affordable and have a very good quality. Next, the store usually plays music which is really appealing to men and women alike who shop there. They would play the latest music in order to gain the attention of their target market which is the youth. Finally, I really like shopping there because they have several flat screen tvs which show fashion walks of the clothes being sold in the shop. One of my favorite shirts from this store is my superman shirt. It has a very cool design of superman doing his pose on my shirt. Another favorite shirt of mine from this store is my plain black polo. This is so because it is really fitting and it makes my work out worth it since it's like a muscle shirt. I also wore this shirt during my birthday celebration and I'm looking forward to wear this shirt in future parties. I really hope that Penshoppe can go international so that they could really show how great their clothes are to the world.

Chicago Bulls

     The Chicago Bulls is the number one team in the NBA right now. Their star player Derrick Rose may be injured now but the Chicago bulls have a great team chemistry that they still have a good record even without him playing in the game. They also have great players besides Derrick Rose. They are namely Luol Deng, Carlos Boozer and Joakim Noah. Luol Deng was named as an All Star for the first time this season. He carried the Bulls by usually being the leading scorer of the team whenever Derrick Rose couldn't play. Meanwhile, Carlos Boozer is a very good scorer around the basketball rim. Finally, Joakim Noh is the anchor of the team in defense. He is the lead shot blocker and rebounder of the team. The Chicago Bulls is known to be a very good contender in winning the NBA championship this season. Their success in the playoffs will not only depend on Derrick Rose but also on the whole team especially their newest acquisition Rip Hamilton who is a very good scoring guard. The Chicago Bulls will only win against other teams that are really strong if they have good team work and the will to not give up in a basketball game.

UFC

     UFC stands for Ultimate Fighting Championship. It is an organization and sport where professional mixed martial artists compete. There are various martial arts practiced here namely jiu-jitsu, wrestling, muay thai and the like. A fighter in this sport can win by knockout, submission or decision. This is a very exciting sport because every mixed martial artists bring their "a game" everytime they have a fight. Besides this, you would see unpredictable wins such as quick knockouts or an impressive submission. Some fighters who are well-known in this sport are George St.Pierre, Anderson Silva and the like. I would usually watch the UFC everytime they have a payperview. I really find it really interesting when both fighters go all out in knocking out each other. In addition to this, I get energized once a fighter is able to knockout or submit his opponent. My favorite UFC fighter is Brock Lesnar because of his athleticism and fighting style. He would normally dominate his opponent on the ground and beat him up until his opponent can't take the beating anymore. At present, I'm really looking forward for seeing Jon Jones and Rashad Evans to fight. UFC is really a great sport to watch!

Poi

     I really stared appreciating the art of poi in Boracay. I saw a poi performance in the sands bar a couple of years ago. It was really amazing. I saw poi dancers do such spectacular stunts. One of them did a back flip with poi on his hands. Meanwhile, another poi dancer threw his poi on the air and still caught it without any error. They also performed to dance music which really made it more interesting for me to watch. They would incorporate dance music in their poi dance such as songs from Lady Gaga. What makes their performance more captivating is the musically of it. Every dance and move that they make are really connected to the music. Besides this, their performance would also last for 10-15 minutes. This made their performance really powerful because they would bring a climax to their performance which would really catch the attention of all the viewers. Finally, it's really cool that they would let the audience have pictures with them while they do poi around you. There would usually be great poi effects on the pictures taken because of this. I really respect poi and I hope I can get to learn this art some time in my life.

Boracay

     Boracay is my all time favorite beach. It is arguably the most visited beach in the Philippines by tourists. I have been in this beach several times already. My family and I would normally stay in tides. Tides is a resort that really brings comfort to its visitors and it is the only resort at the heart of d'mall. I also like the white sands of the beach. It is very clean and soft. I still remember the times that my brother and I would run around and jog on the sands of this beach. Besides this, seeing the sunset is really breathtaking. It's really beautiful to look at as I hear the tides of the ocean. My family and I would also go snorkling and island hopping everytime we visit Boracay. Witnessing the fishes swim around me as I feed them is very wonderful. Meanwhile, island hopping really makes me appreciate Boracay much more as I see and hear its sights and sounds.

I really can't wait to visit Boracay again. It's really a spectacular island only found in the Philippines. :)