Dispatches by Adrian Conoza

Author's Note: The following post was intended to be published by the day it was written. But because  I was busy and tired, it was just posted today.  I haven't expected that I'll meet a person of grace and high spirits like you in this third-year life. I haven't thought that I'll have a close friend who is jolly and kind, and has lots of good vibes in her nerves. I really don't know how will I begin this simple blog, but every now and then I'm planning to write my heart out for a friend like you. You're one of a kind, truly. A lass who likes manga* a lot. An anime fan, or in their world, otaku. A clever student for years. A young girl who is pretty and nice, friendly and happy. You're also a jack of all trades. You can dance with gladness. You can also sing well. You also speak English with eloquence. You act roles gracefully. And perhaps, I would see you someday with an electric guitar rocking with a band. You can be fit in almost anything. What I...

Why fifteen? Fifteen would be my age beginning Sunday, June 10. I'm blessed to have another year in life, and I thank it to God. And while I continue on my adolescence with the age of fifteen, here are fifteen lessons and thoughts I have learned and thought in my whole life. They are many, but I have gathered some and I want them to share them to you. So here they are. 1. Do not leave a room unattended, especially the kitchen after you eat. 2. I do believe adolescents should understand and be open to discussions on human sexuality(or let's say it, sex)in a way that their minds won't be corrupted and under such limitations. 3. Anyone can be a writer and a reader. 4. Bad words are really irritating to my ears. People should use words in the right manner. 5. Discipline is important for every student...and writer. 6. Make sure the toilet's clean. 7. I'm too mature for such matters. 8. While "teenage love" works for others, I don't like to go nuts over any ...