If you don't have "Ups and Downs" in you're life you are not Alive. Its a saying that goes Literally and Metaphorically. There is not one
living soul in this world who will disagree to that. If you disagree that would be like saying you are perfect.
So I will tell you my Ups and Downs and hope you like it.
On the Easter Sunday of the year 1998, a cute little boy was born. The couple Rogelio Geminiano and Edita Geminiano named this baby "Richmon Geminiano" and of course that baby turned out to be me. I have 1 sister and 1 brother,Jeanet Geminiano and Ronel Geminiano, respectively but before I was born there is another girl in our family named Princess Regna Geminiano. Most people don't remember their childhood but there are people who does and they are the so called "GENIUS".
Sadly I am not like them but just like anybody else in this world I am unique. Even twins aren't exactly the same. The things I do remember is that I don't get to see my parents that much. My father was an OFW and my mother goes to work early and goes home late,I played, I watched, basically everything a child does and I cried "A lot" I even asked God to just kill me so my misery would end but he didn't because it turns out he still has plans for me in my Elementary Days.
My Grade 1 and 2 are both a blur. Those were the days when my life is a cycle. Wake up, clean myself, eat, go to school, study, go home, assigments, eat, clean myself and go to sleep. But When I stepped foot in the 3rd grade my whole life changed because of one board game. Mr. Wilfredo Padua introduced the game "Scrabble" to me. At first I thought it is a hard game but when I learned how to play it I realized it was kind of fun and I got to learn stange words. We entered to competitions that year and I am happy to say that we won those two. When I imagine myself in those days, I find it kind of funny, imagine a 3rd grader against graduating students, Grabe sobrang nanliit ako nun. When I as in Grade 4 there wasn't any significant event that happened except from me competing in the Regional Science Fair in Taguig, sadly I didn't win but I got a lot experience. My mother told "Some battles you win some battles you lose."
Grade 5, whoo I more year and I would graduate. In this grade, I got to ride a boat and an airplane for the 1st time and for free because our school was going to participate in the 1st ever National Milo little Olympics. It was held in Cebu City, I was very nervous. In the tournament we won flush in the 1st and 2nd round but in the 3rd round we lost to the Visayas team because of that we were the 1st placers and not the champion. But I was still happy because I got to go to the Tourist spots in Cebu. Having lost I wanted to get better to bring pride to our city and make my parents proud.
The last year of Elementary Class I got to participate in the WYSC(World Youth Scrabble Championship) here in Philippines but I wasn't able to be one of the Outstanding players so I got depressed. It is true that when one door closes another one opens because My school participated in the 2nd National Milo Little Olympics held in Cagayan de Oro. This competition made me very nervous because it is the last year of my Elementary Days and I thought I still haven't made my mark. When the day of the competition came its like I am numb because of the pressure and me being a nervous rack. Just like in the 1st time Visayas was our only enemy. On the last round, we only need 2 more wins to become the champion. My opponent and I are the last persons playing an whoever wins becomes the champion. You could only imagine the pressure that was put into me that day. But fortunately I won, so our school became the one to thank home the trophy and became National Milo Little Olympics in the Scrabble Division.
That experience was very memorable because I was able to make my mark in my school and bring not only to my family and school but also to Marikina City. After that competition came our graduation sadly I wasn't one of the honor students but that didn't matter to me or my family because we all know that everyone excels in their own special way.
Highschool life, people say it is the best part of a person's life. Is it really? Lets Find out. In my freshman year, there isn't really something memorable. But in my sophomore year a lot happened. I became friends wuth 4 incredible person namely, Gabby, Sofia, Arka and Khrystel. We did a lot of things together. We shared memories and experiences. Both Good and Bad. We had bad times but in the we were able to work things out. As always Sta Elena High School participated in the Milo Little Olympics. We were able to take the 1st place. I enjoyed watching my friends do the field demo but when it was done they all looked different.
Being the first placer in the Regional Division, Sta Elena High School's Sepak Takraw and Scrabble Team competed in the National Division. We only took the 2nd place but we had fun and a lot of experience. One day, my Elementary Coach messaged me in Facebook saying that I am one of the chosen person to compete in the WYSC to be held in London. I was taken aback by this message. I was excited and wuite frankly panicking. I thought to myself "Wow, Pupunta akong London." But being a member of a simple family, my parents can't afford the expenses to be made. We went to the the Mayor but we didn't get any response. So I was very disappointed not to go in London but "When one door closes another door Opens".
My school was going to compete in The National Science Fair in Baguio. It was my first time going to Baguio. I met Ate Trisha and JJ. We went to the great sceneries in Baguio. But I wasn't able to bring home the bacon in the competition. Even though I didn't win I am still grateful that I was able to represent my school in a National Competition.
Now I am a Junior with new Friends and a Fresh Start with my life ahead of me. I am sitting here in front of a screen and typing wondering what's gonna happen next, tomorrow and for the days to come.
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