SOMEONE, SOMEWHERE

When i'm with someone, I really like
Someone I can confide in.
Being with her is always a delight,
My words and actions show then.
Whence I'm all alone I always sigh
Sitting by my dreams.
I always let the days go by,
Funny, though it seems.
You came along from somewhere
And turned my life around.
Now the grass is greener,
Now that a friend/love is found.
Since then I knew you were special,
Somebody dear and can't forget.
Although loving you seems unreal,
That's something I'll never regret.

Gilbert Rombaoa, HS410

Taken from The Bosconian Forum

I have classmates who ask to copy my homework, but I'm scared to tell them no. I guess you can say that I'm scared of them. What should I do?

A. If you let them cheat by giving them your homework, you will end up with more trouble than if you didn't. Word will get quickly around that you are a source to copy homework from.

Dishonest classmates will start relying on you for finished assignments when theirs aren't done. You will encourage them not to do their work because they can always get it from you. They won't be learning anything and will be hurt in the long run.

Don't allow them to intimidate you. You might get caught and be punished for helping them cheat. More important, you would be doing something you know is wrong and would be tearing down character.

A solution is to offer to help those who might ask you about copying your homework. Show them how to get the answers or where to find them in the book.

It's best to maintain your integrity and reputation. Eventually your classmates will respect you and may even ask for help.

Honesty is the best policy. To cheat or to condone cheating will only hurt everyone.

- Answer prepared by Victor Kubik, a minister of the Worldwide Church of God

Taken from Youth 90 magazine

Making Life Work: Summer at Last!

You thought it would never arrive. Summer!* It's a time to relax, let down and just plain goof off--or is it?

Summer vacation is a time to be refreshed from the hectic school pace. Yet it is also a time of opportunity.

Ah, summer! Time to relax, have fun and do nothing. Or is it?

Read this timely proverb: "He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame" (Proverbs 10:5, New King James Version).

Sure, you can sleep in and rest up for a few days. But don't just while away your time. Summer will be over before you know it. Remember the story about the grasshopper who fiddled away the summer, while making fun of diligent ants? He was left out in the cold when the snow fell. Here are a few tips toward a sensational summer:

Have fun! Enjoy pursuits you've been wishing you had time for.

Broaden your experience. Expand your education through new and challenging adventures. Watch for worthwhile chances to travel. See some local sights you have missed.

Spend time with your family. With schoolwork and activities out of the way, you can suggest and plan outings to build closer family relationships.

Make some money. If you want to save for college, but that microcomputer or take that trip, now is your chance to prepare. A summer job can also add to your education and help you get ready for future employment.

Prepare for next term. Get a jump on the coming semester by reading ahead for book reports, or by starting extra credit projects.

Above all, don't waste those precious weeks. Really use the time, taking care to avoid anything you will look back on with regret.

- By Jim Roberts

* Sorry. Those of you in the Southern Hemisphere will have to wait a bit longer!

Taken from Youth 90 magazine