Mojows

Hi! I’m Juewee (my pseudonym)!, a student who enjoys writing creative nonfiction stories as a hobby.

My blog offers short reads that may help you reflect on life, build empathy, and try your own writing.

It all started in Grade 12 when school essays and projects got me hooked on turning real experiences into stories.

Now as undergrad student, I value honest sharing and believe stories connect people and that what keeps me going is everyday moments worth telling.

“One notebook, endless stories.”

As a student, my unique edge is blending class notes with personal stories during downtime between lectures.

Family: The Role in the Growth and Character of an Individual

The family serves as the first home of dreams and the foundation of every individual’s character. In every page of a person’s life, from childhood to old age, the family acts as the support system that provides guidance, love, and essential lessons needed for growth. Each individual learns the importance of values and skills that shape their character and actions in the world they navigate, all thanks to the family’s guidance.

First, the family is the primary source of the emotional support that every member needs. In times of success or failure, the hope, support, and strength required often come from the family—whether from siblings, parents, or other members. The love and understanding they offer are exactly what’s needed to face challenges with courage and confidence, building resilience during life’s trials. In this way, a person becomes steadfast in confronting the world’s tests, which inspires the continuation of life’s flow and dreams.

Second, it is within the family that every member first learns life’s lessons. Here, manners, discipline, and the distinction between right and wrong are shaped. The guidance from parents and elders serves as the rules that direct and teach children the right path and decisions. Through family cooperation and teachings, each member becomes prepared to be a responsible citizen with care for others.

Third, the family also teaches the importance of teamwork and respect for one another. Everyone becomes generous, understanding, and helpful through daily interactions and shared activities. These traits form the foundation for positive and good interactions with society in the future.

In the end, a person’s growth story cannot simply conclude without acknowledging the vital role the family plays in their development. The family provides the foundation that serves as a pillar in every stage of a person’s life. Amid the changes in the world, the family remains steadfast and crucial in shaping good character. Therefore, every family member deserves to be valued. They are not just the home; they also become the inspiration and strength to be responsible and a good individual with care for others. Everything begins with the family, and the family will endure until the end.

“The Door That Opened More Than Just Competition”

This was the day I met my friends. I thought my high school life couldn't get any better, but that's what I thought, because Ella and Osh were just around the corner, staying low and not intending to be friends with anyone. Until, "Hey! Everyone, I have some announcements; please settle down." "Ok, there's an upcoming competition that will happen in our school, a door competition where each section will have a theme," the teacher said, and yeah, that's how it started.

Ella and Osh already know each other and are friends. The officers already bought the things needed, and everything is settled; just some work, and it will be done, they said. Everyone was doing their job and participating, and the things that needed to be glued or stuck to decorate the door were assigned to us. It was fun, and the room is full of energy. While Ella and Osh were helping paint the decorations, I was hanging the other things at the door. When I was done hanging it up, we were switching ideas, and we suddenly came up with the design of the leaves to increase the number of decorations to level up the creativity and attraction. At that time we just suddenly clicked and understood each other's thoughts.

With that, we decided to be on one side of the hallway to finish our work. Then later that day during recess, we talked and talked about how we didn't get to know each other sooner, and asked why don't we hang out next time? This conversation lasted long till we decided to continue decorating our door, and while painting, Osh tried to put paint on our faces, but I guess revenge is just around the corner because at the same time, all of us put paint on his face and hand.

This continued till we got tired from being energetic and hyper. Osh was talking about her crush that time, and how I encouraged him to walk up and talk to that girl, not to confess but to befriend her so he can be motivated to talk to her more. After decorating the door, we all slumped on the floor looking exhausted from all the work. That moment I realized that friendships like this are rare and precious because not all people will accept you for who you are, but they accept me just as I am. They welcome me to their friendship without doubt and make me feel seen. After that day we would always sit near to each other and talk for hours and not get bored. That door competition opened our friendship, not knowing what will happen in the future, but that significant moment was an amazing experience I have encountered.

~As the Wind Takes Me~

January 2008 was the year and month I was born. My pre- school year started as i've spent my 6 years in San Ramon Elementary School. Before moving up I experienced being a varsity at my school when I was grade 6 which is 2019 it was probably the best choice I have ever made in my childhood because I experienced something that will change my interest in life. I did not know that accepting a sudden and random offer will lead me to a many more opportunities I didn't know I could do. Being a varsity opened my mind to something much more. After that, pandemic happened in 2020 the Claraa we were supposed to attend didn't happened because of the sudden break out, shutting down everything. Year 2023 in grade 9 that is where I have met my friends ella, osh, linds, and rhiaana that friendship lasted for a year because after moving up my two other friends move out from school and only the three of us are left, after that we graduated and go on seperated school. Year 2024 being a transferee means meeting new friends and that's where I have met lei, we sat next to each other and being both transferee we decided to become friends afterall, her girlfriend that time which is also my friend introduce us to each other. We always hangout because we're the only one who's close. Then the field trip tour happened, I still remember the feeling of being excited about it because it's my first school trip, the memories still flashes at my mind vividly how I woke up so early and the excitement I felt while walking close to my friends, how lei and I ran through the rain just to buy a donut and having a hard time finding our bus and after settling our things we entered the mall like a wet chick who just got dump in the bucket, then after exploring the whole mall we finally find the rides and spend our time riding this specific ride to the point we get dizzy after the third ride. In the afternoon we ride the splash boat and I feel like my whole soul just left my body at that moment, then the night time when we stopped at McDonald's and we saw the three lined bigbikes at the nearby coffee shop we stop for a moment to take pictures and admire the beauty of it. 2025 the present the memorable debut I have attended, Friday morning before everything, we planned to run our errands before going to her house to help and we stayed till 9pm and decided that we will be back in Saturday morning to help in the preparation at the resort, lei and I woke up early and run many errands and finally the time of the event, everything happened smoothly according to the plan we pick up a friend and we give speech and all, then the after party, we swim and play having our time, playing music and doing crazy things to keep the vibe and make every effort worth it.

Who’s your fav band?

Dispareo 1

A. BASIC INFO

Dispareo by Serialsleeper (Maureen Apdian) is a horror trilogy that gained significant popularity on Wattpad. The story revolves around a mysterious disappearance in the town of Drayton, where the main character, Cielo, returns to find everyone acting strangely. The town is filled with "Skunks," zombie-like beings that are actually dead but moving. The series combines elements of horror, drama, and romance, leaving readers with many unanswered questions and a cliffhanger ending.

Serialsleeper wrote Dispareo around 2015-2016, and it was later published by Psicom Publishing in 2018-2019.

The book is known for its engaging plot and emotional impact, making it a favorite among horror fans.

DISPAREO I

B. PLOT AND SUMMAR Y

The protagonist, Cielo, returns to her hometown after three years to find it drastically changed. Everyone except a few individuals seems to be dead but still moving, creating a surreal and terrifying environment. Cielo joins her friends, including Raze, Dana, Harper, Mira, and Shem, as they try to uncover the reason behind these events and survive amidst the eerie atmosphere. The novel explores themes of survival, mystery, and the search for loved ones in a town overrun by the undead. It ends on a cliffhanger, setting the stage for the next installment in the trilogy.

C. RECOMMENDATION

Dispareo by Serialsleeper is a thrilling horror series that combines suspense and mystery, making it a great choice for fans of these genres. To fully appreciate the story, it's recommended to read all three books in the trilogy, as each installment builds upon the previous one. If you enjoy Dispareo, consider exploring other works by Serialsleeper, such

as Slaughter High or The Girl Who Cried Murder, for more engaging horror stories."

Baguio “City of Pines” and “Summer Capital of the Philippines”

“A moment of blast”

As the sound of people rushing, here I am waiting outside. Rest assured that when someone uses me it’ll be full of fun. Right now I’m inside a car, waiting to reach our destination at all hands beach resorts. From the entrance you could already see the beautiful and relaxing ambiance of the beach. I can’t wait to try different activities! as I already imagined everything I planned to do.

Before doing water activities. I first visited the near basketball court not far from our cottage house. After being satisfied from playing, I rushed to go to the sand, feeling the smooth surface, i see some people playing while others are doing water activities. As the excitement rushed through my body, i cant help but to be drawn and carelessly run in the water. Not thinking what might happen, I slipped and in a blink of an eye, i’m at the top floating with the flashing waves, I got carried away and landed at the far side. Thankfully, the person who uses me can swim, after that day I heard that we will be doing banana boat as one of our water activities, so with that being said, I go from normal mode to protective mode to get a hang of the upcoming blast!

As our day ended with a fantastic meal, we decided to roam around, feeling the rough yet smooth sand, I can’t help but get a little bit inside me, and I think the feet already feels it so it decided to walk and wash it at the beach. After that wonderful day, here’s the last day of enjoying the beach resort, after waking up of the person who uses me it decided to stay and just hang out at the seaside. Feeling the cool breeze and natural environment, while listening to the waves, the stay at the beach was wonderful feeling, all the exploration and activities that happened, it helped me moved forward and start a day with awesome experiences. It is a memory worth sharing and collecting.

From the first bite of the chips, the crunchy texture is all I could feel. The saltiness mixed with a hint of bitterness touched the tip of my tongue, and that’s all I could remember. But by the second time around, the real flavor of the potato burst right out. The saltiness hit the bottom of my tongue to the point it almost numbed my mouth. Chewing from time to time, I could feel the rough texture continuously hurt my gums. The smell you couldn’t quite distinguish at first, a potato chip is a food you don’t normally notice from its aroma alone. Yet it has this distinct, addictive flavor, a popular snack you’ll always find at any normal store. The unique taste in it causes you to eat more. Because the moment I opened the bag, halfway full, you could already see the golden chip waiting to be devoured. Using my hand to grab a piece, I could almost taste it just from touching it.

In the Philippines, potato chips are perfect for afternoon merienda. Merienda is that special snack time in the late afternoon when the sun is still hot but starting to go down. I remember many days like that in my childhood.

Flashback to when I was a kid, about 10 years old. School ended at 3 PM. I walked home with my backpack heavy from books. My tummy growled from playing traditional games with my friends. Before going home, stopping by the store is my routine, buying snacks, and I would sit on the bamboo bench outside our house eating my potato chips. The chips crunched as I ate. Neighbors passed by on their bikes, waving hello. The salty taste made me happy. I finished the whole bag, licking my fingers clean. Those moments felt like a treat after a long day.

Even on weekends, I would walk to buy my favorite merienda or snack, a potato chip, specifically the V-cut. I would open the bag and start eating it in front of the store where I bought it. I would often sit at the counter with my feet on the chair because the chair is just in front of the store, made out of stone and connected to the wall of that store. I would use my free time there just to watch other people mind their own business.

They fueled childhood meriendas after school, shared with siblings during typhoon days indoors. In a world of health fads, their unapologetic excess rebels, greasy fingers, littered crumbs, and zero regrets. It takes me back to those simple times. The golden chips wait inside, crunchy and salty. One bite, and the flavor bursts. The numbness comes, the gums ache a bit, but it’s all good. Potato chips are more than food. They are memories of lazy afternoons, family laughs, and easy joy.

“Invisible hierarchy: The Unspoken Truths of Some Private School Social Ranking System”

In a private school where everyone wears the same uniform, not everyone feels equal. A hidden triangle, invisible ranking system, where everyone sees it but never bothers to care about it as long as they are not the one at the bottom. As this essay continues it’ll reveal how this hierarchy forms, how it affects the students and the school community.

How some students think that they’re at the top of the so-called triangle or the top of the system. Using their backgrounds, such as grades, lifestyle, etc.

I interviewed one student to be a part of this topic. He sees and understands it. During group work, “Yes, if there are groupings, he said, “they will choose to be the only ones in the group, because they know there is no burden on them.” They know that they will often score the highest. They will not pick the “below one” because they know that it will just slow them down.

In class, it gets worse. They will ask what your score is after exams. Then compare it. “Yes, sometimes they’ll ask your answers then they compare it, and even announce or tell it to others” the respondent shared. It makes you feel less smart.

"Ever felt left out because you’re not 'belong' or 'cool' like the top kids? What was it like?" This raw answer shows the reality of most students "Oo dahil pag hindi ka matalino parang hindi ka welcome sa grupo walang pake sa ideas mo, kaya kailangan mo lang laging sumunod sa kanila feeling ko mababa lang tingin nila sakin dahil hindi ako matalino tulad nila." Here, intelligence becomes a social currency, less "matalino" students must "sumunod" (follow) to belong, their ideas are often ignored.

Popular kids enforce this through subtle rejection, "Oo kasi pag hindi mo kayang makipagsabayan sa kanila lagi kalang nilang ku-kutyain okaya di papansinin ang ideas mo tapos minsan ikaw na ang pinahirapan mababa pa score mo." Unable to "keep up," lower-ranked students get "pangungutya" (teased) or burdened with more or harder tasks, but still get low scores that cement their place at the bottom.

The student stated "Sometimes, for me the teachers let the top students group themselves together and exclude the 'lower students' during the “pilian". "Para sa akin minsan dahil kapag pilian hindi nila pinipigilan," The student noticed. "Minsan ang magkasama lang ay iyong mga top students at hinahayaan iwan ang mga hindi gaano kagalingan na mga estudyante." They let the best group together. The rest are left alone.

By allowing their top students to group together in their selections, that excludes the "lower-performing" students from getting the benefit of being part of those groups.

Although these students are able to work together in a separate group, sometimes this action reinforces that only those in the "higher" group have the right to attain the kinds of opportunities available to the more "higher" group members.

Thus, the invisible hierarchy creates a safe space for students to be afraid of being judged, as they are, therefore, students at the bottom of the pyramid will become increasingly internalised in their feelings of inferiority, as they do, they will continue to suppress all of their ideas and creativity out of fear of being judged.

This limits the exposure of some students to learn more, to contribute, and to grow. Some students just need someone to bring out their real talent and skills, some are just shy to learn to overcome their fear.

These hidden ranks often hurt everyone. Smart kids learn to exclude. Some private schools need to address this issue by creating a system of mixed groupings, providing anti-bias training, and having open forums to discuss issues of equity. Only then will the pyramid system of hierarchy be dismantled and allow for success for all students, not just the elite.