For the past two years, the radio broadcasting teams of Tanza National Comprehensive High School were down the list of the winners. Although the past team’s production were praised and was told them that it’s a “nice one”, only one of the members got to notch a place – only the anchor got the 3rd place, to be exact.One more round at Block 8!
As a student, you need to budget your money properly with all of your expenses from school, given with all of the activities and projects you’re loaded with. And, of course, you also buy presents for your friends, family, and other loved ones.
Now, how about yourself? You’d also want to buy something for yourself or eat somewhere, and give time for yourself or bond with your friends. So, if you want to eat somewhere with a nice ambiance, budget-friendly, and a delicious meal that is served while still sizzling-hot – you don’t need to worry anymore, and plan out when to visit Block 8!
Block 8 Grill and Sizzling House is located at Naic, Cavite. If you’re from Tanza, then you’re just an hour and a half away! A trip that is more than an hour may be tiring, but once you get there, your tiredness will be washed away once you have a taste of their steaming hot soup. Their soup is served as you wait for your ordered food.
As we wait for our meals, we took a look around the restaurant. Tables are mostly for four people and there are also for eight. The ambiance is nice and comforting, with their music and decorations. The place is also air conditioned. Aside from that, the crew were also very friendly and approachable!
The eight of us had different foods. Just the sound of sizzling sisig and the steam of it right before you is already hard to resist. Most of us ordered the ones with unlimited rice, which cost us only 99 pesos! We had pork sisig, chicken sisig, and chicken barbecue for lunch! Alongside our meals are iced and red tea, and halo-halo.
After one round, others asked for another cup of rice, up to their third round! After having some of their sizzling dishes, one cannot stop easily from eating and cannot resist the urge to have more rice!
On the other hand, Block 8 also has “Eat all you can” buffet every Sunday. You must remember the following rules; Price is per person. Second, No sharing. There is also no takeouts. And lastly, no leftovers! Or else, you’ll have to pay PhP 100 per 200 grams.
We all went home with our stomachs full and satisfied. We had no leftovers and we all enjoyed having lunch at Block 8. We will never forget the taste of the sizzling dishes we had. We will definitely come back for another round!
Dead Stars: Desire or Obligation?
At first, I was really wondering, “why is it entitled dead stars?”. But, as we dig deeper, I slowly see it clearly. Dead Stars symbolize a dream for something that is nonexistent. The guy fell in love with a girl. She was his dream, his star. He thought he’s in love. But like a dead star which is so far away, and whose shine could be the leftover traveling light from it, he was a long way getting the girl and he realized that he is no longer is attracted to her. The love of the guy for the girl is like a dead star, whose glow is still visible from the earth for years after they are gone.
For me, Dead Stars is realistic. We often experience choosing over something we want and something we are obligated to do. But, we end up with something that we should do because we’re tied to do and choose that. The same goes to Alfredo.
Although I should Alfredo for seeing Julia right when he’s already engaged, I still felt sad and sorry for him. I think he loved Julia genuinely and his feelings for Esperanza before were different. That’s what I picked up from the story.
What really made me feel sorry for Alfredo is the way Julia is when they’re together. It’s like only Alfredo is feeling the fire. Julia even got to congratulate him on his approaching wedding. But, all in all, this story is great.
However, if I got into a situation similar to what Esperanza was in, I would also get hurt. Of course it will be painful for me because I love him, yet, he still found someone else to fill in the love he’s been seeking. I would feel that I am lacking.
Despite the pain, I would still let him go and choose. This will really hurt me as heck but, who am I to hold him down? If I do love him, then I must wish the best for him. If I really love him, then I must want his happiness the most.
And his happiness lies in Julia’s side.
The Journey Begins
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Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
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