Let’s Try This

1. Yes, it was whether I was going to join the Batang Pinoy Volleyball Competition. I always
doubted my abilities so I wasn’t able to make a decision immediately. By the time, I made a choice
to join the team, it was already too late and I can’t join them anymore because they’ve already
done lots of practices without me.

2. If I were in his situation, I would try the 2 remaining courses out of the 4 courses in the first
chosen school, as well as try to immediately enroll to the other chosen school and apply with my
first chosen course. If I still get unlucky, I will search for other great schools which I can enroll to
and will now easily make a decision.

3. First, I should try to picture myself of what I want to do in my future, typically what type of
workplace and lifestyle will I want, and what career will I enjoy doing. I will also ask for opinions
from adults, especially to my parents, on what do they think the best course or school for me. If I
already got the thoughts I need, I will try to immediately deeply think through of my options, and
make a decision as soon as possible.

Let’s Explore This

1. I cannot tell my best friend’s parents about his smoking and drinking tendencies because
I will betray his trust. DISAGREE
2. I should consider the advice of my parents when it comes to choosing my course in
college. AGREE
3. It is OK to take credit for other people’s work as long as it serves a good purpose.
DISAGREE
4. Choosing a career that will employ easily is more practical than pursuing a passion that
will take years before getting a good earning. AGREE
5. The curriculum exit that you should choose after senior high school should best match
the track and strand you are taking. AGREE
Processing Questions:
1. What are the factors that you considered in answering?
The factors that I considered when answering were my experiences, my personal
characteristics like always being a good friend, following righteousness, and the consequences
of the possible given situations.

2. Do your experiences at this time of pandemic change the way you decide on things?
In what way?
 Yes. Before pandemic, I often make decisions that are only for self-gratification and only
within my comfort zone. Right now, I am trying to make decisions not just for my own benefit but
also for the sake of others. I try to decide on things that are not within my comfort zone and
attempt to do new things which I was afraid of doing before. My decisions nowadays are also
future-oriented yet also considering the present happenings.

You Can Do It
Looking Into my Decisions

Situation What is your decision? What are the factors that led
you to this decision?
1. A group of learners invited I will join the group and follow Environment- I usually get
you to join a virtual their certain rules the influenced immediately by
organization and encouraged organization have. people so I tend to join also.
you to meet new friends. To Personal Characteristics- I
become a member, you need am friendly guy, and I try to
to follow certain rules. meet new friends and create
good relationships with them.
2. Your parents told you that I will not stop going to school. Personal Characteristics- I
they may not be able to To not add on our financial do have a fighter personality
support your schooling this crisis, I will try to get a that’s why I mostly look for
year because of financial scholarship or maybe even another way to achieve
matters. They asked if you get a side job just to sustain something I want.
can stop attending school. my needs in school. Motivation- I am really
motivated to finish school as
soon as possible which is
one of my goals so I will able
to help my family
3. Your cousin asks you to I will not tolerate her action Experiences- I have similar
tell a lie to her parents that and I will not lie for her. experience where I lied for a
they will have a school event friend, and bad things
to sneak going with her happened to her, specifically
boyfriend for a date. she gained bruises from our
outdoor game, that’s why I
will not make the same
mistake again.
Facts or data- There are lots
of bad things happen to
people who go out without
any permission from their
parents and, statistics also
show that people who lied for
their friends should be held
accountable if any
unfortunate events happen to
his/her friends.
4. Your family is experiencing I will accept the invitation and Personal Characteristics- I
financial crisis and lost a try my luck in online selling. am a type of person who
sustainable livelihood; and doesn’t want to do nothing
there’s an invitation from a especially if the people I’m
friend to try online selling. with are trying their hardest to
resolve a problem or
accomplish anything.
Through this thought, I will try
my hardest to help my family
in our financial problems by
trying online selling.
Facts or data- There lots of
small entrepreneurs online
who are very successful in
online selling and it is a good
reason for me to try online
selling.
Motivation- I am always
motivated to help my family,
especially my parents. If
there is a slight chance I can
help my family financially
through online selling, then I
will very much do my best for
it.
5. It’s your birthday and your I will thank them for their Personal Characteristics- I
friends would like you to throw thoughtfulness but I will try to am a caring person and I
a party despite the strict convince not to throw a party don’t want my friends to be
quarantine protocol in your for me. possibly infected by the virus,
community. that’s why I will not let them
throw a party for me. I care
more for their safety.
Facts or data- The number
of cases of infected people
by the virus around the world
doesn’t lie and the studies of
professionals/scientists
stated how infectious and
harmful the virus is. For this
reason, I will follow the
quarantine protocol in my
community.
What I have Learned

If you have the power to travel back in time and help him out in choosing for the best school and
course to take in college, what advise will you give him?
January 19, 2022

Purok 2- Mobod
Oroquieta City
Misamis Occidental

Dear Anton,
Being a student like you, I think its important for us to make decisions as soon as possible.
We can’t stop the flow of time, and we also can’t go back to time. For this reason, it is really vital
for you to be always aware of the time. Time passes so quickly. Without us realizing, the due date
for our activities or decisions have already come.
The other advice I will give to you is seek opinion to adults since they have already gone
through this. I will also like you to search about your courses and favorite schools online to help
you choose the most fitting courses and universities for you. Always try to make decisions early
so you won’t lose the chance of obtaining something you want.
For the last time, I want you to be always mindful of the time and try not to stress yourself
so you can make better choices.

Share your Thoughts & Feelings

2. Cite the reasons why you did such acts, and how you resolved the issues.
a. The main reason I declined my friend’s invitation was my family just recovered from COVID-19
and I don’t want to possibly infect them. I also want my parents to not worry about me in this time
of pandemic that’s why I just stayed at home because it is the best decision to choose. I resolved
the issue by apologizing to her and making a birthday video to her.

b. I was not able to do this goal of mine because I was too busy playing mobile games in my
phone. I was able to resolve the issue of me not being able to learn how to knit by watching
cooking videos online that I tried recreating them. Instead of knitting, I learned how to cook few
dishes which I sometimes cook them now to my family.
c. The reason I did not go swimming with my cousins was I was afraid to contract the virus and
bringing it back home to my family. I care about my family so much that I don’t want to harm them,
and that also includes my cousins. Because I was not able to go swimming with my cousins, I
delivered few desserts to their houses as an apology and foods which they could enjoy. I also
messaged and apologized at the day they went swimming.