Being a Journalist is an Unforgettable Experience

By: Haidee Luoper Aseňero Salvejo

“Every child has the ability to write.”
Our Heavenly Father designed as wonderfully. He endowed us a lot of talents.
Singing and dancing are among them. But one stays different. Others don’t like this
talent, but we should be grateful that we are showered with this unique talent.
I was six when one of my favorite teachers offered me to join Journalism
sessions every Saturday afternoon. I love to write, and this encourages me to accept
the wonderful privilege.
I was seven years old when I write feature article for the first time. My coach
loved my writing and so with my handwriting. She then told me that it will be preserved
for the school paper. Because of this our school was eager to join the Journalism
contest in 2010 held in Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur. We are only three selected
students to join. But sadly, none of us won.
“Practice makes perfect”. I always put this quote in my mind. Until our school
received a news of a new Journalism contest. Even though we are not ready, we
manage to join the contest. Unbelievable, we won 3 rd and 10th place. We are then
qualified for the Regional Level in Pagadian City. Because we lack preparation, we did’t
win.
Now, in this year 2013, unexpectedly I won 1 st place in Feature Writing English in
Molave Zamboanga del Sur during the District Level. Then, I am qualified to the Division
Level held in Tukuran. I won 2nd place there and is qualified for the Regional Level. And
now, I am here, writing.
One of my friends advised me not to be nervous. She then told me to remember
that the thing I am doing is for the glory of our God Jehovah Who has given me the
talent. I should also be thankful to him for giving me the opportunity to have this
experience of writing. And most of all, I should use this talent to show my appreciation
to the Designer of Humans, God our Father!
It is a long journey to pursue this dream into reality, but sacrifices are all worth it.
Truly, being a journalist is an unforgettable lifetime experience.