ORANGE PEELS
CAMILA ELYSSE DALINO (G9)
I used to want someone to love me as tenderly and sweetly as the taste of an orange once you bit into it.
Let me ask them for one to eat, hand it to me on a little platter,
Those sour little strands usually attached to an orange meticulously peeled off, every single one I have never done that for myself before. Maybe that said something about me,
That I thought the luxury of eating an orange free of those little white strands was a leisure I did not deserve to experience.
Have I ever before loved myself as tenderly and sweetly as I want to be by someone else?
I wanted to bite into an orange whole, to trust that the eruption of taste in my mouth would be nothing but utter bliss,
The result of a person's love and dedication to me of all the people in the world
I wanted someone to love me the way I could never have loved myself I thought, perhaps it would suit me more to find a person who would teach me how to remove those tiny strands myself,
Their hands on top of mine and their fingers directing me to each tiny little white strand so I could remove it on my own
With only their careful and steady guidance
But now, I have realized I would be more suited to a person who would teach me to love the taste of an orange, regardless of its bitterness
To revel in the tanginess of its juice and the deliciousness of its pulp, to delight in its peculiar aftertaste as I bite into it without a second thought
Appreciating its imperfections, cherishing the taste of something untouched by my excessive little criticisms
Perhaps all I have ever wanted is a person to teach me to love myself the way I have always meant to be loved.
How ICS grows in Faith
By Junho
ICS is a Christian community. Even though some people might not be Christian, we still study the Bible as one of our subjects. Studying the Bible can help us grow in faith and relationship with God. We can learn the Bible through a lot of fun ways like skits,making posters,games,and more!
“I have grown and learnt so much about the Bible over the years and it has been a great year for me in this school. ICS is a fun and a lively way to learn about the Bible. I have learned so many new things about the Bible. Everyone is encouraging and kind.” - Josiah
Encouraging Growth and Positivity
By Emma
We all have not-so-nice things that we can improve on all the time! Which is why I am writing to YOU to possibly change or improve at least one thing this year! It could be consistently trying to have a good attitude when approaching new topics or simply remembering to do homework! In addition to this, we are all growing and learning new things at the same time!
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I believe growing up is hard, but it doesn’t mean we are alone and have to be afraid. Other people struggle with similar problems, it’s a common thing for many people. However, it is essential to stay positive and support each other’s growth, while keeping clear goals ahead of you. An example of a goal is to get rid of a bad habit. For example, replacing negative thoughts with positive affirmations.
Another important thing to keep in mind are the people and places that you surround yourself with. Staying near uplifting experiences and people around you can be beneficial to your health as studies have shown that the people around you affect you the most. Changing a fixed mindset to a growth mindset can be helpful. Instead of saying: “I can’t do this” to “I can’t do this yet” The power of yet is a key example. Words like this can help you grow.Maybe you have thought about one thing you want to change already!
Finally, changing habits and lifestyles are great, but it doesn’t come immediately. Remember to be kind and have self respect. Always be nice to yourself!
