Reflection: Fourth Grading Period

“Self-reflection is the catalyst of change.”

 “YES!!,” I screamed at last, for it will be the last time of making my own reflection with regards to the knowledge I've gain with this subject ICT-IV just when the last time I made with the very first one. Time really moves so fast and I can’t imagine that this chapter will about to end.

When it comes to studying, sometimes I think that it could be one of life's most boring and mundane activities. So I can easily be worn out in some days that I literally don’t feel like reviewing or previewing my school works. But in reality it’s not because with those activities, home works and projects, we became better in such a way that we can learn a lessons from it that serve as our motivation in fulfilling our goals and aspirations in life and so be it with this subject.

Now, I can say that all our hardships, struggles and perseverance are all worth it and the reason why we’re about to face a new chapter in life.

My Dream, My Future

A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.

Colin Powell

The feel of the sun's rays that finds its way to the window and the cool soothing air due embraces my whole body await my eyes as I headed towards our terrace. I really like the feeling when every time I wake up, there's a smile forming on my lips. "What a wonderful beginning," I thought.

With so much thoughts rushing on my mind, I didn't notice that I had already dressed up ready for my work. Before I'll leave the house, I faced myself once more from the full-sized mirror to check if I'm that presentable. I'm wearing an ironed office uniform, black eyeglasses and a bunch of papers on my hands. Well, I can really say that I'm now a successful accountant.

My co-workers greeted me with a smile as I entered in our office and as a respect, I greeted them back. I went to my table and seated to my swivel chair. I sighed deeply as I began to work. I can see again the scientific calculator and bunch of papers there at my table. During the middle of working, I can't help but to felt stressed because really, I'm still a person who can feel tiredness.
At the end of my work, I straightly went home and without a word, I jumped to my bed and the last time I remember is the slowly shutting of my eyes. Well, that's my dream in the future.

Change: It Starts with Me

Because things are the way they are, things will not stay the way they are.

Bertolt Brecht

Change, a simple word consisting of six letters but an amazingly powerful and often times emotionally charged word. It is an act that is hard to do in a way that will make our life better. But nothing is impossible if we have the willingness to excel in life and have the courage to really change ourselves.

Life changes in every step we make. Though it’s a little bit hard, experiences will help us to change our personality through the things we’ve learned in life that will serve as our inspiration to be a better person. Although several people usually never change their habits or even their selves, they learn and change in their own unique way and in other aspects.

Having a positive thoughts and choosing to move forward with a gratitude and appreciation for the opportunities can change our lives. Well, Change doesn’t only starts with letter “C”, it is also starts with “Me.”

Kannawidan Ylocos Festival

It’s more FUN in ILOCOS SUR

We, the Ilocano’s must be proud for our province Ilocos Sur, is very active and rich in its cultures and traditions wherein Kannawidan Ylocos Festival, a showcase of Culture and Tradition is one of the most celebrating events in our province.This festival aims to create awareness on cultural heritage, practices and traditions and a showcase of the different agriculture and industry products with a blast to celebrate Ilocano culture at its greatest mode, a venue and time to appreciate history, people and the quintessence of Ilocos Sur pride and Glory.

Reflection (Third Grading Period)

Improvement begins with I.

Arnold H. Glasow

For the nth time, I can say again that time really moves so swiftly. Another bunch of learning is kept in mind. More on HTML links, framesets and others.

The problem is, I can still have sleepless nights doing assignments like those drafts and I can’t help but to get stressed. However, I still find it challenging though, it motivates me to exert more effort in making compositions.

In fact, if there is darkness, there is always going to be light, no matter where you go. And with that, I know that those pressures will vanish soon. 

New Year, New Me

 “As the year comes to an end, don’t look back at yesterday's disappointment.

Look ahead to God's promises yet to unfold.”

― Buky Ojelabi 

A tickin' and a tockin'

Clock ticks before the midnight and I have been up all night with thoughts looming in my mind. Hey! It’s in the 31^st day of December and there’s still an hour left before ending up the year 2014 and coming up for the year 2015.

I spend this one hour thinking what will going to happen this coming New Year. They say, New Year means new life. Is that so? Well, for me, you don’t have to change because it’s New Year and one thing more, that’s even impossible. I think, the most appropriate term for New Year is improve or should I say, be a better person. At this point, we finally have the courage to look forward for the betterment of our future.

Now, it’s time you craft a step and create a trail to a newfangled one. Stop promising and waiting for the good things to come across in our doorway just make a move now and take an action.

Essence of Christmas

You'd Better Not Pout!

This is the message of Christmas: We are never alone

-Taylor Caldwell

The feel of the cool soothing air dew embraces my whole body and the sun’s rays that find its ways to the half-opened window forced my eyes to open. Yes, I was awakened by the gentle breeze that the morning offers me and I can’t really help myself in repeating this act. Maybe, this is what they’ll call December feels.

Speaking of this month, wherein Jesus Christ, the Great Redeemer was born, we’re all aware that it is the happiest season of the year. Christmas as we called it, celebrated every 25^th day of December.

As we can see, colorful lanterns, shimmering lights, decorated Christmas trees and Belen’s are hanging everywhere. Well, it has been our tradition which symbolizes the spirit of Christmas. Some also says that Santa Claus is a part of it and maybe they really believe that Santa Claus really exists.

Nevertheless, Christmas is the season of joy, happiness, togetherness, hope and love. It is a time thanksgiving, loving sharing and forgiving one’s fellowman. So we must put Jesus Christ as the center of our life. Not only that but also bear this into your mind that Christmas is not just all about Santa Claus, giving gifts to the children, it is not just all about Rudolph, the red nose reindeer but it is all about Jesus Christ who was born in the Bethlehem.

Climate Change

We have to face the reality of climate change.It is arguably the biggest threat we are facing today.

-William Hague

          Climate change is one of our major problems that are partially caused by the natural cycles of Earth. The world’s climate is changing, and the changes will have an enormous impact in our daily lives.

               Greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide, and fossil fuel are some of the factors lead to climate change which is dangerous to human health and ecosystems. It is already affecting our communities through increasingly frequent and severe droughts, floods, extreme storms, sea level rise, and heat waves.

               All commitments to change our individual and collective behavior can be based on a moral commitment to environmental sustainability, motivated by a deeply-held concern for the well being of future generations, other living beings and Earth systems.

             Measures to stop climate change need to be taken now. We should make a move now, stand on an edge and clutch one’s hand for uniformity to make this world a better place.

Outpouring Hearts and Minds through Literacy and English Proficiency

Dare to Read and Dare to Speak…

“They had nothing in common but the English language.”

― E.M. Forster

Literacy does not only mean about writing, reading and speaking capabilities it has a broader meaning behind and that is to guide people towards awareness and the change which is needed in order to achieve a better way of living.

Therefore, we must have at least something to do during our free time. Try to read any book, make your own story or compose a song. That’s even better because doing those some sort of things can broaden our ideas. We can also express our feelings and thoughts from here.

Meanwhile, speaking English makes it possible for us to gain confidence and stand out among the rest of the nations in the world. Filipino’s seek jobs for survival; we know the fact that most jobs nowadays require applicants to be good in English. Proficiency in the English Language is also beneficial when we want to seek employment in other countries for instance.

These are some of the reasons why we should learn and improve our skill in speaking and writing in English no matter how crooked it is. Anyway, there’s no harm in trying right? So just dare to read and dare to speak.

Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities

             “I am a free man, I have the rights of freedom and I wanted to be free.” Well hundreds of times we want that to utter and millions of times we want it to be guaranteed. We are all human beings who have rights and liberties that cannot justly be violated by others.

          Nevertheless, discrimination occurs and we can’t avoid it for this is still one of the major problems in our society. But, we have that Democratic system; we have the free will and equal representation of people. Yet, we have it equally; no matter what is your state here in our society either you’re rich or poor. Those on higher authorities shouldn't rule us for we have those rights to bear that in mind.

          No one should threaten and deprive us from our right. Although, we must forget one’s insecurity and give them the rights to maintain that equal opportunities as we were created by God equally.

Reflection (Second Grading Period)

Reflection

“It’s not the fault of the mirror if you do not like your reflection.”

Time moves so swiftly and irrevocably not knowing that another chapter in our life is about to end and we can’t accept the fact but to turn it to the next page. You can’t just stare at the ceiling and sigh, “Ah, that’s life.” Oh, dear, just seize the day and go with the flow.

Before this quarter ends, I think I should summarize it on my own. Well, I really don’t think too much about our brain and how it works but there’s significant reason why I’m entering school, it’s to explore, socialized and expand my knowledge.

With the help of this subject ICT-IV, I had improved especially with my grammar still because of blogging and of course I gained more knowledge. 

This subject had really impacted my life and had a great influence with me. However, I found this subject interesting that motivates me to study hard and to exert more effort. Our world is rapidly drawing to a close, a new one is about to open and I think I’m ready to turn the next page; the third quarter and it seems to be more exciting. 

Intramurals

Indulge ourselves into recreational activities like sports.

Nurture it and be a model for others. We can

Totally develop our skills from here and keep us strong.z

Reminds us how meaningful and colorful our life is and

Answer all our queries and doubts in our young lives. It

Motivates and inspires us to catch up all our worries and downfalls.

Unity was developed and camaraderie was build. So

Rise up and be awakened by the challenges bestowed in us.

Always remember that sports will always be the shoulders to lean on.

Let’s prove that we can be the agents and pillars of change, for these will

Serve as our weapon in reaching our goals and aspirations in life.

My Teacher, My Hero

Words to Ponder…

He/she entered in our room with a class record and a lesson plan in his/her hand and then says, “Okay class Good morning/Good afternoon, get ready for the next lesson.” Then the bell rungs…… “Okay class dismissed, Goodbye.” My hero always says. Patience, initiative, determination, faith, a servant at heart, these are the keys of one’s success of a silent yet knowledgeable teachers who could change the history of their students.

In my fifteen years of existence, I have met teachers who used to be part of my life and I’m very thankful to them for they are like a candle, it consumes itself to light the way for others. Without them, I will not be able to find the light which serve as my path. They’re the reason why I am beginning to reach my aspirations, dreams and goals in life. The way they inspired me every time I see their beautiful and handsome faces, their sweet and captivating smiles that brightens me all day long. The way they erase and unload those burdens and difficulties I am going through. The way they cracked jokes that made me feel laugh and not be bored. The way they treated me like their daughter and the way they taught me with all their heart and soul. I know how hard to be a teacher is. Their sacrifices with truly tremendous heart helped me to become a stronger individual throughout the years.

Sometimes I can’t think of words to describe how teachers really impacted my life. But all I ever know is that my teachers are my hero from the past, today and for the future.

2014 National Science Club Month Celebration

“Immunation: Arming Science Clubbers with Healthful Defenses Toward National Wellness,” is the theme for this year’s National Science Club Month Celebration. This theme aims the science clubbers to be armed/ to be immune against diseases through imparting knowledge about disease, how they spread, etc. Its goal is not only the science clubbers that benefit from this knowledge but also their school and communities and thus leading to national wellness.

Reference:
http://www.filipinoscribe.com/2014/08/16/national-science-club-month-2014-theme-immunation/

My Modern Hero

As I Look Back..

I opened my eyes and felt relaxed

As I see someone with shining and sparkling eyes

A very beautiful woman like an angel in disguise

Gleaming at my face, she cheerfully smiles.

Her ever constant love can never be compared

Though hers is unchanging, forever and unlimited

Her love for me is pure and will never change

A precious gem, I will never forget.

When it comes to troubles, fears, sickness and sorrow,

Whatever challenges I will undergo,

She is always there for me and never let go

And show me the way for a brighter tomorrow.

She’s my hero, my best friend and my everything

A very caring woman, loving and understanding

If you don’t know her and was still wondering,

I can tell you who that woman is, she’s my mother dear.

Wika ng Pagkakaisa

Wikang Filipino'y Mahalin, Gamitin at Palaganapin

"Ang hindi marunong magmahal sa sariling wika ay higit pa sa malansang isda."

-Dr. Jose Rizal

Pilpino tayo’t kulay kayumanggi

May sariling wika na dapat ipagmalaki

Mahalin ito’t gamiting mabuti

Dahil ito’y para rin sa ating ikabubuti.

Wikang Filipino’y pahalagahan at mahalin

Sama-sama natin itong palaganapin

Saanman pumaroon, ito ay gamitin

Upang tuwid na daan ay ating tatahakin.

Kaibigan, ano pa’ng hinihintay niyo?

Gamitin ito’t, magkakaunawaan tayo

Magkaisa tayo’t isigaw sa mundo,
“Pilipino ako’t Filipino ang wika ko.”

Reflection on Subject ICT-IV

Knowledge Through Success

     My classmates chatting here, chatting there, discussing here, discussing there, await my eyes as I entered in our room. It’s no wonder that this is the first thing I always notice every time I heard the bell ringing that afternoon offers me.

ICT IV is our subject for this time, a subject that is a very interesting and I've learned a lot from it. One is all about the great pioneers and their contribution to the Internet and its history. Another is blogging which is fun. Learning to create a blog and make some posts regarding one’s insights on what was happening around us. It was such a great advantage to the students like me with this kind of knowledge.

Nonetheless, I have also encountered some problems and challenges in this subject. Getting a score that is not good enough.

Now it’s already second grading and it’s time to move on to what the first grading offered me. And with that, I consider it as a lesson. That happening awakened me to study hard and to exert more effort. Because I knew that things changes, nothing stays the same and if you want to make it better, you must have something to do, something that could make you succeed.

REACTION- President Benigno S. Aquino III 5th State of the Nation Address

“Those who do not look back to the past, will never get to where they wish to go. Therefore, today it is only right for us to reflect on what we have gone through.”

- President Benigno S. Aquino III

           

President Benigno S. Aquino III delivered his 5^th State of the Nation Address (SONA) last July 28, 2014. As the father of the nation, the president has to take into consideration all interests and points of view of every one with a clear main goal: to bring back the government to its mandate: to serve the people in a good way.

In his SONA, we are expecting him to discuss more about what is happening now – impeachment complaints because of DAP, territorial disputes, pork barrel scam, energy problems and more. Despite the improvements, there are still that matters. But he cannot handle each of our problems; PNoy is not only focusing on one life but millions of Filipino’s.  I know that he’s giving his best and striving to fully restore the economy of the Philippines and it is also up to us, citizens to participate in this journey to success and to make our country a better place.

2014 Nutrition Month Celebration

Insights on 2014 Nutrition Month Celebration

 “Kalamidad Paghandaan: Gutom at Malnutrisyon Agapan” is the theme for this year’s Nutrition Month Celebration. This event celebrated every month of July for preparedness, response and recovery in preventing death and malnutrition of every individual.

            According to the study, many Filipino’s have died because of hunger and malnutrition, lacking of nutritious foods and not following or taking the right food. That’s the reason why the National Nutrition Council Central Office works for this event to help us improve our health and to prevent malnutrition. The theme focuses on emergencies, calamities, disasters, and the nutritional Status of every individual.

Letter to the President of the Philippines

Letter to the President of the Philippines

Mr. President:

              Greetings of peace, joy and good health!

            I just wanted to give my reactions regarding to the Law you've implemented which is the anti-bullying. It has been approved but there are still some of the schools and places that do not literary following and doing the said Law due to self-distrust and irresponsible students and people of the country.

            It's good that there's a Law against anti-bullying. However, it helps our country to lessen those violent and demanding people. Honestly speaking, people who are been bullied, teased and was been criticize can't hardly fight for their right's and freedom's or can't hardly fight for themselves.

             I hope that this Law will be successful; it may not be as of now but for the other days and will continue working. Nevertheless, I am giving my heartfelt appreciation to you sir for being a good and dedicated President.

Very Truly Yours,

SHAINA ABLOG