Finale

                 People make two major choices in this world: holding on and letting go.  Soon, we will be leaving the portals of our school. Our high school days are numbered. In a matter of months, we will arrive to another higher stage of education: College life.

            This is never the end, I guess. Whenever I think of ICT, it's always the air-conditioned room, my free time to sleep, and it's always a free time for everyone. Even though I have to admit that I've learned just, um, a little bit (haha) because (alam niyo naman diba? -_-) well just that. But of course I have to say that I've learned how to manage the web and make some html files and edit my photos. This is it. We have to leave our free time. whatever. Although we are somewhat short of lessons because of the limited time, I had learned enough things I can apply in my everyday life.  I have discovered that it is never too late to accomplish the things we’ve always wanted to do as long as we’re determined to.

            So… is this goodbye? Temporarily, maybe. Of course, we all have to let go. But as we close the doors of high school, let’s not just leave a mark: let’s make this legacy lasting and worth cherishing. And remember that anytime, we can always visit the place where we spent most of our lives developing our potentials and molding ourselves into better individuals.

My Dream, My Future

If ever I think of something, it's always a way of day dreaming. Probably because I never want anybody know what it is. And probably because--it's just such.

My dream before was to get all I wanted. But was that suppose to be the very thing? Well I guess not. I don't have specific dream whenever they ask me what it is or when they totally ask me to write everything down. It's because what's always in there is: I want to be a (course/ambition)someday, I want to build a house for my family, I want to finish my studies. Bah! It's the main chorus of everyone.

Well I only have one dream and that will always be my future: To stay as who I am now. That's all.

C H A N G E begins with me

         Change is not just an inward process. It also projects outward, influencing everything that stands on its way. I can make people change. I can make things change.

                However, before doing those heroic-slash-spiritual acts, I also have to take a pause and think of myself. Am I good enough? Do I have the guts in me? Do I have the necessary characteristics, the “changing” traits in order to “heal” the people around me? Am I influencing enough?

                Okay, I cannot start anything if I’ll fill my life with so many questions. I have to move. I have to act. I have to start within me.

                I believe that I am not perfect. I am just a typical girl who commits mistakes, has flaws, and regrets things afterwards. I am also a typical girl who can lessen those mistakes, hide my flaws, and take extra-careful decisions so that I have nothing to regret in the end. I am aware of my potentials. I am aware that I can enhance these potentials to develop a better identity.

                Change for the better or change for the worse? I’d go for the first one, definitely.

KANNAWIDAN: Bracing bygone folklore!

 Ilocos Sur is one of the provinces the Philippines is proud of because of its life-inspiring past and unique traditions. It is full of various people breathing in different cultures and drinking several ways of living. These are some of the reasons why the Kannawidan Festival was established.

photo not mine

 This year’s Kannawidan Ylocos Festival was attended by several teachers and some students from different corners ofIlocos Sur. The Opening Ceremony was held at the Quirino Stadium. It’s the 8^th year of the said celebration and everybody are very much excited to participate. See link below for the schedule:

Kannawidan 2015 Schedule

Kannawidan is a good way to celebrate the province's culture as it continuously relives the bygone history. 

Almost There!

          Three points down and one more phase to drive. We’re almost reaching the apex of the end that will soon begin. We’ve disbursed the months with agonies, yet we enjoy every single moment from it.

          

        This quarter might be the last step down to what we call the triumph. It’s quite hard because of some barriers that are trapping the long way run. I’ve discovered new things which alienated my very core in the very first part. HTML tags made me realize that life isn’t simple. You can’t see the real crux if you’re not going to seek behind it. I’ve loaded my mind with lessons which I can’t quite decipher.

          I happen to have some absences at this quarter because the atmosphere (which is finally) needs my presence (haha XD). I also happen to ditch the class, by chance. So I’ve known things just a little. The thing I did was to capture the notebooks of my mates and I tried to follow what they are trying to cope.

          So hello to the fourth quarter! Let’s brace ourselves and keep up the good work. xD

New Year, New Me, A little maybe~

     Another 365 days was accomplished and the year had just turned into its prosperity! Well, days may be running so fast as of now because I’m starting to fill up another spaces again. It’s been years since I’ve tried accomplishing my New Year’s Resolutions--doing it for some quite chances but nothing happens after another year ends. I have so many inadequacies last year because I fail to recognize how extraordinary the year is.

                Here’s a quick list of the things I plan on doing this year:

1.   1. Be more enthusiastic.

2  2. Work haaaaaaard. (a little harder, please)

(disclaimer! photo not mine)

As to some other personal changes, those that comes from within, I cannot assure if I can live by that. It depends to the current atmosphere and other influential factors. But of course, I will choose the path to personality development.

I am happy with who, what, and where I am now. I just hope that this year, whatever journey I may take, I’ll end up happier. New me? Well, slightly, maybe.

'Tis the Season

Falalalala-lala-lala~

   As the glint of Yuletide season draws near, busy streets and busy lights counts down this real special day. By the look of every people’s faces, you can sense how they give essence and how excited are they. Houses were decorated with colorful outbreaks, Christmas trees were showcased with grandiose lights, lanterns that are hanging with brilliance, and kids singing from door to door with their woozy voices.

      December, probably, must be the busiest month, as ever. People were visiting malls and stores to buy some gifts, buying groceries for the big day, and travelling home to meet their love ones. (lol)

          Despite the sad fact that some families are still suffering from the aftermath wrath of calamities, surely they would find time to celebrate Christ’s birth. Nothing’s more important to them than being together and staying strong. Citizens from all over the globe have been pouring donations, blessings plus prayers for the victims. This must be one of the greatest Christmas gifts they’d received besides surviving the dreadful calamity.

            Giving and sharing. It’s not something you merely need to do because it was some sort of requirement. It’s something that needs to be done with the willingness of the heart and soul. When you give or share something, you must commit yourself to it. You must take a part of yourself, a part of your heart and soul with you and share them to anyone who needs it. Furthermore, forget the misconception of doing good things to impress other people. Have a clear conscience and pure intention.

            We may have different ways of celebrating Christmas. We may have different principles and beliefs. The important thing is we must remember that we are all brothers and sisters and that we must celebrate TOGETHER. In Jesus’ name, we are one.

            Hey, don’t sweat these stuffs, okay? Just enjoy this day. Try not to think of whatever that’s been disturbing your sanity lately. Relax. At the same time, have fun. Don’t just celebrate. Fill the atmosphere with love, love, and more love. Stay safe, God bless, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!