Reflection

The end is near

4^th Grading is coming to an end.

        I was too busy to notice everything. I was too busy to treasure the moment and now I regret it. Why is time so cruel?

        I have learned a lot in the forth grading period. I’ve realized that I learn faster with practical usage of things. Photoshop will influence me in the future since computer education is an asset that can help me in college and maybe in my work as a future doctor. Modern advancements are born so fast and I am grateful to have ICT as one of my subject.

        I was fascinated with Computer as a child and ICT IV helped me enhanced my knowledge in using computers. I’ve learn for to do coding and making a website. I’ve learn Photoshop which is my favorite among the lessons tackled.

        Moving on, I will not stop here. I will still study about computers in my own way with the use of the Internet. ICT IV had contributed a lot in my development and let me take this opportunity to thank my teacher who made everything easier for us. Thank You Ma’am! J

My Dream, My Future

The Not-so-Impossible Dream

          Ever since I could remember, I was fascinated with the human anatomy. I could say it intrigued me in every way. You can say it’s disgusting but for me it’s interesting. Since then, I wanted to become a doctor.

          Along the way, my mind started messing up. I wanted to become this and that. I wanted to become a lawyer. I wanted to become a business woman. I wanted to become a photographer. I wanted to become a teacher. I want to become like my father, an engineer. There were so many things I want become but there was so little time. Time was never in my favor and I hate it. Now that I’m sixteen, I needed to choose.

          I had to do a lot of thinking for this post since I want to become honest in every way. After the thinking which messed my head up, I decided that in the future I’ll be a doctor specifically a skin doctor or commonly called a dermatologist.

          I choose to be a dermatologist because I have this great interest with skin and I would love to study it and help people with skin diseases. I dream of it as my future. I wish it will be my dream and future. 

Change: It starts with me.

Change: Make It Happen!

            Change is the only permanent thing in the world. It can happen in the least possible way it can. Sometimes you notice sometimes you don’t. The thing is we change for a reason but whatever it may be we need to change for a better and not for the worse.

            Honestly, change is a very hard thing to do especially when you don’t want to. One thing more, Acceptance is also needed for change to happen. As we can see, our country, the Philippines is undergoing change. It is now beginning to adapt to the culture of foreign countries. The Maria Clara aura of the Filipinas is already fading only few are like this these days. Some changes are necessary for development but we must also reminisce the past and look back on the things that make us today.

            Change is tricky when it is not controlled. But when we all change for the better then, we are one step closer to achieving our most awaited dream, to attain success and there is no other way in changing than beginning within ourselves. If we think it through, it isn’t really hard right? But when all of what we conceive is put on to work it needs a little force to make it happen. As they say it “If there is a will, there is a way.” Nothing is impossible we you believe. Change is a simple way in achieving a brighter day. Change start with me and you, us. Let’s make it happen! 

Kannawidan Ylocos Festival

Agbiag Ilokano!

     Kannadiwan Ylocos Festival. A festivity where Ilocanoes showcase their talent and rich culture in different competition facilitated by the Provincial Capitol headed by Governor Ryan Luis Singson.

     The Department of Education also played a large role in Kannawidan because they gave chance to the elementary pupils and high school students that’s why they signified the start of various competitions such us  traditional tribal rituals, choir and glee club competition, marching band contest, traditional music ensemble, dance drama, traditional and folk dances and contemporary dance competition.

     I have come to live with this very festive event especially when it started in 2008. Kannawidan is a tradition now to us because it seems like everyone was very busy in the preparation of it. In Ilocos Sur National High School, participants of this event are scattered everywhere to practice in different fields of contests.

     Aside from the competitions, Kannawidan is also the festival which serves as the chain where the municipalities come together as one celebrating the culture of Ilocanoes. Every year, there is a set up place where every town showcases their own product. Kannawidan aims to increases the demand of these products so with increasing tourist rate.

     Of course, it’s much bigger and more grandiose than Vigan Fiesta since its scope is the whole Ilocos Sur Province. Kannawidan is simply where Ilocanoes commemorate the rich culture that we have. This festival really take out the Ilocano in me and with that I’m proud to say that I’m a Bigueno, I’m a Ilocano.

3 down, 1 more to go

3^rd Grading? Seriously.

        What.Just.Happened? I can’t even remember attending my classes. The 3^rd Grading period had gone so fast I didn’t even noticed it pass.

        I can’t deny the fact that it was a very busy grading for me because of the different activities that I attended specially the press conferences. Thinking about my school work, I’m like at the point of breaking right now because I missed almost  all the lessons in all the subject. It’s frustrating really. I don’t know where to start. Ugh! But of course I need to get back in track the next grading and I need to put the my best game face on.

        Moving on, I wish that the last grading would just come and go fast. I’m so excited for college. 

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Change for the Better

            Dear 2015, Please be good to me.

            I never liked new year resolutions. I never do them anyways so one day, I just gave up. All I could now is wish for the best and keep telling myself to step it up even more.

            This year will be very memorable since we are going to graduate from High School. Wohoo! I just couldn’t believe that it’s new year another, adventure awaits me, College. It’s hard to accept it but days pass very fast and I’m getting old. One day its new year and then the other day is my birthday. This year I need to track time and use it properly and never to take it for granted anymore. I hope 2015 will be a great year.

            I’m crossing my fingers for 2015 :D

CHRISTMAS TIME!

        “Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way”

I woke up and suddenly IT’S CHRISTMAS! I never really noticed the time.

Christmas has always been sacred to us as a family. Never did we have a very grand Christmas Celebration. It was always prayers, gift giving and my favorite our so called family gathering where we sit in front of our Christmas Tree listening to Christmas carols and sharing stories and laughter.

During Christmas Eve we only have few dishes; simple ones then, greeted everyone a Jolly Christmas. When morning came, we went to church and thanked God for all the blessing he had showered upon me and my family. Christmas was always a time for praise and thanksgiving. 

Climate Change

Change for Climate Change

            Is it me? Or it’s just getting really hot? The weather nowadays is changing rapidly and we can’t seem adjust to its new state.

          The weather today is like a girl changing clothes. It never stops to change. It’s unpredictable some days it’s sunny then, the next it’s raining. Climate Change is really a burden to all of us but there is more to it than meets the eye. It is the main reason for rising of temperature, melting of ice caps in both south and north poles and also the acid rain. It degrades Mother Nature slowly and we, the human race are the only ones to blame for this catastrophic phenomenon.

Human activities have contributed substantially to climate change by adding CO2 and other heat-trapping gases to the atmosphere but we can still do something about it. If we could only change our ways and plant trees then we could restore the beauty Mother Earth once had.  There is time to save our future from destruction and pollution so get away from your computer and start the action through a cleaner and healthier world. Let’s Change for Climate Change!

English Month Celebration

English: The Chain of Nations

 “Outpouring Hearts and Minds through English Proficiency” – Theme of this year’s English Month Celebration.

English has always been the chain that linked countries together. Without English there won’t be any expression of thoughts and feelings. Communicating had never been easier with the use of ENGLISH.

Our school celebrated the English Month in December and there were various contests such as Quiz Bee, Spelling Bee, Speech Choir, Readers Theatre, Jazz Chants and of course the Parade of Characters where the students get to dress up copying their favorite mythological character.

The English Month Celebration is a great opportunity where the students can show and express their talents and skills in English namely speaking and writing. This celebration helped improved English Proficiency and Literacy and the English Department did a great job in launching this wonderful event.

Equal Rights, Equal Oppotunities

Equality: Be Fair to Everyone

          

          Equality has always been a dream to the human race. A impossible dream that can never be attain since everyone has it's own differences but that doesn't stop there. Equality can be observed in simple ways and as a student equality is very important specially when in comes to school work.

           As a child, I was raised with my two brothers equally. My parents treated us equally, what the other has the other two must have it also. Equality is a must in our house and it should also be in our school. We cannot deny the fact that their is favoritism in the four corners of the classroom and most of it is linked with the economical status of the student. This FAVORITISM must come to an halt. FAIR TREATMENT is always a MUST.

           Total equality is impossible to attain but when it comes to treatment, equality is never close to impossible. Equality can be easily done if it is in the mind set of that person. 

           In school, the most frequent scenario when equality is abused when choosing a contestant in a certain contest. Sometimes, they just handpick a contestant even though their is a possibility that someone can do it better. It's unfair! the right to do is to have an elimination contest and by that giving the students equal opportunities. 

           It is just right to treat people equally to avoid envy or jealousy. Being equal lessesn the hatred omitted. It's a simple act that can change the world so BE EQUAL. BE FAIR to everyone.

Where did the time go?

                What? The second grading period is over? Where did the time go?

                Second Grading. *sighs*

                What a busy quarter the second one is! I didn’t have enough time to really get the hang of having classes. I was too busy with so much extra-curricular things going on like the Sabayang Pagbigkas, Intramurals and the Pinning of Ranks.

                Too much of my time was wasted. I know that I should know my priorities and my priority is to study first before anything else. This grading, I lost my focus and will. My laziness took over and just like that every time I right blogs I really need to force everything out while in the first grading everything  went so smoothly and effortless. During the discussions I sometimes feel kind of lost and I can’t understand the teacher is saying.

                Moving on, I will really balance the time that I have. I should know my priorities. I should attend my classes regularly and be attentive in every second. I need to comply in every requirement just in time.

                I sure hope next grading my performance will be better. x

Intramurals 2k14

          Intramurals 2k14 – out last year in High School, out last Intramurals in the four corners of ISNHS, we need to make this year’s Intramurals memorable. But when things started to sound great, it all went unexpectedly WRONG!

             

          The CAT unit was instructed to have the duty. I was assigned to manage everything since the Corps Commander and Corps EXO are busy. I really didn’t know how to start the duty but I considered everyone’s suggestion which is to stay with their friends. It’s our last Intramurals in ISNHS so why not make it memorable right?

                The first day of Intrams was great considering that I spent time with my crush. We watched the basketball game and I even got to try being the scorer of the game. I didn’t quite understand the game though but the important thing was I enjoyed it.

                Then, the second day of Intrams came... it came with a terrible storm and it ruined everything. Me and my girls have plans that day but unfortunately, the Intrams was postponed. The second day of Intrams was supposed to be all fun but it didn’t go well. We all had to stay at home and wait for further announcements.

                The Intrams was continued every 3:00pm that following weeked after the storm. We didn’t watch the games since we weren’t allowed to, only the athletes were excused in their classes. It was sad since it was the last Intrams and it vanished like a bubble not even having time to appreciate its beauty.

Hero in The Making

Hero in The Making

            I always knew not all superheroes wear capes; some just wear normal clothes and uniform.

            Back when, I was in elementary. My teacher always scolded me. Why? Because I was too silent, just sitting on my seat and that pushed me to practice my speaking skills so that I won’t be scolded again. Since I grew more participative in class, I got higher grades and all her teachings that I should be confident stayed in my head and brought me to my position today. A life changer she is.

            They say that being a teacher is the noblest profession, it sure is! I love it how one person can change so many lives and It must have been and honor to them if they see their students become professionals. Without a teacher there won’t be any doctors, nurses, lawyers or any other professions out there.

            My teachers are my inspiration in making my life improved day by day. They teach me not only things from the book but also in battling in everyday’s survival. I can’t imagine all the sacrifices a teacher does to all his/her students. It takes skill to talk in front and try to explain to the students what you’re talking about. It saddens me to think that these educators aren’t getting what they deserve and I think it’s just proper to have a day to honor and to be grateful to them.

ARMED AND READY

     IMMUNATION: Arming Science Clubbers with Healthful Defences towards National Wellness- theme of this year’s Science Month Celebration.

     

     We cannot deny that Science contributed a lot in human development especially in line with Medicine.  With Science, causes of diseases were discovered, the what’s, why’s and how’s of illnesses were answered and with science the cures of these diseases were found. In short, science had helped in lightening up the world through discoveries. But as time goes by, more and more diseases are coming out of nowhere that’s why Science Clubbers encourage us to be armed with vaccines so that we won’t be influenced with these diseases. The theme of this year’s Science Month Celebration is opening our eyes to see brighter and to be aware of the things happening to our health.  We need to be extra careful to our health and lifestyle to be immune to harmful diseases.

     Let’s move! We need to start making a change and preparing for whatever sickness which will come. We need to do it now because who knows what when it becomes severe. Having sickness is a serious matter, you cannot just gamble with it because it has only two options it’s whether you live or you die, yes, it’s true that only God know when you die but it is also about keeping yourself healthy so let us all be ARMED and READY for any sickness for our own wellness.

Superman? I prefer my DAD.

Hero- n.  a person who is greatly admired

-Merriam-Webster Dictionary

            A true hero reflects imitable courage and bravery. Everyone seems to know only the heroes of the past but is blinded with the acts of heroes in today’s generation. Yes, the heroes of today might not have done things like fight for the freedom nor save thousands of lives but still they have done some simple things which can change lives forever, some things you haven’t thought about until now.

            

            My hero is a life saver. I would have regretted living if it wasn’t for him. He is the reason why I’m still fighting all the challenges I face. “You need to learn how to walk with your own feet and stand up when you fall because one day I won’t be able to guide you.” My hero once said. He taught me to battle all my fears away because one cannot live in fear. He taught me to be brave and he didn’t let me down, my hero always believed in me no matter what. My hero is my Dad.

           

            I don’t know why but I feel closer to my dad. He may be on the other side of the world but it feels like he is always here with me. It was really brave of him to face the world alone, leave his family to work abroad. I can’t imagine how miserable it is to be with no one close to you while in the middle of the sea but he kept it all inside, he thought of his family first before himself. He thought about us, he wanted the best for us so he endured the pain just to earn money for the family. My dad wanted us to live a plenty and comfortable life. He had given more than enough.

            

             My dad’s love for us is supernatural. He’s love for us is unconditional. We would have been living in the dumpster right now if it wasn't for the sacrifice he made. He made our lives easier. He saved our lives like any hero would do but in his own simple way. He is worthy to be called hero because I admire him with all my heart, no words can explain how  grateful I am to have him as my dad.

Wika ng Pagkakaisa

     

     “Ang wika ay susi ng puso at diwa, tuluyan ng tao’t ugnayan ng bansa.” Isang kasabihan galing kay Marisol Mapula. Ano nga ba ang silbi ng isang bansang hindi nagkakaintindihan? Kung walang intindihan, wala ring kapayapaan. Kaya nga idineklara ni Pangulong Manuel Quezon na Filipino ang gagamiting pambansang wika ng Pilipinas.

     Taon-taon, ipinagdiriwang ng buong bansa ang Buwan ng Wika tuwing buwan ng Agosto. Ipinagdiriwang ito upang hindi natin makalimutan ang wikang Filipino at upang bigyang halaga ito. Wika ng Pagkakaisa— ang tema ng buwan ng wika sa taong ito. Sa iba’t- ibang parte ng Pilipinas maraming magkakaibang wika ang nagkalat gaya ng wikang Iloco, Waray, Panggasinense at iba pa ngunit iisa lamang ang makakapag-ugnay sa atin. Kung ating susuring mabuti, sa wikang Filipino tayo magkakaugnay at makakaintindihan.

     Ang wikang Filipino ay likas sa mga Pilipino ngunit parang unti-unti na itong lumilipas kasama ng panahon, unti-unti na itong binabalewala at unti-unting napapalitan ng mga wikang pandayuhan. Ang wikang Filipino ay minsan ng naging susi para sa ating kalayaan. Ito rin ang nagsisilbing pagkakakilalan sa atin at gamit nito, maisasalamin ang ating pagiging pagkamakabayan.

     Hindi layunin ng selebrasyon ng Buwan ng Wika na hindi tangkilikin ang wikang pandayuhan , ang layunin nito ay ang ipaalala ang wikang atin upang hindi ito makalimutan at mapabayaan.Ang wikang atin ay ating gamitin dahil kung hindi natin ito gagamitin sino pa ba ang hihintayin natin na gagamit nito? Ang Filipino ay para sa Pilipino. Wika mo, Gamitin mo! 

Have I done enough?

Reflection:
                     Have I done enough?

                     When school year 2014-2015 began, I was so troubled since I didn't know what to expect. I want to give all that I have got and put all my best on my works but still things don't end up the way I wanted them to be, problems always get in my way  but its still the first grading and I can still change all the mistakes I committed.

                      ICT IV had been stressful  challenging so far since I didn't really enjoy diary making nor I am not that type of person who writes(blogs) a lot. This whole blogging thing is new to me but its growing all over me. There are times that I really get into the things I blog. Sometimes, I developed this some kind of focus where I can't stop writing in my notebook or typing.

                      So far, the problems I encountered aren't that tough and they can easily be resolved or manageable. Aside from laziness, I have this problem called writer's block which means that I cannot think of words that I should put in my blog. There is also pressure put into you since you can see the beautiful works of others. The thing I needed to do was to find an inspiration in writing these things and then my mind keeps working and words just come out of nowhere.

                     Moving On, I will still put my best in my works and I wont give up on things immediately. I need to write better blogs and do everything I could to improve my blog plus, I will control myself specially in time management so that I wont rush thing that I do. I will keep in mind that rushing things will result to undesired products. Going back to the question "Have I done enough?", in my opinion, I still need to step up my game and focus more in my studies.

A quotation I should keep in mind

“The 2014 State of the Nation Address of President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino”

“The 2014 State of the Nation Address of President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino”

             

                  Last July 28,2014, the 15^th president of the Philippines, Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III  gave his second to the last state of the nation address to the citizens of the country which led to a numerous applause and standing ovations from the crowd.

              
                  The president mentioned all his accomplishments in the past all his projects in the future but he failed to mention was the problems the country is facing today specially the problem which regards to the Pork Barrel Scam. Many citizens were wondering why the Pork Barrel Scam wasn’t mentioned in his speech when that issue was the most controversial of the all. He also mentioned about his upcoming projects this year. I wish he would fulfill all of his promises for the betterment of the country and for these citizens.

                There were a lot of positive comments and negative comments but nobody is person and the president is only human and I believe him .I believe that he is doing his best to prove himself worthy and deserving in his position/

Kalamidad Paghandaan, Gutom at Malnutrisyon Agapan

Kalamidad Paghandaan, Gutom at Malnutrisyon Agapan

              

              “Kalamidad Paghandaan, Gutom at Malnutrisyon Agapan”, the theme of the Nutrition Month this year is very timely and seasonal sine the Philippines  is experiencing calamities and the citizens of the country is going through a lot of problems regarding the effects of the calamities in their lives.

               
                Even in the olden times, calamities were obstacles and due to lack of preparation , Filipinos were always severely affected by it. The theme is telling us to open our eyes and minds to enlighten us with the mistake we made in the past and to help us think for a solution in this problem. It is also right for us to think for a resistance against sickness these calamities give us regarding our health issues. This widespread problem is a menace sine it doesn’t only give diseases and illnesses it also shortens food supply and with that food becomes expensive and poor people cannot afford it and it causes malnutrition to the poverty. It is better if we eat food which strengthens our immunity against diseases.

               
                “Be Ready, Be Prepared”, a saying which always appear on my mind when calamities come. We must always be ready to face these calamities so that the results won’t be the same as what happened on the past.

A Letter to The President

President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino,

                As a concerned citizen of our country, the Philippines I just want to take this opportunity to tell how the current issues regarding the Pork Barrel Scam affect us, the youth. It's a shame to know that our very own leaders corrupt the money of the people instead of using it to improve the quality of life in the country. It was very selfish of them to use the money for their our betterment when the people of the Philippines is suffering from poverty and they depend on the leaders to help them with their lives.
               
                 The Pork Barrel Scam is very intriguing since most of the names involved are known and respected. The thing that worries me is when the money won't come back and the billions of money, which is suppose to be for the citizens will just go to waste without it being retrieved. since it is a very timely issue, the whole media world are focusing to soon and the supreme court will have todecide as soon as possible so that other problems will be focused on.
             
                 My point is that the Pork Barrel Scam is not the only problem in the Philippines is facing but it seems that everyone is focused on it while people are dying due to poverty.


Sincerely Yours,
Regina Gdansk Bello,
A concerned citizen