Two Thumbs Up For Me

Seems like it was only a month ago when I last posted my reflection. But, here, I am posting again. This post might be my last post in my high school year.

Our graduation day is nearly approaching. This last quarter, we were pressured in all of our subjects ---making our projects, completing of our requirements in order for us to graduate, and fulfilling all the responsibilities that we may leave. But for this entire hectic schedule we have, we are still learning. The lessons that we are taking every single day are all well-processed in our minds. Even though there are still more activities that are inserted in our schedule, we are still have the ability to manage our time wisely. Sometimes, I thought of surrendering, but someone whispered in my ears these words of courage, “Malapit ka na sa tagumpay, ngayon ka pa ba susuko? Sa lahat ng hirap na pinagdaanan mo, ito bang hirap na ito ang magpapabagsak sa iyo? Go! You can do it. Fight! Fight! Fight! ” Those words made me pursue my studies And I think, I did it. I did it well. Two thumbs up for me. Good job

My Dream, My Future

“May the dream of your past be the reality of your future.”

—Anonymous

“In a fully air-conditioned lavender-painted room, there is a desk located in the near center of the room. Near the table, on the sides of the room, there are two long and soft sofas covered with clean, flowered-designed bed sheets. In the table, fresh flowers in the vase give beauty and relief to the tower-like pile of medical records. In the glass window, a girl of about in thirty years of age is standing nearby, innocently looking in far and in deep thought. A medical apparatus slings to its neck, and I know, it is a stethoscope. When she faced towards the door where I invisibly standing, I froze. I was shocked in amazement. A few seconds later, I realized that the woman whom I am staring at is me, myself, fifteen years later. I’m in my own office, in advance.”

Suddenly, reality taps me. I came back to genuineness. It is just a dream, but seems like true.

In the first place, I’m always dreaming to be a medical doctor or nurse, since when I am in the third grade. Maybe this is just a sign reminding me to pursue what my heart and my mind says. This sign also motivates me to have more courage, diligence, perseverance, and strength; to dream more and higher; and to attain those dreams without any hesitations and doubts. These dreams would lead me through success, wealth, fame, victory, and contentment.

“Your dreams come true when you act to turn them into realities.”

CHANGE: It Started With Me

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”

—Maria Robinson

CHANGE. --- A one syllable, six letter word. Easy to say, but difficult to do so.

Lethargic. Disgruntled. Uncertain. Obstructive. Insincere in studying. Mean. Meager. Irresponsible. That was me yesterday. That is how I was.

Upon graduating in high school, I will soon face harder and more difficult conundrums in life. But, still, I have insufficient ability to handle such situations. These thoughts penetrated in my mind. Nonetheless, out of nowhere, a voice in my head spoke loudly and clearly, saying the words, “Discover who you are, show the capabilities that you can, and give every aspect of your uniqueness to the world. This will be your path to an extraordinary life.” These thoughts sunk into the tiniest cell of my brain. I began to be more responsible. Studying became my priority in life. Second are my dreams. And being irresponsible is the last. It is truly that change starts in you. It started with me.

Kannawidan...

Ilocano Culture—unique, irreplaceable, well known, exceptional. That is what Ilocos Sur has. That is what young generation should be proud of.

At the present time, children of today are not that so familiar to Ilocano culture. This is due to the modern dances they mostly watch. Traditional ones are already left behind. But as they say, every problem has its own solution. This is why the Kannawidan Festival of Ilocos Sur is being celebrated annually. This festivity awakens the younger generation to the traditional dances. In addition to that, the OTOP’s or “One Town, One Product” of each municipalities were also introduced. It is one of the best highlights of the said celebration. Tourists from different countries visit Ilocos Sur for this event. Furthermore, Excellency awards were awarded to those who brought fame and excellence in name of the province.

 

Kannawidan Ylocos festival is a way of introducing our culture and traditions. I wish and I hope that this will continue for years or centuries.

New year New me..

 “If you focus on results, you will never change. If you focus on change, you will get results.” – Jack Dixon

   

“What is your new year’s resolution?”

People around me keep on asking me this question when New Year comes. Sometimes, I am thinking, ‘what is really my New Year’s resolution?’ But, there’s a time I am asking myself ‘do I really need to have New Year’s resolution?’ Well, I think so. All this past years, I am having my New Year’s resolution; however, I noticed that most were not followed. So, why should I kept on having my resolutions if I will not do it? Ask. Ask. Ask. Think. Think. Think.

I think I don’t need to have my New Year’s resolution; instead, I need a new me, new soul, new me. I am looking forward for myself—but not changing, instead improving. Due to several problems that come across my life these previous years, I gained more courage. Courage that strengthened me to overcome my fear, and dace the circumstances, difficulties, uncertainties and the pains of life. I also achieved perseverance. I am pushing over what I want to get despite any difficulties. I also obtained more strength and diligence on my studies. I have obtained a lot and that change a little part of my life and will surely affect my future.

“The object of a new year is not that we should have a new year. It is that we should have a new soul.” – G.K. Chesterton

End of the Grading Period

“I do the very best I know how - the very best I can; and I mean to keep on doing so until the end.”--- Abraham Lincoln 

Everything has come to an end.

Another grading period of studying has just recently ended. Only few more months left and my high school journey will soon be finished. This third grading, I think, I performed as good as to the second. I was able to complete all my blog posts, have finished my HTML activities and attended completely my classes. We spent most of our time with our computers in the whole grading and do our project. This grading period is better than the other.

I hope and I wish that I will still perform better this coming fourth grading period. Good luck tome. 

He is the Reason of the Season

“Christmas is not just a time for festivity and merry-making. It is more than that. It is a time for the contemplation of eternal things. The Christmas spirit is a spirit of giving and forgiving.”—J.C. Penney.

"Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas."—Calvin Coolidge

As they say, “Lasts are reserved for the best.” Definitely, yes. Before this year bids goodbye, the merriest, happiest yet most meaningful event of the year comes first. It is when Jesus Christ, our savior, was born on the 25^th day of December, away in a manger in the fateful city of Bethlehem. With the power of Holy Spirit, God gave His only son to the world through Virgin Mary and Joseph of Nazareth. Lighted and guided by the bright star signaling the birth of Him, three wise men came and offered their precious gifts to the new born King. Because of this Christmas is celebrated in the whole world. He is the reason of the season.

Christmas is the season giving/sharing, forgiving and showing love. Sharing/ giving gifts are not necessary during this time. Simply, sharing of what you have, sharing the blessings you have received, giving the greatest love to all, and of course, sharing time with your loved ones. To us Filipinos, Yuletide season is the time when we are with our loved ones, sharing happiness, spending the time and feeling the true essence of the celebration together     . During this season, we are all jolly and seems like it’s our last day above the Earth. Yeah. We should be. ‘Coz it’s the best time when peace calms us down. Forgiveness is given to those who hurt our feelings, as forgiveness is also given to us. Forgiveness is one of the fundamentals of true love, and during this festive, reconciliation normally occurs. Persons that were otherwise divided come together as one.

Christmas day is the day to show love—the greatest love that connects the souls of each individuals. This is the day of Jesus Christ, for Jesus Christ is love, that He gave His life to carry our deadly sins.

The true essence of Christmas is with us. It goes beyond sharing or giving time, happiness and blessings, giving our forgiveness and most importantly, spreading love to all.

“Christmas means a spirit of love, a time when the love of God and the love of our fellow men should prevail over all hatred and bitterness, a time when our thoughts and deeds and the spirit of our lives manifest the presence  of God.” —F. McDougall.