Realizations and Reflection of what I was

 

This quarter was not something that I expected. The lessons and topics were definitely unfamiliar and new to me which made me eager to learn more. It was engrossing that I had to commit myself in learning and performing the given tasks. I have learned how to create HTML and how stupendous the technology and webs are.

However, there were times I had to ask for assistance with my fellow students, especially when the instructions were difficult to understand. With that difficulty, it consumes my time too much that I can’t accomplish other tasks in other subjects. Moreover, I had a hard time managing my time. There were days that I was unproductive and tons of unfinished activities will be compiled. I waste too much time doing nothing because I cannot concentrate and even process my mind.

To address those difficulties, I had to push myself to get up and accomplish all the unfinished activities. I had to think about my grades and possible outcome of my laziness and unproductiveness. I also took some time to think and relax. It helped me so much that I managed to do all my activities again.

Moving on, I will continue to pave the way until the end. Knowing that hinders are inevitable, I will continue to strive harder until all my hardships are being paid off.

Vigan Fiesta Amidst Paandemic

 

VIGAN FIESTA AMIDST PANDEMIC

Because of the deadly virus, social gatherings are highly prohibited. It may risk health and lives of many people. However, vaccinations were already took place and the number of covid cases has already decreased. However, it is still advisable to be follow heath protocols because the pandemic is still far from being over. Vigan City’s fiesta is one of the most awaited fiesta in Ilocos Sur. Therefore, the most awaited fiesta will be celebrated in a new normal way.

Street dancing, Kannawidan and other fun activities are often done when the fiesta of Ciudad Fernandina occur. The center of the city will surely be filled with a lot of people roaming around with their families. However, street dancing amidst pandemic is highly impossible to happen. Therefore, the government implemented alternative activities to celebrate the fiesta.

The essence of this celebration is to find happiness in the midst of pandemic. To celebrate how the city is tough despite the pandemic that has been occurring. The unity of the people to maintain the true essence of festivity, the sacrifices of the frontliners and the leadership of the government to help and lead us to avoid the unwanted events is something we should celebrate this fiesta.

New normal celebrations are implemented for us to remember that the pandemic is not yet done but fiestas should not be forgotten.

Reference: Pata,2012. Vigan vies for New 7 Wonders of the World. GMA News Online.http://www8.gmanews.tv/webpics/v3/2012/09/vigancathedral.jpg

Elimination of toxic traits to develop a better version of me

Elimination toxic traits to develop a better version of me

It is normal to have toxic traits, though it is up to us to either keep it or diminish it. The year 2021 challenged me too much that I developed negative traits that I was not aware of. I had to go through self-realization and feel how terrible I am as a person. Therefore, this coming new year, I have decided to transform the toxic traits that was developed this year into building a better and new version of myself.

I had a lot of insecurities in me that made me doubt and even dislike myself. I was not confident enough of what I can do and what I am. I had to compare myself with someone I know who is beyond better than I am. Also, there were times that I was really toxic towards everyone and I had to feel guilty for what I’ve done. Therefore, I came up with a decision to start realizing how bad I am and choose to change. I want to change those in me so that positivity and tranquility will surround me. Moreover, I also need to diminish this hobby of mine which I consume too much time in doing nothing. My time is often wasted and with that, I had to rush things up. There were times I felt unmotivated and insecure.

New Year is coming and with the fireworks blow up in the sky, I want these unpleasant personalities of mine to be with the fireworks and so I could say: “it was a splendid year for me to learn and feel these feelings because I have something to learn and change in me so that I could be a better person next year”. Next year I promise to myself to be better and to keep on doing better. The past is a lesson for me to learn to and can bring with me to face the present and the future.

The Austerity of Christmas Celebration

 

The austerity of Christmas celebration

The Christmas holiday is imminent and the whisper of the winds has come to say that the spirit of Christmas is approaching. The season of convergence and giving is about to happen in no time. Christmas decorations are already visible to every household and public establishments. The season of giving and receiving will soon come on our way

Christmas last year was not celebrated the way we usually do due to the corona virus. However, this year’s Christmas seems to be celebrated with family gatherings. The number of cases had decreased and the Government already allowed people to gather. Though the pandemic is far from over yet, a new variant was identified and known to be its faster infection than the delta variant. Luckily, our country has not yet encountered the new variant. Which it is still possible to gather but it is advisable to be responsible and still be careful because risk is known for its unpredictable occurrence.

This Christmas’ essence of celebrating is to reflect and realize what pandemic had taught to us and what God has always been giving and doing for the people despite the unpleasant circumstances. It is the celebration of Jesus’ birth, he brought a religion that defines true love and introduced a God that forgives and understand its people. Due to the pandemic, deaths, distress and afflict were given to the people which is vexatious in every way. However, with the existence of God in our minds and hearts, tranquility, forgiveness and protection are given to us. He is not disappointing and never will be and that is the essence of celebrating the Christmas, to remember that despite how deleterious the year was, in the end, hope, love and peace will always be attained.

Reference: Carreon,2021. It's Christmas in the Philippines. Licas News Philippines.https://philippines.licas.news/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2021.11.04-Eastwood-Christmas-Tree-jvc-8-e1636095720109.jpg

CHILDREN'S MONTH

 

Under the law RA No. 10661, the month of November of every year is declared as the National Children’s month. Deped was instructed to facilitate the celebration of National Children’s Month in all public and private school in the country. Its aim is to infuse its significance in Filipino awareness and also to promote and protect children’s right.

The national government executed a feeding program for those who are malnourished to maintain their weight and improve their overall health.  The program is specialized for those children who are suffering from hunger who belong to a poor family. Because of poverty, a lot of children suffer from malnourishment that could be a factor for various diseases.

Moreover, millions of children are victims of abuse, harassment, exploitation and violence. These often take place in homes, schools and even communities. The right of a child to be protected from danger is being deprived and these kinds of circumstances are often being neglected. The celebration of children’s month is also to aware everyone about these sufferings of the children.

It is a responsibility of an adult to protect and take good care a child. The celebration is a reminder that children should be cherished that’s why creating a better world for the younger generations should be ensured.

REFERENCE: Gazette, 2021. Covid-19 effects highlight National Children's Month Activity.https://files01.pna.gov.ph/category-list/2021/10/25/2480003586932484183201245998778967847193537n.jpg

Conserve a wealth

 

The environment is the only fortune that everyone had in common. It is our duty and responsibility to preserve and protect to maintain its beauty. However, these past few years, the environment developed problems that worsen its state. Climate change, deforestation, pollution, overpopulation, loss of biodiversity, waste disposal and etc. are some of the biggest problems that people had created. It all boils down to our behavior and how we protect the environment which we failed to do so.

Environmental protection should be practiced by individuals to lessen the possibility of creating another environmental problem. This practice would be great to perform with the whole community to make a lifestyle more conscious on the environment.

 Environmental protection is about protecting and conserving the natural environment. Therefore, this practice requires to do things that can help to protect the environment such as recycling. Recycling is the simplest thing to do that can give a great benefit to both environment and to the human life. This can lessen garbage and can prevent from consuming more. Whenever there is recycling, there also should be reusing. Reusing has a lot of advantages that can make a lifestyle more environmentally conscious such as, conserving resources, saves money and can prevent pollution.

Moreover, planting a tree is a great example of environmental protection. Trees can provide food and especially, oxygen. Also, it can save energy, can be a habitat for animal species and can reduce stress.

With these practices, it can save and protect the environment and it will be more effective if the whole community will engage with these kinds of practices. So, to make the environmental protection more efficient, the first step that person could do is to volunteer. Volunteer in leading cleanup drives and educating the whole community to practice in protecting the environment. After that, the whole community would be aware about the state of our environment and would start to practice environmental protection.

The aim for these practices is to protect and save the environment by engaging the community in leading an environmentally conscious lifestyle. To be able to make this happen is to unite people and educate them in this aspect.

REFERENCE: Adam Barnes(2021). The 5 Things to do For The Environment. Changing America. Accessed in 15 November 2021.https://thehill.com/sites/default/files/ca_climatechange_istock.jpg?width=1600 

 

A room for my Mistakes

    

  First Quarter is about to end, and a lot of things had happened. There were times that I had to push myself more to be productive and there were times I literally had to do nothing just to unwind and relax. This quarter had taught me to take my time and feel no pressure. Finishing tasks on time and not wasting my time in unnecessary things can prevent me from cramming. Also, I had realized that pressuring myself and thinking negative thoughts can affect my performance and mental health. Often times, I had to think possible outcomes or possible events that might happen in the future if everything that I'm planning won't happen. Due to the current situation, it's inevitable to not engage this kinds of thoughts, but I had learned to let it go and just go with the flow. Thinking of what will happen in the future will just be nothing but wasting your present.

   

     I had encountered difficulties, which were unable to learn the lesson after repetition of reading the specific lesson, had to continue the unfinished tasks amidst chaos inside our home and had to in the middle of doing nothing while engaging unnecessary feelings. I felt frustrated with these difficulties and led me to self-pitying.

    Thus, to be able to overcome these difficulties, I had to take a break and unwind. I realized that engaging these kinds of difficulties will indeed give me nothing but unhealthy mental health. I had to stop and let all the negative emotions go, with these emotions, I will not be able to continue. I had to fix my mental health and communicate with the people who are close to me. It helped me to overcome these problems and made me well again. 

    Moving on, I will do better and keep on striving. Failures and downfalls are inescapable, it will appear in the middle of my journey and it will surely test me. It's not easy to subdue these challenges but it will shape and improve me to become a better version of myself. I will be stronger and wiser this time.

Reference:  Maxfield Parish Skies. Pinterest. Accessed 8 November 2021. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/36/8d/e9/368de96e4bf6d860394a45301e4fbe85.jpg