Reflection

     Time flies so fast. And YES this is now the end of being  Junior High School student. I have three more weeks left of my junior year of high school. Many things had changed, and I'm not used to those changes. For the past 4 years which I became a high school student, I did not expect the unexpected. I gained new friends, new classmates. That 4 years, I encountered many problems but I surpassed all of them because I have faith in God. I have nothing to say so, I just want to share what I've learned this last quarter. 

     This fourth quarter we tackled about photoshop. When I heard this word "PHOTOSHOP" I suddenly realised that I'm not expert in using this application. I always asked to my mom on how to use this. But even if she explain and demonstrate it I cannot really followed. But when I was grade 9 my mom taught me on how to use this application but I cannot remember now how to use this one. This is not easy for me.
     ICT 10 taught me a lot of things. I'm hoping that I can apply all the lessons that I've learned. And now this is my last blog and I hope that someday I can still post and I will continue to share more ideas to you. I will miss all of the happy memories of my junior year. 

Spread your wings and fly

Dreams are necessary. Without dreams there will be no ambition to chase. There will be no goal to reach. We will all be nothing without dreams. Not having dream is like chasing a traceless murder. It is like following an invisible shadow. We can't achieve anything in life without goals and for tjese goals, we need to dream.

When I was a child, my mom asked me if what I wanted to be when I grow up and my answer is to be a doctor. Everytime we go to the hospital for a check up I feel like I have fulfilled my dream. I feel like I'm one of the doctor there. They say that becoming a doctor is a long journey to study. But I always believe in myself and have the confidence to reach this dream. Someday when I will be a doctor, I will help the poor and the needy. For me being a doctor is not just a career, it is a symbol of joy and hope.

This journey is not easy, it requires a lot of sacrifices. I have always wanted to make a difference in my community, so when I become a doctor, I will offer my services for free. Being a doctor to me is not about the money that I will be earning, it is that I want to help those who cannot afford to pay for medical services. I try to do my best to become a good doctor by studying hard. I have so many plans afyer completing my studies and becoming a successful doctor. 

It is very important to have a big dream. It is not wrong. Even if you cannot achieve it, just make it as your vision. I know that in order to pursue my dream, I will face failure. What am I going through now is just the start. I just find the keys. I am still trying to open the door. When I finally did, I will not hesitate.

Reference:

http://www.killcure.com/2009/10/08/dreams-are-very-important/

117th High School Day Celebration

          Ilocos Sur National High School celebrayes its foundation day every year. This foundation day os one of the most awaited event that teachers and students had been waiting for. This was celebrated last March 1-2, 2019.

          Before this celebration happened the teachers and students were busy practicing for their field demonstration. During the first day of this event the coronation was held. Wherein the King and Queen together with their Prince and Princesses were given honor. In the second day of this celebration, students in each grade level wearing their costumes had a parade around Vigan City. And in the afternoon, the arrival of honors was done first before the field demonstration. As the highlight of this event which is the field demonstration happened the guest speaker gives his message first for this celebration. And after that the field demonstration started, starting from Grade 7 boys to Grade 12 girls. As the field demonstration finished, both Grade 8 girls and boys were announced as the Best Performer. 

          All of us really enjoyed this celebration but it would be more memorable if there are more activities that will be done. But I hope that in the next years they will add more booths and food stalls so that this foundation day will not be boring for the students. 

Pride of the Ilocano culture

         The province of Ilocos Sur has recently celebrated its Kannawidan Ylocos Festival. It is a celebration that lasts from the last week of January up to the first week of February. Included in the course events is the commemoration of the foundation day of the province. The provincial government of Ilocos Sur conceived a festival that will highlight these culture and traditions and attract local and foreign tourists as well. 

          Kannawidan is an Ilocano term which means a feast of all heritages, practices and products in Ilocos Sur. These include traditional tribal rituals, choir and glee club competition, street dance, folk dances, and contemporary dance competitions. These events encourage Ilocanos to learn these songs and dances for sustainability and preservation. This festival aims to create awareness on the preservation of the province rich cultural heritage, practices and traditions, and a showcase of the different agriculture and industry products. One mission of the festival is paying more attention to the children. It is because of the observation that many traditions  songs, dances, and other Ilocano culture are not recognised by the younger generations of the province.

          All of these are evidence that the Kannawidan Festival is already becoming a fast rising festival. Kannawidan indeed is an attraction because it showcases the culture of Ilocanos that made them distinct from other ethnic groups of the Philippines. It was a fun-filled week of celebration of the Kannawidan Festival here in Ilocos Sur.

References :

http://www.ilocandiatreasures.com/?m=1

https://saluyot.wordpress.com/2015/02/02/kannawidan-ylocos-festival-2015

http://www.ilocossur.gov.ph/index.php/component/k2/item/205-2016-kannawidan-festival-opens

It starts with me

According to Mother Teresa, "If everyone only cleaned their own doorstep, the whole world would be clean." So what does this say to you?

          To me, it says that we can only change ourselves, and our first priority should be changing our ways and beliefs, cleaning our own doorstep. How can I lead others if I can't lead myself? How can others trust me, or I trust others, if I first can't trust myself? How can I love others if I can't love myself? All these require change within to achieve.

       

Yes, change always begins with us and if we wish to change the world in which we exist, we need to be that change. By changing ourselves we are changing the world. We are ripples. Our thoughts and our actions have an outward effect on the world. We don't have to physically make those changes happen. So while we can make a difference with our actions, we can change the world with our energy. We can inspire millions, we can line up with peace, we can line up with a safe, whole, healthy earth and happy, and passionate people. You do not need other people to line up with this vision in order to experience it. All it takes is you. 

          We must be the change first. We must be willing to look at ourselves honestly and see that which is limiting us and that which no longer serves us in this world. When we are able to do that and dig deep, we can begin to take those first steps towards change. As other see the transformation in us, and we begin to live it, it becomes a ripple effect of change. Try making a change everyday even if it's not a huge one. The small deed will build up to something immense over time.

References :
https://www.arvinddevalia.com/blog/2011/09/15/be-the-change
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New Year, New Me

With 2019 around the corner, you'll hear people say "new year, new me" in multiple occasions. This points to resolutions they're making o bring about some major changes in their lives; things like eating healthier, paying off debt or travelling more. Whether or not we believe in resolutions, this time of the year inspires us all to reflect and figure out ways to improve.
          For many people New year is a chance to finally get rid of some old habits and try and make some positive changes to their day to day lives. New year, New me? Oh that is not a phrase that I want to live by this year. I don't see thee need to go and start changing everything about myself just because we're entering new year. I actually like the person that I am, and I don't have the desire to change myself. Entering this new year I don't want to change myself, I want to be the same as the old me but to be a better one.
          I'm at a good place in my life, where I have a better understanding of who I am, and who I want to be. But I also know that there is always a room for a little self improvement, and you will never stop growing as a person. I hope I am the same me that I am today. I hope I still have my smile, outgoing personality, the same positive attitude, and the same love for life that I do now. But I also hope that I can look back on the year and honestly say that I'm an even better person than I was.

References :
https://www-smartfem-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.smartfem.com/health/new-year-new-me/amp/?amp_js_v=a2&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQCCAE%3D#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smartfem.com%2Fhealth%2Fnew-year-new-me%2F

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https://metro-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/metro.co.uk/2018/01/01/lets-stop-it-with-the-new-year-new-me-thing-bettering-yourself-should-have-no-time-limit-7162602/amp/?amp_js_v=a2&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQCCAE%3D#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fmetro.co.uk%2F2018%2F01%2F01%2Flets-stop-it-with-the-new-year-new-me-thing-bettering-yourself-should-have-no-time-limit-7162602%2F

Third chapter!

Oh!  Another chapter has ended and completed. And I'm so happy because I learn something new again. And because time runs so fast I did not noticed that this chapter was over. Another chapter, another beginning, another lesson again to discover and learn something more about it.
     During this quarter, we discussed different topics. First is we talked about the tags for adding image, background image, font colors, font faces font size and a lot more.  We are still posting blogs on our accounts about different topics or themes. At first, it was difficult for me to do that web page. But with the help of my classmates it become easier.
     Moving on, I will continue to post more blogs in my blog account so that my writing skills will be develop. And I will continue to share knowledge, new ideas from what I've learned from my teacher . And I will expect that the last  chapter will be an interesting one and more different topics to discuss and learn.