HEARTLESS

     Accepting that we do have the power to make change. It’s like living on the negative, blaming others, shutting down new ideas, thinking it’s not worth the effort, or whatever other negative self-talk may be taking place. All those things cause us to be stuck.

     In order to make change, I should start on small that can take and gain my strength. In addition, I do it until I change myself to become a better person. It is hard to change and this is one of the challenge for each individual, but the change has to come from having the courage to take that initial action. Action is the cornerstone of confidence–and change.

     Sometimes, I’m having a hard time keeping promises to myself, because I’m afraid that I can’t do it. I don’t have self-confidence and that is one I want to improve by changing my negative thoughts into positive because I don’t always have my friends to advice or to cheer me up, it should start from myself not the people around me. This is one of the way by helping myself to get up.

Vigan City Fiesta

     The Vigan City Fiesta is celebrated during 25th of January each year. The Vigan City Fiesta is held in honour of St. Paul the Apostle, the city’s patron saint. It is usually lasts for several days. It includes within the period the celebration of the anniversary of the cityhood of Vigan, which is commemorated every January 27.

     Biguenos also enjoying the cultural shows, parades and street dancing prepared by the local government with the help of the local industries and neighborhoods. There are also food fairs, arts and crafts exhibits, as well as a visiting carnival, adding to the attraction of the UNESCO World Heritage City.

     Participants are sent to compete in the various activities, particularly the street dancing competition. This participation by other municipalities makes the Vigan City Fiesta not only a local event participated in by Vigan’s officials, but a national event participated in by other local public heads and national officials. Within the Vigan City Fiesta days, the Longganisa Festival is also celebrated. The theme of the city is longganisa-themed parade. The Vigan longganisa is one of the flavorful food of Vigan because of its ingredients.

BROKEN MELODY

     Trying to forget what is done. Learning to forgive someone. Missing those happy memories.  Struggling to back my old self. Seeking for the true happiness. Making an effort to fix what is broken but the things will never be the same again. Learning to accept what already done in the past.

     I miss those days that I can I laugh without pretending, those days when my smiles are still real. But all I can do now is missing those days. I’m disappointed to myself because I change a lot, I’m not the same anymore. I thanked god that I’m not that weak as before but sadly I become cold person. I become strong person, I can fight with my own problems alone, I’m doing all my best just make my parents proud but they only see my mistakes. Every day, I chose to hide what I really feel because I know that no one cares. As I changed, I lost myself. Now, I have the opportunity to correct all my mistakes.

     I don’t care who I lose anymore as long as I’m not losing myself again. I want to become a better version of me; mature. I let the lord guide me for what is my future and guide me for the decisions I made.

This quarter I learned and discovered new things like how to create web pages and the different parts and its uses of the Microsoft FrontPage. Although, it was hard for me on the first because I’m not into editing and I’m not a good designer but the I realized that when you practiced it, you will enjoy.

      I realized that it is hard to be an editor. If you do not save your work then you will start new again.

I find that the harder I work the more luck I seem to have. Maybe I failed but the important thing is I learned from it and I did all my best.

Moving on, I will keep on my mind the knowledge I gained this quarter. Although I can’t use it every day but at least I experienced it and just in case that I will used it, It will not be hard for me to do because I’ve experienced it.

HEART OF CHRISTMAS

 Christmas is the time of year again, when people are buying gifts for their loved ones, when people are starting to put Christmas decoration in their house, office and schools, and when the lord Jesus Christ was born. December has come and with it all the joys of Christmas. However, what is the real meaning of Christmas? Is it the gifts given by your loved ones, the money given by your family, the Christmas decoration in your house, the foods prepared in the table, the socks hanging in the window, and greets of "Merry Christmas" to those who pass us in the streets? Is this really Christmas?

For many people, December is a time of happiness. They have the extra money to buy presents for their children, family, and friends. However, many are saddened at Christmastime when they think of their loved ones who will not be able to come home; complete family may be the only wish and not a reality for some and some people are not celebrating Christmas because of their religion, traditions and belief.

Many people are excited in attending the mass called “Misa de Gallo” or “Simbang Gabi” because they believed that their wish would be grant when they completed it because  God showing His great love for us. It can be a time for you to heal because of all the pain, sorrows and problems you have been through, and, forgive and forget those people who hurt you. Look at Christmas in a new way this year; it is the time to invite Jesus into your heart. The joy and peace you will receive from him will last all, as you believe him for all the time.

For me, Christmas day is the time of giving, sharing, forgiving and forgetting. You can give love and to feel them that they never feel lonely again, share your blessings and never be closefisted, and forgive and forget the people who hurt you. May the good times and treasure of the present become the golden memories of tomorrow. Wish you lots of joy, love and happiness.

END THIS WAR

There are many forms of violence that may be ignored by the government sometimes, like sexual violence and sexual slavery. Most of the people who are working in the other country experienced domestic violence like sexual and physical abuse but some of these cases are unreported.

Unfortunately, rape is one of the most common forms of violence against women in our country, many women victims prefer to remain silent and not report to the authorities because they received some death threats which they got traumatized, fear and shamed to what happened.  Sadly, some of the victims were found dead and until now, they do not even know who the suspect is.

For me, this is unfair because there is no gender equality. It is like as girls are always the one who are suffering, violating and they have no right to be free. This is better to stop and start to promote and encourage everyone to see the values and norms influence our reality. We will achieve the freedom we want if we only stop discrimination.