Reflection: Final Grading Period

Time really runs fast. After three grading periods, we have now reached the last or the final grading.

In our fourth grading period, it was been hectic and lack of time because we, the Special Science Class students have take our final exams earlier than those of the Regular Class Students. But then, I admit that I've been troubled due of that, because it have been more difficult for me to finish all of my requirements at a given small period of time like my blogs and activities in ICT.

In our ICT subject in this grading, I learned the tips and guides in manipulating the Adobe Photoshop. In our discussions about Adobe Photoshop we edited photos individually, we used the healing brush tool, paint bucket tool, clone stamp tool and many other tools. It was fun editing images since each activity given to us took us 2 days to complete. :D

 I promised to myself that I will always keep all knowledge that I’ve gain in this subject. I also promised that I will truly apply that knowledge in my everyday life. I will strive harder in my college life, for the fulfillment of my dreams.  :))

Farewell: High School Life

It's almost the end of the school year. It feels only like it's just yesterday when I'm struggling to graduate in high school but now, I'm graduating. I feel like, I don't want to leave high school.

Reminiscing my high school life makes me feel lonely. My friends would be on different schools, I would be away from my friends.I would feel incomplete. But I'm ready for it. I've been preparing for college for 12 years. I'm ready to be independent and smart enough to live a life without my parents, I would be learning more than inside a classroom, learning about time management, controlling temptations and a test for a discipline.

I have dreams to fulfill. Starting a new life, I mean the college life means being better. I would step to another level on the stairway to success. I'm ready again for obstacles, fights, loneliness and fun moments. Because of my inspirations in life, my family, friends, my ideal girl Phaula Louisse Catura and God. :))

Future: An Engineer

COLLEGE. I don’t think I can pass on the UPCAT so I didn’t tried to take the test. But, I’m planning to take an Entrance Examination on UNP as a Civil Engineer and PHILSCA as Aircraft Engineer.

I know that I’m not good in MATH but I know that we study because we want to learn. As an engineer someday, I’m planning to build my dream house, buy my dream cars and to be with my dream girl. She’s my classmate in High school. I hope we will be together someday (blushes).

I will study hard for my future, for my family at h=the present and for my so called own family for the future.

Change: It starts with me

                       

“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” – Leo Tolstoy

You want to make a difference in this world, right? I’m no different from the rest of you in this respect – in fact, I’m probably more likely to claim this statement. Ever since I realized the mass potential of our lives, I’ve sub-consciously carried a mission to change the world and leave it a better place than when I found it.

What if we made a change in ourselves before hoping to change the world? What if we made sure our hearts, minds, and everything else was in the right place before doing well? Are we asking for people to be more loving, kind, and generous even though we haven't been loving, kind, or generous ourselves? This goes along with the quote by Ghandi that says "Be the change that you want to see in the world." The next time you go off to change the world make sure to reflect on who you are inside and out.

Change for the best not for the Better. J

            

Celebrating: Kannawidan Festival 2015

                                 Ilocos Sur, our very own province has rich and stunning cultures and traditions that we Ilocanos must be proud of. In order to showcase these, we have important festives just to exhibit and promote products of ours and precious cultures of Ilocanos to attract and invite tourists to come and visit Ilocos. One of these is the Kannawidan Ylocos Festival which is a week-long festive of happiness for local and foreign tourists as more entertaining events are included in the celebration. Now on its 5th year, the Kannawidan Ylocos Festival had already established its identity as the prime festival of the province. The festival was launched in 2008 under the leadership of then Governor Deogracias Victor B. Savellano to commemorate the 190th foundation day of Ilocos Sur as separate province through the approval of a Spanish Royal Decree on February 2, 1818. The province has a rich heritage and unique cultures that need to be preserved for the next generations. However, many of these traditions, songs, dances and other Ilocano cultures were not already familiar to the younger generations due to the influence of the television, computer and internet. Highlights include the members of the Bayanihan Dance Company entertained the Ilocanos with their world class performance of the Beauty of the Philippines through dances, music and sounds. Their graceful movements and excellent rendition of songs and playing the indigenous musical instruments drew attractions from the crowd. Governor Luis Chait Singson and Vice Governor Savellano together with the officials of the Department of Education Division of Ilocos Sur signified the start of the different contests for elementary and high school students. These include traditional tribal rituals, choir and glee club competition, marching band contest, traditional music ensemble, dance drama, traditional and folk dances, contemporary dance competition and street dancing showdown. These events aimed to encourage young Ilocanos to learn these indigenous songs and dances for sustainability and preservation. Another important event is the Partuat ken Patanor Trade and Agri Fair. Officials from the trade and agri fair displayed all products from the different towns of the Ilocos Sur and its nearby provinces. The annual “Pinaka Contest” was also held to give citations the local farmers’ extraordinary farm and fishery products and livestock. This Kannawidan Ylocos 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. We, Ilocanos should all be proud of with this because we are having this for tourists to appreciate our rich culture. Moreover, let us all preserve these cultures for next generations and this will serve as our trademark as an Ilocano.

                                  Nurture the Iloco Culture. Let's celebrate Kannawidan Festival!

Reflection - 3rd Grading

                                  ICT has become an integral and accepted part of everyday life for many people. ICT is increasing in importance in people’s lives and it is expected that this trend will continue, to the extent that ICT literacy will become a functional requirement for people’s work, social, and personal lives.

This 3rd Grading, we learned about basic Webpage developing, I learned a lot, like the html codes for creating a simple Webpage. :D ICT is one of my favorite subjects since I am in High School. In my fourth year in High School, specifically in the first grading, I learned the steps in creating my own blog, history on the development of the internet, All about the internet, and others. 

                                   I have encountered some uncommon problems like I lacked of time in finishing my Activities like my posts. Sometimes, I am also lazy in doing my activities. I am so so Sorry. W also lacked of time in some of our discussions because of some activities in our school.

                           To solve those problems of mine, I need to manage my time. Work when we are given time to work, and finish my activities on time and I will do my best to change my bad study habits and improve my good habits in studying. I know that ICT will help me in my future life. :)

                                  Moving on, I will do my best in all of my subjects, not only in ICT in the next grading, I will focus on my studies. :)

The True Essence of Christmas

                       It's that time of year again. December has come and with it all the joys of Christmas. But what is the real meaning of Christmas? Is it the gifts under the tree, the lights in the windows, the cards in the mail, turkey dinners with family and friends, snow in the yard, stockings hanging in the living room, and shouts of "Merry Christmas" to those who pass us in the streets? Is this really Christmas?

For many people, Christmas is a time of sorrow. They don't have the extra money to buy presents for their children, family, and friends. Many are saddened at Christmastime when they think of their loved ones who will not be able to come home for various reasons. Turkey dinners may be only a wish and not a reality for some. Yet, Christmas can be a season of great joy. It is a time of God showing His great love for us. It can be a time of healing and renewed strength. You see, Christmas is when we celebrate the birth of the Christ child. God sent His Son, Jesus, into the world to be born. His birth brought great joy to the world.

                        Why did He come? Why did God send His son to this sometimes cruel and hard world? He sent Jesus to us so that one day, He would grow up to become a very important part of history. His story (history) is one of truth, love, and hope. It brought salvation to all of us. Without Jesus, we would all die in our sins.

Jesus was born so one day the price could be paid for the things we have done that are wrong. The Bible says that all have sinned. We are all born with a sin nature. We do things that do not please God. Through the sins of Adam and Eve, we have all inherited that sin nature. We need to have that removed. The only way is through Jesus. Jesus came so He could die on the cross for ALL of our sins. If we believe that Jesus died for our sins, we can ask Him to come into our hearts and forgive us. Then, we are clean and made whole. We can know that heaven is a place where we can go to when this life is over.

"But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong." I John 1:9

We can truly be happy at Christmas! No matter what may be happening, we can know that we are His children. We then become sons and daughters of God. Heaven will be our home one day. Look at Christmas in a new way this year. This is the year to invite Jesus into your heart. You will then have a "Merry Christmas." The joy and peace you will receive will last all year as you look to God for all your needs to be met.

                 Jesus Is The Reason For The Season! Rejoice!