Beauty of Being an Iloko

Beauty of Being an Iloko

Kannawidan Ylocos Festival has already celebrated in several years. This festival was not only made for fun but a great chance to showcase what Ilocano got, our pride, treasure and guts which concerns our native culture and tradition and also heritage conservation. It gives us a glimpse of how was the life before and how it has change from generation to generation. Kannawidan Festival never fails to continue its outstanding ventures which never fails to allure our hearts to decompass the true essence of being an Ilokano. It always brings the best, the reason behind the sweet smiles of peoples, not only Ilokano’s but also foreign visitors. It’s such an effective way to relieve stress and boredom since it offers countless of majestic programs and activities which highlight the overview of true Ilokano. Ofcourse, the festival is not complete without excitement, enjoyment and thrill. 

The festival has been improving from time to time. No one can deny that this festival was loaded with fun and full of joy. Talent of Ilocanos were also witnessed since Kannawidan Festival conducts activities which showcase the unique and amazing talents of the Ilocanos. Products of Ilocanos were being patronized through this occasion. Amazing artist or stars also join us in celebrating the festival. And of course, add the tremors of cute and charming pretty young ladies who joined in the Saniata ti Ubbing. Kannawidan holds continuous activities, shaking the grounds with outpoured Ilocano music and dances. The festival also gives opportunity to reveal Ilocano’s intelligence through Sinniriban and poem writing contest. We also celebrate the uniqueness of an Ilocana beauty  in the Saniata ti Ilocos Sur pageant where each municipalities and the two cities choose their own representatives. Arts of the Ilocanos were also promoted. Kannawidan Festival therefore gives a blast to celebrated Ilocano culture at its greatest made, a perfect time to appreciate the beauty of being an Iloko.

Fully Developed

Fully Developed

                        
                      
                        From time to time continuous flow of development really takes place in  me I can proudly say that Im fully developed this Grading Period. I have come across to splendid learning and knowing about things really stopped my immaturity. I learned how to create a web page; which I never thought to happen. Through composing an insight for a blog, my English proficiency intellectually progress. Though I find it challenging, it really improved my higher-order thinking skills. Our teachers never fail to share enough knowledge which I considered a great help in my whole existence. In this Grading Period, I learned so much things about life.

                     Countless complicated hardships really challenge me this Grading Period. In my way to success, continuous problems and difficulties come across which sometimes causes my tears to fall and to think that I’m hopeless. Here I am now, rushing for the requirements needed to be finished I’m to stressful! Time never fail to bother me I’m too confident with the previous passing days and now I’m problematic. There are times that nervousness endlessly strikes all of me because I was not able to review for our quiz. I’m always making things so complicated! That’s the big problem in me.

                      Standing alone doesn’t mean I’m alone. It means I’m strong enough to handle things all by myself. That’s how I address my problems in school even in life. I resolve it on my own because I do believe that my problems in life are all created by me and I’m only the one who can make a solution. Faith in God really matters every time I experienced hardships in school. If there’s one thing I learned the most this Grading Period, that is: In every problem, there will be always as solutions, as long as you know to face it with all your heart and strength. Never give up! And be a positive thinker. Problems and difficulties are just temporary things in life that can easily fade away if you know how to control it

                     Moving on I will do all the requirements earlier so that I will be always ready to pass it on time. I will not let myself rushing with things to do. I will be more responsible in managing my time.

New Chapter Of my Life

               New Chapter Of my Life

               Endings are usually lonely and beginnings are usually scary. But it’s everything in between that makes it all worth living. Another chapter of my own story, a fresh opportunity to make it better, a chance God has given for me to change the wrong of yesterday. I have gone another year of happiness, sadness, tears, sorrows, pain, and hardships which prepare me as an ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny. Look at me now, I’ve gone so far, still standing and now again, facing the battles of life this new year have offered and has to offer.

                   Reminiscing the happenings of the previous year I can still remember the way I have manipulated my own life. I have realized that I have done more bad things than good. Now, I’m keeping myself busy wondering if where should I start changing what should be changed. Maybe I can’t travel backwards for me to correct the mistakes of the past but I have the present and the future to continue my life with good intentions.

                 

               In the previous year, I keep on judging people based on their physical appearance. I’m always laughing with those mistakes individuals have committed instead of correcting my faults in life. Now, this year I’m planning not to do such thing because who am I to judge people? I’m just only human and I have no right, only God can and as time passed by, I have realized that what I’m laughing at is not a mistake what I’m doing is a big mistake.

                 I will try not to hurt anyone this year, 2015. I will swallow my pride every time I commit mistakes and I’m gonna say sorry for those peoples whom I hurt so much. I promise myself to be more responsible of my words because maybe words can’t hurt physically but it’s strong enough to affect anyone emotionally and mentally.

                  I will do my home works and projects on the right time. I’m gonna make sure that I will never fail to pass any requirements needed to be passed. Studies is my top priority and I’ll try to graduate this year with achievements I will set aside anything that can affect my studies.

                 It’s not gonna be easy. It’s gonna be really hard to change my old habits but I have to work at his because I want something better. Bear everything, prepare for the worst. Take everything easy. Don’t expect anything from life. Whatever life gives, good or bad, accept it what you are is what you deserve. Learn to be good Be something new! Be something better! Survive this 2015!

Can be Found In your Heart

Can be Found In your Heart

           

           I can really feel the cool breeze of December. I can see sparkling lights around each houses. I can fully smell the air of Christmas joy. Alluring rhythm of Christmas songs were being heard and definitely captivates my heart. I can see excitement in every child’s face. Tall Christmas trees and  various amazing decorations always caught my eyes.

            A season of joy and peace. A season to commemorate the birth of our savior Jesus Christ. A season that again lead me to flashback and reminisce the past. I can still remember the way I thought what Christmas is when I was younger. “Excitement and fulfillment,” that’s how I describe Christmas in that very moment of immaturity.

            As I grow older, I found myself seeking for something I couldn’t  find during Christmas. I can’t even understand myself each time because I know that I had everything-everything that makes me happy and to feel that I’m complete. I had lots of money to buy anything I want. I had precious gift. We even had enough food to eat for the celebration and of course we had fireworks for enjoyment. But in the end, I keep on interrogating myself “Am I really happy with material things? Is this really the fulfillment I want to Conquer?”

            For how many years of celebrating Christmas I had never thought what the true essence of it was. Now that I’m matured enough, I had realized that I’m the loneliest during those times that I’m celebrating the season without even knowing the true meaning and essence of Christmas even though I’m always making myself happy.

            Christmas is a time to see the world through the eyes of love, giving and forgiving. Christmas is not just all about the enjoyment, excitement and fulfillment. The true essence of it cannot be seen in the sparkling lights, tall Christmas trees and attractive decorations, it cannot be heard in the Christmas songs, it cannot be felt in the cool breeze of December and cannot be smelled in the air of Christmas joy but can be found in the heart.

            Christmas is the right time for us to give love more than we can ever received. A time when the love of God and the love of our fellow men should prevail over all hatred and bitterness. A time to give what we have for those who are in need and a time to forgive people who committed mistakes upon us.

            What ever we decide to do during Christmas, make sure that Christ the King, the redeemer of mankind and the reason for the season will always stay in our hearts. In my heart, I had found the real happiness I’ve been seeking for how many times during Christmas. And for that I had proved that giving and forgiving is the true essence of Christmas which lead us to an endless happiness. 

The Moment I Open up My Eyes

              

            

           

The moment I Open up My Eyes

                                           Throughout the course of ceaseless flow of years, change of climate is being observed and experienced. It’s easy to ignore climate change, to say it’s not a problem but among the more perplexing bits of climate change research, are the predictions for more danger among us-beings. Global climate change is creating extreme and unpredictable weather around the world which is likely to affect ecosystems, biodiversities and can even destroy a healthy lifestyle and spread of diseases.

            

                       The moment I open up my eyes, I saw the great change in the universe. The world we are living in slowly fades away. The climate is so confusing. Even in summer, it’s raining, even in rainy days, the hotness of the summer was being felt. Our planet is totally in danger. Climate change is today’s big threat which seems to have a long history of tormenting our species. It will have even more dangerous consequences and harmful impact. It can easily reduce the access to natural resources that sustain people’s way of lie. Nobody can deny that this serious global problem is caused by us-irresponsible human beings. Everyday, alarming amounts of toxins are released into the atmosphere. Improper waste disposal and burning of garbage were continuously done. Deforestation is another cause of global climate change. Now, severe impact is it’s return to us. Higher temperatures were being experienced. Stronger storms are threatening our peacefulness and many of the Earth’s resources are being depleted. All of these changes, affect everyone. What the world needs to do is too truly make a move to stop climate change. We must help one another for we are involved and affected stop doing such bad habits that may cause climate change and start doing things that can promote a positive change.

Outpouring Hearts and Minds Through Literacy and English Proficiency

Outpouring Hearts and Minds Through Literacy and English Proficiency

                                           Multitudinous states, both international and local choose learning English language. English is one of the most widely spoken language, therefore, it is also called the Universal language. Proficient and skilled uses of the English language enhance countless aspects which may lead an individual from a less matured one to a well knowledgeable person. If ideas or thoughts are to be expressed and communicated to others using the language in a right way, then it results an extremely effective communication, one reason why English should be developed worldwide.

                     English is considered one of the richest language in the whole wide world for it is used in several parts of the world. By studying this language, you can expect to be able to conduct transactions easily and can possibly pursue a good career because it tends to be the common currency. People who can speak English fluently have the greater privilege or opportunity. In finding for a job, literacy and proficiency in speaking and understanding English can lead one person at a perceptible beneficial feature. Although studying this language is provocative, we can see that it is also very valuable to learn and can create a positive change and great opportunity. Throughout the world, when people with different languages come together, English serves as a bridge for them to be able to communicate and understand each other. English language promotes oneness and unity- principles which may lead the whole world to a bright and improved one. The literacy of using English language represents the lifelong, intellectual process of gaining meaning from a critical interpretation and therefore we will be able to attain an act of expressing an emotion or feeling in a very powerful way.

                     Thoughts and feelings are to be expressed effectively by being literate and proficient in using the English language. Without this language, the world will be hopeless since each country has its own National language that only the native citizens can understand. Imagine the world without the Universal language, surely misunderstanding will take place.

The Loud Scream

                         The Loud Scream

                           

                          Numerous human beings go through different kinds of discrimination and inequality nowadays. Discrimination which trigger off depression and inequality which induce an individual to decrease self-esteem. This is such an alarming circumstance we live through in this generation that demand a meticulous solution to lessen the increasing number of people who were seeking for equality- equal rights and equal opportunity.

                                Equal rights! Equal opportunity! The loud scream of each one of us especially to those who were suffering from inequality. We all have the authority to exist here on Earth freely, to put into words what’s on our mind, to live in any way we want and the right to a wholesome social life. But from time to time, I can’t keep my mind from reflecting and keep myself from interrogating, “Does this things really matter equally?” Sometimes, it feels like the powerful one has the greater privilege or right. They can even control us- we, the small ones. They all have the opportunity to subdue weak individuals. They were deeply honoured and was recognized and treated special a hundred times than an ordinary citizen. There were also some instances where unfavourable treatment based on prejudice happen. One specific example is the “Gay-Lesbian Discrimination”. We are not in the position to judge them (gays and lesbians) for whatever reason because they were just being true to themselves, they were just being who they wanna be. Who are we to judge them? We cannot feel what they’re feelings but it’s true that they always come across Hardships but they prefer to live because deep inside, they know that they have special purpose in life- to live life to the fullest according to God’s will and was born to be true not to be perfect. Not just in rights, where there is no parity even in opportunity, there exist. There were state of affairs that favouritism shown to relatives in appointing them to jobs takes place, which is called Nepotism. They designate employee not by basing on capabilities, abilities and knowledge but based on how they are related with each other. Isn’t it that God created the World for all of us- without exemption? But why are we acting this way? Why are we keep on judging and discriminating? It’s simply because the world is unfair, the world is imbalance not because of God but with the hands of wrong people. There is equality if we know how to fight for our own rights and own opportunity. Don’t let anyone judge and control you for we have the right and don’t be a slave because we have the opportunity