New Year, New Me?

Before the year ends, most of us make their own resolutions. Maybe 40% of those who made would really do it and the remaining 60% won't. It is a part of their routine but in the end they don't try to give their best to make both ends meet. However I still salute those who try to change for the better.

It maybe a new year but it is not necessary for everyone to change. Everyday you meet someone you don't know. everyday  you experience something you did not before. Everyday you see yourself different from other persons. So there is a tendency that you might go with them, do what they do, and change.

There is no really specific time, where or when you need to think of yourself that you need to change. Change is the only constant thing that happens in this world. When you need to change then change. Don't wait for the year to end then make a new years resolution. If you feel that there is a need for a change in yourself then go.

3rd Quarter Reflection

            Third quarter has already ended. Was it all enough? Did I do good on my quizzes and examination? Did I engage that much in recitations for me to have high grades? Was my subject teacher pleased in my performances?

            It is now the last quarter and last months of stay in Ilocos Sur National High School but before thinking of that I will go back to what has happened to me in the third grading period and make an evaluation.

            These past few months nothing big happened to me when it comes to my extra-curricular activities. On the other hand I had my chance in my academic part. When my other classmates are out for their trainings or workshops, I take it as an opportunity for me to shine and have many recitations.

            I enjoyed in this quarter reciting and engaging in the activities in our math subject. I did not expect that solving logarithms is fun. Before, I told myself that logarithmic equations will give me headaches but it turns not to be that way, the other way around.

            Responsibilities and duties in this quarter is not too bad also. We went out for the bigay-puso pogram of the SSG and it was successful.

            Last quarter is here, this is my last chance. Two months of preparation for college and I need to learn everything that I could use in the next level. This is no time for relaxation I need to do all things in double time. Time is really gold!

Essence of Christmas

                Sixteen years of existence, a hundred and more centuries celebrating Christmas. The question is did each of us know the true meaning and essence of it? Some say they are excited Christmas is coming. However, they are excited because of the gifts that they will receive. Others give gifts so that they would receive back something. Would it be much better if we just give something to someone because we care and love them and won’t expect for any exchange?

                It has been a tradition that for every Christmas most families have a reunion. Especially to those who have relatives abroad. When members of the families reunite with each other love surrounds them all. In this kind of reunions stories comes out and caring for one another is seen. There is this part where someone prepares food and others would help. Someone would prepare the table and there is this one who will help. Love doesn’t spark if there is this thing that every member wont execute which is the a smile it might be big or small.

                In this time for Christmas work should not come first unless you are a rescuer. Never try also to celebrate it alone. No one is an island everyone needs to be with someone. Wherever you might be never forget to greet those love ones you are not with. In this era it is possible to have a good communication to those who are apart from us so never hesitate to call or chat with them.

                Lastly, we celebrate Christmas because it is the day Christ was born. Show love to those who are around you and by doing that you also show your love to Jesus. For those who have enemies have peace with them, say I love you and give a hug to those who love you, give things from the bottom of your heart and lastly give thanks to the Lord.

                Have a Merry Christmas Everyone! :D

Unfortunately, It Came

                Decades have passed and weather changes in every season and countries strive hard to achieve economical progress. Climate change might be as normal as it was before, but now it’s different. Sadly most of us don’t care. Some are focused on the present on what they need to do to succeed, but did they care for the future of us children?

                Climate change might be caused by biotic processes, solar radiation, plate tectonics, volcanic eruption these are all normal but addition of human activities would worsen it. Climate change nowadays  is faster. There are days of summer that is rainy, days of winter that is hot and days of spring that is windy.

                Why? Simply is all because of global warming that is increasing rapidly. Increased is caused by us. While U.S. and China and other countries are busy racing to the top, they race also to claim who is better in emitting green house gases.

                Unfortunately who is suffering now? A typhoon called Haiyan struck the Visayas part of the Philippines and killed thousands of people. This was connected to climate change. Storm surge were as big as tsunamis and winds that acted like tornadoes. Who would survive if there was no building that has two or three floors? Maybe the estimated death of ten thousand people would be correct.

                However typhoons like Haiyan only serves as an early warning to us. We should definitely change our ways.

               

Stay Connected Through English

                A long time ago, English was already becoming common worldwide. British or English colonization brought the language to each and every nation. Due to modernization nowadays and worldwide communication, there is a need of an international language, English.

                In politics, nation leaders tend to easily understand and communicate to each other because of the use of only one language instead of using their own mother tongue which will bring misunderstanding to one another. Imagine there would be no English considered as the universal language, there would be no united organizations of nations such as the UN. What will happen if this comes true? Simply there would be chaos.

                In entertainment, even if we lived in the Pacific region we still appreciate the English songs and shows. If America likes this movie, same true as the Filipinos who watched it. There wouldn’t be probably international bands visiting us if there was no English as the universal language.

                In business or the industry, it is very important to have a good communication with your client or investor. It is nice to communicate with fellow countrymen because we have our own mother tongues but what if we try to clients in other nations. Chances of getting more income will fly away. So English is very important.

                So we need English to stay global. We need to stay tuned and we need it to understand and stay connected worldwide.

New Hope For Success

            Did you ever gave up for once in your entire life? Is not bad to give up but at least it could be great to try again. Any disappointment in life for me is a boost of confidence to fight back and make a silent revenge. But after you’ve done it, is it enough?

            First quarter was a heartbreaking period for me in my high school life. My first time not to step on the stage that every student wants to. After knowing the result of rankings, I reflected to myself. What did I do wrong? What bad move did I make?

            First thought was, my time management was wrong this quarter. I shouldn’t have focused my time on being the president of my club. I also admit it was hard to balance responsibilities and studies. When there was a new lesson I am out of the classroom doing my job.

            Second thought was too much extra-curricular activities. The time we went for the regional Science Fair, I only wanted to focus my mind on what am I going to do to make us win. Unfortunately we were unlucky on this contest.

            Knowing that I was on the eleventh place I strived hard to have recitations. I doubled all my work in all my subjects. However, is it enough? I think so it would be, at least I did all my best. Good luck to me. 

Heroes Duty

            Who are the ones that welcomed you and guided you in entering a world of adventure, discovery and reality? Was it worth it, or are their efforts enough for us? Can you imagine life would be, without these kind of heroes? Well the truth is life would be…..

            It all started when we took our first step entering the school. They showed us the door of the room where we will learn how to speak well, read books and write sentences. They taught us how to deal with problems in life it might be small or big. They showed us how to be brave, be strong, and be responsible to our actions.

            Did you ever had a teacher who scolded you because of doing nothing? It would be a great experience having one. A teacher who wants you to try and have mistakes. Then he you had a mistake he will correct it. Which is his role as a teacher.

            Did you also had a teacher that doesn’t treat you as his student but as his/her friend? It would be fun having one. Imagine a teacher like this, a teacher that can bond with you. A teacher where you can share your crushes, relationships and problems.

            There are more kinds of teachers in this world. It would be nice to encounter all of them. Without them we would be nothing. Without them we would never reach what we dream for. Life would be great beside them life is miserable without them. A heroes duty is not only to serve but also to love the persons were he renders his service.