Is it time to say ‘Goodbye’?

          The people we get along with, trust, feel simpatico with, are the strongest links in our networks. Links wherein it makes me stable, physically, emotionally and also spiritually. And one of those links, is my friends.

                                      

          The presence of the air is compared to my friends, it is always present. Sometimes I can’t feel them but their existence is always there.

And now I couldn't expect that for my long years in ILOCOS SUR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, I now face the state of affairs of leaving my considered second home. It’s awful and I feel pity on myself because of the sorrows embarking on my life, sorrows which behind it are the bliss which served as an addition to my memorable and genuine events in my life. I wouldn't remove the marks of moments together with them. There are times wherein laughter’s made without any expectations and hesitations but the true love is the one who works.   

          I know that I would be departed from those who’d become close to my heart. But even though we were miles far away on each other, they would still part of my family and their presence is forever in my heart.

Now, I don't know when could be again the time to meet my friends, teachers and my campus crush J. I couldn't see them enough because of the long distance but I hope that we could still the same after how many years.

          My teachers from 1^st year to 4^th year, thanks a lot my dear educators and at the same time my councilor for good times and bad times. Thank you for molding me to be bolder and for the love you'd shared especially on the days that I almost lose hope. Thank you for nurturing us and instilling good morals. Thank you for those jokes and I will surely miss those. There are really times which made me different and something new and it’s because of you, my teachers.

          To my circle friends, Hana, Hennessy, Louise, Kae Ann, Lirian and others: thank you, I’ll miss you all, this is not the end. We shall meet again J

GOD BLESS YOU ALL GUYS! GOOD LUCK TO OUR SELECTED CAREERS!

The Origin of Great Success

“A thousand fantasies
Begin to throng into my memory
Of calling shapes, and beckoning shadows dire, 
And airy tongues, that syllable men's names
On sands, and shores, and desert wildernesses.”

-John Milton 

          What’s the biggest portion that becomes groundwork of one’s success? I believe almost people in this world had a dream, dreams in unique and mystifying ways. Some were too high but awe-inspiring and some were mediocre but at ease and content.

          Since, when we were children, we make out what we wish for when we grow old. There were nurses, doctors, police, attorneys, engineers, teachers and many other professions. It is so comical because it gives happiness to their parents and guardians for they know that their child has a dream, a dream which could give them good future and success not only for himself but also to their family.

          But as you grow older, you’re deeply known and discern what you could be. You can distinguish your strengths and weaknesses to face tomorrow and you know your capabilities if you could do your selected career. There are many opinions around; there are parents, relatives and influence of friends so that you would stay together. And sometimes, there are also many options, options in courses and even schools.

Have your DREAMS and it’s your key!

          Nevertheless, whatever decision you made, use God’s gift, your heart and mind. Use them religiously and lend all your plans to Him. If it is His will, He will absolutely give it. God wants to give us good education and career. Let’s be faithful to Him. Glorify Him and I know that He loves me, you, every one of us.

          GOD BLESSES EVERYONE! REACH YOUR DREAMS! SHALOM!

Change Starts With Me

  “Some changes look negative on the surface but you will soon realize that space is being created in your life for something new to emerge.” 
― Eckhart Tolle

     For all day long, we committed several shadows of negatives in our way. We sometimes fell down and cried for sorrows through these hardships. Sometimes, I'd thought to surrender and lend all these things to God. But there were voices whispering that nothing would happen if I, my own-self wouldn't work. I know that God loves and He has always mercy for everyone, but is that enough? As a saying in Filipino that "Nasa Diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa". 

     The created space in our lives is colossal for change, change that seeks for better, change which could make you a better person. 

     In our times, we committed failures, and that's failure must be our capital to correct our pasts. If that failure wouldn't perk up and if it repeats without enhancement or improvement, it's not called failure anymore, instead it's a choice.

     “When we least expect it, life sets us a challenge to test our courage and willingness to change; at such a moment, there is no point in pretending that nothing has happened or in saying that we are not yet ready. The challenge will not wait. Life does not look back. A week is more than enough time for us to decide whether or not to accept our destiny.” 
― Paulo Coelho   

OUR HERITAGE!

“People will not look forward to posterity, who never look backward to their ancestors”

-Edmund Burke

Many years ago, a noble idea developed in the minds of a group of civic spirited Ilocanos who wanted to promote cultural awareness and preserve the rich historical and cultural heritage. They wanted to rekindle in the youth and future generations the pride of their heritage. The magnificent idea developed and is now a living reality, KANNAWIDAN, the Iloko Foundation of Arts and Culture.

Kannawidan is a variant of the Ilocano word “tawid” meaning heritage or inheritance.

Vigan of Ilocos Sur is a fourth class city in theprovince of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. It is the capital of the Province of Ilocos Sur. It is a World Heritage Site in that it is one of the few Hispanic towns left in the Philippines where its structures remained intact, and is well known for its cobblestone streets, and a unique architecture that fuses Philippine and Oriental building designs and construction, with colonial European architecture.

We are lucky for we are part of Vigan. This inheritance is ought to be proud of. Our heritage is prestigious and a lucky charm for for every Bigueño. Vigan is our Kannawidan!

Let's preserve it's uniqueness and its history!

A living vision that, an esteemed and respected cultural foundation of Ilocanos who hold a deep respect for our heritage, instilling pride and sense of identity among all Ilocanos committed to ensure the conversion, preservation, and promotion of the Iloco cultural, artistic, historical and intellectual heritage.

CHALLENGE!

Past years which are filled with great memories, happiness, judgments, sorrows and not well characteristics which shown up. The feature which makes me change but worse.

The world as we have created, it is the process of our thinking, Albert Eistein.

My parents said that I become idle and irresponsible on my studies. I often disobey them particularly on household chores. I'm not satisfied with one word so they always say, "one word is enough for a wise person." But for me, it's none and it's the worst thing I’d ever done and thought.  I felt sorry about it and I want to confess all of my sins.

And now it's New Year, new personality must approach. I will transform myself and seek for better. I love my parents and I want to show this love by obeying and honoring them. As the bible say that before you can show your obedience to God, obey your parents first.

But if ever, we must not wait for another year to change. We have our own heart and mind to choose the wisest decision.

"Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek"

-Barack Obama

-God loves us unconditionally! God bless :)

The Mirror of Truth

          Few months to go, I am going to graduate soon. I can't realize that in my whole high school life, the feeling of happiness, worry and also sadness is different right now. I know that missing a friend is not easy, how much more to your true friends and teachers who’d become your parents.

           But, if ever I don’t want to have that event L.
In my almost 7 months in high school, 3^rd grading is the most remarkable. Although in some part of my times in every day school is vacant, this times were filled with marked moments. But what are the learning’s and dilemmas I’d met during this period?

           Be an easy to be with person! A characteristic which made me realized that this feature could made me better and nice person. And I cultured this attitude during the NYRYLI a month ago. It’s so pleasure to socialize with other person and make friends by a smile.

           But also I met several difficulties. I’d become more idle and irresponsible on my studies. I’m making my home works in school and not making serious on it. My parents reprimanded me for the immature acts, and I felt sorry about it.

           I address this by first, confessing my sins to God. After it, I started changing my not well habits. Doing home works in school is slightly diminished. Changing is not totally in a glimpse, it takes time.

           I wouldn’t take this action for this period only. I know that doing assigned works must do in time. Like our drafts! J


   THIRD GRADING ENDS

"Christes Maesse"

          "Glory to God in the highest, and o the earth peace to men and whom his for rest" (Luke 2:14)
          The word Christmas entered the English language sometime around 1050 as the old English phrase Christes Maesse, meaning "festival of Christ".

          But what is the true spirit of Christmas? Why do people take substantial time preparing for this notable occasion? Why do we commemorate?
It is when Jesus was born. It is when He's been given by the Father in heaven to retrieve us from death and to reside in His side eternally. Being forever grateful and thankful is enough and how big or small our transgressions are, confess them all and repent. Whether you like it or not, God is a justifiable and awesome God.


          Also during Christmas, there are gifts and foods in every house. This was traditionally happens in our society, but what is the most important thing that we could give to our love ones? TIME! Time which you can share to your family. You eat together, having fun moments, watching fireworks and praying together because Jesus was born to be our savior, our redeemer. :)

          I hope that Christmas should celebrated everyday in our hearts. Love and sharing should prevail always. Merry Christmas! God bless :)

What's worse about our Practice?

“Ethical veganism results in a profound revolution within the individual; a complete rejection of the paradigm of oppression and violence that she has been taught from childhood to accept as the natural order. It changes her life and the lives of those with whom she shares this vision of nonviolence. Ethical veganism is anything but passive; on the contrary, it is the active refusal to cooperate with injustice” 
― Gary L. Francione

In a snap, the alteration around was done in a glimpse. A change which can't automatically get back on it's origin. A big difference... A difference which in a single moment, can devastate you and me.

Climate change is a significant and lasting change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. 

This is the reason why Super typhoon Yolanda wreak havoc in the Philippines. Should we blame the nature 
or ourselves? 

We, the people of today's generation should wake up! We must raise ourselves in caring God's gifts - nature. We shouldn't abuse those and give it a magical change. Let's clutch ones hand for uniformity and strengthening one another to have a truly Christian and steady nation.