FIRST THING FIRST

One of the things that I hate is changing. Because why do we need it? Why do we have to start over again when we are already half way through? But since sometimes even when you hate it, you have to do it to be able to move on.

You may look at me and say that i'm incapable of making a change because really, how could someone like me, an ordinary person, could make a change right? But physical appearance will never be a basis of what they can do. You should not judge a person just by his/her appearance, most people do though.

But the first step in making a change, is the change for yourself. You should change yourself before making a bigger change for something else. You have to improve the 'you' before because if that 'you' from the past keeps hunting you, you may not be able to properly change for better.

Endless Celebration

Vigan City, hailed as one of the 7 Wonders Cities of the World celebrates Vigan City Fiesta every 25th of January. This fiesta commemorates the town's patron saint, which is St. Paul the Apostle, with a parade, musical performances, beauty contests and cultural shows. This fiesta last for several days.

People from other places also join in celebrating this fiesta. Participants from other neighboring provinces compete to certain contests and activities. Mostly the street-dancing. They have the chance to showcase their talent to other people. You can feel the homely-feeling when you are here in Vigan City even if you are from other place. Here in Vigan you will discover new things and new foods.

Vigan City fiesta is not the only one being celebrated, Longganisa Festival also. So the parade that happens every year is Longganisa-themed parade and it is held at 27th of the January so it is like the continuation of the said fiesta. This festival should be given more attention since it is one of the crowd-drawer of Vigan City.

A New Beginning

Every new year means new beginning. You have to enjoy every beginning because not all can experience or witness it. If 2019 has been hard on you, why not make a change this 2020. 

New Year, New Me. This is always what they say. But then the word "new" in 'new me' is not always about changing. Sometimes it is also about improving. Make yourself a better person this year. New means change and if you keep changing you'll never go anywhere. 

Believing in 'New Year, New Me' for me is a mistake. Because there's no point in changing every year. I focus on the part 'new' and I have been dependent on it. But I am willing to change this belief of mine and focus in improving myself rather than changing every time. I'll try to focus more on what has to be done. 

3RD GRADING-.-

Having to experience new things is overwhelming. But as days passes by, we learn from it and we apply it. It helps us surpass many things.

This 3rd Grading have been such a hectic quarter. But for me tho, learning is fun when you enjoy it. At first, everything will be so confusing but that will spark your curiousness and it will trigger you to learn about that thing.

We shouldn't be a coward in facing problem or any circumstances in our life because how will be able to live if simply solving our problems we cannot do. If you face your problems, you'll learn and you will be able to pass everything.

Feel the Presence

Christmas is one of the most awaited celebration of everybody. This is where everything falls back into pieces. Most people do on Christmas is to prepare a lot of food, celebrate snd eat together as a family. There's a lot of things you can do in Christmas.

During Christmas Eve, we wen out and atteed mass just like we do every year. We set aside all our problems and just focuses in celebrating the birth of Christ.

AWARENESS IS A MUST

Is there such thing as equality here in the world? If we can't achieve equality what more in achieving freedom right?

Based on research, geder and development hopes to ensure fairness and equity so that women and men can participate on an equal basis in decision-making and in developing a better society. It is based on the philosophy underlying equal opportunity programs, whose purpose is to counter discrimination against women in organizations and society at large.

As we all know, most women encounter violence. But then, the world perceive men as the predator but this underlying generalization of men is unjust because every body undergo violence. Most men use their power and strength to inflict damage morally, physically, mentally and emotionally to women, and this has caused men to be perceived as predator.

This should be given more importance so that we can achieve freedom not only for women but also for men.

First Step: Be Aware

Let me ask you, are you aware of everything  in our environment? Or is just a simple 'Go Green' exhortation you can't even understand. Being aware of our environment feels like appreciating what God made. But it is much more when that awareness push you to make good things out of it.

Percentage of peole not caring or like 'hurting' the earth is increasing every second. Things like littering, just by using plastic bottles, or just not caring about earth at all. Haven't you still realize that without our environment there's no such thing as fresh air? Or without environment, there's no living. So before its not too late, just like they say ' The first step to change is to be aware'.

Be Aware, Not Unaware

November is full of celebrations, here and there. But we shouldn't forget that it's not only about celebrating but November is also promoting and spreading awareness on the rights of children here in the Philippines. Considering how many percentage of youth is not given the right and not aware of their rights.

A child should be given the right to live because it is one of his/her right. It is his parents right to raise him and provide what he needs. So cases like abortion should be stop. No one should suffer from the pain it gives. Every children deserve to live and enjoy life.

Filipino Values Month

With all the celebrations here in our country, we should forget about celebrating values. Department of Education encouraged all public and private school to have activities related to Filipino Values Month Celebration.

Education Secretary Leonor Briones, in DepEd Memorandum no. 161 series of 2019, issued the guidelines on the conduct of this year’s observance of the Filipino Values Month. The FVM, she explained, “aims to mobilize all Filipinos for nation building through the practical exercise of human values in our daily lives as citizens and to awaken all to the power of these values in achieving the individual and national goals.”

 DepEd reminded all schools to observe and celebrate the FVM. Briones noted that all public and private schools are enjoined to conduct “simple yet meaningful activities promoting Filipino values.”

"Small act, Big Impact"

As we all know, Philippines is one of the 51 founders of of the United Nations. And every October 24, we celebrate the built friendship and partnership. But aside from being one of the 51 founders. We can get benefit from it like when Yolanda strikes. People all over the world, especially schools, celebrates United Nations Day with a parade of colors and even a program for a whole day.

October 24, we celebrate by using our National customs. It has the objectives to promote and facilitate cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, civil rights, civil liberties, political freedoms, democracy, and the achievement of lasting world peace and the U.N doesn’t only save lives, they also help refugees, fights climate change and promotes sustainable management.

What More to Know

Every year, we learn something new. Including on our own several subjects. New year means new beginning and new beginning means new learning. We may encounter new things but as we learn, we get better in everything. Like what we have learn in out TLE/ICT subject, we may passed the first but the second grading was not a joke to anyone. At first we didn't know what HTmL or Exer means but as the time passed by and more lesson are discussed we are able to learn and cope up with it.

We have written blogs too and have given our insights about the activities in our school or anything depends on what our teacher tells us. Like any celebration that we celebrates not just in our school but also in Vigan. We have enjoyed writing and we even enjoyed doing exers even though sometimes it confuses us.