My Reflection

"My Reflection"

Technology and Livelihood Education is one of the enjoyable subject and this is one of my favorite subject. You know why? Because this subject is for the modern technology especially in discovering on how we use the COMPUTER DEVICE and this device is very popular for us especially we, "as a student".

This Grading Period was exactly the opposite of the last one, it was an awesome!! grading period which I have expected to be because our lesson was Photoshop . The vibes I felt  upon entering the computer laboratory now was kind of different than of last, everytime I enter, it feels like I am into a different world, everytime I enter the laboratory, it made me excited to listen to the discussion of our teacher. I was also excited everytime our teacher told us to open our computer in our own workstation and work in photoshop.

Going back to the previous chapter, I would say that it was full of experience. My knowledge in first grading became wider, these were doubled, tripled. I have learned new pieces of knowledge which my teachers have imparted to us again.

Change it starts with me

"Change it starts with me"

“If the world were merely seductive, that would be easy.

If it were merely challenging, that would be no problem.

But I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve (or save) the world and a desire to enjoy (or savor) the world.

This makes it hard to plan the day."

                                                                            ~ E.B. White

It's pretty amazing that our society has reached a point where the effort necessary to extract oil from the ground, ship it to a refinery, turn it into plastic, shape it appropriately, truck it to a store, buy it, and bring it home 
is considered to be less effort than what it takes to just wash the spoon when you're done with it.

“It's the action, not the fruit of the action, that's important. You have to do the right thing. It may not be in your power, may not be in your time, that there'll be any fruit. But that doesn't mean you stop doing the right thing. You may never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no result.”

                                                                             - Mahatma Gandhi

"My Dream,My Future"

My Dream, My Future

If you ask me this question in my childhood, I would say:" I want to be a teacher, a doctor, a business woman and so on". But now if you ask me this question, I will tell you I have three dreams, to be a respected person, life very colorful and beautiful, and have a great job.

First, I want to be a respected person. I know many people want to be a famous person because they think maybe many people will adore and respected them, but in my opinion, I want to be an ordinary and not ordinary person. The reason why I want to be an ordinary because I want to be a low-pitched person, and the reason why I want not to be an ordinary because I want to do things very high-key. I also know if you want to be a respected person first you must respect the other people and respect yourself.  I want to have a great job. This job must to be interested because I can do every things very exciting. That job must can give me more colorful and feeling. 

I have a lot of dreams for the future. I hope the dream can become true. To do a good job for today is the most important now. Future career is just a goal for me to work hard. I know everyone has own dream, so I hope your dream also comes true

"Kannawidan Festival"

Kannawidan Festival

                                             

The province is set to hold the 7th Kannawidan Ylocos Festival from Jan. 29 to Feb. 9 this year to mark the 195th founding anniversary of the province of Ilocos Sur. The Kannawidan Festival was first initiated by then Governor Deogracias Victor “DV” Savellano in 2008 to mark the 190th founding day of Ilocos Sur. “Our festival this year will feature competitions in traditional choral singing, rituals, beauty search, painting, fashion show and zarzuela (opera) Ilocana,” Governor Singson said.

          Several sporting events are also up like horse racing, fun run, amazing race competition, kite boarding in Magsingal town; dragon boat racing and Frisbee challenge to be held at the pristine beaches of Cabugao town; practical shooting, motorcycling show and racing competition; and awarding of the top barangays of the province. Singson said that Ilocos Sur’s culture and traditions are well known, well-preserved and will always be fun and enjoyable to watch. Governor Singson is also set to launch “Sure Ilocos Sur” as part of his tourist agenda noting that all what the tourists want to see can be easily seen and experienced in the province.

          The festival not only brings us takes one back to the roots; it also enables one to look into the future through art created by children. Their art speaks of their belief in the beauty of the world as gift from the Creator. Their songs and dances outshine any sadness  this present world has thrown at them.

"New Year, New Me"

New Year, New Me

In 2014, I have some high hopes and aspirations. There are many things I left undone in 2013 that I plan on tackling this year. And as I sit in reflection on the past and dream for the future. A New Year marks the death of the old and birth of the new which is a very exciting time for most people. I am sure you have seen numerous New Year resolutions on facebook, in blog posts or from friends filled with declarations of change.

Every single year, I set myself resolutions, and every single year there’s at least one that is completely over the top and that I am challenging myself to try and achieve. Every single year, without fail, I end up either forgetting about my resolutions completely until about halfway through the year, when I remember and then make a half-hearted attempt to achieve them in any way possible, or I just don’t actually achieve them. So, this year I won’t be one of those people who says “new year, new me” because I don’t particularly want to be a new me – I like the current me just fine, I’d just like to tweak her a bit and a little more confident!

The power of positive thinking really has been working. This year I decided to cut all bad habits and really work on a new me. I do take time to reflect on the past and look forward and plan for the year to come. I see a new me in the near future!

"Climate Change"

"CLIMATE CHANGE"

Climate change is a significant and lasting change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It may be a change in average weather conditions, or in the distribution of weather around the average conditions (i.e., more or fewer extreme weather events). Climate change is caused by factors such as biotic processes, variations in solar radiation received by Earth, plate tectonics, and volcanic eruptions. Certain human activities have also been identified as significant causes of recent climate change, often referred to as "global warming".

On the broadest scale, the rate at which energy is received from the sun and the rate at which it is lost to space determine the equilibrium temperature and climate of Earth. This energy is distributed around the globe by winds, ocean currents, and other mechanisms to affect the climates of different regions. Factors that can shape climate are called climate forcing’s or "forcing mechanisms". These include processes such as variations in solar radiation, variations in the Earth's orbit, mountain-building and continental drift and changes in greenhouse gas concentrations. There are a variety of climate change feedbacks that can either amplify or diminish the initial forcing. Some parts of the climate system, such as the oceans and ice caps, respond slowly in reaction to climate forcing’s, while others respond more quickly.

Life affects climate through its role in the carbon and water cycles and such mechanisms as albedo, evapotranspiration, cloud formation, and weathering. Examples of how life may have affected past climate include: glaciation 2.3 billion years ago triggered by the evolution of oxygenic photosynthesis, glaciation 300 million years ago ushered in by long-term burial of resistant detritus of vascular land plants (forming coal), termination of the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum 55 million years ago by flourishing marine phytoplankton, reversal of global warming 49 million years ago by 800,000 years of arctic azolla blooms, and global cooling over the past 40 million years driven by the expansion of grass-grazer ecosystems.

"Essence of Christmas"

"CHRISTMAS"

Christmas is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, people around the world have been observing it with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular in nature. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their religion. Popular customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with family and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa Claus to arrive. December 25–Christmas Day–has been a federal holiday in all over the world. Christmas is celebrated all over the world, as a religious holiday or as a time of celebration by Christians and non-Christians alike. The traditions are different from country to country, but they nearly always include a feast, giving gifts or cards, and enjoying church or public festivities such as singing Christmas carols and songs. Santa Claus is a tradition in many countries of the world.

As the Child Jesus is the real reason for celebrating Christmas, we are invited to present Him birthday gifts through the most economically challenged persons in our society. As the birth of Jesus means love, joy, hope and sharing, we, as Christians, can make Jesus’ birthday celebration truly meaningful for Him when we extend the love, joy, hope and sharing beyond our comfort circle of family, relatives and friends. Christmas is about love. Caring about another over yourself, spending the time to do the little things to make the holiday special for loved ones.  Christmas is also about togetherness. Being with the people you love, laughing, and sharing a meal, sharing happy memories. Christmas is about giving. Doing things for others - collecting food for the needy, helping with toy distributions to needy children. Remembering those less fortunate. Everyone wants Christmas to be meaningful. Christmas is definitely the season for gifts and shopping. During Christmas, a lot of people go to malls to buy various gifts to be given to their friends and loved ones. People just need to spend more during Christmas season.

Focusing on or prioritizing the giving of gifts or spending of money for Christmas parties should not diminish the real essence of Christmas but strengthen it. When the monetary values of gifts and foods do not really matter because we value more the thoughts and gestures of giving, sharing and fellowship, there should be no issue how much we spend to celebrate Christmas. The essence of Christmas is not lost through commercialism. It is lost when we do not include the celebrator, particularly through the poor people in our society who most need to feel His love, joy and hope.