Change; It Starts With Me

3 Steps in Changing Yourself

"Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself." 

I came across of this quote while browsing the internet for an essay of, 'Change; It Starts With Me'. It's funny that I'm writing an essay that has a theme of 'change' when I cannot seem to change my dirty ways of writing, searching. All we want to do and say is change the world for the better but even our own selves have no indication to change for the better.

How can we change the world if even our own selves cannot change? It is important that before we think of changing the world, we first need to change the one inside of us.

There are three steps in changing ourselves for the better:

   1. Take small actions. Take a look of your surroundings or the ones around you if they are hurt with what you are saying. Take a look if they don't like what you are doing, if they don't like your attitude. This is when you know that you need to change that certain attitude for the better. These small actions can help you in changing for yourself.

   2.  Ask for help. In changing, it is important that we know who can help us in changing. You are important, each and everyone of us are important to receive help from others. It's not a sign of weakness but a sign of determination and strength to change.

   3. Prove that you are confident. Confidence is the key to everyone's fear. People sometimes think to change but is afraid of failing, but when you have the confidence to change for the better, this is the right time to prove that you can change. Nothing will go wrong if you have confidence to make a change for yourself.

These are the three steps in changing. What will you do first? Remember that when changing the world, it starts with you.

Source: https://safety4sea.com/cm-building-resilience-change-is-a-part-of-life/

Vigan Fiesta Festival

The Vigan City Fiesta is held in honor of St. Paul the Apostle, the city’s patron saint, on 25 January each year. Locals and tourists gather to experience and see the street dancing, carnivals, food fairs, and arts and crafts, adding to the attraction of this UNESCO World Heritage City.

During the festival, every tourist has a chance to try authentic longganisa from Vigan. Usually, local people eat salami for breakfast but the food itself is too good to be eaten during the morning hours only.

There are so many activities that will be held in this years' Vigan Festival, such as the Street Dancing Competition, and Vigan City Grand Parade.

Source: https://tawidnewsmag.com/vigan-city-longganisa-festival-2019/

What I am Today Will Change Tomorrow; New Year, New Me!

Each year passed with a new resolution, but I always seem to be lousy and lazy to actually do something for myself. I always find it difficult to do everything I listed on my New Year's Resolution.

But, as I think of it thoroughly, it is for the best. And I thought that maybe what I listed on my previous list is beyond of my interest, I didn't have the determination and the purpose to live up to those resolution. 

Now, it is 2020. I decided that every move and expectations I make will be of my interest and every resolution I make will be done with determination and purpose. With this New Year will become the New Me and I will not be the same as yesterday as I progress to my future self.

What I am today will change tomorrow and that is my New Year's Resolution this 2020.

Source: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/60776/why-do-we-make-new-years-resolutions

Reflection; Quarter 3

I had a lot of fun conquering third quarter. 

We've been busy because of school activities such as our thematic project which is speech choir. we had our misunderstandings and difficulties but we strive to be the best. In the end, we conquered the stage and is one of the best performers. Not only did we conquered speech choir, we also conquered the hip-hop dance competition facilitated by the MAPEH Department, we placed 2nd among the many performers on that day.

I had fun this quarter and I wish that so did you.

Essence of Christmas

What is the true essence of Christmas? Why must we celebrate Christmas?

This Christmas season, it is important for us to bear in our minds the reason why we are celebrating this yuletide season in the first place. In this month of December, it is a must for us to remember that our Lord came in this world in order to save us from our sins; He came to redeem us from the wickedness of this world.

The essence of celebrating  Christmas season is not to have a house full of Christmas lights, having a tall and beautiful Christmas tree full of gifts underneath it and giving expensive gifts. Christmas basically means sharing what you have, not just the material things but also those that can only be felt like a warm, tight hug, a simple thank you, showing our appreciation to our loved ones and forgiveness among others.

We celebrate Christmas because of the God above, for he has the power to change and save the world.

Source: https://www.wishafriend.com/christmas/id/21416/

Awareness Is A Must

As life continues to evolve with outstanding achievements, there are also dark sides in this society.
So many years have passed by and we have to face with many issues. Some are small, but some of them are not. Some or maybe many issues caused the whole world to think and retaliate. One of these issue is Violence Against Women and Children, and Gender and Development are among them.

Many women and children suffer in this kind of pain, be it physical, mental, and emotional, without knowing how to stop and get help from people most especially their loved ones. Even the people who are questioned because of their identity, what happened to our world. Even though how many times they beg for mercy, society turned a blind eye to them, families put pressure on them, and people around trampled on them, makes them realize that they don't have a voice in this world.

And why must these people suffer severe consequences and unjust though they have devoted a lot for humanity? Because of Discrimination and Unequal Power.

In conclusion, I hope that every people realize what mistakes and judgement they have done. Especially to those who suffered discrimination and inequality.

We are only human. AWARENESS IS A MUST.



Source: https://isu.edu.ph/2-uncategorised/196-gad-corner-2
http://www.endvawnow.org/uploads/modules/pdf/1342724232.pdf

National Environment Awareness Month 2019

Environment includes all living and non-living objects. We live in the environment and use the environmental resources like air, land and water to meet our needs. Development also means meeting the needs of the people. While meeting the ever-growing needs, we put pressure on the environment. When the pressure exceeds the carrying capacity of the environment to repair or replace itself, it creates a serious problem of environmental degradation. If we use any environmental resource such as ground water beyond its limit of replacement, we may lose it forever. Therefore, there is a need to create ‘awareness’ about Environmental protection. While efforts are being made at the national and international level to protect our environment, it is also the responsibility of every citizen to use our environmental resources with care and protect them from degradation.

Environmental awareness proves important for several reasons; it fosters a sense of connection to the natural world, promotes sustainable development and encourages conservation of irreplaceable natural resources and vulnerable plant and animal species.

November is Environmental Awareness Month by virtue of Republic Act No. 9512 signed on Dec. 12, 2008. The law says the promotion of national awareness on the role of natural resources in economic growth and the importance of environmental conservation shall be done through environmental education.

That is why Environment Awareness is celebrated within the month of November to empower and educate everyone that being aware of every problem in our environment is important. Not just being aware but to also solve and make our environment much better for the next generations to live.

Source: 
https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-importance-of-environmental-awareness
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/945088/did-you-know-november-is-environmental-awareness-month
https://cleverlittlemonkey.co.za/how-to-promote-environmental-awareness-in-children/
https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/environmental-awareness-poster-7553738162.html