Reflection....

What does it take to be an ICT student?

Actually, you don’t need to be that very brainy whose expertise in computer entities is overflowing. Even if you’re just a beginner like me, then be it. For me, it’s even better because there is a greater tendency that you’ll learn more things you’ve never known before.

No wonder, I entered the four walls of the Computer Room empty minded about our lessons, tags, and links then add the vast magical world of Mr. Photoshop. It would be so frustrating to go beyond your comfort zone isn’t it?

That’s what was playing in my mind before but as days passed by, I’ve realized that I’m enjoying what I’m doing which is a great soul- booster for me.

And now that I’m about to leave the portals of Ilocos Sur National High School, I just want to exemplify my heart- felt gratitude to my our teacher, Mrs. Evelyn Vera Cruz, for altering my brain waves about computers, for sharpening my neurons and for being one of the mentors who taught me how to spell that seven letter word, SUCCESS. 

Khristine Lilibeth Pagulayan, M.D. : Now Loading.........

As I am slowly writing every letter of this composition in the paper, whether I like it or not, it is already 45 days before Guiseppe Verdi’s legendary Grand March will be again dazzled in the four huge walls of Ilocos Sur National High School’s historical gymnasium. 1080 hours before we put on the shimmering medals we’ve worked our nerves very hard for. 64,800 minutes before we wear that ISNHS garb for the last time which is an identity to be proud for.

 3,888,000 seconds before we grasp that dignity, reputation, and grandeur everyone is craving for.

                There is only a very diminutive time left on the clock before we fully graduate in secondary. All the exultant bonding with my friends during vacant periods, paper fights in the middles of classes, ultimate teamwork during short quizzes, moments in good and bad times, all of these will soon stay as a memory but will surely be cherished in the innermost chamber of our hearts and will never ever perish. Even the tallest tsunamis, thunderous storms and vicious fires will not be able to trounce it.

                As we now reap the fruits of surmounting predicaments, we need then to continue the voyage into another chapter which is I am sure, again full of exemplary obstacles where we can surely pluck another batch of worthy lessons we can actually use in our everyday living. Obviously, I’m talking about the vast realm of College Life.

                I feel mixed emotions whenever I think of college. I’m blissful because I will be another step closer from reaching my ultimate targets in life. At the same time, I’m sad because it’s really hard to leave your friends who have been with you for four long years. Bidding goodbye is really difficult, no doubt.

                Next opponent? Choosing the right course and the right school. Until now, perplexity is still playing with my neurons. What I know is, I want to be a successful accountant and if God permits, in my very own company. I know it’s quite impossible but there’s nothing wrong in daydreaming. In addition, I also want to be a prominent doctor. It’s like having two titles at the same time in your name. How I wish this would really happen. It will be an eminent slap on the faces of those who didn’t believe in my capabilities and will be a colossal success to me and all the people who are always behind to render a helping hand.

                Fortitude, Zeal, Family, Friends and Faith. These are the big five that I will need to completely achieve these ultimate dreams of mine. This is Khristine officially signing out, bidding goodbye and hoping that you will be wishing me for the very best luck. But wait, it’s not luck that brought me here, it’s pure Hardwork. Adios.

Be a Catalyst of Positive Change! -AR Angcos

A famous song by once said, “If you wanna make the world a better place, take a look at yourself in the mirror and make a change.”. Since the day I heard this line of the song, it just can’t get out of my mind. No matter how long it’s already been since I first time heard this, I just can not forget it.

                I truly believe in the saying that the only constant thing in this world is change. It is absolutely true. The morning you had just today will soon be gone and changed it into another morning of tomorrow. Yes, both still are mornings but they can never be the same. The things that happened or will happen will never be the same.

                We, the people living in this crazy big world are constantly looking for change. If we say change, of course, it’s a change for the better. We keep on dreaming of better things to come. We keep on hoping of better things to happen in our lives. We keep on telling to be better. We keep on criticizing people. We see the littlest mistakes they make. But are we able to see our own flaws too?

                You can not find change in others. You can find it just right within yourself. If you’ll search for it, you’ll find it. Let us start the change we are all dreaming with ourselves. Once this change has been found within is, it will surely spread to our neighbours and to the whole wide world. 

Kannawidan, I am Forever Indebted.

             Ilocos Sur has a rich heritage and unique culture that are to be preserved for the next generations because it is observed that many of these traditions, songs, dances and other Ilocano culture are not familiar to the younger generations already. Children of today are paying more attention to the modern and novelty dances they seen on the television than the traditional ones. There is also a need to evaluate the different products of the different municipalities and the agricultural products and livestock of the farmers and fisher folks.

                With response to this, the provincial government of Ilocos Sur conceived a festival that will highlight these culture and traditions and attract local and foreign tourists as well. They call it the KANNAWIDAN Ylocos Festival; it is also a time to commemorate the anniversary of Ilocos Sur as a province since it was separated on February 2, 1818.

                We cannot deny that the Province of Ilocos Sur can outlast other superior places not only in the Philippines but may be even the whole planet in terms of culture, traditions, practices and sceneries. Not only that, Ilocos Sur also has an amazing and remarkable history. To further nourish our minds about

                Did you know that Ilocos is home of staggering personalities who made luminous marks on the records? Diego Silang, the brave man who led a bloody revolt, his wife, Gabriela SIlang, the Joan Arc of the Philippines, Elpidio Quirino, one of the Presidents and Vicente Singson Encarnacion, a business tycoon who became one of the 7 wise men.

                Not to be outdone, Ilocos Sur’s tourist attraction makes it also to the list. Vigan City’s heritage village filled with Hispanic designed antique houses and Sta. Maria’s dazzling church were inscribed both inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List of Sites which is a very prestigious award that a place may be granted. Add also Bessang Pass Marker, which punctuates the last stand of the Japanese soldiers, the Santiago Cove which is dubbed as the Boracay of the North and Bantay’s lofty bell tower.

                A trip to the picturesque province would be incomplete without oozing the tongue-crippling varieties of aroma and tasting the oh-so-good specialties of Ilocos Sur. Topping the roll is Vigan’s scrumptious empanada and longganisa. Not to be vanquished, next on the file are Sto. Domingo’s nutritious squash noodles, San Ildefonso’s luscious Basi, Sta. Maria’s sweet Balicucha and Sugpon’s yummy ube.

                I am quite sure you didn’t think Ilocos Sur was this great. It really has tons of hidden potentials which if fully developed would surely bring the province to the limelight. For these wonders, let us be grateful to God. Ilocos Sur really caught a lot of blessings when God showered some. Let’s also be thankful to the Government of Ilocos Sur for fabricating this Kannawidan Ylocos Festival.

                With this, people will now value what it’s like to be a true blooded Ilocano. And with our combined efforts, Ilocos Sur will continue shimmering not only locally but in the international realm as well. As its battle cry exemplifies, Soar High Ilocos Sur!

Reflection

I was already about to take a step of the clouds and make glimpse of the clear blue sky above until I realized that I was still fingertips away. I still need to help myself from reaching what is up so I never stopped.

          Third grading period is about to end but the race has not yet ended. The main reason why I was really urged to strive harder and to prove what I really deserve. Though I wasn’t the leader of our group project which was given earlier for us to work on, I put all the best I could just to make the most presentable output. We may not have the most beautiful work but at least each member in our group contributed for the project’s betterment.

        During this grading period, we had missed so many classes because of attending such extra-curricular activities like the Division Schools Press Conference, Pre-RSPC Write shop, Regional Schools Press Conference but we never failed to forget our academics. Academics is still in our top priorities so we did what we could just to make up for what we had missed.

        Third grading period is about to end but I keep on reminding myself that it’s not yet the end of the race. I still have time to prove myself and to prove that I need to get what I deserve.