My Dream, My Future :))

              All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.

            I always dreamed of becoming a successful yet simple girl. I always wanted of becoming a woman with a better status in life. But I cannot do all of these without my determination to change myself into a better one.

            This, therefore, is a faded dream of the time when I went down into the dust and noise of the Eastern market-place and with my brain and muscles, with sweat and constant thinking, made others see my visions coming true. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that all was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes, and make it possible

I am an ICT Student :)

Unlike information technology (IT) that makes use of computers and the internet to handle and store information, information and communication technology (ICT) is a technical term that includes IT as well as telephonic, broadcast media, and other kinds of audio and video processing and transmission. Hence, ICT is a more general term that focuses on the role of communication in information technology. Telephone networks are merged with computer networks and necessary software through a single cabling or link system to progress communication smoothly and conveniently. As such, information and communication technology brings along several wealthy new opportunities and careers to explore.

Inclusion of ICT in the school curriculum helps students to make effective use of resources and development of students’ interests in studies. With the use of high-quality standard simulation for demonstrations, students can be encouraged to take keen participation in studies. As a result, they can achieve better grades in other subjects, apart from information technology (IT) only, and determine the different ways of using the requisite information in specific ways. Therefore, ICT becomes all the more important from an early age so as to familiarize the students with it.

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Change is the only constant

We must learn to view change as a natural phenomenon, to anticipate it and to plan for it. The future is ours to channel in the direction we want to go... we must continually ask ourselves, "What will happen if...?" or better still, "How can we make it happen?"

Change is the only permanent thing in this world. Everything in life is connected somehow. You may have to dig deep to find it but its there. Everything is the same even though it’s different. Somehow everything connects back with your life. The faces in certain places may be different, but the situation is the same. Irony is a hidden factor that creeps around us in life, letting its presence felt only after it has left. Picture back to a year ago and the situation you were in. Look at how things are different yet somehow everything it still in someway cognate. Everything connects together to form the balance of life, to maintain structure. Change is and always will be inevitable, but everything is relative, and all the moments and times in your life will come back around again, you just might find yourself on the other side of the coin. Things are always changing, as fast as everything stays the same.

It is always the simple things that change our lives. And these things never happen when you are looking for them to happen. Life will reveal answers at the pace life wishes to do so. You feel like running, but life is on a stroll. This is how God does things.

KANNAWIDAN: The Ylocos Festival

The province of Ilocos Sur has recently celebrated its Kannawidan Ylocos Festival. This year marks the province’s 193rd year based on the Royal Decree dated February 2, 1818 separating Ilocos Sur from Ilocos Norte. Prior to this date, the stretch of Bangui in Ilocos Norte down to Luna La Union is called Ylocos which is a term to refer to the coastal inhabitants. It literally meant “from the lowlands”.

Ilocos Sur especially Vigan is branded as the Heart of Ilocandia by the Philippine Historical Committee. It’s a province very rich in culture and heritage. Kannawidan means traditions and this province got to showcase all what she has. On January 31 to February 6, 2011 several activities were lined up for the celebration.

There was the tribal performance of the cultural communities of Ilocos Sur which is so fascinating. They displayed their talents as well as their indigenous costumes. Partuat ken Patanor Trade Fair showcased the products of the province such as longanisa, bagnet, garlic, bibingka, tinubong and many other foods including handicrafts. There was even eating contests of these delicacies of Ilocos Sur as well as basi drinking contest. Traditional games were played and bingo as well. There were Sarsuela and Komedya Ilocana which were shown. Choir competition was also held.

A battle of brains and beauty was witnessed during the Saniata ti Ilocos Sur pageant. Art exhibitions and competitions were also conducted. On the spot painting was done by the Saturday group from Manila while The Ilocandia Photographic Society put up its photography exhibit at the Archbishop’s Palace.

It was a fun-filled week of celebration of the Kannawidan Festival in Ilocos Sur.

Keeping in Mind our Mother Tongue

As time passes by, lots of people don’t know the real stories behind them. They don’t know how to look back where they truly began. They don’t know how to love their own culture, traditions, fashions, and even their own dialect. They don’t know how to use it.

Here in our province, we tend to use English or Tagalog instead of our own dialect which is the Iloco. Many ilocanos are denying their oewn belongings. They adopt the belongings of others. They are more likely to love the belongings of others instead of their own. Are you thinking this is right? Of course, it is not. We must be satisfied with what God had given to us. Not for adopting what he had given to others. Many Ilocanos are denying  the fact that they are Ilocanos so they are more likely to use the dialect of others.

Keep in touch of what we have. Love our own. And we must use our mother tongue frequently.

New Year, New Me?

Another wonderful year had gone and many had changed. Many had just past and many still remained. But the important thing is love still remains in the hearts of those who believe.

Year two thousand eleven was just like a wonderful dream that happened. I gained a lot of friends even though I’ve lost some. I feel loved that completes my year so much. I feel cared for it warms my heart. And I feel blessed for it gave me enough courage and determination to stand to be strong always and to feel that God is just always at my side to guide and protect me in every simple thing I do, does, did and will. This year 2012, I can’t promise everyone to change myself as what they had seen me before, but then again, I can still be the one whom they like for, they for and they love for. Being at that situation makes me feel complete so nothing’s going to change. If I will, it is just a part of growing up, it is just normal and nothing to be worried about. I can still be the one whom they will care, like and love for.

It is not New Year that will encourage me to change what they hate me the most; it is me, myself alone if I want to.

True Essence of Christmas

Every year more than 400 million people celebrate Xmas around the world that makes Xmas one of the world’s biggest religious and commercial festivities. In approximately year 300 A.D., the birthday of Jesus was determined to be on December 25, the day that has been celebrated from then till this very day. The celebration on the 25th of December starts with Christmas Eve, the evening of December 24.

The religious festival is originally a blend of pagan customs. The Romans held a festival on December 25 called Dies Natalis Solis Invicti, "The birthday of the unconquered sun.” Pagan Scandinavia celebrated a winter festival called Yule, held in late December to early January. However, it is uncertain exactly why December 25 became associated with the birth of Jesus since the Old Testament doesn’t mention a specific date of the event.

Christmas is best when we know how to love, share and forgive for it is the true essence it. Love as if you’ve never been hurt before. Share as if you have a lot of blessings to give. And forgive as if you’ve never been made a mistake. Merry Christmas!