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New topics taught to me, different perspectives I've been exposed to, new ways of learning I've never dabbled in before, new projects to have fun with... Can you believe that 3 months have already passed? Can you believe we're already entering the last quarter of this school year? It feels as if it was just yesterday that I first entered this school, time really does fly by so fast. As I reflect upon these past few months, I am filled with gratitude for the invaluable experiences and personal development that have unfolded along this humble journey of mine. It has been 3 fulfilling and grueling months and I still haven't improved my bad habits all that much. Even though this was the case I have improved some of my strengths. Thanks to the CBR web design project Ma'am gave us, I have improved my CSS skills and problem-solving skills. It was fun learning about new ways and improved ways to manipulate the canvas called a webpage with 2 markup languages, HTML and CSS, a...

  It was the 121st celebration of high school day. After two years of delay, it is finally back. The school has overcome all the obstacles that COVID-19 created and finally resumed its events. Although I didn't attend the event, I do know the layout of the event. Let me walk you through the layout of the events.   There are 3 main parts to this event: the first part, Church services, followed by a 1-hour break, then the second part, the main part of the event. This is where they introduce the guest speaker and award teachers and such. Also in this part, the top 3 winners of the G10 hip-hop dance competition will perform an intervention. After this is a lunch break, which is followed by the last and third part of the event, the field demo. This is the part where students dance in the field. G7, G8, with their respective grade dances, and G10 students who will perform ‘Galaw Pilipinas’ (7 representatives per section). This is also the part where teachers play traditional Filipin...

  Holy Week is the most sacred week in the liturgical year in Christianity. Due to this, we had a long weekend vacation. As I’m not Christian, I didn’t attend any churches for masses and such. So instead, I will be telling you about what I did during the school breaks as a non-Christian. Fair warning, it is boring and repetitious.   On Tuesday evening, the start of our break (because we weren’t required to attend tomorrow), I stayed up until 11 pm watching videos in the dark because it’s calming. The next day I woke up at around 8 a.m., had some coffee, booted up my computer, and tried to learn about some new software I’ve been meaning to use, ‘eww'. After that, I cooked some chicken breast for lunch, workout’d out, and showered. Then I prepared my copies of the song for church and went to church. After church back to learning coding, but c++ this time, couldn’t get my mind around it. Then I slept at 12 a.m. I pretty much repeated this entire routine the entire break, minus th...

  Every year in March, there is a celebration known as Women's National Month. It's a good moment to consider what women have contributed to society historically and currently. The holiday inspires women to follow their passions, thrive in their careers, and remove obstacles to gender equality. The need to recognize the challenges that women still encounter in our society today, such as the gender pay gap, sexual harassment, and discrimination, is also highlighted by Women's National Month. By understanding these concerns, we can strive towards establishing a more just and equal environment for everyone, regardless of one’s gender.   Despite significant progress, women still face discrimination and barriers in various aspects of their lives. These challenges include but are not limited to the gender wage gap, gender-based violence, and inadequate representation in leadership positions. Women’s National Month is a vital opportunity to recognize and bring attention to the...

Valentines' Day, is a day full of love. A day when you can show your love through outrageously markup items. A day took over by big corporate companies. A day when companies take advantage of your love. A capitalist’s dream! In order to sell pricey goods designed for the romantic holiday, huge firms now take advantage of people's emotions on Valentine's Day. Businesses spend a lot of money on advertising, which puts pressure on consumers to purchase pricey gifts as a sign of their affection. This perfectly embodies the ideals of capitalism. It is essential for customers to be aware of commercialization and restrain their expenditure. Love shouldn't be evaluated based on how much anything costs. Simple acts of affection like exchanging handwritten notes or spending time together work well. Genuine acts of affection, intimate deeds, and deep ties should take precedence above commercial considerations. By doing this, we may revive the original essence of love and give ours...

Culture is an integral part of a specific location, serving as a foundation for individual distinctiveness and identity. These aspects are inherited from ancestors and passed down through generations. Among the provinces, Ilocos Sur stands out for its exceptionally rich history and culture. The present generation strives to sustain the legacy of their predecessors by commemorating and celebrating their history, ensuring that the story of Ilocos Sur is deeply engraved in the hearts, souls, and minds of every Ilokano. Kannawidan is a significant festival in Ilocos Sur, often overlooked as merely a provincial celebration. However, upon closer examination, it becomes apparent that it holds greater importance than mere festivity. In recent years, the world has become increasingly globalized, leading to the blending of beliefs and the emergence of multicultural societies. The absence of events that embed our cultural heritage can result in a loss of regional identity and diverse society, era...