Shania

Everyone of us have their goals, hopes and dreams no matter how young we are or how old we are. Normally, their desires are changing while they are growing along. It is because people in different ages have different requirements and thoughts. It's amazing that when you become mature, you start to think about things that you don't normally think. No matter how hard it would be, most people would try their best to achieve their goals, hopes and dreams. When I was a child I want to become an  Accountant and a Pilot. I want to count a big amount of money. When I was a child playing outside our house I'm always amazed how the airplanes fly up in the sky. But as time goes by there is a conflict of interes. I always change my mind. I always doubted myself, in my abilities. And I always questioned myself if this is going to be worth it? Is this what God planned for me? Can this make me happy because I will do this for almost the rest of my life. But now, I just want ...

Every year, schools celebrate the High School Day to commemorate the day when the school was founded or established. Ilocos Sur National High School celebrated its 117th High School Day. It was celebrated in 2nd and 3rd day of March. One of the most awaited and the busiest occasion celebrated in school. There is a great deal of hurried activities, boundless excitement and anticipation that awaits the participants for the event. The students and teachers are also happy to participate the parade as the opening of the celebration. Even those who are not actively participating in the event are happy to have and perform the highlight of the called celebration, field demonstration with their colorful props and eye catching costumes. The school gets a major make-over where in and out of the classrooms are thoroughly cleaned up, bulletin boards are updated and well-decorated. The coronation ball is greatly awaited. Everybody is happy to watch and witnessed the royal coronation and their eleg...

The old and the new in Ilocano culture are both featured in this year’s Kannawidan Ylocos Festival -  the festival of Ilocos Sur that celebrates its being a separate province and its being a treasure chest of traditions and culture. The Kannawidan festival celebrates at the end of January until second week of February. The Kannawidan Festival opening shows the beautiful and colorful fireworks display that lighting up the skies. The Kannawidan Festival has so many things to offer and it celebrates the best of Ilocos Sur culture, from traditional dress and folk dance to tribal rituals and marching band contests, there are also contemporary dance competition, and street dancing showdown. This is to encourage the younger generations to learn the indigenous songs and dances of the province. One interesting event of the festival is the annual “Pinaka” contest where locals exhibit their amazing farm and fishery products and livestock. And the other ancestral cultural activities in the...

One line of the song goes this way, "Life is a constant change and nothing stays the same." In which I strongly believed. Everything is changing. The things I used to see, hear, and touch is not the same anymore. Some turned out to be good but most were not. Everybody is aiming to change the future, the world to be a better place to live in. But we can't do that drastically. Before we can aim to change anyone, anything, or any place, change should begin in ourselves. We should have a self assessment or ask ourselves "What's wrong with me? What have I done to improve myself and others?" That moment you may know which to maintain, change, and improve. Self change is needed in order to change others and the place we live in. If we show love, they will give us back. If we care to do good things to others. Isn't it that we receive good things too? Love begets love. It's like a boomerang. You will reap what you sow. These sayings you used to hear are...

Last year, I have encountered so many ups and down. I have learned many lessons from my experiences. I also faced a lot of challenges a life has to offer. I lost important persons in my life. I lost friendships of people I valued a lot. I didn't reach the expectations of my parents. And I got some trouble controlling my emotions. But after all of these I am still blessed that God had given me blessings more than I deserve. As the year changes, I decided to leave all my problems & flaws behind. New year means renewed self with new perspective and goals. I decided to change my lifestyle and to improve myself to the best version of me. I became mature. I can now handle my emotions well. I also strengthen my faith in God. To trust his plans for me. Last year, I learned that sometimes it is okay to be alone in order for me to know myself more. I also learned how to be more confident enough in everything that I do. I should believe in myself. I will face my fears alone. And alway...