Thursday, February 24, 2011

Change; It starts with me

Life is beautiful as the rainbow, despite the trials and turmoils in it. Nowadays, there are a lot of negative and wrongdoings of people around, the corruption of high making officials, the crimes being committed and other activities that affect the peace and order situation and security of our country.

The popular saying goes this way, "Life is a matter of choice." I strongly believe in here because it's ourselves that really make or unmake our future.It's true there are other factors around us that would influence our life, our parents, peers the mass media, and among others.

Of what I am now I know I could improve for the better.It's my ownself that could start the change and no other else. I dream of having a better life and status in the future so it's me that would make the preparation and not other people to do it.

However, as Dr. Jose Rizal said that the youth of the land are the hope of Fatherland. I still believe in that we the youth can still do a lot for the betterment of our country in particular one community.

As a youth leader, I could do some things in my own little ways.Just having possible values towards work through participating in the Clean Drive of our barangay with the other officials is one that I could initiate. Another in participation in other activities in life our sports program and health consciousness campaign. I know that by just actively participating in our programs for development, change in the life of the people especially the youth would lapper. With this CHANGE would really starts with me and I have to do it NOW!! :)

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

♥ My Dream, My Future ♥

My vision for the future entails many goals that I know. I will have to work hard to achieve. I feel that the path to accomplish my goals will be tough hard work within my education. After this secondary education is our college life, more trials and challenges will come on our way. I believe that to be serious in one's studies is one of the best tools needed to face obstacles. It's not difficult to achieve success in life if ever.

My first and foremost plan is to graduate from high school I consider this to be a huge accomplishment considering that many people don't make it that fast.After graduation I will be attending college and I am aspiring to become a chef someday, somehow. I wanna be one of the famous chef in the world. As what others aim, I will be successful too afterward. I will do the best that I can be. Sacrifice much of my efforts and be tough enough so that I could be able to attain my dreams in life so from now on, I will study much harder than before, I will make everything such better ones.

Despite the temptations around, fighting spirit must prevail. Strong determination in life also should be the good value that one should have. My chosen dream is to be a successful chef here in the country or abroad could help me provide the needs of my parents when they get old and when I have my own family as well. So I'll pray to the Lord who is the source of eternal knowledge and wisdom to guide me always. :) ♥

Monday, February 21, 2011

♥ Kannawidan Festival ♥

This year Ilocos Sur celebrates fourth kannawidan festival from January 31 to February 6. Kannawidan is a variant of the Ilocano word "tawid" meaning heritage or heritance. Kannawidan was first an idea develop in the minds of a group of Civic spirited Ilocos who wanted to promote cultural awareness and preserves the rich historical and cultural heritage of Ilocos.

Kannawidan opened with a celebration of mass of the St. Paul cathedral and a town profession of the patron saints of all town of Ilocos Sur. The festival features the rich culture of the province. It also showcase the different agriculture and industry products by the different muncipalities through its trade fair. There were also various contest participated by men and women the highlight of these festival was the Saniata ti Ilocos Sur, a pageant contest with candidates coming from the different towns of Ilocos Sur.

The Kannawidan aims to preserves and sustain the old traditions attractive products and practices of the Ilocano as well as to promote the local tourism, industry and cause the increase in the demand for local products, create more jobs and generate more income.

Viva Vigan, Viva San Pablo

A lot of happenings and gatherings during the fiesta of Vigan City. January 25, the Biguenos celebrating the feast of "San Pablo". St. Paul is the the patron saint of Vigan City.

A lot of tourist visit Vigan to witness the events that the City prepared. On the 25th day of January, there was a parade. The grand parade is being held every City Fiesta and it is one of the most sought after event of the people of Vigan.

One thing I can't forget about January 25 was for the very first time, I participated in the parade with our school's CAT-I unit. In our complete uniform.

January 25, 2011 was the happiest day of my life and you know what, January 25 was one note worthy date for me. That was January is all about; a meaningful and colorful celebration especially for the Biguenos. We should be proud of Vigan City, because I know this is the most child-friendly City here in the Philippines.