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         Less than two months left to undergo my final junior high school life. I am very thankful to the teachers, students, and to everyone that make up Ilocos Sur National High School for the memorable experiences and great lessons that I have gained. For that, I will never regret that I chose this school, thanks to my parents who had forced me. In this last quarter of my last junior high school, I always continue to learn. Everyday I am grateful that I interact with the people that I love and my friends. My relationship with my classmates and teachers got deeper as time passes by.           For my past past days, I had observed that I find it hard to get motivated on Mondays because for me, my week end is not enough.  Sometimes I overthink too often and it's kinda annoying me. I felt like I own every problem in this world, I don't know why. So sometimes, I look in a mirror and try to speak to myself and ask myself, "What is r...

        When I was a kid,  I used to have plenty of dreams, I may not even remember some of it anymore. But most those dreams were just fantasies because I was just kid before. Now, as I'm becoming older and mature, I am now more aware of my environment and becoming more realistic. Not like when I was a kid anymore, although there is still some, nonetheless I now think of realities.             I have a lot of big dreams in my life. I wanted to become either a doctor, scientist, lawyer, pilot or an engineer. But I became more realistic and said to myself that I can't be studying all of my life just to learn all of these professions, I just have to choose one. Except for these, which are my ambitions, I wanted to be rich, not that crazy rich but in a way that all needs and some wants will be met. But I know that  if I just dream for it, nothing will happen. So, I have to work for it or do something 'bout it. Work hard, work s...

         Before the High School Day, many preparations and practices should be done first. Every year level has its own unique dance styles and choreographies . From Grade 7 to Grade 12 will be competing to each other and the winner will be in the decision of the audience or the judges. Many sacrifices should be given and each individual must pay attention  and be active during practice and especially during the event.         Ilocos Sur National High School celebrates this special occasion every school year. This is to commemorate the school's Foundation Day. Now, this year will mark the 118th High School Day celebration. The 118th High School Day is actually a two-day celebration which will be celebrated on March 1-2, 2020. The first day of the event will be the Coronation Day, wherein the new king and queen will be formally crowned. The second day will be the most awaited event, which will be having a lot of activities. The field d...

        Ilocos Sur, a beautiful province located in the northern part of the Luzon. It is province rich in culture that represents the ancient Spanish and Filipino heritage. To show and share their treasures to the whole world, the locals conceived a festival, which they called it the "Kannawidan Festival" that highlights these cultural traditions. It is held on January 28 to February 17, every year.          Kannawidan Festival is mainly celebrated in Vigan City. The old and the new Ilocano culture are both being featured in this year's Kannawidan Ylocos Festival, the festival of Ilocos Sur that celebrates its being a separate province from Ilocos Norte. The festival opened with the residents' expression of gratitude to the blessings of God. A Holy Mass con-celebrated at Saint Paul Cathedral in Vigan City and the procession afterwards. Ilocanos gather in their religious events on special feast days of patron saints.      ...

          In order for me to change, I should stop doing the things that is bad for my life and avoid the things that have no connection in my improvements. Setting realistic goals is very important, even in the simplest ways can help me change. Being close to positive vibes and positive people helps me to get nearer to my goals.           Being realistic is much better than just being optimistic. Acting it out is better rather than just thinking of it. Action is the key to make or to change something because nothing will happen if I will not act or move. To change myself, I first need to make a rule for myself to follow and have an objective. I may not entirely change the whole world but I know that I can make a difference someday.          The truth is, it is possible to change the world. But to change the world, we have to change ourselves first. If everyone of us is motivated to change for the better, su...

          Vigan City, a great place to visit and to explore beautiful heritage sites. Vigan City is one of the 7 wonder Cities in the World. Not only beautiful places that makes people attract Vigan, but also its delicious delicacies that the Ilocanos make, especially the Biguenos. This place also have many celebrations and festivities that local people undergo.           Vigan City Fiesta is held in honour of St. Paul the apostle, the City's Patron Saint, on January 25 each year. Locals and tourists gather to experience and see the street dancing, carnivals, food fairs, arts and crafts, adding to the attraction of this UNESCO World Heritage City.  The Vigan City Fiesta usually lasts for several days. It includes within the period the celebration of the anniversary of the cityhood of Vigan, which is commemorated every January 27.           Participants from the different neighboring provinces in the n...

          Everything's so new this year because it's New Year! New Year has come again and it's time to make things new again. I had mistakes and regrets last year but I know that I still have time to make things right this year.           It's not only New Year that we should make things right and make things new, everyday is a new chance for us to correct our mistakes and do what is needed. I thank God that he gave me another chance to witness what will happen this 2020. Also for giving me the strength that I needed to surpass my hardships that happened to me in 2019, not only these, but I also enjoyed my 2019 and had a lot of fun with relatives.           This year, I will not promise anything to myself, instead, I will do my best to do things right and I will not waste my chances this year. I'll change for the better and try to adapt from the environment, if needed. But still, I'm just a human and I can'...