"New Trail?"

The last grading that I learned in ICT (Information and Communication Technology), but it doesn’t mean that the last grading also the last of my knowledge. Adobe Photoshop I’ve discovered any keys that I must understand, at first I just simply used a simple app just to edit an images to look ghastly, but then I saw this one, it is deeper how it looks. I watched the tutorial from YouTube so then I gained more knowledge, it was effortly but fascinating working, from now in editing image I can just simply work here.

                 Adobe Photoshop is one of the most popular and well-known photo- and graphics-editing software applications around. It became a mainstay for users who want to edit existing photos or even create their own images and graphics. It is considered a raster graphics editor, which means users can create and edit images and save them in one of many formats. Edit individual images or large batches of images in Photoshop. Photoshop has many automation features and keyboard shortcuts that help you save time on repetitive tasks. Install filters and plugins, new brushes and textures, and other useful extras to Photoshop to continually boost its functionality.

From the first grading until here, in this last grading; I feel thankful for giving my knowledge that all things needs patience, the patience we need to establish and it’s not hopeless, and I also hope that, here, incoming beginner shall know that what they knowledge is looking for will always have a time. My knowledge in me from then and now is getting more brighter that I can imagine, and I am also thankful to my dear classmates, when I needed their hands to help me and lift me, It only say Goodbye in words but the connections, memories and love never say Goodbye.

I walk through the lightness but there’s still a darkness that needs light.

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"118 Years."

Foundation Day is the most awaited and the busiest occasion celebrated in our school. Ilocos Sur National High School annually celebrates this special occasion to commemorate the day when the school was founded or established. Commemorating the school foundation day is significant since it is the chance to remind the students about the humble beginnings of their educational institution. This could help them better appreciate the improvements they are currently enjoying which have been worked-hard for by school authorities, parents, and students that came before them.

The 118th ISNHS Foundation Day where some students waited for, the sweat and lot of efforts but the most excited and granted occasion. Many activities to be done including Coronation Rights, Parade, and Field Demonstration. Students are tasked to perform variety of dances in the Field Demonstration held at the Ilocos Sur National High School field. The Coronation Rights for Mr. and Ms. ISNHS held at the Ilocos Sur National High school Centennial Gymnasium. Students enjoyed the 2-day activities because it is the biggest and grandest celebration of the school. In the recently concluded Field Demonstration, there are only two grade levels to be chosen as a winner, any grade level from boys and girls.

The Foundation Day is purely filled with happiness and joyness. It is the time of celebrating the founding of our school that became our second home, that we need to appreciate and show love, no matter how the distance and years leave.

"It's Indistinct, Yet."

Well obviously I have a lot of dreams, what’s the purpose of Education if dreams don’t exist? What’s the use of parents’; sacrifices just to achieve what we need to achieve? My parents said, that we are they hope and it’s our gold work to study well and achieve our dreams that we won’t regret for tomorrow to make our loved ones seeing their happiness smile in their face that we’ve been waiting for in our entire life.

But I still don’t know what I am going to pick, am I too late or I need more challenges? But my only goal is to repay the sacrifices of my parents, and also to help my future family in our needs and bright future. But my mind keeps on confusing me whether a soldier, engineer, doctor, seaman, or I.T. but I know that I am always not alone, for some many reason, I prefer to choose the strand STEM; because here in this strand many ways you can learn even if it’s another strand, I can also learn it here. And my first two other choice is Doctor or Seaman; some are just my other conceptions, so I’ll go here and learn what I need to learn for my future.

I need my dreams and my dreams need me, I know that there is a lot time, but when that time comes, the time seeing the smile of my parents.­­

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"Kannawidan"

To show and share their treasures to the whole world, the locals conceived a festival that highlights these cultural traditions and they called it the “Kannadiwan Festival”. It is a celebration that lasts from the last week of January up to the first week of February. Included in the course of events is the commemoration of the foundation day of the province.

On the opening day, there is usually a mass held at the St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral. It is followed by a procession of the Patron Saints of the 40 parishes and images of Jesus Christ and Virgin Mary around the city. It is the Ilocano’s; way of giving thanks to the Almighty not only for the bountiful blessings but also for the rich heritage of the city, including the close family ties among the Ilocanos. This event showcases the deep-rooted religiosity of the townsfolk.

One mission of the festival is paying more attention to the children. It is because of the observation that many traditions, songs, dances, and other Ilocano culture are not recognized by the younger generations of the province. Instead, children are paying more attention to the modern and novelty dances they see television than the traditional ones. It is one of the reasons why the Kannadiwan Festival is conducted.

Here, children may appreciate their rich culture and tradition. Also on the opening day of the festival, a traditional ritual is performed by the students of the Ilocos Sur, especially high school students. There are different contests that focus to the ability and skills of the students. These include traditional tribal rituals, choir and glee club competition, marching band contest, traditional music ensemble, dance drama, traditional and folk dances, contemporary dance competition, and street dancing showdown.

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"A Better Place"

Blessed with intellect and a set of skills, we, the human race, have been placed on Earth for a purpose, and it is our duty in life to discover exactly what that purpose is. As stated in the Bible, “To whom much is given, much is expected.” I believe giving back to society is, quite simply, a responsibility.

Many feel the task of positive change is impossible, something to be left to visionaries, however, I believe each and every one of us can make a difference. And we can start this moment. Changing the world begins with improving who we are on the inside. We each have a unique identity and our own distinct thoughts. These thoughts often propel us to act. So, by mindfully centering our thoughts in a positive direction, we can improve our actions and thus our character.

I can improve the world by consciously looking around and thinking, at every opportunity, how can I help? The most powerful way one can change the world isn’t simply by doing one thing, but instead is a way of life revolving around the concept of altruism. While some may side with the philosopher Hobbes and argue that every act is tainted by primal human desires of remembrance and power, and thus is not truly selfless, I disagree. Charitable acts are not selfish because they improve our society as a whole.

An altruistic act may be as small as smiling and wishing someone “Good morning.” By completing small acts of kindness, I can gradually make the world a better place. Eventually, when I have the means, these small acts will evolve into greater deeds: helping people in less developed countries, adopting a child, or choosing a career where I improve lives. This lifestyle and kind acts all stem from the same root: self-improvement.

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"Feast Commemoration"

The Vigan City Fiesta is held every January 25. It is celebrated during the feast day of the conversion of St. Paul the Apostle. St. Paul is Vigan City’s patron saint. Before his conversion, St. Paul was known as Saul, a zealous persecutor of Christians. After he was touched by a personal encounter with Jesus Christ on his way to Damascus, his name was changed to Paul and he endured a lot of hardships and danger to spread the word of God to far places.

 Vigan’s main church, the Metropolitan Cathedral is dedicated to St. Paul and it stands at the core of the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia. The major Catholic educational institution in Vigan that stands beside the church is also dedicated to the patron, the St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur. 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.

Biguenos from all over the country and even abroad return to Vigan, as it is the custom of Filipinos to return to their hometown to join their family and friends in the celebration of their fiesta. They are joined by thousands of visitors from other parts of the Philippines and other countries in enjoying the cultural shows, parades and street dancing prepared by the local government with the help of the local industries and communities. There are also food fairs, arts and crafts exhibits, as well as a visiting carnival.

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"New Through the Lightness"

New Year doesn’t define that the person is automatically new also, it defines the actions on them on their true vary. New Year defines that what’s new is a new journey again to look forward, a new start of being who you are and what you are now from the past till the present. It’s a large blessing to accept and appreciate the new existence in our world, a new friend that we’ll come along again in every seconds, minutes, and hours until 365 days to say goodbye again.

                Appreciating a full of heart to 2019 for giving all I’ve experienced a lot of precise and repulsive journeys. The hard work that I overcome, the happiness that is only temporary but memorable, and the sadness experience that made me stronger and to forget for the best of me, a massive thankful to a friend for joining me from the fledge until the extremity, for the darkness that let me to see more lightness that I deserve, it’s hectic but the only choice is acceptance. Welcoming 2020, a new friend in a new journey or experience from the start to be punctual, the center of presence challenges, and the finale to satisfy the relation. A new path to the future on who you are from the early and to tell to neglect the past that the repulsive that I experience is that I don’t deserve, and promise to restore a full of happiness and gracefulness that I deserve.

                A change on a person defines that darkness is that we don’t deserve, it gives more and more lightness we deserve to be who we are. For a new journey in a long journey, that should give us the rise of lightness and the demoting of darkness. The lightness we need is our inspiration to take us the path to our future.

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