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    The last quarter of the school year is jut around the corner, and it's time to reflect on the experiences and lessons learned during this period. Looking back, I can say that it was a challenging yet rewarding time for me as a student. 

    Academically, the last quarter presented its own set of hurdles. The workload seemed to increase, with final exams, projects, and assignments demanding more time and effort. However, I realized that effective time management and prioritization were crucial skills to navigate through this period successfully. I learned to create a study schedule, break down tasks into smaller, manageable parts, and seek help when needed. It was a valuable reminder of the importance of discipline and perseverance in achieving academic goals. 

    One of the highlights of the last quarter was the relationships I developed with my teachers and peers. The educators went above and beyond to provide support and guidance. I appreciated their dedication and willingness to adapt to the changing circumstances, ensuring that we received a quality education. Furthermore, I found solace in connecting with my classmates. The shared experiences and mutual encouragement helped create a sense of camaraderie and made the learning journey more enjoyable. 

    In hindsight, the last quarter of the school year taught me resilience, adaptability, and the importance of fostering a supportive community. It challenged me to push my limits, develop new skills, and find strength in difficult circumstances. As I embark on the upcoming break and prepare for the next chapter of my educational journey, I carry these lessons with me, knowing that they will shape my future growth and success.

Manifesting my Dream Future

 I always wonder what my future will be. When I was a kid, I always dreamt of being an accountant. I want to help business owner make critical financial decisions. I want to help other people around me. Seeing them happy, makes me happy too. My main dream dream is I want to make people around me happy. However, of course, I have another dream that I want to achieve in my life. I want to achieve in my life. I want try everything that I want, even if I fail to achieve it, I believe I still have another chance and make another dream come true. 

     

Ten years from now, I envision myself having established a successful career as an accountant. My passion for numbers, attention to detail, and analytical mindset have fueled my desire to pursue a profession in accountancy. With each passing year, I strive to enhance my knowledge and skills in financial management, tax regulations, and auditing practices. I see myself working in a reputable accounting firm or possibly even starting my own practice, serving a diverse range of clients and helping them navigate the complex financial landscape. I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead in the field of accountancy, and I am committed to staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to provide the best possible financial guidance to individuals and organizations.

 

In ten years' time, I hope to have made a meaningful impact in the field, built a strong professional network, and achieved personal fulfillment by contributing to the financial success of my clients. The journey of manifestation requires patience, persistence, and belief in oneself. With dedication and focus, individuals can bring their dream future into reality, turning aspirations into achievements.

Winds of Changes

        The only thing you can truly change in this world is yourself. Others might be inspired by your change and decide to change themselves and so on. If you want to change the world you must start with yourself first. 

        Change is not easy. It comes slow, with risks, failures and criticism. And, it is often the fear of those that stops one from taking a step towards change. That first step is the hardest and scariest part of the process because it makes one vulnerable. But, it also opens doors for freedom and great opportunities. The decision to bring change is a tough one and staying on that path by actually putting in efforts is equally tough and important but as they say, nothing good ever comes easy. Change is never comfortable; it is not supposed to be. If it was, everybody would do it. But, as uncomfortable as it is, it is also necessary. When we dream of changing the world, we often forget that in order to change the billions out there, we must first change ourselves. That is where it’s supposed to start. We must believe in ourselves. The world may or may not follow but in our hearts, we know we took the leap and made the journey and reached where we planned to.  As Miley Cyrus said, it’s the climb that matters. Over the years, I have taken decisions that I was hesitant to take because I knew that taking those roads meant opening up to new changes and like everyone else, it made me uncomfortable too, but looking back at those decisions, I am glad I made them and allowed myself to change for the better.

        To change is natural. To be afraid of change is also natural. But what makes us human is doing it anyway. We are members of the human race, and rather than being defined by our ability to change the world, we are defined by the choices that we make for ourselves and what we do to become better human beings, because that is where the change really starts. 

A mother's love

When we’re feeling sad and lonely, we can count on our dearest mothers for comfort. A warm hug from her can make us feel at home and one phone call from her can silence our worries away. The undeniable love we receive from our mothers makes the world sweeter and a little bit more special. And it is for this reason that we have Mother's Day to celebrate and honor her. So to all our mothers and mother figures: Happy Mother’s Day and thank you for all the adventures, the delicious cookies, and for always knowing what’s best.

In many countries all over the world, Mother’s Day is celebrated to recognize the importance and influence of mothers in our society. The celebration happens once a year and it can last from one day to several days. However, any day of the year can be Mother’s Day for we should celebrate our mothers, not just one time a year but all 365 days of the year, even on rainy and stormy days.

It’s a privilege to be able to say Happy Mother’s Day to a loved one. So if you can and when you can, say those precious words and savor the moment. Bake a pie or a cake. Get fresh flowers and cute plants. And of course, call your mom and spend time with your family. After all, the best gift to give is time. Love yah, mom.

The fruit of our labor

        Philippines Labor Day is celebrated annually on May 1 to celebrate hardworking Filipinos across the country. In Filipino, it is known as ‘Araw ng mga Manggagawa’. People in the Philippines relax and spend the day with their family and friends. At Malacanang (the previous American Governor’s residence, now Presidential palace) and in major cities like Manila, labor movements and parades are a part of the celebrations. These activities draw attention to their complaints, which include the minimum wage, inhumane working conditions, and other issues that undermine the rights of employees. Every hardworking Filipino is celebrated on this day, no matter their job. The first Labor Day celebration was held on May 1, 1913, when Herminigildo Cruz, the other founder of U.O.D.F., put together the Congreso Obrero de Filipinas. The party demanded fair working conditions for the labor sector, including eight-hour working days, an end to child labor, equal labor standards for women, and employers’ liability to their employees. 

        Labor Day honors the contributions of workers to society and recognizes their hard work and dedication. This day serves as a reminder of the importance of fair labor practices, social protection, and human rights for all workers. This day is important as it enables workers to take some much-needed rest from their work and to collect their thoughts, spend time with their loved ones, or just recover their energies.This day motivates people to get into work and to work hard. This will help to retain the economy going. It also encourages men and women to follow their chosen careers, to do their best at them. In this way, they contribute to their society. For Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and seamen, this holiday holds special significance as they continue to strive for fairer working conditions abroad. Meanwhile, business owners also recognize labor day as an opportunity to appreciate their workforce’s dedication that drives their company’s success. Furthermore, celebrating Labor Day reminds us that we can continue fighting for policies that promote decent employment opportunities and improve working conditions not only locally but globally too. As businesses expand worldwide, our advocacy must be matched with efforts from governments who are responsible for protecting their citizens’ welfare especially when they work abroad such as OFWs and seamen. 

        We know that the worker receives minimum pay by selling his own labor. That is the reason why International Labour Day is celebrated all over the world. So this day is to promote and encourage international labor associations. Thus, it is a special day to appreciate and recognize their contribution to society as they are certainly well-deserved.

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Lessons learned and moving forward

 

Reflection is an important process for learning and personal growth. It allows individuals to analyze their experiences and understand how they have affected their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Reflecting on what you have learned in school can help you to better understand the material, retain the information longer, and apply it to real-world situations.

Becoming a better person is a lifelong journey that requires self-reflection, self-awareness, and a willingness to change. Learning how to become a better person involves understanding one's own values ​​and beliefs, and making conscious choices that align with those values. It also involves learning how to empathize with others, communicate effectively, and manage emotions. One way to work on becoming a better person is to set personal goals, such as practicing kindness, forgiveness, or gratitude. It's also important to surround oneself with people who are positive and supportive, and who will encourage growth and personal development. Additionally, learning how to become a better person may require learning and practicing new skills such as active listening, compromise, and conflict resolution.

One app, notepad, however it offers a lot. Learning how to utilize has been amazing because I've learned more about computers and how notepads operate. This quarter, we did a community based research takes place in community settings and involves community members in the design and implementation of research projects, demonstrating respect for the contributions of success that are made by community partners as well as respect for the principle of  "not harm" to the communities involved. CBR has its goal to achieve social justice through social action and social change.

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Mercies in Disguise

 Holy Week, also known as Semana Santa, is one of the most important and solemn periods in the Christian calendar. It is a time when Christians all over the world commemorate the events leading up to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The week begins on Palm Sunday and ends on Easter Sunday, marking a seven-day period of reflection, prayer, and spiritual renewal.

Baptists and other Christian denominations don’t make the Holy Week a biblical ordinance to observe. One reason is that real Christians make the essence of the Holy Week the core foundation of their faith. It is the entire Gospel (1 Cor. 15:1-4) that Christ died and rose again. We don’t take the Holy Week as a once-a-year observance but rather the daily content in our meditation—that Christ died and rose again for me to live forever in heaven! To remember Christ during the Holy Week is a source of awareness for the non-Christians. But, we, born-again believers, believe in Christ Jesus more than the so-called Christian Holy Week observance. For we are doing “Holy Week” in our hearts daily — even hourly. We are happy for our biblical Jesus for He died and rose again to give us eternal life — through our faith in Him as only Lord and Savior! We keep the Holy Week like keeping our loved ones in our hearts every moment — not just once a year!

As a Born Again Christian, I participate in our church's annual service that centers on Jesus's seven last words. I went to my second encounter of the Seven Last Word this year. Every branch of our church in Ilocos is present at this ceremony, and each church has a representative to talk about one of Jesus' final words. We have a profound understanding of His thoughts as He took on all of humanity's sins from His Seven Last Words. He cries out to God, pardons the repentant thief, pardons His enemies, and announces the end of His earthly existence with these words. To be able to forgive someone, you need to forgive yourself first. Your ability to forgive others is directly tied to the ability to forgive yourself; the skills are the same,” Bartlett said. “It’s all about acceptance. Accept your imperfections and your humanity. Accept that you don’t need others to be perfect and accept that you don’t need to be perfect either. That means you can stop punishing yourself. And if you can ease up on that, you may find a deep well of compassion inside you that you can finally use on yourself.” In addition, during Holy Week, we traveled to the beach to unwind from the pressures of school. We went swimming overnight. We had a bonfire and spent a long time gazing at the shore. We then went to the seashore to catch crabs. We then went for a walk in the morning before spending hours in the sea. Despite the fact that most of modern life is still based on technology, we frequently have the best experiences when we take time off to disconnect and experience the world as it is, rather than how we've made it in our devices. Perhaps this is why so many people today adore beaches: they serve as a reminder of how different our world once was.

In conclusion, Holy Week is a time of deep reflection, prayer, and spiritual renewal for Christians around the world. It is a time to remember the events leading up to Jesus' death and resurrection and to reflect on the significance of these events in our lives. Whether through attending church services, participating in devotional practices, or simply taking time for personal reflection, Holy Week is an opportunity for Christians to draw closer to God and to renew their commitment to living a life of faith and service.

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