Inspiring Lives through a Light of a Star The stars which are light-years away reflect their shine throughout the world. Like dots, once connected, they form a figure. Jose Rizal, as a form of star from the same sky that we share, still shimmers whatever the season is. As one of the vanguards in resisting and advocating change, especially political and social, during the Spanish Era, he still resounds throughout the country up until the present time. It was because of his…
@Burnok in September 2021
Change is Inevitable `September 2, 2021` In this society we live in, a lot of things can be noticed. Changes are prevalent, and it is inevitable. We can see things change here and there, and we, people, do as well. With all the problems we have, what else can you say to the social ills present in society? Here comes Rizal. Just like what I said yesterday, he is one of the vanguards in resisting and advocating change, especially political and social, during the Spanish Era.…
Spring Always Comes After Winter No matter how long and cold winter is, spring will surely come. And in life even when the bad days seems too long, good days will surely come. Out of all the seasons, winter is the coldest and darkest. It freezes everything, even our lives. Everything seems to be put into halt once winter starts. The cold is unbearable, yet inevitable. We have no choice but to deal with it and face it even with our freezing palms. Out of all the seasons, the…
Being alone is not lonely One day, I went out to eat by myself. I asked permission from my mother first. She asked who I will be eating with. I said I would not be anyone and I will be alone. She immediately became doubtful and asked me who eats alone by herself. I did not like that she thinks I need to be with someone every time. She did not believe that I will be alone because she thinks it is not normal to go out by yourself. Many people think like that. They think being…
Finding self when it is lost *How do you find yourself after losing it?* Some people come into your life and wreck every piece of you that you will not even remember who you were before they hurt you. They come into your life, give it a new meaning and fill up the spaces and void in your heart. You see yourself becoming kinder, softer and more gentle than you have ever been. The darkness inside of your heart disappears little by little. The demons that live in your darkness…
Bravery knows no gender *Just because you are a woman doesn't mean you can no longer be brave nor be helpful.* A serene night for all of us. I felt like I want to write something that is about the bravery of women for this moment. But this time, allow me to write it in Taglish or a combination of Filipino and English. Gusto ko rin kasing ipagmalaki ang sarili nating wika. Walang halong biro pero minsan kasi parang nakakalimutan ko nang magsulat gamit ang wikang Filipino. Let…
A Place Like No Other When you hear the phrase, "a place like no other," what comes to your mind first? Your mind looks like going somewhere again. Are you thinking of a paradise filled with the things you fancy? Or a modern place where you can do anything you want? Save it because you will going to witness a place that is one-of-a-kind. In today's eighth day of September, let us travel to Vigan-the home of the very famous cobblestoned Calle Crisologo. If you haven't been in…
Ilan na nga ba? Hindi ko na mabilang sa daliri ng aking mga kamay kung ilan na ang napanood kong pelikula. Pero sa tingin ko ay mahigit isang daan na. Ang tatlong pelikula na pinakapaborito ko ay ang Titanic, kung saan bumida sina Leonardo DiCaprio at Kate Winslet, Miss Granny na binigyang buhay ni Sarah Geronimo, at The Martian ni Matt Damon. Ang unang-una kong hinahangaan na artista naman ay si Jaclyn Jose. Siya ay isang Filipina at siya ngayon ay limampu't pitong taong…
There’s No Place like Home **There is certainly no place like home, periodt.** Going home always felt so exciting for students, like me, who have to live far for college. Yet, this time felt alarming and uneasy. We were going home because of a pandemic. We had to go home because of danger. I felt anxious but I tried to remain composed. Everything was too normal and I have to act normal too. It was difficult to have that energy to start being productive. After receiving…
A New Page of Hope *Shining above is the sun, giving life in all our days* *But your eyes that always gave warmth to me have lost its grace* *Life has been so tough as sadness holds you in its embrace* *Now, you have learned how to endure in times of blues and greys* *i have known how you fought the darkness every single time* *I have known how much you fell after every climb* *The jet black loneliness and rocky steeps of anxieties have made you weak* *But i have known, all…
A Hero’s Weep In a world where inequality is dominant, it has been unsurprising to see people turn a blind eye to the one who are awfully in need of attention and awareness, on the contrary, it’s difficult to forget what you have perceived especially when it is far away more than what you can control and nobody seems to listen to the cry of help. The songs are engaging to hear; with hindsight, these are eye-openers. In a blink of an eye, people are moving across the…
Ang Kahulugan ng Pag-ibig Ano nga ba ang pag-ibig? Ito ba iyong mabilis na pagpitik ng puso sa tuwing nakikita mo ang taong mahal mo? Ito ba iyong dahilan kung bakit mo nararamdaman ang mga paru-apro sa tiyan mo? Ito ba iyong pagkakawasak ng puso mo sa tuwing makikita mo siyang kapiling ang iba? Ito ba iyong pagsasakripisiyo mong iwan siya dahil alam mong ito ang mas nakakabuti para sa inyong dalawa? Nakakamangha na ang pag-ibig ay may iba’t ibang depinisyon sa bawat tao.…
How to fix a broken heart Well, this is not a step by step procedure on how you can get over your heartbreak because fixing yourselves is a trial and error process with no concrete steps to follow. You may be interested in this because you’re going through heartbreak right now. And some of you may not be experiencing a broken heart but interested in reading this to prepare yourselves in your future heartbreak. But, you can never be ready for a broken heart. The pain will…
What Business Would I Put Up Not everyone loves pets but we can say majority of us adores pets so much we are willing to spend money for them. Personally, I am very fond of animals. My adoration of animals inspired me to start up a pet shop business. I want to make a place solely for the happiness of our pets. This sentiment is fortunately shared by my friends. With hopes of establishing a pet shop business, we will form partnership. Partnership is the business organization…