Bite me, Little Vampire
Ha! Ha! Ha! Where is this place? I'm sure the route we take was right and I'm too much exhausted running and looking for them.
Whoosh! A strong wind flashes in his face. The place was eerie, weird and very awful. The smell in the air that stings that even he covered his nose and mouth, it still not enough. He is looking for his friends because they were separated. He continued to walk left as what his navigator app says, but he has this gut feeeling that something is wrong.
Then suddenly, he saw a small house. It was wooden-made, the size was around 12 feet tall, the window looks weird, and there's a light coming from it. He slowly walked toward the house direction, with heavy chest. His heart was beating fast as if he had finished running 1km non-stop, and he even hears it.
He was about to knocked when he felt a presence in his back.
Shook! I know it. I'm dead! Oh God, please please please! I don't wanna die. I saw scenes like this in all horror movies I watched.
His imagination went wild. All the scenes in horror movies he watched before was instantaneously appearing in his mind. The nervousness he felt was incomparable to how he felt when he defended his thesis. He slowly looked back, and he was shocked what he saw.
A dog? What the heck? You are scared me like sh*t, dude! You should bark! Goodness! *Deep Sigh*
He knocked twice again, but no one open the door. He looked inside through the window and observing inside the house. Surprisingly, it was clean. It's even cleaner than his room. The table and chairs are arranged properly, the wooden sofa is also in good shape, the two lamps hanging is enough to give light to the small house. He didn't bothered to knock again and went inside.
There's a food in the table. That's the first thing he saw when he was peeking outside. He's quite hungry because it's been 6 hours since he was in nowhere. He ate two meats, and drink wine. It is as if he was in fine dining restaurant.
Steak and wine, such perfect meal for my hungry tummy.
He thought. He was wondering who's residing in this kind of house. The outside was creepy, but the inside was clean and its even better than houses in his area.
The small house has no rooms at all. It just have one table, two chairs, one wooden sofa, the kitchen and comfort room. The rest of what he expected is nowhere to be found. While he was peeing inside, he never thought the dog outside.
The dog ran away from the house. It's heading to somewhere darker place, and it doesn't stop running. The place was more eerie, terrifying, and haunting. It howled so loud, and red eyes appear in the dark. The women with full red eyes appearing one by one. Their beauty is alluring, enchanting, and so flawless.
Gggrrr! Arrf! Arrf! Ggrr!
The terrifying howl and bark of the dog was so loud that as if breaking your eardrums. These women understand what the dog is reporting to them. They smirked.
It looks like a new meal will be drunken and eaten tonight. Another idiot had taken the bait. Ha!
Yes sister! I cannot wait to see his begging face while I'm cutting him piece by piece.
Calm yourself. I will drink and drain his blood first. Until there is no blood left even a small drop . This is the time we can finally rejuvenate and refill our energy for 5 years. I can smell! The smell of death!
The two women ran fast toward the house. While, the man who was lying on the sofa has no idea what will about to happen. He was looking at his phone to check where he was.
Ugh! Damn it! I'm still far from the camp? It's 9pm already and I don't want to lurk outside. I should rest here and wait until the dawn. No, what if the owner comes and see me? I have to move now.
He was in state of dilemma. Then a huge bang from the back was heard. The man was shocked from the impact and eyes were widen.
What's going on? Who is that? Identify yourself!
Oh! So you are the meal tonight.
Meal tonight? What are you talking about? If you are the owner of this house, I'm truly sorry! I-I can pay you with Bitcoin cash!
Bitcoin cash?
No? You don't like bitcoin cash? E-Ethereum? Ada? SLP? Litecoin? Whatever you want. I have huge asset in my crypto wallet.
Ha! You are funny man! I have no idea what you are talking about. It's okay. You don't have to pay because you will pay it with your life.
Wh-what??? No! No!
Sister? I can kill him now right?
Go ahead!
N-no! No! No! Stay away from me b*tches! Go away! Crypto prices are still dip, I have to buy first, okay? Buy low, sell high!
Huh?
Just wait, idiot!
When the man was finished buying assets a seconds ago. He felt like his vision was spinning. His head was twisted around by 90°. The last word he says was...
BCH forever!
He gasped deeply as he remembered the nightmare he had. "What was that? It felt so real. Weird!". In the morning, when he looked at the mirror to comb his hair, he noticed a bite in his neck.
W-what?!!!
The end...
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26 January 2022
@Dennosaur
Article No.8
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What if... human evolved with powers?
This afternoon, I was lying at my hammock at the back of our house. It was connected and tied to our mango trees. Then suddenly a topic pop up on my mind that what if humans evolved with super powers, for real? What will be the world looks like if everyone, no most of the population has been given with powers? What should I do with my own powers - use it for good or bad?
The world was filled with enormous life and seemingly unending life force. Wether you look at land, water and sky we dominated it all. Our ancestors lived for thousands of years and evolved all aspects of their lives. From the most promitive hunting era, to discovery of fires, to learning of agriculture and to the most recent ones.
Our adaptability was very high which means we can live to every environment. We learn, we grow and we invent new things that allows us to have a better and innovative life. The resources, wealth, knowledge, culture, beliefs and even dialect was passed down to new generations so that it will be preserved and continued.
We had watched numerous superheroes on TVs, series and movies. Our love for our favourite superheroes was like so great and we even boasted their powers to our friends. So what if you have that kind of powers? What will you do?
Powers I like the most
I know there are a lot of powers we can have and I'm sure you're thinking about what's the power I like the most? You can be choose from strength based, agility based, magic based, energy based and defense based. Alright, here's mine.
**Regeneration skill**- since I expected that I will be dealing with strong people. I need to have a great regeneration skill which allows me to regenerate my damaged body parts. You know, there are some unexpected attacks you might encounter and regeneration skill will definitely save your life. Regeneration is similar to healing skill but regeneration is only happen within your body, while healing skill can heal both yourself and others.
**Gravity skill** - yes, I like gravity skill. Since gravity is like a restriction skill that I can restrict my enemies movements within my radius. I've seen characters in anime and manga that gravity skills are top-tier and hard to beat. To control the gravity is to control the surrounding force. It also increases the heaviness of the surrounding which tremendously affects one's agility and defense. I will just say like "Gravity skill: Gravity expansion x100". Whoosh! Boom!
**Power of Death skill** - whenever I see an overpower main character in Isekai anime. Power of death is their usual unique skill. I understand completely because having power of death means you can resurrect your dead enemies and allies. Also you can make them your own army. The concept was the more you kill, the more you have the chance to dominate each fight. That's the power of death! "Death energy: Soul resurrection!" "Arise my new soldiers of death". Bam, Bam, Bam!
**Size Manipulation skill** - this is one the hardest skill to fight, the size manipulation skill. If you remember the anime FairyTail, then you will know Brandish. She was wizard that control sizes. She can turn anything like matter, magic and energy to small to gigantic. Persons who has this kind of magic really hard to fight to. I can't think of anything that fight for this skill.
World with powers
If humans possess power, then the world can turn upside down. Science and technology will be ignored because powers are the main source of innovation. Will you still use airplanes, helicopters, buses, jeepneys, or any mode of transportation if we have spatial and teleporting power? Nah, definitely technology will be left behind.
If human has power, then world's discovery will be easier. The debates of where humans come from? When is the exact time we come and set foot here on Earth? It is easier to answer that by people who can travel time. Time skill. The current question of this generation will be answered and preparation for the future is solid.
If humans has power, then no one will die from natural disasters. Thousands of life were caught on natural disasters like earthquake, tsunami, typhoon, flood, hurricane and lightning - and died. We can fight natural disasters, solidifying our defenses and probably stop it ourselves.
On the other hand
If humans has power, then crimates will rise. That's definite because it's our nature to seek more, to have more and to step up behind others. We're greedy people and that's a fact! As what you know from watching films and animations, there are good guys and bad guys. Villains want revenge, want more power and want wage war to others. Fighting is unavoidable.
The truth
It is very impossible to have powers like what I mentioned. We're not designed and created for that. I believe that we have our own unique power inside. You friends, can have a power of love, a power of kindness, a power of leadership, and etc.
Discover your own power and help. I think we are so much capable and potential to grow. Maybe you didn't discover it yet, but when the right time comes. Do not forget to help people in your very own way.
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Published Date: 25 January 2022
Author: Dennosaur
Article No.7
Legion of Ex's
I had a pretty good day today. I was able to finished all the tasks I set and I alloted time to read articles here in read.cash. I'm very fascinated about how wide, serious and personal the articles here. However, I am very sad to read articles that points to illnesses, family problems and even the personal things. It was just heavy to my chest. It really is. So I listed their names and the problem/trouble they are experiencing now. I'm praying for you all.
Hmm, are you curious why I named it Legion of Ex's? It is quite exaggerating to say that because I felt like I had tons of ex's, but in real life, nah, you will be frustrated to hear that. I only had few ex's that I think I was serious to.
Definition of Ex
Ex-girlfriend/boyfriend is a person who is bound and shared a good relationship, but not lasts too long. (Sad). They are often the one who teaches us how to love, how to handle relationship and of course, the one that hurts us.
Remember your Ex
Can you still remember your ex, the very first ex you had? I'm sure it is now popping in your head and perhaps a huge smile or big anger face displaying on your face. I still remember my first ex-girlfriend. She was a nice, fashionable and humble girl. I met her at school. She was my older cousin's classmate. I was like 7th grade and she was 9th grade. Oho, too young isn't it? She was smart, definitely smart because as far as I remember she ranked 1 in overall ranking in her grade level. Salute!
The reason I fell inlove with her was because she likes library. I like library too. She accompanied me to library, we read history and English books together and ask what's our point of view. She likes to challenge me to memorize English vocabulary words for 1 minute and recite to her. The one who had the lowest correct recited English vocabulary words will treat.
At first, I didn't won. To compare how mature her brain to my brain is like a watermelon and calamansi. But days and days was gone by, I won over her. I can recite atleast 25-30 English words correctly. Oho! That's my sweetest memory I had with her, then the rest was absolutely sad because she left and was transferred to Batangas. We lost contact and we lost the relationship I thought will last.
Love Languages
Based on Gary Chapman, American author and radio talk show host. He wrote 5 languages of love.
Words of Affirmation
Receiving Gifts
Acts of Service
Quality Time
Physical Touch
I took a test of what kind of language of love I usually do. And surprisingly it was ***"quality time".*** I think it is very accurate because I am person who values time the most. I respect someone's time especially when I am meeting someone. I never wanted to be late and they wait for me. I feel so bad about that. I prefer to wait than to be waited by others.
As you can see the mustard yellow color has scored 37% of my test result which is the *Quality Time.* It was followed by green color 30% (Words of Affirmation), red color 17% (Receiving Gifts), Blue 13% (Acts of Service), and orange 3% (Physical Touch).
You can try the love language test too. You can tell and verify what is the primary love language you are used to. Just click here. https://www.5lovelanguages.com/
Lessons I've learned
I always teach myself that whenever the relationship I had with someone ended. I leave something good that they will remember me that I had been a good boyfriend. The first relationship I had taught me to ***value the time*** you are spending with her. Not all times are good times, but still the memories you can possibly made with her is valid. Like what we had, she left me and transferred to Batangas. How can I spend more time with her if she's afar?
The second relationship taught me how to become ***truthful in all times***. Honestly, I was loyal, but not too honest with her. There is a voice in my heart that saying I shouldn't talked much because that might hurt me. That thing triggers me to become secretive person which affected my relationship with her. I lied to her where I am, whom I am with, what I do with my friends, and stuff like that. It's so bad that our relationship ended in just 3 months.
The third relationship taught me to become not to react at all times. The person I was before was very reactive person. Like I commented a lot, I give opinions a lot and I want to be part of the conversation. She taught me how to control that character of mine. She was very patient and thoughtful person, and until now I miss her so much. How I wish I could be with her, but she was now in love with someone else.
Life is tricky. Life hurts. Life is big. Life is adventure. Life is lesson.
Our past relationships have been a great source of improvement on how we look and choose relationship.
The more you understand the root, the less reasonable you are.
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All my thanks to my sponsors who believes in me. Now, I got new sponsor @Bjorn , bless all your hearts friends. And thanks everyone who reads, enjoyed and learned something to my articles. I feel so honored.
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Published Date: 23rd of January
Author: Dennosaur
Article No. 6 of January
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Shadows of my Past
I feel so happy today because finally I made friends here in read.cash. I approached her gently and she responded to me so nicely. She even introduce me to her group friends in Telegram. Actually, I'm still adjusting using the platform because it was different in nose.cash. But day by day as I read tons of articles, I realised that people really have stories to tell. Each one of us has story that the world deserves to hear or read. Your story deserved to be read.
I'm gonna talk about our dark experiences in life. I know some of you may skip this because they don't want to remember the horrible and chilling experiences they had done through. But I see this as an opportunity to make a call that it's okay to release and talk about our dark experiences.
You may not know that most people really ignored the topic or very hesitatant to speak because they might spill something that they will regret. Or they are afraid that people may judge them and brand them because of their past.
Let me define these two words - shadows and past.
***Shadows*** are the dark material that produces through light. It was the part where light was blocked and produce the so called shadows.
***Pasts*** are the previous experiences and events we had in time. Pasts carry various emotions, feelings and learnings. Past is the word we used to understand the person's history. Yes, past is history. History of a person, animals, events, things, countries and even our world.
What are the dark experiences that I don't want to look back?
Bullied
Many years ago, it happened when I was in second grade. I can describe myself as responsible, neat, clean and active student. During discussions, I never missed to participate in classes because I feel like I can answer all questions. I'm a person who adapts to things easily and fast. That's why when I was young, I look like a nerd. Nerdie Denn.
One time, after our class was done and I'm having my lunch in our classroom. One of my classmates approached me with fiery eyes. He was like a monster that will grab my neck and crack it anytime. He sat beside me and tell exactly these words "Sakin na yang pagkain mo nerdie Denn" in English "Your food is mine now, nerdie Denn". He grabbed my food and ran away. That was the very first I was bullied in school. Although he didn't hurt me physically, but the trauma I got from that was extreme. I was afraid of bringing foods in school since then because I was paranoid that someone will steal it from me.
Bike accident
The same year, I had a bike accident with my father. My father likes to ride me to school because I was the first child my parents had. They both loved me and spoiled me in some things. Not spoiled brat. Every morning my mother prepared my meal and my school uniform. It was so good to smell because of fabric conditioner (Downy) and was ironed well.
We lived in farm. I had a great experiences in farming and herding animals. I had special bonds to plants whenever I plotted them with my own two hands. One time, when are are not far away with our house. My father was riding me in his bike to send me to school. One of my foot accidentally entered the small hole in front of bike wheel. We immediately fell from our bike, and because the road was quite high because its farm. We stumbled like 1 and half meter deep. My father hugged me; covering my head. I was safe but received some bruises. On the other hand, my father had bruises and deep wounds in his eyelids. We're both send to hospital after we were found. My father undergone surgery and wasn't able to use his left eye.
What to do to face our dark past?
**Accept the facts that it happened**. It may happened internationally, accidentally or just by coincidence. Learning to accept is to give refreshment to our soul that we are starting to move on and let ourselves be freed in the dark chain
**Learn the cause.** Learning the root cause of our dark past enable our mind to concentrate and stabilise our worries. Some dark past really are so bad that a person wanted it to be buried in the deepest hole in his head. But I think learning the cause will help us understand the situation and chop it all to not let it happen again.
Seek help if possible. Seek help to others who had done through what we experienced will help us to face our dark past. They will give you insights on how you will fight it and transform it as a normal and ordinary past without fear.
The most important learning you will have is from your dark past. It will teach you another level of knowledge that is incomparable to others.
Let your dark past be the source of another light that will brighten your life in every corner.
May you find peace and rest in all fears, worries and sadness you've done through.
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Published Date: 23rd of January
Author: Dennosaur
Article No.: 5th this January
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Price of smiles
Do you believe that smile has its own price?
I wonder what it costs for someone to smile. The smile that will make everyone smile too. The beginning of your smile can spread like a wildfire to people who will see it. You know, people are saying that laughter is the best medicine. And I think smile is the best therapy.
For you to understand, I don't smile often. Why? It is because I felt shy to smile without knowing what's going on. In addition, there are some misalignment to my teeth and it degrades my confidence to smile widely and freely. But recently, I learned to smile with confidence. The smile that was hidden for so long and I just felt good seeing my smiles in camera. The smile that I was so proud of because it was genuine, real and intentional.
Let me ask you, what makes you smile today?
You probably thinking now what really makes you smile. It perhaps your family, friends, workmates, boyfriend/girlfriend, your kids, husband/wife and many more. It was so nice to see that you are smiling today. Right, as I was writing it tonight, I'm quite teary because I'm still longing and finding the smile that I really wanted. I'm so glad that I have a complete family, tons of circle of friends, my pets and supportive friends. Yet my heart still longing for something. And that's - I don't know.
Sources of smile
**The God above** - I wanna highlight the Lord first because first of all, He really is the one who makes me smile. Sometimes while reading Bible, I just put smile on my faces without me knowing and when I caught myself smiling, I just continue to smile. You know that feeling when you are so inlive with God. It really felt good.
**Your family you cherish the most** - when I ask you what makes you smile, definitely you will answer your family. I will emphasise that some of us are not happy or in good relationship with our family. But I wanna remind you that whenever you feel you want to go out and leave your house, remember that, that very house is the house where you find shelter, comfort and love in the first place. So please, be mindful and considerate to what your family feels.
**Your circle of friends**- most of times our friends really made us smile and laugh harder until we had stomach aches. Do you still remember the most enjoyable experience you had with them? The experiences that teaches you a lot things. To be honest, I discover a lot of amazing places because my friends houses are really afar to each other.
**Your first love sport** - it still part of my list is our sports. I played badminton since I was young. This is the only sport I play because I felt not suitable to other sports like basketball, volleyball, tennis, running and etc. The sportsmanship I've learned and grew within is thanks to badminton.
**Your never-ending entertainment** - recently, no last two years I really enjoyed watching K-drama and Netflix series. Goodness, all the kilig moments I had just by thinking what's gonna happen next episode. Admit it, K-drama really strikes your heart like a double edge sword. You can't hide your smiles from me.
Your smile helps other people to lift up their mood, so smile.
Basically, smile has no price and cost. The smile you have is free and you are so free to smile whenever you want. You may never know that there is someone who have been uplifted their mood because you smile to them. You wear a beautiful smile friend. That's why, smile today!
Thank you very much to my newest and first sponsor @OfficialGamboaLikeUs .You don't know how much you made me happy today.
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My previous articles you might love to read:
Can't Deal with Broken Dreams https://read.cash/@Dennosaur/cant-deal-with-broken-dreams-403e5dbd
Do not say "what if" instead "next time" https://read.cash/@Dennosaur/do-not-say-what-if-instead-next-time-8ba02b7c
Becoming an Independent Young Adult https://read.cash/@Dennosaur/becoming-an-independent-young-adult-51caf1bd
Published date: 22 January 2022
Author: Dennosaur
Article No.: 4th series of January
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Can't Deal with Broken Dreams
I sat tonight at my bed with poker face. I'm just thinking about what have been my dreams all these years. How far I am to achieving my life-long dreams? How many dreams I had since I stated to dream? Will they come true or not? I had this unpleasant feeling inside that continue to grow and I didn't know how to get rid of it. Then I realise this feeling was about ***I can't deal with my broken dreams.***
What are your dreams in life? The dream you wanted so bad that you keep chasing even though you're tired, frustrated and discouraged.
Many times our elders frequently told us that you should not dream high because as much high as you dream, the deepest you will fall. I was once received this kind of message from one of my family members. It was very discouraging. You feel like you are betrayed because instead of support, they will give you discouraging messages.
We set different goals, aspirations and dreams as we get older. I still remember when my friends and I was having a good conversation on what we are about in the next 10 years. We boasted and felt pride about how high and luxury our dreams are. My ultimate, wildest dream is to become a well-known writer and have my own publishing company. Yes, you read it right, ***my own publishing company.***
But before that, I used to dream to become a singer. I sang a lot and practice and practice everyday. I hit the notes, I studied notes and every technique. In addition, I work hard to find my own style of singing. Yet after a year or so, I didn't make it. I didn't continue it because I feel inside that I'm not happy singing. Singing is not for me.
After a year, I started to have interest in visual arts. I had this great interest in sketching and paintings. I planned to buy tools and materials that I will be needing. In the next day, I bought them and started to draw and paint. I literally happy and seeing the results are so satisfying. I even bought some local paintings because I felt inspired and hooked to it. Yet, after a month I lose this interest and my dreams are starting to crumble again.
In these times, a total stranger approached me and asked *"Would you like to listen for some minutes"?* Then I answered *"Yes, sure. I'll listen since I'm not in hurry".* He told me about dreams and why dreams are driving people crazy. At first, I don't understand what he meant and just continue to listen. We finished our conversation, saying our goodbyes. I went home thinking about what he said, what he meant. It is because that day I felt so bad and discouraged due to my losing dreams.
Realizations
**No matter how much people advices you. You still don't know how to put it properly.** We always tend to ask to friends, family and trusted people to get their advices. We collected advices, good advices but still don't know how to apply it. Meaning, assess yourself first before you seek advice. Close your eyes and think deeply what is the root of it all.
**God sometimes takes away things from us and put something better.** Like dreams I had, God took that away from me. He made me realize that I am not meant for that. My growth and progress will not be visible in singing at arts.
**It maybe not now, but not never.** You may lose opportunity, lose person or lose career and dreams. But opposite of that a new door was opened. God allowed me to become a writer. Writing gives me career and build my character. It allows me to grow, to become independent, to seek new knowledge, to gain insights of world events and to become a better person that I don't believe I would be.
Always remember that the recognition you get now is not forever. All things has it ends and you must ready for that.
I just wanna remind everybody that ***when you are too much focus on what you like, it has a high tendency that you will blur everything in sight.*** Even if those things are good and much better to what you have. We are just craving for to feed our desires instead of consuming our desires. What I want you to realize is that enlarge your vision in the field. Do not focus on what caught your attention. Look at the full scale of your vision and observe it. After your observations, analyze it and make your conclusions. Your conclusion that will make you understand what you really need for and let you be happy.
The dreams you are chasing that was not meant for you will never be fitted to you.
The legacy you should be working and worried about is your relationship with God and people. Dream not only to elevate yourself, but to create opportunities for others to be inspired of your existing dream. Because at the end of this lifetime, you cannot get and bring all your fame, fortune, and precious things you had in the other side.
**Authors Notes!**
I sincerely thanking everyone who are reading my articles since I started to publish one. All my love and prayers be with you.
Check my previous articles!
Do not say "what if" instead "next time" https://read.cash/@Dennosaur/do-not-say-what-if-instead-next-time-2a0d7acc
Becoming an Independent Young Adult https://read.cash/@Dennosaur/becoming-an-independent-young-adult-51caf1bd
Why is Gender and Development important? https://read.cash/@Dennosaur/why-is-gender-and-development-important-9a81ee63
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Do not say "what if" instead "next time"
Are you a person who belittle himself? Always had a thought of **"What if I fail to do this?" "What if people will judge me?"**
Failure is a natural phenomenon happened in our lives. It is something difficult and problematical. Failures are normal to occur but we are the one who is responsible to carry it out. It is a poison to our minds that keeps corrupting our thoughts that you are not capable. Failures often dictates what we are, what we should do next, and what makes us feeling down. But, no! Help yourself to fight wrong thinking thay failure is what you are.
"You are not a failure. You are best creation God had ever made" -Dennosaur
***My failure experience***
Let me share you a story of one of the failures I thought it was. There are so many times I experienced the failures. When I was younger, I got a failing grades. It is between 75-79 percent. I didn't blame myself because I do have fun in playimg. I had no intention to received high grades. During that time, when I turned to fourth grade, I started to comparing my grades. I got jealous with my friends grades.
"It was not easy to compete when you are not prepared at all" -Dennosaur
I have to review and study well. I put myself in a tough situation wherein I do not know if it's enough. The most awaiting day was finally come. The top students in our class were announced. I was poignant of that day. My name wasn't called. But, it is okay. My friend was there to cheer me up. They reminded me that no matter what happened, as long as you do your best, no reason to regret.
***Senior High school***
Several years had past, I entered junior high school. It was difficult to adjust to my new environment. I had to make friends, learn new people including teachers and problematic subjects. I had set aside all unnecessary things during those days. I'm too focused on studying and achieving my goals beacuse I'm too afraid that I fail again. In God's grace, I was doing well and receiving high scores in exams, quizzes and long tests. Pretty sure I was definitely on top. Yes, like literally craving for new books each week. I advanced myself too much and just study harder amongst my classmates.
***Results***
I still vividly remember how much joy I had when I finally saw my name for the first time written on board for becoming top one. I did my best to achieved that and made sacrifices to give time for my study. From that day onwards, I was literally became a top notcher not only on my section, but in whole grade. It was a fact that whenever you work hard for something like your goal, you will see pleasant result in the future.
"Becoming the best to get good result is not an option, but becoming real and authentic to yourself does" -Dennosaur
***Conclusion***
The hindrance of becoming a better person is sometimes thinking that you are a failure. Believing that failing is you, and imprinting it on your mind. What's best to do is to shelter yourselt with good thoughts and surround with positivities. You are not a bubble that fades away or a seed that is rotten. You are like a sun that shines in the morning, and give hope in the evening. Believe that you are capable, best, and trustworthy. That's why stop thinking your what if's, instead I will do this next time because I can.
Author's Notes!
`Thank you all for supporting and loving my articles. It was nice to see some comment and I believe it will be flowing soon. My deepest love to send you all!`
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Becoming an Independent Young Adult
Have you ever questioned yourself when I will finally be free in the prison of being teenager? As a child, our teachers often asked us what should we like to become when we grow up. I personally answered like "I want to be a policeman". Then after a year my answer will be like this "I want to be a teacher". Yeah, our answers are definitely changing over time. It is because our interest as a child are growing, and our observations to our environment widens.
Growing up in a poor family, my experiences in life are surely made me tough and keen. For over 9 years, I grew up in farm and survived without electricity. In the morning, when the roosters are singing their sunrise song I'll immediately wake up to visit our farm. It's sometimes cold or gloomy since the sun was not up yet. Doing farming chores early in the morning has perks like you'll not expose too much in the sun.
The early you do your work, the early you will finish it.
When I reach senior high school, my life changed. Our farm was sold and we sheltered to my grandparents house. We lived there for about 5 years. It's really good to live as extended family but sometimes not. Especially when it comes to paying bills and grocery. There are arguments sometimes and it's okay. Family matters need to be discussed though. Don't keep your grudge too much or it will consume you inside and out.
Dependency trap
As a child, our dependency to our parents are as solid as rock. We cannot imagine how and what will be our life if our parents support, care and love was taken away from us. I called our dependency to our parents as trap especially when we are turning to young adult. Our transition from teenager to young adult is very crucial and difficult because there are a lot of factors to be considered. But do not worry, I'll tell you some things I did when I transitioned.
Change is possible.
During transitioning, I mostly give time for myself to be alone and reflect to my experiences. My life was becoming harder and facing difficulties are challenging. Let me enlighten you, friends!
Three keys to successful transitioning
Preparedness - as a teen you should become prepared and ready to what will life brings you. You are packed of curiosity and your emotions are stirring to your decision. Become prepared and let yourself be observant to your environment.
Responsibility - "I'm responsible enough I can do this, trust me!". This is one of the most common line I always tell to my parents. Yes, being responsible plays an important role for you to become successful in transitioning. Help yourself, and be liable to everything you do.
Belief - it's important for you to trust your own process. Do not be jealous if others are finished in their transitioning or they coping it better than you. Stand in your own conviction.
Life is becoming easy when you finally made it to accept who you are.
Greetings to you all, friends!
Why is Gender and Development important?
***Gender and development*** has always been talked and issued from all over the world. It was to relate the women's right in men's right to have no domination in each other. This is an issue which mostly cultures and beliefs are aligned.
Previous centuries testimonies and books told us that men has a great versatility and domination over women. The man's flexibility in work, hunting, politics, leadership and family head is what men's asset to dominate women. In addition, country's whose belief are generally in men's power not in heavenly beliefs have a high percentage of gender inequality.
However, since we're living in 21st century the issues about gender are lessen over years. Gender and Development has a vital role to keep us reminded of how women lacks of opportunity to keep them saying as to live. It is to encourage the society itself to lift up women's right and opportunities in every area of lives.
I believe Gender and Development is one of the sustenance of society to maintain the gender equality. I may be a man but seeing my mother and my siblings to be dominated and subdued by other men will not be tolerated. In fact, I was the one who washes are clothes twice a week. This is an example in our house to maintain the gender equality at home.
In conclusion, gender and development has a vital role in society to claim the peace and issues to be finished and accepted by the society. It is to empower both men and women's right to create a natural and equal flow in the society and world.
@Dennosaur
