How difficult is it to have a date as an introvert?
Have you ever noticed that there are some people who easily get into a relationship, then after a while, you'll see them dump each other and enter into a new one again? Well, that is really awful and that is not the case for others who find it hard to find a date.
If there are extroverts who find it hard to enter into a relationship, it is twice as difficult for introverts. Introverts find dating, courting, and other activities associated with romantic relationships difficult and emotionally draining because they prefer to wall themselves off and create connections less often. As a result, they tend to avoid relationships.
Let's take it on the other side. How is it hard to date an introvert?
The answer to that question is somehow complex. Is the introvert interested in dating? If not, then it's going to look a bunch more difficult than it should be. There are lots of reason actually, but I will just share something I think the best in this situation.
Ready yourself for an easy ride if, by some chance, they do. This year's dates will be few and far between, as will the attire. Reflexive people recharge their batteries in quiet and alone, so be aware of this. They tend to prefer being alone so respect their space and do not rush in directly to their life as if you are not aware.
Instead of making a phone call, send a text because introverts prefer texting than speaking in calls. Don't be surprised if they don't want to do things. Be patient, and you'll get there. Even if their reaction is that they aren't in the mood to do anything right now but may do so later, this is not a huge red light indicating an approaching breakup and a sea of meaningless drama to come. Because they're not in the mood to accomplish anything right now, they could be in the mood later. Give it another go the next day. If you do it well, you'll gradually become a part of that little group of friends, and they'll open up to you more and more.
Given that kind of scenario and things, how about this one. How an introverted person enters into a relationship with another introverted individual?
Approaching a love relationship with someone who is an introvert might be tricky. As they crawl out of their existing grid houses, their eyes throbbing from the glaring sunshine, they rush over to the object of their wants before throwing a love poem written on parchment and imprinted with a quill pen bathed in the blood of a sacrificed raven at them. Or simply, just ask them out for a cup of coffee and some conversation in a peaceful place away from too many crowds, just them and nature, and talk about things you are passionate about.
With all these things mentioned, there is another thing that should be talked about, and that is trust. Is it possible to tell whether an introvert has trust in you?
For that question, let us start this way. Soon, they will begin conversing with you. Introverts are not as predictable as extroverts, who will approach you and attempt to start a conversation no matter what they think of you. They'll come to you for a conversation if they trust you. So if that happens, then you can guarantee that they somehow trust you because like I said, they do not usually open up with someone else. However, if you ask, and they remain silent then that means something. The quiet of an introvert is a sign that they don't think you to be trustworthy.
Anyway, it is going to take some time and work, but to tell you something, it is going to be worth it. Though they keep a low profile, introverts may conceal some of their most powerful emotions and desires under their calm demeanor. So if you are the introverted one or the one who is planning to date an introvert, I hope it helps you.
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Tiyaga't Diskarte: Key for Success
Things are sometimes taken for granted by those who likely have a more comfortable life and wealth as compared to others. They often neglect the value of certain things and sometimes, there are those who even look down on those who are inferior as if they have the right to do so every time they want.
So others have no choice but to just let them do what they want since sometimes they are afraid and also they do not have the power to defend themselves from people full of themselves. But the individuals that are mostly affected by it, make it as an inspiration to do better by patiently doing everything while giving their best and doing some strategies to cope with their difficulties and fulfill their needs to survive and eventually harvesting the fruits of labor later on.
**With this, does persistence really matter?**
The answer for me is yes. Perseverance is essential to succeed. When things don't go according to plan, everything seems to be working against you, and you fail in life, it's important to remember that you're not alone, and you can survive it.
Many people have poor self-esteem, low self-confidence, or both during times like these. These emotions may leave you feeling hopeless and defeated. Stopping what we're doing and moving on to something else is the simplest solution in these situations. Something that either simplifies or distracts us from our previous task. As a general rule, most people in our culture prefer to spend time on things they find enjoyable and easy rather than things they see as more difficult or significant.
Resilient people are more likely to achieve something worthwhile in their lives when confronted with adversity than those who are less resilient. The majority of people who fail in life do so because they expect quick and easy success. While this may be true for some, the vast majority of us will have to put forth a significant amount of effort and devote a significant amount of time in order to accomplish our goals.
Try to find the positive in every situation if you want to be more successful in developing the skill of self-perseverance. Additionally, if things don't go as planned, you will be better prepared to deal with the emotional fallout that will result.
**How about thinking and acting strategically?**
Being 'madiskarte' is such an important quality to have. It brings us to different destination most especially when partnered with patience and determination or persistence. Also, in my perspective, being both smart and empathetic would be necessary in order to deal with various circumstances in our daily lives.
To have a happy and successful life, we must have both of these qualities in our prowess. It's possible that the same holds true for having good people skills, but from what I've seen so far, it seems like there's more potential to grow in this area. But having the attitude of "street smart" is as important as being intelligent, and sometimes far more useful. Whatever the situation is, having both traits will help us in life.
Being human means that we can recognize when we need to use our intellect or interpersonal skills. It's up to us to decide how we use our time in such situations. If you're going to be successful, you need to be both knowledgeable and personable. You need to be able to adapt to different circumstances, and you need to be yourself.
In a nutshell, there are no definite ingredients of success. But most likely, you can achieve success by doing a lot of effort and long working hours. Oftentimes, the most significant achievements follow the most significant setbacks or downfalls. Even if it appears impossible at first glance, success is possible. Just do not let others hinder you and take away your drive. They will always be there but do not give up. We have so many options to choose from but choose to continue moving forward and keep on achieving.
One Year After: Almost 9.6k Views With Just 19 Articles
Writing has always been a fun hobby to do for me. I may have taken a long hiatus here, but I am more than happy and proud at the same time, to know that my nineteen articles accumulated nine thousand five hundred ninety-five (9,595) as of this writing. Well, I did not cast any magic. Maybe, there's more than the usual thing that they find in one of my articles.
It is more than a year already since I joined here. To be exact, the date is January 24, 2021. Yes, I have been here since that date but I wasn't able to have the chance to celebrate my first anniversary here last 24th of January this year. But anyway, I'll just do it right now.
I am sorry if I can't give back to you this time as I have just come back from a long hiatus. But allow me to express my sincerest gratitude to one and all. I really thank you all with all my heart.
So in this very moment, let's take a recap of what I have done over the past year. And let us start with my very first published article entitled **Superman is not that brave** . This is such a very unique and creative article for me because as you can see from the title, it is something intriguing, right? https://read.cash/@Mjv2/superman-is-not-that-brave-04988362
Anyway, that article talked about our dear teachers and I use a creative feature story to describe them. They deserve more than what I have told. They are heroes and I am proud of them.
This next artcile is the highlight of my profile here. Well, just by this article alone, I have managed to get a total views of 9,171 and counting. Yes, you are reading it right for this article is all about a narrative report which I originally submitted as an activity before in one of our past subjects.
It is entitled **A Narrative Report: Gardening** https://read.cash/@Mjv2/a-narrative-report-gardening-cf5f7438
It is one of the activities we did before in our NSTP subject and in here, I narrated what I did here and there. Then I published it here. Hopefully, those who viewed it somehow helped them in narrating their own report too. It is simple but as I have said at the end of the article, ***"It really gave me a taste of the reality – a glimpse of the very value of gardening."***
Sometimes, I do write poems too, either in English or in Filipino. One of which that I have posted here is **Isang Akda mula sa isang Makata (A Poem from an aspiring Poet)** https://read.cash/@Mjv2/isang-akda-mula-sa-isang-makata-a-poem-from-an-aspiring-poet-3b49c738
It was written in Filipino, so I also made one in English and you can also read it here via this article **A Poem, a Pen, and a Tune: BCH to the Moon**. https://read.cash/@Mjv2/a-poem-a-pen-and-a-tune-bch-to-the-moon-14478416
Did you know that **BCH changed my Perspective too**? As I have mentioned in this article: https://read.cash/@Mjv2/bch-changed-my-perspective-08d78755
*"As a student like me, holding any cryptocurrency before. I thought it is just a scam because I have no knowledge about this thing back. There are times that I tried it. I mean been attempting to earn from free sites, but upon withdrawing what I have earned online, it just went to nothing."*
But like you guys, I found the value BCH valuable and it made me realize that this platform is more than just earning. (*This is what I planted in my mind before.*) I regret thinking that way. Now, I just find myself getting interested in holding it. Its value is almost the same when I joined here, and I have heard from a news that it spiked to more than a thousand dollars. Hopefully, that will happen again soon. So, right now, I will hold.
So that's a simple recap of what I have achieved and experienced for the past year and though it doesn't turn out the way as others, I am still happy for all your support and right now, I won't promise anything. But I want to assure you that this time, I will make it better. And this time, I am hoping for more achievements with you as we continue promoting BCH and making it on top for I believe that ***BCH is the best, and it will make us proud soon.***
Family: Simple Word with Complex Meaning Sometimes
Our family is said to be the best thing we could ever have. In fact, a lot of people say that a family with strong family ties is happy. Yes, that is true. But not at all times because other families seemed happy outside but devastated inside.
The relationship between parents and children is known as family. Many features, such as shared ideas and values, make a family unit. In other words, it's a community made up of people who are linked to one another by blood, marriage, or other kinds of relationships.
Having a family does not always mean family by blood. The responsibilities of parents, siblings, and close friends are only some of the numerous facets of what we mean when we say family.
For some, it is a group of individuals who share similar interests, beliefs, and attitudes. There are numerous more meanings as well, and in fact, each one of us can define it in our own unique ways but let's go further with the topic.
However, many individuals are unable to feel at ease in their own homes due to a lack of a suitable location to live in. Some are even living on the same roof but don't feel like home. Here and there, there are arguments. What is more affected are the child. But some things can be solved through talking, and it is really important.
Just because a family is being looked up as a role model doesn't mean they are always perfect. Sometimes, people can't stop themselves from doing something that is sometimes beyond their control. Sometimes, there are even some people who always go to church together with their family, but sometimes, they are eviler than those they perceive as bad people.
However, the significance of family cannot be overstated.
When you live in a family, you have the opportunity to spend time with your loved ones. Here, you and your friends may have a good time and share your experiences in life. Moreover, it serves as a venue for self-discovery and cultural education. A place where you may learn more about yourself and gain more confidence in your talents. And it is good to grow up in a family like this.
Being able to openly express their emotions and experiences with one another is such a great experience from having a family. With no fear of bias, they should be allowed to speak honestly and freely. But sometimes, fear among family members is unwarranted since it stems from a misunderstanding. People are hesitant to open up because of their parents' constant concern. Sometimes, they are shy, and sometimes, they are just too afraid of how their parents will react once they say what they want.
They will never be able to get along if they don't want to freely communicate with each other. This is due to the inability to properly communicate in a group setting. That is why it is really important to always have open communication inside our home, and it should start when the children are still young so that as they grow old, they will carry the learnings they acquire.
On the other side, It's like you are stuck at a crossroads for eternity when you grow up in a broken family. You'd sometimes find yourself in a pickle. There are always two options no matter what you do. Every decision has to take into account both view points. It's either you continue or continue. Just because there are two choices does not mean it needs to have a negative choice. Sometimes, it can be both positive to let yourself feel that no matter what you are going through, giving up is not a choice.
Misunderstandings are the most difficult to deal with. Since they're older, you'd assume they'd be more logical, but that's not always the case, leaving you to cope with the problem. It doesn't matter what caused the breakdown of a family, but based on observation, children are the ones who bear the brunt of the damage. They always get the least favored consequences. It is sad, but this is the reality sometimes.
*But no matter what it is, a family will always be a family. Each member has an important part that makes the house stronger. Also, put in mind that, indeed, family is where life begins, and love never ends.*
The Weekend's the Best: Make the most out of it
After five long, busy days filled with workloads, stress, and exhausting paperwork, activities, and modules that seemed to be endless, everyone deserves to have an enjoyable and relaxing weekend. It is not just for students, but for each and every person, no matter what kind of activity or work they do.
If you want to see the sun rising in the morning, get up early and get out of bed. Meditation, physical activity, and reading religious texts can all help you to feel more calm and in control of your life.
If you're in the mood to get some exercise, ride your bike or jog around in the woods or along the shore of the lake. Spend time with those who are close to you, or by yourself if you prefer.
In the event that you don't feel like going to the store or shopping center, you could visit a cafe, a studio, or a performance venue instead. Engage in some face-to-face communication with long-distance family members or friends but still practice social distancing and safety measures. Anyway, it is a great stress reliever.
Use Netflix, Loklok, and other streaming services to read books or watch movies, such as Amazon Prime Video. It is the most effective method of getting away from reality and entering a world of spectacles that is free of stress.
It is enjoyable also to engage in some form of physical activity or to participate in an outdoor sporting event. It is recommended that you avoid using social media and email at all costs. Spend quality time engaging in your favorite recreational activities, such as sports, music, writing, art, or cooking.
You should plan ahead of time to ensure that you complete all of the tasks on your to-do list within the next week. Make a list of the things you need to work on to improve your performance. It is necessary to clean your home.
Consider volunteering for a charitable cause such as teaching underprivileged children, among others. According to many experts, charity is the most effective way to learn to love and break free from materialistic compulsions.
Shower for as long as you want while listening to your favorite music and allowing your inner dancer to loosen its grip on you. But not too much because all that is in excess are beyond normal and not good. Keep it in moderation.
Before I conclude this post, I want to share some reflections we can reflect on. It may also help you realize some of the learning that the pandemic has taught us.
Our thoughts are essential. As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, we've been compelled to take stock of our stress management strategies. Has this sparked an interest in practicing yoga, mindfulness, or any other kind of meditation? It's worth persevering until things are back to where they used to be in terms of stress reduction and mental wellbeing.
Having more things does not guarantee happiness. As a family, we've learned to reassess our priorities by spending more time at home with our family. We don't need to buy or use every contemporary amenity to be happy or to survive. We don't need to purchase or use every modern amenity to be satisfied or to survive.
Hobbies may be therapeutic. Our new interest in activities, from cooking and crocheting to sketching and learning something new, has helped us replenish our health energies as well as strengthen our relationships with our families. Baking bread together with a son or daughter, for example, may foster a valuable lifelong skill while also serving as a priceless keepsake.
We really deserve to feel relaxed too and do some things that give us comfort and joy during the weekend. The above-mentioned things guide how you can make your weekends productive, and I hope you have learned a thing or two. Just remember to seize each and every moment because happiness is priceless. Make the most out of it and have a great weekend to all.
How do you know if your best friend loves you?
After a long hiatus, I am back.
They say you know yourself better than anyone else. So if you have a crush on your friend, you know the feeling of butterflies in your stomach or the shivers that travel to your spine. But what if it is on the other way around? What if your best friend is secretly in love with you?
You've known each other for a long, and you've finally met someone with whom you feel comfortable picking your navel and farting in public. It sounds funny and embarrassing, but I know some who really do it.
In addition, As if by some strange twist of fate, she has begun to laugh at your ridiculous jokes instead of looking at you with contempt. You've come to recognize her as a person rather than a simple friend. So, how can you determine if your best friend likes you without ruining your friendship?
First of the things that come to mind is body gesture. When you two get together, he or she will do all he or she can to make some physical touch like holding your hands, pinching your nose, a little jolt, a gentle push. Within seconds, it will be over. But if it is more than what you expect, there may be something in it already. But remember to never assume unless otherwise stated.
Another one is when your best friend asks about your past relationships. Your best friend could casually inquire about your prior relationships or about the kind of person you like. However, if you say the type of person you're interested in, your best friend becomes silent. This might be because he or she is listening carefully and remembering those things. But again, do not count your chicks when they are not yet hatched.
Casually make jokes about the two of you being together. Sometimes, this is meant as a joke. But sometimes, jokes are half meant. And there is a probability that when your friend thinks about your future, he or she feels something. It is hard to assume, but sometimes, gut feelings are right.
On the other hand, if you are the friend you could, of course, just ask them. While I realize this isn't the coolest thing to do, or maybe I'm just getting old, it seems to be the most practical manner. Trying to mislead your best frined into saying anything could work, but doesn't it look a bit childish?
If they're a close buddy of yours, once you've sat down and looked them in the eyes, it's time to ask. If you're in the same boat, maybe you could share your thoughts with him or her?
Shyness is always there; sure, it's frightening, but that's true for everyone. You don't want to spend your life under the thumb of fear. Even if the world might be a frightening place, all you have to do is muster the willpower and go on. When you're brave, you're willing to put your life on the line for something you believe in.
Is it possible to go through life without fear? You'll never go far in life if you don't know who you are and who you love at all times. Taking a risk is more vital than avoiding it. For example, you could not just stand by and watch a person who has special meaning for you go with another person. For as long as you care about them. Then, have an excellent time and go for it!
All in all, being in love with your best friend may be a wonderful and exquisite experience, one that makes you happy and charming to everyone around you. Pain and regret, on the other hand, might occasionally follow. Despite the fact that your emotions towards one another have changed to being romantic over time, you couldn't verbalize it. When no one was watching, you exchanged a shy smile. I was getting a little too close to the camera. Every time you looked at each other, your hearts seemed to skip a beat. It is possible that you are in love. As a result, you had a great time unlike any other. If, on the other hand, you value your friendship highly and are unwilling to take a chance on asking or admitting it, then that is your choice.
She in everything
Everything that was wrong with the world appeared to be weighing down on her delicate frame. Consequently, she slumps when she rises to her feet. That her body seemed to bend in on itself was something you despised from the beginning because it appeared to be her way of protecting herself from the rest of the world.
She believes she owes it to others to be responsible. It makes her feel guilty whenever she encounters a catastrophe. After all, it is her responsibility to put things back in their proper places. Likewise, she apologizes. No matter how hard she tries, she will never be able to fix everything, especially the problems that are right in front of her face. As a result, she's feeling very bad but not absolutely.
Her inability to comprehend the concept of forgiving herself was a difficult concept for her to understand. As someone who has always needed an explanation, she has found it difficult to find satisfaction in a given circumstance.
Perhaps you're awake while everyone else in the world is sleeping. She is the polar opposite of what he is like to be around. Self-pity, reflection, and things like this and that, keep on running through her mind like an endless loop.
She has become entrapped within her own body as if suffering tremendously, and I wish I could say something to alleviate her plight. As I look at her, I wish I could wipe the tears away from her shattered face and tell her she is worthy of this world, just as I wish someone had done for me when I was in her shoes.
After being in her position, I understand what she has been through. Other people claim that you created your own mental prison in your head. Her bedside table is decorated with her very own silver cage. Those who are close to her believe she is content with her current predicament.
Her performance in every area seems to be mediocre at best like a silver medal. In her mind, she is a second-rate girl who has nothing on her mind other than the burning desire to rise to the top of the social hierarchy. When she's swimming with tears at night, it's difficult for her to maintain a healthy appearance.
She possesses incredible grit, and I wish I could wrap my arms around her and remind her of that a little more frequently. In my letter, I would tell her that despite bearing the weight of the entire world on her shoulders, I would say to her that I am proud of her for having the strength to keep going and that I am proud of her just for being herself. I'd tell her that things do get better to give her some hope. In the long run, the weight of the world's problems will not be carried on your aching shoulders. Because at the end of the day, being able to enjoy things and not problems is what truly matters.
My BCH Perspective
***English*** https://read.cash/@Mjv2/bch-changed-my-perspective-08d78755
Ang Pananaw Ko Dati
Bilang isang mag-aaral na tulad ko, isang magandang oportunidad ang pagiging nandito. May mga oras na ayaw ko ng sumobok ng anumang ***free earning site***. Ibig kong sabihin ay ang pagtatangka upang kumita mula sa mga libreng site, ngunit sa pag-atras ng kung ano ang nakamit ko sa online, napunta lamang ito sa wala.
Kahit papaano ay may iba pang ***real*** sites na nagbibigay ng pera mula sa effort. Sa katunayan nga ay kumita ako noon ng hanggang 4 dollars o 200 pesos sa pera ng Pilipinas, kung hindi ako nagkakamali. Sinubukan ko rin ang mag-invest, ngunit hindi ko talaga alam kung paano obserbahan ang graph noon kaya imbes na lumago ay naging bokya 'yun noon.
Hanggang sa natagpuan ko ang platform na ito. Tila ba lumiwanag ang bung kalangitan at nagbigay ng saya sa aking puso. Ang mga bulaklak ay yumabong, habang ang kapaligiran ay napuno ng karagdagang ganda at kulay.
Ang Napagtanto
Pinagsisisihan kong iniisip ko iyon noon. Ngayon, narealize ko na lamang na hindi pala talaga lahat ng sinasabi nila ay pawang tsismis lang. Ang aking pag-uugali at ang pag-iisip tungkol dito ay hindi kailanman ma-iimpluwensyahan ng mga hindi naman nakaranas nito na patuloy na nagsasabing ito ay isang scam lamang kahit hindi naman.
Natagpuan ko lamang ang aking sarili na manghang-mangha at punong-puno ng pasasalamat sa platform na ito dahil nakakita ako ng bagong pag-asa. Isang bagong pag-asa na naghatid ng kasiyahan sa aking puso, at nagbigat ng karagdagang aral sa aking isipan.
Huminto ako sa pag-aaksaya ng aking oras sa ibang mga bagay at nagsimulang mag-invest ng time, patience, at hardwork dito. Napagtanto ko na hindi porket ***nag-red ang market***, ibig sabihin ay masama na. Maaari itong maging isang paghahanda lamang para sa isang makabuluhang pagtaas.
Ang Pananaw Ko Ngayon
Tulad ng ngayon, natutunan ko ang tungkol sa mga katotohanan ng cryptocurrency. Hindi tulad ng sinasabi ng ilang tao, pinatunayan ko sa aking sarili na hindi lahat ng iniisip nila ay pawang katotohanan. Nalaman ko ang pagbili sa mababang presyo at pagbebenta kapag mataas na ang presyo.
Nag-subscribe rin ako kay sir @MarcDeMesel, hindi dahil siya ang pinakamalaking donor dito, ngunit dahil nais kong malaman ang tungkol sa pinakabagong mga update na ibinabahagi niya upang magkaroon ng mga bagong kaalaman tungkol sa cryptocurrency, lalo na ang Bitcoin Cash o BCH.
Kung noon, ako ay agad-agad nagpag-panic kapag bumaba ang presyo ng BCH, ngayon ay natuto akong maghintay dahil tataas rin ito. Katulad ng kanilang sinabi, ang bumababa ay tataas rin. Ang pagkakita ng mga pulang numero ay napagtanto ko na maaari itong maging berde sa pangmatagalan. Ang ***pagpapanic selling*** ay talagang hindi isang susi kung nais mong makakuha ng malaking kita dito. Ang ilan ay maaaring ***mag-cut loss***, tulad ng minsang ginagawa ko. Gayunpaman, tulad ng lagi nilang sinasabi, mamuhunan lamang kung ano ang kaya mong mawala. Sa ganoong paraan, hindi ka masayadong masaktan kung sakali mang bababa ang value ng inivest mo.
Ang Imahe say mula sa in.tradingview.com
Ngayon, tinitingnan ko ang tsart ng BCH nang paisa-isa upang makita ang mga tagapagpahiwatig at basahin ang mga kapaki-pakinabang na artikulo dito patungkol sa BCH upang magkaroon ako kahit papaano ng ideya kung ano ang kasalukuyang nangyayari at kung ano ang pinakamahusay na bagay na magagawa ko.
Ito ang pangunahing dahilan kung bakit kailangan mong mag-isip ng dalawang beses bago mo pindutin ang ***sell*** kapag mayroong '*dugo sa mga lansangan'*, dahil hindi lamang ikaw ang nagbibigay ng pagkakataon na gumawa ng mas malaking kita sa kalsada, ngunit nagbibigay din sa mga bangko at pampinansyal na mga institusyon, at ang pinakahihintay na pagkakataon upang mapabuti ang kanilang mga posisyon at i-claim ang isang mas malaking piraso ng pie sa isang diskwento.
Ito ay simula pa lamang ng aking paglalakbay dito. Ngunit naniniwala ako at umaasa para sa mas mahusay na mga araw sa hinaharap. Naniniwala ako sa ***law of attraction***, kaya naniniwala na ako dito. Iyon lang ang sa ngayon. Inaasahan ko na kahit papaano ay may napulot ka mula sa pagbabasa ng aking artikulo. Tulad ng sinabi ko, bago pa rin ako sa larangang ito, ngunit sabik na sabik akong malaman ang tungkol dito. Kaya, kung mayroon kang mga payo, talagang pahalagahan ko ito. Salamat!
Sumasaiyo,
@ Mjv2
Be Reminded
In the world we are living in, many things can be given some thoughts. People used to have varied views, opinions, and the like, and sometimes this affects something. So for today, I will be writing something that you may find interesting. I hope that at the end of this post, you will be able to formulate something in your mind regarding the topic. You may or may not write it down, but if you wish to share it with us, feel free to share it.
**Poor healthcare system**
***Link of the Image*** https://pixabay.com/photos/stethoscope-doctor-medical-1584223/
There is no denying that the country’s healthcare system had been improving through the years. Living conditions in our country have become better, and more Filipinos are provided with health services. Nonetheless, as compared to other countries abroad, we are still far from a developed healthcare system. There are still aspects in our healthcare system that needs improving.
Health is a fundamental human right written in our Constitution. Improving our healthcare system means improving the country as a result. Filipinos with sound health conditions and a good healthcare system awaiting them would mean lesser expenses and better productivity. The health sector should be the priority of our government. One problem in our country is the lack of government action to consistently enhance and strengthen our health sector. Our country is in urgent need of a systemized healthcare system that maximizes the benefit for the poor and the rich, especially for the poor who needed it the most (Esparagoza, 2020).
It was found out in a survey of whether health services reach Filipinos in slums that service delivery indicators such as antenatal care visits, facility-based delivery, and immunization demonstrate such inequalities. There have been widespread efforts to improve service delivery in the country. Yet, those efforts are not enough as regional and socioeconomic disparities in the availability and accessibility of resources across and within regions, which are concentrated in Metro Manila and other major cities. Almost two-thirds of hospital beds are in the islands of Luzon, while the rest are in the other islands (World Health Organization, 2018). There should be more infrastructure to unlikely places to provide for our fellow countrymen. Proper healthcare should be more accessible to everyone.
On the one hand, the Philippines has an extensive healthcare workforce. The country is even a significant exporter of healthcare professionals (WHO, 2018). However, according to the Department of Health, this huge human reservoir for health is unevenly distributed in the country. Most are concentrated in urban areas. There is also the issue of low income provided to health workers, so they opt to migrate and work abroad.
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Filipinos have been struggling from this poor healthcare system that we currently have right now. As the pandemic strikes, we see clearly the gaps and dents in our system. As individual Filipinos, we do not have much to do. We can follow health protocols, take care of ourselves, and such. However, it lies on our government to fix the mess.
Consequently, effective and efficient government funding towards our health sector is what we need. Actions of strengthening our healthcare system should be prioritized, relying on a well-performing health workforce, good health services, well-functioning health information system, equal access to essential medical products, good health financing system, vaccines and technologies, and as well as leadership and governance.
We can only contribute by continuously voicing out our concerns to the government. Keep focusing on government actions, uphold what is commendable and criticize what is necessary. Indeed, there have been improvements in our healthcare system. New programs, reforms, and some future prospects are laid out. We have to support these. As informed individuals, we must be responsible and disseminate these programs and plans to our fellows. Many of us are not conscious of what can help them in situations that need medications. We must remember that healthy countrymen lead to a healthy economy.
***That's all for now. Have a good day!***
Abel Iloco: Making me Proud as an Ilocano
EPEKTO NG ABEL ILOCO SA KABUHAYAN NG PROBINSYA BILANG HANAP BUHAY
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*Quilters never become old-fashioned, they just go into parts.*
Ang paghahabi ay dala ng mga espanyol na nagkaroon ng kakilanlan sa ating mga Ilocano hindi lang dito sa Pilipinas kundi pati na rin sa ibang bansa. Nakilala ang lungsod ng Caoayan bilang “Home of the Abel Iloco” na ating pinagmamalaki, ngunit dahil sa modernisasyon unti-unting namamatay ang pagkakakilanlan at buhay ng Abel. Kaya dapat magkaroon ng aksyon ang local na gobyerno upang matugonan at mapreserve ang yaman ng Ilocano
Paggamit ng kasuotang Abel Iloco sa lahat ng empleyado ng probinsya upang mapayaman ang kultura at ekonomiya. Pagkakaroon ng abel iloco festival upang makilala ng buong probinsya Pagkakaroon ng asignatura sa pagtuturo kung paano mag abel sa mga Alternative Learning Systerm (ALS) o sa mga high school bilang Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) upang magkaroon ng kabuhayan o pagkakitaan ang lahat ng mga kabataan at mapa usbong ang papulasyon ng abel at panagabel. Dahil ayun sa lungsod ng Caoayan limang aktibong barangay nalang ang nag-aabel (Don Alejandro Quiroligico, Don Dimas Querubin, Don Lorenzo Querubin, Naguillian, Anonang Mayor) at lumiliit na ang kita nila dito. Iba na ang lasa ng karamihan, iba na ang tinatangkilik ng karamihan sa modern technological world.
Sabay sabay nating i-angat ang kultura na kinagisnan natin. Gamitin rin natin ang Ilocano language sa pakikipagtalas-tasan, ang abel iloco bilang kasuotan.
EFFECT OF ABEL ILOCO ON THE PROVINCE'S ECONOMY AS A LIVELIHOOD
*"We look at life from the back side of the tapestry. And most of the time, what we see is loose threads, tangled knots and the like. But occasionally, God's light shines through the tapestry, and we get a glimpse of the larger design with God weaving together the darks and lights of existence."* **- John Piper**
The weaving was brought by the Spaniards who had an identity among our Ilocanos here in the Philippines and abroad. Caoayan city is known as the "Home of the Abel Iloco" that we are proud of, but due to modernization Abel's identity and life are gradually dying out. So the local government must take action to address and preserve the wealth of the Ilocano.
***Weaving*** is the intersecting method, one group of threads, the weft, the second group of threads, the warp, to produce a cloth, which can be used as a dress or any other form of clothing. It can also be used in making beautiful artwork. The warp is connected to the machine or the structure used to support the threads.
Using Abel Iloco clothing on all employees of the province to enrich the culture and economy and having Abel Iloco festival to be recognized by the whole province. They should be a subject to teach how to abel in Alternative Learning Systems (ALS) or in high schools as Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) to have a livelihood or income for all youth and map sprout the number of Abel and panagabel. Because according to the city of Caoayan, only five active barangays (Don Alejandro Quiroligico, Don Dimas Querubin, Don Lorenzo Querubin, Naguillian, Anonang Mayor) are declining, and their income is decreasing here. Most people have a different taste. Most people in the modern technological world enjoy something different.
Together, let us lift the culture we were born into. Let us also use the Ilocano language in communication and the Abel Iloco as clothing not just for beautification but also with pride for having such a product that can represent ourselves in the whole wide world.
*"We're each single thread woven together in a tapestry God has created. Only he sees the full picture, but not even a sparrow falls without his knowing."* **-** **Francine Rivers**
***Thank you for reading this article. I hope that you are well entertained and also learned something. See you in my next post! Have a good day!***
Kinikilig
Patuloy pa rin ang pagbagsak ng ulan sa lupa, at narito ako tumatakbo nang mabilis hangga't makakaya ko upang makarating agad sa bahay. Isang daang metro lamang ang layo mula sa aming bahay, ang pinapasukan kong eskwelahan kaya't nakasanayan ko nang maglakad kapag umuwi upang makatipid ng pera.
Sa kasamaang palad, hindi ko nadala ang aking payong. Nagtataka ako kung bakit nakalimutan kong dalhin ito ngayon, gayong sa katunayan ay ginawaran akong bilang boy scout of the year noon. Okay, dati na yan. Masyado lang yata akong nagpadala sa magandang weather kanina.
Tumingin ako sa aking relo na nasa kaliwa kong kamay at nakita kong Alas-5 pa lang ng hapon, ngunit ang langit ngayon ay talagang dumidilim na. Ilang hakbang pa bago ako makapasok sa aming compound nang biglang may narinig ako na isang tao na humihingi ng tulong.
Tumingin ako sa lugar at sinubukang alamin kung saan nanggagaling ang boses. Nang sa wakas napagtanto ko ito, agad akong pumunta sa lugar na iyon. Nakikita ko ang isang babae na na marahil ay kaedad ko lamang, at ngayon ay umaakyat sa isang puno habang sinusubukang makatakas mula sa isang aso. Tumakbo palayo ang aso nang matagumpay na makaakyat sa puno ang biktima nito.
Sa sandaling makita ko ang kanyang mukha ay tila lumakas ang pintig ng aking puso. Napatulala ako at tumigil sa pag-ikot ang mundo dahil sa sitwasyong iyon. Bumalik lang ako sa reyalidad nang tinawag ako ng dalaga.
***"Hoy ikaw, Mr. Starstruck. Maaari mo ba akong tulungan?"***
Tama ba ang narinig ko? Tinawag niya ako, Mr. Starstruck? Nakakatawa iyon.
***"Ako ba ang tinutukoy mo, Miss Akyat-Puno?"*** Sabi ko habang pinipilit na pigilin ang tawa ko.
***"Ano 'yong sinabi mo? Miss Akyat-Puno? That was so lame, yucks. Para malaman mo Ginoong Tulala, umakyat lang ako sa punong ito upang mailigtas ang aking sarili mula sa kagat ng aso kanina!"*** Anito habang sabay na pinaikot ang mga mata.
Hindi ko mapigilang mapangiti ng makita ko ang reaksyon ng mukha niya. Ngayon ko lang napagtanto na tumigil na pala ang ulan.
***"Why are you too defensive? Baka naman totoo?"***
"Wow, conyo boy ka pala. Lakas taglish ha." Anito habang medyo tumatawa.
Sa kamalas-malasan niya, nasira ang sanga ng puno kung saan siya nakaupo. Buti na lang mabilis ang reflexes ko. Bago siya mahulog sa lupa, naabutan ko siya. Ngunit hindi ko inaasahan ang bigat niya. At sa gayon ay sabay kaming nahulog. Ipinikit niya ang kaniyang mata, ngunit hindi ko ipinikit ang akin. Tila bumagal ang oras at para bang ayaw ko na itong tumigil. Nang tumama na ang aking katawan sa lupa, ramdam ko ang matinding kirot sa aking likuran, ngunit nawala ito nang makita ko ang mukha niya na sadyang may kakaibang dulot na nakakapagpagaling agad ng anumang kirot sa katawan.
Halos halikan na namin ang labi ng isa't isa. Kunting-kunti na lang talaga. Ang aking mga mata ay nakatutok sa mga mata niya, ewan ko pero parang may nakita akong isang spark.
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Naririnig ko kung gaano kalakas ang pintig ng aking puso. At alam kong nararamdaman niya rin ito. Nang marealize niya na nasa awkward kaming posisyon, tumayo agad siya.
Agad siyang lumayo palayo pagkatapos makatayo. Tumayo rin ako kaagad at sumigaw sakanya.
***"Wala man lang thank you Miss Akyat-Puno?"*** Sabi ko.
***"Che Ginoong Starstruck slash Tulala."*** Anito habang nakangiti.
Alam kong nakangiti siya dahil nadarama ko ito. Ang paraan ng pagtapon niya ng salitang iyon ay isang bagay na nakapagtataka. Isang bagay na hindi ko maipaliwanag.
Sumigaw pa ako ulit. This time, sinabi ko na ang pangalan ko.
***"I'm Xavier Cruz hindi Mr. Tulala. Remember that."***
***"Whatever!"*** Sabi niya.
Nang hindi ko na siya makita, nagsimula na akong maglakad palayo sa lugar na iyon. Uuwi ako na may isang matamis na ngiti sa aking mukha. Ito ang unang pagkakataon na naramdaman ko ang pakiramdam na ito sa aking labing-anim na taong pamumuhay sa mundong ito.
***Ito na ba ang bagay na tinawag nilang pag-ibig?***
*Ako'y kinikilig*
*'Pag ika'y lumalapit ako'y nanginginig*
*At nadarama ang puso na pumipintig Natutuwa sa iyong tinig*
*O ito nga ba ang pag-ibig*
Nang sa wakas ay nakarating na ako sa aming bahay, agad akong naligo. Pagkasuot ng damit ko, nag-ring ang aking phone.
***Alexandria Medrano sent you a friend request.***
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Consumer Spending, and Thoughts
A sudden drop on Consumer Spending
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**The willingness of consumers to spend** has been seen to dampened over the past quarters in the country. Among the spending patterns, the industries that used to be the most exposed categories, such as cosmetics and hospitality, have been significantly disrupted.
Furthermore, temperature checks, queues, social distancing, and policies about accommodating about 50% only of the usual number of customers have affected and diminished the interest of shopping and dining out, including fashion and homeware consumption and food services.
**Consumer spending** is what households buy to satisfy and meet everyday needs. This consumption covers both goods and services. It is worthy to note that each one of us is a consumer. The things we buy each day build the demand that retains companies profitable and hiring new employees to work with them.
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**Why is there a need to mention these things?**
The reason is that it has an effect on the economy. It is a vital driving force in the economy and a crucial concept in economic theory. It is also the most essential short-run determinant of the performance of the economy and is a fundamental element of aggregate demand.
If the **spending behavior** of consumers remains high, this is good for the economy. On the other hand, if **consumer spending** declines, it implies that gross domestic product (GDP) will be affected. With this, it signifies a negative impact on the economy.
Even a small escalation down in **consumer spending** could damage the economy. As it falls off, economic growth slows down. If prices drop, it creates deflation. And if slow **consumer spending** continues to happen, there would be a **contraction** in the economy.
Based on the data that was presented online, **consumer spending** in the country dropped by 15.5%. This affects the gross domestic product (GDP) of the country. But with mitigating actions, this could bounced back.
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With the little by little opening of business industries, **necessary actions** should be taken. This is one factor that I see, which can help in bringing back the **confidence of consumers** when it comes to spending.
While the government is taking more focus on having a successful vaccine in the soonest possible time or getting vaccines from other countries that have developed it already such as Pfizer, among others, I as a consumer will do the necessary actions such as following the **safety protocols** and all to help end the problem and the pandemic to **regain confidence** when it comes to spending.
**Use of Technology**
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I will also encourage others to make use of the **technology** if they are afraid to go out. Another way will be reinforcing positive spending behavior, such as spending smarter so that the money would go further.
**It is the threat of the virus that caused the decrease in consumer spending. So, once these things are appropriately done, the economy will bounce back from its sharp fall, and the same holds true with the consumers' confidence.**
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Ang kumpiyansa ng mga mamimili na gumastos ay talagang makikitang nabawasan mula sa nakaraang quarters sa bansa. Kabilang sa mga pattern ng paggastos, ang mga industriya na dati ay ang pinakanakalantad na mga kategorya ay napinsala nang malaki.
Ang banta ng virus ang siyang sanhi ng pagbawas sa kumpiyansa sa paggasta ng mga mamimili. Kaya, sa sandaling ang mga bagay na ito ay tuloyang maresolba, ang ekonomiya ay muling aangat mula sa malalim na pagbagsak nito, at gayundin sa kumpiyansa ng mga mamimili.
This is somewhat a deep topic to talk about, but if ever you read it, I hope you appreciate it. Some words that are used are common terms of economics. If you have thoughts and or ideas regarding this read, please allow me to know it by writing it in the comment section below.
Partnership and Corporation: My Thoughts
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In general, my way of perceiving the law has changed by realizing that they were set to protect our general safety. I discerned that they are rules that bind us. The discussions helped me comprehend more that even if someone is ignorant about it, it is not a justified reason to get exempted from what is violated in law. It impacted me to become more responsible for my actions. It also made me realized that it was indeed an intellectual challenge that somehow have helped me become more aware of my actions and responsibilities.
Furthermore, the lessons we had on partnership and corporations had changed my perspective into a clearer picture. I was able to be equipped with the essential things needed in forming these two business organizations. The discussions have changed my perspective by conferring that studying it is a minimum standard of performance. It challenged me to passionately study every rule and essential knowledge, such as a partnership has a separate juridical personality and that it can be dissolved by any of the partners' will as long as the reason for it is acceptable and right. With the influence of accounting on law and vice versa, I perceive that both are reciprocally interconnected. It helped me learn that accounting has a significant impact on the laws of partnerships and corporations, and vice versa.
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I can apply the things I have learned in partnership and corporation in my daily life by using my knowledge to make a better relationship with anyone, especially with my family. Our discussion shows that partnership is based on trust between the partners.
The members must trust each other to facilitate a good communication flow, which leads to efficiency in the operations. As a student, I can apply this virtue in my day-to- day life to achieve group goals and to be able to work better with others. This could be another way of applying it in my life since a good relationship with others is built with trust and confidence, just like in partnership and corporation. With this also, I can continuously improve my relationship with others daily, not just in the matter of business.
Moreover, I found it crucial that proactiveness is needed to ensure control of all elements that constitute a corporation. With this, I can also use this trait to manage life situations efficiently. The more I become proactive in my day-to-day life, the more I will manage to approach life challenges efficiently.
Another thing I have learned is that there are also times when partnerships and corporations are faced with the interference of rejection from possible clients and investors. It implies that when this thing happened, they form a better plan to help them achieve their goals. As a student, I could apply it in my life by learning to take these things as a challenge for me to have a better development of myself, which could definitely lead the way to attain a better outcome.
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For me, the best topic among the lessons discussed is the formation of a partnership. It is exciting and helpful to know that partnership has a separate juridical personality distinct from the owners. I find it interesting because it is like a dream come true for the partners forming the business. As a student who also wants to have partnership business in the future, it thrills me to learn the needed things and requisites such as the contract to form a partnership. This is also exciting because it explains what the partners put by starting the business, knowing the benefits, and the extent of liabilities for each partner, among others.
Another reason is that I could easily apply it to my daily life. Just like in a group project wherein there is an agreement between the members. Though it is not a partnership business, it still makes sense. The group will have a contribution, wherein one or more would contribute money, and the others would be labor. And of course, with the intention to gain good grades. This scenario is not actually a formation of the partnership. Still, the lessons and idea are there, and these ideas are another reason that makes me interested in learning how a partnership is formed.
Tourism Industry: Escalated Down?
It can be clearly recognized that the tourism industry is among the sectors that have been hugely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The closing of airports, borders, travel destinations, hotels, and limitations on gatherings of many people, land travel, and similar services across the Philippines, has really had a negative effect on the economy.
With this happening, what do you think is the best possible action you can do aside from the things that will be mentioned later?
Given the travel restrictions and closing of businesses, loss from the gross domestic product (GDP) share of the industry can be noticed. To help the country's tourism industry recover, additional funding is needed to help normalize their operations. The said funds will be served as working capital requirements, marketing funds to rebuild their brands, and refinancing.
The Philippines has stunning islands that will once again bring tourists after the pandemic. Improving our very own tourism and agri-tourism may be among the country's programs to help restart the sector. The government should take this possibility to reconstruct the industry by supporting the players of the tourism industry to rethink the way they do business, upskill and digitalize, and guarantee compliance with safety and health measures.
Moreover, several projects should little by little take an action with the opening of tourism industry sector. I can help minimize its effects by suggesting projects. It may include a project to expand entrepreneurs and staff's capability in tourism to enhance service quality and strengthen confidence for the tourists, a project to elevate and refine tourism operators to the tourism standards. Other development plans may also include a project to support the improvement of accommodation for tourism in the community and promote access to customers, reasonably-priced consultants, and suppliers.
Also, I can help the tourism industry rise again by patronizing our own place and promoting our tourist spots and hospitality sectors that are now open for local tourists on different social media. I will be sharing photos and legit reviews while also imparting to them the importance of strictly following the imposed safety measures when traveling.
While our country is enduring challenges at this time, we should remember that through consolidated efforts and hard work in the past, the country grew the tourism sector and made it one of the country's top GDP contributors. Filipinos can ensure that the tourism industry will attain better success after this pandemic with the country's revived commitment.
How about you? What can you contribute to help it get better?
`In Filipino:`
*Malinaw na isa ang industriya ng turismo sa mga sektor na labis na naapektuhan ng COVID-19. Ang pagsasara ng mga paliparan, destinasyon ng paglalakbay, hotel, at ang mga limitasyon sa mga pagtitipon ng maraming tao, paglalakbay sa iba't ibang lugar, at mga katulad na serbisyo sa buong Pilipinas, ay talagang nagkaroon ng masamang epekto sa ekonomiya.*
*Dahil sa mga paghihigpit sa paglalakbay at pagsasara ng mga negosyo, napapansin ang pagkakaroon ng loss ng industriyang turismo mula sa Gross Domestic Product (GDP).*
*Upang matulungan ang industriya ng turismo ng bansa na makabawi, kailangan ng karagdagang pagpopondo upang matulungan rin upang muli ay maging normal ang kanilang operasyon pagkatapos ng lahat ng mga ito.*
*Ang Pilipinas ay talagang namumukod-tangi dahil sa mga nakamamanghang mga isla na muling magdadala ng mga turista pagkatapos ng pandemya. Ang pagpapabuti ng turismo at agri-turismo ay maaaring kabilang sa mga programa ng bansa na makakatulong sa muling pagbubukas ng sektor. Dapat gawin ng gobyerno ang posibilidad na ito upang muling mai-angat ang industriya sa pamamagitan ng pagsuporta sa mga sumusuporta ng industriya ng turismo na mag-isip ng paraan sa kanilang negosyo, pag-upskill at pag-digitalize, at ang pagsunod sa mga hakbang na nagtataguyod ng kaligtasan at pangkalusugan.*
*Bukod dito, maraming mga proyekto ang dapat na aksyunan sa unti-unting pagbubukas ng sektor ng industriya ng turismo. Matutulungan kong mabawasan ang mga negatibong epekto nito sa pamamagitan ng pagmumungkahi ng mga proyekto.*
*Maaaring isama sa mga proyekto upang mapalawak ang kakayahan ng mga negosyante at kawani sa turismo upang mapagbuti ang kalidad ng serbisyo at palakasin ang kumpiyansa para sa mga turista. Maaari ding magkaroon ng proyekto upang itaas at pinuhin ang mga operator ng turismo sa mga pamantayan sa turismo. Ang iba pang mga plano sa pag-unlad ay maaari ring magsama ng isang proyekto upang suportahan ang pagpapabuti sa pamayanan.*
*Gayundin, makakatulong ako sa industriya ng turismo na muling bumangon sa pamamagitan ng pagtaguyod sa ating sariling lugar at pagpropromote sa ating mga tourist spots at hospitality sectors na bukas na para sa mga lokal na turista sa pamamagi iba't ibang social media. Magbabahagi ako ng mga larawan at legit na pagsusuri habang ibinabahagi din sa kanila ang kahalagahan ng mahigpit na pagsunod sa ipinataw na mga hakbang sa kaligtasan kapag naglalakbay.*
*Habang ang ating bansa ay nagtitiis sa mga hamon sa panahon na ito, dapat nating tandaan na sa pamamagitan ng pinagsama-samang pagsisikap at pagsusumikap, masisiguro ng mga Pilipino na ang industriya ng turismo ay muling mamamayagpag pagkatapos ang pandemiyang ito.*
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Poverty Rate Increases
Increase in the rate of poverty due to the increase in the level of unemployment
Quarantine procedures imply that many people are no longer able to work. The impacts of these procedures are noticeable in countries with high poverty rates. The high rate of poverty in the country indicates that the pandemic is affecting the most defenseless. With the vast effect of the COVID19 virus on Filipinos' health, the country's economy also suffered from these various unexpected events. It has caused the spike and recession. With this, the poor individuals extremely endure the impact of economic setbacks brought by this pandemic we are still currently facing. They were even pushed down to a deeper level.
On the other hand, unemployment has approached an all-time high record, and thousands of small businesses have closed. Many employees stated their job was suspended, hours and pay decreased, or compelled to take unpaid leave. With this, the country's gross domestic product (GDP) contraction in the 2nd quarter is the sharpest drop ever on record, as per the Philippine Statistics Authority.
Though the results were not surprising. The lockdown was served to control the virus, but it has caused to reduce the country's economic activity. Many business establishments have closed as a way to mitigate the negative effect of the pandemic, many employees have lost their job, among others. These things have caused the slower growth of the economy as a whole and have caused the poverty rate to increase.
If they already made actions and became strict when there are only a few patients of the said virus in the first place, apparently, what we are currently facing will not going to be like this. But the past is already past. It will never be revert back. All we can just do now is to pray harder and do actions that can help mitigate its effects.
Alleviating the effects of it would take extra work and discipline of people. We are all affected by it, and making sure no one will be left behind is very necessary. The ways that can be utilized to at least mitigate the effects are significant additional financial support, such as cash assistance program which could somehow help the poor families.
Supporting affected workers and firms would help, too, in reviving the economy, and this support package, which includes unemployment benefits need to be necessarily executed. It is also necessary that the marginalized are given food, money, and healthcare services until they can get back on their feet.
In the case of unemployment, my way to minimize its effect is to support businesses in imposing have flexible working hours for their employees so that they can still work even amidst the situation we are currently in. The work from home style that has been implemented should continue until this pandemic would end.
Also, I will use my voice to let other people who have lost their jobs know and motivate them to plant vegetables in their backyards to have food to eat, be a source of income, or start a livestock business.
I can also help some people to at least have an additional source of savings just by writing or tutoring online by sharing them the ways I know, such as publishing articles at read.cash, a site that helps you earn tips just by uploading articles. The power of the media would also be great. People can utilize their free time doing blogs or vlogs. I would be willing to motivate them to do it since I also have experience doing it. Many successful stories were heard, which only starts from blogging or vlogging.
Access to education is very vital to change the state of life. Thus, as a student who also come from a poor family, I will do my best in my studies so that I will be able to find a stable job in the future which can help me and my family and to alleviate the state of life we have. This is good in the long run, and it is not only me and my family who will be benefited. The whole country, especially the economy, would grow even better if more people become successful in life.
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A Narrative Report: Gardening
Introduction
The National Service Training Program – Civic Welfare Training Service continues to provide us different skills and knowledge not only within the vicinity of the school, but also it attests that the way of students attain proficiency also requires experience from different activities that can be beneficial such as gardening which can be possibly used not only now but also in the future.
As part of this school year’s batch of students that undertaken the gardening activity as a fulfillment for the said subject matter, I have been able to grab the chance to apply my learning in the subject most especially now that we are under a certain crisis. As a student, the activity further enhances my skills towards gardening and growing some vegetables which can serve as nutritious meal for my family. It also helps me become more responsible to nature and that is something that I love from this activity because I am able to contribute good things in the environment while having enjoyment in doing it.
Goals and Objectives
The following are my goals and objectives for the said activity:
To be productive in doing the activity.
To prepare land for growing vegetables.
To have a healthy and sustainable food to serve for the family.
To be able to plant some vegetables and eventually help the vegetables grow.
To be able to apply effectively the learning I have acquired in the subject matter.
To have it successfully done together with my favorable outcomes.
Experiences
I started planting the vegetables specifically sweet potatoes and jutes in the 3rd week of March. Since I am fond of planting ever since I was a child, it was not very difficult for me to do it. While I am planting the vegetables I did not care about the scorching heat of the sun because I am really eager when I am planting. In fact, I enjoyed it so much. Since the land I cultivated contains some insects like ants, I noticed that some part of my hand was bitten after I finished planting. But, it is not that serious because it is just mild. I water them through the use of a dipper every day and I noticed that they grow bigger day by day.
I have chosen kamote or sweet potatoes to plant because they really grow well in a sunny vegetable garden. I thought that it would take few weeks for them to grow. But, I was amazed because as I water them during afternoon of each day, I can see the difference. Just by watching them grow, I am already happy. It is a sign that what I did is effective. The first time that we get leaves from it to serve for our meal is just less than a month after they were planted. Since I am the one who planted it, I am grateful and proud. The vegetable is delicious and also contain nutrients that are good to body.
In these more than two months of taking charge of my own vegetable garden, I was exposed to many experiences that made me realized about its importance. The skills I have towards gardening were refined and I gained more of it from my family who have helped me through their shared knowledge and personal experiences. It has taught me a lot of things that I can use for future endeavours. It is really a meaningful experience. I am looking forward to plant more kinds of vegetables, soon.
Performed Work Activities
Planted the vegetables.
Watered the vegetables every afternoon.
Harvested sweet potato tops.
Served the vegetables as a meal for my family
Conclusion
Being able to do the activity and earn the fruit of labor is a fulfilling duty. I did not complete it just to comply with the task; I finished it because it has much lifelong learning that is applicable in the reality. It has taught me many things that I can use to survive most especially now that we are in a crisis. With this, I am able to have a source for our meal which can be picked anytime.
It made me realized that even in times of crisis, planting can be a life-saving activity since there would be a source for food. It inspired me to continue doing it and continue contributing good efforts to the environment. It has been very helpful and will be more helpful as I continue to make the vegetables grow more. It is both a performance and fulfillment having it fruitfully done together with my desired results. It really gave me a taste of the reality – a glimpse of the very value of gardening.
Window Dressing: Good or Bad?
***Q 1. Is the practice of “window dressing” in accounting legal? What are your ethical arguments relative to this practice? Is everything legal simultaneously moral?***
Based on legal terms, window dressing can be legal as long as it is done to indicate the business or firm's actual disposition of affairs. However, it can be unlawful once accompanied by intentional deception, or manipulative practices that aim to show a more positive image of the company in the perspective of the financial statement users and to deceive people, especially the investors. In other words, it means that it depends on the situations and facts being held on a case to case basis.
Though window dressing has many benefits, such as showing that the company has stable profit, helping to seek funds from investors, or securing any loan, it is still unethical because it does not adhere to moral standards.
It is also worthy to note that it does not mean that it is simultaneously or always moral when something is legal. There are some instances where it also became immoral. Just like in this situation where window dressing is done without a will, or in a case wherein the accountant of a particular company faced an ethical dilemma wherein the management is forcing him to apply window dressing, or else he will lose his current job.
Another example shows that legal matters became immoral when the company employs window dressing to file bankruptcy to evade or shirk the creditors. Moreover, moral standards are used to serve the law and not what the law is based on.
There is the law to secure people to have safety and peace, and to condemn evil. So basically, just because one thing is considered legal does not mean it will already become moral.
***Q 2. Many laws have loopholes. As accountant, you would not be breaching any rules if you do things at will within the parameters of these defects or deficiencies. Is it ethical to take advantage of them, for instance by moving around number either to under-report income or exaggerate loss, or to meet certain revenue criteria? Answer with ethical principles. Recommend a prevention and/or solution, if there be any.***
In the point of view of an accountant, it is unethical to take advantage of the loopholes of the law. The reason is that a professional accountant has the responsibility to have integrity, which suggests fair dealing and truthfulness. It's also vital to be objective, which further states that one should act with conformity as an accountant, which doesn't allow any bias or undue influence on professional decisions. It follows that it's unethical to move around numbers either to under-report income or exaggerate loss or to meet specific revenue criteria, for instance, because taking advantage of it would already breach these two fundamental principles.
Thus, even if the law has defects and that taking advantage of it would benefit the company, it's not morally and ethically right to do such act since it is contrary to the professional accountants' ethical standards.
To avoid such ethical and moral consequences, it's proper to always live with these virtues as an accountant. Because for me, who also aspires to become a future certified public accountant, one should not let his hands get dirty by doing such things. There are always alternative if one genuinely like to find a good way for it. For instance, as an accountant to a company suffering from loss, suggesting to the management to cut down expenses is morally and legally acceptable.
It is a case to case basis, so one should do what their conscience can afford to take. Just because one can get away with something, even if it's inside the scope of the deficiency or loophole, it doesn't make it right. After all, everyone is accountable for the development of their moral character.
***Note that this is not a professional answer. It is just based on my personal point of view.***
Thanks for reading.
A Poem, a Pen, and a Tune: BCH to the Moon
Yesterday, I posted my poem entitled Isang **Akda mula sa isang Makata (A Poem from an aspiring Poet)**. But it was written in our language which is Filipino. https://read.cash/@Mjv2/isang-akda-mula-sa-isang-makata-a-poem-from-an-aspiring-poet-3b49c738
If you cannot understand the said tula (poem). Do not worry because I have provided an English version of it in this article.
A paper, an ink and a pen
It's just a simple thing but it can be considered a weapon
Weapons of the so-called poets
Who loves to make such works.
Here I am now, sitting in a chair
Thinking of a topic in different ways for your sadness, be relieved
And also finally, in order for it to leave
And to attain happiness as well.
As I have mentioned earlier
A poet is the one who made this article
A poet like me who happily shares poems to everyone
For anyone who loves such works, and also to each and everyone.
When you are lonely and have no one to talk to
Or maybe just stunned by the cloud. Do not give up on your dreams, my friend
Because success will be yours too
You only need to have faith and a lot of patience.
Life is full of pain and hardship
In fact, many are getting sick.
Others are already clinging to a knife
But do not let your eyes close completely, or simply, do not end your life.
All problems have solutions
We may not be in the same direction
Still remain steadfast and full of determination
Even though the ground has fallen and you are already full of emotion.
One, two, three, four, and five
The stanza where we are now was on the sixth
I hope somehow you are comforted by my poem about a bit of BCH and life
Which is full of emotions that were mixed.
I guess you are now smiling
Your eyes are probably of sparkling
It was like a sky full of stars that are glowing
And like diamonds on the ground, they are shining.
I am now very active
In building lines that really rhymes
Something which could be a state of the art
That also came from the depth of my heart.
Indeed, the righteous and generous are blessed
But being humble should not be forgot
Anyone arrogant in behavior and in the eyes of the mass
Will never be happy, and yet will be sad.
It's not bad to brag sometimes
If it is in a good way
You should not step on someone
Instead, be kind to anyone.
If you are full of grace
Do not hesitate to help others
Because anyone who helps others
Will really continue to be blessed.
If you have done something wrong
Confess and ask for forgiveness
Do not forget to pray in church
Even if you have nothing to ask for.
I seem to be running out of words
Running out of words to say to the audience
My pen's ink is also about to run out now. I bow down and pray.
Because if you really want something, there are many ways, they say.
I have a lot more to tell you
I started it by giving advice
Now we have to prove ourselves
In whatever content of our heart.
Our mind says differently than what our heart dictates to us
But whatever it is my friends, you still have to choose one thing
To choose the right thing that is best for us
Since we are not able to have and chose everything.
Do not do things that you'll regret in the end
Only do what can truly give happiness and helpful to you, my friend
Whether you are a woman or a man
You need to be wise in your choices, once the opportunities are given.
Do not be afraid to do something like this or something like that
We all make mistakes and go through something like this and like that
We will all get to our desired destination
Just trust and never get tired of achieving your dreams and satisfaction.
One, two, three, four, five, up to nineteen
I hope you somehow enjoy it, it'll already enough to win
I hope you found something from what I know
And I hope you enjoy my work's flow.
The read.cash fund now has seven numbers
Thanks to sir @MarcDeMesel who is truly blessed
I hope that this way somehow, I will make him happy
Together, let's be grateful and have unity.
A poem, a pen, and a tune
BCH to the moon
Again, a paper, an ink, and a pen
I am a poet since then.
Isang Akda mula sa isang Makata (A Poem from an aspiring Poet)
Isang papel, isang panulat na may tinta
Simpleng bagay lamang ngunit maituturing na armas na
Mga armas ng mga tinatawag na mga makata
Na mahilig gumawa ng mga ganitong akda.
Heto ako ngayon, nasa isang upuan
Nag-iisip ng akda sa iba't ibang paraan
Para lungkot niyo ay maibsan at tuluyang lumisan
At para na rin magkaroon ng kaligayahan.
Gaya ng aking binanggit kanina
Ito ay isang akda mula sa isang makata
Isang makatang kagaya ko na masayang nagbabahagi ng mga tula
Para sa sinumang tao na gustong-gusto ng mga ganitong akda.
Kapag ikaw ay nalulungkot at walang maka-usap
O di kaya ay nakatulala lamang sa alapaap
Huwag kang sumuko sa iyong pangarap
Dahil ang tagumpay ay iyo ring malalasap.
Buhay man ay puno ng hirap at pasakit
Marami man ang nagkakasakit
Ang iba man ay sa patalim kumakapit
Huwag mong hayaan na ang 'yong mga mata ay tuluyang pumikit.
Lahat ng problema ay may solusyon
Hindi man tayo pare-pareho ng tinatahak na direksyon
Manatili pa ring matatag at puno ng determinasyon
Kahit pa pinagbagsakan na ng lupa at punong-puno na ng emosyon.
Isa, dalawa, tatlo, apat, lima
Nasa ika-anim na palang talata
Sana kahit papaano ay naaaliw ka sa aking pagiging makata
Kahit pa wala akong masyadong kakilala.
Ikaw yata ngayon ay nakangiti na
Puno ng kislap ang mga mata
Parang sa kalangitan na puno ng mga kumukinang na mga tala
At kumikintab-kintab naman na mga dyamante sa lupa.
Ako ngayo'y aktibong-aktibo
Sa pagbuo ng mga linyang talaga namang sumasakto
Hindi lamang sa tugma, ngunit maging sa kahulugan ng mga ito
Na siyang nagmula pa mula sa kaibuturan ng aking puso.
Tunay ngang ang mabubuti ay pinagpapala
Pero huwag kalimutang magpakumbaba
Ang sinumang arogante sa gawi at sa mga mata ng masa
Ay hindi kailanman tuluyang magiging masaya.
Hindi naman masamang magyabang minsan
Kung ito ay sa mabuting paraan
'Yong tipong wala kang natatapakan
At' yong tipo na walang angas na pangmalakasan.
Kung ikaw ay punong-puno naman ng biyaya
Huwag magdadalawang isip na tumulong sa kapwa
Dahil ang sinumang tumutulong sa iba
Ay talaga namang patuloy na pinagpapala.
Kung ikaw naman ay may nagawang kasalanan
Magkumpisal at humingi ng kapatawaran
Huwag kakalimutang magdasal sa simbahan
Kahit pa wala kang hihongiin na kailangan.
Tila yata ako ay nauubusan na
Nauubusan ng salitang sasabihin sa madla
Tinta ng aking panulat ay para ring paubus na
Pero kung gusto maraming paraan, gaya ng sinasabi sa isang kataga.
Marami pa akong ikwekwento sa inyo
Sinimulan ko ito sa pagbibigay payo
Ngayon naman ay kailangang magpakatotoo
Sa kung anumang nilalaman ng ating puso.
Iba ang sinasabi ng ating isip sa idinidikta ng ating puso
Pero kahit ano pa man 'yan mga kaibigan ko
Dapat pa ring piliin niyo
Ang sa palagay niyo' t makakatulong sa inyo.
Huwag gagawa ng mga bagay ng pagsisisihan sa huli
Gawin lamang ang tunay na makapagbibigay ng kasiyahan at hindi ang pighati
Ikaw man ay mapababae o lalaki
Sa pagkakataong maibibigay sa iyo, kailangan mong maging wais sa pagpili.
Huwag kang matakot gumawa ng bagay na kesyo ganito o kesyo ganiyan
Lahat naman tayo ay nagkakamali at may pinagdadaanan
Lahat naman tayo ay may patutunguhan
Manalig lang at huwag magsasawang abutin ang kasiyahang hinahangad magpakailanman.
Isa, dalawa, tatlo, apat, lima, hanggang labing-siyam
Sana ay naaliw kayo at kahit papaano ay ginanahan
Sana may napulot kayo mula sa aking mga nalalaman
At sana ay naaliw kayo ng aking akdang pinagpawisan.
Ang fund ng read.cash ngayo'y may pitong numero na
Kay sir @MarcDeMeselna tunay na pinagpala
Lubos akong nagpapasalamat sa kaniya
Sa ganitong paraan kahit papaano, ay mapasaya ko siya.
Isang papel, isang panulat na may tinta
Nakagawa ng isang obra maestra
Naglalaman ng magkakatugmang salita
Isang akda mula sa kagaya kong pwedeng tawagin na isang makata.
First Love Remains Alive
The rain continues to fall off to the ground, and here I am running as fast as I can in order to reach home immediately. The school where I am studying at is just a hundred meters away from our house, and I am used to walk when going home to save money.
Unfortunately, I did not bring my umbrella. I wonder why I forget to bring it today, when in fact I was even awarded as boy scout of the year before. Okay, that was before.
I look in my watch from my left wrist. It was still 5 in the afternoon, and the sky is now really getting dark now. A few more steps before I could enter in our compound when suddenly I heard someone asking for some help.
I look at the place and try to figure out where the voice is coming from. When I finally realized it, I immediately go in that area. I see a girl climbing up in a tree while trying to escape from a dog. The dog run away when its victim successfully climbed up the tree.
The moment I see her face make my heart beats so loud. I was dazed and stuck in that situation. I only came back to reality when the girl called me out.
"Hey you, Mr. Starstruck. Can you please help me?"
Did I just hear it right? She called me, Mr. Starstruck? That was funny, though.
"Are you referring to me, Miss Akyat-Puno?" I said while trying to hold bavk my laughter.
"What did you just say? Miss Akyat-Puno? That was a lame alias, yucks. For you to know Mr. Tulala, I just climbed up this tree to save myself from being bitten by the dog a while ago!" She said while rolling her eyes at the same time.
I can't help but smile when I saw the reaction of her face. I just realized the rain has stopped falling already.
"Why are you too defensive? Baka naman totoo?"
"Wow, nagtatagalog ka naman pala. Lakas makaconyo ha." She said while laughing a little bit.
Sa kamalas-malasan niya, the branch of the tree where she was sitting at was broke. Buti na lang mabilis ang reflexes ko. Before she fell to the ground, I managed to catch her. But I did not expect her weight. And so we fall together. She closed her eyes, but I did not close mine. When we hit the ground, I feel the excruciating pain in my back, but it was gone when I saw her face nearly.
We almost kiss each others lips. Kunting-kunti na lang talaga. It was as if the time has frozen. Eyes to eyes, I can see a spark. I can hear how loud the beats of my heart. And I know she can feel it, too. When she realized that we are in awkward position, she immediately stand up.
She immediately walk away. I stand up immediately and yell at her.
"Wala man lang thank you Miss Akyat-Puno?" I said.
"In your dreams Mr. Starstruck slash Tulala." She said while smiling.
I know she's smiling because I can sense it. The way she throw those words is something magical. Something that I could not explain.
I yelled one more time. This time, I said my name.
"I'm Xavier Cruz hindi Mr. Tulala. Remember that."
"Whatever!" She said.
When I cannot see her anymore, I started to walk away from that area. I go home with a sweet smile in my face. This was the first time I feel this feeling in my 16 years of existence in this world.
Is this the thing they called *love*?
When I finally reach hime, I immediately take a hot shower. After wearing my clothes, my phone rings.
*Alexandria sent you a friend request.*
How is it guys? By the way, thanks for reading the first part of my story. I hope you will continue to support it until the end.
I started this story since it is now February - the month of love. Just a disclaimer, every names, events, places, among others that were included in this story are purely fictional only. Any resemblance to anything and to anyone is purely coincidence.
Thanks for reading!
BCH changed my Perspective
My Perspective Before
As a student like me, holding any cryptocurrency before. I thought it is just a scam because I have no knowledge about this thing back. There are times that I tried it. I mean been attempting to earn from free sites, but upon withdrawing what I have earned online, it just went to nothing.
Though, I have found a few sites that really gave me a few cents. I earned as much as 4 dollars before or 200 pesos in Philippine currency, if I am not mistaken. I tried investing also, but I really do not know how to observe the graph. That is why I end up selling at the wrong time. Since I was just still a student, seeing a loss from my investment no matter how little it is could already make me panic. And so, I end up selling all of them right away. It might not be a questionable act of someone like me because, of course, I am still in the process of learning it. That is why I am sharing some of my time getting to know more about it.
Realizations
I regret thinking that way. Now, I just find myself getting interested in holding it. Apparently, my behavior and the way I think about it before being influenced by those who have not experienced it who keeps on saying it is a scam, where it is not. I just found myself sparing time using these platforms because I found new hope. A new hope leads me to become more vigilant and at least knowledgeable about the basics in the world of cryptocurrency and continually learning about it. I stopped wasting my time on other things and started investing, saving, holding. I realized that just because it is red days, it is now bad. It could be just a preparation for a significant hike or increase.
My Perspective Now
As of now, I have learned about the facts of cryptocurrency. Unlike what some people say, I proved to myself that it is not what they (those who have negative thoughts about it) really think about it. I came to realize the thinking about buying low and selling high. As of now, my current investment in BCH is comprised of what I’ve got both here and in noise.cash.
I even subscribed to sir@MarcDeMesel , not because he is the biggest donor here and in noise.cash, but because I want to know about the latest updates he is sharing to have a piece or pieces of knowledge about cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin Cash or BCH.
If before I get panic when the price goes down, I become hopeful that eventually, it will go up. Just like what they say, what goes down will come up soon. Seeing red figures made me realize that it can go green in the long run. Panic selling is indeed not a key if you want to gain huge profit here. Some may cut losses, just like what I sometimes do. Anyway, like what they always say, only invest what you can afford to lose. In that way, it will not hurt you much.
*Image source* https://in.tradingview.com/symbols/BCHUSD/
Now, I look at the BCH chart once in a while to see the indicators and read helpful articles here regarding BCH so that I could at least have an idea of what is currently going on and what is the best thing I can do.
Additionally, I want to attach this helpful piece of advice by @lordneroo , which I found really helpful.
This is the main reason why you have to think twice before you hit that sell button when there is blood in the streets, because not only are you giving up the opportunity to make much bigger profits down the road, but also giving the banks and financial institutions the much-desired chance to improve their positions and claim a much bigger piece of the pie at a discount.
*You can read his full article here:* ***Why You Shouldn't Panic Sell*** https://read.cash/@lordneroo/why-you-shouldnt-panic-sell-2ba69d64#comment-fdcabeab
This is just the beginning of my journey here. But I believe and hope for better days ahead. I believe in the law of attraction, so I am claiming it. That is all for now. I hope that you at least found it valuable to read. Like I have said, I am still new in this field, but I am very much eager to learn more about it. So, if you have pieces of advice, I would really appreciate it. Thanks!
Yours truly,
@Mjv2
Superman is not that brave
Mythical heroes aren't the bravest ones. They only possess extraordinary powers that is why they are called heroes. There are more true to life individuals braver to them. They have powers that any mythical heroes can't compensate. They can save lives without beating any monster because even if they are just ordinary people, they can save lives through the power of Education.
They are not just possessing powerful thing in order for them to be called as Super Heroes. They also rescue souls of students in terms of giving quality education, and building a strong bridge of success.
If the roots of education are bitter, then they are here to make it sweet, and they make it easier but effective. They can also captivate and tickle the mind of every student. And if they see something wrong with the student, especially when the students are hard up with the lessons and tasks, they try their best to explain the topics clearer and more vivid.
These heroes are also amazing because despite of many struggles in life, they can still surpass them with the grace of God. They will never lose faith with Him.
To cut it short, aside from having been called as heroes who mold lives of students, they are also religious. And this could serve as their secret why they can still have patience and maximum tolerance ang make their students behave even when their naughtiness strike.
Undoubtedly, they also play a melodramatic roles in their life. At first, they are also hard up with the career they took because they also have their own family, and some have children to feed, to bathe, to serve and observe, and everything. But they were indeed amazing because instead of just doing that things, they can still do other tasks just like providing quality education to each student they are teaching. And this legacy has been inculcated in the minds and hearts of each students who have been part of their lives.
Probably, you had an idea now about the heroes being mentioned here. The heroes in disguise, or whatever name you want to call them. Well, it is so happened that these "heroes" are our beloved teachers. Admit it or not, even if some teachers are terror and have bad qualities, we are still thankful for providing us knowledge. Teachers play an important role in our lives as students and this could make an impact in our future, and in our life as a whole.
*Their greatness is highly appreciated starting from parents to students.*
They also possess unique sense of humour. Now, I want to share to you one experience I have when I was still at Junior High School. We used to have this teacher who is dubbed as ***"Soft-Voiced Mentor."*** The reason is obvious right? Well, she is our Filipino teacher before. Her voice is at a different level. It is as soft as passing wind. Though her voice is soft, still I am happy to have her as our teacher because of her sweetness and motherly care. She can be a shoulder to cry on for those who ask for her guidance.
The bridge they built will always serve as an inspiration for each and everyone. That is why it is very vital to always be grateful and appreciative to their efforts and sacrifices.
Take note that they are the ones who help us become professionals in our chosen field. Without them, it might be impossible to learn in school. Truly, they are the mightiest heroes.
You can ask the mirror if you want.
*Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who's the mightiest of them all?*
*The mightiest of them all are the teachers.*
They cannot not lose from supernatural heroes. They are the heroes who were in disguise of a teacher.
@Mjv2
