It's been a while, read.cash!
I haven't published an article on this platform in the past week. I was too busy running errands throughout my life, which was the cause of it. The reality of life after my college graduation is definitely setting in at this point, so I'm getting ready to shift from a student to a working person. Our graduation is scheduled for Friday, so I spent the previous days gathering some crucial requirements needed in applying for job so it would not be difficult for me to divide my time between doing both at the same time. What's good thing about it was that I'm completing all of these applications with my friends. I chose to do this things now since I do not want to run errands by myself.
I have explained in my last essay that I had already obtained my Philhealth card, which is my first legitimate identification. Actually, that was the beginning of my busy period. This time, I would go into detail about the other reasons why I became inactive in using this platform.
**I PURCHASED A GCASH MASTERCARD**
My friend and I had discussed opening a BPI debit card account because we knew we would need one once we started working. Our plan was altered when we discovered that there was a $60 maintenance balance that we needed to pay as we applied for an account. We also wanted to start saving money, so having an ATM card would assist us to do what we wanted, but we made the decision to scrap our plan because we didn't have the necessary funds on hand.
My friend sent me a message about the Gcash Mastercard one morning. She informed me that she would purchase a gcash mastercard rather than apply for a bpi account. I immediately looked into it and discovered that it was also beneficial, so I messaged her back to say that I would be purchasing a Gcash Mastercard as well.
There are two options for purchasing a Gcash Mastercard: online and at a 7-11 location. These two differ from one another in terms of price. MasterCard costs only 150 pesos if you purchase from 711, but if you shop online, you must pay an additional 65 pesos for delivery and other fees.
I finally received the gcash mastercard after six days. We honestly believed that our names would be printed on the card if we ordered online, however we were mistaken about that.
**REQUEST FOR A FIRST-TIME JOB SEEKER ACT CERTIFICATE**
Each graduating student can obtain this certificate, which will enable them to obtain documents without worrying about the associated costs because, after presenting the certificate, they will be provided free of charge. This legislation includes things like philippine health, psa or birth certificates, nbi clearance, and police clearance. It will undoubtedly help graduates, particularly those like me who are applying for their first job. This certificate is available at the barangay offices.
**POLICE CLEARANCE**
As soon as I received my First Time Job Seeker Act certificate in our barangay, I used it to apply for a police clearance at our town hall. I actually become anxious when I show the document since I was afraid it may be rejected or anything, but it's a good thing that it didn't and I was able to obtain my police clearance without paying anything.
[ My next priority will be the SSS, UMID, and NBI Clearance, but maybe I will do it after my graduation this friday. For now, I am looking forward on that special day so I am preparing myself for it. ]
I am actually thinking my future journey in read.cash. Being inactive because of adulting stuff is the main reason for now, so I realized how much more once I start working, it will surely can affect a lot.
Anyway, that scenario could possibly happen so the only thing I hope for is that I can still write an article amidst the busy schedule.
Achievement Unlocked
Even though Rusty hasn't viewed my article in the last few days, I am still thankful for all the accomplishments I have made on this platform. Just like today, I've now surpassed **1000 views** across all of my articles that I've published. I appreciate you taking the time to read my article, mate. I truly value your effort.
On the other hand, Mobile Legends' 24th season comes to an end yesterday night, at 6:00 p.m. The players' rankings drop significantly every time it occurs. Just like me who went back to rank Epic II after being at Mythic V.
As someone who has been playing this mobile game for a while, this is the part that annoys me the most because all the time and effort I put in to reach the Mythic stage of the ranked games will be for naught as I have to start over from a much lower rank. And since the possibility of playing on a team with toxic and trash-talker players is so high, all Mobile Legend players are aware of that, it is up to us to practice patience once more. Additionally, the players who have truly mastered the game will undoubtedly be the ones who will dominate every match, which can lead to losestreak to some, and I am part of them haha and a much lower ranking. For these reasons, the majority of the time of every new season, I decide not to play because I don't want to play against those types of players. I remember the first time when I played after the season started, I experienced lose streak because the majority of my random teammates were very toxic. Sometimes they all want to played as jungler, and if they didn't get what they want, they chose to intentionally feed the opponent.
That's why I decided to write this blog rather than play Mobile Legends right now in order to provide a summary of my journey during season 24, just like what I did in my read cash journey last Month.
Your ranking, winrate, and the hero you typically played throughout the previous season will be displayed when you first access the mobile legends application after the end of that season.
My highest ranking in season 24 was **mythic V**, as I began playing last March 27 being on the ranked epic III. I participated in **173 ranked matches** overall. After that, because I had to stop playing due to academics, I remained on rank epic 1 for a while. I still prioritize my studies over anything else, haha. Moving on, two days ago, I finally reached the mythic, but prior to that, I had achieved the legend IV and then the legend III.
I also bought **two new heroes** and **one new hero skin** during the previous season. I believe I purchased Vale and Karrie. **Vale** is one of the most strong mage heroes, and I chose to get **Karrie** after observing a player in the MPL use it and do quite well. I then thought it would be a good idea to practice it concurrently. On the other hand, I had a **win rate of 54.9 percent** last season and won the **MVP award eight times**.
I played **79 matches** playing the support hero **Estes** in season 24, out of a total of 12 heroes I used. I chose to used the mentioned hero because of the fact that mobile legends is a five man team wherein you will need a fighter, assassin marksman, tank, and mage to be able to atleast counter the enemy's lineup. Most of the time, no one likes to play as tank so I used Estes instead but with tank build. It's also good to used this especially during team fight. And I think it works since **I had a 7.8 grade and a 59.9% win record** while utilizing it, and I was named **MVP five times**. Perhaps this explains why I rose to become the **4,863rd Estes in the world.** Nana, Esmeralda, and Franco were also some of the heroes I used.
To conclude, I finished the **Mythic V last season with 134 points**, as I mentioned earlier;
and I went back to **Epic II** for the current season.
Graduating with flying colors
Read Cash Community: Happy July 1st!
Although I am starting out this month with rusty not viewing my article again, maybe that's because I was so inconsistent over the prior few days so it is also my mistake, hehe, but I hope rusty will visit me after reading this article since I have a good news for him that I also want to share with you guys.
I woke up this morning filled with pure joy and gratitude since last night, our college finally released the final list of students who will graduate this upcoming graduation as well as the individuals that got latin honors. And, with God's grace, I am part of it. Your read cash mate is graduating with flying colors!
I can't deny that when I started college, I had the mindset that I would work hard in everything to be part of the dean's list every semester, but the difficulty I had adjusting to my new environment just on the first day really challenged me. I experienced culture shock back then.
An overview of what happened to me in my first day of college: I wanted to sleep after my second class that day, so I went to my dorm. I cried as soon as I opened my eyes because I felt so lonely. The fact that I chose to study away from our home made me regret my decision. Even though it was already night that time, I still travelled 2 hours to went home. My family was shocked because they had no idea that I would be returning home that evening, so I told them how I was feeling on my first day.
But then I realized that this new journey was the reality of life. Since then, I had gradually gotten used to the surroundings and with the new acquaintances. I met my two friends who plays a very siginificant role to my college life. We really helped each other that's why we all reached this final stage of our college life: the graduation.
This Cum laude award was something extra in my time as a college student. I did not consider continuing to pursue my goal of being on the honor list as someone who had to study while the pandemic was going on. One task at a time was my mentality throughout the entire online class. I keep telling myself to do things one at a time because I don't want to put too much pressure on myself.
But who would have imagined that I would still end up among the honor students with that kind of mentality. When our professor first sent the list of graduating students and students with latin honors, I am truly suprised to see my name on it. My college friend was the one who informed me about it since I was binge watching stranger things back then, but as soon as I read her message, I paused the series and chatted with her how suprised I am with that announcement.
I was so enthusiastic about it so I quickly shared it with my family but I told them that we should remain it a secret first since the pre-release honor list was only a tentative list. However, my mother was so thrilled that she had already posted about it on her Facebook feed. Many of her Facebook friends congratulated me, but I chose to not thank them since I am still wasn't sure about it haha.
But yesterdat night, our college finally released the list and I am happy seeing my name still part of the honor list. Indeed, things happened unexpectedly.
Monthly Roundup
The time has come again for me to write an article summarizing what happened in my read cash journey last month: whether my goals were met, how many subscribers I got, and what were my top three articles for the month of May. This has been my tradition as month comes to a conclusion.
Part of it is my habit to read some articles of my co-writers that talks about their own version of their read cash journey last month. It was interesting to follow their progress as a read cash writer. Having said that, before writing my own post on the same subject, I read a few articles on the subject and noticed something.
Some of them said June was a particularly a great month for them. They were successful in achieving their goals, congratulations, guys.
But speaking of goals, I mentioned some of my June goals in my previous article. To give you an idea, here is the list, as well as the outcome of each goal:
∆ Try my best to write an article with 4-5 minutes reading time.
**Result**: For the month of June, I produced 13 articles, 11 of which took four minutes to read and the rest took three minutes and two minutes respectively. Yay! I was almost there, hehe.
∆ Be active. Read atleast 5-10 articles per day.
**Result**: This goal was finally accomplished. Despite my busy schedule, I read at least six articles per day.
∆ Engage more with my fellow read cash writers
**Result**: I think I was able to meet this goal because every time I read an article, I made sure to write a comment to give my thoughts on it and also, I engage to those accounts who commented on my article.
∆ Continue to published an article every other day.
**Result**: The month of june was different since there this one week that I almost published article and there were also time I became inactive. I am really inconsistent.
∆ I am hoping for a higher reward this month.
**Result**: Compare to the previous month, I earned much more this time so I was able to achieve this goal.
**Let us now move from my top 3 articles with highest reward:**
**Sponsors:**
Just like in the previous month of June, I've also got three sponsors in the month of June. A big shout out to the three of you for supporting my read cash journey.
**Subscribers**:
From 40 subscribers in April to 55 subscribers for the month of June. This means I gained 15 subscribers last month. Thank you so much, everyone; I truly appreciate each everyone of you who chose to subscribe in my account.
**Goals for the month of July:**
I will still continue to achieve the rest of my goal last month up until I achieve them all, but I will change the "hoping to earn a higher reward" into:
∆ Give tips to all the read cash users who will choose to comment on my article.
∆ Still, try my best to write an article with 4-5 minutes reading time.
∆ Be active. Read atleast 5-10 articles per day.
∆ Engage more with my fellow read cash writers just like what I did last June.
∆ Publish an article every other day.
***On the other hand, here are some of the essential things I did in my life outside of read cash last month.***
∆ I took the civil service examinatiom 2022
∆ Passed my graduation application form
∆ Took care of my first valid id
***In addition, here are my life goals outside read and their Outcomes from Last Month's List.***
∆ Prepare for the upcoming civil service examination. Make sure to review before June 18.
**Result**: I am able to achieve this since I reviewed one week before the exam.
∆ Start to take care of all the important ids: phil health and sss.
**Result**: I am able to get phil health, and I already applied online for the SSS.
***To conclude this monthly roundup, here are my new goals for the month of May:***
∆ Prepare for my Graduation
∆ Take care of all the needed need ids and clearance;
∆ and hopefully start applying for work.
Welcome to the adulting stage: My first-ever valid id application
One of my childhood misconceptions about adulthood was that life would be much simpler as I get older since I would no longer be in school and instead work in the professional world, and soon be able to purchase a lot of things with my salary. I was motivated to mature quickly by the idea of entering the adult stage because doing so would make life significantly easier than spending my life in school.
But as I progressed on my journey toward adulthood, I came to the realization that as I approached that period of life, things would become harder, more stressful, more unexpected. This demonstrates that the particular idea of being an adult that I outlined before is untrue.
Hi read cash community, I am finally back again after being inactive for four days.
In today's article, I'll be sharing with you my journey from being a student to becoming an adult as I started getting valid ids in preparation for life after college graduation.
*"It will be difficult for you to find time to obtain the necessary IDs after you begin working, so get a legitimate ID before applying for a job".*
Several months ago, my sister mentioned this to me that made me realize that I should really start getting the valid ids, because I will undoubtedly need it when I enter the world of employment.
Fun fact: I am already 22 years old, yet I still do not have any valid ids. I only used my father's valid ID to verify my account on various e-wallets, including gcash, paypal, and coins.ph.
But, as of last Monday, I finally have my very own, first legitimate ID, which is the philhealth card id. Since it just takes an hour to obtain, I choose to acquire this identification first. I also needed this valid ID because I have to show it when I apply for other valid IDs in to get them. This process in the Philippines, where you must first provide a legitimate ID, before you can get for one totally eludes me. Fortunately, a student ID, registration certificate, and birth certificate are accepted by PhilHealth.
My friend and I decided to obtain a philhealth card in Malolos, Bulacan, where we had also traveled to submit our graduation applications. Since we were already in Malolos, we chose to apply for a philhealth card there in order to save time. We mistakenly believed that we simply needed to submit a birth certificate and a student ID to apply, but the officials at the door informed us that we also needed to show a certificate of registration from our school. We walked outside to print it because we are fortunate enough to have it on our phone.
The line was already long when we returned, but it was moving quickly, so it only took us 30 minutes to go inside. After checking in, we gave to the staff member our forms, student ID, COR, and birth certificate so that he could check everything we had brought. Thank God, there was no problem, so he already handed us a number.
As we sat in the waiting area, we just waited for our number to be called. My friend's number was called first, and mine was called five minutes later. The staff advised me to return to her as soon as I had settled the $8 payment to the cashier, which is what I did. I returned to her after making my payment, and that was the time when she gave me my philhealth card.
The only thought that crossed my mind after receiving the card was, "Finally, I have my first valid id." We simply had a quick meal at Jollibee before heading home.
As soon as I got home, I opened my unverified gcash account and used my philippine health card to verify it. After 2 minutes, the gcash messaged me that my account has already been validated. Ah, finally.
But on a far more serious note, owning this card also carries a certain amount of responsibility. It merely serves to demonstrate that I have begun to enter the adulting stage of life. Goodluck to me, hehe.
Get to know me better through my top 5 tiktok liked videos
One fact about me is that I occasionally have days like this where my mind refuses to cooperate with my desire to be productive for the day. Like, no matter how much I want to do something, my laziness will take over that makes me unproductive. Just like today, I spent the entire day considering what to write for my article because I want to use my remaining days effectively before I graduate and possibly start working, but I really had a hard time because I feel like my lazy mind was dictating my whole body to feel lazy as well haha.
Thank goodness I had the idea to share at least my top five liked videos with you guys while I was scrolling through my Tiktok. It also gives you guys a chance to learn more about me, right? Well, I'm sorry, but I really don't have anything interesting to write about, so I came up with this silly top 5 list. However, I will select 5 random videos from my tiktok account's liked videos in order to make this silly topic interesting.
**I'll start with this incredible video that was filmed in Batanes**. This province in the Philippines is my ideal travel destination. I make a promise to myself that I will first visit the lovely island of Batanes before traveling to other locations, whether they be domestic or abroad. Since I first saw the breathtaking scenery in the province, I have been eager to visit this location. According to what I understand, Batanes is the place where we can find the end of the Philippine road. That sounds intriguing. It will be fun to observe how the sun sets in the northernmost point of the Philippines as someone who enjoys the sun.
**The second is a fan-made edit of the Korean drama Hospital Playlist**. Among all the Korean dramas I've watched, this one has become my comfort drama. The fact that the second season of this kdrama was broadcast during the pandemic, when people were worried about their health was just perfect. If you watch it, you'll feel like you've escaped reality. It sounds cliché though, but, for me personally, when I first watched this kdrama, it truly brought happiness and comfort to me.
**The third video shows Seoul, South Korea, during rainy season**. I've already commented on a few articles in read cash that mention rainy days, which are my preferred weather. In addition to that, I liked this video because it featured one of my international dream destinations: Seoul, Korea. Maybe because I've already seen a ton of Korean television shows and films in my life, which depict how stunning that location is, so I'm eager to experience it myself.
**The fourth is this video about job interview advice.** Very timely indeed, as I'm about to graduate from college and will need these advice when I start looking for a job. We are all aware that conducting a job interview is a necessary step before entering a workplace. This process is what makes me anxious every time I think applying for a job in the near future. That's why whenever I see a job interview tip on tiktok, I usually like to save it so I can use it to get ready when I start applying for jobs.
**This work out video is ranked fifth**. I always saved videos on how to reduce belly fat for later use whenever I saw them. I say that because despite my repeated promises to start working the following day, nothing of that sort ever happened. I also bought a jump rope, but I only used it for a few days before giving up, hehe.
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There you have it. Thank you for taking the time to read this article. This top 5 list of tiktok videos that I enjoyed should help you guys get to know me better.
read cash user for 4 months
Before this day ends, I just want to inform you that I celebrated my fourth month here in read cash on this day. I am really thrilled to be part of this growing community.
As someone who isn't interested in writing because I know I'm not very good at it hehe, I believe that using this platform allows me to improve my writing skills while also learning new information as I read your published articles.
Within four months, I realized that being a part of this community proved how vast our society is. I've been browsing and reading a variety of articles with different topics. I was truly touched by how welcoming the site is and its users to newcomers. Its good to know that users of read cash come from all around the world, not just the Philippines.
Although we have diverse cultures, traditions, and languages but what's important is we share a common objective—to express our everyday life, knowledge, thoughts, and experiences to other people. This is actually a good way to learn, accept and respect our differences as individuals so may we continue to develop and publish material that will inspire, entertain, and educate our fellow readers.
Happy four months to me, @nathawriter! Even I am unsure of what to lie ahead, but one thing I am looking forward to is to write more articles with a variety of topics.
To my 54 subscribers, 3 sponsors, and to the whole read cash community, thank you for being part of my read cash journey.
photoblog: nature photography edition
As I mentioned in the article I just published yesterday, one of my favorite hobbies is photography. That's the main reason why I want to buy a DSLR camera or an iPhone, so I can take high-quality pictures. My primary photography subject is usually the nature. I shared the majority of the pictures I took on my Instagram, Twitter, Ig Story, and Facebook Story accounts.
I've been interested in photography ever since I was in high school. This is one of the reason why I enrolled in mass communication program in college. We took our photography class in the second semester of my freshman year of college, and I can say that I have learned a lot about it. I recall that we had to bring a DSLR camera because we had an activity, but since I don't own a DSLR, I used to rent one for $4 per class.
I was anxious when I handled a dslr camera for the first time because I didn't know how to operate it, but I'm grateful to my classmate who helped me out. My interest in photography grew after learning how to use it and about some of the fundamentals of photography. Since I don't own a DSLR, I currently using my oppo phone to capture the moments I want to remember.
Keeping aside that story, for this article, allow me to share with you some of my nature photography from my cellphone's gallery and a short story or caption behind it. I had previously posted these images on my noise cash account, that's why this article is a collection of them in some way. Have fun ;)
Photo taken in Obando, Bulacan— a place where fishing is their primary source of income. I took these pictures when we went to Obando, to shoot our mini documentary about what happened during the 2020 pandemic. Our production focus on the story of an individual, located in the mentioned place. It was a heartwarming moment while we shot her pandemic story—made me realized a lot of things in life. Four hours ride & our first shoot during pandemic (we made sure to practice safety protocols) was worth it when they announced that we are nominated. We didn't win but we are still thankful for the nomination.
Sadly, we didn't try to ride the boat since the fare was also similar to jeepney (land transportation) but later on regret our decision because of the traffic we experienced.
I miss the people and its ambience but not the stress you gave me, my university. Nah, just kidding, I know that was all part of studying especially in college. Its been a long time since I entered the university due to pandemic but I am hoping that before graduation, we'll see each other again even if it's the last time.
One of the tourist spot in our municipality—tatlong hari (Three Kings). It was actually my first time to see the beauty of this place however, it seems like it hasn't been properly taken care of but anyway, I am still amaze how big these three Kings statue in person.
Do y'all miss going to beach? I actually do but its somehow reminds me of a traumatizing experience happened in this place—San Fabian Beach in Pangasinan. What happened really serves a lesson for me & my cousin.
"Leaves will soon grow from the bareness of trees... and all will be alright in time."
This photo really reminds me of the song "Leaves" by Ben&Ben—a Filipino band. It is my favorite song from them because of the comfort it brings everytime I listen to it. You guys can check it out too. I swear its good (words above are from that song).
Photo taken in one of the busiest place in the philippines—divisoria. Despite of the current situation cause by the pandemic, Filipinos still find a way to work and continue to do their job for the sake of living.
The peaceful vibe and its beautiful scene; the assurance it gives to end the day is what we all need right now amidst the pandemic situation. My favorite part of the day indeed—sunset.
— nathawriter
My updated BCH withdrawal
Since the covid 19 pandemic started, tiktok application has grown in popularity as a platform where people share their experiences, expertise, and ideas in the hopes of entertaining, educating, and assisting others. Personally, when the app was at its pinnacle, I spent over half of my day viewing different videos posted on my fyp. It's so entertaining that I won't realize how much time I spent viewing all of the videos.
You may see videos on Tiktok with a variety of material, such as a comedy skit, dancing choreography, dubbing, skin care regimen, and so on. During the pandemic, though, all of the videos that discuss earning applications that individuals might try catches my attention. I tried several of them without hesitation, such as Philippines Today, Buzzbreak, and others. Since I was merely staying at home at the time, I opted to download all of those applications. But reaching the minimum payout in each application was quite difficult, so I stopped using them.
But I owe a debt of gratitude to my friend who suggested the noise cash platform to me. My desire to get money has not waned. After deleting all of the earning apps I found on tiktok, I chose to concentrate on publishing posts on the noise cash platform. Who'd have guessed that by simply publishing and connecting with our peers, we could make money?
So, as I indicated in my recently published blog, noise cash and read cash are quite beneficial to me when it comes to covering my personal needs. I'm quite aware that neither platform benefits not just me. Having said that, I'm curious as to how the mentioned platforms assist you in your some point of your life. If you'd like to share yours, please do so in the comment section below, but first, let me share all of my BCH withdrawals and how I spent every penny of it.
Noise cash: My initial withdrawal was $10.
During this time, I only tried the noise cash platform if it was legit. I was able to withdraw $10 with the help of my acquaintance, who introduced me to the said site. I continued to use it since I knew it was legit, and the rest is history.
Noise cash: My second cash out cost $50.
My friend and I intended to save our BCH till we reached 1BCH, so I did my hardest to do so. However, as much as I wanted to have my 1BCH, I was unable to do so since I decided to pay for our internet fees for two months in a row. I have no regrets about withdrawing $50 because I truly wish to assist my parents with some of our household expenses.
Read cash: My third cash out cost $17.
I got it this time using the read cash platform. I utilized the $17 to cover the costs of my thesis.
Read cash: My fourth withdrawal cost $18.
I chose to withdraw it so that I might have some pocket money after attending the Leni-Kiko major rally in our province. No regrets.
Read cash: My fifth withdrawal cost $10.
I used it to pay for the civil service examination fee this time.
Read cash: My sixth withdrawal cost $16.
In addition to my graduation photoshoot fees, I used this $16.
Read cash: last but not the least, $10.
The most recent withdrawal is this one. I used it for my additional allowance when I took the civil service exam last sunday.
Despite the fact that my expenses are continuous, I continue holding my hope that I can save my earned BCH until I reach 1 BCH or more. If I ever manage to save money, I'll buy a laptop, DSLR camera, or iPhone that I've been wanting to get since I was in high school. Laptop because I want my own private space even though we have a desktop computer. Dlsr camera or an iPhone would do since I'm the kind of person who enjoys taking pictures. Since a DSLR is really for photography and an iPhone has a really good camera, I will choose either one of the two. I am aware, however, that I am still too far away to offer these things so I really need to be patient.
I had a sleepless Sunday
Yes, you read the title right. To let you know, I wasn't able to sleep from 9:00 p.m. last Saturday until 2:00 a.m. this morning.
It was because of the three activities I completed last Saturday and Sunday.
First and foremost, I went to our family reunion last Saturday. I planned to skip the event because I wanted to spend my Saturday studying for the civil service exam the next day. I knew I still had a lot of things to review, so I informed my parents the day before the reunion that I would be unable to attend.
My father woke me up at 8:00 a.m., telling me that my grandmother had advised them that I should attend the reunion for at least an hour or two because it only happens once in a blue moon. I had no choice but to attend after she said that. I actually told myself that after I ate my lunch at the venue, I would go home. However, it did not happened because, after eating my lunch, I realized that I am the only one who intends to return home. So I waited for someone else to decide to go home so that I could tag along.
The organizers had prepared a variety of games for the attendees to play, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I actually participated in the "sandok pera" game. The game mechanics are that each player must obtain money using only a spoon. I also won a cap at a raffle. Having said that, I was unaware of how quickly time had passed, so I decided to wait until the event was over before returning home.
I got home at 5:00 p.m. I went to bed early because my cousin and I had planned to leave at 3:00 a.m. the next day for the civil service exam. Examiners must arrive at their designated school before 6:30 a.m. to take the exam. Our assigned school was a 2-3 hour drive from our house, so the 3:00 AM call time was reasonable for me and my cousin.
But I wasn't able to sleep for long periods of time. At 9:00 p.m., I woke up and ate my dinner. After that, I went through my social media accounts. I tried to sleep at 11:00 p.m. but was unable to do so because my normal sleeping time is 2:00 a.m. Despite my best efforts to sleep, I was unable to do so, so I decided to spend the rest of the night reviewing.
I began preparing myself at **2:00 a.m.** I took a bath and dressed in comfortable clothing. We left our house at **3:00 a.m.** My cousin slept in the jeep, but I couldn't sleep because I'm not used to sleeping in a moving vehicle.
Then, at **5:00 a.m.**, we arrived at the school. We arrived way too early haha. We decided to stay at McDO because school was still closed. To cordially invite our mind and body for the upcoming exam, we eat breakfast and drink coffee. I was actually debating whether or not to drink coffee because whenever I do, my stomach becomes upset. But I still decided to drink it, but in moderation, so that it doesn't shock my stomach, and I believe it worked because I felt nothing afterward.
We decided to return to school at **6:00 a.m.** When we arrived, there was already a large crowd. At the entrance, we only present the examination documents, an ID, and a vaccination card. After that, we went inside to our assigned room. We began answering the exam at **8:00 AM**, after a series of filling out our information on some papers.
I finished the exam at **11:00 a.m.** I was one of the last two examiners to complete it. Before heading home, we decided to have lunch at Jollibee.
I arrived in our place at **2:00 p.m.**, but I went straight to my auntie's house to get the surprise cake and balloon for my father's father's day celebration. I went into my room to rest after greeting my father.
During that time, however, I did not sleep. Because I wasn't tired. Maybe the coffee I drank gave me the feeling of being alive for 24 hours. I spent the afternoon and evening on social media. I also stayed up until **2:00 a.m.**, watching the new series "The Summer I Feel Pretty."
I was able to sleep at that point. For the first time in a long time, I was able to go a whole day without sleeping. I did it last during the pre-pandemic period because of schoolwork.
Student life two years amidst the pandemic
On March 15, 2020, the Philippine government declared the first-ever lockdown in the Philippine Capital —National Capital Region and placed people under strict quarantine to prevent the spread of the covid19 virus throughout the country. More provinces were placed on lockdown in the days that followed, resulting in the cancellation of face-to-face classes in education and work. This was accompanied by the introduction of an alert level system and protocols that Filipinos must follow. According to protocol, no one except frontliners was allowed to leave the house, but local government units issued one quarantine pass to one family member, which could be used to go outside and purchase special needs such as medicine and foods.
After two years, some things have changed, including the strict quarantine that has resulted in area lockdown. What we are experiencing today has been dubbed as the "new normal" setup, in which only limited face-to-face education and work are permitted. These events occur as a result of the development of vaccine by various medical groups and later distributed to various countries, one of which is the Philippines. Despite the fact that some Filipinos had second thoughts about it, they still decided to get vaccinated. Perhaps because a vaccine card, which serves as proof that you have been vaccinated against the virus, has become one of the requirements for entering certain areas.
With all of this in mind, **do you still recall the day when the government decided to place your community under strict quarantine and lockdown? Where were you when you heard that we needed to stay at home to avoid contracting the virus?**
I can still recall that specific day. My group on PE subject was practicing for our supposedly folk dance performance in the mini forest next to our university. When I opened my Facebook app, I saw that the NCR had been put on lockdown, with classes and work suspended. I immediately shared it with my groupmates, and we all hoped that our province would follow NCR's lead and declare the same thing. I opened my facebook app again an hour after seeing the news about NCR and was surprised to see a post on our university's fb page announcing the suspension of afternoon classes. We jump because of the happiness that we felt during that time knowing that we will have an academic break. From one week break, it became a one month break to two months and so on and so forth up until the classes were back but in a different mode of learning which is the online class.
If I only knew that the supposedly one-week break would last two years, I would make the most of the time when things were still normal. I had no idea that I would spend nearly half of my college career at home.
After two years of online classes, we've completed our last semester in college. The graduation day is now approaching, and we are all hoping for a face-to-face ceremony where we can march, don a toga, and receive our well-earned diploma.
I am actually one of the thousands of students who first experienced the K+12 education curriculum. Who'd have thought that because of this government's program, my four years of high school became six years? In addition, our class was canceled due to typhoon, a volcanic eruption, and, of course, the Covid 19 pandemic that limited us to enjoy our last few years of being a student. I really can't deny that throughout my student years, there were indeed a lot of uncertain situations.
Despite this, the days, months, and years have flown by. What matters now is the present, and I'm relieved that things are returning to normal and I only wish for nown is a face-to-face graduation ceremony to commemorate that special day.
4 factors influencing success
One thing we all have in common is a desire to succeed in life. I believe that everyone would agree that we all have dreams that we want to achieve since we were children which as we get older, this dreams may change, but our desire to succeed in the future remains the same. However, getting there is not an easy task. We will surely face donwfalls that some people choose to fight them alone at times. That is what called the silent battle. However, because we all have different coping mechanisms in life, it still depends on the individual. Some people seek comfort and fulfillment from their family, friends, and colleagues, while others prefer to talk to themselves just like what I've mentioned earlier.
Here are some of the factors that can affect our journey to success:
**Self-esteem**
Self-esteem is crucial because it determines how we perceive ourselves. Self-assured people are said to have a high sense of self-worth. In today's world, where people are quick to judge others without knowing what they are going through, having self-confidence is essential. A confident person will respect himself more than others and form stronger bonds with those around him without having to worry, which is why we must work to improve our self-esteem by focusing more on the positive aspects that can motivate and inspire us to do better.
**Attitude**
It is critical to maintain a positive mindset in our lives because it reflects our personality. I'm sure we've all heard the expression "character is more important than anything else." If you have a negative attitude, you can't expect to succeed. The people we interact with are crucial because they are a part of our journey. They will undoubtedly assist you when you require assistance, so treat them well.
**Motivation**
Our Motivation in life will guide us toward our goal. We exist for a variety of reasons, but one thing we all have in common is that we all want to achieve and provide something. Motivation is necessary for productivity because it serves as a constant reminder to keep going despite the challenges that we face on a daily basis.
**Failure**.
We are all familiar with failure. We will not always get things right, but one thing we must remember is to view failure as a learning opportunity, regardless of the outcome. Character and attitude are crucial when it comes to dealing with failure. It lays the groundwork for how a failed person will deal with the failure that he experienced.
But we can't deny that failing at something, especially if we tried our hardest to prepare for it, can affect our trust in ourselves. It has a number of negative consequences in our personal lives. In times like these, we must constantly remind ourselves of the importance of having faith, trust, and courage. Self-trust is a valuable asset that we must maintain and protect because if it is harmed, it will be difficult for us to rebuild trust in ourselves and to others, which can have consequences in forming relationships with others without anxiety and fear.
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Every aspect that were mentioned must be strengthened because it aids us in our quest for success. Padayon!
Day 1: My preparation for the upcoming civil service exam
I woke up this morning with pain in my body. That's reasonable because I finished our laundry last night. I decided to wash our clothes in the evening because the weather is not that hot anymore during night time. I know it sounds weird haha, but I know I'm not the only one who does his laundry at night. Thanks to our dryer though, I don't need the heat of the sun to dry our clothes.
Another reason why I did our laundry last night is that I decided to start studying for the upcoming civil service exam on Sunday today. Because I am the type of person who loves to procrastinate, I decided to review a week before the exam. I was just too lazy to start reviewing earlier this month, as I usually am. I actually considered not reviewing and instead rely on my stock knowledge gained over 15 years of study, but then I realized I am not that smart haha.
I finally started my preparation after finishing my breakfast. I had already added the youtube playlist that my cousin had sent me, which contains a lot of Ms. Lyqa Revilla's civil service exam review and discussion.
**Who is Ms. Lyqa Revilla?**
According to Ms. Lyqa Maravilla's youtube channel, she is an educational content creator, a podcast host, and a resource speaker. After getting the top spot in the 2013 Philippine Civil Service Exam, Lyqa started making free content on YouTube and Facebook to help people pass aptitude exams. This birthed a community of learners from all over the world who call themselves Team Lyqa.
Coach Lyqa, as her students and subscribers call her, is one of Youtube and United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP) Creators for Change Ambassadors for Asia-Pacific Countries (APAC). She was also chosen by Creator and Influencer Council of the Philippines as the Education Champion in 2020.
She continues to create educational content about Math, English, Logic, job interview tips, internet safety, learn to teach, etc. Her goal is to democratize education here in the Philippines and, just maybe, the entire world. ©
I started by watching Ms. Lyqa Revilla's YouTube videos about the Civil Service Examination. This includes exam coverage, as well as what I'll study and how I'll manage my time during the exam.
Before continuing, I decided to download first the Examination Advisory No. 9, for 2022 Important reminders, dos and don'ts, and other pertinent information about the upcoming exam can be found on the Civil Service Commission's Facebook page. I was particularly searching the exam's coverage.
Following the professional level exam coverage, I've decided on which lesson to begin. Knowing how difficult it is for me to grasp the subject of mathematics, I decided to begin my review by going over these three lessons under numerical ability. I viewed Ms. Lyqa Revilla's videos on number sequence, basic operations, and word problems.
I can say that I had no trouble understanding the discussion about number sequence and basic operations, but when I moved on to the world problem, I had a hard time understanding how to solve percentages and other problems. This is, in fact, one of my weaknesses, which is why I chose communication as my college major hahaha.
I chose to take a break and eat my lunch before my mind exploded from math problems. Now I've decided to write an article about my first day of reviewing in order to keep everyone up to date on my progress. Later at night, I will answer the civil service mock exam that I found online.
'til my next update.
Taking part in the Instagram story photo sharing
We all know that Instagram is an application that allows us to share our photos for free. It became one of the most popular applications in today's generation, with 136 million downloads according to Google Play Store data. People all over the world used Instagram in their daily lives to share updates on their personal lives or to keep up with family and friends, as well as artists they admire.
Instagram has a great deal to offer. You can share your photos in your feed or on your story. You can also upload reels or go live.
I began using Instagram when I was in the eleventh grade. At first, I was hesitant to use it because it shares many of the same characteristics as Facebook. However, because my classmates keep requesting that I create an Instagram account, I decided to do so, so that they would stop bothering me.
It's actually quite simple to use. Making your feed more aesthetically pleasing was once very popular. In my experience, I also tried my best to create an attractive feed until I realized I was only stressing myself.
But, as time passed, I became fan of Instagram because, unlike Facebook, where I have a large number of friends, I felt like only my closest friends were following me there. Now, I only use Instagram when I have something to share on my story about my daily activities.
When it comes to Instagram stories, this is the most recent trending topic on the platform.
You must share a photo that is relevant to the post. I still haven't shared it on my Instagram story, so I've decided to share here in read cash instead the photo for each month that has passed.
**January**
The image was taken during our last meeting when we successfully defended our thesis. It was a particularly memorable photo because, after seeing it, I declared that I would undoubtedly graduate from college this year haha.
**February**
This is the certificate I received after completing 200 hours of on-the-job training. I put this on my Instagram story because I'm had a great time spending my internship at a local television station. Despite the fact that it was an online internship due to our current situation as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic, it still helped me gain knowledge in media production.
**March**
This was one of the most memorable events of the year for me so far. This was captured during Leni-first Kiko's grand rally in Bulacan. It was my first time participating in a national election campaign. My friends and I went there to show our support for Vice President Leni and Senator Kiko. Despite the fact that they did not win, I have no regrets supporting them.
**April**
This photograph was taken during my civil service examination application. Fortunately, I was able to apply for one of the few slots available in this second round of exams. My cousin was the one who told me everything I needed to know about it. I was completely unaware of this and am grateful to her for reminding me. Our exam is on June 19, and I am hoping that we can pass it.
**May**
This was taken following our graduation photo shoot. What's funny is that when I shared this on my Instagram story and Facebook, some of my friends asked if the girl in the picture was my girlfriend. They had no idea she was only one of my college friends, haha.
**June**
The studio where we did our graduation photo shoot gave us a soft copy of our graduation pictures. As much as I wanted to share my graduation photo, I only posted a small portion of it haha, but I will definitely share the entire photo once I am certain that I am among the graduating students this year.
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It is true that the first half of 2022 has already passed, as we are now in the month of June. As we approach the last six months of the year, we now can't deny how time flies by at a breakneck pace. Thinking that we are only 6 months away from welcoming the year 2023 makes me feel old haha.
Stranger Things' most memorable scenes
I'm excited to share with you all that I've finally finished binge-watching the four seasons of Stranger Things, one of Netflix's most popular shows right now. I started watching it on June 1st, and I finished the last episode of volume 1 of season 4 last night.
AHH Yes, I had just finished watching Stranger Things. Don't call me a bandwagon or anything for only watching the series now haha, it's just that I've only recently become interested in watching Netflix series. When we didn't have a Netflix account, I mostly watched korean drama, but after my sister bought a monthly subscription, I started watching series and movies other than korean drama.
Manifest was my first Netflix show. I'm not sure if you've heard of it, but it's a fascinating and entertaining show to watch. I won't say anything about it because the focus of this article is Stranger Things haha.
So, returning to the aforementioned series, I had intended to watch it for a long time, but there were so many new korean dramas that I decided to watch them first. But one night, my friends were talking about stranger things in our groupchat. I also seen a lot of clips on tiktok that really spoil me in a good way. Those were short clip but I felt curious as I watched, so after that, I finally decided to watch the said series.
No regrets because the first season piqued my interest and kept me wondering what would happen next. This is one of the few series I've seen where there isn't a single episode that makes you feel bored. Every scene was beautifully shot, and every season's intense storyline was written brilliantly. I liked how each part was connected to the others.
But, now that I've finished watching all four seasons and while waiting for the release of season 4 volume 2, I'd like to share with you my top three favorite scenes from the show.
**Disclaimer**: This is all my opinion, and I'm guessing only those who've seen stranger things can relate.
**This scene in season 3 where Dustin and Suzie sang "Neverending Story" is first on the list.** It was hilarious because, aside from them, all of the characters were fighting for their lives but the two of them were singing their hearts out. Each character's facial expressions while the two were singing is extremely funny to watch. I can't seem to get away from that scene, so I added the song to my Spotify playlist.
**This scene from season four is the second.** In the real world, Dustin, Erica, Max, and Lucas were biking while Nancy, Steve, Robin, and Eddie were biking in the upside down. That transition was a true work of art.
**Every scene of Erica comes in third.** Among the cast of Stranger Things, she is actually my favorite character. She only had a few exposure as compare to the rest of the cast, but she always nailed all those scenes. Indeed, you can't spell America without erica haha. She said that in one of her scenes.
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I have a lot of scenes running through my mind, but I don't want to give too much information haha that could possibly spoil you. I hope I didn't give too much away in my top three list tho haha.
Right now, I am currently anticipating the release of Season 4 Volume 2 on July 1st. I actually considered not to watch the first volume of Season 4 and wait for the volume 2, so I wouldn't be unsated, but the clips from the lastest season in tiktok were spoiling me too much, so I decided to watch it.
I am also seeing a lot of theories about Stranger things. Some people claimed that rewatching the series from the beginning would answer all of the viewers' questions. They also shared their own theories about what will happen in volume 2 based on the teaser.
If you haven't seen stranger things yet, this is your sign. Watch it now or during your free time. This is something I really want to recommend to all of you. A must watch series indeed.
What I'm up to now that Rusty hasn't paid me a visit in a while
Both noise cash and read cash have similarities and differences that I'm sure majority of us we're aware of because we've used both platforms. Out of all those similarities tho, what stands out for me is that there will be times when the tip isn't as high for noise cash or when Mr Rusty won't be able to visit you to give you a reward in your written published article in read cash.
In this situation, I personally learned the importance of patience. The only constant in this world, as the saying goes, is change. Just like as we face all of life's challenges and setbacks, we will never be consistent in our journey. In my current situation, I've decided to wait until Mr Rusty returns and notice again my article.
But, because I've been in this situation for a long time, I decided to look for another way to make money while continuing to write articles in the hopes of Mr. Rusty's return. But, returning to what I previously stated, I am looking for a different way for me to be productive while also earning money. As of today, I have three small sources of income, which I want to share with everyone so that if you find yourself in the same situation as me, you can try these as well.
First, is the **surveytime**. This site was introduced to me by one of the users on noise cash, who posted about this money-making survey site. You can earn anywhere from $0.5 to $1 just by taking a survey. I tried it right away to see if it was genuine, so as soon as a survey appeared, I filled it out. It was completed after 5 minutes of answering. After you've completed the survey, you'll need to decide where you want to receive your reward. You can pay it out in three different ways: Amazon, PayPal, and Bitcoin. However, I chose PayPal because it is the only application I have among the three options. The good thing about this site is that once you make a payment, it will be processed immediately and reflected in your e-wallet. I've already earned $10 from using this survey site.
Next is the **attapoll application**. One of my closest friends recommended this application to me. Actually, out of all the survey apps I've tried, I'd say this is the best because it saves me time. You can simply wait for the survey to arrive by downloading the app from the Playstore. You doesn't need to direct the survey to your browser, as compare to the other survey application. I've been using it for three weeks now and recently reached the $3 minimum payout, so I immediately chose paypal as the method of payment. I expected it to take three to seven days to arrive, but I was mistaken because it paid me right away.
Lastly, the **shopee load**. I discovered this trick when I was trying to transfer my money from PayPal to Gcash. I am looking for a trader who will be the one to transfer it because I didn't reach the paypal minimum transfer of $10 to gcash during that time. As I found one, I also discovered that he also trades load into gcash. So I went to Shopeee and bought 10 pesos worth of load with only 1 peso. Simply use shopeepay to complete your transaction tho. This means that my one peso will become ten peso. I don't know if you clearly understand it haha but anyways, with that, I purchased load, which I will trade into gcash as soon as I have saved enough.
Anyway, I'm doing it now because Rusty hasn't visited me in quite some time. I'm hoping he'll return soon, or rather right away, haha, because of all the earning sites or applications I've tried, read cash is by far the best. I'm not sure what I did wrong or if my account was spammed, but I'm still waiting for him to return.
I miss playing volleyball
Today is Thursday, and we all know that this day is ideal for us to reflect on all of the memories we have cherished up to this point. This is known as #ThrowbackThursday, and it has previously been a trending topic on all social media platforms because everyone may post and share their most memorable experience from the past.
As for me, I'd want to use this chance to reminisce about my high school days, when we used to play volleyball every afternoon after class, or should I say, even if we had free time in the middle of the class, we would still play till the next class arrived haha.
This memory came to me this morning while I was watching the UAAP Volleyball Season 84. I remembered all the glass window and light bulbs we accidentally shattered when playing volleyball in our room and in the small facilitiy outside of our room, haha. Volleyball actually became one of our stress relievers during high school.
I started watching volleyball since I was in eighth grade. This sport was taught to me by a childhood friend who played volleyball and watched volleyball games on television. The Shakeys V-League, in which the Ateneo squad competed against the other teams, was the first volleyball competition I saw. Even though I had no idea what the game's rules and regulations are, I still watched it and felt the tension as I hoped the Ateneo team would win, despite the fact that I didn't know any of their players. Maybe it's because they were outscored by the opposing team, therefore I wanted them to win. We all know how Filipinos love to root for the underdog, so perhaps I felt the same way about the Ateneo team, and who would've guessed they would still win the game in the end.
After that, I began to watch all of their games, even those in the UAAP, a collegiate competition in which eight universities compete: (1) Ateneo De Manila University, (2) De La Salle University, (3) University of Sto Tomas, (4) University of the Philippines, (5) University of the East, (6) Far Eastern University, (7) National University and (8) Adamsom University.
I originally became a fan of the Ateneo team during UAAP Season 76, when they went on a historic Cinderella run to win their first championship, and the rest is history.
I also began playing volleyball at that time, but my classmate and I began playing volleyball in ninth grade using only a footrug as a ball, but things changed in our tenth year when we were able to get a real ball haha. So whenever we had free time, we went outdoors and played volleyball until the next class arrived. We went straight to the oval or school field after the class ended and played until we were exhausted and decided to go home and call it a day.
I also recall a reporting assignment for PE class. We were given the task to discussed the game of volleyball. I took control of delivering our report because I am already aware with the game's regulations, player positions, and other volleyball-related information.
I used to play libero, which is the position where you receive and dig the other players' spike (just like what the gif shows above). One reason why I chose to played that role is because of my height, haha. I can't even reach the men's net height by more than an inch. It's quite high, which is why I'm always amazed whenever I see a men's volleyball game.
However, things changed when we reached 11th grade and decided to pursue a different course in life. Some of my classmates have transferred to a different high school to complete their senior year. That was the point at which I stopped playing volleyball because I no longer had any volleyball mates, hehe. Playing the said game is something I miss doing.
Despite the fact that I no longer play volleyball, I continue to watch any volleyball competition around the country. I'm now following UAAP Season 84, and the PVL Reinforced Conference will debut in July. Volleyball never stop indeed.
Trashtalking in Mobile Games: How should we deal with it?
I guess everyone knew that trashtalking is somehow already part of the game when you decide to play online games. I actually saw two study that discuss the two effect of trashtalking in playing games before.
The first study mentioned that trashtalking is part of the fun while you play the game. It can hype you up, as well as the players to do better so you cannot lose the game. On the other hand, the second study found out that it can affect the players game in a negative way which can lead to trauma, anxiety and low confidence. This things could possibly result to not play the game again—and I think it is better if that happens. Everyone should learn to stop doing things that can affect their mental health. We all know how important protecting our mental health because if we don't do it, it can lead to domino effect to our productivity and such.
Anyway, the game of mobile legends is actually considered to have the most toxic players among the online gaming community right now and I couldn't agree more. Even just by watching the MPL or any mobile legends tournament, you can see in the comment sections how they bash the players, so how much more if you really playing the game and as I say that, here are my recent trashtalking experience in a game.
I rewrite this article because earlier this morning, I decided to play ranked game in mobile legends. It's been a while since I played the game. I stopped playing it since I got busy doing important things in my personal life. Well, that is because I will be graduating soon.
But going back to my story, I chose Estes as my hero since my random teammates requested it. When the game began and one of my teammate, the hanabi user, was not performing well, one of my teammates began to say negative things about the player in the middle of the game and continued to do so until the game concluded.
Actually, in this type of situation, I prefer to report the trashtalkers rather than the low-skilled players—but it all depends on the situation, yet one thing is certain: as a solo ml player, I chose to report the player rather than involving myself to trashtalking. Afterall, you can't do anything about it since you are just playing with other random players in a server. The least we can do is to report the player.
ML and other mobile game players should learn the art of sportmanship. I know that this can't be avoided since we can't control others mind but I hope that we can somehow minimize the dirty talk during and after the game. During this time, I hope someday, online games can update the server wherein we can ban the toxic players too not just the hero haha I wonder how fun would that be.
Anyways, be kind and responsible enough to all your words, guys! You don't have an idea on how your words can affect someone. Afterall, mobile legends is just a game, there's so much to life outside it.
What role do noise and read cash platforms have in my life?
As we start a new month, I suddenly realized that this is my first anniversary in using the noise and read cash platform. I first started using the noise cash. In one of my previous articles, I discussed how a friend introduced me to the noise cash platform and how I used it before deciding to switch to the read cash platform.
As I approach my one-year anniversary of using the two cash platforms, I can say that both the noise and read cash platforms have proven to be quite beneficial to me in the following ways:
**First**, I am able to express my ideas, knowledge, and experience without worrying about how others will react to my post or article.
We all know that nowadays, people are quick to condemn others without knowing their backstories, which causes people to be more conscious of what they publish and share online. However, in noise and read cash, I am free to share whatever I want because the communities on both platforms are really welcoming. They will not judge you, but will instead assist you in learning more.
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**Second**, as someone who is not fond of writing, both noise and the read cash platform have shown to be really beneficial in improving my writing skills.
We all understand that, as much as we want to share anything on these platforms, we still want to produce high-quality content that will entertain, inspire, and inform those who read it. Having stated that, we cash users are doing our absolute best to conceive of a unique topic and produce an article about it. It helps us develop critical writing skills just by doing this. I recognize that I still have room for development, which is why I appreciate the opportunity and will do everything to improve not only for my noise and read cash journey but also for myself.
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**Third**, it assists me in becoming productive amidst the covid 19 virus pandemic.
People had little choice but to stay at home when all of the uncertain things occurred, resulting in lockdown and suspended classes. Personally, it makes me lazy to the point that I just do the same things every day: sleep, eat, and surf the internet. When I discovered the noise cash platform, I was able to at least mitigate my laziness by devoting some part of my time in writing posts and interacting with other noise cash users. As soon as the online classes began, I continued to use the same platform and learned about the read cash.
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**Finally**, and maybe most important role of noise and read cash platforms in my life, it assist me in paying some of my personal expenses.
I might share with you my BCH withdrawals I earned throughout my one-year stay on both platforms in my next article.
How am I preparing for my graduation photo shoot
One of the most anticipated activities every graduation is the graduation photo shoot. I know that the majority of students want to be photographed in a toga, suit, and barong or filipiniana. Graduation portraits can take place in kindergarten and senior high school, but a graduation portrait in college is vastly different from the two.
I'm definitely looking forward to our graduation photo shoot on Sunday. I've stated in a few of my articles that I'll be graduating in July. A graduation photo shoot is an important part of our graduation preparation. Since my first year of college, I've told myself that I want my college graduation photo to be the best graduation photo I've ever had because it will remind me of my journey as a student, not just as a college student but also in my earlier years of education, that after 16 years of studying, I finally achieved one of my dream.
Having said that, I've been looking for skin care products after our class president revealed the specific details of our graduation pictorial on our class groupchat two months ago. Haha, I guess it's time to glow up, haha just kidding. I'm not usually into skin care; in fact, I've only had kojic in my life since then. However, the forthcoming activities made me want to prepare, so I went out and bought some things that I hope would help me. Since read cash has already been a part of my life, even though I've only been using it for three months, I'd like to share some of the items I've purchased lately.
First on the list is, **sunscreen**.
Actually, I've been seeing a lot of posts on how important sunscreen is for our skin. It has numerous advantages that will undoubtedly help our skin. Because this Belo spf40 was featured on Shopee as a buy one, get two deal, I opted to get it. They claim that this sunscreen is ideal for persons with dry skin, so I followed their advice.
**Nose pore strips**
I had noticed blackheads and whiteheads on a portion of my nose, so I decided to purchase this product from Walmart. I once used a blackhead and whitehead remover, but it didn't work well for me, so I stopped using it. But, with the graduation photo shoot approaching, I decided to attempt removing my blackheads and whiteheads once more, but this time with a different brand, which, fortunately, is effective. I noticed some white heads in my nose after removing the strip, although the black heads remained, so I told myself I'd try it again next time, but when browsing through tiktok, I came across a video that explains the difference between blackheads and sebaceous filaments.
After seeing that video, I discovered that it's possible that the blackheads aren't blackheads at all. So I did some more research on sebaceous filaments and how to get rid of them, and I come across this product that claims to be able to help:
Yes, **Dr. Sensitive Serum**, it is. I purchased it from the Lazada Watsons store and it was delivered yesterday afternoon. I'm hoping it will works.
However, aside from skin care products, I also purchased a **jumping rope**.
I decided to purchase one since I haven't exercised in a long time. I saw a jumping rope exercise video and am trying to perform it every other day.
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That brings me to the end of my article about the things I recently purchased. I only bought four because I didn't have enough money to buy more, plus our graduation picture costs P2,000 or $40. That's why, I am hoping for the BCH to pump before sunday, thus, I am now accepting an early graduation gift from my read cash family hahahaha baka naman.
Haha, thanks, mate. I appreciate it.
Next week, I will surely publish an article about my graduation photo shoot experience. ^^
What are my Final requiremets in my last two subjects?
Hi.
Yesterday, I completed my last academic requirements: **résumé, portfolio, and application letter.** It's all because to the previous webinar I attended which focused on how to create these things that made my life easier. I gained a lot of knowledge that assisted me in completing my final three requirements on the subject Personality Development.
After clicking the turn it button, I suddenly remembered all the times I did that. Time flies indeed, but that only means I'm getting closer to the end of my academic career; college graduation. It's been a difficult yet unforgettable journey, particularly these final four years of college. I suppose I'll end this emotional speech for now and resume it after I officially graduate in July, but while we're on the subject of college, I'd like to share with you my final requirement in the subject development communication, which discusses my **most greatest realization in my college journey**.
Getting into college is what I'm most looking forward to throughout my senior high school years. As an extrovert at that time, the mere thought of being in a new environment made me want to do things I'd never tried before. Also, I promised myself that I would enjoy and pursue my passion throughout my last four years of studying.
However, things have changed since I started college. All of my preconceived ideas were debunked just on my first day of college. The transition from high school to college was quite difficult for me. I even experienced cultural shock at school. I also felt homesick because I stayed at my dorm.
As someone who felt he was an extrovert in high school, meeting new people should be simple for me but things happened unexpectedly that made me realized I am not confident enough to even start a conversation. That was the time when I realized the reality of life. I should be ready to confront reality after a long period of being in my comfort zone.
Therefore, my greatest realization, which I should keep in mind even after I graduate, is the significance of adapting to life changes.
"The only constant in life is change". I hear this saying most of the time, but it wasn't until I was in college that I understood how true it is. I can't tell how many times I've had to adjust and adapt to unexpected life changes. One of them is transitioning from face-to-face to online classes due to the Covid 19 epidemic. It has been difficult for me to study online, particularly during the first few months after its implementation, but as time has passed, I have learned to adapt to the changes and continue with my studies.
Change is inevitable that can occur at any moment and in any place. That is why it is essential to learn how to adjust and adapt to sudden changes in our lives. I'm pleased I went through those experiences because they helped me grow into the person I am today. Experience is, without a doubt, the best teacher. I know that those events were all part of the process as I begin a new chapter in my life.
Few Things that a college student should know after graduation
The second and fourth episode of our four-part webinar series focused on job application preparation. The second webinar covers job interviews, while the fourth covers portfolio development, resume and application letter writing. This shows that both webinars aim to prepare us for a successful job application and I would like to share it with everyone.
While listening to the two speakers, respectively, I am reminded of my past interview and my stored résumé. When I compare what I did to what the speakers were stating, I can't deny that I somehow did it differently.
**Be honest in what I put on my résumé and during the job interview**. This is exactly what I should do as I try to apply for a job after the graduation. I should be aware of my non-negotiables, which means that I should not apply for a job that is contrary to my principles and beliefs, as well as not aligned with my schedules, since, after all, if I ever pass the application, it will be me who will be having a difficult time. I should determine my strength since I am the one who knows myself better than everyone else.
**Rejection is part of life.** This is something I must remember at all times. Personally, even though I've had many rejections in my life, I still feel sad and upset whenever one occurs. That is, however, the truth. Rejection formed my character as well.
After graduation, there are several things I need to prepare. This is all part of the process as I embark on a new chapter in my life, and these webinars have helped me to become more aware on the aspects of the professional industry that I was previously unaware of, particularly when it comes to working in the media field.
It is true that having a Broadcasting degree offers its own set of advantages when it comes to work chances in the media industry, one of which being the advertising field. Our third speaker in our Fourward webinar series was a strategy and planning manager. AdverTeaser was the right name for her webinar, as she shared her experience and provided us a glimpse into the world of advertising.
During the webinar, **the reality that life begins after graduation hit me hard**. These are the words spoken by the speaker, which made me realize the real battle I will face after finishing my studies. I expect the actual world to be challenging, therefore preparation is crucial. As someone who has limited work experience, I am concerned about which job I should apply for initially.
Personally, I can not picture myself working in the advertising field since I lack confidence in my ability to perform advertising-related tasks in my four years in college. But after attending this webinar, I asked myself why I restrict myself to something and pursue everything instead by stepping beyond of my comfort zone. **We should not be choosy in life**, as the speaker stated, **because everything counts as an experience.** To work with brands I've only seen advertised on television and social media makes me wonder how amazing that experience might be. Since life is a never-ending learning experience, why not use my weaknesses as a motivation to improve?
Before the webinar concluded, in addition to discussing the world of advertising, the speaker also provided several essential ideas about developing relationship with those around us. This webinar really brought certain things to my attention. One thing is that I need to **adjust some of my life habits.** I shouldn't sever ties with those I've met along the way. I should **keep a positive attitude to everyone** because the possibilities of dealing with them again are high, and I may need their assistance at some point. These are some of the things I may encounter once I begin working in the media industry, therefore **developing positive relationships with people is one of the most essential things I must do**.
Athletes from the Philippines compete in the 31st South-East Asia Games
The season of the year arrived as athletes from 11 Southeast Asia countries competed against one another in a variety of sports. Every two years, the South-East Asian Games, or SEA Games, are held. This event featured a variety of sports and brought together athletes from 11 different countries: Brunei, Myanmar, Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, who came to compete for their country's pride and glory on an international stage with a fiery love for their sport. The Southeast Asian Games Federation regulates the competitions, which are overseen by the International Olympic Committee and the Olympic Council of Asia.
The 31st Southeast Asian Games are presently being held in Hanoi, Vietnam. It will take place from May 6 to 23. All of the sports are split up amongst 11 different Vietnamese cities and provinces. My Dinh Stadium hosted the opening ceremony last May 12th. But here's a fun fact: before the 31st season, my country, the Philippines, held the 30th Southeast Asian Games from November 30 to December 11, 2019, and Philippines was named overall winner. A total of 149 gold, 117 silver, and 121 bronze medals were won by Filipino athletes.
According to SEA Games rules, the countries are ranked according to the most number of gold medals.
Today is the 13th day of the 31st Southeast Asian Games. Various athletic activities had previously been completed. Each sport have three winners: a gold medalist for first place, a silver medalist for second place, and a bronze medalist for third place. Here is the current medal count for each country:
As someone who enjoys sports, I am looking forward to seeing the SEA Games, particularly the Volleyball Games and E-sports: Mobile Legends Bang Bang. Even in the local sports scene, these two specific sports is what I enjoy watching the most.
**Volleyball**
The Women's Volleyball Team is on their way to face the Indonesian team for the bronze medal match. They have had a rough journey so far, having only won their opening game against Malaysia. After that, their next game was against Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, and they lost all these three games, three sets in a row.
It's been a long time since the Philippine team has won a medal in this sport, so I'm rooting for them to win the bronze medal match in their next encounter.
The Men's Volleyball Team, on the other hand, had already completed their journey after losing to Cambodia and Thailand. They didn't win a single game, hence they didn't have a chance to compete in this year's battle for a medal. They did, however, win a silver medal at the 30th SEA Games so I am still looking forward to their return the next season because I know how competetive our Men's Team are. Maybe this is just not their year.
**E-Sports: Mobile Legends Bang Bang**
The MLBB sports began last May 18th. The Philippine team, known as SIBOL, competed in three games and won all three, sweeping its opponents Malaysia, Laos, and Myanmar.
The semi-finals took place today, and they still managed to defeat Singapore with a reverse sweep.
They will compete for gold against Indonesia, a powerful team, tomorrow. I wish them well.
UPDATE: The MLBB Philippine team successfully defended their title by defeating Indonesia in a 3-1 series. Another gold for the country.
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There are three days remaining till the 31st SEA Games conclude, and there are still plenty of games to be played. Good luck to everyone. However, I'd want to commend all of the participants that participated in the 31st Games. Despite having to prepare and compete under the Covid19 protocol, they all managed to give their all and represent their nation. Congratulations to everyone, especially the medal winners. The Southeast Asian Games have had another successful run.
What makes this year's birthday celebration different?
Thank you for renewing your sponsorship, @trifecta. I took it as a birthday present from you, hehe.
Last May 13, I turned 22 years old.
From pre-school to senior high school, the month of May was marked as our summer vacation. This is the reason why I didn't celebrate my birthdays in school. How lucky I am to be able to celebrate my special day without having to worry about class. Also, I can avoid my friends and classmates, who, I am certain, will request that I should treat them to lunch haha. I went to school for 12 years and never truly celebrated my birthdays while studying.
I assumed things would change once I started college because the university's school year I enrolled in, runs from August to May of the following year. But that didn't happen.
May 13th, 2018 - The date of my birthday is Sunday.
May 13, 2019 - Despite the fact that it was a Monday, Duterte declared the day a special nonworking holiday in honor of Election Day.
May 13, 2020 - The class was canceled due to the pandemic's lockdown.
As the covid 19 pandemic continues to affect the country, the school has decided to embrace the new normal, which includes online classes. Year 2021 was my first time celebrating my birthday while studying. I can still recall what happened on May 13, 2021. Instead of rejoicing, I concentrated solely on writing my assigned part in our thesis' first chapter. I recall my neighbor, who was also celebrating his birthday at the time, being overjoyed because I could hear the karaoke coming up to our house, as I sat at my computer all day haha.
I continued to celebrate my birthday with school-related activities this year. As part of our four-webinar series, I had two webinars to attend last May 13th, as I mentioned in my previous article.
I woke up at 9:00 a.m. to participate in the day's first webinar. That was all about the advertising profession and how to get started in it. It was over after an hour, so I ate my breakfast before getting ready for the next webinar at 2:00 p.m., which would cover how to create a résumé and a portfolio.
The second webinar was done later at 4:00 pm. I immediately prepare myself after that because I had birthday plan with my friends to celebrate my special day.
We eat at a local unli wings store near our place. Fortunately, my two sisters gave me a cash birthday gift, allowing me to treat two of my close friends. I also got a sandal for myself as a birthday gift.
I arrived at home around 8:00 p.m. I watched Leni-Kiko's Pasasalamat Facebook Livestream. Last week was difficult for me since I was disappointed by the election results. My birthday wish was for Leni and Kiko to win, but things didn't work out. Anyway, the aforementioned livestream gave peace in my mind. I am also looking forward to volunteering with the Angat Buhay Organization that will be headed by Leni Robredo. Yes, Tuloy ang Pagtindig!
I spent my entire special day feeling grateful and blessed for everything I have. I am hoping that my 22-year-old self will be more productive especially once I graduate from college in July and start working.
My first-time Voting Experience: I forgot to vote one partylist
I vividly remember how much I wanted to vote in the 2016 national election, but I am not a registered voter back then because I am not at the right age yet. That's why, when I turn 18 years old, I took advantage of the opportunity to register.
Now, after four years of being a registered voter, the year has arrived for the Philippines to elect a new set of government leaders to run the country. I can't express in words how excited I am to use my right to vote for the first time.
I'm literally preparing for the election on May 9th. I studied information on what a first-time voter should know about elections, as well as the directions and guide that I need to follow in order to cast my vote correctly.
**D-DAY: PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ELECTION 2022**
I woke up at exactly 5:00 a.m. yesterday. We voted early since my parents expected a long line if we arrived later in the afternoon. This is based on their experience, so I don't have much of a choice not to follow haha.
We arrived at our barangay's elementary school. My parents, siblings, grandmother, uncle, and auntie were with me but we were separated at school because we were assigned in different precinct numbers. My sister and I share the same precinct number, so we line up together. Later on, we noticed that one of our cousins, who shares our precinct number, had joined us instead of lining up alone.
Even though we arrived early, the line in our precinct was quite long already. So we still waited about an hour and a half just to cast our votes. I felt excited and anxious as I get closer to my allotted room.
I'm anxious because I'm imagining several awful scenarios in my head that I am hoping not to happen because I don't want to squander my vote.
All of these negative what ifs gone as soon as I came inside the room. I can't stop thinking about how crucial this vote is to my future.
The first thing I did when I entered the room was to introduce myself. The instructor looked for my name and required me to sign my singature. After that, she handed me the ballot, and I went to find a place to vote. At first, I sat near the poll watchers on the far side of the room, but then I remembered those posts about some of the unpleasant things that some poll watchers are doing, so I moved away from them just to be safe. As I sat down, I took out my prepared voting list from my pocket and began shading their names on the ballot.
I stood up and went in front of the voting machine as soon as I finished the process. I successfully cast my vote inside the VCM with the instructor's assistance, and then awaited the receipt. **I checked the receipt as soon as I got it to make sure it was correct, but while I was reading it, the person next to me asked if there was only one partylist to vote on. After hearing that, I realized I had not voted for a partylist because I had failed to read the back page of the ballot. My receipt has the word "undervote" written beneath the party list. I am indeed a first-time voter haha.**
But I move on and leave the room. We went home after my family finished voting.
I must say that my first time experience as a Filipino voter was a remarkable one, especially given the importance of this election. It will determine what happens in our country over the next six years, and these years will be crucial as we recover from the Covid 19 pandemic drought. Personally, the following six years will be a test in which I will determine my fate in the professional industry once I graduate from college this year. That is why, I want a government that provides work opportunities for everyone and can effectively manage the country. I am hoping that the president and other government officials who will be elected in this year's election are the ideal leaders for the job.
Preparation for Life after Graduation
As we prepare for our forthcoming graduation, our beloved professor in Personality Development chose to conduct a four-part webinar for us BulSU Broadcasting graduates, focusing on the preparations we should make as we embark on the next phase of our journey and pursue our selected career path.
**"FOURWARD: THE FOUR ESSENTIALS TO MOVE FORWARD"** is the title of a four-part webinar series. The webinar's title comes from the fact that we are fourth-year students with four sections, and four series of webinars will be held to help us prepare to move FOURward.
**4 series of webinar that will talk about**
(1) How to prepare for the media industry
(2) How to ace job interview
(3) How to create resume and (4) portolio
The first part of this 4 series of webinar started last Friday, April 29. The two-hour webinar, titled "**On-Air, The MEdia IndusTRY**," focused on Mr. Geo Lomuntad's professional experience in the media industry. He graduated from Bulacan State University with the same course as mine, therefore I can say he is truly an inspiration in terms of how he has been able to achieve his goals.
**[ INSIGHTS AND TAKEWAYS: BROADCASTING STUDENT POV ]**
This webinar gave me a better understanding of what to expect after I graduate from college and how to prepare for it. Despite the fact that this course provides numerous job opportunities in media industry— television, film, and advertising, the reality is that finding a job is not as simple as it seems. We all know how competitive the professional industry is. As a graduate of the Broadcasting program, you will have to work twice as hard to achieve what you want in the film industry, because the degree does not include areas related to film.
As we enter the media world, all of our preconceived ideas about it may come true. That is why I believe in what the speaker said about assessing our character to see if we can handle the pressure. As soon as I start working, I should prepare for the worst and anticipate unpleasant side comments. But, if this happens, I need to remind myself that it's all for the good of my career as a media practitioner. After all, I took this course because I am following my heart and passion, and as what Mr. Lomuntad mentioned, following our heart will lead us to our intended goal.
In addition, I regard my after-graduation plan on Mr. Lomuntad's experience as he search for his first job. I intend to work in a field unrelated to the media after graduation, which is why I applied for the upcoming civil service examination. I'd like to work for a government agency. However, after hearing Mr. Lomuntad talk, I am determined to pursue my dream of working in the media industry and will continue to apply for a job related to it. After all, to work in the media industry is the reason why I signed up for this course.
But, if I ever find work, I swear to remember what Mr. Lomuntad mentioned about the value of growth. According to him, apply a three-year rule in work. After three years, and if ever I feel that there is no longer growth in what I do, I must must pursue new opportunities no matter how difficult it is because lack of growth can have a variety of negative consequences in one's life.
As I get ready for the graduation, it's important to have a head start on what to expect once I graduate and start looking for work. This webinar is a great start to our four webinar series. I am looking forward to the remaining three episode of the webinar
I wish I had set up a read cash account earlier
Do you still remember the time how you discover the two cash platform; noise.cash and read.cash?
For me, it was actually my friend who recommended the noise cash platform to me last October 2021. We were having a merienda at that time when I first revealed my earning applications that I tried after discovering it on tiktok. Since we were taling about earning application, my friend shared the noise cash platform that she discovered. One of her crochet friends had put her experience while using noise cash on Facebook that's why she shared it to me as well. I told her that I'd wait for her to cash out first before I try if it was legit, so she said she'd try it as soon as she verified her coins.ph account, where she'll save her money from the noise cash. But after a few days, I already told my friend that I was going to try it, so I immediately created my account.
The way the noise cash platform works amazed me. All you have to do is upload a well-written and creative piece of content, and voila, you'll get a tip from other noise cash users. Because I was too overwhelmed on the said site, I remember submitting ten posts every day haha. There was also a qr code challenge with a free $1 reward if you completed the task.
I also saw certain posts marketing their published articles in read cash. That's the time when I visited the said platform and discovered a variety of long articles. But during that time, I told myself that I would concentrate on noise cash because I am not very good at writing and am too lazy to compose articles that take more than four to five minutes to read.
Upon using noise cash, I didn't realize I already spent three months since I started using it. I must mention that the money I earned through noise cash has helped me pay for my thesis fee and our monthly internet connection. I'm really thrilled at that moment because I feel like I'm starting to make my own money via my hard work, and I'm already helping my family by paying our internet bill every month. Of course, every child's desire is to help their family in some way.
Unfortunately, I stopped using noise cash after the site's platform was modified. It was already difficult to obtain value at that time, and the qr code challenge was lost. I'm not sure what happened, but depsite that, I'm still pleased with my noise cash experience. Because of the hectic schedule brought on by my internship and thesis, I chose to stop using it.
However, following my internship and a successful thesis defense, I returned to my noise cash account and posted once more. But nothing has changed, so I decided to try my luck here in read cash, which is why I created this account.
I decided to publish my first piece here one afternoon. It's about my written thoughts on fake news. I was surprised to receive $6 after publishing it. It's surprising because I'm a complete newbie and anticipated to receive less, but I am really grateful. That's when I realized I should start using this platform. As I already stated, I dislike writing lengthy essays, but being here in read cash forces me to step beyond of my comfort zone.
and the rest is history.
I wish I could go back in time and make an account when I first visited this platform. If I did that, I could probably save a lot of BCH Based on my two-month experience in using read cash haha. That way, I'll be able to buy what I want and want to purchase before I start working.
Nevertheless, past is past. What I need to do is make a concerted effort to have more articles published here in read pay. So far, it's been an incredible experience, and I'm looking forward to more.
How was my Read Cash and Life Journey last April?
**May**;
It's my birthday month, and it means that we are nearly halfway through the year. I think we can all agree that time flies really fast. Maybe it was because of our different activities in life that's why we didn't notice the flow of time, but now that I think about it, past month flew past indeed.
Scrolling around the read cash webpage has already become a part of my daily routine at some point. It's been two months since I joined this growing community. Who would've thought that someone like myself, who isn't really fond of writing and is too lazy to write articles, would make it this far? Life is full with surprises indeed.
Since I started my read cash journey, I've been writing articles on various topics. I basically write whatever pops into my head. Aside from that, I also write about my life experiences, and I publish a monthly round up at the beginning of each month to review what happened on my journey the previous month.
And, as we begin this new month of May, I'd like to begin this month's roundup by reviewing the goals I mentioned in my previous monthly roundup and their outcomes.
**Goals for the Month of April:**
∆ Still, try my best to write an article with 4-5 minutes reading time.
Result: Last month, only three of my seven articles had a reading time of 4-5 minutes. Unfortunately, I was not able to accomplish my goal at some point.
∆ Continue to engage more with my fellow read cash writers.
Result: There were days when my laziness has taken over my life, which is why I haven't been able to interact with my fellow read cash authors as much as I would want. Even if there are times when I am reading and commenting on 2-3 articles every time I access this site.
∆ Continue to published an article every other day.
Result: As mentioned above, due to my laziness haha I also wasn't able to achieve this goal. I only published seven articles this month.
∆ As you may have noticed, the rewards in some of my articles were extremely low in March, so I am hoping for a higher reward this month.
Result: Sadly, the value given by the random rewarder on my articles are still not that high, but I am still greatful though.
On the other hand, **here are the list of my Articles and its Reward;**
1. https://read.cash/@nathawriter/tuesday-netflix-and-chill-afb32fc3 [$1.22]
2. https://read.cash/@nathawriter/my-first-individual-task-on-personality-development-class-51985822 [$1.29]
3. https://read.cash/@nathawriter/life-update-holy-week-edition-38fcab31 [$0.13]
4. https://read.cash/@nathawriter/san-miguel-is-pink-mini-rally-experience-7cc786a8 [$1.97]
5. https://read.cash/@nathawriter/rewrite-let-the-earth-breathe-1e4675aa [$0.32]
6. https://read.cash/@nathawriter/how-was-my-self-tak-these-past-few-weeks-1e80d4e0 [$0.38]
7. https://read.cash/@nathawriter/ph-election-2022-vote-for-someone-who-ishas-2cfa3243 [$1.42]
**Top 3 Articles with Highest Reward:**
**Sponsors:**
I've got three sponsors last month. They deserve a big shout out for supporting my read cash journey.
**Subscribers:**
From 24 subscribers in March to 30 subscribers for the month of April. This means I gained 6 subscribers last month. Thank you so much, everyone; I truly appreciate it.
**Goals:**
My goal this month is somehow same as my goal last month. But I added one more.
∆ Still, try my best to write an article with 4-5 minutes reading time.
∆ Be active. Read atleast 5-10 articles per day.
∆ Engage more with my fellow read cash writers
∆ Continue to published an article every other day.
∆ I am hoping for a higher reward this month.
**And that conclude** my monthly round up on my read cash journey in April.
On the other hand, **here are the things that I did last month outside read cash.**
Applied my application for Civil Service Examination
Attended Palm Sunday Mass
Attended Mini Rally for Leni-Kiko #SanMiguelIsPink
Order a sunscreen on shopee
Attended Grand People's Rally 2.0 for Leni-Kiko #BulacanIsPink
**Goal for this month outside read cash:**
∆ Start my jumping rope exercise
∆ Continue my daily routine to take a bath twice a day and sleep before 1 AM.
I'm sure we all have goals for the new month. I wish everyone luck and hope that we achieve all of our objectives.
I'd want to wish everyone who will be celebrating a birthday this month a happy birthday in advance.
PH Election 2022: Vote for someone who is/has...
With each passing day, the day when Filipinos will be able to exercise their rights draws closer. With only 9 days to go till the national election, millions of Filipinos will choose their own presidential and vice presidential candidates to lead the country for the next six years. Their 12 senators are on line with this, by enacting more efficient laws in the country. Congressman of districts in the provinces, Governor and vice governor of different provinces, as well as mayors of each municipality, will be chosen on the provincial level.
That being said, the election this year is critical for the country. We are all aware that the covid 19 virus has caused a pandemic in our country. The epidemic impacted a variety of sectors, including MSMEs, tourism, agriculture, and health, causing the country's economy to collapse. Human rights were violated and the rate of unemployment rises. This is the reason why we require new leaders who will restore our country to its former glory.
**But how can we contribute to our objective of making the country better again?**
Aside from being a good citizen, another option is to vote in the upcoming election on May 9th. Our vote counts. Although we have opposing viewpoints on politics, I hope we can exercise our right to vote for someone who will make this country a better place to live.
How are we going to do it? Vote for someone who is/has...
**Clear Track Record**
Even today, our country's worst opponent is corrupt politicians. One of the reasons why our country is still not doing well is because of this. Rather than fulfilling their job as a public servant, these politicians want to make more money and keep it in their pockets while their constituents are in need of assistance. Transparency is required. This is the type of platform we need look for a candidate becase we need to know where every penny of our taxes is going. The budgets granted to politicians must be transparent so that we may determine if they are truly delivering for their constituents. Furthermore, we should not vote for someone who has been convicted of a different crime.
**Good Educational Background**
Politicians can be compared to people applying for jobs. They want to help us, so we must ensure that they are physically capable of doing so. I know for a fact that some Filipinos who did not graduate succeeded well in their chosen career, but I don't believe we can apply the same logic to politicians. Politicians must have sufficient knowledge of the public sector, the economy, and the country's laws to ensure that they understand what they are doing.
**A better platform**
Politicians have time to campaign for themselves in every election, and we voters should observe and listen as they give out their platforms if they win. A platform that is clear, feasible, and efficient is necessary.
**Better pandemic response**
After two years of the pandemic, our country is still suffering. Who are the politicians who were there to assist those in need when our country is in lockdown? When our frontliners need support, and many Filipinos ask for assistance? Who are the politicians that gave up their own safety to do their job as a government employee? We should all remember those individuals because it only implies they are capable of leading the country while we fight the pandemic.
**And lastly, a listener.**
Politicians who are open to criticism and who will ensure that all sectors are heard are very important.
**Reminder: Fake news is especially prevalent throughout election season, so double-check anything you read and watch.**
Stop political dynasty.
Please, don't believe in fake news.
Don't be blinded.
Stating facts is not negative campaigning. Acceptance is the key.
Your vote will make a difference.
How was my self tak these past few weeks?
This article will contain my answers on the second task given in my Personality Development Class. This week topic focused on self talk and factors responsible to success.
**For the topic about self talk, the guide questions are:**
How was you self talk these past few weeks/days?
Are they positive or negative? Cite an examples.
Here are my answers.
In the last few weeks of April, I've had multiple instances in my daily life where I've used process of "self talk" to reflect on various scenarios I've encountered. In every case, I opted to talk to myself calmly so that I could make decisions that were correct since they were also for my own good.
As each day passes, the day of our graduation draws nearer. Ever since I reached my last year of college, i've been thinking about what might happen when I finish my studies. When the night falls and I am preparing to sleep, several situations will enter my mind, causing me to experience to feel various emotions such as excitement, nervousness, and fear. Only when I use self-talk in which I prefer to focus on positive situations will make my anxiety vanish.
Applying for the next Civil Service Exam is another example of the issues I've faced and contemplated in recent weeks. The deadline for submitting an application set this month. Ever since my cousin informed me about this, I've been debating whether I should submit my application first or wait for the next examination. I also gave it some thought for a few days because I was unsure if I was prepared to take this test. I'm also aware that preparing for this exam will require a significant amount of time. But at the end of the day, through the process of "self talk", I considered the beneficial impact it would have if I passed, so I decided to take the Civil Service Exam.
**In addition, I also answered the second activity regarding the factors responsible to success**. In line with that, there are three given questions that need to be answered.
What is the relationship between self-esteem and success?
Both self-esteem and success have an impact on one another. These two elements have an effect on a person's fate in life. Self-esteem is important in obtaining success. An individual must have trust, respect, and self-confidence in order to overcome all obstacles in his or her path to success. It is true that having a high level of self-esteem can lead to positive outcomes and even success. If a person has this trait, he can accept failure as long as he believes in himself that he gave it his all. This minor setback may serve as a motivation to improve in order to succeed. Success, on the other hand, can have an impact on one's self-esteem, resulting in confidence and self-worth.
What is the relationship between failure and success?
Failure can affect a person's path to success in both positive and negative ways. Failure can serve as an inspiration to do better and grow as a person for certain people, however some see failure as an opportunity to stop. Failure is a natural part of the process of achieving success. We can't do everything perfectly, and failing is merely an indication that we need to improve.
What is the relationship among self-esteem, attitude, motivation, failure and success?
It's not as simple as it seems to achieve success. Self-esteem, attitude, motivation, and failure all have an impact on one another and play a critical role in achieving success. If one of these is missing, it can make a person feel less. These elements can be viewed as a stepping stones to success. The first step toward success is to boost one's self-esteem. Self-worth allows a person to feel secure because he trusts and respects himself more than others. The attitude comes next. A pleasant and optimistic attitude is one of the most important characteristics a person must possess. Attitude is more essential than skill. We should respect the people around us as much as we respect ourselves. Treat them as we would like to be treated and be sincere. The third factor is motivation. This is the driving force behind our efforts. We live because we are driven by many factors. Next is failure. It may sound cliched, but it is true that we will not be able to avoid it as long as we live. It has already become a part of our daily life. What matters is how we view failure and how it can affect our self-esteem, attitude, and desire to succeed. We will succeed if we do things right, improve ourself, and do not give up in the face of adversity. At the end of the day, success requires patience.
That's it.
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