This is now the eve of the longest holiday in our country--- Christmas.
People will become busy in checking their lists. Many will go to malls and tiangge to buy colorful ornaments that will really give #ChristmasFeels. We will be under the LSS of Jose Mari Chan's heartwarming Christmas songs. The longest hide and seek game also happens in this season as the godparents (ninong and ninang) will be invisible in the eyes of their "inaanak".
There are various events that usually take place during this period. But, the best scene that I like to see is families reunited and observe the commemoration of the birth of baby Jesus during "Simbang Gabi".
With Ber months approaching quickly, let us not forget the essence of the birth of our Savior. He came to save us and to bring peace so should we. We must celebrate the holiday not only focusing on luxurious gifts, bright lanterns, boisterous parties, and sales in the stores but also putting Jesus in the center of the celebration.
There are things to patch up in this world. To make Christmas more memorable and significant, try to be a blessing to other people. You may donate food, clothes, or any help to the needy. Organize a feeding program. Have parties in the orphanages or home for the aged. This is the perfect season to be happy with others who are hapless.
As you anticipate puto bumbong and ham, you will do your part to make the holiday purposeful.
Don't forget me in your list. I accept gifts. Cash is okay. Just kidding.
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Happy First 100 Pageviews
For the past days, I have been agog on what will my blog looks like and how it could be interesting for the readers. Now, I am celebrating the first 100 pageviews of my site. It is a milestone for me. This serves as an inspiration to me to work hard in making my online home dynamic and meaty.
The upcoming next days will be favorable to me because I will have a long weekend to write several posts. I'm hoping that I can upload photos to start the photography page. I am sad on the poor Internet connection in my locality. I want to go beyond social media sites. I want to create things more than just uploading photos.
In the next posts, I will put there my blogging target and my plans in improving my writing. I really want to embark on my career as a writer. I have now the motivation to make my dreams come true. If I have the money, this blog will have its domain.
I promise that I will be just natural in writing. I want to showcase myself here. I am more than a netizen. I am a motivator. I'm praying in the next months, I will reach thousands of pageviews.
The upcoming next days will be favorable to me because I will have a long weekend to write several posts. I'm hoping that I can upload photos to start the photography page. I am sad on the poor Internet connection in my locality. I want to go beyond social media sites. I want to create things more than just uploading photos.
In the next posts, I will put there my blogging target and my plans in improving my writing. I really want to embark on my career as a writer. I have now the motivation to make my dreams come true. If I have the money, this blog will have its domain.
I promise that I will be just natural in writing. I want to showcase myself here. I am more than a netizen. I am a motivator. I'm praying in the next months, I will reach thousands of pageviews.
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
2017 KL Games Closes, What is Next for PH?
After three weeks of action- filled events in Kuala Lumpur Games, the biennial multisports event comes to an end. Aside from celebrating their 60th Independence Day, Malaysians have another reason to celebrate as they topped the medal tally with whooping 145 gold medals. They surpassed their 111 gold medals harvest in 2001 happened also in their country when they hosted the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. As expected, the closing ceremony went colorful with cultural performances as well as memorable.
On the other side of the coin, the Philippines suffered in this mini-Olympics in the region as the delegates were able to bring home 24 gold medals. It is far from the 50- gold medal target. Athletics delivered five gold medals that made us to join gold rush. However, there were also blank days for us that made our momentum stopped. Other sports that contributed gold are basketball, billiards, boxing and others. The newly- introduced sport, ice hockey was dominated by the Philippine team.
With this condition of our PH sports, what next for our country? We are going to host the 30th SEA Games. We know that conducting this big sport event needs a big budget. Can we shoulder the expenses? Aside from that, what are the things to be done to be able for us to go back on top and win the championship? The last time that we are in the pinnacle was in 2005 Manila Games. We were able to bag 113 gold medals. Since then, we were clinching few golds. Our sports officials should look for solutions to stop this predicament.
I am praying for the success of our country in the next SEA Games. We must believe in our athletes that they can get gold medals. We must also help our country in hosting the event. May God bless the Philippines. To all athletes and coaches, thank you for representing us. For the nation, you are all winners. Bring the gold in 2019.
On the other side of the coin, the Philippines suffered in this mini-Olympics in the region as the delegates were able to bring home 24 gold medals. It is far from the 50- gold medal target. Athletics delivered five gold medals that made us to join gold rush. However, there were also blank days for us that made our momentum stopped. Other sports that contributed gold are basketball, billiards, boxing and others. The newly- introduced sport, ice hockey was dominated by the Philippine team.
With this condition of our PH sports, what next for our country? We are going to host the 30th SEA Games. We know that conducting this big sport event needs a big budget. Can we shoulder the expenses? Aside from that, what are the things to be done to be able for us to go back on top and win the championship? The last time that we are in the pinnacle was in 2005 Manila Games. We were able to bag 113 gold medals. Since then, we were clinching few golds. Our sports officials should look for solutions to stop this predicament.
I am praying for the success of our country in the next SEA Games. We must believe in our athletes that they can get gold medals. We must also help our country in hosting the event. May God bless the Philippines. To all athletes and coaches, thank you for representing us. For the nation, you are all winners. Bring the gold in 2019.
Spelunking in the Mountain of Debts
It's 30th of the month. What does it mean? It's payday. After many hours of working tenaciously, salary is a great reward. While the others are planning on how to spend their money in a looooooooong weekend, I am struggling on how to survive the next month. I am not yet receiving my salary for three months. Well, it is but normal not to claim salary for a new senior high school teacher like me because there are still processes to be done. Patience is a virtue.
Because of my situation, I have no choice but to find persons whom I can borrow money. Thanks that I have a cousin and a co- teacher who are helping me to suffice my needs. Actually, I used to have my salary when I was teaching in junior high school. Because of my promotion, my salary stopped. I understand that sudden change, but I am anxious about my financial status.
I have loans from two banks that I need to pay. I am afraid of the growing interests or penalties they might give to me. Maybe, you will ask what happened to the money you loaned. Well, I used the money to help paying our family's debt. I also helped in helping my sister to finish her tertiary education. Because of the debts as well as our needs, my savings are gone. My ATM cards are hibernating in my spacious wallet.
What I can do for now is look at the sky and ask for a miracle to happen. My fellow teachers who are neophyte in the service also undergo the same fate of mine. We accept the reality. To lighten the situation, we just sing the lines of Aiza Seguerra's Pagdating ng Panahon. We compare salary with love that will arrive in the right place, in the right time.
What I learned with these situations are:
Because of my situation, I have no choice but to find persons whom I can borrow money. Thanks that I have a cousin and a co- teacher who are helping me to suffice my needs. Actually, I used to have my salary when I was teaching in junior high school. Because of my promotion, my salary stopped. I understand that sudden change, but I am anxious about my financial status.
I have loans from two banks that I need to pay. I am afraid of the growing interests or penalties they might give to me. Maybe, you will ask what happened to the money you loaned. Well, I used the money to help paying our family's debt. I also helped in helping my sister to finish her tertiary education. Because of the debts as well as our needs, my savings are gone. My ATM cards are hibernating in my spacious wallet.
What I can do for now is look at the sky and ask for a miracle to happen. My fellow teachers who are neophyte in the service also undergo the same fate of mine. We accept the reality. To lighten the situation, we just sing the lines of Aiza Seguerra's Pagdating ng Panahon. We compare salary with love that will arrive in the right place, in the right time.
What I learned with these situations are:
- I need to be strong with the test of time.
- I need to be enthusiastic in working. Rewards are given to dedicated people.
- I need to be wise in my financial aspects.
Monday, August 28, 2017
Cheer Up, PH Volleybelles!
Aside from basketball, many Filipinos are zealous on watching our Filipina volleyball players as they try to have podium finish in the 2017 Kuala Lumpur Games. After their impressive performance in the 19th Asian Volleyball Cup held in the country, the PH team, which is spearheaded of local superstars Alyssa Valdez and Jaja Santiago, will compete against powerhouse Thailand and Vietnam. The latter team lost to our players during the AVC Cup. The coach and his players know that Vietnam team are vengeful and the way towards gold is not a piece of cake.
The journey started last Thursday when they faced the host Malaysia. They swept the three sets, 25-18, 25- 11, 25-16 that gave a glimpse of hope to bag a medal. The winning streak of our team was stopped by Vietnam players by not giving any set last Friday. The scores were 26- 24, 25- 12, 25- 23.
There was still a chance to bring home a medal but they need to beat Thailand. As expected, the fight went difficult for the ladies that made them bowed down to the Thais who won three sets: 25- 21, 25- 17, 25- 17. This upset relegated our players to a bronze match.
Yesterday morning, our volleyball heroes fought Vietnam anew. Filipinas won the first set, 27- 25. However, Vietnamese dominated the three consecutive sets (22-25, 20- 25, 21- 25) that ended the goal of our players to land in the podium. The last time we entered the medal table of the said sport happened in 2005 Manila Games.
Despite the loss, the team improved the country's standing in the biennial multisport events from number five in the Singapore Games to number four.
Even though you were not able to bring home any medal, we are still proud of you. Reaching the SEA Games is an achievement. We join the team in good times and bad times as well. Don't be dispirited. There is till a room for improvement. Don't be affected with the people who are denigrating your sacrifices. For us, you are still our champions. You are the new sports heroes that inspire many girls to be part of the national team. Maybe in the 2019 SEA Games, the team will clinch a medal. God bless all of you!
The journey started last Thursday when they faced the host Malaysia. They swept the three sets, 25-18, 25- 11, 25-16 that gave a glimpse of hope to bag a medal. The winning streak of our team was stopped by Vietnam players by not giving any set last Friday. The scores were 26- 24, 25- 12, 25- 23.
There was still a chance to bring home a medal but they need to beat Thailand. As expected, the fight went difficult for the ladies that made them bowed down to the Thais who won three sets: 25- 21, 25- 17, 25- 17. This upset relegated our players to a bronze match.
Yesterday morning, our volleyball heroes fought Vietnam anew. Filipinas won the first set, 27- 25. However, Vietnamese dominated the three consecutive sets (22-25, 20- 25, 21- 25) that ended the goal of our players to land in the podium. The last time we entered the medal table of the said sport happened in 2005 Manila Games.
Despite the loss, the team improved the country's standing in the biennial multisport events from number five in the Singapore Games to number four.
Even though you were not able to bring home any medal, we are still proud of you. Reaching the SEA Games is an achievement. We join the team in good times and bad times as well. Don't be dispirited. There is till a room for improvement. Don't be affected with the people who are denigrating your sacrifices. For us, you are still our champions. You are the new sports heroes that inspire many girls to be part of the national team. Maybe in the 2019 SEA Games, the team will clinch a medal. God bless all of you!
The Heirs of the Heroes
Today, we are celebrating National Heroes' Day. This is our way of saying thank you (not for the long weekend) but for sacrificing their lives to free us from bondage. There are numbers of activities that are slated to commemorate this day for our great men and women. This is the perfect time to remember the heroism of Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Apolinario Mabini and the like. However, we remember who they are during this time. Sadly, majority are not familiar about the lives of these history makers. We are updated on the getaways and status of artists and online sensations we admire but we have minuet knowledge about our heroes. With this attitude, do we have the rights to be called their heirs.
Social Studies is one of my favorite subjects. My father has a great influence on me in terms of studying history which comprises the biggest part of the subject. I had the chance to know the sufferings and triumphs of Filipinos during the colonization era in our country. I can say that history allowed me to have time travel by perusing the records and documentations of the nation's rise towards independence.
But, some say that it is a boring subject. Some say it is a difficult one because of dates and names to be memorized. I can't blame them because the subject is taught in rote memorization before. Thanks that in K to 12 Education Program, the subject is taken with the application of higher order thinking skills. Hopefully, there will be a great number of Filipinos who will be appreciative and enliven the lessons they got from their history classes and not mere collectors of dates and names of people and places.
Education is the primary tool towards being called as the righteous heirs of our heroes' sacrifices. However, it should not stop in attending school. We are the future of our country. She is still ailing. She needs our actions going to the fate which is destined for her. Our heroes have lessons for us to learn to become a better nation. We should not forget these. Look around you. Are you happy with what your eyes perceive. Are you just to be listless or are you going to break the barriers and to prove to our forefathers that we are the trustees of the heritage they worked hard with their sweat and blood?
We should contribute things for our country. In simple ways we can create a better Philippines. We need to follow traffic rules regularly; abide in the implemented laws; and be honest in what we are doing. These are some simple sort of tasks that we can do. These may be ordinary activities but the effects are significant. By doing things wholeheartedly, we can be heroes that the nation is in dire need. Being heroic is not only defending our country using guns and swords but also making changes in our land.
We should be proud of who we are. We should be the people who will continue what our heroes started. We are the heirs of our heroes. We should carry the torch from the past to guide our ways towards mornings with golden rays, golden grains, and golden era.
Social Studies is one of my favorite subjects. My father has a great influence on me in terms of studying history which comprises the biggest part of the subject. I had the chance to know the sufferings and triumphs of Filipinos during the colonization era in our country. I can say that history allowed me to have time travel by perusing the records and documentations of the nation's rise towards independence.
But, some say that it is a boring subject. Some say it is a difficult one because of dates and names to be memorized. I can't blame them because the subject is taught in rote memorization before. Thanks that in K to 12 Education Program, the subject is taken with the application of higher order thinking skills. Hopefully, there will be a great number of Filipinos who will be appreciative and enliven the lessons they got from their history classes and not mere collectors of dates and names of people and places.
Education is the primary tool towards being called as the righteous heirs of our heroes' sacrifices. However, it should not stop in attending school. We are the future of our country. She is still ailing. She needs our actions going to the fate which is destined for her. Our heroes have lessons for us to learn to become a better nation. We should not forget these. Look around you. Are you happy with what your eyes perceive. Are you just to be listless or are you going to break the barriers and to prove to our forefathers that we are the trustees of the heritage they worked hard with their sweat and blood?
We should contribute things for our country. In simple ways we can create a better Philippines. We need to follow traffic rules regularly; abide in the implemented laws; and be honest in what we are doing. These are some simple sort of tasks that we can do. These may be ordinary activities but the effects are significant. By doing things wholeheartedly, we can be heroes that the nation is in dire need. Being heroic is not only defending our country using guns and swords but also making changes in our land.
We should be proud of who we are. We should be the people who will continue what our heroes started. We are the heirs of our heroes. We should carry the torch from the past to guide our ways towards mornings with golden rays, golden grains, and golden era.
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Photography
The name of my blog is Carl Writes, but why there is a Photography page? Sounds confusing? My answer is photographs exude manifold ideas. We should not belittle pictures because a picture is worth a thousand words. Images relay thousand of ideas that may enlighten us. If I do not have the appropriate words to express myself, let the photos help me in stating my side.
I am still a neophyte in this skill which it is a must to play with the lights. I do have experiences in our campus paper but still I am not a pro. I want to be an expert in manipulating lenses. With this blog, I think I can do that.
What can you expect from me in this page?
I will display images that display mundane living. I want to show moments in our daily living that maybe cliches but are still inspiring. I also want to post images that shows oddity. Peculiarity is what all we want. Aside from that, we also want extraordinary things. With my camera, I will try my best to capture unusual events and things that are not regularly seen by our eyes.
I will also use this section to be my travelogue. I really love to capture moments when I am in a place that I reach for the first time. This page will be my documentation of my unforgettable trips. I do pray that I can reach various places this year.
On the other hand, I love throwbacks. I am fond of reminiscing things through photos. This page will be my tool on posting photos that depicts my experiences. I hope that you will not cease in reading the content of this page.
Let us capture the beauty of life and the beauty of this planet.
I am still a neophyte in this skill which it is a must to play with the lights. I do have experiences in our campus paper but still I am not a pro. I want to be an expert in manipulating lenses. With this blog, I think I can do that.
What can you expect from me in this page?
I will display images that display mundane living. I want to show moments in our daily living that maybe cliches but are still inspiring. I also want to post images that shows oddity. Peculiarity is what all we want. Aside from that, we also want extraordinary things. With my camera, I will try my best to capture unusual events and things that are not regularly seen by our eyes.
I will also use this section to be my travelogue. I really love to capture moments when I am in a place that I reach for the first time. This page will be my documentation of my unforgettable trips. I do pray that I can reach various places this year.
On the other hand, I love throwbacks. I am fond of reminiscing things through photos. This page will be my tool on posting photos that depicts my experiences. I hope that you will not cease in reading the content of this page.
Let us capture the beauty of life and the beauty of this planet.
Trending
I call myself a millennial. I really spend time in front of my laptop and scrolling on my phone. I admit that I cannot live without Internet connection. I always want to keep abreast on the latest happenings in the online world. Thanks that there are social media sites like Facebook and Twitter that I use to follow people and events. I often engage on trending news using hashtags. I want my opinions to be read by many.
With my attitude of having a nose for news, I decided to create this page to be my way of spreading information that are talk of the town and that are hot on the screen of tablets, phones, computers, and TVs. This page will relay happenings that create noise in the worlds of politics, entertainment, education and other realms. Maybe some are skeptical with my purpose. Don't worry. I do not fabricate fake news. In fact, I will try my best to dismantle some sort of garbage in the world wide web.
In this section of my blog, you will see my side as a fanboy. You will know here the craze that I love to follow and who are the persons that I admire most. This site is a friendly one. I do not bash and I do not condone other people to say bad things towards others. I hope I can give a you daily dose of information (If Internet connection will not go sluggish). Let us make, share and analyze news stories.
With my attitude of having a nose for news, I decided to create this page to be my way of spreading information that are talk of the town and that are hot on the screen of tablets, phones, computers, and TVs. This page will relay happenings that create noise in the worlds of politics, entertainment, education and other realms. Maybe some are skeptical with my purpose. Don't worry. I do not fabricate fake news. In fact, I will try my best to dismantle some sort of garbage in the world wide web.
In this section of my blog, you will see my side as a fanboy. You will know here the craze that I love to follow and who are the persons that I admire most. This site is a friendly one. I do not bash and I do not condone other people to say bad things towards others. I hope I can give a you daily dose of information (If Internet connection will not go sluggish). Let us make, share and analyze news stories.
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Writing Projects
Isn't it obvious that I really love writing? I am a frustrated writer. When I was still a schoolboy, I really wanted to be a journalist. I want to scribble news that can inform millions of people. I want influence others to be engaged with issues that affects them. I did not achieved that dream in the broadcasting arena. Luckily, I found my spot in campus journalism when I joined the school paper of the university where I studied my degree. Now, I am now a school paper adviser.
Aside from being a journalist, I want to be a literary writer. I am fascinated with poems, stories, and other literary genres. My inspirations are Robert Frost, Edgar Allan Poe, William Shakespeare, Mark Twain, Nathaniel Hawthorne and others. I have been dreaming to see my name in the front page of my poem anthology or in front page of my novel. This dream needs a leap of faith to make it possible.
I am now teaching in public school and it is a profession with multifarious tasks. Even that my schedule is very hectic, I find time to make my pen kiss the leaves of my notebook. I am still holding on my aspiration to be a renowned writer. Call me ambitious but famous authors started as dreamers. Here in this page, I will write my way going to the future that I want to tread on.
I will showcase my writings here. I will try my best to play with stanzas and paragraphs here. I am not yet a pro but with constant writing, I can flex my writing muscles. I hope you will be moved with what I label as masterpieces. May you enjoy your stay here on my online home.
Aside from being a journalist, I want to be a literary writer. I am fascinated with poems, stories, and other literary genres. My inspirations are Robert Frost, Edgar Allan Poe, William Shakespeare, Mark Twain, Nathaniel Hawthorne and others. I have been dreaming to see my name in the front page of my poem anthology or in front page of my novel. This dream needs a leap of faith to make it possible.
I am now teaching in public school and it is a profession with multifarious tasks. Even that my schedule is very hectic, I find time to make my pen kiss the leaves of my notebook. I am still holding on my aspiration to be a renowned writer. Call me ambitious but famous authors started as dreamers. Here in this page, I will write my way going to the future that I want to tread on.
I will showcase my writings here. I will try my best to play with stanzas and paragraphs here. I am not yet a pro but with constant writing, I can flex my writing muscles. I hope you will be moved with what I label as masterpieces. May you enjoy your stay here on my online home.
Thoughts
I have many thoughts running in my mind and some are qualified to be exposed (I'm not bragging, though). It is very hard for me to find an outlet on how to disseminate what I call "precious" ideas. Thanks that blogging exists. Here on my blog, I have the chance to showcase what my mind process. What can you expect from me with this page?
I will write here things that makes me smile; makes me frown; makes me worried; makes me excited; makes me motivated; and makes me change. I want to be frank on what I think on several issues that affects me. I am reserved on dealing with other people face to face. In my online home, somehow I can be bold and confident to say what I want.
Here, you can find me weird. Call me crazy, but I don't care. Sometimes, it is okay to do and cerebrate weird things. I will show here my side which is humorous yet witty. I do not want people to call this blog as garbage. I will do my best to give content which many can relate that after reading my posts they will exclaim, "I am foolish like him."
There will hodgepodge of topics here. My world is chaotic so be ready to explore it. I accept opinions here and I will do my best to accept those comments (Please, write a comment). I hope that when you press the x button of the browser's tab, you learned something from me. Join me as I make myself more human.
I will write here things that makes me smile; makes me frown; makes me worried; makes me excited; makes me motivated; and makes me change. I want to be frank on what I think on several issues that affects me. I am reserved on dealing with other people face to face. In my online home, somehow I can be bold and confident to say what I want.
Here, you can find me weird. Call me crazy, but I don't care. Sometimes, it is okay to do and cerebrate weird things. I will show here my side which is humorous yet witty. I do not want people to call this blog as garbage. I will do my best to give content which many can relate that after reading my posts they will exclaim, "I am foolish like him."
There will hodgepodge of topics here. My world is chaotic so be ready to explore it. I accept opinions here and I will do my best to accept those comments (Please, write a comment). I hope that when you press the x button of the browser's tab, you learned something from me. Join me as I make myself more human.
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