#COVID19 pandemic lessons

[trikerpoet]

Covid V Euthanasia the Paxlovid choice

I have just been reading up on medicine for Covid 19, the screenshots are from NHS website. I was reading it and tbh have got uneasy about the correlation between their list and what I believe a government euthanasia list would read at this moment. It only contains people the government describe as eaters, in otherworld people who the establishment see as having no use but to eat up the world’s…

[evanvanness]

Aranet4 review: I love it

When the world first began to open up post-pandemic, lots of friends at conferences brought along the Aranet4, which is a CO2 monitor.

This is it, for scale, it's about as big as a table coaster:

The idea was that a CO2 monitor is a good proxy for whether you're at risk of Covid contagion. If there's lots of CO2 in the air, it means you're likely in a poorly ventilated place and your risk of infection goes up exponentially.

I was never particularly COVID19 paranoid (but never got it either!), so I didn't buy the CO2 sensor until a few weeks ago.

Now I'd probably say that the aranet4 is my best purchase for $150 in awhile.

What if CO2 makes you dumber, not just at risk for sickness?

Aranet points to a 2015 study by academics at Harvard, SUNY-Upstate, and Syracuse University showing significant cognitive decline with elevated CO2 levels.

This graphic is from Aranet:

Digging into the details: the methodology is that they took 24 workers over a 6 day period and tracked how they did using standardized computer tests. 3 of those days were at ~500 ppm, 2 days were at ~1000ppm, and one day was at ~1400ppm.

Here is a screenshot in the study of the visualization of those days (Green+=500, Green=1000, Conventional=1400)

Or if you want more detail:

Interesting to see the raw data and note how higher CO2 affects specific things more than others.

Having read through the study, I think Aranet's description of "1000-1400 ppm brain cognitive function decreases by 15%" is not particularly well supported in terms of science, but in terms of a marketing claim it is...well, reasonable. Sometimes you gotta extrapolate.

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C02 levels are roughly determined by amount of space, number of people and ventilation.

So what have I learned and why do I like the aranet4?

Open a window in the car.

Our family vehicle is a fullsize SUV, so it's a bit bigger than a compact car or a sedan. It doesn't matter, you could drive a Suburban and you still need to circulate air if the whole family is in the car.

I'm convinced that much of the kids arguments can be traced to high CO2 levels, because it only takes 5 minutes until you're at ~1400 if you have the windows closed. If you're on a long drive, you can get up to quite high levels.

How many times do you remember someone saying "it's time for some fresh air" and opening a window when you were a kid? And then usually the situation calmed down?

CO2 levels even get elevated after 15 minutes with just 2 people.

Open a window now and then. Refresh the air. It doesn't take much to change your air quality.

2. Gas range on = high CO2 in the whole house

As I'm writing this, the monitor spiked from below 1000 to 1350. My wife turned the gas range on, and my monitor picked it up even though I wasn't particularly close to the kitchen.

3. Lots of people = over 1000. Lots of people and poor ventilation = 3000.

As the graphic above indicates, outside you're generally in the 450-500 range. As soon as you go inside in most modern buildings, you're talking 800-1000, even if you're more or less by yourself.

If there's lots of people and indoors, you're over 1000, even if it's a massive meeting hall with huge vaulted ceilings.

This was ~40 minutes into a ~40 person meeting in a ~1000 sq ft room.

4. It takes a long time for all the rooms in my house take to reach an equilibrium measurement after I leave a window open.

I don't know anything about fluid dynamics apparently, but I figured it would happen relatively quickly. It doesn't. The room with the open window changes quite fast, but other rooms take a long time.

I've had a lot of fun in my few weeks with this CO2 monitor, running small-scale experiments (hey, what if I turn the bathroom fan on and leave the CO2 monitor two rooms away?). I feel like I've learned some important lessons and awareness that will stick with me, even if I lost the monitor tomorrow.

Easily worth the $150 for me, if I make better decisions as a result of having fresher air, then it will be an incredible return on investment.

[icherishyou]

sun, 3 jan 2021

Holy crap, it's 2021!

It feels like yesterday I celebrated 2020 new year by working so fucking hard in January, and then quarantine, and then the new year again! Where the hell are those days going? That damn quarantine makes the day shorter, I guess. Not gonna lie, 2020 was so damn hard and I'm glad to leave that year (let's act as if those shits left behind in 2020).

Oh god, I just wrote some words but my fingers couldn't stop swearing. I just want to be a good girl!

That's okay, let's move on! Life must go on! Even though 2020 was so rude to me, I wouldn't learn so many things if 2020 didn't happen. So, whether 2020 puts so much poison in my drink or my food, I can assure you that I am still alive and stronger!

I just want to write some lessons that I’ve learned in 2020 which may sound nonsense, but it does change my perspective of life.

1. Always be grateful for what you have, best or worst! As I said before, 2020 was a pandemic year, and we were in quarantine for almost a whole year. No activity outside, no physical meetings, no meet-up in your favorite restaurant, and no going outside for an unspecified reason. The point is to STAY HOME! Back in 2019 until January 2020 when I was so busy with my college and part-time, I always complained about my condition and situation which always made me so busy and tired. Wait, don't get me wrong! I like to be busy and tired. I like to come back to my room late at night, take a bath, and then have a deep sleep. I like it. BUT SOMETIMES, my college had an unspecified schedule about the assignments. Like suddenly we had to make a meeting with someone from a certain company, we had to go to another city to research about warehouses or something, etc. Let alone my part-time job. Before I took the part-time job, I had explained to them that I only can take the job at a certain time, but they suddenly called me to take the job outside of the time we had agreed before. Like dude, I have a social life as well. It was sad when sometimes my friend went to hangouts, but I had to do part-time, or I had to go home to meet my family, or I had been too tired to join them. Duh... And then the pandemic came. Me, who was an outsider, had to stay at home for the whole time, trust me, it drove me crazy. It made me feel so grateful for something I always complained about before. For the God's sake, I miss being busy and tired. I miss going everywhere with my friends doing great or shits. I miss sleeping when I'm physically tired. I miss everything. I even miss my irregular schedule which made me curse myself. Jeez.

2. Never wait for yourself to be ready, because you will never be! Besides the pandemic, I had other things that made my 2020 so stressful. I lost my grandma, my classmate, and my uncle (in terms of death, but not Covid19). My grandma (oh God, why did you do this to me?) was my support system. She would always say yes when the world said no. She was the one who backed me up when the world would like to beat me up. I have known my classmate since he came to Indonesia (he is an exchange student from Africa). We became so close because we had the same classes and group project lately. My uncle was my savior every time life got hard for me. He would calm me down when I had a fight with my mom or another family member. I lost them in a row and God... idk how was my feeling. I know this is fate. At the end of the day, we will lose someone we love the most whether we are ready or not. But seriously? 3 at once? I thought I was so sad because I wasn't ready to lose them at that time. And I thought, if only God took them away when I am a little bit mature, I would be ready. But until now, I realize that I will never be ready for losing someone I love the most. Whether I'm 18, 19, 20, or even 50 years old, I will never be ready. We have to agree on the way the universe works, whatever it takes. And that's the only way we can come to terms with the situation. This makes me understand the term sincere in life.

3. Love is not only having each other but also letting go Pandemic, losing people I love, and now heartbroken. How could life be so rude to me? Like, what I had done before which made the universe against me this cruel? But that's okay, let's see how far I will fight back! But don't listen to me seriously about this thing. I'm really bad at love. Two break-ups for less than a year dude, I can't make people stay. Tbh, I don't really know what to write in this section, because what I feel about this ‘thing’ is so complicated. I'm a too realistic person and feeling things like this makes me feel so confused to explain it in a word. Because that's what love should be, be felt and proven, not to be explained lol Okay. So, it sounds so bad for me to say that I can't make people stay while making them stay is not my responsibility. But indeed, I feel guilty every time people go. It makes me think "what mistake have I made this time?" I'm sure that I dated only good people in my life. I mean, they only needed nothing but time and love. And so did I. I only needed time and love from them. If you know what I mean, no parasite relationship here. So those are my responsibility, giving time and love (which can be in various ways). I have to do my best to spend time with him, listen to his story, laugh at his jokes, appreciate every simple love he gave, always be there for him, etc. Even though making him stay is not my responsibility, staying with him is my responsibility. And if he decides to go at the end of the day or the universe can’t make us both as one, at least I've tried to give my best. Well even though that "best" is only my opinion. Everything still can be so wrong although you have done everything so right. If he is happy and right for you, he will stay. So, if he is not staying, it means he is not happy enough to be with you even though you have given your best. Just let him go for his happiness. Don't waste your time and love to please him to stay while his heart is not for you anymore. You’ve done so well, and you deserve someone who will be happy with you, as happy as you with him. “I love you, but I let you go” I hear that clause everywhere and every time, but just at this age, I finally get the meaning.

4. It's okay not to be okay Maybe this was the simplest thing that I never noticed in my life. I also heard this clause so often, but I never knew the real meaning before. Or maybe because I just didn't have time to be not okay before. I was so busy with my life out there, chasing my ambitions, putting my emotions aside, and just focusing on my dreams. Because I thought, that’s the only thing that matters in my life. The only thing that people always want to see in me. If I felt sad, I would only spare a few hours to cry in my room. A few hours later, I went out of my room, and was facing a new day. Because I had so many things to do, and sadness would slow it down. Back in 2016 or 2017 (I forget the exact time), when one of my closest friends asked me about my ex, and I just told her that we had broken up a few days ago. And she was so surprised and said "WHAT? YOU JUST BROKE UP? AND NOW YOU JUST SIT DOWN IN FRONT OF ME AS IF NOTHING HAPPENS?". Indeed, I was so sad, who wasn't? But with those busy schedules, trust me, I looked so heartless. I had to be okay and no time to tear up my tears too much. But when this pandemic came, it felt like I had so much time to do nothing unless being sad because I had no busy schedules. With those many things in terms of death or break up, I cried a lot at night (sometimes without reason), I felt sad at day (sometimes without reason as well), sometimes I felt so desperate, and I wanted to give up. Jeez, I did feel sadness for real. I thought it was abnormal because I had never been that way before. Until I realized, I guess the universe just gave me time to mourn. I'm just a human, and it's normal to feel sad, crying, and okay not to be okay. I can cry as much as I can even if I have a lot of things to do. It's okay to stop some work just to heal my emotions. And I thought some people need to see me at my lowest point (but tbh this is not me lol I can't do this one, not to all people). So, whatever happens next in 2021, I guess I'm totally ready. Whether life will give me sugar or salt, I believe it happens for a reason. This life will give me only happiness or sadness. And from both, we need to be grateful.

[syifablog2]

Discussing the controversy behind Denny Ja’s essay poetry 26 deaths in the Corona virus era

WELCOME! Today we will discuss the controversy that surrounds the latest essay poetry from the famous writer Denny Ja entitled Death in the Corona Virus Era. This essay poem has become a warm conversation among the community and raises a variety of different views. Let’s explore more!   ��Death essay poetry in the Corona virus era is the work of Denny JA, a writer who is famous for his work who raises social and political issues. This essay poem focuses on Pandemi Covid19 which is engulfing the world and its impact on society. In his essay poetry, Denny JA described the real story that occurred in the midst of this pandemic, including about the death that occurred.    However, along with its popularity, this essay poem also reaps controversy. Some parties criticized Denny JA for being considered exploiting the tragedy and fear felt by the community during this Pandemic. They argue that this essay poem only aims to find sensation and profit, without making a meaningful contribution to the community.    On the other hand, there are also those who defend this essay poem. They argue that Denny Ja only tries to describe the reality that occurs around us. Pandemi Covid19 has brought many suffering and loss to many people, and this essay poem is a means to commemorate those who have died from this virus. In addition, this essay poem can also be a reminder that we must remain vigilant and maintain health in the midst of this pandemic.    In Denny Ja’s own view, his essay poetry is an effort to pay homage to those who have died due to the Corona virus, as well as making the community aware of the importance of maintaining health and safety in a disaster situation like this. He hopes that his essay poetry can provide inspiration and introspection for his readers.    For critics, it is important to understand that this essay poem has freedom of expression. In the world of literature, the writer has the right to raise any topic that they consider important. However, criticism and debate are natural in a democratic society. In dealing with this controversy, we can take lessons and expand our understanding of this pandemic.    In addition, it is also important for us to take a balanced perspective in reading and assessing this essay poetry. Constructive criticism can be a means to improve the quality of literary work. We can try reading this essay poem with open minds and benefit from the perspective offered by Denny Ja.    In essence, death in the Corona virus era is a controversial essay poem. This essay poem has led to various different opinions and views among the people. However, despite the debate, this essay poem also brings an opportunity for us to broaden insight and deepen our understanding of this pandemic.    Maybe, in situations like this, it is important for us to keep respecting differences of opinion and upholding the values of freedom of expression. We can use this essay poem as a place to discuss and reflect, as well as a reminder of how important it is to maintain our health and safety in the midst of this pandemic.    Thank you for reading this article. Hopefully the discussion of the controversy behind the poetry of death essays in the Corona virus era can provide a diverse and beneficial perspective for all of us.

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[miajolensdevotion]

Live A Christ Centered Life: Be Humble Like Christ

WELCOME  How are you & your family responding to the many “crisis” situations around us today?

WORD Philippians 2:3-11 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:

6 Who, being in very nature[a]God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7 rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature[b]of a servant, being made in human likeness.

And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross! 9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

There were so many challenges to being joyful this past week: WHO announced a COVID19 worldwide pandemic, an increasing number of cases in the country resulted in an even our church services to go online. Worldwide, we see people feeling anxious & fearful. Yet there is a bigger problem that affects us all, it is an invisible, inner problem just like a virus, that plagues all of us: PRIDE. CS Lewis said this about pride:”Pride, the one vice of which no man in the world is free & of which hardly any people, ever imagine they are guilty themselves.” Is not it true? Pride can be hidden so deep within our hearts. However, we see its reality manifest in various ways. Why do people lie? Why do people get so angry? Why do people slander? Why do people get envious of others? If you trace all these to their source, you will discover that pride is at the root of it. John Scott said that “pride is our greatest enemy & humility our greatest friend.”

In Proverbs 16:18 18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.

we are reminded that “Pride goes before destruction & a haughty spirit before stumbling.” The antivirus for the COVId19 is still being developed & until such a time when it is made available to us, we are bound to experience the ill effects of this virus. The antidote to PRIDE is to LIVE A CHRIST CENTERED LIFE:BE HUMBLE LIKE CHRIST & until we apply this to our lives, we are bound to continue feeling the ill effects of pride in our lives! Philippians chapter 2 deals mostly on a specific relational conflict that Paul addresses.

In Philippians 4:2-3

2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.

Paul mentions who these people are: Euodia & Syntyche & the church in Philippi is encouraged to help these women restore their relationship. Paul opens this chapter with “IF” statements, first class conditional clauses that give him a jump off point for his advice & command for the believers in Philippi. He is basically summarizing our lessons in this series: real joy comes from the Lord & Paul is at the best position to say this because his situation was not really so comfortable & Paul was in prison in his old age. Now when Paul said “make my joy complete”, he was not saying that his joy was lacking; he was saying that they can make his joy “even fuller” by their “ONENESS in Christ.

He is not after uniformity or conformity, but he wants them to have the same love & be controlled by the same Spirit. The solution he gave was simple on how to “make joy complete”, but it is filled with so much theilogical truths that all believers must be able to live by & exhibit in their lives.

Philippians 2:3-4 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

remind us to “do nothing out of selfishness or empty conceit” & instead “with humility of mind”; a mindset of humility that stands at the opposite of thinking highly of the self; “regard one another as more important than yourselves.” When there is conflict or disunity, it would first seem like it is brought about by our differences. However, deeper introspection will show that it is because of PRIDE! Paul is telling the Philippians to approach daily living with humility & not by selfishness. But how?

Galatians 2:20 20 I have been crucified with Christand I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

directs us to a SAViNG FAITH; Paul “died” to his own self to have new life in Christ! The Christian life is not hard, it is impossible. We need the life of Christ in us.

Philippians 2:5-7 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature[a]God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7 rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature[b]of a servant, being made in human likeness. show us that even if Christ was in the form of God, He was willing to surrender His rights to exercise divinity. Jesus did not stop being God, but He stopped using His privileges as God, in order to suffer & die in our place for the redemption we needed. Likewise, we are to think of others that way; the willingness to surrender our rights & serve for the greater benefit of others. Are we willing to do this even in this difficult & “abnormal” situation with a pandemic going on? Are we willing to not hoard so that others with less respurces can have something to buy for their families too? As Christians, we should be the first ones to give up our rights to serve others.

John 1:1-3 The Word Became Flesh 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.

defines best who Jesus is. The apostle John calls Jesus “the Word” & in John 1:14 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John tells us that “He dwelt among men”. This same Jesus suffered & bled on that fateful day in Calvary, was put to shame & eventually died a humiliating & execruciating death on the cross. Jesus did not have to do any of that but being the “only Way” for us to be freed from our sins & be restored to God, Jesus gave up His life for our lives to be redeemed.

Colossians 1:15-16 The Supremacy of the Son of God 15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.16 For in him all things were created:things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.

All things were cfeated by Him & for Him!

In Philippians 2:8

8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross!

the word “appearance” uses the Greek word “schema” it means shape. Jesus appeared as a man, an exterior form that did not take away His true essence of being God but enabled Him to humble Himself as a servant.

In Philippians 2:9-11

9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

we are given a model of humility in Christ & shown how His humility was honored by God such that Jesus is & will be, exalted in heaven & on earth. Peter in 1 Peter 5:5-6

5 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,

“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”[a] 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.

reminds us that to be humble is to trust God. You entrust your interest to the Lord such that you can look out for the interests of others instead. It us an amazing privilege to entrust our all to God!

Hebrews 12:2 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneerand perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross,scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

says that Jesus endured the pain & suffering on the cross “for the joy set before Him”, & His joy is our reunion with God. To cure the virus of pride, we need to maintain the joy we have with one another, transform our hearts in accordance to God & become selfless to the point of our inconvenience for the benefit of others. Instead of focusing on our fears or complaining about the disruptions to our comfort, let us learn to pray for & encourage others. Be grateful, generous & thankful no matter how challenging our times are. This is impossible & only double if we have Jesus at the center of our lives. When selfishness afflicts us, apply the antidote in

Galatians 2:20 20 I have been crucified with Christand I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Now more than ever, let us live lives characterized by the humility of Jesus!

DISCUSSION QUESTION: (DONT INCLUDE HERE YOUR PAST EXPERIENCE BECAUSE WE ARE NOW AT THE PRESENT 2020, POST THIS IN YOUR WATTPAD)

Is it easy for you to be humble? What makes humility a difficult virtue to live out? Mia answer: Yes it is easy for me to be humble; pride makes humility a difficult virtue to live out Kathy answer:

Identify your usual struggles & see if pride can be the root cause of it. Share one of your “respectable sins”, something that might not be obvious but pride is at the root of it. Mia answer: My struggle is dream job & some failure in life; lack of my self-control when I get disguted of something Kathy answer:

Do you know of anyone who does not know Jesus yet? Maybe a workmate, classmate ot family member? What steps will you take this week to connect with that person & seek an opportunity to share the gospel to them? Mia answer: I know someone who does not know Jesus yet; it is my friend, other is my siblings & my co-teachers before in Power Plus Center; the steps that I will take this week to connect with that person is to pray for them & seek an opportunity to share the gospel to them through my fb & IG account Kathy answer:

[open-era]

What the COVID-19 Pandemic Taught Us About the Stock Market

What did the COVID-19 pandemic reveal about the stock market's resilience and unpredictability? From unexpected crashes to stunning rebounds, here are the eye-opening lessons we're taking away. 🌐📊 #StockMarketLessons #COVID19

The COVID-19 pandemic brought many new and difficult problems to the whole world’s money and business systems. The virus spread quickly, which caused a big drop in how much money was being made. This made a lot of people lose their jobs and many businesses had to close. Because of this, the prices of stocks, which are pieces of ownership in companies, went down a lot – sometimes as much as…

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The Ethics of Pandemics: An Introduction

The Ethics of Pandemics: An Introduction This #newRelease cements ethics lessons learned from the #COVID19 pandemic in preparation for whatever might come next. #BookReview #ScottsBookReview

For most of us, the COVID-19 pandemic was one that we would not choose to relive. Unfortunately, epidemics on a international stage occur with relative frequency, every decade or so. While how to avoid major outbreaks is an important target, so is learning social lessons from COVID so as not to repeat them in the future. In this academic primer, Iwao Hirose seeks to distill such ethical lessons…

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The Post-Pandemic Campus

Season 7 of Ten with Ken opens with a 5-part series looking at Forward-Looking Facilities, and the ways that campus design and architecture have responded to the lessons learned during the pandemic.

In part 1, "The Post-Pandemic Campus," Ken reviews the turbulence and shifting context we've all learned to expect, and warns that the future will be even more fluid, thanks to climate change, extreme weather, zoonotic viruses and more. COVID19 thrust our society, and our institutions, a full decade into the future, forcing us to adopt technologies and remote approaches to work and learning, whether we were ready or not. Ken also showcases this video from Centennial College, "Learn Your New Way," which still gives him goosebumps after 100 viewings. 

No matter how you slice it, "the college campus is no longer at the centre of the education universe" -- although more about that in upcoming episodes!

To see episodes of Ten with Ken when they're first released (a month or more before they appear here), join our FREE virtual community, Eduvation Circles! You'll find the complete catalog of episodes, slide decks, other resources, and conversations in a dedicated Ten with Ken area.

Check out this episode of Ten with Ken!

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BLOG POSTS ENTRIES

BLOG POST 1 (Any Writing)

'MY STUDENT LIFE ON ONLINE CLASS'

A. GENERALLY DESCRIBE THIS CRISIS

Back when I was an incoming Grade 10 student, Covid19 Virus already infected the Philippines, caused closure of face to face classes and the start of online classes, I picked the Modular (Printed) Learning Modality and I ended my year of being a Grade 10 student, still having lack of knowledge on my other subjects including Math and Science. Now, starting my Grade 11 learning, being a Senior High School Student, picked Online Learning Modality and becoming an Online Class Student. Until now, I'm still having difficulties in using Technology including editing by using phone or computer and also experiencing internet disconnections and "lag."

B. Who did I approached during those trying moments?

I asked for help to my Uncle and also to my Brother Cousin on how to set up a computer or PC set and also how to manage and/or fix the computer or my PC by the settings. I also asked for help to my Grade 10 classmates and also to my Grade 11 classmates right now on how to edit for my written and performance tasks and all of I mentioned who helped me, they taught me on how to manage internet disconnections and "lagging" of my PC.

C. Did seeking help relieved myself from the crisis?

Seeking really help relieved myself from the crisis because the people I asked for help has expertise about Computer, they are actually using computer even before the pandemic starts, using it for work, for school tasks and also for online/offline gaming. Lessons that they taught me about my Computer that I using for good especially for my Online Classes are really a blessings for me, thanks to them, right now, I can really follow up

BLOG POST 2 (Short Story)

Today, It’s my mom’s birthday. I used my money to buy some colored papers and designs and it all cost me exactly Php20.00. I took the crayons from my bag and start making a letter. My mom is one of the most important people in my life. She is my first best.

I’m very thankful to God that he had given me a mother, a mother that has sacrificed so much just to raise me. I really hope that through this simple letter she will be able to know how special she was for me of course for a countless reason.

After a few hours, I finally finished the card. I took the brownies cake from the fridge that I had cooled yesterday and put it on the plate and on the top of it I place a candle.

“Happy birthday mom”, I said.

Mom was surprised. She hugged me really tight. “Thank you son, I really appreciate it”, she said. Her words make my heart smile.

BLOG POST 3 (TANAGA)

My heart is very grateful

For I am blessed with your love

Heaven still is that moment

When you say you love me too

BLOG POST 4 (Flash Fiction)

'NOEL' Means "Christmas"

As snow accumulates outside the cave, we encircle the ravenous fire while the forest is still. As the stew bubbles in the pot, I consider where I might find another supper. I add another piece of wood to the fire. Despite the freezing temperatures, stars hang from golden threads tonight.

BLOG POST 5

PAROL

MGA TAUHAN Ronaldo – Ang pangunahing tauhan sa kuwento. Isang siyang mabait at masayahin na binata sa kabila ng pagkakakulong. Miguel – Ang pinakabata sa lahat ng tauhan. Isa siyang mapagbiro na binata. Bogart – Isa siya sa mga kasama ni Ronaldo sa kulungan. Siya ay isang matapang at mahilig makipagbasagan ng ulo. Mang Oscar – Ang pinakamatanda sa lahat ng tauhan. Isa siyang mabait at palabirong tao. Mang Kanor – Isa din sa mga matatanda na kakosa ni Ronaldo. Siya ay mabait at mapagbigay na tao. Jose – Nakababatang kapatid ni Ronaldo. Sa pagsisimula ng dula, makikita ang mga preso ay abalang gumagawa ng kaniya – kaniyang parol. Ang mga presong ito ay sina Mang Oscar - 70 taong gulang, Ronaldo - 30 taong gulang at ang 24 na taong gulang na si Miguel. Parehong nakasuot ang mga ito ng kulay kahel na damit. Nakaupo sila sa isang pahabang upuan kung saan may mesa sa gitna. Magkatabi sina Mang Oscar at Miguel. Nakaharap naman sa kanila si Ronaldo. Silent night holy night round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant so tender and mild, sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace (Background Music) MANG OSCAR: Grabe paskong – pasko na, pati mga kanta puro pampasko na din. RONALDO: Oo nga Mang Oscar, gumagawa na nga rin po tayo ng parol eh. MANG OSCAR: Hayss naalala ko tuloy yung pasko sa amin dati. Wala pang ala-sais eh makikita mo na ang mga bata sa amin na kumakanta na ng mga pampaskong awitin hehe. RONALDO: Hahaha parang ako yan nung bata ako Mang Oscar. Eh kahit mag-isa ako talagang mangangaroling ako. Naalala ko nga po dati, kumatok ako sa bahay nung kakantahan ko po sana

ng “We wish you a Merry Christmas.” Eh imbes na pera ang ibigay sa akin, isang malutong na mura ang aking natanggap. Tawang – tawang si Mang Oscar, habang si Miguel naman ay tahimik ngunit halata sa mukha niya ang pagpipigil niya ng pagtawa. RONALDO: Meron pa po Mang Oscar. May isang bahay din po kami na pinuntahan ng mga kasamahan ko dati para mamasko. Grabe ang ganda pa po ng pagkakaawit ko ng “We wish you a merry Christmas.” Damang – dama ko pa nga po yung pagkanta ko. MIGUEL: Sige nga Kuya Ronaldo kantahin mo nga sa harapan namin RONALDO: Walang problema. Ehem, ito na sisimulan ko na. Tumayo ang binata mula sa pagkakaupo at mga ilang saglit pa ay sinimulan niya ang pagkanta. Basag ang boses ni Ronaldo. Nakapikit ang mga mata nito habang nakatapat ang mga kamay sa kaniyang dibdib. RONALDO: “Oh We Wish You a Merry Christmas, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, We Wish You a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year.” Pigil tawa sina Mang Oscar at Miguel. Ayaw antalain sa pagkanta si Ronaldo. MIGUEL: Naks, ang galing mo Kuya Ronaldo! RONALDO: Ikaw naman hindi mo na ako kailangang purihin pa. Matagal ko ng alam. MIGUEL: Grabe Kuya Ronaldo isa kang certified… (puputulin ng ilang segundo ang sasabihin bago niya ito ipagpatuloy) sintunado (pabulong na sinabi niya ang katagang ito kay Mang Oscar) RONALDO: Hoy ano yung sinabi mo kay Mang Oscar? MIGUEL: Wala yun kuya balik ka na sa ulit sa kuwento mo. RONALDO: Ay oo nga pala, tapos ayun na nga nung binuksan na yung pintuan, siyempre tuwang-tuwang ako pero naku! Akala ko tao ang sasalubong yun pala ay aso.

Mababakas sa mukha ni Ronaldo ang intensidad. Nanlalaki din ang mga mata nito. RONALDO: Ang malala hindi lang isang aso kundi tatlong aso. Lokong may – ari yun pinahabol kami sa mga aso niya. Di ko talaga makalimutan na kung kailan binata na ako tsaka pa ako nakaihi sa shorts ko. MANG OSCAR: Ah hindi pala yan we wish you a merry christmas kundi “Wiwi Merry Christmas.” Napalakas ng halakhak si Mang Oscar gayundin si Miguel na hindi na mapigilan pa ang pagtawa ng malakas. RONALDO: Grabe Mang Oscar (napahalakhak din si Ronaldo) MANG OSCAR: Sakit na ng tiyan ko kakatawa sa mga kuwento mo, nakakaliw pakinggan. Pero may kuwento din ako. At ito talaga yung hindi ko makalimutan. RONALDO: Eh ano ba yun Mang Oscar? MANG OSCAR: Gaya nga ng nasabi ko sa iyo kanina, dun sa lugar namin maraming mga bata ang namamasko na pagkaaga-aga. Isang araw nga may kumatok dun sa pintuan ng bahay namin, mga grupo ng mga bata na aawit sana. Eh nung gabi na yun naku medyo iritado ako eh kasi nga ang ingay ng mga bata at gusto ko ng matulog. Nilabas ko at sabi ko tawad, ang sagot ba naman sa akin thank you thank you ang papanot ninyo. Napahawak si Mang Oscar sa bunbunan at hinimas –himas ito. MANG OSCAR: Ay kalabaw sa sobrang inis ko hinabol ko pa nga ng tsinelas ko. RONALDO: Mang Ronaldo eh totoo naman kayong panot eh. Tingnan niyo nga yang ulo niyo ang kinis-kinis. Hiniwakan ni Ronaldo ang ulo ni Mang Oscar RONALDO: Grabe Mang Oscar, ang dulas ng ulo mo. Sobrang kinis, wala na talagang buhok na natira, pfft.

MANG OSCAR: Ano ka ba, tama na nga paghawak sa panot kong ulo hahaha. Pag ako talaga nakalabas dito, kita niyo bibili ako agad ng bio-hair. RONALDO: Hahaha grabe ka Mang Oscar, ang lakas maka life changing. MIGUEL: Naku Mang Kanor ayoko matulad sayo na napanot na sa kulungan. MANG OSCAR: Di bale napanot ako ngayon, atlis bago ako napanot, nagkaroon ako ng maraming chicks. MIGUEL: Aba siguro nung kapanahunan niyo, kamukha niyo si Robin Padilla. MANG OSCAR: Tumpak ka diyan iho. Kaya nga habulin ako dati ng mga naggagandahang dilag. MIGUEL: Hayss buti pa kayo Mang Oscar naranasan mo magkalablayp, samantalang ako nakulong na lang wala pa kahit isa. MANG OSCAR: Ilang taon ka na nga ba ulit? MIGUEL: 24 po. MANG OSCAR: Kaybata mo pa pala. MIGUEL: Sising-sisi nga po ako eh. Pinaaral po ako ng mga magulang ko. Pero sa halip na sukilan ko ang kabutihan nila ang iginanti ko pa ay kawalang hiyaan. Imbes na mag – aral po ako ng mabuti, nalulong po ako sa paggamit ng pinagbabawal na gamot. Nahuli pa ako na nagtutulak. Binitawan muna ni Miguel ang parol na ginagawa at pagkatapos ay kinusot-kinusot niya ang kaniyang mga mata upang punasan agad ang mga luhang namumuo. Napabuntong – hininga din ito. MIGUEL: Simula ng makulong ako, hindi ko na po sila nakita ulit. RONALDO: Bakit? Hindi ka na rin ba dinadalaw ng pamilya mo?

MIGUEL: Hindi na po Kuya Ronaldo. Alam ko na sobra ang galit ng pamilya ko sa akin, lalo na si tatay. Nabenta ang bukid na siyang pinagkukunan namin ng hanapbuhay alang-ala lamang sa pag-aaral na hindi ko man lang binigyang halaga. Hanggang ngayon binababagabag pa rin po ako ng konsensiya ko. Kung naging mabuting anak lang sana ako. Kung di ko lang sana sinayang ang opportunidad at pawis at hirap ng magulang ko sa pagbabanat ng buto. Kung…. kung hindi sana ako naging makasarili. (Ang mga luhang kanina pang pinipigilan ni Miguel ay tuluyan ng bumagsak. Napayuko ito at pinipilit na pigilan ang sarili mula sa tuloy-tuloy na pagdaloy ng mga luha. Muli itong nagsalita pagkatapos mapunasan ang sariling luha.) MIGUEL: Pasensiya na kayo. Nakakatuwang isipan na nagawa ko pang umiyak. Alam ko naman na ang mga katulad ko ay walang karapatang umiyak. Ito ang kabayaran ng pinili kong buhay. Magsisisi man ako, di ko na maibabalik pa ang oras. RONALDO: Naiintindihan ko ang nadarama mo Miguel. Alam ko lahat tayo ay may pinagsisisihan, pero tandaan mo na walang perpektong tao. Kahit nasa kulungan tayo, ngunit naniniwala ako na hindi nito maikukulong ang ating mga pangarap – ang makapagbagong buhay. MANG OSCAR: Tama si Ronaldo. Habang may buhay may pag-asa pa Miguel. Magtiwala ka sa Diyos iho. Totoo na hindi na natin maari pang maibalik ang nakalipas pero buhay pa din tayo. Kung totoong nagsisisi ka, dapat bang mawalan ka ng pag-asa? Hindi Miguel, dapat higit na maging malakas ka. Kasi kailangan mo pang makabawi sa iyong pamilya. MIGUEL: Kuya Ronaldo, Mang Oscar (Muli na naman itong maiiyak at pagkatapos ay agad na pupunsan ang mga luha gamit ang kaniyang mga palad) MIGUEL: Maraming salamat sa pagpagaan ng loob ko Mang Oscar at Kuya Ronaldo. Masuwerte at kayo ang mga naging kakosa ko. Nga pala po maari ko bang malaman din kung bakit kayo nakulong? Biglang saglit na katahimikan pero agad din itong babasagin ni Mang Oscar na siyang unang magsasalita. MANG OSCAR: Nakapatay ako ng tao kaya nakulong ako. Ang nag-iisa kong anak na babae grabe kung maltratuhin ng asawa niya. Iningat-ngatan ko ang anak kong yun tapos sasaktan lang ng ganun kadali ng walang hiya niyang asawa. Isang araw nasaksihan ko kung paano niya

suntukin ang tiyan ng asawa niya. Hindi man lang siya naawa na nagdadalantao ito. Ayun nagdilim ang paningin ko kaya napatay ko siya. Ilang saglit na katahimikan MANG OSCAR: Pero kahit na ganun hindi ako nagsisisi na pinatay ko ang demonyong iyon. At kahit na makita ko pa siya ulit sa kabilang buhay ay papatayin ko pa din siya. Ang tanging pinagsisihan ko lang ay kung bakit hindi ko pa pinatay ang lalaking iyon sa una pa lang. Naawa ako sa anak ko. Marami na siyang hirap na pinagdaanan sa kamay ng iresponsable at walang hiya niyang asawa. Nagpakawala ng malalim na buntong-hininga si Mang Kanor. MANG OSCAR: Hayss sa tuwing naalala ko iyon, para akong sinasapian ng kung anong masamang espiritu. Oh siya ikaw naman Ronaldo. RONALDO: Ah ako na po ba? Ah eh sige po. Hinawi ni Ronaldo ang kaniyang buhok at saka nag-umpisa magkwento. Patuloy pa din ito sa paggawa ng parol RONALDO: Bata pa lang ako ay maaga na kaming iniwan ng tatay ko, kaya ang nanay ko ang siya ng nagtataguyod para mabuhay kaming tatlo ng kapatid ko. Sobrang hanga ako sa nanay ko kasi kahit na pilay siya, hindi ito naging hadlang upang itaguyod ako. Dati madalas din ako mapaaway sa mga kaklase ko kasi nga lagi nilang tinutukso nanay ko. Pero ayun dahil nga napapaaway ako madalas ay palagi din niya ako napapalo. Mapait na ngumiti si Ronaldo. Titig na titig ito sa parol na ginagawa. RONALDO: Punong-puno ako ng pangarap para kay nanay. Gusto kong siyang bigyan ng magandang buhay at makabawi sa lahat ng sakripisyo na ginawa niya para sa amin. Pero isang araw nagkasakit si nanay, at nagkataon wala kami pambili ng gamot. Kaya naisipan ko na magnakaw. Saglit na katahimikan

RONALDO: Dahil sa pagnanakaw na ginawa ko dati, hindi ko naman akalain na mahuhuli agad ako. Ito ang dahilan kung bakit ako nakulong. Nang malaman ni nanay na nakulong ako, agad niya akong pinuntuhan. Nung dinalaw niya ako tuwang tuwa ako pero isang malakas na sampal ang idinapo niya sa aking pisngi. Damang dama ko ang ang sakit na nararamdaman niya nung panahong iyon. Simula nun hindi na siya nagpakita sa akin. Iyon na ang una at huling beses na dinalaw niya ako. Saglit na katahimikan Muling tutugtog ang panibagong background music Pasko na naman ngunit wala ka pa. Hanggang kailan kaya ako maghihintay sayo. Bakit ba naman kailangang lumisan pa. Ang tanging hangad ko lang ay makapiling ka. Sana ngayong pasko ay maalala mo pa rin ako. Hinahanap-hanap pag-ibig mo… (Background Music) MIGUEL: Kuya Ronaldo RONALDO: Kahit na hindi na ako dinadalaw ni nanay, nakikibalita ako sa kapatid ko na dumadalaw sa akin paminsan-minsan. Yamang magpapasko na din, sana matupad na yung matagal kong hinihiling na makita si nanay. Hindi naman siguro kalabisan humiling sa Panginoon na sana ngayong pasko ay pagkalooban niya ako ng parol. Darating si Mang Kanor, puti na ang mga buhok nito at may kalakihan ng tiyan. Makikita na may mga bitbit siyang isang malaking supot. Bakas sa mukha nito ang kasiyahan ngunit ilang saglit lang din ay titingin siya sa gawi ni Ronaldo. Mauupo ito sa tabi ni Ronaldo na malapit ng matapos sa parol na ginagawa. MANG KANOR: O ano na nangyayari dito? Bat mga mukhang seryoso kayo? MANG OSCAR: Buti naman Kanor, nakabalik ka na. O eto yung parol na hindi mo natapos kanina. Tapusin mo na yan.

MANG KANOR: Ano ka ba naman Oscar, kababalik lang ng tao eh. Ni hindi ko nga alam kung paano gawin ito. Ay nga pala dinalaw ako ng panganay kong anak. Nag-abot din siya sa akin nitong supot na may laman na pagkain. Inilabas ni Mang Kanor ang laman ng supot. Inilagay niya ang pagkain na laman ng supot sa ibabaw ng mesa. MANG KANOR: Halina’t pagsaluhan muna natin ito habang mainit init pa. MANG OSCAR: Uy mukhang masarap. MANG KANOR: Marami tayong ulam ngayon, may caldereta, adobo at pinakbet. At eto may bico din pala. MIGUEL: Ang dami pong pagkain Mang Kanor! MANG KANOR: Oo naman tsaka sa pasko marami tayong pagkain ulit. Kaya kumain lang kayo diyan. RONALDO: Kukuha po ako ng bico Mang Kanor ha. MANG KANOR: Ay susmaryosep nagpaalam pa eh. Kuha ka lang diyan. RONALDO: Salamat Mang Kanor! Pagkagat sa bico ay biglang natahimik si Ronaldo. Naalala niya ulit ang kaniyang ina na dati ay gumagawa din ng kakanin. Mapapansin ni Mang Kanor ang biglang pananahimik nito. MANG KANOR: Natahimik ka, naalala mo na naman ba ang iyong ina? RONALDO: Tama po kayo, eh kasi po ang sarap po nitong bico kaya naalala ko si nanay. Biglang susulpot si Bogart, ang isa pa nilang kasamahan. Nakasuot din ito ng kulay kahel na damit. May kulay ang buhok nito at kapansin pansin ang marami nitong tatoo mula sa leeg hanggang sa paa. BOGART: Wow ang daming pagkain. Sayo ba ito Mang Kanor? MANG KANOR: Oo binigay ng anak ko.

BOGART: Swerte mo talaga Mang Kanor. Tamang tama nagugutom din ako eh. MANG KANOR: Kita ko galing ka dun sa opisina ni Chief. BOGART: Oo Mang Kanor, Hayys, nakatikim na naman ako ng mahabang sermon ni Chief. Tapos pinaatend pa ako ng bible study. Wala na akong ginawa kundi puro praise the lord. Paabot nga ako ng plato Miguel. MIGUEL: Ito Kuya Bogart. Pagkatapos ibigay ni Miguel ang plato ay nagsimula ng maglagay ng pagkain sa plato si Bogart MANG KANOR: Hindi ka kasi nagtitino eh. Ang hilig-hilig mo makipagrambulan. Mabuti nga yan na pinaattend ka sa bible study. Para bumait-bait ka kahit papaano. BOGART: Nakakainis kasi akala mo kung sinong siga yung nagngangalang Rupert. Tingin pa niya sa sarili niya, siya si Baby Ama, di niya alam na mas siga ako. MANG KANOR: Hayys (Napahawak sa ulo si Mang Kanor) BOGART: Lakas ng loob banggain ako. Malas niya maling tao kinalaban niya. Ha! tanggal tuloy lahat ng ngipin niya. Tingnan ko lang kung may tapang pa yun ng loob maghari-harian dito. RONALDO: Ayan ang problema sayo Bogart eh. Masyadong mainitin ang ulo mo. Pag lahat dinadaan mo sa init ng ulo, walang magandang mangyayari. Tsaka diba, akala ko ba galing ka sa bible study? BOGART: Galing nga ako dun. RONALDO: Oh, tingnan mo tong taong ito, sana man lang may tinandaan kang turo. BOGART: Oo naman kakosa. Tandang tanda ko pa nga yung mga verse, kaya lang hirap magpakabuti eh kung dami kang nakikitang demonyo. RONALDO: Balita ko gusto mo daw si Maam Grace? BOGART: Hoy saan mo nalaman?

RONALDO: Pulang-pula ang pisngi mo o! BOGART: Hanggang pangarap lang ako naman ako. Tsaka masyadong malayo ang agwat ng katayuan namin. Si Maam Grace, isa siyang magaling at mabait na pulis, samantalang ako isang kriminal. Pero oo nga pala nasabi na ba sa iyo? RONALDO: Ang ano? BOGART: Eh balita ko mabibigyan ka daw ng parol. RONALDO: Hah!? Totoo ba iyan? (Medyo nataranta si Ronaldo) BOGART: Dapat pala hindi ko muna sinabi sayo. RONALDO: Hindi nga? Biglang may pulis na lalapit sa gawi nila PULIS: Ronaldo Sanchez, pinapatawag ka ni Chief Nagkatinginan sina Miguel at Ronaldo BOGART: Ayan na Ronaldo. Sa wakas matutupad na ang matagal mong hinihiling. Tatayo si Ronaldo at pupunta sa kabilang dulo kung saan doon naghihintay ang chief na nagpatawag sa kaniya RONALDO: Magandang araw po chief! CHIEF: Magandang araw din sa iyo, maupo ka muna diyan. RONALDO: Maraming salamat po. CHIEF: Kaya kita pinatawag kasi isa ka sa mga makakatanggap ng parole base na rin sa performance mo katulad na lamang ng magandang pag-uugali na pinakita mo sa panahon ng pagkakakulong. At bukod dito nakumpleto mo na rin naman na ang unang bahagi ng iyong termino ng pagkakabilanggo. RONALDO: Maraming salamat po chief.

CHIEF: Masaya ako na makakalaya ka na. Pero syempre may mga kondisyon ka pa rin na dapat sundin bilang isa sa mga makakatanggap ng parole. RONALDO: Naiintindihan ko po. Ito na po ang pinakamagandang pamaskong regalo sa akin ng Panginoon. Maraming salamat po chief. Aalis na po ako Babalik ulit si Ronaldo sa mga kasamahan niya MANG OSCAR: Ano nangyari? RONALDO: Makakalaya na po ako. BOGART: Sabi ko sa iyo eh, makakalaya ka na. MIGUEL: Binabati kita Kuya Ronaldo, makikita mo na ang iyong nanay sa wakas MANG KANOR: Binabati din kita Miguel. (Medyo naiiyak si Mang Kanor) BOGART: Si Mang Kanor umiiyak. MANG KANOR: Hindi noh. BOGART: Ako pa niloko mo Mang Kanor. Wag kang umiyak baka mahirapang umalis si Ronaldo niyan eh. Biglang may tatawag ulit na pulis kay Ronaldo PULIS: Ronaldo Sanchez, may bisita ka. BOGART: May tumatawag na naman sayo. Swerte mo naman ngayong araw. RONALDO: Ayan na siguro yung kapatid ko. Aalis ulit si Ronaldo at pupunta sa kabilang bahagi ng entablado. JOSE: Kuya Ronaldo! RONALDO: Jose! Magyayakapan ang dalawang magkapatid

RONALDO: Kumusta ka na? Lalo atang pumogi ang kapatid ko. JOSE: Ayos lang naman kuya, ikaw RONALDO: Ayos lang din pero may maga…. Muling yayakapin ni Jose ang kaniyang Kuya Ronaldo. Sa pagkakataong ito ay mahinang umiyak si Jose. RONALDO: Jose, umiiyak ka ba? JOSE: Hindi kuya, wala ito. Sobrang namiss lang talaga kita. RONALDO: Ako din Jose. (Kakalas na sila mula sa pagkakayakap) RONALDO: Nga pala makakalaya na ako Jose. JOSE: Talaga Kuya! (Magugulat si Jose, pero kaagad din ito mapapalitan ng lungkot at pagkabalisa) Ah eh magandang balita nga yan Kuya. Saglit na katahimikan. Tila ba may hangin na pumagitna sa kanila. RONALDO: Bat parang natahimik ka? May problema ba? JOSE: Ah eh wala kuya (Napahawak ito sa kaniyang salamin) RONALDO: Hindi na ako makapaghintay na makita muli si Nanay. Kumusta na pala siya? JOSE: Ah kasi Kuya ano… ah ano…eh Biglang natahimik si Jose. Napayuko ito at hindi makatingin ng diretso kay Ronaldo RONALDO: May nangyari bang masama kay nanay? JOSE: Kuya ano kasi di ko alam kung paano ko sasabihin sayo. Hinawakan ni Ronaldo ang magkabilang balikat ni Jose. RONALDO: Nakikiusap ako Jose, sabihin mo sa akin ano nangyari kay nanay?

JOSE: Kuya (nag-aalangan ang kaniyang tono) RONALDO: Pakiusap Jose. JOSE: Kuya Ronaldo kasi ano pa…patay na si Nanay. Kahapon, pagkatapos ko umuwi galing sa part-time job ko, natagpuan ko ang malamig na katawan ni nanay sa sala. (Lumuluhang sabi ni Jose) RONALDO: Hindi totoo yan Jose. Makakalabas na ako, hindi puwedeng mamatay siya. Hindi pa ako humihingi ng tawad sa kaniya. JOSE: Kuya Ronaldo RONALDO: Hindi… hindi maari Malakas na humagulgol si Ronaldo RONALDO: Sana kahit ngayong pasko man lang na darating sana nakasama ko siya kahit isang beses lang. Wala akong hinangad kundi ang makasama ko kayo. (Play background music) Sana ngayong pasko ay maalala mo pa rin ako. Hinahanap-hanap pag-ibig mo. At kahit wala ka na nangangarap at umaasa pa rin ako. Muling makita ka at makasama ka sa araw ng pasko JOSE: Kuya Jose. RONALDO: Sobrang sakit Jose. Bakit kung kailan nabigyan ako ng parol tsaka pa nawala si nanay? Kasalanan ko itong lahat. JOSE: Bago namatay si nanay, palagi niyang sinisisi ang kaniyang sarili kung bakit ka nakulong. Ayun ang dahilan kung bakit di siya dumadalaw sa iyo. Hindi galit sayo si nanay. Wag mong sisihin ang iyong sarili. (saglit na katahimikan) JOSE: Naalala mo ba ang palaging sinasabi ni nanay. Kailangan nating magpakatatag. Kailangan natin maging malakas kuya para malagpasan natin ang mga pagsubok sa buhay.

RONALDO: Pero hindi niya naituro sa atin kung paano malalagpasan ang sakit na madarama natin pag nawala na siya. JOSE: Kuya. RONALDO: Hindi niya naituro sa atin kung paano malalagpasan ang sakit na madarama natin pag nawala na siya, aghh!!! (Napasigaw si Ronaldo) JOSE: Kumalma ka kuya. RONALDO: Matagal akong nangulila kay nanay, pero tuluyan na niya akong inulila ngayon, ngayon pang malapit na ang pasko. (Malakas na humagulgol si Ronaldo na sinabayan din ng paghagulgol ng kaniyang kapatid na si Jose) RONALDO: Nangarap at umasa ako na makikita ko siyang ulit. Nanay! Bakit…bakit. (Play background music) Sana ngayong pasko ay maalala mo pa rin ako. Hinahanap-hanap pag-ibig mo. At kahit wala ka na nangangarap at umaasa pa rin ako. Muling makita ka at makasama ka sa araw ng pasko

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BLOG POST 6 (Children Story)

Si Yohan at ang Laruang Robot

Ito si Yohan, siya ay palaging hindi kuntento at palaging nakukuha ang kanyang mga gusto. Tuwing naglalaro si Yohan, sinisira't tinatapon niya agad ang kanyang mga laruang hindi magustuhan, ugali rin niyang iwanan ang kanyang pagkain kapag ito'y hindi magustuhan. Siya ay nakikipaglaro sa kanyang kaibigan, wala siyang magamit na laruan dahil lahat ng kanyang laruan ay sira. Sa kabutihang palad, pinahiram siya ng kanyang kaibigan ng isang laruang robot. Pagkatapos maglaro ay inuwi ni Yohan ang laruang robot nang hindi nagpapaalam sa kanyang kaibigan. Sa kanyang pagtulog ay siya'y naistorbo dahil sa kanyang narinig sa kanyang kuwarto. Yumuko't tumingin sa ilalim ng kanyang kama si Yohan at siya'y nagulat sa kanyang nakita, buhay at gumagalaw ang laruang robot, muling nagulat si Yohan dahil ang laruabg robot ay gumagalaw kahit ito'y walang mga baterya. "Yohan, ikaw na bata ka, magbabayad ka!", ang sigaw ng laruang robot. "Anong gagawin mo sakin?", takot na tinanong ni Yohan. "Paparusahan kita ngayon dahil sa mga pinaggagawa mo!", ang sabi ng laruang robot. "Huwag po!", huling sigaw ni Yohan bago siya mahimatay. Paggising ni Yohan ay napansin niyang siya'y marumi't nakahiga sa kartong sapin sa gilid ng kalsada. Nakaramdam siya. ng gutom, hindi niya alam kung saan ang daan pauwi kaya siya'y namalimos sa mga taong kanyang dinadaanan. Habang namamalimos ay napansin niyang nahulog ng matandang babae ang kanyang pitaka. Ito'y dinampot ni Yohan at nakita niyang may laman itong pera, nag-isio si Yohan kung ibabalik ba niya ito sa matandang babae o hindi. Ilang segundo ay agad na hinabol ni Yohan ang matandang babae at ibinalik ang nahulog nitong pitaka. "Ate, nahulog niyo po ang pitaka ninyo", ang sabi ni Yohan. "Naku Iho, Maraming Salamat talaga anak, ito anak, tanggapin mo itong bente, pambili mo ng pagkain", sabi ng matandang babae. "Maraming Salamat po Ate!", masayang sinabi ni Yohan. Dahil sa ginawa niya ay may pambili na siya ng pagkain, agad siyang dumiretso sa panaderya upang bumili ng mga tinapay. Pagkatapos niyang bumili ay may biglang lumapit sa kanyang isang batang pulubi, ito'y nanghihingi sa kanya ng tinapay na hawak ni Yohan. Nag-isip si Yohan kung ito ba'y bibigyan niya o hindi, kumuha siya ng ilang pirasong tinapay at ibinigay ang mga ito sa batang pulubi. Nagpasalamat ang batang pulubi kay Yohan at ito'y umalis. Pagkatapos kumain ay agad na namalimos ulit sa daan si Yohan, habang siya'y namamalimos ay may nakita siyang isang matandang lalakeng nahihirapang buhatin ang kanyang mga gamit, agad na tumakbo at tinulungan ni Yohan ang Matandang Lalake sa pagbubuhat ng mga gamit nito, sobrang nagpapasalamat ang matandang lalake kay Yohan sa kanyang pagtulong. Pagsapit ng gabi ay kaunti lamang ang nakuhang pera ni Yohan mula sa kanyang pamamalimos, kulang pa ito upang makabili ng kanyang makakain. Siya'y umiyak at sinabing "Laruang Robot, patawarin mo na po ako, hindi na po ako magsasayang ng pagkain, iingatan ko na rin po ang aking mga gamit at magiging kuntento na rin po ako sa kung ano ang meron po ako, pangako po, patawarin niyo na po ako!" Pagkatapos ng kanyang pag-iyak ay hindi namalayang nakatuloy na ito. Paggising niya ay napansin niyang nasa loob na siya ng kaniyang sarili niyang kuwarto't nakahiga na sa sarili niyang kama. Naisip niyang pinatawad na siya ng laruang robot, siya'y umiyak dahil sa tuwa. At dahil sa mga nangyari, simula noon, di Yohan ay isa ng maingat at palaging kuntento sa kung ano ang meron siya ngayon.

BLOG POST 7 (Reflection)

I learned a lot about creative writing subject. Through creative writing, it helps me to further enhance my creativity and imagination. I also did learn many techniques and strategies when it comes to writing different fiction themes and genres. For me, the best part of learning this subject is that it let me realize that writing is very powerful and relaxing though some are not good at writing but through this subject, it will help you to develop your skills in writing.I believe that the creative writing course has been the best overall. It has helped me learn more about who I am as a person and as a writer. It has been great to see how my writing has advanced in every area where we worked. I never thought I was a poet before taking this class, but I now think poetry has become one of my favorite writing genres. I have significantly improved my ability to write poetry and to include a theme in my poems as a result of this session. I discovered that not all poems must rhyme and that some of the best poems don't even contain any rhymes.

GROUP 6

(PEN NAMES) (Lightning12) Jhon Andrei Lusuegro - Leader (Senia) Lyza Maloloyon - Assistant leader MEMBERS (Loraine Mae) Kylene Soriano (Kaishin07) Abdul Cawasa (Kenshin) Zarelken Villanueva

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Importance Of Digital Education

Schools across the nation are already closed due to COVID19 and education is the prime aspect for every toddler and their parents. If school closes down for a longer period of time digital education will help in delivering the virtual classes to engage kids and keep an eye on their progress.

Now, parents prefer online education for their kids so they get organized recreational classes where kids have learned with fun activities to grow and enhance child’s mental aptitude. From a survey a child’s brain develops fastest till the age of 3 years. It is the time when a child’s rapid, all inclusive development takes place. Till the age of 3, is the right time to shape a child’s mental progress by involving them in creative activities. Whatever they think, feel, behave and imbibe will build their present and future.

Virtual Education or Digital Education is a tool where a child gains knowledge by latest and innovative techniques in a prescribed curriculum. There are following benefits of digital education:

1.Online Education at Own Pace Some students are fast, few are slow. Digital learning will help children to learn at their own pace so that when they require, they can speed up their pace they master about that topic.

2.Flexibility in Digital Education It is an advantage that kids get opportunity to return to previous lessons. Easy storage of activities by children, flexibility and no time bounding on working of assessments.

3.Access from Anywhere By online education or e-learning, parents can easily connect their kids for digital learning from anywhere at any time.

4.Learning Is Fun Various assessments, curriculum, worksheets etc. learning methods, variety of areas in a new manner, which will encourage children to learn more and improve their learning experience.

5.Real Time Assessment Digital learning provides a benefit of real time learning so that you can evaluate your child’s growth and work on his weakness within the given time.

6.Range of Learning Styles Various ebooks, worksheets, lessons, learning videos, online series etc. can provide a wide range of learning styles which parents can use for their kids to learn.

 Due to COVID 19 pandemic it is very difficult to provide the right educational balance for children. In this era of technology, the underage children or toddlers are communicating with technology. Since technology is a part of our daily life, the proper use of technology promotes the development of children to enhance their mental growth.

talking books for kids

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Questions in time?

Reet, let’s be clear, I have never questioned the existence of Covid19. I worked through the pandemic as best I could to save lives. I spoke to all kinds of people on the absolute front line, at times being the only person there for them to disclose to.The virus was I truly believe as real as it gets, and it killed far too many folk, mainly in my humble opinion die to not only inaction and…

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Importance of Digital Education

Schools across the nation are already closed due to COVID19 and education is the prime aspect for every toddler and their parents. If school closes down for a longer period of time digital education will help in delivering the virtual classes to engage kids and keep an eye on their progress.

Now, parents prefer online education for their kids so they get organized recreational classes where kids have learned with fun activities to grow and enhance child’s mental aptitude. From a survey a child’s brain develops fastest till the age of 3 years. It is the time when a child’s rapid, all inclusive development takes place. Till the age of 3, is the right time to shape a child’s mental progress by involving them in creative activities. Whatever they think, feel, behave and imbibe will build their present and future.

Virtual Education or Digital Education is a tool where a child gains knowledge by latest and innovative techniques in a prescribed curriculum. There are following benefits of digital education:

1.Online Education at Own Pace Some students are fast, few are slow. Digital learning will help children to learn at their own pace so that when they require, they can speed up their pace they master about that topic.

2.Flexibility in Digital Education It is an advantage that kids get opportunity to return to previous lessons. Easy storage of activities by children, flexibility and no time bounding on working of assessments.

3.Access from Anywhere By online education or e-learning, parents can easily connect their kids for digital learning from anywhere at any time.

4.Learning Is Fun Various assessments, curriculum, worksheets etc. learning methods, variety of areas in a new manner, which will encourage children to learn more and improve their learning experience.

5.Real Time Assessment Digital learning provides a benefit of real time learning so that you can evaluate your child’s growth and work on his weakness within the given time.

6.Range of Learning Styles Various ebooks, worksheets, lessons, learning videos, online series etc. can provide a wide range of learning styles which parents can use for their kids to learn.

 Due to COVID 19 pandemic it is very difficult to provide the right educational balance for children. In this era of technology, the underage children or toddlers are communicating with technology. Since technology is a part of our daily life, the proper use of technology promotes the development of children to enhance their mental growth.

pre school franchise

[marichulambino]

From Agence France Presse Dec. 16, 2022: “ #Covid19 is `here to stay’. Experts say the world must learn the lessons of this #pandemic to prepare for potential future outbreaks … total eradication looks unlikely.” In other words, those who refuse to learn what they learned during the pandemic, those who fail to adapt, those who insist on pre-pandemic behavior, will bear the brunt of repeated reinfections and long-term effects on the heart, lungs, blood, and brain.

From Agence France Presse Dec. 16, 2022: “ #Covid19 is `here to stay’. Experts say the world must learn the lessons of this #pandemic to prepare for potential future outbreaks … total eradication looks unlikely.” In other words, those who refuse to learn what they learned during the pandemic, those who fail to adapt, those who insist on pre-pandemic behavior, will bear the brunt of repeated reinfections and long-term effects on the heart, lungs, blood, and brain.

From Agence France Presse Dec. 16, 2022: “ #Covid19 is `here to stay’. Experts say the world must learn the lessons of this #pandemic to prepare for potential future outbreaks … total eradication looks unlikely.” In other words, those who refuse to learn what they learned during the pandemic, those who fail to adapt, those who insist on pre-pandemic behavior, will bear the brunt of repeated…

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About Death in the Corona Virus Era: Understanding the Context and Issues in Denny Ja Elected Work 26

By    In exploring modern literary works, it is not uncommon for us to meet Tematema which is so relevant to our daily lives. One interesting example is “Death in the Corona Virus Era” Denny JA selected work 26. In this article, we will understand the context and issue contained in the work.    Since the spread of Pandemi Covid19 around the world, many writers and artists have been inspired to describe life experiences in the middle of this crisis. One of them is Denny JA, a famous writer from Indonesia. In his elected work, “Death in the Corona virus era,” Denny JA invited the reader to reflect on life and death in this difficult time.    In this work, Denny Ja presents a unique perspective on death. He described how the Corona virus has changed the way we see and feel death. Death is no longer something far or abstract, but something real and close to us. This work invites us to question the meaning of life and how we face difficult Masamasa.    One of the important issues that Denny Ja ja in his work is the loss of a loved one due to Pandemic. Many people have to deal with the death of their family, friends, or coworkers because of the Corona virus. This work illustrates the suffering and sorrow felt by those left behind. By presenting the story of individuals who are directly affected, Denny Ja strengthens our empathy for those who are grieving.    In addition, Denny Ja also highlighted the social issues that arose due to this pandemic. For example, injustice in accessing health services and social protection for affected communities. In his work, he invites us to reflect on how our social and political systems have failed to protect citizens when they need the most.    This work also discusses the impact of pandemic on individual mental health. Denny Ja described the anxiety, fear, and loneliness felt by many people during lockdown. He invites us to reflect on the importance of attention to mental health and how we can support each other in this difficult time.    In addition, in this work Denny Ja also invites us to respect life and take lessons from death. This pandemic has reminded us that life is fragile and cannot be taken lightly. This work invites us to reflect on essential values in life, such as friendship, goodness, and gratitude.    “Death in the Corona Virus Era” Denny Ja 26 chosen work is an interesting literary work and arouse thought. In this work, Denny Ja succeeded in describing life experiences in the Pandemic era with a strong and emotional writing style. This work invites us to reflect on death, loss, and the importance of living with meaning in the midst of a crisis.    In the context that we are facing right now, work like “Death in the Corona Virus Era” is very important in helping us deal with difficulties and channel feelings. Literature can be a mirror to reflect our life experiences and find meaning in difficult situations.

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