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When In Manila: Task 1

I am a child of the humanities who took a wrong turn into business. I have been a features editor, a literary editor, a debater, and a young diplomat. Words have been a constant companion throughout my life, so it was a great shock to everyone who knew me when I chose Accountancy and Business Management (ABM) in Senior High. However, I've come to see the humanities as the most ideal compliment of business, and I believe my background in both is what makes me a good fit for the WIM internship.

My journey in the humanities started as a writer. Like most writers, I started out as a kid who grew up on story books. My first time dabbling in writing was as a features writer. Features has always been firmly grounded on facts, a far cry from the whimsical stories I've always known, but what drew me to the discipline was its distinct brand of creativity. I've always found that Features challenges its writer to look for an angle no one has ever done before. During my time as a features writer, I've written articles in the form of letters to talk about war, and science features about climate change from the perspective of microorganisms.

Soon I became the features editor of our school paper, and I realized that there was so much I could do to improve my Features. After reading and editing the articles of my staffers, I became aware that my style was so firmly rooted in literature. It wasn't as issue as a staffer, but as an editor, I knew I would be tasked with doing interviews and columns, which didn't have room for all the embellishments I've always loved. My first interview was with an Ifugao Artist in Nayong Pilipino. His dream was to raise awareness and appreciation for his culture, and by writing that article it felt like I became a part of that dream. That what was the first of many moments as an editor that changed my perspective of features. Features wasn't  a fancy way to tell news; it is a way to tell someone's story. By telling these stories, words gained power. It was this new mindset that propelled my writing all the way to winning the nationals for collaborative publishing. My main article for the features page was again about climate change, but this time, my work was not a fun informative piece. It was a call to action.

My time in features focused on news features, interview pieces, profiles, and columns, but as a journalist I was inevitably exposed to social issues. I decided to go into debate where topics like these were more common. There my teammates encouraged me to prod at the status quo. It was through their influence that I learned to become a concise speaker and a critical thinker. Debate required me to lean away from literature and instead read about history, culture, politics, and current events, all of which are subjects I've now grown to love. My reading developed my own advocacy, women's empowerment, after becoming aware of how so many women around the world are not afforded the same rights and respect as women in the Philippines.

Besides debate, my interests lead me to return to becoming a literary writer, then editor of the school literary portfolio. A newfound interest in politics and history also turned into a career as a young diplomat representing Singapore, Belgium, and Russia in Model United Nations Seminars.

The plot twist happens when I chose ABM over the Humanities for senior high school and again in college. As a business student with all these extracurricular activities in the humanities, I gained a deep appreciation for how the humanities shape business. Now, I'm applying to WIM as a writer, of both features and literature, who can think like a marketer and a debater who can present in the boardroom. WIM is looking for marketing and communication majors. Officially, I am neither. Practically, I am both. I am a child of the humanities whose curiosity landed me in business, and through the WIM internship, I hope to grow more in both the disciplines I've come to love.

[legendarybanina]

A Pancake To Remember

A delightful breakfast for me would always comprise of garlic fried rice, a sunny side-up egg with runny yolk and crispy egg white edges, and beef tapa made from the leftover bistek tagalog from the night before. But, an even more special breakfast that would mean that something special is planned for the day comprise of a jiggly and puffy Maya pancakes, cheap maple syrup and hot Milo.

In our family, pancakes served for breakfast is a not-so-common occasion and that’s why it’s always looked forward to. Even though we could easily purchase the instant pancake mix from the nearby sari-sari store, for some strange reason, we never opted to buy it unless it is for something special. Pancakes have always been meaningful for me because of our weird tradition. My love for pancakes grew because of every sweet moment I remember of with my family. And, today, I had a taste of a mind-blowing pancake – one of the best, if not the best pancake there is.

Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory is known for its cheese cookies, heavenly cheesecakes, and milk ice cream. It has more than 10 branches all over the Metro. The dessert shop opened its first ever restaurant in the world (woah!) in Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Paranaque – Honestly, I was shocked when I learned this because I assumed that if it would open its first restaurant, then it must be in Japan. But hey, what is there to complain about, right? We just have to be thankful because now we get to be the first country to enjoy their delightful products in a cozy and cute restaurant.

Because it’s my aunt’s birthday, we went to Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory in Ayala Malls Manila Bay to try their souffle pancakes, a special menu that you can only buy from their restaurant and not from their stalls. We tried their Crème Brulee Pancake and good heavens, I don’t mean to exaggerate, but I don’t think I would ever forget this because it was just too delicious. The waitress notified us at first that it would take 20 to 30 minutes before it is served. We didn’t mind waiting because we just knew how meticulous it is to create the perfect Japanese pancakes based from all the artful recipe videos that went viral in social media. When it was placed on our table, we immediately noticed its big serving. One serving has two pancakes on top of each other, sitting on a generous amount of milky sweet cream you can dip your pancakes in. It also has a toasted sugar flake on top of the pancakes, hence its name. It is also garnished with a peppermint leaf on top. I think that what sets this apart from other pancakes is its impeccable softness. It felt like slicing through a flan! Devouring this was a really sweet experience for me because I just knew that I was served with good food. There was actually a moment where we just pondered how lucky the Japanese must be because they have impeccable food.

We also tried their milkshake. Both my aunt and I ordered the Maple Milkshake and it was just as good. The milkshake is sweet, but it is balanced with a bit of salty taste which makes it complementary for the sweetness of the pancakes. The milkshake has maple syrup and is topped with a thick cream – veeery rich and creamy and you definitely get a taste of the shop’s signature cow’s milk freshness. I also liked that it didn’t have lots of ice. I must advise though that you really should blend the cream with the milkshake because when I was finishing it up, I thought that there was still lots of milkshake left but it was only cream. I had to use a spoon because it can’t get through the paper straw as it was thick.

Overall, dining at Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory is a wonderful treat because not only you get served with great food that is worth your every penny, but you also get to enjoy it in a cozy, serene, and cute restaurant that is instagrammable from every angle.

[blissfulmaiden]

Advocacy: 5 Practical Ways to Express Your Filipino Patriotism (Task 3, for WIMternship, Batch 9)

The Philippines is one of the Asian countries with a colorful history and people. If it became a person, it would be like anyone else - has both positive and negative attributes. Our teachers from elementary taught us we, Filipinos are hospitable, respect the elders, have close family ties, God-fearing and helpful to one another (Bayanihan). We also possess procrastination, superficiality (ningas kugon mentality), crab mentality, colonial mentality and complacency (pwede na ‘yan).

Fellow Filipinos had long been unpatriotic because of the rampant corruption in the government and hopelessness in personal economic status. They patronize foreign culture and products instead. Little they know that there are now many local companies produce a great quality of what they offer and compete to their foreign rivals. So who are you going to choose?

But what if you dislike leaving your country unsupported anymore? What if you do not have any money to always buy local products? How are you going to show your love for your country?

Below are 5 simple tips on showing your love for our country - the Philippines:

Follow all the Philippine laws. You do not know any law? Here’s an example - no jaywalking. Use ped xing or pedestrian lanes when crossing the street. Cross the street when the green human-shaped pedestrian traffic light is on or when the red light on the car traffic light. In following such, you help maintain order on the street and avoid danger for yourself if you didn’t cross it properly.

Show respect to Philippine symbols. Whenever you hear the national anthem, do you take time to stop, stand up and put your right hand on your chest? By doing so, you are saying, “I respect my country & this song so I’m going to do this.”

Keeping old Filipino traditions alive. My parents remind us up to this day that we should say po and opo to our elders. Using those words is a sign of respect for them. Another way of showing respect is by doing “mano po” that translates to [your] hand please as the greeting starts the gesture of touching the back of the hand of an elder lightly on one’s forehead as per Wikipedia. My favorite is the Filipino way of courtship. I will not suggest the harana or the man will sing a song for the lady he courts in front of her house. But if you still like to do that and show your great singing voice, then go. What I will suggest, based on our culture, is that a man should go personally to the woman’s house and ask her and her parents if she could court her. Aakyat ng ligaw. In that way, you hit three birds with one stone. Parents highly regard this act because it shows respect and seriousness to them in wooing their daughter.

Patronizing all forms of Filipino art. As Michael Buble observed, half of our population has a great voice. Our Original Pinoy Music or O.P.M is beautiful and unique. It is now again booming thanks to new artists like Moira dela Torre, Ben and Ben, and IV of Spades. By singing and listening to their songs, you could influence your friends as well to love O.P.M. Don’t forget the Pinoy food, movies and TV shows which you could have for free by asking your parents or friends.

Speak in Filipino. The Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino advised that it’s not Tagalog anymore but Filipino. Based on a KWF Resolution 2013, Filipino is a “native language used all over the Philippines as the language of communication, orally as well as written, by native groups all over the islands.” Speaking this wherever and whenever allows us to communicate to all Filipinos no matter what class they belong to. It also recognizes us as a proud Filipino by using our own native language and passing it on to the next generation.

Even if we change the color of our hair, eyes, or skin, it is important to identify ourselves with whom we really are and flaunting it to the world. Stop complaining about the faults of other Filipinos, especially the government. Instead, rise and show your positive side and contribution to your motherland. In this time, one can unite a country just like what People’s Champ and Senator Manny Pacquiao is doing when he has a boxing fight.

[mealthea]

Task 3: An Advocacy

[chellisabongar]

Task 3/Week 3

We decided to check out the newly opened food park located in 34-36 P. Tuazon Blvd. Brgy. Kaunlaran, Cubao, Quezon City.

Open Kitchen

Their interior was very chic, modern and artsy. A great place to just chill and eat or just hangout with friends.

For now, they have 41 food stalls you can choose from. Every stall has different international cuisine, there was Japanese, Indian, Mexican and even FIlipino food.

Craving for some Ramen?

They also have bars, so if you just want to drink and chill with your friends

OMG they also have steak!

Don’t forget about the dessert

boyfie eating the dessert we bought!

Like I mentioned earlier the place is very artsy, every corner is ig worthy haha

So go and check them out!

[lisaaaadavid]

We are #HereTogether #Pride2017🏳️‍🌈

June 24, 2017, my first and definitely NOT my last march together with the LGBTQ+ community,  will always be one of my favorite moments in my entire existence. Indeed, we are all here together. 

[wildeflowr]

“Hi, don't forget to let go.”

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When in Manila: Task 2

Junior College: Tips for DLSU Senior High Frosh

Starting Highschool in a College is a unique experience not many can claim they’ve had. The implementation of the K-12 has lead universities like DLSU to create an SHS branch right in its Taft campus. With how recent this program is, SHS remains an uncharted territory for many. This guide will help make the journey a little less daunting.

1) Bring yellow pad on your first day. Leave the intermediate pad and quizpad in Junior Highschool where they belong. There is no explanation why SHS students and profs prefer yellow pad, but you do not want to be the only person with a white sheet on their desk when Sir asks the class to write that essay on a one whole sheet.

2) Prepare your stomach (and your wallet) for an overwhelming amount of food options. There always seems to be a new restaurant in Taft. Be it sushi, pasta, lamb, turon, gyros, salad, or burritos, there's bound to be something to satisfy your cravings within walking distance of your next class. To make matters worse (or better), there are 4 KBBQ places and over 7 milk tea joins and counting!

3) Check out the library at least once. The library is not the first place most students would go when starting a new school, but with over 8 floors, the Lib at DLSU has something for every kind of student. Studious? There are hundreds of books to use for your paper. Want to hang out with friends, head to the 5th floor for beanbags and board games available to all students. Cramming your group project? The library has mini-board rooms with tables, chairs, a white board, and a computer that can be reserved online. If that's not motivation enough, then you should also know that the library is fully air conditioned with some of the strongest free wifi on campus.

4) Be open minded to different cultures. DLSU senior high school attracts people from all over the country, and its normal to feel a bit of culture shock on your first few weeks. Your seatmate may come form a Chinese high school and drop into Hokkien or Mandarin sometimes, or they may be from science high schools and already know the first few chapters of your Physics class. No matter where they come from, remember what you all have in common: you are all about to start your senior high school journey together. Welcome the differences and you'll not only learn more about other cultures, you'll also learn more about your own identity in the process.

5) Embrace your independence, and the responsibility that comes with it. DLSU gives its students far more freedom than most high school students have ever experienced. There are sometimes only 2 to 3 classes a day, with breaks that could last for hours in between. Students transfer classrooms every class, and there are no longer hall monitors or teachers that will ensure students go to lessons. In addition to that, a number of professors who teach SHS subjects also teach in the university, so there are few to no reminders to do the assigned work. There is no one to tell you what you must do, so its up to you to decide what you should. Will you go to Robinsons on that two hour break or do you readings for the next class? The bottom line is you will (finally) have choices, so choose wisely.

Taking Senior High school in DLSU is like having one foot into college already. It is an extension of high school, but not quite. It is the feeling of almost being in college, but not yet. The two years of senior high school is a great opportunity for learning your passions, your priorities, and the kind of person you want to become later on in life. In the end, everyone will look back and tell a different story about their time in senior high school, and the beauty of senior high school is that your story will be all up to you.

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Line of Fire: Survival Mode

State Universities. There are some who does its job and has great way of serving its students. There are some who seem to ignore the cries of its students whether it is about the fees or the facilities, some state the reasons that they don’t have enough funds to repair or upgrade.

But we all know that it is not the only problem, right? Most of the times teachers are actually great. They add some requirements that makes some students laugh because of the demands or even cry.

Studying in a State University is often times a hassle. Not only because of the teachers. It’s college, right? We have to learn. But the thing that bothers us is the requirements or the school, too many of them, and of course, as what we say “the line of fire”.

Most of us have been there, right? These long lines where you really have to wait for another two hours and sometimes, not just two. Let’s say maybe the whole day. It’s often times because of the requirements that the school wants you to get, and the clear demand for that is the clearance.

Here in the Imus Campus of Cavite State University, you have to be like a tribute from a district in the hunger games in order to be first in the line.  Yes, it’s almost like a survival game. 10 lines that has to be signed in order for you to get your grades. It’s not really that hard to obtain these requirements. Not unless you’re in a rush, and most of the students are in a rush too. That’s like going into war with every single one of them. Let the games begin.

Ah, you know Filipinos, right? Most of us like the thrill of the ‘last minute’. In addition to this rush, that is not the only problem we students face. It’s the heat.

We’re quite lucky that some of us didn’t experience the line like what the main campus had, not until the recent semester came. That was really one of the most stressing things that happened in our campus. Line is cut off at 6 in the morning? Who likes that? This is one of the things that we have to consider that this is really a ‘Line of fire’.

So the question is, how do we survive this long lines and exceeding requirements? It’s really simple, the students must rely on the science of our body and some, the opinions of those who already experienced this line.

One of the things you have to do is to eliminate boredom. Well, in this case students or even everyone who stands or waiting in a long line tends to get bored. Who doesn’t get bored, anyway? Add the heat because our campus does not have a centralized air conditioning, and the annoying feeling that our sweat gives us. This is one of the factors that we have to eliminate. Listen to music, talk to your friend, don’t focus on the line. It’s just a simple task. Because if you don’t eliminate boredom, you’ll end up complaining on yourself about the long line and the heat that annoys you. In addition to this, you have to be patient too. Don’t always be in a hurry. We all know that the circumstances don’t allow it but, relax. Just think that you’ll be done with this and you’ll be home in no time.  

[pilipinhoe]

wimtern task 2

These Songs Have Been Scientifically Proven to Help You Sleep Better at Night It is a familiar scene. It is the night before an important exam, presentation, or interview. You are nervous, but you are readying yourself for bed to get enough sleep because you need your mind to be fresh for the next day. You have avoided exposure to light: television, computer, and phone devices. You have skipped big meals, sugary foods, and caffeine. You have optimized your bedroom environment. You have counted sheep. You are doing everything the Internet said would help you sleep better! But you are not sleepy. And you close your eyes again, but your mind is still very much nervous and awake. According to Pat LaDouceur, a therapist from Mental Help, one of the biggest reasons for wakefulness is worry. LaDouceur says, “Even while your body is relaxed, your mind can spin stories about problems you need to solve, calls you need to make, things you need to do.”

When we are feeling stressed or anxious, not just about school but also about different things, we tend to dwell on what makes us feel this way; but sometimes, instead of solving these worries, we tend to expound more worries on these worries. Usually, when we are feeling this way, we look for an easy and quick relaxer, and one of the relaxers most accessible for us is music! Though, sometimes, choosing what song that may give us a relaxing experience is a not-so-relaxing experience itself.

Fortunately, we have found three songs that are meant to reduce your stress and to make you sleepier! Neuroscientists from Mindlab International conducted a study where they tracked the physiological reactions of participants to different types of music while they were completing complex puzzles. From this study, they were able to determine these songs and their incredibly calming effect. 1. “Weightless” (Marconi Union)

Marconi Union, an English band, worked with sound therapists to engineer this song, which was created for the purpose of slowing down breathing and reducing mental activity. According to the experiment, the song was able to reduce stress in all the participants by 65 percent! Lyz Cooper of the British Academy of Sound Therapy says, “The song contains a sustaining rhythm that starts at 60 beats per minute and gradually slows to around 50. While listening, your heart rate gradually comes to match that beat.” This synchronization of the heart to the external rhythm naturally causes a lower heart rate and will eventually lead to lower blood pressure and to less anxiety; this biomusicalogical phenomenon is called “entrainment.” Because of this, the song also induces a heavy sleepiness upon the listener. During the study, there were reports of some of the participants feeling a biting sense of drowsiness; and Dr. David Lewis-Hogson even advises against the listening to this track while driving as he believes it is a potential danger. 2. “Electra” (Airstream)

This song is similar to Weightless in the sense that it begins with 60 to 65 beats per minute. In comparison to Weightless, this song has more of a laidback but not lackadaisical vibe; it does not sacrifice the ethereal energy that the quasi-hip-hop / quasi-jazz track is superimposed on. It also seems to make use of more contemporary technique in terms of sound with its charming drum pattern. 3. “We Can Fly” (Café del Mar)

This song is a conjunction of white noise and music, and it sounds like, for the lack of a better description, liquefied electronic music together with a mystic flute. The white noise spreads evenly across the frequencies and serves as a masking effect from the mind’s external grasping; the electronic vibe adds an actual, humanly identifiable sound under the white noise’s cacophonous blocking. The concoction that is “We Can Fly” may not be for everyone, but it does serve its purpose! There is no denying that music and its elements possess the ability to shape our bodily performances and cognitive thinking; and apparently, music has the power to affect how we sleep, too! Think of including these songs in your relaxation playlist!

[theoreticallyours]

of love and Filipino films

For a lot of people, nothing beats watching an entertaining love story after having a bad day. There’s The Notebook, Titanic, Legally Blonde, and Sleepless in Seattle, not to mention the Before Sunrise trilogy and Mean Girls. 

But it’s not just the Hollywood films that do the trick. There are a lot of Filipino films that will quench your thirst for that tiny bit of on-screen romance and kilig and, at the same time, fulfill that higher purpose of art, which is to serve as a medium to convey important and relevant life lessons to keep you going.

Here are some of the best ones that you should definitely watch!

1) SAVING SALLY (2016)

Saving Sally is a live-action romantic comedy film starring Rhian Ramos and Enzo Marcos. Sally (Ramos) is a quirky teenager with strict and abusive parents who finds a loyal companion in Marty (Marcos), who secretly likes her. Although the plot is formulaic, the characters and unique animation and cinematography are a breath of fresh air. 

 2) ANG KWENTO NATING DALAWA (2015)

Ang Kwento Nating Dalawa directed by Nestor Abrogena will hit you in all the right feels. The story between Sam (Nicco Manalo) and Isa (Emmanuelle Vera) portrays another side of love which is often overshadowed by the dramatic kissing-in-the-rain and chasing-at-the-airports. The conversations between the characters are filled with raw emotion and are true to life, making this a must-watch movie, most especially for those who want to taste a slice of life. 

3) VINCE & KATH & JAMES (2016)

The 2016 rom-com is a good watch. Although it portrays the usual love triangle, the background of the different characters make it interesting watch, not to mention to sizzling chemistry between Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia. Their love-to-hate relationship, partnered by their own character’s maturity and background make Vince & Kath & James a lot deeper than the usual box office film made to appeal to the fans of love teams. 

4) BAKA BUKAS (2016)

Samantha Lee’s independent film stars Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Louise delos Reyes who portray the struggles of being a lesbian in the modern Filipino society. Baka Bukas, along with 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten were both entries in the 2016 Cinema One Originals Film Festival. More than the beautiful cinematography and realistic characters, the films’ initiative to portray the LGBTQ community makes it a one of a kind. 

5) I’M DRUNK, I LOVE YOU (2017)

In JP Habac’s film, Maja Salvador and Paulo Avelino portray the story of two best friends. Carson (Salvador) has been in love with Dio (Avelino) for seven years, and she can’t bring herself to admit it to him. With their college graduation just around the corner, they find themselves going on a road trip to La Union to attend a music festival, which is bound to change to change the course of their lives. The dialogue over drinks and superb acting coming from the cast, coupled with amazing soundtrack from local artists, will walk you through the highs and lows of growing up. 

6) DEAR OTHER SELF (2017)

Dear Other Self was shown last May. It centers around Rebecca who is torn between traveling and upholding her responsibilities to her family. The film revolves around two alternate timelines, presenting the different possibilities of her choice. The cast led by Jodi Sta. Maria did a great job in portraying the struggles of a millennial, showing the dynamics of a Filipino family and the struggles when it comes to career and finding love.

These six films are just some of the wonderful collection of FIlipino films that need our support. After all, we can only continue producing quality films if the people are active audiences and supporters of their development.

May it be a good day or a bad day, it’s time to buy that DVD (or wait for it to be released) and watch it with your barkada!

disclaimer: marcela rodolfo made all the gifs out of respective film trailers, which were produced by the respective production teams.

[legendarybanina]

Active Now: Skin Care Heroes

As a young and broke college student with unforgiving skin, it is very frustrating to try out different products you see in beauty and wellness shops hoping that it would be the answer to my blemishes, only to find out that it doesn’t work on my skin or worse, it only worsened my skin. Setting an appointment with dermatologists is kind of out of the option because it costs a lot and it will definitely dent a week’s worth of allowance. And so I just repeat the cycle of buying another product and hope that it will be it. But when I think about it, if I sum up all the wasted products I bought, I think that would be worth a couple of appointments with a derma already. And so all I’m left with are my blemishes and a 12% value added regret.

Fortunately, I came across two sent-from-above accounts on twitter.

Dr. Erin Tababa and Dr. Winlove Mojica are both dermatologists who both share their expertise on social media. They go by usernames @thenerdyderma and @theskinsensei respectively. They answer questions from the netizens who are eager to score an expert’s opinion on different skin concerns and products as well, and they also debunk common “miskinceptions” about caring for the skin that have been passed in a number of generations. Both of their accounts have continuously reached more audiences and gained followers which only proves that people tend to be more concerned now on their health and that they use social media not only for keeping up with their friends but also to seek professional advice for their health and wellness.

One of my favorite advices I learned from @thenerdyderma is how facial scrubs cannot remove blackheads. I was shocked at this revelation because I’ve seen lots of facial scrubs, both high-end and drugstore, that promise the removal of the omnipresent blackheads. I still remember how this fairly popular brand of apricot scrub have always been believed to be effective blackheads remover, only to be debunked many years later by @thenerdyderma, a diplomate of the Philippine Dermatological Society. She said that the beads in the scrub are too big to reach the roots of the blackheads therefore cannot possibly remove it. It could only go as far as reaching the surface level of the skin, which has nothing much to do in removing those little black insecurities.

On the other hand, my favorite advice from @theskinsensei is to never use calamansi on your face. The calamansi theory goes back from several ancestors ago. My lola still uses calamansi on her face but no matter how I convince her not to do this anymore, she just wouldn’t give in because she feels that it really benefits her skin. She also used to tell me to do the same when I was younger, when I first had pimples. I never did, though, because I was scared that it would be mahapdi. This centuries-old belief of our grandmothers was debunked officially by a credible dermatologist. This topic had gone viral because many people’s grandmas and mothers have mutually believed this. It was life-shattering, even perhaps a my-whole-life-was-a-lie moment. Now, I am even more thankful that I didn’t put calamansi on my face. As for my lola, well, I just think that I’ll let her be. For now. Or maybe I should start stealing all the calamnsis in our house, hmm?

I am very grateful that these two kind dermatologists have chosen to impart their knowledge through social media even if they don’t directly make profit from it. It is also timely that these professionals engage in wide-reached platforms especially now that skin care has become a bigger concern among the social media generations. It is a generous act for both of them to do what they do, and I just hope that they won’t get tired of answering questions because they don’t know how many people are being saved from harming their skins more because of their tweets and posts.

To end this blog, I just want to share this advice from @theskinsensei which I believe all people, especially myself, should be reminded about:

[blissfulmaiden]

7 Creative and Fun Ways in Acing Your Studies (Task 2, for WIMternship Batch 9)

“Ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan”, is a famous quote by our national hero Dr. Rizal. But how can they be ready for anything that life will bring them if they are uninterested to even listen to a lecture? Yes, sometimes the topic, subject or even the teacher are boring. Did you know that you must fight boredom with a bit of imagination?

Difficulties are part of a student’s life. You may be the underdog today but just continue.  Cheating in any way is not an option, though. It will not help you learn anything. 

Here are creative and fun ways in dealing with your studies may it be the longest boredom of them all, a final exam or any school-related challenges.

Have a powerful mindset. Benjamin Franklin once said, “You can do anything you set your mind to.” Our mind is so mighty it can conquer any hardships and pain just to reach your goal. Pick a goal you dream to grasp. Your purpose will be your strong drive to stick to your goal no matter what. Make a vision board and place it in a conspicuous area or make it a lock screen wallpaper. 

Use a creative planner or download a student app planner. Nowadays planners are attractively made and let’s you jot more plans than before. Student app planners are very detailed depending on your assignment, task, or schedule which you can view all at once. Whatever you choose, it will help you manage your priorities & manage your time efficiently.

Stick to your supportive loved ones. Each of our loved ones is different so choose whom to hang out with that genuinely support your goals in your studies. If your best friend, for example, likes to ditch your classes and hang out in the mall, you better think twice spending time with him/her. You can still be best friends, but you must schedule your malling. Listen to your loved ones when they give you unsolicited pieces advice if you fail. But also be glad if they commend you for your achievement.

Do old-school tested ways. Pray to God to guide you, give you strength & wisdom. Sleep on time and get up early. Eat nutritious & delicious food before heading to an hour long review. Take a break for a few minutes between study sessions. Talk to your parents, teachers or any adult you trust & seek advice and tips. Join an organization  that piqued your interest & be friends with other members. Make it a habit to do what’s right and you’ll never be astray.

If problems persist, do something creative. Solve problems unconventionally. Be ingenious when you are still waking up late, for example. You can have a rooster outside your house. If you still flunk at math, seek support to a tutor and ask examples that are related to everyday life. Listen to upbeat instrumental music when reviewing for a major exam. It’s up to your intuition to unleash your creativity in solving problems.

Enjoy studying by loving it. I become loyal to studying because it lets me discover ideas, events or anything that are interesting. It’s as if every new idea says, “Did you know that…?”

Reflect each night. Think about any accomplishments or mistakes you made during the day. Write it down. This will aid you what to do or not to do next time. Also, it will make you careful on any decisions you will make. 

Remember, you only get to study once so do your best. Think of it as an investment for the future. If you think it does not relate to your academic , find what it teaches you instead. It may be a virtue of perseverance or faith or any virtue. 

A quote to live by, “Never stop learning because life never stops teaching”.

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Task 2: When In Manila on Campus

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Task 2/Week 2

Are you studying in DLSU, CSB or St. Scho? Long breaks with your friends and super hungry? Well.. I have the perfect place just for you.

Introducing Deck Mnl, it’s a board game cafe with good quality food plus different kinds of board game to play with. How cool is that?

Deck Mnl, Board Game Cafe owned by to graduates student from CSB. Found along Ocampo Street near BPI Vito Cruz.

Their house rules

You can play different board games with your friends and family

Playing while eating? YASSS. We tried the Buffalo Wings since its their best seller, 125php and Fish Fillet, 125php only. Currently they have a promo Buffalo Wings with Iced Tea for only 150php.

Their board games. OMG HEAVEN.

They also sale different kinds of board games

The concept of the cafe is very sleek, comfy and modernise. 

So thats about it. Did I answer all the question above? if yes, then go and come thru! 

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Words That Stick

The greatest struggle of the bookworm is never having enough time to read everything on they reading list. In today's busy world, we can never seem to find the time to finish what we've already written, much less new books. So we must sift through the titles to find ones with substance. Sometimes we are lucky and find books that remain with us all our lives. These are the ones that we strive to find. Here are a few of the stories that have a special place in my heart— and that I'm sure will have a place in yours as well. Title: All The Light We Cannot See Author: Anthony Doerr Doerr's novel is set in Nazi-occupied France, telling the tales of Marie-Laure, the blind daughter of the locksmith for the Museum of Natural History; and Werner, a boy recruited into the German army for his skill with radios. The reader effectively lives the whole of their lives with them, from the innocence of their youth to their respective views on the war raging on around them. Doerr's prose is gorgeous, and his characters are well-rounded: he does not just show the war and its effects on them, but the beauty, hope, love and ambition they see and have within themselves. A journey of self-discovery, and understanding other perspectives, this book is a once-in-a-lifetime find. Title: The Little Prince Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupery A classic children's story about the important things in life— if you haven't yet read it, you should. Written simply but overflowing with meaning, the book is even better with the author's adorable drawings. You'll want to read it over and over again— it's that lovely. Its recent movie adaptation is worth watching as well, although the experience is much better if you've already read the original. Title: A Little Princess Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett Another great children's classic, the story of Sara Crewe is a lot like Cinderella— without the magic and immediate happy ending. Sara shows incredible strength of character; she stays optimistic, kind and patient throughout the cruelty done to her, and chooses to be a princess by mindset rather than by riches. She's the perfect role model, and will definitely find a place in your heart. Title: A Wrinkle In Time Author: Madeline L'Engle Yes, it's another children's book, but L'Engle's short novel cannot be excluded. It tells a sweet story of Meg, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin as they search for Mr. Murray— Meg's father, gone missing after an experiment. A lesson in love and forgiveness, especially of people we have been apart from, this is a one-of-a-kind magic. Title: The Name of The Wind Author: Patrick Rothfuss Rothfuss's epic tale is told from Kvothe's point of view. The readers get to watch as he grows from boy to man, from unknown to legend; we get to experience with him all the trials that come with becoming a myth in your own time, and learn the truth of his life. It's written beautifully, and Rothfuss doesn't stop there— his world is built amazingly, and it unfolds for you as gently as a flower, the little details of Kvothe's universe revealing themselves naturally rather than shoving themselves in your face. He also writes with a brilliant amount of insight, about love, music, and people in general. Title: The Diviners Author: Libba Bray Set in 1920's America, this Young Adult novel is surprisingly full of heart. Bray explores the idea of the American dream, of diversity and racism, of how people aren't always as they seem. Readers get to explore each character's lives, each with their own dark secret. As mysterious murders start to happen in New York, Evie O'Neill must use her power to find the killer— who may not be human after all... Bray's writing also masterfully reveals the true spirit of the roaring 20's and the colorful, hedonistic society it was (for the elite, at least). That's by no means a perfect list; in fact, it's short. But there's only so much I can fit into the word limit. Happy reading!