Baguio City

            We live in different communities found in different places. It’s not hard to love a place where you were born and grew up in. Simply because you get used to the culture and the lifestyle of the place. But in Baguio you’ll love the place because here it’s so peaceful and so cool. Peaceful because during elections almost all parts of the country, people are killing each other just to get a spot in the government but in Baguio politicians talk and debate it out. I’m not saying it’s the best city in the Philippines, but I guess its one of the best vacation spots during summer because of its cool climate.

             Baguio’s cool climate is due to its location in the mountains. Due to Baguio’s cold weather we sometimes experience thick fog formations and some visitors ask locals “are we in heaven?” .Well I don’t even know the answer to the question cause I don’t really know how fogs are formed and the fog became normal to me. Baguio offers stuff like strawberry jams and peanut brittle. Although strawberry isn’t really the product of Baguio but La Trinidad, some people I know from NCR still think that Baguio and La Trinidad is just one city. Baguio now has bloomed to become one of the best cities in the Philippines we are very well known by our festival “Panagbenga” or in english the blooming of flowers. Panagbenga is the best festivity in Baguio. It all starts with a street dancing parade followed by a float parade. Then after the parades Session Road, which is Baguio’s central business district, closes for a week to let business men from all parts of the country to sell their stuff and profit from it but the it is encourage to sell products that are made from Baguio and theme of the whole festival which is the blooming, so it is encourage by the officials of the event that people sell plants. Other events are multiple concerts and competitions.

            But it’s not  about the festivities and Baguio’s fame that I like in the community. What I cherish most about this community is there love for their culture. People in the Philippines are naturally humble but love for culture is another thing. Although little by little culture is being destroyed by technological advancements. Some children from the native families in the Cordilleras still love to learn about there culture. Well Baguio is really a nice place to visit. So sometime in your future come and visit my city. I hope you enjoy your stay. n_n

Lightning

I love to see the lightning crossing across the dark sky. It's something feared by most and some are amazed by it. I’m amazed by it because it only happens rarely in my town. Seeing light cut the sky in half is amazing. Then after the light show a burst of strong energy is felt around my body and it is an amazing, relaxing and exciting feeling. Lightnings are one of the most beautiful things that happen around us. It’s so beautiful and dangerous as the same time. My late grandfather believes that lightnings are earthly elements. He used to tell my mom and aunt’s that a lightnings true form is like a ball of electricity that hover on the ground and they have teeth. He said that if people are bitten by this electrical element that we would get fried and die. I somehow believe in it because in some parts of the world people see electrical spheres that hover on the earth during a lightning storm. Some even see them on planes so I somehow believe there’s a truth in it. Anyway I love lightning cause it gives me an adrenaline rush and its amazes me.

Ahhhh Love

(A personal point of view)

I’m a licensed driver and I can pretty much drive the safest way. Love for me is no different from driving. No U-turns cause you can’t go back to make the wrong things right. No overtaking cause it’s very dangerous and you might be endangering the lives of your passengers. No over speeding cause it’s against the law and it’s not safe. Don’t ever forget to wear your seat belt it’s a life saver.

Make sure your vehicle is fit for transport. Check breaks to make sure it’s still working. Check for gas cause you need this to keep moving. But most importantly don’t ever forget to let your passengers in this ride. Love is not a one man journey it involves people you love, family and friends. They are your passengers so take care of them, never leave them behind, let them bring those who they want to bring, offer them drinks and stuff that are important in long journeys, make them comfortable, provide a transportation that would fit everyone important, and keep them all safe from harm. From my own point off view that’s how love works. Have a nice journey through life. Smile n_n

Metallica - The Day That Never Comes

Jo’s caregiver training

            Jo stopped working as a internet café attendant because his mom wanted him to train as a caregiver. Jo enrolled in one of the best training centers in there town and waited for his training to start. First day of classes he didn’t know anyone else. He saw people who are younger than him and people who are a lot older than him. They were all ask to stand and go in front of the class to tell something about themselves. Jo went in front and he told something about himself, his accomplishments, the university he graduated from and his residence.

            During the first month of his training Jo had a hard time learning cause it was a whole new field. He was a graduate in the computer field and had a hard time memorizing all the medical terms. He eventually caught up with the class and was getting used to his new chosen field.

            During the mids of Jo’s training he enjoyed his classes but couldn’t help to cut classes cause it’s a 6 hour per day training and was very exhausting. Jo’s got moral support from his girlfriend and did a great job. Jo’s and his class then had a red cross training. Jo got two id’s from red cross and was proud because not everyone got two id’s. After that there were fire drill, rappelling and swimming. Jo past these activities and enjoyed them. At the end of the training they were required to have an OJT in a hospital and private medical institutions were Jo past as well.

Nothing is really hard if we just believe in ourselves and our abilities. Friends and love ones are always there to help us and support us. ~JO

ONLY TIME WILL TELL

(Jo’s summer)

It was March and Jo was one of the graduates. Jo finished a 2 year course and was very proud of his achievement. His mom was as his graduation but the rest of the family couldn’t be there cause they are busy attending a family reunion his aunts prepared that day. Jo didn’t really mind much cause this is his day. His mom was crying out of Jo’s achievement and because she was very proud of what his son has accomplished. After the graduation Jo and his mom went home and prepared to travel.

They traveled by bus going to the reunion but didn’t arrive in time. Jo’s dad and his two sisters waited for them at the bus stop and they rode the family vehicle to the reunion site where they’re going to spend the night. They arrived at the site and saw some of his cousins and uncles having a drink. They invited Jo to drink but he wasn’t a “drink to be happy” guy so he passed on it. His aunts saw Jo and congratulated him. They then decided to bring Jo to a near by casino as a gift for Jo’s success. They traveled for 20min until they reached the casino. It was Jo’s first time to enter a casino and was nervous at first. He wanted to play poker before he entered the casino but unluckily poker wasn’t one of the card games in the casino so he tried other games. Jo’s didn’t have any luck in casino games so he stopped and watch his aunts instead. Jo’s two aunts won a good amount of money and called it a night. They traveled back to the place they rented and had a good night sleep.

In the morning they all returned home and they all rested the whole day. Jo’s aunt then planned to go for a trip and Jo’s went with them. After four days they all went back home they all rested for a day, tired due to all the traveling and heat in the lowlands. When Jo’s aunt went back to the Hawaii Jo went back to his OJT to finish it. He only needed a week with eight hours a day to finish it and he did. After his OJT he was absorbed by the Internet Café he was having an OJT in. He worked in the night, but he didn’t care because he enjoyed it anyway. He enjoyed playing games on the computer, chatting and surfing the net.

On one occasion he was chatting and was teasing a girl. When he was teasing the girl he sent a personalize message to her and they chatted for five hours until the girl decided to sleep. The following day Jo couldn’t keep still and didn’t know the reason why. Until the girl he was chatting with went online and Jo sent a private message saying “welcome back”. They chatted all night long until 4-5am and the girl decided to sleep. Jo then was so excited to chat with the girl every night and waited for her to go online and he always sent a personalize message to the girl every time she went online. Jo then decided to ask the real name of the girl and she said it was Ella. Ella was 5 years younger that Jo but Jo didn’t care because he was so inlove with Ella. Jo then added Ella in a social site and they continued to chat and Jo courted the girl online until they decided to have a mutual relationship. At first Jo and Ella didn’t mind being in a long distance relationship but as time passed by they felt more and more sad because of the distance.

Until one day Jo found a way for them to meet. The first time they met Jo didn’t really talk much because he was so shy and Ella did all the talking. Although Jo was a shy guy he decided to take pictures of them with his phone and he even got the chance to hold Ella’s hand. They only had a short time to spent together since Jo needed to back home. It took a very long while until Jo and Ella got to meet each other again. Jo went to a trip with his aunt once and they both used this as a way for them to meet each other. They met again and Jo treated Ella for lunch. Jo didn’t order for himself because he was already full but Ella couldn’t finish her food so Jo has to help her finish it. After lunch Jo and Ella went to the train station and spent a little time to take pictures of them being together again. Jo and Ella had a nice time together and they both were sad that it didn’t take so long. Ella then had to leave because they had an activity in school although Jo didn’t want her to go, Jo decided to let her ride the train and go to school. Jo ask for a kiss and hug before Ella went and they both said there goodbye’s. It was both a very nice and sad day for them and they both wished the next time would take days and not just hours. Jo then went back to his town.

After 2 months Ella was becoming more and more tense and she almost broke out with Jo because of this. Ella then decided that they have a time off but Jo didn’t like the idea. But Ella told Jo it was over. The whole night Jo couldn’t sleep and started crying because he loved Ella so much. The following day Jo made himself busy trying to forget what had happened. Before lunch Ella called and she talked to Jo saying that she made a mistake in her decision and wanted Jo back. Ella asks if it would be ok and Jo said of course. Jo was happy that moment but he also knows the risk of being in that relationship again. He knows it would take him a longer time to see her but Jo didn’t care. Jo and Ella had lots of bumps in the relationship they are in. They are always bothered by the distance and by sadness. Jo didn’t show much of his emotions because he wanted to keep strong but Ella didn’t and Jo understands her. He always says “sorry, I wish I could….” and wished he could just travel without his parents getting mad at him. Jo is jobless and is applying for a job so he could go to Ella and visit her often, while Ella is busy with her studies. That’s the end of the story. Being in a long distance relationship is really hard. Some people don’t even try this because the chance of success is only 20%. Those who tried and failed never lost anything but those who persevered and got to all the troubles had a very wonderful relationship and a happy ending to their story.~2nd revision

I wish I could be there with you always. I hate making you sad. I hate making you feel that I didn’t care and wish I could be there for you always in times of trouble. I’m asking you to wait. I know its taking so long. Give me more time so I can make this work. That’s all I’m asking from you. I love you always please be strong.~Jo

Love is the condition to being closely tied to another by affection and/or faith ~ROGET’S II(THE NEW THESAURUS)

Long distance relationship is the condition of being in love but being able to ignore, endure and conquer distance in time. ~Jo

Jo's Story

This story is about a boy named Jo. He’s a normal child and by that I mean no deformities and he’s not mentally challenge. He enjoyed most of his youth with friends and family members. Jo loved playing with his friends. Jo played mostly with his neighbors. Jo would sometimes go home crying because of the thunders sound. I don’t know why he’s so scared of the thunder but every time he hears it he runs home crying.  He was enrolled in a private school when he was at the right age. He met new friends in school and he was a bright child. During breaks Jo played with his friends and run around school. He got lots of bruises in his head and his mom always gets mad at Jo for being careless. When he was in grade one Jo almost lost his life. He was hit by a moving truck and was dragged 5 feet under truck. Luckily Jo only had minor scratches with no broken bones. His mother was very thankful that Jo didn’t get hurt that badly. After Jo has recovered he did what always does best and that’s playing. I think he hit his head 3-5 times before he graduated in elementary and was scolded and tended by his mom always.

He graduated elementary school and entered high school. High school was a different experience for Jo. He met new friends here and met enemies. He enjoyed playing computer games and almost failed some of his subject because of this. He enjoyed other physical games like basketball and chess but he wasn’t that good in playing them. He loved the intramurals in school since he had such loud voice and loved being in competitions. Jo has a competitive heart and really hates losing even if he doesn’t show his emotions. Jo started to have crushes in school. He fell in loved with a beautiful girl when he was in first year, but his heart was crushed when his friend courted the girl and got the girl for his girlfriend. Jo was very mad at the guy and wanted to punch him but Jo kept his cool and continued school. Jo then went into fights and was sent to the principal’s office on some occasions because of brawling. On one of his fights Jo saw a girl and was amaze by her beauty. He sent letters to the girl and the girl liked it. Jo was a shy guy he couldn’t talk to the girl so he never really started courting her. At times Jo would stare at the girl in a distant and just look at her when the girl looks back he acts like he’s just looking around. Luckily with all the bumps in high school he graduated and entered college.

College was a real challenge for Jo, since he wasn’t so serious with his studies, he was really having a hard time passing every subject and was scolded most of the time by his parents. He hated his father because he would hurt him sometimes. Jo never fought back against his father he believes that fighting back is against the law of God and he respects his father. Jo failed miserably in his second semester as a college student. He transferred to another University and started good, passing every subject and he even got good grades. But Jo got addicted to computer games and this was the start of his downfall, again. He even got to the point where he wasn’t even going to school and he spent most of his time playing and playing and playing until he ran out of money. The University where Jo was enrolled in sent a letter to his parents stating that he wasn’t going to school and Jo’s parents scolded him for doing so. Jo then decided that he drop-out of school and he did. His parents was furious at him that time and Jo’s the words that came from his parents mouth almost made him kill himself but luckily he didn’t. He stopped for eight months before returning to school again. He re-entered the same University and was ready to change. He started good passing all subjects and continued until he was almost finish with his new course. He graduated 2 years later and his mom and aunt’s we’re so proud of him.  Jo is very sensitive and he cried a lot when his alone in his room. Jo then worked for 3 months and stopped to go back to school and learn. He entered another school and he finished his new course in a year and he was very proud of himself.

Jo was never congratulated by his father and he felt so bad about his. He never ask why his father hated his so much(actually he doesn’t really know if his father really hates him). But Jo didn’t care, he made his mom proud of him. His mom always protects him from trouble and always gives him advice as they say moms knows what best for their children(well that what the saying says its doesn’t really mean its true). That all I can say about Jo, he never quits and always believes there is always a way around our problems. He a very nice guy, shy and hates hurting the feelings of others. Well thats Jo, I hope you liked my story. n_n