A Day Outside The House

Today is a very exhausting day. I went to the National library and researched for my report. So far, so good. It`s better that I worked instead of procrastinated. This day seemed like a normal one.

Unfortunately, I didn`t have the opportunity to splurge my time in the library. Just searching for the books that I needed took so much time. Nevertheless, the library is extensive. I really liked it. They have a wide variety of books, newspapers, magazines and many more. They also have old and rare things. I was slightly unaware at first that the book that I was intending to borrow was more than 20 years old. I was fortunate enough to find and borrow the book. It was "Orosman at Zafira" of Balagtas (Francisco Baltazar). Earlier before I searched for this book, I searched for articles that was needed for my report. Slightly unaware again, I didn`t notice that the newspapers that was on my search list was over 25 years. Unfortunately, I was able to find only one article. Anyway, I honestly appreciated that the library kept the broadsheets, magazines and others that were published. I even saw a collection of magazines that were published in the 70`s. They had them arranged according to specific ranges of dates. The experience inside the library was thrilling.

I also acquired a small tripod for my camera so I can start filming videos for my new channel in Youtube. The sales lady called it the "Octopus" probably because it looked like it has three tentacles.  

When I was heading home, there were some people on the way that was out because of the smoke-like circled around the moon. It looked like as if the moon is perfectly in the middle of the circle. The circle around it also looked flawless in shape. (It can`t be seen on the picture above because it wasn`t as bright as the moon. The circles on the picture other than the moon is probably because of my camera.)

This was a normal day, but I`m grateful that I had it.

- Kathryn

A Wonderful New Year

Hello readers,

Another year has passed, but the experiences we had will always be a part of us. Today is the mark of another year. As we go on in our daily lives, I hope that each and everyone of us will treasure each second that we receive. As they say, life is full of surprises. We are indefinitely aware with what future may bring us. The significant matter is cherishing every moment we have and every loved one we care for. Life is a mysterious book one can`t seem to conclude. Therefore, I hope and pray for everyone to have a simple and wonderful new year. I hope that you will find the true happiness in life.

- Kathryn

Merry Christmas!

Hello dear readers,

I would like to greet you a merry Christmas. I hope all the best things will happen in your lives. Everything has a reason and for this season, Jesus Christ is the reason. No matter what religion you may have or beliefs you hold onto, I hope and pray that you will be blessed with happiness, peace and fulfillment. As you celebrate this day, I am hoping that your hearts will be filled with blessings of joy. May God bless you and keep safe. Have a true joy in life!

- Kathryn

Poor Management

Poor management often leads to destruction. Little by little, everything starts to fall. Hard-earned capitals get lost and past efforts get wasted. Living without proper management , plans and order is like running in a race for no reason.

In life, organization of one`s events is necessary to achieve a life filled with appropriateness. Each individual is bound to be in order. Without order, obstacles are harder to overcome, problems are more complicated to solve and successes are more difficult to achieve.

In unfortunate times, a person who`s well put together will have more chances to conquer situations because of well planned ideas. Ideas that can help a person in his personal, physical or financial survival. It can be a matter of falling off a cliff and hanging on the edge of the cliff.

Poor management is the element in slowly destroying one`s priceless possessions. It is the epitome of failure.

Labeling

Recently, another advertisement played first before actually seeing the video that I wanted to watch in Youtube. Gratefully, it`s not just another advertisement endorsing their products. It`s Pantene`s "Labels Against Women." In most advertisements that I see on television and internet, Pantene`s new commercial is one of the most inspiring commercials I have seen. It depicted a very significant social issue we are currently  facing.

Labeling is as terrible as stereotyping. It constricts people into a specific and limited idea that existed with atrocious and delusive judgments. It hinders people to alter a new character or personality because of the existing prejudices. It is the predicament that hunts people`s minds providing skeptical thoughts into showing what one is greatly capable of.

Pantene`s new commercial about labeling women is a great representation of the issues our society have. It`s not a battle between masculines and feminines but it`s how preconceived labeling affects the development of people`s potentials.

At the end, one`s determination and faith will make him shine through.

"Don`t let labels hold you back. Be strong and shine." - Pantene

- Kathryn

A Reflective School Day

Today has been quite beneficial. My eyes were able to witness another place.  I was enthralled to take photos in an ordinary community. It`s fascinating and gratifying that in such a place, I was still able to witness the pleasant sky, trees, and soil. In our advancing world today, the image of not being able to see such beauty is frightening. The way the world once saw naturally clear water as ordinary now saw them as an occasional find.

The exquisiteness of simple things like the blooming green and brown colors of the trees are refreshingly peaceful to sense.

 Even the uneven yet naturally embossed marks of the tree`s trunk is comforting.

 The bright and rich color of the plants are interesting to look at.

And the smooth surfaces of the rocks are nice to touch.

While the surface of the patches and combinations of rocks, soil, and others make the perfect bench.

Moreover, this simple and delicate attribute of nature calms the soul.

Beauty is defined not by the eyes but by the heart.

How about you? How do you appreciate the plain things in life? I would be gratified if you can share your experiences and insights.

Thank you for viewing. May this world change for the better.

- Kathryn

Getting Initiation

Life has been quite fair to me. I have been receiving many encouragements to express my inner self through learning. My weary soul has been showing signs of activeness and enthusiasm. The gratefulness inside me is building and pounding.

Recently, additional freedom has been helping me cope up with life`s stressors. Everything seems so nice and happy despite life`s challenges.

The eagerness to express, learn and bloom has been making my heart, soul and mind pop with excitement. The willingness of my being is preparing me for the future`s big battle against my own intuition and will. The commotion inside me is pounding with ideas and imaginations.

I am elated, loved and cared. I am grateful, devoted and enthusiastic to serve and work hard. Life is the mystery book one can`t seem to conclude.