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"Kannawidan Festival"

    Ilocos sur is a beautiful province located in the northern part of Luzon. It is a province rich in culture and traditions that represent the ancient Spanish and Filipino culture. And to show and share their treasured cultures and tradition to the world they celebrate the "Kannawidan Festival"       The Kannawidan (local term for traditional practice) festival was also an occasion to strengthen the Ilocano culture, recognize Ilocos Sur’s sons and daughters who brought honor to the province, celebrate abundant harvest or just to celebrate the Ilocano spirit that continues to drive locals to boost the province. Various festivities were staged from trade, agriculture, aqua and livestock while a display of farm products opened the 17-day festival. Tradition was also found in the culinary treats that residents prepared including delicacies that Ilocos Sur is known for. It is a celebration that lasts from the last week of January up to the first week of February.  

Change starts with me

                      "Change your thoughts and you                                              change your world"                                                   ( Norman Vincent Peale )  When we depend on other peoples opinion to live then your life is no longer yours. I use to observe people and I make creative stories about them in my mind. I assume great things and imagine myself on that particular situation.  During the hard times of my life, I consider myself the unluckiest. But I didn't see the more difficult situation of other people I have. I wasn't able to see that for some reason I am still lucky in life. So I reflect and realize that what I have is just challenges and there are no challenges without solutions.  I am a dreamer and I live to make plans in life. But sometimes I wasn't able to change myself to be progressive and aim for the best. I will change my aspects in life and start rewriting my story again for the best result.  When I

New year, New me

Another year has come and another experiences is yet to unfold. During the last year we have seen many things that alters the what we feel and see. many problems come to us last year, like family problems and financial problems. I am thankful because i am able to surpass those challenges in my  life.  This year as a dedication to my self i commit myself to use my time and energy to meaningful things and  not to wasteful ones. I am thankful to my family, friends, and to other people that encourage me to pursue my dreams and continue believing in myself.  I hope for a good blessings this. Life is short and fast. And I want it to live in the moment, not to think ahead, appreciate what I have and spend my time with the people that I love and value the most.  This year I will change myself and restart my actions for the better. All we need to do is accept ourselves and and just enjoy life.  Happiness for me is being able to think freely and to have the freedom to let myself do the