Let the Earth breathe

     Last month was the annual National Clean-up Month where everyone around the globe cleans the environment for a whole week to save and preserve our surroundings, natural resources, and create a healthier living space for fellow beings. As a student, I partake in this act not for the sake of acting good but for the betterment of our Planet Earth. Cleaning isn't always done by your home but to any place we've been. Simple acts can result for a cleaner Earth. Through this blog I will share my activities I've done in September.          

                                                  

The image here shows while I'm taking out the trash. It was my usual job. But what surprise me the most is that people actually dispose their wastes in their appropriate bins. Something like that is rare to come by but it is very welcoming to know some students know how to segregate their wastes.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    

This is me cleaning my classroom. Though you may question, "How does it relate to cleaning the environment?" Well, cleaning isn't always exclusive to nature but to our surroundings as well. The cleaner our surroundings, the healthier for our environment.

“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow “

-Audrey Hepburn

Whether your garden is small or large, getting dirt on your hands and basking in a bit of sun can be good for you. So, get out there and beautify your surroundings. And given the current state of our planet, we need to do our part in saving it. Gardening impacts so many aspects of our lives such as the air we breathe, minimizing carbon footprints, and protecting small animals like birds, bees, and butterflies. We should take advantage of and participate in the initiative to improve the health of our planet. 

Here's a snap of me sweeping outside of my house. My parents were skeptical on why I ask if I could help with their chores but they were certainly happy that I helped them. Though I maybe sweeping leaves, my father will use these leaves as fertilizer for our garden. Every drop is recycled into a more significant use.

Here is an image of me watering our plants. The afternoon may look dull but it wont stop me from watering our garden. Well it doesn't look much of a garden right here in the picture, but trust me when I say we have a garden. I am just watering the plants in our front porch.

Cleaning up our surroundings isn't just about removing trash. It's about preserving the natural beauty of our environment and protecting the precious ecosystem that call them home.

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 Good reads

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/831377-to-plant-a-garden-is-to-believe-in-tomorrow

A heartfelt letter to our President

"I promise..." Ah every politician says that phrase. But do they really practice what they preached? What about you, our dear President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.? Everyone has their opinions about you, some are good some are controversial. But in this letter you will read my heartfelt appreciation. Because even you deserves a praise for your feat.

Dear Mr. President,

The Philippines needs a leader like you to fix its issues. We believe in you and your upcoming projects to aid us in our time of need. I hope that under your wisdom the Philippines can develop to even greater change. Many Filipinos have extremely high expectations for their president and everyone is hoping for great decisions coming from you. We wanted a future. We needed a great change, we require the president's wisdom!

So as you read this, I acknowledge the burdens you carry and I respect your dedication for this country's growth. To make a greater Philippines is to have unity within it's people, and you unite everyone under a single lead. I hope you are happy, I hope your family is safe, I hope the Philippines develops. Because I do think that under your leadership and wit, we are all safe and contented. So that's all and every word is genuine.

With my warmest regards,

Jake Russel D. Reoliquio

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The Resilience of Filipinos

 

The Philippines has met its recent typhoon, "Egay", it was devastating however despite the heavy impact Filipinos quickly recovered from the storm. But before bagyo egay, was an earthquake that caused severe destruction to the Philippines, even after our buildings, infrastructure, famous tourist spots, and our beloved Saint Paul Cathedral are ruined. We somehow managed to improvise, adapt, and overcome the aftermath of that disaster. And even before the earthquake there was the infamous COVID-19 pandemic that created a global quarantine. Even after all of that, the Philippines faces such worldwide threat with silver lining. The Philippines remain standing tall, thanks to our resilience!

Filipinos throughout centuries are natural born survivors. Resilience is our defining characteristics that made us different, we manage to tackle our disappointments and emerge more strong and determine with the odds against us! We survive those circumstances for we are strong fighters in those desperate situations. The resiliency of Filipinos can also be inspired by finding strength through close family ties. We remained mentally resilient thanks to our family, friends, and loved ones to lend a sympathetic ear  and a helping hand when times are getting tough.

If we're going to a more resilient Philippines then we must train the latest generation how to improvise, adapt, and overcome the situations that is about to come. Train their minds to be mentally prepared for the unexpected. Feed their knowledge through education and learning. Comfort them if times are getting tough. And most importantly, carry the burden for a resilient Philippines. We have face the storm but together we will all face the world!

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Towards a COVID-1 Towards a COV Towards a COVID-19-resilient Philippines  

https://www.pwc.com/ph/en/issues/covid-19-issues/towards-a-covid19-resilient-philippines.html

RESILIENCE AMIDST ADVERSITY: THE MANY FACES OF RESILIENCE IN FILIPINOS 

https://www.researchpublish.com/upload/book/paperpdf-1593090736.pdf

The Spirit of Being Resilient in Filipino Culture 

https://barokandtakya.com/the-spirit-of-being-resilient-in-filipino-culture/#:~:text=The%20Resiliency%20of%20the%20Filipino%20is%20Finding%20Strength%20in%20Family&text=But%20the%20great%20thing%20about,hand%20when%20times%20get%20tough.

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Rebuilding Differently for Resilience in the Philippines 

https://www.undp.org/philippines/press-releases/rebuilding-differently-resilience-philippines

Jake Russel D. Reoliquio

Drifting for Opportunities

          Hi, I am Jake Russel D. Reoliquio from 10-Rizal. If there is something that could describe me, it is that I’m an opportunist. I don’t perform a lot and often times do nothing, however, is not because I’m lazy, well I am but I just wait for perfect scenarios where I can shine. Like a drifter waiting to wash up on shore. That can be seen during my academics. 

 

          I know my weaknesses and my strengths especially. So, I know when to shine during my studies. I’m not exceptionally smart nor intellectual but I’m still an upstanding student. Regardless of intellectual learnings I can be bizarre sometimes. My humor is what my friends described as “dark,” and my actions do not match my grades but if there is one perk I can prove is that I am conscious of everything I’ve done. 

 

           Though I am perfectly fine, my thoughts run like the wind, because of it I feel lonely sometimes. Like a drifter waiting for an opportunity, someone to share the same interests as me. I am quick to learn but always confused without help. Even if the odds are against me, I live by the risk and every risk will soon bring opportunities that I can conquer! Lastly, I am a hypocrite, so everything I say may be the opposite of what I preached and/or too lazy to do it all. 

  

Anyways here is the last chorus of a song I made: 

 

“Can you hear it? The pulses of the living... 

The ironic rhythm is a grand orchestra! 

It’s never the same tone, who wants to stop this? 

There can’t be! 

 

When the violent storm is over... 

The blue sky is more beautiful than ever! 

You see? I want that, I want that... 

That’s all I want! 

 

I drift tonight (drift tonight) 

Carried by the waves, I’ll just be a black sea 

I drift tonight (drift tonight) 

(Please don’t stop the flow) please don’t stop the flow! 

 

I drift tonight with wandering trust 

(Carried by the waves) I will be a vast universe 

I drift tonight the finite one (finite) 

The finite one! And the infinite one!” 

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