Have Teenage Filipinos Lost Their Originality?

Boys Over Flowers. Temptation of Wife. Super Juniors. Girls Generation. SS501. Kim Bum. Ko Hye Sun. Korean fashion. These are only few of the many things that we watch, idolize, and imitate from the Koreans. Koreans are not the only people that we idolize and imitate. There are other countries like United States where we find Justin Bieber, Adam Lambert, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, etc. 

Why are we fond of imitating people from other countries anyway?
 
Have teenage Filipinos lost their originality?

My Work, My Identity

My dream is to become a successful cardiologist. Cardiology, the study of the human heart, is a very important job. As I have observed, many people now suffer from heart diseases and sadly many people have gone ahead of us because of this traitor disease. In the world of medicine, there's no room for errors. Even the smallest mistake can create the greatest problem because we are dealing with human life. Every action must be done carefully to avoid possible complications that will arise which could worsen the patient's condition. Every diagnosis is must be accurate. Each decision must be weighed before proceeding into the next step. In every treatment and cure which we plan we must hope that it will work.

After ten years, I would like myself to be identified by my work as a cardiologist.

 Primarily, I would want this work to identify me as "Dixi the successful cardiologist who had saved many lives." In real life, most people prefer doctors who have successfully treated people. To become successful, one of the things I will do is to, be open to many ideas but not too open that it might distract my own decision making ability.  I think that this will help me make accurate diagnosis. This diagnosis will in turn lead me to find the right treatments or cure. Second, I will also keep up to be careful in everything that I do. The third is that I will allow only capable and trained persons to handle my patients. This is because, I want to ensure the safety of my patients. If something wrong will happen to them, the blame will always fall on me.

Second, I’d like to be described as “a competent and precise doctor.” To be competent, I will not merely rely on my ten years experience as a cardiologist. I must keep track of the latest technologies and innovations which have the potential to cure diseases. For example, I will join trainings, seminars, and conferences that are related to my work and those of which I believe will benefit me.



Third, I’d like to be described as “the cardiologist who trains interns proficiently.”  In a hospital, it is expected that there will be new doctors. These doctors must complete their internship before they proceed to their residency. Residency is the period of specialized training in clinical medicine or surgery in a hospital. I will train them proficiently by teaching additional knowledge which they must know. Another is that I will let them observe real diagnosis and treatments. If I am satisfied with their performance, I will allow them to handle my patients, in such a way that they will maintain a close observation.

To be known as a doctor is better but to be known through my work as a doctor is best.

Quote # 1 Unlocked

            

            On my perspective, the passage clearly states that a person who does not act or accomplish something worthwhile in his life is considered worthless, unimportant, or undistinguished. He is basically nobody because there is no right or decent word which could be used to describe that person appropriately. 

   

           A person who does not exert any effort at all in that he is doing will not be able to achieve his dreams or aspirations. He won’t be able to satisfy those that are expected of him. He won’t be able to fulfill promises. In real life, it is what we do which defines us. It is how we manage our lives, how we interact, and how we strive to progress and be successful.

          I agree with the thought of the passage. No person can become successful without exerting his effort. Every triumph and achievement begins with one step. 

          To illustrate my stand, I’ll take our own high school life as an example. As students, we could really never learn and be able to attain high scores if without exerting effort to listen, to understand, to outline, to make our assignments and projects, to read, and to fulfill the other requirements of our teachers and our school. I believe no one has ever failed doing his best because at the end of what we do we always gain some learning. 

New Year's Resolution

It's 2011, the year of the metal rabbit. I never wrote my new year's resolution. It just remained as a thought stuck in my mind but now I think I should write it down.

1. sleep before 11 pm
2. wake up at 6 am
3. don't skip breakfast
4. eat well
5. do household chores on weekends
6. throw away unnecessary things
7. never go to church late
8. study hard
9. be frugal
10. exercise at least twice a week
11. join sports activities
12. avoid being moody (accdg. to my friend)
13. participate in online contests

The State and Religion

           For some time already the ongoing opposition of the Roman Catholic church in the Philippines has stirred much public opinion about the Reproductive Health Bill. The conflict was even more aggravated with Carlos Celdran's "Damaso" drama and a hint of "excommunication" and "civil disobedience" from the church in case the RH Bill is pushed through.

          That's no the issue. The issue here is about the church meddling with the government.

          The separation of religion from the state has long been established. The failure of honoring this leads to the disruption of solidarity amongst us.

          The fact that our country is overpopulated must also be taken into account and that all possible solutions must be considered.

       

Quotes for the Day

"Men naturally possess the heart of a superhero 
so when a guy does good, thoughtful, 
and heroic deed for you, 
don't think that he likes you. 
They just function according to their nature."

Tears speak of what you lips cannot.

"The moment you start thinking about giving up
think of the best reasons why 
you've been holding on for so long."

Life is full of sacrifices.

"Two of the hardest tests in life:

The patience to wait for the right moment

and the courage to accept that you've waited for nothing"

Homework or No Homework

     I watched the news a while ago and I heard that DepEd is issuing a memorandum or something which is about not giving any assignment to public school students that are to be done on weekends. As seen in the screen there were mixed reactions. Some students like it while some parents don't.

     I think I will stick to the con side but with a little twist.

     As a student from a science class I encounter many assignments and projects. I feel frustrated at times when we're given a very short time frame especially when it incorporates thorough research. It is okay for me to have assignments on weekends but I wish there would only be a maximum of three. Looking at my situation on a different point of view, I noticed that it is really hard to have many assignments with an additional short term and long term projects for only a short time.

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     I like taking responsibilities. However, there are times that I feel exhausted making school works. I understand that this is part of learning. Education entails perseverance, tolerance, patience, responsibility, and sacrifice. We can never learn if the only feeling we experience is joy.

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     There are times that I had to work while having dinner and sometimes none at all just to finish my assignments.  These are the times when I am really feeling the pressure on my shoulders. There are also times that the last thing I do before I go to sleep is to turn off the computer while the first thing I do in the morning is to open the computer just to cram up my paper works.

     I wonder how my other classmates are faring whenever we have too many assignments in a day or when they did not finish their assignments. 

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    Yes, it is true that students must be given time for themselves to relax and enjoy weekends but this does not mean going to playing games or looking at porns in computer shops, etc. Weekends should be a time where students could do recreational activities like sports. 

     At present, high technologies are all around, some people get addicted to electronic gadgets and other stuff. This causes some people to skip physical activities which entail vigorous movements. Having exercise benefits the mind not just the body. It helps one to let go of the things that are preoccupying our minds. It is a way to relax. Relax? In exercise? Yes, we can relax through exercise. By doing so we clear our minds from the things that are troubling us. When we exercise we release our energy and as we release our energy, we throw out the negative thoughts and others while we are also absorbing the positive energy and attitudes.

   By the way, we will have our intramurals on next week on October 27 - 28, 2010. 

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   Ciao! I have to make my assignments on biotechnology about the Human Genome Project and a journal writing for Values Education. I also have to outline for Chemistry, Araling Panlipunan, Physics, Biotechnology, Advanced Statistics, and Values Education. I also have to sew the juice packs for our project which is still on Biotechnology. We are going to make mats out of these juice wrappers. I also have to think of a way on how to raise funds for our project. I will also have to finish my article about the additional two year BEC. For how many days I wasn't able to finish it. How will I ever be a good writer if I do not have the time to write??? Huhuhu!

:) "Without wax" :)