Hoping for a Change

 

First of all, I would like to congratulate you for being the 17th president of the republic of the Philippines.

I hope you are doing well as I write this blog. Honestly, I didn't really expect that you were running for president the moment you filed your COC.  I worry a lot about education as a student, especially for my future. I also have a lot of questions I'd like to ask you. What really is the reason why you run? What are your plans?

Everytime we have calamities here in the Philippines, you are there to help us, guide us and bring us life. There is one way that you may help us that will financially benefit our nation. But is money enough? Is food enough? Is financial help enough? Are all of your efforts enough to satisfy us? 

If I said I was loudly and immensely proud of everything you've accomplished since becoming our President, I'd be lying. I can't even begin to convey how dissatisfied and sad I am. It may be insane to judge you right now, the destruction of properties, the loss of life, and the hardship of people makes my blood boil. Houses are being taken down and destroyed, and you are still here, making vlogs. Watching calamities take lives while our President enjoys himself outside of the country. While you enjoy the comforts of life, you may watch our economy crashes. Seeing the inflation rate rise and watching people struggle to survive the day at their maximum capacity, while you as our President enjoys yourself outside the country? I am aware that you are working hard to support and direct our nation, but do your efforts actually reflect your finest efforts? I don't think so.

I sincerely hope that all of the problems we are currently experiencing will soon be resolved. I only ask that you listen to our suggestions and act openly in front of the people. The journey is just getting started.  I wish you continue success as you make more small advancements. Increased openness and transparency. I may not be on your side, but I think you have what it takes to be a leader. I'm hoping that soon the hope's faded color will return and that each of my questions will be answered .

The lives of Filipinos are becoming increasingly difficult over time. As the wind swirls around us, time is slipping away quickly. You must act swiftly, effectively, and efficiently. Not on Friday or Saturday, but now. The time to prove that you deserve that position, that you deserve the 31 million votes and trust is now.

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Swept to horror

It was March 2020; the fourth quarterly examination were approaching, and we were about to finish seventh grade when it was announced that schools would be suspended due to COVID-19. I barely recall how excited we all were when the announcement of the one-week suspension of classes due to the COVID-19 outbreak was made. We had no idea that a week-long suspension would grow into a two-year nightmare.

A well-deserved break of two weeks made us the students, very pleased and grateful. But we didn't expect the two weeks to stretch into a month, then two months, then a year, and now two years of being stuck at home. 

The COVID-19 epidemic caused significant upheaval in all parts of life, particularly how classes were done both online and offline. The unexpected move to solely online methods of teaching and learning was caused by the Philippines Government's lockdowns. Which had a big impact on me as a student. Are you wondering how am I able to cope with it?  

At first, it was somewhat difficult. It was challenging for me to study on my own, absorb each lesson, and complete the modules without the assistance of others. I am easily distracted and find it difficult to concentrate. It was difficult, but I had to put in a lot of effort to finish my schoolwork while at home. Passing my answer sheets and other obligations became my only aim as time progressed, rather than learning. I also crammed several of my outputs, which resulted in me falling asleep at 1 or 2 a.m. To cope, I started watching movies, playing online games and talking to my friends. It was wonderful to wake up early, do housework, spend time with my family, and meet new internet pals. It was a roller coaster ride for me and everyone else.

We started and ended two school years without even attending to school, without any physical chit-chat with classmates, without any laughter, and without any assistance from parents or teachers. Two years of complaints, rage, frustration, self-teaching, and restless nights. We sob, but we never give up. We criticize but respond and submit on time. Answering these modules makes me want to give up on life, but here I am, still alive (lmao). 

I'm in 10th grade, and it feels like time has flown by. I now fully comprehend the teachings and am anxious to learn more. I can manage my time efficiently and devote attention to my hobbies, which I have not been able to do for the past two years. Now, I also get enough sleep, which is a huge accomplishment. I create specific goals to achieve in order to keep motivated and to avoid repeating past mistakes. Finally, I intend to love learning, which I was unable to accomplish previously.

As a student, I have been exposed to social isolation and disconnectedness, which can exacerbate emotions of worry, uncertainty, and loneliness and lead to emotional and behavioral difficulties. Being forced to stay at home may have increased the chance of family stress or abuse, both of which are risk factors for mental health disorders in some people. The pandemic was both tragic and life changing. It didn't hurt me physically, but I couldn't say the same for my emotional state. 

Household tasks, modules, developing, insufficient sleep, and self-taught modules are all challenges that I encounter. Regardless of how difficult, it's very satisfying to say that I made it through. I became the finest version of myself after these two years of experience.

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Who's Trisha Anne?

One of the most difficult things to do is to describe oneself, but it's also intriguing to put into words. Honestly, this pandemic altered me in so many different ways that I can say with certainly that I do not fully understand of who I am.

People can have different perspectives on my personality depending on what they want to see in me, and that's good. However, some people, including myself, might not confidently respond when asked to describe myself. But I'll do my best to give a detailed explanation of who am I.

Anyways, heluuu, starting off my blog, I'd like to introduce myself. I am Trisha Anne M. Rabang, but I go with a lot of nicknames. " Rabang " if I'm with my classmates, " Trishabangs" when I'm with my family, and simply " Trisha " with my friends and teachers. Aged 15, I was born on June 14, 2007, at Gabriela Silang General Hospital. I am currently residing at Tamorong Sta. Catalina with my father and my younger sibling since my mother is an OFW. The only hobbies I have been is photography, listening to music and sleeping (lol). I also tried my hand at other hobbies such as drawing, painting and dancing, but I just decided it wasn’t for me. 

I studied in Bernardo P. Ragasa Elementary School, and my journey there was like a roller coaster ride. I was happy and carefree student during this time. I engaged in active participation in my classes and a variety of extracurricular activities. But things suddenly changed. I admit that I am an introvert, but I enjoy meeting new people and learning about other cultures and traditions, which makes me happy. I then transferred to Ilocos Sur National High School, under the Science, Technology and Engineering Program. Here, I was able to expand my social circle and contact while also having a lot of new experiences that altered the way I saw a lot of things. As Special Science Class student, I encounter numerous obstacles, but thanks to my friends, I was able to overcome them all. They always keep me secure and are my safe haven.

I become lonely when I don't get attention from my friends or someone with whom I want to communicate. Furthermore, I am dependable but short-tempered. I get irritated when I'm not fully understood. I'm furious on the inside, but it doesn't reflect in my action. However, I would like to change this personality attribute slightly because my friends and family members frequently fail to recognize that I am experiencing difficulties. 

Finally, in the future, I aspire to be a Medical Technologist. I also set goals in mind, such as finishing my studies, being financially stable, and working hard so my parents won’t have to do so anymore. This is me, for better or worse, attempting to analyze the world as it is, displaying its genuine hues.