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FITT Workout: WEEK 8

For this week’s workout was a bit tricky since this week was full of activities, one of which was our Research Defense. But the amount of work that I had for this week, I still managed to do my workout. As usual I did biking but on the last day I did a bit more instead of my usual time. Overall it was a fun week having a balance of doing my school work and working out. LINK: https://youtu.be/8weOqluqX9I

FITT Workout: WEEK 7

For this week’s workout was as always the same as where I went biking. My session was the same but the changes and improvement of my breathing and as well as my leg power. WIth that, I cab;t wait for next week’s workout

LINK: https://youtu.be/xcvTYHgeJNE

FITT Workout: WEEK 6

For this week’s workout, there hasn’t been much all I did was biking for this week. As much more I continue to this simple workout, I am able to notice a bit of positive change in my body. With that I can’t wait for next week’s workout session.

LINK: https://youtu.be/faw2KFtKJ7I

FITT Workout: WEEK 5

For this week, I am back doing my workout. For this week all I did was biking since it had much more of an impact on my body compared to the other workouts I’ve done. For this week nothing really happened that much, I experienced no problems at all and it was nice. I can’t wait for the upcoming workouts in the coming weeks.

LINK: https://youtu.be/HVgb5FEVrmo

FITT Workout: WEEK 4

For this week’s workout, I changed it where I only did biking for three days -keeping things different. Nothing interesting that happened, all of my workouts were flawless. I noticed that my legs are getting a proper workout for the past weeks from all of the biking that I do, and I cannot wait for the next workout session.

LINK:https://youtu.be/hGdbRCxlMF4

FITT Workout: WEEK 3

For this week, my workout was no different. On the first day, I did biking nothing much happened and for the second day was the same but with a mix of planking. For the third day, I did biking but I had to end it earlier than normal due to bad weather. Surprisingly I finished my workout while doing schoolwork. And i can’t wait for next week’s workout. LINK: https://youtu.be/Q3dd4BqFFT8

FITT Workout week 2

For the second week of my FITT Workout, I did the same exercises but I extended the time of each workout.For day one, I did a few stretches, and started to do biking in my area for 20 mins. All was doing well, I did a few laps but by the last minute of my workout, my rear tire exploded. Luckily I wasn’t speeding up keeping me from falling off my bike. For my second day, I did the same workout, nothing special really. For the third day, I fixed my bike and started to do biking again. Since I got new tires, I extended the time of my workout, I wasn’t aware of how long it was, but I enjoyed it. For the second week of my workout a small surprise made it more interesting, also even though it's still early to say this but I am already starting to notice positive changes to my body. And I can’t wait for next week’s workout. YT LINK TO MY WORKOUT: https://youtu.be/CytU1xzBK3E

FITT Workout Week 1

This is the first week when I started working out again for the last few months, knowing the capabilities of my body I knew that this won't be easy.

On the first day, I decided to go jogging. I did a few stretches just to free up my joints and to avoid accidents later on, so I did 4 sets, 5 laps per set around the lawn of our house. In my head, I thought it would be easy, just after a few laps my body was already screaming that I couldn’t do it and I was already out of breath. Even though my body was struggling I continued with my workout but I wasn’t forcing my body and I knew the limits of my body. After that workout, I checked my phone. I WASN’T RECORDING, by that moment I decided to stick with it and I do not want to do my workout again just to have a few clips, so I moved on and continued the rest of the day. For the second day of my workout, I decided to change my FITT Plan and did a leg workout. I did a couple of varieties of squats doing it under a minute. The second day wasn’t that bad, I was a bit sore but okay. Same for the third day where I went biking around my area for 30 minutes.

This week’s workout was a shock to my body since I haven’t been working out since lockdown and gave me the idea that I am out of shape, but overall it was a fun experience and hoping for improvements for the following weeks.

YT LINKhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBPuqc0kQ1Q

From a close analysis of the performances of Rex Navarette, I could say that his acts are quite accurate towards Filipinos who are working and staying abroad. He is very accurate on the accent of a Filipino man- that accent that sounds like a try-hard Elvis Presly covering up the Filipino accent or showing the Filipino accent where you can hear the sharp Ps and the double Rs in the word “WORLD”. Not only the accents but habits like how our parents scold their young, looking for discounts, etc. Even though he is a Filipino-American he is telling jokes about his Filipino-ness because, in my opinion, we Filipinos are unique compared to Americans in a way that the level of culture is different and both enjoy the comedic view of it. And no, it is not racism but it is considered as an appreciation, it is somewhat of a build-up of a stereotype, and coming from a Filipino-American he is just pointing out what is different in culture compared to Americans.

Beautiful Australia

Oh, beautiful Australia, how I love you so,

Your beauty captivates me,

Nature Brings me such euphoric inkling,

From the gold beaches,

To extraordinary fauna,

Oh, beautiful Australia, how I love you so,

But the stinging words of your captives,

Shines behind your beautiful glow,

Yet why must you reject me?

Based on a close analysis of the text entitled Waiting by Ron Darwin and the video entitled Miss Nothing, it has become evident to me that this is all about the Overseas Filipino Workers and the experience they encounter, both good and bad. In the video, mainly focused on the OFWs missing home---the Philippines. Portraying how Filipinos are working hard all over the globe and still reaching out towards their families here in the Philippines. Similarly, this is also present in the text 'Waiting', illustrating how the OFWs suffer from homesickness. The story depicts an OFW mother going to Canada, promising her family with a good and stable life in Canada. With that, the story was realistic as it is---portraying the life of a Filipino migrant in a foreign country. It has its ups and downs, and the story is unique since the end feels like the beginning and the beginning was the end--- somewhat of a happy ending. Both the story and the video gave me a smile since it was mainly showing how OFWs are doing their best, being hardworking and still reaching out for happiness from their families even from thousands and thousands of miles away.

photo:my mom on the left with her sisters meeting in New York Based on a close analysis of the excerpt title Turban Legend by R. Zamora Linmark, this is all about how we Filipinos love to be connected with our love ones even though they’re out of country by any means. When I say be connected, what I mean is literally sending out a series of balikbayan boxes filled with products exclusive to other countries sending it to their love ones back here in the Philippines, likewise stated in the text. Most of the things that are said in the excerpt is definitely true, since I have three titas who are living outside of the Philippines, one is in Italy and the other two are in England. I can say that we sometimes receive a lot of balikbayan boxes yearly, even though my family and I travel a lot and even go to those countries. Still they give out balikbayan boxes and it is just portraying how we Filipinos love to give things especially ones that are imported. We Filipinos have like this kind of mindset that if the thing is imported its better, well I can’t deny it but sometimes local is fine, however that’s not my point, what I’m saying is on this texts it is showing the hardships of a Filipino experiences when their far away from their families. And with those products it is just as acts as a symbol for the love and care of those people even their far away and we Filipinos love free things so why not, right?

EDUCATIONAL BLOG EAPP

I. Introduction

A. The students commit errors in word, order, word choice, subject-verb agreement, tenses, prepositions, articles, and punctuations.

B. The Philippines is also in a very difficult situation for English teachers to try their hardest to teach their students the rules of written English, but the students still make mistakes.

II. Teachers and linguists alike have sought and are still seekings ways and strategies to teach English effectively.

A. Recurring errors in phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and discourse of second language learners.

B. Other errors are necessary to address the supposed grammar problems of Filipino college students.

III. Some of the common errors are found in the essays of the first-year college students.

A. The most prevailing errors in the use of verbs, accompanied by errors in the use of prepositions, word choice issues, and subject-verb agreement problems.

B. These errors are considered errors due to the certain standards language teachers want their students to follow and are prescribed by grammarians.

IV. English in the Phillippines is creolized.

A. English is still the second language

B. When teaching a second langue, it must have a standard that must be followed.

C. No matter how hard the English teacher is towards the students there is always a local variety that will continue and develop.

Summary:

English teachers often get very frustrated despite their best efforts in teaching and writing English to their students, it is common for them to commit different errors in their literary works regardless of what year level it is. Teachers and linguists alike have sought and are still seekings ways and strategies to teach English effectively. Recurring errors in phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and discourse of second language learners. Other errors are necessary to address the supposed grammar problems of Filipino college students. Some of the common errors are found in the essays of the first-year college students. The most prevailing errors in the use of verbs, accompanied by errors in the use of prepositions, word choice issues, and subject-verb agreement problems. These errors are considered errors due to the certain standards language teachers want their students to follow and are prescribed by most grammarians. Nonetheless, no matter what English is the second language of the Philippines and no matter hard the English teacher is towards the students there is always a local variety that will continue and develop.

Hustisya

Innocent to guilty,

Guilty to Innocent,

That is our “justice”

At least what was known

“innocence“ waves cash

“innocence” holds the position

“innocence” is a guilty

guilty is none

Until came Delimma

Justice saw her

Shattered silence

As judgment pleas “guilty”

I was utterly confused at the beginning of the text entitled Prelude by Daryll Delgado since the content of each paragraph didn’t add up. I made me read the whole text over and over until I realize what it was about, and I thought it was just a harmless cute story of an old lady adoring her singing husband but apparently it was way darker than I thought. There were parts of the texts that talk about her husband on how great of a singer he was and all of a sudden there was the part that changed the topic into tea-related stuff and returns to the “Oh how great of a singer my husband is”. In my opinion, Nenita was like taken for granted since the way how she was treated by her husband- cheating and her sibling-in-laws regretting the pure that their brother had, and to be wasted because of her. But in the end, with all of the troubles Nenita faced, she even had the opportunity to end her own suffering, but she stayed loyal and willingly spend her time with her husband to the fullest. This is one of the most confusing, yet surprising writing I’ve read ever in my life.

From the excerpt of Merlinda Bobis entitled Lengua Para Diablo, depicts the level of unemployment, unstable jobs, and workers who are employed to jobs that are not even related to their courses. This is common in the Philippines, where there a lot of graduating students working part time or unemployed. There are many reasons of unemployment in the country one of which is the oversupply of graduates, since getting a degree is easier to achieve now unlike before, but most companies don’t need that much of labor force, which leads to less job opportunities. Consequently, economic recession is where a company had a decrease in revenue, as profit equals to revenue minus costs, for companies, they would like to cut as much costs as possible. The way how they solve this is to remove employees who are not as productive enough which obviously leads to unemployment. Furthermore, another cause of unemployment in the country is overpopulation which just leads to oversupply of labor force on companies. The Philippines is one of the highest population growth rate at an average of 1.4% unlike the rest of the world giving only 1.1% as of 2018. The high population growth rate will lead to a numerous number of graduates. Therefore, Lengua Para Diablo depicts the main levels of unemployment and the causes behind it; pertaining to the oversupply of graduates, economic recession, and overpopulation in the country.

VALOR

The loud booms of crashing rocks from the artilery, and the release of arrows echoed throughout the battlefield. A string of intense and boisterous war cries reflected across, resonating throughout my mind. The Mongol Army had just invaded us. They were brutal, merciless, and relentless, almost as if their nature were to kill and only that. They craved for blood; watching my uncle’s men cry out in pain gave them a rush. It was almost a euphoric sensation for them.

As he was watching the sight he said, “I would not let these men strip down our country. We samurai of Imagawa clan, it is our destiny and duty to fight to those who mean harm and protect the innocent and powerless. Today is the day, we samurai will face death, I am willing to fight and die for my people and my country. For honor, loyalty and tradition.” As we charged in, the sound of iron crashing, the screams of honorable warriors filled the battlefield. We continued with our advance, me and my uncle saw their leader Kublai Khan as we saw him, suddenly a rain of arrows from the enemy heading towards us, I was hit, but my uncle looked at me with concern continued to fight... at that moment I thought it was the end of my life.. I thought I have failed… I failed to protect my people… my family… my honor. As I laid on the battlefield, the sounds war had already subsided, as I tried to regain my consciousness, I felt a gust of wind, as if someone was watching me… telling me that its not yet time for me to go to the other side. As I gathered my consciousness, I felt my body being lifted as if someone is carrying me away from the battlefield. Next thing I remembered; I woke up on a camp hidden near to a raided village. I said to myself looking at my bandages, “Someone saved me” as I stood up overlooking at the village. The Mongols are ransacking the area for supplies and taking some villagers for their invasion. I stealthily entered a villager’s house and saw my broken armor. As I got ready a young lady appeared, exclaimed, “Go inside, it’s not safe here…” and she asked, “How are your wounds?” As I was clueless to who was that lady was, a Mongol soldier shouting and knocking at the door, she told me to hide. As I hid behind a tipped over table, I heard the Mongol barged in asking for rice, the young lady cried and pointed out to where the rice was, while the Mongol got distracted looking for the supplies, the young lady pounced/ attacked the Mongol- stabbing him at the neck multiple times until the Mongol was dead. After all of that, I asked for the name of the young lady, her name is Himari and worriedly ask her about my uncle Lord Musashi. She replied, “Many say the took him as prisoner, they’re heading towards Hirado Castle.” I responded, “We must go there and save my uncle. He can help us” as I was saying all of this, she told me that it is too dangerous. As we traded information, we decided to leave the village. As we weaved through the enemy infested village, we picked up a fight a group of Mongols near the stables. She tried to stop me and said,” Don’t you must attack them from behind”, but I replied “Without Honor? I must face them head on” and I fought them. As I unsheathed my father’s sword, I remembered my uncle’s teaching, “For generations, our family have lived by a code. Tell me the virtues that guide us.” And I replied, “Loyalty to our Lord and land, Control over our emotions, and Honor…o uphold the legacy of the clan.” The lessons of my uncle running though my mind, everything became slow, one of the enemies charging towards me, a sudden breeze blew and I strike, and thus the rest of them made a move. The way I handled the sword felt like a single movement, my blade swiped one by one like the water flowing on a rocky river. As soon as I eliminated them, we rushed towards the stables and grabbed a horse and rode up to Haneda Castle.

Himari and I planned on how to enter the stronghold, she said, “It’s heavily guarded, you can’t just barge in there.” I replied, “But doing so is not honorable”, she followed, “ I know its not honorable, but that’s the only way for you to survive… for now sacrifice your code for the sake of your life and for others…” after that I listened to Himari. And so, we sneaked in the stronghold and split up. We thought our plan worked, but it did not. Apparently, Kublai Khan was expecting me, he exclaimed, “Eiji Imagawa! Your uncle told me about you… He told me on how great of a warrior you are!”, I replied, “I’m Eiji Imagawa, son of Fujin Imagawa! I demand you to release Lord Musashi.’ He followed, “You on what army.” I replied, “Come face me with honor.” He walked towards me, he was a huge person- taller, had a wide physique, carrying a javelin. He ordered his men to hold position as the encircling us, he said to me “You’re a brave warrior Eji Imagawa… I will give you one last chance… Surrender, and I will free your uncle and your people.” I stared into his eyes with misery and I unsheathed my sword, he followed, “Well, you shall face death upon my blade Eiji Imagawa.” Everything in that moment felt heavy, he made his move, the there were sparks coming from the crashing iron blades. Every attack that he throws is heavy, it felt like my blade is about to break after every move that he throws at me, I just cannot reach him… after all of the trade of attacks, I was caught off guard, everything went int a slow motion. That kick was strong. I hit myself against the wall, he stared at my eyes like he’s digging the deepest part of my soul. As I about to lose consciousness I saw my uncle looking down upon me. Like he is saying that today is not the time for me to save him. And I noticed that was thrown into a river.

As I woke up on the riverbank, not knowing where I was. A few thoughts went into my head- if Himari escaped from the stronghold and I had I plan on how to bring down Kublai Khan. I thought of creating an army from other villages and allied clans. I rode north, heading towards a great archer from Fokuoka, Master Yu Ishuzu who fought with my father during the last war. My journey got better where I saw Himari in a village gathering troops as well, looks like we had the same idea. We had our greetings and talked about my plan, I told her to gather many troops across south of Japan and rally them in Saga near the Nagasaki where the Mongols established a stronghold. And thus my journey up north continued, meet Master Yu Ishuzu. He greeted me with an arrow flying through my face thinking that I was the enemy. “Die you blood thirsty beast!” while firing a few arrows, I exclaimed “Master Yu, it’s just me, Eiji, son of Fujin Imagawa.” He replied,” Eiji? Is that really you? My my, look how much you’ve grown… It has been years since I saw you… You were just a little boy, now look at you… A warrior wielding the family sword.” As he was pulling me in for hug and a pat at back. Followed asking, “What brings the son Imagawa up here in Fokuoka?” I replied, “ As you may know, the Mongols have already taken Nagasaki and they have already a stronghold at Hirado Castle and taken Lord Mushashi as prisoner… Now, I’m asking for your assistance of your skilled archers to fight against the Mongols.” With the look of Master Yu showing concern and fear for his people, he replied, “I no longer have students and it may take time for me to teach the way of the bow but I will help you. Gather every person that is able to fight in the village.” He followed, “Send a falcon to the Onna-Bugeishas, I have friend that will certainly join us, they are a group of female warriors.” And so I followed the orders of Master Yu, went into the village gathered all the troops and began training with Master Yu, a few of the villagers were experienced which sped up the training, and the arrival of the Onna-Bugeisha in Fokuoka.

We rode from Fukouka, Master Yu, the Onna-Bugeisha and I heading South, towards Saga meeting up with Himari and her rallied troops. By now, Kublai Khan had already on what we’re doing but haven't made a move yet, even though we have more men than the Mongols, they're highly skilled warriors- mounted archers, pikemen, heavy calvary. We planned our attack, we thought of creating a small unit for an Extraction for Lord Mushashi within Hirado Castle since there will be a main battle, Kublai Khan will be present at the battlefield ordering his men. I assigned Lord Yu for the control over the main army since I will be joining the extraction unit. As the break of dawn, the plan begins, Himari joined the main army with her rallied warriors. An Onna-Bugeisha is a female warrior who have the same skills of a samurai, for the Mongols, a female warrior is unheard of and who else would be better to lead an extraction than these women- elegant, beautiful but are equals to a shinobi. The battle began with a single arrow fired towards the main army and landed in front of Master Yu. Without hesitation the Mongol Army screamed charged to battle and followed the allies. As I see this sight from afar, we proceeded heading towards the Hirado castle. As we got through the defense of the castle we searched throughout and saw my uncle, Lord Musashi. As we got through the defense of the castle we searched throughout and saw my uncle, Lord Musashi. “My boy, I knew you would save me.” Relief wavered over me, seeing the sight of my uncle. "So, what's the plan?" uncle asked, I'd told him about the situation outside. "It's not good news, but we're essentially trapped..." I said. There was a slight pause, followed along with my uncle's soldiers quietly murmuring in the background. "Silence, silence." said uncle. He looked up at me, I could see confidence flickering in his eyes, along with that smug smile of his. "So sad to see you've forgotten what my capabilities are, Eiji." I was gobsmacked, amazed at how my uncle could keep calm in a situation like this. Although I had forgotten just how determined and strong my uncle was. Uncle then turned around to face his soldiers, "Gather up and put on your brave suits men! Today we sought out to face the enemy. To eliminate them is our goal, and to protect those who the defenseless and meek. Today, we fight for honor, loyalty and tradition. We fight for our nation!" His soldiers hollered in response. Seeing the sight of this amazed me, encouraged me to put up with this fight. To not give up.

We were on the battlefield, fighting tirelessly, along with my army and uncle's army. My body began to feel weak, but I had to persevere. I felt someone's hand on my shoulder, it was uncle, "We can do this.", he said. After what almost felt like an eternity, the battle had ended.

"Not so fast."

Kublai Khan drew his sword up to my chest. "You still haven't defeated me yet." he said, he'd wanted a duel. His face was covered with scars filled with blood; at that point I'd wanted to decline his offer. "Fight me!" he insisted on the duel. I drew my sword up to his chest as well. We both circled each other, eyeing every move that we did. As if we were like reflections of each other. Our swords clashed, trying my absolute best to block his move. Kublai broke off and proceeded to charge at me, swiftly I dodged his attack, I saw an opening, bringing my sword up to pierce his leg. Kublai cried out in pain, falling on to the ground.

"I could've chosen to kill you, but I would want to deliver justice for my nation and send you off to the courts and decide as to how you suffer."

As the allies swept through enemy lines, they ordered a surrender. Kublai Khan wounded and was dragged by medics. The attack on Hirado Castle and the retaking the rest of South Japan was a success. The increase of defense coming from the shogun have increased and turtle ships guarding over the beaches preventing any Mongol assistance entering from the mainland. As for Kublai, after the court meeting a few days later died due to mercury consumption. For Himari, she returned to her village and lived a happy life with her townspeople. Master Yu returned to Fukuoka, gained a lot of students. For me, my uncle gave me an honorary title and assigned me to an army of samurais. This journey has been quite long, and may come to an end… But my devotion to my people and to my country lives on.

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