Today is my first day experiencing ‘the new normal’ in studying, and one of the few things I find hard to cope with is expressing my queries. Having the courage to raise my hand and speak out loud was not a big deal for me in a face to face classes, maybe I am on my adjusting period yet. Saying this made me remember all the people I’ve talked with about their reticence on speaking out their thoughts, may it be in school for recitation and debates or normal discourse with someone. Thinking about it, I can say that somehow it roots with how open our family is, a family who unreservedly talks about different issues without leaving fear to express to any member most likely gives off confidence, on the other hand, a family who thinks that having a say on issues has something to do with their hierarchical structure then skepticism might develop. I hope those people who I remembered will know the beauty of speaking up not only for themselves but also for others. And I hope that more families will let their children speak inside their household for we know that everything begins, in the family. This new normal may be hard but I’m still thankful that I get to study and eat while having my online class. Like always find the beauty in every struggle, spread love not hate, and remember:
There’s a rainbow always after the rain.
Photo taken last October 31, 2019 at Batan Island, Batanes