~Articles by Keziah~

Hi! I'm Keziah and I like to write articles. I hope you like my blog! Enjoy!

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The Guide to Survive: Zombie Apocalypse Edition

Romance. Action. Horror. Thriller. Drama. Comedy. This K-drama series has got it all!

Have you ever heard of the trending series “All of us are dead”? Well, if you’ve been living under a rock, It’s been trending everywhere! Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Netflix, Twitter, Tiktok, Pinterest -- everywhere! And because of its popularity, people keep making edits and skits if they were in their situation.

Today, I will be giving you tips and tricks on how to survive! But first... here’s what you need to know about the series.

The K-drama series was about students who try to survive their way out of their school full of zombies. There were a lot of emotional, romantic, and action scenes. (Personally, my favorite scenes were the action ones)

Now let's move on to the tips on how to strive your way out of the zombie apocalypse.

First, You need to have a Go bag! In the bag, there’s food, water, a first aid kit, medicine, a power bank, a phone, a charger, a radio, etc. THESE ARE THE ESSENTIAL. The most important! Do you seriously want to go out of your safe place just to find food and water?

Second, Weapons. How will you fight off the zombies if you don’t have weapons? You can improvise or bring real weapons.

Third, Wrap yourself with something hard. In this way, when you're fighting off the zombies, you won’t get bitten!

Fourth, BE QUIET! Zombies are usually blind and when you are noisy, that’s the only way they can attack. So make sure to STAY QUIET. I remember the time when they used a CD to distract the zombies so that they can escape!

Fifth, RUN FAST. Cause these zombies aren’t playing! You need to run like a cheetah in order to survive.

Sixth, FIND A BASE. A base is important in trying to stay human. The base is your safe place. It’s where you rest or stay for a while when there are a lot of zombies. So when you are trapped in a mall or a school or anywhere, find a room without zombies. Like in the series where they used their homeroom classroom, broadcasting room, music room, rooftop, etc.

Seventh, one of the lessons the series taught us was to make your own bathroom. IMPROVISE. Don’t be picky. Find something cotton to absorb the urine and something that you can sit on. Remember when the students covered the recording room with newspapers and used lockers to give the person using the improvised restroom some privacy? One even pooped in the improvised toilet and made the room smell horrible!

Eighth, Find a group of people to survive with, whether or not you are an introvert or extrovert. It’s better to have someone who can help you when you fall down.

Ninth, Never. Ever. Betray.

Speaking of finding a group. If you’re teammate ever falls down, help them. If they are ever close to being bitten, fight for them! NEVER betray a friend. Karma is real. Just like in the series where Ji-min betrays her best friend that was about to be bitten by zombies but luckily gets saved by one of their friends.

Tenth, Stay Positive. Sometimes, survivors might think that -- "Is it worth it to stay fighting even if you’re not sure if you even are going to be rescued?"

Flash News: Never lose hope and stay positive!

Now that you’ve read this article, you’re unstoppable! You can survive any apocalypse now.

Wait! Just one last tip! Make sure to save this article on your phone, so when there’s an apocalypse, just pull out your phone and re-read the article. You know what to do!

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SINULOG: The Tourist's Guide

When you plan to take a trip somewhere you know what you need to bring. Facemask, face shield, cellphone, and clothes. Well, that’s not exactly the case you need to bring when you're going to celebrate Sinulog in the beautiful land of Cebu.

You see, every year, Cebuanos celebrate this fiesta called “Sinulog”. A lot of people from all around the world visit Cebu just to witness the colorful festival. So if you’re one of the 2 million tourists who want to see the festival, you’re on the right page!

Let’s first hop into some prior knowledge about Sinulog. After all, you can’t just go to a festival without knowing what it’s for!

Sinulog is a fiesta which means “graceful dance”, celebrated by Cebuano’s every third Sunday of January to honor their patron saint, Santo Niño. There are parades where people dance and play traditional music. People usually say “Viva, Pit Senyor!” but don’t just shout it without knowing its meaning --- “Viva, Pit Senyor!” means “Long live the Christ Child!” since they are praising Santo Niño.

Fun Fact: Sinulog is the Mother of all Festivals! The festival is done by a dance ritual, which tells the story of the Filipino people’s pagan past and their acceptance of Christianity.

Now that you have some knowledge about what the festival is, let’s dive into what you need to bring when you visit Cebu to celebrate the fiesta!

Clothes! The most basic thing you need to pack when you travel are clothes of course! Bring t-shirts or long sleeves. DON’T wear polos or really tight leggings. Instead, wear t-shirts or long sleeves and comfy jeans. Wear a cap in case it’s a very sunny day.

Selfie Stick. Don’t forget to bring your phone of course, but I do advise you to bring a Selfie Stick. DON’T bring a tripod. There will be a very crowded audience while the parade is ongoing. So if you plan to capture memories with your family or friends. Bring a Selfie Stick!

Face Mask, face shield, alcohol, and vaccination card just in case. Remember! We are still in a pandemic. Don’t forget to practice social distancing and wear your mask and face shield at all times! The fiesta will be very crowded and if you plan to come home without the virus. Make sure to follow these.

Sling bag or fanny pack. Although you are bringing a suitcase to your hotel. You need to bring a sling bag or fanny pack when watching the parade. Only put your essentials. You can’t bring a suitcase to the parade! Bring small bags instead, It’s more convenient!

Now you know the things to bring. Here are some tips you can use when going to Cebu!

Check-in a nice hotel. I recommend Solea Mactan Resort. The hotel has 4 stars and is pretty convenient. It has an outdoor pool and a private beach! So if you plan to stay for a few days after the Sinulog festival, Solea Mactan Resort would be a good hotel to check-in.

Try out their food! Lechon de Cebu is the best! If you plan to celebrate Sinulog in Cebu or even in your home, Try their Lechon! It’s delicious and savory!

Explore! Although a lot of stores and malls are closed because of the pandemic, you can still explore the City! There are lots of beaches and tourists spots.

Stay Safe. We are still in a pandemic. If you plan to visit a crowded city, make sure to stay safe and always sanitize. Don’t forget to wear your mask and face shield if you don’t want to get the new virus.

Sinulog and Cebu are fascinating. You get to learn about their culture and explore the place. But never forget that Sinulog is a religious festival, it’s not only eating or dancing but also because they are praising Santo Niño. Respect is a must!

Happy Feast Day everyone and stay safe!

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The Loss of Innocence

As we all know, Eraserheads made history in their time. One of their most popular songs was the “Ang Huling El Bimbo” which tells us this tragic love story between a college student and a girl who sells food to eat dinner outside his prestigious university.

Before, I watched a musical about a group of friends as something tragic happens. It was around June 2020. So I sat on the comfiest chair, I prepared my popcorn, without knowing that this was about to be one of the saddest plays I would have watched.

The play started with someone dancing. As the light goes dim, a corpse is shown. The next scene then shows three men, Emman, Anthony, and Hector, having problems with work. Then, they received a call that a friend of them has left her body.

I, without any background knowledge about the play, was so curious to see who was that woman that died. So I sat back and relaxed and watched the play.

Back in the past, it showed that there were three teenagers --- Emman, a romantic probinsyano all the way from Batangas. Anthony, a closeted gay son of a military man. And Hector, a rich, aspiring student. Their parents sent them to college who then became roommates.

Then there was Joy Manawari, a fried banana seller who lives with her Tiya Dely and runs a karinderia named Toyang’s.

The three boys and Joy became the best of friends! They would do everything together. However, this is where the tragedy happens.

The three boys ditched their graduation rehearsals to go on a trip with Joy to Antipolo. There, they were interrupted by drunk men who sadly, sexually assaulted the poor girl Joy. The three men helplessly watched as Joy was suffering since they didn’t know what to do. Joy’s innocence was lost.

Poor Joy, the yellow girl, sadly lost her innocence and became blue.

In the present, the three friends are reunited with Prof. Banlaoi, now a member of the governing council. He tells them that Joy had been on their drugs watch list.

During Graduation, Joy went to her friends to congratulate her. But because of guilt, they kept a distance from Joy which lead to Joy’s depression.

While the three were succeeding in their lives, Joy was forced into prostitution by Banlaoi. Dely expresses her regrets about how her decisions have affected Joy.

A few years later, the three men succeeded in their lives, forgetting the tragedy. While Joy, well…. Joy became a drug dealer to bring home food for her Tiya Dely and Ligaya, her daughter.

Joy was tired of that, so she tried to break the connection with Banlaoi. But instead of a smooth “fine” with Banlaoi, he threatened her.

Meanwhile, as I said, the men were out there with their own lives. Emman is married with a son, however, spends most of his time at work rather than with his family. Anthony became a successful businessman and is married but cheats on his wife with other men. Hector became a successful teleserye director but was forced to sell out. Joy here was so persistent to reach out to them but they try their best to avoid her. The three friends try to resolve what happened during the tragedy.

In the ending, Dely finally rejected Banlaoi's hold over her, and Ligaya since Joy is gone. Dely also tried to tell Joy’s old best friends that she never blamed them. The three men swallowed guilt. So they promised to take care of Ligaya before saying their last goodbyes to Joy.

I was in tears after the play, who wouldn’t be? Joy was innocent, Joy was just living her life! She didn’t deserve that kind of story. Poor Joy! She went through a lot. But she was strong. And she didn’t even blame it on her friends. She was one strong woman.

This play relates to the song because Ely Buendia actually met a girl who was like Joy-- a girl who suffers in the reality and together, they fell in love but sadly became a tragic love story.

Nothing compares to Eraserheads, their creativity of writing deep songs with deep meanings but still go along with playful tunes. The band might have disbanded but the beat and melody of their songs will still be here.

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The Leaders Guide: Good Leadership

The Leaders Guide: Good Leadership

Sitting in your classroom quietly on a wooden chair while class officers election started. Suddenly, SOMEONE NOMINATED YOU AS PRESIDENT. You were shocked because you don’t have any idea about leadership. The mood was light. Everyone was excited, some were teasing you. The endgame? You became the class president.

Hey Young Leader! Do you want to be a good role model for your community? Well, I’ve got a few tricks up my sleeve! So sit back and relax. Go get yourself a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy learning some tricks in becoming a good leader!

Leadership, what is leadership? Being a leader is a big role in our community. A leader is a person who people look up to. You have to sacrifice a lot in becoming a leader. You need to be serious and not just jokes. You guide the people in becoming better! Not make them all joy and happiness.

“You have to be serious or they will never respect you because they would just think that you’re a joke!” I remember someone telling that to me since I was elected president in our class.

But how can I be a good leader? The leader that everyone will like?

First, Have a positive attitude! No one will respect you if they think that you’re a snob! Relate to them! Here’s a tip, whenever they ask you a question, answer it with a caring attitude!

I remember my classmate asking me something about math class. Hey Leader! Is our math class asynchronous today? Instead of a plain answer of “Yes.” Try and respond with a “Good Morning! Yes, our class is asynchronous today since our teacher has to attend an important meeting.” The person will have positive feedback from you!

Second, listen to them. You can’t just answer something for your class without listening to their opinions first. They would think that you are an arrogant leader thinking that you are higher than them. Instead, listen to their opinions first before making a decision.

For instance, the teacher asked if the class should have a half-day tomorrow or a regular day. You responded with a half-day since you wanted to take the opportunity to go to the mall. Your classmates were furious since they wanted a regular day because half of the class didn’t manage to understand the lesson yesterday. You should always put others first before yourself as a leader. Choose the right decision!

Lastly, serve as a role model. As a leader, you have to make sacrifices. You are their role model! You are like their influencer who they follow so they could be like you! A responsible and honest person.

Imagine this, you are so sleepy and bored in your science class so your friend tells you that you two could just skip the next class and go shopping at the mall nearby. Make the right decision. Cut class or Stay in your classroom? Remember, you are the role model. Of course, you have to pick to stay in your classroom! If you picked cutting class, people would soon discover it and copy you. “I cut class since the class president did it.” Do you want to be blamed? Of course not!

“Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant” Matthew 20:26. It’s true! Jesus was a leader. He was the mightiest and highest leader of all! He was the Son of God. Everyone praised him. But he touched the eyes of the blind. He washed the people’s feet. He became a role model to others that they should worship and praise God. He is a good example of a leader.

Always remember to be humble! They chose you as the president for a reason. Not because they like teasing you. But it’s because they think you have the potential in being the leader that can lead them. And because of that, you have to be the captain they expect you to be! An honest, responsible, and friendly leader.

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The Ultimate Guide to Feature Journalism

Because of the pandemic, there was a lockdown to prevent more cases of the virus. But as Graham Chapman said. “Always look on the bright side of life”. Even in the darkest times, there would always be light! And because of the pandemic, we have to stay inside. But it doesn’t mean we have to be sad. We can explore new hobbies! And in this article, I will help you start your journey in feature writing!

So what is feature writing? Well, it’s a type of an article where you can express your feelings! You feature the most interesting stories, food, or even traditions. You are free to express your feelings here!

However, just like in a war -- a warrior can’t fight without his sword. Us writers -- of course we wouldn’t be using guns and armors. Instead, I prepared a list of ‘starter pack’ for all aspiring pen warriors like you!

A fresh mind. In order to write a feature article, you need a fresh mind. How can you be creative when your mind is blocked?

Paper and a pen. The most practical things you need are paper and a pencil! How would you write an article without paper and pencil? But just in case you don’t have a paper. You can use Google Docs or MS Word.

A huge vocabulary. To entertain readers you need a giant vocabulary or else your article would just be redundant since you're just using the same words.

Metaphors. If you want to write a unique article that would stand out from the others, you’ll need to use metaphors. And yes! This can also entertain readers because not only is it dramatic yet also exciting! But don’t use it too much! Or else readers can get bored… yada yada yada…. -- you just need the right amount of metaphors. Not too little and not too much.

Water. A VERY VERY IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT. You need to have water beside you all the time! Even if you’re not writing an article! Stay hydrated!

Always remember that Feature writing is not about fame. It’s about both entertaining and educating readers. Feature writing can help educate the world with excitement!

Bravery. Courage. Bold. These are some of the character traits of famous warriors I know. Well, we don’t really have to appear intimidating all the time, are we? Below are some we must have.

Integrity. You have to be honest in writing an article. What’s the point of writing if you are just gonna lie?

Creativity. VERY IMPORTANT ESPECIALLY IN FEATURE WRITING! Why? Because you need to entertain readers! How could you entertain readers if your article is boring? You need to think outside the box. Find a different angle. An angle is like another view of something. Like taking a selfie!

Open-Mindedness. You should always consider and be open to other ideas.

Those traits are very important! Now I’d like to give you some rules that my brilliant mentor taught me.

Don’t use your opinion. When you use your opinion, that's not feature writing. It would appear as an Editorial. They’re like siblings and they’re very confusing! But always remember that you can only base your article on facts. But not just facts -- You can also make it fun and free.

Don’t be redundant. Instead of using the word “but” try using other terms like however or although! These are transitions, and it’s fun using them --- it’s like a bridge connecting thoughts and phrases.

After writing your article. Try reading it as a reader. Not the writer but as the reader. Because here you can see if readers are getting confused about your topic.

Always organize the article. You can’t just jump from a topic to another topic. It will confuse the readers!

I guess that these are all the tips and tricks I can share with you. I really hope that you liked this and I hope that this can help you pursue a new hobby! Always remember that feature writing is featuring untold stories. It’s about entertaining and at the same time educating the readers!

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The Protest: Frontliners Deserve Better

Do you believe that Frontliners are the new heroes of this world? If you don’t know what frontliners are, they are the hardworking people who help our country from COVID-19. Frontliners could be anyone! Doctors, Nurses, Hospital Staff, Policemen, and even Delivery drivers. These are people risking their lives so we can stay safe and take care of people who were infected by the virus.

While I was laying on my bed scrolling through my Facebook, I saw a link saying that frontliners were protesting in front of the Department of Health (DOH). I wondered what did they protest and why? So I clicked the link with curiosity and read the explanation.

Health workers were protesting with rage outside the Department of Health (DOH) demanding to raise their wages and fire the Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III for not doing anything about it. Usually, we expect that the frontliners’ salary would be high because they are putting their lives on the line. Sad to say, here in the Philippines our health workers only get an average of Php 8,000. They do have a right to protest for higher wages! Eight Thousand Pesos only?! They risk their lives to save our country! I hope that Secretary Duque will do something about this.

Frontliners have their own families to feed too! They can’t take care of their families with just ₱8,000! What if they have 6-year-old kids and a sick relative to take care of? They’ll need thousands to pay for their electric bills, water bills, food, and medicine. Eight thousand pesos isn’t enough!! You can’t expect a frontliner to use the money for shopping. They are working this risky job to earn money so that they and their family could have dinner.

Our modern heroes need our help with their hazardous job. They’re not only working for the money but they are also working for us. They are doing this not just for themselves but for their country. So while the frontliners are doing their job to save our country we need to do ours.

In order to stop COVID-19, we need to help each other. Everyone has a part to play --- even you. Staying at home to prevent covid, following protocols, washing your hands every time you touch a public surface. There are so many ways to contribute during this pandemic.

Frontliners are the bravest people I know. Because my father is also a frontliner. He inspires me to be courageous even during a dangerous time. My father is a lionhearted man for traveling countries to deliver cargo and food. He risks his life so he could play his part during this pandemic. Not everyone can travel to countries especially at this time of the year.

My father is one of the bravest frontliners I know. He risks his life so he could send money to us to pay the bills, to eat, to take a warm bath. I’m so lucky that I have a father like him who will even risk his life just for me to have a roof on top of my head.

Jeremiah 30:17 “I will restore your health, and I will heal your wounds,’ declares the Lord.” -- Frontliners are doing their best to save the world but we should never forget that God has the world in his hands. Have Faith in God because, with faith, he can restore the world. However, we should always balance everything. We should always have faith in the Lord but we should not forget to always help the frontliners. They might not have superpowers and cool costumes but they will always have a cape. So to answer your question -- yes, frontliners are the new heroes of this world.

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I'm so Lucky!

There is this woman who is always in my house. She takes care of me and my siblings. She cooks for us and helps me with my homework. I got curious and I asked her. Why is she doing all of these?

She replied with a smile. To describe the looks of the woman, she has straight, long, black-brown hair. She has dark brown eyes like the soil. A button nose and brown skin.

"She is a kind, caring, beautiful woman," said my sister. "She is strict and fair" my brother added. In my own words, she might be strict and mad sometimes but I know that she's only being like that because she wants to discipline us and be good people when we grow up.

Do you ever wonder how our moms transform themselves into other professions? I could still remember that one time that I got sick, she became my doctor. She took care of me and made me feel better. I also consider her the greatest chef ever! Sinigang, Adobo, Menudo, Carbonara, Sopas-- name it all, and she’ll cook it for you!

Well, most importantly, she is the best teacher and I couldn’t ask for more! She first teaches me how to say simple words and to write simple terms. She teaches me not just what is right or wrong but also to distinguish the difference between the two. She teaches me important values especially in showing respect and love to other people.

Then, I realized she is my mom. I cannot help but to feel a sudden emotion came rushing through my heart, I shed a tear and thought --- ‘wow, I am so lucky.’

I feel lucky I have a Mom like her. Out of all the children she could've taken care of. God chose me! All moms are superwomen. So while you’re reading this article. Take a break and give your mom a hug! Thank her for taking care of you and loving you.

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Who is She?

There was this girl I saw --I was curious about her, though she looked older than her age she seemed young and innocent. She had a round face with chubby fingers. She had straight, long, black hair and light skin.

Surprisingly, I got a chance to witness a glimpse of stories about her -- she told me she had 2 siblings, a brother in college and a sister in 3rd grade. She is fond of the subjects Math and Science, for her, these are quite fun and easy to comprehend if one only has the interest to learn so.

Listening to the classical masterpieces of well-known musicians satisfies her soul in a way, especially while doing her homework. Like a normal 12-year-old girl, she likes to watch a lot of series including “Stranger Things”, “Alexa and Katie” and “Modern Family”. One thing I observed from her --- she was very impatient, yet she was sweet!

Straight. Long. Jet black hair. Her skin was whiter than the fairest blonde. She had a button and oily nose. Her eyes were brown, so dark and romantic -- as if as though I am reflecting myself to a ball of ground seed, and just like coffee; dark and romantic.

So much of how she appears in my vision, a person’s personality matters to me more! “Ate is crazy!” her sister said with a laugh, well she admitted that she was a little bit crazy. Her brother added, “She is a perfectionist, she tried to make everything perfect” at first, she denied it but realized that she was a little bit of a perfectionist too anyway.

Now that I know her personal life, personality, features. I asked her about her dreams when she grows up. She told me that she wanted to be a pediatrician because she wanted to help poor children and cure them. She felt like it was her destiny to cure the sick kids because happy children make her happy.

To pursue her dream, she hopes to study in prestigious schools here in the Philippines like the University of Santo Tomas, De La Salle University, and the University of the Philippines. She also told me she wanted to write articles as good as her brilliant mentor in journalism so she can feature people, lifestyles, places, food, and the beautiful cultures of the Philippines to educate and entertain the world. I was truly amazed by her dreams, and I hope that she can reach her goals because I believe in Roy T. Bennett’s quote-- “Dreams don’t work unless you take action. The surest way to make your dreams come true is to live them”.

Well, I am Keziah, and this is the story of way back in 2021. A story of an ambitious girl and here I am --- I got all that I had dreamed of yesterday.

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The Powerful Woman: Gabriela Silang

Gabriela Silang, Born on the 19th of March, 1731---proved that a woman can do anything a man can do and more. She was best known for her role as the female leader of the Ilocano independence movement from Spain.

She had a husband named Diego Silang. They were leaders of a military group to defeat the Spaniards but after her husband was murdered by them she took vengeance and lead the Military Group.

Although she died fighting for her country, She did not do it for her title but for the freedom of it. An inspiring hero, indeed. Not only did she fought for her country but she also proved that women can do anything.

We should have more leaders like her; a hero who fought for her country and not for her pride.

Gabriela Silang rose to become the very first female leader of the Philippine revolution.

Unfortunately, she was executed at Vigan’s Central Plaza on September 20, 1763. Nevertheless, the legacy that she left has marked a certain title in our Philippine History. She was a fearless female leader and a brave warrior. Her name has been truly honored because of her remarkable dedication in serving our country.

Not everyone can be brave enough to fight and die for our country, because no one wants to die. She taught every Filipino especially the women in our county to be fearless and courageous. Her traits influenced me by being brave at any cost. She taught me that I can do whatever a man can do. And because of her, I can even be brave during this time of the year.

If she can courageously fight for our country I can be brave during the Pandemic in my own ways in which I can show dedication to my country and as a voice for the voiceless.

Gabriela Silang did her part for the Philippines. Let us do ours even without the title of being a national hero. If Gabriela Silang can die for our country at least we could stay in our homes. It is for our country too! If you can do your part for your country you are a hero, just not recognized - but you are a hero.

Not only can you be a hero by staying at home, but you can also donate your clothes to charity. The people that received your donation will treat you as a hero. Preventing the virus is also a big help - which also makes you a hero.

Front-liners are heroes. World Leaders are heroes. Gabriela Silang is a hero. And you can be a hero too! They have contributed their parts to save our country. So let’s do our part. It can be staying at home, preparing food for donation or donating food for the community pantry. Every good deed makes you a hero. So let’s become heroes together.

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Youthful but a Shining Example

Millie Bobby Brown, a 17-year-old British actress who became an inspirational role model to children and teenagers by breaking records of getting nominated and being an ambassador of UNICEF. Who is she and why should we look up to her?

British actress. Model. Producer. She was born in February 2004 in Marbella, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain. She is the third of four children of parents, Kelly and Robert Brown.

Like all celebrities, Millie is also being bullied online. A few years ago, Millie deleted her Twitter account after she became the subject of an endless string of fake stories and memes accusing her of being homophobic to her fans. However, this didn’t stop Millie from being a good role model to others.

Millie became the world’s youngest UNICEF ambassador at 14! According to her, “it was a dream come true”. She used her platform to help raise awareness of children’s rights and issues affecting youth such as lack of education, bullying, mental illnesses, and poverty. Not only that but she also gave a speech about cyberbullying and even used herself as an example.

Did you know that she was born with partial hearing in one ear? Sadly, she gradually lost all that hearing in that ear over several years -- meaning that she is deaf in one ear. Millie rose to prominence for her roles as Eleven in the Netflix sci-fi series “Stranger Things”. She was also one of the youngest Emmy nominees in history for Best Drama Supporting Actress for playing Eleven. Isn’t she awesome?

Wait… Did I mention that Mille also launched a Vegan makeup and skincare line for Gen Z. The brand titled “Florence” was named after her great grandmother. Everything she’s learned along the way has shown her that beauty is all about loving and expressing ourselves according to their official page.

Nowadays, children and teenagers only look at stars on a yacht or at the beach wearing bikinis. But we don’t need them. We don’t need people to look at, what we need are people to look up to! Millie also collaborated with huge companies like Converse. EA Games announced that Millie was collaborating with The Sims 4 programmers to feature in the Sims 4 Positivity Challenge in November 2018. In 2019, she ascended to the next level when she starred in her first feature film, Godzilla: King of the Monsters. She is set to reprise her role in the film’s sequel, Godzilla vs. Kong ---Those are other achievements she accomplished. We need more famous people like her. Like the title, she may be youthful but she is a shining example!

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Christmas Chronicles

Bakit kaya ang lamig na ng hangin at kung saan man ako tumingin ay may mga maliwanag na dekorasyon na? Palibot libot na ang mga bata sa mga iba't-ibang bahay. Ang daming mga sales 

Sa mga malls! Hala, Ano kaya meron?

Wow! Pasko na pala! Ramdam na ramdam ko na ang napakalamig na simoy ng hangin. Naririnig ko na ang napaka sikat na kanta ni Jose Mari Chan na “Christmas in our Hearts”. Bumabalik na ang mga Tiktok Hot Chocolate Bomb Trend!

Napakasaya talaga ng pasko! Lalo na sa mga bata. Alam ko na ang nakaraan na pasko ay hindi masyadong masaya dahil sa pandemya. Hindi na kasi natin mabisita mga kamag-anak natin. Pero! Kailangan dapat palagi nating tingnan ang “bright side” at least kasama natin ang pamilya natin. Sapat na yun para sa Pasko dahil ang pamilya ang nagbibigay ng kaligayahan!

Pero hindi mo ba namimiss ang pumunta kung saan-saan para lang maramdaman na pasko na talaga? Nakakamiss talaga ang mga panahon na walang COVID. Ikaw? Saan ka pumupunta kapag pasko?

Naalala ko pa yung mga tradisyon at mga ginagawa ko tuwing pasko. Palagi kami pupunta sa Kamag-anak ko sa Mother’s side ko. May handa sila palagi na Noche Buena at may mga regalo galing kayla tito at tita. Tapos pupunta pa sa bahay nila ninong at ninang para makakuha ng pera! Nakakamiss talaga ang paskong walang COVID.

Tapos, Bago mag pasko kailangan gumising nang maaga para makapag Misa De Gallo, sabi kasi ni mama at papa na pag nag simba ka nang Misa De Gallo at na kumpleto mo ang siyam na araw ay magkakatotoo ang isa mong hiling! Tapos pag pasko na kailangan magsisimba muna tayo bago ang lahat. Dahil ang pasko ay hindi lang tungkol sa regalo. Ito rin ang kaarawan ni Hesus! Pag walang Christ walang Mas! Kaya dapat binabati mo parin si Hesus sa pasko.

Handa mo na ba ipon mo? Naku! May sales nanaman, Excited ka na ba mag shopping sa Shopee at Lazada? Kasi ako Sobrang Excited! Mahilig kasi ako mag bigay nang regalo ang saya kasi na tignan ang reaksyon nang aking pamilya sa mga regalong binigay ko sakanila. Ikaw ba mas gusto mo ba mag bigay o ikaw tatanggap nang regalo?

Ang Pasko ay napaka sayang araw, sino nga ba ang may ayaw sa pasko? Ito ay ang pinaka masayang araw sa mga bata dahil gigising silang maaga para mabuksan lang ang regalo. Pinaka masaya rin ito para sa mga binata at dalaga kasi makaka shopping sila sa mga malls dahil ang dami ngang sales. Ito rin ay pinaka masayang araw para sa mga matatanda kasi makikita nila ang mga napaka gandang mga ngiti nang mga bata sa kasiyahan nila. Para saiyo? Masaya ba ang pasko para saiyo?

[youngwriterfromearth09]

Carmona: An urban city with a hidden scenery

When I was a year old, My parents and my brother were staying in an apartment in General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite. The apartment was near our relatives from my mother’s side. Somehow, when I turned 2, my parents decided to move to Carmona, Cavite so we could be nearer to my mom’s work.

1st class municipality. An urban city - that offers a lot of home groups like “Canyon Ranch” and “Southwoods”. I live in Carmona Estates and it’s usually hot there because the place was a plain before. Since the city is urban there is nothing much to attract tourists. However, as I grew up here I discovered many hidden places in Carmona.

Behind Carmona Estates, I discovered a hidden route in the mountains to Tagaytay. The trail was called “Davilan Trails”.  People usually visit the route on weekends to exercise with their families or bike or even dance with the zumba groups. Davilan Trails was hidden in a mountain where when you go up you can even feel the cold, fresh breeze. You will also see a town as you drive or walk or bike there. The happy town was filled with children playing with their friends. The town considered everyone family. 

What if I tell you there is another tourist spot in the hidden route? While you're up there in the mountain you can actually walk to a passage to feel the breeze and find a paragliding spot! I've never tried it before but I've seen people paraglide there. When I went there it was a muddy trail because it just poured heavy rain that night. There were huge, healthy trees as I passed. Finally, I saw the spot. They would charge you a 20 Pesos fee per person and there were actually picnic tables so you can enjoy your meal there. Sadly I wasn’t able to experience the extreme ride since there was a storm. It was a sunny day and we took pictures. But since I went there I can tell you that there is actually a paragliding spot!

Davilan Trails isn't just the only attraction you can find here. There is also a municipal park located in Carmona! And I can actually tell you the park is amazing! The park itself is so amazing! There is a long road for joggers to exercise. The park also installed a charger for e-bikes outside the park and there is also exercise equipment built in the park. Kids love to play with the equipment especially the one where you have to twist your body. The park has a big field for families to stay and picnic. There is also a stage to host events and there is an old swing near the equipment for kids to stay at. Yet what really attracts tourists there is the Palace. Yes! There is a pink palace with Disney characters outside! Inside the palace is a playground for kids to play! There are swings and slides! The palace is one of the best spots in the park!

Does it feel hot? Do you feel like you want to swim in a cold pool? Well, let me tell you a little secret. Carmona actually offers a gigantic water park! Yes! You heard me right, a waterpark! Splash Island, a gigantic waterpark that offers a lazy river, ginormous slides, and a food court with a gift shop. You can also golf and zipline here! It is the best place for a family outing or to spend time with friends! The waterpark is family-friendly offers so many cabins and cottages!

You can’t say that a place is not attractive until you explore it. Like Carmona! You can’t say that it is a boring place since it’s just an urban city. Once you get to explore it you can find treasures within the place! You can never judge a book by its cover, even if it is just a place. So what are you waiting for? Come to Carmona now! 

[youngwriterfromearth09]

Poetry: Hiding with the help of language

Poetry - a beautiful type of literature. Exaggerating words. Using metaphors and create imagery. It gives us the freedom to write our feelings and expressions. Poetry sometimes gives me a hard time understanding but once you try and interpret the poem you can digest what the poet is trying to convey. Like the poem “Hope” is the thing with feathers - (314)” by Emily Dickinson. As I read the poem, It took me a long time to understand what was she talking about but as I kept repeating it, I understood what it was. Based on my understanding, her masterpiece tells us that a bird is inside a soul which will always sing amidst the storm - and it will never ever stop. I understood that the bird symbolizes hope and will never leave a human soul even if something bad happens. Emily didn’t tell us that it was a bird that symbolizes hope but she gave us a hint - for it has feathers and can sing without the words -- saying that it was an animal that can chirp! What is the most common animal that can chirp and has feathers? A bird of course! Isn’t the poem brilliant? That’s why poetry is amazing! You can tell everyone what’s in your head with the help of language. Emily Dickinson explained how hope will never leave us with the use of perfectly constructed knitted words of metaphors and deep language. It’s so beautiful how we can use language to tell people what we want to say without even telling them. Poetry requires a big vocabulary so we can play and exaggerate with the words. Like me who loves to write and express, poems can paint a picture in our minds. Because while readers are reading the poem you wrote, they can also picture what you are trying to say. Based on my experience poems gave me a hard time understanding but it was okay, not everyone can understand poems. But if you are interested in learning how to understand poems I can give you two tips that I taught me to understand them! Number one is to constantly read the piece until you understand it. This strategy helped a lot in my life because you can even use it in stories you can’t understand. The second is to try and read it aloud. The strategy helped me in school because whenever I can’t understand a sentence or can pronounce a word. I just read it aloud to understand it! Up to this day I still use this even to understand this poem! But if you are really good at understanding poetry, you are very lucky. It’s a sign that you have talent at language. So, do you like poetry?