Spring Is Coming

Spring signifies the emergence of new life. Spring month are the blossoming months that bring meaningful growth and rejuvenation in its wake. Spring enriches natural beauty and its seems as if nature is dressed in a beautiful green gown. Flowers start to bloom gardens get planted people spending their weekends doing yard work and gardening is such a refreshing sight to see after a long cold winter. Knowing that you have planted veggies yourself that you will be able to enjoy throughout the summer months is simply amazing, healthy & yummy! Spring is the beginning of the warmer season of the year. This is the season where people have more getting together that takes outside as well as having an increase in barbecues and events that span across towns. It is one of the more popular moments in the year where people can travel from location to location just to have fun. Spring technically begins on March 21^st and ends June 21^st. Since the earth is shifting from very cold weather to warmer weather, the atmosphere tends to be more unstable during spring. Severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and flooding are likely during the spring. It is important to understand the difference between watches and warnings. A watch means that conditions are present for severe weather to occur, while a warning means that severe weather is currently happening.

New Year's Eve Belief and Tradition In The Philippines

Most Filipinos also follow a traditional belief that if the family spends at least the approach of midnight together, then the family will stay together for the entire year.
Filipinos go all out to make a big noise on New Year’s Eve. Filipino firecrackers come in so many shapes and go by very interesting names like Judas Belt (a string of firecrackers). The noise and the firecrackers are believed to drive the evil spirit away and make the New Year happy and blessed.
Children love scratching the dancing firecracker (Watusi) against concrete sidewalks and cemented surfaces, although the government has been warning against it because of chemical poisoning. Cars and trucks are starts and horns to cause as much noise as possible. Empty cans are dragged all around, whistles are blown. Before the clock strikes midnight to herald in the new year, all doors must be left wide open to allow good luck to enter. This includes cupboards, drawers, cabinets and windows.Special foods is prepared, but not like the  on Christmas Eve, although some families might be wealthy enough to prepare a roasted pig. For sure, rice noodles are cooked to signify long life, as are eggs signifying new life. Traditional delicacies made from glutinous or sticky rice are prepared  that’s so good fortune will stick around throughout the year. Part of this are the twelve kinds of round fruits in the table symbolize abundance through out the year. Fish and chicken are not served because these animals scrounge for food, and we don’t want to have to scrounge for food in the coming year.

Christmas Time Is Coming

 Among all the festivals and holidays of the Christian Church year, Christmas remains the most observed and most popular. The Christmas season also called the holiday season. The longest season of the year considered to run from late November to early January.The exchange of gifts is central to the Christmas.
One of the main delights of the winter season is Christmas. Thus it is extremely enjoyable to decorate your home with twinkling lights and mistletoe.Christmas is one of the most popular festivals around the world. The approaching winter season indicates us that Christmas is around and we usually associate the winter with the Christmas celebration. The exchanging of gifts is one aspect of the modern celebration of Christmas. shopping malls are busy  making it profitable for retailers in business throughout the world. Christmas day is popular to children to visit their uncles,aunts,godparents. At each home they are presented with a gitf. Food and drinks are also offered.                                                                                                                           During my first Christmas here in Canada one thing I missed is going to church for nine consecutive mass before Christmas eve.I asked my cousin if there is a mass my cousin laughed at me and said it is not possible here winter is extremely cold. I also missed the ( Noche Buena ).A dinner for family  to gather and eat together It is a day of family closeness, and everyone wishes good cheer and glad tidings and  rejoice and feast the birth of Christ.

Are children really better in foreign language learning?

Learning a foreign language is easier if you are exposed to it when you are young. Pronunciation is stronger in children.The younger the learner the better. Learning foreign languages is not difficult nowadays because children today are good at using technology,they are able to learn a new language more quickly using the technology. However, recent studies indicate that the best time for a child to learn another language is in the first three to four years of life that is according to the expert. Language learning is natural in children. They can recognize easily the pictures especially their favorite cartoon characters.  A child can learn another language faster/better than an adult because they have better hearing. It has long been known that there is a strong link between language, music and other developmental skills, such as math and logical thinking.  Children who are exposed to music and/or language training show measurable improvements in other cognitive skills.  Researchers believe that early language exposure actually increases the size and power of a child's brain. It is clear that children have good linguistic capacity in their early age.

Are children really better in foreign language learning

Are children really better in foreign language learning?

Matthew 10:28 (king James Version)

And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. (Matthew 10:28) We need not be in dread of Satan or his human agents. True, some may have the power to cause harm, even death. However, the worst they can do is still only temporary. Jesus can and will undo any damage done to his faithful servants, even resurrecting them. It is Jesus alone who is worthy of our fear, our profound awe and respect. He alone has the power to take away life and all prospects for future life.Because of the resurrection hope, we as God’s servants can always be sure that we are safe.
Having fear to God it means that we had a strong faith to him.Obviously, it is far more important to obey God then man. Obeying God when it's unpopular has less serious consequences then not obeying God, but following the popular crowd.

Hollowen Celebration In The Philippines

                                           Hollowen Celebration In The Philippines
 Most of the people who are staying in Manila taking their holidays starting October 30..Everybody is busy cleaning and painting the grave.This is also the time to visit the family and relatives. Expect all the memorial parks and public cemetery are full of people.The vendors are busy selling flowers and candles.
 The older people usually do the traditional stuff like praying for the dead and putting candles outside of their house.That is for their dead relatives so that they can find their way back to their house. But the young people have a big dance party and they all get drunk and do crazy stuff like that and they paint themselves and put masks on and try to scare people. Filipinos do celebration is November 1st & 2nd, "All Saints Day and All Souls Day respectively. They cook good food during this times for all the family. They go to church to pray for all their love ones, who passed away and then go to the cemetery to offer some food, prayer, and light a candle on the graveyard. Some even go house to house to visit some relatives, families and friends. Some even throw a party in thanksgiving. Only rich kids in a subdivision goes to trick or treat then they would give all their goodies to the maids and drivers.

LINC Home Study changed your life in my new Country

As a newcomer, who arrived in Canada  searching of a new hope and a new beginning, must face the challenges of this country. English language, is one but since Philippines adopt the American education after world war 11 speaking English is not difficult for us. .But we need to under go the Canadian government program enhanced language training. The purpose is to have a better understanding communication skills and the workplace. We are lucky to avail this program it helps lots. Adapting to a new country is not easy. It is no surprise that these and other concerns may create a significant amount of stress.
Like how to apply for a job/ employment for the first time, because we can't apply in our profession field that we have in my own country. But by the said program of Canada is not hard to for us to get the job of what we have previously. It is a matter of devoting time, patience, learning and willingness to learn we can do it.

                               
                                                     Summer time in the Philippines
Summer time is fun and relaxing for many. There are lots of activities to do during this period. It is limited for three months (end of february - May). Many people go to provinces especially in Baguio City, the summer capital of the country. There are also few others similar high elevation destinations. Tagaytay City, and Antipolo City. Others would go to new places locally or abroad for those who can afford to travel. Students are officially on vacation. The right time for families to go on out of town trips. Malls experiences heavier flow of people to escape the heat. Swimming is always on top of the list of activities. Philippines is lucky for natural resources abundance of world class beaches and private resorts in affordable price. Famous destinations are the beach in Boracay, Palawan, Puerto Galera, Pagudpud beach Siargao, Misibis Bay newly developed beach in Bicol region.
May is the merriest and beautiful month of this season. For the month of May we celebrated flower festival. The roman catholic church traditionally celebrates, flores de mayo and santacruzan.(spanish term)
Flowers are offered to Virgin Mary. Young girls ages 6-12 years old dressed in white, cut flowers and basket of cut petals sprinkle while walking and singing to the altar. They leave the cut flower in the altar every afternoon for nine days consecutive. The procession of santacruzan is the final part of the festival of flores de mayo.This is in honour of Queen Helena.The one who searched for the holy cross in Jerusalem. In the year A.D. It is more parade than a religious procession. Beautiful young women with appropriate costumes portray biblical and historical characters.The person in the parade represent queens from the past. Philippines lots of festive celebration on summer time. Our culture is a buffet, fun and party where ever you go you'll be greet by people as warm as summer. Many of the families celebrate family reunion this is the perfect time that the family will see each other. Filipinos has a strong family ties. People are naturally warm, friendly and hospitable. 

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Summer Time in the Philippines

                                               Summer Time in the Philippines

Summer time is fun and relaxation for many. Lots of activities to do during this period. Limited for three months (end of February - May) Many people go to provinces especially in Baguio City the summer capital of the country,There are also few other similar high elevation destination Tagaytay City and Antipolo City. Others would go to new places locally or abroad for those who can afford to travel.Students are officially vacation, the right time for families to go out of town trips. Malls experience heavier flow of people to escape the heat. Swimming is always on top of the list of levellling of fun. Philippines is lucky for natural resources abundance of world class beaches and private resorts in affordable price. Famous destination are the beach in Boracay, Palawan, Puerto Galera, Pagudpud beach Siargao, Misibis Bay newly developed beach in Bicol region.
May is the merriest and beautiful month of this season.For the month of May we celebrated flower festival.The roman catholic church traditionally celebrates,flores de mayo and santacruzan.(spanish term)
Flowers are offered to Virgin Mary,Young girls ages 6-12 years old dressed in white,cut flowers and basket of cut petals sprinkle,while walking and singing to the altar.They leave the cut flower in the altar every afternoon for nine days consecutive.The procession of santacruzan is the final part of the festival of flores de mayo.This is in honour of Queen Helena the one who searched for the holy cross in Jerusalem. In the year A.D.It is more parade than a religious procession.Beautiful young women with appropriate costumes portray biblical and historical characters.The person in the parade represent queens from the past. Philippines lots of festive celebration on summer time. Our culture is a buffet, fun and party where ever you go you'll be greet by people as warm as summer. Many of the families celebrate family reunion this is the perfect time that the family will see each other. Filipinos have a strong family ties. People are naturally warm, friendly and hospitable. rich of culture & history,.

SUMMER TIME IN THE PHILIPPINES

It's summer time once again in the Philippines. This is the time of the year when the school year ends so this is a great time for the kids to go on vacation. It's also one of the best times to visit our wonderful country and you won't run out of places to go to and things to do. Summer time in the Philippines usually starts at the end of February until the end of May. Temperatures usually range from 32-37 degrees Celsius
During summer, the most famous destinations here in the Philippines are the exotic beaches. You can visit the famous Boracay Islands or Puerto Galera. These 2 are probably among the top tourist spots here in the country. There's also Dakak in southern Philippines and in the capital city of Manila and nearby provinces, you'll find lots of resorts where you and your family can have a wonderful time.
You may also visit Baguio City which is the summer capital of the Philippines. It's located near Benguet and Mountain province and the city is situated thousands of feet above sea level so even though it's really hot in most parts of the country, it's still cool in Baguio. It's a 4 to 5 hour drive from Manila. There are also a few other similar high elevation destinations such as Tagaytay City and Antipolo City. Temperatures usually range 20-28 C in these cities. There are also lots of provinces to visit and you'll often see festivals native to each. There are lots of food, partying and the entire neighborhood is just filled with joy. You'll always experience and feel the hospitality where Philippines is famous for.We Filipinos are blessed with natural resources.
Aside from beautiful beaches, We have Mayon Volcano is an active volcano in the Philippines on the island of Luzon, in the province of Albay in the Bicol Region. Its almost perfectly-shaped cone 15 kilometers to the southeast of the volcano is Legazpi City.Filipinos are an innately happy people. They smile and laugh easily, sing and dance with joy, rise up from a tragedy with renewed faith and hope in a new and better life

Catholic Tradition In Southern Luzon

Festivities starts on Palm Sunday when everyone goes to church with palm leaves, listens to the mass, and prepares for a week-long celebration after that. Then comes Monday until Wednesday, We go to the office, and we do our regular chores, but in a more solemn manner. Loud music is out of the question, drinking and going to bars are- definitely a no-no... This is the time to reflect and to do fasting.This is the perfect time to forgive and forget.
On Maundy Thursday, Filipinos will attend the mass and pray together as we remember the day Christ started suffering for our sins. Catholics observe the Stations of the Cross, and it has been their tradition to visit as many churches as they can by walking. Others will just be in their respective homes as they sing from the book called Passion.
Good Friday is when you can see penitents who reenact how Jesus was nailed in the cross  by putting on barbed wires as their crowns, and walking down the streets carrying a cross that weights a ton. On Black Saturday, to commemorate when Jesus is still dead, Filipinos still continue with the fasting to somehow suffer for what He did for us. And as soon as sunrise hits on Easter Sunday, Filipinos go to church together, and celebrate as Christ  has risen from death. The Resurrection is now here. So we rejoice in that day, and we have somehow adopted westernized culture. We now have Easter egg hunting on this memorable day.

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                                        Catholic Easter Traditions in Southern Luzon

Festivities starts  on Palm Sunday when everyone goes to church with palm leaves, listens to the mass, and prepares for a week-long celebration after that. Then comes Monday until Wednesday, We go to the office, and we do our regular chores, but in a more solemn manner. Loud music is out of the question, drinking and going to bars are- definitely a no-no... This is the time to reflect and to do fasting.This is the perfect time to forgive and forget.
On Maundy Thursday, Filipinos will attend the mass and pray together as we remember the day Christ started suffering for our sins. Catholics observe the Stations of the Cross, and it has been their tradition to visit as many churches as they can by walking. Others will just be in their respective homes as they sing from the book called Passion.
Good Friday is when you can see penitents who reenact how Jesus was nailed in the cross  by putting on barbed wires as their crowns, and walking down the streets carrying a cross that weights a ton.
On Black Saturday, to commemorate when Jesus is still dead, Filipinos still continue with the fasting to somehow suffer for what He did for us.
And as soon as sunrise hits on Easter Sunday, Filipinos go to church together, and celebrate as Christ has risen from death. The Resurrection is now here. So we rejoice in that day, and we have somehow adopted westernized culture. We now have Easter egg hunting on this memorable day.

Describe How You Celebrate Easter

Festivity will start on Palm Sunday when everyone goes to church with palm leaves and listen to the mass and prepare for a week long celebration after. Then come Monday until Wednesday, we go to the office, do our regular chores, but in a more prim manner. Loud music is out of the question, drinking and going to bars- DEFINITELY a no-no... This is the time to reflect and to do fasting.This is the perfect time to forgive and forget.
On Maundy Thursday, Filipinos will attend the mass and pray together as we remembered the day Christ started suffering for our sins. Catholics observe the Station of the Cross, and it has been their tradition to visit as many churches as they can by walking. Others will just be in their respective homes as they sing Passion.
Good Friday is when you can see  Penitents who reneact how Jesus was nailed in the Cross, wherein these people would also put barbed wires as their crowns, walks down the streets carrying that cross that weights a ton.
On Black Saturday when Jesus is still dead, Filipinos still continue with the fasting to somehow suffer for what He did for us.
And as soon as sunrise hits on Easter Sunday, Filipinos go to church together, and celebrate as Christ has risen from death. The birth of NEW LIFE, so we rejoice in that Day and we have somehow adopted westernized culture, we now have Easter EGG hunting on this memorable day.

My First Winter In Canada

                                                 My First Winter In Canada

Living in a tropical country, we always dreamed of seeing and feeling the winter. How nice it would be to live in a country with four seasons, not just rain and summer. I heard from my classmate who lives in Vancouver that Saskatchewan has  one of the most extreme temperatures in Canada, from -40 to -60 degrees with the windchill.

My classmate also told me to get a nice jacket because there are about five months to suffer of the cold weather.

I can't believe that I am actually here. How long I have been dreaming of coming to Canada. The long wait is over and I am actually here! The wide streets, the quiet neighbourhoods, and the houses that are almost alike and painted mostly with earthy tones.it seems every house is new, the spacing of their houses so evenly distributed, the clean streets and yards, the smell of the grass, and no traffic and horns to be heard. It’s incredible! Everything is new! And I was excited to explore more than what I had seen at that moment.

Months passed. I’m adjusting to the new culture, new house, new friends, new work, new directions, and new bus schedules. For newcomers who don't know anyone and feel lonely, you could just block your loneliness for hours and indulge in books. But then, I was getting excited waiting for winter. I heard people complaining that winter was coming. My cousin always told me to make myself practice driving. Winter was fast approaching, and it is so hard to catch the bus outside.

One day my cousin called her husband to drive her to work because it was snowing heavily outside. It was October 30, 2010.It was the first time I saw the snow. When the snow stopped falling, my cousin told me to go outside. Wear your winter jacket, bonnet, gloves, and boots! We are going to shovel the driveway. I was so excited to step on the cottonlike snow. I was amazed to see how God really created a beautiful world to live in. I saw the snow in each flake. It was beautiful! Amazing how He created the snow with a crystal spider-like form. What was God thinking?! Why does He need to create this kind of form when He could have only created plain white balls as snow? Oh, how lucky these people are that they could experience winter and the other seasons while in my own country there are lots of calamities of nature that cause  great and often sudden damage.

Now, I was stepping on the snow like cotton candy. They’re drifting away one by one. It was a dream come true.

my first winter in canada

Living in a tropical country, we always dreamed of seeing and feeling winter. How nice it would be to live in a country with 4 seasons, not just rain and summer.. I heard from my classmates who lives in Vancouver that saskatchewan is  one of the coldest temperature from -40-60 including the windchill,One of the coldest province in Canada.
My classmate told me be ready with yourself bring a nice jacket it is about five months to suffer for the cold weather.
I can't believe that I am actually here. How long I have been dreaming of coming to Canada. The long wait is over and I am actually here! The wide streets, the quiet neighbourhoods, the houses that are almost alike and painted mostly with earthy tones. It seems every house is new, the spacing of their houses so evenly distributed, the clean streets and yards, the smell of the grass, and no traffic and horns to be heard. It’s incredible! Everything is new! And I am excited to explore more than what I’ve seen at that moment.
Months pass by, adjusting to new culture, new house, new friends, , new work, new directions, and learning bus schedules.which is really helpful to newcomers when you don't know anyone and feel lonely. You could just block your loneliness for hours and indulge in books. But then, I was getting excited waiting for winter. I heard people complaining that winter is coming.My cousin always telling me that pursue yourself to practice driving,winter is past approaching its so hard to catch the bus outside.
One day my cousin called her husband to drive her going to work because it was having a thick snow outside. It was October 30,2010 That is the first time that i saw the snow.when the snow stop falling ,My cousin told me come outside wear your winter jacket,bonnet,gloves and your winter boots were going to shovel the driveway.I'm so excited to step on for the cotton like snow. I was amazed to see how God really creates a beautiful world to live in. I saw the snow in each flake. It was beautiful! Amazing how He created the snow with a crystal spider-like form. What was God thinking?! Why does he need to create this kind of form when he could only create just white plain balls as snow? Oh, how lucky these people are that they could experience winter and the other seasons.While in my own country lots of calamities,Flood,typhoon,earthquake volcanic eruption etc.

Now, I was stepping on the snow like cotton-candy, they're drifting away one by one. It was a dream come true.

What I Saw This Morning

I woke up early this morning to review for my midterm exam in nutrition.

I called a cab to go to school because it was a little bit windy.