10- A Little Something About Myself

"What is your hobby? Why do you enjoy it?"

Every person has their own personal hobbies, likes and dislikes. Even if your're the busiest person in the world, you still have hobbies. Hobby helps us to get rid with our boredom and it's also the time to enhance your abilities (some people does that).

Today, I want to share a little something about myself, since the blog topic said so (that's what she said).
I hope that when I shared to you my hobbies, you'll realize that you have your companion (di ka nag-iisa) realization (lol).

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1. Dancing
I usually dance INSIDE my room, not in PUBLIC I don't have the guts to do that. I'm not an oh-so-great dancer though but I really love to dance. I watch some of Vocaloid dance covers, sometimes I search K-POP dance covers. I'm not only dancing for pastime but also to burn fats (you know, since I'm fat and such). I really enjoy dancing alone though, it's really awkward if their someone joins you. I usually locked my room so that no one will enter unexpectedly.

2. Listening to music

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The common and also my favorite hobby. Oh I really love to music! It makes my mind be relaxed. Every time I listen to music, I walk around in my own world. Sometimes, when I'm lonely, I listen to sentimental music (I know you think that I should've listen to happy music so that I won't be more lonely). I prefer to listen in sentimental music because I couldn't cry in bad situations (DRAMA MODE): Every time I get hurt, I can't help myself but to smile. I really don't know why, I wanted to cry but I can't. So, to pour out those feelings, I listen to sentimental music. And it's effective (lol)... I might look weird but it's my hobby so.. I know that you also do that.

3. Surfing the net/ Playing PC Games/ Editing Photos

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This is really my hobby, I can't endure a day without surfing the net in the computer or in mobile (but I can endure the day without playing games though). I usually read manga, watch anime and youtube videos, play games online and offline, open facebook, gmail, yahoomail, moodle, microsoft mail ,etc. Sometimes, I open my Skype and see if my friend "Kuro" (remember her? at 4- Me, Myself and I ). She's in Japan so I'd rather chat or call her with her (sarcastic tone) oh-so-handsome boyfriend. And sometimes, I use Photoshop for pastime. I've got a hard time learning to use the Photoshop but somehow I've manage to adopt it.

4. Playing guitar/ Composing songs
If I really have the chance to surf the net or play games then I go for plan B and that is to play guitar. This hobby also helps me to polish my skill in playing guitar. Sometimes I play if I'm hurt (may malahugot na na nangyari), or even compose a song that based on my experience. I have a 5 composed songs so far, 3 English songs, 1 Tagalog song and 1 Japanese song (oh don't get the wrong idea, my friend Kuro translated it, I don't know Japanese language, currently learning though). 

5.  Doodling/ Drawing
Sometimes, I really want to make some mess with my head through doodling. I'm not good at it, but mehh who cares anyway. I usually get some ideas on the current events that have been happening recently or on what have happened to me (love, friendship, educational, mental, physical problems). Or if I'm not in the mood to doodle then I draw anime characters. I usually watch some tutorials in youtube and applying it at the same time. I had time to learn about drawing anime, sometimes it really frustrates me and always think "How does she/he do that? I followed all the steps but why is it like this?". But, eventhough it's like that, I still managed to draw some quite-good-enough drawings.

This is me cross-dressing. It's pretty LIMITED! 

6. Cross-dressing
Before I explain this, I want you to know that the reason I do this because of curiosity (not a lesbian's reason). Of all the hobbies I have, this is the most interesting and weird. I usually do this PRIVATELY and not in PUBLIC. And to due to the likes of Japanese culture, I've got the urge of trying this one. It's very difficult to make-up yourself in a boyish way (coz I'm a girl), and more likely I don't really use make-ups so when I've tried this, I really got a hard time but... I think it went well in the 5TH TRY haha!

We all have different hobbies. Some may be common or others are really extra ordinary. But then, what's the same on having hobbies is that, we do this kind of things because we want it, we like or love it, we are bored and many reasons. Us people, shouldn't criticize the likes of others. They like doing it so bare with it, don't stop them though.

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9- A Time For Yourself

"Being distant from everyone else is not a terrible thing." 

Some people said that being alone is bad or not a good thing. It will feel you more miserable; it will make you anti-social or become an introvert. But then, on the other hand; being alone is not really a bad thing because being alone can help you in many ways.

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Being alone will help you to be more responsible or independent on things because you do things alone and you’re used to work on some activities by yourself. Well, it doesn’t mean that you’re being selfish. It’s just that, there are things that you must do on your own. Some people think that it is much faster to finish a work by yourself rather than being in a group. Maybe that group is lacking teamwork and cooperation. Being alone helps you to reminisce good memories that will make you inspired or eager to finish your work or whatever activity. Well, that depends on the person because some uses this time of being alone to commit suicide or anything. Being distant from everyone else can help us energize ourselves. Often times when we’re surrounded by other people, we’re expending a lot of energy.

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Trying to keep others happy, make them laugh, soothe their egos, read their emotions, and all the other rigors that come along with regular interaction. It can be mentally draining if you’re constantly connected to many people. A little alone time lets you recharge and take a break from the emotionally and mentally taxing job of constant interaction. Being alone gives you the perfect opportunity for a little self reflection. Our life is always moving at a crazy fast pace. So fast in fact, that it’s probably rare when you have a moment alone to sit and reflect on your life. Since we aren’t spending too much time processing the thoughts and feelings of others, it’s the best time to turn your focus inwards. Being alone will help you get in touch with our own emotions. 

When we’re surrounded by other people all the time, we’re trying to read, and cater to, the other person’s emotions. So much so, that you could end up losing touch with your own. When you start to enjoy being alone, you’ll gain a greater perspective for your own emotions. You’ll create a deeper understanding of what makes you happy, what upsets you and what saddens you. With that, it’s much easier to regulate your emotions. 

But it all starts with understanding how you feel, and that comes from a little bit of solitude. You’ll start doing things that you actually enjoy if you’re alone. When you’re in a company of people, you’re always making compromises in order to find a solution that the entire group can enjoy. And unfortunately, the things you want most, may not always line up with what the group wants. So it’s better to enjoy being alone once you realize that doing so gives you more freedom to do things you actually want to do. When you start to enjoy being alone, you’ll quickly see that solitude means you don’t have to keep apologizing for what you’ve done. 

So often, we do things that end up upsetting other people, or hurting someone else’s feelings, and then have to quickly apologize for it. But when you’re alone, you don’t have to apologize for anything. And that takes a lot of pressure out of most situations. You get to stop second guessing everything you say, or every move you make because you’re afraid someone is going to be offended, or saddened, and angered. 

“The best part about being alone is that you really don’t have to answer anybody. You do what you want.” – Justin Timberlake

And to sum up, solitude could help us in many ways. It doesn’t mean that you’re anti-social or whatever if you’re alone. It’s just that it’s much easier and better to be alone rather than being in a crowd. 

8- SOCSIT Week

"Even the darkest night will end. The sun will rise. - Les Miserables"

Finally! The Mid-term Examination is done! Time to prepare for the Final Examinations! But, we should relax a little bit before we engage ourselves for another hellish studies and many stuffs.

Last July 28, we celebrated the week for IT students or most likely called the SOCSIT week. Lots of seminars, competitions and fun activities have been prepared on this week. This week have been a stress-reliever for IT students because it’s the end of the midterm examinations. However, not all IT students have the chance to participate because of their classes and due also to many assignments and projects.

           

On the same date, July 28, 2015, IT students have been told to go at the parking lot and attend the opening ceremony of the SOCSIT week. All of the IT courses and all of the year including juniors are in the ceremony. At that time, we showed our wonderful made banners and they showed the representatives for the Mr. and Ms. SOCSIT 2015. We also have our wonderful parade by walking around the parking lot.

            

The next day, July 29, 2015, there’s a Microsoft Roadshow at the Cafeteria, Sportsfest at the Gymnasium, Packet Tracer Competition at Room 502, IT Quiz Show and 30 seconds of fame and shame in the Auditorium. Lots of fun and remarkable memories have been made on this day especially to those who have participated in 30 Seconds of Fame and Shame. Few have been chosen as the fame and lots are in the shame side. There’s also the test of brains and teamwork happened in IT Quiz Show, and three of our classmates have participated. Luckily, they won 2^nd place at the IT Quiz show and they got 100 pesos gift check from Krispy Kreme.

           

July 30, 2015 was the day for workshops and seminar. There’s also a sushi-eating competition at the cafeteria at that time. We attended the UX MNL Workshop at Room 415, and we learned how to make a journey map. This map helps us to determine the needs and the feelings of the customers. This are useful for those people who are planning to build their own businesses. By making a journey map, they can easily satisfy what their customer needs. Also, in this day, the Mr. and Ms. SOCSIT occurred. There are a lot of participants who’s really good especially in talent portion and the beauty portion. In the Q & A portion, they were some people who really have showed their utmost confidence on answering the question.  

            

And the last day of SOCSIT Week, July 31, 2015, was the most-awaited day for IT Students. Because the Color Run, LOL Tournament, Scavenger Hunt and SOCSIT Night have been scheduled on this day. Many activities, competitions and seminars have been prepared for this day and many students enjoyed these things. Especially the SOCSIT Night wherein the students have the chance to meet-up and mingle with other IT students too. They have the chance to get wild and enjoy dancing while eating chips.

            

This, SOCSIT week have been a memorable week for every IT students that have participated. They’ve used the opportunity to have some fun and relieve themselves in stress. This special week will be just once and might not have the chance to be happening again. 

7- The Bullies

"Why do other people love to bully others?" 

Bullying. Bullying have been part of our life as a human. Everything around you have bullies. Everyday, there will be an incident of bullying. Just why? Just why those other people love to bully? Do they have reasons? Are they bored of their life?

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Bullies always tries to search for people who they could overpower, because they think that a person won't do anything about it. They always target the weak people, the powerless people. Why don't they just bully the same level as them?

Well, there are many reasons why a person bullies other people. And I will share to you 5 reasons why a person bullies:

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1. Social issues
People gets more social recognition for negative behaviors than for positive ones. Also, jealousy and envy and lack of personal and social skills to deal with such feelings can also be a reason why a person bully. People think that they are cool if they were to bully other people. They want to be recognized, that's why they bully.

2. Having power
The reason why a person bullies is because they have power and authority. They want to wield their power in a noticeable way. But it's also true that people may be given power without being trained in the leadership skills that will help them wield it easily.

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3. The Bully's Personal History
A person bullies other people because they wanted them to know the pain they have experienced. It's more like a revenge and you do it to others. Because some bullies have been bullied also in their past time, and they suffered a lot from it. And then the day come to them, and they've changed.  They want other people to suffer also.

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4. Family issues
Families that are not warm and loving and in which feelings are not shared are more likely to have children who bully, either within the family home or in other places in which children meet others. It is also prone to produce bullies when discipline and monitoring are inconsistent and a punitive atmosphere exists.

5. Reflection of their own self-worth
Low self-esteem may not be the leading cause of why people bully, but it is still an important reason to consider. Some people have experienced bullying by their peers themselves and then turn around and do it to someone else in order to feel better about themselves. They seem to feel the ability to show power over someone else because it will prove their self-worth to others.

Bullying happens not just because a person is bored or something. It's just that they have their own personal problems. Maybe, they don't intentionally want to bully other people, but because of their friends' influence, they are forced to do it. Sometimes, we should be considerate of them too. We could might help them as well. But, for those who are bullies. Don't take this as an advantage. You might get punish or you'll end up regretting consequences...

Remember:

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6- Maintaining Happiness

"Keeping yourself happy"

What a nice topic we have here today! It could also be related to our last topic. "Smile At Your Own Risk

Ah happiness, what is happiness? According to research, happiness is a emotional state of well-being defined by positive emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. Happiness comes in your own actions and it's not something that's ready made. The best happiness you could ever feel is that the ones you're not expecting (did'ya get it?). It is not made to hide and to be fake. It is made to change a person from depression to contentment.

Most of us wants to be drown deeply in solitude because they have given up on making themselves happy. But then, for those people who are like that. "PLEASE, DON'T GIVE UP!". There's still light upon the vast darkness. No matter how miserable you are feeling at the moment, if you look back, there have surely been events in your life that have made you happy. When good things happen, we feel positive emotions- like excitement, relief, pride and of course happiness. These feelings are essential for our well-being.

But the problem is, happiness doesn't actually last. Psychologists call this phenomenon hedonic adaptation- the idea is that no matter how good something makes us feel, most of the time we get to back where we started. But then again, there is still some ways to avoid this kind of phenomena:

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1. Look at the man in the mirror
You must be true to yourself. Build your life on solid ground. Be concern, not only to the happiness of the others but also to yours. Get to know with yourself first than other. You might make others happy, but what about yourself? Are you feeling happy too? So that's why it's important to reflect yourself for you to able to maintain your happiness.

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2. Seek a contented mind 
In order for you to maintain happiness, you should find contentment to yourself. We all have a conscience that says, somewhere deep inside us, does not feel right. Be sure to listen to it. If you're not contented with your life, then you'll not be able to feel true happiness.


3. Take action steps to change your life

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Do what you need to do to have the kind of life you want. You have to move in order for you to find happiness. Sitting there and staring will gain you nothing but solitude. There's no person (happy person) who are just sitting and staring (unless you're "high" or "crazy"). They always do something that will satisfy themselves. They will do anything, in order for them to be happy. So you should do like that also. Join your friends, don't be so KJ (kill joy). I know you can do it!

 4. Be patient, a fast life is not usually a real life
"Don't rush things." as our Technical Writing professor said. Just be patient. Nothing will be good and successful if you rush things too much. Especially when it comes in finding your partner.Those people who are bitter and saying "WALANG FOREVER!!" are the ones who have rushed in a relationship. They ALWAYS THOUGHT that he's/ she's the ONE.(Maraming nawawala sa maling akala!!) And they will give everything for that person and in the end, they will break up. Well it's because they rushed things too much. Even if you feel that you love him/her already, it doesn't mean that you will give everything to him/her. It's like you stab a knife at yourself. Learn to wait, don't be bored. Always think positively and excitedly.

5. Give up perfectionism
If you insist on perfection, you will unavoidably suffer on poor self-esteem. After all, whatever you did, you could have done better. But the thing is if you want to get everything done then you are going to let some things go- even if they are not perfect. Happiness doesn't occur in a perfect plan. Sometimes, those unexpected moments or plans are the most memorable happiness that happened to you. You know, just go with the flow.