EVOLUTION OF LIBRARIES IN THE DIGITAL AGE #5

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Indeed, to accommodate the demands of its users, libraries had shifted from traditional ones to digital. Like the modern world, it also goes with the flow as the age of advanced technology has come. However, despite the extension of resources available for data-gathering provided by digital libraries, the importance of books for a more organized, consistent, and valid acquiring of information could still not be concealed.

It is true that computers with internet connection render users with fast and accessible information, but they sometimes leave them with bewilderment. Information available is not confirmed for accuracy. The vastness of data also leaves no room for orderliness. Moreover, not all data-seekers are comfortable in using the internet, especially the visually-impaired and computer-illiterate. On the other hand, books, despite the effort required for its full and effective utilization, give users reliable and systematic data. As the saying goes, “God gives every bird its food, but He does not throw it into its nest.”

Since we cannot do away with improvement and modernization, today’s libraries should create a balance between books and computers, as the article above tackled. Although it would be more difficult for librarians as they should widen their knowledge and scope for a still organized library, this would in turn expose users to a more varied sources of information. Technology’s effect had gone far up to our libraries, but this should not entirely hide the importance of books. Remember, immensity does not correspond to completeness. The internet does not provide everything. So as books. Thus, the two are definitely essential.

I see the light by Ayna Aguja #4

I see the light blogged by Ayna - Click here

A love story in a fairy tale would probably every girl’s dream to have. Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Ariel, Rapunzel, and other princesses on Disney had been envied by many to have this magical, fairy tale love stories. But of all the princesses in Disney, Rapunzel was one of my favorite. Thus, I chose to write about Ayna’s blog.

The movie Tangled from Disney’s new animated movie had this theme song entitled “I see the light” by Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi. The song talks about seeking true love and having each other’s fate. As quoted on Ayna’s blog, she said that:

                Disney movies and songs give me hope in that belief of mine, and I consider it as a good influence. as the song say:

" All at once everything looks different

Now that I see you"

I'll find someone for me. someday. somewhere out there. keep the fantasy dreaming.

With this, all I can say that fairy tales can be somehow fictional and will remain a fantasy to many. Nevertheless, this doesn’t mean that I don’t like to watch fairy tale movies thus we should see to it that finding true love is not all about fate but it's all about God's plan on whom He has chose for us.

When God ran #3

I found myself over again puzzling all night long, thinking, “What’s my favorite song to blog in?” Until an idea came along, and I finally found this magnificent song that really suits me.

Ever since, I do love listening on gospel songs for it brings peace on my mind, takes away my problems, and inspires me. Thus, I had made up on my mind to choose the song entitled “When God ran” by Phillips, Craig, and Dean. The song tells about the story about the Prodigal Son, one of the parables in the Bible. It’s about a son who disobeyed and forsaken his own father. With the life’s earthly doings, the prodigal son was lost. He blew out all his money on a wasteful living and had all his money ran out. By the time he decided to go home, he found his father waiting all along for him, longing for his own child despite of all the wrong things he did. With the song’s lyrics says on its chorus:

                    He ran to me,

      He took me in His arms,

     Held my head on His chest,

    He said, ‘My son’s come home again!’

                Lifted my face,

                Wiped the tears from my eyes,

                With forgiveness in His voice,

                He said, ‘Son, do you know I still love you?’

                He caught me by surprise,

                When God ran.

In listening this song’s lyrics, I found myself weeping. I had realized that no matter how sinful we are and had no one to run to, still we seek on to God for help and He comes running for us. And with His unbounded love for us, He cleans up our hearts and had our sins forgiven. Do you see how blessed we are to have Him as our Father? Why would you turn that kind of love down? I hope you had already apprehended about it.

Try to listen When God ran. . .

Thanks for listening. . . =))

MANILA-BATAAN INVASION #2

Have you ever experienced once in your life to have many first times? Me? Yes. It was the time when I joined the National Youth Science Technology and Environment Summer Camp 2009 (NYSTEC’09) at Balanga City, Bataan. That once in a lifetime experience had given me many first times that had probably changed my life.

It was the first day in the month of April when we were to start our journey. It might be the perfect day for me for it would be my first time to ride an airplane. As we settled ourselves in the plane, there would be no angle that we never took a shot on our cameras. Everything goes fine as the plane had started to board but as we reached the sky 4,000 feet above the ground, my excitement had been driven off into a nerve-wrecking trip. Everyone was enjoying the view except for me. I felt the air pressure was banging on my head that it would burst.  They said that chewing a gum could prevent it but it had just given me more anxiety. After an hour and a half, that heart-busting trip has then ended as we reached the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). As first timers, we could be all newbie in everything that goes on in the airport but we had still managed ourselves to vie with the people along. Just then, we had rented out a mini bus to take us in a dwelling at Parañaque in which we were to settle ourselves for the meantime. Afterwards, we headed out to the Mall of Asia. It was just like a city within a city because of its enormous edifice that you couldn’t gaze at it within a single look. Afterwhich, we toured ourselves around the MOA and find a bistro in which we could fill up our empty stomachs from the exhausting trip we had. We then had returned to the apartment and have some rest. 

As the third day of April came, everyone was so excited for it’s time to hit the road and invade the city of Balanga, Bataan. It took us four hours to reach our destination until finally we get there safely. As the bus was approached the gate in the resort where we are in, everyone was staring outside the windows witnessing the beautiful scenery of the place. It was totally a picturesque place. And as I stepped out from the bus, excitement had then filled my sleeping system. Everything was amazing. I have then been thinking on how I can meet new friends and become one with the environment. But afterwhich, the main purpose came along; seeing cute guys from other schools. Fortunately, my expectations didn’t fail me. As we’re all gathered up with the other participants in a big hall, you’ll never imagine how lucky I am gazing everywhere, seeing those eye-hooker good looking bunch of guys who came from the different schools entire the Philippines! That’s what luck is all about. Just then after that short meeting, we were then guided to our quarter. I had never imagined that we’re all got to stay in a gigantic tent. And that never ends there. As we entered the tent, I can’t believe that there’s an air conditioner inside it. It was actually my first time seeing a gigantic tent with an aircon inside. That had totally amazed me. But as we go along and arranged our things we had excitingly set off and look around. As we wandered around the place, you could possibly seen such God-given wonders around. There’s a Mango tree farm around, a butterfly sanctuary, a mini zoo, some cute guys, and a lovely garden. Thus, there’s no reason for me to hate such place. 

When the night came, all of the campers were given a warm welcome by the facilitators. They had offered us some entertaining presentations and presented us the main theme of the camp which was the love for environment. We were also assigned to our groups in which I had given a chance to meet new friends. As the night ended, everybody felt so blissful and still have that never ending excitement for the next activities that we’ll be doing.

Throughout the days in Bataan, we all had this fun activities that involves about our love and care about our environment. We had these fun games, bazaars, mini fiesta, and some more activities. We also had a field trip at Subic in which was also my first time in going there. Our school had also participated the Cultural dance contest in which it was our first time to join but luckily we were garnered as the second placer.

The final night in the camp had then arrived and almost everyone had shed a tear in their eyes especially on our group. The fun, the bond, and all of the experiences we have made had built in a friendship in which no one could replace. Thus we all have bid goodbyes and must return to our homes. Then the dawn came and we returned to our dwelling at Parañaque. We spent our days there to wait for our flight back home. As we were still there, we had a shopping at Baclaran in which you could buy affordable “pasalubongs” and we headed back to MOA for the last time. It was also “semana santa” and thus we had witnessed a long position of many people with their sto. niños and other images. That was probably also my first time seeing a long prosition during “semana santa”. 

On the 11^th day of April was our flight back home.  We could be all been at once happy and sad for we will all miss those experiences throughout our days in Manila and Bataan. The flight back to Agusan was more comfortable for me compared to my first airplane ride in Manila. I was then fetched by my father and my brothers and as we got home, they could never been so happy with their “pasalubongs”.

On my eleven day invasion in Manila and Bataan, I was so thankful that I had been given a chance to have that once in a lifetime experience in which made me meet my first times. The moments, the fun, the lessons, and the new friendship that I had gained made me feel so blessed and indeed made it my most unforgettable adventure.



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She and me #1

I’ve been puzzling out on my mind all day with deep thoughts and doubts, “What was this best asset all about?” I’ve done some research and asked my friends about it until I finally made up my mind with an answer. Every people have its own characteristics and personality which creates an edge that makes everyone unique despite of our diversity. 

                There was this girl I’ve known for a very long time. We’ve been best of friends since birth and I ask her of the same question. Without any doubt, she told me what she got was her SENSE OF HUMOR. Yes, indeed she is funny. She makes everybody laugh and paints happiness to every faces. As if everything she utter seemed to be a joke for everyone. Whenever she unleashed her witty punch lines, a loud commotion of lively company ruled the atmosphere. She is simply funny. I could say that she too has this fine-looking feature. But what makes her noticeable to everyone was her amusing personality. 

                Way back then when she was in elementary, she only got few friends for she was too timid that only few can notice the other side of her. But as she reached her high school years, little by little, she had chosen to show off herself to everyone with her witty personality and thus made her gain lots of friends. Moreover, as she was now with her college year, she had still gained lots of new friends. Accordingly, these friends of her had made her wittier than ever.  Usually, whenever she’s with her friends, every chat will be hooked-up with jokes. Her natural but quiet funny jokes had been definitely making all her friends laugh. Although not all the time her jokes are seem to be funny but at least she’s trying to put up some colors in every conversation they’ll be having. 

                This personality she had also helped her in building up her self-confidence. She learned to face her fear of standing in front of a big crowd. She was so simple but behind that simplicity lies the inner beauty of her character, inside and out. She loves her friends, her family and God above all.  But, behind every happiness she gives, the truth that she is just a girl, like everyone else, not perfect… she too has her own happiness and still searching for it. She haven’t told me about that but I know. 

                I found myself puzzling… gazing blankly, and a sudden realization take control. I’ve deeply thought about it and there’s no doubt… That girl is used to be me.