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Who would've thought that just by travelling to Ilocos, you'd find yourself travelling back in time almost 400 years ago. Shocked by the beauty of one City here in Ilocos that was preserved so greatly that it is able to gain the title as part of the Seven Wonder Cities of the World.  Vigan City is a wonder that beholds both the story and history of the City. Filled with people full of hospitality, joy, and warmth. There is no denying that it's one of the best places one can visit. No wonder why it was established as a city on 1758 by a Royal Decree from King Ferdinand VI of Spain. The bright lights that shine through Calle Crisologo from 400 years ago still visible to this date shows the elevated journey that this city went through to become what it is today. From the cobblestone houses that shows each part of our history, it shows the beauty that is preserved in so many years. Because of the city thriving with tourism with it's remarkable history, the Fiesta is celebra...

"Tick-tock, tick, tick-tock" With each passing time I seem to keep hearing the sounds of the past mumbling at me. From each tick made from the movement of the clock, it looks to be addressing my past mistakes that I regret more than anything in my life. 11:35 is the time, I'm still awake despite sleeping everyday around 9 o'clock. Before the clock hit 12, I started reflecting on my journeys this year. It seemed that almost everything I did this year, I'm deeply regretting this very minute. For being someone who didn't spend their time wisely, for never spending much time with my friend who transferred, for never socializing with enough people, I seem to regret it all. Whilst reflecting on the things I did this year the clock finally hit 12, the silent environment turned into a party. The empty streets were filled and packed with joy, from kids and people celebrating the new year. The moment I saw their bright smiles was the same time I saw a glimmer ...

After battling with countless work and responsibilities inside the school, the one big thing that students are looking forward to is the Christmas Party or to some it's called the Year End Party. It's a party held inside each classroom that happens before Christmas Break starts. I myself was looking forward to this party since the tentative date given was around December 19, but after finding out that it will be held on December 20 instead, it felt like a thousand thorns dropped to my head. December 20? It's the same date as my Tita's wedding, I can't miss either of the events since both are very important to me. This Christmas Party will be the last one I'll experience as a Junior High School Student, so I started imagining how fun it would be especially after training for so long. I imagined my friends and classmates enjoying and laughing while I wouldn't be there. After a few days it was already December 20, I gave my gift to our class officers a da...