Philippines- A place I can call my second home…

Philippines

As you may not know I am partly Filipina. My mom was born and raised in Manila, the capital of the country. I have gone various times and every time more I see the wonderful country it is. Even once my family and I went to live to the Philippines for a quarter. Those days were one of my most wonderful I have had. Even though I was young, only about five or six, I brought with me a thousand memories, which can’t be changed.  The country has improved drastically since the first time I went. The pollution problem as well as the poverty,  one has gotten better, but I will clarify one thing it still needs improvement. The Philippines is a country which has beautiful beaches, and incredible natural areas. One of the best moments I have had are those in the Beach of Maya Maya, in my Aunts beach house. I can remember going out every morning, getting dressed, having breakfast in the yard, and getting a cool refreshing bath in the Ocean. This beach is on of the most beautiful ones I have seen, it has pure, white sand and clear, blue water. These moments are not reversible. Like these I have had many some in the Polo Club with my cousins Miriam, Katie Erica, Daniela, and Jessica. Also the ones in Bagio, when we all went out in the rain, shoot our new bows and arrows, and also rode horses around the town, what a vacation we had. I was delighted to come back this past December, because I hadn’t gone in about three years. I saw my family once again and that was the most exciting of all. The few days I spent with them were like heaven to me, I had so much fun. I love this country and I wish I could spend more time in it, despite the distance. This country is one which I could call my second home and I hope one day you will all get the chance to see this thrilling country which will always belong in my heart no matter where I am, no matter what happens.

Freedome of Speech as a Blooger

Freedome of Speech

Ms. Rumford, I liked the way in which you tied up history class with Blogging. Freedom of speech is a very important right people should know about. Not only because of its benefits but also because of the restrictions it has. Freedom of speech gives us the liberty to say what we believe in a respectful, and in a unprovocative way. As a bloogger this means that basically no one can stop you from writing what you believe in moderation. In real life what you say is public but not as much as in the internet. I will put it this way if you put something in the internet you can track it down. The internet is a very public place and because of  that you have to be extra careful. I believe that you as a blogger have to also go with the right of freedom of the press because you are allowed to post any information you want, but it has to be true. You as a blogger act partly as the press and partly as a regular person. As the press because you are informing others about specific topics, and publicating posts, sort of like reporting on them. As a regular person because your just doing your job to express yourself. I encourage you all to keep on blogging and now that you know about freedom of speech use it to your advantage. Always be careful because the internet is a very public place.