POLARIS 💫

POLARIS

• Northern Star

• Located in the constellation of Ursa Minor, the Little Bear. It sometimes also goes by the name “Stella Polaris.” The seven stars from which we derive a bear are also known as the Little Dipper. Polaris, the North Star lies at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper, whose stars are rather faint.
• My AC Highschool Barkada: Andi, Angeline, Apples, Alexa, Cheska, Marian, Maia, Sage, Zoe and of course myself included!

Trivia: When you are lost in the woods, just look for 🌟 in the sky and walk towards it. Follow where it leads you and you will surely find your way back!

Similar to how these friends of mine, mean to me. Especially, in those times when I feel down and I do not know who I've become or I suddenly feel like a lost soul, I know I can count on these people to remind me of who I am and to help me get myself back together. They are surely the ones to have my back, and I know that they will always be there for me no matter what. So, when I feel like I'm losing my direction in life, I just need to look for them and for sure these people will help me best with their good, and inspiring words of wisdom. I love them as much as I love gazing at the stars above me... which is always!

My Dear Little Brother Bear 🐻

I love my little bear's kisses, cuddles, and ATTENTION!

WHO IS YOUR PRESENT DAY HERO? (Entry 4)

Hero (n.) - A person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

Present Day Heroes (pronoun) - He, She, You, Me, They, Few, Many, Everybody, and I?

Heroes are not made. Heroes are born. Born out of circumstances and rise to the occasion when they feel that they are needed and are in belief of what they can offer to this world. It has been said many times that heroes reflect the values of a given culture or generation. But, let us first see and understand the Filipino culture of today.

Filipinos are very happy, fun and loving people. In our society, we value our close ties with our family and friends. On a bigger picture, we love our motherland - the Philippines - because it is our home and how can we call it a home without the people who dwell in it? For many, Manny Pacquiao is considered as a hero. This explains why whenever he has a fight there's no traffic; it's as if everyone's just home watching his game. While we, Pinoys, take pride in his glory. 

Today, what do we consider as a hero?

In the past up until the present, Jose Rizal and Ninoy Aquino are two of the most legendary heroes. If you come to think of it, they both have something in common. They both died for our country. But does one really have to die in order to be called as such? Heroes like Efren Peñaflorida, Tony Meloto, and Gang Badoy have emerged. One thing they all have in common? They have invested in the youth. Yes, these people focused on educating and training the youth because they believe that the future of our country lies in their hands. I can say that I am very privileged to be part of this subgroup because this only means that I, too, can be a hero someday. That it is not too late to contribute something to my country. It is about time for a paradigm shift - the Filipinos are worth living for! Everything we do, must be directed towards the betterment of the Philippines. We have to work for the common good. With the little sacrifices that we can offer, and in putting others before ourselves, I believe this can make a hero in us.

Good? Better? Best? Ultra? Mega? SUPER....HEROES! (Entry 3)

Some have argued that our fascination with superheroes stems from our desire to believe in perfection or in the possibility of transcending the human in us. Why, then, are we attracted to less-than-perfect or even flawed superheroes (as proven by Watchmen hitting the spot as the best-selling graphic novel of all time, Magneto having more sympathizers than Professor X, and Clark Kent in his latest incarnation is no longer his goody two-shoes/naive farm boy self)?

The answer is SIMPLE - the changing times have brought a paradigm shift and a new definition to the word "Superhero". In my opinion, flawed superheroes or less-than perfect ones show us that anyone can be a hero even those who are weak, imperfect and evil. It is much more relatable since we, as human beings, are flawed too. We are capable of committing mistakes and making bad judgments. That, I believe, is the common ground for humans and superheroes.

Instead of focusing on their strengths, however, they are highlighting the weaknesses. From there, these superheroes draw their strength and work on their flaws in order to be better. This is precisely because we are all a work in progress. Also, it is easier to distinguish good from evil especially if one starts out with a dark past until he/she eventually gets out of it and is pulled towards the good side. There is more gratification and fulfillment upon seeing the change in our very eyes. Always remember that a good story plot is not one that ends well but rather one that shows how the characters have developed through time. In this case, what makes a superhero as one is how he/she faces the same problems as we humans do yet stands out with how different they choose to handle the situation.

Pain is Better Shared. (Entry 2)

Is there such a thing as Right love, Wrong time? Or maybe it is just not meant to be? Those are the perfect descriptions to Calypso's love for Odysseus. And I believe it is also what I myself went through. I once fell in love with a guy who I thought I would be able to spend eternity with. But I was wrong. From the start, we both had our priorities set and sadly, to him it was all ranked and it does not matter what my ranking was because clearly I am no longer his priority. As for me, each was of equal importance because I thought "kaya naman!" 

And so, I started to dream of our future together. However, it was only my dream. Just when I thought we were both in it together. He, on the other hand, started making his own without me. I understand that at this age it is normal to prioritize our dreams over love but what I could not accept was how his dreams were greater than his love for me that it ate it all up - he even killed the little hope i had left in me. It was like everything I did for him was nothing and that he was always ready to leave when he had the chance to. So, when the day finally came, he made his decision. And it just was not me. Sad to say, but maybe it is true - there is a reason why people come into our lives. It was time for our love story to end so maybe I can focus on myself - in being better. And I can only wish him well. It is time to let go now in order to allow us both to continue with our own lives without being in each other's arms. This is such an unfortunate fate I share with Calypso and that somehow I can say I understand how she feels because despite Calypso being a goddess who can provide everything she was just not good enough for Odysseus because his heart was already filled and there was no more space for her just like it was for me and the guy who I fell in love with. So, the next time I fall in love, I will make sure that his heart belongs to me and he can love me whole-heartedly.

The Surrealism in My World (Entry 1)

Often times, when we hear of the word Fiction, we associate it with fantasy, supernatural powers and adventures in another world that is usually created by our imagination. 

But, we also tend to forget that there is more to the entertainment, laughter and story plot twists it brings - there is a hidden truth that has yet to be uncovered. Sometimes, fiction shows the best realities or even the things that go unnoticed because it is boundless both in writing and in thinking . We are free to think deeply and endlessly simply because with fiction comes the uncertainty and limitless possibilities. This can be put to use by authors who write even the most nonsense things you can ever think of or 

For example, Harry Potter could have been set in New York but why did it have to create another world - Hogwarts - where most things happened but the main character Harry Potter, himself, is a human being with special abilities? How can that be? In Hunger Games, the characters do not have supernatural powers but rather, they were competing in a computer-generated world that is ran by none other than humans. What does this mean or imply? 

The two examples truly show that with fiction nothing is impossible. Just how it can use simple humans into doing extraordinary things, it is also capable of fusing both the realities of life and the what ifs in life. This can be seen when a fictional character’s strength may also be its weakness or its flaw may be its greatest lesson - its safe to say that through these characters we learn what to be and what we ought not be.

In my life, fiction works like the wind. It is not physically seen as it is more of created by the mind but its impact can be felt strongly within me as I, too, am battling with myself and in life. I am a character in my own story. And it helps to know that I am not alone. With fiction, it made me think that "Hey! Other's have had it worse but look at how strong they became after going through such a thing." So, in a way, it served as an inspiration or that of a strong force that helps me pull myself together in difficult times. One of my favourite fiction is The Mocking Bird by Harper Lee. Yes, the characters are made up but it was set in a real country and depicted its era perfectly - the time where racial discrimination was evident. More than Atticus Finch's heroism as seen in the story, his words of wisdom really had an effect on me especially the quote "You never really consider a person until you consider things from his point of view... until you climb inside his skin and walk around in it." With that said, Fiction does not only make reality more interesting but it also gives it more life so that these realities will be a part of our imagination until it turns into a dream that can someday change reality.