The Trans-Gen's Life is like Literature

Life as we know it is always changing. It is one of the things here on Earth that's not permanent. Every day, life is created and destroyed and it is really wonderful how it doesn't stay stagnant in a very long time.

The group of people I like to call "trans-gen" (transition generation) has witnessed the change of life. As part of the trans-gen group I have witnessed the change of technology, meaning of fun, and culture for the past 16 years. Discussing all the changes that happened over the past one and a half decade would take an entire book and I don't have time to create a book but I plan to do it in the near future. But I will discuss on this blog some of the memorable changes that I have witnessed.

Let's start with technology, on the early parts of 2000's technology in the Philippines is really low. If you want internet connection, you need to have a telephone because all internet connections at that time are dial-up. Aside from really slow connection, you can't use dial up internet together with the telephone and that sucks especially when one member of your family really likes to stay on the phone for a really long time. Now internet is fast compared to the early 2000's and most of the Internet connections today are wireless that's why you can use your telephone while using the internet.

Now let's discuss the meaning of fun. On the early 2000's the meaning of fun is going outside with your friends in the afternoon and play all the games that you can think of and go home all sweaty and dirty and if the sun is too hot to play outside, you can go to your friends house and also play various games like board games, primitive RPG (bahay-bahayan, etc.). Then came the mid 2000's where various game consuls appeared. It all started with the brick game, then the Nintendo Gameboy, then went to Sony's PS1, PS2, PS3, PSP until it all went to this day. Today the meaning of children's fun is Apple or Android and as an outgoing person I have witnessed the slow disappearance of playing children in the streets because they're all to busy with their Apples and Androids.

Finally let's talk about culture, There has been a massive change in culture in the past years and I will focus on neighbor cultures. On the early 2000's based on my experience, neighbors often visit each other at the weekends at around 10:00 in the morning and they will often bring some of the food that they have cooked for the Saturday lunch as a sort of offering. They will also talk for hours just to catch up with the news in the community and this visit will basically end at around 11:30 when it is time for lunch. But as time goes by, this practice also lessens maybe because that families today are busy at work or school and the only time that they can rest is during the weekends or maybe they’re just to busy with their technology.

The change that has happened in our society today is like Literature. Literary works also changes as time goes by. Some rules that are used during the modern times are no longer used in the contemporary times. Today readers are required to think and use their imagination more compared to literary works made on the early days that we’re to direct. Change is inevitable some may say that it is good; some may say that it is bad but the only thing that we can say for sure is that we don’t control it.

Boracay is a heaven in Kiteboarding

Activity #40 (Randolf Colegio)

 

Boracay Kiteboarding is listed in a top 10 beach destinations all over the world. This Philippines Island is a having stunning and amazing view and perfect waves for Kiteboarding. It is fact that Boracay is the world class kite boarding spots. Boracay Island is located in the Visayas region. Kiteboarding is the most thrilling sport in these days. Several of people enjoyed this sport a lot. It is a sunrise water sport in Boracay. It gets a lot of attention from all over the world. This island is situated beside north of Panay. Apart from this water surface sport Boracay Island is famous for various activities such as sailing, jet skiing, wake boarding, wind surfing , diving and for many more things. Kiteboarding Boracay is really an adventurous sport of this modern world. Anyone can participate in this sport from the age of seven to seventy years. This kite zone is a network of kite –boarders who work and live in Boracay. Boracay offers the best deals related to kiteboarding boracay. Surely make you experience full of fun and joy. They arrange accommodation with in your budget. There are some interesting facts about Boracay Kiteboarding Island is that; this island is surrounded with restaurants, clubs, bars and also perfect for night life. The wind of the place is warm and the wind condition is around 15 to 20 knots. This tropical island offers you what you expect. Kiteboarding sport is one of them. In these days many people want to learn kite boarding. But they don’t know how to learn this sport. If you are interested to learn this for this you need to find the best and right instructor. This is because right trainer will suggest you the right tricks for Kiteboarding. Even some people have doubts in their mind that Kiteboarding is difficult to learn and dangerous activity. But this thing is wrong if you choose the right trainer then this sport will become easy to learn and safe. It is a fact the Kiteboarding is really an amazing sport. The learning duration of this sport is very short and a fee is also reasonable. You just need to keep in mind that chooses the right instructor. This is because your instructor will teach you each and every thing about Kiteboarding. Choosing the best instructor for Kiteboarding is not a difficult task. You need to do research and get the best one. 

Internet safety for kids

Activity #39 (Randolf Colegio)

Kids surf the Internet, download from it, listen to music on it, watch movies on it, chat with friends on it, use social networking sites like Face Book and My Space, shop on it, and play on it. The Internet is an awesome learning tool forhomeschool kids, private school kids, or public school kids; however, parents need to teach their kids how to surf safely. They must be proactive. There are plenty of predators, bullies, porn sites, and scam artists just lying in wait for their next victim. Take the necessary steps today to keep your child as far from Internet dangers and abuse as possible. 

Internet safety for kids is crucial today because one out of every five kids connect to the Internet via a cell phone, and they report that their parent is unaware they do so. Some even connect via their DS or Wii. According to Kim Thomas, “Teen Online & Wireless Safety Survey: Cyberbullying, Sexting, and Parental Controls,” Cox Communications (2009), one half of all teenagers post their real age on social networking sites. Two out of five post the name of the city where they live. Most kids do not take time to set the privacy controls on their social networking page either which means anyone can view their posts, pictures, information…

Content filters and blockers are super tools to use with young kids. They give you more control over where they go and what they do online. Consider tracking software for older teenagers. Tracking software means you are able to see which sites your child visits. Even if you use content blockers, filters, and trackers, please understand that many kids will discover ways to get around them. You have to stay on top of it all the time. In addition, not all sites post industry ratings that filters, blockers, or trackers will recognize. Because of this, make sure you talk to your child about what to do when something scary or inappropriate happens.  

Many families today find that setting up a Signed Contract, Usage Agreement, or Internet Policy with their child is effective. You might want to print your Internet Safety document and post it beside the computer as a reminder. Begin by discussing with your child the various pitfalls of the Internet. They need to be aware of what is out there and what types of things might entice them in order to avoid them. Once your child has a basic understanding that safety is important while surfing, you can begin to talk about a usage agreement. Brainstorm with your child about ways to surf safely. Write down their ideas and your ideas. Together, choose the best and most important ideas for the new agreement. When some of the child's ideas are included in the agreement, they are more willing to abide by it. Ownership is important.

Here are some suggested ideas:

• I will not give out a credit card number online without a parent present.
• I will always tell a parent if something is confusing or seems scary or threatening.
• I will never give out my full name, real address, telephone number, school name or location, schedule, password, or other identifying information when I am online.
• I will check with an adult for any exceptions. 
• I will never fill out any form online that asks me for any information about my family or me without asking my parents first. 
• I will never have a face-to-face meeting with someone I have met online. In very rare cases, my parents may decide it is O.K. only if they are with me in a public place. 
• I will not post or send pictures or other content that will embarrass me or get me into trouble.
• I will never post inappropriate pictures of others or talk bad about someone online. 
• I will not respond online to any messages or emails that use bad words or words that are scary, threatening, or just feel weird. If I get that kind of message, I will tell my parents immediately. 
• I will avoid chat rooms. 
• I will not go into a new online area that is going to cost additional money without first asking permission from my parent.
• I will never send a picture over the Internet or via regular mail to anyone without my parent's permission.

Philippines

Activity #38 (Randolf Colegio)

Philippines is one of the most beautiful countries in South East Asia and you know what I mean about beautiful,

it is beautiful because this country is rich in nature and it has the most diverse animal on earth, it’s history is beautiful and worth telling and listening, it’;s air is always fresh and calm and the people will meet you with a heart warming hospitality.

 

 

If your planning to go to the Philippines there are lots of popular places you can go like Boracay, Palawan, Bohol, Bicol, etc……………..

there are also delicious delicacies that you can taste all over the region and you will enjoy yourself to our white sand beaches and resorts.

Manila is Capital City of the Philippines and it consists of sixteen cities there are multiple regions that has different characteristics and delicious cuisine and there are hills that you can climb whenever you want
you can even join the culture of the tribes upnorth and experience their way of living, you can enjoy modern and tribal music and as they say the Philippines is a melting pot of culture like a western culture of Manila, a
Malayan culture at the south and a tribal culture inb the north
and if your planning to go for a viccation in the Philippines well you will not waste a single centavo because it is woth it