Stanley Jane

The hobby is recognized to be a personal activity that's done for delight, regularly amid one's relaxation time. Pastimes incorporate collecting themed things and objects, locks in in imaginative and imaginative interests, playing sports, or seeking after other beguilements. A list of side interests changes with re-established interface and creating designs, making it different and think creatively.

All of us have a own hobbies in a different ways. We have our own passions and desires, but in my part, I really love to write. When I was a 6th grade student, my friend offered me to download an app called “Wattpad”. This is where it all started why and how I love writing, I started as a reader and that inspires me with the authors I read, thus I did this as my inspiration in my writing. I started in writing different stories, there were times I'm losing hope in writing but my friends were there to support me. As time goes on my writing skills gets better, not only in storytelling but also in writing poetry and having a passion for spoken word poetries.

Because of writing, I am able to express my feelings or regrets in life. I feel relieved every time I write and it becomes my hobby. This has also become my talent, I have used it in various competitions. There is a chance that I won and lose but because of this, my work was used to make a short film in our local (Church of Christ). I also tried to participate in the International Contest in London, United Kingdom. But our lives are not always above, sometimes we're on the ground. I want to prove that in writing, it will lead to my success.

By: Stanley Jane Dormiendo

From: 11 HUMSS-2

May 2013, these are the days that we’re on vacation. My Aunties, Uncles and my cousins were talking to each other when they suddenly asked me if I wanted to go to Ilocos Norte with them. There is no plan for me to be with them on Ilocos Norte, because every seat on the bus was reserved. But it was not expected that there was a passenger who did not show up, so I sat in his seat and my Uncles and Aunties treated me. That’s where my unforgettable journey began.

I was even more excited when I found out that we were going to a historical place of the Philippines the "Cape Bojeador Lighthouse" at Burgos, Ilocos Norte. After eight hours of journey, we’re finally arrived! This is the first time I have been to a faraway place like Ilocos Norte, the sweetness of the breeze and getting rid of our tiredness.

My Mother's sister is my Auntie while my Uncle is my Auntie’s boyfriend, so ​we stayed at my Uncle's house because his hometown is Ilocos Norte. I'm not familiar on this place but it's delightful. The sounds of every gust of wind in the trees are pleasant to listen, because it can relaxes the mind.  

Our first destination was on the way to Windmill in Bangui, Ilocos Norte. Whereas we were on the long drive we passed a put that sells souvenirs, so we bought a few mini windmills  and any sorts of souvenirs. It was also that first time I saw a jeep that full of travelers who were too sitting on the roof, but I may see in them that they were exceptionally cheerful indeed in spite of the fact that it's crowded.

Our next destination is towards "Cape Bojeador Lighthouse" in Burgos, Ilocos Norte. I was very excited, because my dream since then has been to go to the historical place of the Philippines. The beauty of that place was magnificent, every step of the stairs is high but on the above you can see an island that is very beautiful and charming. They said that it is a haunted place, but it does not look like because of the beauty of the place and its every corner.

By: Stanley Jane Dormiendo

From: 11 HUMSS-2

“Don’t ever touch my plants lest they break.” A plantito (male) and plantita (female) said. The pandemic we are experiencing today called COVID-19 has affected many lifestyles. Including the mental and physical health, economy, education etc. Since then many have been interested in plants, but of having a pandemic called COVID-19, the plant lovers are vastly increasing. Especially our Mothers who are more obsessed with plants, if then cooking or baking was the only thing they pay attention to and appreciate, now they are also obsessed with their plants. That sometimes it seems like they love it more than others, and they really want to spend it.

There is a Plantita who says "When the pandemic started, it became my hobby, I feel relieved and this we are able to use in our illness especially in cooking ingredients.” Nowadays you can buy different types of plants anywhere. You can buy through online, in malls, and wherever you go there are people who sell plants that are affordable. There are a lot of types of coping mechanisms during the pandemic but it seems that by taking care of plants hits different.

When a person experiences depression, anxiety and other types of mental health problems, but by taking care of the plants it helps deal with their illness and it’s also a stress-free. There are Psychologists said that “By taking care of plants could be a way of absorbing in positive practices that offer assistance individuals adapt with the outbreak.”

Through plants, many have been successful in today’s pandemic. As a result of their business using plants. Many have had opportunities just because of this, thus the passion for the plant or anything else we should not underestimate.

By: Stanley Jane Dormiendo

From: 11 HUMSS-2

“Don’t say it’s hard to do, as long as you don’t try it.” A term that most of us will never forget, he was the man who seemed to be able to do everything in despite of difficulties. From an early age, he was aware to the reality of this world full of difficulties, trials and sorrow all the challenges that came up to his life it didn’t  become a hindrance instead, he used it as an inspiration to achieve success.

He’s Ryan Dormiendo, a lot of people call him “Sir. Ry” a humble man, the one who’s intelligent and helps people. He’s a father of two daughters, a businessman and he doesn’t have the same powers as Superman but we can call him a hero. Yes, a good man who can do everything just for his loved ones.

He is admirable when in comes to leadership, since his childhood he has always been included in high positions in his school. Thus, it brought to his job of being a great leader. His name is always included in their school newspaper because of his participation in contests and especially because of having a position in their school. Although their life was difficult then, it did not hinder his dreams and he continued to work hard and pursue his dreams.

It always started in low job position but due to the effort and diligence, he achieved the most high position as Manager in a lot of fast food chains and restaurants. But being a manager here in the Philippines was not enough, he worked hard to work abroad for his family. But unexpectedly he became a success businessman, the owner of “Daddi Rhiyan’s Customized Cake.”