MY BROTHER'S PECULIAR CHICKEN ESSAY

 

Cockfighting has always been a part of us, Filipinos even from the old times. It used to be the Filipino’s favorite pastime. The thrill, the excitement that they encounter during the fight makes the whole scene very engaging. Nowadays, it became a business and gambling. The government earned much on the taxes during derbies. Even up to now, still in the pandemic period, these organizations looked for some ways to continue what Filipino love most, cockfights. Since due to government restrictions, wherein arenas are still not allowed to open their doors to betters and spectators, they made it accessible online. The government also made sure to bring back this kind of business since they earn a huge amount of taxes from this. It just proves that we, Filipinos still are very inclined to this activity no matter what generation we belong to. It has always been a Filipino tradition that instills in us.

 

The best example that suits gambling and entertainment is the Filipino’s favorite pastime which is cockfighting. Every man and some women are entertained when they witness a cockfight. In fiestas, cockfighting draws a lot of spectators and bettors. This kind of gambling makes these people entertained for it gives them a thrill during the fight itself.

 

     People in this kind of business became known especially if you are a big-time bettor. Many would look up to you and give you the utmost respect and most especially treat you like a VIP. These big-time bettors also do bet on high breed and quality cocks.

 

     Like cockfighting, another very Filipino tradition or value that we still practice nowadays is our mealtime with our family.  It is considered family bonding. It is even encouraged to at least get together with your family during mealtime. By doing so, a family starts their meal with a prayer, thanking God for the food they have on their tables and for all the graces received. During mealtime, a family enjoys the conversation among them and at the same time enjoys their sumptuous food.

 

      These practices were long been a Filipino tradition. It just truly shows how we; Filipinos are so passionate about the things we love to do and how we also value our family. Whatever challenges that we encounter, we always rise on these trials and strongly face them as one family.

JOURNAL KARANASANG HINDI MALILIMUTAN (11/24/21)

 Nagkaroon kami ng aming pagbabahagi ng ilang araw na ang nakalipas at ito ang isa sa mga unang pinakamagandang karanasan na naranasan ko mula noong ako ay nagsimula sa high school. Kaming 3 lang na babae ang nagkukwento ng mga best and worst moments namin noon, part of us were very relieved after sharing the things we talk about. Bagama't pinag-uusapan din natin kung ano ang nararamdaman namin sa mga bagay na nararanasan namin ngayon.

 

Isa sa amin ang nagbahagi tungkol sa kanyang karanasan sa pagpunta sa ibang bansa gaya ng Denmark, Norway, at marami pa. Masaya siyang ibinahagi ang kanyang pinakamagagandang sandali sa buhay at ang paraan ng pagpapaliwanag niya ay parang ipinagmamalaki niyang gawin iyon. At yung isa pa sa amin ay ibinahagi niya na she had the best moments back face to face school days especially some fun events. Bilang isang taong katabi niya noong mga araw na iyon, hindi ko alam kung gaano siya kasaya noong mga araw na iyon. But when she explained it gives chills because the person, I didn’t know na masaya pala siya ay yung naisip kong hindi siya masaya noon. Ipinaliwanag din niya ang mga araw na sinabihan siya ng mga guro na magbasa nang malakas at nagbibigay ito sa kanya ng anxiety. Nakaramdam siya ng hiya at takot tungkol dito, ngunit nagawa niyang iwasan ang mga takot na ibinibigay nito sa kanya.

 

I learned that part of us have to be proud of what we have and had even if it is good or bad. We have to be happy through the experiences we had. There are people out there that experience things far worse than ours and it's really awesome if we listen to them when they needed to or perhaps help them. Ang pakikinig o pagbabahagi sa iba tungkol sa life experience ay talagang nakakatulong, lalo na ang pagkakaroon ng pakiramdam ng ginhawa pagkatapos magbahagi o makinig sa mga life experiences. Kailangan din nating dumaan sa ating takot at ipakita sa mga tao na kailangan nating maging matapang.