MIL Assignment

1. Given the available media that we now have in the world, what are its roles and functions in a democratic society?

- Due to its abundance medias like the television, radio, printed articles, and internet have been divided to portray different roles and functions in the world we live in today.

*Television - Probably every household has a TV, making one of the prime sources of news and information needed to be disseminated to the mass. Every channel has a news segment so every one can be updated with the latest events. Another of its function is to create mass entertainment. Television channels have show that play all day long, may it be original or borrowed from another source of entertainment e.g. Korean dramas.
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*Radio - Maybe the TV might be the most common household media, but the radio beats it in terms of convenience and easy-to-access basis. Most old-style phones (not smart phones) have a built-in radio as part of its program. Basically, a radio has similar functions to a television with the only factor that the radio is only audio-based. TVs may give more elaborated information with its graphic images, but in case of emergencies, radio is enough to be your best companion.

*Printed Articles - We may not notice it a lot, but printed articles are the best source of information and entertainment when no electric device is accessible nearby. And to be honest, that's pretty much it. (not saying that printed articles are basic. it just that i've mentioned its functions already above cuz you know they just have the same function)

*Internet - The internet is probably the most used media right now. With accessibility (even if a higher cost is paid) and easy-to-carry factor, it appeals the mass the most. I don't think there's a need to explain this since this is something everyone can relate to.

2. In what way does media affect your life?

As person who lived in the Information Age, media has greatly affected me in ways I may or may have noticed. When I look for information, I go to the internet. When I'm bored, I read magazines. When I need to know the news, I listen or watch the radio or TV. There is so much more to what media has done to me, I can't list it all. Probably because there are too many. Or probably because I don't know all of it yet.

How Technology Changed My Life

I am a millennial. I was born in an era where the world is run by technology and innovation. I grew up in  a society where man and computer combine forces to make living more effective. I live in an environment where every single teenager of my age own at least one technological device. This is the life of a Generation Y baby.

Every time I look around and see my friends with their phones under their noses, I can't help but think, "What if me and my friends were born on the generation of Baby Boomers?" And every time I do so, I imagine us on 50's - 60's clothing, playing patintero in a sunny day, selling banana cue, going to the nearest plaza and a lot more things my grandma would use to tell me about her childhood life. I imagine a life where there were less shortcuts to living like going to my friend's house to talk with her, keeping the clock in check in case I miss my favorite TV show, going to the latest library to fill up my homework and a whole lot more. I even imagine myself writing a five-page essay at night! Just thinking about it made it seem so tough to live like that, but being a Baby Boomer had one thing most millennials don't: they live every single moment. I could almost imagine myself that instead of a phone, I would carry a small notebook with me everywhere I go and write important details as the day goes on. When the moon rises, I would transfer those in my journal and I could see myself smile as I write. I would smile because the day was great and I was able to live on it when it was. And now that it has come to an end, it will become a memory, It will be a memory very treasured and not easily forgotten.

And yet every time I slip in this fantasy, I awaken in the thought that it is not true. I carry phone, not a notebook. I use camera, not a journal. I chat with my friends when they are far away  so I don't have to go two miles from one point to another to talk to them. And even if advanced technology took away a way for me to live, it gave me an easier way to life needs. When I need information, I go the Google, not the library. I watch my favorite shows online, and even re-watch them in my own  pace.

Technology paved way to easier life style but it took away some important things. That's okay, I think. After all, everything comes with a price and this is the price our advanced innovation asked for.

"...by my side."

"Please, just one last time. Let me stay by your side. I just want to feel you right here in my arms. I know that you don't deserve me as much as much as I love you, but at least give me a chance.

I knew right from the start that you never love me. That I don't have your heart. And yet I forced myself unto you. In any means possible, I was able to convince everyone else that we were meant to be. Everyone, even the person you truly loved. Everyone else, except you. Your heart just never found its way to mine.

Why can't you love me? Where was I lacking? Where did I go wrong? What does that person have that I don't? Am I not your type? Is there something wrong with me? Why is it always that person? Am I not enough for you? I cannot help but think these useless questions in my head.

Back then, I was so determined to make you love me. I refuse to believe that one cannot for love to someone. I guess I just proved that statement. You never became mine. Now, for one last time, please stay with me. I don't care if you love someone else, just let me feel that your heart belongs to mine. After this, I'll stop. I won't intrude in your life anymore. I will leave you alone and I promise that.

For one last moment, stay by my side. Before I say goodbye."

Virtual Task # 1

 Name: Julia Marie B. Malate

Strand and Section: HUMSS - Weber

GRID MAP

(What Bullying Is All About)

shoes. : "... meant to be."

"I never thought that a day like this would come. The day where I rest my head in your lap as you tell me your funny stories. The day where fiddling our hands together seems to be very romantic and interesting. The day me sending you light kisses in your face is something I am comfortable to do. The day where I can truly say that I love you. 

I know that we didn't start out a good relationship. In fact, it was a rocky one. We started out as childhood friends but a few years later, we turned out to be engaged — together by our families. It was hard considering the fact that I had a girlfriend at that time, and she wasn't just a fling. However, you dismissed and ignored our relationship. I can still remember you say, ' I'm the third party in your love story. If there's anything I can do to help you two, I'll do this.' or something like that. So I spend my weekdays with her and weekends with you.

 It didn't took long till I realized that I was enjoying your company more than her. She also noticed this. So, I decided to distance myself from you. Oh, that week was so hard to endure. All I could think of was you even if I'm with her. I'm still thankful to her , though . She was the one who finally cleared up my messed up thoughts and feelings .

When she broke up with me, I wasn't mad. But I did ask her, why? Why did we fall apart? The next thing she said was the best answer I could ever have : "Our relationship wasn't made out of true love. We thought it was true love but it wasn't . How did I know? When I saw you with her together, I can tell. That you both expressed true love for each other. True love has its own unique aura. It's  calm, comfortable, happy and expresses contentment. It has that vibe that I can't explain and I found that in both of you , which I never found in both of us." She then told me to never let you go, and you know what? I took that advice wholeheartedly. 

At first, it was hard when I didn't tell you my feelings: I became ecstatic, confused, and jealous for different various reasons. And at last , I was finally able to tell you how I feel. 

When I told you my feelings, you never believed it immediately. You taught I was joking, which I wasn't. It was hard to make you believe that I was serious at that time. So, what I did was what any guy would do: to court you. That's the time you took me seriously. It took me months to make you mine but I never regretted a thing because now we are here, enjoying each other's company. 

You told me that if I ever find someone else who can me make my heart beat fast, I could tell you. I'm sorry, in all these people I only see you. My heart beats for you. I can say that we're truly meant to be."

shoes. : "... you chose her."

"You've known me for years but you only knew her for months. I was there when you almost forgot to pick yourself up and lift your head up high but she was only there when you you were jumping out of joy. Just that. And yet after all those time, you chose to stay by her side!

Believe me, it was all an accident! When I saw her, I wanted to help her. I swear, that was my one and only intention! However, I didn't come on time and it was all too late. That is the truth! Why won't you listen to me!?

You can't blame me for something I didn't do. It's just, too cruel. This is purely misjudgement. You haven't even hear my explanation! You just can't dismiss me like a criminal just because I was at the scene before you. I may be insecure towards her but I'm not an animal. I respect her.

So why?

It's because you love her. At that time, she was the only one that matter to you. Only her. No, I wasn't part of the picture. Whenever she's around, I can see the glow in your eyes. You always stare lovingly at her. Your smiles shine brighter when you're with her. You, me, noone can hide that fact.

I knew you ever since you could talk. We're partners in crime, they would say. We would make the perfect team. Nevertheless, I know everything you. Our years together has tested time and pain. We both know each other too much. So why now? Why aren't here by my side when I needed you the most?

Between me, who has been with you since you played on the playground, and her, who you met a few months ago through a friend, she is more important and more valuable to you. In the end, you chose her."