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Two days ago, you guys stepped up once again to show the world just how much we care about protecting the Internet. Together, we generated more than 140,000 calls to Senators, spent more than 4,200 hours on the phone with their staffers, and blacked out 650,000 of our blogs to make our point and inspire others to get involved. And what’s more, this was on top of the 90,000 calls we sent to members of the House of Representatives a month ago. Incredible.
It’s now becoming clear just how much impact our action is having. On January 18th, only 31 members of Congress opposed these bills. Just one day later, 101 members of Congress publicly stood with us in opposition. We are being heard.
And as of today, it looks like both the Senate PIPA and House SOPA bills have been shelved, for the moment. It seems pretty likely that the bills won’t pass as written—a big first win. We now hope that Internet companies, the creative community and the content industry join together to innovate and devise new partnerships to combat online piracy. We’re confident there are effective ways to do this without damaging the Internet or diminishing our freedoms.
You’ve made a big difference in keeping the Internet a safe and open place for creators. Thank you again.
A Story of the Past, Present, and Future
The wonderful time during my childhood days is very memorable and amusing. It never ceases to make me smile. One unique aspect of a person is his early days. Looking back in our past, we think of the mistakes and flaws that were made in order to see that we are truly learning and seizing the opportunity of maturing. We are able to grasp and comprehend the future through visiting our old days. I enjoy glancing through the pages of my childhood days.
If I was to count five years back, I would be 9 years old. Probably that was the time when I was Grade 2. This is where I started to be conscious over my grades in school. I would be watchful over my academics. Shining like a star, I also began singing everywhere I go. Singing became part of my life since then. Work without play is not fun so to balance my studies; I also play much during those years. Cars were my favorite toys back then but honestly, I am still attracted to them until now. I became fond of the internet and began using it frequently.
A second glimpse was made and I realized that life has changed over the course of time. I can see the big differences of the life before and today. I observed that the changes in attitude, clothing, intellectual knowledge and wise decision-making, perspective on some things, and others developed as I grow. The way I speak and how I relay messages have changed as well. From being so dependent on my parents, today life is different. I am instructed to attempt independence on some matter like commuting so that in the future, I won’t have a difficult time living by myself. Through the years, I learned to adapt and become disciplined with my actions. My life yesterday is not as matured as today. Experience is a lot more different than childhood. When you’re at the right age, you will feel adventurous and get more chances of exploring different places unlike a young child who is bound by security and protection. My parents were overprotective when I was a child but as time passed by, they allowed me to lift my own shoes and leave from my comfort zones.
I am not so certain about what life would throw at me 10 years from now. I assume that I would still be studying by that time, for I am planning to take up a master’s degree to have an expounded knowledge. It would greatly help if I study more. After finishing master’s degree, I would proceed to train for leadership and determination. I suppose that my father would hand down this business to me when I am prepared. Life would be more realistic then because of labor that would be taken up after graduating from college. I am looking forward for that time because all the hard work in school will pay off.
If I was given a chance to change my past, I am determined not to modify it because no more excitement is expected likewise there’s no more thrill. The past is made for us in order to rectify our mistakes and be a better person next time. I will not change the past because it reflects the present and I love where I am moreover I am not planning the part of my past which was the day I was born. That is memorable for my parents and it gave me confidence that I am truly loved. It would be a mistake changing that part of my history.
The Dreamer’s Power of Change
Many people have visions or dreams that take us beyond reality that sometimes may just only be a dream. It just ends with a dream, but these visions of brilliant minds have conceived solutions to crisis, or some wants only to prove them worthy of the world to be known. I have dreams like those, but I want tell you that in small ways, we can make big impacts on the lives of others or better yet, the world. I am a student and I have a long way ahead of me, a journey that is not close enough to surpass successful men of honor and dignity. Honestly, I cannot even comprehend such ambitions for I am just a mere boy studying with no technical experience of the reality of the world. I’m not experiencing crisis, having a family, paying the bills, or worrying of food. I am not held in those situations because here I am in comfort and peace, for there are parents who are working so hard for me.
I am John Faust M. Turla, student by profession and dreamer. I was born on June 7, 1997 at Makati City where we are currently living at. We enjoy our stay here in this fast-paced city. At first, when I was young I disliked studying, I had to be forced to go to school because fear was creeping inside of me, but then I realized that education is important and fun at the same time so I faced my fears and went to school. I didn’t know that I would perform well and be part of the honors’ list. I topped the class and showed my best in my studies. Until now, in high school, I strive to do my best and excel in everything I do. This is the honor that I would be giving, first and foremost, to the Lord for He placed me to a position of dignity and of course to my loving parents and family. They have been there for me since the time of my childhood and never have they failed me. I hope to graduate with flying colors at Makati Science High School and I’m planning to take up Business Management as my bachelor’s degree and later on a master’s degree if I would be given the chance. In the future, I want to lend a hand and reach out for the lost and the needy. I believe when that dream operates into reality, I would be showing the others that dreamers alike can make the world tremble and bring it upside down. Beholding the horrific perspective of our planet, I believe that there is hope to all these troubles and apprehension. One dream needs to be lighted in order to have solutions that would benefit many. I may not be that intelligent like Albert Einstein or Steve Jobs who by far transformed the view of mere men in the world of science but my vision of a brighter tomorrow can create a spark that would have great effect like dominoes. How can I seize a domino-effect if I would have to make change?
Being a moral and upright man, I can achieve that desire. If I would just show to others that I have innate characters of decency and goodness then they would likely become influenced and they would impart these characters as well to other people these things likewise the eternal beauty within one’s heart and soul can uplift humanity. Am I saying that I can give the solution? I am not implying that I am change for I just want to prove that having noble characters in one’s heart would have great impact on others. I would be an instrument of transformation if I would be carrying the goodness inside of me. Why not join me in the crusade of change and together let us aspire for a dawning of a new day ahead of us.
Transformation - A Cry of Revolution
The continuous brigade for change unceasingly spreads like wildfire in different parts of the world. People cry for a mighty transformation in their land. Political unrest and sociocultural dilemma are rampant in our world. Many desire for change because of the condition and treatment experienced by them. There is an unwavering war between the propagandists and oppressors. If many want reform, some will even try to snatch that move of transformation in order to hinder the new things intended by the change.
Transformation comes when a mighty force pierces through the cloudy veil of wickedness. Evil will never triumph over the force of change that billows in the land and as it surges mightily, it will sweep over vanity, corruption, and immorality. Lighting up the candle of transfiguration takes noble and heroic people. It would not be possible to ignite the light in the darkness of evil if those people are not united and determined.
Who then are qualified to be an instrument of change? Who will stand tall and be a light in this gloomy world? Some say that the wise and bearded men are best but I say the youth is the hero of change. They are the emblem of transformation that will be an instrument in tearing the stagnant revolution. I believe that multitudes of young men will stand tall and fight against the wiles of unjust wolves ensnaring many to their corrupt ways. This will end because of the unwavering flow of light among the youth. In the season of darkness, one strong and bright light will rekindle the flames of transformation. This will come from the young men and women who will be united for one cause. Nothing will cease the fiery momentum. The evil will not reign anymore because light will quench corruption and vanity.
New things will begin to manifest as change triumphantly covers the whole Earth. How can we allow our living planet know about this transformation? First and foremost, we allow our voices to be heard. It requires a united tone for change to be heard. Moreover, we should tell them that it is time for the youth’s voice to be heard. Another is our actions. Actions speak louder than words, as they say. Our good actions must be shown so that our voices will effectively reach the four corners of the world. We must show to them the purpose of change. Transformation begins inside one’s person.
No more idolatry, immorality, vanity, and other sinful lusts that must be let loose. Destroy these things down in order for change to penetrate inside and out. Oh you, young people, be mindful of the things of He who made the heavens and the Earth. God wants transformation upon His creation and it is the young people’s mission to fulfill His plans and purposes upon this Earth. Allow yourselves to become instruments of His will so that change upon the globe will come rapidly and in different places.
If you were not valuable, God would not have purchased you with the blood of His Son.
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Ang tunay na lalaki, marunong maghintay.
—Lucky Me!
