Blog Entry No. 9

My Journey in Sociology

"Behind the mountain of sacrifice lies the valley of success."
-Anonymous

I can say that my journey here in Sociology 111 together with my classmates is such blast! Now I will share to you what are my experiences and learning's I got in here.

First, we got this blog thingy which is very new and unusual to me and gives me an immediate nervous breakdown (just a metaphor) because first meeting, first blog! I was so nervous and think that if I can't make it, I will fail. So me and my classmates worked together. And then get used as days and time passed by. Then about the society, on why or how to people have such kind of behavior due to the impacts of the environment and the people that surrounds him. I stepped on the stones one by one and then suddenly it came crossing in my mind that here it is! 

I honesty learned a lot in all the 6 entries that I made. Not just the learnings I got by words but also the efforts, sacrifices and time that I lend just to came into this point because as what I have experienced, making blogs, projects and studying at the same time is not as easy as everyone thought. Also by the use of blogs, it helps me to express my feelings and my wild imagination to work in relation to the topics that I need to cope up. I agree that Sociology class is a bumpy ride. If you don't enjoy and keep stressing yourself, you won't learn anything.

I will put in my heart all the lessons and activities that really puts a mark in my learnings. Also, I acknowledge our teacher, Ma'am June Pearl D. Sarmiento for making such great effort understanding each one of us. I will cherish everything and pray to God that someday this will bear fruit as sweet as success.


Hannah Jy C. Panolino
Mktg1-b

Ad Majorem De Gloriam . . . . 

Blog Entry No. 8

My Family and My Neighbors Family

       Hello everyone! You can see my family picture above. I have my beautiful mom, my uncle and tita together with their 2 children lives with us, also with my grandma and grandpa. We are extended, because there is this saying that the more, the merrier. My grandma and grandpa has a farm, so they spend most of their time there. My mother is in-charge in our small sari2x store. I have two tita’s working overseas and they are the ones that sustains all the things that we need especially in my studies. My family likes to travel in some places especially on balik-bukid. Every summer, we always spend our time in Paradaise Island. We have a strong-family-ties. We are open about the things that hurt our feelings, or what makes our day great, and shares to every member of our family the past happenings that occur. They are supportive in times that I needed them the most. They love me as who I am because this is me, and that makes me real. They are my everyday fuel because everytime I keep on thinking on quiting college, they motivate me to strive hard to achieve my dreams. They are the people who I can count too and never fails to make me feel their presence.

On the other hand, this is my neighbors family. The one who is wearing a black shirt is my bestfriend Allea.(got her full permission to use the photo) She has 2 older sisters that already finished their college degree and have a stable job. Her mom is a government agent. Her father passed away 2 years ago due to cancer. Allea's family is like my family too.

So what's the difference of my family in the family of my bestfriend?

I think in terms of norms inside their household. In culture too! They are Ilocano and we are Cebuanos. In their designated jobs and roles inside their house. Also, the number of occupants and their means of living (income, job, and position)

But what are the similar ones too?

The similarities between my family and Allea's family is that we both believe in one God, family-oriented and despite of the conflict schedules that we have, they are like BDO which they find ways to have time with us and they are responsible parents to us.We are so lucky for God has given me and Allea everything that we need.

Therefore, families are the ones that when you stumble and fall, they will not keep you in failing, but helps you to be brave enough to stand in ones feet.

Ad Majorem De Gloriam. . . . 

Blog Entry No. 7

Getting Out Of My Prison Cell

Deviance, according to sociologist William Graham Sumner, is a violation of established contextual, cultural, or social norms, whether folkways, mores, or codified law (1906). I'm Hannah, still young, wild, and free trying to fit in and do whatever I want in this world. One thing I can have when I'm still young is that, I can enjoy the luxury of doing things and stuff whether it is bad or good as long as I love what I'm doing. Now I can relate deviance inside our household. Every family has their standard rules and guidelines that should be obeyed especially to by their children. My mom is a strict parent. She has the full authority in the house since my father is not around with us. Her number one rule is: NO TEXTING WHEN EATING. This goes around every time.

Me while eating

I got scolded every time I'm doing this. Gadget here, gadget there, gadget everywhere. For me, I can call this a crime since my mom has already said her rule to me and I keep on disobeying her. As serve as a punishment, she sermons me infront of the people in the presence of our guest. I dont know, maybe technology nowadays has a great impact not just in me but to every teenagers in the world. We are worried if we can't take a look at our status, tweet in a day or watch viral videos in youtube. My mom thought that maybe I'm alreadycrazy  because when I'm alone and then check for updates in my phone or computer, then see's something funny, then laughs alone like a weirdo. I think when mom puts this things seriously, I'm already an ex-convict. Hahaha like if it would really happen. (See? I'm taking the situation for granted.) That's why I'm checking my phone when I'm already in school or while walking.

Me when I check my phone together with my friend

I know for sure that this can brought a serious impact in the future. Why? Because the fact that I can't put away my phone in my hand and disobeying my mom's rule is a double-kill crime. I lose the respect my mom needs from me and the proper etiquette in a table manners. The act that I'm showing everyday not just to my mom but to those who witness it is a shameful thing that needs to be replace by a good attitude.

So how can I get out of my prison cell?

First, obedience is a must. Always obey what your parents command because it is for your own good. Second, act as a proper lady and have some manners. Lastly, be open to change.

Ad Majorem De Gloriam . . . .