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Rizal’s Day
On June 19, the country will celebrate a historical event that changed the course of Philippine history — the birth of our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal.
On this day, I also celebrate a significant event in my life — my birthday. Those who know me are familiar with my affinity for Rizal and his works, as well as the reason why my parents decided to name me Jocelyn, in honor of having the same birthday as this famous Filipino.
I have always taken pride in this fact and I was very enthusiastic about studying Rizal’s life in PI 100 in UP and even managed to get top marks in this class. Learning about Rizal’s life is truly inspiring — at the age of 24, he finished his course in Philosophy and Letters with a grade of "excellent." As I turn 24 this month, I can’t help but compare my achievements with what he had done at around this age. I suppose I got his same wanderlust since I’m always itching to go on my next excursion just as he was traveled extensively to Europe, America and Asia in his day. I also have the same passion for languages although my knowledge of Spanish, French and Latin pales in comparison with his mastery of 22 different languages and other native dialects.
Jose Rizal at age 25.
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hello po. this is not related to your post anyway,.
just want to inform you that your blog has been successfully added to the Pinoy bloggers directory. tnx
And I just want to give you some advice regarding your Google Adsense Ads. Actually what you did, putting “Please Click Here” above the Adsense Ads is against the Google Policy on Google Adsense and is a ground for suspension of your Google Adsense Account.
Anyway, you can change the phrase to “Advertisement” or “Sponsor”. Other than that is not valid. Thanks.
Hi Jocelyn! Happy Birthday in advance..ngapala i linked u up ha? tag us http://www.maipaul.blogspot.com (our wedding preps blogs) thanks!
Maligayang kaarawán, Jocie!
Dr. Jose Rizal was a true Filipino hero and humanitarian. I havae enjoyed reading your bog entry on Dr. Rizal’s life and great works. I hope you will post more blog entries on Dr. Rizal in the future.
Jocie, I would like to thank you once again for submitting your outstanding blog to my directory, Wil’s Domain.
Because I maintain a blog directory of talanted global bloggers, I am always searching for new talanted bloggers, whose blogs I can add to the Wil’s Domain directory of blogs.
I truly enjoy reading your blog entries, Jocie. They are very informative. I have gained a better insight on the Filipino culture. You have won a regular reader. I am certain my global visitors will enjoy reading your blog entries as well. Like Dr. Rizal, you have an excellent command of the English grammar.
Because many of my global visitors speak and read English, your proficency in English will prove valuable.
I wish you success and many more birthdays, Jocie. Also, thank you very much for linking to http://www.wilsdomain.com
Ka Webspy, I’ve changed the title of my Google ads to “Sponsored By:” I hope that will be acceptable to them already.
Hi Elena, Sure I’ll link your blog…Hope the weddig preparations are going along nicely.
Your kind words are greatly appreciated Wil. I wish you luck with your directory as well.
Thanks for the birthday greetings!
Happy 24th birthday!!! Eto ako, nagpost sa blog mo. May you have many more birthdays to come. God bless! (Huhuhu, bakante ako ngayon, magfofour months na!)
hapi bday po!
