Jhamaica Mae

  Vigan, Ilocos Sur. The name conjures images of cobblestone streets, Spanish colonial architecture, and a captivating blend of history and culture.  But Vigan's story isn't just about its instagramable beauty; it's a narrative of transformation, a journey from a thriving municipality to a dynamic city.    Before its cityhood, Vigan was already an important tourist destination.  Its well-preserved heritage structures, a testament to its rich history, inspire visitors from around the world.  The unique charm of its narrow streets, ancestral homes, and the overall atmosphere of a historical place created an unforgettable experience.  However, as a municipality, Vigan faced inherent limitations.  Resource allocation was often constrained by budgetary restrictions, hiding the significant infrastructure development and limiting its capacity to attract worthy investments. While tourism flourished, the municipality's ability to fully capitalize on its po...

  This year, I had my ups and downs.  Looking ahead, I'm focusing on one thing to make this another year brighter than the years I had. This isn't about toxic wants, but about consciously choosing to focus on the good, to learn from mistakes, and to make each day a positive day, preventing myself to think negatively about what is happening.  This is my New Year's resolution, and I want to see what I can do more to keep on going.      https://www.jhamaicamaeramos.com 2024 felt like a year surrounded by negativity.  The constant self-doubt, the nagging uncertainty about my choices was exhausting.  I felt like I'm in a pattern of doing the same things, expecting different results, a frustrating cycle without action but with fear.  Each day bled into the next, a continuous repetition of unfulfillment.  The weight of it all became unbearable, I felt trapped in a loop of my own making, a prisoner of my negative self-talk.  But the at some...

 Christmas is the most awaited season of everyone. We are all excited to celebrate gift giving with our family and friends. But I think, not everyone is not happy with with their Christmas. This includes me. My Christmas was a mixture of joy and a bit of sadness. Before the holidays, we celebrated Christmas at school. I only wanted to get my gift because I was having Christmas blues. I had the gift I wanted and of course I am so grateful for it. Even if I would get something I never asked for, I would still be grateful for it. I also tried joining to the games hey have prepared so I wouldn't be called "kj" (kill joy) just because I really am. It was fun but also tiring. We soon cleaned the mess we made before leaving. During the holidays, we had a Christmas Party as a clan. Me and my cousins were forced to dance to which dance we have used to. It is because they missed us to dance like we used to as a kid. They have missed our performances as kids because it made the cele...