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[herewegobebe]

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[bluewinnerangel]

what is your Larry story? Like we can't know what was what, what happened, what is happening or anything. there are some common things we believe. but I really wondered the story you had in your head about them? What do you think happened or happening if you think they are still going strong? Would you like to share with us? I love your posts, hope you have/had a great day!

Bahahaha I just rambled on and on. Anyone who feels like reading an essay open this:

I left this in the drafts for a bit because I wanted to read it back a little later before posting so sorry for the hold up.

OK so you're basically asking about the cannons in my head and why I think they're still together. I like that you ask me about this, because I think sometimes there's this idea that all people who believe they're together (still) are one hive mind and get our larrie juices from the same single source that's just out there telling these Larry stories... And I don't know about anyone reading this but I haven't been able to find that source in my time here lol. I mean yeah there are masterposts and yeah there are stories that get thrown around over and over again that are all just a little too speculative, but really the only real single source I have is they themselves and my own personal interpretation of the things they did, are doing, interview moments, their work, and so on. And of course I read other peoples interpretations of things, but that's not just from people who believe they were/are still together. I also read some rad blogs and even zarry shit and always try to consider other viewpoints, like with whatever they pull I consider if I might be misinterpreting things just because I'm coming from the assumption they're together. So about "there are some common things we believe", I agree for some things you can plomp nearly all "larries" in the same corner about some aspects, but I also think I got a whole lotta little details and opinions that maybe differ from what's the common consensus (I mean among things put on this blog ESNY being about the time of haylor is maybe a big one so far lol)

Then I base a lot of my ideas of them on their songwriting and music videos, the things where they let parts of them shine/creep through that are left unsaid. That they don't talk about or show otherwise (except for the gayvinci code larrying I guess but that's even more of a did they or am i just reading into thin air again???). I do try to listen to them, to the things they say in interviews, but I think the things they don't say, the things that are between the lines, are much more important than the things they do. Shits mostly just promo, and although I'm interested in that and it's a part of them, I think there's a huge part of them that isn't shown there at all. And so I prefer to listen to their artistic outlets instead, which is kinda slippery, because it's often not literal and very highly up for interpretation, especially Harry's, but so far I think my ideas of them check out, make sense, I think.

I also don't think they write as much about eachother as I see it's often interpreted. They're included in eachother's stories, because well they're sharing a life so naturally they're gonna be in each others story, but their focus especially in recent years has shifted, matured, because like any couple after a while you're just a team. Longterm love is beautiful but personal growth is too. And yes they're definitely not the average couple LOL, nobody can compare to the crazy shit they got going on, that amount of tattoos and love declarations and getting publicly passive aggressive over not being able to serenade on a fake-anniversary and persistent need to god damn attack us with insanity puzzles and dorky lil grandpa menace behavior and what not like what the hell are they on??? But that's exactly what makes me such a big fan of them, the range on these boys *pats the hood of the larry clowncar*.

But still, I think in recent years there definitely has been a shift, they've grown a lot and just, act different. I think a lot of people (ex-larries) interpret that as them having broken up because they can sense something changed (paired with their public images as well as career paths drifting apart) and interpret their songs as breakup songs, I personally don't. Like I said I don't think they write as much about eachother as it seems, and in a way they did go through a huge huge breakup: that of the band. I think the impact that being a kid, then being in a band for 5 years and then suddenly not had is vastly underestimated, and that it's a huge huge thing and they all wrote a whole bunch of songs about, much more than we think, as "hey boys and girls i was in a band and it was grand and now im solo and like yeah its different dude" doesn't really scream attractive bop hit and "you are my love and you are grand, now you're not here and im alone and oh im so sad" works much better yaknowwhatimean. They had a huge change in their lives when they went on hiatus and they deal with that in their songwriting. They also have difficult relationships with the music industry and deal with that in their songs. Same with management/label/PR. Same with fame. I could go on.

I also don't think they suffer from big miscommunication issues with eachother at all, I interpret the vast majority of lack of communication in their songwriting to be about the things they say and don't say to the public, out loud, the things they can and can't do, and that there's really not much of an issue with a partner (each other) there. I mean these lil shits had conversations with their eyes like what, 1 week into the X-factor video diaries? Looking at their interviews, especially 2015, they are so so SO in sync, like they know what the other person's thinking, they're just one entity. Yes they might be stubborn fucks with issues, but I don't think they're that huge that they got that unresolved to the point where they're putting it into their songwriting all the time. It just doesn't make sense to me if you see other things they do that show the opposite, that they're a team, meanwhile it's hella clear they got issues with walking that fine line between what can be said/done and what can't publicly. They always are so careful with their words and leave so much unsaid. It is what it is. That is a big theme in their life, and I think that's why it keeps coming back in their songs instead.

Anyway that's just what I think they're like now, as for "what happened" I am really late to the party here so I only have the footage and people's words for it who lived through it all. So I don't really have a very strong story in my head about it. At the very least Harry was just utterly infatuated from the start, like the poor little boy had no chance whatsoever. This is based on, well, all the footage but especially, especially that moment of him being entirely unable to breathe in the video diaries when asked about crushes in the house. (here, I yell in the tags) Like the buildup to that. Jesus christ I can't interpret that moment in any other way. There are a bunch more like that but that one came to mind immediately hehe. But yeah to me they just look like one of those couples that upon meeting just instantly connects and just never lets go (always think about that twin flames post)

Then just the entirety of 2011 is being too young to know they had everything, and pretty much late 2011 until about march 2012 is kinda okay this closeting thing is happening but we can deal with it, it's not gonna change us. But then whambam they enter America and everything changed when the firenation attacked and there's a serious effort to get them to behave. The whole speculation was fun because it works in the UK but American is homophobic af so suddenly there were these serious setups for denials and it wasn't funny anymore, idk how else to put it, I guess you could say they were most likely firmly advised to do and not do, say and not say, certain things, but still they're pretty much testing how far they can take it, and being met with more and more resistance. Then from mid 2012 onward they really start to cave, and we start getting a glimpse into what's going on via tattoos basically. Harry's going in full force with all kinds of loss of freedom and presence of a closet and deep undisclosed issues, I mean a fking coat hanger, a cage, "I can't change"... The buildup to haylor was bad, but that god awful December 2012 I think almost killed him, like I really think he couldn't handle that at all.

And then all throughout I think Harry was always just ready to throw it all out the window and come out but Louis was scared it would ruin their chances of being somebody (thanks louis for that quote with that tat), of making it big so he held back more and more and we get shit like Too Young and Half The World Away and Don't Let Me Go, I don't think that means they broke up, I think that means what's described in Two Ghosts basically...

and then honestly 2013-2014 in terms of timeline is a bit of a scramble in my head so I can't say much there, like publicly they were interacting less and less to the point where it was just... gone? It truly looks like they couldn't find a way to behave normally around eachother so they gradually got to a point where they ended up ignoring eachother entirely. I don't think the idea that "management didn't let them interact" (although, I don't see people actually saying that) is a thing, not in a literal sense. I think they were shown over and over again how they shouldn't behave (like the mediatraining thing idk where I got this from, but I read/saw something about this somewhere, I might be wrong, that a part of mediatraining is that you sit and watch your old vids back and you're told all the things you're doing wrong, so basically you're trained to not do things, and if that thing is who you are, over time you just become a shell of a person) to the point where they just didn't know how to behave with eachother at all, because whenever they did, whenever something caused them to breach that distance and they start interacting in public it's just an instant dead giveaway how close they are (what comes to mind here is that premiere where harry grabs louis' phone out of between his legs), it's no joke just chemistry magic happening on the screen lol, and so they just... didn't. At the very same time, they did sneakily interact, they were really nasty hormone balls and ew ew ew ew why did all of us need to see all of that jesus christ just all throughout, they just got increasingly better at being subtle about it. And that the whole time they also got increasingly shady trying to go against whatever narratives they kept getting shaped into.

Then 2015 I got no clue how they managed to get through that, and I think they were strong and together but struggling, just, nothing about it was normal, nothing they had to deal with was something anyone could learn how to cope with, and they were still really young too, so I think that struggled loads. Now for what exactly it was they were dealing with you might as well ask me what happened in Belfast, god who knows. We got bears and a fake baby like really wtf is any of this. I also think there was a shitload of self medication too (I mean, all throughout. I think unfortunately a lot of moments that divert from their regular mediatrained behavior aren't them just being funny little menace idiots, but that they're drunk. Especially Liam actually, but Harry and/or Louis as well at times), then for 2016/2017 even into 2018 I really don't have strong opinions about that, I just don't know. We can't see them together anymore so all we got is what they want to give us, the gayvinci code, the aggressive larrying, the OG bluegreening, we're the clowns but they're the circus, the RBB/SBB behavior. But for that time I think they were just... busy redefining who they are and what they know and how they wanna be and all that. Growing up.

Then from then onwards its just settled basically. Especially with the promo interviews, like late 2019/early 2020 there's just this old married grandpa calm over them. unfortunately the past year has been weird (I mean *vaguely gestures*) but somehow in the midst of that we got some of the loudest SBB idiotic mess so yeah I think they're still having fun being these dorky lil idiots that some days just wake up and feel like yaknow what lemme choose chaos and then just pull the wildest fking larrying nonsense, like are they in a competition? Are they just bored and seeing how far they can take it? Do they enjoy our pain? Is this just how they show affection? Is it a daring contest?! (I do actually think it's a daring contest)

Hope you had a fun read, my fingers hurt

[wifeboys]

Third Time’s the Charm // Wilmon

Summary: Wilhelm kisses Simon three times before he gets the hint.

Word Count: ~2600

A/N: A little in-universe fic to tie us over. Based on prompts from this prompt list *shamelessly plugs my prompts blog @deity-prompts *. Also I haven’t written fanfiction is a while so I’m a little rusty.

gif credits: @princewilhelm

Wilhelm kisses Simon three times before he gets the hint.

The first time is at Rosh's soccer final. The pair (and Ayub) had gone to every single game of the season, rain, or shine. They stood at the side lines. The night air gripped them through their puffy coats. Flood lights illuminate their breaths. Wilhelm and Simon pressed shoulders to 'help keep them warm'.

The game is intense. The ball is sent over and back again and again. Fouls are left and right. Fights even break out. The crowd hold their breath, each moment electric. Simon is so focused on the game that he forgets where he is. He forgets who he's with and who he is. All he can concentrate on is Rosh.

The whistle blows, once, twice, three times. Rosh punches the air with a victorious scream. The crowd erupts. Everyone rushes onto the pitch. They clutch each other into hugs, exchanging "congratulations!" and kisses on the cheek. Simon sprints to Rosh, grabbing her tightly. She slaps his back and yells something he can't hear. Ayub pushes him out of the way and hugs Rosh. Simon staggers back with a laugh. Wilhelm is in front of him. His eyes sparkle with happiness and Simon can't help but smile. Before he can hug him, Wilhelm places his hands on Simons cheeks and quickly kisses him. The kiss barely lasts two seconds, but time seems to freeze. Simon short-circuits.

Before he can process or kiss him back, Wilhelm is already hugging someone else and Ayub is grabbing Simon. "SHE DID IT! FUCKING YEAH!" The night moves on. Everyone goes out to celebrate, still full of energy until they part in the early hours. As Simon celebrates, he can't help but think about Wilhelm kissing him. Did he kiss him or did he imagine it? No, it definitely happened. He can't imagine the electricity pulsing through him. He can't imagine the rush and heat he felt.

But that doesn't mean Wilhelm wanted to kiss him. It was an intense game. Everyone was celebrating. It was probably just a "hey bro, we did it! let's celebrate!" kiss. Wilhelm would've kissed anyone, Simon just happened to be there.

That's what Wilhelm is acting like. He's hugging everyone he comes across. Simons not sure if that's because Wilhelm is a hugger or because he's buzzed on celebratory drinks. Either way, he's not treating Simon any different. He's still talking to him like they're regular bros who like regular sports and other regular things.

It was nothing, Simon decides.

• ❤︎ •

The second time is at Felice's birthday party. She spares no expense. The common room is decked with streamers, balloons, and stocked with alcohol. Everyone is wearing the most extravagant outfits they have. The birthday girl has braided her hair short as a boys, and wears a purple robe that reaches her heels. Simon wears a black, glittery blazer over his bare chest with waist high black trousers. The lack of shirt was probably a good idea, considering people keep bumping into him and spilling their drinks.

The music is practically deafening. You can't walk two steps without knocking shoulders with someone. Simon keeps to the back of the room, fiddling with the hem of his blazar as the party unfolds in front of him. Sara keeps him company, chatting his ear off about something he can't hear. The only thing he can focus on is a certain prince across the room.

Simon barely notices when Sara tugs at his sleeve. "Si! I'm going to find Felice. Don't just stand here for the whole night. Go talk to someone"

She disappears into the sea of drunk teenagers. There's no way Sara was telling him to go talk to Wilhelm specifically, but that's all Simon wants to do. Actually, he wants to skip the talking and pin Wilhelm against the wall.

But Simon can't do it. He's glued with his back against a wall as people make out around him. He can't mess things up with Wilhelm. He can't scare him off. He can't lose a great friend on the tiny chance he might get a boyfriend. Simon repeats this like a mantra to the beat of the music.

None of this stops him checking out Wilhelm, the crowd acting as a safety buffer. His simple yellow shirt is plain considering the occasion. He made up for it by covering his hair with glitter that has fallen onto his face and shoulders.

He watches as an already tipsy Wilhelm finishes his drink. He's surrounded by people (probably his friends). He suddenly cracks up at some joke they say. Glitter explodes into the air with the quick movement of his head. A shiny halo illuminates his face. God, he's beautiful when he laughs.

"Simon! Simon Simon Simon" Felice nearly falls on top of him. "I'm so glad you're here- and you look amazing"

"Thanks, so do you- and happy birthday" Simon has never been good at taking compliments.

"You're too kind. I'll admit, I can't get enough of my cape. Hey, you should try it on! Purple is definitely your colour"

"Oh no I couldn't-"

"Oh yes you could. Let's swap jackets. I promise I'll give it back"

Next thing Simon knows, Felice is slipping off her cloak-y thing to reveal a white blouse and black skirt. She takes Simon's jacket, even giving him a spin. "We look stunning" she says as Simon wraps her robe around him. It looks a bit weird on him, but it's soft and smells nice. Felice sips her drink, and frowns. "My cup is empty. Can I get you a drink?"

"Uh- sure"

Felice disappears into the crowd. Simon goes back to looking for Wilhelm, but he's nowhere to be seen. He scans the crowd carefully. Wow, there's a lot of people here. A lot of bodies. The air is thick. The music is too loud. The room is too small. Simon needs to get out.

He excuses his way towards the door, not stopping until he's breathing in the night air. He leans next to the door, careful to keep Felice's robe clean. Deep breath in, deep breath out. Simon can only handle parties for a short while before he needs a break.

He stares up at the sky. Deep breath in, deep breath out. The stars are like glitter. The moon shines brightly at him. Deep breath in. He can't find Wilhelm, but at least he can spot the Man In The Moon. Deep breath out.

He's grounded again. He knows he should go home soon, but he figures a bit longer inside wont hurt. He gets up to go inside and find Felice when the door swings open. A yellow shirt stumbles into the night, glitter sparkling in the moonlight.

Simon finally found Wilhelm- or, rather, Wilhelm found him.

Wilhelm finds his footing, looking around. He finally spots Simon by the door.

"There you are!" He exclaims. There I am?

If Simon moves fast enough, he can slip back inside before Wilhelm even notices him. He can grab Sara and pretend he never came to the party. Before he can put his plan into effect, Wilhelm is cupping his face again.

Wilhelm kisses him. Simon is quicker to react this time. He kisses back, his plan to escape already forgotten. Wilhelm pulls back for a moment to tilt his head to the side. Simon holds the back of his neck, running his fingers through his hair. Glitter falls around them.

Wilhelm's hands slip behind Simon's robe, pulling him closer. Simon shivers as his hands run up and down his back. He drowns in bliss, finally getting to kiss Wilhelm the way he always wanted to.

When Wilhelm finally pulls back, his eyes stay closed. "Oh" he sighs softly. "Oh . . . I'm about to throw up. Excuse me"

Without even looking at Simon, Wilhelm turns and staggers around the corner. Simon hears retching. His escape plan kicks in. He practically runs back into the party, nearly knocking people over as he finds Felice.

He finds her giggling with Sara, who's cheeks are blushes deep red. They swap their clothes back, re-completing Felice's outfit. She truly looks stunning, tonight more than ever. Up close, her hair is woven more intricately than he realised. It's as short as his but looks ten times better.

Oh God- with the short hair and purple cloak, he probably looks just like Felice. Especially to someone who's drunk. Wilhelm didn't mean to kiss him. He meant to kiss Felice. Now Simon feels like he's going to throw up.

• ❤︎ •

The third time is after Parents Day. Simon spent the days leading up to it avoiding Wilhelm. He probably doesn't remember the kiss at all but Simon wont chance it. He won't give Wilhelm the opportunity to reject him. This doesn’t stop him from looking at him for a little too long from across the room. This doesn’t stop Wilhelm looking back.

His ingenious “if I ignore him he can’t reject me” plan fails, however, when Wilhelm sits with his family as they eat. Simon can't take his eyes off him as he chats with Simon and Felice's family. Wilhelm combs his fingers through his hair, licks his lips, laughs along to jokes. Simon soaks up every minute of it.

Dinner plates empty. Belts are loosened. Waiters come around to collect dishes and Simon starts to panic. Wilhelm has been glancing at him again and again throughout the dinner. He's definitely going to corner Simon and let him down. Tell him to forget all about the kiss (if he even remembers it). Simon pulls out his phone.

Simon I need you to pick me up

Ayub Thought you were at the parents dinner Cant ur mom take u home?

Simon I'll explain later If you pick me up right now I'll be forever grateful

Ayub I'll be outside in ten You owe me one

Simon I love you more than life itself

Simon rests his phone on the table, slightly less panicked. As soon as people start getting to their feet, he bolts. Out the door. Our of the school. He only slows when his feet crunches on the front road's gravel.

Ayub arrives right on time. Simon jumps on his bike before he can ask what's going on. It isn't until the next day that Simon comes to a shocking realisation: he left his phone at Hillerska.

• ❤︎ •

"Didn't think I'd be back here so soon" Ayub says as he drops Simon off.

"I'll be in and out, I promise. Everyone's gone home so I'll be able to find it and grab it"

"Here, call yourself on my phone. You can follow the ringing"

"Where would I be without you"

Ayub tosses his phone and gestures for Simon to go. He pushes open the doors. Hillerska feels haunted without students bustling through the halls. It's like a museum. Simon opens Ayub's phone and calls himself.

It's probably in the dining room where they ate. He walks towards it, listening intently for his ringtone. What he doesn't expect is for someone to pick up.

“Hello?”

Simon stares at the phone for a moment before pressing it to his ear. ". . . Hello?"

“Simon? That you?”

“Wille!" Perfect. The one person he was trying to not talk to. "Sorry, I didn’t recognise your voice”

"Don't worry about it, I don't think you were expecting me to answer"

"Yeah, uh, you have my phone. That's why I was calling it. I must've left it here yesterday"

"Where are you? I can drop it off"

"I'm already at Hillerska so I can just grab it. Want me to come to you?"

"Just start walking, we'll find each other"

Simon decides to go in the general direction of Wilhelm's dorms. It really does feel like a museum. Each alcove is like a display he can't touch. His footsteps echo.

“So . . . what’re you doing with my phone?” Simon asks.

“I actually didn’t know it was yours. It was left on one of the tables, so I took it in case the owner came looking for it”

“And here I am”

“And here you are”

Simon can't help but smile. He's sure he can hear Wilhelm smiling too.

Wilhelm takes a deep breath. “I’ve actually been meaning to talk to you”

“Talk to me?”

“Yeah. Um . . . it's about Felice's party"

Simon stops. Here it is. Everything has backfired and now the one thing he didn't want to talk about has come up.

"Simon? You there?"

"Yes! Uh yes I am." He rubs a hand across his face. Play it cool. "What about her party?"

"I'm sorry that I was so drunk that night. I figured I'd need some . . . liquid courage but I guess I had too much"

"Yeah. It was a uh, a wild night" Simon feels like he's choking on his own heart. He distracts himself by looking around at the hallway. He's not even sure where in the school he is. He's more focused on not throwing up.

"Do you remember that night?"

Play it cool. "Anything specific you want me to remember?"

There's a moment of silence. Simon can hear Wilhelm's footsteps through the phone. "If you want to forget that night and move on like nothing happened, we can definitely can"

Simon doesn't want to forget. It's all he can think about.

"Do you want to forget about it?" Simon asks, swallowing.

Wilhelm's walking slows as he thinks. "I don't want you to be uncomfortable"

"I don't . . . I wasn't uncomfortable"

There's a beat. "I'm glad. That-that you weren't uncomfortable"

"I'm a little uncomfortable now" Simon laughs awkwardly. His tension eases a little when Wilhelm laughs too.

"I'm sorry. I just don't know how to talk about this" Simon kicks his feet against the floor.

"I have to say, I didn't think I'd be talking to you about this over the phone"

"I didn't think you'd want to talk about this at all. I thought you were going to avoid me forever"

"Hey, you're the one who was avoiding me"

"Yeah yeah I know" Simon smiles.

Wilhelm takes a deep breath and exhales. "I really wanted to kiss you that night. That's why I got so drunk I needed a confidence boost. It uh, it didn't help that you ignored the kiss at Rosh's game"

Simon's jaw drops in a smile. "I didn't ignore it! I just panicked. I figured it was a spur of the moment celebration"

"None of it was spur of the moment. I've wanted to kiss you for a while"

"You have?"

"You didn't notice?"

"Not at all. If I did, I probably would've kissed you"

Simon hears him stop and smile. “Simon, you are the smartest idiot I ever met”

He hangs up. He hangs up? Simon looks at the phone as if it holds the answer. His brow furrow as a hand grabs his shoulder from behind. He turns, that there he is.

"Hi" they say in unison.

Wilhelm's hands are on Simon's shoulders. He holds his gaze with a smile. Simon completely forgets how to breathe. All he can think about his Wilhelm being so close to him and his lips being right there because really they're right there-

"Can I kiss you again?" Wilhelm asks. Simon nods.

Wilhelm kisses him for the third time. It's hesitant- like he's testing the waters to see if Simon is willing to swim. Before he can pull away, Simon yanks him back in. His hands thread through Wilhelm's hair as Wilhelm wraps his arms around his waist. They pull each other impossibly close. It's their third-first-kiss and it is perfect.

[angie-answers]

You probably get asked stuff like this a lot but, I really want to make an ask blog for a character but I'm super scared. They aren't the most well-liked character out there, if you get my meaning. Plus where all the characters are already taken, I feel like I won't get anyone interested.

“Angie has answered stuff like this in the past, but she never minds giving advice again, so it’s okay!”

“Mmmmmm, Angie doesn’t mean to get meta or anything, but she doesn’t really think being ‘well-liked’ or not matters here? Cuz like, if ya think about it, how well-liked is Angie compared to most some of her classmates, y’know? How about @ask-chef-teruteru​ or @askhiyokosaionji?

Angie thinks that as long as you putta lotta love into your blog and whatever you wanna do with it, it’s totally possible to switch the narrative and show everyone that yes, this character can be good, ya just gotta give ‘em a chance to shine!!”

“And Angie thinks people here don’t really mind doubles! There isn’t a rule that states that the same people can’t co-exist, y’know? For instance, @babyboy-kokichi​ and @ask-a-goblin​ are super good friends and their relationship is based off of them being… well, the same, y’know!? So don’t let that stop you, okay? 

If you’re still a little concerned about it though, Kiyo recently made a masterlist of all the active ask-blogs at the moment, so take a look at that, if you haven’t already, perhaps?”

“What Angie is trying to say, is don’t let what others think stop you from doing what Atua your heart tells you to do. Besides, The only one that’s gonna matter in the end of it all, is who? You, of course! So it’s important that you put your own happiness and desires before what you think people would like to see. That’s what Angie did, and she’s pretty sure that’s what most, if not all of her friends did, too!!! 

So good luck with it, alright? And definitely tag Angie in your promo!!! She’d love to get to know ya, she’s sure of it!!”

[colorfuleducationdesignkid]

Hi good evening I'm francine gala of HUMSS-A from Antipolo Rizal,I'm 16 years old please bare with me I'm just new here in tumblr app

I've learned that Empowerment Technologies or E-tech is very important in our daily lives. I also learned that ICT deals with the use of different communication technologies like movile phones, telephone and internet etc. I learned more about mobile technology. I also learned how to be safe online and what are the different types of internet threats.We are becoming more effective upon using the technologies for good purposes because we are aware and knowledgeable of the way on how to behave online and also we become updated to the different accessible sites that we can access and explore to create different online activities.

Introduction to Information and Communications Technologies (ICT)

     From what I had learned about this topic, it is because of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) that we are experiencing a life with less hassle on gathering information and at the same time understanding it. It is also known that with ICT life is made better and the day to day chores are a lot more easier to accomplish that before, and nowadays, the rise of technology is so rampant that it became so special that we human beings started to rely on it and we became very dependent on it. Here in the Philippines, ICT is very welcomed and acknowledged not only by the government and business industries but also by the Filipinos, given that almost every Filipino today has cellular phones, gadgets, and appliances. In addition I have also learned that with ICT you cannot only gather information but also disseminate them to other, for we have so many sites to do so, one type of site is a blogging site that where we can upload our own opinion and knowledge to be seen or read by the so called “netizens”.

Rules of Netiquette

            Now I have fully understand that surfing on the internet does not mean you are free to do what ever is it that you wish to do on the internet. keep in mind that internet is know as the “superhighway” of information, therefore if ever there are people who wishes harm upon you may use the information you had given on the online society to threaten you or in the worst case scenario, harm you. Also as a person who uses technology, like computer or smartphone, me and you, might as well all of us should know about the risks we are taking just by being online, and also what the dangers known as “malware” can do to our computers and the like. this is where the safety precautionary measures play its part, as a “netizen” and a computer literate, we must be aware on how to stay safe while we are online and how to prevent these malwares to infiltrate and destroy our devices by following some rules and tips, but these some may mean a lot bigger when the time comes.

Basic Computer Understanding and Skills

         Knowing the basics about computer really means a lot, today technology like computer is widely used and being uneducated about computer means being left behind, not only by the trend but also by the benefits we can get by using the computer. Computers are not not only used in the offices anymore but also in homes, schools and even in businesses like internet cafe. Now I’am very thankful to learn even the basics of the computer parts, due to the reason that I am able to use computers with ease and making my task done a lot more easier. Computers are complex devices but if you learn how to use them, you can eradicate the complexity and use it in your own advantage and benefit. Computers have so many parts within a single unit and is divided into two kinds, the software and the hardware that both plays a big role in the computer as a whole, if ever one of their branches are missing then the computer might have a difficulty of functioning and performing certain tasks and might also end on not performing the task at all. that is how crucial a computer can be, as far as my knowledge go.

Microsoft Word

            There is only one thing that keeps bugging me the whole time I was thinking about Microsoft Word, and that one thing is definitely unacceptable for me. The thing that I was talking about is, what would happen if this Microsoft Word did not exist at all? Then my answer would be; making a document will be more difficult, its either you type write it, use the Word Pad, find another application or just write it down on paper, imagine the hassle that every individual should undergo if there is no Microsoft Word. But the good thing is, Microsoft Word exist, thus making writing documents a lot easier with its given services and features that is definitely complete in its own class, and with its endless number of pages, you can make a document of a lifetime with Microsoft Word. In addition, Microsoft Word also comes in a mobile version which makes it portable and accessible wherever you are as long as you have your phone or tablet with you.

Microsoft Excel

            Does solving large amount of numbers with a lot of coordinates and items bothers you? Well in my case, yes. But worry not, for what I have learned is that with Microsoft Excel, we don’t need to scratch our head every time we are dealing with number, because Microsoft Excel is a tool used for solving mathematics. By the word “mathematics” it means every mathematical problem can be solved using Microsoft Excel, and it is very convenient, you just have to know the right functions and commands then you can just type in the unit of number and press enter and “boom” you then have the answer in an instant that’s how convenient it is to use Microsoft Excel. Judging by its name, Microsoft Excel really is “Excellent!”.

Microsoft Powerpoint

            Now this thing here is the Microsoft Powerpoint, a tool that is used to create presentation. If you’re going to ask me what does Microsoft Powerpoint do, then I’m going to tell you, try it on your own, because what Microsoft Powerpoint does is so many that it even outnumbered all my fingers from hand to feet, and there’s no way of explaining them all in just one sitting. Therefore, experience is the best teacher. But let me tell you this short summary about what I understand about Powerpoint, Powerpoint is much more like an assistant during your presentation, it can play video, showcase slides, perform animation, screen recording and much much more. You can name every single thing regarding presentation and Microsoft Powerpoint has it all. I can confidently say that Microsoft Powerpoint is the best presentation creator, and even become the mother of all presentation, but that’s just an exaggeration.

Imaging and Design for Online Environment

            It is very fascinating to know that Online Environment is not just all about the User Interface and User Experience, but also for graphical designs. I have learned some of elements about graphical design on the online environment such as balance, emphasis, movement, pattern, repetition, rhythm, proportion, and variety. These elements are all important, for they play their own specific role and they please certain types of viewers. Though not all viewers like a single type or element, then that’s the time the other elements turn to shine. In fact, these elements are the ones used by the most popular websites of different fields and targeted users e.g. Google, Facebook, Youtube, Rappler, and many more. In addition, there is also the so called, infographics which is fun and interesting, just by knowing how you can deliver information in a graphical way. It might be in form of animation or by giving the viewers a test of logic by letting them find out the meaning within a graphic art.

Online Platforms for ICT Content Development

            In this topic it is greatly appreciated that you are guided on making your own desired website, like using Facebook, a social media website that allows you share you share your wanted information, but still, with restrictions regarding web design, so if you like to be the boos of your website then WordPress Is the app suited for you. As what I’ve learned, WordPress is a tool that allows you to create your own blogging website, it is you who decide for everything, design, content, elements, dynamics, and anything with regards to a blogging site, name it and WordPress will have it. Now, with highly advance technologies, impossible is most likely becoming “I’m possible”, just like before the 20th Century, web developers and programmers are all professionals, spending how many years just to finish their course of choice, but now? Anyone as long as he or she is a computer literate, can create a website for him/herself by the use of Facebook, WordPress, Blogger, and the like. There is also a term called What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG) which means, though you are free to put in anything you like on your own website, you still need to be careful on your content, because your viewers can see everything and there is no such thing as “hidden files” or “privacy” on your website, and that makes you vulnerable to threats, identity theft, and anything that causes you harm.

Creating Infographics Using Piktochart

            As what I’ve said during my reflection on the topic Imaging and Design on Online Environment, infographics are so cool that you can disseminate information through graphical arts. Now anyone can make infographics more easier and portable, anywhere you are, you can make infographics through Piktochart with dozens of notable features and functions, like making a collage, editing one or more images at once, and making Gifs, just how fun could that be? I have learned that if you use infographics on delivering information, you can easily get the attention of your viewers rather than reading ad explaining the information onto them, and also note that it is much more better if the audiences or students in other cases learns and adopts more accurate and quick when they have their attention onto the topic given to them. Also it would be kept in their “well of knowledge” once they’re the ones who dug up that knowledge for themselves.

Creating Website Using Microsoft® Word and Jimdo

            Creating a website is not anywhere close to easy, if and only if you are using the Notepad or Notepad ++, then you’ll surely end up scratching all over your head, it’s funny but it surely is true. Now here’s the good thing, making a website or webpage doesn’t need to be so difficult and frustrating. Here’s why, you can simply use Microsoft Word to create your own website, and if you would like to add some dynamics, effects and additional function on to it, Jimdo’s got your back. In this lesson We’ve incorporated the use of these application or tools to simplify the process of making a website. You can make a simple but beautiful website in just 5 to 10 minutes, you like to do blogging? Then fortunately you can with your own website and so much more. You can just forget about those codes for a moment and start making your website with the help of Microsoft Word and Jimdo.

Inserting Youtube Videos on Your Blog Post

            If you like Blogging so much, then here’s a simple tip to improve and draw the attention of the readers to your blog posts, and that can be done by inserting youtube videos on your blog post. That is what I’ve learned about this topic and whats more interesting is that you can accomplish this task in 6 easy steps and you’re already drawing a lot of readers and viewers onto your blog posts. By adding a multimedia content on your blog, you’re making your posts more interesting and eye catching to the readers, and aside from that you’re making your Blogging site leave a big impact on the social society. Thus, making every single netizen want to come back and read your blogs every now and then. That’s the importance of putting a multimedia content on your blog posts, which also shows a significant effect and noticeable change that bring positive vibes on your blogs.

 

The Role of ICT in the Philippine History

            It is just new to my knowledge that ICT was widely used during the historical events in the Philippines. I learned that ICT does not only makes things or chores a lot more easier, but it is also able to alter the reality and change the flow of history, just like what happened in the EDSA (People Power Revolution). As the time is moving forward, so as the ICT advancement is moving forward, developing and evolving. At first Radio Broadcasting was used, after that, the text brigades, and then the use of social media sites to spread the advocacy and persuade the people to join a campaign or protest. In addition, ICT was not just used for protests and campaign but also to be a form of communication and tracker for the loved ones of the Overseas Filipino Workers OFWs in times of calamities.