Jalaica Coronado

For when anorexia strikes.

Sometimes God is doesn’t make the situation better because He is using that situation to make a better us.
Joena San Diego

It’s a new day! May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. (Romans 15:13)

I watch people stumble, get angry, and be distracted all their day because they don’t take unhurried slow moments with the Lord first. One may think that this unrushed morning routine won’t matter but how you start your day greatly affects the way you will handle your battles every day.

My Morning Routine

This is my usual morning routine before doing any errands for the day. Let us all enjoy the sweet aroma of God’s presence in the morning.

My Study Station

This is my minimalist study station.

It is a place where all the bad and good days happen.

It is a place where on and off seasons take place.

It is a place where small and big wins came from.

It is a place where I feel victorious or defeated.

Daily Schedule

I am now using the “Almost There” journal for every day’s appointments and meetings, planning monthly timelines, and settling weekly schedules. I also write in this journal my small and big wins each day and the reward I deserve for each victory God and I made. It helps me in clarifying my purpose in the Lord, not just in this world. Whenever I get upset or when self-doubt strikes, this journal serves as a great reminder that I have a calling to do.

How to maintain physical and psychological health?

Let me share with you some simple personal ways I used to practice to conquer my battle for a long time now. I was diagnosed with anorexia, an eating disorder. It started when I was in junior high school. I was bullied because of my unwanted weight gain since elementary. And so, my response was to hate my body and not to eat anything that caused weight gain. I lost almost half of my weight but I am not happy with the result. This caused me to struggle with other sicknesses like ulcers and typhoid fever.
I thought I have overcome that battle when I start to undergo therapy but it always goes back. It’s not a type of problem that could’ve gone after long years of medication. It is an everyday battle I have to face, a dark and tough season.

I’m still struggling with physical and mental illness, yet I know that I am working in progress. By God’s grace, we will see that we are moving forward. It is a story that the world needs to hear. If no one loved to listen, we always ended up arguing.

Peace is still possible if we become listeners. We must choose to listen rather than to give our different solutions. I speak healing to those people who are still struggling with anxiety. In today’s turmoil, let’s all choose to be safe in our homes even if we want to explore the world.

Halina sa Luisiana, ang Little Baguio ng Laguna!

Mahal Kita, Luisiana!

Objectives:

After watching the AV plug, the viewers should be able to:

Identify at least one tourist spot in Luisiana, Laguna
Recognize the special delicasies of Luisiana, Laguna

Credits:

Background Music (Home – Aha)

Background Music (Home Again – Alumo)

EHome Radio – Biyaheng Luisiana Part 1

Hulugan Falls

Maribella Restaurant and Garden Resort

Luisiana Town Plaza (Side View)

Luisiana Town Plaza (Top View)

Liceo De Luisiana

Products of Luisiana

the process makers

Why are these things necessary for writers?

Development communication path is not an easy peasy, lemon squeezy journey. It takes a lot of courage, patience, and commitment. As media writers, it is necessary to have the right things for writing different stories of hope for the people.

The Roots Create the Fruits

What does it mean?

Practice leads to beautiful things, that’s what I’ve witnessed in the process. Let’s just say for example, a singer and a storyteller wouldn’t be excellent in their craft if they don’t endure and enjoy the process they have to experience. Just like in the process of writing, we should embrace our humble beginnings and these qualities and skills designed above are the roots that will create our fruits. As we go through it, we understand it deeply and will slowly nourish our soul to write more pieces that will give a glimpse to everybody who needs it. As freshman development communicator-in-training, I will stand here with confidence and purpose to give a light for the marginalized.

Among those important qualities and skills a media writer should have,
I want to highlight my **most important lists**:

Qualities of a Media Writer

Curious or Inquisitive

To be honest, I am a person who always says, “Okay”, “I see”, “Alright”. My mind may easily get the point of view but I know in my heart that there is still a ground I have to dig, in such a deeper way. Being contented is not bad, yet, there’s nothing wrong with asking and discovering new things. I still want to gain more so that I can give more. Give more for the less.

Resourceful

This is always the hardest part for a person like me. I usually stand still to my firm beliefs that if it didn’t happens the way I wanted it to be then maybe there’s a complex reason behind it, and in time I will discover and understand it in the process. I tend to let go so easily, and that’s one of my negative qualities as an individual. But now that I am getting into developmental stages as development communicator-in-training, I am bettering myself to be a resourceful problem-solver.

Interested in and loves people

The most important of all. I think this is the foundation of everything. All thoughts will flow as naturally as it is because of the natural form of love for the people. Development communication is designed for them. It’s not for us to present creative outputs and articles. It will never end with that. All collaborative works and efforts are made for the less and fortunate. I want to see that in my heart clearly. It’s not about the catalysts of change, but it’s about the masses for whom the change is dedicated.

Skills of a Media Writer

Gathering data

In between the things I know and the things I still have to know, there’s always a bridge I have to take courageously. I had a hard time trying and exploring new things so I stick to the old sets of data. Apparently, I realized that it’s okay to unlearn old things so that new valuable information would come. To gather substantial information, we should know the different platforms where sets of data will be available. It could be through social media, official websites, books, and other credible references. To do this, make it a habit to remind ourselves to follow the three methods of gathering data namely: observation, document search, and interviews.

Validating data and clarifying information

I believe that to become an eloquent communicator, I should always spread validated facts and clear information to the community. I will exceed people’s expectations yet, I will always keep my feet on the ground because I know I am slowly getting close to being an eye-opener to the media industry. As a media writer-in-training, I am not here to impress but to express the truth for the better world.

Organizing information

I am an organized person. I do like to have a planner in hand, a pen, and a glimpse of sunlight every morning as I write my to-do list every single day. That works for me in a way I prioritize my life from much important to not so important order. Organizing information also works that way. As media writers, we have to arrange information properly according to its relevance to the topic, objectives, and readers.

Writing clearly and effectively

Writing clearly and effectively is what I used to practice from time-to-time. I do blogging and use that platform as my training ground even if sometimes I feel I don’t have that much authority to touch someone’s life through my simple motivational words. Every humble content flows from the heart as I write real-time experiences, challenges, honest pieces, mindful reminders, and remarkable learnings there. Everyday I am becoming braver, and so I will continue to write, to read, to talk, to listen, and to walk, until in time I can turn my thoughts into things, from drafts into crafts – books and songs written by yours truly. This is my favorite and ultimate reminder to move according to my purpose,

“Bravery is not the absence of fear but the will to continue even when your legs are shaking.”

The qualities and skills are the roots to create the fruits of effort to enlighten the world with hope and love for the people. We should embrace our season of preparation. "Take a little step each day, practice, assess yourself, and make a difference."

There’s always progress in between the enduring process.
jalaicacoronado

Ms. B

She’s the type who always laughs.

She’s the type who loves coffee shops.

She’s the type who visits bookstores during sale hours.

She’s the type who listens to Moi’s playlists a million times.

So if you want to break your heart, love Moira Dela Torre – Hernandez!

She’s the type who seeks peace from within.

She has a brave heart.

She is Ms. B.

MS. BRAVER

This is the first photo taken in her favorite spot – Starbucks Coffee Shop.

A long-lasting sweet aroma suddenly tuned in as she sipped the coffee inside the cup. Sitting in the corner, her calmed heart showed what has to do next. A silent whisper grabbed her attention first.

“A conversation with the Lord first is a must”, she heard.

Right at this moment, she saw people stumbled terribly because of hurried actions and emotions. The twists and turns of life swallowed their peace of mind.

In the count of three, she took a deep breath and thanked the Lord.

That’s when she started taking slow moments with Him.

That’s when her dreams started to grow.

That’s when her goals started to show.

The Dreamer’s Prayer: “God, take me to Your path of Purpose.” “Take me to Your path of Peace.” “Show me what to do in the midst of hurried moments like this.” “Always be with me in the process.” These are the words she uttered slowly as her smile left a goodbye look on the brown chair of alive dreams. Alive Dreams to Answered Prayers!

Until the new beginnings has come.

Ms. B is now a college student currently taking Development Communication at University of the Philippines. A long but sweet preparation towards the right path of light. A path where she will find her Partner – Jesus. A process where she will find her heart surrendering everything to Him. A progress where she will continually wait and work for the dreams meant for victory!

I, Jalaica Coronado, also known as Ms. B, is here.

I am the founder of braversociety, a miracle blog of mine. A society where you can just be true. Where you can express the real you. Where you can admit that you are weak, and you make mistakes each day of the week.

In this place, I define bravery as “Not the absence of fear, but the will to continue even when your legs are shaking.”

And so, I will continue. I pray you too! Let us continue to dream bigger.

I had bigger dreams for my family and for my future family as well!

Moreover, I have a plan in mind to build our families’ and friends’ haven place. A place where all the dead dreams had started again. “Ms. B & Coffee” is soon to open! A place where you will taste the sweet aroma of alive dreams and a new light of hope. Come here, you are loved.

We are aiming for more, because we deserve more.

I want to gain more so that I can give more for the people I loved.

Padayon, Kapwa Iskolar ng Bayan! Lagi’t lagi para sa Kanya at sa Bayan!

Be part of our growing family! "Bravery is not the absence of fear but the will to continue even when your legs are shaking." - Ms. B

I love you, my Home.

**Welcome to my Haven Place, University of the Philippines Los Baños!**

Isang pagbubunyi ang makapasa sa lugar kung saan naroon ang puso ko!

Development Communication ang unang kursong napili ko. Siguradong-sigurado ako sa pagkakataong magsumite ako ng aking aplikasyon. Ngunit hindi naging madali ang lahat. Kinailangan kong dumaan sa proseso ng rekonsiderasyon upang makapag-aral sa lugar kung saan naroon ang puso ko at ang tinitibok nitong kurso. Kalaunan, nagbunga ang lahat ng pagpapagal!

Hanggang sa dumating ang araw na aking pinakahihintay. Sa wakas, Ang anunsiyong ako ay nakapasa sa kursong Komunikasyong Pangkaunlaran ay siya ngang inilabas at naging ganap. Ngunit sa kalagitnaan ng obserbasyon at pagsisiyasat, aking napagtantong hindi ko pa pala lubusang nauunawaan ang kahulugan ng salitang ‘Development Communication’ o ‘Komunikasyong Pangkaunlaran’ sa wikang Filipino. Ang tanging laman ng puso’t isipan ko ay nais kong maging isang dalubhasang manunulat.

Natatandaan ko pa nang aking sagutan ang talaan ng mga katanungan bago ang aking pormal na panayam kay Ginoong Lester P. Ordan, isang Propesor sa aking pangalawang tahanan. Sa kanyang katanungang, “Ano ang Komunikasyong Pangkaunlaran”? Ito ang mga salitang aking binitawan.

Para po sa akin, ang ‘Development Communication’ ay isang outlet. Isang malayang kanlungan o lugar kung saan maaaring magpakatoo lamang. An outlet which is used by the people to be connected. Higit pa sa isang malikhaing obra at kapirasong papel ng mga salitang nagdudugtong sa mga bituka ng madla. Ako ay naliwanagan. Napakalawak nga ng Komunikasyong Pangkaunlaran! ‘Sing lalim ng dagat, ‘sing lawak ng gubat, iyan ang katotohanan. Ang aking pangarap na maging isang manunulat, mapa-awit man iyan o aklat ay hindi nagtatapos sa pagiging marilag.

Handa akong languyin ang dagat at lakarin ang kabukiran upang dahan-dahan pang matuklasan ang kaliwanagan sa likod ng Komunikasyong Pangkaunlaran. Batid kong sa apat na taong panuruan sa aking ikalawang tahanan, higit kong masisiyasat ang pagbabago. Bawat taon, bawat tao, lahat may pagbabago. Panalangin kong maging saksi ako sa pag-unlad ng bayan. Maging kaisa sa mga kilos para sa mga mamamayang nasa laylayan ng lipunan. Lagi’t lagi para sa Bayan!

Tatak Devcom ‘Yan!

Mahal kong Kanlungan, Unibersidad ng Pilipinas.