Saving the best for last

Thirteen weeks of class, and thirteen blogs later — what a journey it has been. My Proficiency English class with Madam Baiti has truly been a memorable one. A whole semester has passed, and looking back, I can honestly say I’ve learned so much more than I expected.

To be completely honest, I wasn’t exactly excited about the blogging assignment at first. I used to blog years ago, but eventually, I got bored and abandoned it. So when I heard we had to write blogs again, I wasn’t really looking forward to it. But as it turns out, there was a hidden benefit behind what we were told to do.

Through this blogging journey, I’ve come to realize that I actually have a knack for expressing my thoughts through writing. Who knows — maybe I could even consider becoming a writer one day. Perhaps that’s the whole point of this exercise: to discover and explore parts of yourself you never knew existed.

Throughout this class, I’ve learned so many new things. At first, I thought I already knew everything there was to know about English — but I was wrong. There’s so much more to it than just past, present, and future tenses. I’ve learned new jargons I’d never heard before, and more importantly, I’ve learned how to read between the lines. Writing these blogs has also helped me improve my essay writing and sharpen my thoughts during tests.

I used to spend hours just thinking about what to write. I was never the best student in class, and I often found myself trying to catch up. But I finally understood what Madam Baiti was trying to teach us — she was adapting English learning to today’s culture in a way that felt fresh and relevant. Even though her teaching approach was quite different from what I was used to, I truly appreciate it. And I’m genuinely grateful to have had her as my lecturer.

I hope I’ll succeed in this subject. I hope my writing has offered new perspectives to those who’ve read it — especially to my dearest Madam Baiti. I also hope my words haven’t caused any harm, but instead, have reflected my growth and sincerity.

Most of all, I’m just glad that I managed to finish this task. It’s been a meaningful experience — one that reminded me why writing matters, and how words can shape the way we see the world.

Dumb ways to die

What is this? I found it both cute and amusing. Dumb Ways to Die happens to be one of the most viewed videos on YouTube — and for good reason. At first glance, it looks like a fun, light-hearted animation showing all the silly ways people could die. But what’s surprising is that this video was actually created in Australia as part of a train safety campaign.

From its colorful animation and cheerful tone, you might think it was made for kids. It has that bouncy, playful vibe — the kind that easily captures anyone’s attention. (Let’s be honest, we all have that little inner kid in us.)

But if you look deeper, the video has a lot more meaning than it seems. Sure, it literally shows dumb ways to die, but maybe it’s trying to remind us of something else — the simple, smarter ways to stay alive. Maybe it’s a clever way of saying: “Hey, be careful — don’t do something reckless.” Or maybe, in its quirky, ironic way, it’s telling us to live life fully and wisely.

It really makes you think: Why would you throw your life away for something silly?

All in all, the video does a great job of spreading awareness in a fun, positive way. It’s catchy, entertaining, and surprisingly educational. The tune sticks in your head, the lyrics are easy to remember, and before you know it, you’re singing along — all while subconsciously learning a safety message. No wonder it became such a viral hit!

From my point of view, there’s definitely a meaningful message behind it. It teaches us that no matter how foolish our actions may seem, there’s always a choice — and it’s up to us to think twice before doing something risky. There’s a silver lining to its humor: a reminder to use common sense and value life.

On the flip side, I do think the video can come off as too cheerful — almost creepily so — considering it’s talking about death. It might confuse some people about its actual message. But honestly, who cares? As long as it catches attention and gets people thinking about safety, I’d say it did its job well.

If you ask me, I wouldn’t change a single thing — not even the title. “Dumb Ways to Die” is quirky, memorable, and perfectly ironic. Beneath its playful tone lies a simple truth:

Stay safe. Be smart. And maybe… don’t be one of the dumb ways to die.