A couple of weeks ago the symbolic passing of the torch in the Olympics took place. It reminded me of my life because I can say that I’m in a similar situation to the passing of the torch. It is symbolic for passing of responsibilities and an avenue for new beginnings. Lately I haven’t gone online. It’s because of my increased obligations in debate, YFC, as a fourth year student, to my family, friends, and last but not the least to myself. Finally I got to set up a time to update my blog. Yes, I’m still alive and kicking. As we go along, I’ll give you a summary of what had happened during the unrecorded events of my life. I’m really into debating as of the moment. I’ve learned that there are a lot of things that I need to improve on my debating skills. It only proves that I’m a mortal being. The conflicts between my routine are really becoming a pain in the ass. I find it really hard to divide my time and effort. Mostly YFC meetings would clash with my debate training. I love both and I can’t ignore both of these organizations. To add insult to injury its hard to prioritize one of them knowing that I’m the new chapter head in CTK and I’m the new Deputy Prime minister in the Claretian Debate society. However both are enjoyable and provide an avenue to mold myself into becoming a better person. In debate I’ve grown as person because became aware of the things that are happening in our world today. It makes me want to fight the root of all problems which is known to everyone as ignorance. Imagine if we could eliminate ignorance! It would be a great world , isn’t it? Another thing that debate has given me is confidence. It gave me the confidence to stand for what I believe in and to voice out my opinions. It taught me that the world is really big and sometimes I could be the voice of the subjugated. It taught me things that you can’t learn in the classroom. For example, riding the LRT and pedicab. I’ve learned it from my friends in debate. Debating has taught me how to mingle with people and to listen. It taught me that there is always room for improvement and that it takes perseverance to become successful. I’ve come to realize that it’s not about winning! It’s about what you’ve learned and how you can strive to develop. More importantly, I became skilled at debating with honor. In YFC, I’ve learned that through God nothing is impossible. It taught me to be happy because I’m free from the bondage of sin. Through it I’ve learned the greatness of the Lord. Imagine such an order in the universe, that if the earth moves at a fraction of .00001 cm towards the sun, there would be tidal waves, disasters and abnormalities in nature. Our God is so good because you’ll definitely know that there is a guiding hand to secure us. YFC taught me that there is someone who loves me unconditionally. I have so much to thank for because of YFC.
I like to take this time to thank the people that have touched my life and made me a better person.
Thank you,
Monica thanks for being such a great partner. You’re always better than me in leading CTK.
Alexis thanks for being my inspiration for my poems, sketches and studies as well.
Steff thanks for being my prom date. Your fun to be with and I’m glad to have you as a friend because you’re more of a sister to me than anything else.
Camille romero and desto thank you for being active in CTK. I hope to get to know you guys better. Thanks for your support in all the activities.
Ate Yas thanks for being always there when I have problems and for motivating me to become a good Christian.
Kuya rio thanks for preparing me to take over CTK and for the things you’ve taught me in terms of handling my problems.
Kuya mike thanks for being such a great cluster head and for the trust you’ve given me when you’ve assigned me to become a camp servant.
Ate gwen for giving me and monica a warm welcome in the household meeting for the chapter heads and for the feeling of being welcome.
Kams thanks for all the infos you’ve been giving me regarding YFC.
Gemmo thanks for being so active in YFC you make me so proud coz I’m your DGL!
Amanda thanks for the laughs and for teaching me how to play cards.
Jayme thanks for being such a kuya and for the YM sessions.
Mela thanks for being such a great partner during the camp.
Boom thanks for teaching me how to dance sa Miriam.
Ana thanks for the MGB sessions haha!
Akiko thanks for making me feel at home in CTK and for the stories na rin.
Clarisse thanks for your good entries in your blog and for your time in the ILC.
Meryl thanks for being such an interesting character and for being a true friend by trying to keep this friendship.
Kiara thanks for the bonding time during the ILC.
Roehl thanks for being a funny person and for the stories you’ve been sharing.
Abi Fernandez and Dela Cruz thanks for singing for the chapter/cluster.
PJ 1 thanks for playing the guitar and singing well.
PJ 2 thanks for choosing CTK!
Denise thanks for your interesting stories about your love life.
Raph thanks for accepting my challenge to join YFC and become part of the music ministry.
Ephraim thanks for all the time you’ve spent in a3 even if you are busy and you live far away.
Lio thanks for the short time you’ve spent in CTK.
Ysh thanks for laughing at my corny jokes!
Chany thanks for being a family friend for a long period of time and for sharing your love stories.
Thea thanks for being active not only in the chapter but in the music min aswell.
Pia thanks for opening up even if we’ve known each other for a short period of time.
Carla thanks for the quotes!
Anthony thank you for always being present at YFC activities.
Bart thanks for everything!
Julianne thanks for being committed.
Peter thanks for your funny stories and for your comedic acts in YFC.
David and Carlo thanks for being a cool DGL
Coy thanks for making me feel welcome in YFC.
Quiel thanks for putting a smile on your face and to mine as well.
Kuya Pare thanks for accepting God on your life and for being a true inspiration.
Enzo , Tak, Kuya Greg and Miggy thanks for the short time we’ve spent in CTK
Pam thanks for talking to me and making me feel welcome during my camp.
Kuya Jason thanks for making me laugh and appreciating my poems!
Francis thanks for the YM sessions and opening up during the camp.
Trish heads up!
Doms thanks for being my younger sister.
And to All the people in YFC!
Dino De leon for a good training in leadership
Carlo Flores for always believing in me and teaching me that there is more room for improvement.
Ez Aquino thanks for being my kikay pal haha. Thanks for asking my opinion whenver you have projects or what have you.
L.A. Sevilla thanks for the ride in tagaytay and for being a friend even if we’ve known each other for a short period of time.
Carlos and Vince Perfy for your funny statements in debate and for being such a character.
Irish thanks for the interesting stories of your colourful lovelife.
Justin thanks for helping me in debate!
Estelle thanks for the compliments and for making me a better debater.
Mark Fernandez thanks for the challenge you post whenever we debate.
Roy thanks for joining!
And to all who debate with honor in Claretian Debate Society a round of applause for you!
To all my classmates and friends you know who you are. I’m just too sleepy to type but to all of you thank you very much.
Ej
Roel
Kyke
Mark
Carlo
Carlu hehe
Jonathan
Abi
Ivan
Aaron
Juan Miguel
Kristian
Basta kayong lahat!
Thank you very much to all of you for making life easier.
Salamat , Merci , Gracias , Gracie!!!!
