October 18, 2011 (Tuesday)
Shadow Tour
I am sure you are all wondering what Shadow Tour is all about? Well from the words 'Shadow' and 'Tour', you can already figure it out. Shadow is what follows around and Tour is looking around something has yet to be seen.
Discard the first paragraph. This shadow tour was something I was looking forward to. I was anticipating what it would be like to give a tour to anyone. This was an opportunity to learn from the masters of touring.
We were told (those joining the shadow tour) that the meeting place was in the lobby at 1030am. Luckily when I was going down I saw Drop, but then when we got down he left his ID and had to go back upstairs. So I was alone in the lobby for awhile until Dan came. After a while we meet up with everyone. There were 3, including me, who was joining: Me, Dan and Diane. We all waited in front of the entrance of the mCAD, they debriefed us on what would transpire and at the same time just 'chilling'. It was around 11-1130am when the Lasallians from Greenhills came, I was expecting parents and a great number of them, instead we found ourselves looking at 3rd year students. They separated them and also gave them colored stickers so that they, and also the tour guides, wont get lost in the groupings.
There was one elevator which was reserved for this occasion. It brought all 3 groups up to the 12th floor of the SDA. Since we couldn't all fit in one elevator we had to separate our (Drop and I) group, I went ahead with the first half. We waited for them and so to keep them interested I showed them the view from the 12th floor. I showed them where AKIC was and what kinds of facilities they have (though I wasn't super sure so I only said what I knew). When the rest of the group came up, Drop formally started the tour. We first went to the Caf, they liked the fact that they can see the faculty area from the caf. Then we went to the cinema. If I were to make this really detailed, this will take FOREVER. I mean it. Anyway, Drop asked them if they preferred using the elevator or the stairs and unanimously said the 'Stairs'....dundundunduuuun! Well being a Benildean, who is always in SDA, you would have to have taken the stairs, maybe majority if not for some. And it wasn't such a big deal since it was going down. We skipped the 11th floor, since it is just a floor full of computer lab though Drop mentioned the Mac store. In the 10th we went to the green room and passed by the room wherein they lend the camera/video. After that we headed to the 8th, wherein we passed by room where the Fashion makes dye and sews. The boys were so funny especially when they saw the mannequins, I leave that to your imaginations. After, we brought them to the commons and to the library. Some of the boys are really interested in comics....too bad we didn't go inside the library. Next stop was the recording studio and the black box. It was my first time inside the recording studio, I have always been wanting to go inside. It was truly remarkable, I can not believe I go to a school who has their own recording studio! Last stop was the theater and Industrial Design workshop. When Drop made them sit down and told them they were suspended on air, I was amused. That is something I want to learn, how the engineers make such things happen, especially with the amount of load it would carry. Anyway that is construction for you, something I have yet to learn.
By the end of this tour, I have learned quite a lot. Though I may say, SDA is easy to tour because I am always in the building seeing the same things, passing thru the rooms. Still, I learned many things form Drop. Interacting with the audience is much better than a formal one, though it would depend on the audience, I suppose.
Sunday 30 October 2011
Sunday 23 October 2011
Envoy Journal #1: Orientation
Oct 17, 2011 (Monday)
Benildean Student Envoy (BSE)
The orientation started exactly as indicated on their program. After the prayer we had an 'Ice Breaker'. We had to introduce ourselves by giving out our names and an action that will remind others about our names or our characteristics. We had one round then we started a game, one person has to stay in the middle and act out the name of the person we remember and say his/her name. It was going well for a while then...we lost it...the names and the actions and so we had to redo all our actions and names several times then started the game again. After so many attempts it was a success! Right after that we were had a break...wow. Since we had our break early we had time to spare, and so we introduced ourselves. Most of us talked about the interview and how we got the news...while I just said little things about myself. The thing is I somewhat knew what to expect or rather what to do. I guess its because of my experiences in Poveda, I got use to the pressure and oral presentations. And so as I recall from the time of my interview as soon as I entered I greeted the panel and sat down, look confident and just answer whatever is thrown at me, even though I was really nervous. When the panel didn't have anything else to ask I was free to go, what a relief. Everyday I would check my email, and take note I have 4 different emails, just to see if I got an email. I remember thinking something along these lines: what if I don't get in, what then? Then finally October 14, Friday. While I was at my parents office, I got a phone call from an unknown number. Being raised to answer anonymous calls with a 'business-like' tone, I answered the call like any other anonymous call. When (sir) John said I passed, all I could say was..."Oh, cool." I know, I am so lame (I can picture my friends laughing at me at that point). Well what can you expect from a person who hardly expresses herself to anyone, not even her own friends and family, only to special people. After the call somehow I felt a sense of 'doom', like I have entered a 'no return' zone. Obliged, committing myself to the BSE. And thus starts my life in the Benildean Student Envoy.
We had 4 speakers that day.
Our first speaker was Br. Victor A. Franco FSC and he talked about the Lasallian Heritage. It was a really interesting talk, usually I would be sleepy in these talks but not this one nor the other talks. He really made things clear to me, for example the history of the school, prices, name, and the...yeah...rich history.
Next was Ms. Carmelita J. Lazatin she talked about the Lasallian Guiding Principles. May I just say, she motivated me. She is such a good speaker, Benilde is lucky to have her.
Mr. Jay Tanwangco talked about the Philippine Lasallian Family. It was about the Lay community, the schools and the Brothers. The weirdest thing about this topic is that I have never mentioned that I have an Uncle in the Brotherhood. And when I say his picture, when Mr. Jay was showing the young and old Brothers, I had to suppress my laughter. My uncle is very funny and childlike, but he cooks and bakes really well. If you are wondering who this uncle of mine, he's no other than Br. Hans Moran FSC (cool).
Last but not the least, Mr. Cesar de Larrazabal. He was late though and Drop took over but Mr. Cesar mentioned things as well. The funny thing about him is that everyone is scarred of him. I think it is the European look he has. Reminds me of Hans Peter-Smith, or any Lasallian from Greenhills. Why do I mention this, My dad and uncles are from LSGH and they had their wild times, I suppose. And I don't know why but he has the same expression as my uncle, though he is much mellow now.
After all these talks Drop, our president, gave a short talk about the program. And we had different lists for upcoming events.
Benildean Student Envoy (BSE)
The orientation started exactly as indicated on their program. After the prayer we had an 'Ice Breaker'. We had to introduce ourselves by giving out our names and an action that will remind others about our names or our characteristics. We had one round then we started a game, one person has to stay in the middle and act out the name of the person we remember and say his/her name. It was going well for a while then...we lost it...the names and the actions and so we had to redo all our actions and names several times then started the game again. After so many attempts it was a success! Right after that we were had a break...wow. Since we had our break early we had time to spare, and so we introduced ourselves. Most of us talked about the interview and how we got the news...while I just said little things about myself. The thing is I somewhat knew what to expect or rather what to do. I guess its because of my experiences in Poveda, I got use to the pressure and oral presentations. And so as I recall from the time of my interview as soon as I entered I greeted the panel and sat down, look confident and just answer whatever is thrown at me, even though I was really nervous. When the panel didn't have anything else to ask I was free to go, what a relief. Everyday I would check my email, and take note I have 4 different emails, just to see if I got an email. I remember thinking something along these lines: what if I don't get in, what then? Then finally October 14, Friday. While I was at my parents office, I got a phone call from an unknown number. Being raised to answer anonymous calls with a 'business-like' tone, I answered the call like any other anonymous call. When (sir) John said I passed, all I could say was..."Oh, cool." I know, I am so lame (I can picture my friends laughing at me at that point). Well what can you expect from a person who hardly expresses herself to anyone, not even her own friends and family, only to special people. After the call somehow I felt a sense of 'doom', like I have entered a 'no return' zone. Obliged, committing myself to the BSE. And thus starts my life in the Benildean Student Envoy.
We had 4 speakers that day.
Our first speaker was Br. Victor A. Franco FSC and he talked about the Lasallian Heritage. It was a really interesting talk, usually I would be sleepy in these talks but not this one nor the other talks. He really made things clear to me, for example the history of the school, prices, name, and the...yeah...rich history.
Next was Ms. Carmelita J. Lazatin she talked about the Lasallian Guiding Principles. May I just say, she motivated me. She is such a good speaker, Benilde is lucky to have her.
Mr. Jay Tanwangco talked about the Philippine Lasallian Family. It was about the Lay community, the schools and the Brothers. The weirdest thing about this topic is that I have never mentioned that I have an Uncle in the Brotherhood. And when I say his picture, when Mr. Jay was showing the young and old Brothers, I had to suppress my laughter. My uncle is very funny and childlike, but he cooks and bakes really well. If you are wondering who this uncle of mine, he's no other than Br. Hans Moran FSC (cool).
Last but not the least, Mr. Cesar de Larrazabal. He was late though and Drop took over but Mr. Cesar mentioned things as well. The funny thing about him is that everyone is scarred of him. I think it is the European look he has. Reminds me of Hans Peter-Smith, or any Lasallian from Greenhills. Why do I mention this, My dad and uncles are from LSGH and they had their wild times, I suppose. And I don't know why but he has the same expression as my uncle, though he is much mellow now.
After all these talks Drop, our president, gave a short talk about the program. And we had different lists for upcoming events.
Sunday 9 October 2011
October Songs
Lately I had an urge to look for new songs to listen too, while going through YouTube and other music sites I came across these songs. I hope you will enjoy these as much as I do.
A. Songs by Capital Cities
I heard 3 of there songs and fell in love with them!
1. Beginnings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mjr3viVCiiU
2. Safe And Sound: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWZr2F0qohA
3. One Minute More: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGzAik5MQ3A&feature=related
B.Thought Of You by Ryan Woodward
I like the music video A LOT. He is an excellent 2D sketch artist.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBk3ynRbtsw
C. Too Close by Alex Clare
Death Eater brought me to this song. HAHA! I like the unplugged version more than the other version.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuvdzBt64RQ
D. Songs by The Weepies
1. Simple Life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajUiTO8xzrg
2. Nobody Knows Me At All: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBzA76QGgz8
3. I Was Made For Sunny Days: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fjMomQ-B6g&feature=related
So far that would be all...I will add some later on though...and it will all be Switchfoot songs!! Their latest album Vice Verses!
A. Songs by Capital Cities
I heard 3 of there songs and fell in love with them!
1. Beginnings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mjr3viVCiiU
2. Safe And Sound: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWZr2F0qohA
3. One Minute More: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGzAik5MQ3A&feature=related
B.Thought Of You by Ryan Woodward
I like the music video A LOT. He is an excellent 2D sketch artist.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBk3ynRbtsw
C. Too Close by Alex Clare
Death Eater brought me to this song. HAHA! I like the unplugged version more than the other version.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuvdzBt64RQ
D. Songs by The Weepies
1. Simple Life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajUiTO8xzrg
2. Nobody Knows Me At All: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBzA76QGgz8
3. I Was Made For Sunny Days: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fjMomQ-B6g&feature=related
So far that would be all...I will add some later on though...and it will all be Switchfoot songs!! Their latest album Vice Verses!
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