Believing in oneself is the first step to achieving goals. I'm glad that the idea was very much viable with the thirteen students I brought on a Friday YMCA event.
There was no fear, no doubt but clearly full of excitement and confidence. They truly exemplify the traits that YMCA models possess.
Sadly, the day did not start smoothly. We headed to the event by public transportation with three rides, braving the traffic, heat and pollution. Consequently, we arrived at the place exhausted yet hopeful.
The president of CNN Phils., Ms. Armie Jarin-Bennett was answering the questions in the open forum when we arrived. The discussion was about the SC's decision on Marcos burial to the "libingan ng mga bayani". She shared some insights on the truth behind the issue and boosted the confidence of the young campus writers in their chosen pursuit. It was indeed overwhelming to see prestigious personalities in media and in the field of journalism.
After being inspired by the CNN president, the crash training in each writing category followed.
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| The winner! We are so proud of you, Nel!:D |
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| Our very own Janzen with the SPA he adores. |
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| w/ the adorable SPA of Lagro High School |
It was overall a very enriching day! With the uplifting spirit brought by the event, our minds were packed with plans and future goals to achieve both short term and long term. Our feelings were united with a single idea - this is not the end of our endeavor.
I am truly thankful with the thirteen brave souls I was with today. I will remember all your names and I'll mark today a truly memorable one.