Rant Of A Graduating Student IV

It's been almost a week since we had our defense of our Strategic Plan. I'm more than thankful that's over. Here's what transpired that fateful (XD) day of April 4:

After sleepless nights that seemed to continue to days on end, we finally finished our strategic plan of a midwife clinic franchise. I'm just glad we're through.

We arrived at school hours earlier before our the scheduled time of defense. Our professor called for a 12NN meeting. The group leaders then drew lots to determine who will get tried, er, get to present first.


We got the third slot in the defense that day. I don't know whether or not it's bad knowing full well that the first group to present will get through it faster.


At around 5:30 PM, we finally went inside the seminar hall (Room 309), the venue for that day's persecution XD


The panel was composed of a businessman well-versed in the franchising industry (that's how we knew our bones are gonna be picked clean), a Certified Public Accountant, and our professor who has a Master's degree in Industrial Relations.


Our defense didn't go well as we expect it to be, much to my chagrin. This is due to the missing "0" in an entry of our 'projected income statement' and the fact that I placed the word 'weekly' in the 'advertisement in newspapers and radios' section of our 'Promotion" (Marketing Mix).


In my defense, (no pun intended) I was working on the marketing alone, at 2:30 in the morning. I surmised that it was supposed to be 'weekly' because our school does exactly that. The newspaper part. Guess I'm wrong.


Oh, and by the way, that should be "at least once a week".


In the end, we got an overall rating of 79%. 3 points were deducted for the late submission of our paper.

To sugarcoat things, the first group that presented got 73% :D

Oh oui! The time for Schadenfreude!

REAL STEEL: Camp Kabataan's Summer Youth Camp 2012 Post I

It's that time of year again when Camp Kabataan is gearing up for its annual Summer Youth Camp.

"REAL STEEL: Unchangeable, Unshakable, Unstoppable" is the theme of Camp Kabataan's Summer Youth Camp 2012. It will take place on April 17-20 (Tuesday-Friday) at the Mt. Peniel Campsite (now renamed Peniel House Of Prayer) in O'Donnell, Capas, Tarlac.

Camp Fee is PhP500, inclusive of the round-trip transportation (air-conditioned bus), the 4-day 3-night accommodations (dormitories), meals from Tuesday evening to Friday morning and training materials.

Registration is still on-going at JIVE Youth. JIVE Youth Center is at the 3/F Kalayaan Market Bldg., 9642 Kalayaan Avenue, Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City.

Young people below 18 years old should secure their parent's permit and have them signed by either parent or a guardian. Parent's permit forms are also available at JIVE Youth Center.

Important Note: We will not allow delegates below 18 to join our Summer Youth Camp without a verified parent's permit form.


Deadline for registration and payment is on Camp Orientation this coming April 15, 2012 (Sunday) 3:30 PM at JIVE Youth Center.

Delegates are required to attend our Camp Orientation as campers will be briefed with information they need (e.g., what to bring etc.) for this year's camp.


For more info, comment on this post or contact me at (0915) 903 7243.

Invite your friends, register now and don't miss Camp Kabataan's super exciting event this summer! :D

Rant Of A Graduating College Student III

Hiya folks! Readers would know that I am graduating this May and that I have a subject called Strategic Management. Since January, this is all, me and my group mates are concerned about:

Me is super busy with our Strategic Plan that's why this blog is not updated. Anyway, today is our presentation and defense. I hope we get picked last to present.


I still have a Management Accounting class that conflicts with the schedule of our defense.Meh. I'm just gonna wing it XD


I hope our toil pays off today at our presentation. Oh, and to make things a little harder, we still have a Final Exam in that forsaken subject.


I seriously hope I graduate this May. I need your prayers. Have a great day everyone!

C'est moi,
Rege :D

Sun Kissed: A Decade Of FashionTech

Here is the feature article of APJMA's FashionTech 2012 I made. This will appear in the 3rd Term Issue of The RAMpage: The Official Newsletter of Asia Pacific College. Please note that this is the raw article and the editors might still make some changes.

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Spotlights and strobe lights in motion. The crowd all pumped up. Temperature’s rising. Prepare to get sun-kissed…

Fiamma Ristorante Enoteca – Fiamma’s air-conditioning units may have been turned all the way up that night, but they were no match for the scorching atmosphere created by models as they proudly flaunted the fantastic creations of Philippines’ top designers.

From the creators of ‘Tokyo High Fashion’ ‘Fashion Revolution 8th’ and ‘Black Propaganda’ comes Sun Kissed; marking a decade of FashionTech, an annual event organized by the Asia Pacific Junior Marketing Association (APJMA). This year, APJMA takes it a notch higher by selecting only the country’s top fashion designers, the most wonderful garments, dresses and apparel, and booking the ultimate venue.

Upon arrival, ushers draped brightly colored leis around the guests’ necks as a sign of welcome, affection and appreciation, which is typical of the Hawaiian tradition of lei-giving. Faculty and students of APC. Fashionistas. Celebrities. Members of the Media. They were all present.

When the lights were dimmed, and the spotlights were set into motion, everyone knew that the most anticipated ramp show was about to begin.

Mark More and Kat Marie Lopena, this year’s hosts, took the stage, gave the introductions and kicked the show off.

The ambiance was suddenly filled with an aura of allure, charm and excitement. As the exuberantly swinging upbeat music filled the place, the models that are assembled in the second level descended the stairs with all their resplendence. Every beat of the techno music made everyone want to move with the rhythm of the joyously unrestrained sounds.

The models’ every step left the amazement-overcame audience no choice but to applaud and lift up shouts of spirited cheer. They brought with them the warmth and exhilaration of the coming summer.

There was no catwalk. There was no runway. Fiamma provided a radically distinctive venue for the fashion show. Stairs and hallways were used as runways as the models displayed proudly the ingeniously designed shirts, shorts, dresses, coats, apparel and accessories great for enjoying summer while being stylishly in. Trendy garments with vivid colors and vivacious elements teased the eyes of the crowd. Comfortable yet fashionable; creations that were presented that glamorous night were exactly just that. 

Guests got the privilege to witness the show with a 360-degree view as the models walked across and around the room, showing off not only what they’re wearing, but their gorgeous bodies as well. What can I say? This is not your typical fashion show!

Photographers went out of their way just to capture that perfect moment. Flashes of light filled the venue, all the more adding glitz and glamour to this event. Everyone present was treated to an awe-inspiring song number by the talented Janine Navarro. Exciting prizes were also given to raffle draw winners drawn in between segments of the show.

FashionTech started in 2003*. Fast forward to 2012, APJMA, led by President Mary Joyce Valdoria wanted something different for the 10^th year of Asia Pacific College’s prestigious and glamorous event.

When asked why FashionTech 2012 was themed “Sun Kissed”, Ms. Valdoria remarked, “Since summer is just around the corner, we thought that it would be great to have a summer theme for the decade of FashionTech.”

“…I don't think the past FashionTechs had a summer theme and also, the designers planned to release their new summer fashion trends/get-up,” she added.

Fashion Collections of The Vatican Fashion Museum and Tealberry by Alexene Cabantac were showcased that night. FashionTech gathered the most talented Filipino designers to exhibit their works: Arnold Galang, Alexene Cabantac, Eric Delos Santos, EsAc, Estien Quijano, Ulysses King, Jerome Ang, Lizanne Cua and Yako Reyes.

Fashionistas would recognize these are familiar names in the fashion industry and their works are showcased annually at the Philippine Fashion Week and other international fashion shows.

Sun Kissed: FashionTech 2012 was made possible by the generous sponsors: Nivea, Vladimir Lima Photography, Magnolia, Magudayao Trading, AsPac Boys, Bernard Yago and Ron de Guzman.

Rant Of A Graduating College Student II

Just when I thought my last term (hopefully) in college couldn’t get any worse, Life just dropped another of its bombs.

My current schedule is slowly killing me (somewhat literally and metaphorically). I have classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I have 6 classes on Mondays/Thursdays that run from 9:15AM – 7:45PM and a 1:00 – 4:30 PM class on Wednesdays, leaving me without any lunch break and physically drained.

The bomb I mentioned above was my Retail Management (RETMANA) Immersion Program or what I cynically and sarcastically call RIP XD

I arranged my schedule (the day of our enrolment) in such a way that I will have no classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. This is to give room to my RIP which I know takes place on the said days.

My Management Accounting class meets on a Wednesday. It is the only schedule of that subject this term. I talked to my soon-to-be RETMANA professor who happened to be the advising faculty member when I enrolled. She said that it is okay for me to have a Wednesday class as long as my Tuesdays and Fridays are free. This was last January.

Fast forward to March. I reminded my professor that I have a class on Wednesdays. I was initially part of the Immersion Program in one of the largest retail stores in the Philippines, and to my horror, I was removed. My RETMANA professor told me that I am no longer qualified to participate in the program.

She got a teensy bit irritated because I hadn’t informed her that I have a class on Wednesdays. It is partially my fault, because I remember her telling the class that those whose class schedule conflicts with the Immersion Program’s schedule should inform her by leaving a note in her pigeon box.

My mistake was assuming that I am an exemption from the “conflicting class schedule” issue, knowing that we had an understanding last January that having a class on Wednesdays is okay.

Now, I have to look for a retail store to undergo my Immersion Program. Reports will be submitted weekly, and a timecard with the supervisor’s signature will be passed at the end of the program.

Lucky for me, I found a Water Station (technically a retail store and technically our tenant XD) in which I was allowed to undergo my Immersion.

My Management Accounting subject is still giving me problems (exams partuclarly). It’s the only subject that I have a low chance of passing. I will not worry though because I know God will help me. He has answered my call before, and I know He will hear my call again.

4 weeks are left and hopefully, I’ll be able to walk, with my head held up high, with my heart humbled down, and eyes looking up to the Lord and finish my studies.

I know I will graduate. By God’s grace! :D

Philippine Azkals vs Malaysian Tigers International Friendly Match

Last week, we (JIVE Youth Leaders) were invited by our pastor and mentor Jeff Aspacio to watch the International Friendly Match of the Philippine Azkals versus the Malaysian Tigers which will be held today, February 29, at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium.

This marks the second time in 21 years that the Malaysian Football team, Harimau Malaya or the Malaysian Tigers will play at the Rizal Memorial Stadium after the Philippines beat them in a score of 1-0 last 1991 SEA Games.

This also marks the first time that I'll be watching an international sports tournament, live. Pastor Jeff, specifically chose this event for JIVE Youth Leaders to do something fun together. This is also a very good opportunity for us to have fellowship. BTW, he bought us tickets! Yay for free tickets! :D


I may not play football because my physique is not athletic; I may not be a "real" sports fan; but this is one experience I wouldn't miss :D Thanks to Pastor Jeff for providing us, leaders, a venue for camaraderie.

You may visit JIVE Youth at the following links: JIVE Youth website, JIVE Youth's FaceBook Account, JIVE Youth's Twitter Account

 

Fevrier 2012

Would you look at that? Were done with first month and off to the second! We're now on Day 33 of 2012! Woohoo!

I'm still single so I don't have to worry and don't have to get stressed about all the Valentine's hullabaloo everyone is bothered with. Anyway, here's a list of things I am looking forward to this month of February:

Mid-Term Examinations. Our Mid-Terms are coming to haunt us this third week of the month. I'm taking my last 7 subjects this term and I hope I pass them all so I'll be able to graduate :D

 

iLove: JIVE Youth's February Message Series. We won't be having a Valentine's banquet this year, but I'm excited for the young people that will hear our messages about love this month.



Panagbenga Festival in Baguio City. Ok. I've been so "committed" XD to finishing my studies that, hopefully, this is the first time I'll be going to Baguio City to witness the wonderful flower float parades. It's on the last Saturday and Sunday of the month so if my schedule (and wallet XD) permits, I'll be able to go.

Philippine Hot Air Ballooon Festival. I'm supposed to go with an organization I've been with, but my sister asked who wants to come. Hopefully, she shoulders my transportation. This, I believe happens next week, Saturday, in Clark, Zambales.

February 29. Nothing in particular. I just miss February 29th. It comes once every four years, mind you.

Lots of surprises, cruel twists, challenges and more this month.

Rant Of A Graduating College Student I

Dear (insert professor's name here),

Kindly do not allow my previous record in your class ages ago to cloud your judgment, intellectual integrity and professional ethics. 

I am not the same person I was while I was in your class three years ago. Also, kindly be objective in giving your students their marks. Do not allow your prejudice to ruin other people's lives.


Lastly, I can only take this much condescension from you. If you must ask, you were a candidate for a Doctorate degree three years ago, and here's news for you: you're still a Doctorate degree candidate.

If you don't know what the word "understand" means, I don't know which part of the universe you're from.


Kindly conduct yourself in a professional manner befitting a faculty member of one of the Philippines' most respected educational institution.


I'll see you around.


Your student,


Regenald :D

We'll Forever Cherish You, Auntie Adel...

IN MEMORIAM

Adela V. Parcon

1947-2012

A tribute to a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, daughter and friend. Farewell Auntie Adel.

We will miss you so much... We'll forever cherish your memories... Rest in the arms of our Creator... Enviadole nuestro amor...

BUCKET LIST: JIVE Youth's January 2012 Message Series

JIVE Youth, our Youth organization will be having it's first Youth Service for 2012 this coming Sunday, January 8 at 3:30 PM.

During our November 2011 Leaders' Meeting, it has been agreed that the theme for January 2012 would be "Bucket List". A 'bucket list' is a collection of things one wants to do or accomplish before he/she dies. Simply put, a bucket list is a list you have before kicking the bucket (dying).

We will also be talking about the five purposes of JIVE Youth, 'Reach' 'Enlist', 'Equip', 'Employ', and 'Exalt'. The five purposes are incorporated in the message topics throughout the series.

For our first week, we will be talking about 'Count Me In'. Our goal is to teach the Youth how important it is to be a part of God's family. That is 'Enlist' on our Purpose Statement.

We've prepared a lot of exciting surprises for the attending Youth. 

Great music, engaging discussions, inspiring message, fun activities, oh, and did I mention the food? I'm sure you will enjoy our company! :D
 
We hope to reach more young people, especially students this year and we pray to God that He will help us grow, not just in numbers and character, but spiritually as well.

If you know young people (whether relatives or friends), I encourage you to invite them to our weekly Youth Services at JIVE Youth Center, 3/F Kalayaan Market Bldg., Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City.


See you there! :D

366 Days...

Saludos readers! I've noticed that I only had 9 posts last year, which is about an 83% decrease of my posts in 2010. So, here's my first post in 2012. 


My mentor, Pastor Jeff, a professional blogger suggested that I draft my posts and save them as Word documents and post them in bulk whenever I get online. I plan on doing just that but I don't seem to do it. You get my drift? I no longer have an Internet connection in my home so I don't get to go online more often. It had always been my goal to blog at least 30 posts in a month, but I just can't achieve it. What's with me?

I suppose I need to get everything set before moving on. There are 363 days left for 2012. I hope I'd be able to accomplish a lot this year.

Haven't written my goals down. That might be my next post. Perhaps.

This year's a leap year. So, one more day, not to waste, but to be more productive.


All the best for us this 2012. A blessed new year to us all! :D

The Game Master's 2011 Year-End Post

Advanced Happy New Year everyone!

To everyone who made the my 2011 amazing, I don't know how to begin to express my gratitude. I know "Thank you so much" isn't enough. Thank you all so much x 10 raised to infinity. I look forward to spending the next years with you.

To those whom I've wronged intentionally, consciously, unconcsiously or even subconsciously, my sincerest apologies. I admit I was wrong. I hope I'd be able to make it up to you in the following year.

To those who hate me and want to drag and drown me down into their moral cesspools, [now that's just pathetic; pointless even, don't you think? oh, and I want to see you try XD], I'm glad I can make your lives miserable just by existing XD Just kidding. I hope we can come to terms with just what it is with you and settle it in a diplomatic and ethical ways :D

To those we've lost this year, we'll forever miss you. Until that time comes...

To everyone whom I've shared the year 2011 with, I say, "Kudos!". We've made it through this year (that is unless of course, you get hit by 'Goodbye Philippines', 'Goodby Universe', 'Pacquiao' or some other ridiculously named firecracker.

Obrigado muito, muito. Merci beacoup tout le monde. Grazie mille.

All the best for us this coming 2012. All the glory, honor and praise to God for the past and coming years! :D

auf Wiedersehen, Herr Dennis

IN PACE REQUISCAT         

Dennis A. Reyes

          1958-2011

 
In loving memory of one of Asia Pacific College's greatest leaders; SoCSIT Program Director, professor, mentor, father and friend... Farewell... You'll always be remembered...

IMAX 3D Experience at the Renewed SM Southmall

See more…hear more… feel more… at the newest IMAX SM Southmall – the only IMAX Theatre in the South Metro Manila.

Its calibrated digital surround sound & crystal clear images made it the ultimate & most immersive cinematic movie experience! Why? It feels like you’re part of the movie, and not just watching it. It was almost like you’re swimming in under the water or you’re really flying over the canyon! IMAX Theatre is really bringing back the real theater experience, better quality & getting your money’s worth.

SM Southmall & IMAX Theatre presented a special advanced screening of Adventures of Tintin to let customers experience the excellent movie quality in IMAX. Adventures of Tintin is directed by Oscar winning director Steven Spielberg & Oscar winning producer Peter Jackson: an epic, globe-hopping quest with one-of-a-kind mix of action, humor & scintillating tale spin in a 3D motion picture event.

The premier of The Adventures of Tintin is just one of the many blockbuster movies that SM Southmall had lined up for the South Metro Manila residents.

SM Southmall is approaching the final leg of its renovation, with its continuous effort to give South Metro residents the best shopping and leisure experience. Aside from the new IMAX theatre & newly renovated cinemas, SM Southmall also upgraded the Ice Skating Rink and your complete gadget source, Cyberzone at the 3^rd level. Mall-goers can enjoy their favourite local stores along with new and exciting global brands. Also in keeping with the worldwide trend, the Foodstreet – an alfresco dining area will be opened soon. This is a dining strip with over 20 concepts of specialty & casual dining restaurants, and resto bars with outside seating surrounded by lush greenery.

The mall has also lined up a series of events this December: Santa Claus Meet & Greet and Christmas Caroling Cheers with the country’s top chorales and ensembles every weekend, amazing fireworks show on December 25 & 30, and other fun-filled events for the whole family.

So to all South Metro residents, for a new shopping and leisure experience, come & visit the renewed SM Southmall today!

Bits and Bytes

I noticed that my last post was only the fifth this year. I can't help but apologize again. I miss the time when I can just "clack" on my keyboard (so 90s XD) and pour out my thoughts. I'm gonna have to update this site sooner or later, so why later, right? XD Here we go again.

BTW, I've been undergoing my internship at a global corporation since June this year. That's one of the reasons why this site hasn't been updated.

I guess, I have a lot on my plate. Another note, kindly excuse if my recent posts on this blog have been tributes to my relatives or friends who passed away. This is the least I can do for them.

My tumblr account is still under construction and IN SYNC here on blogspot, along with Knowledge Challenge is undergoing maintenance. 

I'll be launching a website soon, at weebly. This will be about worship and worship leading. Please watch out for that.

Also, in the future, I will no longer be posting (if by request, I might) really long posts. Oh, I can hear you navigating to other sites XD

Yeah, this site is my "rant" site, but I'll be striving to give you my readers (how few or MANY you may be) only the best posts. Not that my posts are sub-standard in quality; I just want to, at the least, here, be excellent.

After all, Excellence is a lifestyle, right?

TTFT,
GM Rege :D

Enviadole Nuestro Amor, Tia...

Yet another loss... This is a tribute to an amazing woman whom, despite her medical condition, persisted and managed to live a normal life. In pace requiscat...

 IN MEMORIAM

           EMILY "MILAGROS" MEDALLA ABAINZA

           1957-2011

Happy 103rd Birthday Abuela!

This post is dedicated to a loving daughter, sister, mother and my own grandmother of which I was named after; in commemoration of her 103rd birthday:

Regina Yumang Isip 

September 7, 1908 - December 8, 2001

 A la prochaine fois...

In Memory of Eufrecina Abainza Isip

IN MEMORIAM

Eufrecina Abainza Isip

January 1, 1952 - May 12, 2006

This is a tribute on the 5th Passing Anniversary of a loving wife, sister, daughter and mother who placed her family's needs ahead of her own.

She may have left us abruptly, but she never left our hearts. She will be loved evermore and her memories treasured and cherished forever.


We are assured that you are now in the arms of our Savior, Creator and King. Until we meet again...

iBlog7: the 7th Philippine Blogging Summit

 

Filipino bloggers unite! iBlog7, The 7th Philippine Blogging Summit is here! April 1&2, 8-5PM at the Malcolm Theater, University of the Philippines-Diliman.

Here's the program flow for iBlog7: 

Day 1 (April 1, 2011)

9:00 – 9:15 Welcome
9:15 – 9:35 Blogger Etiquette: How to be a Blogger with Integrity (Earth Rullan)
9:45 – 10:05 Public Relations Success through Effective Social Media Management (Ruben Licera Jr.)

BREAK

10:45 – 10:55 Be the Blogging and Social Media Champion in your Company (Regnard Raquedan)
11:05 – 11:25 Blog Traffic 102 (Melvin Dichoso)
11:35 – 11:55 Organizing Online Contest (Jayson Biadog and another resource person)

BREAK

1:30 – 2:00 Sponsor Keynote: Howie Severino, GMA News Online
2:15 – 2:35 Offline Marketing for your Blog (Ginger Arboleda)
2:45 – 3:05 Ten Power Blogging Advance Tips (Carlo Ople)

BREAK

3:45 – 4:05 Earning from Blogging (EJ Arboleda)
4:15 – 4:25 Are we ready for a National Bloggers Association or Professional Bloggers Association? (Janette Toral)

Raffle, Group Picture

Day 2 (April 2, 2011)

9:00 – 9:15 Welcome
9:15 – 9:35 Sponsor Keynote: Roby Alampay, Interaksyon TV5
9:45 – 10:15 Blogging 101 (Jonel Uy & Jinkee Umali)

BREAK

11:00 – 11:20 Podcasting 101 (Adrian Jeric Peña)
11:30 – 11:50 Dealing with Writer’s Block (Roy Dela Cruz)

BREAK

1:00 – 1:15 Intermission Performance UP Choral
1:15 – 2:00 Blogging for Advocacy (Sonnie Santos, Grace Nicolas, Ivan Henares)
2:15 – 2:35 Blog Traffic without SEO (Fitz Villafuerte)

BREAK

3:15 – 3:35 Your Blog and Facebook (Mon Macutay)
3:45 – 4:05 Building a Discussion Community (Michael Rubio)
4:15 – 4:35 Blogging, Social Networks, Online Relationships as Support System (Ria Tirazona)

Raffle, Group Picture

Emcees: Flowell Galindez and Atty. Michelle Dy (UP-ISP)

R3: Rege's Return on Regelation

I'd like to express my apologies for no longer updating this site. I had been so swamped with several things I have to do. True enough, my mind is undergoing the process of regelation XD I still browse the Internet and never fail to update my social networking sites. If I don't update this site that much, you can check my Plurk, Twitter and Face Book accounts. My Friendster account? Forget it. I stopped using that site since they altered the layout and the interface of the site. I'll be posting at least two updates this morning. Yes, it's 1:41 in the morning and I'm here at an Internet cafe while my friends are playing Defense of The Ancients or DoTA.

So what's new? 


Last January, I've started the last term of my fourth year in College. I was supposed to graduate this May but I know, it's a dismay that I will not grace for the last time the halls of the school's auditorium, take my final bow and move on to the next level of life XD


Well, I think I love staying in school for one more year. The good news is I'll be undergoing my Internship this coming June :) By January next year, I'll be starting my final term (hopefully; I think I still have 6 subjects left) and hope to graduate by May 2012.


BTW, I celebrated New Year yet again in Calamba, Laguna. I also received a netbook from my Uncle Ferdie who's currently in Dubai. Thanks Uncle!


Another thing, I've officially started carrying out the duties of my function as Worship Leader at SBC-Makati last January. (I've been leading the worship in our Youth Services but not the AM/PM Services)


We also started JIVE's Youth Services at General Pio Del Pilar National High School every Saturdays on the first week of January.


For February, I had a reunion with my favorite aunts and relatives to celebrate the 1st year death anniversary of my grandmother, Avelina Malixi Yumang. I think I wrote a tribute for her in this site, didn't I? We also organized JIVE Youth's 3rd Valentine's Banquet last February.


Sadly, the struggle I had since October 2010 has escalated and I've relapsed to it again. I have to step down from visible ministries as a result thereof. I'm still involved in planning of church projects though. I didn't undergo disciplinary action. I just have to step down from ministries that involve being the visible leader.


As a result, I have to stop leading the worship in all our church services. I considered this my sabbatical.


I know it is hard but with God's grace, I can overcome this. I'm still in the process of dealing with
it. I've been undergoing counselling sessions with our pastor and I hope to be back soon.


For the month of March, we've visited two plants (factories) in Laguna as part of our Operations Management class. I've also started handling the program flow of our Youth Services.


Our pastor also told me that I may resume my function as Worship Leader any time soon. I told him that I'm gonna finish the Discipleship Program first. I'm now at Lesson No. 6 (out of 10). I hope to finish on the second or third week of April just in time for camp.


On a side note, Camp Kabataan's Summer Youth Camp 2011 is fast approaching. SYC 2011's theme is RPG Metanoia: Change To Win and will be held on April 26-29, 2011 at the Mt. Peniel Campsite, O'Donnell, Capas, Tarlac. Camp fee is PhP450.


It's past 2 AM already and I may not be able to post another one. I'll try later this afternoon. Have a great day folks!