Showing posts with label divisoria. Show all posts
Showing posts with label divisoria. Show all posts

Monday, 23 November 2015

Determining worth


It is not about how you judge things, but how you see it.

              Two years ago when I was still a Nursing student, I took NSTP class and to be honest, at first, I, I mean we, all thought that the National Service Training Program is a waste of energy, especially when you have Human Anatomy and Physiology at the same time. Some of us expect boring things to happen, instead of going to school we rather choose to review for our major subject. First impression is important, but everything deserves a SECONDS CHANCE, even I deserve a second chance.

            The first meeting I was not able to attend due to a fever that is caused by my period. I was very disappointed because that is the time where I can escape to reality and live my dreams in a simplest way. Art is some how my passion. For me, decorating is not only sharing your talent and ideas, but it is also about sharing HOW COLORFUL YOUR LIFE IS. I became more disappointed because it's not about the grades or the attendance but helping others in the easiest way you can. The second meeting, we are tasked to buy gifts for the children on the upcoming Christmas party, but sad to say I was not allowed to go to Divisoria for safety reasons. I know how dangerous out there, so I did not think questioning my mom's decision. Mother knows best.   

            The Christmas party! I was very excited because Christmas party is one of the highlights of December. When I was a child, I thought Christmas is waiting for Santa Claus for a box with something you want badly. But as I grew, I realized it's all about sharing your blessings and being together. That day, December 7, 2012 we are not just attending a party but we are the organizers. The other course that is scheduled with us is tasked for the lunch of the kids. Luckily for us, we are tasked to make them smile, enjoy and give love. That day, you can see how happy the children in Brgy. Jump. Even as we go, you can see their smile is still intact and saying thank you and hope us to be back. 

            Being 17 years young, a college student, not working but was able to help is a good experience I will never forget. Chances are there not just to correct your mistakes, but to DETERMINE WORTH. Now, I realized NSTP is NOT A WASTE OF ENERGY BUT AN OPPORTUNITY .    .

Tuesday, 1 January 2013

JOURNEY 3/4: Shenzhen, China

 GORGEOUS HOTEL

                I woke up again at 5 a.m., getting ready for a fierce breakfast at 6 a.m. Yes I slept and woke up without forgetting my hunger. The buffet area is smaller than Silka has,but catered real Chinese food. They have this delicious soya milk; I have drunk 5 glasses but not yet fierce enough for the beast inside of me. They have this weird sweet and sour vegetable, siopao with green veggies inside, simple pancit, lumpiang shanghai and my favorite Yang Chow rice. I think I ate 3 bowls of Yang Chow. I am so bloated, fierce breakfast? CHECK!

BUFFET AREA

CHINESE RESTAURANT
 
               Our new tour guide I forgot his name and I can't imagine why. He is the best, funniest, accommodating, nicest, kindest and everything you wish in a tour guide. I hope when we get back in China he will still be the one to tour us. So in this picture, he's explaining our plan of the day. 

               First, we went to a Silk factory or store.

 WINDOW OF THE WORLD

               Second, we went to Window of the World; a park with a lot of imitation of all the historical and famous places in the world like Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal and Statue of Liberty and MORE. Our tour guide offer us either walk around inside the park cost P2,000.00. or ride a train that will tour us around the park cost P750.00 if I'm not mistaken. But again we are group tour so we can't choose; Majority wins. Some members of the group have other plans and they only have limited time so the majority decided to ride the train. Again, I will do separate blog on the Windows of the World to make this blog a bit short.

HAPPY VALLEY THEME PARK

 Shenzhen Shopping Area

               Lastly, we went to Shenzhen shopping area; it is like Divisoria in the Philippines. They sell very cheap items but if they notice you are a tourist they will take advantage of you. Luckily I am a Filipino so I know how Divisoria works. Some items they offer 150 Hong Kong dollars but at the end of the deal they will just offer you 50 Hong Kong dollars it. So you need to bargain up to 70%. TAKE NOTE: BARGAIN ALL YOU CAN!

KFC Shenzhen, China

MCDO Shenzhen, China