The Best of Blogapalooza Horizons 2.0: Chartering The Unchartered

November 5, 2016, was a milestone for me and the whole Blogapalooza family. Bloggers from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao were represented in which #UnitePH. It was held at the Versailles Garden of Novotel.

My First Blogapalooza Experience

Last May 21, 2016, I attended Blogapalooza held at Prosperity Hall, Elements Centris. Its theme was chartering the unchartered.  It was overwhelming! That is why I opted to learn through the talks of different speakers.

Here are the highlights in letters. (BLOGAPALOOZA)

Cornerstone Diary: 2015's Christmas Party Highlights

It had been two weeks since the Christmas party of Cornerstone. It was super fun! My level of excitement was the same as the excitement that the kids had that day. Who wouldn’t? There were games, gifts, great food, and surprises.

Cornerstone Diary: MOA Signing Ceremony, Letters VOX, and Fun Game with YFC

         

    I’ve been hearing plans for Cornerstone’s Christmas party in the last sessions. To be honest, I can’t believe that it is almost December. No wonder the kids are motivated to participate and be good in group sessions. So much had happened. Here’s a photo diary of Signing of Memorandum of Agreement, lessons of letters VOX, and some snaps from the YFC.

The MOA Signing Ceremony

  To formalize the affiliation between Inuman Elementary School and Cornerstone the Memorandum of Agreement Signing Ceremony was held last October 24, 2015. It was attended by the representatives of the school and of the Cornerstone. Talks were delivered. I did not hear much of them because my attention was on the kids. Plus I was taking some photos. It was a bit tiring day since we proceed to have a regular session.

The parents of the tutees are always eager to support any activities that can nourish their child's knowledge.
Look at that kid staring in the camera. ;)

We were called to have a group photo then we go back to continue our activities.

CORNERSTONE DIARY: LEFT AND RIGHT

            The second school year of Cornerstone in Inuman Elementary School had started. It is the same place like last year with ate Tin and Kuya Cons as our team leader.

As of writing this, two sessions have been conducted. But prior to we helped in repainting the classrooms and there had been a meeting on a local eatery which was attended by some of the new members of the SFC community.

DAY OUT WITH THE CORNERSTONE TEAM

             The original plan was to enjoy an afternoon in Marikina Riverbanks Center with the Cornerstone team. But since some arrived past the agreed time we started our activity when the day turned night. It was okay. I understand because everyone has something else going on with their lives. I consider myself lucky of having plenty of time to spare. Honestly time is one thing I have one right now. Money? Definitely nothing.

CORNERSTONE DIARY: MOVING UP DAY

The Cornerstone Program in Inuman Elementary School for school year 2014 -2015 has ended. Last March 21, 2015 a Moving Up ceremony was held in the school ground of the said school. It was attended by the different ministries of Couples For Christ, and the parents of the tutees.

CORNERSTONE DIARY: FELT LIKE FINALS

  Yesterday at Cornerstone it felt like it was Finals. Some of the tutees who were absent during the evaluation are taking the test. The others were in the other room practicing some dance that was being choreographed by the Youth For Christ (YFC). There were no group sessions or individual discussions.

CORNERSTONE DIARY: EVALUATION DAY

Kuya Cons is reviewing the tutees before the evaluation.

            The Cornerstone program in Inuman Elementary school is near its culmination. But before we say goodbye to the tutees – the first batch in the said school we need to know the progress of the tutees.

CORNERSTONE DIARY: HUMAN ALPHABET

            Teaching is a very rewarding profession.  I’d known that fact since the beginning of my school days. I gained more proof when I started volunteering for Cornerstone.  I have learned that it would take patience, determination, knowledge, and creativity to teach whether you are doing it as a profession or volunteering.

CORNERSTONE DIARY: THE 24TH AND 31ST OF JANUARY 2015

THE TUTORS

            If I am submitting a journal in my tutorial experience in Cornerstone that is based in Inuman Elementary School I would probably failed. I missed writing or rather publishing for two Saturdays. So much had happened. Luckily, I have taken photos that can compensate the words to fill this diary and some notes stored in my phone.

SFC EAST B SECTOR KICK-OFF

            SFC East B6

     

         Last January 25, 2015 Sunday SFC East B Sector kick-off was held at Infant Jesus Academy Marikina campus.

BLESSED BY THE POPE

Groupie with my awkward smile. :)

            The hash tag blessed by the Pope (#BlessedByThePope) was used by many netizens during the Papal visit when they are posting photos with the Pope. This was started by a TV network here in the Philippines. I did not use the hash tag on my posts in my social media accounts but I feel so blessed.

FIRST CHAPTER ASSEMBLY OF SFC FOR 2015

MEET SFC East B6D 

(Photo Source: Reymond Pagatpat)

            Last Sunday, SFC the community that I belong had a chapter assembly. It is the first for this year.

SWING DAY

                Our household (the small group in SFC) originally planned a picnic near Sierra Madre instead we went to Blue Mountains – a place known as a good jogging spot. Blue Mountains is a subdivision that is near Our Lady of Fatima University Antipolo. It would take one ride with a minimum fare from my place to reach the jogging spot. But if you are feeling energized you can actually walk to get there.

WHAT I WORE TO A WEDDING IN JALAJALA

            Wedding is a cheerful occasion. Attending one is a privilege especially if one of your friends is getting married.  Mary Grace, my college friend and seatmate, got married with Joel this December 2014.

CORNERSTONE DIARY: CHRISTMAS PARTY WITH SMHS IV - EINSTEIN BATCH '93

A Christmas party for the tutees of Cornerstone Inuman Elementary School was sponsored by SMHS IV – Einstein Batch ’93 last Saturday December 6, 2014.

CORNERSTONE DIARY: DAY 13

How was your weekend? Mine was fun and educational. I was so happy because I was able to go to Cornerstone last Saturday (November 8, 2014). As usual the kids were energetic specially my tutees. I thought I share a video with you guys that I’ve created with Magisto. I discovered it when I was searching for a free online movie editor.

            Before the proper lesson, Kuya Cons , encouraged the kids to do an exercise. He said that it was for hand coordination. The kids were able to draw using both of their hands. Butterflies were popular that day. Irish the kid in the video not just doodle one but two butterflies. She was happy that she did it.

CORNERSTONE DIARY: DAY 12

        Based on my calendar today is the 12^th Saturday that I’ve been attending Cornerstone. J

BELOVED

            The Couples For Christ (CFC) East B Family Ministries organized a variety show  entitled "Beloved" last Sunday which was held at the event hall of SM Masinag.