My GCC Story

"He is gifted with a facilitating skill in class." -  a comment made by my cooperating teacher during my practice teaching in Values Education.

I was a bit flattered by the remarks Maam Bontia written on my suggestion notebook. A bit stunned by such, I was reaffirmed that my four years in college taking up Psychology made me a better person. But, there was a greater emotion that I felt inside that made my heart burn. It's my Guidance and Counseling Center Family who made that very significant impact in my life.

Looking back, it was August 12-13, 2006 and it seems like it was just yesterday when I meet those very inspiring and loving batchmates. My cohorts were actually very excellent students during their high school and It was a bit overwhelming when I discovered that they were called by their respective Guidance Counselors - I was the only trainee who applied to be an SPF. I am indeed a DREAMER.

Being an SPF won't be complete without joining College Life Symposiums, Drug Symposiums Hearts Forum and Senior's Week Activities. You will never forget your first time to do impromptu  speeches, icebreakers, action songs, leading a prayer or the national anthem and sometimes your the immediate Masters of Ceremony. It taught me to be flexible and be more confident. And after these activities, you will surely experience a food treat at the office. Group Dynamics Activities, Boarding House Visits, Enrollment Student Assistance and bonding moments at the office fueled my passion to serve.

Do you know how to make an activity permit? It will always be part of the fun. You  should join the suki club of the Department of Student Affairs! OVCAA, PPD, Janitorial Services,and  the Security Office are the places you will discover. You should mark your calendars for the Planning activities , Acquaintance Parties, Christmas Parties and Birthday Parties! And when you finally finish college, you shouldn't miss the Alay sa Graduates activity.

Now, it has been been five years ago since I officially joined the family. Without all the GCC family's constructive criticisms, the encouragements and support, my life won't be complete.

Being an SPF is a tough journey. There might be times when you feel like giving up because of too much academic pressure but one thing you all should know -  "The office floor was not yet covered w/ tiles, the Guidance Counselor's didn't have yet their own office cubicles, the glass door was still made of wood. In short, there has been lots of changes that had occurred in the office over the years but one thing remains constant." - The GCC Family will always be there to welcome you with arms wide open.

The Weekend of August 27-28, 2011 is a mark for the Learning Assistant Volunteers and Student Peer Facilitators. Its a start of a new chapter in your life but one thing is true - "You will have your own story serving as LAV/SPF". As for me, this is my GCC Story.

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Outcast 24/7

I really have this strong feeling that there’s an emptiness in my heart right now that bothers me a bit. Is it because I can see that by the end of this semester I will be moving to another place, leaving my comfort zone, my friends, my beloved brothers and sisters in Youth For Christ Langyaw and much more the sweet reminders and comfort of my dear Psych Family are the supportive Guidance and Counseling Center Family. I really wonder why, can you answer me?It’s not really the first time that I had felt it but what I know is that this time is a real big life changing event that is yet to come in my life. How I wish I could stop growing old  and be forever a 20-year old Man and stop seeing the wisdom around me to stop growing up. :(  How I wish I don’t have to think about marriage or where to work but to simply enjoy the fun, freedom and excitement that college life has to offer.If you are reading this blog post, can you relate with me? Am I just being too much of a sentimentalist or allowing the impulsiveness of my emotions to overpower me? Or maybe it’s just normal to feel this way? Many people around the world are experiencing this once or maybe  more often in their lifetime.i just really thought of spending some more time with them. More time to show how I care, show how much I love them, show them how much I care which maybe I had failed to give  my best. It’s a real dilemma that keeps disturbing my being - my individuality.I might be feeling this because after a very long time, I have not been giving my best and just recently I have decided to give more of what has been left reserved in my heart. Finally, I have broke free of my super shield on mode.Right now, I am inspired to Love more like I was never been hurt. Trust like no one has ever broken it. Give cheerful regardless of what I have and moreover Surrender everything to God.Weird isn’t it? How the swing of emotions affects our decisions.  But whatever it is that I am feeling now. Whether it is emptiness or fear.. Our God will always be there for Us. :)For me.. to fill me.. and comfort me. I am missing you all. Will be missing you more. And will constantly pray for everyone whom I love.I am outcast from this feeling of being left behind. I am an outcast from this feeling of emptiness. I am an outcast from this feeling of being alone. God made me an outcast to these by constantly reminding me of His love.  Your also an outcast.  and that’s 24/7.Originally Posted Last:

December 21, 2009 @ 4:08 am

Answered Before I asked

It was a fine day. I forgot to prepare for our report in the morning for our Ethics of The Profession. I was so disappointed of how I was able to not take responsibility over it. Not to mention it was given to me a month ago. I have nothing to do anyway, I dont want to skip classes. I had to admit to our professor that I was not prepared to report in the class.

Honestly, at that point, I was so concerned about our enrichment activity in SPF the afternoon at 1pm. It was a working holiday. As I rushed to school unprepared, I continued to prayed hard asking Him the purpose of why I was not reminded of my report.

The night before, I was reminded by our Jaime Pagatpat Jr. about the booking for the venue and also, Jeffrey Lozada asked me if I had already prepared the Solicitation letter. I left my phone unattended downstairs and I had read the message around 12 midnight before I slept.

Waking up without any money at hand was a sort of disaster. I have lots of persons to contact and especially the events for the upcoming camp on August 8-9. Astoundingly, without asking,God loaded my phone through my mother. I did not asked her to send me a load. At around 7-8 am, she loaded my phone and it was so amazing..

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