THIS JUST IN! I interrupt my current Thesis work to blog about something BIG.
Last September 7, 2012 I had the privilege of being part of the biggest youth summit for young leaders all over the country. THE GLOBAL YOUTH SUMMIT! And yes, it took me THIS long to put it in writing. Honestly, all the commotion with acads and org work drives me to chaotic madness. A little exaggerated. But that's how it is..
Anyway, yes the summit was pretty big. 1000 delegates to say the least. We also had some influential personalities there. So yes, GYS was awesome.
Because I've run out of fuel to jog my memory for the details regarding the event, I'd like to tell this tale through photos I took during the GYS.
I went to the GYS with one of my best friends, Naomi. Earlier that day, I slept over at her place. So yeah, we still had racoon-ish eyes.
I absolutely love their logo design. Colorful! I like to eat crayons and shit rainbows hence, my admiration for all the pretty pastels I saw.
The event was just about to start and people were already starting to fill the sky dome up. I loved the initial part of the event wherein everyone joined in the AIESEC dances. I love AIESEC dances. They're awesome.
The hosts! Oh, for the life of me, I cannot remember what their names were. But I do know that they radio jockeys.
AIESEC-UST's LCP Joyce Domingo in the middle.
With AIESEC Philippines' MCVP for Talent Management. The letters and acronyms are confusing you? Same way I felt during my first few experiences with AIESEC. If I have to explain... ngrghrghn.
With Naomi, my groupmate and TOMCAT orgmate Pau and AIESEC-UST's LCVP for Outgoing Exchange, Riella. I don't know why but I just really wanted a picture with this backdrop.
I love this guy. I follow him on Twitter, I'm a fan of APO and he's really outspoken and driven. Ew, I sound like a creepy fangirl. But seriously though, this guy's awesome. I loved his entire speech! Very inspiring words that were all quotable.
Truth be told, I've never heard of him until GYS. But based on his talk and his achievements, he is truly an epitome of "small but incredible". I can relate with his life experiences and, let's face it, his being petite. I loved his speech and all the lessons I picked up!
This slide was from Mrs. Inez Reyes, CEO of Reyes Barbecue. I love this. Also, their business story was one for the books.
Taken after the summit. I love taking these awkward photos.
Media, bitch. I actually had to write a narrative article on the GYS after the event.
Chilled at Naomi's place after the event for a while. On the couch with Kiko. Thank you for picking us up :)
Err, yeah. Flat tire. What a bust.
Spread the awkwardness! Love the awkwardness!
So all in all, I learned a lot. I think it's safe to say that a lot of speakers there really ignited the "fire of change" present within the delegates. The volunteerism campaigns, change-the-world agenda and project management talks really did make me want to impact something influential and good in society. It's a pipe dream and I sound like any other idealistic fool wishing for the moon. But based on history, the people who wrote it and preserved their identity through time are the idealistic ones who acted upon their dreams.
Damn, I sound really cheesy. After all, words are useless unless coupled with action. Enough about that. I'll be contemplating more about this when my energy levels are better than they are now.
It's my birthday today! Sadly, I won't be able to stick to my original plan of just sleeping the day away on my bed full of all my crap because I'm too lazy to fix my stuff. I won't be able to while the time away just reading and resting and recharging my batteries.
I have to go to DSWD with my sister in the morning and then AIESEC UST duties in the afternoon. On a lighter note, I'll be watching Phantom of the Opera tomorrow evening and then much later after that, Sumulong Highway in Antipolo! Exciting.
More awesome news that made my day: I was able to recite well in Labor. But I was just really lucky that I had the easy questions and it was only... 2 or 3 minutes short. Haha. Also, my friends surprised me :) First time, I was touched so naturally, like the bawler I am... water works.
Next time when I have the photos from my friends already.
Thank you: Kiko, Naomi, Katrin, Claire, Camille, Reya, Alex, Argel, Luis, Anna, Kuya Jason, Blessie, Erica! >:D<
