My Unspoken Bliss
By Jessica Marie Yadao
Santiago City, PhilippinesA simple narrative about my camp experience…
My camp experience was indeed an unforgettable memory. I get to know different youth of diverse races from all over the Philippines. I learned a lot from the lectures taught to us by the Transcendants. I was given the chance to explore the entities of Science Technology and Environment, reliving its power under emergency. I uncovered, discovered and unraveled the truth that lies behind our present world. Though I’m not that much active in some of our workshops, I examined each briefly, learning from its simplicity and edge. I expanded my imagination and reached out behind butterflies and rainbows.
But it’s not only the new knowledge I’ve learned that made the camp not just a mere experience. For me, it’s also the camaraderie-the friendship that blossomed in our hearts; the friendship that glues us together though we’re a million miles apart from each other now.
One significant event in the camp is our field trip. For me, it’s really interesting and fun. Though, we haven’t finished it, I still enjoyed my company and of course the picturesque scenery of Aguinaldo Shrine and Paradizoo. At Aguinaldo Shrine, I learned a lot from our cultural heritage and history. I met different animals in Paradizoo which, like people, have different personalities. Some are bulky; some are thin; others are colorful though some are plain.
I also enjoyed our pledge night wherein all of us wore white attires that made us look like angels. I joined in the lighting of the candles together with my fellow campers.
Awarding came next after the Pledge night. The time wherein tears flooded the realms of our safe zone. Though, that might be our last day in the camp, it is just the beginning of our earthly commitment. The beginning of being a true youth of our world. A youth that knows his environment; stands tall in helping others; and is prepared to face not only geologic hazards but also life’s challenges. Now I know I can face anything in my life for I have the spirit deep inside me.
That’s my 2010 Summer Camp experience: Knowledge in fun. 2 in 1. Uniting Filipino youth in one theme “Alert Level ’10: THE RESCUE”.
