Conferences, Boring??

          The first time I heard the words, “Myles, you’re going to Cebu for a student conference,” from my mom I was super excited. I was like, Wow, I’m finally travelling and going out of town. And I totally forgot that I was going to a conference - not malls, hotels, and restaurants. But still I kept thinking of malls and all.

          Two weeks before the conference, we were reminded and followed up with our requirements then I got more excited. When I hear the word conference, I think BORING. But I gave it a chance anyway.

          So, there I was, waking up early in the morning preparing for the flight and waiting for my schoolmates. I was excited! I looked forward to the plane ride. And I brought all I had to bring – especially my camera.

          We arrived early in Cebu at around 7:30 am. The conference was to start by 3:30 pm.

          The conference was so far good. Then when the sessions, devotionals, and the debriefings began, it all came to me. God sent me there for His purpose, for a good reason. I have learned a lot more about Him and His words for us – as leaders in the school. The conference was a Christian conference. And I really loved it. I enjoyed listening to the word of God and feeling His presence there with me. I enjoyed the Christian environment and I enjoyed the bonding moments with my schoolmates. I got to know them better too!

          I have learned the importance of sharing the word of God and using your position as a President or even as a high school student to influence people around you. As leaders, we should be open to our members’ ideas and opinions. And that all our plans will be of success if we offer them all to God. And I believe I have changed since that conference. I look at leadership differently now. I believe I won as a secretary because God wants to use me mightily for His Glory.

          So, I thank God for sending me to Cebu for the best conference ever. And I thank my parents and my grandparents for supporting me. I thank Ms. Romina for her patience and for being there with us and for being a good influence to us! That was the best 3 days of my life, I’ll never forget.

Children's Vacation Bible School Summer 2011

          Last May  23, 2011, the Blessed Hope Christian Community Church International lighthouses held Vacation Bible Schools for children. It was held at Suntingon, Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City. This was held everyday for one week. My sisters and I with Ate Grace were assigned in Barangay Bugo. So we were A.K.A. teachers!
          I enjoyed the teaching experience with my co-teachers. We told stories about Jesus and His disciples.  We also taught them Bible verses and other lessons. We made them color and do other arts and craft activities. The kids were cooperative and were good listeners, too. And after all the discussions, and the arts and crafts, we give the children snacks like juices and bread.
          Another thing I enjoyed with the children was when I drove them to their homes. It was like the first time I did serious driving. Heheh... The children enjoyed the mule ride with me too! I was blessed when they prayed the sinner's with Ate Grace. And I thank God for giving us the patience and blessing us with more children. Because we started at thirteen kids and then we ended with 23. To God be all the glory!

Conray, Patrick, Domenic, Kherren, and Renami smile for the camera!

The children's 2nd day arts and crafts.

The children with the lighthouse minister (AKA, My dad!)

To the Beach!

          Last Saturday, April 23, 2011, my uncle and his fiance with our family went to Duka Bay Beach Resort. We left our house by 7 o' clock and prepared for a long trip ahead. We passed Tagoloan, Villanueva, Jasaan, Sugbongcogon and a lot of other barangays.
          My sisters and I were so happy to be out of the house for a day since it has been a long time since we visited a beach. So anyways, it was like a 3 hour drive to Duka Bay Beach Resort. But it was worth it because when we arrived at our destination safely (THANK GOD!), we finally get to ride the BANANA BOAT.

 Tita Queennie positioned at the back of the boat.

          The boat was tied at the back of a jetski. It was really fun because we went really fast. We went as far as we could go. Then somewhere, in the middle of the sea, my Tita Queennie, always the adventurous one, asked the jetski driver to tip the boat over. And we didn't even know! So when the jetski went as fast as it could go, the boat tipped over and all of us fell into the water! I thought I was going down very deep already because I tried to swim back up. Good thing there was a life vest! But yes, it was really awesome!!!!! All of us enjoyed it a lot. We were like smiling the whole time!

          When we finally went back to shore, everyone started talking about the awesome Banana Boat ride. It was soooo cool. Then I tried the kayak. It was my first time and I guess I did well. I paddled and paddled through the water. The dark shapes underneath scared me a little but I eventually overcame it. 

          The day was long and we get to eat a lot after a lot of swimming! Then we went home with a lot to talk about.

Me on the kayak.

Another Blessing...

        This net book was given to us by our cousin. They were so cool to give it to us. I also thank God. We always wanted a laptop!

A Bird's Masterpiece

           A bird nest is the spot in which a bird lays and incubates its eggs and raises its young. Their nests are made out of twigs and weeds I guess. Birds make their nests carefully. 
          I have witnessed a bird making its nest in our own house. And it was so cool! I didn't watch it make it the whole day though. We had classes. But maybe after 3 or 4 days, I saw its result! It was really cool! It had a small door for it and maybe its young. 

God's Blessing!

          It was the 25th of December, 2010 and my father and my grandparents discovered a flowing freshwater source in our property nearby a tree. As my grandma said, it was flowing and was clean. My uncle tasted it and so did my grandparents. So I decided to try it and it wasn't bad at all. The water current was fast and if we make a pool in that area, it would be possible that the water could fill a 50 meter pool overnight (according to my uncle).
          We were so blessed to have that flowing water. We enjoyed the cool feeling of it in our feet. Then we decided to pray for it and thank our Almighty Father because of what he gave us.

My sister and I decided to make a video just for fun in the water!

Sorry for the quality. I just took it through my cellphone.

OTHER PHOTOS

THANK GOD!

High Waist, a fad?

          High waist bottoms were a fad during the 1860's. Seriously, it would be hard to sell long high waist bottoms in 21st century. But how can we show teenagers or even middle-aged women (today) the high waist bottoms in a different light? I'm only 13 . . .but to me, high waist stuff seems like a good idea!
          Last year, my cousins and I raided our grandpa's shoe store where we found shoes (of course), second-hand CD's, bags and PANTS.
           "These racks are filled with high waist pants", my cousin observed. We scoured the racks for our sizes and found some. Since it was long pants, my cousin decided to cut it and fold the remaining cloth until it looked neat and until it was a few inches above the knees. 
It was a good idea. . . so I cut mine, too! 
             Every Wednesday at school is a washday. So today, I decided to wear my inspired high waist pants with a black belt. I tucked my printed blue shirt in and wore Converse shoes with pink stripes and colorful stars in it.

I'm after uniqueness!

I folded the ankle part because it was too long. 
It is a new style, too!

           One classmate told me, "Myles, you have a weird style but that's cool!" I was touched with her compliment! Maybe by the next Wednesday you'll find me wearing high waist pants again.
    

A Cherokee high waist bottom.
(The result of cutting the lower part and folding it twice or thrice)