Me, an ACTOR?

My first stint in Jakarta my second abroad, Being the newest addition to the ISMILE family, it was kind of an initiation to be part of the Year-end Concert, Lion King. I played the role of Rafiki.

It was such an amazing experience, ACTING, never thought of myself as an actor but being a TEACHER, encompasses everything, we do not just teach, we become, entertainers, artists, actors, dancers, singers, 2^nd parent, counselor and a friend.

And I enjoy every minute of it

Teach, Love, laugh, dance, sing! ...

It was my first ever job away from  the Philippines and there were a lot of changes. Lifestyle and work wise adjustments were expected.

I am proud of my short stint in Singapore. Living alone made me know more about independence and courage. I also re -  discovered my love for teaching children. Handling the Busy Buddies (a drop-off class) made me realize my career, teaching. 

I LOVE TEACHING. 

Lets talk about Leadership!

Being an SCB (Student Coordinating Board) Moderator for 2 years has its highs and lows. I have learned a lot about myself, my strengths and weaknesses and most specially working with young, passionate and creative students.

Disagreements and debates are inevitable but letting these kids decide and guide them in producing worthwhile activities for their fellow students gives me joy.

I have harnessed my skill in creating team building activities, awareness campaigns and events planning. This experience taught me a lot and helped me know more about myself. 

Leadership entails hardwork, dedication and commitment.

teaching other about being a responsible leader is a different story! 

Peer Counselors

There is so much that we can give, simple things, little things.

as Morgan Freeman said in the movie Evan Almighty, "build an A.R.K. make an A.R.K. 

Acts of Random Kindness"

volunterisim

WE ARE ALL AGENTS OF CHANGE! WE CAN HELP CHANGE LIVES!

BE A CHANGEMAKER

VOLUNTEER

If I could CHANGE the World

I believe that "changing the world” is bigger than what my mind could grasp. However, I also believe that all of us are capable of achieving this. I will quote RI President-Elect Dong Kurn Lee “There is so much that each of us can do to make a difference, to make small changes, to help in small ways. Together, our abilities are stronger. Together, we really can make a lasting difference, together; there is no limit to what we can accomplish.”



I know that it is unrealistic to make this a reality but this does not stop us from trying. Through our collective efforts, principles, desires and hope we can make our dream a reality.



This is a revolution, a revolution for change, where hope is our armor and our passion for service our weapon; our credo: Make that Change, it starts from your thoughts, your motivation then through your actions, and in our collective actions, we can make this world a better place.

Change starts with you,

The question is… are you willing?

Higit pa sa isang Proyekto, kungdi isang PAMILYA

* the draft of the speech i gave in the Big Kuya Project Graduation.

Naalala ko pa ang munting simulain nating dito sa Kabulusan, tutorials nang Math at English noong una ang mga klase ng Kabulusan Boys Club sa ilalim ng puno ng mangga. Nagsimula sa piling grupo ng batang kalalakihan. Iba pa ang mga kuya noon, silla Gelo, Jorenz, Bryan. Dumating sila Chino, Romel, Lester ang Rotaract at ngayon The Big Kuya Project.



Ang dati'y grupo lamang para sa mga batang lalaki ngayoy para sa lahat na. Sino nga ba ang mkakalimot sa saya na makita nating lumalago ang ating munting grupo. Ang bawat sabado natin ay napupuno ng tawanan kasiyahan at pagkatuto.

Tatlong henerasyon ng kuya na ang mga naging parte ng kabulusan. at parte ng buhay nyo

Taltong henerasyon na ang aking nakitang nagturo, nakipaglaro, lumago d2 sa lugar na ito. Iisa ang dahilan.... ikaw

Ang inyong mga ngiti. ang pagbati at kakaibang paggalang ang nagging motibasyon namin.

"hindi lang namin kyo naging extra curricular o isang proyekto kundi naging extended family namin kayo-- pamilya sa labas ng aming pamilya"

Higit pa sa Math, Science at English… ang tanging layunin at pangarap namin ay ang maipaabot at pagtibayin ang kabutihang asal. Tulad nga nang sabi ng isa ko kaibigan na minsan naging parte ng kabulusan boys club. "kapag umuwi sila at ng sabi ng “po” at “opo” dahil yun ang lesson nung hapon na yun, malaking bagay na. Kung sa pag-uwi nila nagpakita sila ng pagbabago kahit kaunti lang, nagawa na natin ang layunin natin."

Ngayon masasabi ko ng buong yabang, Oo nakamit na namin.

Ang tanging kahilingan ko lang ay ang pag-asa na gamitin niyo sa mabuti lahat ng aming naituro. Na mag karoon kayo ng lakas ng loob humarap sa kahit anong problema bitbit ang pagpapahalaga, kabutihang asal at malinis na hangarin. Isang paghamon rin ang aking iiwan sa lahat ng batang kabulusan, huwag gamiting dahilan ang kakulangan at kahinaan bagkus gamit itong motibasyon at laging sabihin na kaya ko yan!

Lagi nyo sanang itanim sa inyong mga puso ang aming pagmamahal, na minsang nagkaroon kayo ng kuya o ate na tiga rotaract at naging bahagi sya ng buhay ninyo. Dahil kayo ay naging bahagi ng amin.

Hindi alm kung kelan tyo muling mgmagkikita, baka bukas sa susunod na sabado, buwan, taon pero ito lang ang masasabi ko. ngayon pa lng miss n miss na nmin kyo



Paolo Naive
22 March 2009