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A Memory Worth Keeping

After the Bataan Outbound trip, I realized and learned quite a lot of things. First of all, I’ve realized how beautiful God’s creation truly is. Stepping foot on the shore of Bagac, Bataan, I was sincerely amazed by its alluring wonder and breathtaking semblance. Truly, it is a place of beauty worth preserving. Having said this, the activity that made us pick up garbage or “unwanted” stuffs on the shore was not placed on vain nor was taken for granted. I genuinely enjoyed this activity and I believe that so did the others (ISOCREC classmates.)

Second, I also realized how simple yet fulfilling the children’s lives are in Bagac, Bataan. Although they are unequipped with several technologies and are distanced by media and rural developments, I can say that they are happy and contented of what they have. It is an eye opener on how these people live life. And I think that all of us should set these people as examples on how we should live ours. This is to live it in contentment, never asking for more, and simply just wanting what is needed.

Third, I enjoyed teaching these children. It was an experience and a great exposure for me. Moreover, teaching them made me realize how a student like me who doesn’t really earn anything yet can help and contribute to the well-being of society. With this mere simple contribution, I guess we were able to give and share a part of us to them. But that’s not the best part of teaching these children. The best part of it is that somewhere down that road, they gave and shared a part of them to me and the fact that they weren’t the only ones who learned because down that road, they have also taught me.

In conclusion, I really enjoyed this outbound trip. Not only was it an eye opener but it also served as an escape from what we’ve grew up on. And at the end of the day, I can sincerely say that this experience may have changed my perspectives not only in the beauty of the Philippines but also my outlooks in life. Surely, I will always remember this place, hoping maybe someday, sometime, and somehow I’d be able to once again step foot on this shore, witnessing once more its alluring wonder and breathtaking semblance.