Choice

Eastern Mindanao. An ordinary place with extraordinary race.

I've been to different camps, mingled with different people and shared different experiences with new found friends. But know what?! The best adventure I had was during my camp at home...

I was cleaning our basement, preparing for a small party for my sister. She was a celebrity, you know!!!! (and I am the queen...lol)...I suddenly saw an album that fell on the floor. I opened it and scanned the pictures. I was shocked! I was overwhelmed finding a photo of four Girl Scouts who happens to pose during their National Encampment at Subic! whoowh...:) I laughed and said, "I think, GSP is really popular..."

As I looked closer, I realized that one of those girls was my sister! And the others, were girls from our own region, "Eastern Mindanao" who are also her friends! I smiled realizing that these girls are not just ordinary people now...

Katrina Gaviola (left). Can you imagine that this pretty young lady, posing shyly, is now a SUPERVISOR of a leading Call Center Company?! Amazing isn't it?! Behind those smiles, was a true girl scout proud of her achievements! Not the badges but the honor she is now bringing to her family and to the region! Go girL!

Elaine Gay Zabate (second from the left). This grinning lad is what you call lucky! She is now a jet seater of a foreign company! That's what you call successful! Because in one way or another, what she's doing right now, is the thing that makes her happy. That's the essence of Scouting. Learning along the way yet feeling happy in the end. :)

Annavie E. Bacomo (third from the left). Photogenic, isn't she?! She is a graduate of Tourism, cum laude at UP Diliman and currently studying LAW at USC Cebu. She is the best proof of what we say, "Big surprises comes from Small dreams." She told me once that she has missed a lot in GSP! She thought that everything ends after college. That is the reason why right now, she is supporting a CGSMS project at Agusan Council. And behind her joyous pose, is a lady with so much to give not just to her family but also for extending her hands to others.

Clayd Torreon (right side). Familiar?! Right! A candidate of the Binibining Pilipinas'07 happens to be a Girl Scout from Eastern Mindanao! Awesome, right?! It just emphasizes that as long as we persevere, we can reach our dreams! And it's nice to see that beyond that green girl is a young lady in a night gown who is worth a clap! :)

Wonderful, right?! It was just a glimpse of how girl scouting can make a difference in our lives! And as I've said, Eastern Mindanao maybe a far place; by then it can reach the farthest goals; yet stays near what makes them happy...Girl Scouting...:)

Before I started crying again, my sister came. And she saw their pictures..those funny ones and those where they already learned how to take a pose.:) She smiled and laughed. I then concluded that she really missed Girl Scouting so much...:(

But we, GSPs right now?! Will it be okay with us to just look at our pictures when we grow up?! Or will we dare to make a difference and take the lead?

We won't stay forever in this world, and right now, we are given the chance to have a choice...A choice that makes us who we are. :)
_*">deejay">*_

Dorothy Joy E. Bacomo
Agusan Council

THE MOVIE
Dorothy Joy E. Bacomo
Agusan Council


".....it was the director who said that all the artists shall meet at the NSCC....."

"they met with smiles on their faces...and started the show..."


....they made friends with each other and memorized their lines.....
they acted very well....and the movie was nice. :)






....they all smiled not wanting to say goodbye or even start to cry...
what was on their minds was the journey that made them try....

but

....just like a movie,

no matter how nice,

everybody is expected to leave....

not just goodbyes but cries"

Dear Diary

I woke up early in the morning...went in front of my mirror...looking at myself with hair standing on my head, wearing pajamas and with my own morning star... usually I hate looking into the mirror. I mumble and complain about what I look. But this morning, I manged to smile... this maybe a face only a mother can adore but the feeling I have now prints so much happiness, satisfaction and above all....love...;p

It was almost noontime when we arrived at Purok 15- A Calot. With the sun striking on us, I almost cried especially am wearing the official GSP uniform which was inviting the heat to sink in our body! I felt so sticky and mad! We got there with all our wrapped gifts and packed sacks. I went under the shade of the acacia tree to ease what I was feeling and murmur about how untidy I am. As I looked at everyone, they seemed to wonder why we're here. And the other Girl Scouts were busy unpacking our things and opening conversations to the community. Suddenly, I felt someone bragging my dress. I stood as if nothing happened and stared at the people listening and falling in line as if we were celebrities. I felt the bragging again. I looked left and right but no one was there...I looked again..this time under...;p

I was right. The bragging was from a little girl, who as if looking for her mom or hiding under her skirt. I was pissed off and wanted to shout but then I was enlightened when she offered me her candy. I remembered when I was young, every time I cry, I stop just because of my lollipop. I smiled and bowed to reach her hand. She smiled at me to. Showing her cracked teeth, and swaying her dirty-white dress. I carried her and I know, that the candy was all she has. She offered it to me, because she knew that I need something to cheer me up. I then realized that the other Girl Scouts were here to do the same thing. Maybe not to cheer the people but to share what they have for Christmas. I then told myself that I was such a bully and a drama queen to even complain about my looks while everybody was there wiping each other's sweat yet smiling as if nothing happened. I went near my pals and they grinned saying all the things that I need to hear. They continued giving what we brought and I stood carrying the girl.

The girl giggled as she stayed in my arms for almost a long time. Then, as soon as the other kids heard her, they all went around me and asked if they can come up to. We all laughed and instead I told them a story of how a selfish pink girl turned into a loving green scout just because of a candy.

It was time for us to go home. The children hugged me. And instead of going "EW," I hugged them back as if promising that I'll come back. We went home beaming and telling stories about what happened. I stayed quiet and listened to them. For there were no words that could ever describe what I felt.

I have known, that it takes only one person to make a difference. We always have a choice...I chose to be the best of myself and live my way....And being a GIRL SCOUT was just the best part of living my life. ;p

_*">deejay">*_

Dorothy Joy E. Bacomo
Agusan Council

Babaeng Berde
Desiree Jeanille G. Abella
Davao Council

Ang Girl Scout ay maganda sa loob at labas,
Kinabukasan ay maaliwalas;
Matulungin at mapagkakatiwalaan,
'Yan ang babaeng luntian.

Babaeng may kakayahang dumunong,
Sa mga nangangailangan ng tulong;
May dunong, makapangyarihan,
ginagamit para sa kabutihan.



GIRLS LEAD
Hannah Mae Rosales

Misamis Oriental Council

In the world of round

There leave girls in the ground

With pleasing green uniforms

That symbolizes the color sensation of life

They are the Girl Scouts....

Girl Scouts were scattered around the globe

To be the leader of change

To help uplift young women's potentials

To develop self-esteem

To carry a responsibility

To be effective leaders

And to face a new era with a

greater challenge and brighter future.....

Unforgettable Experience

Monday, May 28, 2007

An insight....

I slept late and woke up very early in the morning because of my excitement to attend the National Senior-Cadet Conference 2007 at Ating Tahanan National Program and Training Center, Baguio City.

I traveled a total of 7 hours! Toxic, right?! Well, I had to sit at the air-conditioned Victory Liner and experience the boredom and coolness it brought! But still, I was looking forward to the fun, I know I would meet after a long trip.

When I reached Baguio City particularly, Ating Tahanan, I can't seem to explain what I felt. The place was very beautiful with the pretty flowers surrounding it. I saw wonderful things around. Tall, sturdy pine trees and different kinds of flora which made me feel better.

Ating Tahanan was really the right place for us to have our conference and for the sessions/
activities that the staff prepared for us. It was my first time to join the National Senior-Cadet Conference and a national event too where i met andgained lots of friends from different councils and regions.

Of all the sessions and activities, Body Talk gave me the greatest impact where I learned to appreciate and value my whole
self, including my personality, abilities and looks.

Wonderful!

Thank you, GSP! Thank you, ates and titas! Thank you, friends from different councils and regions! Thank you very much! Hope to see you all again soon. Take care and God bless!

Desiree Jeanille G. Abella
-Davao Council-

ATING TAHANAN
Hannah Mae Z. Rosales

Misamis Oriental Council

A- home where girls are

T- rain to become a great

I- ndividual to lead a

N- ation of the new

G-eneration.

T- his home

A- ting Tahanan lead a change to the

H- undred girls who

A- re joining the

N- ational Senior-Cadet Conference 2007

A- t the City of Pines

N- o other than Baguio City!

Eastern Mindanao Girls Say: "Start a new beginning."

Madyaw na Pagkani sa Eastern Mindanao!

We guess God has a funny way of working in our lives. He made the moon, the sun and the stars and then suddenly they just seem to fall into places, just like when He created Girl Scouts of the Philippines.

Composing of 14 councils and productive young women is equal to the GSP Eastern Mindanao Region, where girls does not only sit in chairs during conferences or just cook during encampments but also do real work and real jobs that proves the true essence of girl scouting.

WELCOME TO THE EASTERN MINDANAO BLOG SITE!

A place where you can explore the wonders of the girl scouts in the region and the scenery of being progressive and pro-active. This is also a way in connecting and coordinating with other girl scouts from different regions all over the Philippines.

Hinaut nga nalipay kamo sa pagdu-aw sa amung site, ug unta inyong malantaw ang among mga pagdayig ug lalum nga mga panghinati nga tana magpadayon ang Girl Scouts nga mapalambuon.

Salamat!