#artsmonthph2017

Ang Sukli Polka sa Plaza 2nd Place #artsmonthph2017 (at Kapayapaan National High School)

“Yay, si ate Neko! Ate Neko!” said these children as we were about to take this photo. My heart fluttered. I signed up to volunteer for The Storytelling Project (TSP) out of personal interest and the goal to make a difference – in this world, in others’ lives, to myself. What I did not expect was the empowerment I would experience and also impart as I spend my days being a volunteer. Oral storytelling is one of my waterloos, to be honest. I stutter when I have to speak out to a big crowd and my nervousness would be undeniable. Also, truth be told, I am not as fond of children as I am with babies. However, my experience with the TSP family and these TSP kids of Pagsawitan Elementary School has broaden my perspective and has instilled in me a love for telling stories that even when I get home after a session, I’d call out my little neighbours and have our own storytelling session at home. Kuya Rey and Ate Grace’s advocacy to educate and impart the love of reading is just so contagious and inspiring. I guess I was hooked as it brought its brand of “happy learning” to the people of Pagsawitan Elementary School, the TSP volunteers, and (indirectly) to my life. Moreover, these TSP kids of the school won a special place in my heart. I thought when I volunteered I’d impart more of myself and my skills when in fact, it was which thought me a lot of things. When you work with passion and put your heart in it, it’ll return to you three-folds.☺️💖📖✨ Posted this as a promise that this won't be my last time to volunteer, so much so to story-tell. There's still so much to IMAGINE, CREATE and SHARE. Ako ay isang kwentista. Kwentista ako! #WeAreTSP #TheStorytellingProject #Volunteerism #VolunteerAtHeart #ArtOfEducation #artsmonthph2017 (at Pagsawitan, Sta. Cruz Laguna)

This happened last week. #BUKLOD #KSDT #artsmonthph2017 #musicians (at Philippine Normal University)