Modeling: Pro's and Con's

------PROS IN MODELING------

1) First hand on the latest wardrobe

       Models are the first to try on the top of the line, latest designer clothing, accessories and many more!

2) Travel here, travel there

         Models are sent to different places for fashion shows and photo shoots.  International models travel from one country to another!

3) Socialize

        Alongside traveling, models get to meet new people every time! And these are not just ordinary people.  This is the "talented / artistic / beautiful / tall / sexy / appealing" crowd.  From famous designers, photographers, co-models and directors!

4) Self-esteem Boost

Seeing yourself in covers of magazines, billboards and commercials... What else can you think? A sense of achievement and self-confidence arises especially when you receive praises and compliments.

 5) The Fame

         ALL EYES ON YOU...  If you are one of those blessed ones with potential, you go worldwide.  And obviously, who does not want that? Head-turning, Picture-taking here, V.I.P. treatment plus you get invited to hundreds of parties!

'Monsoon' causes more trouble than Typhoon

     
                    After more than week of harsh rainfall by Typhoon Gener and unnamed calamity-causer Monsoon, the sun finally appears in the Philippines again.  Non-stop rain from the monsoon accumulated to 472 mm of flood which even beat 2009's devastating typhoon, "Ondoy".  Almost 2,000 families had flooded homes and destroyed livelihood.  Classes had been suspended consecutively and a number of deaths have been recorded.

              

   "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade"

              Despite the condition, Filipinos look at the brighter side of things.  No storm or monsoon could not stop Filipinos from having fun.  Truly IT IS MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES. 

           As much as Filipinos would like to have fun, we also have a sense of heroism.  No matter how small of a heroic act, Filipinos would do everything to help not only their brothers and sisters in need but also the animals in need.

                   Various students from different schools initiated voluntary work for the victims.  Donations were sent out and classes were suspended for the relief operations. As much as I wanted to help out with preparation and distribution of donations, I was not allowed to go since most streets were still flooded. 

                    This calamity may have damaged a lot but in this, heroism and unity shined through.  It proved how united Filipinos are and that definitely, It is more fun in the Philippines. 

*pictures are not owned by me. 

International Trade Challenge 2012

       On the 26th of June, a collaboration with FedEx Express and the Junior Achievement Philippines held the International Trade Challenge, an entrepreneurial competition for aspiring high school students held in Treston College.  It was an eye opener on the whole world of Entrepreneurship along with Marketing and Advertising.  Speakers from Junior Achievement gave inspirational talks and professors from Treston gave us a "crash course" about the whole concept.  I felt both excited and intimidated by the fact that around ONE HUNDRED students were participating in the competition.  It was an honor to be part of this competition since we learned a lot and we even got to meet new friends!  Yet, my partner and I had no expectations of getting in the "next round".  Yes, it is such a pessimistic thought but what else could I think? Me, an average student who felt lost in a crowd of geniuses and "Albert Einsteins" who were definitely in it to win it.  At the end of the day, photo ops, a must for the Filipinos was done.  

              During the process of "fulfilling our task" my partner and I barely paid much attention to it at first since we were in our senior year and we had tons of things to do.  The conceptualization of a product in a span of two weeks seemed impossible for my partner and I.  It was a rough experience and we even reached the point of giving it up.  Luckily, we finished and just passed it.  We had no expectations whatsoever.  We did all this for the experience and gave it a shot. 

                 On July 21, 2012, results were posted in the Junior Achievement website. and what a surprise, WE GOT IN.  It was definitely unexpected.  Us, underdogs? Getting in the Top 10? SAY WHAAAT?  I was grateful but i was still confused on why they would choose our business plan.

                       
                    We were given 10 days for preparation.  And yes, on July 31 we had to present our business plan.  This time, we completely had no expectations.  The Oral presentation was held in Miriam College, one of the well-known schools in Manila.  We felt all jittery and nervous.  All the waiting was killing me.  I just wanted to get it over with.  During our turn, the panel was not as evil as I thought they would be.  They were very accommodating.  The question and answer portion was not as intense as I expected.  In the end, they announced the results and as expected, we did not make it in the top 3.  The top 3 moved on to the next round in Hong Kong, to compete with other teams coming from different countries in Asia.  I did not feel bad with the result.  The winners deserved it 100% and I felt contented with getting in the top 10 (plus certificate and freebies!) already.  I learned not only to make a Business Plan, but I also met new friends and learned a "moral" in this experience - Never give up and expect less!