Regressus

          Days before the retreat, I wasn't enthusiastic about it, not even a little. I thought of it as a boring event that's just full of drama and crying people, but after the event, expectedly, I was proved wrong. There were a lot of drama, and a lot of crying people too, but it wasn't just that, it was something much better.

          The retreat experience was overwhelming. If I had to rate it, I'd probably give it a 99.99 out of 100, just like in one of those anti-bacterial commercials. *Haha!*  Kidding aside, the school definitely chose a wonderful venue. The place was big, real big, with lots and lots of green pastures that gives you the feeling of being in the province. The feeling includes getting fresh air, which made it somehow better since it's very polluted in Manila.

          Moving on to the retreat, the school prepared us meaningful activities and hired a very devoted speaker for us. He did his best to move us, as he was effective to me, I'm sure he's equally effective to the others too. The visual aids he prepared, like videos, powerpoints, and the like made us understand the message he'd like to tell us better. For me, he was great.

          Of course, it wasn't supposed to be ALL happy and fun, our adviser reprimanded our section as we have somewhat misbehaved. I understood that she didn't do that to be a killjoy, but to teach us a lesson that in order to enjoy something, there are rules that must be followed.

          One more thing, what we were taught on the second and last day of the retreat was that our parents are important. Our parents take care of us and meet our needs until now, and that's why they should be respected.

          The retreat taught us more that what I have written, I know. I just hope now that I and my batchmates keep the lessons we've learned deep inside our hearts.