Spread the Love.

Not all of you may know that due to the southwest monsoon that hit the Philippines last week, we didn't have classes the whole week (from Tuesday until Saturday), so we just resumed classes today. There were so many victims of the said Monsoon, due to flooding in so many areas in Luzon. It was so sad to see those less fortunate brothers and sisters, fighting for their lives, and their homes. Since we didn't have classes the whole week, I spent it helping out in the relief operations with my friends. It was so good to be able to reach out to them even in your own little way. I, myself, am so blessed to have a shelter that doesn't flood, more than enough food to sustain each day, cars to drive, a bed to sleep in; on the other hand, these people were struggling out there, couldn't keep themselves dry. 

The first day I helped out was in Enderun Colleges. Since I'm a Culinary student, I helped out my fellow 'chefs' in the kitchen preparing hot meals for those who were famished, and couldn't find something to eat. It felt so good because I was doing what I love at the same time, helping out to thousands of fellow Filipinos. We nearly packed 4,000 meals that day; however, the whole operation, the school packed close to 10,000 meals for the areas affected like Taguig, Rizal, etc. 

This was the second poster that Enderun released for the relief operations. I am so proud to be on this poster not because of publicity or vanity, but because I know I gave all my heart in helping all those who were affected.

The second time I helped out was in Gawad Kalinga Headquarters in Quezon City. I was with Deya Rosales, Martina Feliciano, Mikhail Te, Reena Ongtao and other friends. We were so pumped up to be there packing relief goods composed of canned goods, noodles, milk, rice and water. Their system was so cool because there were stations set up around the room and you go around with your relief bag and pick up goods, and once all the goods are in there, you tie it up and put it in sacks. We did this from 2pm-7pm, and we didn't even mind the time we were there. We wanted to go with the group to deploy the goods to the affected areas, but they were not doing it until the next morning. Nonetheless, it was a great experience, heart-warming and an eye-opener for all of us. 

Relief goods. Thank you to Pure Gold for all these. :) 

That's me in action! Assembly line! Spot my "Waterproof" outfit: Dri-fit shirt and running shorts from NIKE and shoesies from Native. I was so weather/flood-ready :)

Share your blessings, and never expect anything in return. 

-Jules :)