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ʕ–㉨–ʔ

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Different minds, one rhythm: RED FTW

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Sus, kahangak! Ako pamaol after this was so bad. Lesson learned: mag try na to be more active. Ay kuyaw— nag una ang lesson kesas experience!

As the last group facilitation and last class meeting, it didn't fail to be as engaging as the previous meetings. Once again, the day was spent in fun and in healthy competition.

As the third group to play (2nd round), our group was able to huddle together and plan accordingly based sa strategies na amo nakita na gibuhat sa first two groups. Their activity really embodied how group dynamics should work in order to be successful. Kay from our short meeting, we established na one mouth is enough to instruct willing ears. So that's what we did. We focused on listening and balancing the ball together; we chose to work as one.

And the effort wasn't lost kay WE WON!! and with leading points from all the other groups! tatlong bagsak para sa red team.

From that activity, we learned the importance of working in harmony with others. It made us realize na everyone's contribution is important so we did our best to match each other's efforts.

Pero feel nako mas dako input ang amo team buff, si miss Barbs! 😝

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⋆ • ୨୧˚ Helping: We don't need a cape to be a hero ˚୨୧ • ⋆

Out of all the facilitations we've done, kini ang pinaka-informational. Wala ko ga expect ning ato diay. I thought roleplay or games pa rin.

I'm so glad wala ko ni absent that day. I went inside just hoping to enjoy whatever games the facilitators prepared for the class, but I went out more confident with my skills and feeling more equipped.

The facilitation helped refresh some basic skills I've been learning since elementary (girl scout girlie yan sha pero limot pa rin ang basic bandaging) and taught me a couple more novel to me. And it didn't just end there! They also debunked some "did you know" facts I've always thought were the right thing to do before that session; like mo hangad if naay nosebleed OR KANANG MAGBUTANG TOOTHPASTE SA BURN?! sus jusko po, I've been doing it wrong. mao diay mas mo grabe ang sakit.

hayy, poor me... little do I know talaga.

Now, I know better. I'm a changed person na ang atake. I'm more confident mo tabang sa ako kaugalingon and sa uban (not too rashly though kay na-learn sad nako through their debriefing na if you jump to help others tapos nilala ang ilang condition kay ikaw ang ma hold accountable, and mas maka do more harm than good nuon imong good intention).

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*+:｡.｡Hawak mo ang beat at ang letters: 123 for the win　｡.｡:+*

From all the facilitations that we did, late na nako na realize nga need sad diay mag review before sumabak sa laban.

Take this facilitation for example! huhuhu.

At first, it started with a mini show. Wherein I emphatized with Poo in a personal level. Because what he did isn't something I could ever do. Knowing myself, I would drop everything after that and leave. I won't stay in a place where I don't belong or isn't accepted. I get dejected easily, and so I won't make things any more difficult for myself (and for others I guess). But he stood his ground and eventually proved himself. I'm happy for him, and maybe, someday I'll muster that courage and build that version of myself too.

Anyway, back to the point I was trying to make. Turns out, ang main activity nila kay pa-quiz with a twist. Kaluy-an ang group 4 na walay kalibutan and was just throwing concepts after concepts until we hit the correct answer.

The luck wasn't lost on us though because at the end of the game, we won! Yipee!!

Sayang lang ang item na "anger" amo gi-answer pero aggression diay ang correct answer. TAPOS SA NEXT ITEM KAY "ANGER" ANG CORRECT ANSWER PERO AGGRESSION ANG GITUBAG! jusko po. sgisgisgi maybe we got lost in translation na lang.

Pero okaurs lang kay it was so entertaining man pud. Our group had fun working together and guessing the answers. Haha!

(ari ra kutob kay nalipong na ko huhuhu jusko po)

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"Paint A Picture": A scene with conformity and obedience

03.07.26

It feels so warm whenever I think back to that day. Although that day tested my nerves so badly, it ended as worthwhile as it can be.

As one of the facilitators of the game, I'll talk about my experience instead. So sit with me as I write this while fighting my guts from flipping inside out (I'm traveling).

So.. where do I start?

Well, I was one of the emcees together with Shekinah! If I were to share this to the young version of me, she would look at me like I lost my head. She'd flip even more if I tell her I volunteered myself. TO TALK IN FRONT OF PEOPLE?! Yeah... I've gone crazy!!

But I'll tell her how it was so worth it though. And how the experience wasn't as bad as we both thought. My friends were there — as encouraging as ever — so I don't really have that much to fear.

Honestly.. I don't even know why I asked for it myself. I think it was a spur of the moment. I think I got too caught up in the high I got while participating during the previous faci-games. Whatever the reason was, I'm glad I did.

Anyway, during the day proper, it actually didn't went as smoothly as we hoped for. Although we prepared as best as we could before THE DAY, the universe still found a way to stir our nerves up.

*drum rolls* The "speaker" doesn't have a Bluetooth feature. yikes. gg. whatevershallwedo?!

When I say I can see and read each of our minds, it's not a stretch. The stress was evident in our faces. Everyone's mind was turning and working as quickly as it can trying to find a way how to make it work. ><

"Unsaon na lang? Batia magdula way music uy."

"Daghan man ta tab, we could sync the song to play at the same time."

"Manual?"

"Uh... spotify?"

"Wala mi premium."

"Diha ra."

Fortunately though, our worries were for nothing. Because what followed Shekinah's rendezvous with the group kay sila kuya from GSD na gadala sa solution. Turns out the "speaker" we initially thought was the speaker is just the amplifier. Sgisgisgi.

Hayy. Seriously this group.

Mao to. After that hiccup, we were able to proceed like planned ra man pud.

I had fun interacting with the groups as I roamed around asking about their "pictures". Time did flew fast because the next thing I know, I'm already asking group 3 about their experiences from the activity. Kahangak. Kakapoy. Kauhaw. Kainit. Kalingaw.

Despite how physical that activity was though, I went home in high spirits. Satisfied ra ko sa amo facilitation and how it turned out. I'm just hoping the class had fun like I did!

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Welcome to The ShekSy Podcast! 🌸

Where Shekky and Sassy will talk about Group 3’s facilitation over our Social Psychology activity with our guests: Fredric, Nicole, Rovy, and Elynnah sharing their overall views and experiences uhuh yes i ♥

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*＊✿❀ Who's Swaying Who?! — chaotic edition ❀✿＊*

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"Your honor, it was the vibes."

If the second activity was a quote, it would be this. Dibaaaa?!?!? Am I right or am I right??

The second social psychology class activity was super duper mega funtastic! Wow. Super na nga, mega pa. Halata bang I enjoyed it a lot? Because I really did! Shock factor kaayo ang pa surprise quiz. #napasubo ><

Our second class activity on social beliefs and judgments was honestly super fun but also really eye-opening. We were given situational questions, pictures, and short clips, then had to quickly decide on our answers and literally run to the letter that matched our choice. Kahangak, bai. Hoo. At first it felt like just a game, but it made me realize how fast we form judgments based on limited information.

It really showed me how our beliefs and assumptions can kick in quickly, especially when we’re under time pressure and literally running to our answers. Which was super hangak, btw. What surprised me most was how different everyone’s interpretations were, even though we were all looking at the exact same scenario. BUT at the same time, how similar we were at the letter of our choice (?)! Our choice nga ba... hmmm... because I was lowkenuinely catching conformity vibes during the activity.

Me as a member of conformity group: darn, why haven't we thought of that? :p

Kidding aside, it was honestly super fun but also eye-opening. It reminded me to be more mindful of the snap judgments I catch myself making in everyday situations.

And to end this short yap entry, ang ako ma say for this activity is, "consider me gently humbled." Kay sometimes, vibes and gut feelings aren't the answers for a quick relationship.

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"Because every glance is a grammar, and I'm still learning the language. "

I've just finished saving my duolingo streak and my thoughts wandered. I have learned 3 new words today on Spanish and I wasn't quick to judge myself when I didn't got it right the first time. I took time and gave myself the grace to sit with it and really learn it. I gave myself chances until I got it right.

Social Psychology taught me that to know something is to look at it beyond surface level. It thought me the difference between my "that's definitely it" thoughts and "i should take this slow and think" thoughts.

Our first activity, about Social Thinking, really got me thinking. It made me realize that understanding others isn’t just about what’s being said, what was done, what we heard or seen, but also about what’s implied and felt underneath. It reminded me to slow down and really pay attention to the small details. Honestly, it made me more aware of how easy it is to miss important social cues when we only focus on what’s happening on the surface.

Soooo safe to say that I will definitely be paying closer attention next time.

ʕノ)ᴥ(ヾʔ

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a day will come when I'll be buried under all the fandoms I loved while I lived, and I can't think of a more blissful passing than that.

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*+:｡.｡ Finished a task; strengthened the bond ｡.｡:+*

PRE-MED DAYS has come and went. It started bumpy, chaotic, and even felt like a hopeless cause but ended as fun and worthwhile as it can be!

My heart still jumps with joy whenever I look back at the simple moments which made us shared laughter and smiles. Despite the physical and emotional ordeals we went through, I'm so happy the project still happened.

I have so many moments I was grateful for, so many people I appreciate, and a few moments I think I owe some apologies.

But, like how the eventful day ended and the carnival closed, what happened is another chapter finished.

To the class, I appreciate their enthusiasm and willingness to make it happen despite the hiccups we went through.

To the promotion committee, I appreciate their hardwork, and meaningful memories I experienced together with them. From bashful attempts of attracting customers to the shared pleas for water after circling the campus several times, each and every moment is something I deeply valued.

To my friends, for being there with me and giving me the strength to stand up even though my knees were about to give up from all the walking, standing, jumping, and dancing. They never fail to get me out of my comfort zone, and taught me to live in the moment.

And to Miss Barbie, the spine of the activity, the savior of the promotion committee, and the person who supported us from the start. From the bottom of my heart, I thank her with all the gratefulness and love. She was there to guide and give advice when everyone needed it most. She was there to give morale when everything felt so low. She was there, always ready to run across the open ground with us. Like she was ready to catch a stray ball for us. >v<

Thank you, C3. I treasure every smile and laughter we shared. I had fun! 💗

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₊‧°𐐪 "Social influence is subtle. Sometimes it sounds like my own voice." 𐑂°‧₊

I am the biggest people pleaser I know.

Going strong with that statement because it's true. ಥ_ಥ

I'm so self-aware but so helpless at the same time. Maybe it was because of my upbringing, where I was taught the importance of being obedient to avoid disappointments. Maybe it was because I have the urge to belong that I'm willing to lose my own voice.

Whatever it was, I can't help but break my words and bend my beliefs a little just so I can relate with others.

And it gets a little disheartening sometimes that even though I hold the wheel, I'm nothing but a slave to my desire of being accepted, seen, or heard.

Social Psychology has never failed to call out all issues I knowingly and unknowingly have with myself. It's like an on and off friend. It holds my hand tightly even though I want to let go every time I feel attacked by its honesty. lol

But it's not always a bad thing. It grounds me and also helps with my journey of softly letting go. It made me realize that whatever words my voice claims to be, it is still my own. Thus, I always had a companionship within me all along.

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❁ू• Peace feels lighter than pride •ू❁

‎I am an understanding person.

I am a patient person.

This may be true for some people who knows me well. As for me, all I can say is... ion kno 🤷‍♀️.

Wala eh. Self-aware pero batak rin mag self-doubt. Sarili laban sa sarili. #chooseyourbattle.

For the sake of the topic and from the instances I can recall na I can say I was indeed patient— let's just say I am patient. Now, back to the point before I completely forget the spiel I have in mind.

No one has truly lived a simple and peaceful life. Even the most kindest person will have their moment of selfishness, or even the most strongest person will have their time of weakness. Point is— you will always have that moment that will make you do things or say things that you know is so far from you.

As for me... uhh.. ang dami. lol #feeling silly. #tao lang.

What stuck with me the most from the discussion we had about helping and peacemaking, is the fact that life will have a little less problem if we don't live with pride.

Be the bigger person.

Forgive and forget.. or not. Take it as a lesson, but let go of the pride.

Which is so yesii because I have been doing exactly that all my life. Or maybe, I just don't have the energy to hold onto unnecessary problems. :P

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݁ ˖Ი𐑼⋆ Once upon a veerry good day...

Me: let's play together, it will be so much fun!

me after they stole all the nice ones I worked so hard to get:

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My momma didn't raise a quitter—

‎but she did raise an indecisive daughter.

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‎All my tender years,

‎I grew up under authority.

‎She should be studying.

‎She should stand out.

‎She should stop being a silent kid and reach out.

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‎So when I turned eighteen

‎and lived fending for myself, I was distraught.

‎No one told me how to live,

‎only to obey— just as I was taught.

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‎Now I live past the clutches of borrowed security.

‎I am learning how to stand my ground and choose decisively.

‎It had proven to be not as smooth sailing as I had hoped,

‎but a progress is still progress,

‎even when the path is sloped.

ʕ•ᴥ•ʔﾉ♡

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❁ू Simon Says... or else(?!)ू❁

Simon says... stop the irony.

Yikes.

During the presentation, it was what stuck to me the most. Funny how our topic is about conformity and obedience YET even us conform with the rest of the class.

The discussion was filled with lessons and guidance. It made us see what areas we lacked effort on and which part we can improve ourselves. Truly a light and hopeful moment to end whatever that week was.

Simon says... speak your truth— and the truth is to look no further for examples because we are here.

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*＊✿❀ Willing work weaves wholesomeness ❀✿＊*

Nothing says friendship like showing up together, disagreeing a little, and still choosing the same goal at the end. Teamwork makes everything lighter— and way more fun.

ʕꈍᴥꈍʔ

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"Who am I when the world isn't looking?"

Does a tree make a sound when it falls in the forest when no one is around to hear? Do we perceive something because we are watching or do we put on a show because we are being watched?

Who am I?

Funnily enough, I thought of these questions just as I was riding the jeep to school.

I sat there anxious because I'm running late, excited because of the subject, and overwhelmed from the pain of being a woman. Then a commuter sat beside me, loudly chewing her gum with open mouth. That icked me.

My thoughts were running wild. Who is she? Why is she doing that? A lot of questions that seemed to judge the person beside me— until I sat with my thoughts.

Who am I to judge her so quickly? Do I even know this person as who she really is? Or am I just a foul person? Is this my true colors?

Am I the true me when no one is around but my own thoughts to judge? Or am I the friend, the family, the student that I show?

Social Psychology always seemed to speak to me. Like it sees through my very core. The lesson that day ended but more questions gnawed at me.

Who am I really?

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⋆˚꩜｡The feminine urge to just disappear ⋆˚꩜｡

Growing up, I'd say I was always a faux actor in a blinding stage. Someone who felt so out of place but had no choice but to play the part because it was what they want to see from me, and I hate disappointing people.

Nevermind that I hate attention. Nevermind that I hate being watched. Nevermind that I, too, is a human so imperfect I had to pretend I was the opposite.

Growing up, I'd say eyes were on me. From all the praises and achievements I got, I thought it was the only purpose of my life. And so I strived for it.

Nevermind that I was tired. Nevermind that while chasing the glory and praises, I have been slowly burning myself out. Nevermind that I no longer feel their pride no matter how many medals I get.

Social Psychology is not just helping me understand other people. It is also opening "issues" I have with myself that I didn't know were bad. It's like exploring a new map and suddenly triggering a new quest, one that you don't have any choice but to confront right there and then.

As I sat there, shivering from cold, the topic didn't only described how I lived. It also made me realize and grieve for all the years I could have lived myself, but didn't because I was too blinded to be the version of myself others wanted for me.

But I also felt freed, like a child finally guided through life. Now, I'm slowly recovering from the past. Life for me is no longer a blur of survival and show. It had find its warmth through my friends and family. And I can say that life truly is worth living when you are actually alive, and not just surviving.