today was a day to be remembered ... despite all the bad days of the week ..
what happened today made it all worthwhile ..
we had a volleyball game today .. not our first and definately not our last ..
it wasn't like any other games we've ever played before .. the team we played today was a "selected team" from different schools and I have to say many of them were extremely good .. i remember feeling my heart pound like it was going to jump right out of my chest .. like the other games i was nervous ... but what made this game special was that I WAS SO TIRED .. i don't know if it was the fact that coach switched me to a position that i was inexperienced at or playing the middle in volleyball is a very very VERY tiring thing .. or the other team was very experienced and very skilled ... might be all of them added together!
we won 2 sets ... one against an okay team and one against their good players and we ended up playing the 5th set which only goes up till 15 ... we lost .. 13 to 15 i guess all of us just got nervous and unsure .. scared to make a mistake ...
even though we did not win the game ... i believe that we are winners ... this team has forced US to be a better team .. the best that we could be ... i am happy and think that we did well ... hopefully we will get better and push away some emotions and play the game that we are all capable of ..
"Don't wish or hope for it, if you want it, take it."
-- coach's words
fel 9/9/10
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Cas Proposal #1 Volleyball Varsity
FORM #1: CAS Activity Proposal
This form must be submitted to and approved by the CAS Coordinator BEFORE you begin your work.
Full Name *
Felicia Lin
Grade *
11
12
Activity Name *
Give your activity a title
Volleyball Varsity
Activity Description *
Describe the activity you wish to undertake. Identify your role and responsibilities. Indicate if your activity is individual in nature or collaborative. (If collaborative, list down your collaborators.)
Being part of the Brent Varsity Volleyball Team and playing to represent the school. I am one of the captains and player on the team. I am responsible for leading by example, playing my part, being on time to practice and give it my all during practice and games. This activity is individual, myself, playing in a team and led by two coaches.
Activity Status *
Is this a new activity or an ongoing project?
New
Ongoing
Activity Core Value *
Which core value does your activity address? (Select all that apply.)
Creativity
Action
Service
Learning Outcomes *
Which Learning Outcomes will this activity touch on? (Check all that apply.)
Increase my awareness of my strengths & areas for growth
Undertake new challenges
Plan & Initiate activities
Work collaboratively with others
Show perseverance & commitment
Engage in issues of global importance
Consider the ethical implications of my actions
Develop new skills
Goals *
What are your personal goals for this activity? How do these goals relate to the Learning Outcomes you selected above?
My personal goals for this activity is to be a better volleyball player, to push myself to jump higher, hit harder, think faster, play smarter. Also to be supportive of my team, to lead by example, to work with others for the same cause, to stay committed to the team, to be optimistic at all times, help others and let others help me with my skills.
Impact *
Who will benefit from this activity? How?
I will benefit from this activity because I would get better at playing volleyball, to be able to play smarter and develop skills, at listening to others, working together with others and I would get a good workout 5 days a week. Hopefully my teammates would benefit from this activity and get better as well.
Timeline *
Where, how often, and for how long will the activity take place? (specific dates if possible)
Where:
School Gym
How Often:
5 days a week (school days) each for 1.5 hours to 2 hours
How Long Will The Activity Take Place:
August 12, 2010 - October 10,2010
Name of Supervisor *
Coach Higgins
Supervisor's Organization *
Brent School Subic
Supervisor's Information (if not from Brent Int'l. School Subic)
Contact Address, Email, Contact Number(s)
Student Agreement
I will commit to the activity at the above-stated time/s and given duration to the best of my ability. I understand that it is my responsibility to see this activity to its completion, and once approved, can only be cancelled through negotiation with the supervisor and the CAS Coordinator. (Click the SUBMIT button to signify your agreement.)
fel 2010/9/5
This form must be submitted to and approved by the CAS Coordinator BEFORE you begin your work.
Full Name *
Felicia Lin
Grade *
11
12
Activity Name *
Give your activity a title
Volleyball Varsity
Activity Description *
Describe the activity you wish to undertake. Identify your role and responsibilities. Indicate if your activity is individual in nature or collaborative. (If collaborative, list down your collaborators.)
Being part of the Brent Varsity Volleyball Team and playing to represent the school. I am one of the captains and player on the team. I am responsible for leading by example, playing my part, being on time to practice and give it my all during practice and games. This activity is individual, myself, playing in a team and led by two coaches.
Activity Status *
Is this a new activity or an ongoing project?
New
Ongoing
Activity Core Value *
Which core value does your activity address? (Select all that apply.)
Creativity
Action
Service
Learning Outcomes *
Which Learning Outcomes will this activity touch on? (Check all that apply.)
Increase my awareness of my strengths & areas for growth
Undertake new challenges
Plan & Initiate activities
Work collaboratively with others
Show perseverance & commitment
Engage in issues of global importance
Consider the ethical implications of my actions
Develop new skills
Goals *
What are your personal goals for this activity? How do these goals relate to the Learning Outcomes you selected above?
My personal goals for this activity is to be a better volleyball player, to push myself to jump higher, hit harder, think faster, play smarter. Also to be supportive of my team, to lead by example, to work with others for the same cause, to stay committed to the team, to be optimistic at all times, help others and let others help me with my skills.
Impact *
Who will benefit from this activity? How?
I will benefit from this activity because I would get better at playing volleyball, to be able to play smarter and develop skills, at listening to others, working together with others and I would get a good workout 5 days a week. Hopefully my teammates would benefit from this activity and get better as well.
Timeline *
Where, how often, and for how long will the activity take place? (specific dates if possible)
Where:
School Gym
How Often:
5 days a week (school days) each for 1.5 hours to 2 hours
How Long Will The Activity Take Place:
August 12, 2010 - October 10,2010
Name of Supervisor *
Coach Higgins
Supervisor's Organization *
Brent School Subic
Supervisor's Information (if not from Brent Int'l. School Subic)
Contact Address, Email, Contact Number(s)
Student Agreement
I will commit to the activity at the above-stated time/s and given duration to the best of my ability. I understand that it is my responsibility to see this activity to its completion, and once approved, can only be cancelled through negotiation with the supervisor and the CAS Coordinator. (Click the SUBMIT button to signify your agreement.)
fel 2010/9/5
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
desire
(volleyball uniform)
driven by desire. fueled by sweat.
after a 3 day weekend.. a rough one i might add ..
i decided to go to volleyball practice even though i wasn't fully well ..
today i learned that my approach for a volleyball spike was supposedly weird looking .. three guys pointed it out to me and tried to show me how it's suppose done .. they said i shouldn't be facing straight when i jump but that i should turn to my side and turn my shoulders when swinging my arm down and having a strong snap .. after many tries before and after practice .. my approach was finally looking like the approach that the guys were talking about .. (i think) one of the guys took the time after practice .. although brief ... to help me get a better idea of it .. he did it step by step and i followed .. hopefully this new spike approach can help me hit more effective spikes and improve my spiking skills .. it's not only speed and strength but form and skill .. i thank them for teaching me something new today :)
you might think that what you're doing is your best .. when it isn't .. you are always capable of so much more .. you just have to push yourself bit by bit ... open your mind to new ways .. and never be afraid to try .. no matter how silly you might look trying it.
fel 2010/8/31
Thursday, August 26, 2010
don't worry
you are as happy as you make yourself to be.
had volleyball practice today .. and that didn't go too well ..
i don't know if it's the emotional rollercoaster i had today or the sickness that's going around school that gave me an upset stomach and headache... everything went well at the beginning of practice but the energy and enthusiasm of playing volleyball seemed to go downhill .. the coach wasn't very pleased and believed that we could do way better than what we have done today ..
i believe so too .. our volleyball team may be small .. but we do have the potential of being great .. it just needs a lot of hard work, focus and persistance .. we all .. and i mean ALL need to want to be the best that we can be ...
sometimes i find our coach inspiring ... no matter how bad we did .. he'd always have something nice to say ... he was extremely optimistic .. and it amazes me .. even on such a gloomy day and practice he still lifted our spirits even just a little bit ..
we have a game tomorrow .. second game of this volleyball season .. we shall make up for today :)
"we will have our vengeance"
fel 2010/8/26
had volleyball practice today .. and that didn't go too well ..
i don't know if it's the emotional rollercoaster i had today or the sickness that's going around school that gave me an upset stomach and headache... everything went well at the beginning of practice but the energy and enthusiasm of playing volleyball seemed to go downhill .. the coach wasn't very pleased and believed that we could do way better than what we have done today ..
i believe so too .. our volleyball team may be small .. but we do have the potential of being great .. it just needs a lot of hard work, focus and persistance .. we all .. and i mean ALL need to want to be the best that we can be ...
sometimes i find our coach inspiring ... no matter how bad we did .. he'd always have something nice to say ... he was extremely optimistic .. and it amazes me .. even on such a gloomy day and practice he still lifted our spirits even just a little bit ..
we have a game tomorrow .. second game of this volleyball season .. we shall make up for today :)
"we will have our vengeance"
fel 2010/8/26
Sunday, August 22, 2010
what i have to say
"shoot for the moon .. and if you miss you'll be amoung the stars .."
i'm sure plenty of people has heard that line ..
i believe that failure isn't when you're unable to accomplish something ..
but instead .. failure is when you give up hope, lose faith and stop trying
because when you try .. there's always a chance of getting it right.
and when you make mistakes .. don't beat yourself up about it ...
understand why .. learn from it .. and don't make the same mistake again..
life is all about learning ...
learning how to fall and getting back up again ..
learning how to fail and trying again and again ..
learning that life is not fair and to be optimistic about it ..
every coin has two sides .. just like everything else in life ...
you just have to choose the side that would make you happy
and don't sweat the small stuff!
life is too short for you to hold anything back
never lose a chance of trying something new
you never know the amazing things you're going to miss.
cherish every moment you have
whether it be with your family or friends or even yourself
and do not take anything for granted
know that everything happens for a reason
and that life will shoot a BOOM at you here and there
but not to worry ... just bounce back up and get back in the game.
Life is like a basketball game, play hard, think fast and know that every millisecond counts - F.L.
reach far and reach high
you don't know what you are capable of ..
and remember everything is just the way it's meant to be
just keep believing :)
fel 2010/8/22
i'm sure plenty of people has heard that line ..
i believe that failure isn't when you're unable to accomplish something ..
but instead .. failure is when you give up hope, lose faith and stop trying
because when you try .. there's always a chance of getting it right.
and when you make mistakes .. don't beat yourself up about it ...
understand why .. learn from it .. and don't make the same mistake again..
life is all about learning ...
learning how to fall and getting back up again ..
learning how to fail and trying again and again ..
learning that life is not fair and to be optimistic about it ..
every coin has two sides .. just like everything else in life ...
you just have to choose the side that would make you happy
and don't sweat the small stuff!
life is too short for you to hold anything back
never lose a chance of trying something new
you never know the amazing things you're going to miss.
cherish every moment you have
whether it be with your family or friends or even yourself
and do not take anything for granted
know that everything happens for a reason
and that life will shoot a BOOM at you here and there
but not to worry ... just bounce back up and get back in the game.
Life is like a basketball game, play hard, think fast and know that every millisecond counts - F.L.
reach far and reach high
you don't know what you are capable of ..
and remember everything is just the way it's meant to be
just keep believing :)
fel 2010/8/22
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