Archive for the ‘Reflection’ Category

I never thought I will ever reach this far. And just when I was about to proceed to a path that I chose a long time ago, this detour came and made me redirect my life for good. When I was still a kid, particularly in grade school, I was really active at school. Meaning, [...]

Gladz. The person I used to be.. I’ve always been very active in both academics and extra and co-curricular activities. Partly because I grew up in a very demanding and competitive family and academic environment, and maybe because I always want to challenge myself to stretch the limits and do the impossible. Yes, although I’m [...]

Last Saturday – February 26, 2011, I was walking along the pathway of Notre Dame Uuniversity (NDU) going to the gymnasium wearing my dear BLUE long sleeve from Ayala Young Leaders Congress. While walking, I heard one student commented “WOW, Ayala Young Leader siya”, napalingon ako and I looked at him and smiled. Para akong [...]

At first I thought that “ang AYLC ay isang malaking opportunity para makasakay ako ng airplane”. I was a childish, ignorant moron noon palang. I got 18 years of twist and turns as many of you are experiencing but I can say that somehow mine’s different. I dared to dream joining AYLC as early as [...]

The Y in AYLC by Franz Dizon

Posted: February 22, 2011 in AYLC News, Reflection

I can’t help but remember what my parish priest told my mother before I entered the seminary: “Maaga ho siyang tumanda.” Even as a young boy, I would love to sit beside my lola or even my titos and titas waiting to hear their stories and asking them questions born out of curiosity. When I [...]