At the start of training, I thought it would be all fun and games, like last Council's Survivor Theme. I was so ecstatic. I kept checking my calendar to count down how many days were left till it started. Then it came. We were asked to line up, stand still, and were blindfolded. Then after 5 minutes, they led us into a bus and drove us to our destination. There was no talking, so all we could do was sleep. When I woke up, we had to walk up a rocky road and were asked to remove our blindfolds. Then I saw a little house painted with the words, "Project Health, Tagaytay."

The first thing we did was get on a jeepney and were driven to a school called Dap Dap. We were partnered up [I was with Ate Steff] and were asked to clean the classrooms. Wax the floors, scrub the windows, wipe the blackboard, chairs and tables-- everything. We even met some of the kids studying there. At first I thought, "This will be fun!" and it was. But looking around, seeing their facilities, their tuition fee [P 90] ; I realized how lucky we all are. To have loving and caring families, good schools and health. Then looking at all that. I realized how much I'd complain each day, when I should be grateful for what God has given me. And to help those who really need it.

After awhile we went to mass and had dinner. We watched “Cars”, the movie, and we had to write down what we learned, then, we sat in a circle, reflected on what we learned, and prayed. After awhile, it was lights out at 11:30pm and we had to wake up at 4:00 am. The first thing we did was walk to mass. After walking back to what we had called home, we had a delicious breakfast and once again sat in a circle. We sang songs and prayed, we had a guidance session, and we talked about our experiences at PCLTS. After spending what seemed like a week [which was only 2 days] at Project Health, we had to say goodbye.

I am going to miss Tagaytay. I already do. I was happy to be going home, but I would miss going to mass and praying all day and talking with SCOP all night. Through this, we not only learned to be better leaders and what real service was, but we also got to bond as one Council. This has been an experience that I will never forget. Getting to do all these new things with and for these wonderful people. And yes, it was truly exhausting, but you know what? It was worth it-- and I'd do it again any day. :)