CSO :)

This October we also had our CSO or Creative Social Outreach program which is required for Grade 10-12 students. We have to complete a certain number of hours to be able to graduate.
So, it's my first CSO activity and I can say it was certainly fulfilling.

On a Saturday, we went to feed 100 children in a depressed area in Muntinlupa.
It was hot and tiring, but seeing the faces of the children smiling and eating happily, took away the exhaustion we had. I also realized how lucky I am and I learned to appreciate the things that I always took for granted.

We always want something better, something more; that we don't realize just how important are the things that we already have. We want a bigger house with three floors, a posh bedroom with an overlooking view of the city, but don't we realize that some people live in the streets and have to sleep on a cold hard cement every night? We throw our lunch today just because we think the taste sucks, but don't we see the children scavenging on trashes just to find leftovers? or begging for a coins? We always complain because our teachers give us a lot of homework, but some kids can't even read much less learn or go to school.

I realized all these things after the activity. I always complain when I don't get this or get that. I envy some people who have this thing or that thing. I don't appreciate the things I already have or sadly, sometimes even the people around me. :(

Now, I realized that my life is going pretty much great right now.
I feel such a lucky person. :)

I might not have everything in this world right now... but I guess, I already have Enough. :)

Lesson learned: Contentment

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Some pictures from the CSO Activity: