Wednesday, October 25, 2006
scribbled by anna katrina
9:51 PM | 4 comments
9:51 PM | 4 comments
i have issues... i Debate!
So... what have I been doing lately, you ask? Well -- I've been working my butt off debating and training the High School Debate Society. Not really on top of my 'supposed' priorities but hey, I'm having fun. That's all that matters.
I'm still really bummed that I wasn't able to join the NDC this year - now that I deel I could've kicked some more ass than I did at the AUDC. So right now, half of the gang is in Baguio (both teams broke in the Octos by the way) and the other hald is stuck here in hot Dumaguete teaching 15-year olds how to debate. But don't get me wrong. It's not that I hate it (God knows I don't), it's just that I haven't really debated in a Brit Parl Competition and this could've been my chance. They say it's easier to break in NDC (well, APPARENTLY.)
And not to forget a very important detail - it's Euphemism's (take note, this is a name code) last tournament (i think) before he graduates. I'd at least want to see him go for the win for the last time. You see, I happen to know that he's never won a championship in anything (always the runner up) but he's a BRILLIANT debater, and I'd very much want to support him in this competition.
Sadly, my inability to talk money to my parents have caused me to miss such opportunity and ultimately skip what is perhaps my dream guy's last chance to capture the gold. I feel so bad. But I couldn't just mope around and wait for nothing. If they're debating in Baguio, then we might as well be debating here at home.
I'm also very ecstatic about my miraculous improvement over the past few days (I felt like i was so stagnant before). Out of 7 debates, I got 5 first place(s), and 2 second place(s). Lowest score I ever got was 74, and the highest was 77, which I'm quite proud of. This is actually better than the 71's and 72's I always had before. I've improved on my manner a lot -- no longer repeating myself and also being able to substantiate on my arguments more. Finally, I am able to grasp what Noel has been trying to tell me over and over in the past. With more practice, I just might be able to break in more tournaments! Hehe... I'm way over my head now.
Anyhoo, I'm preparing myself for VRDC. I aim to at least reach the finals. I'll be ready for them!
I'm still really bummed that I wasn't able to join the NDC this year - now that I deel I could've kicked some more ass than I did at the AUDC. So right now, half of the gang is in Baguio (both teams broke in the Octos by the way) and the other hald is stuck here in hot Dumaguete teaching 15-year olds how to debate. But don't get me wrong. It's not that I hate it (God knows I don't), it's just that I haven't really debated in a Brit Parl Competition and this could've been my chance. They say it's easier to break in NDC (well, APPARENTLY.)
And not to forget a very important detail - it's Euphemism's (take note, this is a name code) last tournament (i think) before he graduates. I'd at least want to see him go for the win for the last time. You see, I happen to know that he's never won a championship in anything (always the runner up) but he's a BRILLIANT debater, and I'd very much want to support him in this competition.
Sadly, my inability to talk money to my parents have caused me to miss such opportunity and ultimately skip what is perhaps my dream guy's last chance to capture the gold. I feel so bad. But I couldn't just mope around and wait for nothing. If they're debating in Baguio, then we might as well be debating here at home.
I'm also very ecstatic about my miraculous improvement over the past few days (I felt like i was so stagnant before). Out of 7 debates, I got 5 first place(s), and 2 second place(s). Lowest score I ever got was 74, and the highest was 77, which I'm quite proud of. This is actually better than the 71's and 72's I always had before. I've improved on my manner a lot -- no longer repeating myself and also being able to substantiate on my arguments more. Finally, I am able to grasp what Noel has been trying to tell me over and over in the past. With more practice, I just might be able to break in more tournaments! Hehe... I'm way over my head now.
Anyhoo, I'm preparing myself for VRDC. I aim to at least reach the finals. I'll be ready for them!
