Aethen

The Butterfly Effect Project- Global Xchange Team 107 It has been said that something as small as the flutter of a butterfly's wing can ultimately cause a typhoon halfway across the world. GX Team 107's campaign focuses on the power of small, seemingly inconsequential acts that, if properly situated, can bring about wide-ranging effects. There is no limit to how an individual can change the world. As the butterfly effect illustrates, it can begin with one flap, a single step, one act. It can begin with you.

Nine young Pinoys. Nine young British. Six months. Living and working together 24/7. Two countries. Outside your comfort zone. One life-changing experience. GX Team 107 (From left to right): Marvie from QC, Mike from Ilo-ilo, Trixie from Leyte, Karl from Cainta, JoEd from Ilo-ilo, Toni from here (LOL!), Josh from Legaspi, Aethen , April from Manila, Des from Manila, and KC from Pangasinan. Above are the young pinoys who will be representing the Philippines in this year Global Xchange Programme of British Council and VSO. I was fortunate to be part of the nine (9) young pinoys who will be sent to Hounslow, London as Youth ambassadors and volunteers . The programme has two phases: first phase will take place in London for three (3) months and another three (3) months will be in Cebu, Philippines. Each one of us will be having a British counterpart as buddy throughout the programme and each pair will be housed to a host home. As Joed said, the "Hunkslow" haha! The exchange wi...

I started to be a beach bum again. First stop: Anawangin Island Cove and Capones Island in Zambales. Camping is fun! Beach is fun! Summer is fun! Everything is fun! Nothing expensive though, the most expensive thing would probably be Wonderland. Next stop: Samal Island, Davao. Next weekend. Exciting.