My SMC Experience in 7

Student Media Congress

Last week I was able to have an opportunity of a lifetime, be a part of the people handling the SMC (Student Media Congress). It was, indeed, a notable experience! I got to meet new people, Become friends with most of them. Everyone was just super fun to be with, to talk to and to hang with. Here are my Top 7 Reasons why I loved my SMC Experience:

PS ALMOST ALL OF THE PHOTOS, except FOR THE SELFIES, ARE TAKEN BY DIFFERENT PEOPLE (MOST OF WHICH ARE OWNED BY SMC and Plaridel)

1 NEW FRIENDS - It's always fun to meet new people! 'm actually planning to join next year's SMC again, hopefully.

The SMC 2014 Family

2 FREE FOOD - YES, did not Spend a penny. 

3, TALKS - I heard tons of people with big names talk about THEIR fields and success. Learned a lot and I enjoyed hearing Them talk at the same time.

One of the best speakers ever

4 FIELD WORK - It's sort of a good training for my future. I got to talk and greet people, and try and maintain my temper at its coolest no matter how rude a delegate may be ... IT'S FUN AND HARD (OOOH).

5 NO Classes - Yes, I missed my friends but I got to be excused in one class, now that's a perk.
6 GOT TO SEE LSTV - LSTV, a new org on La Salle had THEIR right before the official launch Unveil

Me doing a "WTH" face

Enjoying the challenge a bit too much

7 UNVEIL - Music + Friends = Best time ever

"When an opportunity comes, grab it"

"Learn thru experience"

"Always smile, it'll get you a thousand miles"

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My Story Episode 1

My Story Ep. 1

My birthday's coming up in less than a month and I suddenly have all this realizations in life. Honestly, their more of 'dilemmas' rather than realizations. I'm going to be 18 and I I'm not even sure if I'm going to have a party. Okay, so I'm a guy and usually guys throw a huge part on their 21st but I'm different. I always wanted to throw a party PARTY on my 18th cause it'll be like me saying goodbye to immature me and facing the painful reality of life. Besides, 18's special to me cause I can finally be imprisoned, not that I want to, but get it? I'm finally something to the society, lol and in line with that I want to celebrate it! Anyway, I'm not sure if my I, together with my parents and sister's help, can pull it off. Because of this, I decided to make a week by week countdown-like and update you guys about what I'm planning to do on my birthday and the knowledge/realizations I gain every week.Who knows, this might be beneficial to some people out there. Lastly, I think some of you think my idea of throwing a party, and crying if that doesn't happen, is totes dumb. Well, I can't blame you. After all you can't understand someone, not until you experience what they're going through, so my advice don't judge. On the other hand, I'm going to try not to care, lo cause after all 'YOU CAN'T PLEASE EVERYONE'. Too much info? Sorry

Playing Timezone again! I love it, I feel so safe there

 Okay, so this may be totes weird, but I love playing in Timezone, especially the branch in Greenbelt 3. I know I'm 17 and I should be thinking of something better, like doing my homework and studying everyday. Sorry I'm just not like that. I'm FAILING my classes but I always see to it that I still have time to myself. I enjoy the company of others, but nothing beats some alone-time. I believe that we have to learn to stand with our own two feet and not need anyone else to make us smile. You have to accept who you are before others accept you for you. Besides, how can you love others when you can't even love/appreciate yourself.

My comfort food (Kettle Korn, Chef Tony's Popcorn and Tous Les Jours) plus a new top (Bershka)

Went to Star City with Jhia Asinas, Juana Segismundo and Joana Aberin (Both behind the camera)

(c) Ri Ranjo, ME. Edited on VSOCAM

So one day, June 17, I was left in our new condo in SM Jazz. It was the same day I realized tons of things like how much I've changed. From being a kid who can't live without volleyball (seems like it was a part me before) to a teen who knows how to enjoy even if he's alone. I'm saying I'm independent, cause I'm not but rather I've changed from being weak to becoming strong. I use to cry a lot cause I didn't make it as an athlete in college, but now, I don't really care anymore. Instead, I focus my disappointment from that to do other things, like blogging, singing (TRYING) and dancing (ALSO TRYING REALLY HARD). After taking this photo, I had a lot of ... interpretations with it. First, I saw a lost man trying to reach for his dreams, but fails. Second, a person who doesn't give up. Third, someone who constantly tries things to find who he is. Lastly, a dramatic person who is reaching for nothing and is looking for someone/something new. NEVER GIVE UP. IT ISN'T OVER TILL YOU SAY IT IS. JUST WAIT, YOU'LL FIND SOMEONE BETTER... SOMEONE WHO'LL LOVE YOU HARDER AND LONGER, IT MAY EVEN BE YOUR FOREVER.

Appreciate yourself. (YES THEIR ALL SELFIES SORRY)

CBO in Greenbelt 5 (Try it guys, really tasty, worth-it and self-comforting)

Penshoppe top, Uniqlo Checkered Polo.

My new BERSHKA Top. Soon to wear lol

Penshoppe top, Uniqlo Checkered Polo.

Remember this: You don't have to try so hard or change so people could see you. You just have to be you and let people see you for who you are. AND EJOY. Also, in choosing clothes, never buy something just for the sake having something to add in your cabinet. Well, atleast not if you're trying to save money  Going back, don't buy something unless you really feel like you want it, as if it wants you to wear it cause a person changes their mind like the weather, unpredictable (KIND A LIKE LOVE).

Don't forget to follow me on Twiiter and Instagram for more awesome photos! Plus get to know me more, who knows maybe we can be friends or more? Lol, kidding.XOXO

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5 Reasons Why It's Fun To Host

What's Fun About Being a Host?

First thing's first, I'm not a professional host. I did not get in to the hosting pool of my other org actually preferred. hahaha!

Hosting with my friend, Thea Garaygay

Me and Thea caught on act: CHILLING.

Can't stop smiling. That face tho

             What's fun about it? EVERYTHING! Okay so I know I'm being superficial, but it's true. Hosting with be hard as hell, cause you have to entertain your audience almost all the time, but it's really really fun. It's one of those moments where you just do not want to stop talking so mu cause you're having fun. Well, at first it was so nerve-racking, especially if it's your first time like me. I did not know what to say and I was so conscious about what to say that there were moments that I just stood there waiting for my co-host to say something. Nevertheless, as time passes by and you get to know your audience more, Eventually you'll feel relaxed and ready for more!

1. You get to test your communicating SKILLS - One of the most challenging, yet fun, part about hosting is that it tests your effectiveness to communicate with other people. 

2. You get to TALK AS MUCH AS YOU WANT TO - As a host you have to keep on talking to keep the audience alive.

3. You can PLAY WITH THE AUDIENCE (or fool them) - Since your the host, you're not going to play some of the embarrassing yet FUN games that the people behind the event PREPARED. Instead you get to watch and organize it. Who knew the audience were that good ... and making others laugh (that's a good thing)

4. You get to practice SMILING ALL THE TIME - as a host you have to show the audience that you're having fun.

5. You'll MEET A LOT OF PEOPLE - Actually, not just meet people but become friends with them!

(Left to right) My Top Model-worthy friend Trisha Tejada, Me and my biggest idol Ericka Juasayan (aka DJ Robyn)

Talking to the audience

Making some friends lol

Lastly ... Thank you for this opportunity TEAMCOMM. I love you! Follow me on twitter and instagram: riranjo

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Love is Like a Kite

Let's go up

        Life is simple. It's what we make of it. At some point, we are to face big problems that would ruin us, big winds that may make or break us. At this point in our life, we should know who we can go to if we need someone, and who we need not to come. Okay, what I said was super weird haha! Anyway, I never loved flying kite but since it's our midterm test for our FTSPORT, I had to go through it. Making a kite was one of the most stressing things I've ever done, flying one though was the most memorable. P.S. My kite broke even before I got to the area where we were suppose to fly it. Depressing right? Well, thanks to my friends, I still had the chance to experience how it felt to fly a kite!

In my defense, I was enjoying the activity so much that I could not help but smile or laugh every time my friend wanted tried to take a decent pic of me. So I told her to just keep taking photos, and hope that we get something great! I think we did.. I guess

My Kite flying groupie (From left to right) Tania Leongson (the owner of the undying kite), Maan Fernandez, Juana Segismundo and her best friend Joana Aberin

If you think me and Juana are probably one of the best kite flyers, think again! We were just pretending to fly the kite. Someone was actually holding it from behind us. Smart, right? Well, I thought of that. Lol haha! It was truly an epic day! Love is like flying a kite, no matter what other people think there is, you'll never stop holding on. XO

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Rock-themed Outfits

Rock That Outfit!

    I think rock bands are really cool I'm not really a big fan of any. This week, I decided to wear clothes that make me look like a punk rock band or a fan. I dedicate this to my friend who loves to rock Rica with tons of bands all over the world! To everyone, do not be afraid to show your inner weirdness thru your clothes, it's always nice to experiment!

Top and sweater: F21

Doing my 'don't-look-at-the-camera' signature look

Sex Pistol Shoes

My mom's blurred photo lol

Band ACDC shirt

Sorry for my boring posts, I do hope some of you still enjoyed them. on supporting me and give me some suggestions on how I can Improve my blog!

XO

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Food is GOOD (Part 2)

FOOD FOOD FOOD

Here's another segment of Food is Good! Enjoy:

We all love Army Navy

The Famous BFF Fries! Irresistible

Buritos Yum!

Calamari

Pancake House

Pancake House

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5 Reasons Why I Don't Want To Grow Up

Say No to Growing Up!

1 Wrinkles - My face will start to change. My skin and the way I move soon BUT I can actually stop this by exercising and eating healthily still no matter how old I get.

2 Out with the old - There will be new cool stuff in the market that I will not understand how to operate anymore, although you can still be in Even if you're physically old. It's all in the mind.

3 WORK - I have to work work work in order to survive, my parents will no longer be there to support me and give me whatever I want (or atleast the ones They can afford).

4 Work hard play what? - No longer do I focus myself on my studies and parties, but rather I have to pull it together to do nothing but work. Maybe I'll try to Deviate from the norm and still go to parties in the future.

5 LEARN HOW TO BUDGET - This is the biggest issue ever! If now all I have to think about is how to save money so I can buy clothes, concert tickets, etc. When I group old, I now have to think of all the other Aspects of life, like paying the electric bill ... NO!

That moment your parents leave and the playground

Goofing around

Having a Tantrum moment

Feeling like Peter Pan

I do not how what's going on

You and your best friend just playing around

This article's inspiration: Thea Garaygay

Unlike most people, I actually do not want to grow up. I want to remain young, not physically cause that would be impossible, but in the heart. I want to be mature yet young and exciting, ready to face anything and craving for something new and weird. Hope you had fun reading! XO

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