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1st week overall.
On the first day of the programme with the full ICS team we went out to LapuLapu beach for a social activity day out where we spent our whole day getting know each other. I was struggling with fitting in during to communication breakdown but of course the time will come to when I become fluent in Filipino sign language. The day was soaring hot, the beach was absolutely beautiful,and we just had a bit of chilling day with the game, lunch and making new friends. The first things we have noticed about the Filipinos is they've got the different sense of humour- they laughs over something what we don't find funny but they don't laugh whenever we finds something funny! They also doesn't sunbath or swim with their bikini on but short and vest- they like to respect their own body and keep it private. The day ended with a bang where everyone got on like a house on fire and chatted all the whole night away exchanging the culture,about themselves , and their life!
However, we spent the rest of week in training, it is mainly all about the re cap from our training weekend in the UK, about the Philippines, Filipino sign language, and ICS programme. They was set to prepare us for our journey for the next three months! We will be moved to our host home tomorrow with our new counterpart and start work placement next Thursday. We was given widen options of variety work placements- there will be 1st and 2nd choice and the team leader will work out which is the best for me. I'm hoping for a deaf primary school to teach personal development, rights, English and maths. 2nd option is GVSP where I'll be helping out with the campaign and organising the event to decrease the sexual abuses of deaf people and increase the rights, awareness and equality.
More blogs about the positive/negative, the Philippines , and interview with a Filipino about their life coming up!
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Mam Amazing thing you are doing Leanne well done xx House is farrrrrrrrr too quiet without you missing ya n love ya mammy bear xxxxx