Halloween project

 

 It was a new experience for me to organise something in school. My friends and I decided to make a  small 'suchi bar' for the Halloween disco. It was very difficult to cooperate with everyone and organize such a big event, because we were not really sure about the circumstances that we were going to have. We had to give up the plan of suchi bar and change it to sandwiches and Korean food cafe. I came to realize that I lacked the skill of planning and organizing. But I developed this skill over time and the event went very successful. I was very glad that I challenged something very new, and managed to develop my skills. The profit we gained when to the charity which also made this event very successful and useful.

Gym 2

In order to make some imrovements, I constantly increases the amount of excercises that I do. Theses days, I start my training with walking for 40 minuets on the walking machine. I wanted to challenge something new, and my trainer recomnded to work on my back and arms. Thus I added cable tower and lat pull-down on my list. I was familiar with the second machine, but the first traning machine was completely new to me. It took me a while to get used to it, but now, I can use it without the tranner's support.

International Day

 It was a great experience to be responsible for supervising year 9 students. I have never done such a thing, and I was very glad to see the students participating very actively. I had a chance to participate in some activities, especially Asian games which were familiar to me. It was an excellent day and I was glad I managed to do my duty very well.

I've started going to the gym! :D

Since I got a feedback about my CAS from the teachers, now I'm aware that I have a serious problem with activities. I am very bad at putting pressure on myself and I still have an issue with time management. Thus I decided to go to the gym. I started going there since the beginning of the summer holiday. As the new term started and I'm aware of my timetable, I made a plan for my activity. I go the gym twice a week, and I gradually increase the amount of exercises that I must do. For example, when I only begun training, I could work only for an hour. I usually start with walking on a walking machine. In July, I could walk only for 15 minuets. Now I usually walk for 30 minuets on slopes. 

 It is very encouraging to see that my ability and skill of training is improving. And I like that I sometimes communicate with people who also train there. They give me very useful advices. I am very happy that I finally do productive activities. 

The New Art project 2 - water colour

Helping At Church

 During the summer holiday, I did not have much opportunity to help at the church since I was not in Moscow. Unfortunately, I managed to go there only twice.

 The school has started and now I have quite enough of time to spend on CAS. Thus I decided to go there as often as possible. I usually go there every Saturday to help with cleaning up. Last week, I was invited by people there to help them with setting up for a very important religious event. Sadly, I was not allowed to take any pictures inside the church. I helped there for about 2 hours. I was asked to throw away all flowers, wash vases and finally clean icons as usual. It was very interesting to get involved in such event, because, although I don't believe in God, listening to people who have totally different opinions made me open-minded. I enjoyed talking about the religion with them in Russian, and I even learnt some new words. Interacting with people who are from various backgrounds is an important experience, which also makes me a good communicator.

The New Art Project - no title

 Since I've done my Maiko Project, I decided to start new one. It took me awhile to come up with a proper idea. I always liked drawing beautiful clothes and people. Since I drew Japanese clothes for my last project, I want to challenge something new. Thus, I decided to draw different dresses. I used to like drawing dancers, different dresses, a princess, ball gowns and other girlish things, so I thought it would be good if a theme of the new project is something related to them. Therefore, my new project will be called 'a ball project'. Hopefully, I will come up with a better title for it.

 So here are some rough drawings that I drew for practice. It took me only 30 minuets to draw them. However, I did not draw the whole bodies and dresses. To be honest, I drew them just for fun and entertainment. Next time, I will try to actually draw a ball gown by water colours.