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GRACELAND Announcements (Things to Bring, etc.)
ICONS THINGS TO BRING
(GRACELAND/MINI GRACELAND)
Prepared by: CJRebojo
Referenced with: Mrs. Jennifer Catolico, Ms. Weanne Estrada, and batch Esoterikos
NOTE: YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE CHECKLIST OF ITEMS HERE (CLICK ME!)
Before you begin browsing the content, please take note of the following baggage limits first (specifically to those going to Graceland with us via JAM BUS)
Package 1:
- 1 BIG Luggage
- 2 Medium Luggage
- 1 Hand Carry
Package 2:
- 2 BIG Luggage
- 1 Hand Carry
Please chose one of the two packages that fits you. PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR HOUSE. We are not certain if magiging comfortable pa kayo pag SUPER dami nang dala; worse comes to worst if hind na maganda ung setting ng bus we might have to rent ANOTHER bus (which will eventually cost us MORE) Please be considerate. Thanks
PER PERSON ITEMS:
Worship Stuff:
- Bible (if you have digital versions in your phones, itouches, it would suffice)
- Sabbath Clothes (Good for 4 sabbaths; Re-use nalang ung iba)
- Sabbath Shoes (Maximum of 2); HINDI KAYO mag FAFASHION SHOW. Wag nyo nang tangkain dalhin PRADA HEELS NYO. MANGANGARAG lang yan sa putikan. HAHA
Daily Wear:
- House Slipper (Isa lang ok na un. PANG LOOB yan)
- Outdoor Slippers (Ito pang labas. para hindi DUGYOT. BOTA bet nyo? haha)
- Jogging Pants and Shoes (wooo gagamitin yan ah.. Lex, let’s go ah? haha)
- Jeans and Skirts (Just enough for two weeks to be REUSED and LAUNDRIED altogether
- Skirts or knee length or longer are ok. NO PEKPEK SHORTS TO CLASS
- NO PROVOCATIVE Clothes
- “AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE WEAR DECENT CLOTHES. SO WHEN YOU ASK GOD FOR BLESSINGS HE WOULDN'T GIVE YOU A SECOND LOOK.“- Ma’am Jen
- JACKET (Malamig daw dun. magdala kau kung ayaw nyong manigas ang kung ano nyo dyan sa lamig. ICONS JACKET, OK? :D)
Study/Classroom Stuff:
- Aim one lecture aids (3 sets; ung ginamit nung in house)
- 3pcs 1x1 Picture (For ID System; wala nang FORMAT like sa NLE.)
- Pencil (Monggol No.2; bili na kayo isang BOX; para ung mga walang dala benta nyo P5 each, BET? hahaha)
- 500-1000cc water bottle (wag TABO or BOTE NG COKE utang na loob)
- Highlighter
- Sharpener (better ready kesa pumila ng hanggang MOA)
- School ID/Alumni ID
- Scissors
Student Stuff for Exam:
- UPDATED: AUP SCHOOL UNIFORM
- SCHOOL SHOES
- White socks
- Calculator WITHOUT memory (ung parang kay ate kiosk sa molave haha)
- 4 PCS Passport size picture or 2x2 (actually yung tira nung filing nalang hihingin)
- 1 PC Clear envelope, LONG
- 1 PC Brown envelope. LONG
- Wrist Watch
- Small Glue (or kung tag hirap, KANIN.. JOKE)
- Monggol no.2 (around 4-5 pcs)
- Black pen -- NO SIGN PEN PLEASE
- Candy (optional)
- Water (optional)
- a SMALL bag that could hold your personal belongings for the exam day
Miscellaneous:
- Personal Medications
- A MUST FOR EVERYONE:
- Paracetamol
- Headache Meds of your choice
- Vitamins
- Pain Reliever (sige ha mag SOMATIZATION tayo haha)
- Benadryl (baka kagatin ka ng kung ano din. mahirap na)
- Kremil S
- Diatabs
- Hydrite (ORS. BET NYO? HAHA)
- Band Aid
- Decongestant of your choice
- Inhalers for Asthmatics
- PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT.
2. Own Kitchen Utensils (Spoon and Fork)
- Bath Towels (at least 2)
- 1 Extra Pillow (optional. Gracland will provide naman daw 1 pillow/person)
- Toiletries:
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- NAPKIN (GO GIRLS. haha)
- Tissue
- Shampoo
- Soap
- NOTE: all grooming stuff good for two months please
- snacks
- nail cutters
- Umbrella
- acetone (TARAY PATI BOYS MAG DALA; natawa naman ako dito)
- Additional Beddings if you desire (Bet nyo ALMEROL? KULAMBO? WAHAH)
SUPER MISCELLANEOUS:
- Pocket Money, NOT TOO MUCH PLEASE.
- Laptop (OPTIONAL, care and lost cannot be rendered to graceland.
- MY NOTE: WAG NA. UTANG NA LOOB. Kung may reviewers kayo, YUN LANG GAMITIN NYO. DON’T BRING DVD’s, or HARD DRIVEs filled with *you know stuff* = DISTRACTIONS)
- Cellphones (to be used at specified times ONLY)
- BLOWER (OMG HAHAHA), Flat Iron, Mga ibang KALANDIAN. (KUNG ako sainyo, tama na ung blower. TAYO TAYO LANG NAMAN MAGKIKITAAN DUN. wag na um-aura. wahaha)
- SUPER NOTE: BAG PADLOCK. MAHIRAP NA.
PER ROOM:
- Lesson Quarterly (per Room)
- Hymnals (per Room)
- Devotional Books (per Room)
- Books and extra books
- NOTE: CENTRALIZED ROOM REFERENCE SYSTEM IS ADVICED. FOR INSTANCE:
- Jerome Casel- Brunner and Suddharts book (MS)
- Gaygay Barnedo - Pilliteri and Wong (MC/PEDIA)
- Jocelyn Genebago- Kozier (FUNDA)
- “BONGGANG MANILA PAPERR!!” - Ma’am Jen
- Toothpaste (IMO. Per ROOM na yan!; bili kayo ng SUPER laking TUBE)
- Hangers (LITERAL NA HANGERS HA. WALANG HANGERS DUN)
- CAN OPENER (In case gutumin ka in the middle of the night, lumatak ng SARDINAS. BET?)
- Dishwashing Liquid
- Foot Rags (PLEASE. Maputik daw sa graceland. MAAWA TAYO MINSAN SA TAGA LINIS)
- Scoth Tape
- SHOE RACK
- Clothes Line (bili kau LUBID para pag wit nyo na bet diretso bigti JOKE. Basta kailangan un kasi mag sesetup ng sampayan dun dahil BAWAL MAG SAMPAY SA VERANDA. haha)
- CLOTHES CLIP
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS:
- i specifically didn't mention padlocks for lockers kasi there is one locker in a room. i guess roommates will have to decide which clothes to hang. and you cannot lock it kasi masisira ang locker.
- wlang masasampayan so basically, mgpapalaundry. (last year we (MA’AM JEN) got it for 25/kilo dun sa laundry service nila mam myrna. i don't know if they could go lower. there was another laundry shop na nag-offer ng 20/kilo pero they couldn't deliver on time)
HOW TO GET THERE?
FOR PRIVATE VEHICLES: Take exit to Batangas/Lucena and course through approximately 3 hours of travel. the objective is to get to Tayabas, Quezon, follow the main road. there are big directional signs that are easy to follow. you will pass through several towns namely: (in order) Sta. Tomas, Alaminos, San Pablo, Tiaong, Candelaria, Sariaya, then finally Tayabas. (you can actually skip lucena city and avoid traffic.) Reaching Tayabas town proper, you will be in graceland in less than 30 minutes.
FOR THOSE TAKING PUB (MY NOTE: I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST AND HAPPINESS IN LIFE DAHIL GOODLUCK SA PAG DADALA NG BAHAY NYO): find a suitable bus liner in buendia pasay. you can choose from Jam (infront of EGI Tower), Lucena Lines (along side Jam), Jac Liner (infront of Pasay Adventist Church). there are also available bus lines in cubao, and dela rosa alabang. from batangas city you can ride Supreme Transit. All of these go to one point, LUCENA GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL. From the terminal, jeepney rides are available headed towards Lucban. I think aimone people will assist in giving directions in the terminal. then, ask the driver to get you to Graceland.
NO PARKING FEES FOR VEHICLES THAT WILL BE USED TO TAKE YOU THERE. PARENTS CAN VISIT YOU, WE WILL DISCUSS THE DATES.
RULES AND REGULATION TO FOLLOW. BUT ON OUR ARRIVAL WE WILL MEET THE GRACELAND AUTHORITIES BEFORE WE ACTUALLY CHECK-IN. TO TIGHTEN UP SECURITY AND STRAIGHTEN OUR RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE PROPERTY. YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO GET OUT OF GRACELAND ON LONG WEEKENDS ONLY. AND PARENTS SHOULD GIVE CONSENT TO YOUR GOING OUT OF GRACELAND FOR WHATEVER REASON. I AM POSITIVE THAT NO HARM WILL BEFALL ANY OF US, KAYA SUPER EMERGENCY NA KAPAG LUMABAS KAYO OUT OF SKED. VISITING PARENTS CAN STAY OVERNIGHT IN OTHER QUARTERS NOT OCCUPIED BY STUDENTS. I DON'T KNOW THE RATES.
ONE PILLOW PER STUDENT WILL BE PROVIDED WITH PILLOW CASES. LINENS WILL BE CHANGED EVERY MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND FRIDAYS. LAUNDRY DAYS WILL BE ALTERNATE WITH LINEN CHANGE. YOU CAN BRING YOUR FAVORITE PILLOWS AND YOUR BEDDINGS. BATH TOWELS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED, SO PLEASE PREPARE TO CARRY 2 PCS. FOOT RAGS ARE OPTIONAL, PLEASE PLAN WITH YOUR ROOMMATES, BUT THEY WILL SWEEP OFF THE DIRT EVERYDAY, SO MAKE SURE YOUR THINGS ARE ALWAYS TIDY WHEN YOU LEAVE YOUR ROOMS.
GRACELAND WILL PROVIDE WATER IN WATER DISPENSERS (WITH HOT AND COLD SWITCHES) BUT PLEASE DO NOT ABUSE IT. TAKE AS MUCH AS YOU CAN CONSUME AND REFILL IF NECESSARY. DISPENSERS WILL BE ALLOTED PER HALL SO NO NEED TO WORRY.
FOR OUR BATCH SINGERS/INSTRUMENTALISTS/MUSICIANS: please bring pieces of your songs, just in case you will be asked to sing during worship.
Watch out for announcements concerning room arrangements, bus payments, worship schedule later. Pakispread nalang to sa iba ha. Thanks! :D
1 Corinthians 10:31 "Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God."
It's scary to think of, but the thing is, we may not all pass the board exam. We might not get 100%. But in the end, it's not going to be about whether we topped, or whether we passed, or whether we failed, it's about whether or not we did it for God's glory. So ICONS, let's all examine our hearts to check whether our motives are pure. But remember, just because you're doing something for God's glory and not your own doesn't mean you have to be less than perfect. In fact, when you're doing something for God, the more you'll strive for excellence, because HE deserves nothing less. Kaya aral aral na tayo, let's pray every night, let's pray every day, let's make HIM proud.