Tuesday 23rd of December 2008
CAS Element: Service
Time: 5 hours
Today I was a volunteer to help pack presents in the hope to recieve donations for the 'Secours Populaire' association from the costumers of a megastore in Paris. I was briskly explained how to pack and present the different objects before I was left behind the counter. I was quite anxious and stressed when I had to deal with my first clients, as I knew that they were watching my every moves. making sure their presents would be well packed. However I quickly gained confidence and soon no even the most ackward object scared me. Eventhough the work had to be done fast and none stop as the costumers kept on coming continuously, It was an extremely nice experience as you end up meeting nice and generous people.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Bake Sale
Tusday 9th december 2008
CAS element: Service
Time: 1 hour
After school today I helped in a bake sale organized by a friend of mine. We managed to sell almost everything and collected about 130 euros. This money will help a young girl that lives in Tunisia in the vital need of a heart surgery. I had a lot of fun selling cakes and cookies to students and even teachers, but my satisfaction was even greater knowing this money will help to save a life.
CAS element: Service
Time: 1 hour
After school today I helped in a bake sale organized by a friend of mine. We managed to sell almost everything and collected about 130 euros. This money will help a young girl that lives in Tunisia in the vital need of a heart surgery. I had a lot of fun selling cakes and cookies to students and even teachers, but my satisfaction was even greater knowing this money will help to save a life.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Love in a Box
Wednesday 10th december 2008
CAS element: Service
Time: 3 hours
This evening with friends I went to the American Cathedral of Paris to participate in a project called Love in a Box. The association had receaved donations like candy, gloves, books, toys, etc... from schools in Paris. Our job was to rap this present
s in boxes and classify them by gender and age. They will be given away at Chrismas to orphans in Paris. We were right in the middle of the cathedral which was quit hummongous and majestic. It was fun to pack present for others imagining the joy they would feel when they open their present. I was 
not easy for each age to find the appropriate book or toy. We also filled each boxes with candy and other things. Eventhough it was not easy to keep iy up for three hours, I enjoyed every second of it.
CAS element: Service
Time: 3 hours
This evening with friends I went to the American Cathedral of Paris to participate in a project called Love in a Box. The association had receaved donations like candy, gloves, books, toys, etc... from schools in Paris. Our job was to rap this present
s in boxes and classify them by gender and age. They will be given away at Chrismas to orphans in Paris. We were right in the middle of the cathedral which was quit hummongous and majestic. It was fun to pack present for others imagining the joy they would feel when they open their present. I was 
not easy for each age to find the appropriate book or toy. We also filled each boxes with candy and other things. Eventhough it was not easy to keep iy up for three hours, I enjoyed every second of it.Bodybuilding
Friday 28th of November 2008
CAS element: Action
Time: 1 hourI have just received my card to access the gym at the Aquaboulevard club and I wanted to try it out. The complex is pretty vast and I was a bit lost at the beginning. I spent the hour working out with easy load and trying out all the machines to spot the ones that were best appropriate for parts of the body I wanted to exercise.
Tuesday 9th of December 2008
CAS element: Action
Time: 1 hour
Today I went with friends as I though it would be more fun to work out in a group. It turned out to be quite pleasant and helpful as we helped each other with guidance and support throughout the different sets.
Monday 22th of December 2008
CAS element: Action
Time: 1 hour
I am on holiday and I wanted to do some action, unfortunately I did not find anyone to go with as most of my friends already had left Paris. Nevertheless I was motivated and determined to work out at the gym. I focused completely on the upper body muscles and did not work out my cardiovascular. I also observed the others with more experience in the hope to get some tips.
Sunday 19th of April 2009
CAS element: Action
Time: 1 hour
I had not gone to the gym for a long time from lack of free time. Therefore today I went easy so not to injure my muscles. I went around and tired out a multitude of machines and spotted the ones that interested me. I felt a bit unsure while working out, but I guess it is because i do not go that often.
Wednesday 22nd of April 2009
CAS element: Action
Time: 1 hour
As I knew what machine interested me, I did not loose time and started directly to work out. Some muscles were still sore from the workout at the start of the week, but as I warmed up the pain disappeared. I concentrated on my shoulders and biceps, which are not very useful in swimming, but anyways the goal of the activity is to workout muscles I do not usually do.
29, 30th of June and 4, 5th of July 2009
CAS element: Action
Time: 4 hours
Now that school is over, as well as swimming season as a matter of fact, I now have much more time available to do things I don't have time to do during the year. As a consequence, I have decided to go to the gym regularly for a serious two week training before I leave on holidays. Moreover I decided that I will go to the gym by bike, instead of taking the public transport. It is not an easy ride to get to the gym, since you have to overcome a series of upward and downward sloping roads.
My goal in the gym is to develop all my muscles in general as to keep a balanced and proportional body. Nevertheless, I still concentrate my efforts on my upper body muscles, since there are the ones that will most probably help me for swimming next year.
I realized as the days past that I had to give myself break, as to allow my muscles to recuperate and prevent injuries. I felt that some muscles were tired and even paining the next morning, so I decided to give myself a break and go more easy next time.
7, 8, 10 and 11th of July 2009
CAS element: Action
Time: 4 hours
This week I continued on with my fitness program. I was very organized and strict to myself as to keep up the motivation and not slack off as it is so easy to do so. It was tiring and some muscles suffered more than others, but at the end I felt that I got used to the workout. I really had the impression that I gained endurance and strengths. I was also motivated by the fact that I am leaving on holidays at the and of the week and knowing that these will be the last workouts for the next month.
CAS element: Action
Time: 1 hourI have just received my card to access the gym at the Aquaboulevard club and I wanted to try it out. The complex is pretty vast and I was a bit lost at the beginning. I spent the hour working out with easy load and trying out all the machines to spot the ones that were best appropriate for parts of the body I wanted to exercise.
Tuesday 9th of December 2008
CAS element: Action
Time: 1 hour
Today I went with friends as I though it would be more fun to work out in a group. It turned out to be quite pleasant and helpful as we helped each other with guidance and support throughout the different sets.
Monday 22th of December 2008
CAS element: Action
Time: 1 hour
I am on holiday and I wanted to do some action, unfortunately I did not find anyone to go with as most of my friends already had left Paris. Nevertheless I was motivated and determined to work out at the gym. I focused completely on the upper body muscles and did not work out my cardiovascular. I also observed the others with more experience in the hope to get some tips.
Sunday 19th of April 2009
CAS element: Action
Time: 1 hour
I had not gone to the gym for a long time from lack of free time. Therefore today I went easy so not to injure my muscles. I went around and tired out a multitude of machines and spotted the ones that interested me. I felt a bit unsure while working out, but I guess it is because i do not go that often.
Wednesday 22nd of April 2009
CAS element: Action
Time: 1 hour
As I knew what machine interested me, I did not loose time and started directly to work out. Some muscles were still sore from the workout at the start of the week, but as I warmed up the pain disappeared. I concentrated on my shoulders and biceps, which are not very useful in swimming, but anyways the goal of the activity is to workout muscles I do not usually do.
29, 30th of June and 4, 5th of July 2009
CAS element: Action
Time: 4 hours
Now that school is over, as well as swimming season as a matter of fact, I now have much more time available to do things I don't have time to do during the year. As a consequence, I have decided to go to the gym regularly for a serious two week training before I leave on holidays. Moreover I decided that I will go to the gym by bike, instead of taking the public transport. It is not an easy ride to get to the gym, since you have to overcome a series of upward and downward sloping roads.
My goal in the gym is to develop all my muscles in general as to keep a balanced and proportional body. Nevertheless, I still concentrate my efforts on my upper body muscles, since there are the ones that will most probably help me for swimming next year.
I realized as the days past that I had to give myself break, as to allow my muscles to recuperate and prevent injuries. I felt that some muscles were tired and even paining the next morning, so I decided to give myself a break and go more easy next time.
7, 8, 10 and 11th of July 2009
CAS element: Action
Time: 4 hours
This week I continued on with my fitness program. I was very organized and strict to myself as to keep up the motivation and not slack off as it is so easy to do so. It was tiring and some muscles suffered more than others, but at the end I felt that I got used to the workout. I really had the impression that I gained endurance and strengths. I was also motivated by the fact that I am leaving on holidays at the and of the week and knowing that these will be the last workouts for the next month.
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