My Real Tree Planting Experience

FTSP President with other Japanese managers

I signed up in our company’s tree planting activity. I wanted to contribute something in saving the environment for the future generation. I’m actually glad that my present company have this kind of activity. It only shows that we are not only concerned about the latest buzz on the tech world, we also wanted to save earth and make it a better place to live.

A day before the tree planting day, I was advised by my roommate of the things to bring but that day I also rendered overtime and came home late and very tired that I was not able to pack my things. Come the actual tree planting day, I was hurrying like mad packing my stuff. I do not want to be late and be the last person to hop in the bus so I just grabbed the things I think I needed. I even forgot to snatch the sunblocks.

When we arrived at the place I was awed by the beauty of it. I feel calm and relaxed right away. The water is so inviting you want to plunge on it immediately. I regretted not being able to bring swim wear.

The people of the Barangay are very hospitable and generous. Since it was scheduled on Independence Day, we were asked to sing the National Anthem then they proceeded with the explanation on how to plant mangroves. Despite the scorching heat of the sun, we marched to the planting site and began our quest to save mother earth. I must admit, planting may seem a simple task to do but believe me it’s not.

treeplanting

I must commend the efforts of our Japanese managers and President not only on the activity but on the whole save-the-environment pursuit. I even saw Mr. Kamimura picking up plastic trash thrown on the place. Shame on those people who just throw their junks anywhere.

The tree planting activity is really an exhausting one but after seeing the rows of mangroves you and your colleagues have planted and envisioning that one day these trees will make a difference, I must say that the efforts and time dedicated to this activity are all worth it. I’m looking forward to more earth-saving activities.