User:Mav-TGIF
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Wow, I can't believe how hard a time I'm having, expressing who I am. I must have written 3 drafts of this auto-biography already. I guess the only way to accomplish this, really, is to keep it as simple as I can.
To start off, my name is Chris Bundoc Evangelista. I was born on October 26, 1985 in Manila, Philippines to Joselito and Stella Evangelista. I am Filipino by heritage, yet I am Canadian in citizenship - I have been living in Toronto, Canada since 1995, with my parents and my brother, James.
I am a flower quickly fading, Here today and gone tomorrow, A wave tossed in the ocean, A vapor in the wind. Still you hear me when I'm calling, Lord, you catch me when I'm falling, And you've told me who I am. I am yours. - Casting Crown
The most defining characteristic about me is what some would call "religion". You see, I am a Christian. Although I don't think of Christianity as religion. To me, it is a relationship. Initianted by God through my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Because of this relationship, I am a redeemed Child of God. And because I am a redeemed Child of God, I am a witness to this Gospel - to this Good News. It is my Vocation (something continuous, as opposed to my occupation, which could change year to year).
On that note, my occupation is as a Student at University of Toronto, enrolled with Woodsworth College. I am working towards an Honours Bachelor of Arts, double majoring in Political Science and History. In completing these programs, I plan to focus on International Governance or International Criminal Law. It is my goal to use this degree to pursue a career in either Foreign Service, or in International Organizations. My dream is to find a career in which I travel alot, while I use my interest in Politics.
I attend Morningstar Christian Fellowship where I play the piano for various music ministry teams. I love to read, so I do it alot, especially when there is a really good book out by my favourite authors, WEB Griffin or John Grisham. I am also on the computer alot - I can program in Visual Basic and Java. But I'm am by no means an expert. Like most things that I do, I only program for fun. Eventually, I want to earn my pilots license as well, and to take up target shooting or hunting.
I created this blog a few years ago as a kind of online journal thing. Somewhere I can vent sometimes... I can put what's going on, etc etc. In August 2005, I went a step further and purchased the ichthus.ca dommain name, which is when I started to really take this seriously. I have some different things I'd like to do for the domain, but this is good for now.
honours, diplomas and certificates
St. John's Ambulance Emergency First Aid w/CPR 'C', January 1997 Ontario Elementary School Certificate, June 1999 Valedicatorian Award, June 1999 Computer Award, June 1999 Red Cross Emergency First Aid w/CPR 'C', January 2002 2nd Place OEBA Computer Programming Contest, May 2003 Ontario High School Diploma (OHSD), June 2003 Ontario Scholar Award, June 2003 Music Department Award, June 2003 Lieutenant Governor's Volunteer Service Award, June 2003 1-Year Bible Program Certificate, May 2004 Red Cross Standard First Aid w/CPR 'C', May 2004 Leadership Training Program Certificate, May 2005 Smart Serve Certificate, April 2007 education
Pre-School - Kindergarten / 1987 - 1992
The Learning Tree; Rizal, Philippines Kindergarten - Grade 2 / 1992 - 1995
University of the Philippines Integrated School; Diliman, Philippines Grade 4 - Grade 6 / 1995 - 1997
Heron Park Junior Public School; Scarborough, Ontario Grade 7 - Grade 8 / 1997 - 1999
Joseph Brant Senior Public School; Scarborough, Ontario Grade 9 - Grade 12 / 1999 - 2003
http://satec.on.ca/; Scarborough, Ontario 1 Year Bible Program & Leadership Training Program / 2003 - 2005
Capernwray Harbour Bible Centre; Thetis Island, British Columbia Honours Bachelor of Arts, Majors in Political Science and History / 2005 - Present
University of Toronto, Woodsworth, College; Toronto, Ontario
work experience
Law Clerk/Receptionist
Sharma and Sharma Law Firm, January 2002 - June 2002 (Co-op Program) Customer Service Representative
Famous Players Cinema, October 2002 - January 2003 Camp Leader (Music Instructor)
Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation (Mowat Arts Adventure), Summer 2002 Camp Leader
Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation (West Hill FITS), Summer 2003 Camp Coordinator
Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation (David Lewis FITS), Summers 2004 & 2005 Customer Service Representative
Old Navy, September 2005 - May 2006 Camp Coordinator
Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation (Laurier Explore the Arts Camp), Summer 2006 Auxilary Staff (Assistant Manager / Program Staff)
Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation (Central Region, East District & South District), 2002 - 2006 Student Caller
University of Toronto Telefund, September 2006 - December 2006 Piano Teacher
Morningstar Christian Fellowship: School of Music, September 2006 - Present Check-In Supervisor / English Tutor
TEC Services Inc., September 2006 - Present Bartender
Cruise Toronto / Obsession III, May 2007 - Present
volunteer and ministry experience
Sunday School Teacher (Kindergarten - Grade 2)
Scarborough Centre Alliance Church, 1999 - 2001 Team Member
Urban Promise Missions Trip to Camden, June 2001 Sunday School Teacher (Grade 3 - Grade 5)
Scarborough Centre Alliance Church, 2001 - 2002 Team Member
World Vision Missions Trip to Guatemala City, 2001 - 2002 Band Leader / Piano Transfusion/Oasis Youth Worship Band, 2002-2003 Team Leader / Piano St. Michael Anglican Church Ministry Team, 2003-2004 Piano
Version 6:23 Band, 2002 - 2004 Piano
Music Ministry Team of Capernwray Harbour Bible Centre, 2004-2005 Piano
Morningstar Christian Fellowship Orchestra, 2006 - Present Sunday School Teacher (Preschool - Kindergarten)
Morningstar Christian Fellowship "Trec", 2005 - Present Study Group Leader
"Truly God is First" Bible Study Group, 2002 - Present
