DIARIES OF BELAMUN 2011: THE 1ST DAY

Monday, as we know, is a difficult day. Especially if you’re intellectual and have to solve serious problems. The life of prospective diplomats hardly can be called a piece of cake. Make sure of it yourselves.

Special Political and Decolonization Committee

Before 10 a.m.

Monday, the 11th of April, has begun too early. On the threshold of a great day full of fruitful debates honorable delegates were hurry to start discussions. But the first obstacle of this day was to find Gymnasium 146, which has become the temporary headquarter of Special Political and Decolonization Committee.

10 a.m.

Some lessons of entertaining geography (passers-by were so courteous to help) and finally everyone has successfully reached the destination. The process has got off the ground. The show was running by Natasha Kotikova and Olga Smirnova - open-minded, generous in giving help and always smiling chairs of GA1.

Both newly-made and experienced action-takers and opinion-makers introduced themselves to take the strain off and be in tune for good mood.

11 a.m.

After an hour of draft resolutions discussion two groups have been formed. It became the first stage of “thought thrives on conflict” process. The participants were so involved in Monday lobbing that it seemed almost impossible to drag them away from clauses. “For example”, “I consider”, “It’s necessary” filled the auditorium and turned it into a beehive. It’s not unusual because our prospective diplomats had their shoulders to the collar like real bees. And they deserved to have a rest.

12.50 a.m. (right on the mark)

In order not to knot convolutions the chairs and administrative staff suggested the participants to knot themselves. It was a game resembling the children’s one “Babushkiny nitki”.

13 p.m.

The delicious dinner gave the participants the second breath. Satisfied and pleased, boys and girls got up to their neck in the saving of the world.

Security Council

14 p.m.-16 p.m. (changing the location)

Five minutes on foot - and the headquarter of Security Council in Gymnasium 12 has welcomed us. They couldn’t do without surprises: the most serious committee this year is leaded by four young ladies – the chairs Ann Grigorian and Marina Nelipovich and administrative staff. Their weapon is high heels, short skirts and sharp tongues)

From the first minutes the most earnest delegates of BELAMUN took the bull by the horns. The hot discussion seemed to never end. So did the waterfalls of arguments and points of information. The atmosphere was tensing. For goodness sake it didn’t come to blows. In any case the resolution is going to be superb.

It is said that the most difficult thing is to start. Without any doubt the first working day of BELAMUN HIGH-SCHOOL CONFERENCE 2011 has started successfully. Carry on! And don’t forget to eat porridge for breakfast)

                                                      Vera Podosinovik, Kate Zhgirovskaya