{"id":2544,"date":"2021-10-17T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-17T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gavel.cmb.ac.lk\/?p=2544"},"modified":"2021-10-17T17:37:33","modified_gmt":"2021-10-17T12:07:33","slug":"journey-hotline-breaking-the-ex-magicians-code","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gavel.cmb.ac.lk\/?p=2544","title":{"rendered":"Journey Hotline: Breaking The Ex-Magicians\u2019 Code"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Well, it was the moment, the moment we had all been waiting for, but the \u2018Ex-Magicians of Gavel UOC\u2019, had not so much.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From epitomizing quintessential leadership and inspiring the generation to come, to spilling the beans and jeopardizing their own self-esteem, these senior Gaveliers went through 2 hours (give or take) of wonderful merrymaking and emotive reminiscence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gavel.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG-20210926-WA0053-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gavel.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG-20210926-WA0053-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gavel.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG-20210926-WA0053-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gavel.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG-20210926-WA0053-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gavel.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG-20210926-WA0053.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What do you love about the art of public speaking?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That was the first question the host, GV Theshani, threw at the gang. The answers were simple and straightforward. They all stressed that public speaking is an important skill that everyone needs to have. It\u2019s an art that needs to be mastered, even if you are fluent in the language. Almost everyone initially struggles when it comes to speaking in English, but it\u2019s important that you do not shy away. And Gavel is the best place to overcome your fears and put the first stride forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Memorable experiences in the public speaking journey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answers varied from their first meetings, first Table-Topic speeches, CC1, and winning public speaking contests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was quite ostensible that the \u2018Oration 2020\u2019 did play its part on the Gaveliers, as both GV Malmi and GV Ganeshiny fondly recalled how truly momentous it was, in their journey so far.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cGavel Never Stops\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, neither does a van carrying 10 people that is only built to carry a maximum of 4, as its breaks wouldn\u2019t work because of the overload of weight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s how GV Dasitha de Costa related to the notable phrases \u201cGavel never stops\u201d &amp; \u201cGavel is not just a club, but a family\u201d, recalling how they squeezed 10 people into a small van and almost traveled to heaven, showcasing that no one in Gavel is left behind, both literally and figuratively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GV Aloka pointed out how everyone knows everyone more than in an official aspect, as he recalled how all of them got together and cheered GV Susara up via a Zoom call when he had to spend time under quarantine, which in turn was an epiphany for the latter as he was made to realize that Gavel is a family.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, GV Tharindhi, GV Malmi, GV Sasinidu, GV Thenuka, and GV Ganeshiny all came up with their own anecdotes to why and how gavel never stops, and it is indeed, a family.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Never Have I Ever<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, this is where things escalated a little. Let me get these straight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>GV Dasitha, GV Aloka, and GV Ganeshiny all have broken a bone at least once. GV Aloka did it in an apparent one-sided Judo match and was quick to add that nobody survives Judo without a broken bone, just to imply that he is not awfully terrible at it.<\/li><li>GV Thenuka has had a crush on one of his friends\u2019 siblings, adding another one to the list of reasons why you should never invite the guy over.<\/li><li>At least once, most of them have laughed so hard to the point they spit out their drink.<\/li><li>GV Dasitha, GV Malmi, GV Aloka, GV Thenuka, GV Sasinidu, and GV Ganeshiny all have sent an inappropriate text to the wrong person. Apparently, GV Dasitha has sent the most \u2018exquisite\u2019 one out of all.<\/li><li>Most of them have worn something out of their dirty laundry.&nbsp;<\/li><li>GV Aloka, GV Thenuka, and GV Sasinidu have at least once believed that something was haunted.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The challenges that you faced as a leader, being a part of the team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou can\u2019t please everybody\u201d was the bottom line of what GV Dasitha had to say, elaborating how certain decisions need to be taken for the betterment of the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rest emphasized various aspects such as learning to keep the commitment despite coming across obstacles, balancing work with studies, communicating effectively, adapting to the changes, embracing different experiences, and having a strong vision, and so on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who is Who?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then GV Anusith \u2018The Giant\u2019 took over the baton from GV Theshani and conducted a very fun game, where he asked a particular question and the rest had to answer on who matched the question the best.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Who\u2019s the handsome guy and the pretty girl in the room?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There was a close battle between GV Sasinidu and GV Aloka for the title of the handsome guy, but eventually, GV Sasinidu eked out over the latter. However, there was hardly a battle for the title \u2018Pretty Girl\u2019, as if the boys were confused whether their female colleagues were actually pretty. In the end, GV Ganeshiny was crowned as the pretty girl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Who\u2019s the best sportsman &amp; sportswoman, especially for cricket?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Apparently, GV Dasitha is the one who\u2019s going to fill Lasith Malinga\u2019s boots after his retirement, or as they say. And GV Tharindhi is so good at tennis that perhaps one day she\u2019ll eclipse Serena Williams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Who is\/are the one who initially agrees to an event, but says \u2018No\u2019 at the last moment?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Another close battle commenced as both GV Ganeshiny and GV Thenuka were asked to go for the title. But, in the end, after so many arguments, GV Thenuka won and came out as the champion of procrastination.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Who\u2019s the one that delivers table topics the best?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Another duel took place, this time between GV Aloka and GV Tharindhi, and the latter was defeated and GV Aloka emerged as the winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Who has the friendliest attitude?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There was no one to challenge GV Malmi, the ex-Gavel mom, as everyone agreed that she\u2019s the most amiable one out of all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Who\u2019s the one that delivers CC speeches the best?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a tie between GV Ganeshiny, GV Thenuka, and GV Malmi, as all three of them are excellent at delivering prepared speeches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Who\u2019s the most socially active one?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>GV Aloka won yet again and it was mentioned that one can go through his entire day in his Instagram stories, quite typical of a professional model.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Who\u2019s best at giving evaluations?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Apparently, GV Sasinidu is the best at giving evaluations as everyone referred to him as being a sage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Who\u2019s generally regarded as the wise in the gang?&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where everyone won. Each and every person was in fact wise when it came to their own expertise, or so they say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Who\u2019s the hot-tempered one in the bunch?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>GV Aloka won yet again as he added another rather unwanted trophy to his cabinet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then it was time to get one-on-one. As GV Anusith The Giant called out names and threw questions at each person individually, he made sure that it was quite hard for the person in the firing line to dodge the bullet. As a result, we got to know that,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>GV Dasitha may not remember the day before Gavel Awurudu meeting as much as one would expect him to remember.<\/li><li>The night these guys spent at GV Malmi\u2019s place after the Gavel Con is special for GV Tharindhi because of some mysterious unknown reason.<\/li><li>Once GV Malmi suggested that they go to Sugar Beach, and thanks to that the Gaveliers found out how rich they are as they painfully went through the expensive menu and eventually had to leave and find another place to eat.<\/li><li>\u201cIf you have the confidence, you can attract any girl you wish to attract.\u201d- Aloka Jonas<\/li><li>GV Thenuka is on the verge of leaving a certain club but is not leaving because of a Zoom account.<\/li><li>GV Sasinidu is the greatest editor ever to grace the Gavel Club.<\/li><li>\u2018Gane Effect\u2019 is the next big thing in molecular quantum mechanics, as scientists are baffled by how GV Ganeshiny comes up with various excuses to not show up. Legend has it that one time she didn\u2019t come to an outing because her grandma\u2019s cat threw up.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Then GV Anusith got more savage as he showed some hilarious photos of these senior Gaveliers and asked each of the victims whether they had anything to say in defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to that we saw pictures of,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>GV Dasitha lifting up and holding GV Malmi, resembling how Shaggy holds Scooby-Doo when they see a ghost.<\/li><li>GV Thenuka posing for a photo as if he\u2019s a female model.<\/li><li>GV Ganeshiny holding up her phone and wondering whether she should go ahead and take the selfie or not.\u00a0<\/li><li>The Gaveliers conducting a s\u00e9ance at GV Malmi\u2019s place.<\/li><li>Some fruits depicting that GV Dasitha and GV Aloka love fruits, and photography.<\/li><li>GV Aloka giving a pose as if he was Michael Phelps, but painfully ending up looking like a Neanderthal from the movie \u2018Planet of the Apes&#8217;.<\/li><li>GV Tharindhi resembling a more pleasant version of Mohini who just got a promotion from her boss.<\/li><li>GV Malmi doing some moves as if she was possessed by an even more horrifying version of \u2018The Nun\u2019.<\/li><li>GV Sasinidu leaning on a coconut tree and trying his best to look handsome.<\/li><li>GV Malmi crowning GV Anusith as the largest man she has ever seen.<\/li><li>GV Dasitha doing push-ups in the middle of a road at midnight, to impress Mohini.<\/li><li>The look that GV Tharindhi gives when she sees someone fairer than her in her area.<\/li><li>GV Dasitha resembling the famous sculpture \u2018David\u2019 by Michelangelo.\u00a0<\/li><li>GV Anusith demonstrating that you don\u2019t need to be a 6\u2019 footer or even a 5\u2019 footer to get ladies.<\/li><li>GV Anusith immersed in water and apparently enjoying a bath after months.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One would wish that the fun went on but, sadly, this is where the things concluded. It was indeed a riveting 2 hours, that everyone who watched, thoroughly enjoyed. 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