Wednesday, June 29, 2005
UP life is a battlefield.
I can't believe I went through such a day. My legs are now numb of pain from all that walking. My dirty sneakers are now sleeping soundly in my shoe rack. I probably have turned half a shade darker again from all that walking under the sun. Still, this day in UP will be kept safe in my little treasure chest of memories.
The Search for Blockhead
Today was the Rookie Camp Mini-Fair. N11 has got to be the most uncooperative block if you ask me. Most of my blockmates didn't attend, and Rhea and I were late. We looked for our blockhead Ian as soon as I arrived and we ran into Ted. We spent probably ten to fifteen minutes looking for him until he texted us that they were at Beach House. So we braved the scorching heat of the midday sun and crossed to the other side of the Sunken Garden. We then found out that there wasn't any space for us already. So came Plan B.
The Trek to SC
We then decided to go to SC instead. Rhea, being the sun-o-phobic, suggested we walk under the shaded part. We were protected from the sun alright, but we weren't spared from the mud! Poor Frances and Chad were even wearing flipflops! Ack. My right sneaker nearly had a mud bath! Luckily, we found another way, which was a lot more forest-y but was a lot drier! Thanks to gentlemanly Ted for helping us too! Finally we reached more stable grounds. But we still weren't comfortable. We were hella hungry and sweaty. Good thing Papercup's second floor was airconditioned.
Walk-a-thon
It was actually my first time go to the Office of the University Registrar to have my ID pic taken. Everything I saw on the way was unfamiliar therefore I felt a bit scared. I walked alone going there and there was nothing more I wanted than to arrive as soon as possible. Fortunately, I arrived alive, unharmed, and still sane.
Cellphone Misadventure
I was using the brown leather backpack my mom gave me. (Actually, it was hers. I arbor-ed it!) It had waaay too many pockets but I always used a certain one to keep my cellphone in. Then came my turn for the ID pic. I put the unnecessary things inside a random pocket and went on to have my picture taken as I left the bag on a chair. When I got my ID card, I checked my things. Turns out my Globe cellphone was missing. I went back inside the office and asked everyone if they saw a pink cellphone. Almost everybody panicked. And guess what, as I explained the whole thing while checking each pocket carefully, I friggin found it in the pocket where I keep loose change. So much for excitement!
Perk of the Orient
The Psych Soc Orientation was fun. Okay, TIRING and fun. We had to have our sig sheets signed by members with their corresponding logos. But here's the sitch: You have to recite their basic info before them and the only way to know was to ask other members. Sometimes they would even point out a member located at the opposite side from where they were positioned, who they claimed were the most credible sources. So great. I still managed to survive. Oh, and there's still a lot more we have to do for the whole sem before we become official members of the UP Psychology Society. Good luck to Marianne, Sam, Mia, Ian, Edison, Ted, Chad, Rhea, Nel, and me. We can do it, guys! (We can even wear our high school uniforms together and strut around the campus!)
Staying in UP is a totally different experience for me. Each memory gets better as each experience makes me better. Believe me, I wouldn't trade in my UP life for any other experience at any other university!
Sunday, June 26, 2005
A Lot Like Love.
I just saw this movie yesterday. It was a bit boring and it wasn't anything extraordinary but there was something about the film that appealed to me.
Can't two people really lose each other because of fate? That even after spending years apart, they just won't stop running into each other? 'Coz they're like... MEANT FOR EACH OTHER?!
Somehow, it gave me hope. Fine, it's a movie. But it still revolved around two perfectly ordinary people. Four years til I'm legal by the way. =P
Oh, by the way, Summit Media already revealed the Candy Teen Model winner. Congratulations to Ellen Adarna!
Nah, I don't feel bad. In fact, I already knew last May. After the finalists' shoot, she was called the next day for individual shots. Didn't want to ruin the surprise so I didn't tell you guys. Fact of the matter is, I'm okay with it. I realized later on, maybe God thought I wasn't ready yet. Maybe God has something better. Or maybe I was better off on the cover of FHM. (Kidding!)
I'm okay. Never felt more alive.
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Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Back to basic.
Sometimes, we think that being all grown-up gives us the freedom to do everything we want. Most of the time, we forget about the simple yet useful things we have learned during the early years of our lives. Don't get me wrong, it's definitely okay to act an adult once in a while. It's just that sometimes, we have to go back to the basics--proper decorum, polite speech even if there's freedom of expression, the value of respect, and the simple joys of appreciation.
Do you still remember what Thumper's mom said? Oh yes, that's my most favorite lesson from a Disney movie. "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all."
A guy friend of mine once told me I was too childish. And so I kept on annoying him. But at times when he'd have problems, he would count on me and he would ask why I thought different. I never really answered his question, but in my mind was this: "Sometimes people indulge in the feeling of superiority in relation to maturity in their ways of thinking. Most of the time, they believe complexity solves the problem. And most of the time, the simplest way is overlooked."
Ladies and gentlemen, age is just a number. I do not believe in acting one's age, but I do believe in maturity. Besides, there's a big difference between being childish and being childlike. And if you would dare describe me, I would be glad if you'd choose the latter. :)
Oh, and by the way, I also believe each of us has an inner child. Don't be afraid to unleash yours. Don't be in a hurry to grow up. If you stress on being too old, you might fast-forward to the future too, uhh, fastly. Cliche as it may sound, live life to the fullest. But trust me, it works!
And as for me, I guess there just are times I'd have to unleash my inner adult. Don't worry, I'm working on it! ;)
Saturday, June 11, 2005
I wonder why...
...there are people who take pride in making others' lives miserable. Why they think they're superior over you just because they're older or they have higher positions and stuff. Why they belittle you and question almost every dream you want to realize. Why they think having been more experienced makes them king or queen or even god. R-E-S-P-E-C-T, dood! If you want my respect, earn it.
...people laugh at big dreams. And I thought they were mature enough to understand. And it's as if they didn't have their own big dreams when they were as low as I was. I don't know why. And I guess I'll keep guessing.
...the government was never good enough. We go on with attempts of impeaching leaders and putting others into position only to impeach them too after some time. We never had candidates good enough to lead. We never had the good government leaders into maximum power and responsibility over the nation. The corrupt ones were always in the lead while the pure ones dwelled in the former's shadows.
...there are stereotypes about people taking taxis inside UP. Promdi, sosyal... in short, MUKHANG TANGA. Dood, did you really read the post? I said we didn't know where to go and it started raining! Yay, what fun it would have been strolling in the rain from the UP Theater to the Math Building! Haha, I'm sorry. Just wanted to say we just used our common sense. It was our VERY first day then, thankyouverymuch.
...just because I'm very tolerant of you and your witty and sarcastic remarks, you abuse my patience all the more? Man, why? I say something I'm happy about, you discreetly say Ohh, so you're happy about that. You know what, I have something better than that! Yay, talk about being appreciative.
Now what you have read is a fountain of vicious thoughts that have been trying to break free since I-can't-remember-when. An emotional outrage of a normally calm, patient, and tolerant person who has been abused by people who think they know everything.
Man, I'm not stupid. I know what I want and what I can do. Please buzz off if you just want to annoy the hell out of me or curse me for riding cabs or question my ability and compare it to yours.
We are all different individuals, each equipped with special gifts. Use it wisely and share it with others. Inspire me by your greatness, oh holy one/s. Don't diss me for my willingness to be great in my own right.
And that ends it. I'm done.
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Funky first day!
My first day in UP was simply the best. I definitely had the time of my life! So much happened in a single day. FUNKY!
► I met up with Rhea at McDonald's Philcoa because we both didn't know where the assembly would take place. We were both surprised to be wearing almost the same shade of yellow! OMG, we looked like we were going to dance back-up for Parokya's First Day Funk tour! LOL. When Rhea and I arrived at the theater, we found out we had to go back at 1 p.m. for our own college's (alongside Eng'g and CS) Freshman Assembly. We also learned that we had to go to our classes first. Since we had no idea how to get to the Math Building from the theater, we rode a taxi since it had already started raining. LOL.
► I was relieved to find Shobe in the same Math 17 class! I wonder what blocks are for anyway. I mean, you guys only have the same time for Math 17 but you couldn't necessarily be classmates in that class. Weird!
► Speaking of blocks, I was elected Block Secretary. LOL. And everybody hates being the secretary. All my blockmates are sooo cool. And it'll be nice working with Ian, our president, and Mia, our vice-pres. We're helping out with the Psych Orientation as well! Any suggestions for the block presentation? (We're planning to dance, actually. LOL.)
► I met a whole lot of new friends. I made new friends in every class! =D
► Yipes, I got lost going to CW 10! I went inside the wrong CAL building! And it took me almost thirty minutes to finally ask the Manong Guard. Oh, and I got pretty lucky. Only five of us were able to attend the class. The prof actually gives plus 0.25 to those with perfect attendance. And wow, only five of us have the chance.
► We had an activity after the Freshie Assembly with the Pysch Soc officers and members. Each of us had a sheet of paper sticked to his or her back. The rule is to have other people write their first impression or the thing they like most about you, but you have to leave your name. A lot of people wrote, Nice smile!, while others described me as shy. Whoah, if they only knew!
► I had so much fun during the Freshie Assembly! I really enjoyed all the presentations and the program itself. But one thing I would never forget was the play they had prepared. It was sooo hilarious!
► Inside our freshman survival kit was a list of orgs. I wonder which one to join... Does anyone know how I can apply for The Collegian? I'd like to try my luck! :)
► Oh, by the way, Pink mag's June-July ish is already out. On page 45 and 64, you'll get to see my hands and nails. LOL. But you can see the Japanized me on page 66!
Funky first day. Oh, but what a day.
Can't wait for the next ones to come! ;)
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
Nutty day yesterday.
* We watched Star Wars III yesterday. I got sooo interested in the entire movie series I just can't wait to watch the first three ones that came out! George Lucas rocks! ;)
* Ate Keng and I were strolling in Galleria yesterday when one guy and a girl approached us. They asked for my number and if in case I wanted to model for them, they gave me a card. Well, I told them I'm already an Elan talent though. Pft.
* Ate Keng and I kept eating while waiting for Mama Babes! LOL. We ate a lot of fries, a lot of popcorn... She even ordered coffee jelly and ate another burger! LOL. Too bad I was too full already. =P
* WAAAAAAA! I want to go back and buy the pink and green undies at Dorothy Perkins! LOL. And the heart design bikini! And that Malibu tank! LOL. I swear, I hafta go back! =P
* I stayed up until 1 AM just to finish the MYX Daily Top Ten. LOL. And I thought I swore not to sleep later than 12 AM. Ack. I hope I still grow taller! DUH.
* Almost all the songs on the MYX hit chart are senti. I luuuurve You & Me by Lifehouse, AS IN! Almost all of them made me say Awww.... LOL. Go figure. =P
* I have said enough nonsense.
End of rambling session.
