The FUN Events

It's been two months since I last filled this space with any stuff to tell, and a lot of things happened during those months that I felt lazy pressing on the keyboard to compose a story to share. That made me feel irresponsible to the things that make me happy.

ChES Pageant
The idea of joining any pageant didn't even cross my mind in the first place, until I was asked to join the Chemical Eng'g Society Personality held last November 28. It was fun! I enjoyed every part of the event: from the production number, to the portrayal of the different constellations assigned to us, and to the newly-met friends from the different year levels! You'll never get tired if you really love what you're doing, but I must say that standing still on the stage for almost an hour is a pain in the back.

From L-R: Creative Wear: Ophiucus the Serpent-Bearer. Casual Wear. Formal Wear.

Congratulations to all the winners! And to me and my pardsner Danica! :)


Paskuhan '09
I have to agree with my friend Heidy with what she said about this year's Paskuhan: The best one so far. :) This year's Paskuhan is somewhat different from the Paskuhan that I'd attended: one thing's that there's no free food during the event itself. According to some, the food was already distributed two days before the main event of the Paskuhan, and that is Tuesday of that week. So the Thomasians are stuck sitted on the ground while others are rocking their voices out in front of the grandstand. So the place was not in chaos. :D

We (me, Aldrick and Lovely) arrived late at the school and the signal's shut down, the usual thing that happens during Paskuhan. So we had a hard time looking for others because we cannot contact each other, and Lovely and me forgot that we are to meet Tomnick and Venice at the Calderon Park beside the UST Chapel at 9pm. :)) (our bad) They were waiting there for us for almost an hour, while the three of us is just wandering. And just minutes later, we found company to our snake friends and their ampons. Lab them. :)



As for the program, many Thomasian alumni hosted and participated in the event: JC Cuadrado, Miriam Quiambao, Kuya Kim Atienza, Polo Ravales, David Chua to name a few. The bands involved are 6 Cyclemind and Sandwich. They really rocked the night! We were actually enjoying their music that we can't stop jumping while singing along with them. (well, except for the Zaido part. haha!)

When the clock ticks at 8, it marks the start of the Quadricentennial countdown to 2011. It's about 4 hours and 400 days until our school's 400th anniversary! Yey!

Many Thomasians, whether it may be student, faculty or staffs, showcased their talent with their intermission numbers. I was awed by the presence of the Ecclesiastical students not only because I seldom see these students but also it was fun watching them sing to the tune of 'I got a feeling' by the B.E.P. Grabe lang, ang galing!

And before anything else, the traditional 10-minute fireworks display started. The golden cracklings of these firecrackers flashed thru the black sky and enlightened our evening! Then Sandwich struck some music before the night had finally ended.



Such a lovely evening with the people I love being with. All thanks to the Reason for this Season. :)

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Flop

Tuesday. I had to travel with Tomnick going to Manila for our final examinations. Although we knew that the vehicle we rode was a colorum, we didn't mind because these people know what to do to get to their destination easily. But I didn't expect the following events to happen.

Even though Manong driver took a detour going to Cubao, the officers surprisingly caught us, well almost. He [driver] gave each of us a 20-peso bill and left us at Camachile, because the officers will soon be catching him. We walked our way to catch a jeepney going to Monumento, even though we don't know what we're doing. We're off to the LRT station, and riding the train won't be a good idea either after looking at the line that passes over the stairs down the road! Talk about rush hour. We moved to plan B: ride a jeepney going to SM Tayuman, atleast its the only place we knew that is nearest to our school. After reaching the mall, we rode a tricycle going to Tomnick's apartment. Since where running short of time, I had no choice but to leave my things in their room.

It was the first day of the finals week, Tuesday, when I lost my phone, Nokia 6600. It, slipping out of my pocket after I rode a tricycle, was something very unpredictable, I guess. I had been putting it inside my pockets from the time that I got it from my Dad. Another thing is, it was bulky and heavy, enough to prevent itself from getting out of my pants, and yet it did.

I was actually hurrying up to reach my friend Tom's room to make response to nature's call. After that, I started arranging things that I should be bringing for school, when I suddenly remember to bring with me my phone. It was gone. It was missing! After a little flashback on my mind, it was there that I finally realized that my phone actually slip out of my pocket, and it was left on the vehicle. The clock is ticking and a few more minutes, we'll be late for the exam. I just didn't mind that I lost it, and only thought that I actually misplaced it in my bag.

After the exam is over, we rushed to Tom's apartment and took away with me my travel bag. Went to my dormitory and beamed to Aldrick the bad news that happened to me. Including the mistakes I did during my Mechanics exam. T.T

To cut the story short, the whole day was a big adventure, yet was a flop one.

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Fun-Filled Week

The week before last week was a very special and fun-filled one for me. A very late post indeed. Hehe.

Monday:
CheS' General Asssembly
It was fun!!! In fact, I can't even describe how happy I am during those times that we were at the AMV Multipurpose hall.


The class presentation by the higher year levels are a hit; I had been laughing really hard in my seat and I didn't even notice that I was actually crying because of them!

I have to admit that the ticket price is a kinda worth it: the food was really delicious! But I wished they served trailer-sized Cerealicious at least, those little cups didn't hit the bottom of my belly.

SCL presents: Aling Minda

We had an interview with Aling Minda, a street seller who lives at the foot of the overpass in front of our school.

We are to ask her about her point of view on her everyday living and situation. I truly admire her courage in facing the challenges that comes in her life. She don't even blame anyone with what had happened to her, but instead, she continues to live her life and keeps her faith strong to God.


Thursday: PiChE Idol
Went to Adamson University (and for the first time!) to watch and support our classmate Noel for the yearly held PiChE Idol. I have to admit that our trip was never put to waste, because he actually did win! He passionately showcased his talent and stand tall amongst the other universities that he competed against. Congratulations again Noel! More power! :)


Noel's triumph calls for a celebration. After our class, we went straight to Tapsi Dapitan for some, uhm, picture taking, and a bit of drinking. Social drinking to be exact. Haha!

Friday: ChemLab Pictorial
That day's experiment doesn't really need to consume those three straight hours to be finished, if I remember it right. So after the experiment, we dug ourselves in those silver cameras and took photos of ourselves! Fun! :)


And the fun doesn't end there. Really. :)
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Majoring Moments

After two years of blood and sweat trying to pass all of our subjects in the faculty where we belong, the Faculty of Engineering, the time has come for us to go our own ways, towards our major, me being a Chemical Engineering major.

Third year is the year for the students of Engineering to focus more on their major subjects, after having completed some required subjects in their former years. We emerged victorious in passing the triple-combo-subjects that most second year students fear, known as the CCP (Calculus, Computer and Physics). A big thanks to God for His help and support, and also to our family and friends that gave us that inspiration boost we need. :D

We started the first week of classes one week after the original date of the opening of classes, because of the epidemic swine flu. The first week was a very tiring one, because we need to adjust to our night shift schedule, a very different one compared to the traditional morning classes. From the time I became a student, since I was in grade school, my classes would start in the morning and will finish before lunch time. High school days would be a different one, because we are on whole day classes. But my first two college years is similar to my grade school schedule, until my third year. But I must say this will be a very challenging stage in my life, for this will attest how strong I am to take these tough moments in my life. :)


As what we've expected, the first week of classes isn't a regular one: some haven't met yet their professors, and some haven't even started some lessons. So there comes a time that we became vacant for a very long time. Luckily, some or almost all of my friends from my former section has the same vacant time as we have. So we had the chance to have a bonding moment together again. I really missed them, because they put the smile on my face whenever I need to have one.

I hope we continue to become a blessing to other people. :)

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