Oh. wow. finally. I can hear it… the sounds of sweet summer sunshine (gotta love alliterations) blaring on amidst the can-be-unbearable heat. But I am not complaining. I have waited for this for so long, and now I am ab-so-lute-ly feeeeelin it! I’ve never longed for summer to arrive as badly as I have been (and with good reasons too!). And because I only have limited summers left (practicums and more school hullabaloo await the next few ones), I’m making sure I make the most out of this one.

I swear I’m a happy kid. Maybe at this point, I’m a little bit out of it just because I’ve been a slave to my computer for the past 7 to 8 hours or so. No matter how unhealthy that is, I am still thrilled with the output. Lo and behold, version 2.0 since the recent revamp: pure summery goodness for those who are just thankful that summer has finally arrived. Spare me the rants on the blinding colors because I am in love with it. I played with a lot of gradients this time. I’d like to think that despite the contrasting bright colors, it still works. Feel free to share your thoughts. I’d love to hear from you.

The first few days of my official summer break started out with my own version of downtime: 24 Day 6 marathon. I have put off all the episodes I downloaded way before, and have finally gotten the chance to bum around and continue my Jack Bauer-filled day. The wait is so worth it because I got to watch a little bit more than ten consecutive episodes. It’s too good. Tooooo good. Tooooo exciting. Action. Action. Political drama. International conflict. More action. Jack Bauer. Ahhhh. It was all that and more. The fact that everything happens so fast is the best part of the show. If you share this fandom-geekiness, comment. Let’s talk 24. haha.

(That is a wide-eyed me and my sister who just graduated, Rubie.) Yesterday was also my dear sister‘s High School graduation. I finally had another chance to go inside the CSA theatre, visit my ex-teachers and be overcome with nostalgia. The ceremony was still beautiful. It reminded me of my own, two years ago. During the valedictory address (good job, Camille!) and during their singing of their graduation song, I truly felt for them. I found myself sympathizing with how bittersweet that moment was going to be for them, and the very reality that so many things still await them. Life-changing experiences that go beyond the so-called ‘drama’ of High School. Real-world, existential moments that will probably creep in every now and then. I mean I just finished my 2nd year in college, but I feel like in those 2 years, I have learned and grown so much. But that probably merits another entry.

With Kristle, my HS classmate, college schoolmate, and also the sister of my sister’s classmate. And to quote the caption from her multiply: 2nd and 3rd Honorable Mention. Photo from Kristle.

So after the ceremony, my family together with family friends and teachers headed on to Dusit Hotel for a buffet dinner. We saw other Augustinians there including my sister’s batchmates. Their food always had an asian flair, so I stocked up on those together with lots of cheeses and bread. Kaya ako tumataba. Sheesh. That’s a picture of my wonderful yummy plate.

Don’t you just find that beautiful? They had a great spread of artsy-fartsy desserts.

Uhm… goofing up with my sister. I still can’t believe she’s on her way to college already. She’s going to UP. Pre-med course. Pareho na kaming Northeners.

Shoutout to one of my favorite people in the world, one of my best friends, my 4-year Field Trip partner, the one girl I called practically everyday back in first year, MASH memories, anagrams and vinculums through txt, the Aries to my Leo… Sarah Louise Arguelles.

That’s a picture with Sarah and my BFF, Jazzy. Because threesomes are hot. Cool photo effect c/o dumpr.

HAPPY BIG 2-0 BIRTHDAY!!! You know I love you.