Harong ni Charing
I never realized that I would have accomplished and experienced so much even after only 2 days of OJT in the House of Representatives. I’ve managed to help finalize a draft for a specific bill, review past bills and the Tax Reform Act of 1997, write a few paragraphs as part of the explanatory note of that bill, learn how to file it, learn how to search archives, and attend my first session. Of course that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The best part about representing a congressman is attending the workshop conference on Political Parties earlier. I’d love to talk about that more thoroughly at another post just because it was such an overwhelming experience. It was amazing to experience the intensity of PolSci in action. hahaha. It’s like everything I learned from my past POS classes were put into good use, while we analyze a bill on political parties. It was such a wonderful exposure and I really learned so much. Two days and I already feel like I’m not just a mere OJT student. I does get quite exhausting since after my OJT, I usually have a COA meeting from 6-9PM at the Ateneo. I will have another one tomorrow. But more on my first week at my next post.
The point of this post is to share some pictures during the previous reunion I had with my high school family. Just before I start work, I had to find time for a little bit of celebration.
We usually allot at least once a month for a class reunion. And during the summer, we try to have at least one overnight affair. This one felt so rushed actually, but I’m happy that there were still quite a number of us who got to go. And that included our Madame President, Cheeze, who was also our amazing 2-time class president. We stayed at a private...
During days and weeks of academic hell
This is probably my hardest sem yet. And I mean that in different levels – testing me here and there every freakin day. It’s still baffling how I have mustered that much strength to bring me to this point – October 7, my sister’s birthday (no connection whatsoever) with only 5 more days till sembreak freedom. I’ve been wishing for some sort of time-off and recluse ever since this sem started. Now that it’s almost here, I can’t wait. Of course, just before that, hell arrives.
Last week was the hell week of all hell weeks in my entire Ateneo life. To my horror, I had to endure consecutive, caffeine-induced all-nighters. And I never liked any of those. It was a good thing I had the company of my group mates. My hell day of all hell days with 3 crucial, do-or-die group reports culminated last Thursday. How did it all go? Let’s just say I’m just glad it’s over. I received positive feedbacks from all, so I’m happy.
Last Tuesday, I had my last COC7 meeting with the girls and the Candy editors at Icebergs, Galleria. It was a joy seeing my co-council mates, who have become my good friends during my entire experience. It was a bittersweet meeting that ended with a lot of cam-whoring and messages. I shall miss everything about being a part of Candy. Hopefully it won’t be the last.
Despite having to attend my Philo Final Orals (that I feel like I have screwed) the following day, I went to the Little Prince Concert with my friends. It was a benefit concert for our teacher, Mr. Abodilles, who is in dire need of a kidney transplant. It’s amazing how Augustinians can pull off a huge concert in a span of 2 weeks. Ang galing. Iba na talaga pag nasa kolehiyo.
Of more reunions and parties
I met up with some of my high school friends last Saturday at Mall of Asia to do some fund-raiser planning for our dearest friend.
So after quite an emotional meeting, we headed back to my house to pick out clothes, and then to Karen’s to prepare and hang. Picture beside is of my other friends: Karen, Jaz and Lori. It was nice to be able to finally open up to some of my other girl friends. Honestly, talking about our former classmate’s current condition still makes me feel really bad. Right now, I’m just so unstable. I’d like to think that I’m better already, but I can’t help but still get quite emotional over the littlest of things.
Nearing end of summer and the start of a new sem
Why, oh why do I have to get a really crappy random number for picking out classes and schedules this time my Junior year?! It was insane. Call time was 1:40, and I finally ended up with the final list of classes 3 hours after – a far cry from minutes of enlistment from previous sems. I went through hell and back just to fight for a good sched. Fortunately, I was probably one of the luckiest in my block to get a decent sched with great teachers. The only perks of being one of the last few ones, and dearest Earl as the person who helped me enlist was that I ended up having closed classes for Philo and a conflicting Arcilla History class with my PolSci major. Because of that, I had to be ‘buffered.’ That meant calling up departments so that I may be considered for other classes. The best part? I got to pick my desired classes and have a good schedule at the end. Of course, I had to go back and forth, endure the long lines, and pray tirelessly to get the slots I wanted. My other blockmates are probably suffering the straight T-Th only scheds. The possibility of having long weekends does sound tempting, but I just couldn’t handle break-less, six, hour and a half long classes. I will lose my sanity. At the end of the day, I was just really happy that I got good teachers. Or so I hope. I’m actually looking forward to go to school now. Onwards to probably my hardest sem yet.
Before my hellish reg, I got another chance to perform a short stint for BlueRep during the OrgTalks for the incoming Freshmen of the Ateneo. It was super fun and hilarious! We did We Dance from Once In This Island, and a comedic number of the intro of Seasons of Love from Rent. Picture c/o Shari. (Haha. Try to spot me!)
Day-night-day out with best friends
I guess I’ll start off with the obvious new layout. Honestly, I’ve been in a total design rut the entire summer. And even until now, I still think I’m suffering. It’s really depressing. But I had to change the layout. Summer is a thing of the past, and rainy days are out to come and get me. Tomorrow, I will be going back to AdMU for regform distribution. School’s here, and I’m still not fully into it. Wonder what happens next.
I do hope you guys appreciate the color scheme used. The colors used are pretty unconventional, but I’m all for that. I still think it works, but will just probably take some time getting used to. I’m sort of on the fence over this version, but I just can’t make myself do another layout. Oh my… I need my muse. Nevertheless, comments are very much welcome. Send me love notes via comments. Weee.
So just before school finally starts, my best friends and I scheduled another whole-day affair. We started off with our annual May photoshoot, then headed to Serendra, back at my house to freshen up and change, and finally a series of parties after. Crazy, exhausting night with the girls and dearest Dan. Love my friends. Pictures will try to do justice.
Although we weren’t complete once again, we still decided to push through with our annual photo shoot at Market Market, The Fort. Picture beside is with my dearest breastfriend, Audrey. Uhhuh. Pure metal-mouth goodness. Rawr. I miss my brace-less smile, but it’s all gonna be worth it at the end. There is still so much discomfort. I have yet to get used to it, especially whenever I eat out. After our shoot, we proceeded to Conti’s Serendra for lunch, and followed by a must stop-over at Sonja’s Cupcakes for dessert. Here are some obviously happy and hungry people. Jazzy and I with our cupcakes, and...
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