A little more and it's over
Just because there’s free internet here at Starbucks, Corinthian, I’m going to try updating this thing. Starbucks is not exactly my ideal place to study, but that’s probably because I never really found a ‘good’ branch that’s conducive for studying. It’s all a matter of preference, and this one is surprisingly not bad. It’s not far for Ateneo, but not exactly close enough for me to bump and deal with people I actually know. And the place is pretty big, and plays just the right kind of music – easy-listening, motown/jazz and soul. I’m stuck here because I’m still not done studying for my Economics final, which will happen in a few hours. I’m still calm, which means my panic mode will sink in a bit later.
I can’t wait for all my finals to be over. I feel like it’s never going to end, seeing as I still have 2 hugeass papers due even after finals week. One that our group basically haven’t started yet. Uhm… we have good reasons. Trust me. Pero kaya yan. Kaya talaga yan. I’m actually pretty thankful deadlines were moved or else I’m probably going crazy right now.
My plans for sembreak are still tentative, but I’m pretty sure I’m going to have our block sem-ender KTV thing, BlueREP EVSEM, my 4D sembreak out-of-town outing and our family Singapore trip. I always make the most out of my sembreaks, and this is no exception. I’m really looking forward to my much-awaited vacation, where I can finally have time for myself and get my much-needed closure. Wonder how that will go. Hohum.
Time to go back to more Econ studying time. I’ll just leave you with pictures from my sister‘s birthday celebration at Circles, Shang. Buffets are incredibly sinful. Thinking about how much I’ve gained since the start of the sem is depressing. Stressed eh. Bawi na lang sa sembreak. haha.
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.
Twentiness
My internet provider has betrayed me for days starting during my big B-day. I guess I’ve been so used to having net access everyday that it becomes too much of a necessity. Ugh, the struggle. Fortunately, I have it back and I can finally blog about my birthday week.
I spent most of it with my family because I really didn’t want too much fuss over it. I was just happy spending time with them and eating loads of good food.
Uhm… the mirror. haha. My mom, grandma and I attended a food-tasting event at Lepanto. Buffet-galore. It was the place where I held my debut, two years ago. They had table-setting arrangements, cake samples and lots of scrumptious food for us to see and taste. Pictures are over at my Flicker photo page.
As if one buffet wasn’t enough, I had another one at Circles with my family. I guess one day of pure katakawan is not so bad.
To all those wonderful, wonderful people who greeted me personally, and even to those who did it via SMS, email, Multiply, Friendster or this blog, thank you so very much. There’s nothing like feeling loved and being reminded that you have these people to share my joy and love with. Once again, birthdays leave me so emotional, especially this time around.
So what’s up with finally being 20? Nada. My friend, Mikey says it’s the new 10. Ha. As if 10 was such a great age. Well I have to admit, I would like to be 10 for awhile. Sure beats the emotional baggage that comes with maturity and the whole shebang of twentiness.
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Celebrating Sarah's Big Adventure
Yesterday, I found myself reunited with my High School friends to execute our little surprise adventure for one of my best friends, Sarah. A few days before, my partner-in-crime Jazzy and I (picture on the right) wanted to have some kind of surprise for Sarah. It was just very fitting because we also wanted to see each other and celebrate the end of our school year. Finally, we came up with the perfect surprise adventure ala Amazing Race. Whoopee. Problem is we had to recruit a little bit more than ten people for a flawless execution. And since it was terribly short notice for everyone, we were a bit apprehensive about the participants. Oh well. Being the resourceful, quick-thinkers that we were (haha), we were able to make do, despite only a few who confirmed. And I am soooo happy that most of my and Sarah’s friends were there to help out. Thank you so much, loves!
So near yet so far
What a loooong day. I just finished two crazy finals, so thank God for that. I just want to rest! Actually, the past few days have been extremely looong. After pulling another all-nighter with my POS53 groupmates last Friday, the next few days have been devoted to studying for my finals. However, before the stress that is this week, I still had the chance to hang out with the crazy BlueRep gang for Yen‘s debut held at Coconut Palace. (Yen played Sharpay in the recently held High School Musical.) The best part was the theme: Storybook. My friend, Emjo wanted to partner with me, so we contemplated on our costume for the past few days. We wanted to be deviant, but we couldn’t think of what to wear.
All pictures were taken by Jaja. Ang saya maging schizo grabe.
Alas, psychology class gave us a billiant idea. We decided to go as ‘paranoid schizophrenics’ complete with scrubs and all. So our brilliant idea was this: We were the only ‘real’ people in the storybook party. Everyone else are just figments of our imagination – or our created realities. O, diba? Kakaiba talaga. Galing namin ni Emjo! Hahaha. People had a hard time guessing who we were, but it was just fun to dress up as someone different. Amidst all the pretty ballgowns and princesses, Emjo and I were schizos.
With some of the other BlueRep storybook characters. We were the coolest, I tell ya.
Anyway. I digress.
You know how the end of the school year completely throws you off the nerd mode and you just end up distracted by the reality of summer nearing in? Tipong summer mode na summer mode ka na. Rawr. It’s hopeless! I try to study, devote long hours for readings, but then I either end up deciding...
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