Recapturing the busy month I had
It’s hard to go back in detail how I spent the past month. It was by far the busiest month I’ve ever experienced my entire student life. Last summer came pretty close, but just because this one involved all facets of my entire self, it exceeds everything I did then by a mile. It was physically, emotionally and mentally exhausting. I had quite a few breakdowns along the way, but as soon as everything wrapped up wonderfully and successfully at the end, I had to say it was all purely worth it. I have proven a lot of things to myself, and quite proud of what I have accomplished. Here are a few snapshots from some recent celebrations. I wish I had all the pictures with me to share, but these will do. Happy Holidays everyone!
Lovely, lovely December
The long weekend was refreshing. It allotted me time to relax and spend on more leisurely activities. I’ve been working very hard since the semester started. And while I feel like the things I’ve somehow started are not even close to what I’m supposed to accomplish in the nearing weeks, I’m taking time to appreciate some of the things that I do tend to overlook such as the nearing holidays.
December comes knocking on my door so fast and somehow catches me off guard. Apart from all the usual darling festivities and holiday cheer I adore, I do have a busy month ahead. Squeezing in Christmas shopping amidst all my holiday projects while I continue to keep my grades up is a challenge I’m going to take. Let’s just hope the positivity manages to keep my spirits high everyday.
I’m trying to be as productive as I can be. While that is quite admirable, I am tempted every time to just stand back and take a breath. I’ve been quite sick a week ago, and it was a wake-up call to my body. Thus, I’ve been sleeping at least 8 hours a day and trying hard not to skip any meals. I’m also doubling up on vitamins when necessary. I can’t be sick, and I also want to live a healthier lifestyle. The result? It does wonders on my skin.
The sun in the early morning is wonderful as it keeps me energized to take on the day ahead. And as nights seem to be longer now that it’s December, I marvel at the Christmas lights and decorations adorning the streets. It leaves me all warm and fuzzy. It makes me crave for bibingka, sweet ham and cranberries every time. Christmas is also the ultimate holiday to be reminded of generosity and love. I feel like I need to share all the love I can with everyone, just because this year has allowed me to meet more people to love and...
On a holiday high
Words would fall short to describe the overwhelming experience of the last week before the Christmas break and the warm and fuzzy atmosphere that the holidays bring.
I meant to update this thing, but the last week was just incredibly hectic and distracting. Finishing the remaining school work, while finding time to celebrate with friends and family allowed me very little time to rest. So every free time I had (although very, very minimal) was devoted to sleeping in.
But all is well now. I find myself well-rested from the past the past few days of joy, merriment and perhaps quite a few emotional rollercoasters for me and my friends. To celebrate the last day before our anticipated holiday break last Friday, a few of my blockmates and I headed off to our place in Taytay for some much needed unwinding and bonding. It turned out to be all that and more.
The second semester allowed me so much more time to hang out and get to know some of my blockmates. This has become such an exciting and even humbling experience. I say this because I finally had the chance to see them in a different light that leaves me even more fascinated not just with them but with people in general. It’s also very interesting that I’m suddenly one of the guys practically every school day. I’m not complaining. They’re so much fun. I feel like I’ve suddenly gained a wonderful set of smart, funny and interesting brothers that never fails to make me laugh everyday.
From ranting about our majors and professors to soundtrip-influenced, inebriation-induced, emo-sessions somewhere in Katipunan, our friend’s condo or at our favorite place in caf-up, each day feels like an adventure. That’s why an overnight party with them is a guaranteed great time. Apparently, for me, it turned out to be so much more. At the end of the...
I hear the sleigh bells ringing
Sunday mornings are usually devoted to a bit of contemplation and reflection about the passing week. That has always been some kind of a ritual, allowing me some kind of comfort and refuge to handle the week ahead.
The past three weeks have been academically trying. Late-nights with around less than 4 hours of sleep every day are all very normal. And the December weather together with my long, long breaks only add up to more moments left for added contemplation, reflection and maybe come academic condemnation.
I wonder what’s in the December air that everyone seems to be succumbing to their emo-ridden selves. Lately, I’ve been hanging out with my blockmates and we usually end up discussing life’s trivial questions – what ifs, what nots, the all-too complicated matters of the heart (thank you Scott Peck). I really don’t mind. In a way, there is a sense of relief, thrill, and comfort derived from appeasing my blockmates’ feelings. I also get that chance to know some of them better and that becomes an exciting process. I also find myself victimizing them with Anberlin’s Inevitable. Thank you, bff. It is all very amusing to see how that song never fails to hit them.
The anticipation of the nearing holidays is all too fleeting. Although it stirs up much warmth and glee, the workload left for us till the very end is overwhelming. I guess I’m just going to try and enjoy every bit of it. Yesterday, my family and I went to the World Bazaar at the World Trade Center, which meant I got to come home with bags of new stuff for Christmas. Later on, we headed to SM Mall of Asia to meet up with my mom’s college friends and dormmates. While having dinner, I couldn’t help but be delighted at seeing all of them happily go down memory lane. I wonder how that would be like with my blockmates. We’re all hopefully lawyers, diplomats, politicians,...
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