Within the last twelve days I've posted an entry without any misses. Now that the marathon is to close, since tomorrow we'd be so busy we'd not have time for anything, I'm stumped as to what to write.
Nothing much really happened, since I decided not to take the Algebra "challenge" (or should I say "promo") Professor Hernandez posed upon us. There are additional points on the line, yes, but I won't take the gamble even if nothing will get lost if I get it wrong. Yes, I am so lazy now I don't think I've got any time to fix up.
For some particular reason I almost had a bad day today. (Same old thing - I would then say I didn't really have a bad one since I almost exaggerated something. But, I bet, that's what I'll do later on.) I came to school a little bit later, and at the back of my head I thought I would be late for class today - I didn't obviously want to, since I've never missed a thing in my entire college life. Good thing I wasn't, although I did come in huffing from rushing (despite the fact that I have around twenty or so minutes left).
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9/30/2005
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9/29/2005
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Indeed, Jino is back - in fact, I had Icka take a photo of him and have uploaded just that. Just to prove that he's back, flabby muscles and all. He'll be ready to chase us next week with his fistfuls.
Oh, and sadly, we lost against FEU by a mesaly two points. Two points! More surprisingly, a commotion happened between the two teams. Although details are still unsure, since I never got to watch, I can say it is an embarassing thing to do. I can't believe it. Now we have them going against us.
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Oh, and sadly, we lost against FEU by a mesaly two points. Two points! More surprisingly, a commotion happened between the two teams. Although details are still unsure, since I never got to watch, I can say it is an embarassing thing to do. I can't believe it. Now we have them going against us.
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9/29/2005
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Yesterday I was surprised when Jino decided to chat with me. We never catch each other whenever I am online, and the only time I decided to chat with him - to greet him after I learned of his condition - he suddenly logged out. (Coincidentally, I wish.) He was asking me about today's homework for English 2 class, and at the back of my head I was thinking, this must all be a joke - after all, he isn't due to be back until the start of the next term. That's what all of us knew. So, when I told Icka about it, she said she was also asked the same things, and we began to speculate. Next week, probably - next week - he'll be back. That's what he said as well.
Turns out we were dead wrong. I went to the benches beside the library and saw Jino with Tracy. He is back, I thought - and it was so fast. He's been afflicted with a really rare viral infection that affects, according to him, around one in three million. (As Kizia wrote in her blog, imagine, he was the one!) It was a big sigh of relief for all of us to see him back in class (despite our worries that he might have been dropped from the subjects). Think about this: Icka hugged him the moment he entered the room. Ariane screamed the way other people do. Malia screamed as well. But, most memorably, Clarence got so excited she did a combination of the two - and even cried. In other words, she got so hyperactive to the point that we were expecting the others to do the same. Toni, on the other hand, did the complete opposite - and got speechless. She went blank, processed (as they put it), and laughed.
We definitely missed a big part of the block: some comic relief was, in fact, needed after the harrowing stuff we've been thrown through the much more overwhelming lessons, requirements and stuff. Upon his arrival all of us were surrounding him, either laughing at him or, in Clarence's case, hugging him (so did Ariane and Malia). Simply put, he's much missed (like I haven't said that before). Well despite the drying-up of the hype, he was still being surrounded, this time by his immediate group of friends, like there was no tomorrow.
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Turns out we were dead wrong. I went to the benches beside the library and saw Jino with Tracy. He is back, I thought - and it was so fast. He's been afflicted with a really rare viral infection that affects, according to him, around one in three million. (As Kizia wrote in her blog, imagine, he was the one!) It was a big sigh of relief for all of us to see him back in class (despite our worries that he might have been dropped from the subjects). Think about this: Icka hugged him the moment he entered the room. Ariane screamed the way other people do. Malia screamed as well. But, most memorably, Clarence got so excited she did a combination of the two - and even cried. In other words, she got so hyperactive to the point that we were expecting the others to do the same. Toni, on the other hand, did the complete opposite - and got speechless. She went blank, processed (as they put it), and laughed.
We definitely missed a big part of the block: some comic relief was, in fact, needed after the harrowing stuff we've been thrown through the much more overwhelming lessons, requirements and stuff. Upon his arrival all of us were surrounding him, either laughing at him or, in Clarence's case, hugging him (so did Ariane and Malia). Simply put, he's much missed (like I haven't said that before). Well despite the drying-up of the hype, he was still being surrounded, this time by his immediate group of friends, like there was no tomorrow.
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9/28/2005
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My biggest mistake so far is not realizing there is a seminar on radio presentation on LEAP. I just read the email now and I realized I almost made a stupid decision, but I didn't. Besides, there's nothing much wrong with the seminar I took. Yes, it's that one on ETC (specifically, local cable channels) since I'm freakishly curious about how they go about.
The best way to think about it now is this: it wasn't a mistake. It is an opportunity (except for seeing that Sam girl, which isn't really that exciting provided our cable service removed ETC from our listings just when I was liking it).
Despite the fact that it's only me who considered attending that (because it's a big impulsive decision), I'm a bit okay since I know a few other TeamComm members are pitching in. Besides, they're in charge, so I'll be a bit comfortable even if it all seems like a rating-follower's class. (Not really.)
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The best way to think about it now is this: it wasn't a mistake. It is an opportunity (except for seeing that Sam girl, which isn't really that exciting provided our cable service removed ETC from our listings just when I was liking it).
Despite the fact that it's only me who considered attending that (because it's a big impulsive decision), I'm a bit okay since I know a few other TeamComm members are pitching in. Besides, they're in charge, so I'll be a bit comfortable even if it all seems like a rating-follower's class. (Not really.)
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9/28/2005
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Suddenly I got extremely confused with LEAP day on 11 October. I have enrolled for a session because TeamComm is sponsoring it, and I've suddenly become interested in cable channels. Never mind the second fact, but suddenly I thought if I did the right decision since I saw that we might be required by a professor to do something. Certificates will be given out. I can't pull out either. Now I don't know if I made the right decision.
Oh well, it seems I can make a huge mistake sometimes. I only wish nothing else pops up within the next three days. (But then again, it could be beneficial. And, of course, we're still freshmen. And, also, this is an alternative class, whatever it means now.)
For now, at least, all that I'll do is wish that Ian does arrive in school today. I don't want to work alone for a crucial step in our English 2 paper. I did it alone yesterday, and I haven't got any contact details of his. Suddenly I'm worried.
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Oh well, it seems I can make a huge mistake sometimes. I only wish nothing else pops up within the next three days. (But then again, it could be beneficial. And, of course, we're still freshmen. And, also, this is an alternative class, whatever it means now.)
For now, at least, all that I'll do is wish that Ian does arrive in school today. I don't want to work alone for a crucial step in our English 2 paper. I did it alone yesterday, and I haven't got any contact details of his. Suddenly I'm worried.
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9/27/2005
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With reference to Caresse's comment yesterday (which I almost forced her to do): Well, you're right. However, I don't think I can simply find that answer by myself. Well, that's presumably natural. (Suddenly I don't understand why I wrote that last post in the first place. Maybe it was almost another depression pang. But anyway...)
As usual, after such a depressing post, I felt better, and even weirder, things began to get better. (Temporarily, at least.) That, despite the very fact that I wasn't joining anybody today. I wasn't with my usual group (since I don't eat lunch on Tuesdays at 10.00), and I was wandering around for almost the whole day. I suddenly got used to being alone again (and yet I feel distant, which is a complete irony). Besides all that however, I somehow got the guts to do things I barely did before - greet a few people and not think I got snubbed. Suddenly, I was comfortable again. Weird, eh?
Aside from that, there's nothing much, really, except for the mere fact that I was included in two photos, got my sounds appreciated further, and that Kizia is borrowing two of my CDs, which simply rams the earlier point. (Another point of appreciation? Absolutely.)
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As usual, after such a depressing post, I felt better, and even weirder, things began to get better. (Temporarily, at least.) That, despite the very fact that I wasn't joining anybody today. I wasn't with my usual group (since I don't eat lunch on Tuesdays at 10.00), and I was wandering around for almost the whole day. I suddenly got used to being alone again (and yet I feel distant, which is a complete irony). Besides all that however, I somehow got the guts to do things I barely did before - greet a few people and not think I got snubbed. Suddenly, I was comfortable again. Weird, eh?
Aside from that, there's nothing much, really, except for the mere fact that I was included in two photos, got my sounds appreciated further, and that Kizia is borrowing two of my CDs, which simply rams the earlier point. (Another point of appreciation? Absolutely.)
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9/26/2005
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Just when everything seems to make sense, it crumbles down and doesn't. Today was the first day that dragged very badly for me. If you've seen my previous post this afternoon, then you'll probably understand what I mean.
But I'm okay now. Trust me. Not after hitting badly on the practical test and service practice in PE - I technically suck at volleyball - and having my head hurt with a bombardment of stuff for almost every subject. I'm not looking forward to tomorrow, actually, since it seems I'm getting tired of it all.
Why now, when it almost seems all better? Tell me, is it because right now it just doesn't make any sense?
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But I'm okay now. Trust me. Not after hitting badly on the practical test and service practice in PE - I technically suck at volleyball - and having my head hurt with a bombardment of stuff for almost every subject. I'm not looking forward to tomorrow, actually, since it seems I'm getting tired of it all.
Why now, when it almost seems all better? Tell me, is it because right now it just doesn't make any sense?
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9/26/2005
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I've got a little question for myself (and you're free to answer this thing if you want). How come I always blurt out something - just something - about my current feelings towards the day? Not just that, I always end up thinking I did a very stupid decision from out of the blue. Just today, I think I blurted out something about something I resolved for myself that I'll forget and keep under. Then, today, I just did.
If there's one thing I really hate, it's being caught red-handed. I've kept too many secrets, probably, but when people catch me (even if it is just for themselves) I immediately blush up and switch to panic mode. I don't really know - do I really want to let go or not?
Well, today, as I slowly realize the consequences of overworking my mouth and my thoughts, I resolve (again) that I'd stop talking unless I really have to (or if they are talking to me). I don't want to sound so stupid - or like someone who's holding a grudge. I repeat: I am not holding a grudge on anyone.
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If there's one thing I really hate, it's being caught red-handed. I've kept too many secrets, probably, but when people catch me (even if it is just for themselves) I immediately blush up and switch to panic mode. I don't really know - do I really want to let go or not?
Well, today, as I slowly realize the consequences of overworking my mouth and my thoughts, I resolve (again) that I'd stop talking unless I really have to (or if they are talking to me). I don't want to sound so stupid - or like someone who's holding a grudge. I repeat: I am not holding a grudge on anyone.
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9/25/2005
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I was too stupid today to realize the DLSU-Ateneo game was first up this afternoon. I slept at around 13.30 - the same time the game was about to start - and I woke up in the middle of the third quarter. I was jolted by Rico Maierhofer's dunking, and I realized the game was this close.
Well, it wasn't. As I slept the bluebacks were ahead by around three points (if I got it right), and the moment I came in we suddenly surged, with that spectacular performance - not to forget the defense - from our players. Well, the ending is pretty obvious, right?
Yeah, yeah - we won, stopping the LA Tenorio show in its tracks (prematurely, of course, since he's got cramps), and will face the FEU Tamaraws within the week. And the only thing is, I can't wait for the class suspension.
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Well, it wasn't. As I slept the bluebacks were ahead by around three points (if I got it right), and the moment I came in we suddenly surged, with that spectacular performance - not to forget the defense - from our players. Well, the ending is pretty obvious, right?
Yeah, yeah - we won, stopping the LA Tenorio show in its tracks (prematurely, of course, since he's got cramps), and will face the FEU Tamaraws within the week. And the only thing is, I can't wait for the class suspension.
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9/24/2005
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Is it me or is everything taking so slow? I don't know - the past few days nothing much happened, and aside from the class cancellations, seating arrangements and humiliating defeats (yes, our group was fourth in Monday's volleyball shower games), there was nothing else. For a person who's ridiculously confused with his definition of a routine (in short, one who likes the same one but wants to break away from it once in a while), this is dizzying.
CWTS class was, well, short, to much happiness among the other members of the class. It was simply an orientation from a representative of our partner organization, and a few bits for our exposure trip next week (not in the next two weeks, to our - what was that again? Chagrin?). Aside from that, our Luneta trip was cancelled as well, since not everybody could come. So much for bringing my camera. Wait...
That did come to use, since after the classes I took random shots with my blockmates. I think you better wait for me to upload them (since I'm pretty excited about how Nico, if ever, would react about his pic that reminds me of some advertisement).
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CWTS class was, well, short, to much happiness among the other members of the class. It was simply an orientation from a representative of our partner organization, and a few bits for our exposure trip next week (not in the next two weeks, to our - what was that again? Chagrin?). Aside from that, our Luneta trip was cancelled as well, since not everybody could come. So much for bringing my camera. Wait...
That did come to use, since after the classes I took random shots with my blockmates. I think you better wait for me to upload them (since I'm pretty excited about how Nico, if ever, would react about his pic that reminds me of some advertisement).
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9/23/2005
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Let's put it this way. I've got nothing against anybody - whoever that may be - since I know nothing's wrong for now. So, I don't understand that, although it's a response well appreciated.
But wait - that wasn't about that thing. I was just simply amazed at how quick my intimidation left me at the start of the term. But, of course, I would still freak out, but I know it wasn't like before. I myself can't understand either why that happened in the first place - my being comfortable with your group - but I'll take it as a good thing.
And (surprisingly) it wasn't about you, and it certainly wasn't about him, and it wasn't about any of your closest friends. It was about me - possibly I'm ridiculing myself - and how much I got over my intimidations, really. I mean, hindi naman ako galit kay Cuyeg eh. In fact we're okay. The first term has been full of adjustments and I've received a culture shock on my own. If I had singled him out, then I'm sorry - but, admittedly, he represents your group, right?
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But wait - that wasn't about that thing. I was just simply amazed at how quick my intimidation left me at the start of the term. But, of course, I would still freak out, but I know it wasn't like before. I myself can't understand either why that happened in the first place - my being comfortable with your group - but I'll take it as a good thing.
And (surprisingly) it wasn't about you, and it certainly wasn't about him, and it wasn't about any of your closest friends. It was about me - possibly I'm ridiculing myself - and how much I got over my intimidations, really. I mean, hindi naman ako galit kay Cuyeg eh. In fact we're okay. The first term has been full of adjustments and I've received a culture shock on my own. If I had singled him out, then I'm sorry - but, admittedly, he represents your group, right?
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9/23/2005
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I just learned from Jackie that we won't have International Studies class, which means I wasted an hour's worth of my battery life. After reading up on globalization last night - which led to me sleeping at midnight - I realized nothing's going to happen anyway. (See me sniffing here. Waaah!)
I'll receive a million similar messages probably - as of press time Lau just texted me the same thing - and it all means the day's gonna drag a little bit longer than usual.
After I took a look at the new photos Les uploaded last night (which I barely look at - don't worry, she knows that), I can't help but be excited about tomorrow's excursion to the urban jungle (ehrm, hanggang Luneta pa lang naman). I'm in charge of photography for our scrapbook in Rizal class, which is probably second to the leader (and our boss Kevin is right beside me trying to create interference with the computer monitors at Cybernook) because I get to do something I wish I did before: artistic license. (Art Appreciation, remember?)
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I'll receive a million similar messages probably - as of press time Lau just texted me the same thing - and it all means the day's gonna drag a little bit longer than usual.
After I took a look at the new photos Les uploaded last night (which I barely look at - don't worry, she knows that), I can't help but be excited about tomorrow's excursion to the urban jungle (ehrm, hanggang Luneta pa lang naman). I'm in charge of photography for our scrapbook in Rizal class, which is probably second to the leader (and our boss Kevin is right beside me trying to create interference with the computer monitors at Cybernook) because I get to do something I wish I did before: artistic license. (Art Appreciation, remember?)
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9/22/2005
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Sorry for the space but this could be one of those posts that would leave me thinking. And probably you too, as well. Oh, and the title doesn't mean anything - I didn't find any place to put that Coldplay lyric.
I remember telling Les a few things when I found out Dian has left the block. "Mawawalan na ako ng kausap," I said, since we had the few politically-related chats since we became seatmates in Politics class. She (err, Les) was quick to say she's there if I need someone to talk to - and a lot of others as well. And yes, that's true - I've been talking to a lot of people lately.
Since the second term began - weirdly - I've talked to far more people than I ever expected, in far more issues, with far more respect. (Seriously.) I don't really know - I just realized I would end up saying the same things all over again - but, considering how intimidated I got last term, this is a huge improvement. Huge improvement. Despite the post where I wrote about everything I've learned the last term, I still come in to school and think, here we go again, don't let yourself get affected by what you see. And yes - I am affected by what I see. Overaffected, in fact. But, thankfully, I got myself over it.
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I remember telling Les a few things when I found out Dian has left the block. "Mawawalan na ako ng kausap," I said, since we had the few politically-related chats since we became seatmates in Politics class. She (err, Les) was quick to say she's there if I need someone to talk to - and a lot of others as well. And yes, that's true - I've been talking to a lot of people lately.
Since the second term began - weirdly - I've talked to far more people than I ever expected, in far more issues, with far more respect. (Seriously.) I don't really know - I just realized I would end up saying the same things all over again - but, considering how intimidated I got last term, this is a huge improvement. Huge improvement. Despite the post where I wrote about everything I've learned the last term, I still come in to school and think, here we go again, don't let yourself get affected by what you see. And yes - I am affected by what I see. Overaffected, in fact. But, thankfully, I got myself over it.
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9/21/2005
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How would I put this without making it look offensive? Umm... thank you to those who volunteered to stay behind at the library, in the middle of afternoon drivetime, and wait patiently to have everything fixed up and organized. To (in alphabetical order) Ariane, Clarence, Jana, Kizia, Marcia, Martin, Sars and Lynne, thank you for the time and the moral support throughout the time I was waiting at the circulation section waiting for things to be copied.
Well, that's the entire post, actually. Since I've stretched out my legs in hurting, and went around the third floor thrice - I think I'd help the guys that are helping me out right now. I've got to learn to be grateful, for once.
And look - it's almost six in the evening. I am "scared" of the dark, actually. (Well, not really. But I gotta go home now. Really.) I better creep out before the boogeyman gets me.
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Well, that's the entire post, actually. Since I've stretched out my legs in hurting, and went around the third floor thrice - I think I'd help the guys that are helping me out right now. I've got to learn to be grateful, for once.
And look - it's almost six in the evening. I am "scared" of the dark, actually. (Well, not really. But I gotta go home now. Really.) I better creep out before the boogeyman gets me.
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9/20/2005
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It went all weird today. I was using an apron for a lab gown, Ira came in to school today for only the second time this year, and I ended up sitting at the back rows for Philospohy class. Obviously something's up, I presume?
Well, maybe. It's a Tuesday, after all.
Today, after we did our lab experiment pretty slowly (but, as they say, accuracy is the best policy) I slowly crept out to my other classes, with Chemistry class going on as usual, English 2 class slowly manifesting its overwhelming remit, and Philosophy class seeming weird because I ended up sitting at the back. Mary, suddenly famous for flashing two fingers every time she either comes in late or gets caught in a weird and funny situation, noticed my new position and can't help but be surprised. Of course - I love sitting in the second row, with Jason and Ariane beside me (usually) and a lot of other people in front.
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Well, maybe. It's a Tuesday, after all.
Today, after we did our lab experiment pretty slowly (but, as they say, accuracy is the best policy) I slowly crept out to my other classes, with Chemistry class going on as usual, English 2 class slowly manifesting its overwhelming remit, and Philosophy class seeming weird because I ended up sitting at the back. Mary, suddenly famous for flashing two fingers every time she either comes in late or gets caught in a weird and funny situation, noticed my new position and can't help but be surprised. Of course - I love sitting in the second row, with Jason and Ariane beside me (usually) and a lot of other people in front.
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9/17/2005
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Simply said: CWTS almost bored me, despite my efforts not to be. I don't know - maybe it's because it's a Saturday and we're supposed to be on vacation. The fact that we are going to classes six days a week just turns my stomach to pieces.
But wait - there's more. I almost got intimidated all over again today. The reasons are the usual ones - I was left a little bit more alone than usual. It seems I'll never really get back to what I really wanted to happen. Thank heavens the last activity jerked a little bit out of me, with our amazement at Jill's performance (err, gig, just to make it sound cool) later on tonight (with a band, of course, but still - it's Jill) somewhere at Eastwood. Just when all of my blockmates - wait, only Cuyeg's group, the very group that, for some particular reason, makes my school life a little bit miserable, especially last term - are going to watch, the others are left to give Jill a lot of congratulatory remarks and amazement statements. Most especially me.
I don't know - it's simply another celebrity in our block, like Huey (err, really), the party animals (to a lesser extent) and me (to an even lesser extent).
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But wait - there's more. I almost got intimidated all over again today. The reasons are the usual ones - I was left a little bit more alone than usual. It seems I'll never really get back to what I really wanted to happen. Thank heavens the last activity jerked a little bit out of me, with our amazement at Jill's performance (err, gig, just to make it sound cool) later on tonight (with a band, of course, but still - it's Jill) somewhere at Eastwood. Just when all of my blockmates - wait, only Cuyeg's group, the very group that, for some particular reason, makes my school life a little bit miserable, especially last term - are going to watch, the others are left to give Jill a lot of congratulatory remarks and amazement statements. Most especially me.
I don't know - it's simply another celebrity in our block, like Huey (err, really), the party animals (to a lesser extent) and me (to an even lesser extent).
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9/16/2005
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After having (almost) too much sadness yesterday came (exactly) too much fun today. Why does it always happen to me - just when it almost goes down something gets me up?
That, considering I didn't get much sleep last night - it was raining hard and the water level actuslly rose to about a few centimeters near our doorstep. My parents woke me up and I had to help lift up the books in the lower shelves. I just had around forty-five minutes of sleep back then - and, although I slept around half an hour later (I must've worked pretty fast), I feel like I didn't get much out of it.
That, considering (as well) that I rushed around school getting the xeroxed copies of our readings for Rizal class - I was asking everyone last night, and this morning I almost got my plans ruined until I realized the importance of keeping your options open. So, I ended up getting a copy from Les (which was taken with Baba's) and got another copy from Joy for Kizia. How complicated was that? I know, it was pretty confusing from the start.
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That, considering I didn't get much sleep last night - it was raining hard and the water level actuslly rose to about a few centimeters near our doorstep. My parents woke me up and I had to help lift up the books in the lower shelves. I just had around forty-five minutes of sleep back then - and, although I slept around half an hour later (I must've worked pretty fast), I feel like I didn't get much out of it.
That, considering (as well) that I rushed around school getting the xeroxed copies of our readings for Rizal class - I was asking everyone last night, and this morning I almost got my plans ruined until I realized the importance of keeping your options open. So, I ended up getting a copy from Les (which was taken with Baba's) and got another copy from Joy for Kizia. How complicated was that? I know, it was pretty confusing from the start.
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9/15/2005
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I was in a bad mood today, but it seems every time that I write them all down in my blog the computer either acts up or the connection vanishes. In the end, I forgot what I was supposed to write - and I got it all off before I got to tell you guys about it. So, you've basically lost a pretty sad post - and got a rinky-dinky one in return.
First, I was surprised Dian left DLSU. It seemed I was just talking about shifting courses in a previous entry, then here she is shifting colleges. The last time I saw her I wasn't with her when I was supposed to; then, she's... gone. So fast. I can't help but miss her - and our political discussions.
Second, I got involved with the large birthday card Ale's friends whipped up (err, bought) for her birthday. That's all the involvement I did - writing, keeping, and alerting Malia that the recipient has arrived. And, yes, I didn't eat the chocolate mousse. Like before, nahiya ako - and I didn't even know (like I would get some). So, happy birthday. That's all I would actually say (unlike during Ian's birthday).
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First, I was surprised Dian left DLSU. It seemed I was just talking about shifting courses in a previous entry, then here she is shifting colleges. The last time I saw her I wasn't with her when I was supposed to; then, she's... gone. So fast. I can't help but miss her - and our political discussions.
Second, I got involved with the large birthday card Ale's friends whipped up (err, bought) for her birthday. That's all the involvement I did - writing, keeping, and alerting Malia that the recipient has arrived. And, yes, I didn't eat the chocolate mousse. Like before, nahiya ako - and I didn't even know (like I would get some). So, happy birthday. That's all I would actually say (unlike during Ian's birthday).
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9/14/2005
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If you're lucky enough, then you must've seen the original version of this post. I don't know - I just found that one full of nonsense and - should I say it? - very mushy. Don't worry - I'll just rephrase some parts and it's as good as the old one.
After a long class, I'm dead tired - and I'm hearing Joy speak in Chinese despite my MP3 player blasting through my ears. I think this term the whole block just got extremely bored with the routine (or it could be because it's still too early to know what we're going to go through in the next fourteen weeks). Basically, however, we've all gone in panic mode, which was very much unimaginable in the last term. Think about it - we're now having books photocopied, feet led to the library and yellow pieces of paper flying around with the hurry that I didn't see at the same time last term. I remember Kim telling me that it's all changed when I saw her and Lau by the xerox machines at the Miguel lobby. (Too detailed, eh? Right.)
Somehow, I felt like I couldn't suddenly answer anything in International Studies class. Although I never got called, I was waiting anxiously to hear my name and probably make a fool of myself in front of the whole class. I could have given a Politics class-like answer, but personally? I found Professor Marasigan a little bit intimidating. I thought I should have watched a little more BBC to get a bigger idea of things. In Rizal class, even, I found myself feeling dumb over a diagnostic test (which was actually a midterm exam for Professor Delupio's former class in CSB - and led to Huey blurting out the wittiest line I've ever heard). I almost forgot one of our past presidents - and felt less of an intellect (well, not really) and a Filipino in the process.
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After a long class, I'm dead tired - and I'm hearing Joy speak in Chinese despite my MP3 player blasting through my ears. I think this term the whole block just got extremely bored with the routine (or it could be because it's still too early to know what we're going to go through in the next fourteen weeks). Basically, however, we've all gone in panic mode, which was very much unimaginable in the last term. Think about it - we're now having books photocopied, feet led to the library and yellow pieces of paper flying around with the hurry that I didn't see at the same time last term. I remember Kim telling me that it's all changed when I saw her and Lau by the xerox machines at the Miguel lobby. (Too detailed, eh? Right.)
Somehow, I felt like I couldn't suddenly answer anything in International Studies class. Although I never got called, I was waiting anxiously to hear my name and probably make a fool of myself in front of the whole class. I could have given a Politics class-like answer, but personally? I found Professor Marasigan a little bit intimidating. I thought I should have watched a little more BBC to get a bigger idea of things. In Rizal class, even, I found myself feeling dumb over a diagnostic test (which was actually a midterm exam for Professor Delupio's former class in CSB - and led to Huey blurting out the wittiest line I've ever heard). I almost forgot one of our past presidents - and felt less of an intellect (well, not really) and a Filipino in the process.
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9/13/2005
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I went home with Tracy today, since she is finally getting a mobile phone (but you must have known that by now). Like with everybody else, we've talked about too many things that you wouldn't see me talk about under the usual circumstances.
Anyway, I dragged myself to school today - the first class began at 08.10, and before I realized it we almost went to the wrong room again. Keeping in mind the trauma the class has incurred as we misperformed on our first PE class under Professor Ronda, Derek and I rushed to Joseph Hall and realized that only half the class was in the wrong room - and it was my half. Thankfully, however, our lab instructor, Professor Pangilinan, was really understanding of our strife (considering we got moved again, our EAFs failed us again, and the room we were supposed to be in didn't exist for the students but for the construction workers), and we went on like nothing happened. As Tracy would later pinpoint, our half - the English class under Professor Gonzalo - was lucky on the faculty, while their half - under Professor Gocheco last term - was lucky on locations, getting to travel to more places for classes. How lucky - but I'm happy with what I have.
Our Chemistry lecture teacher (earlier it was Chemistry lab class), Professor Punzalan (err, Doctor Punzalan), is someone that would probably nmake chemistry a lot more interesting for me. Or maybe it could be the way the department has tailor-made the class for us CLA students. I saw Ariane go, "I like this teacher," and I found myself agreeing.
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Anyway, I dragged myself to school today - the first class began at 08.10, and before I realized it we almost went to the wrong room again. Keeping in mind the trauma the class has incurred as we misperformed on our first PE class under Professor Ronda, Derek and I rushed to Joseph Hall and realized that only half the class was in the wrong room - and it was my half. Thankfully, however, our lab instructor, Professor Pangilinan, was really understanding of our strife (considering we got moved again, our EAFs failed us again, and the room we were supposed to be in didn't exist for the students but for the construction workers), and we went on like nothing happened. As Tracy would later pinpoint, our half - the English class under Professor Gonzalo - was lucky on the faculty, while their half - under Professor Gocheco last term - was lucky on locations, getting to travel to more places for classes. How lucky - but I'm happy with what I have.
Our Chemistry lecture teacher (earlier it was Chemistry lab class), Professor Punzalan (err, Doctor Punzalan), is someone that would probably nmake chemistry a lot more interesting for me. Or maybe it could be the way the department has tailor-made the class for us CLA students. I saw Ariane go, "I like this teacher," and I found myself agreeing.
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9/12/2005
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"It's tough to make a stand in this world where everyone expects you to be cool and in."
It's hard to get used to college once again. Now that our classes are as late as 11.40 in the morning, I actually got restless at home trying to make sense of my schedule. I ate lunch at 09.00 and ended up grabbing a burger at 04.00, before I rushed to PE class. I came in school an hour before classes actually began, complete with a power outage sorrounding Taft Avenue. Thankfully, militant group Piston's efforts to paralyze Metro Manila's transportation system wasn't successful - and, aside from a little protest staged in the center of the Moonwalk area, nothing else was there.
It's also hard to get used to staying at one classroom. Almost all of our classes are at M308, and that means we stay there for around three or four hours studying, chatting and staying outside whenever the ten-minute break begins.
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It's hard to get used to college once again. Now that our classes are as late as 11.40 in the morning, I actually got restless at home trying to make sense of my schedule. I ate lunch at 09.00 and ended up grabbing a burger at 04.00, before I rushed to PE class. I came in school an hour before classes actually began, complete with a power outage sorrounding Taft Avenue. Thankfully, militant group Piston's efforts to paralyze Metro Manila's transportation system wasn't successful - and, aside from a little protest staged in the center of the Moonwalk area, nothing else was there.
It's also hard to get used to staying at one classroom. Almost all of our classes are at M308, and that means we stay there for around three or four hours studying, chatting and staying outside whenever the ten-minute break begins.
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9/11/2005
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I had a lot of weird, random thoughts as the weekend flew by.
First, will I ever get invited to a debut, considering that almost every female I know is going to turn eighteen? Uhm, I think nagpaparinig ako sa inyong lahat right now. Haha.
Second, will something weird happen on the first day of the term? I mean, something really weird.
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First, will I ever get invited to a debut, considering that almost every female I know is going to turn eighteen? Uhm, I think nagpaparinig ako sa inyong lahat right now. Haha.
Second, will something weird happen on the first day of the term? I mean, something really weird.
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9/09/2005
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I've got a reason to celebrate: it's almost Monday, and that means we're close to starting a new term. Although I realized that with it comes more hurrying, more rushing, more stress (and consequently more pimples), and more people to find yourself staring at, I'm nevertheless happy that it's close to happening.
I also realized I shouldn't just stare out there waiting for something. It'll never happen. However, today I decided to look at something else, and I don't know why it actually feels better than before.
Perceptions have naturally changed. People have been telling me the same things, and their's have changed too. Just when the real colors begin to come out, I become more curious - even if I don't want to. This time, however, I'll keep my silence, because it is going better than before. Last time - and I just realized this as well - nothing was there, and just when I was expecting something good to happen, it got complicated (I think).
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I also realized I shouldn't just stare out there waiting for something. It'll never happen. However, today I decided to look at something else, and I don't know why it actually feels better than before.
Perceptions have naturally changed. People have been telling me the same things, and their's have changed too. Just when the real colors begin to come out, I become more curious - even if I don't want to. This time, however, I'll keep my silence, because it is going better than before. Last time - and I just realized this as well - nothing was there, and just when I was expecting something good to happen, it got complicated (I think).
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9/07/2005
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It's one of those times again - those times when I do not have any idea on what to write. Actually, I have some, but I don't know which one of those ideas would I elaborate on. Should I write about the latest political developments, and talk about my every disappointment on the actions my school has taken? Should I write about my boredom once again, and continuously blab about every television show I have watched, from Art Attack to The Kumars at No 42? How about the conversations I had with my blockmates - you know, the ones that would seem senseless at first glance but would convey everything once you look deeper - once again? Or the nine days the people at the area as large as Great Britain went through as hurricane Katrina ravaged? (I actually considered calling this post Bad Katrina but realized I could be giving an unintendedly offensive special mention to Kaymee.)
In the end, however, I decided to talk about everything since, well, I'm bored.
Yesterday, I talked to Lau again. I realized I was doing a lot of catching up with her after the few weeks I was staying away. I don't know - since July (that would be the only best noun I could use) I got intimidated at their group, even if I saw myself talking to Les, Caresse and Kaymee more. Well, at least I knew we shared the same sentiments - we are dead bored but we don't want to go back to school despite the fact that we miss every blockmate. The day before that, I talked to Isah - which is also rare considering that we don't really talk that much, despite our connections - and our chat almost went nowhere; then again, it did ram the point home. It's been pretty stagnant in the past few weeks.
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In the end, however, I decided to talk about everything since, well, I'm bored.
Yesterday, I talked to Lau again. I realized I was doing a lot of catching up with her after the few weeks I was staying away. I don't know - since July (that would be the only best noun I could use) I got intimidated at their group, even if I saw myself talking to Les, Caresse and Kaymee more. Well, at least I knew we shared the same sentiments - we are dead bored but we don't want to go back to school despite the fact that we miss every blockmate. The day before that, I talked to Isah - which is also rare considering that we don't really talk that much, despite our connections - and our chat almost went nowhere; then again, it did ram the point home. It's been pretty stagnant in the past few weeks.
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9/02/2005
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I still don't get it. Why am I so bored this week?
Within the past twenty-four hours I've been doing nothing but stare at the computer monitor. Although I like using the PC so much (this explains this blog getting updated very frequently), right now I'm thinking about the other things to do.
I've been chatting with a few people, yes, but the conversations have been going nowhere, because there's nothing to talk about. Yesterday afternoon, I talked with Lau - which is rare provided that I've been somehow staying away from their group in recent weeks - and our conversation jumped topics too many times. (Here's me laughing like crazy again.) Think about it - we went from Rock Star: INXS (and the unlikely elimination of Ty) to Pinoy Big Brother (because I'm looking for someone else who's watching it, because I don't want to feel loike I'm the only one with the guts to actually watch it daily) to the apparent posts by Mystica (see my previous post)...
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Within the past twenty-four hours I've been doing nothing but stare at the computer monitor. Although I like using the PC so much (this explains this blog getting updated very frequently), right now I'm thinking about the other things to do.
I've been chatting with a few people, yes, but the conversations have been going nowhere, because there's nothing to talk about. Yesterday afternoon, I talked with Lau - which is rare provided that I've been somehow staying away from their group in recent weeks - and our conversation jumped topics too many times. (Here's me laughing like crazy again.) Think about it - we went from Rock Star: INXS (and the unlikely elimination of Ty) to Pinoy Big Brother (because I'm looking for someone else who's watching it, because I don't want to feel loike I'm the only one with the guts to actually watch it daily) to the apparent posts by Mystica (see my previous post)...
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9/01/2005
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I didn't realize it's already September. As they say, the brr months, since the next four would end the same way, and the temperatures would begin to drop.
And, yes, I just realized a celebrity is tagging on my blog. There were these mysterious tags on my shoutout box and when I finally decided to visit the site (www.mystica-star.com) I realized that it is Mystica with the long nails and all that. I remember seeing her during the ABS-CBN studio tour (view the photos here), with her fresh off a live interview and waving at us because we just can't wave at her.
Although I can't stop but think this is all a trick from some of my other fans (wait, could it be?), I'll end up laughing all the way through the break. And, Caresse and Sudoy, I don't know her. I'll just think this isn't her - unless she wants to be on the tabloids the next day.
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And, yes, I just realized a celebrity is tagging on my blog. There were these mysterious tags on my shoutout box and when I finally decided to visit the site (www.mystica-star.com) I realized that it is Mystica with the long nails and all that. I remember seeing her during the ABS-CBN studio tour (view the photos here), with her fresh off a live interview and waving at us because we just can't wave at her.
Although I can't stop but think this is all a trick from some of my other fans (wait, could it be?), I'll end up laughing all the way through the break. And, Caresse and Sudoy, I don't know her. I'll just think this isn't her - unless she wants to be on the tabloids the next day.
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