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Art Studies 2 Sagada-Banaue Trip [January 20 – 23, 2006]

Matagal-tagal na rin nung huli kong nasabi na “masaya” talaga ako. Yung tipong nakalimutan ko lahat ng mga bumabagabag sa isip at maging sa kaloob-looban ko. Sa mga panahong iyon ko lamang natutunan na marami pa pala akong dapat tuklasin sa mundo. Na hindi ko dapat hinahayaang nakapaloob lang ako sa ganitong uri ng pamumuhay na kung susumahin ay paulit-ulit at may mabagal na pagbabago.

Hindi ko naman talaga inaasahan na magiging maganda ang kalalabasan ng “trip” na ito. Bago pa man dumating ang mga sandali ng aming pag-alis ay ilang beses din akong nagdalawang-isip na sumama. At sa palagay ko, sa alaalang iniwan nito sa akin ay masasabi kong naging tama ang pinili ko. Enjoy na enjoy ko ang bawat sandali sa piling ng aking mga bagong kakilala na ngayon ay matatawag ko na ring mga kaibigan. Sa dami ng mga pinuntahan at kinaaliwan, minsa’y nalimot namin ang bagyong dala ng buhay dito sa Kamaynilaan. Hindi ko malilimot ang mga sandaling nasambit naming ang mga katagang “Ang saya naman dito. Ano kaya kung dito na lang tayo forever?” Isang tahimik at simpleng buhay kapalit ang modernong buhay sa siyudad.

Sa bilis ng panahon ay tila isang panaginip lamang ang lahat ng mga pangyayari. Naging matiwasay ang aming pagbabalik sa sibilisasyon at maging sa realidad. Pagkatapos magpaalam, iniwan ko ang mga bagong kaibigan habang ang aking puso’t isip ay naglalaro sa isang katotohanang tapos na ang pagpapahinga at pagpapakasaya. Balik na muli sa “normal” ang lahat.

Kailan kaya mauulit ang ganitong mala-paraisong karanasan? Marahil ang susunod ay magiging katulad na rin ng “trip” na ito. Isang sopresang bumungad sa aking kamalayan at nagpaligaya sa nanlalamig kong kalooban.

Ang Dilaw na Dyipni          [ http://photobucket.com/albums/f49/yellowjeepney ]

YEAR OF THE DOG RESOLUTIONS

But of course, classes have already resumed. I just thought of putting another entry before I leave this blog dead once again.

Last year was the year of the monkey. We know for a fact that monkeys are intelligent. And I know for a fact that last year was so far the best year of my academic life. So, there you might have already seen an obvious connection between me and the year of the monkey.

How about this year, the year of the fire dog? Would 2006 be a blazing one? I’d like to assume that this one’s going to run over my… love life. Yeah. Just kidding!

To start this year with a bang, I’ve listed down my new year’s resolution. I can’t tell if I’d be able to accomplish ALL these craps. I just know one fact; I could scan this entry after this year and see if there’re any improvements. And if there’s none, haha! Making resolutions would never cross my mind again. Promise!?

1. Drink MORE water, LESS soft drinks

2. Have MORE sleep, LESS online hours

3. Books FIRST before… [continue] : )

4. GAIN weight. But STAY slim and sexy! : )

5. SAVE money

6. Be MORE patient and sensitive and responsible and punctual

7. Learn to play guitar for the NTH time

MONKEY 2005 HIGHLIGHTS

Year 2005 has finally revealed its last page. Bakit di natin pagbalikan ang mga kaganapan nitong year of the monkey? Marahil ay dun natin mari-realize ang mga improvements and achievements natin. And from there, we could say na hindi naman pala ganun ka-boring ang taong ito. Bagkus, it's worth-remembering and fruitful pa nga.

January & February

Passed UPCAT.  Course: BS Biology

Junior-Senior Promenade Ball at Westin Philippine Plaza

MTAP Math Quiz Bee – Division, Individual Regional

APSA Math Quiz Bee – 3rd place

March & April

4th Quarterly Exam

Got my Nokia 6600 unit

High School Graduation Day, Valedictory Address

May

www.xanga.com/jujaypinkpiper created

Amorsolo Batch 2004-2005 Farewell Party

Patio Isabel with DPS friends

Ciudad Christhia with Family

Starwars Episode 3: The Revenge of the Sith launching

UP Diliman First Semester Enrollment

June & July

UP Diliman Classes Start

Freshteeg! Concert

My 17th birthday, Fantastic Four launching

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Book worldwide release

August & September

Geol11 Field Trip at Mt. Taal

Membership Accepted: State Varsity Christian Fellowship

UAAP Cheerdance Competition, UP: 1st Runner-up

October & November 

First Semester Final Exams and Results, US Standing

Berlin's & Kat's Debut

Math17 Class Farewell Party

UP Diliman Second Semester Enrollment

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Movie launching

December 

Oblation Run and Lantern Parade

Series of Christmas Parties [including SVCF]

Christmas Day

Family Trip to Enchanted Kingdom

I just hope na kung hindi man mas maganda ang year 2006 as compared to 2005, eh, sana ay maging katulad ito ng year 2005. I told you, this year's a great one. Let's all celebrate! Thank God, we have survived a year. Wish ko lang na we have more years to survive!

Stay alert and be cautious. Use torotots instead.

Happy New Year!

THROUGH CHRIST OUR LORD

Isang Ambigram na aking ginawa:

Maligayang…

Christmas is a time for…

… sharing. Today, as we endure a period of crisis, let us share what we have to everyone, most especially to those who need our help most.

… love. As we celebrate this most-awaited occasion, let us rekindle our hearts and soul to better appreciate the value of our family, the strength of every friendship, and the beauty of life. Thank them for bringing color and spice to your life.

… God. Let’s spare time to greet Him and thank Him for all the blessings that He has bestowed upon us. A world without Him would mean nothing…

It’s Jesus’ day, not ours. Let us celebrate His miraculous birth and continue to live on His Will. God Bless!

Merry Christmas!

[Salamat sa lahat ng mga bumati sa akin. Miss y’all!]

WHEN PRECIPITATE FORMS

Social life is a problem in college nowadays. It’s hard to mingle with your fellow schoolmates given the constraint that time itself is limited. Some you’ll only meet in classes. But once out of the four corners of the room, it’s as if all were strangers again and you go back to nostalgic recollection of your high school years. This recurring process of social life is inevitable unless you do something to intervene with it. Difficult, of course, since you’ve got to take large steps first to restore yourself. But once you’ve gone through it wholly, you’d be surprised of the hues it could bring to your dull life.

I never said I don’t have any social problems at this juncture. Most of my hours in school were spent alone. It’s as if you have to become accustomed to this kind of situation or you’ll perish and quit surviving. But at times when I am in company of others, it seems like the angels have come to rescue me from sudden death. I feel that have to cherish and keep all these precious moments deep within my heart. Mind you, this may be exaggerated but let’s just hope you won’t have to pass through all of these.

Friends and companions will have to evaporate sometimes. They may be far away but we’ll just have to patiently wait for the condensation to come to an end. No one knows when our friends will stream and flood the channel we’ve been taking. Only one thing is for sure, precipitation has to come and bless us with unanticipated friends and eventually, unforgettable significant ones.

Thanks to all my friends! Love y’all!