Semester Ender

SEMESTER ENDER

On Juicy and the Pussycats
Although we got a 90 (B+) for the presentation, we are generally glad and happy because no one and nothing can replace the moments we shared during the practices. Undeniably, we put our dignitas (thank you, Sir Dave for Hi 18) at stake. When we watched the edited version of the play, I shed tears. I shed tears of joy and laughter! As in, I can’t help but to laugh and cry at the same time. For me, the play may appear B+ grade-wise, but to me, and hopefully to most of R1, it would always be an A++ in our memories and our hearts!

On LS Defense
This was a really nerve-cracking experience for LS 10-J because this was our first formal defense in our major class. We were so afraid of the panelists because they might grill us with embarrassment and bombard us with questions beyond what we had done in our industry papers. Fortunately, they were kind and pleasing. They made criticisms to suggestions. Despite our lack of the figures they were looking for, I think they were kind of impressed with our presentation, especially our power point presentation courtesy of Aimee.
On the Last Day of LS 10
I really love the egg-carrot-coffee presentation by Ma’am Sanguyo. I was really struck with that presentation, I even told Joan Tan (Arete) my sentiments regarding that. In fact, I was about to cry but I did not push through because I did not want to be confronted by my other block mates since we were having our rehearsal for Juicy. In connection with the egg-carrot-coffee presentation, I always wanted to be like the coffee, knowing what I had experience in the past. (thank you, Ma’am Sanguyo for LS 10. I’ll always like your fashion statement and your mala-Diyosa hair)

On Traje de Boda
Another slap on our faces, another defeat for R1. Does this mean R1 is losing their creative juices? I must admit we had a powerful cast, but the actresses and actors were just a part of the show. We failed to capture the more important aspect of the play. In spite of this, I enjoyed doing Amy in Traje. Somehow, I felt good saying the words, “Punyeta kasing no left turn policy na ‘yan…putang-inang mga taxi drivers na ‘yan…I’m sure pag ginawa nyo ang Butterfly or Helicopter, he’ll never stop saying, ‘Lourdes, I love you!!!’...” and other un-Shara statements. I really appreciated the people’s laughter, especially the judges, when I delivered these lines. Right after our presentation, Carmel and RR were one of the first few people who congratulated me. RR even told me, “Best Actress”, although I did not feel that I was deserving of such award because I always believed Daz was more deserving. Although I was on the limelight, there was a part of me who figuratively sat with the audience and monitor my acting. That person whispered to me that I was kind of inconsistent and sound rehearsed with some of my lines. When they proclaimed “Sub-text” as the winner, I felt so bad. Imagine, 5 finals?!? But Sir Egay was somehow impressed (finally) with the event that he cancelled the dreadful orals for everyone. We already had an automatic A for the oral test. (salamat, Sir Egay sa Fil 14)
Shara, the Tactless
For everyone’s sake, it was Siopao who triggered my tactlessness. I just mocked at her not thinking that one of her block mates was behind me. Anyway, it’s just a play. There should be no grudges.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Ma’am Yecla for Th 121
Ma’am Cox for Com 12 (promise! May natutuhan ako sa kanya kaysa sa Com 11 ko…hihi)
Fr. Dan for Sci 10 (we will always love him!)
Ma’am Racquel for Psy 101 (always love every lesson we had with her…now, I appreciate every single aspect of my life and my relationships with others because of psych)
Ma’am Kimpo (for the tiring yet fun Pe 134, aka Tap Dancing)

FINALS FINALE
March 22, Wednesday
After our History finals, we had our lunch at Greenwich and made some plans for Friday. I was reinforced to review for the finals because when I went to the Filipino Dep’t to get my papers and stuff, I saw my grade for the 2nd long test. Sir Egay told me that it was even worse compared to the first test. Technically, I did not get the highest grade, but due to the bonus points, I received a grade beyond 4 (A). Imagine, beyond A! First time in my college life!

March 23, Thursday
Since I wanted to sympathize with my friend, Trish, I texted Ivan if I could join him in visiting Trish in Bulacan. As Arete told me, “Ang dakila mo naming kaibigan”…Well, it’s really innate to be a great friend. Imagine, I gave up my time for reviewing Psy 101 to visit her and her family? To resolve the conflict with my acads and my sympathy, I brought with me two out of nine chapters of our Psy 101 lessons. En route to Bulacan via FX, I had to do what I do not usually do, that is, to read while riding a moving vehicle. I had to admit I felt dizzy after I did that. Ivan and I planned to take the diversion road to go to Bagna. Taking the diversion road meant we had to pass by my alma mater. In a way, nostalgic factors were injected, and I felt the rush of excitement as well as regret. Ivan was right when he said, “Dati, McDo bayan lang, ngayon, Eastwood at Metro Walk na…” I just realized how shallow our happiness was during those times. I added, “Tapos, after ng McDo, magpapa-picture sa Topico or sa Glitters! At pag nasa bayan, makakita lang ng Icon, all eyes na!”…Ah, those where the days!

March 24, Friday
I could not believe that I was not yet done reviewing Social Psych. I felt somehow nervous during the test because they might give questions I hadn’t reviewed for the last chapter. Still, I was able to answer everything.
Eastwood Escapade
After our Psych test, we went to Eastwood to have our block bonding. Joan, Aimee, and I joined Face en route to Eastwood. We even saw our fellow psych block mates! We had our lunch at Fazolis. After some time, J and others came and ate lunch.
My Jammu-an Radar is Strong!
After a hearty lunch, the boys went downstairs to unwind (eto talaga ung term na ginamit ko). The girls were also left to unwind and to join the background music of the resto. When “I Still Believe” by Mariah Carey was being played, almost everyone sang, and I did some emotional ala MTV, giving the impression that I was thinking of Sir Pao (kasi nga MTV, right?)…Then I saw Tin at the other end of the table and told her, “Oy, may utang ka sa’king kwento” and we went to the Lasagna window. At first, I was not serious and making my MTV of the song, but when Tin started telling me the details, I listened to her. I asked questions to her and tried to test if they are both okay. For some strange reasons, I looked out of the lasagna window and saw a guy who looks like Sir Pao. The guy was wearing black shirt, brown khaki shorts, and a pair of rubber shoes. The guy really looked like Sir that I had to take a second look. When I saw that that guy was Sir Pao, everything went hysterical for me. I think I made some scandal at the resto because I was pointing and screaming, “Si sir! Si sir yun!”…I hurriedly went downstairs and Tin and Irene joined me. As I left the premises of the resto, Shark told me, “Si Sir Jamil, dumaan”…That statement made me even frantic. We went to the mall thinking that he might had gone there but we did not see him. Joan called me in my phone and told me that they saw Sir. I thought he went to Fazolis that’s why we went to Fazolis again, but he wasn’t there. We went back to the mall, and felt that he was nowhere to find. When we went back to Fazolis, they said, “Shara, ayun si Sir!!!”…I ran after him but he’s a fast walker (like me, but he’s faster!)…Chance forfeited…at that time, I was so overwhelmed with a unique feeling of surprise and regret.
Continuation of Eastwood Escapade
However, this was replaced by fun when we played bowling. I really had great time with my block mates and a real bonding time. After that, we went back to school to play some basketball at the Blue Eagle Gym but Carlo and company did not have extra basketball so that Via and Face could also play.
Block Party and Via’s Despedida
We waited for so long a time for the food provided by Via. Honestly, I really feel so mushy whenever someone would leave the country for good. I had encountered two experiences like this during high school. In our conversations, we injected lines form Juicy and Traje, making our small talks exciting and fun. To add spice in the party, everyone had to drink the cocktail drinks prepared by Carmel. I was awestruck by Dearl’s tagayan prowess. Truly a superb and strong alcohol prowess, Dearl! But the fun must end, that’s why Joan and I had to bid goodbye to everyone and wish Via a safety and wonderful trip and life to the US. (I will miss you, Via!)

March 25-26, Saturday and Sunday
A Night Stand. A very fulfilling and revitalizing experience! I met new people and faces, and gain fresh insights about being an ANI volunteer and a nation builder (naks!). After we ate our lunch at Greenwich, I had a beauty sleep in my room, watched TV, and ate dinner. Hay! Wala na naman akong gagawin but to surf the net and update my blog. It’s very ironic to think that whenver we are being bombarded by school works, we often complain. When we are all done with school works, we miss the feeling. Grabe!