They Call Me "The Graduate"

The tassel's worth the hassle. Yes, indeed.

Dati super gustong-gusto ko na grumadweyt kahit alam kong medyo matagal tagal pa bago mangyari yun, and now, my tassel's on my left already... GRADUATE.

Something's holding me back though... inspite the happiness and greetings I get from people. For sure, I am going to miss the way of life I had in college. Yung tipong takot ma-late sa mga subjects, takot sa terror na prof, paggawa ng mga imposibleng assignments, pagtambay sa library... tawanan and kwentuhan with classmates, paunahan mag-sign sa attendance sheet, pagiging particular sa 15minutes or 30minutes grace period ng mga prof, pagluha sa mga productions, pagtawa sa mga itlog na score sa quiz/exam. All those petty things made my college life challenging, fulfilling, and worthwhile.

My mentors and professors who first made my stay a little scary but hella fun! You have shared so many things to us and it added up something to our knowledge. You were like our second parents who scolded us when we did something wrong and who applauded when we did something right.. but most of all, dear professors, you were the ones who imparted us essential things and nurtured us to become what we want to be. Without you, we won't graduate... and so many thanks and a big huuuug to you SIR and MAM! :)

At syempre, who would forget the people that made my college life fun and easier? MY FRIENDS & CLASSMATES. The verdict why I am sometimes late in the class, the culprit behind sa nagkaka-ubusang pad paper (one whole, cross wise, length wise, yellow paper) isama mo narin pati ang pagkakawalaan ng mga ballpen, Monggol No. 2 at liquid eraser. You will all be missed. Kakalimutan ko na yung mga utang niyo at yung mga nawala niyong gamit ko. HAHAHA!

Good Lord, this is the REAL WORLD. We are bound to take further steps to reach our goals and dreams in life... It is scary, yes. Siguro kaya natatakot din ako grumadweyt kasi more responsibilities and more expectations. Ito na yung stage na we will all get paid as to how many we can make out of something. WORK WORK WORK. Time to make a living. SCAAARY! but I know this is part of our journey, this is part of everyone's life so I might as well enjoy it. :)

I had so much fun with all of you! I wish the bonding never ends but, this is life, we have to part ways.. FOR THE BETTER. No matter what road you take, always remember what our good professor has taught us in his subject... BE PROUD THAT YOU ARE AN ESCOLARIAN.

Salute to BATCH 2010 Graduates! I love you!

How Holy was your Week?

Holy Week, as viewed by many people, is a time to visit and acknowledge the sufferings of our good Lord... but let us not deny the fact that it is, as well, the time to take few days off from work and have a BAKASYON ENGRANDE. Beaches. Parties. Souvenir shopping. Adventures. Nature trips. ETC!

I was told by my mom that when she went to mass last month, the priest included in his homily these pangarals:
"I know that it is summer time, Holy week na rin. Marahil marami sa inyo ang may mahahabang listahan kung saang mga lugar ang dapat puntahan, kung saan dapat magbabakasyon... sana wag naman nasa hulihan ng mga listahan niyo ang Bisita Iglesia. Ilagay niyo naman sa pinaka-unang bilang..." TRUE ENOUGH.

People take the chance but overlook the main essence of the Holy Week. As for my case, yes, I was able to take a few days off from the hustle-bustle of the city... in other words, I took a vacation. But I am proud to say that my family, who practice religious beliefs every single day, have placed Bisita Iglesia on our top priority this vacation. We did it in a different way though. Instead of walking from our house in QC to Quiapo, passing by 9 Churches, this year we visited 7 chuches up north- from La Union to Ilocos Norte. It was a very nice and solemn experience. Why solemn? Despite the travel time and the roads we had to take, we were able to get along with conservative probinsyanos who practice religious beliefs in solemn ways. The churches were quiet not like ones here in Manila... there were long processions everywhere and makikita talagang taim-tim na nagdadasal ang bawat isa. I am proud and happy that we did it up North!

The experience was extraordinary! Noong nasa last church na kami, it was really a relief! We were happy that we completed all the churches!

Now, how Holy wass your week?