it's only just begun...
So, this is what I've been up to lately, more or less. More on the less side though. I've been more busy with school related stuff than I make it obvious. We have upcoming reports, running assignments, long tests, exams and quizzes to study for, events to take note of, org responsibilities, and more. Of course, you can add weather related problems to the stress I'm experiencing, as the weather has been quite stormy lately. But the upside of that is it raises the chances of class suspensions. You would not want to commute in Manila in rainy weather at all.
Right now, I should be studying for a long test on History this coming Monday, plus I should be working on a write up as part of my application for my org's newspaper. I also have other org work that I have to pass on Monday. But here I am, blogging away, turning away from my responsibilities. What can I say, old habits just really die hard...
P.S. First photo is from Celine, the second one is from Jen, and the fourth one is from Pauline. The rest are mine. :)
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Celine and I during a Smart Communications lecture @UP. With Jen, taking photos & tweeting during SocSci
Last Saturday in Bon Appetea and also had a spontaneous foodtrip with Shinji and Pauline!
With Jeck and Myka on a shuttle ride home together. :)
Last Wednesday. After classes got suspended, I went to MOA with my brother, Myka, and her blockmate, Gertie. Afterwards, I met up with Pam and Shinji and we had a Bon Appetea date. :)
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| Jak's doodles on the Bon App wall. It's really hard to miss. |
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| French macarons! |
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| These red velvet cupcakes were absolutely delicious! Thanks to Shinji for treating us to some of these. :) |
Right now, I should be studying for a long test on History this coming Monday, plus I should be working on a write up as part of my application for my org's newspaper. I also have other org work that I have to pass on Monday. But here I am, blogging away, turning away from my responsibilities. What can I say, old habits just really die hard...
P.S. First photo is from Celine, the second one is from Jen, and the fourth one is from Pauline. The rest are mine. :)
Labels: best friends, block 6, blockmates, Bon Appetea, food, friends, life, milk tea, photos, school, UP
we only do it for the scars and stories
Thursday, July 12, 2012
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| Say hi to Oble. ;) |
Remember how I said I'd tell you about my first few weeks in college? Well, since a month has passed, let me finally recount what that first month was like.
Read more »Labels: BehSci, block 6, college, life, oblation, oble, photos, UP, UP Manila, we only do it for the scars and stories
Sunday Snapshots: UP BESTSOC Teambuilding
Sunday, July 1, 2012
...because it is just unforgivable that I wasn't able to post yesterday for Saturday Snapshots. :| :))
Taken during our UP BESTSOC (Behavioral Studies Society) teambuilding at UP Diliman yesterday:
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| Our colorful nails. :) Mine is orange! |
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| Some of my blockmates! L-R: Nicole, Lora, Celine(at the back :P), KC, Jonah(at the back again. :P) Fia, Ian, Shayne, Aira, and Melody |
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| UP's Sunken Garden. Our teambuilding was cut short because of the weather. :( |
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| The award I won, along with another blockmate :) It was a Human Bingo thing for our org. :)) |
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| (c) Photo from Claudelle :) L-R: Me, Jen, Jaimee, Claudelle and Jonah |
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| (c) Photo from Claudelle again. :)) L-R: Jen, Jaimee, Fia, Isa, Claudelle, Celine, Me, Nicole, Hannah |
I might update this and post more photos, 'cause there are a lot more pictures from yesterday. :) And, I know I said I would blog about my first few weeks in college, let's just say this a sneak peek or whatever. :))
Until my next post! :)
Labels: BehSci, BESTSOC, block 6, friends, photos, Saturday snapshots, Sunday Snapshots, UP
Apprehensions and Expectations
Saturday, January 21, 2012
It's midnight right now, and I am kept awake by questions that just won't keep away from my mind. Mostly, these questions are about college. Step 1 was passing, next was step 2--Choosing.
I was choosing between De La Salle University and U.P. Manila. But then, as I compared the two, it was almost a no-brainer. The day I found out I passed the UPCAT, something clicked and a thought told me 'that's where I'm going'.
And besides, how could I pass up the chance to go to U.P.? Even though I never really imagined myself in U.P. Manila, or even thought of studying there, the possibility has presented itself and I am left to ponder.
Truthfully, the only thing that really bothers me is the thought of the culture shock. Nope, not kidding, so don't mock me.
I guess it all roots back to all the stories I've heard from people about really bad cases of culture shock, and now it's imprinted on my mind.
I admit, I was raised a bit more sheltered than others. Now I'm worried that because of this, I'll find it a bit hard to adjust. Also, I am an admitted procrastinator. When I don't feel like doing any schoolwork, I won't do it at all. No matter how much my mind nags me that I should do some work or study, I will not do it at all. I'll only do it when I'm in the mood, when I'm in school, when I successfully convince myself to do it, or when something unknown has possessed me to be responsible about it. Sometimes I wonder how I maintain my grades, knowing my bad habit.
But again, this habit also worries me. College life is definitely different from high school life, and my habits will definitely not jive with what's to come. Most especially if I go to U.P., and I'm 99% sure that's where I'll end up. So that ends Step 2: Choosing. U.P. Manila it is. I just have to change my habits to survive there.
As I made this mental decision in my head, I formulated a plan in my head. Originally, I really wanted to be able to make it to Diliman. I told myself before that I would either go to Ateneo or U.P. Diliman if I were given the chance. I was a bit disappointed to see that I hadn't made it to Diliman, of course, but I didn't despair. Instead, I made a 'future plan' (if I'll still go through with it in the future) to spend a year in Manila then--if possible seeing as slots are scarce--transfer to Diliman. In my head, it works, since the course I really want to try out is in Diliman. Let's just see if this plan holds in the future. :))
P.S. Sorry of I sound like I'm blabbering, I'm half-drunk with sleepiness as I type this.
Labels: future, habits, midnight thoughts, UP
rather speechless...
The USTET (University of Santo Tomas Entrance Test) results came out yesterday, and a lot of my classmates were rather antsy about seeing their results. A few were disappointed, others happy. I had seen my result when there had been a said 'leakage', so I wasn't fretting about it any longer.
The rest of the day went by almost quickly, as we only reviewed for our upcoming exams. So when I got home, I didn't expect to be greeted by the release of the UPCAT (University of the Philippines College Admissions Test) results.
But, the funny and sweet thing was that my friend congratulated and told me first that I passed UP! I hadn't even begun to grasp that the results were out. I was so taken by surprise I almost squeaked to my mom that I had passed.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
I was supposed to blog about this yesterday, but I guess I forgot about it. But anyway...The USTET (University of Santo Tomas Entrance Test) results came out yesterday, and a lot of my classmates were rather antsy about seeing their results. A few were disappointed, others happy. I had seen my result when there had been a said 'leakage', so I wasn't fretting about it any longer.
The rest of the day went by almost quickly, as we only reviewed for our upcoming exams. So when I got home, I didn't expect to be greeted by the release of the UPCAT (University of the Philippines College Admissions Test) results.
But, the funny and sweet thing was that my friend congratulated and told me first that I passed UP! I hadn't even begun to grasp that the results were out. I was so taken by surprise I almost squeaked to my mom that I had passed.
To be honest, I never really thought I would pass UP, being that they receive so many applicants every year, and only pass a small percentage of students. But then there was my name on the list, and I was genuinely surprised to see I made it.
But, the overwhelming feeling I had wasn't just because of the result. What made me really happy was seeing how proud my friends were of me. I didn't expect them to be so sweet about it, and I was deeply touched. Even when there were times I doubted my abilities and my chances, they were always there to tell me that I should stop being silly and that I could make it. And of course, they were right. Now I feel like crying. :))
I can still remember how I was a nervous mess last year, worrying about the arrival of January and all about the results. Since I only took exams in DLSU, ADMU, UST and UP, I was so worried I wouldn't pass into any of the Big 4 schools.
Now, I feel so blessed. Although I didn't get into my dream school, Ateneo, I can't thank God enough for everything else. It's all so much more than what I asked for. I feel like I don't deserve them, but here they are. And besides, 3 out of 4 isn't bad at all. ;)
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