Pammy's LJ

I AM A DEFENSIVE BEING.
I TEND TO BECOME ARGUMENTATIVE
Especially when I cannot get my message across.
Thus THE NEED TO BE MORE ARTICULATE
As I sometimes have difficulty explaining myself to people.
And end up being misunderstood.

Pointed out by my BC 123 [TV writing class] professor Ma'am Jane Vinculado.  


Bullied by Perci, Migs and Emil Tuesday aft.
Lakers. Tssssssssssk.
I don't care if the Spurs is just number two.
My loyalty still lies with San Antonio.
Go Parker! Go Ginobili! 
Hopefully they make it to the finals this time.

Luckily, Jobert wasn't there to make matters worse. :p


SELF CONTROL.
ALMOST survived it last Tuesday.
But I am TOO MUCH OF A WEAKLING RIGHT NOW.
Give me this one as I am stressed as evaaa.
I need a break, something to HELP ME UNWIND.
[alcohol optional]
Two words: WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME. =))

And no, I'm not talking about  drugs or alcohol.


[randomly mentioned stuff in our conversation a few nights ago]
yls: i guess povedans are the pinakamaarte
yls: sa tingin ng general population
yls: but that's only because we have a certain 'air'
pam: anong AIR yan
yls: i think
yls: it's because most of us are really confident
yls: frank
yls: and speaks really well
yls: in which they find intimidating
pam: and that already equates to being aloof?
pam: ganun?
yls: yeah
pam: bahala sila
yls: that's human nature
pam: sorry na magaling tayo mag english  >> thank you to everyone who thinks that but it isn't always true, yannoe. :p
pam: :))
yls: haha. oo
yls: but yun nga
yls: i think it's the ability to express ourselves well
yls: and (1) either the accent
pam: but i actually suck at that  >> my need to be more articulate in fact
yls: or (2) the loud voice
pam: i dont think i have a loud voice
pam: do i?
yls: haha
yls: no
pam: may accent ba tlaga ako?
yls: (1) ka lang
yls: yeah.
yls: may accent ka talaga
yls: super 'povedan'
...
yla.paras: well ako i noticed lang yours with IPIL
yla.paras: :))
pinksalpicao: :))
pinksalpicao: that infamous IPIL
[pbk goes to baguio inside joke]

And THIS ONE I still cannot understand. :l


Conclusion:
PAM IS A DEFEENSIVE BEING WITH AN "ACCENT".


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And on one uneventful Wednesday...

YOU THINK IT'LL MAKE THINGS EASIER, BUT IT JUST MADE MATTERS MORE DIFFICULT...WORSE THAN THAT EVEN. :l


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When do I get my time in the limelight?
When will I find my place under the sun?
My share of the cake or that cherry on my ice cream?
Before it melts...
Along with my hopes and dreams.


COUNTING THE DAYS TILL THE CALENDAR HITS LATE MARCH...
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AND THEN IMMA BE INTERNING IN ORTIGAS. :D
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RX or NU?
I still want NU. :l
[Perci agrees. Long live OPM indie rock!]


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Raimund said he cannot give passes for my cousin.
Promoter is too strict about the event.
Dangnamit!
I was hoping I can watch the concert c/o Marasigan. :(


To the ICTUS bballers:
Have fun on your game tomorrow!
Thanks for the invite, Paulo. :) 
Unfortunately, I have a lunch at Forbes already set.

Published by Mike Trudell
on January 22, 2009
in All-Star 2009 and Kobe Bryant

The last time Kobe Bryant didn’t start in an All-Star game, “Friends” was only halfway through its 10-year run, the Florida Marlins beat the Cleveland Indians in the World Series and Tupac Shakur had been dead for a year.

Behind more than 2.8 million votes, Bryant will join Tim Duncan, Amar’e Stoudemire, Yao Ming and Chris Paul as a Western Conference starter in his personal 11th-straight start. The MVP of the All-Star game in 2002 and 2007 was also the youngest All-Star in NBA history in 1998.

Leading the Eastern Conference will be leading vote getter Dwight Howard, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Dwyane Wade and Allen Iverson.

Bryant finished third among all players behind Howard (3.1+ million) and James (2.9+ million).


Text lifted from
http://my.lakers.com/blogs/2009/01/22/kobe-earns-11th-straight-all-star-start/

Im not a convincing alcoholic Ma'am Malou said.
And no one will believe me when I say I'm no partyholic either. :l
> Prod work? Erm...Not really.

Memcomm people are so competitive.
But okay fine, we're nerds.
[UAAP 08 MVP Rabeh Al-Hussaini. Shiiiiiit! Pressure!]
> I really missed ICTUS. Theyre luffff. :-*

Dinner at TOSH TechnoHub w Korina, Louie, Ana, Ging, Monsee and Venni.
Vodka Cruiser Lychee is yummy.
[Mom didn't get mad that I drank. In any case, tis just one bottle and tis just Cruiser. Thanks, Venni! Next time TR.]
> Miss eating at TOSH and having Vodka Cruiser too.

Eraserheads reunion concert part two set for March 7.
Confirmed by Raimund Marasigan.
> How can you NOT miss the Eraserheads? Heart the CD! :)

Dance like a lunatic.
You can always claim you were sick. ;)
> Miss dancing and those party days.

"Lean Like a Cholo."
That just proved my point earlier.
> Hiphop and old school shit is the best! :D

I'm still recovering from getting dengue.
I need to rest more and I'm haven't been doing this.
> I miss being healthy.

I started itching again.
No, I cannot get sick anymore.
> I miss not being paranoid.

Selwyn! Bball again next Sunday, okay?
Jobert! Summer sexy bod by March, yes?
> Okay. I miss you both too? :p

BUT MOST OF ALL I MISS MY BEST FRIEND.
REALLY SUCKS I HAVEN'T SEEN NIC IN WEEKS. :((
> Halfeeeeee! When will I see you?
[Haha! Your happy crush asked me that last year I think.]

Things to be thankful for in 2008 Ü


10ten10
Emba nights w Loft and Thomasians Ü
Because our hs party kada is no longer active...But we have a new group...And clubbin' will never be complete without these nursing peeps...Uste people are the best party mates! ;)


9nine9
PBK: the eight lufffleeeeeeist girls in the world Ü
Even if the last time we were complete [at least the eight of us---minus Chengy] was back in April, I will always be willing to plan gimiks and vacs just so I can see u ALL [no matter how excrucuating that is]. Until our HK/Thai/US/Bora [I can get discount at Station One during sembreaks] trips...and BAGUIO w Mr. Mogu and "the fag"...and the INFAMOUS MAY4 INUMAN SESH AT 5 IPIL. Always and forever. :)


8eight8
Chengy is baaaack ö
Two weeks of living in Holiday Inn and consuming sisig thrice in a week were painful and tiring but it didnt matter because MY WII PARTNER IS HOME! :D From our first dinner at Sushi-ya and Santa Chengy, sleepovers and heart-to-heart talks w Nana, Coffeebeat and Eggstacy Wii aft w Chrissie, sleepless inuman sleepover [where I only had half an hour sleep before we left for...] at 5 Ipil, Tagaytay/MOA w P and Ins [and the stupid and expensive balloon dogs], despedida at White Plains [welcome to babuyan sesh] and our last night at the hotel. Because the camwhoring wasnt 'nuff to describe how we all felt in your two-week stay and HOW WE ALL PROMISED NOT TO CRY (which we all did separately anyway). :(( UNTIL YOURE BACK FOR GOOD, Chengy. :)

7seven7
KFC and Friday visits in Ateneo Ü
From Jordy's burdei dinner (and seeing someone at the parking lot---it wasnt Reg's fault!) that turned into a Friday routine for us and thus the KFC is born. W Nic, ReginA, Wenky, Bernice, Jordy and Dana in Katips...From random meet ups to dinner until 10PM in Pancake House [when Martin gave me a free patron ticket for ADMU-FEU the following day]...Tambays at SEC walk waiting to "bump into" a certain someone AGAIN...Taste tests I never showed up for [Sorry, Pare!]...to UAAP games w Reg! Tis been two months since our last...I sure damn miss those crazy nights! :D


6six6
UAAP Season 71 ö ADMU bagging the title this year Ü
From catching the Nike Summer League early June w Nic...Lining up for hours for tix every week [for the love of Chris, right Tim?]...Dragging Nic to every game...Making friends w a number of alumni [Sir Rolly and his friends]...The two former Ateneo high boys I bonded w for game two finals tix and our documentary film scripts for next season...Pic w Chris Tiu and that humiliating Trinoma incident where he remembers me. :l Because my love for bball began w UAAP...Because I watched game one w Pieee who got me into this whole craze...Because I ate in Chinky Chickens before game two [but why did Je get better seats than me---No, u arent La Sallian, u ass!]...Because the bonfire wasnt the best but I did bump into someone that night ;)...BECAUSE ID WALK ON FOOT FROM ATENEO GROUNDS TO KATIPS JUST TO HAVE THAT FEELING AGAIN. :)


5five5
Semender w ICTUS ö
As I wanted to back out two days before but A PROMISE IS A PROMISE. For Korina and I being excited and coming on time, bfast in Mcdo and bumping into my Pov gurlies, ride w the gurlies w our 80s music, PALENGKE GROUP w Raf, the ENGLISH CLUB is born, inuman games w the Ateneo drink c/o Jules, beach bonfires and vids, emo talk w Kor [and almost losing my right slipper], boys' poker games, sandcastles, dodgeball w the boys, girl talk and WHAT WE NOTICED [laughtrip still], ghost stories over drinks [w the freaky ipod effin up], last bfast in Quezon w the h2o-making Scruffy Monkeys, ride home, lunch in Chowking Slex then finally HOME SWEET HOME a.k.a. the boys' dota place. :p Though I miss house parties w hs friends, I wouldnt trade that bonfire night w you guys for the world! :)


4four4
Tagaytay w SBK Ü
W barely any rest after Quezon w Ictusians, I left for Tagaytay to spend three days w my Pov gurlies. Sadly, my BFF couldnt come. :( Twas bonding time more than anything else...Chilled at the purrrteeei house of Dana in Canyon Woods...Twas a eat-kwento-magic sing-movie-cards-drink-sleep kinda trip...though I wish I also walked around the village in the rain [Errrr...YEAH.]. Camwhoring and babuyan sesh even if twasnt the BRU kada. Until our next vac w Nic this March/April!


3three3
Back to my old workout routine Ü
Because I was inspired to actually make it a part of my regular routine. and eventually I got hooked. Aerobic Striptease that I do in the privacy of my room. Hiphop being my first lufff but I enjoy the basic striptease as well. For the lap dance I learned late Nov and the advanced striptease which was merely role playing *yawns*. Because I am bored w it now thus I must find a new one. Maybe start by learning the moves in Beyonce's "Single Ladies?" But Britney, JT and Billy C are still my targets. Hiphop and street are luuuuuuuuuuuuf! :D


2two2
Upsilon Car Stuffing Ü UP ICTUS Centennial Run ö
Came rushing back from ABSCBN to get stuffed w my Chictus too...Because I heart being a filler now. Tis one of the things I enjoy smuch that some peeps might be grossed out w. :p Nonetheless, I heart it. For the kids! :)
W barely any sleep since the mems' Cmas party that Friday to CLA/CAT Cmas parties and Homecoming on Saturday...Korina and I were alive and kicking [and kidnapped Gab even] to be singlet gurlies at the Centennial Run. The lack of sleep didnt show...Monsee and I pretended we were partying at some club [Thank you to the luffffffleeeei music they provided]...Singlet gurlies grossed out w the sweat but twas worth it as we have a pic w D3 now...Krispy Kreme for bfast...and some maj camwhoring done too. :) For the walk back to the tambs w Kor, Monsee, Kat, Jako, Gab, back to UP Theatre w Jako and our logbook story, the Fortuner that came to our rescue...Jako, u owe us one! U havta make us libre this Jan! :o


1one1
Rekindling OLD friendships and making NEW ones Ü

For bumping into hs friends I havent seen in ages...College friends I havent talked to in a while...Ü
*Aims-Well always be BIATCHES. Got that? ;)
*Cent-No date! Movie lang! :p
*Ev-Looooooong time, dude! No Chris Tiu hirits anymore but keep the Beckham ym pic. You owe me a grad pic but I lost your DLSU baller ID. Go figure! :p
*Je-Old friend! U wont be an Atenean forever but ure not from Taft either. =)) Bad, Je!
*'teLex-Because our "secret rendezvous" are not so secret anymore. :))
*Reg/Wenky-To more random dinners and hanging out in your campus. Imma keep my mouth shut, ReginA! I miss Dora too! :p
*RJ-Ure so mean! Good thing u arent a Lakers fan. :p U still havent taught me the dance! I dont want to watch bball w u again! Violent ka! :)) Peaceeeeee tayo!

cOsWeGoNbEcOoLiKeThAtö
*Cris-Imma let u camwhore more w my cam next semender!
*Gabieee-My dear shoti and munimuni buddy! Get well soon. How will u paaaaarteeei tonight if ure all sick? :( Told u twas cold out! :l
*Korina-I heart our ride home together...I miss our talks and your jokes! :p
*Martin(Buster)-To scouting for UAAP tix next season and u always getting good seats. Thanks for the ticket, Martin! Ndi chamba Ateneo. :p
*Martin(Kiel)-Until u achieve that Spartan bod. ;)
*Perci-Do u smell THAT good again? I miss u, Perci! I shall watch ur footy game this summer! BATMAN! :)
*Ron-Two words: TOUGH LOVE. ;)
*TommyV-I miss u smuch! Ull visit us and join us in Semender...Imma count on those. :) I will watch your bball match when my sched permits it too. No Lakers! :))
*Venni-Hug! I miss u! :)
**SecondSemNewMemsandApps-Thanks for making the Cmas party memorable! :)

Annoyed w BTV right now.
Woke up pretty early to catch the Christmas day games.
Lakers-Celtics.
Though Im not a fan of either teams
Tis still a match to watch.
But NO
Theyre showing Cavs vs Wizards.
I think theres still a double header
Just dunno what that other game will be.
Nevertheless
SPURS WON OVER THE SUNS!
91-90
C/o a 3-pointer from Mason w 4.3 secs left.
I like Steve Nash [hes a v smart player]
But my loyalty lies w my first team. :D

Thanks to 'te Helen for the good news. :)

...
So tired. Bangag.
Camwhored w Tella until around 3am.
We were bored.
Everyone slept early.
Five hours of sleep, baby!
Two days in a row!

Gab, hows the TRASH CAN movie?
=))
Forever benta.
I think u need sleep more than I do. ;)
But ure still my munimuni buddy! :)

Explain to me.
Why do most guys root for the Los Angeles Lakers?
Because I seriously do not get it.
Ive been a bball fan for quite a while...
Ive been watching NBA [though I stopped during my boyband crazy years] since I was in elementary...
But I never cheered for LA...

So boys, care to help me understand...
Why the Lakers?ö

...
Hopefully none answer w a "why not" response. :l

Because I think guys named Chris are hot (or at least these three)...Ü

Chris TIU :D
Need I say more?
Christopher John Alandy Dy Tiu. Graduated cumlaude w a degree in Management Engineering from A-D-M-U. Consistent dean's lister. Former SK Chair and now Councilor in Urda Vill. Why lotsa people started watching UAAP games. Pathetic but true. Oh yes, HE DID REMEMBER ME. [Should I even be proud of that?] So as long as Chris doesnt tell Tim [his cousin-slash-my friend] what I did, WERE GOOD. :p

[Si Kor nilaglag ako about liking Chris sa tita nya...who happens to be Chris' auntie. Thanks, Korina! Love talga kita! Haha!]

Chris BROWN :)
Maybe if the lighting at the dance scene in "Forever" was better, I will figure out how to do it too. NO, IM NOT A RACIST. :p I just dont get the logic behind that part. Nevertheless, I heart Chris Brown. Tis wonderful watching him busta move! Run it! With You! Wall to Wall too! :D

Chris PAUL ;)
Why I made this entry. Because HE IS ANNOYINGLY HOT ON THE COURT BUT I KNOW WHERE MY LOYALTY LIES...Spurs forever! [IheartyouParker!Ü] He made a record of having a steal in 106 consecutive games. Good job! :o
How old is this dude? He looks pretty young compared to most of the players in the NBA.

I wanna be paid for my hobby just like Chris Paul. *BOW*

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Short notes (not for any Chris though):

BFF Ü Have fun in HK! Remember my almond cookies and snow globe! Yey! And oh, tell Mickey and Minnie I miss them too! =)) <---Santas little helper has been working double shifts lately. Tis the Cmas season again! I miss these! :)) See u on the 29th! Daaaaaaaate ulit? :p

Gab Ü Best app! Will kidnap u again soon! Emba or Fiama? Or maybe Bureau? Bacardi 151 has been trying to get my attention for two weeks now. But definitely, no more Zesto for you! :))

Raf Ü I miss THAT Raf but okay, lets have that tryin'-be-a-nigga-Rafael instead. Boo wifi. Haha! :p

Seth Ü Thanks for answering THAT. Benta ka, Seth! Laugh trip un. Pero secret pa rin natin un. Ssshhh. ;)

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To my darlin POV GURLIES:
Annual Cmas party
December 27 Saturday 6pm onwards
38 San Fo Street, Barangay Kapitolyo, Pasig City
[Debuque residence]
Wear VINTAGE. Exchange gift worth P200.

my fam --- because according to KUYA MON, “THE BABY WILL ALWAYS BE A BABY” and imma always be kuya cuz’s baby too! :p

my loved ones: ‘te ang, tito richard, nanay, tita ibe, lola, lolo, ate amy, cam --- miss u all tons. ill see u when i get there. :)

my luffffleeeei PBK whom i terribly miss --- ALWAYS AND FOREVER, GURLIES. :) hs was wonderful because i spent it w u. quoting chrissie from a few years back, “TO THE MOON AND BACK!” :) until we have a repeat of that may 4 inuman sleepover at 5 ipil or another baguio trip w “the fag” and mr. mogu in all his yellow bitterness! :D

my BFF who keeps me sane every time i lose more than just slippers...because being STUCK has never been this fun and crazy. BETTER HALF than whole! ;) --- but i am no longer stuck and rather effinly happy ‘bout it...because...because...JUST CAUSE. :p only you can fully understand my mental, retarded moments and for that ahhlufffffshuuutons! :-x

my GFs --- who wouldve thought id actually have a kada in UPd? though i always saw myself going to the state u, i didnt think id find people whom id feel so at home w the minute i meet them...for our failed gimiks and sleepovers to actually seeing each other...hopefully soon ‘nuff. missyouallltons! :)

ictus for the opportunity to hang out and bond w people i heart while sharing myself w others through its various programs --- tambs is home [in upd] more than cmc, love my cla kids, for the weekly school sessions [missing my old school mates!], i can play pusoy dos or K-5-10 any time, second sem best apps are the best [right, jules?Ü], and SEMENDERS with the ENGLISH CLUB [ate ally IS part of this.Ü] and the adorable h2o-making scruffy monkeys [who also camwhored w my cam---ahhlufffit!] =))

my other kadas and closest friends: sbk/tagaytay crew, kfc, party kada, 6bgs --- for all the mems of spontaneous chill out nights [and dinners till 10pm in katips!], failed gimiks [including watching “ju-on” at 11am in galle---gagamama and gagamboy!], clubbin nights, sleepovers and what-nots! :) ... to aims, pieee, dink, faith, ins, ‘te helen, kit, ‘te ich, ‘te lex --- the best bi*tches in the world!!! :D i love you gurlies smuch! to the povedans: annual christmas party this dec! wait for further details about the location and all that! :)

the boys i heart: xvian batch mates [for our uaap mems, phonin’ days and 24/7 simbang gabi kwentos], ateneo shotis [esp ato---for our “1802” xp and the sweety who will take care of eight drunken gurls again this summer], KD [though you left without saying ‘good bye’ but youll forever be my cutie sweety kuyaaaaa---even if i cannot call u that in public] and the ictus boys a.k.a. SCRUFFY MONKEYS [as i shall document one of your dota sesh and maybe understand what the fuss is all about---OBF!---the best inuman buddies but im not competing w u.]. :p

*coughs* for proving to me that: 1) my standards are not so high after all and 2) CHIVALRY’S NOT DEAD! *blush*

that controversial name on the board back in senior year hs --- because “there was never a cockier boy” than Peter Pan. :p

ghihardelli milkshakes from cheesecake etc, macadamia nut from gj, godiva hazelnut coffee [the best ive tasted], jaffa cakes from marks and spencer, OJ mango shake...jc, abs kurant, teq rose, margarita, blueberry cruisers, ateneo drink [c/o jules], jello shots w my darlin’ pbk at 5 ipil...fit ‘n right pine orange and four seasons! --- because DRINKING IS LUFFFFFFFFF. :D

my childhood alma mater pov because i STILL CANNOT SAY “IPIL” PROPERLY (even after my baguio lessions w yls and ‘te p) and have yet to speak spanish fluently --- upd because i came out from my comfort zone and realized that THERES SMUCH IVE YET TO SEE AND XP. :)

round neck black and/or white shirts --- because besides that i heart wearing ‘em, if a guy can look effin H-O-T wearing just that and a pair of jeans or shorts, he will sizzle in anything...at least from what ive seen! ;) [i.e. david beckham in his photo shoot]

the ictus boys for answering this question: WHY DO U GUYS ‘HATE’ CHRIS TIU? --- according to the scruffy monkeys who were also intoxicated during our bonfire night by the beach, how can they not ‘hate’ him when hes “smart, gwapo, magaling sa basketball, mayaman...” [okay. u get the gist.] thank youuuuuuuuu guys!!! iheartchuallforansweringthatHONESTLY. obf! :D

i still talk and act like a boy sometimes :D because 1) i still do not get the fuss w make-up, 2) imma always be a jeans and shorts kinda-girl, 3) bball is still the best sport there is! --- obf! 2-peat! go spursssssss!ö until parker and ginobili are back! chris paul is soooooo good! lebron james is a ball hog but hes amazing! :D

because boybands rock, guns-n-roses/nirvana/metallica are still the greatest, nothing beats 90s music; i will learn to do freestyle rapping one day, AM A FRUSTRATED DANCER BUT IMMA GO DANCIN’ W U ANYTIME [to nana, my original partner --- and reg, till the next semender!], BECAUSE PARTY MUSIC GETS ME UP ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. ;)

for 2 and 5 who have that secret power TO MAKE ME SMILE EVERY TIME :D because no one does it better than you two! ;)

for my workout routine that i am VERY MUCH PASSIONATE ABOUT [as i push myself to make it a part of my daily routine except wednesdays]: aerobic striptease, hip hop moves and weight lifting --- no, tis not my pe as ive been doing this since first sem first year. i shall keep my this exercise between me and my room. ;) tis effin fun and imma learn the rest of the routines this dec! :D isolation moves are paiiiiiiinful but hip and body rolls are kewl! AM I DUMBER THAN DUMBELLS? =))

for hearing SELLING THE DRAMA BY LIVE last night in magic --- i do not even understand why i heart the song smuch but I JUST DO. :) ...because 1) to burn a crowd that has a name, 2) i know ive been here before, 3) now we won't be scarred like that and 4) “it's the way we sing that makes 'em dream.” :)

for the paaaaaaaaaartyyy songs ive been bouncing to since around 2pm today c/o hip 26 in rx --- WITH YOU [okay, tis not a party son but i heart it], RUN IT [my first chris brown fave], BEAUTIFUL [snoop dogg and pharell williams are geniuses], milkshake [third year mems in vv1 w nana at caliente frio], party people...whom i miss terribly along w camwhoring sesh on the dance floor! :D

for today i begin another chapter of my life...im helluva excited about it...a bit worried if ill be getting ‘nuff sleep in the weeks to come...but WILL LOVE EVERY SEC OF IT AS I WILL SPEND IT WITH KORINA AND LOUIE. iluvshugurliesmuch!

tis my SIXTH SIXTEENTH burdeiiiiiii and IMMA STAY SIXTEEN FOREVER. ;)

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teyyyyyyyynksskyuuuuuuuutoeveryonewhogreetedmeyday:venni.bff.ands.cris.’telex.tara.marc.pieee.cybs.chrissie.faith.mic.nana.mics.raf.nikka.aims.kor.chengy.yls.ayee.dink.’tep.ins.ate pat.bianx.chesi.ana.’tehelen.purple sis.abiÜ

PBK Ü iloveugurliesBIGTIME. i dont care if others forget as long as my wufffffffleiiii kada doesnt. ;) see yall this sat! yey! tis “stupid” chrissie’s burdeiiii already! choc fountain! babuyan sesh again! :D [will we camwhore as a complete kada this time?]

Fogiven, not forgotten.
Id like to share this commentary I had just read.
Another thread to the never-ending duel between Ateneo and La Salle.
More fuel to fire the pointless banter between the two squads.

Disclaimer:
I am not posting this as a move against La Sallians. I happen to have good friends from DLSU myself. I just think this a very well written commentary (as I sucked at it last sem). This is tasteful journalism.


A Hollow Call
by Ronnie Nathanielsz
October 14, 2008
manilastandardtoday.com

WHEN we saw the front page picture of the Ateneo bonfire celebrating their well-deserved University Athletic Association of the Philippines’ victory over a game La Salle squad, we were frankly appalled.

It seems that the entire Paredes clan, including the alumnus responsible--Jesse Paredes--has, from way back when, embraced Ateneo with unbridled affection, like many of us do with our alma mater, but failed to draw the line between passion and propriety.


The burning of poles with the names of the La Salle players and the coaching staff was, to say the least, a case of extremely poor judgment, which is surprising since students of that great institute of learning--just like La Salle--are taught to exercise sound judgment and to maintain a sense of fairness and sportsmanship, whether it be in the competitive arena of life or in sports, in this case UAAP basketball.

It is difficult to even try to understand the exuberance of Paredes, who was obviously carried away by his emotions and at that time couldn’t distinguish between what was right and proper and what was wrong and terribly misguided.

It is equally difficult and indeed a little more painful to try to even remotely rationalize the remarks of Br. Armin Luistro FSC, president of La Salle who, in his graduation message last October said in part: “The campus can very well be an island in Thailand’s Satun Province, where the only way of surviving is by maximizing your meager resources and beating the other tribe, hopefully without having to resort to bribing the tribal council or cheating your way to victory.”

These were the official remarks he released, but we’ve been told that in an adlib portion, there was a reference to a tribe in “blue.”

Perhaps a video of the remarks may set this particular aspect to rest. Based on the Brother’s own release of his remarks and his claim that people were free to interpret it in their own way and that he had no intention whatsoever to allude to Ateneo, he regrettably insults our collective intelligence.

Why in heaven’s name did he have to mention bribing and cheating your way to victory?

One has to take the remarks in the context of the howl raised over the officiating by coach Franz Pumaren and many others. The insinuation and implication was obvious, even if you didn’t have the benefit of appreciating the nuances of the English language by studying at Ateneo or La Salle.

In what is nothing short of a very poor attempt to deny the malicious implications of his statement, this supposedly learned Brother, who leads a truly fine institute of learning and must bear responsibility for setting the tone of building the character and the appreciation of life’s realities by the young, compounded the felony.

What further aggravated his tasteless reference to the tribes in Satun, especially in these troubled times in Southern Philippines, is the fact that the majority of people who live in what Bro. Luistro characterized as a tribal setting are Muslims. One wonders whether, in the desire to get his message across, he failed to realize the broader implications of what he said.

We are saddened by the fact that a Christian Brother is guilty of an un-Christian condemnation of the people of Satun, which is a small province in Southern Thailand that borders Malaysia.

Bro. Luistro regrettably paid scant respect to the feelings of others just so he could get his warped message across. Talking of cheating has the good Brother so quickly forgotten how La Salle was found guilty by its peers in the UAAP of including two ineligible players in their champion team of the recent past, whose eligibility was manipulated and their documents tampered with? Some of the individuals who engineered the cheating are apparently still very much around. Whatever happened, dear Brother?

His letter to fellow Lasallians asking the Lasallian community “not to fan the fames of animosity between our two institutions” and his appeal to them to "transcend the sports rivalry and focus our attention on ways we can cooperate for the good of the nation” rings hollow, because while Paredes lit the flame of a bonfire, Bro. Luistro fanned the flames like no other.

It was unworthy of a man supposedly steeped in Christian values and virtues and in many respects molder and protector of the character of our youth. Frankly, we are relieved that we sent our children--the eldest son and two older daughters not to La Salle but to UP.

UP may lose one UAAP game after another compared to La Salle, but at least in terms of values, they are winners all the way.

Text lifted from a posted comment on Chris Tiu's blog (http://chris-tiu.blogspot.com).

Ive written so many blog entries about the recently concluded UAAP season...
Im hoping this will be the last discussing the issues...

I have just finished reading Charles’ own entry...About what else but that burning of the Archers’ names written on wood during the Blue Eagle bonfire last Tuesday night. According to him, this was an alumni’s idea and unfortunately for Team Ateneo [I am pertaining to the players, coaching staff, particularly to Chris and Yuri who were given the honor to light the bonfire], NO ONE KNEW ABOUT IT. And just like wildfire, this spread and now a new ish has emerged...ALL BECAUSE OF THE IMMATURE DOING OF ONE PERSON.

I learned about this just yday aft at my org tambs. It ticked me off smuch because I thought everyone was just having fun that night. [I chose not to go into Bell field anymore since I was in flip flops. I do have the autograph of the entire team on my Adidas BE cap and poster anyway.] Apparently, the word “FUN” should have been more particular – CLEAN FUN. But that was not how things went last Tuesday.

I posted a comment on Chris’s blog last night. I was not blaming him or the team for what happened. I was saying that WHOEVER DID THAT MUST BE REPRIMANDED as he or she created another thread for everyone to talk about – and not the good kind. It added another chapter to the Ateneo-La Salle or La Salle-Ateneo rivalry. And I do not think thered be any end to it anytime soon. Sad but true. I also felt bad as it seemed that Chris was already frustrated w the comments of the people about it, evident in how he responded to it. [At least thats how I read his reply on this ish.]

I remember how my dad gave me all these reminders before I saw my first UAAP game back in 2002. He was worried as rumbles were common during their time. Fortunately, I came home in one piece without witnessing any of those fistfights. In junior year, I saw several Blue-Green matches. By senior year hs, I was watching practically all the games live. It was then that I first got scared coming to the games. Alumni seated at my back were shouting at the refs for the bad calls, some trash talking and calling the opposing players rude names. I was terribly disgusted. There really were calls that I myself would contest but I do believe the foul language was unnecessary. Still, I tried to enjoy myself in the games.

I am currently on my junior year in college, taking up Broadcast Communication. I have been watching UAAP srs div bball for seven years now. [I am supposed to be in my senior year already but I shifted.] And this year, I HAVE SEEN 14 OUT OF 17 ATENEO GAMES LIVE. As stated in previous entries, I have befriended a couple of Ateneo alumni as well as you see the same people in every game. One of them is Sir Rolly who introduced me to other Ateneans, including Dr. –something- who is also a prof in ADMU [and she brought papers to check during one of the games]. These alumni, I am proud to say, cheer on the players till the very end without the foul comments, despite debatable calls from refs. On the other hand, you have this other group who cant stop themselves from uttering insulting words directed to both players and refs. [I remember this one game I saw in Ultra alone. This Ateneo alumna mom was making fun of this gay Adamson supporter from the other side of the playing court. Now isnt that pathetic? Shes all grown up but shes being so childlish! So what if this person wants to cheer for this Falcon? EACH IS TO HIS OWN, much like she chose to study and cheer for the Blue Eagles. So whats her problem?] THESE ARE WHAT STOP SUPPORTERS LIKE ME FROM WATCHING THE GAMES LIVE. Tis also frustrating when they ATTACK THE PERSON ALREADY. Charles mentioned some people calling Rabeh “a terrorist.” Ive encountered Ateneans during the semis vs UE calling the Red Warriors “mabaho”, “pangit”, etc. I MEAN CMON! CAN YOU PEOPLE BE MORE CHILDISH THAN THAT? I couldnt help but turn my head and give them a disgusted face. Im not an Atenean but I am ashamed for the Ateneo community. TIS WHAT YOU CALL “PATHETIC”. Ive also seen several games alone [even if Im this tiny girl who seems lost to be amidst these alumni in the games] and I cannot help but shake my head whenever I hear the alumni or an alumna or alumnus cursing, both the refs and opposing players. THEY SHOULD KNOW BETTER THAN THAT. DONT THEY REALIZE THAT EVERY TIME THEY DO STUFF LIKE THIS, IT SOMEHOW REFLECTS THE KIND OF UPBRINGING THEY HAD? WORST, THEY DRAG THEIR SCHOOL’S NAME WITH THEM. Tis all about school spirit, but I deem THAT [trash talking and the like] unnecessary, whatever the situation may be. LOOK AT THE PLAYERS [though thered been instances of exchanges of words and fistfights as well between them over the years], theyre calm and collected...at least they try to be. But my love and passion for bball (at least watching) goes beyond my disgust with people like them. I CHEER MY HEART OUT FOR THE TEAM TILL THE VERY LAST SECOND OF THE GAME CLOCK, WIN OR LOSE. [Much like how Larry plays when he was still playing for Ateneo as I have not seen him play in PBA lately...And I SEE THE SAME PASSION IN JAI.Ü]

And mind you, I have the same feeling when it comes to my own college alma mater. UP and UST are like the ADMU and DLSU in cheer dance competitions. And I hate how my own schoolmates say nasty things about the Thomasians as well. I have much respect for the Salinggawi Dance Troupe. So I am disappointed when I hear Iskos and Iskas giving uncalled for remarks against them. During the 2006 UAAP Cheer Dance Competition, I was required to watch it for my PE class. While UST was performing, people from my school were also saying “stuff” to the Thomasians. I think I was the sole person on that side who was watching intently and actually smiling at the great execution of the Gawi dancers. Why? BECAUSE I HAVE MUCH RESPECT FOR THEM TOO. I CAN APPRECIATE EXCELLENCE WHEN I SEE ONE, DESPITE IT BEING A THREAT OR COMPETITION TO MY OWN SCHOOL. Tis healthy competition...until the trash talking and bickering starts.

During game two in the best of three for the finals this season, I think the people around me were wondering why I was cheering my heart out every time Jvee Casio was called for a foul. I was happy because I knew the kind of threat he poses upon Ateneo. I know how good of a player he is, as Ive seen him play for several years now. I WAS HAPPY EVERY TIME HE WAS GIVEN A FOUL BECAUSE I HAVE HIGH RESPECT FOR JVEE CASIO. I ADMIRE HIS SKILLS AND THE HEART HE HAS FOR THE GAME. Although he does fumble during crucial games (well, sometimes), I think he is the biggest contributor for the Archers getting into the finals. Unfortunately, his efforts came up short. But kudos to him for not being bitter about it, at least when his face was shown on-screen when Ateneo had already won.

I have been watching UAAP games for seven years now. I have seen La Salle crush the dreams of potential pro players from other teams aspiring for that championship ring, with their teamwork and incredible skills. But I did not see that special spark that the Taft-based boys always have coming into the games this UAAP season. They lacked that thing. AND ATENEO HAD IT. TEAM WORK COUPLED W DEFENSE AND HEART. :) The 2008 Ateneo Blue Eagles had all the right ingredients to come out victorious. And they did. :D

But tis just sad how issues keep popping out like mushrooms in the field. How from the v beginning of the season, during the ADMU-DLSU first round game when a TF was given against the Archers’ coaching staff for failure to wear their IDs, things like these have already emerged. I just hope they become more consistent in the implementation of rules like this in the seasons to come.

But what I noticed during this season UAAP bball matches is HOW THE MEDIA CREATED THIS FRENZY ON THE BBALL GAMES, PARTICULARLY DURING THE ATENEO-LA SALLE SECOND ROUND GAME. If all the hype in the respective schools werent enough, they had to join in and build up even more tension between the two schools. People have somewhat become slaves to this endless bickering. Quoting Charles, each was “looking for reasons to make fun of the other and stuff like that.” Has collegiate bball gone THIS LOW?

I must admit, I still enjoy myself during the games. I just try to shut off all the comments and remarks you hear from the people around you [both from Ateneo supporters and the fans of the team their playing against]. BECAUSE I CAME TO CHEER FOR “MY TEAM”---as I will never be an Atenean and am helluva proud to be from UPd. But my love and passion for collegiate bball, after all, began with the Blue Eagles...back in 2002. Thus CHEERING FOR THE HAIL MARY SQUAD IS SOMETHING ALMOST INNATE IN ME ALREADY. People can call me die-hard, fanatic or whatever name one can think of...After all, I did line up for six hours in AC and ended up w gen ad tix---BUT I WAS HAPPY. And despite the sucky view I had during game two, I made the most of what I had----I CHEERED MY LUNGS OUT FOR ATENEO, EVEN IF THERE WERE MOMENTS I WAS THE ONLY ONE SCREAMING IN THE CROWD. BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT LOYALTY IS SUPPOSED TO BE [Let me reiterate that I havent completely “abandoned” the Fighting Maroons as I was one those screaming heartily during their match against the Tams last July 30 in Ultra.] And if I was all about winning also, I believe I would also burn all my resources to watch the cheer dance live as the UP Pep Squad is one to be reckoned w here---But no, I dont. Because tis really bball I enjoy watching, not for the players but for the love of the game. :)

...

SO WERE NO BETTER THAN THE OTHER. I believe in that now. Because we all have had our share on spreading nasty things about a player, coach or team we love to hate. Because we all have had our share on laughing at the mistakes of the opposing squad. Because we all have had our share on calling the people rude names and getting too personal. My Atenean “kuya” once told me people think hes “mayabang” when it fact he isnt...NOT ONE BIT! Tis because of the whole generalization. Much like when I entered UPd, people have labeled me coño just because I came from Poveda. TIS UNFAIR AND ALL BUT I HAVE LEARNED TO LIVE W IT. Besides, when these people actually take time to get to know you, they realize that it isnt all true. [Well yeah, maybe Im coño but tis only because of the way I talk. Im no bratty RK. Im not even rich!] I used to say La Sallians [as Ive been told they dont want to be called La Sallites---since this is the one w the bad conotation of being stupid RKs] are aloof but Ive met lotsa Ateneans who make me raise my eyebrow too. AND ONE OF MY REALLY GOOD AND CLOSEST FRIENDS IS FROM DLSU! [Special mention to DINCEEÜ] So tis just a matter of finding people youd click w. I agree w Charles when he said that those generalizations are unfair (as I myself am a constant target of that), but THESE THINGS ARE INEVITABLE. YOU JUST GOTTA LEARN TO DEAL W THEM, PUSH THESE THINGS ASIDE...LIFE WILL GO ON! Because tis all about how a person will deal w things like these. If you let yourself be affected every time, thats your problem.

BUT THERES STILL HOPE. FOR CHANGE. Though the end of the rivalry between the Eagles and the Archers, the UP Pep and the Gawi, et al is nowhere near, I think itll help to be A LITTLE MORE SENSITIVE AND SENSIBLE SUPPORTER. Just like this thing I have when it comes to watching bball games live:
1) YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO TRASH TALK THE OPPOSING TEAM,
2) YOU CAN ONLY REPRIMAND YOUR OWN PLAYERS BECAUSE IT IS THEM YOU CAME ALL THE WAY FOR---but foul language is still unacceptable,
3) KEEP YOUR COMMENTS WITHIN THE GAME PROPER, ANYTHING OUTSIDE THE PLAYING COURT AND THE GAME IS DEEMED FOUL---especially when people ridicule them for physical appearance and such---WHEN WILL YOU PEOPLE GROW UP?

AT THE END OF THE DAY, REMEMBER THAT IT IS JUST A GAME.

And just like one of the lessons I learned in Broadcast Communication, “ENJOY IT WHILE IT LASTS BUT LEAVE EVERYTHING BEHIND AFTER.” [for prod work]

P.S. I hope that the alumnus/alumna/alumni responsible for that burning incident last Tuesday night come clean about it. Although according to Charles, Fr. Ben will issue a formal letter of apology to DLSU for that, I still think the person/s who did it should be man enough to admit his mistake. He or she tainted a supposed successful celebration of the victory of his or her alma mater.

LETS STOP W THE BICKERING. TIS POINTLESS; A WASTE OF TIME. IT DOES NOT ONLY TAINT THE NAME OF OUR OWN ALMA MATER W THE WAY WE ACT BUT IT DESTROYS US AS A PERSON TOO. IT NEVER ENDS. NO ONE WINS. SO WHATS THE POINT?

AND LETS GIVE IT TO THE EAGLES. THEY DESERVE THE WIN. THEY REALLY WERE THE STRONGEST TEAM THIS SEASON. [Even former Senator and DLSU star player Freddie Webb said so. Thats what I call being “humble in defeat.”] I HOPE THERE WONT BE ANY UNTOWARD INCIDENT REGARDING THE WIN OR ANYTHING RELATED TO IT ANYMORE. TIS TIRING AND GETTING REALLY PATHETIC ALREADY.

OBF! KUDOS TO THE BLUE EAGLES FOR A WONDERFUL SEASON.
TO CHRIS AND YURI, CONGRATULATIONS FOR LEADING THE HAIL MARY SQUAD TO ANOTHER CHAMPIONSHIP. THEY LEAD BY EXAMPLE, FOR BEING SELFLESS SMART PLAYERS IN AND OFF THE COURT.

Heres to a successful UAAP Season 71 as hosted by my college alma mater and to Season 72 to be hosted by Ateneo I believe. [I cannot quote anyone for this Season 72 thing but theres a huge possibility as they also hosted hte year after their win in 2003 and since the Loyala-based school will be celebrating their 150 years in 2009.]

It is 12:33 in the morning of September 26, a Friday.
EMOTIONS STILL RUNNING HIGH.
I am not even a freakin’ Atenean!
My entire body tired like after every game...
BUT TODAY WAS NOT AN ORDINARY GAME DAY.

Back track to Monday morning.
6 AM already seated on the floor of the red gate of AC.
Ended up with only gen ad tix by noon.
Did I mention my new two Atenean guy friends? ;p
[Ateneo High boys = one from ADMU, the other from CSB now]

Search for better seats began from that v moment.
Offers here and there but to no avail.
Gen ad = bad seats, bad view.
But itll have to do.
As I am not missing this for the world.
[JP Cabero is also having a diff time getting tix. KD, where is Larry?ö]

Fast forward to GAME TWO day.
September 25. Thursday.

It did not rain on my way to school.
Radio drama prod went pretty well this morning as well.
My feet did not get wet either on my way to ADMU.
First taste of the famous Chinky Chicken at SOM mall w Half.
GOD ANSWERED ALL MY PRAYERS TODAY. :D

Tambs w Aims and her Ateneo blockmates at the parking lot.
You can already feel the tension and energy this early.
Off to AC a little past two.
Crazy crowd when we arrived.
Bonding w Aims’s friend outside Coffee Bean...
[She is really fun to hang out w.Ü]

Barely made my way through to our area alive.
WHAT AM I DOING IN GEN AD?
WHY DID JE GET BETTER SEATS THAN ME?
‘Cause youre an *ss, pare!
But you arent from *coughs* either. ;p
[Ok. Lets keep THIS ONE between us two.
I dont want to get in trouble anymore.]

Awarding ceremonies kicked off game two of the finals.
Ateneo grabbed everything but left three for Jvee, Rico and Jervy in the Mythical Five.
HOT. HOT. HOT.
Just like their “Black 24” shirts.
That one I am interested in buying. ;)

From the presentation of the schools
To the entrance of the players...
The meeting of both squads in the center
Explanation of rules, so and so
To the actual tip-off and start of the game...

The game was A-MA-ZING.
Whoever missed it live MISSED BEING A PART OF HISTO.
Because it was a greAAAT game.
As the Blue Eagles KICKED ASS!
And ended a 6-year drought once again.

Kudos to Coach Norman for teaching the players TEAMWORK.
AS DEFENSE WAS WHAT SEALED THE GAME FOR THE HAIL MARY SQUAD.
Consistent scorers and good assists.
Those extra passes and my fave Chris-Rabeh ‘tag team.’
Because IT WAS UNSELFISH BBALL FOR THE EAGLES that won them the game.

Ive yet to watch my recorded copy of the game.
To see how fair the calls were too.
But cockiness wont get you anywhere
[So whats up w jersey no. 15---(Is this Ferdinand?) after his first two or four points?]
As Ateneo learned that the hard way last season against NU.
[Redeem game as they have fondly called that match.]

* To Half for always coming w me to the games.
[but you missed game one which was effin’ hot as well]
* To Martin for trying to score me tix and THAT FREE PATRON TICKET you gave for Ateneo’s game against FEU last August.
* To Aims and her blockmates for a wonderful XP watching the game together.
* To Pieee for seeing Game One w you last Sunday w our random solo pics in the game. [I super miss our UAAP hs days as we will always blame our being deaf to the Babbles back then.ö]
* To Anne for our constant conversations regarding tix.
* To my two new Atenean guy friends for our little adventure last Monday in AC.
[the crazy stories and scripts conceptualized while waiting in line---to bringing grocery baskets, playing cards and next time---chairs, food, cam to document our diff story ideas]
* To Sir Rolly and the Ateneo alumni I have befriended over the course of three months watching games live.
* To Tim for never disowning me despite my constant hirits about his cousin---and forwarding messages to him. ;)
[One of the four people who continue to remind me that I can still make friends w people from Archerland.]
* To ANYONE AND EVERYONE WHO SHARES THAT SAME PASSION AND LOVE FOR COLLEGE BBALL. :)
* To God for the win. +AMDG+

Because bball is not all about who gets the highest points...
Or who makes steals...
Or who does those fantastic blocks...
Because it is a sport composed of not one, two, five or so players...
It is composed of both players and coaches – whether the player gets a chance to hold the ball and score or the coach who gets his play to be performed on court – also w a little help from the loyal supporters cheering them on...
To the Blue Babble Battalion for their unwavering support for the Blue Eagles. [Ateneo! Ahu-ahu!]

BECAUSE WIN OR LOSE, IT’S THE SCHOOL THAT WE CHOOSE!

ö--Buhay Iskolar. Dugong Atenista.---ö

OBF! SEE YOU ALL AT THE BONFIRE! :D

For the hell I went through getting patron tix for last Saturday's UAAP game...

UP almost won against FEU w 70-71.
We were shown in telly twice.
At least I was in pink, not blue! ;)
Let's go UP!

ADMU-NU second game.
Redeem yourself, Eagles. ;)
83-58.
Twice to beat advantage and the no. 1 spot. :D

Got Chris to sign my shirt even before the first game.
But did he have to flip my shirt and see what was written in front?
He wondered why he has never seen that shirt before.
Thanks for the pic, Chris! :D
[Do not tell Tim, okay?]

Adventure w Nic and Kat.
Autograph for Miguel and Toni.
Nonoy and Kirk and the Chris Tiu mob.
Soler told Nic not to die in the mob.
[Yes, Tara. I met and spoke w him na.]

ALMOST GOT TO WATCH EHEADS REUNION CONCERT LIVE.
Prayers for Ely Buendia for his fast and full recovery.
See u at the repeat---there will be one. :)
["Babawi kami. Salamat sa suporta!" - Raimund Marasigan]

ATENEO BLUE EAGLES ADIDAS TRINOMA EVENT.

Because I was not able to watch the Eheads reunion concert after their game against NU...

Bumped into Chris and his fam around 310PM.
Bought an ADMU Adidas cap to have the players sign.
Lined up w the gaz other crazy (Chris Tiu) fans.
Chris remembers me from last Saturday's game...
[Hopefully NOT because of what was written on my shirt.] ;p

Went home EXTREMELY HAPPY w my signed ADMU Adidas cap and poster.
Flat broke but who cares?!?
I cannot believe I did those things.
But I loved every sec of it.

THANK YOU GOD. :D
To my mom and bro who let me drag them to Trinoma for the BE event.
To Nic for letting me drag her all the time nowadays---meluffssshuuTONShalfy!
To Kat and the Journ people---there is still next UAAP season. ;)

See you all on Saturday and for the semis and finals! ;)
ONE BIG FIGHT!

The Crazy Week---THAT WAS...Ü

Still high from HOTNESS Chris on Monday.
Uploaded game pics---and one vid!
Reviewed for Comm120 midterms.
I am enjoying Law right now.Ü

Second prod---and Im a guest/host of the first batch.
Tis crazeee downstairs in the studio!
Cam Two work is hecka diff.
But I am excited how Id do mine though.
[Thanks for doing my make-up, Pau! WE CAN DO THIS!Ü]

Wednesday for Comm120 midterms.
In fairness, I did finish reviewing.
VERBATIM---what the?!ö
The exam was not so bad---ONE DOWN!Ü
[Hung out w Kat, Ela, Juday. I heart Journ people---w all the stories shared.]

Report day w Sara and Melai.
Some crazy shit!ö
Our ppt left in Philcoa.
Good thing God answered our prayers. :)
[Let's go features group!]

Able to rest and sleep soundly tonight.
Thursday will be another day.
Should I go to school still?
Or run to AC before noon from the house instead?

*I sounded like a nervous boy? Hahaha! OMG. THANK YOU FOR MAKING IT A TERRIFYING BUT WONDERFUL XP. You rock, you know?Ü Good thing the BEE was SUCH A GENTLEMAN.*

Opted to be a good student.
[Though my prof didnt show up.]
BC102 bonding sesh w a "lil partying" involved.
[BC'10 partying = dancing and bouncing with readings on one hand]
Maj kwentuhan---lets go to Tagaytay NOW!ö
But I vote for that bar hopping thing. ;p
["Forever" is better than "Closer" for some of us.]

Good seats for the Ateneo-FEU game.
But RJ is diff to be w during games. ;p
Rabeh scored half the team's.
Still the Eagles lost their first match tonight.
Because THOU SHALL BE HUMBLE. ;)
[Just like my humble bee---THANKS! IT MADE EVERYTHING A WHOLE LOT EASIER!Ü]

Crammed RRL for CR101.
I loved CR101 until this night...
Because tis soooo NOT easy!
Thus my 2-hour sleep.

Up by 5am for my racket---and to email Ana my part.
Prod Event in Capitol Hills.
Joyride w my cousins. :D
This will be a helluva day!

Met new people, made new friends.
Now Im starting to think
I might be well-suited for CMC.
Though all I can talk about is CJT! =))

Missed going out w my titas.
Sad but no smuch.
Because mumu scored me a black dress
A P7k Kate Moss Dress from TopShop for a STEAL! :D
[Priced less than 10% tis original price!ö]
[Perfect for an ushering job Toni and I are doing in September at Mandarin Hotel---just across Urda Vill.Ü] *winkwink*hahaha*

On Saturday I rested.
Because Ive been a zombie far too long.
And my body might collapse again.
"Bawal ako magkasakit."
[But I might be anemic still.]

UAAP games without Ateneo.
But still games to see.
For I am happy not because UP beat ADU [?]
[Yeah, I know. Where did THAT come from?ö]
But because DLSU LOST TO UE.Ü
[Let us pray for Simon Atkins. I never liked him as a player but I hope he is in good condition now. SEEING THE REPLAY OF HOW HIS HEAD HIT THE FLOOR GOT ME ALL...I dont know how to explain it but...OUCH. For Simon's speedy recovery.]

Pastelle's UPCAT today.
Showed mom, tita, Quito, Pastelle and Sophie to the tambs.
Their lunch at ChocKiss; I rushed off to AC.
Lunch w Half at KFC---where I almsot froze to death.

Stories shared, lets go back to HS!Ü
Im not conyo---but you cannot take the Povedan out of us either. ;p
Reviewed for my CR101 midterms on Fri.
OMG! The first quarter of FEU-NU is almost over?!ö
[OMG! TAMARAWS LOST TO THE BULLDOGS? UAAP 71 is sooo unpredictable.]

I am no Atenean, I never claimed to be.
But you also cannot take the "blue heart" out of me.
Tis something that comes from within.
I was meant for cheer for CJT and JAINAMITE!Ü

Willing to lose my voice for Ateneo.
Thats what I call passion---and PUSO!Ü
Even without a pro cam,
Ive mastered taking pics of Chris---ang malikot na bata?ö
[I took a really cool pic---everyone in the shot was blurred BUT CHRIS. Even my cam recognizes beauty when he sees one. ;p]

Jai made crucial tres-es too!
After which he flashed that BIG SMILE.
[much like the miggy smile---remember this, Trish?ö]
My two fave eagles
Oh Chris-Tiu and Jai-namite!Ü

Go Ateneo!ö
One Big Fight!ö
Because the Eagles won again! :D
Against the powerful Tigers, rarrrr! ;p

Ran from Shang to Mega
In the crazy heavy rains.
[Thank you to the two EDSA Shang guards who provided me w an umbrella-ella.Ü]
Soaking wet I was all over
But I got to buy the beige AEO jacket Ive been eyeing. :)
[Unfortunately, the maroon 17 Old Navy jacket I also wanted did not have my size---but I shall check again tom.]

One of the best weekends yet again.
Compensation for a super stressful week in school
And that lack of sleep and rest.
Oh, I have two new bottles of B&BWs body sprays, a Kate Moss black dress, and an AEO jacket---OHWHEEEEEE! :D

TOO CLOSE.help me.ALL MY LIFE.missing you.GALLERY.crave.GOD MUST HAVE SPENT (A LITTLE MORE TIME ON YOU).cupid.THANK GOD I FOUND YOU.without you.sexy love.sexy back.THE WAY I R.dangerous.ALL I SEE IS YOU.one step at a time.CLOSER.betamax.COLLIDE :)

It is never fun going to school on weekends.
That statement was defied last Saturday.
Rehearsals at 5th floor of CAL with Danya and Kei.
More chicka than actual run-thru of lines.
Much fun...helluva good time girl bonding.

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YMs are always interesting.
How come I do not have any recollection of NR, Yls?
Pieee, you make me oh-so-happy!
DJs are just the best; hotness much?
It is kismet.

Hilarious chat with Ateneo friend.
Do not squeal anything we talked about last Sunday, ok?
Yes, I am getting married this May 2008.
Because Phi Phi Le is just beautiful...
And because pretty boy and I are just so much in love. *wink*

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Monday ended up as shopping day with mom.
Do not ask why; I am still annoyed.
But Tuesday was different altogther.
Because it was sympo on sportscasting day...
Because Mico said, "We were taught to love our school and hate everyone else...especially La Salle!"
*IwillBECOMEaSPORTCASTERlikeTHEMoneDAY*

Choc Kiss to my lovely iskada.
That was not yet camwhoring because I had rehearsals...
But I really missed you all.
[Iskada, sinong nagsabing Trinoma?ö]
[to my Thet10 group] No one told me Bamboo was having a concert at BnA; sorry!
*YM is never complete without RJ fighting with me!*

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bREAkdOWn. LikE I lOVe YOU [uh huh]. i'M A sLaVE fOR yOU [ahlufit!]. MorE tHAn a wOmAN. unPREtTy. cOMpliCATed [you make life...]. hEAd oVEr FeeT [you make me...overjoyed, too?]. wHerEVeR YOu wILL gO. i'LL bE tHeRE For yoU [like i always have]. cAN i gET a... [my own peter pan?]. aINt iT fUNnY [but i am now happy]. clOSe mY eYes [let us learn to dance]. BareLY bReaThING [awwshucks]. pUrPLe piLLS [because i no longer have happy pill]. eVEryWhERe [blue or green?ö]. bUSEs anD trAINS [because i wanna do it again...Ü]