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A Year Review 2016

This was a real struggle that greatly challenged my academics, family’s financial matters, relationship with my friends and keeping up with myself.

January

010316 – It was still our holiday break and second-sem was fast approaching. I asked Chu to come over to my place, and spent overnight. We looked like people who are positive in life and my face was like a siopao.

0101916 – We were just planning to get some barbeque sa kanto and I can’t remember how we ended up at Kuya J’s. Shookt at food prices plus 10% service charge. Haha we did not expect this to happen. Kuya J’s Restaurant is like a fine dining resto that serves pretty normal Filipino cuisine and charged it with very high prices that a typical Filipino family would not prefer it simply because it’s not worth it. Personally, I got so disappointed with the three small slices of lechong kawali in a big plate which costs almost equivalent to the price of twice as Jollibee’s C1.

013116 – As far as I can remember, my mom and I had a pic together at the Bencab Museum and to this garden. Haha Mama came to Baguio to assist my lipat-bahay action provoked by not-so-good-happenings that happened to me and my boardmates inside the apartment that I’m staying in. Our broken relationships with each other along with our unending misunderstandings made the house itself suffocating for me. I thought I needed to breathe and living in a new environment would be a good choice. It turned out, everyone that I intend to avoid moved out already before me. Everyone left the house, except Chu, Ate Donabel and me, until I finally have to transfer as well.

Living there made me sleep harder. The silence of the house was deafening. I cannot even focus on my studies, I dropped one of my subjects, I was not at my best self, I cannot even think straight. Every bad memory that I had there, every mistake that I made, every people that I hurt haunts me every time I try to get some sleep. If only we could turn back time. I would be good.

Unfortunately, my lipat-bahay-plan was not a success. After a month, realization struck me. I tried to pull myself together and went back again to the boarding house that I left. The silence of the house was still deafening. I was still disorganized but I am trying to find my equilibrium back. I am trying to build again everything that broke inside me. Starting afresh means starting to forgive myself and others. I hope that everyone that I hurt and every people who was involved in the misunderstanding that I started would find forgiveness, too. Most importantly, I hope we all remember our lessons.

February

030616 - Panagbenga Ending. I used to go to church and go to Burnham Park after to witness the fireworks display of the different institutions in Baguio City for the ending celebration of Panagbenga. Panagbenga is one hell of a season in Baguio, and if you are a resident here, you won’t like it here either. It’s like EDSA except roads are ups and downs and cars are stuck in the middle of the traffic. And, tons of ignorant, selfish tourists from all over the world. If Baguio is a person, she is a real strong woman to bear all these happenings, stress and people brought by this season.

March

032216 - Ate Micah stayed in Baguio after her graduation for some work. But, during this time she was deciding to left Baguio for a while and be with her family in Bicol. So, for some reason that I cannot remember, we also decided to do this cutest photoshoot. We still the cutest.

031716 – “Bakit nandito ‘to? Akala ko nasa ‘yo.”

April

042516 – It was my first time to meet Chu’s third older sister, Cherry. I like her. She is more makulit, but kind and adorable, light-hearted and easy to be with. This pic was taken at Amare la Cucina. She’s a very generous woman I did not expect her being kind with me as if I was a family for her, too. She is a nurse who are currently working in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. I like her stories about her work abroad and her experiences with the other OFWs. Especially the funny ones where we laughed our hearts out as she reminisces the moments with only a candle giving us light because it was “pakurong” at that time in Pangasinan. “Pakurong” according to them is a special event during election where the authority or whoever is in power cut the electricity down to some selected places in Pangasinan where bribery happens.

043016 – Well, given the opportunity that I was in Pangasinan, I met Cali but this time she was a little bit taller than the last time I saw her. She is still adorable and the cutest as she is. We were in Pangasinan because we have no water in Baguio, school year has not yet ended and we still have a pile of laundry. We needed to get rid of it so we do our laundry in Chu’s house with lots of unlimited water from the poso system.

May

051416 – This was one of my favorite photo of myself taken from Ate Che’s iphone. It was my “lakas maka-celebrity selfie with the wonders of nature”.

051416. Yes. After a week, we were back again in Pangasinan. But this time we were in the beautiful beaches of Anda, Pangasinan. This was my favorite photo of us. It seemed like we had our late summer but early vacation. I truly enjoyed this trip and Chu’s family gathering. I never felt that I am “someone else”. Her family and extended family made me feel that I am a family, too and I am grateful for their warm welcoming of me. I enjoyed the place and the company, despite the uncomfortable feeling brought by unfinished acads that I still have to think about when we get back to Baguio.

051416. I never expected to see my dad whom I thought to be somewhere else in the country other than Pangasinan. It turned out that he was also in there with the people that he is working for. On that day, he suprisingly called me through phone as if he felt that my existence was just near to him. See, the force is strong in our family.

June

060716. National Museum with Chu. I am truly amazed with the glorious The Spoliarium by Juan Luna. I never expected that it is as huge as that. No wonder why Juan Luna became such a famous and admired person of his time. Of course it’s the National Museum, so we roamed around and get to see the fantastic works of other artists and historical figures, pieces of evidence of hardships the Filipinos have had to bear from our colonizers.

061316. TK’s 19th birthday was a memorable one for the three of us. We were like Disney characters taking an adventure--searching for Love Desserts Restaurant under the scorching UV rays from the sun along Quezon Avenue. It was a very long and stressful walking. Nobody knows where exactly what we’re looking for. Until, we found it then. We took a brief break before actually consuming the food.

It is an eat-all-you-can type of restaurant, you have access to all the desserts they could offer, you can even personalized your own icecream or halo halo except that it is time-constrained. If you are a birthday celebrant on the day of your visit, your meal is free except that you need to bring 2 or more friends. The desserts were good, except that I ate more of the bicol express shanghai and nachos instead of the desserts being offered.

The adventure walking that we had before we actually reached the store changed our appetite. We weren’t craving for desserts but a heavy meal for our angry stomach. This caused a little dizziness, too.

To my personal judgement of the said restaurant, I think it would be a little more delightful if we have visited the other branch (newer) in Fairview instead. The greatest advice would be, if anyone of you wants to visit the place, better have a car with you.

July

073016. Instead of taking pictures inside the Female CR of SM Novaliches today, we tried a different ambiance from a fitting room. Lucky we. It’s like we had a mini photoshoot and in a low budget. Lighting of good.

072616. Today, we shared my mom’s overly sweet halo-halo. Also, Shau and TK taught me how to properly play the life-changing, friendship wrecker UNO CARDS.

071416. This was our first try to eat in a Food Park. If I remember it right, we celebrated no particular occasion but merely catching up to each other.

061716. NOW YOU SEE ME 2. We watched this movie courtesy of Tita Shaula. I can still remember how the magic tricks amazed TK. TK reactions can replace FB Messenger’s stickers.

August

It was a busy month because another academic year has started. This was my second to the last semester that I need to take before finishing this undergrad program.

September

090416. This was the day before my 20th birthday and this picture is one of the most colorful pictures that we have taken together. This is my favorite picture of us. It was the 2nd month of my 2nd to the last semester in college. Whenever I am with these two, I never felt that I am reaching the adulthood life. Although, we all happily observed that we are becoming mature individuals as the topic of our conversations extend from ourselves to our families and to our nation. We can’t deny the fact that we are all growing old and there are tons of responsibilities that await for us.

090516. I had a very small celebration with my family and I could not be more grateful for everything and every people that I have in my life. Life has been tough but I am blessed with a beautiful, strong and loving family and friends.

October

092616. It was Chu’s 19th birthday and we cannot think of a good birthday gift to her so with the help of our favorite artist we gave her an obra maestra. Haha Her very own face colorfully sketched in a piece of board.

November

110916. Today, our coolest professor in Philippine Institution 100 (Rizal’s Arts and Works) thought of the best project ever in exchange of our supposedly last long and exhaustive essay exam. She would like all the boys in the class to perform a monologue in the character of each and all of the women in Rizal’s life. The class was divided into groups so that each of the boys in the class will have and get their own assistance in make-ups, dresses and everything that they need from the girls. As a very supportive group members to our Kuya Matthew Oco (who was chosen to portray Rizal’s legal wife Josephine Bracken), we decided to join him on the stage instead of him performing a monologue. I acted as Rizal, Kuya Matthew as Josephine, Gabe as Rizal’s sister and Frances Maynel as a priest.

111216. Uncle Gin is the most fabulous landlord ever. Baguio will fall without him. It has been my honor to know him a little deeper.

112116. Adivay. I have completely fallen inlove with the great harmony of the communities in Benguet.

December

120316. Moana. It was the last week of the semester and Moana was already available in cinemas in Baguio. I can’t wait to watch because I believe that it’s a beautiful craft and money is gonna worth it.

120716. Christmas Party. I had fun for the first part of the party. But, I never expected that Ate Wrakle would come. For real. Despite everything that happened, I have no right to not to welcome her in the house. We all valued the house itself, our relationship towards our boardmates, and our relationship with the house’s owner. It’s all our second home. She must have missed all the memories she shared inside with her friends. I wish she did not leave the house sooner. But, I now understand more clearly her needs of silence and privacy at that time.

As usual, I joined UPB community’s PASIKLABAN. It was my last Pasiklaban as an undergrad student. I received a white rose from an APO member who ran naked and participated on their Oblation ritual that hopefully, to symbolize harmony for the next succeeding years of me dealing with people. I enjoyed the night, and all the performances, especially from our professors and instructors. I will surely miss how satisfying it is to end the semester with this kind of celebration. I felt nostalgic, emotional and free as I watched the fireworks display. I cannot believe that I have only one semester left. I felt alone for a minute. I missed my old friends from last four years. It did not turn out well between me and most of them, but I did miss them. I wished that there was a way we could go back in time and just be happy. I wished we could all just forget and forgive.

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thephenomenalkid · 10 years ago

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2015 - The Highlights

Here’s how I spent it.

I think 2015 was trying to kill me. But, oh look...I am still alive and kicking and fresh like a baby. Of course, I want to thank our Lord Jesus Christ for everything. I wouldn’t survive the roller coaster trials of life without Him. And, since, I was not able post most of the happenings in my life here for the recent year, I made a recap. An ultimate recap blogpost. But, I am not putting it all here. Actually, it’s quite long already. Most of it were already posted in my other online social accounts. So, if you’re my friend or a stranger who wants to know more, you can check my instagram, twitter and facebook. (naks, gorg and fab)

January

He was my first tutee ever. It was my first time, too to earn a salary, and I get it on a daily basis. It was truly tiring and challenging. My patience was tested. I kinda had a hard time dealing with this kid especially when he does a lot of excuses not to study. I tutored him for two weeks if my calculation is right. This kid is smart but he gets distracted easily by so many things and definitely not interested in subjects that do not spark his interest or does not feel that he’s competent to. Well, I guess all of us have been in this stage. Asking why do we have to learn a lot of things and think that it is not even necessary and applicable in real life. But, of course, as a kid we all have to learn the subjects in grade school and high school. These are just the basics. Wait, until college..until adulthood comes.

Pope Francis came to visit our country. As a traditional Catholic family, we would really like to meet the Pope. It would really be such a great honor. But, of course, we would like to avoid certain accidents and dangers of coming to the main place (where Pope Francis held a mass). There were so many people that almost clogged the main streets and highways of Manila. Instead, we just had attended a mass in our local church and watch the live streaming of Pope’s mass.

Second semester of school year 2014-2015. We just got visited by Ate Ria who just finished all her academic requirements last first semester. She treated her former second floor roommates and of course, me at the Grumpy Joe Resto where we all got stuffed. It’s all good.

February

Well, aside from our overly dramatic valentine’s day in our boarding house (which I already made a separate blogpost), and of course the Panagbenga Festival in Baguio where I almost ran out of money because every night I was there at the session road, having fun and food tripping, this was one of my favorite, too. And, one of the bravest acts I’ve done in my whole existence. I just got the idea while I’m scrolling at the 9GAG page. This was just a social experiment I conducted at the Rose Garden, Burnham Park. I acted a beggar who asks a question “WHICH RELIGION CARES THE MOST ABOUT THE POOR?” and have different bowls categorized by different religions. The goal is for people to realize that you don’t need a religion to be generous. Bowls should have at least the same amount of money. I also got various reactions that I already expected. Some, got mad at me that I almost cried to fear. Some, were cute and caring reactions from little Muslim kids that I never expected and thought about they would do and say to me. This experiment was worth doing, and again, I am not owning the idea of this act.

April

Yes. I finally got the chance again to teach children through NSTP. This experience led me to a conclusion that I am not really good in children. I still can’t figured out it, but I think it’s me. I think they really see me as a person of authority and at any moment I have the power to assasinate them. It saddens me, sometimes. And, it was challenging for me to appear as amiable as I can despite of sleepless nights with my academics. Regardless of anything, I hope they had learn something from us, with my co-NSTP members. I truly hope that they will choose the right path and be able to go to college in the future.

May

Part of my requirements in Psych 140 (Behavioral Analysis) Class was do train an animal to a trick/stunt or to solve a maze. Apparently, we underestimated this task and overestimated the abilities of our chosen pet which is by the way, syberian hamsters. We named them, Tiagong Akyat (brown) and Kagat Jose Rizal (black). They were truly smart hamsters and we loved them. They can solve the maze that we made for them in a matter of seconds. However, during the actual performance day, there were some mistakes. Probably, we forget to train them in a way that wherever we put the hamster inside the maze, they can still instantly find their way out. Nevertheless, we strongly believe that they have cognitive maps. Proven and tested.

It was my first time to be at the top of the mountain. This was the view at the Mount Sto. Tomas. The sunshine can actually burn my skin but the calmness of view and the fact that you can actually see the whole peninsula can give you a true peace of mind even for a moment. I was helping a boardmate for her thesis, and grabbed the opportunity to experience this. What they’re doing was not easy, these biologists are insane enough to climb a mountain and count the distribution and species of mosses. And, mosses, I’ve never thought that they could be one of the most amazing creature in this planet. All the sweat and tears were worth it.

Ate Mic’s masterpiece entitled “Hinga ka Lungs.” That work of art at my back was made of mosses, too. All of our kabahays (boardmates) helped to make this possible. And, as a friend, I could never be proud as much as anyone else that this won as the best thesis in College of Arts and Communication. All of the sacrifices were worth sacrificing for.

It was my first time to bathe in Baguio’s rainy weather. Of course, with my ever beautiful boardmates Gabe and Ate Geli. It was noon when we went out to grab some lunch. Unfortunately, none of us anticipated the rain on our way home. It was really really cold. I got a headache after but at least, I didn’t miss the fun. Hehe

As a sem-ender, we went out and ate at the all-time-paboritong-resto Goodtaste. Little did I know, this was the last time of us being magkaka-bahay. Of course, Marichu and I stayed in the boarding house. It was always fun being with these people.

My bestfriend-teacher-Nanay finally got married! I rushed all my requirements in school just to attend her wedding. Sadly, I was not able to come at the reception. The venue was far away from our place and I’m not familiar with the directions in the area. I decided to go home with my dad. Being able to witness their exchange of vows was enough for me. I was so happy for the both of them.

June

We were able to celebrate the very special 18th birthdays of our girls, Krizia and TK. And, yes, our chance to catch up with each other. We went Luneta for Krizia’s and somewhere along Quezon Ave for TK’s. We happened to celebrate in different days, but too bad we were not able to complete the attendance. Busy scheds and the hassle distance are such great hindrances to our meet-up. College life is freakin’ hard but it’s okay. I know we’ll survive college, and that our friendship will always remain true in our hearts. Still, the best gang I’ve ever been with.

Finally! The most-awaited day of an Isko/Iska finally happened to these young ladies. I witnessed their sacrifices and hardships, and their pasuko-na-moments. I am both proud and happy for their achievement. They are the bestest of people and good-friends. They stand as my older sisters as well as those who graduated earlier. They’re the ones that I look up to and I hope that someday, I’ll get my own sablay and finally graduated. Soon, baby. Soon.

I was able to come at the Lingayen beach, Pangasinan. Too bad, I was not able to swim and feel the water more. The trip to coming here was already exhausting plus the weather was hot as hell I feel like I’m gonna melt. I was with Chu. I came to visit her house. I came to meet my batchmates in the boarding house to do a special thing for our graduating housemates. Above all, I just came to visit the...beach. LOL and the beach did not miss me at all. Hehe I miss you, beach. I love you, beach. Hehe

July

Aside from my Media Studies class, I truly enjoyed my bowling classes I took last mid-year 2015. The overwhelming feeling when I strike the pin-balls flawlessly can immediately make my day. Though, the fees for using the alley were a bit heavy to my budget, and the balls are literally heavy that I think it’s heavier than my weight, I never regret getting this sport as a PE elective.

September

I got this shirt from Chu and Kat for my birthday. Haha this was really funny. I admit, I find it hard to move on. Indeed, heartbreak is one of the greatest thing that’s hard to fight in this planet but once survived, it’s one of the best feeling in the world, too. I know, heartbreak is not just a heartbreak. Sometimes, we do the craziest, the stupidest, and the dumbest thing on earth just to kill the sadness that lives inside us. I think, the lesson is, just like almost everything, sadness, too shall pass. We will always find a way back to what really matters and who really matters.

It’s Marichu’s 18th birthday and once again I got a chance to visit her place in Pangasinan and be able to meet her high school friends and her ultimate crush. Of course, the freshies and Gabe came, and were there to celebrate her very special day. This young lady, Marichu, I owe her a lot. I couldn’t even afford to see her cry. She’s the hugot queen, the reason of my smile because she can make anyone laugh, the Ariana Grande of Uncle’s angels, the baymaxx of my pathetic life, the bridge to my broken friendship, my pillow, my baby, and there’s a fire burning in her heart. She’s one of my favorite people on earth. She’s one of my bestfriends and she’s a life saver. I love her to the fullest with all of my heart, I’ll do anything for her. I am forever grateful to God for her life. I enjoyed the whole party, though most of the time, if not asleep, I feel like I’m in a sauna because of the weather. I was able to meet Chu’s niece, Cali, in whom I get tired of playing with. Cali’s literally the exact photocopy of Chu’s face. If you didn’t know Chu, and you meet Cali, you would actually thought that Cali is Chu’s daughter. Haha I had a blast. I hope Chu enjoyed that day, too.

October

My October was the worst phase of my life ever. I could also say that it was the hardest. Thanks to this young lady who’s another life saver, and who never left my side and accompanied me at the very end of the semester. I owe her a lot, too. Most of the time when she’s awake, she could be the evilest or the angel you’d never thought God would sent to guide you. Haha kidding. I like her more when she’s being true to her feelings and being able to communicate it with me. Despite of her violent way of expressing her dearest love and care for me, I can assure to everyone that she’s a girl with a beautiful heart. Lucky are the people who can see it in her. This picture was taken at the Bencab Museum. I will be making another blog entry about our trip at the Bencab Museum. It was whole lot of fun and I enjoyed every second of it.

November

I hate taking pictures with the Christmas design outside the SM Baguio. But, since I was with Aira and Jeda, I think it’s not that humiliating and if ever it is, atleast I was not alone. Haha! This was the APEC season, where most of the Manila people were in Baguio City. Unluckily, it was just the three of us who hung out that night. There were so many changes among us, Anna, Elaine, Jeda, Aira including Krissxan and my former roommates, Cherizh and Gabe. We used to be the happiest freshies in Uncle’s house. Too bad, we could never bring back the old times. Of course, even my cute face cannot deny and hide my truest sentiments that deep down inside my heart I’m missing them, bigtime.

December

The happiest month of all where the gala and the party is almost everyday.

Pasiklaban is one of the most awaited part as we end the semester during December in UP Baguio. Aside from it, a tradition in Uncle’s house is still being practiced and we don’t want to break that. A Christmas party celebration! I truly enjoyed this night with all the games each has prepared. I actually got tired of laughing and eating. Still, Uncle’s Angels are rockin’! Cheers to a wonderful semester with these lovely people.

Reunited Again

Lunch and long-hagalpakan kwentuhan at Bonchon, Trinoma. It’s been a while.

Nakakita ng cool na design ng isang resto. Hindi papalagpasin ‘yan. Picture, syempre.

Siksik pa. Kasya ‘yan.

Of all the gala and the party I had this month, this was my favorite. Although, we didn’t make it again to complete the attendance of the gang and I don’t even know when will be ever that be again. This was one of the craziest and funniest night of our lives as we celebrate AC’s and Angela’s birthday, as well as the holiday season. If before, we used to be the kids at the Quantum videoke room, now we’re the party girls at the Red Bucks Star rock-dine-roll! It could have been funnier and even crazier with Krizia and Krizza. We miss the two while party rockin’ hard. From Twerk it like Miley to You Belong with Me real quick. I knew it, these girls have the talent and the guts. Haha They could be the next Ariana Grande and Miley Cyrus of our generation. Haha and the company? Walang kupas. I love these people.

Of course, beyond those photos are still a lot of stories to tell. For all the bad times that made me stronger and a better person, for all the good times that made me feel blessed and loved, THANK YOU 2015.

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