Saturday, July 24, 2004

The Aqcuaintance Party was a success. The food's great. I'm up for almost every dish. The members were appreciative. They kept on congratulating us. And the apps, were a bit tensed, but all ended up well. Sheeesh, finally.

NO CLASSES ON MONDAY. YAAAY!

I made 2 blogs today. Pat's and Anj's. Hi Hi Hi. Pat's layout is plain and simple. On the other hand, Anj's skin is hip and neat at the same time. Mandee's right. I could earn a living out of creating blogs. Ha Ha Ha. If you're interested to hire me, just feel free to post a comment. He He He. Discounts are available on bulk orders.

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Thursday, July 22, 2004

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Wednesday, July 21, 2004

Was supposed to wake up at 7a, to prepare for the speech I should've written last night. Lazy MOI. Am back to my old self again - tardy, that is. Made it to the School of Economics at 10a. Defined motions. Adjudicated by Kuya Kriz. Waaah, palpak. Decided to catch up with the ABM Genmeet. Just in time... Just in time for them to leave! Missed out.

Cams : Gabs, wag ka na mag-attend ng DebSoc.
Lexi : Onga, bonding tayong Mean Girls.
Gabs : Hmmm. *evil grin* Sige, tara!

Took a JEEP to get to SM West. Ha Ha Ha. Very Cool! Munched on Max's. Watched Along Came Polly. Nice made it! MEAN GIRLS, UNITE. Bought a Friendship Bracelet. So elegant. So dainty. So classy. So... EXPENSIVE!

The Mean Girls' Bracelet

My conscience kept bothering me so I decided to visit DebSoc. As usual, they just got dismissed. Pat told me to keep my Friday free, at around 4:30-5:30p. Went to PH 126 to check up on Lexi. So I joined the UP OPTICS (an org for CAMWHORES like me) as well. Ha Ha Ha. Texted Cams. Went to KFC to meet up with her. Hung out at her condo in One Burgundy for like 4 long hours. Bounced at 11:30p. Yikes.


The Mean Girls
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Tuesday, July 20, 2004

First day of training today. Pat was late, didn't hinder us from practicing, though. My assignment? 7 minute speech on "This house believes that we should legalize abortion."

Had a 50 item long test in Philo 1, unannounced, mind you. Define unannounced? Due to the fact that I was out last meeting, my ever concerned classmates didn't even care to tell me.

Earlier, I went to UP Lakan to inquire - take note, INQUIRE, but since the salestalk was good, I decided to push through with my application. Three orgs, my golly. Halleur, and come to think of it, they're all demanding.

TOMORROW, I'LL QUIT.

Monday, July 19, 2004

WHEN I was little, I wanted what many Filipino children all over the country wanted. I wanted to be blond, blue-eyed and white.

I thought -- if I just wished hard enough and was good enough, I'd wake up on Christmas morning with snow outside my window and freckles across my nose!

More than four centuries under western domination can do that to you. I have 16 cousins. In a couple of years, there will just be five of us left in the Philippines, the rest will have gone abroad in search of "greener pastures." It's not an anomaly; it's a trend; the Filipino diaspora. Today, about eight million Filipinos are scattered around the world.

There are those who disapprove of Filipinos who choose to leave. I used to. Maybe this is a natural reaction of someone who was left behind, smiling for family pictures that get emptier with each succeeding year. Desertion, I called it. My country is a land that has perpetually fought for the freedom to be itself. Our heroes offered their lives in the struggle against the Spanish, the Japanese, the Americans. To pack up and deny that identity is tantamount to spitting on that sacrifice.

Or is it? I don't think so. Not anymore.

True, there is no denying this phenomenon, aided by the fact that what was once the other side of the world is now a 12-hour plane ride away. But this is a borderless world, where no individual can claim to be purely from where he is now. My mother is of Chinese descent, my father is a quarter Spanish, and I call myself a pure Filipino -- a hybrid of sorts resulting from a combination of cultures.

Each square mile anywhere in the world is made up of people of different ethnicities, with national identities and individual personalities. Because of this, each square mile is already a microcosm of the world. In as much as this blessed spot that is England is the world, so is my neighborhood back home.

Seen this way, the Filipino Diaspora, or any sort of dispersal of populations, is not as ominous as so many claim. It must be understood. I come from a Third World country, one that is still trying mightily to get back on its feet after many years of dictatorship. But we shall make it, given more time. Especially now, when we have thousands of eager young minds who graduate from college every year. They have skills. They need jobs. We cannot absorb them all.

A borderless world presents a bigger opportunity, yet one that is not so much abandonment but an extension of identity. Even as we take, we give back. We are the 40,000 skilled nurses who support the UK's National Health Service. We are the quarter-of-a-million
seafarers manning most of the world's commercial ships. We are your
software engineers in Ireland, your construction workers in the
Middle East, your doctors and caregivers in North America, and, your
musical artists in London's West End.

Nationalism isn't bound by time or place. People from other nations
migrate to create new nations, yet still remain essentially who they
are. British society is itself an example of a multi-cultural
nation, a melting pot of races, religions, arts and cultures. We
are, indeed, in a borderless world!

Leaving sometimes isn't a matter of choice. It's coming back that
is. The Hobbits of the shire travelled all over Middle-Earth, but
they chose to come home, richer in every sense of the word. We call
people like these balikbayans or the 'returnees' -- those who
followed their dream, yet choose to return and share their mature
talents and good fortune.

In a few years, I may take advantage of whatever opportunities come my way. But I will come home. A borderless world doesn't preclude the idea of a home. I'm a Filipino, and I'll always be one. It isn't about just geography; it isn't about boundaries. It's about giving back to the country that shaped me.

And that's going to be more important to me than seeing snow outside my windows on a bright Christmas morning.

Mabuhay and Thank you.

(THE PHILIPPINES' Patricia Evangelista, 19, won the International Public Speaking competition conducted by the English Speaking Union [ESU] in London early this month. The second-year Mass Communications student from the University of the Philippines, Diliman, beat 59 other student contestants from 37 countries, with her five-minute talk on the theme, "A Borderless World."

In November, she will formally accept her award at Buckingham Palace from Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and president of the ESU. Following is her prize-winning speech) -Inquirer News Service

FOCKER. I cried today, because of this guy who tried to justify his girl's irresponsibility by reminding me of my absence on last Friday's meeting. AS IF. The girl on the other hand, failed to come up with the script that she was supposed to do. THE NERVE. He told me that if I were only present last Friday, then his girl could've finished the script. SCREW YOU. The next time you volunteer, see to it that you can comply with whatever it is that you ought to do. EVER HEARD OF THE DIVISION OF LABOR? The statement speaks for itself.

Mark this day, July 19th, 2004.

So whaddya guys think about quitting ABM? I have DebSoc to back me up, anyway. If not for my friends, I would've quit immediately. Now I'm having second thoughts. I don't deserve to be working with those pain in the ass, irresponsible and insensitive people. Help me outta here.

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Thursday, July 15, 2004

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Wednesday, July 14, 2004

Wednesday is synonymous to "free day". However, I have to go to UP when the need calls for it. And today is not an exception.

As the Externals Commitee Applicants Head, I had to meet up with my co-apps to come up with a presentation for the Acquaintance Party. Woke up at 12:30 when the actual call time was 1p. Made it there at 2p, so damn late. Mike's suggestion is very cool. I uberly like it.

Left ABM at 2:30p and off I go to DebSoc. The moment of truth has come. It's our Extempo day. PUNYETA. I stuttered completely.
Topic : "This house believes that there is no excuse to draw blood for a political cause."
Who says I love politics? 7 minutes of bullcrap. 7 minutes in a hell hole. 7 minutes of slobbering brain. I think I failed. FOCKER.

After the Extempo, I played "squabble" with the members and fellow apps. Kuya Sir + Kuya JC + Kuya Nico + Kuya Kriz = Squabble Prowess. As usual, talo na naman ang beauty ko. Duh? Like I'm in DebSoc kaya. No wonder they're extremely good at it. We decided to run home at around 5:30p. They were kind enough to invite us to watch a movie. Yun nga lang, Liberated 2, kasi daw andun si Tuesday Vargas. He He He.

Tuesday, July 13, 2004

I've kept my mom waiting for like 6 hours. Stupid me. I failed to give her a ring. Hit the home base at 10:30p, when I was supposed to be home by 5p. Now she's mad at me. MY FAULT.

I am an inconsiderate biatch, MEAN in its very sense. Ha Ha Ha. Well I watched MEAN GIRLS with my blockmates, Camille, Lexi, Nice, Diuvs and Jones (plus Lexi's cousin). Twas fun, I laughed as if it were my last. And have you guys seen the dancing part? DAMN. It reminded me of you know who. BULLCRAP.

Anyhow, I'd like to thank Poppeeeh Jones for showing up. I know how much he wanted to go home, but good ol' Poppeeeh yo couldn't resist my Mommeeeh Camilleee. Naks! Hi Hi Hi. Thanks a million, pop! *mwah*

I was able to say Hi to Maio del Pilar, an online friend, at CASAA. We're now formally friends. Ha Ha Ha. Gwapo na friendly pa, yun nga lang taken. His girl is pretty, though. Also, I got through my 3-minute speech in DebSoc earlier. Gosh, the adjudicator was cute but gay. ;) Marvin Sia + Vannes Wu = HIM. Hafta sleep early, tommorow's my 7-minute speech tryout. It's graded. Wish me luck. :)

Monday, July 12, 2004

I can't believe I spent the whole week in a not so homey manner. Mundane, naaah? Saturday was the UAAP Opening, so I had to be there for extra P.E. points (since I flunked the 1st quiz on scoring). While Sunday was spent with the Infinitum. Twas fun - well every gimmick with them's to die for. *winks*

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Saturday, July 10, 2004

10th of July, 2004 - Araneta Coliseum. It was my first time, as a full-fledged UP student to witness the UAAP opening, moreso have an alma mater to cheer for. Proud ISKOLAR, I am. It's a bit annoying to get defeated on the first game, though I believe that winning isn't everything. It's just a game after all - a matter of victory and defeat. In the end, I realized that whether we win or lose, come hell or high water, UP's the school I choose. That's the spirit! =)

Friday, July 09, 2004

Just got home from school. Was dismissed at 4p today, but I had to stay for our Friday Club.

Anyway, about the Friday Club, we had a food-slash-costume-auction to get our respective costumes for the acquaintance party. Good thing I got what I wanted. GOTHIC RULES, MAHN!

Also, we got to elect our Batch/Chamber Heads. I was nominated, but I lost by 2 points - got 9 whopping votes, though. Take note, NINE. Kanino ko nga pala ulet number yan? Close fight, that is, but I really think that the position isn't for me. I don't think I can handle our block, ABM and UP DebSoc, all at the same time. Plus the gimmicks, you know. Ha Ha Ha. And the Boys. Hi Hi Hi. =P

Naaah, I was just playing around.

Me : Mom, nanominate akong Chamber Head, pero talo ako by 2 votes. Ha Ha Ha.
Mom : Talaga? Eh sino naman ba kalaban mo?
Me : CSSC eh. 4th year na. I'm too young, Mom.
Mom : She's older than you pala eh, okay lang yun!

Shoutouts to Ate Lulu and Nico, the newly elected ABM Chamber Heads...

Thursday, July 08, 2004

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I HADN'T SEEN THIS COMING - NOT EVEN IN MY WILDEST DREAMS.

Well sort of... Aside from the fact that I dreamt of him last night, and that I seem to think about him more often (again!). It's not supposed to feel this way. Believe me on this one.

Cat : I think you know someone whom I know, but I don't know if you're still friends with that someone.
****: Who is he?
Cat : Si ******.
****: Ahh I see. Uhm, wait. From what school are you again?
Cat : SPCQ.
****: So you know HIS MICA?
Cat : Oh I thought you were HIS MICA.
****: No, I'm not HIS MICA, I'm ****.

I agreed to meet up with Catsky (and Pau Dev) at Katips earlier. Was supposed to sit-in in one of her classes. But then I saw Ishi, so I decided to go with her. I was utterly shy, you know, the fact that I'm not a full-fledged Atenean. Then Peej came, so it was the three of us walkin round the AdMU grounds. Off we go to the gym to visit my bestie, Pat Velasquez and Alds Baleva. There, I saw Jenny's hubby (and my former crush), Marvin Sia. I was tempted to take a picture of him, good thing I didn't - cos if I did, I would've been in such humiliation right now. Also bumped into Gab Sobrepena, Mike Catbagan, Miggy Barretto, Andrew Javellana, Dan Du, Mico Ruiz and the list goes on. After which, I was able to say Hi to Anj Santos. *Dang, I missed that girl*

And OH. I saw TOFFEE. I was in awe when I saw him. Para bang nastarstruck. Hi Hi Hi. OO na. Affected pa ren ako eh. At may kasama pang kilig. SHOOT ME.

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Wednesday, July 07, 2004

MY PRINCE

MY HUBBY
Luke Mably rocks my world...

I had a fabulous night with my blockmates and other frosh at the Freshie Bangs concert held at the Alumni Center last night. Not only was I hailed as the "MS. HALF-TIME" of the night,*lol* I, together with my blockmates, had a well-planned post-concert sleepover at Nico's place.

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I MISS YOU PIXIE!!!

Monday, July 05, 2004

I had the most amazing time with my high school friends last Saturday night. It was Tin Paderes a.k.a Bombshell Bubbly's Birthday Bash. I missed Tin so much, that I found myself in awe upon seeing her.

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Friday, July 02, 2004

I AM SO BAD. CALL ME DR. EVIL.

I really had a tiring day so I decided to go online. I was in this utterly inexplicable situation, where all I thought of was me getting pissed all day. Then this friend (I don't know if he still considers me as one) of mine, Alvin Reyes, macked me by saying "HEY YOU.". This guy was just trying to check if I'm okay or stuff like that. But the evil me wasn't kind enough to greet him back in a nice, democratic way. The rest was history. History, meaning, something that must be forgotten. I pity him. Napagbuhusan ko ng galit. I was lucky enough to have my apology accepted by him. *I certainly hope so.*

ALVIN REYES, SORRY TALAGA!!!

Thursday, July 01, 2004

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