1028 - 102911: Happy Weekend!

October 28 was @thatmiserychick’s 2nd birthday and Free Cut Friday. After KASPIL2 class, my blockmates and I hit Robinsons Midtown. Initially, we accompanied Tisha to buy a pack of Yu-Gi-Oh cards to add to her growing card collection. But then it turned out to be a chill day for us! We had Hainanese Delights for lunch where I had Chicken Heaven and three servings of their delicious Java rice. This was followed by a visit to Powerbooks before Timezone (’s treat). In the arcade we played DDR, Wack-a-Mole, Tokyo Drift, and Street Fighter. The day wouldn’t have been perfect if not for our sundaes at Dairy Queen. 

Some hilarious moments from that day:

1. In Hainanese Delights, Kev was telling a story about their class retreat last year. He told some funny bit which made me choke and cough on the water I was drinking :P


2. Jeline and I were “driving” in the Tokyo Drift game. She was really good with her driving while I kept on hitting the garbage cans and streetlights. Tisha saw everything and joked, “Candice, I’ll never get you as my driver!”


3. Tisha and I really, really, failed in keeping up with the DDR dancers because the music was either too slow or too fast. LOL. 

Last Saturday (October 29), it was the first STC Family Day without Seniors 2011. It was tempting to cut our last CWTS class so I could go there to see my HS batchmates, but I knew it was my responsibility to attend our NSTP sessions. Even though it was very depressing to hear about how much fun my batchmates had during Family Day, I had a little fun on my own. In LBYENVC, our whole block got perfect scores for our group photo essays. After that, my blockmates and I went to sit at benches near the Marian Quadrangle to chillax. At around 12:30, we headed to Andrew for our CWTS class. 

The last CWTS class was super enjoyable even if we had a long test scheduled on that day. As a token of appreciation from our facilitator, each of us received a handcrafted bookmark. Before we headed home, we had dinner at KFC. 

I really enjoyed last Friday and Saturday. Let’s do it again, college friends! :)

These shots were intended for our LBYENVC project - which turned out to be a mini-photoshoot. 

© Monzie

Cause maybe you're gonna be the one who saves me

1. As evident in the title of this post, I am currently listening to Oasis’ signature song Wonderwall. This morning, it suddenly came to my mind and in a matter of time, I was already singing it and watching the official MV on YouTube.

2. Mojos with garlic dip from the Animo Food Haus <3 P35 is all worth it to buy a satisfying snack compared to…large fries?

3. I’m having a laughtrip chat with my mom right now. She ate mangoes with bagoong (her favorite) a while ago and I was kinda annoyed because she replied to my IMs slowly. As a result, I asked her if she’d replace me for an Indian mango. LOL! 

4. We have free cut in FILDLAR and ENGLRES tomorrow! 

5. My aunt and I are planning to watch Praybeyt Benjamin on Halloween. Yay!

6. Random fact: my DP in YM is Daria Morgendorffer. 

Last Sunday, my dad ran a 25-km marathon sponsored by The North Face in Singapore. This is a photo of my old man (in the blue shirt) caught in the act. I’m glad that he continues to observe the importance of health even at the age of 40 ;)

*Photo taken from his FB account

102411: Guess What Happened A Year Ago? + Happy Monday

Today was definitely Happy Monday, different from all the Mondays the past few weeks.

First, it was INTGLOS oral midterms and I was the fifth one to speak in a one-on-one session with the prof. On the days leading to the oral exam, I practiced my speech and wrote info about realism on my queue cards. Minutes before the latter, I was trembling with fear accompanied by freezing palms. When my turn came along, I sat down calmly and delivered my speech on realism and its application in the global market. Luckily, I was able to reach more than 4:30 as well pointing out the important keypoints of the topic. After that, my blockmates and I headed to Gravy Fix for lunch then Mcdo for sundaes. 

Second, I got an invite to Vertigo , a fund-raising party organized by the IMES (Industrial Management Engineering Society). It will be held on November 12 at the PICC Forum, and I would be with some of my blockmates. Boy, I’m so excited to attend my first-ever college party!

Third, I asked my parents a while ago for permission to attend Vertigo . They told me I could go only that I should be home by midnight. Despite the curfew imposed, I’m glad they let me go out on that day. Besides, no more midterms and CWTS C-1 would have ended by then since the last session would be this Saturday.

Fourth, on this day a year ago, I took the DLSU-CET, the last entrance exam I ever took. It was hassle because it was STC Family Day the day before and I spent it with my wonderful Lucky 9+1 friends. I think I was stationed at Room 14XX, and I was one of the early birds to arrive at the room. The test itself was a nightmare because it was mind-wretching. Little I knew the DLSU-CET would seal my fate and change my life forever.

Three months later, I was overjoyed when I found out I got accepted to a Big 4 school! It was January 3, a day away from my last-ever intrams.

Two months later, I confirmed my slot. It happened the day after graduation. On May, right before my Singapore escapade, I attended the LPEP and it was a blast to be with my future blockmates.

What do you think my life would have been had I not picked the green school? 

7. If life was perfect, then it would have been dull in the long run. Ironic as it may seem because everyone, including me, dreams of the life we could ever imagine.