Blabbering in Exchange for Attention

wooh. havent posted for quite a long while, huh?

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This year seems to be very promising. 
For one, we might be joining the AUDC in April or May. But, PIDC first, of course. 

Next is that one of our new recruits shows great potential (and i like him. hahaha). I cannot disclose his name, though. Anyway, Ive confirmed through a friend that he really is just plain sweet. I asked because he keeps on leaning on my shoulder or tapping my arm whenever he needs to tell me something, eventhough it isnt anything important. He's so cute (i mean, cute, coz he has these weird attributes). Plus, when we talk on the telephone, he has this habit of completing his laugh with a "hello," like, "hahahaha-hello." haha.
Funny guy. Smart, too. And we're getting closer (as friends) by the day.

Another is that I'd just won this extempo thingamajiggy. It was hosted by Arellano University. There were four of us and I was the champion. What sucks about it is that only the certificates of participation were given out on the same day as the competition. The medals and other certificates, in Feb. Also, the funny thing about the contest was that I was expecting this pretty heavy theme or topic. Ariel told me it's gonna be "Convergence of Paradigm Amidst Diversity," but what was given was "My role in the recovery of the MORALITY of today's youth." I went bananas over it. When I first read it, I was, like, "whaddahell?! what the heck to do I know about morality??" haha. it's okay, though. I still won. haha. And then after the competition, just as we were to ride back to school, people started texting me with "congratulations, stef!" word spreads out pretty fast. haha. But, thank you, guys.ü

Also, Ive started turning my life around. In the first week of the year, Ive been attending all my classes. Didnt miss a single one. But my zeal died off the second week. hahaha. But I have been very eager to train even on days when we're actually not supposed to. haha. You already know why. =P

Hmm...I feel high! So very ecstatic!!! yeah! 

Later!


 

With the army, he marched on
not with a smile nor song
The biggest grain was the ultimate goal
shared by hundreds, many a soul

One day he sat down and relaxed
worries were thrown to the past
He had fun, smoked a bit
for the first time, his eyes were lit

But the greatest gathering, he chose to miss
he wasn't, on the blesses grain, kiss
He was missed for three counts a night
until friendly messages were sent to flight

For days n end, the relationship bloomed
but never was it seen to be doomed
A little Green ant, weird, yes he was
didn't like the sweet, nor the sugar rush

Ten shots of Tequila without any chaser, straight. 

And then two bottles of San Mig Light. 

heavy, pare! hahaha!

gawd, i think im still drunk. =P

It's All Souls Day and I'm stuck at home. 
 

As soon as I stepped off the bus at the terminal in Cubao, I felt gloomy. 

There are many reasons for this:

1) Imma miss Baguio like hell;
--> the only thing I hate about Manila is the heat. But then again, that's the only thing you get here. Unlike in Baguio where you wouldnt (well, there are exceptions) go anywhere without your jacket or sweatshirt. And all you hafta do at 2pm is wait for the fog to settle and feel it run through your face. **sigh**

2) I'll miss the friends I've come to know in PMA and NDC;
--> most people you get to know during the tournament are people who you wouldnt see for another year. You only get to talk to them during the week-long competition; and almost always, conversations are stained with politics and sarcasm. It's not often that one would get to talk to another debater or adjudicator from another school and not get a comment or criticism as soon as they walk off. Well, I guess people really take it as just a competition. But, it is a pleasure knowing people (debaters) who do not act the same. People who dont take everything so seriously. I laud our cadet escort, Dave Aguilar, who helped us in everything we needed. When other institutions were stepping on their escorts, we even gave him a bag and an FEU jacket as remembrance for our visit and as a token of appreciation or gratitude for his kindness. 

                                             

3) We didn't break; and
--> Jox was my partner for this year's NDC. We prepared for it, for every round. But, breaking really is just a matter of luck. We got 12 points at the end of the 7th round. It was almost a sure slot, but we didn't break, still, because of the team score. It would've been easier to accept, had the reason been that we lacked points. NO. The problem was team score. We're the 35th team. The break cap is only til the 32nd. Oh well. I guess we're just gonna hafta win big during PIDC in Feb. 

4) It's back to reality for me.
--> It's hard to condition yourself, or your mind, into going back to school and having to memorize crappy things again for the second term, after spending a whole cool week in Baguio. Not that the stay was totally carefree or stressfree, it's just that it was better than any school week. It's back to stupid professors and classmates; boring lectures and free cuts; memorizing long, idiotic passages in textbooks; and bumming several sticks during breaks. crap.

Oh well, the compensation I'm digging is that one of our teams broke 18th into the octofinals. That's good enough for me. At least we wouldnt hafta live through all those criticisms and whatnot. Over with being insecure. 

Looking forward to the next competition, and a certain friendship that's currently building itself up... ü