There are only a few weeks left for 2009, so I’m taking this chance to take a glimpse how did my year went. Of course, from the significant events that made this two-oh-oh-nine a colorful one. I cannot assure that everything that happened this year was in favor of me, but still, I believe it should be worth thanking for.
*January 2009

UP FAIL! Earlier this year, I have recieved one of the saddest news ever. It was really a kick off because I had to start my year with the stressing fact of me not going to UP for college. I failed the UPCAT exam. Yes, it took me months to recover from the stress and the false hope. Well, enough of the rant. I just thought it was worth the count ‘coz I really learned something from it and it was part of my year.
*February 2009
Oh. Sorry February, I don’t remember anything memorable about this month. Wala naman kasi akong date nu’ng Valentines. MEHGANON? Hihihi. Sorry. Wala talaga eh. Isip muna ako.
*March 2009

GOODBYE, MONSAY.
Goodbye long hair too! Finally, after four years of strife for excellence, I graduated. I said goodbye to my second home and I took with me the memories I made in it. It was hard at first to let go of friendships made and everything that made it special, but I know, there is something better outside the walls of Ramon Magsaysay High School, Espana, Manila. Still, I’m proud to be one!
*April 2009

UPFI Film Production for the Young Workshop
This was really fun! A whole week of the basics about film production and behind the camera works. I had to sacrifice my DVBS teaching stint (which was my yearly practice) for this, and eventually it was worth it. We had made a simple output after the workshop plus, we got featured on Kids on Q! Hahaha, Eva has the segment, if I have time and the guts, I’ll post it sometime here and if I have the craziest guts ever, I’ll post our mini-film and practice shots here too! I have met new people, learned new stuff and it was really great! P.S. I encourage you to join summer next year.
May 2009
YOUTHEO!

From May 18-29 @ the Rizal Recreation Center in San Pablo, Laguna. I didn’t make a collage for this because this is the best shot that can describe that moment. It may be short, but it was big, it was fun, it was wacky! Of course, I had my first directing skills for it. I directed the Rules and Regulations infomercial (?). Sabi nga ni Tado, “its allata fan!”
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MY 15TH BIRTHDAY!
Poor me. I didn’t have any picture of that day. Hahaha! Anyways, I turned a year older. Thanks for that. Nothing much.
HELLO LYCEUM?

Three days before my birthday. I have enrolled in Lyceum for college. I remember the feeling that it was against my will. I don’t like it there. Well, at first. I’m talking about how I felt that time. Not now. ‘Coz it was very different. I took AB Multimedia Arts, AB Mass Communication major in Advertising and AB Journalism for my choices. Of course, I prioritized AB Multimedia Arts and by chance I passed the test and got into that friggin’ school. Kahit na naka-enrol na ako at lahat lahat, ayoko pa din.
*June 2009
FIRST DAY OF COLLEGE, HELLO A107
Ehem, ehem. The first day went ok, it was like a plain day, only that I miss most of my highschool friends. I don’t know anyone inside that room. I don’t even know if some of my batchmates went to Lyceum for college. After school, I immediately went home because nothing really matters at school in those times. Only that I expected so much, the result, I was culture shocked (who was not right?), the clock was 30 mins late than our clock at home, the professors were well oriented and a lot more pros and cons. I said to myself that it was a MUST to learn to live with it.
*July 2009
4DG REUNION?!

After months of separation, we have come together to check each other. DILIGENCE REUNION! Although, we were few, I was really happy to see the guys again and their whereabouts. Present were: Al, Shawie, Tabs, Ana, Kath, Isa, Dan, Elai and me. Plus Franz who just passed by. Hahaha! Glad too see you again guys!
CINEMALAYA 2009

It’s Cinemalaya 2009! Went there this year with Jed and Aie, we watched Ang Panggagahasa kay Fe by Alvin Yapan and Dinig Sana Kita by Mike Sandejas. Pinakamatao ang Cinemalaya this year! Swear, the lobby and halls were filled by mostly students and other Indie film enthusiasts. Proving that Indie is taking a little of the mainstream spotlight. Oh well, compared to last year, I really like the films showcased this year. Next year, my target is to watch all of the full length films.
*August 2009

A107 BONDING AND A’F WAS FOUNDED
As a froshie, I never thought field trips were part of such. NSCN11A proved me wrong, for the first time, as a section, we went to Laguna for some Research-slash-Field Trip. It was called an Educational Trip because you will have to take down notes and pictures on almost everything you see. It was fun, and by this time, I was starting to get a hang of college life. I have some acquaintances and some friends.
Of course, when you have friends, you’ll see those who you often hang out most with, and as a commemoration to Cory Aquino’s death, A’F was founded. Short for Aquino Family, consisting of 7 girls, just read it here! I don’t wanna tell everything here again. Hahaha
*September 2009
FIRST TIME IN SENATE
I don’t have a photo to prove it but it was my first time to set foot in the session hall where a the blabbing of the sentors happen. The feeling of being there is like being on tv, but on the latter part it gets boring. At least, it was an achievement, I saw Noynoy, Lacson, Legarda, Madrigal, Jinggoy and Revilla in person. Also, the highlight of the event, Defensor!
*October 2009

A107 @ BIAK NA BATO/ DANCE EXPO 2ND PLACERS
The last trip for A107
Our educational trip to Biak na Bato in Bulacan. It was a tiring trek and nothing much special, another bonding moment with the guys, but now, I can personally say that I am enjoying my college life to the last day of the first sem!
Above all it, the best part of being a A107er is joining the Aero Dance Competition for our PE. After all the Wednesday hard work, the fruits of our labor, we won 2nd place! Among the 23 contenders, we ranked 2nd, it was really fun. I will never forget that day when everybody got cheesy wheezy afterwards ‘coz it was the last week of the semester. Anyways, super the best day of being a A107er!
*November 2009
HELLO A109/FAREWELL A107
We already have parted ways among our friends who took a different path from us. I mean, those non-AB Multimedia Arts students. Since our block was a block for MMAers, there were still special people who by chance got by. Now, welcome A101, A106, A103, and A109. The new blocks everybody has been to. I tell you it was hard. Hard as this.
*December 2009
CHRISTMAS. YAYZ.
Poor Christmas for me. I haven’t went shopping yet because of the second sem expenses. Anyways, I’ll be doing a post-Christmas giveaways to those friends and family of mine. Happy Three Kings na ako mamamahagi ng mga regalo. Hahaha
Sa ngayon, mga inaanak muna bago ang mga damulag. It’s the thought that counts right?
Happy holidays!
The year was filled with different stories of mine. Why not share yours? Oh, and in case I ahve forgotten an event which I shared with you, feel free to comment and I’ll edit this blog of mine
Best for 2010! Have a prosperous new year!