The day was Saturday. There’s nothing else to do at home. All I did was lock myself up in my room, message up some friends, laying my back on the bed, rolling over and stuffs. My phone started to beep and I realized I’m starting to lose battery power. I rummaged on my stuff for my worn out charger and positioned the pin on my phone. Wanna know the status of my charger? Well it’s already almost cut up between its wires. You could almost see what’s inside the tiny leather-like tubes. So, I twisted and wrapped the wires around my cell, looking for position for my charger to work. Yet, I think it really had no chance at all. So, I decided to go out and buy a new charger.
I went to SM, and searched for inexpensive charger. I walked in three stalls all in all for buying a charger. It cost me 200 pesos out of my pocket in a blink of an eye. Ouch! But, it’s better than a 500 plus charger. I went to Watsons and bought something, then went to MangDonaldo and bought my favorite. I saw a Shakeys stall and suddenly felt craving for pizza. I bought 2 slices for 55 pesos. I didn’t know there’s a free iced tea for that. So, I had no choice but to bring it along.
I was heading home, when something caught my attention – I mean, SOMEONE!
He was walking towards my direction, with four guards around him. He was making brisk and quick strides, and he was now coming nearer! I was flabbergasted and was frozen on my spot as if I’ve already grown roots! It was Sam Concepcion. A very handsome one. Is he of my age? Or older? I dunno exactly.
I wanted to shake hands with him, take a picture of us but – damn it! I can’t! Why? ‘Coz I have this coke float on my left hand, Iced tea on my right, a shakeys, watsons, and well-com cellophane! Erg! I coudn’t even get my phone out of my pocket!
As he neared me, I came up to my senses and stepped aside for them to pass. My eyes never left him. As he passed, all I could ever do that time was say Hi. So I waved my left hand with a coke float and uttered the words aloud, “HI SAM”. That caught his attention and searched for the voice. I smiled and he did too! We locked gazes, he said hello, amd waved his hand. OMG!!!!! U was star stricken! If you only knew how much I wanted to hurl my things out of the way, shake hands with him, and take a picture of us! I wished I knew he’s coming over, so I haven’t bought these things!
DAMN!
DAMN!
DAMN!
DAMN!
DAMN!
DAMN!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Interview Day? Don't think So.
Today's the day our interview would take place. But do you know how many happened in just one day besides the interview? I'll tell you.
I did my morning routine again. You already know it, i don't have to tell all over again. When I reached the CAS building, took an interview form, and gathered all the forces of earth to gather my guts to enter the interview room. But, did you know how idiot I am? Knowing that this is an interview? haha. I am very much unsuitably dressed! Everybody was wearing dresses and heels. (Kung sa aton pa, daw aquiantance party!) Haha. While I, was wearing only a jeans, a yellow polo shirt, and slippers! I saw others wearing just jeans and shirt, but much more formal than me, they wear shoes. I brought my shoes along with me here at Iloilo, but why on Earth didn't I wear it?! My plight grew worse when I scrutinized the form. I gasped.
........
General Appearance 15%.
.........
What the? Should I go home? Due to the disappointment, i found myself heading towards the interviewer. What's wrong? I didn't know. Maybe, the best idea which entered my petty mind was to get everything done and over. And so I did!
The moment after the interview, I headed out of the school without stops. I went to MangDonaldo to buy coke float. I seated my self on a vacant chair and sipped. I texted Cha, if they already reached guimaras, she told me not yet, and later on, her mom asked if i'd like to come. haha. And so I did! Moments later, I was already at Fine Rock Hotel to meet Cha, and her family.
We went to Guimaras, sailed across the sea to Guimaras Island, and rode a multicab for almost an hour to our destination at Raymen Resort.The place was nice, it also has white sand. There were sailboats piled along the shore and a small cave at the far end. We took pictures of ourselves, and of the place. After which, I, Cha, Tonton, Tantan and her family ate our lunch. We took more pictures and headed home. A one hour ride again and a sailboat ride.
Our next destination was at SM city. We're going to meet Aris and Chester there. ANd I'm gonna tell you what embarrassing and pakapalmoks Cha did there. haha.
I, Cha and her sisters went to Toy Kingdom to meet the two, yet we have not found them. Moments later, then surprisingly, they we're already at the our backs. We strolled everywhere, took pictures, bought and sipped coke float, went to the cinema and argued on what to watch and etcetera. All I'm telling you are just shortcuts and summary. This blog might blast if i tell you every detail. haha
Finally, Aris and Chester convinced us to watch fright nights. We we're very dissapointed of the movie. It seemed like the most lousy movie I've ever watched. It was a waste! And for the record, it was worth 90 pesos. Not worth it.
Cha's parents called Tonton, and they left us in the cinema. The tres marias went out, and I, Aris and Chester we're left. After a while, the movie ended and we decided to go out. I texredCha for their location yet, i had no response. I decided to text Tonton, and found out that they left Charlene at SM, and they have already went to Barbeque Park, our next stop. She also told us that Cha went to come back for us. Yet, we found ourselves looking for her. haha.
Sa ulo ng nagbabagang balita, CHARLENE M. GALENZOGA:Nawala sa SM Iloilo!
HAHA. We went back to the cinema, upstairs. We asked the lady recieving tickets for a teen-age girl in a green beach dress, with a camera slinged at her neck. We discovered that shecame back for us few minutes past. We went down, squinted everywhere for a hint of her. Cha's new here at Iloilo so, she doesn't know where to go. (Vhullaye, kilala niyo si Cha. Mapatay to kung siya lang isa. hahaha.)
I stopped by the circular banister to search for her at any of the floors. At the top floor, I had a good view. I could see everyone beyond the railing. And ALAS! I saw her! I waived my hand frantically. She's with a girl, they we're talking. The girl she was talking to, pointed out at my direction. Finally, she glanced up and saw me. Iexpelled a sigh of relief. I called out to the two boys and pointed at her direction. They ran past me, hurried down the stairs, Chester on the lead. I followed them and brought my short legs running too.
We laughed out loud when we discovered Cha, borrowing a cellphone to a stranger. HAha. Thank God she, we we're about time to find her clutching the phone and an the verge of inserting her sim. HAHA. The lost girl of SM. Great guts Cha. I could never do that. haha.
We went to Barbeque Park after wards. It was already few minutes past seven in the evening. We rode the jeepney, labeled SM city proper. I also had an incident there! Once where positioned, a man called out at our back and probably asked Cha and aris.
Man: Baydan ning bata?
Cha, Aris and Chester laughed. Then I realized I was the "bata" referred to. hahaha
We ate our dinner and after wards, rented bikes for 25 pesos and an I.D to be deposited and pedaled our way to the 2 kilometers and more vertical clearance. There were a lot of teen-age people out there biking and skateboarding. We went across and then back. We took pictures and etcetera.
We really had fun. It was nice having fun with your batch mates and friends in a place. Thank you guys, you made my day. haha.
Ante Leoni, Uncle Rodolfo, Cha, TanTan, TonTon. Salamat sa libre.
See? Grabe interview ko no? kung diin nga kalibutan ka lab.ot. hahaha.
I did my morning routine again. You already know it, i don't have to tell all over again. When I reached the CAS building, took an interview form, and gathered all the forces of earth to gather my guts to enter the interview room. But, did you know how idiot I am? Knowing that this is an interview? haha. I am very much unsuitably dressed! Everybody was wearing dresses and heels. (Kung sa aton pa, daw aquiantance party!) Haha. While I, was wearing only a jeans, a yellow polo shirt, and slippers! I saw others wearing just jeans and shirt, but much more formal than me, they wear shoes. I brought my shoes along with me here at Iloilo, but why on Earth didn't I wear it?! My plight grew worse when I scrutinized the form. I gasped.
........
General Appearance 15%.
.........
What the? Should I go home? Due to the disappointment, i found myself heading towards the interviewer. What's wrong? I didn't know. Maybe, the best idea which entered my petty mind was to get everything done and over. And so I did!
The moment after the interview, I headed out of the school without stops. I went to MangDonaldo to buy coke float. I seated my self on a vacant chair and sipped. I texted Cha, if they already reached guimaras, she told me not yet, and later on, her mom asked if i'd like to come. haha. And so I did! Moments later, I was already at Fine Rock Hotel to meet Cha, and her family.
We went to Guimaras, sailed across the sea to Guimaras Island, and rode a multicab for almost an hour to our destination at Raymen Resort.The place was nice, it also has white sand. There were sailboats piled along the shore and a small cave at the far end. We took pictures of ourselves, and of the place. After which, I, Cha, Tonton, Tantan and her family ate our lunch. We took more pictures and headed home. A one hour ride again and a sailboat ride.
Our next destination was at SM city. We're going to meet Aris and Chester there. ANd I'm gonna tell you what embarrassing and pakapalmoks Cha did there. haha.
I, Cha and her sisters went to Toy Kingdom to meet the two, yet we have not found them. Moments later, then surprisingly, they we're already at the our backs. We strolled everywhere, took pictures, bought and sipped coke float, went to the cinema and argued on what to watch and etcetera. All I'm telling you are just shortcuts and summary. This blog might blast if i tell you every detail. haha
Finally, Aris and Chester convinced us to watch fright nights. We we're very dissapointed of the movie. It seemed like the most lousy movie I've ever watched. It was a waste! And for the record, it was worth 90 pesos. Not worth it.
Cha's parents called Tonton, and they left us in the cinema. The tres marias went out, and I, Aris and Chester we're left. After a while, the movie ended and we decided to go out. I texredCha for their location yet, i had no response. I decided to text Tonton, and found out that they left Charlene at SM, and they have already went to Barbeque Park, our next stop. She also told us that Cha went to come back for us. Yet, we found ourselves looking for her. haha.
Sa ulo ng nagbabagang balita, CHARLENE M. GALENZOGA:Nawala sa SM Iloilo!
HAHA. We went back to the cinema, upstairs. We asked the lady recieving tickets for a teen-age girl in a green beach dress, with a camera slinged at her neck. We discovered that shecame back for us few minutes past. We went down, squinted everywhere for a hint of her. Cha's new here at Iloilo so, she doesn't know where to go. (Vhullaye, kilala niyo si Cha. Mapatay to kung siya lang isa. hahaha.)
I stopped by the circular banister to search for her at any of the floors. At the top floor, I had a good view. I could see everyone beyond the railing. And ALAS! I saw her! I waived my hand frantically. She's with a girl, they we're talking. The girl she was talking to, pointed out at my direction. Finally, she glanced up and saw me. Iexpelled a sigh of relief. I called out to the two boys and pointed at her direction. They ran past me, hurried down the stairs, Chester on the lead. I followed them and brought my short legs running too.
We laughed out loud when we discovered Cha, borrowing a cellphone to a stranger. HAha. Thank God she, we we're about time to find her clutching the phone and an the verge of inserting her sim. HAHA. The lost girl of SM. Great guts Cha. I could never do that. haha.
We went to Barbeque Park after wards. It was already few minutes past seven in the evening. We rode the jeepney, labeled SM city proper. I also had an incident there! Once where positioned, a man called out at our back and probably asked Cha and aris.
Man: Baydan ning bata?
Cha, Aris and Chester laughed. Then I realized I was the "bata" referred to. hahaha
We ate our dinner and after wards, rented bikes for 25 pesos and an I.D to be deposited and pedaled our way to the 2 kilometers and more vertical clearance. There were a lot of teen-age people out there biking and skateboarding. We went across and then back. We took pictures and etcetera.
We really had fun. It was nice having fun with your batch mates and friends in a place. Thank you guys, you made my day. haha.
Ante Leoni, Uncle Rodolfo, Cha, TanTan, TonTon. Salamat sa libre.
See? Grabe interview ko no? kung diin nga kalibutan ka lab.ot. hahaha.
Examination
April 21, exams of College of arts and sciences.
I didn't prepare myself for such. I did my usual routine, lumbered out of my bed, went to the bathroom and spashed myself with water. I dressed up, ate my breakfast, and off to go. I went out of the Thaddeus Subdivision by foot, and rode the San Miguel Jeepney.
I'm gonna be late if the jeeps pace beats a turtle. Slight traffic still resides in Iloilo. Once I reached the back of the Jaro Cathedral, I runned on the side of it to the next jeepney stop. If I don't run, I definitely late!
When I reached the WVSU premises, squinted for fellow examiners, yet, I found none. So, I quickened my pace, and headed to the CAS building. As soon as I reached the the buiding, i gunned my way to room QH 217, looked for my number and seated at chair number 27.
We've been given instructions and we've been given the questionnaires and answer sheets. The attendance sheeets started to round on, too.
I scrutinized the 2 sets of papers. I started at the answer sheets, i knew by then that it was 90 items all in all. I shifted weight as i started for the questionnaires, and it was like OHMYGOD!
I've never anticipated it to be like this. Everything was all about Political Science! Hell! I do not know anything about Pol Sci! I started to skim the questionnaire, as i reached the end part, I held my breath, and began to crack my head. I tried to reminisce everything i learned about during my SBO time, the parliamentary proceedings I've learned, the leadership training, the Voters education, social studies. Oh! how I wished I had listened!
I hope I passed!
I didn't prepare myself for such. I did my usual routine, lumbered out of my bed, went to the bathroom and spashed myself with water. I dressed up, ate my breakfast, and off to go. I went out of the Thaddeus Subdivision by foot, and rode the San Miguel Jeepney.
I'm gonna be late if the jeeps pace beats a turtle. Slight traffic still resides in Iloilo. Once I reached the back of the Jaro Cathedral, I runned on the side of it to the next jeepney stop. If I don't run, I definitely late!
When I reached the WVSU premises, squinted for fellow examiners, yet, I found none. So, I quickened my pace, and headed to the CAS building. As soon as I reached the the buiding, i gunned my way to room QH 217, looked for my number and seated at chair number 27.
We've been given instructions and we've been given the questionnaires and answer sheets. The attendance sheeets started to round on, too.
I scrutinized the 2 sets of papers. I started at the answer sheets, i knew by then that it was 90 items all in all. I shifted weight as i started for the questionnaires, and it was like OHMYGOD!
I've never anticipated it to be like this. Everything was all about Political Science! Hell! I do not know anything about Pol Sci! I started to skim the questionnaire, as i reached the end part, I held my breath, and began to crack my head. I tried to reminisce everything i learned about during my SBO time, the parliamentary proceedings I've learned, the leadership training, the Voters education, social studies. Oh! how I wished I had listened!
I hope I passed!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Taray Encounters
West Visayas State University. My futeure school. wanna know how much maltreatment i've experienced? Well, for the record, almost all encounters. DAMN them!
I went to the gate with a brisk strides. It's hot stating inder the son for long. As i approached the gate, a uniformed guard brought me to stop.
guard: manu ka di?
ako: ma kuha result sa exam, sir.
guard: aw? ti ngaa subong ka lang iya haw? kadugay dun sina pai. wala gin padala sa imo haw?
ako: wala sir. ambot ngaa wala nila gnpadala. din diri ang office of admissions sir?
guard: aw. diretsoha lang ng alagyan.
What the? Do i look like a bomber or what? Why query my purpose here? Security measures, i guess. I walked till i reached the administration building. I asked for directions at the guard again. She pointed at the far end of the building, so i went there. I saw label amd knew in an instant that it was what i was looking for. So, i querried.
(TAray mode siya)
Staff: anu to?
ako: makuha ko result mam.
staff: ano tna nga exam?
ako: tung university admission mam.
staff: ti ngaa subong ka lang? deadline dun. tapus na exam sng colleges!
ako: wala man abi tna ko kbalo mam. Halin pa abi ko mundanao. wala man kmu ngpadala
result.
She gave me a form to fill up my name. After that, she handed me the reults and said nothing.
ako: Ano oras ang exam buas mam?
staff: basaha bala ang 1 and 2 ga. sige ka da pamangkot.
ako: Ah, salamat.
Hmp! another pagtataray encounter.
I read the one she said and it simple tells me to go at the college of arts' dean's office. I saw a label which says college of arts. This may be it. An old man entertained me. Or should I say, ENtertained??
S: maano ka?
A: ipakita ko man daw ni sir oh. (I waved the paper at my hand)
S: hindi tana na di! gapinataka ka lang.
A: ai, ti diin gali sir? Sa college of arts eh! tuya sa piyak ng building.
S; salamat.
I went to the College of arts building. The office of the dean.
A: mam, hatag ko ni siya mam oh.
S: anu ina day?
A: result mam.
S: Ha? subong ka lang timo? dead line dun! abi ko tana additional requirement lang. wala ka pa gali ka pasa ya? Insat dugay2 timo aw?
A: taga mindanao bi ko mam. wala nio man abi gnpadala ang result. Ti wala ko kabalo.
S: oh, fill upi na. dalii! bayad to dayon sa cashier!
I quickened my pace and went to the admin, once again. Another taray encounter for me.
A: Mabayad ko sa exam fee mam.
S: Ano? Sagad wakal da. Di ka man maintindihan.
I said it again.
S: Ti ngaa subong ka lang? Dugay dun deadline.
A: taga mindanao bi ko mam, ti wala niyo gnpadala ang result.
S: ti ngaa wala mo gnkadtuan di.
A: ti wala man bi ko kabalo nga nakapasa ko mam. Wala nio man gna post sa website nio. alangan mapatuga2 ko lakat di.
She handed the receipt and the change without reply.
Dah. dah. STAKBOL? hahhaha
I went to CAS again and did my business there. I handed the requirements to the woman I inquired.
S: Ai? kay.uha na. di ko na pag batunon karun.
I fixed everything and stetched it for her reach. She scribbled something on a paper and threw it on me. I'm telling you, THREW it! I picked it up and said thank you.
What's wrong with these people? I don't want to say any further. But, one thing for sure. I'm pissed!
Unaccomodating people. tsk!
I went to the gate with a brisk strides. It's hot stating inder the son for long. As i approached the gate, a uniformed guard brought me to stop.
guard: manu ka di?
ako: ma kuha result sa exam, sir.
guard: aw? ti ngaa subong ka lang iya haw? kadugay dun sina pai. wala gin padala sa imo haw?
ako: wala sir. ambot ngaa wala nila gnpadala. din diri ang office of admissions sir?
guard: aw. diretsoha lang ng alagyan.
What the? Do i look like a bomber or what? Why query my purpose here? Security measures, i guess. I walked till i reached the administration building. I asked for directions at the guard again. She pointed at the far end of the building, so i went there. I saw label amd knew in an instant that it was what i was looking for. So, i querried.
(TAray mode siya)
Staff: anu to?
ako: makuha ko result mam.
staff: ano tna nga exam?
ako: tung university admission mam.
staff: ti ngaa subong ka lang? deadline dun. tapus na exam sng colleges!
ako: wala man abi tna ko kbalo mam. Halin pa abi ko mundanao. wala man kmu ngpadala
result.
She gave me a form to fill up my name. After that, she handed me the reults and said nothing.
ako: Ano oras ang exam buas mam?
staff: basaha bala ang 1 and 2 ga. sige ka da pamangkot.
ako: Ah, salamat.
Hmp! another pagtataray encounter.
I read the one she said and it simple tells me to go at the college of arts' dean's office. I saw a label which says college of arts. This may be it. An old man entertained me. Or should I say, ENtertained??
S: maano ka?
A: ipakita ko man daw ni sir oh. (I waved the paper at my hand)
S: hindi tana na di! gapinataka ka lang.
A: ai, ti diin gali sir? Sa college of arts eh! tuya sa piyak ng building.
S; salamat.
I went to the College of arts building. The office of the dean.
A: mam, hatag ko ni siya mam oh.
S: anu ina day?
A: result mam.
S: Ha? subong ka lang timo? dead line dun! abi ko tana additional requirement lang. wala ka pa gali ka pasa ya? Insat dugay2 timo aw?
A: taga mindanao bi ko mam. wala nio man abi gnpadala ang result. Ti wala ko kabalo.
S: oh, fill upi na. dalii! bayad to dayon sa cashier!
I quickened my pace and went to the admin, once again. Another taray encounter for me.
A: Mabayad ko sa exam fee mam.
S: Ano? Sagad wakal da. Di ka man maintindihan.
I said it again.
S: Ti ngaa subong ka lang? Dugay dun deadline.
A: taga mindanao bi ko mam, ti wala niyo gnpadala ang result.
S: ti ngaa wala mo gnkadtuan di.
A: ti wala man bi ko kabalo nga nakapasa ko mam. Wala nio man gna post sa website nio. alangan mapatuga2 ko lakat di.
She handed the receipt and the change without reply.
Dah. dah. STAKBOL? hahhaha
I went to CAS again and did my business there. I handed the requirements to the woman I inquired.
S: Ai? kay.uha na. di ko na pag batunon karun.
I fixed everything and stetched it for her reach. She scribbled something on a paper and threw it on me. I'm telling you, THREW it! I picked it up and said thank you.
What's wrong with these people? I don't want to say any further. But, one thing for sure. I'm pissed!
Unaccomodating people. tsk!
Jeepney rides
I've started my day right. Same as usual, though I already lived on a new environment. New room, new people hanging around. This was my first whole day at Iloilo as a graduate.
Today's the only time I've got to get my results at WVSU. So, I rolled out of bed, went to the bathroom, bathe, and took my breakfast alone. When i was ready, I realized, I do not know my way to West. What jeepney should I ride? Where should I drop? Which way to walk at my next jeeepney? I refrained riding taxi 'coz it's quite expensive. Remember, I'm alone here. I need to budget! Damn! I also wanted to be used at the turns and rounds at Iloilo. Any way, I can't ride taxi at every destination!
As the fact nudge my senses, I gathered my guts to ask Cheche where to start my journey. I rode a jeepney from San miguel, went for a walk beside Jaro Cathedral, and rode another jeepney labeled Jaro CPU.
I'm telling you,jeepney is the hardest thing I've ever known here. You have to walk for a jeepney ride. Not only that, you'll have several jeeps to sit your butt on before reaching your place.
The jeepney halted once i spoke, "lugar lang". I ducked my way down the jeepney and headed for WVSU. I did my purpose there, paced at every paved road I saw leading to the buiding of my purpose.
My batchmates Chester and Aris and I decided to stroll at SM City Mandurriao. Then again, after my so-called business at west, I asked inquired again for directions at a pharmacy. You know what? it really takes lot of courage to ask people you don't know!I crossed the main road and looked for a jeep labeled sm city. yet, i found none. So i looked for another person to ask. Wanna know my style? I look for a person who's all alone. haha. The woman I asked was really kind. She taught me directions and accompanied me to my first stop. She's great! I reached SM city.
We strolled till our muscles ached, ate, bought my favorite coke float at mangdonaldo twice and watched clash of the Titans.
It was time to go home. Another jeepney ride. Which way now? haha. Once again, i queried cheche through text message. She said, I must cross the ovepass then ride back home on a SM Mandurriao jeepney.
And so I was home!
You know what? The moral lesson is, BE FRIENDLY, dude!
Today's the only time I've got to get my results at WVSU. So, I rolled out of bed, went to the bathroom, bathe, and took my breakfast alone. When i was ready, I realized, I do not know my way to West. What jeepney should I ride? Where should I drop? Which way to walk at my next jeeepney? I refrained riding taxi 'coz it's quite expensive. Remember, I'm alone here. I need to budget! Damn! I also wanted to be used at the turns and rounds at Iloilo. Any way, I can't ride taxi at every destination!
As the fact nudge my senses, I gathered my guts to ask Cheche where to start my journey. I rode a jeepney from San miguel, went for a walk beside Jaro Cathedral, and rode another jeepney labeled Jaro CPU.
I'm telling you,jeepney is the hardest thing I've ever known here. You have to walk for a jeepney ride. Not only that, you'll have several jeeps to sit your butt on before reaching your place.
The jeepney halted once i spoke, "lugar lang". I ducked my way down the jeepney and headed for WVSU. I did my purpose there, paced at every paved road I saw leading to the buiding of my purpose.
My batchmates Chester and Aris and I decided to stroll at SM City Mandurriao. Then again, after my so-called business at west, I asked inquired again for directions at a pharmacy. You know what? it really takes lot of courage to ask people you don't know!I crossed the main road and looked for a jeep labeled sm city. yet, i found none. So i looked for another person to ask. Wanna know my style? I look for a person who's all alone. haha. The woman I asked was really kind. She taught me directions and accompanied me to my first stop. She's great! I reached SM city.
We strolled till our muscles ached, ate, bought my favorite coke float at mangdonaldo twice and watched clash of the Titans.
It was time to go home. Another jeepney ride. Which way now? haha. Once again, i queried cheche through text message. She said, I must cross the ovepass then ride back home on a SM Mandurriao jeepney.
And so I was home!
You know what? The moral lesson is, BE FRIENDLY, dude!
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