Exclamation point to first sem.

There are so many things to blog about. So many happenings that shouldn’t be missed out to write. Finally, hell weeks are over and stress-free days are now lying ahead of me. I don’t know where I should begin, what story to tell first. Let me just recall them arbitrarily… while my brain summons up memories by chance.

To start of the issue is the UAAP 72nd Cheer dance competition. It was very tragic to spectators like me. I was anticipating that UST Salinggawi dance troupe will bag the championship pompoms or maybe if not…a runner up, I suppose. UST did a great job to amuse the audience with dreadfully inimitable stunts, though they did it with a little filth. So, my next option is UP Pep Squad since their routines were clean nonetheless simple. Surprisingly, the result was kinda altered. Don’t wanna remember it, anyway. Part of the UAAP is basketball, imagine how NU beat La Salle during their flight to final four. It was like a shocking diversity. The bulldogs were the keys of the tigers to open heaven’s gate and miraculously enter the final four. Big thanks to NU! Subsequently, as a result to that manifestation, king tiger Dylan Ababou played his last UAAP year was held the Season’s MVP and the recipient of the Jollibee Champ of the season cookie. Credits for his hard works and leadership skills! Jeric Teng, son of Alvin “Robocop” Teng was also awarded as this season’s Rookie of the year, he was splendid and played like a veteran. Congrats to them, they do deserve it.

It was this sem that I appreciated volleyball, though I was a volleyball player on my high school days since I couldn’t play my forte when intramurals come. It’s a rule that when you’re a basketball varsity, you can’t play basketball for your section. Going back, BVT Boys were impressive; it happened to start with a “framed-up” interview for our socio-com report, “how media structures the society thru sports”. After our reporting, as a token of appreciation, we treated them at KFC carpark; then we came to watch their game against UE at UE’s home court, it was a championship game. Unfortunately, they lost. Dumb referees!

Our little baby just turned 2! Ameerah is very diligent girl and we are so lucky to have her as a blessing and part of our family :)

Lets talk about UAAP once more, Ateneo and FEU get hold of the twice to beat advantage. Ateneo ranked first then followed by the Tams. FEU battled out against UE to compete for the waiting team (Ateneo) for a race to three championship match. Everyone was assuming that FEU will grab the spot, but providence isn’t the issue. Luck was on the red side that prevail them, not once but twice to secure the last seat onto the finals. It’s the absence of Barroca that pulled the tams out of their rhythm due to the jarring issue of game fixing. Warriors maybe unstoppable; But I say… that only a blue heart and an eagle spirit makes a true champion. Back to back winning championship streak for the Ateneo Blue Eagles! Hard work, discipline and perseverance really paid off. Congratulations! They did defend the crown! Jai and Rabeh bids farewell as they stepped out of the UAAP hard court limelight.

Who could forget the calamities took over the island. Ondoy and Pepeng plus Ramil downpour heavy raindrops that almost submerged some parts of the archipelago, Manila was in deep tragedy, mainly Pasig, Pangasinan and Baguio. Due to the typhoons, classes were suspended one week. Thank God that my family weren’t affected at all. After this catastrophic event that happened, I know that Filipinos did learned a lot. From bayanihan to individual realizations and paradigm that we should keep out and not to look after the material things here on earth because with just one glimpse it can all be washed out. Notice how great our God is!

Thus, a charity game was produced by Samahang Basketbolista ng Pilipinas for the benefit of the victims of the typhoon Ondoy. I was so happy, I saw Chris Tiu played basketball again. Smart Gilas vs Powerade. Gilas won by almost 20 points.

My miserable days isn’t over yet! Changed my mobile number, it wasn’t my fault! For some sort of reason…How I hated to switch contact number…

PBA 35TH All Filipino Cup opened last October 11, Smart Gilas was a guest team. Their first game was up against Burger king…that day was a heart-rending one. The fact that Tiu was on court, players were too physical in terms of their offense and deffense. Even a fan on the court side got attacked and hit by a burger king player (Arboleda). He’s a pro, so he should act like one! Wrong move for him! He got suspended the whole season and will not receive a salary.
I didn’t even know that night was my Spanish final exam…good thing that I came to school just on the nick of time. LRT find ways.

I also wanted to share...that this sem maybe a too tiring one for me but I did enjoy every experiences, sacrifices and hardworks especially doing every activities with my friends. Karla, Mari and Ian thank you for making this sem a remarkable one. I just hope that we could treasure our lasting friendship lifetime. Maybe we have faults and misunderstandings but I know that we can stand out through all of it.
Go Divas :)


That’s all I could have off path. Memory loosen up fast!!!