Entries for April, 2006

April 8th, 2006

Third Day As An Official HS Grad

Another tiring day for me today. *sigh*

Anyway, at least the job is done. Now I can sit and relax now and tomorrow for Sunday's big event: SWIMMING!
I forgot to mention yesterday that after our horrendous quest for Coleen's college admission/reservation thinggie, we all went to the newly opened SM City Sta. Rosa. YAY shopping haven! Of course, only Bhez and I got to buy alot of stuffs. Though Bhez never found that pair of shorts that was initially her target buy for that occassion, at least she found some other nice summer accessories-slash-stuffs perfect for this month's season!

As for me, I bought two new sleeveless tops! Those two are perfect for swimming, which I really wanted them to be! I had quite a hard time finding them, but the long wait was worth it. Haha! Summer, here I come! XD
I got so tired yesterday that once I hit the sack, my mind immediately wandered to dream land. These past few days [before graduation, specifically], I had difficulty sleeping. Either I'm not that tired to sleep yet, or I have so much in mind that there's no space in my brain for rest.

Anyhow, I felt good as no slightest sound ever interrupted me in my deep sleep [except maybe for my lovely sis' sweet tune]. I woke up around 10am, ate breakfast by 11am [that's how lazy I can be! XD], and then bathed myself.

I took a bath early today 'cause dad and I are about to go to UPLB to confirm my slot. Getting there in Los Baños took us almost two hours just because of traffic! And to think, mom wanted me to commute there instead of rent a dormitory! Ugh! I don't think I'll survive that way! If I'm gonna commute that far, I'd rather go to ADMU.

But getting there is only half the stress dad and I encountered. The univ was so big that even the map I had in hand didn't help at all! Along the way, we had to ask countless number of students [and even a foreigner!] on the whereabouts of the main buildings we're looking for: admissions, dormitories, etc.

In the end, our job was done. I passed my confirmation letter and all I have to do now is wait for their reply. We got the information we needed on the in-campus dormitories.

Hay. I should say I had a glimpse of university life today. Yesterday, it was college life. Today, I guess I could also call it the UP way of life. Good thing my dad was around to accompany me--and share the stress and exhaustion with me. How much more stressful and exhausting can it be if I was alone, eh?
Well, I've got nothing more to add. When I came home, I wasn't really that tired 'cause I rested in the car as we traveled. So, instead of immediately typing up all of the silly experiences I've just had, I fixed my bag for the SWIMMING! Tomorrow, I plan to go to Bhez's house. Maxine, Coleen, Jenelle and I are gonna sleep [more of talking, blabbing and bonding] there 'cause we'll be leaving early in the morning [early as in 2am!] on Sunday. Yipee! Can't wait for that day! XD
listen LP's In The End

yahn @ 06:08 PM | Book Of The Yahn [2 comment/s]



April 24th, 2006

Flashes of Memory: A Series of Blurry Events in Our Ultimate Summer Escapade

The longer time I must remember the facts, the more blurred they seem to me.

After days of waiting patiently in vain for the biggest summer getaway, finally it has arrived. It has passed already, yet no matter how blurry I view that certain past, I will never forget the general idea of events that tattooed in my mind. Summer has just opened, yet already so much happened in the most eventful summer getaway I've ever had with my peers.

(Waiting...)

[break=Beach Fun!!!]The trip lasted more or less three hours. The destination was so far that we thought our road trip was endless! Our butts were so sore from the bumpy and long ride. We were just thankful that we've finally arrived!

The resort we stayed in was pretty expensive. The good money paid was quite worth it after all. We didn't just wade in the wavy beach, but also swam in the chlorine-ful pool. The fun we had cannot be told in words itself. Let me just put it in a visual way, may I?













More of our summer escapde can be found here.

The whole day passed, and evening came. We built a bonfire, as planned. We talked about stuff around the bon fire that was alledgely supposed to last an hour. We drank and had fun. We continued talking. We even invited Bhez's cousins [they're guys, anyway--though younger than us]. The night became a total blur to me.

And then there was a dream.[/break]
[break=A dream... or a nightmare?]The night was so perfect. Though the moon was not in its usual fullness, at least the stars managed to cover up. The sky was full of stars, instead of clouds that blocked the sun for the past couple of days. The sea level was even amazing at how low it got. A big bon fire up front was burning, and bottles, pitchers and an ice box are visibly half-covered in the sands.

The Fuxht were sitted in cross-sitting position in a half circle formation, facing the bon fire and the super-low-tide sea. Bhez and Jenelle were drinking noisily, while the three of us were already dizzy. Two young male strangers that seemed oddly familiar to me were beside her, drinking as well. The, the younger, who'll I call #1 decided to leave out of dizziness. Suddenly, Jenelle decided to sit beside #2--the other stranger--and surprisingly, tears welled up her eyes. She was crying hard in his arms, though they're not that close. I went to her side and tried to pat her in the back for comfort. I tried to get her out of #2's arms, but she just held tightly. Afterwards, I gave up, as Bhez whispered to his ear, "Just say yes to everything she says."

Then, going back to where I sat, Bhez offered Jenelle a drink, to which she didn't answer, and instead continued crying helplessly. I didn't want my own Bhez to drink what's left in the pitcher since it's still too many, so I offered to drink up for Jenelle. I managed to drink two more cups, and then Bhez stood up to go to the washroom to pee. Out of stupidity, I screamed, "Why'd you say that?! Now that you mentioned it, I also need to pee!"

Though I was really dizzy, and I was getting dizzier by the minute, I managed to put my Bhez's arm in my shoulder and helped her walk straight. Coleen, who must've sensed what's going on, stood up as well and went with us to the washroom. We passed by Tito and Bhez offered him the drink that was left, to which I whispered to her, "No, we can manage to drink it all up. It's not that many, eh." So she shouted it to Tito. Then I sensed Coleen signaling something like "Ah... Tsktsktsk."

In a flash, I saw myself going back to the beach. I recalled Bhez telling me, "Ba't ganyan ka Bhez? Kahit ganyan ka matalino ka pa rin." So I was flattered. Anyways, we came across Bhez's mom, followed by Coleen, guiding Jenelle as they walked towards our cottage where we were staying the whole day. As strange as it may seem to you, the three of us--Jenelle, Bhez, and I looked very weird and acted very stupidly. Duh. Going back to the DREAM, Bhez, Maxine and I were left, so we gathered the things, and there I sat beside Maxine and found the chance to question what went wrong as we had a trip to the CR. She narrated to me how Jenelle cried in front of Tita, and how madly Tita reacted. I couldn't remember what happened next, but all I could recall was that Maxine left us, and only Bhez and I were left to finish packing our stuffs. As usual, though I acted as silly as her, I managed to help her up with her walking. Finally, we're back at our cottage. Tita, upon our arrival, asked where the banig .we used was. I suddenly remembered that I'm gonna pick it up but it slipped my mind 'cause we were holding too many stuffs. She also asked about my camera. Damn! I was about to go back with Bhez, when Maxine asked me if she's gonna put my camera in my bag. Thankgoodness. Bhez heard her, and she gently pushed me aside, telling me that she'll get the covers herself.

In the cottage, I saw Jenelle in my left, lying there. Then I laid on the other and tried to dooze off 'cause everybody else said so. Suddenly Jenelle got up for reasons I didn't question. Or did she get up? Whatever. Anyway, all I know was that Bhez came back, and she took over Jenelle's corner.

I laid still in my corner, opposite Bhez's. I sat up once, and had a glimpse of Jenelle lying on the other side, Coleen's eyes were full of tears, as well as Maxine's. Maxine scolded me and immediately I laid again. In the dream, I heard Tita screaming alot at Bhez for reasons I could no longer remember. Then, I heard Bhez crying [I heard, 'cause I can't see her, remember?]. Immediately, I rushed to her side and patted her endlessly, trying to comfort her. I also remembered myself saying to her, "Don't worry, nothing bad will happen." Eh?

Actually, I really wanted to pee even before I sat beside Bhez--I couldn't 'cause Maxine might just brush me off like earlier. Suddenly, after quite some time of crying, she stopped a while and told me she wanted to pee. By then, the three were still in the CR, or so I thought. I helped Bhez on her feet, and together we dizzily grasped our way to the washroom. Then, halfway to the CR, there we saw Maxine and Coleen, standing, Jenelle in between them--sitting helplessly in the sands without a single care in the world. We didn't rush there, but we got there. And Bhez told her things about strength and the like. Bottomline is, I heard her scolding Jenelle. By then, I saw myself gently crying. By then, I guess I was the last one with eyes wet of tears. Anyway, I told them I was off to the CR, so I had to carry Jenelle in my shoulders. I remember Coleen telling me to wash her a bit with water 'cause she's so messy--but since I'm really forgetful, I forgot to do it once I put Jenelle in the cubicle. Funnily, Jenelle even mistook the boys' shower room for the girls'. I had to drag her 'cause she really couldn't help herself up. In a blink, we were finally in the shower room. I was puzzled. I thought she wanted to pee. Well, whatever. I think I heard her say that she'll go from there. So I left her inside the shower room. I really wanted to pee, so I shouted that I'll be just in front, urinating.

I went back to see how Jenelle was doing. Really, the reason I couldn't leave her was that she couldn't lock the door. Who could, anyway, in such darkness? Duh. I pushed the door open to where she was. The door didn't give way. Seemed like a rock was in the way that's why I can't open it wide enough. Then I also felt myself getting somewhat wet. How come it was raining though I know perfectly well that it's not even cloudy then? I pushed harder, though I know that the rock which was in the way was Jenelle. I didn't mind the shower splashing at me. As I pushed a little harder, I immediately turned off the shower. Again, I saw my friend lying on the floor. She seemed so helpless as she said to me that she wants #1 to carry her in lover's carry way. Duh. Whatever. Since I couldn't get her to stand up, I walked out, and tried to find someone, if not #1, to help me with her.

As I walked along the slippery pathway, I suddenly slipped a bit! I slipped 'cause I was quite careless as I walked down, and I was not looking where I was stepping. Instead, I was trying to study the man up front and I was trying to make out in my memory who he was. The slipping was a good thing, not just because I didn't fall in my butt shamefully, but because the man I couldn't fathom was actually Tito. I caught his attention as I slipped, and there I asked his help for my friend. Actually, I even doubted asking for his help 'cause I thought Jenelle, lying helplessly in the CR was just me, hallucinating. Whatever. Just around the corner, I saw #1 wandering innocently. As Tito drew closer, I was thinking, "Please, [name of #1], don't ever come near us! Just disappear!!!" Then I showed Tito to where my friend was. We both tried to help her up, but since I knew it was impossible, I asked him to carry her. He carried her and I found myself asking Tito, "Is it okay with you, Tito?" Boohoo. What a dream.

Then I'm back at the cottage. I saw Coleen across, tears still filled her eyes. I sat beside Maxine. Actually, I was in between Bhez with her mom, and Maxine. Bhez was crying and telling Tita about stuffs I don't think I should mention--instead, let Bhez mention them herself. Only seconds passed when I asked Maxine to go to the CR with me once again to pee. She said she also wanted to pee, or so I think. Anyway, we went together to the CR. Really, I knew so well which way to turn after three consecutive trips there. Actually, my first trip there then was also my first time to visit it. I dunno. I don't even know if in reality, such existed.* Duh. Going back, I went in and since I knew so well that I immediately explained to my friend that she has to stand by 'cause I can't lock it 'cause there are no lights. I urinated as usual, then it was her turn. She told me she's afraid of the dark so she asked me to go in with her. Surprisingly, I did, knowing it's only a dream. Uh, whatever I said there.

We went back to the cottage to find the rest talking about going home at such time though, strangely, I have no idea what time it was. For the first time in years, I didn't mind the time. Duh. Anyway, Tita even gave us coffee. And, for the first time as well, Maxine and I drank coffee. Well, it wasn't my first time, but it was Maxine's. In my dream, that is. Ugh.

Finally, it has been decided that we'll go spend the three thousand--the very money that the five of us have been contrasting out of thriftness--to rent that big room. Of course! Who wants to go home? We still want to get the most of the beach!!! We packed our stuffs and migrated to another place. Tito carried once again Jenelle. And we all slept there.

Then I woke up. It was still early, but already we were noisy talking about our dreams that seemed to be connected in one way or another. How come?

But, the real question is: Was it a dream?
Ewan mo at ewan natin, sino'ng nagpakana
At bakit ba tumilapon ang Spoliarium dyan sa paligid mo....

At ngayon, 'di pa rin alam kung ba't tayo nandito
Pwede bang itigil muna ang pag-ikot ng mundo
Pwede bang itigil muna ang pag-ikot ng mundo
Pwede bang itigil muna ang pag-ikot ng mundo
Ang pag-ikot ng mundo...
By 7am, the pool was still closed. So, Maxine, Coleen and I took a dip in the sea first. Whatever happened last night doesn't matter much now. Duh. Strangely, I felt dizzy the whole morning we were swimming. Dunno.* Who cares why, anyway. Duh.[/break]

And then we were off to home sweet home. And like everybody else, I dropped dead in the bed as soon as I got home, and slept until the following morning.

*There's a slight descripancy with this..


mood tipsy
listen Imago's version of Spoliarium
watch the world spinning around all over again...

yahn @ 05:06 PM | Book Of The Yahn [2 comment/s]



April 26th, 2006

When was the last time I updated?

I don't know. I have no idea. Ugh!

Anyway, I'm too busy to write words and update this blog. On second thought, might as well confess the truth that I'm not in my writing mood for now, so no long posts even after more than three weeks of non-existence in the blogging world. In short, I'm to lazy to update.

So, I figured that since a picture is worth a thousand words, might as well share those three weeks of absence memories in photos.

Enough of the crap now. Enjoy!

Inay Gloria's 70th B-day - 04.15.06















More photos here.

The New Yahn...

with a new hair-style.



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listen Orange & Lemons' Huwag Kang Matakot
watch PBB Teen Edition

yahn @ 08:35 PM | Book Of The Yahn [2 comment/s]



April 30th, 2006

Going Bersek

OMG! Today's been my first day of driving lessons. Dad and I went out and he thought me the basics. He instructed me with the do's and dont's of driving, and introduced me to the different parts of the car. Anyway, I was nervous of course so I bluffed a bit. XD Oh well, didn't they say that things may not go right on the first try? So next time, I'll just do better. Have to practice to earn a license. XD

Anyway, the following lists are not written today. They were written about a week ago, when I was so bored and we didn't have internet connection.

Summer Goals to Accomplish!!!

1. Clean up closet. Must throw/give away/do anything to dispatch no longer worn clothes--clothes I will never wear and clothes I haven't worn for the last six months. Also, organize closet by categorizing clothes according to occasion, i.e. simple, pambahay shorts, t-shirts, and underwears go together.
2. Write a sensible article or essay, and pass it to a publishing company [magazine or newspaper]. Join in writing contests: NBS' My Favorite Book, Philippine Star's My Favorite Movie, etc.
3. Clean up desk/study table. Throw the useless stuff I will no longer need for the following sem [Boohoo! I'm already a college freshie!], i.e. all high school materials and other university admission papers that will no longer be of any help to me. Give away fancy papers that I won't be needing next year, except maybe for stationeries that should come in handy when I need them most.
4. Finish my 2005 slumbook. Buy a larger clear book to fit all 2005 memoirs.
5. Place photos in photo album. Print digital pictures first!
6. Finish the damn website! Must add more self-made website layouts and blog templates. Also, must fix the archives pages and broken links.

Stuffs to Buy for Dorm

17 Bag Must-Haves

1. Ballpens and/or color pens for hi-lighting
2. Mineral water or any on-the-spot, handy thirst-quencher
3. Sunglassess
4. Loose change for commuting [barya]
5. Kikay kit:
-sun block
-compact powder with SPF
-lip gloss/lip shine with SPF
-hand sanitizer/alcohol
-cologne
-tissues
-brush/comb
-hairband and hair clips/sanrio
6. Umbrella
7. Small notebook/organizer
8. Candies or crackers to keep self from dozing off or for instant energizer
9. Usual school supplies: papers, correction tape, pencil, etc.
Wooh! Am excited to enrol! XD

Will do better next time in driving. I promise!


mood :jester:
listen Eraserhead's Huling El Bimbo

yahn @ 05:37 PM | Book Of The Yahn [8 comment/s]



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