(chaperoned some of my cousins by the beach.)

whose name are you going to write for the sea to wash away this time?

my college banner isn’t even there, but the rest of CRS’ is, so… PLUS PHYSICAL THERAPY!

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The sun felt nice on my skin. And that’s not something I often say. The almost-burning sensation on my skin, the sting on my eyes, the strain on my camera… it felt made me feel good about things i’ve been neglecting for quite some time now.

It didn’t end there though. Went to Thunderbird Resort in Binangonan right after… That was the most care-free and spontaneous I have felt for a very very long time.

It was a well-spent weekend.

Joyce invited my block to her debut about two weeks ago. It was such a breather - we all got a (well-deserved and) decent break after the First Shifting exams. To give you guys an idea what this ala Queer Terror is, most colleges would have Preliminary Exams and then Final exams. But well, since we are a science course, and pre-med at that, we have a pre-preliminary exams. Called first shifting exams. it’s our first episode of sleepless nights even though we just study for a maximum of two general subjects. You cannot believe how terrible some of them went out. Honestly, if most of us in high school would aim top-notch grades, nowadays, we’re happy to even have passed our exams. That’s how weirdly unenjoyable this week is. It was fun to let loose and have some good fun after all the stress. Too much fun even, I wasn’t able to take much photos of after the cotillion because i was afraid people might spill drinks on my camera….yes hihihihi. Plus my camera was quickly filled with Nikki Gaw’s hobby of taking pictures of people while eating so she can make fun of them and such…what are friends for. Spent my night getting to know (and taking care of some of) my block mates. They honestly are amazing, good-humored people, who cannot take their alcohol very well and therefore are very, very, very entertaining. Drunk or not though, I enjoy their company very much. I think these first few months into college would have been very different and less bearable if it weren’t for their sense of humor.

Oh but before that, I met up with Reggie! It was wonderful meeting up with her again! We caught up in Mcdo Katipunan with a round of french fries - I missed Katipunan. It was great meeting up with her, and to see a familiar face i can trust with my life with all the strangers I’m forced to trust in Manila. Honestly, no matter how good people seem to be on the street, people giving me a smile good morning or things like that, I cannot help but think they’re going to either kidnap me or snatch my bag and so i live in this portable shelter that says “do not disturb” or else on the top. My block mates have been experiencing hold ups and whatnots and it is freaking me out okay, I commute!!

Made sure everyone had a ride home after Joyce’s party. Especially Shane. Hung out with James and Vans after everyone went home. Talked about how crazy the night had been, and the weeks past. My mother and my cousins picked me up, but none of us slept soon. We went straight to Bellevue, Alabang to spend the night and watch cartoons. I realized then that I needed sleep because I’ve been awake for more than twenty-four hours since I stayed up for JM who had trouble with headaches and sleeping the morning before. It was all well-spent though. It was a good day. Forced myself to sleep but still woke up the earliest. Hung out with our visitors from abroad one last time before I dived into the academe again.

Lorraine!

Milli and Vans

The wonderful wonderful Nikki Gaw (who took over my camera for the night and declared she can do very well in BFA Photog if PT fails her. GO NIKKI!)

Abbie

Ia, Ce, and Milli

Shane and Vans.

I don’t know. Is it just me, or is there this unwritten rule preventing boys from smiling and looking at the camera at the same time? Pa-shy effect. Man box. Shame shame!