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POST-GRAD CELEBRATION 🥳

August 31, 2022

Right after grad, nagkaroon ng simpleng celebration sa bahay. At first akala ko wala ng pupunta or iilan lang since pagod at puyat nga lahat and of course may kanya-kanya rin namang celebration or lakad 'yung bawat isa. But I'm glad dahil pinilit talaga nilang makapunta. Si Papshie Carl na taga-Noveleta pa, kahit puyat e present pa rin dahil syempre hindi rin ako pupunta sa celeb niya kung di siya pupunta HAHAHAHA jk.

I'm shookt dahil I invited only three of my JHS classmates (Pew, Tintin and Toval) pero naging instant reunion dahil nag-invite na sila nang nag-invite ng mga kaklase namin. Ako naman, wala ng magawa dahil ayoko naman maging KJ, tho nakakahiya kasi I didn't personally invited them tapos sila pa ang nag-invite HAHAHA the level of embarrassment jusko.

But it was very fun, nandoon pa rin 'yung closeness kahit 'yung iba hindi ko nakita for a very long time (Reign, Edrian, and France). Di talaga mawawala kapag reunion 'yung babalikan niyo 'yung mga nakakatawa at nakakahiyang experiences ninyo. Lalo pa't high school for me was an era of awakening and growth. Dahil sobrang namiss namin 'yung isa't isa, nagyaya silang uminom and guess what, umabot kami ng 11 pm. No choice kami but to stop dahil nakakabulabog na 'yung ingay ni Kean HAHAHA

It was indeed a day filled with memories and I will not forget it for the rest of my life.

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GRADUATION DAY 🎓🎓🎓

August 31, 2022

Big day today yaaay! Andaming pinagdaanan ng grad na 'to, na-postpone once and halatang hindi prepared 'yung admin dahil napakadaming aberya, but despite all of those lapses, It was made happen today. That moment when I walked first in the aisle made me goosebumps. Hindi ako makapaniwala that I ranked number 1 among 1,086 graduating students for Batch 2022. I was teary eyed actually pero pinipigilan ko maiyak dahil ayoko naman masira 'yung mukha ko. Sabi ko mamaya na, nagsisimula pa lang, 'wag kang OA HAHAHA

It was very surreal, lalo na nung tumugtog na yung graduation march and I was called upon the stage as the first-ever summa cum laude of the university. Isa sa mga highlight ng graduation for me ay yung moment na pinalakpakan namin si beshiewap, because she made it to the graduation day even though naka-wheelchair siya. April Ann became one of the best acads buddy I have in college lalo na nung online class, I will never forget how we'd help each other and tirelessly execute every task. I am very proud that we made it until the end and that we are both graduating with Latin honors - all because of hard work and perseverance.

After the distribution of diplomas, I led the pledge of loyalty in front of my fellow graduates. Nakakahiya kasi after ko nalang narealize na I said, 'please raise your right hand' pero left hand pala 'yung tinaas ko HAHAHA

Ultimately, the event wrapped up with the singing of the CvSU Hymn which I sung passionately for the last time as a CvSUeno. Tapos unlimited picture taking na after the ceremony with classmates and friends. Here's an appreciation post to all the people who made my college life remarkable:

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Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service and 1st Gala Night 2022 ✨

August 25, 2022

Morning of this day I delivered a thanksgiving speech in front of all the Latin honor graduates this year kasabay ng Baccalaureate mass. Ito na actually yung parang valedictory address dahil wala ng opportunity sa graduation day, ang weird talaga ng CvSU HAHAHA. As usual, wala na naman akong tulog because for every momentous event in my life, hindi talaga nagkakaroon ng maayos na tulog. Plus knowing that I will gave a speech and public speaking is not really my forte, magdamag kong iniisip kung paano ko mapupull-off successfully. But, thank God, I was able to deliver it close to that and there were many positive feedbacks from my friends and even professors. Honestly nung nasa stage na ako speaking parang nawala lahat ng puyat, kaba at worries and I just enjoyed speaking about my experiences. I will not delve so much on the content of the speech but it centers on our unimaginable courage that made it ALL happen. It's also the opportunity to thank all the people who in one way or another have helped us achieve this sweet taste of success.

After the mass, Pau, Claire, Dylan, Margs and I proceeded to SM Bacoor for lunch dahil sobrang gutom na talaga. Mas nangingibabaw na yung gutom kaysa sa pagod at puyat. During lunch, I asked them kung sisipot pa ba ako sa event mamayang hapon. On this same day kasi ay ang 1st ever Gala Night ng CvSU-Imus. Hati yung opinyon nila. Pero sabi ko bahala na pag-uwi, saka nalang ako magdecide pagkagising ko.

4:00 pm, kahit gusto ko pa ituloy yung tulog ko, there's this voice pushing me to attend the Gala Night and I did. Naisip ko rin kasi, I am one of the student awardee and that would be a once in a lifetime event. When I arrived in the campus, nagulat ako because I didn't expect that it would be a huge event, may superb lighting and stage design then may catering pa. I share the seat with Dacs whom I didn't talk for a long time dahil sa mga nagdaang issue. Siguro one of the reasons I decided to attend din is to reconcile with him dahil magtatapos na kami in a few days. It's hard that we will part ways na may galit or tampo sa isa't isa. Fortunately, we were able to talk and even looked back in humble beginnings sa pub and sa campus in general. Dacs is one of the best college buddy I have.

The rest of the night goes well and I was awarded the Most Outstanding Student in Academic as the first-ever Summa Cum Laude of CvSU-Imus. Thank you, Lord!

It was indeed a memorable night.

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My Nanang...

Still part of the Summa Cum Laude series HAHA, I'd had the opportunity to shoot a surprise video to my lola the day when I found out that I’m graduating as SCL. Napanood ko ‘to while watching random vid sa socmed and I was teary-eyed haha.

9:00 AM, pagkababa ko, nakita ko na nasa labas si Nanang at kausap ‘yung kapitbahay namin. I’m really excited na sabihin sa kanya dahil alam ko mapproudd siya ng sobra. So while waiting for her, ginawa ko, naghilamos muna, toothbrush and nagligpit konti. Tapos sinet-up ko na yung phone and tinawag siya. Kinabahan ako, but yeah, I’ve recorded her surreal reaction and I was emotional too. Kung napanood mo yung vid sana naiyak ka rin HAHAHA

My lola or fondly called nanang is my number one supporter. Lagi ‘yang nagagalit if ever aalis ako, parang akong teenager, tatanungin saan pupunta at anong oras darating. Tapos saka pasimpleng mag-aabot ng pamasahe kahit hindi ako humihingi, alam kasi niya na wala akong pera. Maswerte ako that I am living with her dahil nung panahon na sobrang struggle ko academically, nandyan siya to remind me na kumain at magpahinga. In the middle of doing an activity for instance, kakalabitin niya ako dahil madalas ako naka-earphones at sesenyas na kakain na. Madalas hindi ako nakakatulong sa household chores and siya yung sumasalo ng lahat because she fully understands what I am doing and how important it is for the fulfillment of my dreams.

Now this is the best gift I can offer for all the sacrifices she made. I am forever thankful that I have her in my journey. Ikaw, I’m sure you have your own nanang with you, your number one supporter and greatest provider. Be grateful that you have them and I pray that sooner or later they’ll be proud of your future success. Kapit lang sa pangarap.

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Through breakthroughs and breakdowns! ✨

As I promised from my previous post here on Tumblr, I will be narrating the after events as I announced the biggest milestone in my life, yaaay, I am graduating Summa Cum Laude, the first-ever in the university!

Originally, I posted on Facebook the letter sent by the registrar's office but it was announced later that it was a confidential document and it was not appropriate to be posted publicly. I don't get the logic tho, pero as a masunuring estudyante, we posted this pubmat instead. I didn't took down the post kasi andami ng bumabati, forda clout tayo dito syempre HAHAHA

I felt so much awe with the outpouring of support, congratulatory messages and commendations from different people, mostly my relatives, former classmates and random friends in socmed. Very special sakin ‘yung pagbati ng mga former teachers ko nung elem because that’s where I started to dream, doon ako nagsimulang ma-nurture bilang isang mag-aaral. One comment that strikes me was from Ma’am Kit, my English teacher, expressing that the entire Cosili Elementary School is proud of my achievement. My Hekasi teacher also greeted me. Her subject was my ultimate fave, naalala ko pa noon, isa sa mga activities ‘yung pagbabalita ng mga current events. I can still vividly remember, every night, nanonood ako sa maliit naming tv, at kinabukasan lagi akong may dalang balita. Not to brag, pero lagi akong cinocommend ng teacher ko dahil ako lang ang may kumpletong detalye sa mga balita. I consider that experience which sparked me to pursue a journalism course in college. Fast forward 10 years, I am now graduating with a journalism degree. Thank you to all the teachers and professors who honed my humble talents and abilities.

Ofcourse, I also want to highlight my relatives, especially my cousins in the province who were very proud of me by sharing my post on Facebook. Honestly, I am teary eyed as I read each of their captions. In the first place, this achievement was and always has been for them. They have become my source of strength and my number one supporter in this journey. They constantly cheer my name and celebrate with me through all of my achievements.

Marami pa actually, pero I do not want to sound famewhore haha. I just want to express, time and again, that I am very grateful for all these people who’ve spared their time to appreciate my effort. Sabi nga nila hindi kumpleto ang isang tagumpay kung wala ang mga taong kasama mong bumuo nito. These people have joined me through breakthroughs and breakdowns, even you, who’s reading this right now, in one way or another, I know for sure that you have become part of this remarkable journey. Those commendations I received from all of you are not merely words for me, it is an expression of love and a recognition of my courage. These powerful messages will be my firm foundation as I embark on another journey. Thank you!

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SUMMA CUM LAUDE! 🥇

07/28/22

Ilang gabi na din akong hindi makatulog kakaisip kung pasok ba yung GWA ko for Summa Cum Laude. Grabe yung anxiety and overthinking kasi everything is speculative. Although, I am very hopeful at umaasa talaga ako na sana SCL based on my own computation, pero lagi kong sinasabi sa mga kaklase ko na kahit Magna Cum Laude or even Cum Laude, sobrang saya ko na. It’s true, maniwala ka man o hindi, I never dreamt of becoming Summa Cum Laude, no one would dare. I easily thought at the start that it would be plainly hard, rigorous and impossible. But over the years, I felt the urge to persevere. Every sem, sinipagan ko without that SCL goal in my mind, I just kept on repeating that mantra in my head: I have to get tasks done and perform beyond limits. For every discussion, I jot down notes, ginalingan ko even those 5 item quizzes or unrecorded activity, pinagplanuhan ko lahat ng mga tasks and executed it perfectly, pinasukan lahat ng mga klase even nung nag-transition na sa online class. Honestly, there were times when I felt, suko na ako, grabe na ‘yung pagod ko. Pero bumabalik ako from the start. Simply, I have to get it done. Kailangan kong tapusin.

Today, I woke up with good news from the office of the registrar! Kakamulat ko palang ng mata ko, bumungad na yung message ni Pau na SCL nga daw ako, and it’s confirmed by the letter sent by the registrar. I am graduating Summa Cum Laude with a general weighted average of 1.19. Grabe, I am screaming, screaming without voice dahil ang aga pa HAHAHA. Biglang nag-flashback lahat ng mga paghihirap ko simula freshman year, all the sacrifices I’ve made. All the obstacles I have to endure. Just lately, kinaya kong maiwan mag-isa sa bahay, buong pamilya ko umuwi ng probinsya at nagbabakasyon. Yeah, although I badly wanted to go home because I missed my family so much. Pinili ko yung pangarap ko. This and more sacrifices para lang makapagtapos. Para rin sa kanila.

I eventually posted this achievement in social media. I am out out of words for the instant surge of congratulations, warm regards and appreciation. But that will be saved for the next blog.

Thank you so much, Lord! Hard work really pays off.

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PBBM

06/30/22

Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. officially takes oath today as the 17th President of the Republic of the Philippines. I obviously don't voted for him but in the name of democracy, I wish him the best as our new leader. Now is the time to heal in politics and unite for the common good. All the contentious disagreements, animosity, and hatred that spring up during the campaign must now be set aside as we hope for a better Philippines under a Marcos leadership.

I congratulate him as a fellow Ilocano and pray for his future plans and policies for the betterment of every Filipino. After this stressful and toxic election, I am not a Kakampink anymore, you're not a BBM supporter either. We return to being hardworking Filipinos. We return to being a righteous follower and a staunch critic of the government.

Tayo, ang bawat Pilipino, ang sama-samang titindig at mag-aangat sa bawat isa. Mabuhay ang bansang Pilipinas!

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2022 National Elections 🇵🇭

05/09/22

If you're wondering about all the conflicts since October, the root cause is not just about differences in political views. This is not just about red vs pink. This is the biggest battle of our generation. I'm sorry, but I hope you'll understand that we can't just be silent. This is the fight of our future, the biggest battle of our lives. For that, thank you, yes YOU, the people who spoke up, stood up, and carried the cudgels for the Philippines.

To all Kakampinks out there, we won't regret this choice in our lifetime, history will judge us for that.

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ANG PRESIDENTE? - LENI ROBREDO!!!

Can I just say this? Vice President Leni Robredo, thank you for inspiring the youth. To hope again. To lead this powerful movement towards good governance. Thank you for showing us that there’s still good in every Filipino. Salamat na muli naming naramdaman ang pagiging Pilipino, ang masarap na pakiramdam ng bayanihan at bolunterismo. Pinatunayan mo na pwede palang mabago ang dungis ng pulitika. Isa kang inspirasyon naming mga lider-kabataan para magpatuloy, para galingan pa, at para i-angat ang buhay ng lahat.

Maraming salamat, VP Leni. Ano man ang magiging resulta ng halalan, manalo o matalo, isang malaking karangalan ang maging bahagi ng iyong kampanya.

Buong puso kong ipinagmamalaki na ikaw ang aking presidente!

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CHRISTMAS 2021

Grateful for this day, one of the highlights of this year's Christmas eve celebration is the Christmas party with the P2E gang. Nagkaroon pa kami ng exchange gifts which is totally fun at kilig (?) HAHAHAHA. Hours before Christmas, we also played fun games tulad nalang ng sikat na sikat na 'sandok pera' na ni isang bente wala man lang akong nakuha, dahil napakahirap pala. Syempre hindi makukumpleto ang pasko kapag walang noche buena. Kumbaga, its the magic of Christmas which binds families together. At sa amin, napakahalaga ng noche buena which serves as a symbol of this special celebration.

For all the good and bad things happened this year and amidst this terrible pandemic, love of Jesus is evident in our lives. I learned to appreciate the value of being optimistic and joyful in times of differences, challenges and failures all because Jesus set an example in us to be kind and optimistic. The unconditional love of our savior, Jesus Christ reflects our actions and decisions, establishing good relationships with other people and being kind amidst prosecution.

Lord God, thank you for reminding me and my family to be always grounded, grateful, and loving.

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YEAR-ENDER ESSAY

Firstly, I wanna thank God for helping me survive this year. Madaming challenges yet ang dami ko ring successes, andaming realizations and blessing after blessings ang dumating sa buhay ko. Maybe the highlight of this year is giving back what I have to my loved ones. With the unexpected little income at yung scholarship ko, nakatulong ako sa pamilya ko with all our basic needs and yung mga bills at payables sa bahay. Considering that we're still in the pandemic, napakaswerte pa rin namin na naitatawid namin bawat araw nang hindi nagugutom. I also had the chance to buy a lot of things for myself may it be a reward for all the hard work or simply to make myself happy. Ang sarap lang sa pakiramdam na you can buy something you want using your own money. If I looked back to my previous self 2 to 3 years ago, talagang hirap na hirap kami kaya I'm always grateful for this year and for the strength that He has given us.

Ngayong taon ko rin natutunan na maging masaya being single. With the past traumatizing relationship I had, masasabi kong kaya ko na at naka-move on na ako. Parang kung babalikan ko lahat ng memories ng past relationship ko, natatawa nalang talaga ako sa mga ginawa ko at sa lahat ng mga katangahan ko. Also, alam ko that my ex is happy right now, I knew we're happy kung anuman yung status namin ngayon and that we're still real good friends. Besides, I really wish, he got to find that perfect person for him. Ako? saka na muna. Madami pa akong kailangan ayusin at i-improve sa sarili ko, I need to be more stronger in case of another pain haha. Everyday ko naman yun ipinagdarasal, I really pray hard to God, na sana, sana sa tamang tao na. Sana wala nang bit of pain.

Lastly, my academic journey this year was a remarkable one. Napakadaming achievements at napagtagumpayan na tasks all because of all out persistence and hard work. Stressful, puyat at napanghihinaan man ng loob minsan pero in my core nag-uumapaw palagi yung passion at motivation para magpatuloy. I knew I still have few more months to endure before I finally clinch that hard-earned diploma, madami pang kailangang pagdaanan, at madami pang breakdown ang magaganap. Lord, help me carry all the weights until the final step of this journey.

As I anticipate this coming year, oh Lord, I am beyond grateful for all the guidance and your protection. To you who's reading this may you have a blissful and prosperous 2022. This brand new year always signifies new hope, new chances and new opportunities for us.

May God continue to bless us all and may we continue to become a blessing for others.