Blessing at 13!

Last September 13, I received a very precious gift from God. I even texted my friends when I got it. That day between 7:00 to 7:30 in the evening at SM Cyberzone, I had my laptop. This was the gift I am asking for a long time. I even fasted for it. And fasting works! No doubt! Just be sincere with it. I know this was from Him. He knows I badly need it for my academics. And he wants me to be successful so He blessed my mother a lot to earn enough money so that I can buy my notebook. I will really treasure this. Praise Him!

Where's the Key?

Oh my God! After attending the VCF Sunday Service at the UP Film Institute, I went home already to rush lot of school works. That day, everybody will go somewhere. Nanay Ena ahd her family will attend a birthday party of her grandson in Lagro. Daniel will go to La Salle because of his Ate’s bar exam. Edgar has an exam and will attend Sunday Service at Galleria with his classmates and professor. So, as expected, nobody was left in the house. So when I arrived, the door was locked. I was shocked because my key was inside my room. So how will I open the door? I was panicking like hell. I am thinking for ways to open the door. I used scissors which I found outside. I used nails and wires. But nothing works. I was about to cry. I know that no one will arrive as soon as possible. I don’t have load to text them. I am praying that time. Prayer was only weapon. Then I decided to remove the window glasses and I will enter at the window. I did it and successfully entered inside. Thank God! I can’t forget this experience. I should always bring my key.

Miracle and Potchi

Miracle and Potchi are the two “cute” dogs in my boarding house. Don’t be afraid at them, if they know you, they were so sweet. But if they don’t know you, they will bark at you but they wouldn’t bite you. When I go to school, they will walk with me to the gate. It was as if they’re waiving “Bye!” at you. And sometimes, they’ll gonna show great stunts. They were very intelligent even if they’re just “askals.” They were truly man’s bestfriend.

BFV made me laugh

I am really enjoying watching Bitoy’s Funniest Videos of GMA 7 every Saturday night. The videos were really hilarious. But the sometimes, there were videos which I find “foul” especially when it shows people that get. But I love the segments “Alpha Kapal Muks” wherein they will challenge their contestants to do some public-humiliating stuffs. Sometimes challenges were not that funny. But most of the time, they’re so funny. The segment shows how Pinoys were so desperate to earn money even if it’s their pride that at stake. The segment “Pikon Ka Na Ba?” is also funny. They will piss some people by doing and insisting certain things. I love this episode wherein there was a man who fixes the damaged electrical outlet. Then suddenly a big rat runs after him. He was shouting like hell. I was laughing so hard with that. At the end, they disclosed that the other man was Michael V. and that he was at Bitoy’s Funniest Videos.

I Love Encantadia!

I love watching the newest telefantasya of GMA7. The special effects were very fascinating. The production design was great. Characters were very interesting. And the story was fabulous. In our boarding house, it was like fiesta when it’s already Encantadia. I, my two boardmates, my landlady and her son with her son’s wife and baby boy were so excited to watch it. We will all gather in the sala and watch it together. Sometimes, some of our friends will even go there and watch it with us. As a film student, I really appreciate this kind of TV programs. We can’t deny the fact that it’s in fantasy and all things are just make-believes. But we can’t also hide the moral lessons we get from these kind of shows and Encantadia is the best example among many. I commend GMA 7 for making great shows like Encantadia.

VCM Says: Show Me What You Got!

Last September 19, we, the Victory Campus Ministries applicants had our Talents’ Night and Induction Program. It was so successful with God’s grace. I was assigned to the design of the venue. They told me that I am so creative that’s why. Supposedly, the event will be on September 24 but due to some unexpected conflicts, it was move to an earlier date. We were cramming like hell. Our presentations were not that polished. Our main problem was we can’t meet all for the practice for we have different vacant times. Well anyways, it was still successful. Everybody loves the design I made in the center. And it was so fluttering. Thanks for the creativity God gave to me. We also danced and sang lot of Christian songs. It was great. Our skit took so long. It was musical. I have lot of parts for the skit but the script was given that day too. So I have to use my adlib abilities. Good thing I was part of a performing org in Baguio. I missed performing. I was very thankful for all the talents God gave me. They were so precious. And I really wanted to share it to people. I was really amazed with God’s power when I saw lots of talents that night. Praise Him! After all the presentations by the applicants and even the members, there was an awarding to the best sigsheets. Joni won the 1st place. She deserves it. How I wish I got the award. Well, I am satisfied with the fact that many people appreciated my sigsheet. I was the one who started putting designs on it. Then we were inducted. They gave us compilation CD of Christian songs. I love it! I am so blessed being a member of VCM who strives to change the world and change the campus. This is for you God!

VCM SportsFest: Enjoy!

Last September 10, we had our sportsfest in Victory Campus Ministries. There were 4 teams:red, blue, green, and yellow. There were several exciting games. I belong to the red team. Go red!
I joined the three-legged walkathon. My partner was Kuya Ryan, my “kababayan.” In that event, there were six stations. And we’re in the fifth station. It was frustating because we were last. But I and Kuya see to it that we can catch up. So we really did our best so that we will not be the last team. And true enough, because of that extraordinary urge, we became third instead of being last.
I also joined the dodgeball game. This was very exciting. But we were last in this game. But I really enjoyed it. People were very loud especially me. It was tiring also. But you can’t feel that if you are in the middle of enjoyment.
But in the main event, we were the champion. It was much unexpected because we didn’t have practice for that. God’s will! In the end, blue team was the over-all champion. Green team was 2nd. We, in the red team, was 3rd. And yellow team was the last in ranking.
I’m so glad that God lead me into this organization-Victory Campus Ministry. This is where I can be with my fellow Christians. I know this was part of God’s plans for me. And I’m happy for this. Praise Him!

Prayer Works!

I think the best time to receive blessing from God is when you least expecting it. I want to share this blessing from God which I really did not expect. We have this activity in my social dance class. It’s an interclass DANCESPORT COMPETITION for all social dance classes. The dances in the said competition include cha-cha, boogie, and swing. Oops! If you think those dances are very easy, think again, because it was move to the next level. What I mean is it’s not just the basic we knew in our high school years.
My partner, Katelyn, and I didn’t practice that well because of our conflicting schedules. During the day of competition, our call time is 3pm so that we can practice a bit for the program will start by 5pm. But because I have to attend our sportsfest in VCM, I came there around quarter to 5pm. I was late. And I was so ashamed to my partner. The sad thing is her mother and elder sister was there too to watch. We really didn’t have enough time to practice. I told her, we will do our best even if we didn’t have enough practice. That’s not a hindrance for our victory.
When the competition started, we prayed first before the start of every dance. I know God will be our weapon. He gave us the talent. And we will show the people what He gave us. And after the 3 dances, they announced the top 12 pairs. We were not expecting a lot because there were pairs who are really prepared for the event. I think group #1 even has their choreographer because they have moves that are advance with what Mam Aguilar, my social dance instructor, taught us. But thank God, we’re in top 12. I know God helped us. So again, in the middle of the dance floor, we prayed. We thanked Him for letting us be in the top 12. That’s an accomplishment already. And again, we asked His guidance for the final round. We prayed that let the deserving pairs win and that everything should be under His will. And after the final round, it’s the announcement of winners. 6th, 5t and 4th placers were announced. One pair was from our class. 3rd place was announced. 2nd place was our classmates. Group #1 wasn’t called yet. So we were expecting that they won. But the emcee shouted #19 as the 1st place. Oh my God! That’s our number in the competition. We won! We won! It’s much unexpected. We didn’t have enough practice but still we won! God moves in mysterious way. You must really believe in Him and ask for His guidance. Prayer works! Just be sincere in asking His guidance. Now, I’m enjoying my new gold medal from UP. It’s very overwhelming. Unexpected blessing feels great. Thanks for the dancing talent God. Praise Him!

BABALA!

Hay naku, lahat kami sa isang klase ko ay naiinis na sa professor namin. Masyado kasing mapanglait si Sir. Hindi na niya kinoconsider yung feelings namin. At ang masaklap pa nito, hindi naman siya nagtuturo. Ang nangyayari, pumapasok kami sa kanya para pakinggan namin ang kanyang mga comments sa mga artista, pelikula, mga TV shows at marami pang iba na gusto lang niyang laitin. Buti lang sana kung walang malalait sa kanya, pero ang totoo, ang dami ring mapupuna sa kanya. Nakakalungkot lang dahil major class ko siya. Maganda yung subject pero pumangit na dahil wala naman kaming natutuhan sa kanya. Matalino siya, pero hindi yun nagagamit. Sayang talaga! Kapag nalalaman nga ng mga kaibigan ko na siya ang professor ko, sinasabi nila na napakamalas ko naman. Marami na talagang may ayaw sa kanya. At talagang iniiwasan siya. Dahil transferee ako, hindi ko alam na isa siya sa mga dapat iwasan na professor sa film. Nakakaasar pa kasi ang hirap ng project namin sa kanya. Yung group ko ay quiz bee ang gagawin. Talagang nahihirapan na kami kasi ang taas ng expectations niya. OK lang sana kung sulit yung natutunan namin sa kanya. Well, para sa mga film students diyan like me, iwasan niyo ang professor na ito. Magtanong tanong kayo sa CMC kung sino siya, sikat naman siya eh. Dahil walang may gusto sa kanya. Sana lesson na itong pinagdaananan ko sa kanya…

I Gave Her A Book Too

My former board mate in Baguio, JEN, celebrated her 18th last September 15. My plan was to give my gift to her at the Araneta because we have this plan to meet there. But unfortunately, she didn’t have a ticket. So I gave the gift the next day, Sunday, because they’re having their PE class in Diliman. I gave her the book “I Kissed Dating Goodbye” by Joshua Harris. She needs it badly. Jen was very honest to me. When we were in Baguio, we have lots of conflicts because she’s very “pasaway.” But our friendship lives on. She is telling me everything about her, especially when it comes to her lovelife. She’s very open. And that shows she’s a very good friend, despite of her attitude problem. She always has a boyfriend even those she really didn’t know personally but digitally, but always end up being hurt. And I hate it when she’s hurt. I know the book will really help her. The book would give her insights about dating under God’s purposes. I hope she will read it. And I hope she will take the challenge, to kiss dating goodbye. It’s so nice to be single!

I Gave Her A Book

My friend Beverly Ann celebrated her 18th birthday last August 28. She invited me but I told her I’m not sure if I can go there in Pangasinan. The truth is, I really wanted to go but I’m not sure for I have to do lot of things here. But when I found out, I could come, I didn’t tell her. I want to surprise her. She deserves a surprise. She’s one of those people who really believe in my talent and my faith. She’s happy for all my achievements. She’s really a very real friend. She’s an artist. She’s a very great painter. It’s in her family. So when I arrived there, I told her that I can’t come. She said it’s OK. But during that day, she was very surprised because I was there. She even cried. She’s so sincere. I gave her a book by Joshua Harris, “Boy meets Girl.” My original plan was tp give her “I Kissed Dating Goodbye” by Harris also. The book I gave her was also good. It was about finding the right someone for you, in God’s time and with God’s grace. She loved the book. I know that book will really help her learn things about relationships. And there, she can read a lot of words of God which is very powerful. Guys, read that book too!

We Don't Deserve the 2nd Place

Ever since, it is my dream to watch live the UAAP Cheering competition. That’s why when I came here in UP Diliman, I can’t wait to see the said event. Well, the truth is, I have this dream to become part of a well-known UP Pep Squad. That dream started when I was in high school because I was very active in our cheering squad then. Now, that dream lives on, but I was kinda hesitant of joining now because I want to prioritize my academics and serving God. And we all know that joining a pep squad requires a lot of time which I doubt if I can give.
And last Saturday, September 17, even though I have a fever for several days due to undesirable weather, I see to it that I will watch it. I’ve been waiting for this for a long time, so nothing could be hindrance for me to watch it. I was with Richmond, my block mate. We went there by around 11am. I was really excited. But it started by 2pm. We waited for almost like 10 years there in Araneta Coliseum. The good thing is me and Richmond has entered the venue easily. Some of our friends and block mates find it difficult to be there easily because there’s no available ticket already.
While waiting for the main event, the “kantiyawan blues” dominated the Araneta. Of course, it was started by the UP representatives. And that’s us. There are a lot of representatives by UP, UST, and FEU. Some schools have these balloons and they’re wearing the same color, which I find it cool. But that doesn’t make that UP isn’t good. We are not good because we’re the best.
Personally, we have the best costume and exhibitions. We are very consistent. Everything looks great. We have original and new cheering pieces. We are the loudest. We have a very nice concept of Nestle cheer which is like cabaret dancers. That’s why its so sad and frustrating to note that we are just the 2nd place. We’re being 2nd place for 4th time in a row. FEU is the 3rd. And of course, UST is the 1st place for the Nth time. I have to admit that UST have also a very good concept of Nestle cheer because of the effects. But they weren’t consistent. Their exhibitions aren’t good. They’re a crap!
I really can’t accept it until now but I have to. Well, come what may, UP will always be the winner. And I know God has a purpose for that. UP go! UP fight! UP win!