September 24, 2012; Monday , Bagares Apartment

Diyandi Festival 2012 Logo
Credits to Iligan Bloggers Society

Time Started: 10:39 PM

5 years ago, at exactly the same day, I woke up as early as 5:30 AM because I need to finish my last day of duty at ICNHS for my practice teach. I came earlier than usual and was able to participate the Flag Ceremony. And few minutes later, the song I Choose Philippines was played and saw students dancing on the stage to render their number. It was also exactly one year ago that the Pre-departure activities of the Philippine Delagation for the 38th SSEAYP batched started. Memory of what happened that day came as a very wonderful flashback of memories I wish to remember all the days of my life.

"I arrived at the airport and I was happy to meet kuya Adrian and Kimoi. We went together at 4M Dormitory and he paid the taxi for the three of us. He is very generous indeed. I wasn't able to cover my quota for which we had agreed. Kuya Jude talked to us about the conditions and I agreed to him. Nor-en wasn't able to came that day. Sir Darwin Manubag and I rode the same plane and he shared to me that one of his batchmates died in an Helicopter crach after SSEAYP. We also met him together with Sir Pocholo (his batchmate) during our PDA opening. After the program, we came to realize a very sad news that our beloved YL couldn't make it because of the accident she meet. We even made a bondpaper with her name written on it and took a picture as if she's in there with us. I had wished to text her and to say that we miss her but it might just add up to her burdens so I just prayed hard for her recovery instead."

I rode a tricycle and my 100 peso bill was such a big amount for something that early. So, I needed to spend it to load worth 30 pesos so I can pay my fare. It's actually the only money that is left for me this month. Since I don't want to lose the credits because of automatic data packet connection, I decided  to register it to All Net Unli.

Photo credits to Iligan Bloggers Society

I sent a text to Lovette and ate Xyza just in case they have decided to accept my application at Iligan Bloggers since I deactivated my Facebook account. I actually wanted to rejoin the group but unfortunately, I don't have money to register because for 7 months now, I was volunteering for a cause as part of the Sendong Response for Mental Health Needs.

Jam, invited me to join the Waterfalling Adventure Tour 1.0 by IBS and I tried to weight things out especially that I have to finish my lesson planning and other forms to compile in order to comply my Incomplete Grade last year when I left for SSEAYP. Later, I informed mama and papa, If its ok to buy a camera before I go home since we can use it anyway. And happy that they approve it. 

My day was a bit exhausting though, but, moreover, I was able to say yes to the invitation, wrote a blog post about the event and finally saved some energy to write on this 5 years now project.

What if this post will not be published because blogger closed already? Or maybe, I couldn't read it anymore because I died. No one really knows. All I have to do is to just keep writing. Hope for the best that maybe if I leave this earth earlier than expected, I have left something for others to remember.

I also had a short chat with Pin BPY. And all I can say is that I'm so  sseayp sick today! :)

Finally to add this, before I went to sleep, I had seen two of my friends Destiny Rhen Alipao and  Israel Cortez just next to my post.  I consider them bestfriends and wherever they are right now, I pray that they have succeed! :)

Goodnight!

Time Ended:11:09 PM/ 11:32 PM

September 23, 2012, Sunday : Bagares Apartment

Started: Untimed

Today , I have decided to finally start a Journal through a blog and I'm going to schedule it 5 years from now. Isn't that fun? I will be reading my post after five years and who knows what will happen to me after opening this time capsule?

Well, I started writing a Journal when I was in 2nd Year High School after I was encouraged through our Technical Writing class by Sir. Nunez. He taught me freehand writing and I gained interest in recording the daily events of my life. It was more like that I write what I feel that day and what happened.


What happened today:
5 years ago, this  very same day September 23, 2012, I woke up as early as 5:00AM because my body is already conditioned thanks to my practice teaching at Iligan City National High School. And then I went to the Youth Camp at Villaverde. Looking at the money I have at hand, it was just enough for me to travel a roundtrip jeepney ride.

I went there to simply show my support and I said to myself that just like a newly hatched butterfly , they must learn to spread their own wings or they wont learn to fly at all. It was a bit far from the highway riding the padyak-padyak or tricycle because I went down near the Gaisano Mall.

Iligan City Road, Sept 23, 2012 Fiesta Season

I took a photo of the street so I could also post it in my Facebook page to encourage my friends to participate for the Diyandi Festival Series of Activities. It was a bit funny though coz many vehicles were on the road but I took a little risk to have it taken at the center.

Syrah, hugged me first and I was so happy seeing them after a long time. I felt like I was lacking joy inside and that must have been because I am carrying lots of baggage with me which includes finding a job and finishing my practice teaching. We had a little chat with mamang and papang and I shared to them these issues.

Jhonas sitting like a monkey on the talisay tree ( haha)

 After a while, I checked on those assigned the food committee. I actually don't know how to cook but I was so happy that I was given opportunity to do the marketing and even assisting in cooking everytime we have retreats or caps during my college days.

The new generation of Cooks
Specialty: Fried Egg and Hotdog

I did miss talking to them and they always tell me how much they miss my corny - very corny jokes. I admit it, they are people who really laughs at my lines because of the reason I mentioned earlier. Not only that, It's Raffy whom they said who replaced me on my throne as Corny King.

Participants of the camp eating their breakfast

We also went to the coastal waters for water refill and when we went back they were already eating their breakfast. I said to them repeatedly that I had eaten already so they gave me a chocolate drink instead and I guess I have no reason to decline their offer.

Left to right: Daphne, Jepoy, Arby, Me, Dom, Cacay

Our chats lead me to realize that I'm already a Decade in the community last August 11, 2012. Isang dekada na ako! To have seen them grow brings me so much happiness already. Most of them will be graduating this school year and they will be at another crossroad of their lives. 

New Generation of Langyaw

It was just like yesterday when we were the ones giving the talks, the ice breakers and playing the instruments, but now, here they are. Praise God indeed. :) Our campus dream which is "A renewed society in Christ through the campuses." is little by little being realized. I pray that whatever path we all choose, may it be for His glory.

I went home together with Jeun and he was concerned about finishing his thesis. We also had a chat about Maribeth that she's on the final lap of her review for next week's LET examination. Many YFCs who took Medicine at MSU will also be finishing this school year. Time sails so fast indeed. 

High School students waiting for their turn to take the MSU-SASE

I stopped by at the overpass to take a picture of these students. Today is the MSU-SASE wherein students will have the chance to study at the University System. It reminded me of why I had chosen to study in Iligan.

This day is a great day indeed. I have 21 Lesson Plans to produce but all day, I spent it writing this blog and    doing Facebook. 

Today's Birthday:

Ate Neung

Pao 

Sheena Osera

Finished: 11:00PM