Saturday, March 11, 2006
It Has Been A Week..I Know..

I apologize for not blogging for a week already. I had been very busy with the schoolwork (see the dark circles around my eyes?) and the computer is always occupied by someone else. I'm sorry...

Anyway, I have to warn you. This post will be very long...

MARCH 4: Family Day (Field Demo)

We had our Field Demo/Family Day in the afternoon. God was so good for not letting the rain pour down even though there are already signs of dark clouds over our heads.

Our performance was a blast! You could clearly see in everyone's faces how they love it so much. One thing that is amazing is that we had great fluidity. Yehey!!! I'm so proud of you guyz!!!

Even though we gave our best shot and ours was one of the best (the 4th Yr had also a great number), I was very disappointed with the scoring system. The judges combined the students' performance and the results of the games and the number of guests per level. It was totally unfair for us. It was all because of the performance of the other two sections. The result of their number pulled us down. It was so unfair because, like I said, we had one of the best dances of the day. It was also biased. The judges were composed of 4 teachers from the other campus, while two from our campus. Of course, you would expect that they are more on the other side. Grr...how I wish the panel of judges were from other schools and the scoring system would be a lot different.

Anyway, I'm glad this was over. For the past weeks, I have been the leader and choreographer of the class. But, this is only the beginning people.

MARCH 6: Foundation Day - Mini Fair

That Monday was our Foundation Day or much better known as the Mini Fair. We, the Sophomores are in charge of the Marriage Booth. I was "on duty" most of the time so you probably could just imagine how many couples I've seen wedded. Our booth usually has the least number of customers, but surprisingly, they were a lot -- not to mention myself.

Yeah, I know, this will be shocker...

I was asking for a plastic bag from one of the kuya's becuase the bottles I collected during that day alone was already giving a pain. Then, two of my friends came to me and warned me that I'm going to be handcuffed. I turned back -- still waiting for that plastic bag. Next thing I knew, I saw Jim and two First Year girls approaching me! I tried to avoid them, but they were too persistent. So , being a natural good girl, I let them do what they want. The two of us walked around the campus -- without talking to each other. Whne I thought my nightmare would be over, we were brought to the Marriage Booth (Oh, I forgot to tell you. Since we are in-charge of the booth, we made a new rule that whenever a couple will be handcuffed, they go straight to our booth.) Along the way, a group of Second Year boys from the other campus approached us and asked Jim who is the girl thathe happens to be handcuffed with. When one of them said my name, I heard another one say, "Ang swerte mo naman Jim!" Great! I just want to pound him and tell him, "Anong maswerte dun?!" or something else. When we finally arrived at the "altar", all of the Second Year students were excited and more "kilig" than we are. In the middle of the ceremony, the "priest" (who happens to be one of the "sira-ulo" people I know), asked one of my class mates if the honeymoon comes before marriage. I know he was serious asking that question, but that really made me laugh. Then, I suddenly felt that there were more and more people surrounding us. Gosh! I was really starting to get embarassed. Anyway, here's my favorite part of the ceremony. instead of just sprinkling the "holy water" over our heads, the "priest" squirted the bottle all over Jim. Hahaha...he was really wet. Then, we had the recieving of rings (I said receiving because Jim just got the ring for himself. On the other hand, I already had one because I got it from a plastic earlier. :p) People urged us to kiss, but thank God for saving my beloved cheeks. Hehehe... We didn't get to sign a marriage contract because they ran out of stock. Thank God! Hahaha...

I know you would ask, "What's the feeling?" Honestly, I felt nothing. No, I'm not naive or numb, it's just probably the fact that it's really over between the two of us.

Although, everyone was so "kilig" over the moment, I know there was one person who isn't -- the girl. When Jim and I passed her along with a classmate, he [the classmate] asked Jim, "Uy Jim! Di ba dapat si Honey yan?" He wasn't joking. I could tell his voicec was really serious. When I looked back at the girl, I could tell the looks of her face that she was quiet, really quiet. Then, like sending a mental message to Jim, I thought, "Oo nga Jim, di ba mas OK pa sayo na si Honey ang ka-handcuff mo?" But I know he didn't want this.

I have a feeling one of my friends are behind this. Well, I hope she's happy now.

I was pissed off from the beginning of that moment 'til minutes after it.

I concealed this side of the story, but right now, I'm ready to reveal it to all of you who have been reading my posts since then. An hour after all that happened above, I sat on one bleacher. I was reviewing for the upcoming General Information Quiz Bee until my thoughts drifted to Jim. I was still angry at him. The memory of what he did to me left a scar in me that stings and burns whenever I see or feel his presence. I looked at the Jail Booth. He was there. I got my cell phone and started to text him saying that there was no use to get angry at him anymore. At first, he was bewilered. But, when I told him that I forgive him already, we were OK again.

I know I have sinned. God took him away from me because He knew he wasn't the right one for me and He's just keeping me away from trouble. But, I don't know what to do. Last thing I knew, I was in a state of confusion.

MARCH 9: Quiz Bee Finals

I could clearly remember that I was quite nervous when I stepped on the grounds of the other campus when we, the finalists, got there for the quiz bee.

The first quiz bee was Spelling. The words were tough. I reviewed well enough, but it seems that only 1% of what I reviewed was given. When they were tallying the scores, I could feel my heart punding in my chest. To my surprise, I won! I'm the Spelling Bee Champion! Yehey!

When all of us thought that the Quiz Bees for the day are over, we were surprised when one of the teachers announced that today the Math and General Information will be held. Of course, we paniced.

We had Math after a minutes of waiting. No comment except for the fact that I'm not really good in Math.

Next was General Information. I have set my mind that I'll challenge myself to become a champion again. Unfortunately, my points weren't enough and there is someone better than me. But, somehow, landed 1st runner-up! Hehehe...not bad!

MARCH 10: Asian Food Festival

This is it. The event we have all been waiting for -- the first Asian Food Festival happening in our school.

There was a lot of tension happening in all of the groups since everyone wanted the prize. (The prize is that you and your group will not take the Finals in AP as well as in THE. It only means your automatically 100 in both. What a prize!) We only had a minimum of 45 minutes and a maximum of 60 minutes to prepare everything. You could just imagine how tense everyone is not to mention the audience as well.

After an hour, it was already time to announce the winners. Our group held hands because we knew we did our best. Here are the results:

Best in National Costume: Group 3 (Japan)

Best in Table Setting: Group 1 (Thailand)

Best in Food Preparation: Group 6 (China)

When the judge announce our group winning the third award, we couldn't contain our happiness! We're already exempted!

Then, our happiness was stopped when we heard that there is still an award for the Over-All Champion.

3rd Place: Group 3 (Japan)

2nd Place: None because there is a special reason...

1st Place: Group 1 and Group 6 (Thailand and China)

A tie! I couldn't believe my ears! We won! Our group won!


This week was the one of the most memorable ones in my life.

"Thank you God for everything you have given me. You have showered me with so much blessings. Even though most of the times I think that you are spoiling me so much, Lord, I'm grateful for everything. Thank you, Lord. Thank you."


Cheska's thoughts at 10:32 PM