Friday, July 27, 2007
Blue Craziness ^_^

People, especially those who don't really know me, usually think I act to mature for my age, poised, and all grown-up. Well, probably if you are one of them, you would think twice. Haha. :D

It was a good thing that classes were dismissed early yesterday and we had no classes for today because of the career orientation. Maybe you're wondering why, it's because more than 24 hours ago was the clash of two of the best schools in collegiate basketball - De La Salle University and Ateneo De Manila University. The "Thrilla in Manila".

I am an Ateneo fan. Hehe. :D And I was screaming, cheering and just acting really wild with excitement over the intense fight. Who wouldn't be if you're such a fan? Plus, there were 10 deadlocks in the game and the rival teams just kept on answering each other's shots. It was really really intense. Even my mom started screaming (by the way, much noisier than me). Hahaha.

Right before the end of the game, a family friend of mine texted my mom. Guess what? CLASSMATE NIYA SI CHRIS TIU! I don't know if I have mentioned this before, pero crush na crush na crush ko siya! Wah! Then, just in time, Chris Tiu nailed his three pointer from the corner stretching their lead to four against La Salle (hmm... I sound just like a sportscaster! hehe.). There were few answers from JV Casio, but when he fouled Chris (ano to? feeling close? hahaha.), Ateneo got the chance to put this rivalry to the end because of the co-captain's 80% shooting rate from the free throw line. Finally, after four quarters and an overtime of competition, the Eagles soared above the Archers. 80-77.

Since I already mentioned about the whole I-am-crushing-on-Chris-Tiu thing, I found out something. All I knew was that he is taking up Management Engineering (ME), but what surprised me was he is taking up Applied Mathematics: Finance. In other words, he is a DOUBLE MAJOR! All I can say is that, WOW! What more can you ask more of this guy? He isn't just a handsome face, but a brilliant student, an effective leader, and a morally upright person (based from his interviews, you can really tell if a person is raised well by the words that come out of his mouth). And mind you, I rarely see guys like him nowadays.

Hahaha. So now you know how crazy and passionate I am with regards to collegiate basketball. Yeah, I was jumping up and down, up and down, running all over the house, screaming just because of Ateneo and Chris Tiu. Haha. These are just the simple things that make me happy.


Cheska's thoughts at 6:11 AM




Wednesday, July 18, 2007
What Almost Happened Was a Sacrifice

Since yesterday, I was torn up choosing between two things - something I really want to do since it only comes once in your life and another that may put me in a safe corner to leave no regrets. With so much confusion in mind, I ended up choosing the second, which is to attend the 2nd session of my review for the UPCAT. But even though I have reached up a decision, I wasn't happy. I even ended crying in my seat during class because of the overflowing disappointment. Aren't decisions made for someone not to regret anything?

I asked a few people to give me advice. It was better to accept the once-in-a-lifetime oppurtunity. I was chosen along with some selected students to represent the school in an inter-school economic congress in UP. Now, who would say no to that? It is a big privilege! But, somehow, my mother won't agree to it. Reviewing for the UPCAT is more important, she said. Great, just great.

But, as a familiar saying goes, "If there's a will, there's a way." I did just that. I called the review center a while ago and the 2nd session is also offered on Sunday. As long as the session isn't full, I can definitely go! The good news is I can go to the congress! Yehey! Now, I can attend both scheduled activities without leaving any regrets!
(I just wish that my mom is proud to me, since she isn't showing any sign that she's happy about my decision.)

"Lord, thank You for making a way for me not to leave any regret. Thank You for answering my prayer. I am truly grateful for all you have done. Thank You as well for the people, especially Lea, who touched my heart when she told me that she would support me whatever decision I will come up with. May You open the heart of my mother concerning this matter. All I want to do is for her to be proud of me. Please do so, Lord, so my heart will be at peace."


Cheska's thoughts at 3:02 AM




Monday, July 16, 2007
Her Bittersweet Melodrama..

Sounds... bittersweet isn't it?

Apologies for posting for a very long time. Being an aspiring salutatorian, class secretary, CAT officer and a soon-to-be editorial staff member (I still have dreams of becoming editor-in-chief of our school paper before I graduate) all in one isn't really easy. In addition to that are college and scholarship applications to fill up and review classes to attend. Haii... when will I ever take a breather?

I'll be posting again once I've taken a break. I'll be also updating my multiply when that happens.


Cheska's thoughts at 2:51 AM