Monday, October 30, 2006
Ngiti Lang Ako...


October 28 - Saturday

Sumama na ako sa practice nina Krizsa for the fellowship this coming November. Hehehe. Di ko matiis eh. Gusto ko talaga sumayaw and mag-perform. Matagal-tagal na kasi eh. Plus... ANG TABA KO NA!!! Kailangan ko na talaga pumayat at kontrolin na ang pagkain ko. Pag dumating na kasi ang Christmas and ang birthday ko, kainan to the max and mahirap na magpapayat. Hehehe. Anyway, ang pagsasayaw ko will be one form of exercise.

Yehey!!! After so many weeks, nakapag-COC na kami. Hehehe. Daming updates especially sa pagitan namin ni Krish. Enjoy pa kami sa lesson.

THE RIGHT THING AT THE WRONG TIME IS STILL THE WRONG THING.

Hahaha. Tawa nga ako ng tawa nung tinanong sa akin ni Ate Karen kung manligaw sa akin si Chris Tiu and as in now na. Aba, syempre, di ko na pakakawalan yun!!! XD Hahaha. Ang sarap mangarap! :D Sana magkatotoo. Jowk! :D

October 29 - Sunday

Hehehe. Surprise! Surprise!

Finally, after months of waiting, na-baptize na ako! :) What's even more special about it is that tinupad ni God yung wish ni mama na ma-baptize ako within the week of her birthday! :D Kahit na hindi surprise pero malaking tuwa ng mom ko kasi after a long time siya naghintay for this moment to come.

Hehehe. Na-shock si Ate Karen at si Ate Ai! :D Hehe. Glad you liked my surprise!

Nandun si Paul, isa sa mga classmates ko. Even though regular siya naga-attend ng church, I was glad na he sat at the front. Hehehe.

Si Patt gusto mapanood baptismal ko! XD Nung kinuwento ko sa kanya, excited na excited siya katulad ko. Hehehe. Don't worry, Patt, ipakita ko na lang sayo. Hehehe.

MY PLANS...

Excited na ako sa mga days to come. Excited na rin ako bumalik sa school kasi kasali ako sa Intrams! :)



Cheska's thoughts at 2:56 AM




Saturday, October 28, 2006
Sem Break Na!! XD

School's out for now, and I'm going to party!!! XD

Well, at least for nine days. Hehehe...

October 25 - My Mom's Birthday...

The day before her birthday, dad treated the whole family to eat at one of our favorite hotels, the Edsa Shang-ri La. It was expensive alright, but it was really worth it. The food was delicious! There were dishes ranging from Filipino, Asian, Japanese, and even European. We had a feast! Bea and I even endulged ourselves with our very own crepe for dessert. Yummy! We would love to go back there!

On the actual day, we celebrated mom's birthday with a touch of simplicity. Kani Salad for the appetizer, Spaghetti for the main course, and a caramel cake from Estrel's. Hehehe. Everyone was happy especially my mom who had a wonderful year and will soon have the greatest gift of all -- our new house. :)


My mom who had just finished blowing her candle...

A closer look at the cake. It looks so pretty...

October 27 - Opening of the Intramurals (Last Day! XD)

Everyone is as psyched as I do for our Semestral Break. We really need a goodnight sleep. We've been burning the midnight oil with all the requirements and exams in our hands. We, girls, hate looking at ourselves in the mirror because of all the eyebags and pimples on our faces. However, before all that...LET THE GAMES BEGIN! (Well, that would be until we get back on November 6. Teehee! :D)

Culiat High School's Drum and Lyre Band with an entertaining performance. They were great! I love the synchronization of the flags and the songs that they played.

Congratulations again to all the Juniors! Winning the Muse and Escort contest marks another step closer to being the Best Batch. Congratz! :D



Cheska's thoughts at 6:54 AM




Monday, October 23, 2006
Behind the Frustration...

He went silent after I mentioned his name. He sighed. "Makaalis na nga," he said.

Did I hurt him? He didn't even say goodbye.

Was he jealous? I don't know.

I like another, but he seems affected.

He likes another, so I don't bother the thought anymore.

Or do I?


Cheska's thoughts at 12:38 AM




Sunday, October 22, 2006
A Tiny Space in My Heart...

Iimbitahin mo pa rin ba siya sa party mo?

Syempre. Kaibigan ko parin naman yun...tsaka, malaki ang utang na loob ko sa kanya.

Bakit?

Basta.

That was my conversation with my mom went when we were ready to leave SM and finished our shopping spree. Actually, there is a continuation on what I said:

Malaki ang utang na loob ko sa kanya dahil...siya yung taong unang minahal ko.

There is still that feeling that occupies a very tiny space in my heart to notice. Sometimes, I even feel lonely because we don't get to text or talk to each other that often. We're only friends right now. No more tingly feeling. No more kilig factor.

I miss him, but I'm letting go. And let me say that again, I'd rather fall into the arms of the unreachable than wishing for the person you love right now fall for you.

Wish I could be the one
The one who could give you love
The kind of love you really need
Wish I could say to you
That I'll always stay with you...
I'm not the one you're needing
I love you, goodbye
I hope someday you can find some way to understand I'm only doing this for you
I don't really wanna go
But deep in my heart I know this is the kindest thing to do
You'll find someone who'll be the one that I could never be
Who'll give you something better
Than the love you'll find with me...
Leaving someone when you love someone
Is the hardest thing to do
When you love someone as much as I love you


Cheska's thoughts at 12:30 AM




Monday, October 02, 2006
A Tear-Stained Face...

Only a few seconds were left. UST was leading by two points. Everyone was hanging on to his or her seats. The people in blue (and even I at home) were begging for a miracle. When the game clock boiled down to zero, so does my energy. The tigers finally caught their prey.

I was totally in tears. I was disappointed and frustrated. Ateneo was the #1 team in the eliminations, while UST was #4. How frustrating is that?

As I wiped the tears away from my face, I saw JC Intal, the “Rocket” and #1 player of the Blue Eagles, crying over the defeat. Tears began to water again around my eyes as I remembered that this is his last year in the UAAP. What a painful graduation gift this is for him and for the rest of the seniors.

It was hard for me to accept the fact that the Blue Eagles lost. I wasn’t even in the mood to answer calls and text messages. Trying to choke back the sobs like Chris Tiu, I turned off the TV and walked away with a tear-stained face.


Cheska's thoughts at 6:21 AM




Sunday, October 01, 2006
Three in One...

Under Flying Roofs and Tumbling Trees

On a grey Thursday morning, I woke up seeing the coconut tree swaying crazily with the wind. Classes were suspended, according to the news. I was happy for I have enough time to do my requirements and watch the second game of the Finals between ADMU and UST scheduled on that day. Feeling excited, I didn’t notice that the winds have become stronger outside my room.

Raindrops fell heavily on our car as my mother drove my sister and I to my classmate’s house for practice. When we arrived, the electricity was cut off. Without anything to do, we just ate, slept, and stared at the ceiling.

Unfortunately, for me, I couldn’t sleep. My mind was busy tossing and turning on what we should do. I could hear my mind screaming, “You’re here for practice, not to lie around in someone else’s house!” In reply, I breathed a heavy sigh. How can we practice if there aren’t any batteries available and the electricity was cut off? I was imagining doing some steps for our dance until I heard pieces of yero crash down. I looked outside and saw a tree collapse and other stuff that weren’t there before we arrived. As I closed the door, I could feel my heart pounding in my chest.

I was scared. Hearing the wind howl and yeros falling apart, makes me want to hide until I can’t hear anything. I’ve never experienced a storm like this. It was really frightening.

On our way going home, I saw a shocking scene that I never saw before. Branches of trees were scattered everywhere, a MMDA post fell, and pieces of stuff that probably belong to roofs of houses. When we arrived home, I was even more shocked to hear that my parents’ room, my sister’s room, and even the computer room were flooded. Miraculously, only my room wasn’t damaged by the wrath of the storm. I regret for not leaving earlier (blame it on my sister who still doesn’t want to go home). If I stayed home, I would have helped my parents clean up.
The storm finally moved out of Metro Manila, but the supply of electricity isn’t turned on yet. My cell phone has no signal. There was no radio to listen to. There was nothing to do. It was only us and the candles.

We had nothing to do during that day, I recalled. My sister and I tried to kill boredom doing silly things and playing games. However, I pity those families who experienced things worse than this. For my sister and I, boredom can kill us, figuratively. For others, the storm killed their loved ones, houses, and crops under flying roofs and tumbling trees.

Hardcourt Cutie

Because of the wrath of Milenyo, the second game of the Finals between ADMU and UST was postponed yesterday. It turns out to be what I expected. The UST Growling Tigers won making the Ateneo Blue Eagles push through a deciding game on Monday. (Ok, I sound like a courtside reporter. Haha.)

For the past weeks of watching UAAP, I was drooling over a hardcourt cutie wearing a jersey #17 of the Ateneo Blue Eagles. His name is Christopher John A. Tiu or more popularly known as Chris Tiu.

It all started out two or three years ago when I accidentally flipped the channel and became interested in college basketball. By that time, I had a major crush on Joseph Yeo of the De La Salle Green Archers. (Hmm…I do have a taste for chinitos, don’t I? XD) I only heard of the name “Chris Tiu” when he was crowned MVP in the Junior Division (I think…) or just one of the junior players of Ateneo.

Now, I’m totally obsessed with him. I found some information about him through various websites that proves he isn’t just a face. He’s smart -- I mean -- brilliant. It is rare to find someone like him, especially when you’re rich and handsome.

Here is something I found at one fan’s blog. If you’re a die-hard fan of Chris Tiu like me, you’ll probably laugh on the floor.

Background: The "Little Girl" is seven years old... And all the other girls are in their Sophomore year at the Ateneo.
Girl 1 to Little Girl: We lost!
Little Girl: I know, and you were all cheering so loudly!
Girl 2: You'll understand us when you get there, because this is what college is all about: hell weeks and basketball.
Girl 3: And Chris Tiu.
Girl 2: Yeah, and someday you'll go to college and have your very own "Chris Tiu."
Little Girl: What's a “Chris Tiu”?
Girl 3: It's the epitome of perfection, dear.
Little Girl: Oh.

Hahaha. I love this post! XD

Well, at least there is still someone who is wonderful in the appearance of Chris Tiu.

Haii…I hope it is true that when I’ll go to college, I will have my very own Chris Tiu. I’m sure you’re wishing for that, too. But for now, we’ll just turn on the television and cheer for our main man because...

“WIN OR LOOSE, IT’S CHRIS TIU WE CHOOSE!!!”

True Confessions :: Love the Impossible

Old flames die. Three simple words that are enough to describe how I feel right now. Old flames die. They loose their spark and their light.

I’d rather fall in the arms of the unreachable than being with the impossible someone to fall for you.

You might think I’m overreacting. Don’t worry it’s just an exaggeration on what I feel. Besides, it’s just a crush, OK?

This realization dawned on me when I told my mother about him. She said that it’s better not to have a crush for you’ll never have that guy. The ones who will fall for you are the people you don’t like and the rightful man God chose.

So there, that explains why my special feelings for that someone disappeared. We’ll still remain friends, but not like before. So please, no more teasing and whatever gimmicks you have.


Cheska's thoughts at 1:45 AM