This is probably one of the looooongest days I had so far. I. Can. Remember.
It started out last Friday, really. Went to my Film112 class at one, went home at exactly four, got all dressed up for the requiem mass of Mrs. Pascua and flew to STC around five.
I looked so respectable. I swear. I even almost forgot that I'm this evil, evil queen of deception. Anyways, everyone there was like, "Oh, you grew up so fast!" and "Dalaga ka na!" and "Gumaganda ah! Buti na lang, di nagmana sa nanay"... But the most common comment wasn't a comment at all, rather, a peck or a squeeze in the cheeks. And yes, they all did say that I grew up beautifully. (Wag po tayo mayabangan; Nagnanarrate lang po)
All my GS teachers were there and so were my HS teachers. Was happy to see, well, everyone, actually. All of the teachers and alumnae made me feel like I'm home again and made me remember who I was and all.
Around nine that night, we went to Razons Banawe for dinner and I paid for my meal. (My mom forgot to bring money! Gah!)
We went home around ten and I stayed up all night online, talking to Doreen (loves her, really) Ivy, BA, Judd, Keisei, Aileen and other people. Slept at two.
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Next day, woke up at six. Slept again.
Woke up at seven. Slept again.
Woke at eight. Shouted loungs out and started to panic and frantically stuffed two "change outfits" for the events that I would attend.
Arrived around half past nine at STC for the STAA (St. Theresa's Alumnae Association) General Assembly. I was the batch representative for '06 and was the youngest alumna. I discovered that Ronnie Velasco, director and writer for the movie, Inang Yaya, was a Theresian. The director for the Cinemalaya entry, Still Life, was also a Theresian. Cecile Guidote-Alvarez, founder of PETA, was also a Theresian. Owner or Jollibee Banawe was also a Theresian. Grabe. Parang soro ang STAA. We're everywhere talaga!!!
And knowing about all these people reaffirmed my belief in myself. I too can make a difference in this world. As a Theresian, I should let my let shine and be a blessing. Tagline e! hehehe
Oh yeah, may website na ang STAA.
Meeting ended at half past twelve. (Won in the raffle! Won a book entitled Biyaheng FX! Author, who's also a Theresian, signed it! Yay!)
Took a taxi with Ate Frances, batch rep of '02, to the office. Arrived at office at exactly one. Had the focus group discussion with Ate Aloy, our former bureau manager and also, with Bea Lee, Anj, Hanna. Topic was about sex and the church. (At may isyu pa na late dumating ang inorder naming lunch from Chowking!)
Finished FGD around three. Bea went home, leaving Ate Astrid, Hanna and I to shoot. So around four, we went around the CP Garcia playground and started MOS-ing people. Wow. Ang dali hatakin ng mga tao that day! Amazing talaga! Tapos we went to Vinzons, where Hanna took a jeep to meet with her Aunt sa Crossings. So it was just me and Ate Astrid who met Pet at Vanguard for the interview.
Around five, we interviewed Pet at the hall near Cine Adarna. We finished in an hour and went back to the office.
We unpacked, I put some make-up on and went to Philcoa an hour later, where K.Lim was waiting for me. She took me to Gazebo Royale. This was where Abi's debut was celebrated.
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The Gazebo Royale was... magical? Well, the theme was magic and the table names were spells from HP. My table was Expelliarmus. Lol. Hya wanted to sit at the Avada Kedavra table. And she did! :D
Had mighty good fun with HS friends. Only one thing pissed me off - it was a formal attire debut and I was wearing semi-formal. Sheesh, why am I always a victim of dress codes? Ay, tsaka yung emcee kept mispornouncing HP terms and people's names. And I happen to notice that she's very fond of the word "lovely". Like, "... now let's meet her lovely brother, her lovely mom, her lovely sister.. isn't it lovely? Oh now let's applaud this lovely lady. Now, this lovely gift..." ROFLMAO.
Anyways, for some strange reason, had more fun than usual. Felt so at peace. It's nice. It's kinda like HS all over again.
Was part of 18 shots. Drank wine. Woohoo! Di ako nalasing, infernez. Tas became a proxy for Ashley who went home early. After the debut, photoshoot uli! Loveit. Loveit. Loveit.
It was half past midnight when I came home. Nakisabay kay Freya pauwi. Ang saya talaga. This is one of the loveliest days ever. Lovely, lovely, lovely. (nakakahawa yung emcee na yun! babatukan ko talaga yun! XD)
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