May the odds be forever in your favor.
03.23.12 Last day of classes!
(Photos are by N, PP by me)
As many people look forward to this day by planning sem-enders waaay beforehand, it was more of a day that totally caught me off-guard in everything. Deadlines were eating up one another (We had 36 units for this sem, can you even imagine the workload?) and it was madness. Nevertheless, I’m just happy I got through it all now. It definitely stretched my multitasking skills at the unexpected. Time Management skills, level up!
Solemn Low High Five!
I stayed at R’s place for a while after school to prep up (Thanks for the “adoption”!) then L’s mom (thanks tita!) gave us a ride to MOA. Had late lunch at Pepper Lunch (I just had to say that) then watched The Hunger Games!
The movie was AMAZING. It was like a real Bionic Commando’s game- only more hardcore!
Blue Wave after MOA then changed location to Harbour Square.
Chilled at Starbucks after then I went to a spontaneous sleepover at my sister’s condo. Thanks for the lovely last day, guys!
FINALLY, I’M AT PEACE. Summer, you don’t know how much I longed for you.
CHEERMANIA ‘12
01.27.12 yup 3 weeks late hahaha /badblogger /busybee oooh I love Cheerdance competitions! The energy, the swag- it’s like stepping inside a Step Up Movie!
There was an unfortunate incident with our College’s (CFAD) costume, though. It didn’t arrive on time before the event took place. Nevertheless the entire routine still stood up for itself and the audience’s energy overwhelmed, so it’s all good!
CTHM (College of Tourism and Hospitality Management) reigned at 3rd place. 
Quick dance intermission from the UST Yellow Jackets. Awesome hilarious time! 
And yes, hindi lahat ng Yellow Jackets kalbo. Hahaha!
GO USTE!
Props to this guy from the College of Music. I think he twisted his foot real bad in the middle of the routine but he still went through it even though he had to limp back and forth! Fighting spirit, you’re doing it right ✔ 
College of Arts and Letters, 2nd placer. Love their get-ups!
And the 3-peat Champions, College of Commerce! Kudos to everybody this year!
Sepia
Ola! This is me taking a quick break from my merciless pile of plates and homework.
Last Monday (01.30.2012) we had a quick shoot for our Literature subj just around the Univ because this was really a last minute take.
Shoot 5 Character Story lines in merely 1 and a half hour? Challenge accepted!
Sandy as Juli (Basilio picture courtesy of google images HAHAHAHA)
Ft. Lady as Hermana Penchang
(Above photo by Nicole)
Martin as Padre Florentino (above photo by Julie)
Igel as Ibarra
Rachelle as Maria Clara
Ron as Padre Damaso (thanks for the help!!)
It was really last minute everything that we ended up using my Harry Potter costume robe for the Padres to wear! Haha cheers to us, guys!
Back to work!
PAUmpanga Adventure!
12.19.11 My twin (Sandy/Pau/PauPau)’s 18th Birthday Celebration part 2 @ her hometown, Pampanga!
I love love love love adventures. I don’t mind commuting at all (as long as I’m given a detailed version of what to ride to where, lol) just to get to destinations. Keeps the thrill pumpin’ + you get to exercise your geography skills (which we all know, I’m in dire need of)!
Oh and adventure time with blockmates? OZOOOOOM!
We stayed overnight at a lovely villa in Fontana. Private pool, yessir!
“Livin’ the life”
The Chamber of Craziness have been opened. Viewers of this entry, beware!
We played card and dare games as the night passed. I LOVE OUR EPIC DARES!
Lonely nights under the moonlight ft. Jeno HAHA
SHOT OF THE CENTURY HAHAHAHAHA I’ll spare you with the horrid details
Dare, not drunk ;)
We visited Nayong Pilipino the next day. Sandy’s dad greeted her via P.A.! “Happy Birthday Anak, Love you! Aalis tayo ng 4PM!” ♥♥♥
Happy Birthday Twin! We love youuu ♥
School plate for Photography class.
Modeling, Styling & MUA: Nicole Pilarta
Photography & Layouting: Joanna Zafra
Nicole and I had vice versa roles with this ad she made. Posting these because it’s our first take on Studio Portraiture and we’re forever amused, hee!
The Aftermath
Last Tuesday (11.29.11), we had our shoot for class where we’ll take turns photographing and modeling for each other. We’ve done this before (see Phototrippin’) but this one definitely raised up the hassle bar since we’re doing it for school purposes!
After the class, we took photos with the glorious UST Christmas lights (I’ll take more photos next Tuesday when they’re more settled!)
It’s sad how my camera can’t handle low-light conditions. That, or I sacrifice sharpness. Oh well papel
Run for Pasig River 2011
11.20.2011 || 5K Run for Pasig River || Pedro Gil to SM Mall of Asia Route
Let’s get this straight: Some people (myself included) may think that running a marathon that’s earlier than the sunrise just to ‘help’ clean a river is somehow ‘pointless’ (when you can ask us to clean the river itself); and even though we had to wake up on the ungodly hour of 2AM (no transporation support provided) just to get to the starting point and we really can’t do anything about it bec it’s a school requirement, this marathon was actually, haters gonna hate, FUN!
P&S photos so I apologize for some noisy quality of some!
Tips if you’re joining a marathon like this: Set up a meeting place with your friends before the event. Telecom signals will screw up and consider yourself lucky if you actually spot your friends! I was lucky enough to spot some of my closest blockmates that made the run crazier than it can be!
If you were at the run, YES, we were that crazy group that greets strangers with “Hellooo! Ako Budoy!” and cheers “Go USTe!” randomly. Sorry and welcome to our life! :))
Freebies! Water, Champion Detergent (lol), Smart C juice bottles (which people kindly hoarded) and open water sprinklers!
I have no proper photo of the UST Yellow Jackets, but did you know that when Thomasian runners passed by Adamson’s drum group (sorry idk what they’re called), they played the “Go USTe!” drum beats! One for Pasig River!
This run was tiring to think of in the beginning, but fulfilling at the end. Hopefully our sacrifices pay off soon!
Tinseltown: CFAD Week 2011
Squeezing in a week’s worth of post in one entry!
This year, the UST- College of Fine Arts and Design makes a comeback in celebrating it’s 11th College Week with the theme ‘Tinseltown’!
Tinseltown is a slang term for Hollywood. The original meaning of “Tinseltown” is not complementary. People have used the word “tinsel” since the 1600s to describe something that is showy or even gaudy.
- Wisegeek.com
First day highlights: Parade (where I came in late. Boo. But my rough morning was instantly remedied upon seeing MY FOLKS! HAHA! Bellatrix Lestrange, Harry Potter and Hagrid! ♥)
Got blue hair towards the end of the day. 
Second day highlight: Sportsfest and Room Premiere Opening! The Second year students under CFAD collaborated to showcase a room in accordance to their theme and of course, t’was a non-stop movie marathon!
Our block got the Superheroes theme. The concept was to create a skyscaper view so that the ones entering the room will feel like they’re the “giants”, that they’re the one that’s super. Ya dig? We lacked time to prepare though but the room was so cozy, we nearly considered to sleepover! haha
Trollin’
Third day was tattoo day (for our block because we’re crazy like that) and One Shade Dance Concert. M A J O R S W A G!
Fourth day was “stalk and shoot” day
NERD ALERT! NERD ALERT! We invaded the library as we maximize the free time and did our research for Photography Paper
Oh and fifth day is Lemon drops Sabawfest + Awarding + Concert + Frisbee day!
Even though our room design was partially crammed… we won Second Place for the Room Premiere Challenge! Goojab, 2AD6 and 2IND1!
Pag may fireworks ba, Paskuhan na agad? Di ba pwedeng CFAD WEEK muna?
CFAD week ends with a BLAST! EPIC WEEK IS EPIC, This post doesn’t even give justice to it. Kudos to CFADSC!!
