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 Wednesday, November 27, 2013 || 
Last November 24, 2013 (Sunday), I attended my first ever fun run with the theme 'Be RICEponsible!' as part of the celebration of the National Rice Awareness Month. I learned about the event when one of my fb friends shared the pubmat of the National Year of Rice 2013 fanpage. I got interested especially after knowing that the venue was the UP Acad Oval which was near and seeing the relatively low prices which were Php 150 for the 2km run and Php 250 for the 5km run. I registered for the 2km run. I went alone since no one could come with me. I was hesitant at first but I took it as an 'adventure' and credited it as an experience. Besides, the proceeds of the event would go to the Yolanda victims and it was my little way of helping them. This was the 2nd benefit event I attended, the first being the Zumba Bayanihan last November 22 at the UP CHK Gym.
The main event was scheduled at 5am but we had to be there by 4am for the registration and race kit distribution. I asked my dad to give me a ride since it was so early and scary to commute despite the fast traffic. And it was less hassle for me but not for my dad because he needed to wake up early for me. Lmao. I slept early and woke up at around 1am. I decided not to sleep anymore because I'd be groggy if I did.
I got there 15 minutes after 4. A lot of people were there already. I fell in line to register and when it was my turn, the lady told me to pay first which was separate from the registration. And so I went to the payment booth. There was a label but no one was there to accommodate us. In fact, there was not even a table to do the transaction. I was like... what was the purpose of the label and separate tent for the payment process if no one was even there to handle transactions. That was when I started to be pissed off (discreetly). After a random lady from the staff attended us, I went back to the registration line (ugh) for my bar code to be scanned. After minutes of waiting and still few persons away, the person in charge, after recognizing me, took my receipt and handed it back to me. I didn't know what she did since she just returned it to me without saying a word. I had to wait again before I got impatient and asked if everything was already settled when she took my receipt and she said yes. I was irritated so badly because she didn't even notify me that I'm already registered. Had I known that, I could've lined up for the race kits instead of wasting time there. Another thing was that she was so slow in the reg process and it looked like as if she didn't know what she was doing. As a consequence of this, the line for the race kits was so long. The race should have started at 5am but was delayed to 6am. I was still at the line when the hosts were announcing the race would start in 10 minutes. I wasn't alone. Many were complaining about the sluggish process. They planned to start the race despite many were still not finished with the reg process. Good thing I got my race kit at the last minute.
The race kit consisted of a baller and a dry fit shirt. The design is very simple but not plain and I like it. My bib number was 2407. There was no singlet included. Guess how I took a photo of my bib number haha! Selfie without the actual face! That'll do.
Of course I needed to put my bag in the baggage counter. Obviously, I couldn't freakin' run with a bag on my back! Haha!
One of the hosts of the event. I'm pretty sure I've heard him somewhere... I can't lay a finger on it though.
During the race, I thought I was doing well until I gasped for air. I got so tired easily unlike when I was younger. I wanted to win the rice 'cause of the cash prize (P3,000) but after seeing that many were ahead of me, I kinda gave up on that goal. Lol. I just enjoyed the experience and I did. I finished approximately after 17 minutes if I remember it right. At least I didn't finish last. I wonder who did. That would be depressing for that person. *evil laugh*
After the race proper, we had free food! And guess what it was. Yes you got that right. RICE! Haha. There's no denying that their rice was stomach worthy most especially being hungry throughout the event. Like they say, "Hunger is the best spice."
Oh and look! Zorro was there also. Some of the runners took pictures with him. I was pretty sure that some people who were not from UP found Zorro weird. Well he is but that's normal for us who know of him.
Aside from the cash prize, packs of rice were given as prizes to the top 50 runners of each category. Unfortunately, I wasn't mentioned. Lol.
Just a random shot. It's amazing how natural lighting do wonders. Sunlight is the best source of light even in terms of photography.
People had the chance to write anything in the freedom wall. And see what I wrote. Lol. I forgot about the date. I thought November was the 10th month. Oh God, I have an ugly penmanship.
And here is a proof that I really participated in the fun run. I should include this in my resume! :)) T'was a fun experience despite losing and waking up early in the morning. I was able to exercise and at the same time help the victims of the typhoon. Overall, I'd give this a 7 out of 10. More fun run, please? XD
Labels: be riceponsible, first time, fun run, rice, thoughts
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 2:07 AM
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Wednesday, November 20, 2013 ||
Our PE today was fun because I got to meet and play with my classmates who are all unfamiliar to me and one of them was a girl from Russia whose name is Nina. They're actually two of them but the other one was not in sports attire. Not sure why. Anyway, it's not everyday I get to meet people from other countries. When we introduced ourselves to each other, I had this urge of saying 'spasibo' to her but I was uncertain what meaning was. I might have been embarrassed. Good thing I didn't because I googled it just now and learned that the meaning of it is 'thank you'. I thought it was hello. LOL. I first heard that word two years ago during my Kas 2 subject. One thing I also noticed about Nina is that she's tall. She roughly stands at 5'6"-5'9". But after learning that she's from Russia, I wasn't surprised anymore because as far as I'm concerned, Russians are very tall people. Aside from that, she knows how to play volleyball. I can't tell for now how good she is since we played for a short time only but I'm pretty sure she knows how to play the sport.
Aside from Nina, I also got to meet Paula, Harvey, Aljon, and Jay. I want to meet the others so that our class would be more fun. It's easy to get along with others most especially all of us (I assume) love to play volleyball.
After the class, some of my classmates and I still played after asking for permission from Sir Isada. I'm now foreseeing the interclass competition on March and from my observations of the laru-laro, I know our class will do well. Excited for next meeting!
Labels: classmates, fun, PE, thoughts, volleyball
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10:06 PM
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Tuesday, November 19, 2013 ||
I got my contact prints just this afternoon! I felt so thrilled because they're not just any ordinary photos. These, my friends, are my college graduation photos which I will eventually keep for the rest of my life. So I really have to pick meticulously which the best ones are for each category (toga, sablay, formal, and creative). Honestly, at my first look on the photos, I commented on myself having an awkward smile. I find my smile here unnatural haha! But what the heck. For the toga category, I pick the 4th shot. For the sablay category, I haven't find my resolve yet but it's either 2nd, 3rd or 4th shot.
© Relans Photography
For the creative shot, I won't blame you if you can't pinpoint what my concept is. It was on the spot when I had my creative shot. I did have ideas for it but it was too late already and I didn't have the clothes and props to materialize it. So I just had to use whatever is in Relans' wardrobe. And voila! I found a turtle neck and a double breasted suit to save me from my demise. Good thing the photographer instructed me these poses that you see below after confessing how much of a dope I am in this kind of things. I think it turned out well but I have to choose the best one. For now, I'm leaning towards the 3rd shot. The 1st one is okay but I look so THIN. Maybe because of the angle. For the 4th one, I actually like the way I smiled but I don't know, I look gay there LOLOL. the 2nd and 3rd shots had me thinking. I eventually ended up favoring the 3rd shot since I'm looking at the camera and it's more appealing. For the formal category, I'm favoring the 2nd and 4th shots.
© Relans Photography
Although I'm having my gradpic processed already, my graduation won't be this coming April. I still have one extra sem to go before I get there. Nevertheless, I'm still on track, just a bit delayed. Everything will come into place at the right time. Just "keep moving forward".
Labels: contact prints, gradpic, graduation, sablay, thoughts, UP
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9:53 PM
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Saturday, November 16, 2013 ||
It's always a blessing waking up in the morning. Moments after doing so, I saw this web on the fence and I took the opportunity of taking a shot of it. It even got better when it was back lit by the sun and green & white bokeh served as the background embellishments. Sorry I'm not sorry for being weird in appreciating little things like this one. HAHA.
Labels: morning, thoughts, web
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10:59 AM
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Friday, November 15, 2013 ||
Today, we had our first session in PE where we actually used the volleyballs. I was so excited because it was about a month since the last time I played on court. The previous meeting was just an orientation and the session before that got suspended due to the inclement weather. All we did today were drills and not actual play. It served as a 'warm-up' for the next activities that we will do. I was not disappointed, really because I liked the drills. I suddenly remembered our training when I was in high school. I realized how much I missed playing volleyball with my high school friends. I used to play EVERYDAY. I got addicted to the sport.
When I got into UP, I tried getting volleyball as my first PE subject but I had to change it into table tennis because of time conflict. I had to prioritize the GE subjects. So I said to myself I would get it next sem. But same dilemma... 7 sems had passed before the gods had permitted me to enlist PE 2 Volleyball, my 4th PE. I guess patience is a virtue. Now that I got already I wanted, I won't waste a single moment in enjoying it since, practically, this is my last sem.
Apart from that, I've also been watching the Philippine Superliga Grand Prix, the first professional volleyball club league in the country. It's a joy to see former players from UAAP & NCAA as well as players who came from other schools, form club teams and emerge themselves in the volleyball battlefield. In addition to that, the management required each team to include 2 imports to their roster. It was a completely different set-up--bringing the competence to a higher level. Personally, I'm rooting for Team Cagayan since it's where Aiza Maizo-Pontillas plays for. Yes, she's my idol ahehehe. She's a very skilled and talented player and I started noticing that the very time I started watching UAAP games (Season 73). It's because of her why I loved volleyball even more. Haha enough about that. I'm sad about the game result today 'cause Cagayan lost against TMS-Army. :( They were celebrating a 17-game winning streak (16 games from Shakey's VLeague Season 10 Open Conference and 1 game from PSLGP) until today. I noticed they weren't themselves today. TMS-Army may have improved most especially with Wanitchaya (THA) and Murakoshi (JPN) but it also took advantage of Cagayan's inconsistency in today's game. I hope Cagayan gets it together in the coming games and make up for its loss.
Cagayan versus TMS Army. Kotruang going for a kill.
Labels: PE, philippine superliga grand prix, thoughts, volleyball
breathed easy at
11:01 PM
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Sunday, November 03, 2013 ||
For the past days, I've watched many horror films and documentaries in Star Movies, HBO and Nat Geo. Not to mention, I did most of that alone and at midnight. I kinda like the feeling of getting scared but it still depends on the story. If it's too gruesome and brutal (e.g. Saw), that would be out of the list. Anyway, my break's beyond boring. I'm pretty sure you're experiencing the same thing but at least you're not alone. So basically, I just ate, watched TV, surfed the net, and slept all day. And yes. That, my friends, is the summary of my sembreak. No wonder I kept watching horror films.
Sinister, Prom Night, The Haunted Mansion (lol does this count?), Zombieland, Is It Real... these are just some I've watched. Okay, most of them are not really worth the goosebumps but those are the least the channels could provide. It's like I had a choice, right? In addition to that, I stumbled upon listverse.com and this particular post got me interested. It's about 10 disturbing animated shorts that will give you nightmares. I honestly got creeped out by majority of the videos but each of it kept me wanting to watch the next one to it.
Hehe yeah I know what you're thinking. I'm a total bum. I couldn't agree more. Kill me now.
Labels: bum, horror, movies, sembreak, thoughts
breathed easy at
12:51 AM
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Saturday, November 02, 2013 ||
Our family usually doesn't go to the cemetery to visit our departed loved ones. But of course, this doesn't mean we neglect them. I haven't asked my parents why we don't have this tradition that other families have but I guess it all boils down to financial reasons. What we do, though, as a way of commemorating is that we lit candles during the night and pray over silently.
To Lola Faty, Tito Rudy, my cousin, and to all those who had to leave this world unexpectedly, I wish and pray for the eternal repose of your souls. And for those who are still living, I hope we all understand the true meaning and importance of life.
Below is a photo of Lola Faty (October 22, 1916-July 9, 2011). It was taken last 2010 during her 94th birthday.
© Michael Villar
Labels: all souls' day, lola faty, thoughts
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11:40 PM
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