Bested? Think again.

Finally, puroUNO Marketing Group got over the Strategic Alliances. Wheew! No more conferences at night where our conversation leads from one thing to another (kadalasan, hindi na tungkol sa Marketing pinag-uusapan). I'm gonna miss those arguments over YM, whether young professionals or the kids should be our target market. So weird. We also made our ORIGINAL jingle for Faber with choreography! We made that 3 hours before the actual contest. Beat that! We weren't really there for competition really. We were there just to present something for the judges, have a grade in Marketing and to achieve that no written final exam. That was it. But I thank GOD that he let us have a great show and plan, as well. For me, I think we did great and nothing can change that.

I am so thankful to be part of 2CA1 - kaya nga UNO eh. No award can ever keep us from being number one. It's just a title anyway. We gained two awards - Best in Presentation & Best in Marketing Plan. Well. Not just one but two awards. Haha. I would like to thank my block mates who actually let me be in-charge of the whole thing and believing in every thing I say and for the cooperation. Haha. I love you guys. Bawi tayo sa BROADQUEST. Sweet sweet revenge.

"Ang galing galing niyo" - as quoted from Mrs. Jane Ebarle, the Marketing Executive of Faber Castell in the Philippines, as we were bidding her good bye outside the auditorium because she has to leave early and unfortunately, not having the chance to judge the last group. Need I say more? Haha!

MarkStrat

The Presentors

Q&A Portion

Mrs. Ebarle, Marketing Executive (Faber Castell)

2CA1 a.k.a puroUNO Marketing Group

Death comes like a thief in the night.

You'll never know when will it come and how it would take you.

In my previous blog, I was writing about him. I didn't know that it would be a sign that he will say Goodbye.

Sunday morning. He was there. Sitting. Without uttering any word - I can hear how he breathes. But I didn't mind. I thought it was just something he does everyday.

Sunday afternoon. It was raining as I was going to school for our seminar in CWTS. I actually hesitated to come because I came from a debut the night before, but it was required. So I came. I received a text message from my sister that our uncle was looking for me and she suggested that I should came by when I go home. To tell you the truth? My reaction was: "Bakit?" I was so mean. I admit. When I got to the hospital, I was hesitating to enter. But something magnetic was pulling me inside. Its as if, I should see him.

When I went up, I saw him. It was an awkward moment and without any words coming from me, tears went rolling down my face - nonstop. It was painful to see him with the respirators attached to his throat and all those tubes. He was still conscious. He saw me. He can't talk anymore. But I know that he wanted to say thank you for being there. I was crying. His hands were so cold already. The doctors said that people who suffer from heart attack are like that even if they are still alive. From that moment, I didn't want to leave him. The things I said before vanished into oblivion. I was saying sorry but his gestures said as if I didn't have to. It feels like my presence was enough for him. That night, I have to go home with my sister.

Sabi ko pa "Uncle Boy, babalik ako bukas ha? Uwi muna kame ni Ate". He nodded with approval and I was still crying as I got home and went to bed. I didn't have much sleep. I woke around 2 in the morning and stayed awake. By 5 am, my mom received a call from my dad saying that my uncle already left us. I was shocked. I didn't expect that he would leave us so fast.

I know he was just waiting for something before he bid us goodbye. But I think that it's for the better, it will be harder to see that he was enduring the pain. At least now, He is with God. I know he will always watch over us. I know he loves us. Good bye Uncle Boy. May you be in the place you always wanted to be and with your parents. Say Hi to Lolo and Lola for me. I will miss you. We love you!

Well. It's been one hell week. But at least we are done with our Marketing Plan. Haha. All we need is our AVP :)

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How come I don't feel guilt or even mercy? Am I being mean and numb or is it just because of the cruel things he did before? I remember when I was a kid, I used to get freebies from his store. It was automatic that whenever I came inside the store, I would instantly pick something up and say "Pahingi ako" with the puppy eyes. He wouldn't mind (I guess).

He used to give me toys and I would gladly accept it. Although some toys were meant for boys, I don't mind playing with it (or maybe he thought I was a boy back then?). I really don't have much memory left during those times when everything was peaceful and picture perfect. Ever since I entered my Senior high school, I never looked at him the same way again. I started to float away from him and anger empowered my emotions. Maybe because he was starting to get older and more annoying day by day and I on the other hand wasn't a kid anymore and started to become busy with other stuff. Can you blame me? I was there when all the words came from his mouth when they had stupid arguments over money matters. But who can blame him too? He has no family to run to except for us nieces and nephews. He never got the chance to marry, he dedicated all his time buying toys for us when we were younger and of course wasting his life over alcohol.

Soon maybe, when the anger subsides, everything will be back to normal. I will see him the way he was before.

Now when I think about it, I'm beginning to be scared of getting old. I hope when I get old, I won't be that irritating and I hope it won't reach the point that my grandchildren will stay away from me or even my future kids wouldn't care less. But I do hope it won't end this way. I haven't fulfilled my duty yet to him and I think being the youngest, I am obliged to be the one to care and think of what would be next for him.

I pray for his safety God, although he turned away from you.

Tiger power
(Me Ann, John & Me)

I wish I have more school spirit like the others, then I would cheer my heart out during UAAP games and support my beloved school - the Pontifical and Royal, Catholic University of the Philippines, Smoke-free campus, the University of Santo Tomas! Rawr! Haha! The dream to be in the finals is not yet dead. Just as everybody else thinks we are off the final four, think again!

Obviously, I can't seem to write my heart out for today. I'm having a writer's bloc (or am I?) Haha. Can't seem to think hard enough since I am super busy with crappy school work. I am dying. Plus I'm confused with Corona Boy and my High school love. Haha. Seriously, I'm just waiting for Corona Boy to make his move but I also like the High school love. What will I do? Oh well, this is the punishment for being so gorgeous. Joke! (But jokes are meant to be, sabi nga ni Me Ann).

Take note: "You will make an excellent admin one day..." -Prof. Anita Garcia (a text message last Tuesday since I've taken charge of the class. Haha!) Well.

*She runs...

ANYWAY. I wish I know what to do. Please oh please, I need answers. Argh!

Why should you be happy?

I'll give you my reasons.

1.) Just when you thought that you can't finish your supposed Marketing Plan due in just a matter of days, the tables turn! We were able to present (at least) the draft on time and thankfully, it was approved.

Andre, checking the plan.

Nah, we're not discussing on Marketing plan anymore.

SAYA ko noh.

2.) But before it was approved, I had the happiest minutes of my life. HE FINALLY TALKED TO ME! Thank God, after 15 months, he was able to notice my beautiful hair hahaha! Joke. Seriously, I wasn't expecting that HE would approach me and say HELLO. Gosh. I didn't know what to say for the first time (to a guy). Darn. Never did I expect that he would notice me. Haha! What does this signify? Are the stolen glances finally paying off? I sure hope so. Corona Boy. How I crush you. Haha! =) When I finally got back in our classroom, I was giggling by myself and was all blushing (Jobena). I didn't even noticed that our professor was already speaking to me and she had to utter my name for the second time. But it was worth it. =) I love the fact that he approached me first.

Telling my friends how it happened.

3.) The surprise party for my best friend Nazi was a blast! Her reaction when she came in Tia Marias was priceless! She didn't expect that all of us (and her college friends) will be there too. I super loved the moment! I almost got drunk by that stupid Red Horse. Haha! Thanks to Ces who went with me until Trinoma because that's where I was fetched. I missed our High School moments. Sad thing that Grace wasn't here to enjoy the night with us. I was able to say all my greetings, wishes and even got the chance to render a song for my best friend. Haha! Happy 18th birthday Nazi. I love you! :)

Singing for Nazi :) *nageemote siya*

Someone is missing. Grace! Uwi ka na!
*Chard, Miguel, Naz, Ces, Meng*

Kiss Kiss.

Mga Bad influence sa akin. Haha!

Waah. Ubos na.

Basically, these are just some reasons why I am happy. There are a lot more reasons to be happy about. Soon, Marketing Strat will be here and the FINALS... Who could forget the much awaited semestral break? How I look forward for you!

Incomplete.

PE just doesn't feel so right. I used to look forward to attending Basketball every week since I know we will have loads of fun - including all the mishaps and laughter, although we are all running under the scorching heat of the sun. Everything seems to be so incomplete and unexplainable for the past few days. There are a lot of things we can't explain. I've realized that the quiet ones have a lot of emotions beneath them dying to get out but they can't just simply let it out like the way we talkative people do. Easy for me to say because I'm so open.

Maybe because they're scared that no one would listen or no one would bother to talk to them. Life is so precious to just give it up. But who am I to judge a person? I don't know his experiences on life or what he feels or he is going through. All I know is that there far better things in life that we should all consider. Take for example your family and friends. A lot of people, not just you, is affected when you are sad.

But why? It still bothers me. I may not have a very important role with another person's life whom I'm not that close with, but it just saddens me to know a person who would take his life away because he thought it would be an easy way out to get away from all his problems in life. If he only knew how his friends cared for them. If he only knew how important he is to his family. If only. Then this would have never happened.

Everything is so gloomy. Rain has started to pour once again and the pressure with school work is on (Marketing Strategy, You make my heart, mind and nose BLEED like there's no tomorrow.) But still, I know in the end, everything will turn out well because I have my family supporting me, my classmates and my friends who care for me. I would never ever set aside the values and the chances that I have. Let's all be grateful that we are all given the opportunity to live the life we have right now. Whether it be the lowest of the low, the level of pressure is incomparable and everything seems to be a blur - just SMILE and PRAY. God knows what He's doing. Stick to the plan. Don't do shortcuts. The road is meant to be rocky and long so that we would find out that there are greater things in store for each and every one of us.

*Where ever you are right now, I hope you find the peace you've been longing here. I will always pray for you and though we've just known each other for barely 2 months, you will always be remembered.*

Sometimes I wonder what boys are thinking? I can't really tell. All I can tell if he is gay or not. Haha. But that's not my point. Point is, what do they really want to tell or what do they really mean? Most of the time I don't get them. What does those glances mean? Does it mean that he likes that girl too? Or is the girl just being paranoid? Maybe yes or maybe no. Who knows? *Nakakaparanoid sobra!*

I'm having one of those writer's block moments. I can't think of any topic to write on. So I asked Pacific and he told me to write about him and his soon-to-be infinite happiness that will probably start next week. Laughtrip! But seriously, TOPICS are the hardest things to think about. Brain Bleed!!! Everything lies on the topic you are writing about and probably it reflects on your image too. Enough about that. I'm super happy today. I got over the nerve wrecking song number awhile ago during our Marketing Seminar at the CFAD Avr. Everything went well and the best part of it all was Corona Boy is in the audience watching and listening while I sing. If only he knew how much that meant to me. Haha! *cheezy* To tell the truth, I was actually shaking while in front. What if I get the lyrics wrong? Or what if I get out of tune? It would be so damn embarassing - and He is there watching to top it all off. I'm glad that he opted to stay during my number and left after I sang. Aww. How sweet! *Ang feeling ko Haha!*

But can you blame a girl whose only wish is to see his bald head and his smiling face? It made me super happy. Though I know he doesn't know (or maybe he knows?), it's enough that he's there. Haha! Gawd! What am I saying? Obsessed? Haha! Not really. I just like the fact that something inspires me to do good at something, so I guess he's a good thing. (Logic?) I caught him looking at me by the way, meaning he also caught me glancing at him too. So I'll call it quits. Whatever. *Kilig ako!* ENJOY the moment. Savor it. Yum!

I HAD FUN TODAY! *Nasiyahan, nabusog, kumanta, sumayaw, nagfeeling marunong tumugtog ng gitara at violin* These are just some of the things we did while we were at John's place somewhere in the portals of QC. Malayo sa kabihasnan. I never thought that you can do a lot in just a matter of hours. Food was great. We were fed like it was the last day of our miserable lives. I thank John for the hospitality and his mom for letting us crash into their place. I love John's house. Haha!

See the sign? Not to be mistaken as a Ref okay?! Think again!

Palayok Palayok. What is inside you?

I'm a Gifted Child. What can I say? Haha!

Aww. Our fones. (Mine and Me Ann's)

Well. Guitarist na rin!

OT. :)

We practiced for the intermission number for tomorrow's Marketing seminar in school. I'm so excited since it's my first time to sing a Paramore song in front of real audience. I'm just used to singing it in our classroom when there's no professor around. Haha. Will Corona Boy be there tomorrow? I sure hope so. I would dedicate the song for him. Haha!

Hello. It sure looks like I'm enjoying this.

Nothing much happened today except for the fact that I was humiliated in front of Corona Boy when Nico started shouting my name out loud (take note: he shouted my whole name, the other time he even mentioned my section! sheesh!). I can't react at an instant since it would be so obvious that I am crushing on him for the longest time. I stared at Nico like I wanted to stab him with a knife. Hahaha. Oh well, I guess I just have to lay it down a little bit (although there is nothing more to hide!).

Time flew fast today but when History came, it seems like it slowed the clock and it became the longest hour of my life. I felt so sleepy and my eyes are slowing shutting themselves. Tart even stood up on her chair so as to be comfortable with the way she was sitting. Haha. I'm even running out of words to say right now. Darn it. I need to draw inspiration to be come up with a better entry. Maybe if I see Corona Boy tommorrow, I might have the "inspiration" not the humiliation. Can't think of more things to say. I just love this song.

"Island"

The Starting Line

Let's sail away
Find our own country
We'll build a house and beds out of palm trees
Let's get away
Let's push our lives aside

I'll sport a smile
Take in some color
Under the stars
I'll be your lover
With no distractions I'm gonna treat you right

Well it seems like things are only getting better
Well it seems like we can never catch a break

Just a keep a hold on me don't let go
If you float away, if you float away
Waiting too long for a ship to come
Don't you float away, don't you float away

Let's go to bed
Let's stop debating
Look at the time
We're always waiting
But we're in love
And that should be just fine

Well it seems like things are only getting better
Well it seems like we can never catch a break

Just keep a hold on me don't let go
If you float away, if you float away
Waiting too long for a ship to come
Don't you float away, don't you float away
[x2]

And if you like (and if you like)
and if you like some other time
I would like to introduce you to the finer things
If we survive (if we survive)
If we survive, get out alive
I'd like to say how beautiful I think you...

Just a keep a hold on me don't let go
If you float away, if you float away
Waiting too long for a ship to come
Don't you float away, don't you float away

The next few weeks are going to be hell since we are already starting out our Marketing Plan for Faber Castell. Good luck. We still have that hangover on what happened last Friday. Everybody is still talking about it in the classroom and there are still questions that is in dire need of answers... like if this guy is gay este likes this someone. Haha. JOKE LANG! Don't take this seriously. Haha. SEPTEMBER, a lot of my blockmates have celebrated and will celebrate their birthday this September. Huhu. Ubusan ng pera to! Debuts are flying here and there! Haha. I have to find a perfect gift for them (Tere, Colet and Chandz) and of course for my best friend who will be celebrating her debut on the 14th (I love you Nazi!). Finally, we will have another one of our bonding moments. I really miss her. We don't see each other that often even if given the fact that we go at the same school. Her schedule is very different from mine - I have morning classes and by the time that my classes are done, hers is just about to start (She's a Tourism student by the way). Well, I'm super excited already. Debuts? Bring 'em on! Hahaha.

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"I'm getting over you", a song by Click 5. I like the song. I can relate to it but too bad I already GOT OVER. Haha. I can't feel a single thing towards him anymore. I've seen him last Sunday during our CWTS prelims. I know he saw me and I know that he knows I've seen him too. I just didn't bothered looking or taking more glances at him. I just showed him how happy I am that he's out of the scene. It just irritates me more that I used to like him before but now I realize that those were just fleeting emotions. I guess I was looking for someone to fill up the thing that is missing inside me but I wasn't ready yet. Sabi nga ng Giniling Festival, "MABUHAY LAHAT NG SINGLE!" Right now, I'm happy that I am able to live life without problems coming from the heart and as of the moment, I don't think that I'm ready to be in my very first relationship. When that time comes, I want everything to be perfect although I know that along the way, we (whoever he is) might encounter problems. And when that time comes, I will announce to the whole world who he is (whoever you are, where are you? Hahaha). I won't rush things and I won't let myself be affected with the people surrounding me. =) Hurray me!

Nice. I had uber fun yesterday at Ron's place! Haha. I never expected that it would be this much fun and I never expected that Jong would be kissing and slapping people if he gets drunk. It was like a field trip without supervision - we took a bus going there and half of our class went along with us. Dartz was also so funny since it was her first time to ride a bus so she kept asking silly questions to the conductor if he was going to collect the ticket he just gave us and the likes. FUNNY! It just so happens that our very aim to get someone drunk, FAILED. But there will be a next time and that will be soon. Hehehe. We're gonna squeeze everything we need to know and revelations will be at its best.

Nevertheless, August 31 of 2007 will always be remembered as one of the happiest bonding moments with my beloved class. I love my block! SOOOBRAA! I can feel the bond, the realness and the sincerity! I know that a lot more of these will happen along our way... 2 and a half more years to go!

PICTURES :)

Ubos. Busog.

Haha. AT kelan pa ko natutuong uminom?

Drink til you Drop. Sukahan contest.

Queen of Magic Sing. (Sabi ni Sheena D.)

Sing. Til your lungs drop. Haha!

Haha. Jong. =)

Peace out.