Rain isn’t really good for the first day of classes. It just makes everything wet and slippery. Instead of being able to roam around the University, run across the fields, and smell the fresh air of independence, you’ll end up under your umbrellas, cold, and if you’re lucky enough, wet under the rain because you forgot your rain gear.
Most of the UP freshies are now different. They weren’t the freshies that we were or the freshies that were before us. They put the CHA in chaka, especially that most them bring their moms, and even yayas around. They put the PA in pathetic, when they can’t even ask for themselves and would rather get lost looking for classes in the Faculty Center. They put the E in ewww because they would rather talk about their new phones, new condos, new cars, instead of, I don’t know, fostering great, lasting friendships. And yes, this is a hasty generalization. In any case, I still believe in them. Much more that they have the financial capital that will enable them to do so many things and embody what UP education stands for.
On a gloomier note, I enjoyed my first day today, not because it was perfect, but because I have learned to love the imperfections of the day. WTF.
Hindi ko lang talaga kinaya yung may seat plan sa auditorium. It was, at best, challenging and life changing. You’re forced to sit beside two random persons who, for the most part, are capable of nothing but awkwardness. Buti nalang groupmate ko si Jovan.
Today, I also skipped a class for the weirdest reason – I forgot I had a class. I don’t know how to explain it to the professor next meeting. But she can always check the time stamp on my Form 5 to prove that I did use the time enroll and not to flutter around looking for freshies with potential.
And also maybe because I wasn’t myself today, I just happened to have lost money. Money, which by the way, is very scarce lately. Sabi ko nga kanina, ‘Wala na nga akong pera, mawawalan pa ako ng pera.’ Pero sabi ko rin, ‘Kung wala na akong pera, bakit nawalan pa ako? Ibig sabihin, may pera pa ako, konti nga lang, sobra.’ I need to get a job.
Finally, just before I went home, Chel noticed that my left eye was swelling a bit. This eye swelling phenomenon has been happening since the summer of my first year. It has happened every summer then. I didn’t notice that it didn’t happen last summer because it didn’t. Apparently, it just got delayed. Hello, unwanted protrusion!
Anna O is also back in UP. It makes me happy ‘cause we’re now louder. I think this is going to be a great year with most of my friends around. So much for my first day. I’ll see you tomorrow.
P.S. Today is tomorrow because I just technically crossed a day. That means, it’s Mikee’s birthday today. Happy Birthday, Mikee! I wanted to post a photo, but you may not want the exposure and the attention that comes after. Cheers!
Most of the UP freshies are now different. They weren’t the freshies that we were or the freshies that were before us. They put the CHA in chaka, especially that most them bring their moms, and even yayas around. They put the PA in pathetic, when they can’t even ask for themselves and would rather get lost looking for classes in the Faculty Center. They put the E in ewww because they would rather talk about their new phones, new condos, new cars, instead of, I don’t know, fostering great, lasting friendships. And yes, this is a hasty generalization. In any case, I still believe in them. Much more that they have the financial capital that will enable them to do so many things and embody what UP education stands for.
On a gloomier note, I enjoyed my first day today, not because it was perfect, but because I have learned to love the imperfections of the day. WTF.
Hindi ko lang talaga kinaya yung may seat plan sa auditorium. It was, at best, challenging and life changing. You’re forced to sit beside two random persons who, for the most part, are capable of nothing but awkwardness. Buti nalang groupmate ko si Jovan.
Today, I also skipped a class for the weirdest reason – I forgot I had a class. I don’t know how to explain it to the professor next meeting. But she can always check the time stamp on my Form 5 to prove that I did use the time enroll and not to flutter around
And also maybe because I wasn’t myself today, I just happened to have lost money. Money, which by the way, is very scarce lately. Sabi ko nga kanina, ‘Wala na nga akong pera, mawawalan pa ako ng pera.’ Pero sabi ko rin, ‘Kung wala na akong pera, bakit nawalan pa ako? Ibig sabihin, may pera pa ako, konti nga lang, sobra.’ I need to get a job.
Finally, just before I went home, Chel noticed that my left eye was swelling a bit. This eye swelling phenomenon has been happening since the summer of my first year. It has happened every summer then. I didn’t notice that it didn’t happen last summer because it didn’t. Apparently, it just got delayed. Hello, unwanted protrusion!
Anna O is also back in UP. It makes me happy ‘cause we’re now louder. I think this is going to be a great year with most of my friends around. So much for my first day. I’ll see you tomorrow.
P.S. Today is tomorrow because I just technically crossed a day. That means, it’s Mikee’s birthday today. Happy Birthday, Mikee! I wanted to post a photo, but you may not want the exposure and the attention that comes after. Cheers!
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