We didn't have class, that meeting was cancelled to give way to the Freshmen Orientation Program handled by the FOP Committee (FOPC). The University Student Council took their oath during that day too. And of course, we were greeted by StandUP members doing their show. And I couldn't forget when we sang the UP Hymn. The only lyrics I knew then were, "UP naming mahal pamantasang hirang" and "Mabuhay ang pag-asa ng bayan."

I think at that time, we ate lunch at Katipunan, at a chicken store. I was with my high school friends, most of us were attending UP and one was from Ateneo. That was I think the first time I went there. Although I have lived in Quezon City for 4 years, we mostly hangout at SM North. I remember that we used to go to this burger joint because their soda was refillable, well it used to be.

Then in the afternoon, we were entertained by our blockhandlers. We stayed at the track and field oval behind Bahay ng Alumni. We were asked to introduce ourselves to one another, the usual stuff. We played some games. Then when we were finished, we all went home. Most of us were a bit bored during that time. I believe we were only 7 guys in the block. Not surprising though, ganun talaga pag Chem Engg block. I think I didn't go home to my boarding, instead I went home to Pampanga.

After 7 years, my journey finally ended. I finished my last day of undergraduate studies last Wednesday and I got my classcard last Friday. It was wonderful and fulfilling. I finished college, finally. The last class that I enrolled as I've previously mentioned was Line Dance. It was another learning experience for me, and at least I got to prove to my teacher that engineering students can have two feet, the left and the right.

My official graduate date according to the application I accomplished is June 5, 2006. That's the date of my parents' 24th church wedding anniversary. I would've graduated last April had I finished my PE earlier. That would've been my gift for their 25th civil wedding anniversary. Well at least I'm done :) On to the next step!

Eto pa! Bakit parang wala tayong show na katulad ng The Daily Report with Jon Stewart, kaya nating mangopya o kumuha ng franchise ng mga game shows pero bakit yung tipong public affairs, talk show type wala. Well we have Jojo A. All the way pala. I like that one, I try to watch it everytime I remember that it's on. Mas magaling naman sumayaw si Jojo A kay Conan O'B.

May bago ng knock knock pala si Vic at Jose, dinagdagan na nila yung Sing; may Pasko na Naman na knock knock na sila, tapos yung isa pang pakulo nila eh yung pagsusuot ng iba't ibang costume. Ngayong linggo lang ata nagsimula 'yun eh. Tapos 'yung EB Babes na portion ng Eat Bulaga, woah ang ganda ng mga contestants, di hamak na mas maganda sila kung ihahalintulad sa SexBomb.

I hope I could also climb a mountain. I think I already did, I'd climb another one. Dun sa field trip namin sa Kas I inakyat pala namin yung Mt. Buntis. Ang masama noong panahon na yon eh naka-tsinelas lang ako, kaya ayun pudpod ang slippers ng lolo mo at putik putik. Sino na nga ba yung kaklase ko dun?

Tama na muna siguro 'to. Wala akong makausap ngayon ah, dito na lang ako magdadadaldal. Ang dami ko na namang sinasabi, wala kasi akong ka-kwentuhan. Nagpunta nga pala ako sa dentista kanina, yun sulit naman yung prophylaxis, sarap ng feeling. Medyo pumuti naman yung ngipin ko. Tapos kahapon nagpunta pala kami ng NBI, kumuha ng clearance ulit. Buti na lang mas mabilis na kasi renewal lang; yun nga lang nasira yung camera dun sa pila ng renewal kaya sumabay rin kami sa new applicants, kaya yung bilis na inakala ko eh tumagal din. Masarap naman yung lunch namin kaya 'di ko na rin dinamdam yung matagal na kilos nitong mga nasa opisina. Mukha kasing nakatambay lang sila at nag-uusap.

I've been to several interviews, two were with oil companies, one was a battery company, one was a food giant, and the other, a techie job, I wonder, who will hire me? I passed up the battery company's 2nd interview. It was in Bulacan, and I had no interest in working there, unless they'd pay me more, which I think they wouldn't. I want to work somewhere in Makati, I don't want to work in the province. Although right now I think I'd like to work for my city, if they'd accept me.

Ang hirap maghanap ng trabaho, punta ka ng interview, exam, interview ulit tapos hintay ka ng tawag, dapat may bayad na yung pagsipot mo sa interview pag di ka tinanggap eh. Wala na akong baon no. Kaya yan dapat talaga magkaroon na ako ng work, di naman kami mayaman. Kung anak lang sana ng hari yung lolo ko eh.

Ayus din tong si Bayani Fernando, mamigay ba naman ng deodorant. Yung pink flags niya okay na rin. Ang hirap kasi dito sa Pilipinas, you have to legislate discipline. Dalhin mo naman sa ibang bansa 'yung Filipino, masunurin. I don't know where the problem lies. Kaya gusto ko rin maranasan yung manirahan sa ibang bansa, para maihambing ko kung totoo nga na masarap pa rin manirahan sa tinubuang lupa. Minsan ayaw ko rin magtrabaho kasi alam ko makakaltasan ako ng buwis na mapupunta lang sa mga tamad na government employees na ganito ang ginagawa: darating sa opisina ng late, magmemerienda kaagad, coffee break, lunch break, siesta, afternoon snack, uwian na! May matino pa rin naman, tulad ng pinsan ko. Asset ng city government yun! Alam ko she graduated with latin honors, magna cum yata. Kaya bilib ako sa mayor namin, magaling pumili ng staff, I heard he's restructuring the bureaucracy sa city hall.

Miss ko na ang Katipunan ah. Balik ako doon ng Tuesday after my job interview.

Mukhang natupad yung wish ko ah. Umuulan na. Ang pangalan pala ng bagyo eh Caloy. Akala ko Charles. Biruin mo, ang aga-aga may bagyo na. Sarap tuloy matulog, di na kailangan mag bentilador o aircon. I have an important insight that I wanted to share but now I can't seem to remember what it was. I think it is somehow related to our current political situation. O tungkol yata sa mga chismis. Iniisip ko yun kanina habang pauwi ako galing ng SM eh.

Speaking of which, bukas na pala ang SM Clark! Wow 2 stores here in Pampanga. Kahit ang hirap ng buhay ngayon eh mukhang kumikita pa rin si Henry Sy at maraming pang-gastos ang mga Pinoy. Kanina when I left the Metro, sobrang konti ng tao sa daan. Ang lakas pa ng hangin, muntik na nga akong liparin (hehe). Ang lamig kasi, mas masarap tumambay sa bahay.

Nagpara ako ng taxi from Katipunan then I went to the Victory Liner Terminal sa Cubao. Ang tagal bago umalis ng bus, ten years. I've discovered that you can now use your credit card to buy tickets. Atsaka meron na silang bus na may stewardess and CR, yung mga papuntang Baguio. Tagal ko na di sumasakay ng bus dun ah. Last time I went there was 5 years ago, noong pumunta kami kina PaoPao.

Now that the review season has started, at least for ChE graduates, my congratulations goes out first to those who passed the recent exam and those who managed to top the exam (go UP ChE!), mine has yet to commence. I think I'll review sa June :) Good luck na lang sa mga masisipag magsiaral, relax muna ako and I'll finish my dancing lessons first.

Hey check out the latest Pugad Baboy collection, its already out! My favorite strip would have to be one of Mang Dagul and Brosia's. Mang Dagul a la Susan Roces: You have insulted me not once but twice! The Brosia offers her apology a la GMA: I am sorry.

On the title of the blog entry, Waterloo is my favorite level one line dance. It's named after the music to which you dance it to, Waterloo by ABBA. Everyone should take up Line Dance.