thank you 2010, but 2011 is coming up next.

HAHAHA. Talk about patterning my last words for 2010 from an ending line in the Super Mario games (which is, “Thank you, Mario—but the princess is in another castle!”). Not to mention, I just named one of my Facebook convos with a pal after that one, too! XD (That reminds me, I’m listening to Lady Gaga and Beyoncé’s “Telephone” in my head while watching K-ON!! when I wrote this.)
By the way, 2010 has been a blast. It was an emotional rollercoaster—ranging from lost phones to Friday photowalks, and fashion shows to plates-related drama. But, the good thing about this year is that I got to meet (and spend time) with the most awesome guys and gals I’ve ever seen—whether they’re my classmates in track and field (which was way back from the second semester of my sophie year) or they’re just strangers I’ve met from my photo walks. (HAHAHA—by the way, having photo walks is one of the perks of taking up photography subjects.)
Okay, so let’s first have a recap of what happened during 2010.

• January – nothing much happened; I focused on plates and other academic stuff. NEXT!
• February – I lost my phone in school last February 3. But on the 24th, my batch watched the fashion show—which was themed “YEAR ZERO: Apocalypse Recoutured.” Of course, I had a blast with friends—not to mention, seeing awesome clothing styles (although some are way off, hahaha).
• March – on this month, my sophie year ended with a bit of uncertainty. Still, the best part here is that I get to spend my last P.E. days with my fellows from the track and field (Nixie, Jin, Marione, Nico, Khervin, Keem, Kat, Dan Ray, Pache, Ivana, and Ma’am Apolonia, of course!).
  Then, there’s a comic book seminar at the Tan Yan Kee building last March 5. YAY FOR SHOWING SOME ORGROOM LOVE—especially to our guest speakers Lyndon Gregorio and Andrew Villar.
  There’s one more thing: after all the drama we experienced during our sophomore year (adprac3, anyone?), my blockies went to Missionaries of Charity in Tayuman last March 26. YAY FOR SHOWING SOME LOVE FOR THE LESS UNFORTUNATE! :D
• April – since it was summer season, I did nothing but to doodle and stay in front of the computer, of course. HAHAHA—but I still had time to watch TV and sleep a lot! XD
• May – it was the election month for all of us Filipinos. Sad to say, I did not vote despite being in legal age (I was 19 then; one is eligible to vote at the age of 18).
• June – it was the start of my junior year. New subjects, new adventure—everything except my blockmates (unless if you’re an irregular). And, since I’m taking up photography classes, I started having photo walks around the campus.
  The bad thing about this month is, I had my bag slashed—and lost my all-new phone (actually, it was just two weeks old!) while on my way to school one fine day. (Not to mention, it was a Wednesday when it happened. HAHAHA!)
• July – nothing really much happened on this month, but I joined two orgs—Illustrator’s Guild of the University of Santo Tomas (actually, I’m part of it since my frosh year) and i.Obscura Photography Organization (for the love of photography).
  On the other hand, the last Friday of this month was the best day for me—aside from shooting my heart out, I even got to mingle with new people—especially with the CA seniors (who were taking photography class at the botanical garden then). GRABE—todo-enjoy pa nga ako rito, eh! :D
• August – still nothing; more plates and other stuff came my way—except for my turning twenty and meeting some more people, especially during photo walks. Ayun lang—NEXT!
• September – first things first, there was illUST general assembly last September 3. Advertising arts alumni (and the bearers of the best thesis titles during their graduating years) Lee Batula and Jei Marcelino were guest speakers then, and my org pals and I had a great time. Not to mention, I even got to see my orgmate Clang perform onstage! HAHAHA—how’s that for bloody awesomeness, eh? (And, yeah—I was quoting her. She’s bloody awesome, and I’m serious about that.)
• October – that’s when I ended the first semester of my junior year with a bang. But before that, my block, together with Ma’am Carrie (adprac4 professor), went to Nido Fortified Science Discovery Center last October 2 for the Dawn of the Space Age activity. YAY FOR GOING BACK TO BEING KIDS! :D
• November – this month was undoubtedly one of the best months I ever had this year—ranging from giving gift art to my pals (cheers to Ate Yema and Arden!) to making the most of my college week despite the boredom I experienced all throughout the week (cheers to the orgmateys and some other guys—especially to Arden [engineering sophomore] and CFAD alumni Joseph [he’s also my high school buddy, too] and Ma’am Chanty [of Cross PolyNation] for making my “boredom” week one of the best days of my life). On the other hand—since the second semester of my junior year started this month, I got to face the wrath of my terror professor—in fact, he has a good side; he could even joke around with us, too! :D
• December – ‘tis the season to be jolly! I had a blast with my blockies at the field last December 16—and we went hippie (HAHAHA—we really brought back Woodstock!). Then the next day, I attended Paskuhan for the second time (yes, you heard me right—it was my second time!), and enjoyed the night with my orgmates despite the boredom I experienced. Not to mention—my second time would have been an epic one if I got to see Pupil and Kamikazee perform onstage and had witnessed the fireworks that midnight. HAHAHA. Sa uulitin na lang, guys! :D

Oh, well. These were really the best days of 2010—for me. In fact, as the closing of the year is fast approaching, I realize that I got to strike a balance between studies and social life (although I’m much more of an introvert, hahaha). It’s just that I still have to focus more on studies—especially that I’m about to go on thesis mode next school year—since I tend to procrastinate at times.
Okay, let’s move on to the credits part. First of all, I would like to thank the Lord for all the blessings I had throughout the year. He never left my side despite the trials and tribulations I had—and no matter what happens, I will always hold on to Him. Again, THANK YOU—and I praise You for everything! ♥
Secondly, I would like to thank my family for utmost support—and for the times they never gave up on me despite all the ups and downs I experienced all throughout the year. Yes, we may not be in good terms sometimes, but you always respected my decision to become a better person. Again, THANK YOU—and I love you all! ♥
Thirdly, I would like to thank my blockmates (3ad-2) for all the support you had for my efforts. Even though we aren’t that close, you will always be my blockmates no matter what. Anyways, let’s just make the most of it, since this would be the last semester that we stay together as one family. Again, THANK YOU, GUYS. ♥
Then, there’s the orgroom people—whom I have spent most of my free time for three years now. I would like to thank you for making me feel welcomed despite all the plates-related drama I had. We may have different class schedules, but spending time with you guys at the orgroom is priceless. OUR MEMORIES WILL FOREVER BE CHERISHED, DUDES AND DUDETTES! ♥ (Not to mention—I hope our orgmatey Jojo goes back to the Philippines with buckets of snow in his luggage next month. HAHAHA!)
I would also like to thank some others, too—and here’s the list:

• To my fellow irregulars (Kuya Royce, Centz, Ate Ken, Gen, Flerika, Cholo, Lloyd, Rane, Kliff, Tseri, Bernie, Yuriko, and others), thanks for being such good classmates, even in just one semester. We may only meet once in a blue moon, but being with you guys added spice in my college life. (Come to think of it—KUYA ROY, I’M STILL WAITING FOR YOUR DEBTS. You have to pay me—first thing in the year 2011!)
• To my professors (Ma’am Carrie, Ma’am Jing, Sir Barrameda, Sir Deon, and a lot more), thank you so much for the inspiration. If not for you, I wouldn’t make it so far—even if it meant staying up late and making the most of my free days. CHEERS TO ALL OF YOU! :D
• To my former classmates and schoolmates (especially Pam, Steph T., Kaye, Chiara, Mara, Sheng, and Nikki), cheers to you. We rarely see each other in campus (or none at all, hahaha), but you guys never fail to make my day despite schedule differences (let alone being in different colleges). STAY SAFE, GUYS. :D
• To my classmates in track and field (most especially Nixie, Jin, Marione, Khervin, Nico, Dan, Kat, Pache, and Keem), thank you for making my last P.E. class that epic. YOU GUYS ARE REALLY THE BEST P.E.-MATES I EVER HAD. Cheers to ya, guys~ :D
• To my other fellows from CFAD (Halle, Leo, Rei, Nyanne, Kristina, Giliane, Jam, Sandy, Loui, and some others), thanks for being such good listeners. We may not always get to bond every day, but you never fail to give sunshine. LET’S ROCK AND ROLL, GUYS! :D
• To my workmates (Bea S., Jovie, Ara, Feitan, Hazel, and some others)—our bonding will always be cherished, no matter how hard our job is. Together—we (together with the batchmates) are gonna make this project possible this February 9. CHEERS TO YA, GUYS! :D
• To the new pals I’ve met halfway (especially Arden, MKay, Tonette, Willyboy, Kathlene, Christine, and Jen), you guys rocked my socks. We only met just this year, but it’s never too late for us to get to know more about each other. YAY FOR YOU, DUDES! :D
• And, lastly—to the random people I meet every day (especially Ate Yema and the guys I met in my photo walks—such as the CA seniors, psych froshies, AB Econ froshies Joyce, Joel, and her blockies…and some others), thank you for making my day. Even though we only met once, you guys helped me push through with my plateys (and other matters, too). THANK YOU, GUYS! :D

WHOA. I just couldn’t believe how time flew so fast. In just a few moments, we’re going to welcome the year 2011. So, for those who are going to use pyrotechnics this New Year’s Eve, I hope you guys stay safe. Huwag lang sana kayo maputulan ng kamay, please! HAHAHA. HAPPY NEW YEAR, GUYS! «