Weirdness=the Best!!

Like wow, i never anticipated that this day would be so unusual...

It all started from the moment I got up. I had my usual soar throat (i've had this since that day we licked coffee from the floor and swallowed a piece of paper drenched in sweat. haha.) but now, i also had a hoarse voice... *cough cough* I felt really uncomfortable. After fixing myself up for school, I then went to the kitchen and found out that there was no food prepared for us. All I saw on the table was a plate of chocolate cake. I looked into the ref and saw nothing but water, sandwich spreads and ice cream. Since, skipping breakfast was never an option (i skipped breakfast once and nagkaLagnat ako after that. haha), i chose to eat the cake and ice cream. and yeah, 'twas painful and very unhealthy. hahahaha.

so, I went to school and we had our graduation practice... while waiting for our class to be called, I borrowed my classmate's iPod- which was really unusual since I dont like listening to music alone when im doing something more important... and the practice went on till the time when the graduates are gonna be presented... "From the special science curriculum, we have blah blah MALE candidates for graduation..." I didnt hear the speaker so I STOOD UP. hahahaha. I was like so embarassed... everyone was looking and laughing at me since I was at the very front row,.. from that moment on, I decided that Im so DONE with iPods!! hahahaha.

Anyway, after eating pineapple, pomelo and DURIAN in school, I rode a tricycle with chelsea and Josah... The tricycle had an orange and white seat. Its number was 1224. and the driver was kinda bald. hahaha. I never really did think that these observations would be useful until I got home. My PHONE was MISSING! I immediately called up my classmate to ask for Josah's number since she was the only passenger left when I got home. I called my phone twice but noone would answer. I called Josah up and she told me that the driver stopped near the capitol and let her ride another cab since all the fuel was already used up.. He didnt even let her pay! I was really freaking out... I called my phone again and it was already UNATTENDED!! (fullcharged xa huh) I then called up my classmate, krizel, who was in school to investigate.. She went to the main gate where all the drivers were waiting for passengers and asked them about the tricycle I rode in. I was really lucky that they knew the driver and where his house was. In fact, one of them is his nephew!! After locating and talking to him and Right before I should've called the radio station, the driver went to school with his family and gave back my phone though my classmate... Whew!!!
MORAL of the story? DILI magTINANGA. hahahaha. and observing stuff around is very important. hahaha

And so, my day went on... I ate a lot at the canteen that I missed the graduation march and had to go against its flow... haha. And while we practiced for the distribution of diplomas, I SLEPT on my classmate's shoulder!! in front of the teachers on stage! hahaha. I just woke up when everyone was done and we had to stand. hahaha. After the practice, my parents and sisters fetched me and we went to chowking to have a snack.

When I got home, I was really shocked with the message I got. It was like, my friend's gf thinks that Im the third party in their relationship... like, hell NO!!! i say, NEVER! I wouldn't do such a thing noh... haha. NBSB man gani ko., she caught us na daw?! nakz... but well, normal ra na xang magselos... hahaha. and yeah, i also had a short chat with someone... secret! wahahahaha.

btw, a lot of things have happened... though they may not be that good but I'm still very thankful of the experience... It was fun! I've reflected and learned a lot from today... Besides, this week has been really great!! God has truly blessed me with a lot... countless... I just have to take the right steps to make things happen... My life is the message...

Graduating?! huhu

Just a week left... It's quite scary how something so memorable would always come to an end... high school. At first, I wasn't quite happy about being the class salutatorian since I know I've let a lot of people down. But what can I do, I was destined to have this title. It's God's plan. I have no choice but to accept it and be contented. After all, it wouldn't matter in college diba? Because I know for a fact that throughout my four years in ZSNHS, I have truly proven my worth and left a glorious legacy that shall forever be embedded on its pedestal. Among others, it is I who has emerged victorious without a doubt.

As for my college plan, I am positive that I'll be going to UP Diliman since I've already confirmed my slot right after receiving my pin number and student number. I have also submitted my application for the Kalayaan Dorm. All that's left to do is send my dad's ITR, accomplish all the requirements for enrolment and follow the schedule in my acceptance letter. I'm excited na!! haha. And yeah, I passed the DOST Merit A scholarship (PDI March 22 ish Page A14). Though it's kinda limited and wouldn't shoulder all or most of the expenses, I'm still so blessed since it would at least lighten the load a bit.

For now, I'm quite worried about our school paper, The Reflections, since all of the editors, including me, are graduating except for my sister slash head photojournalist. It's really hard to choose the next staff since I can only name a few writers that are really talented and committed. We just can't put the publication at risk. We've held it up for the past years, now's just not the right time to ruin its reputation. I hope we'd make the right choice.

-miCh^^-

Late reaction: I passed the UPCAT!! etc.

UPCAT... huhu.

I was planning to wake up late this morning but my dad barged into my room by 6am. I stood up and he told me that the UPCAT results were out. My heart started beating fast. We turned on the pc in my room. Grabeh ang suspense! Ayaw magmove ng cursor!!! We then rushed to the pc in my parent's room. We checked the site out and I didn't know how I would react with what I saw. We stared at the screen for a full 10 seconds. I couldn't quiet understand what my status was:

** - see notes

RAMOS, MICHELLE DAWN YAP

Pending Case

** - For further details, please inquire at the UP Office of Admissions, Diliman, QC at Telefax no 9274561 or Tel no. (02)981-8500 loc. 3826 to 3831 starting February 2, 2009.

Moreover, if your name was originally indicated as a pending case but now no longer appears on the list, this means that your case was resolved in favor of non-qualification into any of the campuses of your choice. Your non-qualifier's slip has been mailed to you c/o your school. You may also contact the office of admissions to check on your UPG as well as the options open to you. We wish you all the best in your endeavors.

I was like hanging on the edge of a cliff!!! one deffect and I'm out! I kept goin back to the site, checking my name until 7am.. I just can't believe how I screwed this up... I have to wait for two weeks!!!! Huhuhu... All I can do is pray... there's still an inch of hope left. Please pray for me!!! I want this really badly... But if it's not for me then, I can't do anything... Si God always ang masusunod... I just hope He'd give me the chance...

P.S. Sa mga nagsabing sure sila na makakapasa ako, sabi ko naman sa inu eh... ahahahaha. nakakalungkot

-miCh^^-

Better plans...?!

As they say, "In every dark cloud is a silver lining"...

My first few weeks have truly been sunny throughout 2009. I have successively received good news from varying sources. All ups, no downs. Not until this very afternoon.

I woke up pretty excited today since my family and I was planning to go to Cebu for the weekend... I counted the hours until our classes would end. I even askeed permission from our adviser and English teacher that I'll be going home early. My bags were packd and we were all ready to go by 5pm. I even brought my books and reviewers with me.

As we were heading towards the boundary of Labangan, I texted our adviser in broadcasting to ask for an update on the Seminar-workshop on Broadcasting to be held in Ateneo de Zamboanga this coming Dec. 23-25, it's in conflict with my sked for the VP Noli de Castro Awards in CDO. She then told me that Maam Sangkula, the div. supervisor for Filipino, said that they wouldn't consider my absence and exclude me from the team if I wasn't able to attend the seminar. I was CRUSHED!!! I couldn't help but cry. Like, this was supposed to be my last year in the NSPC. Aren't the past awards I won for the Region enough for me to be considered this time?? I was the News Anchor for Reg.9 for two years and I can truly say that I, together with varying teammates, have held Zamboanga Peninsula's name to the pedestal. I was even promised in the RSPC by Mam Pilar Rico, Regional Head for the Secondary Dept., that I'll surely be going to Naga even if I don't win in my individual category. She assured that to me twice. I love broadcasting. My NSPC experiences were the highlights of my High School year. It was in this event that I have achieved my highest award in a contest. This is why I can't just miss this last chance. I had to choose. I couldn't miss either yet I couldn't attend them both at the same time. This is agonizing!!! I still have time. I have to find a way.

I slept in the car until we finally arrived in Ozamis by 6:15. Since our schedule for departure was still 8pm, we decided to attend a birthday party. As we arrived at the venue and were about to get out of the car, my mom's phone rang. She seemed worried. Her friend told her that the boat was to depart by 6pm. We then rushed to the pier to check whether it was true. As we approached the gates, the port was quiet and empty. The guard told us that the boat had already taken off. I was devastated!!! I have sacrificed a lot of my time for this trip and they're just gonna leave us behind with half of the other passengers whom they did not inform?! I felt really mad at the shipping lines. They were so irresponsible. They left us missing all the fun we should've had if our trip wasn't cancelled.

We left the port with dismay and went back to the party. We really wanted to go to Cebu so we thougt of riding a plane or going through a landtrip. But it was all impossible. We couldn't do anything but eat and go home. My head started to ache and my body was struck down by extreme dissapointment. I was headed for a fever. Good thing my mom brought Paracetamol.

We went home without any hope. We just came to the point of laughing to what has happened to us. My dad thought that it was better that our trip was cancelled. Besides, the seas were turbulent and the winds were restless. Anything could happen. Maybe we were just meant to spent our Fiesta here in Pagadian. Maybe God has better plans for us this weekend.

After weeks of sunshine and blue skies, finally, the dark cloud has showed up. Will there be more of them the next few days?! I hope not. Coz surely, the silver lining will show up soon... And only God knows when that will be.


-mich^^-

College... college... college... HELP!!!

I had this talk with my dad and mom just now. Like, it lasted for 1 hour lang naman. And what my dad said really confused me. As in!!!

'twas about my college plans... hhmm.. They really prefer that I study in Cebu. Well, they do have a point naman. I have relatives there and it would be easier for me to contact someone in case of emergency. Plus, I already know the place. And super magdeperensya ang gastos. I'd be spending less there. Then, it'll be easier for me to go home during breaks.. I can even manage to go home during weekends!! and my parents can also visit me anytime.

Hayszt...

I really want to study in some prestigious school in Manila... But come to think of it, wala naman sa school ang success diba?! Nasa sikap at determination un... hhhmmm... But iba din naman kasi ang dating ng tatak UP or ADMU or UST dibah?! nakakaconfuse talaga... my heart says go for Manila but my mind tells me to study in Cebu!! 4 months to think na lang... I need help!!!!


-miCh^^-

Mega Monday!!

Monday: Good News day?! hahaha.

I received a memorandum from the national office this morning informing me that I was one of the Mindanao Finalist for the VP Noli De Castro Academic Excellence and Exemplary Leadership Awards. It finally arrived!! Matagal ko na yung hinihintay since someone from the office called me last Dec. 24 about it. It stated na we have to go to CDO for the final judging this coming January 22-29. Like, we're gonna go through a panel interview and an essay-writing activity which will be the bases of the Panel of Judges for selecting the awardees. Pressure grabeh!!! 6 studes from different parts of Mindanao ang naqualify tapos isa lang ang uuwing nakasmile!!! nyakz... Nega na naman ako. But well, I'm already happy na I qualified as a finalist. Hindi naman lahat nagkakaroon ng ganitong chance diba?! So, kailangan ko na lang talaga tong galingan para makuha ko yung Gold!! sayang naman ang P25,000 at scholarship... Please help me pray naman oh. hehe. thankz!

Anyway, another good news I received today is about the USTET. Well, I PASSED!! hahaha. Ang saya-saya ko talaga. Though the letter didn't really state na i passed... For interview kasi ako sa Nursing then Waiting List sa Medical Technology... Nakapasa na din un diba?! haha. Hindi naman ako maxadong proud anoh?! hahaha. 3 down, 1 to go!! UPCAT na lang!! haha. Wish me luck!!


'yan yung letter ko oh!! hahahaha... Mahangin ata dito... di naman PASSED and nakasulat. hahaha.

P.S. MTAP-DepEd-Math Challenge Eliminations namin bukas. I need your prayers! hehe. thankz.

-miCh^^-

ACET Results

Brownout!!! 10am: I woke up feeling a lil bit strange. I was sweaty and all. I reached out for my phone and read all the messages. Binombahan daw ang TransCo. Well, hindi naman ako maxadong nagworry since I have no important appointments lined up today. After taking a bath and changing, the power was back. Every two hours daw on and off ang kuryente today. I happened to turn on the pc for no specific reason. As I looked at the status message of my contacts in YM, some of my batchmates said that they passed the ACET. So, to my great excitement, I immediately asked for the Link. It took me about a minute and a couple of reloads to get to the home page and another minute to see my results.

Status:
LAST NAME: Ramos
FIRST AND MIDDLE NAME: Michelle Dawn Yap
STATUS: Accepted
COURSE: BS BIO

Like Wow!! I passed!! I was like shouting alone in my room.. I was so ecstatic and had this extreme sense of achievement. I couldn't wait to tell everyone!! hahaha. I searched for my classmates' results as well. Golda and Joemar also got their first choices, BS MGT. Yeay!

I was really overwhelmed! My parents and sisters were all happy for me. I couldn't help but thank God for this wonderful blessing! Even if my parents don't have plans to let me study there, still, I feel very fortunate. Hindi naman basta-basta ang makapasa dun anoh. It's one of the top schools in the Philippines diba?! USTET and UPCAT results na lang hinihintay ko. I hope the results would be as positive as the ACET. Hehehe. Wish me luck!!

-miCh^^-