Love and In Love

Some people are good at being in love. Some people are good at love. Two very different things, I think. Being in love is the romantic part—sex all the time, midday naps in the sheets, the jokes, the laughs, the fun, long conversations with no pauses, overwhelming separation anxiety … But love begins when the excitement of being in love starts to fade: the stress of life sets in, the butterflies disappear, the sex becomes a chore, the tears, the sadness, the arguments, the cattiness … The worst parts of both people. But if you still want that person by your side through all of those things … that’s when you know—that’s when you know you’re good at love.

The Year That Was

And yup, the last update of this blog was the year-ender post for 2012. And after a year of hiatus, I'm back with yet another year-ender post.

On my previous update, I said 2012 was the favorite year. But each year just keeps getting better and better for me. So I guess 2013 kicked 2012's ass.

2013 was the year I went full-blown. It was a year of overflowing blessings, opportunities, experiences, and struggles. So please let me share some of my favorite moments from such an amazing year.

I think the one of the biggest me VS me battle this year was self-assurance. I was given the blessing to lead the organization that I dearly love, CommSoc. I wasn't afraid of the responsibility, I was afraid that I might not be the right person for the position.Honestly, it was almost a 3-month conflict within me. But in the end, I said yes because I know that nobody else will take good care of CommSoc (because most of the active officers are graduating) and I wanted to be that person who will treat CommSoc like a baby. (I know it sounds cheesy but heck, that's how much I love CommSoc, I made it my boyfriend)

In March, we had a turnover. That same day, CommSoc got the most outstanding organization for the academic school year 2012-2013. Our then president even got the most outstanding president award. Pressure was raised to the nth power.

I have barely 3 months remaining on my term, and I'm glad that most of the officers are hardworking and passionate. CommSoc achieved a lot during the first semester and there are still a lot that I want to do before my term ends, I just hope time will permit.

Of course, before entering my last year in college, we had to render 200 hours of on-the-job training. Since I took advertising as my minor track, I went to advertising agencies. On the first ad agency, I was assigned in the creative team and I had this 3-week mantra of "I'm not creative enough". But after pitching to the creative director the campaign I did, that self-doubt was erased. But since I felt like I needed to grow and explore more, I moved to a different agency where I was placed in accounts and events. It was the best 3 weeks of my summer since I really enjoyed working even if I had to go overtime. The practicum experience taught me a lot. From meeting people from the advertising, the big bosses, handling events, pitching ideas, talking to clients, brainstorming for new ideas.. It made me excited to be in the industry!

In May, I met fellow student leaders during the Scholastican Leadership Training in Baguio. Aside from the in-house sessions, we also toured around Bencab Museum and had chance to explore Baguio on our own even if most of us aren't first timers. It was a good 3-day experience!

2013 also reunited me with my first love - music. Not that I went back to playing with a band (although I wish I did), but my love for music rekindled. I started listening to good music again, discovered great artists, started strumming my guitar again, and laid my fingers on the keyboard. It is indeed true, that music heals the soul.

Also thankful that I had a chance to do a short film on my own. From concept, to screenplay, musical scoring, cinematography, editing.. And a two-person documentary about mothers of disabled persons.

Speaking of production, one of this year's highlights is being able to work with a band that I really adored back in the 6th grade - Join The Club. We did a music video of Pinatay Ng Sistema from their latest album Gera ng Balarila. It was really a tedious job. We had several pre-production meetings and post-production work. The 12-hour shooting and going to different locations (not mentioning getting permits beforehand to shoot on the locations) was really, really draining. But the experience was so worth it. One of the best things that happened not only in 2013, but in my entire life.

I also had a chance to meet Up Dharma Down! A partner organization had an event and we got them as one of the performers. I also attended several gigs of some local artists. See, told ya I went back to my first love. Lol.

Also, THE Director Brillante Mendoza called me. And it was the most epic fail moment of my life. If only I could take back that night... Well, anyway, he invited me to attend the premiere night of his film "Sapi" and I tagged along some of the CommSoc officers + friends.

Thesis. Well of course a huge part of my 2013 was about thesis. Our thesis went through a lot of struggles. From looking for a perfect topic, contemplating on whether to do a docu or an infocampaign, finding the focus of our study, losing hope because we felt like our study wasn't that strong, losing our thesis adviser.. But in the end, we got so much than what we asked for. What we received was not just for ourselves or for our parents, it's also for our professors. I think it's our own way of giving back to them.

I should probably tag the year that was as the workaholic year. I didn't have that much time to be with my highschool friends except of course on special occasions like my bestfriend's graduation party and my barkada's birthdays that I dared not to miss.

With all the blessings and accomplishments that I received, I thank You. I got way more than I prayed and asked for. And all the life lessons that came along the way, I will surely remember them.

To the people who stayed and shared the craziest moments with me, I hope to have you still on the coming years ahead.

Cheers to 2014! :)

2012, you've been a really great year

Day 6 - Favorite People

Hey, Soul Sister

And because it completely slipped off my mind that you'll be on your reteat tomorrow and I wasn't able to get you something for you birthday (which was last July pa), here I am.. Pang-bawi. Heeh.


This girl's name is Ena (pronounced as Ee-nuh, not Eh-na, btw). I can't actually remember how we got this tight. But if I had to dig down to my memory...

We were classmates in intro2comm and philosophy during my first sem in St. Scho. I knew her as Ms. Abad because that's how our professor used to call us - by our last names. On our 2nd year, we were blockmates.  It's enough to exchange his and hellos back then until we became friends during the 2nd sem. Friends, as in plain friends. Medyo level up ng konti sa hi and hello. Until December came. We had a Christmas Party in our advertising class and we exchanged gifts. I remember her friends asking me what I want, and I had no clue that it was Ena who'll be giving me the gift that I requested - a planner. Haha! Although I can't really remember what she said about me before giving the gift. Oh well..

The reason why we never got really close during our sophomore year is because we have different circle of friends. But come junior year, she was put on a different block that separated her from her friends. If I remember it right, we started getting really close in July. We were seatmates in Statistics (and I'm really thankful for our prof because she didn't mind if we're just talking the entire period). Or maybe we're seatmates on almost all of our subjects? Haha! We ride the bus home together, we spend lunchdates.. We felt comfortable with each other until I found myself saying everything to her. From the most random things to the greatest heartache I ever had. And oh, I also convinced her to get a BB plan from Globe. Just because. Haha!

We're not classmates anymore because we're on a different minor track. Imagine the joy I feel whenever I see her in the campus and she would hug me and say that she misses me.

I love you, Ena. And I'm sure you know that. I do not regret not actually be-friending you during our 1st year in college kasi baka ngayon magkaaway na tayo.. Hahaha! To my almost thesismate, flower, sister, and froglet, happy birthday! Ay joke. Have fun on your retreat pala. Hahahaha!

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