0 IN PREPARATION FOR HONG KONG

I’m quite excited for my first ever travel abroad. Though few days or even weeks to count but time yet travel too fast. You never realized that the moment the most awaited has already came. It is just a blink of an eye. I know I must’ve dreaming but I can’t resist the thrill-feeling. I haven’t visited yet most of the provinces in the country and here I am planning for travel abroad. It’s a pleasure, when someone asked you to join him on his vacation, just the two of you, on his special day in a special place. Why not?. I’m talking about my dearest partner. It’s not his first time though but he just wants me to join on his vacation which...

0 SCHOOL PRIDE, WEARING RED AND WHITE!

I was once shouting and yelling for my school chant. Until now I know how to sing the school hymn while the left arm lifted showing my all out support every after game win or loss. This is a tradition. I know even students from other schools have the same practice. This is how we support the UAAP and the love for our Alma Mater. Last month I was able to watch the first round match of the UE Red Warriors and Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles at the country’s newest architectural design MOA Arena. This would my first and hopefully not the last time to watch live in the UAAP Basketball. I’ve been an avid basketball fan, particularly in the UAAP...

6 MT. DAGULDOL: THE DESCENT AND THE SIDE TRIPS

See: Part 1 (Ascent) The Summit: Almost after an hour of walking, finally the team reached the base camp. It was pretty hard for us but more fun, hindrance was present in the midst of paths yet we accepted the challenge and overcome with confidence. Close pacing was necessary due to lack of flashlights needed for muddy and steep trails, as a result camaraderie arises, and everyone contributed the strength and rendered assistance towards each other. The delayed drinking session was continued, without a “chaser” just a plain smouldering Matador flowing softly to the throat. No more water since we were expecting that there will be...

9 MT. DAGULDOL: IN THE MIDDLE OF HEAVY RAINS

After a very long time of planning; meeting everyone’s schedule finally has been set. I would say the most coveted traverse ever has been through. Eleven people, one team – three unknowns, one summit, Christmas time. Conquering Mount Daguldol wasn’t very easy due to unexpected challenges come along in the middle of the trek. Started from a sundrenched Manila to a little rain showers throughout the length of travel down to a heavy rainfalls way to the zenith. Meeting place at 7-11 across Shangrila Hotel between 0900-1000. Expect that “late” is just a usual business for the Filipinos. I’m not going to discuss further – so we left the...