Tuesday, December 30, 2008

A Look Back to 08

It is a time for New Year Resolutions and new beginnings. Welcome to the 2nd look back to the year 2008 as we countdown the top 25 entries filed under J-Blog during 2008. Let’s start the countdown as we welcome the new year! (Dates are set in Philippine Standard Time and are based on chronological order).

 

1.       A Year after Campus  Jan 20

-The death of Campus Radio saddened not just me but a whole lot of people who fell in love with LS-FM’s popular format. Can’t even believe that there are those who kept on bashing Campus , pati mga DJ’s hindi nila tinantanan!

2.       Ang Gabing Tinawag Ko ang Buong Malabon at Navotas Feb 8

-Ginabi ng uwi bunso ko kasi may practice ang buong section niya ng sayaw para sa darating na Intrams. Kaya tumawag ako sa lahat ng mga taong maari makatulong sa’kin. :D

3.     What If I Joined the The Team? Feb 21, Apr 6, Dec 28

-This was written in three parts, the last one being posted just recently. I was planning on joining CSB’s taekwondo varsity but was disappointed on the outcome.

4.       So Sick May 1

-I was only in my first week in summer class when a fever took me down, making me miss a few days worth of classes and quizzes. It had an effect on my final grade a week later.

5.       Singkwentay Sais, When History Repeats Itself Jun 5

-This was under the Reality and Dreams blogs series. I wasn’t exactly dreaming that time but I had a sense of déjà vu because I felt a repeat of past events that time.

6.       Being in Blumentritt the First Time Jun 6

-Well it's true.First time kong nasa Blumentritt. It was scary yes but it’s never too late to take a risk going there, right?

7.       YMing with an Airchecker Jun 10

-When Campus 99.5 was still alive, I got to YM’ed an Airchecker from Campus Aircheck Batch 5. I think his name is Miguel from Letran, I wish he and the rest of the aircheckers a very fruitful new year!

8.       Meeting Up With the Omani-raised Girl from Oman Jun 13

-I think I mentioned about a Girl I met during orientation back when I was just starting out with Year 1 of The CSB Experience, I only realized that my classmate was the Omani-raised girl I met a year back.

9.       My First Manila Day Holiday/Weekend Jun 23

-Manila Day 2007 was on a weekend so I never really had that Manila Day-feeling yet until the next year when it fell on a school day.

10.   Inside The Black Box Studio with Dawn Zulueta Jul 5

-3 things: 1) 1st time being on SDA’s 6th floor, 2) 1st time being part of a taping of a show, 3)1st time to meet up close and personal Dawn Zulueta and Boy Abunda.

11.   Tour de Manila Aug 5

-The Good Earth Plaza next to the Carriedo LRT station was on fire so I was forced to take a jeepney ride while going to school. Fortunately, that jeep led me to take an unwanted tour on unexplored parts of Manila.

12.   107 Clutter and Panic on the Es-Ay-Es Aug 7

-That was when the SIS was all clogged up and all of us under 107 were having a difficult time encoding our schedules.

13.   Eating Benildean Fish Fillet at the Z-Square Aug 8

-Fred’s cousin and I sneaked inside La Salle Manila to have lunch at the popular caf, Z Square.

14.   When You Know That He's/She's A...Aug 22

-Nilista ko ang mga side professions ng mga naging kamag-aral ko, kasi unbelievable na pumapasok pala sila ganong mga trabaho.

15.   Jaime and the Boni Adventure Sep 2

-This is the day when 99.5 RT returned on air and I took up the courage of visiting a station such as that in Paragon Plaza in Reliance.. However, before I could go inside RT, I found myself inside Magic 89.9, the room next door.

16.   Aymadi-El Sep 2

–This was when I found myself becoming a dean’s lister for the very first time.

17.   One August Morning Sep 6

-Every once in a while, I would often write poems especially when I’m in the mood of doing so. Same thing can be said when I was inspired of putting this one up because of “One August Morning”

18.   Concluding the Court Drama Sep 18

-an update on the case of my almost stolen I-Pod, the suspect surrendered herself but failed to appear in all the meetings called upon by the discipline board. I just hope she gets what she deserves!

19.   Networking?  Sep 18

-A warning to anyone who’s being persuaded to join into this business:  The people who are into this will brainwash you into mindless money-oriented zombies!

20.   Na-USTe Ako ni Will! Oct 24

-Microcosm proved to us that it is indeed a very small world, that was when I met former Thomasian Will Valeriano who happens to be a former blockmate of Dianne and Nikko DS in USTe.

21.   The Last Exile, Dapitan! Oct 26

-I took the time going around UST after submitting my brother’s requirements for his upcoming entrance examination. That was when the school was in the middle of a sembreak, I felt like I was in Europe with every  period-inspired building I see in every corner of the royal and pontifical university.

22.   The Infiltration of Guillermo Tolentino's School of Thought Nov 11

-Can’t believe no one read this blog as of now. I was referring to a certain someone and her unnamed school. I coined her as Guillermo Tolentino, a conservative thinker. Hehehe

23.  Si Jeco Na-USTe! Dec 21

-This happened during the 2008 Paskuhan in UST. Nagkawalaan kami nina Raymond at jerico. Hindi namin matanggap ang text ng isa't isa kasi ang daming tao sa USTe kaya nakakabanggaan ata ang mga mtext messages ng mga naggo-Globe at Smart. Sun ang nanaig kahit may buwan. Buti na lang nagkita kami bago ako sumuko't uuwi na lang. May libreng concert pa si Bamboo!

24.   James' Series of Unfortunate Events Dec 26

-The unluckiest streak I ever had in recent memory. As if, the days’ leading up to Christmas is a day’s worth of a nightmare. And it’s all because of that dumb bird who dumped its puke on my hair!

25.   Bicycle MIA For 2 Years Dec 26

-This was a long delayed entry commemorating the loss of my bicycle back in 2006. And it’s all my fault!

 

So here you go: My top 25 blog entries written during 2008 Anno Domini. Merry Christmas and a Happy Happy New year to all of us!

 

End of J-Blog No. 349!

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