My College baby buddy Gets Hitched!

When I was with the student council of CSSP, we handled one freshman block to take care of. We got one Psychology block and each officer was assigned a buddy. Ms. R is the one assigned to me. She was quiet, so polite and totally an opposite of me. I knew that it will be a challenged since we are opposite. But then again, first impressions don't last. We share a lot of things in common - like reading books and eating! Hahaha.. I am on the bad side of that common things since I gain the weight, she doesn't.

We shared a lot of experiences and we made sure that we kept in touch through the years. She stood as my maid of honor during our wedding. Now it is her time to tie the knot and start a new life with her Mr. R. I was actually flattered when she asked me to be one of her bridesmaids. The last time that I was part of a wedding entourage was when I was in grade 4. I remembered nibbling on carrots and celery sticks and drinking Carnation non-fat milk for weeks so I could fit in my gown. Hahahaha... Anyways back to Ms. R's wedding... I was just happy for her.

The day went well with a few rain showers... They said that rain brings good luck... "Shower" of blessings for the newlyweds. The ceremony was solemn as I expected it to be and short. The reception was held at C3 Events Place in Greenhills. The place was fabulous and super chic. The food was good also specially the paella.. hahaha... But of course, the couple was all smiles and it was good to have that feeling that someone you knew.. grew up and became a fine lady.

during the wedding rehearsal...

while waiting for the ceremony to start

nice chandeliers...

the lovely bride walking down the aisle with her dad.. naiyak ako dito!

you may now kiss the bride.. yihee...

signing their wedding contract

me and xtian playing around with my phone

staircase shot!

C3 events place all decked out

one final photo before my phone died!

Best wishes to the lovely couple. Babies na agad!

Feeling like a girl!

With an upcoming photo shoot, I went to make up artist EJ Litiatco to fix me up. Here is the end product... I love my curly locks!

----- Honor and excellence ---

This is a long overdue blog entry. I am always at awe with professors and instructors from UP.. either their from Diliman, Los Banos, Mindanao, Visayas, Baguio, or anywhere. I have deep respect with them since teaching is so hard plus the low pay. Last October 5, 2010, Prof. Winnie Monsod conducted her last lecture for her economics class. I did not have any econ subjects back in UP but Prof. Winnie is a famous professor of the university because of her appearances on television. I can only remember entering one of classes during my campaign for the University Student Council position way way way back in 2000.

Her lecture is more on the pride of being a UP student... of being a UP Diliman student. She mentioned about being the cream of crop amongst the thousands who took the UPCAT and of course, she stressed on the importance of giving back to society. I actually cried while watching the video. Prof. Monsod's words hit me hard. I am a passionate student leader and I can say a true Maroon blooded student in my college days. I don't know where that person is now. I guess when you grow older, you somewhat lose the zeal and the open eye to society's needs. Instead the zeal is overshadowed by responsibilities to oneself and to one's family. It might be a selfish thing to think about but some chose to survive and flourish to one's benefits. I am guilty! I originally wanted to teach and give back to the university that I loved but I guess the need to earn more chickened me out! I know my time will come to pay back the taxpayers the paid for my tuition.

As for now, I am just happy that I got married before Prof. Monsod's passing. She will not be pulling my leg during my honeymoon! Hehehehe!!!

Honor and Excellence (Prof. Monsod's last lecture to her class)
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