Oct-Over!!

I just can't believe that it's my birth month already!! Ten months have already passed and 2016's down to two! I can't really feel the time passing by. But before we'll move on to November, let's recap some events that happened in October. I believe this has to be my busiest month so far because there's always a big event happening every week! Events include my major exams of course. Ever since this semester had begun, my highschool barkada never had a chance to have some outing in a beach or in our local swimming pool. The waves of acads have kept drowning us, and leave us feeling helpless. We don't even have much time to chitchat on school as we had conflicting schedules.

Nevertheless, despite the tumultuous pile of works and more exams to come, the following are the highlights of my month!! I hope in some way I could treasure these memories in here.

By the way, about the title "Oct-Over", I got this idea from a tweet of a friend. I really find it corny and lame. So lame, I find it funny of how lame it was. *sigh* So there, I have no other ideas what to name this post. I acknowledge my friend and her lame joke. Hoho.

1. FAMILY PARTY

Last October 3, my influential uncle, that one who treated us in Zamboanga, had visited Iligan City to celebrate her sister's birthday. Whenever he comes to our town, the whole family is going to be really busy, conscious of what to present to my uncle. We assumed that he has very high standards on everything considering his exceptional rank in Navy.  My cousins also came to visit and we had fun here in the house, played Monopoly and Jenga, sang to the top of our lungs with the karaoke and danced to the beat. This was really a reunion to remember since moments for us to gather are so rare now.

2. DOST EXAM

Amidst all other exams, such as in PhyChem, Statics, Industrial Stochiometry, that needed studying for, the most anticipated one is the DOST JLSS examination. This is for third year undergraduates who are taking up science and technology courses and wants to have a scholarship during their college, in exchange of two years of return service in the country. The exam wouldn't be that hard if only I had reviewed my freshmen topics and if the time wouldn't be that short. Huhu, I really pray I passed the exam. Why I wanted it so much: 1) I want to finally financially stable and help my parents, 2) I want to buy a camera, 3) it would really hurt my self-esteem if I can't pass and it would be a shame since my brother passed it, 4) freedom. On the other hand, I really want my friend Annie Mae to have the scholarship since she and her family needs it more than I need it.

3. ANTOLIHAW OF THE SOUTH

Aunt Telet always have dreams to be a renowned singer, to be famous of singing her unique genre of songs, and for her voice to be heard. And finally that time has come. Last October 14, she launched her album in our school's Mini-Theater, and being the main librarian, my aunt has lots of supporters there. Her genre focuses on kundiman (love song) sang in Bisaya/Cebuano dialect, where a man named Efren had composed songs/balaks for her to sing. She's already in her 50s but you could never guess that. She has become an inspiration to everyone that no matter how old you are, it is never too late to achieve your dreams. Just don't give up on them.

4. DCHET ACQUAINTANCE PARTY

Yes, we conducted our acquaintance party three months after the semester has started. It really has defeated the purpose of having to be acquainted to new people. Well, that doesn't matter much now because engineering students desperately demand their break!! And here it is! (DCHET stands for Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology.) The event was really thought and handled well by the officers, and they really maximized our assessment fees. I am happy to see that the benefits of paying our fee are really evident in the event. Kudos Aghimuan officers! I also had fun with my blockmates, I'm finally blending in.

5. PROVINCIAL YOUTH CONFERENCE 2016

The time has come!! This is the best part of the month! And the most awaited. Even if it's in conflict with palakasan, also called as intramurals in other schools, PYC still was my priority. There's nothing more refreshing than to spend time with the Lord. PYC is an event where Youths For Christ were gathered as a province to have some fellowship. It is a two-day two-night event, filled with praise fests, sessions, competitions, prayers and of course the love of our Father. 

I joined the Showchoir Team, and despite the cramming practices and self-doubts, we won the competition!! Also, Sector B, the team I am part of, was announced as the Overall Champion of PYC! All Glory To God! Again, I always look forward to YFC events, because you can never trade the happiness of being surrounded with Christ-centered people and the completeness you'll feel while worshipping the Lord. 

I might make another blog post for the whole PYC experience. Hoping I have time huhu.

Palao Chapter, Sector B

Well, that concludes my October! Imagine all these big events and yet I still have many exams to juggle and squeeze within. Everyday is a battle to face and conquer. I am happy to say that I made it! 

But I should not be fantasizing so much since I have now two months left to save my grades!!!!!