FanGirling Suzanne Roces

I've been hearing the term 'fangirling' from my friends who like KPop or JPop idols. 

"Okey..."-- that's how I would usually react. They are like crazy people, literally jumping for joy, blushing & screaming when they see their favorite idols on pictures and video. So that's how I pictured 'fangirl' in my mind. 

But it was only  til last Sunday when I actually had the 'feel' of it....but not to a Kpop or Jpop idols. (though I actually like some of them) 

I watched the Shakey's V-League Season 9 Finals Game at the San Juan Arena last Sunday and I knew right then and there, when I saw my volleyball idol Suzanne Roces that I would turn into a fangirl. (yeeee) 

The ubiquitous color of the day...--YELLOW

There she is..#4 Roces!!!!

During their warm up! 

..and the crowd goes wild!! 

That night, when the game ended...I waited at the gate taking my chances of seeing her from a close distance. I felt that somehow it would turn futile..but still I persisted. I knew that I couldn't contain the surfacing of the 'fangirl' in me. I scanned the different exits...and waited. Finally, there!! I saw her!! 

I didn't know what to do when I got very close. uhmmmm.....I can't remember if I froze or stuttered. 

When I was finally able to gather courage, I approached her who was then busy in accommodating a lot of fans. I dreaded that I would be turned down, coz I knew for sure that she was tired from the game. Surprisingly, she was all smiles! And another blink I already had pictures of/with her and an autograph. 

Yeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I couldn't contain my happiness!!!! I wanted to jump but I didn't have anybody to share it with. Sadly, I went to the games alone. :(

Anyway, my happiness outweighed that fact so I was able to do what a fangirl should. Below are some of the proofs.

Our picture together. Yeah a little blur but as long as her face is recognizable...it was totally fine with me. Who was I to complain? 

(Ayun naputol. Kainiss. ) 

And this was her autograph!!!!

Yehey!! 

I wanna...

JUMP!!!! 

........

These are some of her official pictures from the game. (They are not mine) 

She didn't have much chance to play but I think she did well when she was inside. 

I'm not sure if this will be the last of my fangirling moments. 

By the way, anybody here who wants to watch volley games next season/conference?

Deaf no more.

Imagine not knowing what hear and sound means....

...no seriously. 

Try. for 30 seconds.

Imagine the time when you couldn't hear a thing. 

When something like a deafening silence isn't just a metaphor... then suddenly out of nowhere you hear something faint that you thought someone was tickling your ear. 

Imagine....how you would look like. 

Do you.....

...somehow....

...look like this?

"Harold Whittles hears for the first time ever after a doctor places an earpiece in his left ear."

I pretty much gushed and nearly cried when I saw this picture. 

I still can't get over the genuineness and the vividness of the moment this picture has captured. It's precious!!! ♥♥♥♥ 

Do you agree? Tell me your opinion. 

Photo taken from this link. 

Rumblings of a Disillusioned Lass

Have you ever been mugged/held up? 

If you've been reading my previous blog posts, I guess there is no need for me to say that it happened to me thrice. Yes 3 times. And all of those involved little to not so much violence and struggles. But I'm not posting this to reminisce those horrifying experiences. I'm typing this to share how those experiences along with friends' and acquaintances' related stories have changed my perspective about life. 

If you've been mugged, then it's inevitable that you become paranoid in so many ways especially when you set footsteps beyond your house' door. Paranoid to the point that your friends and family think you are crazy. You can't really blame us. I always say It's better to be this way than to experience it again. puurahmis! 

I may be taking it 'half-humoredly' right now but let me say that it still haunts me otherwise. 

The worst effect it had to me was the fact that I was disillusioned about everything. I was already a cynical & a skeptical lass before it happened so just imagine how I am now.  

I want to trust life. to trust people. I know how great it feels like to see the world from an innocent child's eyes. When everybody can be you friend. 

But how can I be when I've seen the small dark side of it? 

"My Commute's" Milestone

I've been lazy for the past few months and to be honest, none of my most recent updates were post-worthy. I know that's pretty harsh to say about myself /my blog but just being honest here. I always had a lot of inspirations of what to post, but by the time I got to face the computer, the excitement has already waned. :(

But this time, I had to make an effort, especially since I consider this period of my life as a milestone. 

My Commute --- that's the name of my blog. This documents my ramblings and sentiments about varied topics and this was started when I landed a full time job while studying which became my bread & butter ever since. When I started this, I thought it was a major leap towards a broader horizon. But just recently, I realized I didn't go too far. From August of 2009 (this blog's anniv) til my last post, all of those journeys were in fact just short trips along small streets. But this time, my real journey begins. Right now, I feel like I'm not just treading streets but major highways. Real pathways to wherever my destination is. Like highways in urban areas, the journey is more dangerous, more risky and more uncertain. But I'm willing to take it all. I'm just starting a new life and I'm not gonna let my apprehensions get in the way. 

So sit back let's tread this together. 

^__^

Semana Santa Kita-kita

How's everybody doing? I hope you are all enjoying your vacation. 

Looking at my last post, I realized I've been MIA for like almost 2 months. Time really passes by quickly. Wew!

I miss the blogosphere. I miss reading (stalking) people's blogs. I miss my Internet life. Where has it gone to? 

Anyway, It's a long vacation for most of us. Semana Santa or Holy Week is the time people get to have their vacations. Let's not forget that it's also a time for reunions! 

Yes REUNIONS! 

But I'm not talking about a really big reunion here. Just a simple get-together. 

A year has just passed since our college graduation day but it feels like just yesterday....

I have a 4-day weekend yet I chose not to go on vacation/hometown. I'm not financially ready so I didn't have much choice but to spend the oh sooo looong days under the scorching heat of Manila sun. I thought it was something to endure but I'm glad I decided to meet with my college friends/classmates. 

Last Thursday, my college friends/classmates had a get-together at Ate Jeng's house. Everything was unplanned yet it turned out great & really fun. Most stores were closed so we ended up just having ice cream, buns & pancit canton. I guess what they say about the company being more important than the venue is true. We had a little drink & talk. The talk/chat was the best part. It felt better seeing them/ourselves talk about work life instead of thesis/projects & expenses. All of us who attended this get-together are already working and in varied fields/industries. I remember back in the day, 1 or 2 years ago, I was the only one sharing about work life since I was then a working student. They seemed very interested to hear stories about work stress, bosses & colleagues. But at that moment, they were the ones sharing. I loved the feeling. Just listening and at the same time learning. It was a novel experience. Varying experiences, bosses, fields, industries, office locations added more color to the conversation. That time, I felt very proud of them. We made it through the grueling tasks & stresses of the college life and now here we are, enjoying the fruits of our labor.  

I just feel a little sad that although we spent 4 years in the classroom, I never got to be very close to them. I never got to know them better. I'm only making up for those lost moments just now. 

Here we are: 

(I'm the one in pink) 

When I see and meet these people, I am always reminded of how hard I worked and struggled just to get here. It makes me treasure very moment. 

******

I don't want to burst your summer bubble guys but our vacation is almost over. Going back to work is necessary but I really hope you all had a great soul-searching time. ^__^