September at its best Part III : The Book Fair

The Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) is one of the longest-running book fairs in Asia, the MIBF is also considered one of the most accessible venues for showcasing published works. And it has become a yearly tradition for Filipinos. 

But unfortunately, it's my first time to visit such book fair. And shame on me, it's also my first time to hear such event. Maybe because I'm not really into buying books, though I am into reading. Hehehe. I know, good books are worth buying, but the fact remains, they're expensive, and I'm just a student :P 

And with that, one shouldn't miss a book fair like this.

But hey, don't expect that I bought a bundle of books, no I didn't because though books are discounted, my cash are pretty limited. I truly regret that I didn't save up for this.

Anyway, here are the six books I bought :)

I haven't started reading yet because I'm saving all these for sem-break :)

I would also want to share my fondness for reading. I don't call myself a certified bookworm because really, I've only read a small number of books. I am also not a wide reader and the books I've read are not really well-known. But I enjoy reading, and I can spend a whole day reading.

All books for me are worth reading, because I believe that every author sweat for it. Writing and finishing a story is not easy therefore every book deserves to be read. 

Bow.

:)

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To our "cuddly" ambassador.

I just want to share the letter I made for our Org Adviser :)

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Dear Sir Villa,

We could still remember the day we first saw you. You have probably forgot about it, but three years ago, instead of Dean Arcilla, you’re the one who welcomed our batch in this university, in our road to diplomacy.

Most of us not even once became part of your class. And most of us seniors, with only one semester left, might never really have that chance. And this is one thing we regard as truly unfortunate on our part, for we won’t have the chance to hear your remarkable stories and know you even more.

Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean that we weren’t entitled to be called as one of your students, because virtually, we are. Even though we never really became part of your four-corner class discussions, those short but meaningful conversations you’ve allowed us to have, indeed occupied a space in our hearts and minds.

Those simple hi’s and hello’s, those simple taps on our shoulders and those warm handshakes you’ve given us every events, those things, really, are immensely appreciated.

If there’s one thing that Foreign Service Club should really be proud of, that would be the truth that we have not just an able ambassador, not just a brilliant and compassionate professor but also a very supportive and concern adviser with such a delightful and winsome smile.

Sir Villa, we thank you not just for your untiring guidance and efforts for the organization but as well as being such a real inspiration to all of us.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sir Villa and may our dear Creator bless you always.

Sincerely,

FSC Officers ’12-‘13

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Since our Dean was there when I read the letter, he immediately respond to our little "sentiment" that our batch was never under Sir Villa, he assigned him to be our professor for the next semester! Yey! :)

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September at its best Part II : The Forum

As I’ve said on my last post, I was so occupied with other things during my birthday, and this is what I am referring to.

For a month, I have nothing in mind but this.

So what is this all about?

 This is our first major event this school year, General Assembly and Road to Diplomacy III Forum at once.

This seems not to be so major since the organization has been doing this for three years now, however, what made it really nerve-racking this year is the fact that I invited no other than the man, whom once I referred to as the world’s greatest boss and for many times I described as a humble and charming man who owns such a contagious and amazing smile, Asec. Raul Hernandez. Yes! He’s the Department of Foreign Affairs “able and amiable” Spokesperson.

But that’s not all, because I also took the risk of inviting our very own dynamic and steadfast College Dean whose love for the country is truly invincible, and who is loved and respected by hundreds or even thousands of IR majors, Amb. Reynaldo O. Arcilla (Ret.).

With such line up, and the presence of our ever endearing and understanding adviser, Amb. Josue L. Villa (Ret.) plus  other professors who might come, how could I stay so relaxed?

If just delivering a class report makes me damn nervous, can you imagine how neurotic and overanxious I was?

But enough about that. Let’s talk about the event itself.

Without further ado, the event (as per the president, hehe) was successful.

Not everything went perfectly well, but then I just realized, it is normal. It was our first major event, remember?

I should also say that I am very proud of my officers. This event wouldn’t end up like this if not also for them. We all sweat up and did our best and so the credit all belongs to us. Yey!

It lasts for four and a half hours. It was long really, because our guests actually felt hungry. Hehehe. Fortunately we were able to prepare bite-size sandwiches and juices which they patiently and cutely ate.

 I would also like to share that these have been my birthday wishes, first, Asec. Raul’s approval, second, the success of the event and third, words of appreciation from professors and students, which are actually quite the same altogether.

And thank heavens and the stars my wishes all came true.

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All these things happening to me are things I thought will just always be in my dreams.

Yesterday, I was just dreaming, and today I am starting to live that dream.

-the stargazer

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September at its best Part 1: Birthday post

So yeah, I celebrated my 19^th birthday last September 9, Sunday. I was just so occupied with other things that I had no time and no energy to post a blog.

Since my birthday fall on a Sunday I had the time to go out and revel …

but nah… that has never been my way of celebrating my birthday. (Though I'd want to have it in the future, hehehe)

My mom, my brother and I just went on the mall and had lunch. But what really made me smile was when my mom allowed me to buy a new dress and a new pair of shoes, heels actually :) But believe me, that dress and heels are sine qua nons (a thing that’s absolutely necessary) and not just a mere desideratum (something desired). So I am now using latin words inspired by my subject International Law. Ako na! Mehehe :)

*And now I am literally imagining myself speaking fluently in Latin. How cool could that be? HAHAHA.

So now let me use a more serious tone.

I am again a year older, and I again have to change my description on my blogsites, from “sweet 18” to “sweet 19”. It’s my last year of being a so-called teenager and probably my last year to bum around, because the next time that I will be celebrating my birthday, *fingers crossed I am no longer a student and I am already out THERE, THERE at the place where I want myself to be.

I am again a year older, therefore when I look in the mirror I should now see someone finer, someone tougher and stronger, someone more confident, someone smarter and wiser, someone more sophisticated, or simply someone better. Better than what I saw a year ago.

I can frankly say : No, that someone is sadly still on her way, and it might take another year or two to finally see and feel her.

But that’s too negative of me to say. To be fair to myself, I've done good things these past few months. And I am very thankful for that. 

From being an org president, to being part of such a great office in the DFA, to being able to join a leadership seminar, up to winning a "blogging contest", all that and more happened uninterrupted. 

 To assess whether I improved or not, well maybe yes, but just a little bit. I am now more comfortable talking to people (professors, boss etc) and my always-trembling-knees are now more relaxed. And maybe it's because I have no choice. With such big responsibility I have right now, there's no room for me to be painfully shy and/or miserably bashful.

I don't know If I actually made sense in this post, but whatever, IT'S MY BIRTHDAY! :)))))))

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Words.

Impaired.

I am impaired.

In ways you do not know.

In reasons you'll never know.

Fragile.

I am unfortunately fragile.

That I hardly consider little things as little.

And I often make a big deal out of everything.

Strong.

But I am strong.

Strong enough to let things pass.

To put things easily in the past.

Limitations.

I have my limitations however.

Just like everyone else.

That I can burst into pieces or be infuriated.

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Forgive me for being so dramatic. 

Btw, this post could be my Tangled lines at night Part II.

Mehehe.

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