after 4 years of struggle..pagsusunog ng kilay, endeavors, pagpupuyat...pagcomply sa projects...the day YOU have been waiting for has finally arrived.
CONGRATULATIONS Batch 2010-2011!!
...soon before the month of April ends..you will be marching the aisle...you will receive your DIPLOMA and bid your university goodbye. some might say "That's IT! I'm outta here!"...but some might also say "THIS is IT!" ..I hope you'll say the latter.
....anyway..enough of the drama!
I've been thinking of a solemn & memorable way to congratulate the batch 2011 graduating students but the world 'outside' which I'm aware of presents a threat. hinders me from BEING sincerely happy for you guys.
I'm sorry. I can't be sincerely happy for you when I foresee that the world our idealistic minds made up during our stay in the univ is gradually getting extinct...I'm not being pessimistic...I am just showing YOU the real picture of the 'jungle' my dear schoolmates. and it's not something we can just shrug off. (I don't have to be in the corporate world to know that. It's all over the TV)
We are taught since the first day we've realized our existence in the planet that a COLLEGE education is the key to SUCCESS. of course I do believe that. But is not the SOLE KEY. It should be accompanied with other 'keys'.
for that I want you to meet my 'barakada' -- it's called The VIRTUES
meet;
Patience --you will need HIM when everything seems to go out of your plan.
Perseverance-- he will be there when you think you have been fooled! you'll need him in times of hopelessness..you just have to hold onto him..keep him in your vocabulary..heed his advice. He may be annoying & nagging you sometimes but it will surely be for your own good.
Passion -- he's just there when you were thinking of your future plans. all there to give you JUST the MORAL support..but the truth is HE keeps hiding when you're out already. In our world today..he can be a good help but NOT necessary & essential...heed him & you'll find yourself just planning & dreaming..and afterwards..planning & dreaming.... He'll suggest you to do what you like & love but again in this world..of great competition..you have to do what you NEED to do. Be realistic. Ignore him 'sometimes'.
Realism -- at first you may think he's a BULLY. but he is the most honest of the 'barkada'. When you want to hear the truth.no matter how much it will hurt you he will SAY it to you outright! So prepare yourself everytime you meet him.
according to the news... it will be harder for new grdauates to apply this coming summer even in CALL CENTERs. The famous job recruitment online nerwork stated that before 50,000 applicants were hired each month..now it decreased to 10,000. This is due to BPO companies ' new & stricter policies in job selection! It is advised for some especially to newly graduates to take OJT's and use their waiting time to develop their skills in different aspects.
it is said here that investors and companies are not actively hiring employees as of now due to the election. They have to weigh the factors first. The new administration might have some new program so they have to adjust to that. So they will be actively hiring new employees around June.
"Gamitin ang panahon ng paghihintay sa pagpapalawig ng kakayanan imbes na tumambay sa bahay"
..mga hinaing ng yusisista..narinig mo na ba? know the present UCC's situation and it's types of students by taking a peek at their sentiments/comments/messages on Facebook.
..."pasyensya na mahal kong unibersidad. sana maunawaan mo na wala kaming magamit na kwarto kanina upang gawin ang pag opera sa pusa sa aming anatomy na kurso. magaantay pa kami ng oath taking after ng eleksyon o pagkatapos?"
--Armanz Pocallan Avendaño II aka "pipingmirasol"
(he's pertaining to the new UCC building in Camarin...nakakalungkot kasi ng konti magclass sa stairs at kung san san habang nakikita mo ang magandang building.)
Kamuzta naman UCC ngaun? azteeg skul natin noh? sa main pag nasa 2nd floor ka kita ung 1st floor wahahahaha.., tagpi tagpi amp.. ^_^ Regards nalng sa mga Head nyu ^_^ wahahaha kay mam bau.., tsaka sa paborito qng head na si sir JETAJOBE ^_^ wahahaha
--- Gelo Alcano
(being sarcastic)
ucc bulok...hahhahaha peace
--MhaiLyne Frias
(being pessimistic and realistic?? hehe)
Wag maliitin, Eskwelehan namin... ndi basta basta, mula sa aking ama at mga kapatid lahat kmi nagtapos ng kolehiyo sa UNIVERSITY OF CALOOCAN.. look what we are now..
-- Cathy Abenojar
(being a proud alumnus--mga dapat tularan!)
Armanz Pocallan Avendaño II isa pa, ung building na itinatayo sa camarin. alam naming kay recom galing yon, hindi na niya dapat ipangalandakan na kulay dilaw at asul ang building. tama na ang tarpaulin na nagpapakita ng kanyang proyekto sa ucc sa gate. kapag hapon, especially ang mga may klaseng 12-6 e talagang manggigitata sa sobrang init. dilaw... na ang sinag ng araw kaya kapag tumama sa dambuhalang building e magliliwanag ang lahat. dilaw din ang pintura ng loob ng bawat klasrum, ano na lang ang mangyayari sa mga estudyante ngayon??? motivation ba yon para makapagfocus sa klase???
-- Armanz Pocallan Avendaño II aka "pipingmirasol"
(blabbering--mala aktibista to --kuya mabenta ka dito ah? )
CNO PO MAY LIKE NG CONTACT LENS??HEADPHONES, EARPHONES AND SLIMMING COFFEE?? pm me or msg nlng po..i will be here to entertain u :))kung interested po pkitgnan n lng po albums ko.. thanks
-- Edward Ibbara
(the negosyante. reflects how we we UCCians find ways to overcome financial difficulties...parang BDO lang "We find ways"Madami ganito sa UCC.may mga nag-sideline, nagpart-time job, at meron din nagfull-time)
Hi UCC! I feel good this group is exsisting now! I have joined you coz I want to get reconnected with my old classmates during my term way back 2001. Is there someone who could tell me, how will I have my year book?? I never have one since I graduated! :( BUt now I am based in denmark and don't know exactly what to do! pls. help
-- Maria Millet Dela Cruz
(the nostalgic & succesful alumna)
sana aman pouh uala nang rtention ang tle.. sana dn pouh wula nam pgnc.. anghirap kea!!..
-- Jhoyz Paed
(yusisistangayaw ng mag-aral.hehehe)
ang pag iwas ay di simula ng paglimot ...may mga bagay na kelangang sanaying wala bago tuluyang iwan
-- Maria Nerlyn Sancho Gallardo
(yusisistang mala Madam Auring..just take a closer feel/look at her tone. parang horoscope sa diyaryo diba?/ TAMA!!)
asar aman walang activities anu next sem p????? e dami na rin gawain nun
-- Maria Nerlyn Sancho Gallardo
(yusisistang aktibo? gusto lagi may events. para wlang pasok.! hehe)
I had read a detailed article about UCC's history sa Crossroads Publication "UCC in a Nutshell" ata ung title...meron din po sa year book nung batch 2007 and 2008..la lang
-- Jopan Tolentino
(Yusisistang di maka move-on??? -- hehhe dating Crossroads staff to. I like his articles . hmm... I think he's just advertising one of his works in the pub?? not really sure)
WELCOME TO ALL NEW MEMBERS! It's very nice to have you here with us. We know that most of you guys were busy in some sort of personal matters however we're looking forward to see you around for a moment or two.
-- Keivin Karl C. Cabreros
(the internet savvy!! hahah techie. Facebook varsity member ng UCC. one of the admin ng UCC group on FB)
hello UCCians!! wala n naman tao?? o adik lang talagah ako sa FB??? hmmm????
-- Mai Nipin
(one of he Facebook varsity members din to. every now & then nagtse - check ng FB UCC group. miyembro ng "walang matapos dahil sa facebook')
i love all uccians mwaaah
-- Aljon De Guzman Yap
(yusisistang loyal. treasurer siya sa SSC sa main. former staff of The Crossroads. an acquaintance of mine.very likeable person. ayun naging bias na ko..hehhehe)
when will be the first batch of entrance exam??? sa UNIBERSIDAD NG KAMARIN?
Staring blankly on your lap Tears of fury shedding in your weary beaten angelic face A little creature almost drowned Suddenly moving, bloodstained it has become In its first few hours out
By product of your sufferings witnessed By its innocent inquiring eyes “Am I not to bring bliss to you?” thought the life on your lap Slowly scratching its fragile skin against yours A life indeed that warms you up
Blinded by the light the “life” is giving You set your feet to the ground Gradually regaining your weight And setting your next footsteps Suddenly there is LIFE
Now staring blankly out of nowhere Unmoved by the crown of silver hair You let yourself be overwhelmed Held in the lap of the “life” you’d almost given up Each other’s blurred gaze met The sparer and the spared The same inquiring eyes you once loathed “At least you drained the lap that wanted me drowned”
*********
*This was dedicated to my student who was then about to end his class with me.
Shining Jewel
A shining Jewel in my view Blurred, Unclear & few His voice is vivid And makes my day placid
Smiling face I imagine That really makes the class goin’ Endless laughs linger And makes each day better
But today is inevitable Goodbye I need to mumble And never will it bring him on the “other line” again Leaving me sad & barren
But I know he’ll always be The “Jason” he used to be Staying bright in the dark Very visible like a trademark
————- 030609
*****
Tanging Sandigan
Panu nga ba sisimulan Hukayin ang aking kamalayan? Upang matutong harapin mga dagok ng buhay Sa istoryang tila walang humpay
San nga ba patungo mga munting anino Na palaging nakasunod sa likuran ko? Tila nag uudyok na ako’y bumitaw at sumuko Pero kayak ko ‘to, yan ang alam ko Dahil tanging ako lamang bida sa istoryang ito
Magpumilit man akong kumawala Sa daloy ng buhay na di ako ang may gawa Kitlin man ang buhay ng may sala Bandang huli ako rin ang magagambala
Mas mabuti nang sa Diyos magtiwala At sa kaaway’ magbigay pala Tiyak kaligayahay’ makakamtan Sa mundong ang alam lng ay ako’y
*****
Baba
***This Poem is published on our school paper
** This one is just sent to me...but it was then so short & there were no rhymes....I fixed it & here it is....
Fate was kind, and she did sendyou, to be my trusted friend,I’ll stand by you, until the end,because that’s what friends should do A shoulder lent to catch your tears,your secrets kept, for countless years,protect you from your darkest fearsbecause that’s what friends should do. I’ll stand by you, when times are grim,though I love you, and you love her,Chances we’d work out are slim.So I just made a happy “us” in my dream I know I can be kind of slow,and lacking muscles head to toe,but I hope you want me so Coz surely I’ll be taken out from this great sorrow But if a friend is all you see,you’ll always have a friend in me,forever by your side I’ll be,because that’s what friends should be
******
Unlikely Unlike Them
***This Poem is published on our school paper
I’m as free as a soaring bird Able to go places “never heard” Hunting prey for survival Wanting more than what’s usual
Brave was I according to them Facing realities that overwhelm My soul keeps fighting till the last drop Never stops nor takes a nap
Strong as I might be seen But also crying deep within Coz I am also a human being Who needs to shed a tear when hurting
Even I possess those good qualities I don’t really want to be like this I’d rather be weak & have my mother’s care Than be really strong & endure His stare
Early bird they call me It’s because I left early And learned from life enormously But still my heart remained empty
...I wish I could write some more...but I've been too busy....
there are times that I'm trying & I have much time ...but I lack inspiration
