Out of the rain

Ever since popstar Sheryn Regis won her title a few years back, her revive of "Come in out of the rain" has been a hit in the market. Maybe so because she's pretty (?) and talented (hell yeah) but maybe a million people could relate to it. It's catchy chorus makes it a prospect tune for singing contests and karaoke moments.

You told me, that you loved me
If I ever change, welcome me into your arms again
Come on in out of rain
There's a place, in  your heart to love me again
happiness and joy you bring
when you call my name
Come on in out of the rain


Sheryn started making hits when she was still in college down at a local hotel restobar. She was also part of the CNU Chorale, one of the best chorales in Cebu and the whole world. They have made it to competitions worldwide and concerts with other outstanding chorales such as UV chorale, UE choir and a lot more. Truly, her heart was in for music despite her being an English Major.



So I close my stressful week with a heavy dramatic song from a world-class singer from Cebu Normal University, my alma matter. Kudos CNU, for producing such talents!

exasperated

Deadlines. Meetings. Appointments. Engagements. Exams. Quizzes. Reports. Assignments. Death.

Typical for a student's life isn't it? Especially for one who is in UP, I bet this isn't unusual. We're always bombarded with schoolwork and the demands of the different organizations both useful and non-useful. I've been there, exasperated? Yes, we've all been. According to a dictionary source, this means being in the state of being greatly annoyed. 

I remember when I used to have classmates who always keep on pushing their noses up against me as if I can spread the hottest talk in town. Living a papazzi-ed life? Not so much. But talk, definitely. Annoying as it may seem, people would always bug you, trample on you just to get their ways.

In the current state that I am in, I can't decipher which of which can be the true origin of this feeling. It's like one's inner soul is being stretched out for everyone to benefit and it is tiring. Those times when you don't really know which one to put down first or set aside. 

If I were given the chance to trance away, I would. But chances are chances, there's really nothing much we can do about it. Maybe to feel exasperated, exhausted and all the negative auras in the world. Keep refreshed! Tried it an it worked! That's typical for a student too. :)

Something real

"Aren't I lovely? Do you want me? Coz I am desperate, for something that would make me real."

Those lines from a contemporary christian song kept bothering me over the weekend. Not because I was in the position from the lyrical context of the song, but someone close to me was on my mind. I kept humming the song's melody and most of my friends felt the same thing. "Where is she now?", we all asked in unison. Who knows. We kept on praying for her, never in the world did we thought it'd end up like that.

For me it wasn't something real. I was in denial, a stage that would haunt me for the longest time. Maybe it's just a phase, I would often tell myself. But the more I do, the more I can feel the touch of reality that nothing's going to happen. Most of us are certain about how we think, not knowing the truth behind every thought.

Maybe it's an issue of letting go and moving on. We all want something real in our lives. Something to hold on to until we can still do. And it's an issue of having to grow. In this christian world, we all need maturity and indeed it takes a lot of time. We don't hold the future no matter how certain we may be.

Why we fight

People always get in the way of what we want. A simple nudge and snob sparks the entire flame resulting to anger. We tend to judge, assume and presuppose without really being certain of what is not. We fight, yes we do. I can't seem to find a concrete reason why but it has brought a lot of meaning to a relationship.


I remember a quote from my speech class which I'm currently taking up, "Cold fights are the worse of all the arguments. It's better when they are shouting at each other, at least you know what's in their mind". I may have to agree but I still cannot find a point for fighting.

Some say we fight to get it our way. Some say we fight because it allows the other party to know that they lack and what they should change. Or simply put, they tend to explain the fights make the bond stronger. Experience wise, I can say I've been through a lot of so-called fights and misunderstandings that led me to no where. I hurt myself and rocked myself to tears. However, my scope of the whole perspective has changed setting me on a higher pedestal than the rest.

So mind you, if you are in a brawl, a quarrel or a petty fight, make a wise decision to stay rather than standing up on what's supposed to be fixed. It's hard to understand but a step cannot be skipped in a cycle. Wherever you may be, there are always difficult people to encounter along the way but with the courage to stand up against every kind of fight we are bound to shine amongst the rest. The society needs people with determination and with this, we might change a wee bit of it step by step.

What was left behind

Being a sophomore does not mean a lot. Sure, I've been in these halls for more than twelve months or so but what is it to me. I do not know the past nor the future of this known institution. Sitting upon an old office with tons of back issues by the the official school publication, I realized there is still much to know.

Fidgeting on what was scattered all over the place I took notice of how the students of the past showed their enthusiasm on school. Contrary to the apathy of what is of today, they were involved in everything - from issues to political party conflicts even up to outside forces that have concerned the school. Yet here we are left with nothing but a mere office loaded with a heap of old newspapers and maybe a couple of other things which can be deemed useful. 

I then wonder on what has been left behind by the previous batches who has stepped forth in the institution. They have produced such quality yet what has happened? I do not know what or who to blame nor do I want to. The times have changed and technology has taken over attention of what has seemed to be useless for some. There is so much to do and a span of time. Lucky for me, I still have more or less three years left to spare in this institution. Maybe we cannot really rely on the past after all but we can learn from them. Their mistakes, their failures, their triumphs and success. So I write without any hesitation that a left publication would come to life again. What was once strong and colorful will be alive again, tug-ani will rise again. :)

Birthday Greeting

So much has passed. Yes, within a span of six years this woman has grown. Back when we were still in junior youth camp where we were short and young, we felt like we knew everything. It was as if we were only there for the fun, for the adventure. More than that, we were expected to learn about life. I did, I don't know with the rest. Even found a friend, never thought she'd turn out to be one of the best. 

2006 JY Camp

Few years passed and it was just a typical hi hello over the internet. Constant travel to her hometown never really made us close, well maybe a bit. It took another powerful camp to pull the bonds much closer. By the time I was a senior in high school, I came to discover the woman whom I have journeyed learning with.

2009 Youth Camp

She was a friend, even more like a sister. Set apart from those I have treated the same with. What I admired was her patience, her persistence, her determination. I lost a few steps, back tracked a bit and got entranced with the big walls of college. I sheepishly took for granted our precious friendship which we've spent so much on to cultivate and grow. However, what seemed to be gone still persisted. I thought I'd lost her then and there, but she still remain and I know from what she has shown, I will too.

Her visit during my highschool graduation

And now that she's turning a year old when the clock says it's already time for her to do so (not on her own discretion of course haha) there's nothing more to wish for her but the will of the Lord to be fervently followed by her. Things may not be the same as when we were once young but I definitely know that we can always more forward, or fly for the very least. May she be blessed in all her endeavors in life. Lord knows I love this woman even I'm the meanest person in the world. nineteen years of existence, nineteen years of struggle, pain and happiness. Life truly isn't what we always wish for, but we can always adhere to what the heavens may be asking from us.

For all the laughters, tears, stories and endless chikkas, you deserve a blast!

 Happy Birthday, manay, Angel Rubio. You are always loved. Enjoy Cebu!

The second phase of joy

Well I thought my happy days would just be during the time when I took up Audio production. Visiting that radio station of high quality was sure a lot fun and being on air for say ten minutes was the best of my life... Or so I thought. 

Never have I expected to be part of radio show for four times now. Thanks to our outside alliance and the support of those who believe in the next set of journalists for the future, we are able to expose ourselves to radio. Radio, among all the other medium for communication is the most unique. Among the others, this is the most mobile, the fastest, the most interesting and the most challenging for the very least. Voice projection is all that matters, what you wear to the studio would not be taken into consideration (unless of course you're doing a photoshoot inside the studio but that's a different story).

Back to the show I've been in, it's entitled "Sugbuanon Na Ni" with Ms. RC Dalaguit, a young, hip and groovy female DJ.

Apart from it's other purpose of exposing Mass Communication students to the field of broadcasting, it's main reason for being on air is to promote the Cebuano language especially to the youth of this generation. Even I am guilty of the lack of skill from my own native language due to the integration of other languages and so with young people my age. The show has five segments that caters to Cebuano music, poems, trivias and a whole lot more. So maybe a lot of you has placed a bad hand on my degree program... But I'm sorry, it's a joy to do what we are ought to do and we are always in the making. 

Enjoying the sophomore year so far!

Feanne