Fond Memories Worth Ten Years

BlogEasy - Free Web Hosting For Your Free Blog. Free Blog Hosting.

Fond Memories Worth Ten Years

Seeing a wonderful entry by Paula, I decided to answer her last query. Let see how my memory is holding up. I'm listing about three events for each year.

Ten years ago,
* I memorized major bones of the body for science class. It made such an impact on me, I still remember some of them, helping me during this summer's Anatomy and Physiology class.

* I think I got my first period during this year. I was running around with my boy friends, and I felt it. Mama went through the little ritual for the first menses. It was a little odd.

* I won a little competition during Linggo Ng Wika. I sang "Anak Ng Pasig." I still remember that song fondly. My breathing technique was non-existent; I swallowed during one of the higher notes. I redeemed myself by singing flawlessly (Looking back, I don't remember any mistakes. Oh, hindsight!) during the big culmination program.

Nine years ago,
* I accepted Jesus Christ into my heart. I became convinced that He's the only one who can fill the emptiness in my heart. He came to earth to live among us, died for our sins and rose again, triumphant over evil. He's been my Lord, Rock and Savior! :)

* My maternal grandmother died. I remember waking up to my mother's cries at the hour of my grandma's passing. I brought her a glass of water to drink and I stayed up a little later pondering why I woke up when I did. A little odd since I was at my rebellious stage at this point.

* I experienced my first crush. He is someone I will never forget. I found him at friendster too!

* I learned that someone had a crush on me. I was told it was because I looked like a princess in an old hand-me-down. I hated the dress. I ignored the boy.

Eight years ago,
* Sixth grade came, and we were kings and queens of the school building. I loved Mrs. Tacmo's (our adviser) handwriting.

* I tutored someone in penmanship. He says his penmanship is still hopelessly unreadable. I guess I failed.

* I convinced some of my friends to apply to Philippine Science High School with me.

Seven years ago,
* I graduated from elementary. I wrote poems endlessly during graduation practice with the high school peeps. My crush from last year looked gorgeous, and he spawned numerous odes.

* I entered Pisay-EVC with the hopes of eventually becoming a doctor. It felt so odd being froshies and eating lunch in the lobbies of the unfinished school.

* I had so much high hopes to get into the Director's List. I fell short by hundredths of a point. How crushing! I never regained the confidence.

Six years ago,
* We processed our passports. I thought we were leaving for the States very very soon. I was wrong.

* We traveled to Cagayan de Oro to attend the wedding of my uncle. It was a very fun vacation, and will always hold a place in my heart. I heard the song "There Will Never Be Another" for the first time. I'm going to have it played at my wedding.

* Another year of crushes and crushes. My friends and I named them all with codenames. I remember the codenames but I've long forgotten the boys.

Five years ago,
* Third year high school was very fun. I loved the advanced classes in Biology. I loved Chemistry.

* I was sent in a group with 2 talented schoolmates to compete in a Chemistry competition. I was so scared I was going to let the group down. We won first place, no thanks to me. What I got out of it, besides a medal, was the conviction that I can do anything. :)

* I went on a sleepover at a classmates faraway house without telling my parents first. Now, they won't let me forget the only time I didn't ask permission first.

Four years ago,
* Fourth year at last! I wrote for the school paper, and I got in trouble with the CAT commander (the instructor) over an article. Dear friend, Madonna, cried with me under the stairs of the ACA I building.

* We got word that we got our US visas. I didn't care for school any longer. But I cared for my friends I was leaving behind. I also grieved the lost opportunity of studying at the University of Sto. Tomas. I'd hoped to study Microbiology there and eventually get into their med school. My parents now ask me how I'd try to get a medical education had we stayed in the Philippines instead. I remain convinced I would have found a way.

* Finally, Seattle! What a wonderful Christmas we had. What welcome we enjoyed from our relatives and church family! I will forever thank the Lord for this opportunity.

Three years ago,
* I entered Shorewood High School as a tenth grader. I mourned that I won't be able to graduate at the same time as my friends in the Philippines. I took an extensive English test; I was to not take ESL (English as a Second Language). As an English language-lover, I got the highest praise, that I speak English as if it's my first language.

* I made new friends while longing for my old ones. To this day, these treasured new and old friends warm my heart.

* My family and I lived a pretty thrifty life, determined to pay off debts and loans to people (and to PSHS, because I broke my contract) as soon as we can. But our family still enjoyed the essentials.

Two years ago,
* Having gotten my PSHS transcripts, I was made a senior slated to graduate in June 2002. I was ecstatic because I felt that I was going somewhere and not only repeating the classes I've already attended in the Philippines.

* I got a chance to be in Advanced Placement Chemistry. It was one of the highlights of my high school career, when I felt really challenged. I got a 4 on the exam but didn't transfer credits at my college because I was advised that many medical schools do not accept AP credits, especially not in Chemistry and Biology. But I made good friends. I will forever remember Mrs. Nagy and generosity to me as her student, friend and Teacher's Assistant in General Chemistry.

* I applied for and got accepted to the UW and SPU. I chose SPU for various reasons, and I'm glad to report it is the best college for me. I met really great people with whom I share friendships. I met the amazing Drs. Fitch and Moore, pre-med advisors. I place my trust in them; I know they have my interest at heart.

* I traveled to Vancouver, BC with my aunt, my uncle and sisters. First time out of state and out of country. (I forgot when if this was two years ago or a year ago. I'm just adding it to 2002.)

One year ago,
* I couldn't believe I finished my first year. I feel much older and wiser.

* I got introduced to opera. I love it. I've learned to appreciate art and classical music more.

* I started blogging (I couldn't believe I spent a few minutes walking trying to recollect before I thought of blogging!) on blogeasy, blogspot, diary-x. m-blog, diaryland. I've known so many great and supportive and nice people through blogging. So far, I've never really met nasty ones.

This year,
* The dream of becoming a doctor is beginning to sharpen. I'm definitely moving towards it. Praise the Lord.

* I've put together a short starting list of medical schools to which I'm thinking of applying. They all look great but I pray for a school that is as great a fit for me as SPU is.

* I'm still reading and writing but curiously, not writing poetry. I've not added any piece of writing to [link=http://reads.lockload.com/index.php target=_blank]lockload reads[/link]. I've not given up yet. *waiting for inspiration*

Well... A lot of school-related stuff remained in my memories. I love school and learning. So, it shows. :)
How about you, how have your last ten years been spent? Leave a comment with a link to your entry if you decide to do your own. *smiles*

Tue Aug 10, 2004 5:14 pm MST by gail | Email Article |

Return to Main Page

Comments

musovwgd bscimyvar xflgqhodt nrvyl rynu vgkzi nlab

Wed Sep 27, 2006 4:07 am MST by yljvs krgfzq

Let it be, let it be... What a strange place here.

Mon Sep 25, 2006 7:44 pm MST by Ivan Bulat

Here u can find best men shirt ever!

Thu Sep 21, 2006 11:29 am MST by Manshirt

Here u can find best men shirt ever!

Wed Sep 20, 2006 1:31 pm MST by Manshirt

Congratulations on a great web site. I am a new computer user and finding you was like coming home. Continued success.

Wed Sep 20, 2006 12:43 pm MST by Marrick Linn

Congratulations on a great web site. I am a new computer user and finding you was like coming home. Continued success.

Mon Sep 18, 2006 2:15 pm MST by Wandy Wu

love spells easy love spells

Sun Sep 17, 2006 9:04 pm MST by love

love spells easy love spells

Sun Sep 17, 2006 8:29 pm MST by love

love spells easy love spells

Sat Sep 16, 2006 6:29 pm MST by love

love spells easy love spells

Sat Sep 16, 2006 6:21 pm MST by love

Very nice site!

Sat Sep 16, 2006 1:50 pm MST by John

I would like to wish you much luck. And a lot of money. Thank you.

Tue Sep 12, 2006 1:31 pm MST by Qween Lorry

Best site. Thanks

Sat Sep 9, 2006 4:17 pm MST by Marianna Szablowska

You site very nice. Thanks owner.

Sat Sep 9, 2006 4:17 pm MST by 2000corri@qwest.net

yrilsq codqf mujnvwdxr movh tbgm nbmuk fxtcibh

Thu Sep 7, 2006 11:27 am MST by dwymxqgel ovifxg

You site nice. Thanks owner.

Wed Sep 6, 2006 1:34 pm MST by Valentina Lobachevsky

You site very nice. Thanks owner.

Tue Sep 5, 2006 1:14 pm MST by alan@sunnybank25.freeserve.co.uk

Best site. Thanks

Tue Sep 5, 2006 9:35 am MST by abe.l@vizdata.nl

Best site. Thanks

Tue Sep 5, 2006 9:25 am MST by Aleksandra Majorova

I would like to wish you much luck. And a lot of money. Thank you.

Tue Sep 5, 2006 8:29 am MST by Juccy Larr

Best site. Thanks

Tue Sep 5, 2006 7:29 am MST by Genowefa Kaminska

Best site. Thanks

Tue Sep 5, 2006 6:46 am MST by Kornel Golota

ktzc xvmjdqr kdoeqbip lxgs rvbpsdn ixqhulsv uqodynit

Mon Sep 4, 2006 5:29 pm MST by vqlkgdeip sikf

You site nice. Thanks owner.

Mon Sep 4, 2006 12:53 pm MST by Felcja Wodoslawska

You site nice. Thanks owner.

Mon Sep 4, 2006 7:41 am MST by Anonymous

<a href="kliktop.aliasy.biz">PHENTERMINE</a> pill [URL=kliktop.aliasy.biz]PHENTERMINE[/URL] cheap kliktop.aliasy.biz PHENTERMINE buy kliktop.yq.pl PHENTERMINE buy <a href="kliktop.yq.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> order [URL=kliktop.yq.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] buy <a href="kliktop.hu.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> online [URL=kliktop.hu.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] buy kliktop.hu.pl PHENTERMINE order kliktop.zj.pl PHENTERMINE buy <a href="kliktop.zj.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> online [URL=kliktop.zj.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] order kliktop.su.pl PHENTERMINE pill [URL=kliktop.su.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] online <a href="kliktop.su.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> online <a href="kliktop.ir.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> pill kliktop.ir.pl PHENTERMINE order [URL=kliktop.ir.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] buy [URL=kliktop.yk.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] order <a href="kliktop.yk.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> buy kliktop.yk.pl PHENTERMINE cheap <a href="kliktop.jo.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> cheap [URL=kliktop.jo.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] online kliktop.jo.pl PHENTERMINE cheap [URL=kliktop.uy.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] pill <a href="kliktop.uy.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> online kliktop.uy.pl PHENTERMINE online <a href="kliktop.sy.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> order [URL=kliktop.sy.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] pill kliktop.sy.pl PHENTERMINE pill <a href="kliktop.aliasy.org">PHENTERMINE</a> buy [URL=kliktop.aliasy.org]PHENTERMINE[/URL] online kliktop.aliasy.org PHENTERMINE order

Fri Sep 1, 2006 10:15 pm MST by PHENTERMINE

<a href="kliktop.aliasy.org">PHENTERMINE</a> pill kliktop.aliasy.org PHENTERMINE order [URL=kliktop.aliasy.org]PHENTERMINE[/URL] buy kliktop.jo.pl PHENTERMINE cheap [URL=kliktop.jo.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] online <a href="kliktop.jo.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> order kliktop.ir.pl PHENTERMINE pill <a href="kliktop.ir.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> cheap [URL=kliktop.ir.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] buy [URL=kliktop.hu.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] buy kliktop.hu.pl PHENTERMINE online <a href="kliktop.hu.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> cheap <a href="kliktop.uy.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> pill [URL=kliktop.uy.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] buy kliktop.uy.pl PHENTERMINE online [URL=kliktop.yq.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] cheap kliktop.yq.pl PHENTERMINE cheap <a href="kliktop.yq.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> cheap kliktop.zj.pl PHENTERMINE pill <a href="kliktop.zj.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> pill [URL=kliktop.zj.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] buy <a href="kliktop.yk.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> pill [URL=kliktop.yk.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] buy kliktop.yk.pl PHENTERMINE pill [URL=kliktop.aliasy.biz]PHENTERMINE[/URL] pill kliktop.aliasy.biz PHENTERMINE pill <a href="kliktop.aliasy.biz">PHENTERMINE</a> buy <a href="kliktop.su.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> buy [URL=kliktop.su.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] buy kliktop.su.pl PHENTERMINE online <a href="kliktop.sy.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> pill [URL=kliktop.sy.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] buy kliktop.sy.pl PHENTERMINE order

Fri Sep 1, 2006 9:02 pm MST by PHENTERMINE

[URL=kliktop.yq.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] buy kliktop.yq.pl PHENTERMINE pill <a href="kliktop.yq.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> online kliktop.su.pl PHENTERMINE pill [URL=kliktop.su.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] order <a href="kliktop.su.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> buy <a href="kliktop.yk.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> order [URL=kliktop.yk.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] buy kliktop.yk.pl PHENTERMINE online [URL=kliktop.aliasy.org]PHENTERMINE[/URL] online kliktop.aliasy.org PHENTERMINE buy <a href="kliktop.aliasy.org">PHENTERMINE</a> online kliktop.uy.pl PHENTERMINE cheap <a href="kliktop.uy.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> pill [URL=kliktop.uy.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] buy [URL=kliktop.ir.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] cheap kliktop.ir.pl PHENTERMINE online <a href="kliktop.ir.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> pill kliktop.hu.pl PHENTERMINE cheap <a href="kliktop.hu.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> online [URL=kliktop.hu.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] pill [URL=kliktop.sy.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] pill <a href="kliktop.sy.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> pill kliktop.sy.pl PHENTERMINE buy [URL=kliktop.jo.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] order kliktop.jo.pl PHENTERMINE order <a href="kliktop.jo.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> buy [URL=kliktop.zj.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] order kliktop.zj.pl PHENTERMINE order <a href="kliktop.zj.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> buy kliktop.aliasy.biz PHENTERMINE pill [URL=kliktop.aliasy.biz]PHENTERMINE[/URL] online <a href="kliktop.aliasy.biz">PHENTERMINE</a> cheap

Fri Sep 1, 2006 6:44 pm MST by PHENTERMINE

[URL=kliktop.su.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] pill <a href="kliktop.su.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> cheap kliktop.su.pl PHENTERMINE pill <a href="kliktop.aliasy.biz">PHENTERMINE</a> buy kliktop.aliasy.biz PHENTERMINE pill [URL=kliktop.aliasy.biz]PHENTERMINE[/URL] buy [URL=kliktop.ir.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] pill <a href="kliktop.ir.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> buy kliktop.ir.pl PHENTERMINE pill <a href="kliktop.hu.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> cheap [URL=kliktop.hu.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] pill kliktop.hu.pl PHENTERMINE order <a href="kliktop.aliasy.org">PHENTERMINE</a> buy kliktop.aliasy.org PHENTERMINE buy [URL=kliktop.aliasy.org]PHENTERMINE[/URL] order kliktop.jo.pl PHENTERMINE online [URL=kliktop.jo.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] online <a href="kliktop.jo.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> cheap [URL=kliktop.zj.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] order kliktop.zj.pl PHENTERMINE buy <a href="kliktop.zj.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> order <a href="kliktop.uy.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> order [URL=kliktop.uy.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] online kliktop.uy.pl PHENTERMINE pill <a href="kliktop.yk.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> cheap [URL=kliktop.yk.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] order kliktop.yk.pl PHENTERMINE pill kliktop.yq.pl PHENTERMINE cheap <a href="kliktop.yq.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> pill [URL=kliktop.yq.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] order <a href="kliktop.sy.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> online [URL=kliktop.sy.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] buy kliktop.sy.pl PHENTERMINE buy

Fri Sep 1, 2006 6:22 pm MST by PHENTERMINE

[URL=kliktop.jo.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] pill kliktop.jo.pl PHENTERMINE buy <a href="kliktop.jo.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> cheap kliktop.ir.pl PHENTERMINE order [URL=kliktop.ir.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] cheap <a href="kliktop.ir.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> online kliktop.aliasy.org PHENTERMINE buy [URL=kliktop.aliasy.org]PHENTERMINE[/URL] order <a href="kliktop.aliasy.org">PHENTERMINE</a> cheap [URL=kliktop.su.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] order kliktop.su.pl PHENTERMINE buy <a href="kliktop.su.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> pill [URL=kliktop.yk.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] buy kliktop.yk.pl PHENTERMINE online <a href="kliktop.yk.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> order <a href="kliktop.hu.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> online [URL=kliktop.hu.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] pill kliktop.hu.pl PHENTERMINE order [URL=kliktop.zj.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] buy kliktop.zj.pl PHENTERMINE pill <a href="kliktop.zj.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> order <a href="kliktop.aliasy.biz">PHENTERMINE</a> online kliktop.aliasy.biz PHENTERMINE buy [URL=kliktop.aliasy.biz]PHENTERMINE[/URL] buy <a href="kliktop.uy.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> pill [URL=kliktop.uy.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] buy kliktop.uy.pl PHENTERMINE order <a href="kliktop.sy.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> cheap kliktop.sy.pl PHENTERMINE online [URL=kliktop.sy.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] online [URL=kliktop.yq.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] pill <a href="kliktop.yq.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> order kliktop.yq.pl PHENTERMINE buy

Fri Sep 1, 2006 4:54 pm MST by PHENTERMINE

<a href="kliktop.uy.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> buy [URL=kliktop.uy.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] cheap kliktop.uy.pl PHENTERMINE cheap kliktop.yk.pl PHENTERMINE cheap [URL=kliktop.yk.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] cheap <a href="kliktop.yk.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> online <a href="kliktop.sy.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> buy [URL=kliktop.sy.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] cheap kliktop.sy.pl PHENTERMINE online [URL=kliktop.yq.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] pill <a href="kliktop.yq.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> order kliktop.yq.pl PHENTERMINE online <a href="kliktop.su.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> order kliktop.su.pl PHENTERMINE online [URL=kliktop.su.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] online kliktop.aliasy.biz PHENTERMINE cheap [URL=kliktop.aliasy.biz]PHENTERMINE[/URL] online <a href="kliktop.aliasy.biz">PHENTERMINE</a> pill kliktop.ir.pl PHENTERMINE pill [URL=kliktop.ir.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] buy <a href="kliktop.ir.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> cheap [URL=kliktop.zj.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] buy <a href="kliktop.zj.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> pill kliktop.zj.pl PHENTERMINE buy [URL=kliktop.hu.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] buy <a href="kliktop.hu.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> online kliktop.hu.pl PHENTERMINE pill [URL=kliktop.aliasy.org]PHENTERMINE[/URL] online kliktop.aliasy.org PHENTERMINE pill <a href="kliktop.aliasy.org">PHENTERMINE</a> order kliktop.jo.pl PHENTERMINE buy [URL=kliktop.jo.pl]PHENTERMINE[/URL] pill <a href="kliktop.jo.pl">PHENTERMINE</a> pill

Fri Sep 1, 2006 3:58 pm MST by PHENTERMINE

nimsgzkot psyxz dywok dxgzhmaer gtxs mkdbwn tsxld

Wed Aug 30, 2006 11:44 pm MST by oqrcge bxzdkl

I would like to wish you much luck. And a lot of money. Thank you.

Mon Aug 28, 2006 7:58 am MST by Harlamp Hurrik

Congratulations on a great web site. I am a new computer user and finding you was like coming home. Continued success.

Sat Aug 26, 2006 10:17 am MST by Jeorge Lukasing

ryxqngoh ajmwcvs lufqkd tjskycpih dkci lkyjvuqi aokje

Tue Aug 22, 2006 7:18 am MST by ahzetf hwknlmju

ryxqngoh ajmwcvs lufqkd tjskycpih dkci lkyjvuqi aokje

Tue Aug 22, 2006 7:17 am MST by ahzetf hwknlmju

Very many thanks for a good work. Nice and useful. Like it!

Thu Aug 3, 2006 8:30 am MST by Triphon Klevon

Very nice site!

Mon Jul 24, 2006 4:29 pm MST by Harry

sino ate shery? i will be excited to read yours. yeah, whenever i look back, i feel thankful. :) sa next ten years na man!

Thu Aug 12, 2004 1:56 pm MST by gail

WOW! a lot of things happened to you too in the past 10 yrs.. i've been drafting one since i read paula's but super boringgggggggggggg, as in! i wanted to do my last 13yrs since it's been that long since we migrated here..but i dunno if i want to share..bahala na.. i'll think about it.. heheeh..so, you went to shorewood.. so did my cousin.. she was part of the flag team her junior and senior year...i wonder if you know her.. hmmmmm...anyway.. nice entry.. tc

Wed Aug 11, 2004 10:40 pm MST by shery

absolutely, Paula. Thanks for the idea! :)

Wed Aug 11, 2004 11:14 am MST by gail

nice one, dear. :) its fun to look back and realize how much time has passed. how we have grown up yet still the same. you take care!:)

Tue Aug 10, 2004 11:46 pm MST by hipstah

Fond Memories Worth Ten Years

Comments

Add Comment