EEEGGGGAAADDD!!!

Fifty years had gone by since I last posted... DARN! This blog is crazy!

Okay... School started last week. I was really excited since I get to see my classmates again and several brand new faces. Everyone was there, giving hugs and all that. Screaming, shouting... dancing I think...

The first thing the school did on this occasion is to welcome the first year students. Students enter, took a seat and enjoyed the presentation created by the class of II- Rodriguez (YAY!), supervised by none other than our beautiful moderator, Ma'am Gerlie! The presentation was too short (more hair pulling! The Spaniards were more brutal than that! Come on!... sorry...), but it was flawless! It made the students realize (not for the first time) the cruelty inflicted by the Spaniards to all Filipinos during that time. No wonder there were a lot of [unsuccessful] revolutions.

After the assembly, we head down to the cafeteria shoving past just to get a tiny little morsel of food (like turon! Five pesos only! I love ba-na-na!). The first year students went back to the covered courts right after. It felt like it was only yeasterday that I entered Xavier University High School (pretty specific huh?), clad in nothing but a blue collared blouse, pants and rubber shoes. Wearing that inferior hairstyle (CHA!)!

Anyway, my first impression of the school that time was... SCARY. It wasn't until I saw Father George that I start to feel better (a single smile does wonders, don't you think so?). Then there was Kuya Ernie (famous), "You can call me Kuya Tonton."

We then got to meet our OSASI facilitators (Sir Louie Akiat corrected us. He is to be called our 'facilitator', not 'formator'). Kuya Ed and Ate Mel!!! I miss you both!!!

We then met up with our moderator Ma'am Lorie. First impression: She loves to smile (YAY!)! First rule that should be observed in the classroom: C-L-E-A-N-L-I-N-E-S-S. Yup! Last year, our classroom could have won the 'Dirtiest Classroom' Award', if there was any such award.

We get to meet our subject teachers next week (Awwww...). For three days, we only see each other during the mornings and undergo orientation. We have a new principal! Father Pen (Yay!)! New prefect: Mr. Picar (YAY!)!

This week, I got thirty-six (out of eighty) in my Chemistry Achievement Test (wow... killer... duh...). That makes me qualified to join the Chemistry Olympiad! So now, I'm forcing my brain to suck up all the information in the book about Molecular Geometry! E-GAD!

Compared to Lowell... my situation is half lethal. He's the alternate for the Quiz Bee since we told Ma'am Itucal that he's good in memorizing. Forty or more pages of reading material were shoved at his direction which he has been memorizing for the past two weeks (peace Low!). He blames it all on us really... good thing he didn't go berserk and kill himself, bringing us with him... or he just kills us without bringing any harm onto himself...

This week, we got to know our teachers (this is the second week of the school year). They... were... so... FUNNY!!! They are so cool! I can't believe it!!! The assignments can kill, but the teachers? You'll die in your seat in a heartbeat!

A miracle has happened... I'm the Class Treasurer! This is the first time that I ever got voted as class officer! Perhaps it has something to do with the face... Kuya Ernie? What to you think? I'm not bad...

So... this is it... I might not be able to find the time to post again soon... so I think this is enough for now. See ya!

I LOVE KAKASHI HATAKE!!! AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! Just kidding! Hehehe.

Third Year! Third Year! We are the Juniors!

Wow! The second week of June has just gone by and I still can't believe that I'm now in third year... It feels like it was only yesterday that I first entered Xavier University High School (and it feels like a year has passed since my last post), unfamiliar with the rooms and the floors comprising the large architecture.



This is a flashback that happened two years ago...



"Hey guys!" twelve year old Arielle greeted to all her high school friends. Some familiar faces were missing. "Have you seen any of them?" they shook their heads.



"All right everyone, please form your lines according to your section." A woman in a teacher's uniform ordered. We did so and followed her.



She led us to what appears to be the school's covered court. We entered and applauses were heard, music was played, it was like a welcome ceremony for us newbies. A very warm welcome. I began to like the school after that, the students were friendly and so were the teachers. The first person who ever made me comfortable was Fr. Esguerra himself. He was all smiles that day! You can't help but smile too. He gave a speech and then the emcee introduced to us the faculty and staff of the school.



'I can't wait for lessons to start,' I thought excitedly. We were asked to exit and return to the covered courts after the break by a very scary lady (I was new...).



Then, I get to meet Kuya Ernie. "Good morning everyone!" he greeted.



"Good morning," we greeted, albeit less energetically.



"My name is Ernesto B. Neri. You can call me Kuya Tonton," he said. All smiles. 'Students love to smile in this school...' I concluded.



My school year was exciting. My teachers were so nice, Ma'am May was perfect! Ate Mel and Kuya Ed... I miss you two so much! Kuya Ernie... you crack me up, especially when Collin's around! Hahaha!



What I didn't expect during my high school life is the endless dispute of the honor's section and semi's. There's this endless talks about how cruel--- yada-yada! But I didn't listen, I have a lot of friends in the honor's section thanks to Mitch.



Third year... time flies so fast as what Kuya Ernie commented in my Cbox. One day you're a newbie, the next day... Father Pen hands you your high school diploma. I can't take it!



After the orientation last Tuesday, we were told by the teachers that this year is going to be a crucial year (another word for cruel...). We have additional subjects... but... Hakuna Matata! Timon and Pumba, even though their cartoon characters in the Lion King, are right (for a wild boar and a meerkat)! I should be optimistic!



Goal set for this year: DON'T EVER GIVE UP! Studying Chemistry and Geometry... don't give up!



Thanks for everything everyone!