The Grand Vacay :))

Our group was really longing for a trip and we’re glad we had a place to go to. And that is Laurence’s hometown, Dolores, Quezon. =))

Our first stop when we reached Dolores, Quezon was the public market! Can you believe that? Coz we had to buy foods. We had seafood and veggies. And then we proceeded to Laurence’s house. We had met his family and they welcomed us very warmly.

Our first activity was really fascinating and unbelievable! I had never thought that I would be able to do the things I long to do in this vacation.

We roamed around the foot of the mountain. There were a lot of stations. Actually if you are a catholic you would know how many because there lies the town’s station of the cross. Every station, we lit up a candle and pray intimately. This is one of the few things that got me fascinated. I never knew that this trip would draw me and everyone else closer to God. And that is a blessing! Its not everyday that one would experience that!

Everything we did on the first activity was like holy and sacred. We came down the well. A well which is, I think, more or less 10-feet under. And it wasn’t easy to go down because it was too narrow down there. The water down the well was so cold. When you talk, the smoke comes out of your mouth. Its more than that! Its just not easy to explain but its more than that! =)

After going down the well, we had to come back to town and see the river. The river is no ordinary. You had to pass a stair which has, by the way, a nearly 300 steps. It was not a problem until we realized we were too tired to climb up again.

We back headed home and the BOYS prepared our dinner while others were assigned to wash the dishes =) it was fun watching ourselves doing household stuff. Every meal and every thing we had was special for we’re like a big family. We all eat on one long table. Sleep in one place. Brush our teeth all at once. Unforgettable!

Good night! I love you guys! :*

Sentiments of a senior

Years have passed since we were freshmen

And everything’s still as fresh as real men

Things were far different from how it used to be

For this is college and we are somehow free

Free from long home works and heavy books;

Free from school service and 6 p.m. curfew.

But all these freedom’s no fun at all

For our guardians thought we could do it all our own;

This is college, this is no high school

This is what they call a mature school stage;

Some people think we should act cautiously,

Without hesitations they expect us to move directly.

But these challenges are all part of growing up and maturity

And everyone’s expected to face it with bravery;

But the Creator does not want us to suffer alone,

And so He gave us friends that we could call our own.

We never knew that these friends would be a big part of this stage;

These friends lend not only their hands, not only their shoulders

But also their family, their friends and their home;

Through this support, we had surpassed the college pressure.

Time flies so fast that we did not even bother to realize

That it’s the final stage of college

And we ought to bid goodbye to our dear friends;

Dear teachers, dear school.

This feeling gets unbearable each day as we come closer to our parting day.

We make the most out of everyday,

Because we know, things will never be the same after school days.

The wound of saying goodbye is the hardest;

It won’t heal no matter how you cure it

Our hearts may be bursting with joy and gladness

But our eyes bleed tears of sadness.

We may not be as happy as in these days

But the lessons and memories will always be here;

In our hearts and in our minds, we know,

We are not alone, we were never alone,

For God gave us friends who stood and stayed with us all along.