I managed to stuff all my clothes in my suitcases. I already packed my books too. I was able to fix all my documents and papers, and all other requirements I need. All I have to do is finish charging my iPod and cellphones.

My sister and I went to the mall for some last-minute shopping. I already bought Wild Berry Skittles for the plane ride. They make me burp and I think it's helpful because I get nauseous easily.

Joaquin came over to help me finish packing and teach me a bit in Math. I'm going to miss him a lot, because he's my best guy friend. I appreciate all his help, except that we kept arguing earlier. Sometimes we're just both too stubborn.

During our 15-minute break, we had Coffee-Caramel Cornetto Drumsticks! Boy, what a treat. It's hard to believe that I'm leaving tomorrow. Time flies really fast, and life doesn't stop for anyone, no matter how hard you want it to.

I'm really proud of the progress, because it only took me 2 days to pack. I'm almost finished.

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Yesterday was my last day in school. I was under pressure the whole time, because I had to finalize things. Since I was under pressure, I couldn't help but eat my heart out. I downed 2 Coffee-Caramel Cornetto Drumsticks, which tasted heavenly. Ice cream is pure comfort food.

At least I'm finished with my school work. Now I just have to worry about what clothes to bring and how I'm going to fit everything within the maximum range. I'm already gathering all my winter clothes, and hopefully I have enough dollars.

Anyway, last night, my friend Liza helped me fix my site. It looks so much better now, and I've always imagined my layout to look something like this, but I am forever grateful for Liza. She made it all happen, and I can't thank her enough. It took her a lot of time to encode, and I would like to give her all the credit.

I Skyped with my mom, and the newscaster anounced that there was a storm coming. I hope it doesn't affect my flight, because I leave on Saturday. And they said that it might hit on Saturday. Please do pray that my flight won't get delayed, and that the storm won't hit us.

I am looking forward to leaving, and I wouldn't want to get delayed. It's so hard to book another flight.

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I ransacked my entire closet earlier, and I found lots of coats and thick jackets tucked away in the far corner. I have an armload of jeans and sweaters too. I'm bringing 7 pairs of shoes: 2 pairs of boots, a pair of flip-flops, a pair of low sandals, a pair of pumps, a pair of my converse high-cut sneakers, and of course, my Nike rubbershoes.

All in all, I have three luggages plus my handbag. I will check-in two of them, and hand carry one. They're all really heavy, and I hope I can lift them. Since I will be travelling alone, I can't help but feel absolutely excited. I'm also nervous, because I'm afraid that I might get lost, or I might not be able to carry all my things.

Aside from my friends outside school, I'm also going to miss a lot of people from my section, and I just realized how much I'm going to miss my seatmate: Pamela 'Pam' Briones (check out her site. You'll find the link in my 'Links' page). She's been my seatmate for 2 quarters now, and I asked her if we can be seatmates again. She willingly said yes. I guess I'm going to miss her quirkiness and our constant arguments over the smallest things.

I'm also going to miss Claud, Charmaine, and Chua. I enjoy being with them, especially during recess and lunch. They also help me out whenever I don't understand a certain topic in Physics. I am amazed at how God was able to answer my prayers. I prayed for a friend, and he blessed me with a GROUP of friends (we call ourselves The 7 Deadly Sins) who I can go with and have fun with.

I can't believe I'm actually saying this: I'm grateful and thankful for having been placed in 4th year section 8. In room 8, there's unity, harmony, cooperation, and best of all, NO DISCRIMINATION.

Thank you Lord for opening my eyes, and for allowing me to accept my classmates. I am proud to be part of 4-8, and I couldn't be happier to call them my classmates.

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I am really stressed out. I am cramming so much school work, because I'm leaving in a few days. Thankfully, I've finished running after all my teachers for requirements and contact information. At least a weight has been lifted off my heaving chest.

I honestly don't have time to think about my social problems right now. I'm focusing on my trip. I don't know what clothes to bring, and I am seriously not prepared. I feel slightly ambivalent, but I am definitely ecstatic. I can't wait to fly out of the Philippines and leave my problems behind, even just for awhile. I need a break, and more time for myself. I also need more time with my parents since they've been gone for an awfully long time.

I'm going to miss my friends though, my REAL friends (4D boys, and The Brotherhood: Joaquin, Tal, Liza, Shy, Kimmy, Bri, Anton, Mickey, Nigel, Chan, Kevin, Jake, Miggy, and Drei, and Jamie and the other M-Girls). I appreciate them, because despite my trials, they always welcomed me with open arms. Whenever I'm with them, I feel really accepted, because they are really nice to me, no strings attached. They gave me a chance to prove the other people wrong.

Even if I lost most of my school friends, at least I have the people I mentioned above. I am forever grateful, because the Lord has gifted me with unconditional people. I'd rather have a bajillion enemies, than to have friends who secretly hate you. That's just awful, and I wouldn't want to live in a lie.

That's the game of life. You have to learn to play by the rules. You win some, you lose some.

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I know I haven't blogged for weeks now, and I feel really terrible about it.

I have been extremely busy, that I didn't even have time for myself. My life revolved around college entrance exams (which are thankfully over), 2nd Quarter Periodic Exams, my papers for my US citizenship, and of course, school.

I am flying to the US in a few days, and I am not prepared at all. I am staying there for a month, but at least I get to be with my parents. Today, I ran after most of my subject teachers for their contact information. I also begged for extra-credit work since I will be absent for a long time.

Speaking of grades, I felt extremely terrible when my Math teacher approached me earlier. She said that I got low this quarter due to many absences. I believe that's unfair because I tried my best to make up for it, answering twice as many exercises to compensate. I also did fairly well in my periodic exam, so I'm absolutely puzzled. I hope that I don't get a C in my report card. That would be awful.

I'm also praying that I get in Ateneo. It's been my lifelong dream, and I am praying fervently. I am thankful for my friend, Joe. He's already in college, and he's an Atenean. He's really smart and musically inclined. He kept on encouraging me and said that I will most probably make it since I'm a hardworker.

That's all for now, because I just realized that I have so much homework to do, and I have to finish our Thesis Proposal. I promise to blog some more, and keep everyone posted.

XOXO

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