It's back to school for everyone. I'm one of the luckier among the lot, since I didn't start the new year with exams. I was, though, welcomed with the announcement that all my Fridays will have one until we finish the two Econ books our professor wants us to read. Delightful. Nevertheless, a weekly exam has an advantage over several exams in a week. At least there's breathing room and study time. :)

Anyway, for my first round of Friday exams, I naturally had to cram a number of chapters into my head. (Very difficult after the holidays.) And I figured the place I'll probably be most productive in is the SE library. So I head there, and the funny thing was, it was empty. For a fraction of a second I had second thoughts on whether it was a school day or not. Lol. Holiday hangover I call it. It was good to know I wasn't the only one. Haha.

I've been thinking about giving up my Math class for some time now. It has come to eat up much of the precious time I could have used for the subjects that will have an impact on my GWA. My reason for taking it in the first place has nothing to do with my GWA. I only wanted to finish the series, a closure of sorts. But then now that I really think about it, it does nothing to help me towards my ultimate goal. Whatever grade I get in it will not be included my general weighted average because it is no longer part of my curriculum, but I certainly still want to get a decent grade, and for that to happen requires me to give up a lot of time. I think that with that Math out of my schedule, I can devote more of my efforts to doing my thesis and reading those two Econ books...And maybe even get good grades for the subjects that'll determine my final average.

On a lighter note, my New Year was quite pleasant. I was greeted by two fireworks displays, one outside our balcony, and the other, during the UP Centennial kick-off last week. To begin, J.E. celebrated the new year with us. So for new year, there was me, him, my folks and the dogs. We had sparlkes, a roman candle, some wine and rhum cake and the ube jam that J.E. brought back for us. Fun eh? Then a week later was the UP Centennial. UP certainly made sure it was special. There were sky divers and, as Tanya would call it, a Laglag Panty Fireworks Display, all on the same day! :D Plus, there were food stalls and lights on every tree around the oval! It was almost better than Christmas at UP!


What was missing before the new year, though, was the kada. Unlike the past years, we didn't have our annual christmas gathering this year. For the first time, none of our schedules were cooperative. Just when it was necessary to celebrate christmas because that might be the last christmas gathering we can all have together, it doesn't happen. :( And we had so many plans for it too, it was going to be a cosplay thing, with everyone wearing a costume just for the heck of it. (I was going to be Yuffie XD) And it was also going to serve as an advanced despedida for Stacy who might leave the country for good sometime this year. And that was also the occasion we were supposed to meet Tristan. But none of it materialized.

Of course, that doesn't mean it'll never happen. If it has to be a christmas gathering on valentines, then it will be. :) Stacy and I talked earlier this afternoon, and we were even thinking of inviting Mia. Both of us miss Mia and John, and it would be nice to at least once have them around for a kada gathering. Maybe even bring Ally and have her wear a costume too if it comes to that! :D

So anyway, a new post in the new year requires a few new year's resolutions.

1) Get a latin honor.
2) Apply to at least 15 schools for post graduate studies.
3) Read at least 10 books.
4) Meet his whole family.
5) Go to Romblon. XD
6) Make a good thesis.
7) Make new friends.

To end my entry, to the left is a very beautiful flower (unfortunately, I don't know what it's called) that my mother bought for the party we had last Friday. It used to have five buds, three of which are now full grown flowers. Very pretty and very fragrant. I hope it lasts!