On the 17th day of February, after work, I went straight to my beloved alma mater to be a part of the university's most-anticipated event: the culminight. It was my first time to celebrate the last leg of the university week's celebration as an alumni.
I had the "that-feeling-you-get-when-you-visit-your-alma-mater" moment upon entering DLSU. I was so happy to be there! The halls and buildings made me reminisce my college days. I also saw some familiar faces but I guess they already graduated too (well, except for Cabe Aquino, the incumbent president).
I met up with my college friends whom I haven't seen for such a long time. I was so ecstatic to see them! It was really nice catching up with them. I'm so proud of what they have become now. And I'm happy that they're really determined to follow their dreams.
We decided to eat dinner outside since the place was so crowded. We ended up at Goodles, a cool restaurant located at the newly renovated University Mall. Cheska, who
lives in Taft Avenue, followed when she learned that we were there. Tasha and her boyfriend also dropped by
the restaurant to say hello.
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| They said you'll need 3D glasses for better viewing. :p Nonetheless, I still love this shot. |
We went to our own separate ways after dinner. They decided to sing karaoke at Providence while I went back to the campus to meet my bestfriend who's graduating this year (woohoo!) We watched the live performances of the guest bands--- Taken by Cars, Radioactive Sago Project, and the one and only Updharma Down.
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| Taken by Cars |
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| Radioactive Sago Project |
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| Sir Lourd de Veyra of Radioactive Sago Project :) |
After the last song of Radioactive Sago Project, raindrops fell from the sky. But the rain did not stop the concert. As they say, "the show must go on".
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| Raindrops make everything dramatic. |
After a few seconds, Updharma Down appeared on stage and greeted everyone. We were all beyond excited! There's really something about Updharma Down that makes its audience go crazier. They performed the all-time favorite songs such as Oo, Indak, Taya, Sana, and Tadhana. We went wild when Armi sang Tadhana. I had goosebumps all over. Grabe.
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| Raindrops + Updharma Down = magical. |
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| Thank you for the wonderful music, Updharma Down! :) |
I have to agree with
Regina Belmonte
when she mentioned that we Filipinos are “spectacularly good at and
spectacularly shameless when it comes to getting photos taken with
celebrities”. :p Well, just to try my luck, I sneaked inside the
backstage where Sam YG,
the Ramon Bautista,
and Slick Rick were happily talking to each other. I surprised myself
when I confidently approached the three of them. With the huge amount of
self-confidence that I had that moment,
ayan, I now have a picture taken with them.
Yeah men! :)
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| Ramon Bautista, myself, Slick Rick, and Sam YG | Thank you for being so friendly and accommodating! :) |
Margaret and her friends also had their photo taken with the trio.
Through this picture taking, I gained new friends. I got the chance to meet Abby and Roseanne. It was nice meeting you two! :)
We thought they'll cancel the fireworks display because it was still raining. But lo and behold! God's hands work in mysterious ways. It stopped raining, just in time for the fireworks display.
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| The only decent fireworks display photo that I have. |
Celebrating university week is more fun in DLSU indeed! Next year
ulit! Animo La Salle. :)
