Last Monday I took I drastic change in my outward appearance. No, I didn’t have my nose pierced or have my head shaved. I just took my mom’s advice and her money as well and headed to the nearby salon and got a perm. I was glad that the perm turned out fine and as Mico, a college friend said, it gave me more character. It’s really great to know that my boyfriend loves my new look. Well, some people said I looked like some girl who was schooled in private exclusive catholic schools. Funny isn’t it considering that it would be the last image I actually see myself.

The past few days were spent meeting and spending some time with my friends from grade school, high school and college. Well, not really high school friends who studied in St. Pauls…they were guys I met during high school. I was really ecstatic to see my high school graduation ball date Marco who was shocked to see my new crowning glory. Actually most of my friends got shocked with my new look. I had fun seeing their surprised faces. I had lots of fun catching up my friends. I was determined to make the most out of the remaining vacation days. Tonight I’ll be meeting up with grade school friends/classmates whom I haven’t seen in ages…like 9 years! I’m so excited. I would have a blast hearing (and seeing) how everyone is.

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Yesterday was a tiring day. I had to transfer stuff from the condo I occupied my whole first year to the room I am now renting situated a couple of blocks away. Unlike my previous living conditions I would be alone in my room. This is a better situation since I can watch TV and listen to the radio anytime I wanted. Also, the room is cheaper than the room space I was renting in the condo and I am not tied by a contract. Thus, I can leave anytime I want provided that I inform them at least a week ahead. The downside of the new place is the gloomy interiors and it’s a longer walk. I’m pretty optimistic that I would be able to adjust to the new environment.

Despite the fact that I was so tired yesterday I was also happy because my request to be transferred to another section was finally granted. I am now officially a 2-A student! I know that this would entail a whole lot of adjusting (we have an assignment already). However, I would rather apply my learnings from the past year to a whole new section/block. Those learnings would be:

1. to keep my mouth shut
2. there is no such thing as “for the sake of discussion” especially if it wouldn’t be the welcoming thoughts)
3. to mind my own business even if I feel that I can help others with minding theirs
if I want to make long lasting friends I should stick to my friends coming from the upper and lower batches (and a few from other sections) so that I won’t have to worry about separation anxiety.
4. study hard (as always)
5. pray harder
6. worry less…lift it up. Remember girl this always works!

So there…in a few days I’ll be embarking in another journey. Scary and exciting!