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I belong to the organization, Association of Biology Majors in my school, the University of the Philippines. Sounds geeky right? But there is definitely more to the nerd-ish name. Just like nay other organization in UP, it yearns to mold students into holistic individuals. And what I love the most about this organization is the fact that we live to help and serve others. Last Saturday, September 20, 2008, we had our annual medical mission at Taguig City.

It was definitely an experience to remember.

Everyone went to the vicinity at around 8 am but since a few of us had exams in the morning, we just followed at around 9 am. It was so funny because the rest of us who followed got super lost. We didn’t have a hard time to reach the area because I knew it pretty well but finding the side streets and the specific place was hard. Haha! So we got lost for around 30 minutes only to find that we’ve passed a gazillion times St. Michael’s Church, the church we were looking for!

The latecomers cramming inside the car.

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I know I have sinned against the gods of vanity and have failed to bring my digicam to Palawan that weekend. Nonetheless, with the help of the world wide web and my Facebook account, I finally have decent pictures to share with everyone!

This is me and my cousin, Chantelle, in our very own swing!

We had a picnic lunch that day in a small island across the Dos Palmas resort. It took us an hour to get there via boat so you could just imagine how hungry we were when we got there! The food the staff had catered for us was absolutely mouth-watering. I just kept getting second (and third) servings because with a wide variety of dishes to choose from, it was a sin to think of dieting!

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I don’t wish to frighten you or “eww” you out but I just found this anecdote in my life to be fairly unforgettable.

P.S.: This blog is not for the faint hearted.

Last week was sort of dissection week for me, a Biology major. I was so excited to be opening up frogs again because what I did back in second year high school was no fun at all. We were all in groups that I wasn’t even able to get some one-on-one with the frog. Thankfully, when I got into college, we work by pairs and thus, I get some quality time with my frog. Oh, I meant toad. I forgot to mention that everyone in Biology is using toads because of the reality that frogs are now endangered species. Well anyway, let me just say that toads weren’t the last dissection we’ll ever do. I heard we’ll do cats and sharks too.

The first laboratory activity we did was to “skin” the frog because we were in the process of studying the musculatory system.

This is the before shot.

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I. Am. Out. Of. Words.

*screams*
University of the Philippines, Pep Squad won FIRST PLACE once again in the 2008 UAAP Cheerdance Competition!

And nothing can compare to how proud and happy I was when I heard my school be crowned the Champions for the second time around.

The UP school spirit

Back-to-back Champions, two consecutive years of triumph, during my two years in UP! Come to think of it, maybe I am a lucky charm. Hihi. So, it was a very tiring day inside the big dome because I was so hyped up that I couldn’t sit down. Well, it wasn’t just me, it was shared by my fellow Iskolars ng Bayan, some were even worse than me.
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Hola, Candy Girls!

I am back from the beautiful island of Palawan—tanned, golden, and loving my new color! My blockmates and friends have been constantly bugging me about my uhm, skin tone because I seriously look so dark, they kid around that I should smile just so they could see something white.

Why thank you for the mockery. Good to know I have great friends. :|  Just kidding!

My cousin and I were roommates in Dos Palmas for 3 days and 2 nights. And for those days of pure bliss, we sucked up all the sun, went kayaking, had a massage (and refused to laugh out loud because we’re both so ticklish), and ate so much it’s a miracle the airline didn’t charge us for excess baggage.

I am actually quite guilty though because of all things that I could forget, I forgot my digicam (que horror). It was some last-minute packing and I really don’t cram so well (I forgot my sunglasses, too!). So I apologize for my lack of pictures.

I wish I could bring all you girls in Palawan. The place is amazing! Although, I do honestly believe that Boracay sand is just insanely awesome (no contest), the serenity and peacefulness of Palawan is something you will NEVER ever get in Manila.

It was quite funny though because I was still studying while I was getting a tan. I had two long tests due, so you could just imagine the irony that an 18-year old clad in a bikini was busily flipping notes for Psychology and Spanish while overlooking the sea. And yes, the sea does inspire you. Surprisingly, I was actually able to study and I got my results the other day. I was able to get above average scores! Booyah!

Palawan has that effect! =))

After the last night in Palawan, I seriously was considering chaining myself to the bedpost because I had no intention of flying back home. But then again, I’m here writing this post for you girls so yes, that didn’t work out so well now, didn’t it? LOL

Aboard the plane, I was still flipping through my index cards (my aunt was disgusted), when a young man went in front of the plane, grabbed the microphone, and proposed to his girlfriend in front of all the passengers.

I died out of kilig. It was such a Kodak moment!

Too bad I didn’t bring my camera (I am still so bitter!)

Regardless of my lack of packing abilities, I still had a wonderful time in Palawan. No words can encapsulate such a terrific getaway and I highly recommend that you at least get to see the wonders of your own country. We do live in a beautiful country and it’s about high time that you amaze yourself with such great scenery! Forget Hong Kong, Singapore, or Vietnam!

Fly and experience Pilipinas!

Sun, Sand, and Sea,

Sandra