{M} My 19th Birthday (Part 2)

FROM THE MAIN BLOG:
Originally posted on 1 April 2012

{M}
This blog post contains mixed English and Filipino languages.

For Part One of this blog series: click here.
For the last part, click here.

Classroom scene: First Subject (27th March 2012)

I woke up at around 7:00AM. Pagkatapos kumain, naligo at pumorma, pumasok na 'ko sa klase. "Practical Chinese Writing II" ang first subject ko.

Sa tanang buhay ko, first time kong pumasok sa klase sa araw ng aking kaarawan. Lagi kasing walang pasok ang March 27 sa Pilipinas. It's either nasa Holy Week siya o nasa unang bahagi ng summer vacation. Kung natataong naabutan pa (ng patapos na school year), nasasakto siya sa Recognition Day at Graduation Day.

Nangyari na po sa 'kin iyan thrice. 'Yung una noong March 27, 1999, Recognition Day noong Kinder One ako. Pangalawa noong March 27, 2004 kung saan I got my second trophy for singing contest. Second placer po ang inyong lingkod nun, tinalo ako ni Achi Kaye, anak ni Ma'am Aquino (English supervisor namin sa school magpahanggang ngayon). At ang huli ay nito lang March 27, 2010, Graduation Day ko nung high school. Ito ay maituturing kong pinakamagandang birthday ko (so far) dahil sa birthday ko mismo, I delivered my third speech.

At konting trivia lang, ang birthdate ko ay Recognition Day ng Kuya John ko, Kinder One siya nun, wherein he got his first ever gold medal. Si Tiya Miling (my mom's oldest sister) ang nagsabit ng medal kay Kuya kasi nga kasisilang lang sa 'kin ng mga sandaling iyon. Haha!

Eh last year naman, nataong Linggo ang birthday ko kaya OK lang...at least walang pasok.

Going back, ayun, medyo nanibago ako; birthday ko, may class? Huhuhuhu...

Dumating ako sa classroom namin minutes before our class started, siyempre pagkakita sa'kin, happy birthday na lahat. Whew! Sinabihan ko silang 'wag masyadong maingay. Ayoko kasing ma-broadcast. Wala na 'kong magawa, kahit paglabas ko ng classroom panay bati na sa'kin. Hindi ko naman na sila mapigilan pa. Kahit 'yung prof ko sa naturang subject nalaman na rin. Kasi kinantahan nila ako while in class.

Nung kaka-start lang ng klase, nilagay ko 'yung cellphone ko pati ang bluetooth headset sa ilalim ng desk, naging habit ko na kasi, nang biglang may nakapa akong matigas. Napayuko ako. Shaks! Kahon! Napangiti ako. Okay. Ano 'to guys??????

Hindi ko muna inusiyoso. Nagdi-discuss na kasi si prof.

Nung nag-recess, Jam told me to open the box na nakapa ko a while ago. Binuksan ko. Woah! A pair of red Vancl shoes! Binasa ko ang nakasulat sa loob ng box. "Happy Happy Birthday, Kuya Joemar! :) We love you! You rock! God bless! Tc." Hindi ako makapagsalita...napapangiti lang ako.

Sa taas nung "We love you!", may nakasulat pa na "Awesome Shoes from Equally Awesome Friends. --Achie Grace, MG, Hazel, Darlene, Job, Jam. Sandra, (Chinese Characters: Li4 Shuang1, Li4 Qing1), Maylinda

Grabe talaga......nakakaloko. I can't even say thanks to them kasi hindi nga 'ko makapagsalita.

Then, isinara ko ang kahon.

Sabi ni Jam, buksan ko pa daw ulit. Nabitin daw siya. So, I opened it again. Tsaka ko lang napansin ang mga post-it notes na inipit sa sapatos.


Binasa ko silang lahat. Mas lalo akong natuwa.


As a form of gratitude to them, ipinost ko dito ang kanilang mga messages para sa'kin.

From: Jolie Tie (Malaysia)

To: Joe

Happy Birthday!
I greet you for getting a year older =) Hope that sooner or later you will find your.... Gf (heart) haha...

Jolie

From: Penpimon Jirasittikawin (Thailand)
(indirectly translated) You are one of the lovely guys in our 10B class! On this year's March 27, you got one year older ><'' I hope that you will strive hard in your studies and keep it up everyday! "Happy birthday to you", "Wish you good health", "Wish you good luck".... :) (She drew of me pa, ha?)
March 26 22:55 Fai [Her Chinese name])

From: Sheilla (Indonesia)
Joe! Happy B'day (smiley)
May all your dreams come true, bcoz u deserve it all (stars)
Me: SHEILLA HO

From: Kezia Dahlia Sumampow (Indonesia)
Joe, Happy Birthday! Wish you all the best! -GBU-
-KEZIA- (Her Chinese name is on the right side. Nice drawing, isn't it?)

From: Shiela Mae Kee (Philippines)

Joemar,

Happy happy birthday!!! Hala, 19 ka na!!! Don't worry, susunod na rin ako. Haha. Anyway, I hope and wish that all of your dreams may come true. Kaya mo yan, kaw pa =)
Sorry message lang yung mabibigay ko. Haha. Have fun! Stay happy!
("Happy Birthday to you!" in Chinese) --Shiela =)--

From: Hazel Joy Familiaran (Philippines)

Joemar,

Happy 19th Birthday. Well nineteen is not yet old. Still young! Thank you for being a good friend especially in times of need. May the Lord bless you, and shower all his blessings upon you.
More birthdays to come Joemar. (heart)

Love lots,

Hazel

From: 余小羊(Thailand)
HBD 2 Joe
Wishing you a happy birthday!
Studies: Grade A+
2012.3.26 From... (Her nickname in Chinese followed by a smiley)

From: Lisa Febriany (Indonesia)
Joemar...Happy Belated Birthday!! Wish u all the best!!!
GBU ^^

Lisa

From: Andrie Jamila Co (Philippines)

March 27, 2012

Dearest Joemar,

Happy Happy Birthday! Binata ka na. :)
Anyway, thanks for being an awesome friend. If kelangan mo ng help, andito lang kami. Take care. God bless. (Good luck in Chinese). :)
We love you, dude. haha.
"Awesome kicks, right?" (referring to the red Vancl shoes)

Always,

Jam

From: Darlene Sy (Philippines)

3-26-2012

Joemar Colinares!

Maligayang kaarawan po! 19 ka na! Tanda mo na! =)
Sana maging masaya ka everyday! =) remember na Laughter is the best medicine! =) God bless you always!
(Her signature followed by her name)

From: Juli Susanti (Indonesia)

From: Juli

To: Joe

Shoti, Happy Birthday, (followed by its Chinese and Indonesian translations)
(smiley)
(indirectly translated) Hoping that after your 19th birthday you will always be happy, and that you will have long-lasting success in life.
Amen. (smiley)

From: Umi Arfia (Indonesia)
(indirectly translated) Joe Professor,
Happy Birthday to you, wishing you a good health, excellence in studies, happiness in everyday and that your tummy will get smaller, hehehe
(Her Chinese name followed by a smiley.)

From: Sefti Ayu Wardhani (Indonesia)
Hey Mr. Joe... Happy B'day...

+) Be Wise

+) Be Mature in Character and Sharp in Mind

Be the Best for all

GBU

From: Tangsily Amphan (Laos)
(indirectly translated) Self-respect and self-esteem are of no value. Wishing you a sweet and happy birthday.
(Her Chinese name)

From: Jessica Suharto (Indonesia)
Joemar, Happy Birthday to You!!
I am hoping that in your 19th birthday you will get more mature, more friends, get kinder and smarter :D
(smiley) ~Jessica~

From: Mary Grace Young (Philippines)
Happy Birthday! Hi Joemar! Happy Birthday! Last teen year mo na! LOL mararanasan mo na rin mga nafeel namin. haha.
Take care always! --MG

From: Navarat Pongpanit (Thailand)
(indirectly translated) Wishing that you will go up day by day and will find happiness in your studies. (smiley)
From...(Her Chinese name)

From: Thumawadee Liwanuruk (Thailand)
(indirectly translated) HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Joe. I wish you a happy birthday and excellence in your studies. =D (followed by her nickname in Chinese)

From: Thanittha Viwatbutsiri (Thailand)
(indirectly translated) Happy Birthday Joe! You're the Robot man...I believe that you do have abilities, you can do everything. You surely are always tired...yet it is for the good of our class. Hope that you will continue to grow up! Good luck
From (Her Chinese name)

From: Job Lemuel Cu Lim (Philippines)
Joe, Happy Birthday! Many Birthdays to come! (followed by "Happy Birthday!" in Chinese)

J. L. Lim

From: (unknown as of this posting)
Happy Birthday Joemar!!!
Wish you all the best (smiley)

From: Luu Gia Yen (Vietnam)(indirectly translated)  Professor, why are you so smart? Haha. Don't be so intelligent, you must share me some! What the man! (smiley)
You have grown up now! I wish that you will be surprised in your birthday and wish that you will continue to learn a lot of things not only from books but also in your own personal life.
(Her signature followed by the date written and her name in Chinese.)

From: Nera Nautika Valentina (Indonesia)
Haapy Birthday Joemar!
Wish you happiness in more [the next] 365 days to [until] the next birthday. Haha
(Her signature)

From: Lau Pei Wen (Malaysia)
Joe (heart heart) Yo! Happy Birthday! Wish that you will be happy always!
From: (Her name in Chinese) 10A Class

From: Chit Hnin Phyu (Myanmar)
 I wish Joe a happy birthday and that he will be happy always.
From Leonie Wong (Her name in Facebook) :P

From: Leakena Kim (Cambodia)
(indirectly translated) Joe, happy birthday to you! I wish you excellence in your studies! (Last line is in Cambodian script: I wish you excellence in you studies.)

From: Sonexay Inthavong (Laos)
(indirectly translated) (My account name in QQ): Happy Birthday. I wish you good health. (smiley) You must reduce weight daily! I wish also that you could search for a partner (or girlfriend). (smiley)
(His name in Chinese followed by his account name in QQ.)

From: Ting Yau Sang (Malaysia)(indirectly translated) Doctor Professor 许 文成: Happy Birthday to you! (well, English follows.) Wish that you will always be happy and worry-free!!! (smiley)

From: Lysa Ho (Indonesia)
Selamat Ulang tahun! (HBD in Indonesian)
Wish you all the best (smiley)
GBU 冰 (Her nickname in Chinese)

From: Photilath Khounmixay (Laos)Joe: (indirectly translated) You're now 18! (she thought I still am! =7) A grown up person! Today is your birthday, so I greet you happy birthday! Wish that you will be happy and healthy always! We love you!
Happy Birthday.
丽青 (Her name in Chinese)

From: 森玛妮 (Laos)
Joe: (indirectly translated) Today is your happiest day. Hope that you will forever happy as you are today. Happy birthday! 森玛妮

From: Oeng Bunkoang (Cambodia)(indirectly translated)  Joe: Happy birthday, I wish you good luck, good health, and excellence in your studies.
Your roommate, 文光 (His name in Chinese)

From: Sandra Song (Madagascar)
JOEMAR!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! (big smiley) Welcome among the old ones! Kidding! Wish you all the best! Sandra.
(Side comment:) Don't forget to show off with the (smiley) gift!

From: Maylinda Oeij (Indonesia)
(Her name in Chinese: 黄雪玲, followed by "Happy Birthday to you!" in Chinese: 祝你生日快乐!)
Happy Birthday!
("Happy Birthday!" in Indonesian: Selamat Ulang Tahun!)
Maligayang Kaarawan
May God Bless You Abundantly...Keep Growing in God...God (heart) you! So we do! (Her signature)

Hindi pa dito nagtatapos ang lahat! Ang haba ng araw ko on that day! May iba pang nangyari!

>> rrj@chn_2012-04-01

{M} My 19th Birthday (Part 1)

FROM THE MAIN BLOG:
Originally posted on 29 March 2012

{M}
This blog post contains mixed English and Filipino languages.


For the second part of this blog series, click here.
For the last part, click here.


The day before (26th March 2012)
My head was aching that night, that's why I decided to sleep early, kasi expected ko nang mapupuyat ako kinabukasan.

At 8:30PM, I was at my bed, and after thirty minutes, I fell asleep.

Pero bago pa ako humiga, nag-tweet muna ako, sabi ko:

Midnight Scene (27th March 2012)

Sa sarap ng tulog ko, hindi ko na napansing may mga tumatawag na pala sa CP ko, mga friends ko, sina Jam Co and Darlene Sy. Ang daming beses.

Kaya naman, gumawa sila ng paraan, tinawag nila ang isang syoti namin (Joed Necessario) dito upang pababain ako sa lobby ng dorm namin.

Si Joed naman, umakyat. Ayun, I was awaken sa kalabit niya. Sabi niya, "Ano kuya, may pag-uusapan daw sa GFSU (stands for Guangzhou Filipino Student Union, well by the name itself, 'lam niyo na kung anong organisasyon iyan), importante. Baba ka daw sa lobby."

'Eto ako, naalimpungatan, tinanong ko siya, "Anong oras na ba?"

"12:05"

Tiningnan ko cellphone ko, ay, nakapatay. Naka-automatic turn-on and turn-off kasi CP ko, pagsapit ng hatinggabi, nakatakda siyang mamatay....hehe.

Hindi ko na maalala kung binuksan ko CP ko o hindi, ang pagkakatanda ko ay nag-mouthwash muna ako bago dumiretso pababa ng lobby.

If you will ask me kung nainis ba 'ko kasi ang gabi-gabi e magmi-meeting pa. Hindi. 'Di ako nainis or something. Basta bumaba lang ako, 'yun na 'yun.

Pagkarating ko sa lobby, ayun, there they were, waiting for me!

"Happy birthday to you...happy birthday to you..."

Hay nako, sabi na nga ba e!

They presented me this special cake, I don't know how to specifically call it.

Tapos, I wished. I prayed to God that hope He will give me the best pa rin in my 19th year here on Earth. May isa akong tiyak na hiniling pero magiging labag sa kalooban ko kung isisiwalat ko. Sensya.

Natuwa ako sa ginawa nila kasi nagpuyat at nagpahatinggabi pa sila para dito. Ang hirap kayang magpuyat! Hahaha! Para sa 'kin a, kasi recently whenever I lack sleep, my head serves as a target for headaches.

Kaya kahit simple ang ginawa nila, na-appreciate ko ang thoughtfulness nilang lahat at ang isinakripisyo nilang oras na sana'y itinulog na lang nila.

Bumalik ako ng kuwarto dala-dala ang naturang "birthday cake". Hindi na 'ko makatulog ulit. Kaya binuksan ko si buddy laptop at siyempre in-open sina FB at Twitter. Nag-post din ako sa FB as Facebook Post-Primetime Post ng gabing iyon. At nagsimula na ring bumuhos ang flood of comments na nag-greet sa'kin ng Happy Birthday. Inisa-isa ko silang ni-like at ni-comment-an hanggang sa antukin ulit ako bandang alas-dos.

Akala ko eto lang ang mangyayari sa 'kin sa pinaka-espesyal na araw ko taun-taon...

Meron pa pala!

>> rrj@chn_2012-03-29

{M} Fail Moments, kahapon at ngayon (6th-7th March 2012)

FROM THE MAIN BLOG:
Originally posted on 7 March 2012

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The blog contains mixed Filipino and English languages.

FIRST FAIL MOMENT:

Bumili ako ng instant noodles kagabi bilang hapunan. Alas nuwebe na kasi kaya hindi na ako nakakain pa sa kantina namin.

Binuksan ko ang kalahati ng balot, pero may instructions, mabasa nga.

May mga naka-drowing sa balot, sa step one ay may isang lalaki na nilalagyan ng mainit na tubig ang noodles at nakahawak sa seasoning.

So ginaya ko, nilagyan ko nga ng tubig at ng seasoning.

Tinakpan kong muli ang noodles ng balot.

Napanganga ako nang makita ko ang "Drain water here" na instruction.

Tiningnan ko ulit ang step one, this time, binasa ko na ang instruction under the drawing. At ang sabi, tanggalin daw muna ang mga seasoning mula sa lalagyan at punan ito ng mainit na tubig.

Kaya pala may hawak na seasoning ang lalaki sa drawing.

WTH!

Hindi pala 'to beef noodles, parang pancit canton pala 'to!

Pa'no 'yan? Kasama na ng tubig ang contents ng seasoning?

Wala akong nagawa, ni-drain ko na lang 'yung tubig.

Kat*ngahan mo kasi...tsk tsk...

Pinagtiisan ko na lang kainin ang instant noodles, kahit na konti ang lasa.


SECOND FAIL MOMENT:

Kanina, 7:20AM na 'ko nagising, kailangang magmadali kasi 8:00AM pasok namin.

Buti na lang tapos nang maligo ang roommate kong Pinoy. 'Yung dalawa kong roommate natutulog pa, sinamantala ko 'yung pagkakataon.

Nakatapos akong maliigo, tsaka ko lang naisip na may nakalimutan ako...

Wala akong tuwalya!

Ang ginawa ko na lang ay pinagpupupunas ko ng kamay ko ang buong katawan ko, para mabawasan ang basa.

Ayun, natuyo naman.

Papalabas na ko ng CR nang kumatok sa pinto ang Cambodian kong roommate. Kakagising lang.


THIRD FAIL MOMENT:

During our Advanced Chinese class, tinanong ng prof namin kung kailan daw kami naging down.

Isang Indonesian classmate ko ang nagsalita.

Sabi niya sana sa Australia dapat siya mag-aaral ng kolehiyo, kaso hindi siya matuloy-tuloy, kaya napadpad siya sa dito sa Tsina. Na-depress daw siya nang todo, 'di siya maka-get over.

Tapos, nag-request ang prof namin na sino daw ang pwedeng kumatawan bilang magulang niya, kunwari, para to give advice daw sa kanya na OK lang na hindi siya natuloy sa Australia.

Habang nagtatawag ang prof, tumulo na lang ang luha sa mata ng kaklase ko, halatang masakit sa kanya na hindi siya natuloy dun.

Sa ganoong kalagayan niya, wala sa amin ang nag-dare mag-volunteer. Baka mas lalo kasi siyang masaktan or whatsoever.

Kaya si prof na lang ang nag-act bilang nanay niya, sabi niya...

"Okay lang na hindi natuloy dun sa Australia, ano bang mapapala mo dun? Puro kangaroo lang naman dun, baka maibulsa ka pa. Buti nang nandito ka sa Tsina, at least nakakakita ka ng nagwagwapuhang mga lalaki..."

Toinks! Corny no? Fail "advice".


FOURTH FAIL MOMENT:

Pagtapos ng naturang klase ay bumalik na ko ng dorm, 3:00PM pa kasi sunod  kong klase.

Nung oras na 'yon lang ako nag-almusal, kasi nga wala nang oras kanina.

Nagtimpla ako ng milk tea, binili ko kagabi sa mini store sa ibaba ng dorm namin, kasama nung fail na instant noodles.

Binuhos ko ang milk tea powder sa mug, nilagyan ko ng mainit na tubig.

Ininom ko.

Putik! Ba't ang pakla? Walang kalasa-lasa!

"Next time hindi na 'ko bibili ng brand na 'to! Sayang pera ko! Halos sampung pakete pa naman binili ko!" saad ko sa sarili ko.

Well, ininom ko na lang ng ininom, mahilig kasi akong magtiis e.

Nung papaubos na, naigalaw ko nang kaunti ang kutsaritang nasa loob ng tasa. Nagtaka ako bakit medyo nagmamatigas ang kutsarita.

Iniangat ko ito...at nakita ko may "residue" sa kutsarita.

Kay nako! Hindi ko pala naihalo! Hehehehehe!

Nilagyan ko ulit ng mainit na tubig ang tasa. Aaaah! Katamis naman pala e!


>> rrj@chn_2012-03-07

{M} My Class Sched for this Semester (AY 2011-2012 2nd Sem)

FROM THE MAIN BLOG: Originally posted on 3 March 2012.

{M}
The blog contains mixed Filipino and English languages.

(Above) My Schedule of Classes for AY 2011-2012 2nd Semester.

10 subjects....tsk tsk...
Pinakamaraming subjects na napili ko sa buong buhay ko, so far, bilang isang college student.


Nung First Year 1st Sem, 6 subjects lang ako. Nung sumunod na semestre, naging walo. Nitong nakaraan, walo ulit......ngayon, sampu na!

What-a-men!

Pero I'm glad kasi out of these ten subjects, at least five ang may written Final exams, namely, Advanced Chinese II, Practical Chinese Writing II, Chinese Extensive Reading II, Extensive Reading of Magazines and Papers I, and Chinese Contemporary Literature.

'Yung Finals naman ng Chinese Urban Culture, thesis type. P.E. IV, Music Appreciation and Computer III will have practical/hands-on type of exams.

Let's focus on the superscripts 1-5.

[1] Extensive Reading of Magazines and Papers: I already told you in the earlier blog post that there will be no magazine reading. Newspapers are under the spotlight.
[2] Physical Education IV: Among the three choices, I chose tennis. The other two are dancing and wushu.
[3] Computer Application in Chinese III: This subject is a good one. This time, Flash and Internet Webpage Design (via HTML, in which I'm good...hehe) are to be taught. =7
[4] Music Appreciation: Pinili ko 'to bilang pampuno ng 24 units.
[5] Demo Teaching: From this sem until Fourth Year 1st Sem namin ma-e-encounter ang subject na ito. The units, however, will be credited on Fourth Year 1st Sem. This subject will be holding its classes starting on the fifth week (29th March).

If you can notice, Thursday is my very hectic school day in terms of the number of subjects, and the period it occupies. In other words, I have classes in the morning, afternoon and evening on Thursdays!

Wait lang, Joe....ano ba 'yang sinasabi mong 24 units?

The university gives us 20 units (basic) in every semester. If your general average (from the previous semesters) is higher than 2.5 (equivalent to 75% in the Philippines, passing grade here is 60%), a student is surely entitled for "extra credits". The higher the average, the more extra credits will be given. In my case, I will not disclose my average but I was credited four extra units, that's why I have 24 units for this semester.

Balak kong gamitin lahat ng 24 units ko, para mas magaan ang load ko sa mga susunod na semestre.


>> rrj@chn_2012-03-03

{M} First day of class (2nd Year 2nd Sem >> 27th Feb. 2012)

FROM THE MAIN BLOG: 
Originally posted on 1 March 2012.

{M}

This blog contains mixed Filipino and English languages.

Hay nako....Lunes na naman! Papasok na ulit ako.

Gumising ako ng alas-sais ng araw na 'yun.

Tinatamad pa akong pumasok.

In-almusal ko ang Skyflakes, binaon ko from the Philippines.

Medyo nakaramdam ako ng pagkalungkot...naalala ko na naman sina Mama, mga kapatid ko...at mga naiwan kong kaibigan.

Mabigat sa loob kong iwang muli ang Pilipinas..

Kasi naman si Skyflakes e, pasaway talaga, it reminded me of them...again...just like what happened last August 2011.

'Lam niyo ba na inubos ko sa isang araw lang ang sampung pakete ng Skyflakes (nung mga araw na iyon)?

Oo, aaminin ko, na-homesick ako.

If you can still remember, nag-Facebook post-primetime post ako that night. Hindi ko lang direktang ini-specify bakit kailangan ko ng mga dasal niyo, sinabi ko lang na haharap akong muli sa kasindak-sindak na pamumuhay dito sa GZ (stands for Guangzhou). Pero sa totoo lang, naho-homesick ako.

(Above) FB post-primetime post ko nung 26th August 2011. Note that my date is wrong, I wasn't aware of the time.

Teka, teka....lumalayo na ako sa topic!

That day, it was chilly cold, siguro mga nasa 8 to 9 degrees Celsius. Before coming back here, I thought the temperature will rise, kahit man lang at least 15degC, pero colder, way colder than expected!

Dala-dala ko ay dalawang excuse letters, isa sa Class President na ang isinulat ay masakit daw ang ulo niya pero sa totoo lang mas nauna pa siyang umalis sa akin ng kwarto; pero maganda din naman ang intensyon niya, magta-translate siya para sa kababayan niyang nagpapagamot dito. Ang isa naman ay sa aming Class Vice President, kararating lang niya kasi ng GZ that early morning. Bangag siya that's why hindi pumasok.

'Di ba, ang saya? First day of class, wala yung pangulo at bise ng klase namin! (Peace!)

Ako naman, may sariling pagkapasaway that day. Wala akong dalang libro, kasi hindi pa bumibili; yeah, "bumibili" yung term ko, not "nakabili", maybe para 'di magklase on the first day. And everything happened as "planned", karamihan hindi din bumili ng libro, hindi nga nagklase, iba na lang ang pinag-usapan! Haha!

During our Advanced Chinese class, bigla na lang may dumating na isang dalagita, humahangos...

Sabi niya mag-sit in muna siya, kung sakto sa Chinese proficiency level niya yung subject, sa amin na daw siya magka-klase, take note, for the rest of her college life!

Galing kasi siya ng ibang kurso, nirekomenda ng isang bisor na lumipat siya sa amin.

Isa siyang Haponesa. Pangalan ay Toyota Anny (Japanese: 豐田 宴以).

(Above) Countries in our class: (first row) Thailand, Myanmar, (second row) Laos, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, (third row) Japan, Philippines. Captions are translated by Google Translate from original English to various languages seen above. Accuracy may not be guaranteed.

When I look at her at first, mukha siyang masungit.

Nevertheless, when she asked me kung matutuloy ba P.E. IV class namin that afternoon (kasi umuulan), my first impression didn't last, she seemed so friendly.

Gandang first day 'to! =7 =7 =7

>> rrj@chn_2012-03-01