Okay, since I came to Lipa everything was so different. It feels like I’m new in town (Should I say city instead?). Walking around the streets was somwhat new too. I feel like every person I see knows that I’m new and that they keep on staring at me. At first, I feel like wherever I go was very very far.

I came to Lipa to study. It wasn’t actually my choice. I’m supposed to be in Manila but damn, slots has said byebye to me. My mom and dad said I could still apply to De La Salle Lipa if want to. And so I did if I really want to study.

I took the entrance examination on May 28, 2008. I was horrible. I’m actually not feeling well simply because I woke up very early, rode a bus to Lipa without thinking I’m car-sick. Okay, back to the exam. It was pretty easy I should say. Though my head hurts a lot that day, I can’t remember what exactly I did back there. The exam ended. I’m not confident that I would pass. I mean, I couldn’t answer it properly because of that (car-sickness).

The result would be given after seven days. I can’t wait to see the result. I’m very impatient so June 4, 2008 I came to Letran Calamba to get an entrance exam. Why? Because I don’t know if I would pass in DLSL even if the exam’s very easy. And then I took it. After two hours of waiting, I got the result. Guess what? Of course I’ll pass. Haha. I mean, anyone can pass if you have basic knowledge.

The next day it was June 5, 2008 already. I woke up early again. I also wake my mom up so she could come with me. It was orientation day already but still I’m not yet enrolled. I went to the admission’s office to get my result. But unfortunately, I lack documents and they said I should come back tomorrow. All my hopes crash down that very day. What? I didn’t pass? Was the thing in my mind. And I have no choice. I have to come back tomorrow.

June 6, 2008–I came back to give them the requirements they need. And I got my result! I passed in Ab Communication. My second choice was BS Computer Science and third choice is BS Biology. Luckily I passed.

Now I only have to find a dormitory to live in. Though I have relatives in Lipa, I still choose to live on my own. To be independent of course! But I said to my mom, “Ma, bago mag pasukan na lang tayo humanap ng dorm.” (Mom, let’s just find a dormitory before the class starts.) My mom agreed because both of us are tired already.

June 13, 2008–I went to Lipa again. Gladys Kate was a schoolmate way back in high school. I heard she will also be studying in DLSL and so I asked her where would she be staying. I also asked Dang, a good friend, where is her dormitory. And that’s how I found Pink House Dormitory. But unfortunately, Dang wouldn’t be there anymore because she said it was so strict that I should just come with them in a apartment. But I didn’t. Instead, I went with Gladys Kate. I inquire in Pink House that same day. There was a celebration. It was the first time I saw Tito Rico. The dormitory owner. I didn’t actually think that he was the owner because he said, “Oh, kain muna kayo. Tuloy kayo.” (Come in, grab some food before you go.) It was something like a normal person would say. But me and my mom declined because we have to go somewhere and we have no time. Oh, I also brought some stuffs already and I placed it in Room 202. And we went home.

June 15, 2008–I came back to bring my clothes and other stuffs. There were boarders already and most of them were boys. I still went there with my mom of course. And we met Tita Haydee. Tito Rico’s wife. And that is also the day she assigned my to Room 205. We were actually three in the room at the first place. Gladys Kate, Me and the new to me, Flory. Flory is also from Laguna. Specifically in Mayapa, beside my very own town, Canlubang. Flory graduated in Letran Calamba and is also somewhat similar to me. Yes to me.

She also loves reading manga and watching animé. But this blog is not about her. It’s about me so let’s continue.

Flory was also an Ab Communication Student. She was only U1A and I was in the class of U1B.

At 9:00pm, the owners of the dormitory called a so-called meeting. I get it. They would be introducing old and new boarders. I met the guys and the girls. I recognize only few faces like Kuya Paolo, John-john and Kuya Cocoy.

June 16, 2008–classes starts. I woke up early of course. I shouldn’t be late in the first day of classes. I was already in school at 6:45am. I went to see where my classroom is at 7:00am. And I was like, OMG. Why am I the only one who’s early? And then I just sat down the armchair near the back door.

Days have passed and I still don’t have any friend. I mean, only my room mates are my friends. I was really looking forward on making friends but I guess I’m a sucker at it.

TO BE CONTINUED.

Teaser:

The next week, everybody in class thinks I’m a scary girl. I wore black and black and black. Simply because I didn’t have time to bring my white t-shirts. Still, nobody’s approaching me. I’m a loner. Yes a mere loner. But that didn’t hinder me from studying.

Few days passed again, I got home sicked. Yeah, I had fever for almost a week. I even collapse in my General Psychology class and my classmates needed to carry me to the clinic. I can’t forget that. I mean, my classmates said I was really pale. Haha! Poor me.

It was July already and I’m doing good in the class. I even joined orgs and clubs. I joined Shidokan (A karate club), Teatro (Performing Theater arts) and Girl’s Football Club. I didn’t really thought I would make a few friends until they actually talked to me.

The Freshmen’s Acquaintance Party came. Auditions for Mr. and Ms. Froshie were on. At first, I’m not really interested until somebody challenged me. I tried out. But unfortunately, I didn’t passed. I mean, I was really great. Am I not pretty? Erika, my classmate was the one who got the spot. And I was really upset that I just ate a lot.

The next day, I came down the 7th floor to see the practice for the Mr. and Ms. Froshie. I was still soaked in sweat. I mean, I just got finished training (Shidokan). And I watched them. I cheered for Erika. Damn, she’s good in modeling. But few minutes later, Yebin recognized me. She said she was calling me on my cell phone. She said, “Sorry for the late update but you are included here. Go, practice.” I was like, whoa. Wait a minute, how can that be. Didn’t I not pass the auditions? But I really didn’t pass. Guess what? I was a replacement for the College of Nursing.

I didn’t decline this time. I accepted the offer. And I was a sucker at cat walking. We also need to wear stilletos for the show. And a gown! Omg. Where would I get that.

On my way to go out. Someone called. It was Aljohn. My dorm mate. He said, “Hi Elie, san ka pupunta?” (Hi Elie, where are you going?) I said I was going home to get some clothes. And he offered me a ride.

And that’s how I got close with these four guys. Gelo, Inno, Marvin and Aljohn.