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Sunday, December 27, 2009

PCDS Alumni Homecoming 2009

Tarpauline courtesy of Mr. N. Otbo



Last year, I wasn't able to witness the very first Reunion 'cause the gathering ended too early so I looked forward to this. I was thinking what to wear and what hairstyle to do before the event and come up with a simple jeans and blouse outfit. I was expecting numerous people would attend but only few were present. It was supposed to start at 3pm as announced. I thought it started already but when I got there, only March Shane, Ma'am Les, Lyndon and Ma'am Jen were present. Kulang malamang sa information dissemination kaya di alam ng ibang madlang people ang tungkol sa gathering. Sana nagpa advertise sila sa TV or radio or an invitation may be given. Next time maybe. :)

While waiting for the others, we head to the School's mini but cozy Restobar upstairs of the new Admin-HRM building wherein you can overlook part of Digos City. Wow! [that's all I could say]. Para ka talagang nasa Hotel kasi its situated along McArthur Highway. Killing time reading magazines, two from the batch 2003 of Criminology Department came in, Mr. B. Tapanan and Mr. A. Canoy. 'Hi's and 'Hello's' were exchanged. Wala na man gud daw sila contact sa lain nila nga ka-batch.

I kept on texting my batchmates to come over and join the gathering but only Michequela replied she would catch up. I sensed some alibis from the others and understood the reason of some who cannot come due to call of duty [ya know what I mean]. Then, someone arrived. It was Jay A. with his fiancee [char!]. He obviously gained some weight and very much looked happy. I felt relieved a bit having someone from our group/batch. Syempre, chikka galore! Jay is working as Clinical Instructor of our Alma Mater.

Around 6pm, Eddie G. welcomed everyone who were present and had each one of us to state our names, what course and from what batch. And to spice up the event, we played 'Paint me a Picture' in which each member of the group would act and freeze as to what picture or scene would the host wants. The judge was Ma'am Jen Ybanez, presently the School's Dean of Nursing who was also an Alumna of PCDS. We, the group 2 only got 2 points defeated by the group of Marc Shane who got 5 points. It was FUN! Group 1 were very creative with their acts. Nurses are indeed artistic and creative. Can't wait to see the pix which Ma'am Jen took for documentation.

That game made our stomach gurgling. Gigutom na among mga bitok, hahaha!!! Before meals were served, Ed opened up the highlight of the gathering: to organize and elect new sets of Officers. Hopefully, this 2010 PCDS will Officially declare its Alumni Association. Paper works are already in progress. Secretary Eddie G. is currently working on this.

President elect Marc Shane Adeva got a unanimous votes [congrats, shane!], presided the nomination and was succeeded by Mr. B. Tapanan. Secretary is still Mr. Ed Garbosa and
yours truly was nominated and elected as the Alumni Treasurer [I thought I was through with this during College.] Having been the Treasurer [from Class treasurer to Department Treasurer to INTRAMS Team Treasurer since First year College, now, I'm at it again [sighs]. Anyways, thanks for the trust guyz! I guess I'll be facing a much bigger task. PIO [Public Information Officer] goes to Mr. N. Otbo. Goodluck new sets of Officers and Congratulations!

May humabol pa, si
Ma'am Flora Mae, Michay, Ate Bem Gutierrez, Elizabeth, Jeffrey A., Bench Lopez, Loi and her twin brother Lemuel [fresh from Saudi <--welcome back!] followed by Gil and Lynel [gikan pud ni Saudi ang duha]. Very noticeable ang ringtone sa CP ni Lemuel kay katong scary sound sa Grudge. Nyay!

For our dinner, we had Pork and Chicken BBQ individually packed and refreshed with Coca Cola. Hopefully next gathering would be a bit 'bongga!'. While enjoying our meals, we talked about our whereabouts. Glad to hear from these guys again. Ma'am Jen and Eddie went home early.

The room was filled with so much laughter. Jeffrey, Bench and Gil's cool gags never ceased to make us all laugh. Sayang nga lang at wala si Chaky, Richard, Odiaman at Neil kay magsige na lang jud mi ug pangatawa aning grupoha.

Amazed by the development of PCDS, the group was excited to see the New Funda Lab. Walking through the hallway, we reminisced the times siting on those kiosk holding bulky photocopies and manuals waiting for our Instructors, then..the heels of our black shoes gets a dose of muddy stuff each time we passed by..now, the hallway is fully cemented..bow! how could someone forget the intrigueros and intrigueras na walang humpay sa pagpanglibak sa mga gaagi nga estudyante. hahaha!! [people who makes fun of students who passes by]. Then, we were all clad in pencil uniforms with a universe-like tailor infront. Now, Blouse and Pants are in, paired with black shoes. The hallway was echoed with laughter recalling and sharing stories of those unforgettable Instructors who sells photocopies for P2 and those who sells Peanut Butter right after Class. How can we forget.

Bongga! was the word I heard when we step inside the Lab. The equipments, tools, their Mini DR, mini OR, CSR and even the Nurses Station feast their eyes. I've seen this already when I served as Practicing Assessor for Competency Assessment of HCS NC II last June, 2009. The guys made fun of Gil trying to lock him at LD-RD Room. Wow, our school is different! It changed for the better.

We took pictures and recalled each experience we had during Return Demonstrations. The New Lab has numerous hospital beds unlike before [hahaha!].

Pass 8pm, we parted ways. But before that, gisulit jud ni Ate Bem ang chance to take pictures sa labas ng dear Alma Mater namin where all the faces of those who passed the Board Exam were posted.

It was good seeing them all again and had so much fun. So, to all GRADUATES OF POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE OF DAVAO DEL SUR, see you all next year for the 3rd Alumni Homecoming.

Goodnight, guyz!
:)

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

long yet productive day

"Home", uttered myself when i stepped on the premises of our place.  I missed everybody, my sister, our dogs, people back home.  As if I was away for days though its just quite a while. 

Our pets were in their houses already but they saw me entered the gate. 

Today is the last day of our 1 week TM-AM Seminar conducted by TESDA. Our Assessment day for the two methodology course, as well. Unfortunately, due to limited Assessors who will supposedly conduct the assessment for the day, only 4 of us were assessed. Three from UM-Matina and me from PITS, each from different trade areas.  Luckily, we all passed. Thank you to Engr. S.C., the person who assessed us. 

When asked to describe how did it go, i said "nerve-wracking". My co-participants patiently waited for their turns but since the time runs in a flash, they cut-off the time. The 2 assessors still has to go back to their work, training another batch of participants for the seminar. I'd say their job is very demanding, but as they say they love what they were doing and its their passion: TEACHING. Thumbs up to them. I admire their dedication. 

We were told the assessment will continue on the 22nd and 23rd at KORPHIL, somewhere in Tibungco. The group decided that we should all meet up infront of the ADDU. Text brigade na lang. I have learned a lot from these people. Was able to find new acquaintance, as well. 

As a photo fanatic, I won't end the day without pictures so our group has remembrance. Ma'am Cheery informed us they would post some videos in YOUTUBE..char! She has brought her Digicam on Day 5. I had all of them signed my manual and was flooded with signatories and contact informations, the future  assessors of TESDA. [chuckles]

Pass 4pm, we all parted ways. Ma'am Anne and I took a tricykad [a bicycle with a side car] hanggang kanto ng Magsaysay, her going to Joji Ilagan and I going to NCCC to meet up with Reina, I shared with her the good news while enjoying our snack. 

My day isn't over yet, I received a text from Lalai inviting me over for a dinner but the message was sent by Romy. So, I replied asking where she was and the occassion they were celebrating. Oh, I see it was a welcome back party of Marianne pala, Lalai's younger sister who worked overseas

After buying some home stuffs, we meet up with Ate Shine and Malyn. My friends way back in College. Haven't seen these fellas for a long time. Goodluck sa June NLE!! 

On our way to Ecoland Terminal, tawa kami ng tawa sa jeep. Si Malyn kasi eh, salamat ngapala sa libreng pamasahe ha? hehehe.  Gimingaw jud ko sa akong friends ai. 

Ate shine, reina and I took an airconditioned Holiday Bus going home. Sa pinakadulo kami at don din nilagay ang kahon ng electric fan na binili ni Reina sa NCCC. May pagkakaskasero din ang driver, para kaming nakasakay sa rollercoaster. Murag ning untol na uban pasahero sa kakusog sa iyang padagan ba. 

At one point, kami pud sa likod ning untol na pud apil ang box sa electric fan intawon natabunan kadali ang beauty ni Reina. Yes, mga friendster nadat ugan jud siya. Nakuyawan gud mi ni ate shine. May na lang nasalo namo wala nilahos sa bata na natulog sa ubos namo. Amaw jud nga driver ba, nangatawa na lang gud mi pagkahuman. 

Gisungog pa jud mi sa driver pag naog namo. Pagka na lang jud. Diretso na din ako kina Lalai, where dinner is waiting for me. hehehe.  I hold back for a while outside texting Lalai then went inside. So glad to see Romz. Greeted everybody pati na si Marianne. 

10pm..Thanks for the dinner, lai! Also, I had a good chat with my long time no see friend Romy, a College buddy. Mouli pa gud ni siya ug Padada taz duty pa siya ug 7am ugma. Ingatz kaayo!!
 
11pm..after watching CSI: NY, took a half bath.  How refreshing! 

There, turned on the PC, waited for the display to occur and began tapping the keyboards again relating my experiences the whole day.

1:30am as i check our wall clock. I just yawned. My body wants to rest na, as my mind follows. My eyes closed a bit, it's bye bye time for the meantime, dear friends.

goodnight!!