Paskuhan 2012

I am 101% sure that I am just  one of the gazillion people in the whole wide world who loves December. Not just because it is  the birth month of our Jesus Christ but it is also my natal month. Yes yes yow! I am a December baby. So how's that people? *wink

Parol

Never mind what is written above, I'm just simply reminding you that my birthday is soon. My dear girls and guys, you still have a week to go shop or make something for me....Too much for my self centered interest, let's now move on to the real thing, the main topic for this blog. 

Alad Bar and Resort

Last night, the UNP College of Medicine celebrated the Annual Year End Party at Alad Bar and Resort. The freshmen were in charge for this year's event, and they decided a Filipino themed party, tagged as "Paskuhan 2012".  They put stalls of typical Filipino street foods and banderitas, as well as parols which made the ambiance more Pinoyish. 

Chicken feet BBQ 

Kathy enjoying the tusok-tusok

To put some flavor in the party, games were initiated and as a Filipino citizen, I was one of the brave contender for the Pinoy Henyo together with my sister. I did my best, but, unfortunately, it didn't work. Haha! Other games played were "Tic Tac Boom" and "Binting,Salapi,Seventyfive,Piso."

The players doing seventy five in the "Binting,Salapi, Seventy Five, Piso" game

Tic Tac Boom  made them look like this!

Kathy: Favorite ko? Lyka: Oo! K:Apple? L: Hindi! K: Eh apple ang favorite ko?!

Every year level was also informed to present something and the best performer will take home a million pesos, kiddin'! Because we were naturally born talented with excessive self confidence level, we rendered a song and a dance not only once but twice. I don't know if they gave the award to us out of pity, or  maybe they were really impressed to our extra vavaboom performance . *evil laugh

During our rehearsals at Infirmary

Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes

Beat us people! Turn up the music and  put your hands up in the air!

The Gangnam Style in a Medical Students way

The Best Dancer, Genel

The most awaited part of the party is no need to mention. The menu was superb! I love the food! I really do. I think everyone had a full tummy and 300 Php for a buffet was really a good deal.

Diet as tolerated guys!

with Dra. Lazo and her 2 girls satisfying our physiologic needs---Burp!

I would like to give a billion thanks to my friend, Aizle, for letting me use her shots because I went to the party without charging my camera's battery. Boooo! I can't find any clerks' pictures :(

Aizle and Me in our polka dresses

Imitating kuya Top's favorite pose

The Sophomores

The Freshmen

Third Years

Congratulations to the Freshmen for a job well done! The hosts kept the party alive from start to end especially Chrian who is a Vice Ganda in the making. We had a blast! 

Chrian the Culprit

We should not forget the true essence of this Christmas Season. Always remember, it's better to give than to receive. Happy Holidays and God bless everyone!

Let's have some fun from North to South

I was already on bed when the idea of writing about the places I have traveled this year suddenly popped up in my head. Yes! It's kinda  impulsive to get up, turn on the laptop and compile the pictures in the middle of the night but  I've done it anyway.

I am not a tourist nor a traveler, but I'm so keen in going to different places. I like the fact that being away from my comfort zone---I mean home, allows me to experience new adventures,new learnings and of course, NEW PHOTOS on Facebook, Twitter etc. Ooops! Just kidding :) But seriously, travelling is one of the few interests that I am into. 

So here are the places I've been this year. Seat back and relax as I take you way up from North down to the South.

Who would have thought that this Thai inspired garden is just a few minutes away from Manila? (Cavite)

I paid a short visit to the smallest active volcano on earth,  the ever famous Taal Volcano (Tagaytay)

Known for it's mouthwatering dried mangos, I flew down South to see the oldest city in the Philippines (Cebu)

Curious about the appearance of the world's smallest primate, the Tarsier and the "yummiest" hills ever, Chocolate Hills (Bohol)

Powdery white sands, clear and relaxing view of the sun, sea and sky! I must say, heaven is a place on earth!  (Panglao Island)

Never sleep on the road, you might missed the best part of the travel  before reaching the "Boracay of the North"  (Pagudpud)

Aside from peanut brittles, strawberry jams and etc.,the Summer Capital of the Philippines offers a variety of great tourist spots  (Baguio City)

Wohooo! Did I ever bore you? Well,  FYI, my travel is always on a tight budget. You can't see me in  luxurious hotels or beach resorts, because I prefer adventure rather than comfort, chos! Uhhmm, I think maybe I just enjoy that way.

On a brighter side, I'm still thankful that despite of the busy and tough schedules in the med school, I still find time to at least relax and give myself a break whenever I get a chance. We have only one life to live and I thank God for being so generous to me. Such a fruitful and wonderful 2012 travel destinations I had. God bless!

Narvacan's 3rd Bagnet Festival Street Dancing Competition

It was a shame I wasn't able to attend and witness the weeklong celebration of the 3rd Bagnet Festival here in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur (town located south of Vigan City) due to med school stuffs. Luckily, streetdancing competition  was scheduled on Saturday (meaning, no class for me), so I went at around 2 PM and decided to stay in Station 2, just behind the People's Complex. Here are some of my snap shots.

Narvacan Catholic School's feminish costumes, nice make ups too!

Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College's Aztec inspired outfits ( my fave shot)

 Lungog Integrated School's colourful and energetic performance

Sulvec Integrated School in their "Tansan Made Eco-Friendly" get up

Narvacan National Central High School's lovely headdresses

Imelda National High School's Filipiana inspired kimonos

San Pedro National High School's "ponkan" coloured outfits, so 2012!

Aside from Narvacan based secondary schools, open category (invitational) was also welcomed featuring their own hometown's festivals. Here they are:

Mannalon Festival of Marcos, Ilocos Norte

Lames Festival of Bucay, Abra

Pindangan Festival of San Fernando City, La Union

Abel Festival of Caoayan, Ilocos Sur

Panagyaman Festival of Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur

Anyway, I would like to give a special space to him/her, simply because he/she got a very sweet smile :)

There was also a float parade competition during the weekdays and I heard that ISECO's one gained the 1st prize.

After the street dancing, we all headed up to Narvacan Mall for the showdown and the traffic was so heavy, look!

The area was so packed, but thanks to Edgar ( a former classmate) who allowed me to enter and I was able to get a seat on the stage. I had a very nice view, isn't it obvious?

Face and Body winners

I went home right after the last performer because I was so sleepy already. According to Ma'am Jo Cabras, results are as follows:

  Narvacan Based Category:

 Champion: Lungog Integrated School

 1st runner up:  San Pedro National High School

 2nd runner up: Narvacan National Central High School

 Open Category:

 Champion : San Fernando City, La Union

 1st runner up:   Marcos, Ilocos Norte

 2nd runner up: Bucay, Abra

Congratulations to everyone especially to Mayor Zuriel, the organizers, staffs and to all Narvacaneos for the successful 3rd Bagnet Festival! God bless.