Sunday, October 29, 2006
I'll never look at toothbrushing the same way again.

Seriously speaking, Colgate toothpaste will forever remind me of those 5 days spent with 34 other passionate and inspiring souls in the 5th Ateneo Student Leaders' Assembly (ASLA), a week-long leadership congress which took place at the Villa Ronar Garden Resort from Oct. 23-27.  As funny as the thought of toothbrush may sound, although I was seriously lacking sleep (my roomies can attest to that), the 5 days' worth of memories spent in ASLA were some of my life's most precious memories, and nothing in this world can change that fact. I entered the 5-day congress with little expectations, yet I emerged as a changed (wo)man with newfound insights, experiences, memories, and (hopefully) lasting friendships. A person may know how to lead, but a true leader knows how to serve and follow.

ASLA BATCH 5

Ateneo de Manila University
Aga dela Torre
Angel Banut
Angela Lim
Bryan del Rosario
Carmela Tabanera
Cash Maghirang
Cheryl Lu
Chrissy Cobarubias
Claire Ongcanco
Clarise Valencia
Denise Acedo
Faith Raagas
Gab Doler
Gabriel Baleos
Hector Ivan Chan
Jo Anne Marie
Joan Chavez
Joshua Tan
Lenard Pascual
Meggie Valdes
Mica Ortega
Paola Deveraturda
Paul Mayuyu
Samboy Lim
Sari David
Sassy Guerrero
Verne Ahyong
Wiliam Infante
Zaza Chiusinco
Zeus Dorado

Ateneo de Davao University
Fran Sandiong

Ateneo de Zamboanga University
Mellun Pepito

Ateneo de Naga University
Ron Velarde

Xavier University
Chummy Paasa
Jestoni Babia

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THANK YOU'S
To JQ, for being such an awesome ASLA adviser. Para kang Daddy. hahaha XD
To Deybid, for the inspiration, the letter, the decors on my envelope...for everything.
To Pam, for the care and concern
To Nash, Kira, Sab, Babam, Jun, JP, and the rest of the peeps, for making ASLA possible
To Clang, Yvie, Omi, and Yas for a job well done in facilitating
To Yas and Dino for bearing with my kakulitan during pre-ASLA
To Retch and KD for the lovely pics


ROOMIES IN THE BEST ROOM EVAH (yeahboy!):
Sari, Claire, and baby Melai

Thanks for the first-day ghost stories, the laughs, the pictorial rituals, the ang-tagal-ni-Melai-sa-CR moments, and the friendship.  I would never ever trade anyone else to be my roomies. You guys RAWK!


ALAS QUATRO / THE SECRET SOCIETY OF SECRETS:
Babidi, Che, Josh, Paul, and facis Clang and Yvie
I'd be lying if I said that you guys made no impact in my life--you did. Thanks for the trust and friendship, for the insights, advice, and secrets shared. From early morning Christmas carols to late night bonding sessions while eating pansit, memories would surely be incomplete without Alas Quatro/SSS. Here's to lasting friendships, more weirdness, more craziness, and more laughs. The Secret Society of Secrets shall remain secret for now. lol XD

TEAM WHITE (no pic available):
Chrissie, Pau, Lenard, Aga, Che, Paul, Brian, Claire, Melai, Gabby (I'm missing out on someone...lagot XD)
I learned to let go and trust more often because of you guys. Thank you for the wonderful memories filled with Horny Balls, Savage Balls, the stupid stick, the Amazing Web, and other "BUHAT" moments. Thank you, too, for the candlight sharings and inspiration (special mention to Aga who was my fish vendor friend hahaha XD)


TOOTHBRUSH CENTRAL:
Charles, Paul, Josh, Hecky, Babidi, Ron, Lenard, William, Gabby, Zeus, and the rest of the man invaders
These guys owe us packs of Chips Ahoy for invading our room daily--either to hang out or to use the bathroom. Most of them come from our neighboring manly room. hahaha

Thank you for the fun, wacky, and toothbrush moments. Special mention to Lenard who wanted to become a gurl and stay with us instead, and Hecky for wanting to adopt a girl so that their room would smell better (hahaha).
Guys from the Angel Room, you know we love yah!

JEEPNEY TWO (no pic available as of now):
Paul, Che, Josh, Claire, Melai, Charles, Joanie, Meggie, Chummy, Fran, Ron, Mika, Mell, etc
Thank you for the crazy jeepney rides, the mind-boggling mind games, and wacky stories. Jeepney rides were never boring because of you guys. Sa susunod na jeepney joyride ulit! hahaha


SOME OF MY CLOSEST FRIENDS:
Paul, my soulmate and Sassy, my sabaw mate
(not in pic) Josh, my bangag mate
In a span of 5 days, I've developed friendships with people whom I barely knew or seen around campus. I can say that Paul and Sassy have been two of my closest friends in ASLA (apart from the wonderful roomates). Thank you, Paul, for being my soulmate in ASLA. Buti hindi tayo nagsawaan sa isa't isa. haha XD Thank you,Sassy, for being one heck of an awesome ka-vibesmate. Who knew that singing together in the veranda would be the start of a wonderful friendship? Oh, and how could I possibly forget Josh?! Bangag memories would certainly be incomplete without you! Thank you guys for the inspiration and for the laughs!


Batch 5, let's change the world one step at a time!

Like a stone cast into the sea of life, we can make ripples, touch other people's lives, and make a difference. A ripple can go a long, long way.

Thank you, Batch 5 and everyone else who had made this possible, for the wonderful memories.

I love you guys and I miss you!
"The Filipino is worth living for...
when you start living for others,
...that's when you truly live."
-Dylan Wilk




It's Christmas at 01:39 pm ||

ms. her
September 28, 2007   03:39 PM PDT
 
Chummyyyyyy... thanks for being an inspiration... =)
A.L.
November 6, 2006   07:46 PM PST
 
Sasseh!!! Halloooooo!!! At kamusta naman tayo? hahahaha:D I was at the tip of my "ASLA High" when I made this blog entry; hence, the several thank you's. haha XD

Awww *hug*...likewise, dear!
Tc and God bless lagi! See ya around!
sas-g
November 6, 2006   07:29 PM PST
 
A.L! I've just read your blog and i haven't made any thank you blogs for every person in ASLA! Anyways, thanks a lot, girl! You've been one of those special people in my entire college life! Take care and know that i'm always here for you! Cheers for a longer friendship! Godspeed! :)
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