Social Contract

It was March 23, 2009 that marked the day of our graduation at Ugnayang La Salle at our beloved alma mater, De La Salle University - Dasmariñas.

Graduating from college was one of the few gifts that you could dedicate to those people who supported your studies thru out the 

years. Thanks to my parents, to my beloved foster father (may you rest in peace) and to my beloved tita. Thank you very much for giving me a wonderful Lasallian Education.

Just some thoughts.

Today is the graduation day of loving girlfriend, Dawn, from Doane Baptist Seminary. And she will now embarking on an adverture of 

a lifetime, she will be making some decisions for her future. And I will be with her along the way. What I can do is to support her and 

give her my outmost udnerstanding.

It is also funny to have a bonding moment with Lhot, Lendl, Ralph, Jen and Rey at Lendl's dorm as I used Hiyas' gift, Ice Breaker. It 

was fun getting to know them better and sharing some lessons I have learbed thru the years. It was funny that I gave Lhot's group 

advises for their thesis. Lendl remarked that I can now teach at college.

Also, graduating from college and being unemployed for the mean time is giving me the chance to spend time with my High School buddies and with my family. It is fun having them again and just talking about our HS experiences. Also congrats to my HS classmate and friend Peniel Banelga that will be graduating from Pamantasan ng Cabuyao for the degree of BS Accountancy. Kudos.

Right now, I am looking for a job, or a career to start with. And while doing this, I am realizing a lot of things in my life. I thought those people that i shared my life with, will know somehow who is jackner. But i was wrong. Not all. It was painful, but i guess it is part of life. I still love and care for them. Nothing changed.

Here is a spiller.

I believe i am not alone with this sentiment. I know this happened a week ago, but it was one thing that we will not forget for we 

gained shame and dissapointment. before I hit the bird, let me tell you a story.

It was March 2008, when a professor asked us to do a project for his subject. It was part of a final requirement. In my case, and maybe to the entire batch, part of it was for the grade. I don't want to look like a hypocrite here. But the main reason why we are doing it is for the senior class to feel and look back of what they have did for almost for years of their stay at the academe. It was a night giving JUST recognition and going back to memory lane. Having full of ENERGY and LIFE that gave the glow to the graduating class. It was an event that gave recognition, not only to the graduating students but also to the faculty and staff that they DESERVE. It was not only for the grade, it was mainly for a TRIBUTE for the graduating class, for they DESERVE that. It was PANGALAY2008.

For this years PANGALAY, it was a different story. I will not elaborate the programme itself or even the pre-program preparations. 

But it was really a different story. I would like to shorten it by saying, WE HAVEN'T RECEIVED WHAT WE DESERVE. It was obvious that the graduating class for this year was not impressed or even gratified of what was presented. We are DISSAPOINTED. 

For me that know the story behind it, i know mostly the people who are responsible of what is needed to be done. But how about to other people that doesn't knwo about anything. The initial reaction would be the entire batch of 20**.

This event, in its significance, happens only once in a lifetime. But it was remembered, not by its value, but how it was presented in a louzy way.

We gave the graduating class before us what they deserve, and we expected something equally or more than what we have done for those ahead of us. But instead, we received something that WE REALLY DON'T DESERVE. I hope that there is HEART, 

PASSION, SINCERITY on whatever that will do for others, most especially if they deserve it.

The Weeks that Was II

The Saga Continues....

September 10

The opening of the Student's Days in our university.

We had this Ginoo at Binibining Lasalyano 2008

Check out the pics @http://juanberde.multiply.com/photos/album/186/Jackner_John_Opening_of_Students_Days_and_Ginoo_at_Binibining_Lasalyano_2008

Our male college representative won 1st runner - up and 

our female college representative won the top prize!

Mabuhay ang CLA!

September 11

This is the day when Moymoy Palaboy graced our school to perform on the annual Kantahan, Tugtugan, Sayawan.

Many happened during and after the event.

Anyway, it was one hell of an event.

Check out there blog about me and KTS @ http://moymoypalaboy.multiply.com/journal/item/9/DLSU_Dasma_our_first_live_performance_with_our_band

September 12

Performance day for our stage play

I potrayed Kulas, the lead Character for Sa Pula, Sa Puti.

September 13

This is the day that Macy ( a friend of mine from DLSU-M) and me agreed to go to the 29th Manila International Book Fair

at the SMX Convention Center, just beside the SM Mall of Asia.

I can say that this day was all about waiting in line.

Before meeting her, I searched for a place to eat for my lunch.

Since there is so many creatures in Asia's biggest mall, i decided to go the more fewer people.

I went to Greenwhich and waited for the line. While waiting, I look on the picture gallery of my point and shoot camera.

And then, someone stood in front of me. I thought she is one of the crew at Greenwhich, and she will get my order.

Upon looking at her, i was surprised to see the lady.

                                                         Caught her off guard...LoL

It was Marianne.

The Former President of CBASC and a collegaue.

She works at of of the boutique in SM - MOA.

So we this chat while having lunch.

After our lunch, I urged him to grab some Sbucks, but she needs to back to her job.

So, off I went to Star Bucks for some reasons:

1. To grab a Signature Hot Chocolotae

2. To get an application form

3. To pass the application form and hopes SBucks hire me as a part - time Barista

And then Macy came to SBucks to help me with my application.

After that, we went to SMX, for she is itching to see the books.

And man, the book fair was really one of a kind.

for only 10 pesos entrance fee (8 pesos for Students, Faculty, Librarian and 5 pesos for children)

you got to see wide selection of titles with special bargains and freebies.

Macy, and I didn't used our school ID (anyway, she shouldered my entrance fee).

She was like craving for the Twilight Series.

Damn, I was like saying that she is riding the bandwagon of the book, but she said that the series is really interesting.

So, she bought the series and I was like having a nose bleed because there is SO MANY books. (well, its like my experience in KinoKuniya, this time, it was EXTREME)

Anyway, I planned to buy only one book, The Art of War.

I wanted to read that book, but I have no chance of buying it before.

So, after macy we went to go back to the National Book Store Booth.

Along the way, I am searching for the September 15 issue of TIME magazine, and luckily I found one.

When i bought the magazine, one guy told the person at the cashier: "Bro, kindly give sir a Newsweek poster"

Wow, an big Newsweek poster was given to me.

Not contented with it, i said to the guy at the cashier: "Sir, I am a TIME reader, can i have a TIME poster as well"

And the guy at the cashier was like scrambling to find a TIME poster. After the search, he was able to give me a TIME poster.

That gave me a smile on my face.

When we reached NBS booth, i looked for the book that I am looking for, and i was able to find it.

While waiting for the line, I and macy was looking at some titles, and I have seen many books that really catches my attention.

Since I am on a tight budget, I will ask my aunt to buy the books for me at london. 

     The Next in Line!!!

   Coffee for a boring moment...

Anyway, i was at the line for about 45 minutes.

Yes, standing for a bout 45 minutes (with a laptop on your back).

though the waiting was an entertaining one for me and macy.

Upon reaching the counter, i was like celebrating.

And that was all for one book.

     Supposedly Php 350.00, then it was 20% off...

Anyway, Macy meet her parents near the Krispy Kreme kiosk and me off to the nearest ATM that gave me another waiting experience

for about 15 minutes.

Damn, it takes a lot of patience.

And it is really not easy to walk around an enourmous mall, with your laptop at the back (thank God i haven't brought my DLSR).

                                                TIME and THE ART WAR..great buys!

That day was really productive and sensible on my part.