Sorry

Normally, I wouldn't do this, but I would also ask apology to everyone, in one way or another, I have directly or indirectly alienated. I don't have to present a list, do I? But I'm going to own up to what I did, said or perhaps wrote about you people. I'm not going to defend myself. I wronged you and I'm sorry. To myself, dude, I'm sorry for being the person that I am. It's not going to be all fun ride I tell you. I always have this habit of destroying myself. And I am bound to be hated. I will always be saying things other people wish they could. And I'd be always, like, "well shit happens". But just because I'm always spiraling down, doesn't mean I like it. Maybe I do, but sometimes, I wish it were different. Nah. Okay, maybe I don't at times. Hey it's not like I can do anything about it. Again, sorry, I can. Yeah I CAN. But you do know I'm such a sloth and Satan's spawn right? God did I just argue with myself?Hahaha. If I were to be born again into this world, I'd pick to be myself in a heartbeat. Or not. But bottomline is, Im sorry. I'm really, really sorry. I don't say it that often, but when I do, I really mean it.

Mushy Heaven

One picture. One friggin' picture. That's all it takes… and I'm completely smitten all over again. And I'm sent to mushy heaven again. And again. And again. And I'm like, fuck, I hate this feeling. This isn't me at all. I'm hardcore; I'm sex. drugs. violence. I'm not rainbows, chocolates and horses unicorns. Yet I turn into one at the mere sight of… ugh. Shit. I hate this. But just how all that went awry. The last time I checked we were doing well. And I was about to study horses, if not, learning to ride one. Were you mugged or harassed by some people? By which, I mean monsters I consider as friends. I swear I'd consider them as just monsters now. So am I smelling sabotage here? Jed, dude, do you know how hard it is to find anyone who has substance? Shit you. And this goes to everyone. Consider yourselves warned. God I can't believe I'm back to my old ways again.

Like Magic

Below is my cheerdance write-up for the Crusader Intramurals issue. I just feel the need to post it since it's going to be butchered up anyway by the editorial board... It's my baby and i'm so protective of it, it has to see the light of the day raw, honest and without pretensions. Heck, it's so good it's almost orgasmic.

After amassing over hundreds of crowds eager to see some body maneuvering prowess, it's easy to see why this year’s cheerdance competition is deemed as the most anticipated event of the intramurals season. But then, since when did the cheerdance not become the most awaited? Simply put, it is already ingrained in the mindset of every Atenean that cheerdance is synonymous Intramurals. So healthy, their relationship that it starts to feel one can’t live without the other. Imagine an intramurals without cheerdance. Hmm. You get the point.

The premise is simple. Every year the clock stops, the stars align and the entire Xavier universe gather around the hallowed halls of the gymnasium to see which college has what it takes to be hailed as the best in cheering and dancing. Sounds simple huh? Wrong.

See, it is taken a general rule of thumb here that simple is the most loathed word and the more complex the entire routine is, the better. The team that do good, keep their act together, and wow the audience with best routines win.

Here is the rundown of what really happened last 26th of July

SOE-
The Phoenix clad in blue and white opened the competition… who could ever forget them? Wait. Uhm. Right. They opened the competition. One thing the Educs should realize is that they’re almost there but they are not just getting there yet. Sure it’s one thing to give a good performance; it’s another to be pitted with the giants. It’s just a matter of bad luck that even if they gave a good and clean performance the others did as well. Seryahakune on Youtube could only say “go educ… xD”

Agriculture-
The biggest surprise of the evening came in green and looking almost like a bunch of Peter Pans. The grabbed the third spot. “nice, biggest surprise gyud ang aggies, deserved the spot..” opines 098march.. Although not as clean (the performance) as every bullrider would hope for, they had their moment when they did that synchronized tumbling. And that chubby kid in the center, don’t forget! It has been six years since the Aggies made waves, and this year, they rightfully have gotten what they deserved.

CIT-
If cheerdance has taught us something about the Knights it has to be their sheer athleticism. One cannot deny the fact that their cheerleaders had it going for them in terms of potential. 19jessa89 writes “sUper tumblinG!!!!bow!!! ”. A little tweaking here, a little guidance there and a power costume to boot, it’ll be no time when CIT could drop the ball against the giants. There is still hope for CIT. And great potential, if we may add.

Artscies –
There were many reasons to get excited about the Tiger’s performance. For one, they have always been dependable in delivering great goods… but if we had to pick one, it would have to be the cheerleaders. They were so great at what they do, dancing, doing stunts and all and yet the girls still manage to look cute with oozing hint of sexy after every move. It felt like Sailormoon. Even though, they didn’t land a spot in the top three, that doesn’t make them any less good as cheerleaders. And sexy.

Engineering –
Further proof that the Engineering almost gave the SBM a run for their money: geo on Youtube writes “SBM ko pro mas ganahan ko sa performance sa Engineering!.. ”. They won 2nd. Were they good? Yes. But were they good enough to get the top spot once again like they did last year? The judges obviously said no. Or they could have topped themselves last year, but the SBM topped them more. If it’s any consolation, they were really snappy. And besides, 2nd place is not too shabby either.


Nursing
Come to think of it, the Pythons actually had a chance of winning… if it was America’s Best Dance Crew. “i agree hiphop ra kau sa last part, dli na xa cheerdance. daog unta mo sa hiphop competition... sayang nursing.” adds graXa23. Costume-wise, the pythons looked the part, if not, the best amongst everyone. After the performance, people actually started rooting for them. They were the cutest hiphop oddball that sashayed the court. They even brought the house down. They just lacked stunts. Another one or two tricks would have made a difference.


SBM
In a highly foreseen move, the SBM, donning that perennial yellow, delivered once again enough chutzpah and goods to secure this year’s crown. As everyone can recall, they came in second last year. This time, they have succeeded. “Wala gyud nag-expect. Basta sa amo lang limpyo, walay sayop… bonus na ni ni God sa amo” adds their cheercaptain, with tears were flowing from here eyes. Jenangel913 on youtube sums up the performance as, “limpyo kaau ang ambak, dungan jud. Payts! ;)” Enough said.

There are many things we don’t understand about cheerdance (like, for instance how our bets always don’t get the top spot). However, there is one thing we absolutely, totally understand without question.

When 7 teams perform and represent each college after gruesome weeks of preparation and the entire population stop, watch in awe and admiration, and get together like a solid community (never mind those inflated you-know-what thrown around the gym)… that is when something truly magical happens.

Like Magic. Viva el Cheerdance! Until next year. ;-)

photo credit: Pamela Lico
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