Canticle Choralefest 2012: VIVA!

Date: February 11, 2012
Time: 4:21 PM

February 9, 2012 -- A very magical day for the Adamson University College of Nursing. It was the day that the Canticle Choralefest 2012 was held. Every year, this is somehow the 'event' that all of us are waiting for. Among all the events in our school's foundation week, this is like one of the 'highlights'.

Having the chance to be a part of this event was like heaven already for us because once again, we will have the chance to represent our course, our department against the different departments/colleges in our school. 

But I never thought that there will come a time that we will be able to experience how it is like to win such prestigious contest like this. YES! GUYS! WE WON! :) That's why I was very lucky to be a part of this group and this competition. I am so thankful to God that He gave me such wonderful talents that I have right now. 


Aside from talents, another thing that made me sooo lucky is to have a wonderful friends that I consider a family as well. THE COLLEGE OF NURSING FAMILY. All of us people that came from AdU-CON are very lucky because even though we are already finished with our business in terms of schooling, they never fail to let us feel that we are as important and loved as other students in CON.


Special mention to AdU-CON's Dean, Dean Naressia Seludo-Ballena, whom we all consider as our second mother and to all the faculty members of AdU-CON. In the bottom of my heart, Thank you and we all love you. Because of you guys, I never get lazy to go to school everytime you request me to, because I feel that I am never away from my home, because AdU-CON mismo is my HOME. Our HOME. I guess that's one thing that College of Nursing has, even though, we only have a small number of students, each and everyone of us makes sure that each of us is well-loved and well-taken care of. 


Anyway, I will show you some pictures of what happened before, during and after the competition. Here they are!

These are just some of our pictures before the competition. We arrived at the venue around 1PM, for all we know that the competition will start at 2PM. (1 hour earlier! Nurses are always like that!, haha!) We arrived at the venue without expecting anything. We did not expect that we are going to win the competition because we rehearsed for four days only. But still, we did not use that excuse to not give our best and still compete even if we consider our group as the 'underdog' in this competition.

These photos are taken during our performance. Each group sang two songs. The first song was the 'chosen piece', it was the song that the group chose to sing (obviously, haha!). I forgot the name of our Chosen piece, the only phrase I could remember was the 'VIVA LA VERGEN!' phrase. haha. And the second song was the 'contest piece'. The song was composed by the organizer of the competition in relation to the celebration of the 80th year of Adamson University. Among the seven groups, we were the 6th group to perform on stage. I was the one who got that number from a draw-lots. Lucky number huh! :)

And the decision came! COLLEGE OF NURSING WON! WOOOOO! All of us gone wild because we really didn't expect that we would win. Actually, we almost gave up days before the competition because of some reasons. Good thing, Dean Ballena decided to join the competition. 


Overall, I really enjoyed my Canticle Choralefest experience.  From the first day of our rehearsals up to the moment we had our victory, each moment would be treasured and always be remembered. Thank you Dean Ballena and Maam Lilac for letting us (alumni) join the competition. For Sir Roman, Thank you for being so kind and patient with us. Your teaching technique was perfect that's why our performance came so perfectly! To all the students who participated in this competition, you guys have talents, don't waste it. I'm sure malayo mararating niyo if you will just use those talents in a good way. See you next year guys. I'm looking forward seeing each and everyone of you the next time we compete. And to all the students and alumni who came and support us, thank you so so much. I pray that all vincentian nurses will be successful in everything that we do and will stay the same, supportive and humble in every way. Let's continue to support our College, the College of Nursing and forever be recognized, if not the best, one of the best and closest college/department in terms of relationship in Adamson University.


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I would also like to congratulate the 'Nursing Pep Squad' for being the Champion in the recently held Adamson Cheerdance Competition! You guys just proved that we are not just beauty and brains, we also got the talent! :) CONGRATS GUYS!

Before ending this blogpost, if you want to watch our performance, you can go these addresses:


1. Chosen piece: VIVA LA VERGEN: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=367513853276373
2. Contest piece: NOW WE CELEBRATE OUR 80 YEARS: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=367488976612194
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNERS: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=367479289946496




Thank you all for reading! :)

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College days...

Time: 1:55 PM


Many people say that 'highschool' was the most memorable part of their life in school. Well, I guess it depends, because for me, its COLLEGE. Maybe because the school that I went in for highschool was not able to give much fun for me because they only had few students back then. as in few. 


When I entered college, it came to me a like huge huge wave.. (wow! haha!). From maliit na school from highschool, here I am standing in one of the best universities in the Philippines, that's what I said. The ADAMSON UNIVERSITY :) 

Adamson University, SV Building :)

Well, actually, enrolling in  Adamson University was not included on my plan. I was really aiming to go to one of the top nursing schools in the Philippines which is...

Chinese General Hospital College of Nursing :)

I don't know if I would consider it as bad luck or a blessing in disguise that I FAILED the interview. I could still remember the question that chinese man asked me, 'Why should we accept you in this school?', I was not able to say anything, even 'uhhmm' di ko na nagawang sabihin. total silence. haha. so that ugly man just asked me to leave the room. haha! :)

Since its already june, I have no choice but to take the entrance exam in Adamson University. Luckily, I passed the interview and I'm IN! :) 

Thank God he brought me in this university because this is where I really found most of my great great friends today!

FOCULIARS. :) 

Before

After

The story behind the name of the group is still unknown. haha. We all came from Block 112. They were my classmates when I was still in 1st year college. Lahat kami nursing sa una.. pero ako lang ang naging naka graduate sa Nursing sa kanila sa Adamson. haha! (should I be proud? haha) Some transferred to other schools, Some shifted to other courses, but our friendship still remains even until today. as in today. haha. 

Meron pa akong isang group of friends.. :) the . haha

with marlon and diokno sa tabi ng Embassy! haha! :) (i  forgot the name of the bar)

in diokno's place in mandaluyong

Renzel's debut! :)

Recently lang @ Bagaberde bar and grill! :)

Sila naman ang naging friends ko nung napatalsik na sa Nursing yung mga friends ko sa taas. haha. :) We all became friends nung Block 202 kami. Ang pinakamasayang BLOCK for me. :) kaya naman napakarami kong friends from that block coz were like a family talaga like a giant tree. :))

We still see each other once in a while, inuman.. kwentuhan.. mag mamall na hindi naman alam kung saan pupunta. haha :))

Etong mga tao na to ang mga naging reasons why I enjoyed my College life.. BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE! :))

Aside from friends na na-gain ko because naging classmates ko sila.. Meron din akong naging friends because of some activities na sinalihan ko.. na isa rin sa mga pinaka-masayang part ng college life ko.. ang CHEERING :)

Red team! :) yeah!

First year ako nyan! :) First time kong sumali sa cheering competition. haha! :) kung makikita mo ako sa video na yan.. ang itim ko pa. (hanggang ngayon naman, haha!) sobrang payat parang di kumakain. haha! :)

Student palang nyan si Maam Lilet, at student pa lang din sa Lalaine na dancer na ngayon sa SHOWTIME. haha! OHA OHA! :)) CHAMPION KAMI DYAN! haha! :)

2nd year naman ako nyan! :) tinatamad kasi akong sumali every year eh! haha! :)) Eto naman ang cheering routine na pinaka proud ako, ang gandaaaa ehhh! haha! :) HOY CHAMPION NANAMAN KAMI DYAN! :)

3rd year naman ako nyan! haha! sabi ko sayo, ayokong nagsasali sa mga ganyang competition eh. haha! :) Ang ganda ng costume namin dyan. hehe :) CHAMPION NANAMAN KAMI DYAN!

Ohhhh, wag ka ng maghanap ng pang 4th year, dahil hindi na ako sumali nun. haha! :)) ako na yung host nun eh. ohhhh! haha! :) Kaya ko naman nagustuhan sumali sa cheering competition kasi enjoy talaga. From friends na magegain mo.. yung pagod from practice at yung enjoy din habang nagpapractice.. tawanan.. kulitan..lahat.. at yung pag narinig mo yung team niyo ang nag champion? ay ibang klase! :)) Sarap sa feeling! :) I'm very proud to say na from 1st year to 3rd year. Kasali ako sa nag CHAMPION na team sa CHEERING COMPETITION sa Nursing Week. ohhhhh! :)

at hindi lang ako pang sayaw lang.. :) pang kantahan din akoooo! haha!:))

Adamson Nursing Chorale @ SMX

During rehearsals.. (kung nabasa niyo yung blog kong isa.. andito siya! haha!)

ANC @AdU theater (nawala yung multo sa isle)

Treat ni Dean sa shakeys! :) kumanta pa kami ala GLEE! haha!:)

ADAMSON NURSING CHORALE! :) Eto ang group na to ang nakatulog sa akin ng malakiiiiing malaki! :) Before I joined this group, meron akong malaking malaking takot sa pag peperform on stage. Iiyak ako pag pinilit mo akong kumanta or sumayaw on stage. But because of this group, nawala lahat ng yun! :)

Very thankful ako sa group na to because of the friendship that we had na napakasaya, events inside and outside Adamson, lahat yun ay naging masayang experience. :))

MERON PA! :) 

Dahil tinatamad ako at napaka busy ng buhay sa nursing.. naisipan kong sumali pa sa ADAMSON STUDENT NURSING ASSOCIATION or AUSNA! :)

AUSNA i miss you! :) (Adsunt Thanksgiving)

Wala na akong makitang picture namin dati. :) 

eto naman yung group na kahit toxic sa bawat events, masaya ka! :) dito naman na honed yung HOSTING SKILLS KO! haha! :) kapal. haha! :) 

Eto pa yung mga pictures ng masasayang alala nung college days ko.. :))

This was the hospital that we made during our Leadership and Management with Ms. Varona! :) Winner yan! :)

Camera ni Sir bon! :) Bioca ano to? haha!

Job interview with Ms. Varona! :)

SEAT PLAN! :) na nakakasawang gawin every sem! haha!

Community service! :) during Ondoy yata to.

ANC with Dean @ shakeys!

@OASIS. (block 401! )

Sino ba naman ang makakalimot sa Immersion?! haha!:)

Dedication Ceremony! saya lang!

Dedication Ceremony @ AdU Theater! :)

Send-off Party of Adamson!

Picture taking with togas!:)

Block 401. Spot the difference sa taas! :) haha

I got the Best in Clinical Performance award! :) thank you lord! 

During our review in Sta. Isabel. (with ELMO :))

Last day of review! ::)

Before going to St. Jude! :)

Before the board exam! :) nyay!

Nurses na kamiii! :)

Nothing beats the feeling of seeing your face sa tarpaulin outside Adamson University! :)

Sample palang yang mga yan kung bakit College ang pinakamasayang part ng life ko sa school! :) Hindi ko na nasali yung everyday kulitan sa school tuwing lectures, tawanan sa katoxican sa duty at sa community. Maraming maraming reasons pa! :)Kaya naman thankful ako kay Lord kasi pinaexperience nya sa akin lahat ng tooo! :))

Thanks for being a part of my journey nung College days ko! :)

Haba netong blog na to. kapagod. haha!

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