5 Years Ago...

I recently thought of this entry that I posted roughly 4 years ago. Five years after graduation (technically, it's not until the end of the month) is a small milestone. It feels right to create a similar post again.



Five years ago year I was...
- Defending e-NoDeS at the Undergraduate Research Competition in Eng'g. Meeting some new people.
- Donning my sablay during graduation. Taking pictures with Oble and the pretty sunflowers.
- Driving around the campus, crying, and saying goodbye to UP.
- Attending our Graduation Ball. In pink, loveless, dreamy-eyed, and contemplative.
- Looking forward to Ate Cel and Kuya Sonny's wedding and hoping that by then, a prince will already be by my side.
- Looking for a job. Going to a ton of interviews. Walking in high heels in Makati, Libis, Ortigas and everywhere else.
- Having the very first summer outing with friendskami. An unforgettable Labor Day weekend.
- Preparing for our 3-week-long US vacation. Literally packing all our wearable clothes.




This year I am...
- Still considering e-NodeS as my last programming stint to date. I don't remember too much of Java and of AI now. The "friend" I met back then, I haven't heard from in years. Let's just say it was a crush that ended with a big fail. :))
- Still looking forward to wearing my hablon sablay in 2012. :) I pass by the University Ave almost every night and anxiously wait for the sunflowers to grow. I hope they make it in time for graduation.
- Back in school after years. Was welcomed by another college and a new mode of teaching. I'm glad I'm back. :) I never should have said goodbye.
- Have attended other formal events after the Gradball -- a lot of weddings! I've toned down with pink, still dreamy-eyed and contemplative, but full of love.
- Looking forward to a lot of my friends' weddings (shoutouts: Hani, Aileen, Jensen :) I don't feel a prince is necessary, but still a nice-to-have. :)
- Still at the same job. Finally learned work-life balance. Is still in love with heels. :) And there will be a final office move to Taguig.
- Already planned a trip with friendskami. Now, the in thing with us is to travel off-peak. If June was late for us 4 years ago, wait til you hear our September Bicol plans.
- Not missing business travel too much. Visited 6 different countries and feels that's enough for now. I haven't packed my bags for an international trip since Bangkok last year and my trusty Voyager already has cobwebs. Also, I've grown to hate plane rides.

Life is getting better and better everyday. I guess I've grown out the angst of the early 20s and hopefully (hopefully!) I'm over the quarter life crisis. Late 20s, here I come. :)


So. Where were you 5 years ago?