Peace and Hippie Love

"Doing things extraordinarily well"

This is the slogan that was embarked on our minds when we stepped into De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde Frosh Orientation Program.

The day started with video presentations on the Amphitheater. We were seated accordingly to our block. I belonged to FMA7. In case you're wondering, I have decided to take up Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts (ABMMA) . I have attended the orientation for ABMMA since that was the schedule indicated on the things CSB has provided during the confirmation of slots.

After listening and watching all of the presentations, we went to the assigned classrooms according to block sections. Well, it was kind of awkward since you don't know anybody unless you're with someone from the same high school as you are. If you're lucky, the same block as you are. I was very quiet since I really don't know anyone. Good thing, the presentors prepared something that will have you at least know someone from your block section.

First thing, we introduced ourselves. Like we stood in front of everyone and say our whole names, nicknames, which high school we came into and a little fact about ourselves. I was kinda timid because I was being overwhelmed by my shyness. Then, there was a boy who told everyone that he can dance Soulja Boy. To lessen the tension, the seniors told him to dance in front of everyone in which he really did it. Thus, he was now named "Soulja Boy".

We played sushi roll, wherein you must hold hands with two other persons on each side and start to jump around. Yes, it was a hell lot of fun but it really made me break a sweat. After playing, they explained the school rules and regulations. Like what to wear, what to bring, the do's and do not's, The LaSallian Prayer and Hymn. They even showed us a video titled "I'd rather be green than be blue", go ahead Youtube it!

We got a chance to sit-in with my blockmates to get to know each other within 2 minutes or less, so that in the first day of classes, we won't be awkward with each other. I was rather the 'I'll-answer-your-every-question-but-I-don't-have-any-questions-to-ask-you' type. I was asking the same questions thrown at me, but sometimes I tried to initiate the conversation since sometimes we're both shy to start asking. I haven't met everyone, unfortunately. But, I'm looking forward to meet everyone when classes start.

After the orientation, we held a campus tour only on the Taft Campus (Main Building) which we all believed that we must be toured on our building since we'll be having our classes on the other building. I was getting confused with every hallway since it seems like they're all the same. Afterwards, we all went to the basketball court to watch the pep squad. As we are about to go home, we had some picture taking moments.

I went to Starbucks beside the college together with Rein, the first person I've met within my blockmates, and everyone else which I immediately forgotten their names. I am not good with remembering names. Since the said coffee shop cannot accomodate any more costumers, we all decided to go to Tokyo Tokyo which is also right beside Starbucks. There, we all mentioned our names once again and a moment of awkward silence. Good thing, Kimpoi broke the silence and he got everyone's cellphone numbers. We were around five at that time, and if I am not mistaken remembering their names, they are Chasa, Rein, Kimpoi, Dey and me. We bid our goodbyes when it's the time to depart. We shall see each other on our first day!