I thought I can just be apathetic or at most join the bandwagon in posting DLSU-related stuff in FB ...but then I realized, how many centennials can you celebrate in a lifetime? So at the last minute I attempted to grab a centennial concert ticket ...but as expected, it was sold out. So I just went to DLSU after work, with no definite plans. "fireworks will do", I told myself. haha!
What actually happened though was about 2 hours of walking back and forth from Yuchenco to Gox, then back to Yuchenco again, with Del and Sally. I've already missed a lot of activities, but at least I saw a bit of String & Stanzas (some centennial performance of Chamber Ensemble I guess?), a bit of the street party/free concert in Agno, and the contagious party mood of everyone!
At least too I had the whole night to walk on the halls of DLSU, it's all worth it when it's only once in a blue moon to see SO MANY people inside the school, [almost] all wearing green centennial shirts (in different designs!). What's more rewarding for the almuni (like me!) is to see how DLSU evolved since graduation. The aquarium -- for example -- has this colorful mural already (thanks raffy for the link!), the football field is gone (which is actually sad for me...), and the cybernook has a totally different aura, having couches and CBTL inside! wow, right? As if it was really long ago since I last visited DLSU. I think my last visit was just 2 years ago! Some pics:
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Some things never change though, funny how Del wanted to have a pic taken with this photocopier under the stairs of Miguel building. Do you remember this area??? (HAHA, I remember sneakily looking at my left/right to check if someone is watching us while taking photos -- Katakot baka mahuli tayo ng DO!!! Seriously, that's the first thing that popped in my head. Lasallian instict?! hahaha!)
"lagot tayo kay mang jack..."
The night ended with an awesome 5mins-long fireworks, followed by the singing of alma mater song led by Gary V! together with some lasallian stars on stage! It was oh so nostalgic especially when the combined voices/cheers seemed as if it can be heard anywhere in metro manila!
The whole time I was happy that I didn't let my laziness stop me from attending this centennial event, otherwise I missed a lot! I was overwhelmed too, knowing I just took part in DLSU's (perhaps) most important event ...of the century. I was also tired, from the heat, the crowd, the walking and all ...but I was really really satisfied. Of course, more than anything else that night, I felt...
PROUD TO BE A LASALLIAN.
ANIMO LA SALLE!!!
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Videos I took: Fireworks, Alma Mater Song led by Gary V. Enjoy!
