Bonfire and Oktoberfest

I have never been to any Ateneo Championship Bonfire until last night. Entering the gates of the campus for the first time in a long time, I didn't know what to expect, really. I knew it wasn't going to be just a simple bonfire where pieces of wood would be set ablaze and we'd have roasted mallows and weiners while stories of glory would be told.

When I got to the GS parking lot, the place looked as if there was a school fair. Food stalls, concessionaire booths and lots of people. People who knew each other, young and old, all part of the festivities.

It reminded me a little of our school fairs back in high school and elementary where it was all about fun booths and being with friends, celebrating and forgetting about everything negative at least for that day.

Didn't stay too long at the bonfire, for I had a prior commitment to Manny's Oktoberfest. Left Ateneo around 8:45 pm to head for Manny's place, which I overshot on entry as I had forgotten how the house looked.

Friendly faces old and new were all present to celebrate another year of friendship, another year of life. Manny and Iea prepaed lots of drinks wo partner with the delicious goulash and the sausages. Different shapes and sizes, all yummy.

So here's to you guys and all of us, for another year.

The Final Four

Earlier today, due to DLSU's loss against National University, the whole nation found out who this year's final four contenders are. What we don't know as of now, though, is who is playing who. Although, ADMU and FEU are the top 2 teams, they still have to play their final game against each other.

Whoever emerges #1 (not necessarily the victor, due to the quotient system) will play current #4 (UST), while #2 is to play #3 (UE). Ofcourse, I would like the Blue Eagles to keep their top spot all the way to the Finals, but this will prove to be an adrenaline-packed Saturday.

Who's your pick?