A Brain Fart Like No Other

I totally forgot that I have a blog because it has been more than 6 months since my last entry. Well, my absence in 2016 was due to my short stint with residency at a private teaching hospital. I don't know if I should write about it here but in a nutshell, it was a horrible experience. It left me feeling like life has been sucked out of me. It was that bad, I don't even know if I should pursue residency and medicine in general anymore.

There are so many thoughts that keep running in my mind. I'm just going to live in the now.

Post Boards Feelscapade

Mapping out my life plans is something that I do spontaneously whenever I am halfway through reading...a textbook. That's how much of a scumbag my brain is. And the latest scumbag attack was a few weeks back when I was reviewing for the entrance exam of a residency program that I was trying to get into.

During med school, I was all set to go straight to residency right after the board exams. Now that I came to that point, that is what I tried to do because that was how I envisioned my life after the exam. But as I was reading from my textbook, I kept on thinking about doing other things that I haven't done during med school (read: go to places I've never been to). It bugged me a lot because I just realized that I even after the board exam, I couldn't do that again since I'd be going to residency training.

It came to the point that as I was reading my textbook in that coffee shop beside the hotel in Adriatico, tears would roll down my cheeks. I knew it. I'm not happy with my choice because it reflected on everything I did. Think of it as me pressing the self-destruct button. That's how bad it went. I've been way too distracted to even pay enough attention to what I really needed because of the goal of going straight to residency is what I thought I wanted.

Choosing to take the year off has been one of the most challenging decision that I ever made. Not to mention, it's also the best decision that I ever made. I didn't mind the naysayers because they don't know how it feels like to go through somehing that you are not emotionally ready for. Going through something that you didn't feel ready for feels like I'm waking up for nothing, awaiting to be sucked into a vortex of emptiness only to be spat out, then taken in again. It's a vicious cycle that drains your mind and spirit.

Now I'm happier because I can practice medicine and at the same time I get to do the things that I've always wanted to do. Not only that I got to think about how I really wanted to train in a surgical specialty. I also felt a sense of independence because I made a choice albeit a different one from what I originally intended to do. And I don't feel any remorse even if the present is what I didn't expect it would turn out to be.

Moral of the story is that it is only YOU who knows what's best. Sometimes, it is only right to give yourself some love after all the hardwork that you've been through.

Damn these feels! 😱

26 Things I've Learned and Realized From My 26 Years Of Existence (Part Two)

I had a major "epiphany surge" during the past few weeks and I failed to write it down. As you may know, my memory is as rusty as an iron nail that was exposed to air moisture. But after aggressive extrication from my subconscious, here is the other half of the "26 Bullcrap Things I've Learned and Realized From My 26 Years Of Existence", as promised from my previous post.

1. Do things for yourself...not for other people - There is nothing more satisfying than doing something that you are very passionate about.
2. Learn to make decisions on your own - I've seen patients in the OB ER in their mid to late 20's who are still not able to decide on their own. That's when I realized that at the moment that your parents allowed you to have a taste of freedom, grab it and learn to decide for yourself. You may also ask for guidance from your parents and friends so at the end of the day, you learn how to take risks.
3. Even after giving things a careful thought before doing it, shit happens once you've done it - I know most of you already figured this out for yourselves but it's a different thing when it involves a life-changing decision. Since that will define the next few days, months or even years of your life, careful thinking is warranted. Despite that, there may be instances that things don't always work out to your advantage. Don't worry, it's fine! It isn't your fault that things aren't always what they seem to be. Even if it will turn out to be catastrophic in some point, always remember: this too, shall pass. Which brings me to the next item...
4. Forgive yourself for your mistakes and learn from it - There is no point in wallowing in self-pity after making an epic fail of a decision. This is what you call a *lapse of judgment and it happens even to very careful people. As Jess and Erick always tells me if ever I start to whine about my recent major lapse of judgment: learn from it and charge it to experience. That's what I did and now I'd like to believe that I'm stronger and wiser after that. Rise from the ashes, you little phoenix, you!
5. Set standards accordingly - Never set standards that are unrealistically high or too low. You'll end up with nothing if your set the bar too high and if you set it too low, you'll get a really bad headache. I've had an experience that I lowered my standards a bit and I ended up with a total douche. Trust me on this one, you get what you settle for.
6. If you want to be treated well, then demand it - People get treated in the way they want to be. I'm not talking about barking orders like an obnoxious asshole. You have to do it in such a way that you have to assert yourself that you don't want to be treated like crap. Don't settle for nonsense. If you allow people to walk all over you, then that's how it's going to be.
7. It's okay to be not in a relationship at this point - Just because everyone around me is getting engaged and married doesn't mean that I should scour the world for "The One" and marry him right on the spot. Because if I do, chances are my standards would be messed up and I may end up with a total douche who exhibits all of these characteristics. Again. See #5. And besides, I have always believed in the notion that "Love Finds You"...because right now, I must be Waldo. Lol.
8. It's better to have loved and lost than to live with a douchebag for the rest of your life - Seriously. In my experience, this item is numbers 3-7 combined. Hahaha! But really, who would want to endure a lifetime of douchebaggery? It's good while it lasts, at least you know that you're human because you're capable of the "feels". Just remember you should be treated like a queen and you don't deserve anything less than that.
9. Always have a "Me Time" - Give yourself some love and allot time to pamper yourself. You have been working hard and you deserve it. And don't forget those medical check-ups. RuPaul always says 'If you don't love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?'
10. Doing something good for others because you want to is very fulfilling - Enough said.
11. You can't always get what you want - Teenage Dream. OHGAHD! I think it's a cosmic joke that the thing you want the most is usually the thing that you cannot have. I have learned to live with it that's why even if I know what I want, I prepare a Plan B just in case my original plan does not work out. I just relish the thought that even if I cannot get it, I know what I want. If there's one thing I can't stand is not knowing what I want...it freaks me out.
12. When someone tries to piss you off, just smile - Not the genuine kind of smile but the kind of smile that says, "Not today, bitch!" It avoids unnecessary drama and it maintains peace. Sometimes it's better to choose your battles and dealing with idiots isn't supposed to be one of them.
13. People talk and you can't make them shut up - That's okay as long as you don't change yourself into someone that is acceptable by their standards.

So that's it. I'll also make a mental note to write down the next batch of life lessons and whatnot the next time I have this "epiphany surge". I hope you picked out something from this too. Remember, it's a PSYCHO thing. Mrhrhr.

I love merengue. Psychos love merengue.

* Thank you Freyja, for coining this term. This is officially my favorite phrase of the year. Haha.

26 Things I've Learned and Realized From My 26 Years Of Existence (Part One)

The year 1986 has been very eventful because a lot of things happened during that time like President Nixon's resignation, Snap Elections, and the EDSA People Power Revolution. But there's one thing that happened that is known to many but of least significance to popular culture: I was born.

An old photo of me, circa 1988

Growing up, I was practically a wallflower. Although I have friends, I find solace in being alone because that's where I get to think things over and look into things in another perspective. Well, it's a PSYCHO thing. Lelsss.

So in celebration of the 27th year of my existence, I would like to share with all of you 13 out of the 26 things I've learned and realized from the past years about myself and life in general.

1. I have slowly come into terms that I will never be stick thin - Well, that's the way genetics goes. Fat or not, I know I'm awesome. And so are you.
2. It's okay to say NO once in a while - You don't have to say yes to everything that is being offered to you. Hey, it's okay to refuse. But of course you have to think about it before you do, especially if it is life-changing, career-defining or whatever. Just think: You can't give away something if you don't have it in you.
3. Being a good physician is also about good work ethics and a high quality output - I've learned this from Dr. Joma Bravo, a neurosurgery rotator from Makati Med. When I was assisting in one of his surgeries, he kept telling me that aside from theoretical knowledge, a good work ethic and a high quality output is important because it helps you accomplish more things, hence it'll enrich you more.
4. High school drama never ends - Making a huge deal out of small things isn't the way to go. Well, it's okay if you're in high school because it's a phase wherein you're full of angst and you're at the peak of being rebellious. But if you're in your 20's, utang na loob naman! Wag nang palakihin ang maliit na bagay. Sometimes I'm guilty of that but I realized that I have to learn to control my emotions and I have to learn other ways to adapt. Which brings us to numbers 5 to 8.
5. It's all about respect - No matter how much you loathe a person or how crappy a person treats you, you still have to show them and treat them with respect. Although it's cliché, you should not allow them to drag you down to their level.
6. Let go of the people or things that makes you feel bad about yourself - If you think you are in company of someone who puts you down or surrounded by something that makes you go on self-deprecation, it might be better to give yourself a break by letting go of them. You are not worthy of that. L'Oreal does not keep on saying this for nothing: because you're worth it.
7. Talk things out - I believe in diplomacy and that things could be straightened out if you keep an open mind, listen, and then get your point across. If they refuse to budge and still keep on yakking, it's not your problem anymore. Just think that they need to read something thicker than a magazine in order for them to expand their horizons.
8. Learn to ignore - There are times that I seriously want to punch annoying people in the face but of course, I know better. Sometimes what they do is just a way to scream for attention and you don't want to give them the satisfaction by giving them just that. Choosing to ignore them is the best way out, because it's a form of preemptive supalpal and it'll do wonders for your patience too. Hrhr.
9. Back yourself up with evidence - When making accusations, it is imperative that you do not base it on assumptions but on solid facts. While your assumptions may be true to you, it does not always hold true for everyone else. It's an entirely different thing if you drop names based on the premise of your assumption because once you're proven otherwise, you'll look like a dumbass and it gives me the liberty to laugh at you for your epic dumbassery (like that's even a word. LOL).
10. Traveling is fun - Self explanatory. But let me add up that aside from the fun factor, it also teaches me a lot of things that I did not learn in school. Make your trips more worthwhile by immersing in the local culture and observing their traditions.
11. Stop. Breathe. Think. - Sometimes I find myself doing things that I am completely unsure of or that I have gotten tired of. If ever I feel lost or have no clue at all, I stop whatever I'm doing, take a moment to rest then after which, I think of my purpose of being there and my goals. After mulling about those things, I'm good to go. In this fast paced life, sometimes we lose sight of our goals and purpose that's why we also need to do a little perspective check once in a while.
12. Nakakagwapo kapag mabango ang lalaki - I recently realized that I like guys who smell good. Koya kahit di ka mala-Adonis, instant pogi points kung mabango ka. Isang malaking "Hello, Koya" ito! Eyeloveyou. Lels. 
13. I am yearning to become financially independent - As an extended adolescent, it burns when I see friends and classmates who are already providing for their families in their own small ways. And as for me, I'm still siphoning money off my dad. Minsan nahihiya na akong humingi kasi ang tanda ko na, di pa rin ako kumikita! Haha. I know daddy understands but he's getting old and he should've had built an even bigger nest egg if it weren't for me. That's why I want to be financially independent, so that I won't ask for money anymore (except in major life changing decision-related events like moving to a different country).

Pretty nifty, eh? Stay tuned for the part 2 of this list on my next post. 

Merry Christmas!

This Article Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth

I love reading articles from Thought Catalog and this particular article got my attention so I'm going to share it to you guys.

People Tell Me I Have High Standards, But A Feeling Is All That I’m Looking For 

SEP. 27, 2013 By JENNIFER VANDERS 

I do not date much and as a result, both friends and family have accused me of having unreachable standards. One of the arguments that I constantly hear is that every boy deserves at least a chance.  

The problem with giving every guy a chance is the false hope that accompanies it. I have always operated under the golden rule of treating others the way I would like to be treated. There have been so many times that I have been on not one, but multiple dates with guys who were ‘just giving me a chance’. I would honestly prefer it if they did not even bother because most of the time, if they are indecisive from the get go, it never changes. I know that there are exceptions to every rule, but in my experience, every time I've allowed myself to become remotely involved with a guy who was on the fence about anything, I have found myself disappointed. With that in mind, I also know that if I am even slightly iffy about accepting a date invitation from a guy, most of the time I am definitely not interested enough to be wasting his time and money. I understand that the concept of dating is taking the time to get to know someone, but it’s not fair to string someone along with my uncertainty. I appreciate the same respect from guys because in the end, I don’t want to just be considered an option, and that’s what uncertainties usually end up. Options. Not decisions. 

Whenever I use this argument among friends, they like to counter with my standards being too high. I have been told that I am superficial or that I am asking too much or that I watch too many Disney movies and am looking for a handsome prince that doesn't exist. The bottom line is that I am not looking for some handsome prince to sweep me off my feet. I actually do not have a specific set of standards that I expect a man to conform to. All that I’m looking for is a feeling; I want someone who makes me want to check my phone for texts every two seconds, want to feel butterflies every time I go out to meet him. I want someone who challenges me, makes me think, makes me question everything and just generally makes me a better person, while hoping that I do the same for him.  

I think that ultimately, a feeling is all that anyone is looking for. There are different standards that are set to achieve said feeling, but the desired outcome is usually the same. Some people will date a million guys in search of it; others will sit and wait for the right one, ignoring all others in favor of that perfect fit. Having high standards is no worse a means of searching than the philosophy of giving everyone a chance is.

I'm glad to know that I'm normal at this point. Haha.

No Excuses

Got this from Nike Tennis Twitter page after I retweeted the photo that I liked best from their No Excuses campaign for this year's US Open.

@sugar_baroness made #NoExcuses in NYC. Check out your moment on the 34th St. billboard. pic.twitter.com/ynyNR10CmK

— Nike Tennis (@NikeTennis) September 20, 2013

This is a pretty good campaign, just in time for my slacking, in connection to reviewing for the board exams. I procrastinate so many times that I actually never get anything done. 

I can do this. I will finish that Physiology BRS book.

No excuses. :)

When You Are Sick And Have Nothing Better To Do, You Introspect

Being a regular lurker at 9GAG.com, I often see the statement: "I didn't choose the thug life. The thug life chose me". A lot of variations of that statement was made, depending on the occupation or situation of the author. 

If you're going to apply that to me, it's going to be "I didn't choose the med life. The med life chose me". I am the complete antithesis of that med life statement because "The med life didn't choose me. I chose the med life."

In retrospect, if I'm given a chance to go back in time, I would still choose this kind of life because it gives me some feeling of accomplishment that's totally priceless. However, there's this feeling that in terms of developmental tasks, I'm always left behind.

I'm a few years away from the big 3-0 and I'm nowhere near accomplishing generativity. Well, I could work something out for intimacy by hoarding cats. Lol.

So in order to feel useful, I should think of passing the board exams in 2014. That should get me going.

I'm Allowed To Introspect So Here's What I Have To Say

It was in 2006, when I was in third year college, that I actually thought of entering med school. However, there were too many setbacks so my plans of going to med school took a backseat. But that didn't stop me.

Four years of med school was one heck of a journey. The word difficult is an understatement. I've experienced ups and downs but either way, I'm still thankful for it because it helped me to push myself to do greater things. Despite many difficulties, I kept going because I know that this is what I wanted to do. It also helped that I met great friends along the way because they helped me see fun in what we do and they manage to set my perspective right.

That being said, this is for my parents, family, and friends. Thank you so much for believing in me and for always being around to support me be it personally or virtually. For the negatrons and those who said I cannot do it, thank you for giving me an extra challenge because it motivated me to work harder to reach this goal.

Just as a viral Facebook post says, I also want to acknowledge all students who took the removals, failed exams, lost motivation to continue studying, got ostracized for defying the norms and those who felt physically and emotionally exhausted to the point of quitting. I was there and I know exactly how you feel. Hindi kayo bobo, hindi kayo tanga. Meron kayong natatagong galing pero hindi nyo pa siguro alam kung ano yun. Kung gusto nyo ang ginagawa nyo, kakayanin nyo rin 'to. Hindi man ngayon ibigay, pero makakarating rin kayo sa araw na pinakahihintay nyo, ang araw ng inyong pagtatapos.

Med student KC, now signing off.

Kristine Anne O. Cervales, RN, MD

San Beda College of Medicine

Batch 2013

Another Greeting...Though Late

Goodbye 2012 and hello 2013!

The past year has been full of challenges but I successfully hurdled the obstacles that came my way. Despite that, it made me a better person. Now I'm looking forward to what 2013 has to offer. If there would be more challenges, I'd be proud to put on my game face and say, "BRING IT ON".

Happy New Year everyone! :)

Photo from Raptors Republic

Yuletide Greeting

Merry Christmas!

From our family, to yours :)

Boastfuls

This is my favorite photo of my super med friends to date:

Kulang lang ng dalawa, Rap and Cess. Next time na lang. :)

Twenty Six Awesome Years

Nothing beats celebrating your special day with those people who are close to your heart.

I turned 26 last December 21 and I was so happy because my parents went to Manila just to spend time with me on my birthday. Although my brother, sister and cousin were with me in our unit, I wanted us to be complete because it's the first time in years that Daddy was home for Christmas. Not to mention, I may be spending my birthday away from them in the next years to come so I had to grab the chance that I can still celebrate it with my family. 

On duty, I prepared a little something for my group mates and the Surgery residents. 

Photo from Khat's Instagram

Photo from Bebs' Instagram

From Doc Diego

When I was asked by the residents about how old I am, I proudly say that I'm already 26 years old. Before, I used to be shy about my age because I have issues about my extended adolescence. Now, it's just a matter of understanding that that's how life in med school goes and that every year added to your age is a blessing. I'm lucky that I get to see the sun rise day after day while there are some people who would do anything for that. Not only that, an added year means another 365 days of learning that can mold you to be a better person. Being proud of my age affirms that I am truly blessed and that I'm thankful to be alive.

Looking forward to more years of awesomeness!

Brain of a Backpacker

I saw this photo at Hostelbookers.com's Facebook Page:

This is one of the many things I found in the internet after reading so much about backpacking. I have never backpacked before but I would like to try it (if things turn out fine), before internship starts. My family and friends know that I'm always up for a little adventure so they weren't surprised when I told them about my plan.

I usually hear people rambling about how they should've travelled more when they had the chance. Personally, I had those regrets too. So now, with my newfound wanderlust, I think whatever that was illustrated in the photo is slowly rubbing off on me. Except for the "Bafflement at anyone working 9-5" because I get baffled at my own working hours. Lol.

So now, I'm planning to go locally, explore nearby provinces because I'm still a noob. As my med friend Tracy told me, "...just go with it.wag mo nalang isipin yung mga sinasabi ng mga tao. Hop on a bus, and leave the city."

I think I will do just that when I finally have the chance. :)

Annoying Vehicles and the Sad Story of the Steel Family

One night, my sister, Charmaine and I decided to jog along Roxas Boulevard. Traffic was hellish and there were a lot of motorcycles passing along what should've been a pedestrian area.

While we were jogging, a van zoomed past by me ON THE PEDESTRIAN AREA and it was close enough to hit me. The driver didn't even bother to honk his stupid horn to warn the pedestrians. Feeling annoyed and all, we still managed to jog up to the CCP Complex. 

But what really broke my heart is how the following sculptures were dilapidated.

Notice how the arms of the "Steel Family" were broken off

Steel Dad's arms were gone

Steel Mom's arms were broken off too...

Steel Boy's forearms were broken off while
what was left of Steel Girl is her shoe

Steel Dog's tail and one front leg was taken off.

I've got to hand it to the local government for trying to improve Roxas Boulevard but if the people will not learn how to respect public property and disobey the rules, wala rin. I just hope that the people will learn to take care of public property and follow the rules so that everyone can enjoy hanging out at Roxas Boulevard. 

Four Months More

All I need is a mile-long patience, lots of prayers and loads of perseverance and this photo wouldn't go to waste:

Just hold on, KC. You'll get there.

Liek Wew

NOTE: Title is read as LIKE WOW. Pauso ko lang yan. Kunwari lang na slang. :P

I started to discover the joys of travelling in 2010 when we went to Boracay for the first time. Although I liked to go on out of town trips even before, that's the time when I realized that the world is such a beautiful place and it'd be a shame not to see just even a small part of it. I'm now working towards it. I started locally (which isn't finished, BTW) then I'm slowly creeping out into Southeast Asia. I can't afford any Oriental or Western trips but I'll get there someday.

I'm not even an authority on travelling but I write about my little trips in order to share my experience and insights about the place. In a way, it is my contribution to the world of blogging because it's where I usually get my information and some insider's tip on a certain destination that I wanted to go to. I think that if we continue to add on to the information, the cycle goes on and more people will benefit from it. And that's coming from someone who thinks that her blog is just an insignificant speck in cyberspace. Lol.

So I'm really surprised to have some good feedback from some readers who just stumbled upon my blog through the good old Google Search. I'm really sorry that I only opened comments for those with an Open ID because I don't like anonymous comments since I have no means of getting back to them. My email address is available in my profile so feel free to send your questions in if you do not have an Open ID. I'll get back to you as soon as I have free time. I'm changing rotations and hospitals for this month so I won't be blogging as much as I used to when I was starting this blog.

Thanks to some feedback, I realized that I have no decent travelogue about Singapore. Hrhr. Hopefully I'll be able to whip out an entry or two. I'll try my best to make my entries more informative. Thanks for dropping by! :)

Analog Lives!

Clockwise from L-R: Canon Prima; Kodak  circa 1945;
Minolta XG-1 and; Argus C5Fx

The world may have gone digital but nothing beats old school analog photography.

Ang Kwento ni Mang Abe

Random musings from my April 1, 2007 post. I was angsty during these times but I still hold on to some parts this little belief of mine. :)

Recently, I chanced upon my older sister’s mementos and memorabilia from the past. I laughed my ass of when I saw the flyer for the children’s theatrical play, “Ang Kwento Ni Mang Abe”. See the illustration above...cool! Seeing that brought back so many memories and many other things such as dust bunnies and old notes from way back.

I just wondered why have they stopped producing or funding these kinds of shows? I know that they know that a lot would benefit from these kinds of projects. Great. Just great! Where were these shows when the world needs good manners and early exposure that learning is fun?

Looking back shows like Batibot and Sesame Street has been my own virtual textbook. I learned my ABC’s and my 123’s in these shows. Not only that, I learned other day to day skills such as tying my shoelaces (c/o Robert Jaworski) and cleaning up after my mess (c/o Kuya Bodjie). I strengthened some of my values like saying po and opo to elders. Who can forget the magic words: sorry, thank you, and please?

But now, children has become a little bit of annoying. They don’t even know how to say sorry. Just a little while ago this morning when I attended the Palm Sunday Mass, a kid aged about 6 y/o wearing those annoying skate shoes stepped on my toe. I yelped in pain but the child didn't even bother to say sorry. If that person wasn't a kid, I’d probably turn into a Ms. Hyde. I’d intentionally step (or probably trample) on her foot while saying, “Sorry, jackass!”

(Edit: OKAY. Nowadays I won't intentionally step on other people's toes and say "Sorry, jackass!" HAHA.)

I’m not saying that I’m the epitome of a perfect, polite child. All I am saying is that we should still remember these things because it’d make us better persons. Although it might sound so passé, it really does. Usually, polite people are more pleasant to be with than those who are not.

And as for me, nowadays I’m being polite when the situation calls for it…in situations like when the person in front of me is a polite one.

(Edit: In short, kung magalang ka, igagalang din kita pero kung bastos ka, pwedeng deadmahin lang kita o babarahin kita. Mapagpatol! Haha.)

My Dagupan and Baguio Getaway

Taken from my August 2, 2007 entry. My lame attempt at a travelogue while waiting for the Board Exam results. Eto yung mga panahong ang payat ko pa. Haha. Fcuk.

Ok. So I may be a partial social retard and a part-time bum, but I know how to chill and have fun. To give you the lowdown on what I have been up to, I went to Dagupan with Ate Richie and stayed over at our friend, Odette's place.

That's Odette on the left, Ate Richie on the center, and me on the right side. All green kami at di namin pinag-usapan yan. Fans lang kami ni Migz Zubiri. LOL. Odette’s brother, Popoy volunteered to drive us around since it was not a busy day. Anyway, we first visited Edna's School and Mother Goose School, whom I heard a lot about from my classmate, Maireen. After that, we went to Lingayen and we went to see the fighter planes and army tanks used during the World War 2. Being the shutter freaks that we are, my sister and I took a lot of photos of the park and of ourselves with Odette and Popoy. And holy macro, it rained! So we sought shelter at the Shrine and there we saw more mementos of the Lingayen that was. Imagine, I am now in a place that my textbooks in elementary and high school used to describe. Harhar. Now that's something! Anyway, this was one of the mementos that caught our attention. When I saw that my sister took a photo of it, I was thrilled. Methinks this is a groovy shot:

Anyway, we also visited the Lingayen Gulf and the Provincial Capitol of Pangasinan (as seen on both sides, respectively). Don't you just love the architecture and the happy color of the Capitol? Kaloka naman dahil yung Kapitolyo ng Laguna, di ko pa napupuntahan! The place is closed but the guard kindly allowed us to come in and take photos since they know that we're visitors. Pa-turista effect pa kami ng kapatid ko sa loob ng kapitolyo kasi todo kuha kami ng pictures. Di bale na kung mukhang engot. The place is perfect for an emo shot. Lol. Kidding. And in fairness, the area is sooo clean and well maintained.