Sunday, September 14, 2014

UAAP Cheer Dance Champion 2014

In 2013, NU won it's first-ever title besting favorites UP Pep Squad and UST Sallingawi Dance Troup. Not to be outdone are the rest of the schools: UE Red Squad, FEU Cheering Squad, Ateneo Blue Babble Batallion, DLSU Animo Squad, and Adamson Pep Squad.
National University (2014 Champion)

Since the Cheerdance Competition started in 1994, UP and UST lead the pack with 8 gold medals each. Including silver and bronze awards, the former leads the rest of the league with 18, while the latter isn’t far behind at second with 14.

This year, NU won as Champ again for the 2nd time with their breath-taking stunts and clean routine. But I must say UP did a great job promoting the advocacy of EQUALITY on their routine. 

I love the music the squads use for their routines! Quality sounds produced just like that of using an API 512c Preamp.


What I didn't like was that when UP was called to be the 1st runner up, they don't have any reaction, I mean they're just seating there, not happy (as obviously shown) with the result. 

Ateneo De Manila University

Adamson University

De La Salle University

Far Eastern University


University of the East

University of the Philippines

University of Sto. Tomas
(Photos grabbed from Rappler's site. With Credits to Josh Albelda & Mark Cristino)

UAAP Cheerdance Competition Winners:
Champion: National University (677.5 points)
1st Runner-Up: University of the Philippines (658 points)
2nd Runner-Up: University of Sto. Tomas (625 points)

Group stunts competition:
Champion: FEU (258.5 pts.)
1st Runner-up: UST (251 pts.)
2nd Runner-up: NU (239.5 pts.)

NU took home P340,000 as UP received P200,000. UST, meanwhile, had P140,000.

Friday, September 12, 2014

To Make a Witch by Heather Hamilton-Senter

To Make a Witch by Heather Hamilton-Senter
(Sword of Elements #1.5) 
Publication date: October 1st 2014 
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult



Synopsis:
At her old school, Lacey found herself on the wrong side of a conflict between Celtic gods. Making a new start in an exclusive boarding school in New Orleans, she hopes to forget that she was once on the verge of becoming a powerful witch—and everything she has lost since then.

When a gruesome murder occurs in the very heart of Westover Academy, Lacey senses a connection between it and the desecration of the tomb of Marie Laveau, the Voodoo queen. Haunted by a trauma in her past and the resulting OCD, Lacey must solve the mystery before she becomes the killer’s next target.

Circumstances beyond her control may once again make Lacey McInnis—cheerleader, scholar, and all-around good girl—a witch.








AUTHOR BIO:


Heather grew up in a family where books of myth and legend were used to teach the ABCs and Irish uncles still believed in fairies. Raised with tall tales, she has always told stories too- first as an actor and singer, then as a photographer, and now as a writer. 
Heather lives in rural Ontario, Canada happily raising three children ranging in age from 6 to 18 with her biggest fan, her husband Steve.

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Thursday, September 11, 2014

Preparing for a Wedding

This year, my oldest brother will be tying the knot with his long time partner. The wedding is set this coming December, a few days before Christmas. 


Now, being the photographer, I'll be covering their big day. But was actually thinking of doing some DIYs for venue decorations and church styling. This is to avoid paying much for the decorations only.

Just a few more weeks and we will be having our pre-nuptial photo session. Looking or still searching for the best venue for that event. Was also thinking of giving them some party before saying their I DOs. 

Very good thing that there are sites that provides tutorials of DIYs and sites that provides party ideas like Classy Bachelorette Party Ideas.

Hoping that our plans will work. Actually I am excited for the forthcoming wedding.