Mass Comm Memories

Just got back from the Grand Alumni Homecoming of the College of Mass Communications. Like the last reunion we attended some 5 years back, this one was equally fun and was filled with memories. Ran into our old professors (literally and figuratively) including my favorites, Andy Sev, Ma'am Tessa and Ma'am Armi. Professors Diaz and David were also there, but they were to busy to mingle.

Another highlight was seeing my classmates who I haven't seen since graduation! First, there was Charles, followed by Rommel, Daryl, Jicky and Ned. The celebrities of Mass Comm arrived in full force, including Senator Legarda, Jessica Soho, Kara David, Maryo J. Delos Reyes, Giselle Sanchez, Lauren Dyogi (who came with a group from Pinoy Dream Academy), Vida Doria (clothes, anyone?), Sari Yap, among others.

At this point, we thought, "why didn't anyone bring a camera?"

Since we got there early, we paid homage to UPSC - and we wanted to check out which of the old stores survived. Lo and behold! Not only were GM Miranda Bookstore, Sabater Optical, Rodics and Handog Gift Store still there, they looked the same since the 90s! Talk about blast from the past! And longevity!

Then we went to the College to see how much it has improved. Everything pretty much looks the same, but the org tambayans were removed to make room for a new classroom. The library is still there. The crappy canteen is still there. The CMC auditorium is still there. And just as we thought everything was the way we left it, the girls went to the ladies room.

Surprise, surprise! Not only was it renovated, it was totally transformed! According to Bonique, Grace and Alfie, the first floor ladies room looked like it was taken straight out of a hotel. Dark wood, soft lighting, bidet, tissue paper, luxury soap - it was all there. I think this will be the new tambayan of the CMC girls.

Now, what is a trip to CMC without a trip to the fishball stand. Yup, it's still there, and the owners are still the same. Apparently, they still remember Grace and her ex, Paul. No memory gaps and senior moments here. But the burning question then was, "where's Romy?"

This is why I love attending reunions. You pop up for a few hours and leave with a decade's worth of memories. That's why I think I'll follow Direk Maryo J's advice when he went up on stage: "We should really, REALLY come back to CMC more often."