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The Juxtaposed

ARDIGAIL C. SARANGELO, Photography Editor

A wallflower’s reminiscences

S I LOOKED into the pho- that I might not meet the publi- go through the many ups and spiration to each one of us. I am
tos I took for the Flame, cation’s standards. But despite downs of my journey. I am thank- thankful that you molded the
AI realized that working such apprehensions, my dedica- ful for all of the memories we members of the Flame profes-
for this publication was a dream tion to the craft and willingness shared. The happiness I found in sionally, preparing each one of
that came true for me. With all to serve took over me as I ac- our block will never be forgotten. us to the possible demands of
of the struggles I encountered cepted the offer. To my thesis mates Cam, Irish, the big league ahead.
just to meet deadlines and cover *** and Lyka, I am so proud with the To our junior members, I
events, I can say that this publi- The Flame taught me to ap- friendship we share for it shines wish that you will not just con-
cation taught me not only to im- preciate and to love my own stronger in our toughest days. It tinue what we have started, but
prove my skills, but to trust my- work. I must admit, it was this is because of this friendship that even surpass what we have done
self in facing challenges as well. publication that made me feel we were able to surpass the chal- to make the Flame burn even
I must admit that I joined sev- worthy as a budding photogra- lenges that came our way, and I brighter. I wish you all the best.
eral organizations in college to pher. It even taught me the real just cannot help but hope that it To the future editor in chief,
test myself. Unfortunately, I just meaning of “sacrifice” by means will remain as we face the profes- may you continue the glory of
ended up quitting due to lack of cutting classes and leaving my sional life ahead. this publication; love it, and nev-
of confidence. Honestly speak- thesis mates during discussions To my professors who in- er let its fire run out.
ing, I felt like a wallflower in our just to cover events. It helped spired me to do better, Sir Jer- To the man who never fails
block—always quiet, sleepy, and me extend my dreams and make emiah Opiniano, Ma’am Jannis to make me happy when I feel
very passive—until I saw photos them happen. It was through this Montañez, Ma’am Cielo Perez, so tired, you have always been
from the Varsitarian, the Univer- organization that I regained the Sir Ralph Galan, and Sir Nestor by my side whenever I get over-
sity’s official student publication, confidence I have been lacking Cuartero, I will always be thank- whelmed by stress and pressure.
and got reminded of my real pas- for so long. ful for having great mentors like I truly appreciate your effort and
sion—taking photographs. Of my four-year stay at the you. patience in controlling my tem-
I decided to apply as a pho- University, I was able to gain ex- To my beloved photogra- per. Thank you.
tographer for the Flame dif- periences that I will never forget, phers, Chino, Miko, Dan, Mae, To all the members of this
fidently after seeing other ap- no matter how unfortunate they Arkon, Zhea, Julia, Bene, and Ed- publication, we were able to
plicants way better than me. may seem. The experiences and dxer, it is an honor to work with make memories that will al-
Surprisingly, I passed the qualify- the people whom I encountered you. I want to apologize for be- ways occupy a special place in
ing examination. From that day, will never be forgotten for they ing rough at times. I am proud to our hearts—Jenn’s weird laugh,
I promised myself not to quit have become a remarkable part have a team like ours for we were Nickky’s large owl earrings, Eli’s
again and to dedicate everything of my journey. able to supply the needed pho- planking proposal, the dancing
to God and to this University. To God, I dedicate to you ev- tos in all of the issues the Flame Flames, and love teams—these
The job as a photographer erything I have achieved. All of released this academic year. are memories that I only experi-
tested my sincerity when Pasku- the things that happened to me To my juniors who will re- enced at the Flame. Needless to
han 2010 and the Quadricenten- were all because of you. You are main, it is now up to you to keep say, I became attached and even
nial week came. Exhaustion took my savior and my strength when- the fire burning. Never forget fell in love with them.
over me during those events, ever I feel alone and helpless. that being a photographer of My everyday life as an Artlets
and I kept on telling myself, I will always be grateful for the the Flame is not only an extra- student changed because of this
“Ardi, nag-promise ka sa sarili instant answers you give my re- curricular activity, but a way to publication. I refrain from call-
mong ‘di ka susuko.” I acted like quests. I will always trust every- ignite your passion and to inspire ing this a farewell column for I
a slave because I believed that thing in you. others. Stay humble and always do not intend to completely say
capturing such historic moments To my parents, Ricardo and remember that you will never goodbye. Graduation is only a
with my camera was the rightful Estela, my sister, Ardielle, and become successful without ac- ceremony that signifies one’s
thing to do. my brother, Simon, a column is cepting your imperfections. academic accomplishments, but
Then the present academic not enough to express my grati- To my co-editors, Jenn, Nick- it does not entail leaving the re-
year came and I was offered the tude to you. Your support is my ky, Marian, Cam, Azer, Eli, Sue, lationships you formed all along.
editorship for the photography strength and my love for you will and Angel, keeping this publica- To all those whom I have met
section. I planned to reject the always be unconditional. tion alive was not as easy as it in my four-year journey in the
offer, thinking that senior year To my second family, Journal- seemed. Jenn, your unending walls of Santo Tomas, thank you!
would be harder and I was afraid ism2, you have witnessed me “pangungulit” served as an in- I am truly proud of you. F
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