Time traveling (from Meme)
Just saw this one on my friend Melizza’s Multiply page. Thought I’d do some backtracking and see how things have gone…
Had to edit this, too. It’s pretty long. Just goes to show how much memory’s stored in my brain.
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20 years ago: 1985
• Was in Kinder 1 at SPCPasig. First official schooling. Ms Pajadan was my adviser, and my ID tag was a bear. A few months after, I would have passed the Acceleration Exam given to our batch that time — the only student who’d pass it the first time.
• Began to be recognized as "Karen’s sister."
• First school bus ride. Gave the driver and the conductor my baon if I don’t get to finish it. Later on, my mom would make more so I could give them some after school.
• Almost got ran over by a car (had this gut-feel I saw a doppelganger).
• Was already a big fan of Menudo and Madonna (tama ba yung timeline?). And Superbook and Flying House.
• Was hospitalized for a bronchial allergy a week before my birthday.
• Held a big birthday celebration at school, complete with doggie bags (gift bags, okay?).
• Still did those "talent portions" during Christmas eve with my mother-side relatives. Dancing in particular. Wehehe!
15 years ago: 1990
• Grade 4 going to grade 5, still at SPCP. Academics was pretty uneventful.
• The big earthquake. Funny, I thought then that the reason why our computer table was shaking was because my big younger brother was dancing the twist beside me…
• Had a big boost in height (oo na, big na yun sa ‘kin dati). I used to be the smallest in class years before that. Always the first in line.
• Became a fan of NKOTB (my sister and I had their first albums!) and McGyver (tama yung timeline, diba?).
• Around this time, Galaga was my fave FamiCom game.
• If I’m not mistaken, the time my sibs and I had the Gameboy.
• My lola left for Canada to stay there. After that, I kinda "inherited" the cabinet she used to occupy.
10 years ago: 1995
• 2nd year going to 3rd year.
• First time to climb 4 flights of stairs everyday to class.
• "Domps" became my official nickname. Soon, only a handful remembered my real first name.
• Known as "Kampi’s sister." She had a change in nickname, too.
• Our 2nd year class won at the English and Song Fest. Group got exempted in the Speech class long test for that.
• Dissected a frog with bare hands.
• Batch won the cheering competition in 2nd year. Nice birthday gift then.
• Occupied one of the biggest classrooms in HS in my 3rd year.
• Started drawing long dresses/gowns and/or a small island with a coconut tree and sunset backdrop on notebook pages whenever bored in class.
• Was first introduced to stress. Thanks to Trigo, Geom and Chem all taken during the 3rd year.
5 years ago: 2000
• 3rd year going to 4th year college. Began my Comm Arts major subjects. First time to belong to a "block section," too.
• Joined The Varsitarian, thanks to the non-stop prodding of then classmate A Perez.
• Got stranded one Friday in September (I think) because of the sudden rain and flooding. First time to see UST as an Atlantis, too. With matching free food courtesy of the Faculty of Civil Law (they had this free-for-all food at the lobby).
• First time to go to Punta Baluarte (tsk, closed na siya) and Palawan. Wow.
• Had frequent overnights outside the home, especially during the prelims and finals.
• Addicted to Easy Way choco pudding and became a fan of Almer’s sisig.
• Napster addict, too.
• Sometimes accompanied my friend A during her "stalker" days. Wehehe!
• Gets "stunned" every time I see my crush. Only my former classmate and good friend She knows about this. 
• Talked, for the first time, with my crush. Wahehe!
• Had two crushes at the same time. That’s a first.
• Made good friends outside the classroom. Starting to widen my horizons, huh?
3 years ago: 2002
• Began the year with a new job as a copywriter for my present company.
• In between healing and starting anew, in most aspects of my life.
• Learned to treat myself at least once a month by shopping for clothes. With my mom, of course.
• Learned the rudiments of Photoshop and Freehand. Started cropping and text layouting duties, too.
• Saw a lot of changes around, especially in the workplace.
• Discovered the food haven just across UA&P. Wonder where’s that Thai food in-a-box now?
• Adjusting to working and going home late at night (whether work-related or not).
• Met a co-worker’s friend, who will eventually work in our company and become my present SO.
• V Amihan reunion during a pretty rainy December.
Last year: 2004
• Celebrated our 1st year together.
• Celebrated the company’s 2nd year (only a few pioneers, myself included, remaining), and "celebrating" the beginning of sleepless nights (again).
• Discovered Friendster, Kazaa and deviantART.
• Went to gimmick places, particularly in Libis. Got tired of it afterwards.
• Started the Tea Party habit with the Bastards.
• If I remember correctly, started the Sunday ice skating gimmick.
• Opened our small school supplies and gen merchandise store at the back of our house.
• Began buying Gaiman works.
• Began attending toys, games and comic conventions.
• Began saving up 5 and 10 peso coins and eventually exchanging it for bills.
This year: 2005
• Still working as a copywriter.
• Getting lesser sleep.
• First time in Ilocos. Pagudpud and Vigan were so breathtaking.
• Shook hands with my literary idol, Neil Gaiman.
• Addicted to C2 Green Tea Lemon Flavor and Boy Bawang.
• Discovered Multiply and Ares Lite.
• Learning CounterStrike and Tong-its.
• Starting to create custom-made earrings and charm bracelets.
5 to 10 years from now: 2010-2015
• Settling down, perhaps?
• Winning the Lotto jackpot?
• Career and paradigm shift?
• One thing’s for sure, I’ll be 30++ by that time.
