#fiesta 2012

I've always been blessed na part ako ng Ateneo De Davao University. I know not all have the privilege na makaschool dito. Kaya thankful ako always kay Lord dahil natupad Niya talaga ang wish ko.

So yeah we had our Fiesta. Division namin kay Social Sciences under the banner of Psychology. Habang nagaparade kami az en nagashout talaga kami ng "SS DRAGONS!" in the streets of Claveria. :> Epic lang yung moment. Talagang naunite kaming different divisions kaya memorable talaga saken ang parade. 

First Day of Fiesta:

We had our parade then watched the hiphop dancers swinging their butt on the stage. The sun is indeed kissing our skin, grabe ang init that time, sa open field lang kamii wala kasi kaming covered court for two years. :( so anyways, sumabay na man sa init ng panahon yung humanities boyz na nagperform. super hot! ang gwapo nila pramis. i labyoooo to the guy who had makapal eyebrows and nakasando hahahahaha. kbye

SM:

So yeah parang routine na namin magbarkada magpunta ng SM every after class kapag malaki yung vacant at kung walang pasok. Kasi we always believe na SM GOT IT ALL FOR US! :D KUMUSTA NAMAN YUNG NAGJOLIBEE KAMI TAPOS NATAPUNAN ANG WHITE PANTS KO NG CHOCO ?FLOAT! (so not my day!) and yeah pinaabrupt na bili ng shorts dun sa mall yung pinakacheap nila kasi no money talaga ako that time. Buti na lang meron muraaaa! WE GOT IT ALL FOR YOU! :D

MUSIKAHAN & FIRE DANCE:

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. Makabitter ang musikahan 2012 pramis! kasi couples everywhere lang man yung drama teh. Ewan ko makasuya na makalagot? hahahaha! so yea maganda kasi acoustics yung ginaplay. makainlove yung mga songs pramis gusto ko rin may partner ako. aw. ahahahaha. Kuya Noy and Ate Mau! Kayo na! :D haaaayyyy love love loveeee. :>

Astig yung Fire Dance men! pero actually mas maganda pa yung last year. Pero grabe! ang galing nila! with matching colors pa yung mga apoy amazinggg! makanganga talaga!!! 

After nun musikahan at fire dance, nagparty2 na sila! haahha may guest dj pa daw kuno sila from star! :D galing magremix! makasayaw ka talaga sa tugtog! kumusta naman yung may sariling dance floor kamee! haahaha. sayaw sayaw sayawwww! :>

DAY 2:

Kahit wala akong kasama, sinusulit ko talaga ang fiesta. Promise ko sa sarili ko this year magwatch ako ng sayawten but wtf, i didn't got a ticket. Almost ask everyone if meron pang avalable but wala na raawww :(( meron 7 tickets pero ang mahal! 200 each? Labaw paman ug sine ana! So there, i didn't watch sayawten. Mejo nahurt ako dun ah. Nandon na talaga kami ni Kit sa Addu High. Kaso walang tickets and wala syang ID. Naguwi na lang kami with our brokenhearts! aw hahaha! As usual, nagtambay sa dorm nila Stella. :) Yun lng second day ng fiesta ko. Pero okay lang na man! atleast nag-enjoy ako sa Adventure namin ni Kit! :D Nag-Ilustre kami and NC :D

By Sylvia Hernandez

You can feel Fiesta in the air as San Antonio prepares for the biggest party of the year.  But every year, you can also feel it in your pocketbook.  Fiesta might put a little dent in your wallet, but it doesn’t have to flatten it.

If you like parades and bring the family , San Antonio’s  11-day party can easily run into big bucks when you consider the cost of paying for parking and parade seats.

Then there’s the food at Fiesta.  When it comes to food booths along the parade route, they  are everywhere. The sights and smells are enticing but the prices are discouraging.

It’s no longer as much about what looks or smells the best but what costs the least. Nowadays, price can determine where you go, what you do and also what you eat.  

Tips for saving Don’t leave home on an empty stomach.  One alternative to buying food at Fiesta is to bring your own food. If that’s not something you want to do, there’s another option that can save you money. The starting point of the Battle of Flowers and Fiesta Flambeau parades is Grayson Street at Broadway.  Managers from several restaurants  in that immediate area confirm that they will remain open for business while the parades are underway.

Carmelita’s Mexican Restaurant, one block from the parade start, Josephine Street Café, off Broadway at Josephine Street, Sam’s Burger Joint, off Broadway on Grayson Street, and the Pig Stand, at 1508 Broadway, are all staying open. They will charge regular prices and some are even offering on-premises drink specials or online coupons.   

Hamburger combos at these restaurants, which include french fries and a drink, range from $4.99 for a regular combo to $8.35 for a large one.

If that’s not enough to arouse your taste buds, how about a barbecue brisket plate with potato salad, pinto beans and Texas toast at the Pig Stand for only $7.29.

What’s even better is that these places offer children’s menus ranging from $3.99 to $4.99. And as an added bonus, you can also use their restroom facilities free of charge.

By Kelly Rodriguez and Joe Camacho The whole city is gearing up for Fiesta, but it’s not just the Fiesta Commission that is working overtime this week. San Antonio Police Department and the Bexar County District Attorney’s office are working around the clock to deter Fiesta party-goers from making the decision to drive while intoxicated. During Fiesta, more officers are patrolling and more partners are collaborating to make sure drunken drivers are transported safely. “The goal for Fiesta is to have zero fatalities,” said Charles Rich, head of the DWI taskforce with Bexar County District Attorney’s Office. With the “no refusal” policy in full effect since Oct. 24, 2011, arrests have increased and fatalities have decreased, Rich said. When a suspected intoxicated driver is pulled over, he or she is given the opportunity to provide a breath or blood sample. Any refusal of the two choices is an automatic driver’s license suspension. Upon refusal of the samples, the suspect driver would then be detained pending a search warrant for a blood sample, Rich said. He added, in his line of work he has seen outstanding college students lose their lives as some have died in alcohol related car crashes, while others have been prosecuted for intoxication manslaughter. “They [convicted drivers] all say the same thing,” Rich said. “‘I never thought it could happen to me.’” Texas is the first state to initiate the “no refusal” policy. The year round “no refusal” policy is an initiative of the Bexar County District Attorney’s office designed to keep everyone safe from intoxicated drivers. The district attorney’s office encourages everyone to be safe and smart on the roads: don’t drink and drive. The San Antonio Express-News reported April 2011 that Bexar County District Attorney Susan Reed’s office “arranged for 139 blood draws during Fiesta, 118 of them on misdemeanor cases.” In 2010, there were 96 misdemeanor blood draws. Read more. How Much is too Much? According to the Texas Department of Transportation website, impairment begins with the first drink. Gender, body weight, the number of drinks consumed and the amount of food that has been eaten affect the body’s ability to handle alcohol. Two or three beers in an hour can make some people legally intoxicated. Women, younger people and smaller people generally become impaired with less alcohol. Drinking? Let someone else drive The San Antonio Restaurant Association, 210-734-7663, Silver Eagle Distributors, 210-225-3044 and Yellow Cab, 210-222-2222, launched the Alert Cab program in 2008 to help keep San Antonio streets and highways safe. The Alert Cab program prevents drunk driving by providing free cab rides home for adults who may have had too much to drink. The program is year-round “with heightened awareness during key periods, such as Fiesta, July 4th and the winter holidays,” according to a news release. Local bars and restaurants participate in the program by calling a confidential phone number and requesting a cab pickup for patrons who may have had too much to drink. Driving while intoxicated — know the law Offenders convicted of Driving While Intoxicated who are 21 years of age or over may be required to attend an authorized Alcohol Education Program, may be suspended or may receive probation for their offenses.

Probation: If convicted of DWI and granted probation, an offender will be required to attend an Alcohol Education Program authorized by Texas Department of State Health Services unless the requirement is waived by the presiding judge. Completion of the program must be submitted within 180 days from date of conviction or revocation action will take place. A reinstatement fee will be required if the Texas license is revoked.

Suspension: The Texas driver license may be suspended for a period not to exceed two years for first-time offenders. For more information, visit Texas Department of Public Safety.

Reinstatement requirements

A reinstatement fee will be required prior to the renewal/issuance of a driver license.

Obtain proof of insurance (Form SR-22) from your insurance company and submit to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The Form SR-22 is required for two years from date of conviction.

If a Repeat Offender's DWI education program has been required by the convicting court, certificate of completion must be forwarded to DPS prior to the expiration of the suspension to prevent an additional revocation period.

Its been too long since I've done an update about my bike riding. I am able to finally ride 10 miles at least or more on my rides! I recently finished my first 24 mile ride earlier this month just outside Bastrop in Pedal through the Pines!