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UP cookout 2009

The Event that Was: UP Cookout 2009

Going back to blogging one step at a time.

I've only been gone for several weeks and yes, I am missing out on too much. I haven't visited my favorite bloggers in ages! i'm definitely catching up, albeit totally in a snail's pace, so please do bear with me.:)

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A few days ago I was thanking my lucky stars for giving me the time to go to one particular event that gave me incredible times and memories.

The University of the Philippines-Cebu Cookout is one of the most highly-anticipated yearly collegiate events in the city, and is continuously flocked by multitudes of both UPians and their contemporaries from other universities year after year. Being a previous student of the UP, I have had bit parts and contributions to the event, even becoming one of the event hosts for the 2007 show, so it was just great to just be able to stand there and watch the new UPians bring on the fun and the revelry.

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A dim view of the stage. Sorry for the image quality

In brief, the Cookout aims to be a fun and failsafe way to showcase the wide spectra of talents from the different students and organizations of UP Cebu, yet at the same time stay true to the tenets of the university by raising awareness to various socially-relevant issues. With various segments like Rampahan (the popular design and modelling free interpretation), dancing, singing and bands until the wee hours of the night, it's easy to note why the Cookout is always a runaway success.

Save for some very minor technical glitches, this year's event was as enjoyable to witness as with the previous years, so major kudos to the UP Student Council and the UP Bamkwan for putting a great show together!

Hundreds of UPians and visitors get comfy in the UP Field while watching the revelry

I wasn't able to take too many pictures as I was way too far from the stage, but I hope these ones do suffice.

UP Mass Communications student King Perez in Yves' "Watchdogs" concept

Candidates of the Miss UP competition in Yves originals and custom bags from Kieth Bitor

UPians Chris Co and King Perez flanked by Yves, both for "Watchdogs"

Project Runway-Philippines Season 1 contestant Lord Maturan, guest judging for the evening's fashion segments

with friends Lord, StyleCebu's Kristine, Chiqz, Ghea Mae, Kieth Bitor and Brylle

Wearing a gray tank (thrifted), vintage floral belt, reworked 90's Wrangler liberty floral skirt (thrifted) , Novo Shoes-Australia studded ballet flats

Overall, he talents were incredible, and the UP Cookout will always overwhelm. An evening of social solidarity, along with a juxtaposition of talents and principles, will never fail in my book.

Thought of the day:

-"The only people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you. ~John E. Southard

Stay good lovelies!