Tickets

Yesterday, I watched the most awaited event of the UP students – the 2012 UAAP Cheerdance Competition.

Months before the UAAP (University Athletic Association of the Philippines) Season 75 started, I am already planning to watch the CDC. I have two reasons, first, I wanted to watch the UP Pep Squad live and second, I wanted to watch and support one of my best friends who is a cheer dancer of the Adamson Cheering Squad. And because of her, I got to know when and where the CDC will happen. So, I already planned the things I need to accomplish before watching it.

As the event came nearer, I constantly searched in the internet for ticket prices and authorized sellers. I also tried to ask my friend if the tickets were on sale already since I haven’t heard anything about the tickets here. I just can’t miss it. Then, by the time I knew the schedule for the selling of tickets, I immediately asked some of my friends if they are going to watch. To be honest, I am not really familiar with the College of Human Kinetics since I am only taking PE 1 and our class is held at the Vanguard Building. So in that way, I will have company in going to the CHK Gym. According to the information online, participating schools will start selling last Monday. So, my friends and I decided to go there in the morning. When we reached there, we were disappointed to know that the tickets were not yet on sale. But, thanks to it, I became aware of how determined UP students are just to have a ticket.

With the very small chance of getting a ticket, I immediately contacted my friend. Luckily, she had two tickets. These tickets were supposedly reserved for her family. But since her family is in our hometown and her nearest relatives in Cavite cannot watch, she decided to sell those to me. Of course, I right away decided to reserve it for me. Why not? Even if I will sit together with the Adamson fans, I don’t have to get up early in the morning just to queue in the CHK Gym for the tickets. Then she agreed to come here last Thursday to give me the tickets. Unfortunately, that day, they had to show their performance to their school officials so she couldn’t come here. Instead, I chose to go to her the next day.  I, together with my cousin, went to her just for the tickets. It was really unplanned. Fortunately, I only had one class that day. I was able to go there early.

Before really deciding to go there, I thought of not watching it since it will be hassle for her to give me the tickets or for me to get the tickets. But my mind changed. While we were texting, she really insisted that I must watch. She said, “Ikaw na nga lang ang family ko dito, di ka pa manonood.” I really pity her when she said that. Ever since she had dancing competition, there is always one family member or friend who watches her. As one of her best friends, I cannot ignore her. I really need to support her.

With what happened, I learned that true friends will always stay together no matter what consequences they will encounter. And you will really know who your true friends are. They are those who will never leave you.

P.S.

I really enjoyed watching the CDC despite the fact that I was seated together with the Adamson fans, only saw the back of the performers and my heart was hurt because of the unending drum plays. I am looking forward watching it again next year.