Posts tagged PSM

Name: Czarina Danganan
Date Met: Nov 2004
Place Met: 1st Year Room Old PSM Al-Khuwair Muscat Oman

Codename: Little Bully. Czarina was my very first seatmate when I transferred to Oman from UAE. To be honest, you wouldn’t even imagine that she has that bully attitude deep inside.

As I was saying, Czarina (supposedly pronounced as Tsarina but she insists it’s Zarina) was my first seatmate when Jamil offered his seat for me (it’s probably because he wanted to seat somewhere else). She didn’t talk to me at all during my first day. Then as we reached Sophomore year, we became friends since we had siblings that were classmates too. Then the rest was history.

Forward a bit to 4th year where she became a bit comfortable with the environment. She became a bully one day! I believe it was Jasper whom she first bullied. Also, she always challenges the other guys (I said other guys because I’m physically weak lol and I’d lose to her anyway) and most of the time she wins. Though I’m not sure if she defeated Michael once.

Worst memory of her before? I don’t think I have one.

On the other hand, the best would be when we usually get to agree about something (*coughcough9:31coughcough*).

Presently, I insist myself she doesn’t exist. Simply because she doesn’t show up on reunions. Well, she usually say ‘hey when is the next reunion? I wanna go!’ or sometimes she insists on a reunion but it’s all talk. Like talk shit or something (pardon my French).

It’s just that she always gives unbelievable reasons the last minute whenever there’s a reunion.

Fun fact: Czarina is the youngest in her family. I believe she has 8 other siblings I think (correct me if I’m wrong).

My overall evaluation about her would be that she’s a good friend if she’s there. But if not, then she’s not.

Name: Kanza Aquil
Date Met: Jun 2007
Place Met: PSM Grounds Muscat Oman

Kanza’s one of the few Pakistani friends I’ve had during my high school days. She was one of Florabelle’s friend and we always talk during dismissal.

The only time I got to be friends with Kanza was during my Senior year. Florabelle was with her all the time so I began talking to her too after that.

She has that uh, typical things you would expect from a Pakistani except for her voice. I would say that her accent (IIRC) was close to British or something. Oh and she’s smart too! Sometimes I wonder why isn’t she one of the honour students in her class.

Actually, she’s fun to talk to and is comparable to Lubna, if I say so myself.

Sadly, I have little to no memory about Kanza.

Hmm, I don’t think we’ve had any serious arguments.

Sadly, no memorable moments either.

As of now, I do not have much of an information about her. She could either be in Oman or Pakistsan. What I do know is that she’s a fan of The Vampire Diaries tv series.

Fun fact: Kanza’s one of the few Pakistanis I know who can fluently speak in English and be audible too!

Kanza’s one of those good foreigners out there that I personally know and she’s a very good friend at the same time!

Name: Joshua Ron Duldulao
Date Met: Nov 2005
Place Met: PSM HS Quad Muscat Oman

He’s one of those guys who fended Aldrin away from me. A student that is a school year younger than me.

I’ve met Ron during my Sophomore year when we were practicing our field demonstration performance. Well, I have to say that he was about just my height that time I’ve met him.

The first time we talked was when Aldrin was insulting me shit and stuff and well, this guy just stood up for me (which was cool since I didn’t know him that time). And there, that’s how we got to know each other.

Another was when he and a specific service-mate of mine was linked together. So naturally, he would like to know more about her from people that are kinda close to her and she would sometimes discuss him to me and Stef.

I have actually no grudge over him.

Best moment? Why it was when he shrugged off Aldrin xD that was osm.

Well, I wasn’t really close to him but like, when I was a Senior that time, he just became… Tall! He even teased me once that people younger than me are taller than me. He did advise me to do pull ups or something but yeah, I just disregarded that idea since I’d rather focus on other aspects.

Fun fact: Ron here is of an Iglesia Ni Cristo religion sect. This type of religion is very strict in accordance to worshipping and inter-religion marrige is a bit hard to give a solution to.

I would say that Ron here is a good friend (well, in my perspective) and seems to be a faithful one too. I’d say you should befriend this guy and you won’t regret that decision xD

Name: Aurella Lead Bernardo
Date Met: Nov 2005
Place Met: Sophomore’s Homeroom PSM Al-Khuwair Muscat Oman

People called her Plumbum before because of her name. Lead. Get it? Lead is an element with a scientific name Plumbum. Sheryl called her pekpek girl (more on this later).

I believe Jamil was the first one to meet her before the whole class. What I noticed about her before were: bloodshot eyes and she looked lifeless / emo.

She was called pekek girl because whenever she plays volleyball before, she puts in pektus (that phenomenon wherein you hit the ball and it would spin wildly). Thus the name pekpek girl.

During Junior year, she always changes seats with me just to talk to JJ. I have nothing against it but yeah, kinda irritating at some point.

As far as I know, she dumped Jamil and rejected Raphael before he could even make a move on her.

She was JJ’s consistent friend (her group was called ‘The Stairs Gang’ because they always bunch up on the stairs leading to the rooftop. Credits goes to Kevin for this information).

She’s one of the stable honour students in class and before I forget, she hailed from Qatar before going to Oman.

Well, the worst memory of her would be the exchanging of seats even if I was against it. The other one would be that we were arguing about th pronunciation of corps: I said it was ‘kor’ while she insisted it was ‘korps’. Well, how do you pronounce corpse, then :p?

The best, on the other hand, would be that she was one of the people who texted me to get well when I got sick once and she’s a solid volleyball friend.

As of now, I do not have much info on her since she’s not present on most reunions but if she is, then she brings her friend AJ along (whom I find very kind). She’s studying at CEU with a concentration on Opthalmology (Eye doctor for those idiots out there).

Fun fact: She brings a professional camera during reunions. Guess that’s her hobby now :p

Overall, I would say Lead is your ordinary friend in a class but excels in many different ways.

Name: Ghaith Shehab
Date Met: September 2007
Place Met: PSM 4th Year Classroom Al-Khuwair Muscat, Oman

Shehab a Ghaith (She have a Ghaith by Lester). Ghaith is the last addition to the Senior class 2007-2008. The only full-blood Lebanese.

Ghaith was probably intimidating during our first introduction to him. Well, I can’t blame his height and that look he had before (he probably sneered that time). I believe he has the height as close to Amr’s. I kinda got close to him on the latter part of the school year since he was not that really close to the mainstream people. I didn’t have the heart to ask him what happened to his nose before (I was scared that he might punch my face or something). He was actually intriguing because he’s an intelligent person to talk to like the time when I was asking about Lebanon and stuff and he mentioned stuff like French heritage. I do vividly remember when it was his first few days in class. He was practically a chick magnet that time. He was able to get the attention of the Junior class and then some.

I believe that the other foreigners in our class was not cool with him. I really don’t know why but that’s what I saw anyway and that’s what’s written on the index card I have about him.

As some might have known, he had a crush to Razel, which made Renz his rival about it. This continued for a few days until Razel finally confronted him that she just wants to be just friends.

I have no issues with him since I was a good friend to him.

As of now, I believe he is still in Oman and I think he joined some art contest and I don’t know how it went.

Overall, he’s a good guy and a very very good gaming friend! Final Fantasy XII YO!

Name: Kevin Frank D’souza
Date Met: November 2004
Place Met: PSM 1st Year Classroom Al-Khuwair Muscat, Oman

Mr. Gangsta in da hood. I met Kevin after my first day in class (IIRC). He looked vaguely familiar (he looked like a relative of a classmate of my “sister”). You would say that Kevin is uh, smart. Well, smart looking, that is. Well that was before.

His usual trademark was his laugh, the sweatbands he wore (he said that he wore that because his wrists are so thin) and he sported some glasses too.

We didn’t have some conversation during our first year days but during the second, I guess that’s when he was starting to, uh, be gangster brother thing? I don’t know really. I don’t have much knowledge in term of ghetto lifestyle.

Anyway, he started to remove his glasses and try to be rebellious at some point (IMO I don’t know why he did it, but a memory incited that he did that because he was bullied before.) and of course, listening to gangsta songs.


It was also that year when he tried to get me “manlier” by showing the ropes. Well, I suppose it didn’t work out because I’m stuck with my refined attitude.

During our Junior year, he met Amr (an undercover gangsta) and became friends. You could say that it was also one of the reason why we considered our Junior year as the most rebellious stage we had been to.

Jumping to Senior year, he had some fights with Amr himself. He also lent everyone his bike (which is just the right size for me) and it was fun. I think that was during our sports festival.

Senior year was also the year that he finally fell in love with one of our classmates (who is very hard to court). The relationship didn’t last long and he went back to being gangsta. In my record of that year, it was only that time he became tame and all.

As of now, he’s residing somewhere in Santolan (I think) and is taking Accountancy? From what I know, he told me he somehow forgot / not anymore fluent with Urdu (Pakistan / Indian language for those idiots out there). He’s cool with me now and somewhat was really kind when I said I was with someone already (which didn’t last that long too). He usually is the one saving Sherwin from stuff and I guess you could say that he’s kind, somewhat. I don’t really have further information about him since we barely do any conversation. But he’s cool. Really XD!

Name: Raphael Gonzales
Date Met: November 2004
Place Met: PSM 1st Year Classroom Al-Khuwair Muscat, Oman

One of class clowns. I met this person during our Filipino class where I was sitting beside him and Jamil. Well, I noticed him because Jamil saved him from a recitation while he was talking with someone during the discussion.

I forgot how we got close and well, we were fine.

There was a time when we competed on who had greeted ‘Good Morning’ the most and I won (hah!) Now I think that was when we became good friends.

He’s a good friend with my gagz and due to that, they won first place on a singing competition during our academic week.

During our sophomore years, he disclosed some information regarding his personal life. At first I thought Raph was just some ordinary dude but after I heard his story, it made me look like I’m lucky to have such fine family (even if it’s falling apart already). He told me that his family is somewhat financially unstable and he has a parent only. Apparently, he mentioned a lot of stuff.

When we were having our Gym class one day, we were learning how to dance the Swing. I have to say, he’s really fun to watch. He was Stef’s partner that time. Oh the memories.

This was also when he mentioned that he has some ‘feelings’ for Lead and so dumb ‘ol me became a bridge and well, let’s just say that it didn’t work out well. He did also tell me that he has some admiration for Trish but I don’t know if something happened or not.

After the school year, he mentioned that he was going back to the Philippines to study there probably because the living in Muscat is costly. He did promised that he will go back as thinner and better, but I didn’t have any more news about him after that.

Today, the known information about him I have is that he looks like he’s on a band and from what I know, he had met up with some of our batch mates. Sadly, we don’t have any communication anymore :/

Name: Johnli Azucena
Date Met: September 2011
Place Met: PSM 1st Year Classroom Al-Khuwair Muscat, Oman

Mr. Babyface. I met Johnli when I was inside the homeroom of our batch. He presented himself as JJ and not believe the other JJ since he’s the alleged original one. He’s probably some playboy or something since almost every year there’s a girl linked to him.

During our freshman days, he was usually linked to Stef but I don’t know if that was actually true or not since I wasn’t that really close to them on my first year. Well, during our sophomore days, it was Krizza and until it arrived to Trish who was probably his longest.

He was also often teased as gay because he’s so white, so caring to his skin and somewhat refined. OH! He also has the best penmanship in the male side of the class.

Forward some to Senior year, we became somewhat good friends when we all started playing RO (which didn’t last so long) and IIRC, he’s either the MVP or the Team Captain of the Basketball team (correct me if I’m wrong please)

Onto present day! Johnli must be the only one from our batch to have his own fan page (I don’t know if it still exists, but if it still does, then a link would be nice xD)

Oh and last thing about his index card that I made for our batch, someone seemed to really hate him and changed his nationality from Filipino to FilipinA. Though there was one thing that caught my attention: his motto. He wrote: “I want to prove to you that I’m different from the others”. Now that’s something I wasn’t expecting from him.

All in all, I think Johnli is fine (in my case) but not fine with other people so I don’t mind him being around during reunions or something but I’ll have to observe closer to see if the ‘rumours’ are true about him :P

Oh and if you’re reading this Johnli, I would like my Final Fantasy X Original CD be given back >:

Name: Lubna Sohraab
Date Met: November 2004
Place Met: PSM 1st Year Classroom Al-Khuwair Muscat, Oman

THE ONE AND ONLY! LUBY SOHRAAAAAB! She was called Lubnanay (Lubna + Nanay) by most of our batchmates before.

Hooo boy, let’s get this thing kicking.

I met Luby through a picture (yeah kinda weird) when Sheryl told me that it’s mandatory to have a portfolio for Values Education class. She gave me Lubna’s and there I saw THE Lubna!

From what I remember, I became friends with Lubna when they asked me if I was playing any sports; I answered volleyball. I swear I saw her face light up and well, asked me to play with them.

One thing about Luby before is that she has a mad crush with Louise’s brother: Lazber (I think the spelling is correct). I noticed that whenever he passes by, she was like all mute and stuff (the usual symptoms of someone having a crush nearby). Then she stopped when she knew that Louise and Lazber would be leaving and heading for the Philippines. I think she gave him a rope bracelet (if that’s what you call it).

One thing I really can’t forget about Lubna is that she has a greaaaaatttttttttt Mother who can cook the BEST BIRYANI EVER! Also, every year during Ramadan, we always talk to Lubna and ask if she will lose weight once Eid al-Fitr comes. Well, every year, we didn’t see any results BUT!! who’s complaining, right? I mean we’re fine with Luby the way she is!

Then came the time when she ran for Sophomore’s representative. She won by a landslide against Krizza Gonzales. She was always being called “Lousy” by Kristina Villasis.

Forward a bit to 4th year where we became co-workers in the “Pace Setter”; the school’s newspaper. She then told me stuff that I wouldn’t imagine. Though I was kinda like indifferent about it (I think the LDJS know what I’m talking about here) since I’m open to everything.

Also there was that time when she and the other girls had some big fight with the guys for the FULL COURT! I think that lasted for about weeks until they became friends again. It was all, parinig there and parinig dyan!

She also talked about the time that she MIGHT study in the Philippines because she has an aunt living here. But sadly, it didn’t happen.

Forward to today! I believe Luby must be the only PSM person I talk to on MSN; where I talk to her openly about personal stuff and things that’s happening with our batch. She now resides at Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, which makes talking to her very difficult.

Oh by the way, did I mention that she’s a wealth of information too? She’s like a database loaded with information from our batch!

MY GOOOOD LUBYYYYYY!! I have so much to tell you but I have to stop (for now) since I’m having a case of writer’s cramp now! So probably next week I will update this!

I just remembered suddenly that Lubna here had a thing with drums. She kept on telling us that she’ll get one soon. Up until now, I don’t think she has the drum set. Man, I want to see her break the hell out of that when she has it soon!

Name: Jamil Pundoma
Date Met: November 2004
Place Met: PSM Al-Khuwair High School Grounds Muscat, Oman

Jamil! The welcome wagon when I entered PSM. After I left Adu Dhabi for Muscat, I had a case of light depression and when my new classmates welcomed me, I was indifferent. I vividly remember my first day in class: I was escorted by our homeroom professor (Ruben Palad) and he led me to the High School grounds where my classmates were doing their Gym class. I just stared at them at first and think how dreadful it might be in their company. *shudder*

After their supposed class, they lot flocked me but mostly girls first. Then there he was, Jamil. He really did a good job being a welcome wagon though. He gave me his seat (which was beside Czarina) and told me if I needed anything else, just approach him (which I did not). As days go by, I knew that he was one of the Honour students in our batch (I was astonished with that information). I also noticed that he has some undying crush with Ruma Faltado and somewhat coaxed me into helping him win her heart.

I remembered the days he asks me (with Raphael Gonzales too) to promote him to her. Then comes the Valentine’s Day wherein Ruma gave every guy a decorative stick with a heart on top. I believe she gave Aerous De Castro one and he shoved it (figuratively) on Jamil’s face and he got angry. He asked Michael Abarico to help him restrain Aerous while he punched him in the gut. Well, this is what I got from Michael’s story.

I got curious on what happened to Jamil on the next few years in our High School life. He started slipping out of the Honour Class and became a rebel. He started hanging out with Arnel, Sherwin, the like. I know that he must’ve had a hard time being cool with his dad (who I heard was strict) and one day went to school with a black eye.

The most memorable time with Jamil is that his Appendix erupted. Just thinking about it makes me queasy ): even if I haven’t seen the scar it left.

He had a slight surgery regarding his Appendix. It seems that his Appendix was about to implode when he ate so much stuff then he ate sushi after. Now, he’s sporting a scar for it.

Fast forward to present. He is almost always present during our reunions (minus the time we had an overnight in Zambales); as long as he can pull of a ninja from his dad. Basing on his appearance too he seemed to bulked up! Even with all these physical changes in him, his attitude would still be the same: gentleman for the ladies from our batch, thoughtful and ready to protect anyone from our batch from Baluchis and those other people at Shatti area! Jamil, is the man you would look for in terms of anything!

Name: Jeff Maverick Corpuz
Date Met: June 2007
Place Met: PSM Al-Khuwair Heights Muscat, Oman

Jeff. Probably the only person in our high school batch to be befriended by all after his first day in class. At first, I thought he was just the normal jock type of a guy. That was when I knew I was wrong. I have to say that he has above average intellect. Oh and a helpful advice: brace yourself for chicks and gays; they tend to flock at him at times. HE made a big hit when he said he liked Stef. That was such a memorable event during our Senior year! You could say that he’s one of the ideal guy for girls from out batch.

Okay now to present time. I believe Jeff is one of the main people who organize our occasional reunions. I myself observed that everything turns out fine when he organize it with Joselle. I noticed also that he doesn’t smoke? Not sure about that though. As of now, I’m happy to know that he’s steady with one lucky girl: Felim Contigo. Seriously, you’d think that they were meant for each other. During our first time to have a reunion, I thought she was his sister and when he mentioned that she was his girlfriend I was like “WHAAAAAAAAAAAT!?”. They look like siblings!

I have no issues with Jeff, though except for one incident (where I was really concerned with the people involved in this)

All I could say is that Jeff is ready anytime for reunions, he has good personality and well balanced in academics and non-academic activities. He brings life in our group and I’m grateful he’s one of us (:

Name: Stephanie Atega
Date Met: November 2004
Place Met: PSM Al-Khuwair Muscat, Oman

Stephanie, also known as “Stef” in popular culture. When I met her during my very first day in Muscat, I thought she was one hyper student. You could also say that she’s somewhat a man-dude or something. I based this on the time I saw her running around and shouting at the Annex building’s veranda. I vaguely remember how we got close, unfortunately, but what I do remember is that we have one common interest: GAMING! You could say I was surprised a girl has interest in gaming. Oh, she was my service-mate by the way, so I guess that made us somewhat closer. We usually play volleyball or badminton while waiting for our oh-so-slow service. Usually it would even take us until 5:30PM to leave the school and up to 6:30PM at most I believe. We had our share of conflicts back then.

It was when we were having our CAT class when we were practicing our marches. I have to be honest with this, I didn’t know what got into my mind and just laughed at how she did the march. Then after classes, I just knew she got mad at me and I think it took days for her to forgive me. So up until now, I was to extend my apologies to her. I’m really really sorry!

Now fast forward to present. We barely see Stef nowadays since she’s really busy with academic affairs (She’s studying at Colegio De San Juan De Letran). Then suddenly, a few months ago, a divine intervention happened and she has a boyfriend now! At first I was like, “Oh wow, Stef! Stef has a boyfriend!!”. Even thought I haven’t met her boyfriend personally, I believe they have a lot in common. I hope this would be for keeps in her case (: .

Well, I have to say that she must be the closest ideal girl in my batch; minus some stuff and there you have it. She’s a type of person who understands weird people (like me for example), a girl who is one of the boys, witty (very) and talented in both areas of the brain! You will definitely want to be her friend! I recommend her to anyone!