I never thought i would...

...witness the mayhem of the High School department Intrams Opening once again.

It was pure adrenaline.
Many things have changed since my last intrams opening in DBTC. Surprisingly, many things have somehow managed to stay the same.

I was utterly surprised when i learned that there were already alliances formed among the houses. This is a welcome change for one who has left the institution for six years now. Apparently, among the six houses, the houses of Variara and Versiglia have merged, as well as the houses of Rua and Rinaldi (the house where i belonged). On a last minute move, the house of Kowalski fused with our group, leaving Caravario with no ally. I wondered what the alliances were for. My question was answered when i observed that each house was not only cheering for itself, but was greatly helped by its comrades.

On the opposite end, i felt very much at home when, during the announcement of winners, everyone felt happy for each other. With sir Javier holding the mic while the winners were being proclaimed, one could really feel the energy around the whole gymnasium. The declaration started with: "The Most Active House award goes to..." then, a long pause, while everyone waited in anticipation. "The Most Active House award goes to... the house of..." another pause. "The house of RINALDI!!!" And everyone jumped from their seats all going to the center court which was now filled with people. It has always been a hair-raising experience which bosconians only feel once in a year.

And now that the rush is over, it will take a whole lot of effort to go back to the usual routine. After spending a whole week practicing, preparing, and polishing all our gimmicks, both students and teachers will surely get creaky as Monday creeps in for regular classes.

On a personal note, i too have a hangover from last week's extravaganza. i really do not know what would await this coming week of regularities. however, a thought of Don Bosco lingers in my mind: it is not the special things which require extraordinary attention. it is the ordinary duties, done extraordinarily well which brings salvation.

Happy regular week, everyone!!