1. Krisia M.

    I know this isn’t much, but I just want to let you know that you very much deserve to be happy. And though I have limited time and resources, I will try my best to be the reason behind your smiles. J


  2. 26 Dec 2011   2 notes  
  3. Notice:

    Our URL is now lfcunderthestars.tumblr.com :)


  4. 23 Dec 2011   1 note  
  5. Rain or shine…

    … love will prevail! We will be covering the field grounds so see you later at Cervini Field! :)


  6. 15 Dec 2011   2 notes  
  7. Click on the image below for a preview of Under The Stars. :)

    (Source: underthestars2011)


  8. 15 Dec 2011   6 notes  
  9. > A very sweet surprise from my boyfriend on our 1 7/12th anniversary <3

    Experience first love later at Under The Stars! :) See you there!

    caramel-baby:

    So here’s the story…
    “Under the Stars” is an event in Ateneo usually for lovers. It was supposed to be on Dec.9 but was postponed because of the bad weather. Oh well…
    The article below is from Under The Stars’ tumblr account. I can’t believe that Ren submitted our love story there :O I was so touched :”> ♥ Now I know why he was always telling me to “keep posted”. :)

    You’re just really perfect for me baby :”> Let’s stay strong together for forever okay? >:D<

    I REALLY LOVE YOU SO MUCH! :

    (Source: lfcunderthestars)


  10. 15 Dec 2011   5 notes  
  11. I loved to make her happy.

    We were close friends. During our freshman year, I was fond of her and as a good and caring friend, I loved hearing how she really really liked one of our blockmates. They were a good match, having a lot of great common interests. Almost our whole block (even his close friends) knew except for the guy himself. And throughout our freshman year, I would be the one there for her when she feels giddy and great for having moments with him (which I help make it happen with our friends) and when she feels hopeless about him as time keeps moving and nothing is happening.

    I didn’t feel for her at first but it was a February sunset in the sec field cement benches with a friend that made me realize that I like her.

    All I knew is that all I wanted was to make her happy. So, I really cheered her up when she was hopeless and really tried to create moments for her with him.

    Well, after that realization, it did not become easy.

    Suddenly, the guy had hints of being bothered and dramatic over someone he liked. And she was really affected for she felt hopeless that the guy had someone else. I really stuck with her and tried to be with her more to comfort her. She really liked him, no doubt. As time passed, the guy seemed more down and it became evident that he was having some troubles with the girl he liked. And she was even more affected, planning to end all her feelings for him. I did not want that to happen since nothing is for certain yet.

    I tried to reach out to him and help but the guy was stubborn which lead to him being cold to the people around him. I became agitated and told him that he should not act that way if he did not want people to help him. After some time, he wanted to talk to me and I was surprised that he wanted her to be there too. 

    He talked about liking a girl who he could not pursue because he sees someone liking her too. I then replied telling him that the guy he sees who likes the girl is happy if he would pursue the girl. I told him that the guy knows he likes her and that she likes him back too.

    At this point, she became really sad and told me that she was giving up and she was bothered that I knew what he was talking about. She thought that he was talking about another girl. I tried to reassure her that she was the one, but the only way that convinced her was by confessing right then and there that I like her and that I was the guy whom our blockmate sees.

    I was there when they learned that they liked one another for a long time already. Of course I was happy for them and it was everything I wanted for her.

    A lot has happened since then, some good, some bad but here we are still close friends. :)


  12. 15 Dec 2011   1 note  
  13. Back To Strangers

    I don’t know why I’m typing this when I have a load of school stuff to do. But I guess this is me trying to get closure. Or hoping that this is a step closer to the closure I’m looking for. This isn’t any sappy love story so if you’re looking for that, better click page down or some other macintosh equivalent. 

    This is a story about a lesson. One that I had to learn the hard way, multiple times around.

    We met a few years ago. Back when soirees were the “in” thing. I don’t really know how or why but things happened and you suddenly became really good friends with one of my own. I didn’t notice you. I couldn’t care less about who you were. I could say that back then, you felt the exact same way about me.

    We were strangers. 

    A year or two after, life happened. What I mean by that is more things came into play. It was a night studded with stars just like any other. As the day came to a close, I decided to just talk. It was a time of hyped up technology. I messaged, “Was that you I saw earlier?” – realizing afterwards that so what if it was him? Whatever the case, that’s what started it all.

    Like teenagers of our time: we talked through technology. We would text and message each other online. Not every single minute of every single day, of course. But we talked everyday. A simple, “Hi! What’s up!” turned into deep and meaningful conversations. Soon, a day without a conversation would leave an odd taste in my mouth. We got (dare I say) close. We got real close.

    Yet again, things happened and we were put in a position in which.. Well, you know that video on youtube where this guy goes around asking if guys and girls can ever be just friends? All the girls said yes. All the boys said no because they would end up wanting something more. Yeah. That happened.

    I’m not going to lie and say there wasn’t any chemistry. There was! That’s why we were good friends. But, just like what they said in how I met your mother, “If you have chemistry, you only need one other thing; timing. But timing’s a bitch.” And it was. The timing wasn’t right. I could tell because I knew I was supposed to feel something but didn’t. All your efforts and everything you did to show me how you felt? Didn’t reach me because it wasn’t the right time.

    Well, you’ve moved on (things happened, haha!). With pretty girls too! Girls that make you smile. Girls that just twist your insides. Girls that make you want to wake up everyday. Girls that are great! I’m not being sarcastic. They’re great. Just… great. 

    So, why tell the story? Why share? Why bother remember? Well, because the past few months, it’s the only constant thing that’s been on my mind.

    My friends told me that they didn’t expect that out of all the people in the world you’d be the one to do this to me. That out of everybody we’ve ever met you’d be the one to give me a taste of my own medicine. Trust me, I’m just as surprised.

    But what strikes me the most about all of this is back then, I wouldn’t have thought we’d go back to being strangers.

    I’ve apologized multiple times. But this time my apology is to myself. For letting possibly one of the best friendships I could’ve had get away.

    Back to strangers.


  14. 15 Dec 2011   5 notes  
  15. Summer loving: my firsts

    It was still too early for my 2nd and final class for the first day of the summer. I walked in and found my friend. You were seated beside her but I didn’t know your name yet so I decided to just glance at you when I talk to her. And when she finally decided to introduce you to me and vice versa, you surprised when you stood up to shake my hand and we said our hello’s and our names. That first surprise started everything.

    For our test, we decided to study as a group: my friend, you and me. We exchanged our cellphone numbers so that we can contact each other easily for said plan. Surprisingly, my friend told me earlier on that planned day that she can’t come for she has to finish something. I told her it was okay and hanging out with you wouldn’t be bad.

    Yes, we were able to study for just the ample time for our test. But, the hours after that, you guessed it right, was filled with surprises. You brought me to places in the school that I’ve never been to. We shared different stories about ourselves. We walked different paths together.

    But, one spot in the school was the most memorable of all. We had a great view of the city as we sat in that spot, together. I’ve never been alone with a guy in that spot I’ve never even gone to before. But, I felt safe and happy beside you. I felt comfortable telling you just about anything. 

    After that, we started hanging out a lot. You would wait for me outside of our classroom just so we can walk together. We had lunch together sometimes. We chatted and texted each other a couple of times. We watched a movie together in just one room with nobody else there. It was just us trying to understand the love story together.

    I gave you gifts on your birthday and I remember how much you liked them and how much you hugged me on that day. You gave me my very first date that day too!

    I knew that I was starting to like you the first time we hanged out on that spot. I just knew that I had to make you feel special the way you were making me feel special. 

    One night during the first semester, we decided to eat dinner together. After eating, you told me we were going somewhere and when I asked why you told me just to follow. We started walking to that same spot we hanged out in a couple of times during the summer and where i actually first liked you. I asked myself why I was trusting you by walking with you through a dark path. But you told me to just hold on to your hand until we reached the lit path. We sat there on that same spot. The view looked even more awesome with the city lights. We started to cuddle. You told me that you liked me too and you have no idea how happy you made me feel after knowing that. You gave me my first kiss on that same spot. I can even remember how fireflies were there to witness that too. That’s one night, one magical night I will never forget.

    At present, I know that we no longer see each other. We broke it off the last time we saw each other. We both know there’s someone out there who can love us better. But, summer loving, happened so fast. You made me feel special, hope I was able to  make you feel that too. Thank you, I guess. For my firsts. :)


  16. 13 Dec 2011   2 notes  
  17. Love will prevail this Thursday at Under The Stars. See you at Cervini Field! :)

    Love will prevail this Thursday at Under The Stars. See you at Cervini Field! :)


  18. 13 Dec 2011   20 notes  
  19. I thought I’ve fallen in love a few times before. However, one night  with one extraordinary person changed all that. Although we only had one magical night together, I am forever grateful because I never felt more alive than I did that day. So to you person, even though you broke my heart, thank you for making me feel unparalleled bliss if only just for a night.


  20. 13 Dec 2011   2 notes  

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Under the Stars

Share and submit stories about your first love.
Under the Stars is an evening film screening and picnic hosted by The Loyola Film Circle. This year, we will screen "Little Manhattan". Venue is still TBA. Please check back for updates and to read submitted stories/poems/photos. :)