michael & denneen - DCBIGGIE: Michael Gapud Remijan
smalls: Denneen Macariola Fam: DC Name: Michael Gapud Remijan Major (+Minor): Mechanical Engineering (Computer Science) Fam: DC Fam Describe your relationship with your BIGGIE/smalls: When I first brought up me and Denneen as a potential pairing to my ebo last year (ebooling <3), everyone, me included, had a pretty hard time trying to imagine what our relationship would be like. Even as I'm writing this one year later, I'm still having trouble trying to describe it. The biggest obstacle is that we actually have nothing in common lmfao, so the first few times we hung out were pretty stiff. I knew eventually we would get along because we share the same values and have similar personalities, and it ended up working out that way. I would say Denneen and I operate in very different spheres, but we help each other navigate through it. She and I both see the ridiculousness in our lives and laugh with each other about it. She understands me really well, so I tell her everything and she helps ground me whenever I need it. Plus we put up carry performances at functions like we're Shaq and Kobe. I'm super glad I got Denneen as my smalls and I'm very proud to be known as her biggie. What's something you've learned from your BIGGIE/smalls?: Some things I admire about Denneen and have tried to adopt are her selflessness and loyalty. Denneen has a pretty tough schedule and the way she talks about her assignments stresses me out sometimes, yet she's always able to find time to help her friends when needed. I'm the complete opposite in that if I have a tough week I'll shut everyone else out to focus solely on my work. Hanging out with Denneen helps me realize a lot of my work isn't worth stressing over and the relationships you make in college are a lot more important down the line. She's also pulled me out of some absolute TRENCHES so I owe her big time. Shoutout denneen, always has my back What's your favorite memory with your BIGGIE/smalls?: I have a ton of fun memories with Denneen that are all scattered and aren't BKD website appropriate unfortunately, but one era I find fun reliving with her is fall semester leading up to her reveal. 2021 Fall Denneen was a different beast. Last year, some of ebo caused controversy by constantly asking freshmen for swipes. Denneen called us out in the big chat, which I needed because I was being greedy about it, but I was like damn this freshman bold. On top of this she was pretty mean and would randomly roast me for various things at events and I was like aite this girls lowkey annoying. As atonement for the swipe debacle, I started buying Denneen boba after GMs, and I surprisingly enjoyed her company. I then gave a mini speech to ebo about why I should be her biggie, yada yada yada, now we're like this *crossed fingers emoji* Name: Denneen Macariola Major (+Minor): Data Science & Business Admin (Finance) Fam: DC :p Describe your relationship with your BIGGIE/smalls: We're an iconic duo lol, idk what else is there to say. I talk shit about him and also with him, because if there's one thing we'll do it's talk our talk. The chismis never stops. Also I can bully him but no one else can, that's just the rule. Unless they're DC. I appreciate and love him a lot, I know probably everyone thinks this about their pairing but fr ours is top-tier, who's doing it like us? Like, legitimately. We're usually on the same page about everything/think about things in the same way, and I know he'll always support me and have my back unconditionally. I can call him at random times and ask him inane questions and annoy tf outta him and he'll always indulge me. It probably works because he's a fucking weirdo, I'm insane, and we're both kinda feral. As a pairing we're both pretty low maintenance but he's thoughtful and cares about being a good big and he is one. Basically, Remi slays. I love him. What's something you've learned from your BIGGIE/smalls?: It's okay to be an asshole LMFAO. Sometimes it's hard for me to set boundaries or express that something annoyed/upset me/made me mad because I'm like wow if I do that, I feel like people will think I'm such a bitch. And I feel pressured to play nice because of societal etiquette. But Remi validates me and reminds me to just be myself and do what I want and say what needs to be said unapologetically because at some point it doesn't matter what other people think. But that at the same time, most things ain't that deep so don't take everything too personally. Also, I already knew this but our pairing being so compatible really drove it home to give people a chance and not judge/dismiss anyone prematurely because you can click with the most surprising people. And I know it doesn't bother him but I wish other people would get to know him better and give him a chance too because they'd probably love him if they weren't closeminded asf. (Yeah. This is a callout. ) What's your favorite memory with your BIGGIE/smalls?: When he changed his mind and told me he doesn't want to pick up anyone else in Barkada anymore because he's good with just me. Purr. The only child status lives on (P.S. do not speak of Bryan or imma block you).
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