This picture of my 'sister' and me was taken in Intramuros last December 20, 2004.
Friday, December 31, 2004
Monday, December 27, 2004
Merry Christmas! Whew. What an exhausting day. 2005 is 4 days away, and that means manmy academic life would be on active mode again. Ayaw ko na magaral!
I’m excited to share what we experienced last Christmas. For the past few years, I have been made to believe (hehe) that it is a family tradition to visit Baguio at least once in a year (We visit Baguio very often). Those visits usually take place every Christmas, and that visit wouldn’t be complete without one family which has been so close to us ever since I was a kid. We and the Abrasaldos had been through many trips, misunderstandings, church-transfers (hehe) and countless other experiences. I guess what made our relationship with them last this long was that they have been really good and true friends and that the Lord has guided the friendship all along.
And so here’s the story. We stayed in Baguio for 3 days and 2 nights. And what we did were those things that a usual family visiting Baguio would do. We stayed in a hotel (which was the same hotel where we stayed last year). Before we reached the hotel, we went through a series of seemingly never-ending maneuvers and turns. It turned out that Tito Edsel has forgotten the exact location of the hotel. Haha
While in Baguio, all that I can do was eat. I guess I gained a couple of pounds this school break. I can’t afford to gain that much significant weight! (After all the hardships I’ve been through? No way. Haha I remember my mom saying that I’ve become too maarte. Before I wasn’t so conscious about gaining weight, and that I even said before that I really don’t care if I was obese or not. But after I lost all the weight I’ve been too much involved in counting calories, etc.)
We went to PMA, Camp John Hay, and the immortal Burnham Park. And of course, any trip (for me) wouldn’t be complete without SHOPPING! I was given PhP 500 to spend on whatever I like. Kulang nga eh. I wasn’t even able to buy Peanut Brittle and Ube. L
While on our way home we stopped at a gasoline station. The brake of the Abrasaldos’ Toyota Lite Ace had to be fixed, and so we had to wait for over an hour. While chatting and waiting for the car to be fixed, Mia left the keys of the Sentra locked inside! Waah! Another Problemo! And we haven’t eaten supper yet.
We suggested that they look for other Sentras and ask if they could try their keys on the car. One Sentra arrived, and immediately they approached the driver and asked for his help.
The guy was a 19-year-old Philippine Military Academy Student. (He was so cute! We actually had a crush on him.) He was running towards the car and immediately he tried his key on the back compartment of the car. Still, the car didn’t open. L This guy’s brother (kapatid niya ba tlga un?) suggested that we go seek for a locksmith’s services. The PMAer told his brother to accompany Tito Edsel and Tita Anne to the place since we weren’t familiar with the directions. They even used his car! .. Sana nakasakay ako dun. He was left in the gasoline station to talk with my dad. Hehe.. and of course, I was there, pretending to listen to the conversation (But of course, I didn’t just pretend, I really listened. Hehe). And soon his brother came with the news that the locksmith would arrive in 45 minutes. We had to wait that long.
And so we waved goodbye to the good-hearted cutie. L,
To make the long story short, the problem was fixed after 2 hours. Hayy.. we were all eager to go home.
I believe my post has been too long. And I’m kinda sleepy. G’nyt!!
I’m excited to share what we experienced last Christmas. For the past few years, I have been made to believe (hehe) that it is a family tradition to visit Baguio at least once in a year (We visit Baguio very often). Those visits usually take place every Christmas, and that visit wouldn’t be complete without one family which has been so close to us ever since I was a kid. We and the Abrasaldos had been through many trips, misunderstandings, church-transfers (hehe) and countless other experiences. I guess what made our relationship with them last this long was that they have been really good and true friends and that the Lord has guided the friendship all along.
And so here’s the story. We stayed in Baguio for 3 days and 2 nights. And what we did were those things that a usual family visiting Baguio would do. We stayed in a hotel (which was the same hotel where we stayed last year). Before we reached the hotel, we went through a series of seemingly never-ending maneuvers and turns. It turned out that Tito Edsel has forgotten the exact location of the hotel. Haha
While in Baguio, all that I can do was eat. I guess I gained a couple of pounds this school break. I can’t afford to gain that much significant weight! (After all the hardships I’ve been through? No way. Haha I remember my mom saying that I’ve become too maarte. Before I wasn’t so conscious about gaining weight, and that I even said before that I really don’t care if I was obese or not. But after I lost all the weight I’ve been too much involved in counting calories, etc.)
We went to PMA, Camp John Hay, and the immortal Burnham Park. And of course, any trip (for me) wouldn’t be complete without SHOPPING! I was given PhP 500 to spend on whatever I like. Kulang nga eh. I wasn’t even able to buy Peanut Brittle and Ube. L
While on our way home we stopped at a gasoline station. The brake of the Abrasaldos’ Toyota Lite Ace had to be fixed, and so we had to wait for over an hour. While chatting and waiting for the car to be fixed, Mia left the keys of the Sentra locked inside! Waah! Another Problemo! And we haven’t eaten supper yet.
We suggested that they look for other Sentras and ask if they could try their keys on the car. One Sentra arrived, and immediately they approached the driver and asked for his help.
The guy was a 19-year-old Philippine Military Academy Student. (He was so cute! We actually had a crush on him.) He was running towards the car and immediately he tried his key on the back compartment of the car. Still, the car didn’t open. L This guy’s brother (kapatid niya ba tlga un?) suggested that we go seek for a locksmith’s services. The PMAer told his brother to accompany Tito Edsel and Tita Anne to the place since we weren’t familiar with the directions. They even used his car! .. Sana nakasakay ako dun. He was left in the gasoline station to talk with my dad. Hehe.. and of course, I was there, pretending to listen to the conversation (But of course, I didn’t just pretend, I really listened. Hehe). And soon his brother came with the news that the locksmith would arrive in 45 minutes. We had to wait that long.
And so we waved goodbye to the good-hearted cutie. L,
To make the long story short, the problem was fixed after 2 hours. Hayy.. we were all eager to go home.
I believe my post has been too long. And I’m kinda sleepy. G’nyt!!
Tuesday, December 21, 2004
Intramuros
To rate what happened last night in a scale of 1-10, I am giving it an 8.
I had a great time. Hmm.. yet I feel so incomplete. I can’t tell you all why, because this blog is public and that SOMEBODY might read my secret.
The plan was to get a breath of air at Intramuros. Yet, what happened was that we didn’t go straight to the place. Pastor del Rosario didn’t know exactly where Intramuros was at first, so he drove us to Roxas Blvd (the place near Manila Bay where there are lights, restaurants, and bands). The place was cool (cool, as in malamig).Wahaha. Kakainis nga eh. While watching one band perform, I was actually singing with the vocalist. What I didn’t know was that Valentino was taping the whole thing. Waah! Now they’d know how different I look when I sing. Wehehe with all emotions and hand swings pa un. Huhuhu How embarrassing. [Cute kaya ako dun? Wehehe]
After spending less than an hour there, we decided to head for Intramuros. The place was just 5 minutes away from the baywalk. Haha lapit lang pala noh
We walked and walked and walked and walked all night hehe. [And I liked it, because its good exercise. Calorie-burning!] I bought a small pink wallet with a strawberry patch for PhP 100. Yehey! [I guess I can’t stand a day without buying something new for myself. Wow. How selfish of me.] What I saw in that visit to Intramuros were not new, because I’ve been in there with my family and some friends a year ago. [This is the dramatic part] But what made the feeling unique was that I spent the night with my new friends in our new church. Having such people who share the same beliefs is enough to make me feel that I have something to be proud of my faith. I am also grateful to our pastor and his wife, who had always been there on our [youth] side (yes, literally. They are always present wherever we go. hehe). Of course, without them, we wouldn’t even be allowed to go with the others to Intramuros. Hehe
I had a great time. Hmm.. yet I feel so incomplete. I can’t tell you all why, because this blog is public and that SOMEBODY might read my secret.
The plan was to get a breath of air at Intramuros. Yet, what happened was that we didn’t go straight to the place. Pastor del Rosario didn’t know exactly where Intramuros was at first, so he drove us to Roxas Blvd (the place near Manila Bay where there are lights, restaurants, and bands). The place was cool (cool, as in malamig).Wahaha. Kakainis nga eh. While watching one band perform, I was actually singing with the vocalist. What I didn’t know was that Valentino was taping the whole thing. Waah! Now they’d know how different I look when I sing. Wehehe with all emotions and hand swings pa un. Huhuhu How embarrassing. [Cute kaya ako dun? Wehehe]
After spending less than an hour there, we decided to head for Intramuros. The place was just 5 minutes away from the baywalk. Haha lapit lang pala noh
We walked and walked and walked and walked all night hehe. [And I liked it, because its good exercise. Calorie-burning!] I bought a small pink wallet with a strawberry patch for PhP 100. Yehey! [I guess I can’t stand a day without buying something new for myself. Wow. How selfish of me.] What I saw in that visit to Intramuros were not new, because I’ve been in there with my family and some friends a year ago. [This is the dramatic part] But what made the feeling unique was that I spent the night with my new friends in our new church. Having such people who share the same beliefs is enough to make me feel that I have something to be proud of my faith. I am also grateful to our pastor and his wife, who had always been there on our [youth] side (yes, literally. They are always present wherever we go. hehe). Of course, without them, we wouldn’t even be allowed to go with the others to Intramuros. Hehe
Monday, December 20, 2004
Grrr
To continue my story, a VERY sad experience happened to me and my siblings yesterday. After the concert, we were supposed to stay in the Lazo’s with the church’s youth to have a small fellowship and relax after the concert. Mommy_mama already said yes (but we didn’t know that it had a condition: that my elder bro’s girlfriend shouldn’t be there). So I guess you already know what happened. Kuya’s GF, uninvited (according to many), made her entrance, and that immediately meant our exit (although literally, we weren’t inside the Lazo’s yet).
Aaarghh. Im trying to find ways not to get angry with my Kuya’s two-faced-14-year-old girlfriend ever since we found out the truth about their relationship, but this event just turned my anger to wrath. (Although she gave me a gift yesterday morning, after the dry run of our concert). I know I’m too cruel, and if she reads this I know she’d say that I myself am two-faced too. Haha.. I appear so nice to her, but deep inside, I want to strangle her (figuratively). The Jelly Sister ~o~
I hope my bro’s not reading this. I don’t want us to fight again. The last quarrel we had something to deal with his illegal relationship. Bwahaha
Oh well, enough of the sad part. To compensate for the partying my siblings and I weren’t able to experience (haha, feeling), another “bonding moment” [wahaha non-polar] is to happen tonight. Yey!! Of course, mommy_mama uttered the “conditional yes” again. Blessed (is this the right term?) we are that Kuya’s GF didn’t know about the event, and so she couldn’t come. [Or did she really know about it, but decided not to come because she also knew about the thing that happened last night? Waah Paranoia] Yehey!! – cruel
Hey, gtg. Its semi-vanity time (Im not as vain as my two brothers are, theirs is what I consider vanity—or rather vanity to the extreme).
Aaarghh. Im trying to find ways not to get angry with my Kuya’s two-faced-14-year-old girlfriend ever since we found out the truth about their relationship, but this event just turned my anger to wrath. (Although she gave me a gift yesterday morning, after the dry run of our concert). I know I’m too cruel, and if she reads this I know she’d say that I myself am two-faced too. Haha.. I appear so nice to her, but deep inside, I want to strangle her (figuratively). The Jelly Sister ~o~
I hope my bro’s not reading this. I don’t want us to fight again. The last quarrel we had something to deal with his illegal relationship. Bwahaha
Oh well, enough of the sad part. To compensate for the partying my siblings and I weren’t able to experience (haha, feeling), another “bonding moment” [wahaha non-polar] is to happen tonight. Yey!! Of course, mommy_mama uttered the “conditional yes” again. Blessed (is this the right term?) we are that Kuya’s GF didn’t know about the event, and so she couldn’t come. [Or did she really know about it, but decided not to come because she also knew about the thing that happened last night? Waah Paranoia] Yehey!! – cruel
Hey, gtg. Its semi-vanity time (Im not as vain as my two brothers are, theirs is what I consider vanity—or rather vanity to the extreme).
Sunday, December 19, 2004
BIG
THE BIG DAY.
Our church choir performed at the Festival Mall in Alabang. My assigned work – to be the narrator. Thank God I was placed in a position that many people couldn’t see haha.. because if not, I would stutter. [I’m still wondering why they chose me to be the narrator. There are many better public speakers in our church than I am. I am not even good. 1.75 for Comm III, remember?]
Before the concert began, we had to parade through the mall’s food court, and give balloons to children (which I think, is exclusively for them, but it turned out that some adults felt like they were children too nakipagagawan pa). Hehe. I gave my four balloons to 2 children and 2 adults. [Hhhmmp!]
I had fun, of course. Being with my churchmates makes my life happier than when I am in toxic school. In church, there are no things to worry about – no papers, no exams, no deadlines – you just have to sit, listen to God’s word, and enjoy the fellowship. I have always wished that life would be just as fun. But then I realized that I cannot. Life without the hardship isn’t exciting either. Plus, its my chance to meet unbelievers and share to them God’s word. But I cant, right now. I feel so useless and ungrateful.
After the concert we were all relieved. No more late Saturday and Sunday night practices. [But I’m going to miss that part]
I’ve invited Kuya Matthew to watch our concert but he said he couldn’t come [because they also had to sing in another church]. By the way, I call him Einstein, because he’s really smart. When I talk to him, I feel so little. We were schoolmates in grade school. [He’s 23, so I don’t know if he was still in school when I was in Jr. Kinder]. In turn, he calls me Sexy, because he knows that I really am. Hehehe joke :P
Bye, gotta sleep. I’ll continue my story tomorrow :)
Our church choir performed at the Festival Mall in Alabang. My assigned work – to be the narrator. Thank God I was placed in a position that many people couldn’t see haha.. because if not, I would stutter. [I’m still wondering why they chose me to be the narrator. There are many better public speakers in our church than I am. I am not even good. 1.75 for Comm III, remember?]
Before the concert began, we had to parade through the mall’s food court, and give balloons to children (which I think, is exclusively for them, but it turned out that some adults felt like they were children too nakipagagawan pa). Hehe. I gave my four balloons to 2 children and 2 adults. [Hhhmmp!]
I had fun, of course. Being with my churchmates makes my life happier than when I am in toxic school. In church, there are no things to worry about – no papers, no exams, no deadlines – you just have to sit, listen to God’s word, and enjoy the fellowship. I have always wished that life would be just as fun. But then I realized that I cannot. Life without the hardship isn’t exciting either. Plus, its my chance to meet unbelievers and share to them God’s word. But I cant, right now. I feel so useless and ungrateful.
After the concert we were all relieved. No more late Saturday and Sunday night practices. [But I’m going to miss that part]
I’ve invited Kuya Matthew to watch our concert but he said he couldn’t come [because they also had to sing in another church]. By the way, I call him Einstein, because he’s really smart. When I talk to him, I feel so little. We were schoolmates in grade school. [He’s 23, so I don’t know if he was still in school when I was in Jr. Kinder]. In turn, he calls me Sexy, because he knows that I really am. Hehehe joke :P
Bye, gotta sleep. I’ll continue my story tomorrow :)
Saturday, December 18, 2004
Just Read
It’s a day before the big day, and I haven’t slept well.
I had to wake up at 5 o’clock in the morning to take a bath and get ready for a Christmas party for our employees (we’re in a bakery business). I really wasn’t that excited to go because its too early and I am really afraid of seeing tons of food (calories)..
Well, it turned out that I overcame my fear. Ahaha.. I think Ive eaten too much.. L The party was fine, and I think the employees enjoyed the program too.
Aaaarrggg I need a calorie calculator.. wait..
[Food Item, Serving Size, Fat Grams per Serving, Calories per Serving, No. of Servings, Calorie Subtotal]
1. rice cakes, 1, .4, 35 cal, 2, 70.00 cal
2. oil, corn, 1 Tbsp., 14, 120 cal, 1, 120.00 cal
3. ice cream, soft serve (vanilla), 1/2 cup, 12, 189 cal, 1, 189.00 cal
4. rice, white, 1/2 cup, 1, 159 cal, 1, 159.00 cal
5. peanut butter, 2 Tbsp., 16, 190 cal, 1, 190.00 cal
6. fish, mackerel (pacific), 3.5 oz., 8, 159 cal, 1, 159.00 cal
7. spaghetti sauce, jar (meat flavor), 1/2 cup, 6, 100 cal, 2, 200.00 cal
8. pasta, spaghetti (enriched), 1 cup, 1, 159 cal, 1, 159.00 cal
9. rolls, yeast (sweet), 1, 8, 198 cal, 2, 396.00 cal
Calorie Grand Total = 1542.00 cal
Yeah!! I found one!! J Waah.. but I really overate.. L How frustrating.. Gtg, bye!!
I had to wake up at 5 o’clock in the morning to take a bath and get ready for a Christmas party for our employees (we’re in a bakery business). I really wasn’t that excited to go because its too early and I am really afraid of seeing tons of food (calories)..
Well, it turned out that I overcame my fear. Ahaha.. I think Ive eaten too much.. L The party was fine, and I think the employees enjoyed the program too.
Aaaarrggg I need a calorie calculator.. wait..
[Food Item, Serving Size, Fat Grams per Serving, Calories per Serving, No. of Servings, Calorie Subtotal]
1. rice cakes, 1, .4, 35 cal, 2, 70.00 cal
2. oil, corn, 1 Tbsp., 14, 120 cal, 1, 120.00 cal
3. ice cream, soft serve (vanilla), 1/2 cup, 12, 189 cal, 1, 189.00 cal
4. rice, white, 1/2 cup, 1, 159 cal, 1, 159.00 cal
5. peanut butter, 2 Tbsp., 16, 190 cal, 1, 190.00 cal
6. fish, mackerel (pacific), 3.5 oz., 8, 159 cal, 1, 159.00 cal
7. spaghetti sauce, jar (meat flavor), 1/2 cup, 6, 100 cal, 2, 200.00 cal
8. pasta, spaghetti (enriched), 1 cup, 1, 159 cal, 1, 159.00 cal
9. rolls, yeast (sweet), 1, 8, 198 cal, 2, 396.00 cal
Calorie Grand Total = 1542.00 cal
Yeah!! I found one!! J Waah.. but I really overate.. L How frustrating.. Gtg, bye!!
Friday, December 17, 2004
Toxicity and [Read down]
These are the two things that I am currently busy with. School is giving me and my classmates a hard time; especially those anatomy lecture and laboratory classes which require us to memorize so many terms. On the other hand I enjoy them too; especially the taxonomic classification of animals. I found out that humans are from the Infraorder Prosimii and the Suborder Catarrhini. Pigs are from Order Artiodactyla, and the Suborder Suiformes. (Pigs just make me remember something.) Hehe.. I enjoy sounding too scientific. Actually, I had this funny experience (which I’ve already shared to my blockmates) about my taxonomic hallucinations. While I was brushing my teeth, I saw a lizard creeping down the walls of my mom’s bathroom. Ahaha, to my shock, I shouted the word, “Lacertilia!!” [My classmates laughed when I said this word] It was really unintentional!! Lizards are from the suborder Lacertilia, btw J
Aside from the anatomy class, we also have this organic chemistry class. My bro said that this sem, chem would be easier (Chem 27 is a lot harder). But I cant see the difference. I find it difficult to study the nomenclature, etc.. When would academic life seem easy??
[WARNING: This is a secret, I hope “he” does not get to read this. I have a crush on my chemistry lab professor, who is my kuya’s batchmate. He graduated last March as Magna cum laude, and was 5th on the chemistry board exam. Wanna know the other details? Ask me. Hehe joke lang. Anyway, he is very impressive. The only thing is, he’s gay (yata). Aww, sad. Sayang! Oh well, crush lang naman –cliché—hehe. Yihee, kakakilig every Mondays and Thursdays]
Enough of the school stuff. I am battling with another serious problem. I want to loose weight. For those who had known me for a long time would understand why I want to do this. I have already lost 60 pounds, but Id like to loose 20 more. I want to be a size S. hahaha..
And as part of my plans, I want to become a bulimic.
Everytime I think about it, I get scared. Ive watched TV programs about this; and they all point to one thing: don’t ever dare try induced vomiting. But how am I supposed to loose all these weight easily?.. I want fast results. haha I don’t care about the RDA or whatever, all I know is that I want to loose weight. After that, I’d live a healthy life once more. I know I sound selfish. Actually, I would be researching later about the technique :P I know I can control myself if I want to.. Those who could provide me enough info, please text me at 09175447480
The latter 3 paragraphs were a joke. Hehehe
About 3 hours ago I was talking to ate jam, and I had a great time. We were talking about things both serious and not so. Haha Thanks ate jam for being a friend :)
Bye, gotta go to sleep. :)
Aside from the anatomy class, we also have this organic chemistry class. My bro said that this sem, chem would be easier (Chem 27 is a lot harder). But I cant see the difference. I find it difficult to study the nomenclature, etc.. When would academic life seem easy??
[WARNING: This is a secret, I hope “he” does not get to read this. I have a crush on my chemistry lab professor, who is my kuya’s batchmate. He graduated last March as Magna cum laude, and was 5th on the chemistry board exam. Wanna know the other details? Ask me. Hehe joke lang. Anyway, he is very impressive. The only thing is, he’s gay (yata). Aww, sad. Sayang! Oh well, crush lang naman –cliché—hehe. Yihee, kakakilig every Mondays and Thursdays]
Enough of the school stuff. I am battling with another serious problem. I want to loose weight. For those who had known me for a long time would understand why I want to do this. I have already lost 60 pounds, but Id like to loose 20 more. I want to be a size S. hahaha..
And as part of my plans, I want to become a bulimic.
Everytime I think about it, I get scared. Ive watched TV programs about this; and they all point to one thing: don’t ever dare try induced vomiting. But how am I supposed to loose all these weight easily?.. I want fast results. haha I don’t care about the RDA or whatever, all I know is that I want to loose weight. After that, I’d live a healthy life once more. I know I sound selfish. Actually, I would be researching later about the technique :P I know I can control myself if I want to.. Those who could provide me enough info, please text me at 09175447480
The latter 3 paragraphs were a joke. Hehehe
About 3 hours ago I was talking to ate jam, and I had a great time. We were talking about things both serious and not so. Haha Thanks ate jam for being a friend :)
Bye, gotta go to sleep. :)
Sunday, December 05, 2004
The Christmas break is nearing!! yahoo!
Yey! A few more weeks to go, and I am off again, sleeping in my bed and putting all academic worries behind. '~' I can't wait '~'
Last night, I attended the UP Manila Chorale's 14th concert. 4 of my classmates (2 of them, my blockmates, Tricia and Shawie :)) are trainees of the chorale and participated in the said concert. After watching, I felt like I want to join the chorale too ^_^ But then the coming toxicity of my third year in Public Health discouraged the feeling. hay.. Its because joining the chorale means attending practices TF, 7-10 pm. :( And I just can't place that in my schedule.
I had a very long weekend. Classes were suspended (and exams too) from Thursday til Saturday. And there would be no makeup classes for those subjects, hopefully. yehey!! I read a few pages of our Zoology 102 lab manual and a book in organic chemistry..
Btw, I would like to invite you to attend our church's Christmas concert to be held at Festival Supermall in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. The show starts at 6 pm. [haha, show]
Bye for now! I am finishing my Zoology assignment.. :( NEVER ENDING
Last night, I attended the UP Manila Chorale's 14th concert. 4 of my classmates (2 of them, my blockmates, Tricia and Shawie :)) are trainees of the chorale and participated in the said concert. After watching, I felt like I want to join the chorale too ^_^ But then the coming toxicity of my third year in Public Health discouraged the feeling. hay.. Its because joining the chorale means attending practices TF, 7-10 pm. :( And I just can't place that in my schedule.
I had a very long weekend. Classes were suspended (and exams too) from Thursday til Saturday. And there would be no makeup classes for those subjects, hopefully. yehey!! I read a few pages of our Zoology 102 lab manual and a book in organic chemistry..
Btw, I would like to invite you to attend our church's Christmas concert to be held at Festival Supermall in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. The show starts at 6 pm. [haha, show]
Bye for now! I am finishing my Zoology assignment.. :( NEVER ENDING
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