Sunday, November 30, 2003
This is interesting...
People often think of The Twelve Days of Christmas as the days preceding the festival. Actually, Christmas is a season of
the Christian Year that last for days beginning December 25 and lasting until January 6- the Day of Epiphany- when the church celebrates the revelation of Christ as the light of the world and recalls the journey of the Magi.
From 1558 until 1829 people in England were not allowed to practice their faith openly. During this era someone wrote 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' as a kind of secret catechism that could be sung in public without risk of persecution. The song has two levels of interpretation: the surface meaning plus a hidden meaning known only to members of the church.
Each element in the carol is a code word for a religious reality.
1. The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus Christ.
2. The two turtledoves are the Old and New Testaments.
3. Three French hens stand for faith, hope and love.
4. The four calling birds are the four Gospels.
5. The five gold rings recall the Torah (Law) the first five books of the Old Testament.
6. The six geese a-laying stand for the six days of creation.
7. Seven swans a-swimming represent the sevenfold gifts of the Spirit.
8. The eight maids a-milking are the eight beatitudes.
9. Nine ladies dancing are the nine fruits of the spirit (Gal.5).
10. The ten lords a-leaping are the Ten Commandments.
11. Eleven pipers piping stand for the eleven faithful disciples.
12. Twelve drummers drumming symbolize the 12 points of belief in the Apostles Creed.
By the way, there was a sale on the whole Robinsons Place in Manila and I went with my ates. I had no money AT ALL. God, its sad when you're broke. Someone give me money! And its already christmas!
On the lighter side, they bought new shoes which actually fit me!!!! Wahoooo!
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Saturday, November 29, 2003
In the condo right now, listening to RENT. I miss RENT.
Anyway, went to Camille's wake. We got there at around 1:30. We were expecting Abiog, Anica and Peachy to be there already. It felt weird when we came in. They were praying the rosary. Inna and I looked at teh pictures of Camille that were posted up the wall. God I miss her. We sat there for at least 45 minutes before they finally arrived. During the whole time, we couldnt draw up the courage to walk up to her coffin, which had her ppictures and some of the favorite things on top of it.
We stayed there till 7:00 pm. Anica left way before we did. This may sound ironic but it was fun getting to hang out with my soulmates again. And I have Camille to thank for that.
I know this sounds scary but I'm starting to feel numb when it comes to death. The sound of it used to induce a frightening reaction from me but now--*shrugs--I'm not sure now. Why? Well, for starters, a lot of people have died this past year. (My lola, AR Santiago, **Kuya Abel's friend**, and Camille.) And I've admitted that I wasnt ready to end my life yet. Also, I remember my first entry for Ethics was about being ready for death to come. And lastly, we've tackled death during our retreat last Thurs-Fri).
About the retreat, I find Father Sonny Arevalo very effective. I actually didnt like him at first. Especially during our last session Thursday night. He was talking about dying and I was nowhere near interested in listening. He was making us pretend we were dead or whatever. And he made us pray the rosary during the night like we were in our own niches. The thought was hella scary. **And might I add... that I went into the House of Prayer sobbing like crazy 'cause Peachy told me the surprising news when we were all lined up ready for the Retreat House** We also had this prayer for the 1st one to die among our class. It was ooober creepy.
But you know what, I'm over the annoyance. Father made we realize a lot of things and he made we accept death as somthing inevitable and a step forward towards God. Like what I said for the homily **yes, I said the homily**, we were able to tackle a lot of things during the retreat. I discovered things about myself, relationships, death, and it was also a great opportunity for our class to bond. It felt weird to actually hear someone say directly that we had issues as a class and maybe that's exactly what we needed.
Oooh! We celebrated the mass with I-8 and II-8. A girl who was wearing black shirt, and dark jeans that were capri-ish **I was wearing a black shirt and dark jeans.** recited the whatever before the mass. Eka was like, "Aggie, yan si Aggie." It didnt come quite clear. It turns out that the girl's name's Aggie. How quiant.
Bitter? Nah.. I dont think so. Im just not used to it.
Anyway, that should be all.
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Friday, November 28, 2003
I LOVE YOU CAMMPOT.
Sleep well.
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Sunday, November 23, 2003
chants... *Christmas is coming and I'm still broke. *
How convenient, eh? Haha. So guys, please dont expect anything big alright?
Jian and I were strolling round greenbelt yesterday and we were making up our christmas wish list.
Here's what came out of mine:
1. A new colored phone, which hopefully has a built-in camera
2. These black, thong sandals at Nine West or any nice shoes at that matter
3. Adidas bag. I cant really descibe 'em
4. New pair of jeans with hella good fit that doesnt make me look fat
5. A new watch
6. Jacket...?
7. Rubber shoes. I realized that I didnt have any. Stuck with presto and sneakers.
8. Shades. Nothing flashy, though
9. Jogging pants. Dont ask
10. An mp3 player
Blah..
Here's Jian's:
1. Adidas or Nike bag
2. Nike or Adidas rubber shoes
3. Nokia 6220
4. Formal shoes, preferably Nine West
5. Nike or Adidas visor
6. Jeans or Capri
7. Perfume
8. Watch
9. Jacket
10. Shades.
Alright! Haha. This is our short time goal. Heehee.
It soooo doesnt fell like a Sunday. Omg! I thought it was around 11:30 already man! Its only 9:30! Easssssy. What is up with me?
Eekk. I was talking daw in my sleep last night. How embarassing and creepy. Ackkkk...
Omg. I just never get drunk. For real man! Im not kidding. Or maybe I just havent tried any mind-breaking drinks. Haha.
May's sick. Which is sad. :c
I miss Mama. We called her at around 9 or 9 quarter. She just woke up.
HOLLY CRAP! I have PE tomorrow! I almost forgot! Rarrr...
Anyhoo, this should be long enough. My eyes are tired and Kuya Abel's mp3 is waiting for me.
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Friday, November 21, 2003
Oh my God! I had such a great day! Ahhhhhhh!!!!
Why?
1. Hella kicking softball training which made me sweat like a pig with I-dont-know-her-name, who isnt really our trainer but the freshmen's. But since they have 4 coaches, might as well share their blessing, right? Haha. Swear. It was soooo productive!
2. Kuya Migs picked up my grades and my average did go up but still nothing spectacular. *Not that I was expecting any high scores.*
3. Had the greatest time at Prin's. Woohoo!
Guess what? I realized that I HAVE NEVER BEEN DRUNK, EVER, IN MY WHOLE ENTIRE LIFE! Swear.
Just sharing.
What else? people get creepy when they get drunk. Gakkkk.. Swear.
Prin and I were taking bangag pictures earlier with props pa. Haha.
*By the way, Inna, Janella and I went to Prin's house.*
My head's starting to hurt. Wonder why.... Hmmm... Haha.
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Thursday, November 20, 2003
Gooood! Life's been really stressful. Rarrr..
Been staying in school till around 5:30-6:00 every day man! We havent finished for the speech choir yet.
We got to skip going to MYCA this afternoon 'cause we had to be measured for the uniforms for the upcoming sportsfest. AND! I did not like what I found out! I AM SOOOO GETTIN FAT! Whatta takaw man! Rarrrr...
Anyhoo, got reprimanded by a teacher earlier 'cause of something I personally thing is very shallow and pointless. But then it still irritates me. It's fucking unnecessary!
Moving on... I'm sooo not in the mood to do any work whatsoever.
Distribution of cards tomorrow! Whatta hassle! I'll be the one to get it, though. Woohoo! Hope they aren't all too bad. **Although I am expecting them to fall.**
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Monday, November 17, 2003
My mom's leaving for the States tomorrow with my tito's family. Saaddd.. We had a despedida-birthday dinner earlier. Arrived around 15 minutes ago.
Man! I am soooo fat na. Swear! We've been eating out for the last 4 days man! How takaw can you get???? Whatta....
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Thursday, November 13, 2003
I soooooooooooo hungry.
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Wednesday, November 12, 2003
You are Neo, from "The Matrix." You
display a perfect fusion of heroism and
compassion.
What Matrix Persona Are You?
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Alright! I'm Neo. Haha. Sharing.
What Finding Nemo Character are You?
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Yup. I'm bored.
Forrest Gump!
What movie Do you Belong in?(many different outcomes!)
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I wasnt expecting that at all.. BUT I LOVE THAT MOVIE! :D
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He's sooooo adorable! :D
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Oh my god! I'm freaking happy. Again.
Stress! I was soooo sleepy when I got to school this morning and I was planning on getting one hell of a sleep. BUT NO!!! Camille brought her V-2-fucking-hundred phone! Oh my God! Stress.. FYI:: that is sooooo my future fuckin phone. AHHHHH! I love flip-flip phones to bits! Rarrrr...
AND! I'm soooo fuckin studying na. I cant believe it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whatta stress! Haha.
There. Just sharing. ;b
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Tuesday, November 11, 2003
I'm happy and it's scary. Heehee.
Ate Abey's home and she has pasalubongs. :D I love Ate Abey. I missed her. Her jetlag's funny. Hehe. I'm using my kuya's new mp3 player right now. Haha. Whatta dork. Haha.
I love my Kuya. :D I dunno. Sometimes he gets really annoying but you suddenly forget that he made you rise out of the bed 'cause he was sleeping there 'cause he did something sweet. *Sigh.
My grades are as low as hell for teh 2nd quarter and I'm hella fucked. My mom knows. She told me to study na. Hayyy... That's not good. I hate regretting things. Fuck. I need to study!!!!!!!!
Oh my god! I fell asleep during Word History kanina. Heehee. Miss Mariano wasnt there eh. Eh we were talking during lunch and I used Cy's lap for a pillow tas she was playing with my hair. Eh that makes me sooo damn sleepy. Tas when I woke up people were laughing 'cause I didnt even notice that Prin was sleeping naren at my feet and I had a World His book na on my freaking head. Eeeeek. Tas we were sleeping near the stack of newspapers pa. Haha. We looked like lost batang kalye. Haha. Sharing.
I miss Mama.
I ate a hella lot of shrimp for dinner. Eeek! They're fucking good eh! Yuck, whatta pig. Haha.
Omg. Ang daldal ko!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Monday, November 10, 2003
10 people you want to meet in no order:
1. John Nash. **I wanna see if he's really crazy.**
2. My grandparents
3. nick jouaquin. ditto.
4. The little girl who played Shirley Temple for Disney. She's adorable!
5. Cleopatra
6. U2
7. adolf hitler
8. Walt Disney
9. Anastasia
10. The dude who sang for Mulan's hot guy. :D
9 things you wear everyday:
1. a watch.
2. underwear
3. glasses
4. earrings.
5. omg. i cant think of any other. god...
6. ?
7. ??
8. ???
9. ????
8 of your favorite foods:
1. Peppermints
2. CHOCOLATE. :)
3. strawberry milk shake
4. anything with chicken. just not white meat
5. potato chips
6. peanut butter and fluff sandwich. ditto
7. sisig
8. hot fudge sundae and large fries
7 of your closest friends:
1. Inna.
2. abLog
3. barkada
4. prin and eka
5. people in Bicol
6. arlyn (I miss her.)
7. pia and lala
6 of your favorite shows:
1. F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
2. Sex and the City
3. Sabrina
4. Lizzie McGuire and That's So Raven. Haha.
5. Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
6. Mr. Bean!
5 things in your room:
1. beds
2. study tables
3. pictures.
4. junk! haha... mostly ate ak's! haha.. :)
5. my hotdog! haha.. :) ...that's my pillow! :)
pfft. yes. we have the same room. what'dya expect?
4 things you ate today:
1. spaghetti
2. the chicken thing in school
3. crab! :D
4. lansones. heehee.
3 things you could not live without:
1. Inna
2. family
3. friends
2 books you recently read:
1. The Island of the Blue Dolphins **and I realized it was lame.**
2. The Woman Who Had Two Navels
1 person you can't go a day without mentioning:
1. Inna. :)
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Saturday, November 08, 2003
It's
officially the last day of my so-called wonderful vacation. And
how was it? Lame-oh!
Being stuck in
my house with my parents' room without a phone isn't exactly very
exciting.
Well, on
the other hand, I never mentioned a horrendous vacation did I? I still
got to spend some hella
day with Eka; Went to Tagaytay with my parents and brother; Got to see
my friends in Bicol again; Dishumed the hot magic of Bicol Express;
Spent a hella lot of time in my computer chair; And hella Mooooore.
Anyhoo, I realized how much I miss my family right now.
Right this moment, theres only me, Inna, Ate AK, May and Kuya Migs just
arrived from his friend's party. Kuya Abel is at a party; Ate Alu is
somewhere in Marinduque for her Immersion; Ate Maya just went back to
the condo; Mama and Papa are in Irosin. Dang. That's the bad thing
about having a BIG family. You
get weirded out when your house is empty. Oh
well.
Help me stop time! Rarrrrrr... I am sooo not sleeping anytime soon.
Eew. In denial of time. Gross.
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Friday, November 07, 2003
Spent one hell of a day with Eka. :D
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Wednesday, November 05, 2003
THE NOTEBOOK
The one and only book (yet) that makes me want to suddenly grow up, skip finding the true love of my life and fall. Fall insanely in love and.... Well... and... I'm lost now.
But seriously, Nicholas Sparks has written such a powerful book that talks about love as, not just lifetime, but an eternity of companionship and passion. Passion that doesnt fade away amidst time and distance. Amazing!
I honestly cannot believe I am talking about love. *gakk... Kidding. Haha.
Anyway, during the drive from Tagaytay, nature called *wink* (1st degree.. haha) and I let it pass and slept. Then I dreamt of this freaky thing which I honestly thought was truly happening. And let me tell you, it was nowhere near a prince sliding me off of my feet or anything wondorous.
Then I started to think. Why can dreams be so horible yet we live to dream?
Maybe it's perfectly logical to others but for 14 loong years, I do not remember any pleasant dream. But what do I remember? A few of my most horrid dreams. Nightmares, at that. What's the difference between a nightmare and a bad dream?
Candidly, I dont expect this to make people think. Duhrr! I'm just asking.
:D
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Sunday, November 02, 2003
great. once again... i erased one hell of an entry. pfft.
The Wonders of Staying in Bicol
1. a four letter word which is vey much fulfilling. one cannot live without this yet people can die due to excessiveness.
F-O-O-D!!! haha.
2. along with the first item, this next one makes me look like a freaking batugan.
SLEEP
3. the wonderful presence of my FRIENDS. they're the greatest!! I swear! I know you probably wont believe me but my friends there and i have been friends since our kindergarten years. whew. haba nun ah. haha. so there.
4. our wonderful, beautiful HOUSE. yup. we have the best house in bicol. and we have a rocking system! wahoo! rock on!
Uh, i guess the list ends there. Eeek. I'll tr
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