Days of Christmas

On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me

A partridge in a pear tree.

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On the second day of Christmas, my true love sent to me

Two turtle doves,

And a partridge in a pear tree.

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On the third day of Christmas, my true love sent to me

Three French hens,

Two turtle doves,

And a partridge in a pear tree.

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On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me

Four calling birds,

Three French hens,

Two turtle doves,

And a partridge in a pear tree.

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On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me

Five golden rings,

Four calling birds,

Three French hens,

Two turtle doves,

And a partridge in a pear tree.

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On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me

Six geese a-laying,

Five golden rings,

Four calling birds,

Three French hens,

Two turtle doves,

And a partridge in a pear tree.

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On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me

Seven swans a-swimming,

Six geese a-laying,

Five golden rings,

Four calling birds,

Three French hens,

Two turtle doves,

And a partridge in a pear tree.

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On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me

Eight maids a-milking,

Seven swans a-swimming,

Six geese a-laying,

Five golden rings,

Four calling birds,

Three French hens,

Two turtle doves,

And a partridge in a pear tree.

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On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me

Nine ladies dancing,

Eight maids a-milking,

Seven swans a-swimming,

Six geese a-laying,

Five golden rings, Four calling birds,

Three French hens,

Two turtle doves,

And a partridge in a pear tree.

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On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me

Ten lords a-leaping,

Nine ladies dancing,

Eight maids a-milking,

Seven swans a-swimming,

Six geese a-laying,

Five golden rings,

Four calling birds,

Three French hens,

Two turtle doves,

And a partridge in a pear tree.

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On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me

Eleven pipers piping,

Ten lords a-leaping,

Nine ladies dancing,

Eight maids a-milking,

Seven swans a-swimming,

Six geese a-laying,

Five golden rings,

Four calling birds,

Three French hens,

Two turtle doves,

And a partridge in a pear tree.

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On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me

Twelve drummers drumming,

Eleven pipers piping,

Ten lords a-leaping,

Nine ladies dancing,

Eight maids a-milking,

Seven swans a-swimming,

Six geese a-laying,

Five golden rings,

Four calling birds,

Three French hens,

Two turtle doves,

And a partridge in a pear tree!

Christmas 2007

I had a wonderful Christmas Eve. Prior to that, I just only realized why people would always want it to be Christmas... I just got the drift of why they say, "Sana laging Pasko". why would they wish for that? Here...

Sana laging Pasko... para laging mababait ang mga tao.
Sana laging Pasko... para nag-uumapaw ang mga regalo.
Sana laging Pako... para laging maraming pagkain.
Sana laging Pako... para maraming perang matanggap.
Sana laging Pasko... para hindi traffic.
Sana laging Pasko... para magkakita-kita nag mga magkakaibigan.
Sana laging Pasko... para magkasama-sama ang bawat pamilya.
Sana laging Pasko... para nagkakabati ang magkaka-away.
Sana laging Pasko... para naaalala ng tao si Hesus.
Sana laging Pasko...

My Hone picked me up in the office at around 3pm. We dropped first in SM North to buy the few gifts that he havent bought for her inaanak and lola. Then, we went home. When we got home, I just prepared the things I needed to do and bring as we are supposed to give grocery items to my subject for Case Study last term.

When we arrived in Junior's house. I felt their heart's sadness. I noticed the dining table didn't had any food or drink. There was no one preparing food in the kitchen area for the Christmas Eve... the children were just stunned that we were there. I shook the hands of Junior's father and handed the groceries to Junior as well as my gift to him. Sadly, but it was a dry Christmas for them. My heart wanted to cry that moment, but tears won't fall.. as I needed to show strength for them... and hope... that God is still good in their lives.

I asked my Papa for some coins to be given to the children, I gave Junior's siblings coins and gave all that was left in my Papa's wallet... a fifty peso bill. They were all thankful for that small amount. That moment, I felt the joy in their hearts, I still wnated to burst into tears, but I can't. I still needed to show strength. On my peripheral vision, I saw my Mama, wiping her eyes, touched at the scene she saw. Then, we finally bid goodbye to the whole family and greeted them a very Merry Christmas.

We then left and stopped by a nearby water station. My Hone and I were singing "Days of Christmas" by Disney. Unfortunately, we don't know the entire song, we were only singing up to the 4th day of christmas. Arni and I were laughing so hard on the part when Donald Duck is being imitated by Hone. Sure I'll get a copy of the song's lyrics by tomorrow!

When we finally got home, Hone decided to go to his lola's house first and said he'll just pick us up when their party begins. So I just arranged the things that I needed to do, ate dinner and took my shower. In my mind, I was thinking of wearing my maong skirt.

When Myke picked us up. I wasn't that prepared then, so I wasn't able to bring the gelatin as well that I was supposed to bring and share. Well, it's okay... bawi nalnag ako next time. For sure, I'll be spending Christmases with Myke's family na rin naman for years and years and years...:)

It was fun to be with my Hone's relatives. I really liked the crunchy tofu and its sauce,,, hmmm... yummy! Oh well, I felt accepted by their family and it was great to be with them! Arni was able to collect several twenty-peso bills and gained friends like Mica, Given & Regina.

At aroud 11:10 pm, we went back home. Hone, borrowed Ahia Bhonn's motorcycle. sonner, Hone left. I prepared the foods for our Noche Buena.

The clock striked twelve, It's Christmas, Jesus was born at this very moment thousand of years ago. The Son of God is born... whose called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Ftaher & Prince of Peace.

Our family prayed together. It was lead by my father. We greeted Jesus a very Happy Birthday! Then, we sang a birthday song:) Funny thing was when Maryel woke up that eve and celebrated with us. There were many foods served on the table, it was a great feast. Then, we also had an exchanging ang opening of gifts. After that, I immediately went to my room and slept.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Hone's Christmas Scam

One Christmas Eve...

Gift-Giving Program & Feeding Program

2:00 pm @ Oro Compound, our church had an activity set in a depressed area. Foods flooded for kids and gifts were given to children. Here are the pix.

INV5's Christmas Party

Who: INV5 People/eBay.co.uk/Sutherland Global Services
What: Christmas Party
Where: Seaside, Trinity Restaurant
When: December 20, 2007, 4:00pm

Finally, the morning shifters met the evening shifters to celebrate Christmas. It was a terrific Thursday afternoon, flooded by yummy foods and undending laughter. The exhanging of gifts was done after meal. Our names were all coded corny names from telenovelas to spice up the party. The following character names were:
Dao Ming Si- Gerald
Pooh-Quiao- Raphie
Sanchai- Pat
Marimar- Mommy E
Corazon- CJ
Dao Ming Si- Gerald
Kokei- Just
Totoy Mola- Pope
Bella Aldama- Chloe
Amor Powers- Lala
Zaido-Jays
Pokwang-Eileen
Cacai- Rache
Sergio-Archie
Jumong-Jan Paul
Bentong-Vic

I got Amor Powers- Lala as my baby. I partially gave her what she wanted from the wishlist. And I also partially got what I wanted. Pope, gave me a usb (1 gig), color black. At least, I now have my own flash drive:)

Here are the pix:






















































































I also got a gift from Sherryl & Gerald this day. In addition, I also received a news from my classmate, Kristelle. She texted me and said, I got 3.0 in our subject. That means, I no longer need to need the subject that I should be takingif UI did not get a grade as such.Well, for me, that is the best gift I receive this Christmas. I thank God for hearing my prayers. Inded, He works in ways, I could not imagine. I remember, I just lead praying for the food in the party... then, by simply standing out and calling His name infront of crowd, He immediately gave me this wonderful gift! Such a magnificent God! Thank you once more!:)

I was also able to meet Hone in Trinoma. I missed him so much! We're supposed to make some chocolates ordered by Anjulix but I cancelled the orders since we really run out of time and we're so tired.

When I got home, my parents were still not there. They went in Taguig since it was Uncle Elmar's birthday. I slept at 10:30 in the evening.

Thank you, Lord for all the blessings!

Tired

I'm currently at work. Kapag iniisip ko ang mga dapat gawin, gipit na gipit na ako sa oras, kulang na kulang sa tulog, sobrang pagod na. Parang andami kong ginagawa at dapat asikasuhin. Holidays na, pero wala akong bakasyon, di na kasi estudyante tulad dati or estidyante man ako, may trabaho naman na walang bakasyon, maliban sa off. Kelanagn ko ng rest. That's something for sure.

Later, Christmas Party ng Queue namin. Perhaps, that's all the rest I can get. Hay, talaga naman! Sino kaya nakabunot sakin as Cacai... may hint ako si Gerald, kasi ang reklamo nya eh. Sana lang tuparin nya yung nasa wish list ko, para namna 2 out of 3 nalang dun sa wishlist ko ang bibilhin ko para sa sarili ko.

Yung nabunoy ko, si Amor Powers. Grabe, pinahirapan din ako maghanap nung wish list nya ah. 3 days ako naghanap bago nakakita. I know matutuwa siya kahit paano. Sana matuwa din ako sa maereceive ko. heheh

Namimiss ko na si Hone. Bukas, magkikita kami. hay, antagal.

Pagod na. Inaantok na.

Mini-Reunion

After two years of silence...our barkada, decided to finally meet! If not because of Marga's oder of chocolates, we wouldn't be able to reunite, at least. Though Jao, Ras & Abby are already outside the country... I'm happy to least see some of my other highschool barkada like May, Jhepot, Kel & Rhandy.











I mishyou, guys... if you only know!

DV!

Christmas rush @ DV with Hone! There were too many shoppers and it was really uncomfortable buying there but at least, I was able to buy gifts to all my inaanak from the list.
Hone and I starved to death... so he cooked something when we got home and I loved it!

In addition, Hone & I went in Chiang Kai Shek College and claimed something! I was relieved seeing it! Finally! I love you, Hone and thanks for letting me push you a little... it's for us, and for our future.

Final Exam Exemption

Supposedly, today is the last day of school in grad studies but since, I heard my name mentioned by our professor from last week's list of exempted students, I'm freed from burden! Thank God!

I feel so free... finally! Woh, this would only take until the 1st week of January...
Oh, vacation! I love it!

2nd Term Enrollment in DLSU

I enrolled myself today for the 3rd term in DLSU, it is my 2nd Term now. I decided to take 9 units this time. I hope, I'll be able to manage everyting. I know it's gonna be tough, considering that I'm working and we have business that also needs my attention.

I just feel so happy that I'm able to pay my tuition with my own hard-earned money!
after this term... I only have 24 units left! Then, I'm up for moving abroad!

Breaking up the silence

I met Marga today.

I wore a faded jeans and a simple shirt. No make-up. I just brought my simplest self plus my shades.

I was expecting Marga, would also dress down... but when I saw her, she was not in the state as I was expecting her to be.

She wore something black, something formal, also not in jeans. In addition, she placed make-up on her face... which I least expected, as she never liked it when we were in Highschool.

After two years of extreme silence, I broke it. I admit, I missed her so much. We had long conversations. So many undending stories, and I just felt the same. Me with an old friend. It feels like I'm back home.

She told me something that she have long enough have kept for herself. I never expected things will turn out to be like that... but if she'll be happy inspite of the pains that it includes... I'll be happy for her too...

We ate in Terriyaki Boy, watched "Enchanted" and had a snack in Mister Donut. It was a fun day... I hope to see her again soon!