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Friday, December 16, 2005
First Day of ChristmasTwinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
By Jane Taylor
Twinkle, Twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
When the blazing sun is gone,
When he nothing shines upon,
Then you show your little light,
Twinkle, Twinkle all the night.
Then the traveler in the dark
Thanks you for you tiny spark,
He could not see which way to go
If you did not twinkle so.
In the dark blue sky you keep,
And often through my curtains peep.
For you never shut your eye,
Till the sun is in the sky.
As your bright and tiny spark
Lights the traveler in the dark –
Though I know not what you are,
Twinkle, Twinkle, little star.
I bought this book for Macie since I liked it so much. Also because I wanted her to learn that the reason we celebrate CHRISTmas is not because Santa Claus gives us gifts, rather it’s the birthday of Jesus.
And though it may not be the first day of Christmas, for me, it has already begun. SPEED, Bam’s org that caters to special children, caroled in our house this evening, and though Bam insists that they’re not good, I was rather surprised. Not bad at all, if I may say so myself. And it was also so nice to see Macie gazing adoringly at her Tita Bam. It was such a nice treat to have people singing Christmas songs in the house with the whole family complete. It made feel light and happy inside. Finally, I can feel Christmas in the air.
Since I was happy, I just couldn’t help but play some holiday tunes on my violin… the kinda slow and easy ones. And though I’m still not that good, I felt happy.
Music: Pasko Na - SPEED
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Coffee, Food, Coffee...This year, I told myself that the only person I would collect stickers for a planner was myself, with the exception of helping Bam and Ate. But well, I have this thing with wanting the whole world to experience having a Starbucks planner so I actually got one for Regina and am in the process of collecting for Mikey (She's such a good friend, she deserves it.), then maybe even Teng if I can consume enough coffee til January 15. So much for "going to rehab".
Anyway, the food at last night's office Christmas party was AWESOME! It was in one officemate's new restaurant called Robbie's near Blue Wave, so, like a child, my father made sure I rode with Ton-ton and JJ for security purposes. But the FOOD! I'm talking about this huge fish with mayo - the winner! - and crispy pata, adobong pusit, crabs cooked in this spicy crunchy way, tahong and SUGPO, not sugpo (in a teeny-tiny voice), but SUGPO (in a big, low voice) in this buttery garlic sauce. Aaah! Then it was videoke all night long. They wouldn't let me go without singing so I did my classical rendition (i.e. my voice is so used to church music)of "Breathless" and the walang kamatayang "Dancing Queen". But JJ can really sing, natatabunan lang siya ni Andy and Wappy in church. Imagine him singing "Sex Bomb". Sobrang bagay! And Ton can sing rock too!
Current Music: Dancing Queen - ABBA
Monday, December 12, 2005
Of Good Deeds and Naughty Babies12/11/05 - Morning
I experienced hypertension like I have never in my life, all because we had to sing for the CCD Sunday School mass at San Antonio. It would've been OK if I just had to sing, but Andy and Willow couldn't make and neither could Ton, JJ, and Chris. So I had to play the piano and sing with what was originally just Bam and me for a group of some 50 people we didn't even know. I've never been so glad to see Fr. Tony in my life. But thanks to Mikey (God bless her soul, she is such a good friend) we had another voice to help us in the singing.
Shame on me, I almost made a run for it all because I was palpitating like crazy. But because my mother taught me to let my conscience be my guide I went back up and faced the music. And it wasn't bad at all. Fr. Tony even told us that we sand beautifully, and, as much as I am not fond of him, I admit that he was very sincere when he said that. Plus the woman in-charge really appreciated it. Good deed for the day!
Evening
We went to Rockwell to take pictures of Macie with Santa Calus, but that didn't happen til after an hour and a half of waiting, in which time we spent taking turns with Macie on the carousel. We suspect Santa was still busy taking a yosi break. And too bad that after all that time waiting, Macie wouldn't even sit on his lap. In fact, she couldn't wait to say good-bye to him.
Kuya treated to dinner at Pancake House after where Macie decided to act all naughty. But it seems her naughtiness is nothing to the potential of the baby currently residing in Ate Char's womb. According to the doctor, who is 60% sure that the baby is a boy, he is the most "malikot" baby she has ever seen while still in the womb. They are without a doubt their father's children.
Thursday, December 08, 2005
ZENIT... It's Love!I'm so happy! After three months of waiting I finally got my beloved Zenit.
About toy camera photography: The Zenit-122 is a fully manual slr camera that's made in Russia. What's pretty about it is that it is sturdier than your average Nikon manual slr which can be found at a more expensive price at Hidalgo, and it shows you if your focus or aperture is wrong. Also, it's a classic in so many ways that tons of photography and camera enthusiasts have spent thousands to get it along with some of its brothers and sisters.
I can't wait to start using it. To lay eyes and hands on this camera is really love. It's not that I don't love my lomo anymore. I still really do. But I need something that will let me grow. And in a few years, maybe even months, time, when I've learned how it is to capture great pictures with manual settings, it's time I got a digital.
For now, my Zenit is love.
Friday, December 02, 2005
Dreams of Willow and the Christmas SyndromeIt's the most wonderful time of the year once again... supposed to be, but like the past years I'm also once again down with the cold. How pathetic is that! Get sick during the Christmas season.
It all started four years ago. I decided to stay awake through the night and wait for the last Misa de Gallo (I didn't want to have to struggle with the singing due to a morning voice), which landed me sick on Christmas morning. The year after, we were just so stressed with preparations for Kuya's wedding that I went from Soprano 1 to Alto 2 due to a cough I developed. The year after, I just suddenly fell sick five days before Christmas. This year, I'm back on the cough and cold. But despite all that, it's still the most wonderful time of the year. One sticker to go til I get my Starbucks planner.
On to another note, what the heck is Willow doing to me? Last night was the 4th time this week I dreamt about her. The first time, I dreamt she slept over then "gave" me something and told me not to be afraid if I start "seeing" things. I woke up shaking and really scared.
The second time, I dreamt we were in Hong Kong. It was the same time she was actually in Hong Kong. Then Chris L. came over to an apartment we were staying in with glass windows. Then we see Willow walking on the street carrying an umbrella, helping a lady push a baby carriage, and she was wearing this pink dress that made her look really cute.
The third time, I dreamt that I was telling her about the two dreams and awakened to find out that it was just a dream.
So last night, I dreamt that we were in some carnival with VOSA and I told her about the three dreams. And it was once again a dream.