新年快樂 !
Happy Chinese New Year, Everyone! Last friday, we had celebrated the chinese new year at our school. We had the mass and I volunteered as an offerer. I had difficulty in finding what to wear because we had no "tiongiang" (spelling, please?). Good thing Faj brought one, but it was sleeveless. I'm afraid what Ma'am Cindy will say about it, so I asked Adet to bring hers. And what I did? I layered them both. After the mass, Kimberly gave each of us a tikoy. Yihee! Thanks, Kim.
Sunday, February 18, 2007
The anniversary
Yeah! The girls and I spent the saturday together. It was our first anniversary- we weren't complete though. We watched "The Messengers". Whew! It was scary. I shouted many times- I was so scared and every five minutes, I let out a loud scream. Magkaka-heart attack na ata ako eh. I am not used to scary movies. I can only count in my hand the scary movies I watched. I conclude this was the scariest one. Yeah, I'm pretty lame. Haha!
Then, we had our picture taken at Yoyong's. It was taking much of our time because we had the 'amot-amot' system. Oh well, at least we had fun. We were so crazy when we entered the studio. Grace took out her camera and, click! Click here, click there,
click everywhere. Vanity fair of the vain ones! And I am part of those. After we still can't find the cure for our vanity, so we still had the picture taking outside the studio. We even had taken a picture of our bags. Vain talaga!Then we had gotten to Mcdo. I had to go home because my Mom wouldn't allo
w me to go to Damosa with Grace, Farida, Daphne, Thea, Kayan, Quennie, etc. Haayy. Anyway, I guess they had fun. I have a fever again! - It's not that high but my mom let me take vitamins because every week I would get sick. Anyway, Happy Anniversary Lollipop Girls!
w me to go to Damosa with Grace, Farida, Daphne, Thea, Kayan, Quennie, etc. Haayy. Anyway, I guess they had fun. I have a fever again! - It's not that high but my mom let me take vitamins because every week I would get sick. Anyway, Happy Anniversary Lollipop Girls!
Saturday, February 17, 2007
My girls
Yey! It's our first anniversary. I remember this date because of course, a year ago- in this same date, we had our field trip. Right? It's also Ma'am Giegy, our ever loving adviser's birthday. Hahayy. One year na pala tayong nagsama-sama. All I would like to say is, thank you so much. Thank you for accepting me as I am and thank you for being there. Lemme tell you what I learned from a year... First, I learned that the best things in life are free (by Grace!). Haha. Seriously. I learned that it's not important how much you have to sacrifice, but the important thing is to take time to smell the flowers. Relax and chill. I also learned that we will always stick by each other and there are some people who'll stay eventhough how imperfect I look in other's side. Kahit napapa-away ako, all of you were there, nagpapatawa just to make me smile. I still remember Q's vain smile whenever I want to cry. It never fails to bring me smiles and it turns my dark days into happy ones. I also learned that despite of our differences, we still understand each other. I know that sobra-mega-ultimate tripper of all ako, but you still understood me. I promise to change myself. Thank you for making my life so colorful. You have always been true angels (or devils!) to me. Haha! They say that good friends will bail you out of jail in prison, but true friends will sit by your side and whisper, "damn. we messed up!" It's probably true. Remember the prom incident? Haaay. I thought that I won't be able to join, but there I was, with Grace and Angel. My partners-in-crime. And whenever I need comfort and someone telling me it will be okay, I find comfort in Adet. I can surely tell my problems to her and she would surely listen. Kahit senseless na sinasabi ko about my 'flings', tinitiis parin ni Farida. Thank you! At si Shawie, she always make me feel happy. Of course, if I am longing to talk about my uaap crushes, I turn to Daphne, Thea and Kayan. You are surely upated! Haha. I also learned to be selfless. To be a person for others. Kimberly, Pam, Fajee you are the girls that made my life wackier! Haha. And to all you seventeen brats, Thank you so much. I'm sorry if sometimes I get sensitive and nag-iinarte. I'm trying to change that attitude nowadays. I'm so sorry if I have hurt you. I'm so sorry for the hurting words I have said. Pagtiyagaan nyo na, loka talaga ako eh. I'm so happy because you became part of my life. Kahit nahihirapan tayo na magbalanse sa studies, kasi running for valedictorian tayo- sa trippings, kasi madaming 7 at 8- sa lahat lahat, I know you'll stay the same. Just a little letter to thank you for a year of crazy, wacky, happy moments! Sana, time comes that we would still reminisce those moments. I don't know what is up for me, what is up for us- come what may nalang- I'm glad to be Lolli-tripper. Haha. Love you!
Thursday, February 15, 2007
V-day
Happy hearts day everyone!
My valentines day were just like any ordinary days. I didn't even know it was the v-day until I arrived at school. The gates were full of vendors, selling flowers, balloons and other whatnots. As I entered th school, there were sweet couples and other boys patiently waiting for their loved ones holding either flowers, teddy bears, chocolates, cakes, balloons... The list goes on! How sweet of them.
Me? I just spent my valentines day with my friends, my family and myself. I spent my valentines day doing happy things for others and not thinking about me too often. I became selfless and prioritize others for a change. Angel, Kimberly, Grace and Daph were I can conclude, the happiest people among us.
But I'm also happy too. I spent the day with no worries. I spent my day with everyone and not just for one person, but to the world. I don't want to think that I'm reserved. I'm not. As I see the mushy couples around thinking how sweet they could be, I also think that's it is not bad to be spending this day with no special someone. The truth is, I have a special someone, and that is God. I guess it was God's will that He made me happy this day.
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Promenade adventures
At long last, Prom is finally over. That day was full of embarrassing, disappointing, crazy moments! All were memorable but sometimes, I wish I could turn back time. If only. Haha.
7 a.m. > I was already awake due to excitement. I had my nails done- colorless to be simple. I fit my dress, it was so tight! I can't breath and obviously, I gained weight.
9 a.m. > Breakfast was McDo. I overate. Hash brown + french fries + iced tea. I didn't care if I wouldn't fit in the dress.
11 a.m. > Tita Cherry and I went to SM. I had been booked for a make-up at Salon de Rose. Gosh, it wasn't what I expected. The hairdresser quickly made-up my face without even asking me what I wanted. I didn't like what she had done because I looked like a dog (in my opinion). So, I let my mom come over the salon, then I cried. My mom told me it was okay but then I went crazy, I wanted a different motif- particularly a silver one. So, she redid my make-up and I ended up late. After, I went to 1001 photography with my prom dress on! Embarrassing, but it was okay because I wasn't the only one who was in my dress. The assistant had mistaken me as a koreana so she talked to me in somewhat weird way. Haha! I was rushing and so was the whole studio because there were so many people who had their picture taken.4:30 p.m. > I went to photolusion to join the girls for their group picture. The studio was also crowded and we were hungry. Good thing the photographer was a good comedian. Or we would've complained about the studio's little space.
5:00 p.m. > I arrived at school when the teachers had been seated at the lobby. They were looking so fierce. Ma'am Cindy shouted at me, "Dianna! Halika! Halika!" Then, I became nervous. I had a clue that I had disobeyed the dress code. But as I see it, I followed the rules. She shouted at me, infront of all the juniors, seniors and the teachers that were there. That time, I started to hate her. She had embarrassed me infront of all the people that were there. Grace, Angel and I nervously waited at the "receiving room" and patiently waited for a way so I can enter the gym. I texted Mami Chay, she said I'd use her jacket instead. Arghh!
6:00 p.m. > There I was in the gym looking like a grandmother. The jacket totally ruined my outfit. It was so embarrassing to be dancing in the crowd looking like a lola. I had regret that moment because my dress was totally covered. So, we first ate. My tablemates were: of course, Lino Bangayan my partner. Farida Ong with Arlen Ching her partner. Donna Mangilet and Kimberly Ramos with their partner Kevin Ang, and Angel Espino with her partner Stuart Fernandez. Lino broght me a yellow corsage (Thanks, Lino!). My tablemate were so funny and they saved me from boredom. Kevin offered me his coke since he broght 2. Stuart, Kevin and Arlen treated their meals as "buffet" and eat-all-you-can (so was Erik!). We had to march with our partners then we were given broken hearts. All of us, the juniors and seniors should find their match. Gosh, it was so disappointing because I didn't find my match. My heart was no. 124. I guess I'm still looking for him, my Mr. 124.
8:00 p.m. > The prom titles' candidates were announced. The best dressed, full bloom, mr. and ms. valentine, prom king and queen, etc. Then, we had been given a chance to dance and fool around. So, we danced and played around the dancefloor, clicking our cameras and posing like celebrities. My feet were sore from all the dancing.
9:00 p.m. > The prom king and queen was announced. Steve Chan and April Sy were the prom king and queen. Then, we were given a chance to dance again (plus, picture taking). We had the different types of dance, slow dance + disco + etc. Grace, Karlu, Queenie had been so crazy because we had a crazy dance when it was disco time. Kevin also asked me for a dance. Jane and Kates were also crazy. The lolligirls were. We even did a hide-n-seek at the dancefloor. Our feet were sore from all those dancing and partying around.
11:30 p.m. > We went to K1. We were still crazy. Imagine, gathered in a little room full of crazy people..Woah. We enjoyed singing emo, whatever kind of songs. I only stayed upto midnight since that was my curfew. But the girls continued their partying. Paolo, Jane's boyfriend treated them with SanMig light. They went home at 3 o'clock at Grace's house.Day 2: 10:30 a.m. > Daph and I had met at Mcdo but separated since I was going to the mall with my mom and she was with patricia.
11:00 a.m. > Daph and I met up at the mall. We waited for the girls to arrive for three hours. Gawd! Haha. Then we had our lunches at Spazio.
3:30 p.m. > We decided to watch Griffin and Phoenix instead of The Messenger. It was a love story and it wasn't as exciting as our orginal plan (to watch a horror movie). But it was okay, just that it wasn't fit for my mood that day.
So, that's all. My bitter-sweet promenade '07. What I learned was not to expect at things and just to relax. Just take the moment as it is and never miss a chance to enjoy every tidbit of the moment. I hope next year will also be a night to remember.
more pictures at: http://yanamarisse.multiply.com
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Hearts' month
It's officially the month of love. Romance everywhere, and the chance of seeing mushy couples that seem to be unbreakable. Oh yes, we are part of the love month- no exceptions. Who says that Valentines will just be for couples?
I was asked with the question myslef, To whom are you planning to spend the v-day with? My answer was simple: To my friends, my family, myslef and my food. Yeah! There's no power like the single's power. As I see it, being single isn't a problem. It has its own advantages. You can spend the whole day with your friends and mingle all you want without feeling guilty about not being with someone, to 'trip' all you can, to spot a hottie without someone watching you, and all. The possibilities are endless.
I agree, sweet it will be when that special someone will bring you flowers, chocolates and other stuff you probably didn't ask for. I just don't get some people. They tend to hate valentine's day because they dont have that special someone in their life. Note: a special someone is not just a boyfriend or a girlfriend. It's everyone who you treasure in your life. But, I understand them. I, myself think about those things. I also get emo when I wonder about those things. The more I think about it, the more it made me realize that I shouldn't hurry. It's not like we're in some kind of contest.
Cupid will be thrilled when there's so much people to be hit on. He's actually looking for pairs to pitch arrows at. Look out.
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
anticipation about after-prom
Day two of the practice for the prom- whew! I survived again. I can see that we have made progress because we practiced the last dance already. It was 'nakakahilo' because we had to be in a group of twelve pairs then we would ocassionally turn and be paired with another person. But, I survived the practice with less laugh (atleast).
My mom still didn't allow me to the after-prom gimmik. She still didn't say "yes". Argh! I wish she would trust me when I say i'll be okay on my own. I wish she'd allow me because it's just a sleepover at grace's house. And it would only happen twice in a lifetime. Why won't she believe me when I say that we will all be fine? Or when I say we will all be girls and no boys?
Well, according to Farida she said that my mom won't allow me because my mom thinks that there will be boys. My mom also said that I have lots of boyfriends (??). To be clear, I am not that type of person. Not in my life. Not ever! I may look like I am psyched about Chris Tiu but i'm not like that. Besides Ma'am Dep also told us that it's better to look like a boy-crazy girl than be a demure and silent girl outside but on the inside, ayayay... worse than a boy-crazy girl's mind.
Monday, February 05, 2007
Mister partner
Today we had our first prom practice with our fourth year partners. I had been guilty of 'over-obsessing' about my partner. I had been guilty for endlessly complaining about the pairing system wishing that I had been paired with someone I like or atleast, someone better. But today, I actually think that the practice was okay.
Why? I just thought of this: Why don't I put my place in his' shoes? What would I feel? Feels like i'm stabbing him on the back. I really feel guilty though, because the whole practice I just kept on laughing. Listening to what others had to say about him, and about how weird he is. I feel so guilty because I myself am teasing him.
I just realized something. It hurts. I'm just too overrated and insensitive. I question myself, is this simplicity? I just made a resolution to be simple and to be friendly to others... And I just broke them in minutes. Believe it or not, I think my partner was okay. He was friendly despite of all the laughs he got. He is a good dancer (that makes me lose calories faster. Haha!).
Maybe outside, he is a nerd, a weird dude who talks about outer space and fungi, but inside, he has feelings like normal human beings. I'm so sorry for those who I have offended, especially Mister partner. I promise to be nice and simpler. Promise. Promise.
culmination
We just celebrated the culmination week. It was uber-fun seeing funny and familiar faces on stage. The presentations were nice and they really did their best. The different clubs had performed different activities. The one that I liked the most was the 'charming-dodong jan jan' loveteam. They were really funny- especially their names. Haha! The "Mamarkee" presentation was also funny. It was a remake of Wowowee- they had also dancers, but the difference is the Mamarkee dancers were boys. A group called "SohCahToa". I enjoyed the Marisian TV. It was unscripted, but still they managed to make it very funny. Ang galing nila.
The next day was also funfilled although I was considering to be absent for I wasn't feeling well. At morning, we had the acoustic band contest. Different bands performed. From Parokya ni Edmar to Marlouie's band, they were all so funny with the bloopers. That afternoon was the HipHop dance contest, ohmy... They were like in a real, hardcore contest! Haha. They were all superb. Ate Keeshia's won the HipHop dance contest while Antonette and Luigi's group won the acoustic band contest. That same afternoon, Ma'am Jose was planning to have a prom practice, but we all had a boycott. The result? No practice. Yey!
to see videos of the culmination week, click (under 'videos' section'): MY MULTIPLY
Prom, prom, proooom!
Prom is just weeks away. Two weeks away to be exact. But i'm not excited as I used to be before. Why? Honestly, I think that it won't be a night to remember at all. I admit, I hate this pairing thing. Everyone hates it. Except of course, when you get to be with someone na 'ina-asam-asam nyo..'. For me, I don't want to think about it and I don't want to add my problem with this little dilemma. Anyway, i'm still having fun in the preparations. For me, it's part of the fun. Plus- the practices we are undergoing. It may be tiring, but I can say that I know how to 'ballroom dance, baby!' lol. I guess my prom won't be such a good night but I can assure myself it will be a blast. I can imagine the after prom scene already. My girls are planning for some sleepover at grace's house. We will be swimming in adet's pool, with queenie mercilessly teasing and joking around. We will be strolling around MTS (hopefully) watching the mushy couples at luvapalooza. We will stay awake all night until our eyes will be sore developing huge eyebags. Finally, watching the sunrise at dawn at airport view. Ain't that fun instead of worrying who will be your escort?
I'm afraid of karma- so, I don't want to make a big deal out of it. Maybe it's just an itsy-bitsy bumpy thing in the night. I will enjoy the night. I will. I will and I hope.