Last December 22 was my mom's 1st year death anniversary. My tatay went ahead of us in Batangas last Dec. 14 to look after the 9-day novena prayer. Then last Dec. 21, Kuya Paolo, Paul, Jasper and I followed. Here is the list of what happened last Dec21-23...
December 21...
> I heard the dawn mass at 4:45 - 5:45
> Mommy and I had breakfast in Conti's at Greenhills
> I went to meet my brothers in San Andres then we're off to the bus station in Buendia
> We stopped by goldilocks for the guys are hungry.. since I'm kinda addicted to starbucks (I wanna know how it feels to complete the stickers for the planner.. I already have a planner from Ate =) ) I took a jeep to buy us drinks from starbucks at Vito Cruz.
> Just listened to my mp3 while on the road, and was texting ate and crunch as well... and slept! =p
> When we got to Batangas
- we bought flowers
- arrived at Tita Precy's house, got settled, ate lunch.. slept some more! =)
- talked to ate on the phone after my long nap.. =)
- ate rice for snacks then watched tv while i text
- attended the anticipated simbang gabi
- bedtime
December 22
> I woke up 7:15 am, had my first cup of kapeng barako then took bath right away
> Had breakfast (got annoyed and hurt by one of my tito's comment when i invited him to have breakfast)
> Waited for the Bird Family with Vince and Fr. Serge
> They arrived 9:45, I led them to the prayer room where the mass will be held as permitted by the parish priest (thank you po so much)
> Got annoyed with kuya for being such a super slowpoke!
> 10 am - Mass for mama's 1st year death anniversary (THANK YOU SO MUCH FR. SERGE for the beautiful homily and for officiating the mass, BIRD FAMILY YOU'RE THE BEST! =)
> Prayer for the Babang Luksa.. I was asked to sit in the middle then they put a black veil on me, then white veil (in a form of a towel) as the magdadasal sang their prayer.. it took 1 hour.. (I kinda got annoyed cause I wasn't able to attend to my visitors and Paul and Vince even took pictures of me.. gah!!!)
> Once it was over, I went upstairs, talked to ate on the phone and ranted to her all that just happend, I was so sungit that time (sorry ate if I let out all my annoyance to you and thank you too for being there)
> We went to the cemetery to visit mama then there I ranted again to her the torture I went through but I did it for her.. I miss you mama, so much! I love you!
> SM Lipa
- We went around in different shops, I even tried a khaki pants in bench but didn't like the fit
- We went around some more to look for a place where we can get foot spa, unfortunately there was none.. =(
- Just Gift! I went inside to look for a bracelet, then the lady showed me this bracelet with alternate heart and cross charm! Perfect! The one I've been looking for for quite a long time already.. quite expensive.. good thing I have discount card.. I bought it as a gift for myself.. =) .. Paul bought a cross pendant while Japs bought earrings.
- Got sad cause there's no Starbucks (Why will there be one in the first place when they've got the best tasting coffee!)
- Early dinner - Yellow Cab - while waiting for our order, Paul, Japs and I went to the Supermarket and bought some stuff (I got myself V-cut and a can of Royal - those who know me will surely react on this.. =P )
- Back to Tita Precy's house
> Since I'm still full, I didn't eat at home anymore..
> Talked again to ate on the phone while I wait for the time for me to go to the church for the anticipated simbang gabi.. had my 6th cup of kapeng barako before I went to church.. =)
> From church, Japs, Paul, Teten, Judy Anne were playing Uno cards and made me join them, then Ivy, Charm and Jen joined us when they arrived.. I lost 2x when I joined right away that delayed my washing up.. Back to the game.. We had lots of laugh and teasing and eating and more laughing.. =) (but amidst all these, I'm super worried about my ate cause she's shocked and sad about "the news".. basta ate, dito lang ako)
> We slept 1:30 am - oops.. december 23 na!
December 23
> We got up from bed around 9:30 am
> We went to the following relatives to give our Christmas present since we'll be going back to Manila already in the afternoon..
- Kakang Ayot and Kakang Tinay
- Tiyo Ikoy and Tita Chie and Kids
- Tito Cesar and Tita Nelia and Kids
- Tito Insog and Tita Edna
- Tita Merlie and Noreen
- Tita Elsie and Tito Victor and Kids
- Tita Helen and Tito Laloy and Kids
- Kakang Belen with Vilma, Kuya Valdwin, Ate Beth and Kids
> Ate lunch then took a bath then waited for the slowpokes to get ready to leave
> Accompanied Paul in the market to buy 40 packs of freshly grilled coffee
> Bus going back to Manila.. slept.. woke up in a bus stop.. talked to ate on the phone while caught in traffic!
> 7:00pm - Home at last!
December 21...
> I heard the dawn mass at 4:45 - 5:45
> Mommy and I had breakfast in Conti's at Greenhills
> I went to meet my brothers in San Andres then we're off to the bus station in Buendia
> We stopped by goldilocks for the guys are hungry.. since I'm kinda addicted to starbucks (I wanna know how it feels to complete the stickers for the planner.. I already have a planner from Ate =) ) I took a jeep to buy us drinks from starbucks at Vito Cruz.
> Just listened to my mp3 while on the road, and was texting ate and crunch as well... and slept! =p
> When we got to Batangas
- we bought flowers
- arrived at Tita Precy's house, got settled, ate lunch.. slept some more! =)
- talked to ate on the phone after my long nap.. =)
- ate rice for snacks then watched tv while i text
- attended the anticipated simbang gabi
- bedtime
December 22
> I woke up 7:15 am, had my first cup of kapeng barako then took bath right away
> Had breakfast (got annoyed and hurt by one of my tito's comment when i invited him to have breakfast)
> Waited for the Bird Family with Vince and Fr. Serge
> They arrived 9:45, I led them to the prayer room where the mass will be held as permitted by the parish priest (thank you po so much)
> Got annoyed with kuya for being such a super slowpoke!
> 10 am - Mass for mama's 1st year death anniversary (THANK YOU SO MUCH FR. SERGE for the beautiful homily and for officiating the mass, BIRD FAMILY YOU'RE THE BEST! =)
> Prayer for the Babang Luksa.. I was asked to sit in the middle then they put a black veil on me, then white veil (in a form of a towel) as the magdadasal sang their prayer.. it took 1 hour.. (I kinda got annoyed cause I wasn't able to attend to my visitors and Paul and Vince even took pictures of me.. gah!!!)
> Once it was over, I went upstairs, talked to ate on the phone and ranted to her all that just happend, I was so sungit that time (sorry ate if I let out all my annoyance to you and thank you too for being there)
> We went to the cemetery to visit mama then there I ranted again to her the torture I went through but I did it for her.. I miss you mama, so much! I love you!
> SM Lipa
- We went around in different shops, I even tried a khaki pants in bench but didn't like the fit
- We went around some more to look for a place where we can get foot spa, unfortunately there was none.. =(
- Just Gift! I went inside to look for a bracelet, then the lady showed me this bracelet with alternate heart and cross charm! Perfect! The one I've been looking for for quite a long time already.. quite expensive.. good thing I have discount card.. I bought it as a gift for myself.. =) .. Paul bought a cross pendant while Japs bought earrings.
- Got sad cause there's no Starbucks (Why will there be one in the first place when they've got the best tasting coffee!)
- Early dinner - Yellow Cab - while waiting for our order, Paul, Japs and I went to the Supermarket and bought some stuff (I got myself V-cut and a can of Royal - those who know me will surely react on this.. =P )
- Back to Tita Precy's house
> Since I'm still full, I didn't eat at home anymore..
> Talked again to ate on the phone while I wait for the time for me to go to the church for the anticipated simbang gabi.. had my 6th cup of kapeng barako before I went to church.. =)
> From church, Japs, Paul, Teten, Judy Anne were playing Uno cards and made me join them, then Ivy, Charm and Jen joined us when they arrived.. I lost 2x when I joined right away that delayed my washing up.. Back to the game.. We had lots of laugh and teasing and eating and more laughing.. =) (but amidst all these, I'm super worried about my ate cause she's shocked and sad about "the news".. basta ate, dito lang ako)
> We slept 1:30 am - oops.. december 23 na!
December 23
> We got up from bed around 9:30 am
> We went to the following relatives to give our Christmas present since we'll be going back to Manila already in the afternoon..
- Kakang Ayot and Kakang Tinay
- Tiyo Ikoy and Tita Chie and Kids
- Tito Cesar and Tita Nelia and Kids
- Tito Insog and Tita Edna
- Tita Merlie and Noreen
- Tita Elsie and Tito Victor and Kids
- Tita Helen and Tito Laloy and Kids
- Kakang Belen with Vilma, Kuya Valdwin, Ate Beth and Kids
> Ate lunch then took a bath then waited for the slowpokes to get ready to leave
> Accompanied Paul in the market to buy 40 packs of freshly grilled coffee
> Bus going back to Manila.. slept.. woke up in a bus stop.. talked to ate on the phone while caught in traffic!
> 7:00pm - Home at last!
