I never felt so busy with my previous holiday experiences. Last December 20 me, my younger brother and my mom went to Calinog. My dad's home town. One of my uncle called and invited us to go over for a little thanks giving celebration. It was fun seeing the rest of my uncles and aunt's on my father's side of the family. Last December 25 we went to Zarraga, my grand mother's hometown. It was also a splendid experience. Seeing the old folks. I never had this much fun before. Seeing a lot of unknown relatives makes my heart fill with joy. Our next destination is Bingawan on the 28th. I am looking forward to go there if I feel well. I am a bit ill and I think I caught a flu. But I will try to go tomorrow.
Christmas this year
December 17, 2008
For the past years Philippines has always started to express the celebration of the Christmas season early by decorating two or one month before December. It is an anticipated season where families gather and have a great time together. But for the years after until present date. People have been slowing down. And who could blame them? With all the price increase each year, people are being more practical and saves money as much as possible. It saddens me to see this. I used to see a lot of houses overly decorated with Christmas decors and lights, so warm, so happy and that around the months of August and November. Now it the 17th, and you can really tell that Philippines is very much affected by the Global economy. I don't see what I used to which reflects the anticipation of the Christmas season.
Simbang Gabi
One of the best ways to spend my Christmas vacation is to go to church. Here in the Philippines we have this traditional mass every dawn which we refer to as "simbang gabi". It is actually a novena. It starts at the 16th of December and ends on the 25th. It is believed that if your truly devoted and never miss a mass you wish be granted a wish made at the last day. I used to observe this along with my friends. We wake up around 1 or never sleep and compensate by resting in the day just for everyone to be together. Gp to church and believe me it's one of the times where I see churches here overflow with people. Late comers just stand on the hallway until the mass is finished. After that, you hang out with your friends go to places, make some funny trips and go home. I completed my attendance once. It was when I was facing a problem with school. I was encouraged to attend it because of this believed wish that will be granted. So I wished to pass my second year and I did. But last year I haven't done this and was pretty occupied with school. It's a shame, I already missed two days. All this school stuff is getting me preoccupied. I wish to complete my attendance next year. Hopefully the gang would be around since much has happened. A few went to other regions to work, others are busy with their newly started family, and some of us are hooked into computer games. I plan to gather the group next year and observe this. For all time's sake.
Glad it's fixed!
December 12, 2008
My computer got broken again last week of November. I was so pissed off! I got so annoyed! I tried getting into system restore, configure something in the set up and anything I could think of but to no success. I had to make use of several internet cafe's nearby which distracted me by playing an online game which I can't play at home due to pc system requirements. And I can't seem to update my blogs. But two days ago, I decided to have it fixed to a technician. But before I send it. I opened the cpu and cleaned a lot of dust. And when I turned it on, I was surprised! It running ok! It only I have done it sooner I could have saved myself the expenses. Anyway, back to my regular activities.
I dn't like this time
December 3, 2008
I really am very upset these past few days. My computer is broken and it needs some reformatting. I never had it checked to some computer technician. (Saving money reasons). Just asking some people out how to fix it. I was very restless at the first day lie a person suffering from withdrawal syndrome. I was having "delirium tremens" for not being online and such. I never was able to focus on anything just kept thinking of how I can have it fixed. I never did bother mom about it. Because she's happy it's broken for all she cares about is her electric bill each month. It was a bad time for me. It was days before my preliminary examinations in nursing and medical transcription! But I could not put myself to study. Luckily, I don't see a problem with my Medtrans exam. Just today I'm much more worried with my nursing exam. I took it today. I was only able to browse a few pages of the book. And I'm thinking that I'm not going to enjoy the holiday worrying again how did I do with my exams. I really can't afford to be delayed again in this semester. The results will be posted next week. And right now I'm really anxious about my score.
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