Saw birds of a different kind (of a different species? haha) on campus *that translates into* I watched the Oblation Run for the very first time. And I can truly say that it's nothing spectacular. The APO entrance was far more exciting than the actual run, or should I say, timid walk, up the AS steps.
December 16
My sister Nikki, along with the rest of AC Chorale, performed at Manila Hotel where my family and I caught their hour-long performance of Christmas carols at the lobby. Great job guys!! They did such a sweet rendition of the classic, Pasko Na Sinta Ko (which translates into something like It's Already Christmas, My Love/Dear). Btw Manila Hotel is SO pretty. My dad went there back in the 80s and he said nothing much has changed. You can feel Filipino culture by just standing in the lobby. Two freakin' Manansala paintings, beautiful chandeliers, and carved wood adorn the interiors. Too bad we didn't stay long, or check in! For you foreigners planning to visit the Philippines, please do stay here. It's a five-star hotel soaked in Filipino heritage.
After that, we heard Simbang Gabi (oo na, I hear anticipated Simbang Gabi) then went over to Magallanes to attend the wake of the mom of a good friend. I was shaking looking into the casket. That could have been my mom there, considering that my mother had a tumor too in her brain. Thankfully my mom's tumor was benign, unlike the case of my friend. Her mother's tumor was malignant. My deepest condolences to you, dear.
December 17
Unfortunately, I missed almost the whole Lantern Parade due to miscommunication with my sister (cause we had to coordinate our plans since both of us would be out at the same time). I caught one lantern, the one of FA. The designs were great (I think they used the same technique they employed in their smaller lanterns from last year's) but I think there would have been more impact if there were like, five sets of underwater scenes that passed by instead of just two. But well, I know that's pretty difficult to make so props to FA! :) Will definitely watch each Parade until I graduate.
December 18-19
My family and I checked in at Dusit Thani to celebrate my parent's 21st wedding anniversary! It was a pretty chill stay there. Most of the pictures are with my mom and sister, so I'll just show the cute Christmas displays different people prepared in the lobby.
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| The Barbie Christmas tree: each Barbie's outfit was designed by individual designers from all over the country, whereas the tree itself was designed by Tessa Prieto-Valdes. So creative and not to mention fabulous! |
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| A toy Christmas tree designed by Tim Yap |
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| Rajo Laurel's Christmas tree made of recycled wire hangers, colored paper, and envelopes |
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| My parents |
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