Lyle made this until I entered the scne and started editing the texts. :) Merry christmas everyone!
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas!
Lyle made this until I entered the scne and started editing the texts. :) Merry christmas everyone!
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Christmas Poem by my Aunt Emy
Pasko Na!
Malamig na simoy ng mabangong hangin
Na tanging sa pisngi ng langit nanggaling,
...Ang inihahatid
Sa bukas na dibdib
Ng sangkalupaang dagi sa hilahil
At sala sa lalong tapat na dalangin. . .
Sa likod ng bundok ay namamanaag
Ang kaakit-akit na isang liwanag;
Ang ibinabadha
Ay malaking tuwa
Na di mag siyang malalasap
Ng lahat ng taong may mabuting hangad.
At ang ating puso ay muling hahagkan
Ng madlang ligayang di mapapantayan-
Ang diwa ng Pasko
Ang pista ng mundo-
Ang araw na siyang sa ati'y nagbigay
Ng buhay sa puspos ng madlang kariktan.
________________
From the first time I read this, I liked it already.
I just read it in my mom's wall posted by my aunt Emy.
I am so proud of her, she knows how to write poems in four languages- English, Filipino, Pangasinan, and German, and I don't know if she still knows other languages aside from these.
She's just amazing. She is in the country now, I was not able to see her last week due to her busy schedule.
Malamig na simoy ng mabangong hangin
Na tanging sa pisngi ng langit nanggaling,
...Ang inihahatid
Sa bukas na dibdib
Ng sangkalupaang dagi sa hilahil
At sala sa lalong tapat na dalangin. . .
Sa likod ng bundok ay namamanaag
Ang kaakit-akit na isang liwanag;
Ang ibinabadha
Ay malaking tuwa
Na di mag siyang malalasap
Ng lahat ng taong may mabuting hangad.
At ang ating puso ay muling hahagkan
Ng madlang ligayang di mapapantayan-
Ang diwa ng Pasko
Ang pista ng mundo-
Ang araw na siyang sa ati'y nagbigay
Ng buhay sa puspos ng madlang kariktan.
________________
From the first time I read this, I liked it already.
I just read it in my mom's wall posted by my aunt Emy.
I am so proud of her, she knows how to write poems in four languages- English, Filipino, Pangasinan, and German, and I don't know if she still knows other languages aside from these.
She's just amazing. She is in the country now, I was not able to see her last week due to her busy schedule.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Day with DeMolay
Today was totally awesome! I got to bond again with my brethren of the Order of DeMolay Pangasinan Chapter. Although there were only few participants, I can say we at least bonded. I miss our fellowship moments, I bet tomorrow after the election we will be celebrating the victory of the Three Lights who will be elected tomorrow. According to the orientation I attended when I was still a petitioner, the Three Lights are the top positions for the Order of DeMolay wherein it is composed of the Master Councilor, the Senior Councilor, and the Junior Councilor.
I also had the chance to be the first DeMolay to enter the newly-built house of our Chapter Advisor Dad Melvin Calimlim, according to him. I think bonus factor was the fact that he toured me inside of it and told me stories that really left me astonished and amazed. The house I think is your typical American house with cool interiors. Mom and Dad Melvin said that the design was based on a magazine and they just matched the dimensions of their lot. I do not know, but that moment wherein Mom and Dad told me about their love story, just made me envious- I wanted to have such a story wherein faith made them together.
We talked different topics for two hours and so, from serious DeMolay matters to my being a student and a lot more. He really is the "barkada" whom you can talk to whenever you feel the need to be advised, seriously. He talks a lot of sense and encourages you to be who you are and that you are left with no choice but your own. Dad Melvin really is the one responsible for the bond that our chapter brethren have. He is one of the reasons why I do like to be a part of this brotherhood, he acknowledges your strengths and helps you improve on your weaknesses.
The Senior Brethren of the DeMolay Alumni Association of the Philippines or the DAAP, some of whom I just met tonight, have a very welcoming aura which I noticed as I shook hands with them. The caroling went very well though I was not able to sing with them because I prepared the food while they sang carols. We were lucky because different groups came at our place to sing Christmas songs and one of which was the Good Shepherd Choir of the Mangaldan Roman Catholic Church. They had a performance which was beyond great. Some brethren were even amazed by some of the beautiful singers, and even the conductor, haha.
DeMolay will always be DeMolay, but the faith of DeMolay relies on each brethren's desire and passion to be part of the bigger picture other than their selves. It is about being selfless, yet it teaches you not to undermine your academics and responsibilities to other affiliations or concerns.
In less than 24 hours, Pangasinan Chapter will hail its Three Lights. The Three Lights who will make the chapter active, who will make every brethren responsible, who will make everyone an agent of change not only in the micro perspectives but also of the macro aspects. These individuals will be the prime movers of every endeavor that the chapter will undertake.
As I blog this entry, I am still memorizing the Initiatory and DeMolay Degree Obligations, the prerequisites to be able to vote, to be able to voice out one's opinion, to be able to select the people who can lead the chapter. I am relying my faith on luck- the bizarre idea I always have whenever memorization kills me. But knowing that this is a must for one to be able to practice his right to choice the leader he thinks qualifies the position, I am left with no choice but to memorize.
I also had the chance to be the first DeMolay to enter the newly-built house of our Chapter Advisor Dad Melvin Calimlim, according to him. I think bonus factor was the fact that he toured me inside of it and told me stories that really left me astonished and amazed. The house I think is your typical American house with cool interiors. Mom and Dad Melvin said that the design was based on a magazine and they just matched the dimensions of their lot. I do not know, but that moment wherein Mom and Dad told me about their love story, just made me envious- I wanted to have such a story wherein faith made them together.
We talked different topics for two hours and so, from serious DeMolay matters to my being a student and a lot more. He really is the "barkada" whom you can talk to whenever you feel the need to be advised, seriously. He talks a lot of sense and encourages you to be who you are and that you are left with no choice but your own. Dad Melvin really is the one responsible for the bond that our chapter brethren have. He is one of the reasons why I do like to be a part of this brotherhood, he acknowledges your strengths and helps you improve on your weaknesses.
My brethren as they sing Christmas carols.
They were audibly great, I tell you!
The Senior Brethren of the DeMolay Alumni Association of the Philippines or the DAAP, some of whom I just met tonight, have a very welcoming aura which I noticed as I shook hands with them. The caroling went very well though I was not able to sing with them because I prepared the food while they sang carols. We were lucky because different groups came at our place to sing Christmas songs and one of which was the Good Shepherd Choir of the Mangaldan Roman Catholic Church. They had a performance which was beyond great. Some brethren were even amazed by some of the beautiful singers, and even the conductor, haha.
Logo designed by Bro. Adriane Dela Cruz Sison.
The photo is available at Bro. Adriane's facebook photo album HERE.
No copyright infringement intended. Used here non-commercially.
DeMolay will always be DeMolay, but the faith of DeMolay relies on each brethren's desire and passion to be part of the bigger picture other than their selves. It is about being selfless, yet it teaches you not to undermine your academics and responsibilities to other affiliations or concerns.
In less than 24 hours, Pangasinan Chapter will hail its Three Lights. The Three Lights who will make the chapter active, who will make every brethren responsible, who will make everyone an agent of change not only in the micro perspectives but also of the macro aspects. These individuals will be the prime movers of every endeavor that the chapter will undertake.
As I blog this entry, I am still memorizing the Initiatory and DeMolay Degree Obligations, the prerequisites to be able to vote, to be able to voice out one's opinion, to be able to select the people who can lead the chapter. I am relying my faith on luck- the bizarre idea I always have whenever memorization kills me. But knowing that this is a must for one to be able to practice his right to choice the leader he thinks qualifies the position, I am left with no choice but to memorize.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Lantern Parade excites me
It is because my family will be here to watch the parade! :)
Though they might be here late since they were late to leave the house.
Though they might be here late since they were late to leave the house.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Hagikhikan 2010: 'Coz we are the UP MASKOM
Isa lang masasabi ko. MASKOM, THE BEST!
It's because I was not able to see the UP CMC on-stage last year that is why I cannot help but be amazed as I watch these cool professors doing their productions! It is us who will judge them according to their performance, facial make-ups, technicalities, and their acts. It's payback time ma'am, sir! :)
Anyway, as the saying goes, save the best for last. Though the College of Fine Arts was the last to be called, Maskom was the last performers among the colleges. I can say that the performance of Maskom was really good, seeing the different departments as one and having their own dance numbers. What made it more fun was the fact that the serious-looking Dean, was still serious during his performance but he did dance great! Go Dean Roland!
My professors Ma'am Mel, Ma'am Data, Ma'am Irma, Ma'am Pinky, Sir Choy, and my adviser, Ma'am Jo. They were really good, now I know why the Broadcast Department is considered to be the star of the college. Not only because they are good-looking but also because they define the word PERFORMANCE. :)
My professors Ma'am Mel, Ma'am Data, Ma'am Irma, Ma'am Pinky, Sir Choy, and my adviser, Ma'am Jo. They were really good, now I know why the Broadcast Department is considered to be the star of the college. Not only because they are good-looking but also because they define the word PERFORMANCE. :)
The following photos were from the Procrastinating from the heart website: http://procrastinatingintheheat.com.
Photo available here. Used here non-commercially.
No copyright infringement intended.
Photo available here. Used here non-commercially.
No copyright infringement intended.
Photo available here. Used here non-commercially.
No copyright infringement intended.
Photo available here. Used here non-commercially.
No copyright infringement intended.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Paskong UP
Maligayang Pasko sa lahat!
Finally I got the chance to watch the Pailaw again this year! Last year was fun because I got to watch the ceremony wherein the UP President, Mrs. Roman will light the torch-like stand to mark the start of the Christmas season in the UP community. I was lucky to be with my orgmates in UP Subol Society to watch the program-full of production numbers from the Pep Squad and sorts. I did enjoy this night since I was able to bond with my Subol-mates again. I hope this will not be my last engagement with them. We went to Jolibee Philcoa and had our dinner there after the program.
Jhetro, Abby, Ater Hannah, Rye, Chris, Me, Joanna,
Tristan, Dinkie, Goan, and Clifford.
Dinkie, Abby, Goan, and I.
Rye, Abby, Joanna, Ate Hannah, and Rein with UP's Zorro.
The group at the University Avenue.
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