Monday, October 04, 2004
Ahhhh...I had a pretty good weekend!
Oct 1, 2004
Friday
Nothing exciting, just brought my mom to my aunt and uncle's house. I just stayed home and watched TV.
Oct 2, 2004
Saturday
Woke up early to get the desserts from Dessert Plus (Filipino desserts) and then off to my aunt & uncle's house. My mom and auntie coaxed him to go with them to the casino as a distraction. Secretly they had planned a surprise 60th birthday party, but said it was my cousin's housewarming (their daughter). So the night before when I dropped my mom off, my uncle came out and asked if I was going to the housewarming. I had to think for just a second before finally responding "YES!"
My sister was already at their house and they themed it "Casino Night" to commorate the fact that their past time is casino hopping. It was fun! Surprise parties are always funny because the anticipation to the surprise is always the most exciting part. I think my counsins told everyone to be there by at least 1pm because they would be coming by 2pm...and everyone knows Filipinos and the phenomonon known as "Filipino Time". If you want someone of Filipino descent to attend a party at 1pm, you better tell them it starts at noon or even 1130am.
Suprisingly enough, most everyone showed up right after 1pm. At 1245pm, though, we were very nervous! My cousin Erkel (he reminds us of the grown up Jaleel White) called them and they said they were 10 minutes out...which felt like 30 minutes because we were so excited! I had a disposable camera and got my uncle's reaction as they opened the door.
I felt bad for my mom because she seemed soooo lonely. During the karaoke part of the evening (there's ALWAYS karaoke, hee hee!), the cried when my cousins were singing Filipino songs. I tried to liven up the evening by performing my "William Hung" version of "She Bangs", haha!
So later that night, I left my uncle's house to go to another surprise party for a gal I was in the choir with (lets call her Norah...for some weird reason she reminds me of Norah Jones...and she's gonna see her on Sunday). I've known her, her boyfriend and little brother for 11 years now! There was about 22 of there, and I arrived the same time they did...and saw them across the parking lot at TGIFridays...and RAN to get to the door before them. Miata (the boyfriend...he had a lawsuit with Miata) saw me and stalled by tying his shoes so that I could get in the restaurant. Norah and he arrived right after I did. I've been missing in action, so everyone was surprised to see me, too!
It was fun to hang out with them again. I haven't been to choir since my father passed away, but not because I don't want to go to church or anything...I just haven't been as excited to go as I usually am. I don't know if I'm being weird or introspective or anything, but I'm choosing to become the "occasional Catholic" this year, only going on "major" holidays. It just makes me sad because my dad's funeral mass was at St. Michael's. It's bittersweet. I kind of wish we had it at another church so that I could go to church.
Oct 3, 2004
Sunday
FOOTBALL! Yes, I had AWESOME picks this week, and I just may win the football pool because I only missed 2 games! It paid off to be a Charger fan and a Raider hater this week! If the Ravens win tonight, the entire pool is mine. If they loose, I split the pot...which still isn't too shabby! So...I'm sorry KC, but I hope you keep your loosing streak and continue to next week with a 0-4 record.
I finally put together all of my rubber stamps yesterday. I had to make a bridal shower sample for a co-worker, and since I wasn't going anywhere, I thought I'd do laundry and put together my stamps. I had about 13 kits, and only put together about 11 of them because the other 2 were Christmas ones. I thought I was gonna knit last night, but I think I'll have to save that for another day.
Crafting, football and laundry...exciting Sunday, I know!
Oct 1, 2004
Friday
Nothing exciting, just brought my mom to my aunt and uncle's house. I just stayed home and watched TV.
Oct 2, 2004
Saturday
Woke up early to get the desserts from Dessert Plus (Filipino desserts) and then off to my aunt & uncle's house. My mom and auntie coaxed him to go with them to the casino as a distraction. Secretly they had planned a surprise 60th birthday party, but said it was my cousin's housewarming (their daughter). So the night before when I dropped my mom off, my uncle came out and asked if I was going to the housewarming. I had to think for just a second before finally responding "YES!"
My sister was already at their house and they themed it "Casino Night" to commorate the fact that their past time is casino hopping. It was fun! Surprise parties are always funny because the anticipation to the surprise is always the most exciting part. I think my counsins told everyone to be there by at least 1pm because they would be coming by 2pm...and everyone knows Filipinos and the phenomonon known as "Filipino Time". If you want someone of Filipino descent to attend a party at 1pm, you better tell them it starts at noon or even 1130am.
Suprisingly enough, most everyone showed up right after 1pm. At 1245pm, though, we were very nervous! My cousin Erkel (he reminds us of the grown up Jaleel White) called them and they said they were 10 minutes out...which felt like 30 minutes because we were so excited! I had a disposable camera and got my uncle's reaction as they opened the door.
I felt bad for my mom because she seemed soooo lonely. During the karaoke part of the evening (there's ALWAYS karaoke, hee hee!), the cried when my cousins were singing Filipino songs. I tried to liven up the evening by performing my "William Hung" version of "She Bangs", haha!
So later that night, I left my uncle's house to go to another surprise party for a gal I was in the choir with (lets call her Norah...for some weird reason she reminds me of Norah Jones...and she's gonna see her on Sunday). I've known her, her boyfriend and little brother for 11 years now! There was about 22 of there, and I arrived the same time they did...and saw them across the parking lot at TGIFridays...and RAN to get to the door before them. Miata (the boyfriend...he had a lawsuit with Miata) saw me and stalled by tying his shoes so that I could get in the restaurant. Norah and he arrived right after I did. I've been missing in action, so everyone was surprised to see me, too!
It was fun to hang out with them again. I haven't been to choir since my father passed away, but not because I don't want to go to church or anything...I just haven't been as excited to go as I usually am. I don't know if I'm being weird or introspective or anything, but I'm choosing to become the "occasional Catholic" this year, only going on "major" holidays. It just makes me sad because my dad's funeral mass was at St. Michael's. It's bittersweet. I kind of wish we had it at another church so that I could go to church.
Oct 3, 2004
Sunday
FOOTBALL! Yes, I had AWESOME picks this week, and I just may win the football pool because I only missed 2 games! It paid off to be a Charger fan and a Raider hater this week! If the Ravens win tonight, the entire pool is mine. If they loose, I split the pot...which still isn't too shabby! So...I'm sorry KC, but I hope you keep your loosing streak and continue to next week with a 0-4 record.
I finally put together all of my rubber stamps yesterday. I had to make a bridal shower sample for a co-worker, and since I wasn't going anywhere, I thought I'd do laundry and put together my stamps. I had about 13 kits, and only put together about 11 of them because the other 2 were Christmas ones. I thought I was gonna knit last night, but I think I'll have to save that for another day.
Crafting, football and laundry...exciting Sunday, I know!
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