Review

This was something I wrote 5 years ago. 

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Hello everyone! Fifty decades have gone by since my last entry. And within that time, a lot of things had happened (*gasps* I'm not really serious in all of my entries. There's nothing fun about being serious. Hehehe. Says who? *looks away*).

At present, I'm reading another Paulo Coelho book which I couldn't get my hands off. The title is By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept. It's a love story (ew?) and it's not that mushy! There's a lot of sense in Paulo Coelho's words on how he defined love. And I quote, "Love is a trap. When it appears, we see only its light, not its shadows." This actually makes sense. Aside from the fact that I was beginning to feel all mushy, I was able to contemplate (char!) that what he's saying is true! When we are with the people we love, we tend to overlook their flaws. And I quote from Margie Simpson, "The reason why we're still together is because I tend to overlook everything that I do because I love you." 

Coelho also compared love to a dam. If a crack forms on the dam, water starts to trickle from it. Eventually, the dam breaks due to that tiny crack, and a flood of water gushes out. Quote: "To love is to lose control."

For a teenager, love is confusing. It begins with an innocent touch and finishes with a heartbreaking end (ouch!). I'm starting to sound mushy.

Okay! I've also read The Devil and Miss Prym. It starts off when a man is seen by Berta accompanied by the Devil. The man is on a mission. His mission was to prove if his theory about humankind is correct. And to do that, he tries to make Miss Prym and the town folk of Viscosa violate one of the Ten Commandments. I won't tell you which ones since it would turn into a spoiler an I would be forced to sleep with the police around my bed. *laughs*

"Good and evil have the same face; it all depends on when they cross the path of each individual human being."

"There are two kinds of idiots- those who don't take any action because they have received threat, and those who think they are taking action because they have issued a threat."

-Paulo Coelho

Have fun reading!!! ^_^

The night of July 26

July 26... what a day for Christie's Social Studies group! As planned, right after class, we would head down to my house to begin the photoshoot. I thought it wouldn't last that long since all we had to do was dress up as the inhabitants of said country and take our picture. Hello! The make-up lasted an hour and a half! I couldn't stop laughing after the event, replaying everything that happened. I could have uploaded the pictures, but I would be terribly embarassed if you saw them! You might as well wiat for next week when Christie's done editting. The activity lasted until 9:30 in the evening. Everyone went back home with empty stomachs since Jollibee won't deliver (they only deliver until 5:00 pm). Everyone was hungry at that point (including my little bros).

I'll just update more about the pictures and see if this template would accept them (I can't post any pictures in here. They all disappear!).

The day before that, I found out that I'm the highest in the Chemistry Olympiad test!!! YAY!!! I know no one asked but I'm just so happy! I don't know what to think! I'm not bragging or anything okay? I'm just happy!

That's all for now! Bye!

Pure Unthinkable Torture!!!

I'm back! Weeks have gone by since I last posted. The whole week has left everybody worn out. Last Friday, we had no class in the afternoon. YAY! Which didn't make any difference thought since my best friend Mitch and I spent two hours at SM just to find the perfect friendship token (I suggested a bracelet but she said she would lose it the day after). We spent one hour walking in circles on the second floor and ground floor. The tokens that we thought would be perfect cost two hundred pesos. we looked for far more cheaper thingy-magiggys (not those that use up all your allowance and make your receive a massive beating ceremony when your get home). We took a tour around SM Department Store (ignoring the strange looks from the passersby), carrying our bags filled to the brim with pebbles. The first baggage counter (near the coffee stand) was completely occupied with bags (which I think came from XUHS students who came to watch "Transformers") that the one in charge can barely move around. So, we had to leave our bags at the second baggage counter that was located farther off. When we deposited our bags, we spent another hour looking for the shuriken and kunai cellphone key chain that Mitch had bought the last time we came to SM. Unfortunately, we didn't find any. We spent that same hour to pick out waht we had to buy since we so happened to accidentally bump into a shelf filled with Naruto goodies (KAKASHI!!!). There were a lot Kakashi collectibles! Mitch had no luck in finding the right and most durable Itachi goody (Itachi is just too brutal... no one wants him). There were a lot of Kakashis since Kakashi rated as the sexiest and coolest anime character there is! Cool huh?

July 11 is drawing near! Harry Potter part five will be showing in cinemas this Wednesday. Please watch it! By the way, this week's Friday is the thriteenth of July. so you better watch out for Mrs. Norris, or else you might get run over by the Knight Bus. Hahaha!

Well, I just finished my assignment. I would like to thank you for taking some time to read this post. And, we have a new classmate! He transferred from the USA. He's really fluent in english. and he knows how to speak French too! Isn't that something?! WOW!

Avril Lavigne is so cool! Her new album is totally awesome!

My Japanese name is Arieru. You can call me Arieru-chan (if we're close) or Arieru-san (if we're not that close). ARIERU!!!

Bye!

EEEGGGGAAADDD!!!

Fifty years had gone by since I last posted... DARN! This blog is crazy!

Okay... School started last week. I was really excited since I get to see my classmates again and several brand new faces. Everyone was there, giving hugs and all that. Screaming, shouting... dancing I think...

The first thing the school did on this occasion is to welcome the first year students. Students enter, took a seat and enjoyed the presentation created by the class of II- Rodriguez (YAY!), supervised by none other than our beautiful moderator, Ma'am Gerlie! The presentation was too short (more hair pulling! The Spaniards were more brutal than that! Come on!... sorry...), but it was flawless! It made the students realize (not for the first time) the cruelty inflicted by the Spaniards to all Filipinos during that time. No wonder there were a lot of [unsuccessful] revolutions.

After the assembly, we head down to the cafeteria shoving past just to get a tiny little morsel of food (like turon! Five pesos only! I love ba-na-na!). The first year students went back to the covered courts right after. It felt like it was only yeasterday that I entered Xavier University High School (pretty specific huh?), clad in nothing but a blue collared blouse, pants and rubber shoes. Wearing that inferior hairstyle (CHA!)!

Anyway, my first impression of the school that time was... SCARY. It wasn't until I saw Father George that I start to feel better (a single smile does wonders, don't you think so?). Then there was Kuya Ernie (famous), "You can call me Kuya Tonton."

We then got to meet our OSASI facilitators (Sir Louie Akiat corrected us. He is to be called our 'facilitator', not 'formator'). Kuya Ed and Ate Mel!!! I miss you both!!!

We then met up with our moderator Ma'am Lorie. First impression: She loves to smile (YAY!)! First rule that should be observed in the classroom: C-L-E-A-N-L-I-N-E-S-S. Yup! Last year, our classroom could have won the 'Dirtiest Classroom' Award', if there was any such award.

We get to meet our subject teachers next week (Awwww...). For three days, we only see each other during the mornings and undergo orientation. We have a new principal! Father Pen (Yay!)! New prefect: Mr. Picar (YAY!)!

This week, I got thirty-six (out of eighty) in my Chemistry Achievement Test (wow... killer... duh...). That makes me qualified to join the Chemistry Olympiad! So now, I'm forcing my brain to suck up all the information in the book about Molecular Geometry! E-GAD!

Compared to Lowell... my situation is half lethal. He's the alternate for the Quiz Bee since we told Ma'am Itucal that he's good in memorizing. Forty or more pages of reading material were shoved at his direction which he has been memorizing for the past two weeks (peace Low!). He blames it all on us really... good thing he didn't go berserk and kill himself, bringing us with him... or he just kills us without bringing any harm onto himself...

This week, we got to know our teachers (this is the second week of the school year). They... were... so... FUNNY!!! They are so cool! I can't believe it!!! The assignments can kill, but the teachers? You'll die in your seat in a heartbeat!

A miracle has happened... I'm the Class Treasurer! This is the first time that I ever got voted as class officer! Perhaps it has something to do with the face... Kuya Ernie? What to you think? I'm not bad...

So... this is it... I might not be able to find the time to post again soon... so I think this is enough for now. See ya!

I LOVE KAKASHI HATAKE!!! AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! Just kidding! Hehehe.

Third Year! Third Year! We are the Juniors!

Wow! The second week of June has just gone by and I still can't believe that I'm now in third year... It feels like it was only yesterday that I first entered Xavier University High School (and it feels like a year has passed since my last post), unfamiliar with the rooms and the floors comprising the large architecture.



This is a flashback that happened two years ago...



"Hey guys!" twelve year old Arielle greeted to all her high school friends. Some familiar faces were missing. "Have you seen any of them?" they shook their heads.



"All right everyone, please form your lines according to your section." A woman in a teacher's uniform ordered. We did so and followed her.



She led us to what appears to be the school's covered court. We entered and applauses were heard, music was played, it was like a welcome ceremony for us newbies. A very warm welcome. I began to like the school after that, the students were friendly and so were the teachers. The first person who ever made me comfortable was Fr. Esguerra himself. He was all smiles that day! You can't help but smile too. He gave a speech and then the emcee introduced to us the faculty and staff of the school.



'I can't wait for lessons to start,' I thought excitedly. We were asked to exit and return to the covered courts after the break by a very scary lady (I was new...).



Then, I get to meet Kuya Ernie. "Good morning everyone!" he greeted.



"Good morning," we greeted, albeit less energetically.



"My name is Ernesto B. Neri. You can call me Kuya Tonton," he said. All smiles. 'Students love to smile in this school...' I concluded.



My school year was exciting. My teachers were so nice, Ma'am May was perfect! Ate Mel and Kuya Ed... I miss you two so much! Kuya Ernie... you crack me up, especially when Collin's around! Hahaha!



What I didn't expect during my high school life is the endless dispute of the honor's section and semi's. There's this endless talks about how cruel--- yada-yada! But I didn't listen, I have a lot of friends in the honor's section thanks to Mitch.



Third year... time flies so fast as what Kuya Ernie commented in my Cbox. One day you're a newbie, the next day... Father Pen hands you your high school diploma. I can't take it!



After the orientation last Tuesday, we were told by the teachers that this year is going to be a crucial year (another word for cruel...). We have additional subjects... but... Hakuna Matata! Timon and Pumba, even though their cartoon characters in the Lion King, are right (for a wild boar and a meerkat)! I should be optimistic!



Goal set for this year: DON'T EVER GIVE UP! Studying Chemistry and Geometry... don't give up!



Thanks for everything everyone!

My Own Hot Summer (it is hot, isn't it?)

After days of sitting on the couch, playing with my dad's cellphone and then staring at the computer for hours, I finally experienced summer fun for the last two days! Thanks to Athena who inpsired me in writing this... I was really not in the mood...

Monday came, Blue Monday... no wonder they came up with that name! Anyway, my friends and I met at our beloved Xavier University High School's main entrance. Blabbing about last week's Chemistry lessons and talking about Mitch's trip to Camiguin (no pasalubong for me...). When the bell rang telling us to stop talking and make our way to the fifth floor (the building does have five floors right?) for the Chemistry Lab. We met up with other students and went inside enjoying the breeze coming from the windows. The lesson came and went as usual. It was fun! Especially with a group of friends who would help you in solving the problems. Our teacher told us that tomorrow was Labor Day, which means we won't meet tomorrow. Everyone cheered and got so excited that they finished their work pretty quick!
When I got home, my tita told me to pack a few things. I asked her why and she told me that we were going to Camiguin and come back the next day. I was dumbstruck! Camiguin? This was a dream come true! I've always wanted to go back to Camiguin since the time we left two years ago. The place was clean and green and there are a lot of places to go to. One week would not be sufficient in exploring every one of these. I quickly did what she told me.

Tuesday, four in morning I woke up and took my breakfast. At 4:15, I brushed my teeth and changed my clothes. At 4:30, I comb my hair and wait for the others to get ready. My dad was all hustle and bustle and walked briskly to a certain point of the house and then back outside in the garage. It was making me dizzy! Lack of sleep can really make you dumb... We left at five (we were already late since the designated time was four) and was on our way when papa stopped the car. "THE CAMERA!" I had to laugh, we all had to laugh! Of all the things to be forgotten, it had to be papa's brand new camera. He's always wanted one of those and it was time to finally test it (he has been practicing for ages inside the house photographing the clothes). We were still laughing when we got to the gate (the guard was already surprised seeing us off that early. How much more if we were back that quick?), papa found the thing he was looking for that he forgot to turn off the lights upstairs (mama scolded him for it). We went back out again and surprised the guard (he must have thought we were morons) again and have finally reached their meeting place.
We got to the meeting place and waited. I got to meet my tito (I haven't seen him for four years) and his wife and daughter. We waited until six (darn! That spare one hour!) and drove to Balingoan. We got in the barge, and after a few negotiations and papa's endless parking, we were on our way to Camiguin!

I would have shown you some pictures if it weren't for this stupid template!

We got there (along the way I didn't see any dolphins) and made our way to the hotel, dumped our bags in the room and went for a swim at Katibawasan Falls. The water was sooooo cold! My brother's teeth were chattering, he can't even say things straight! I had to laugh at the picture! He was hanging on papa's back and his teeth were chattering every time he talked! He was so cute!

Next, we had lunch at Coron Coron (lechon manok and barbecue!) and then made our way to Sto. Nino Cold Springs. It was cold! But nothing compared to the falls. Perhaps it was because our bodies got accustomed to the cold water at the falls. We had to use salbabidas to be able to swim (the pool was six to seven feet deep). Since were not able to swim, we had to hang on to them like our lives depended on it!

After that, we went back to the hotel. Along the way we passed the Sunken Cemetery and took a few pictures. Once we got to the hotel, they planned tonight's dinner and drove to Ardent Hot Springs. Before that, we went to the Old Church (if you studied Camiguin's history, you'd know what I'm talking about. Or, you have a Camiguin brochure...) and took a few pictures. While there, there were some mishaps that, I'm afraid, I can't share with you.

We got to the hot springs and had a sauna (watching other people take a bath in it. My other tito was hit on the head by with a kabo by a woman who was taking a bath in it.) The others reluctantly left for the hotel. We took a bath and ate dinner (at 10 pm). The grown-ups were left behind to drink the remaining 'berverages'.

Wednesday, woke up at six in the morning. washed my face, brushed my teeth, got dressed and combed my hair. We were finally going to White Island! A strip of a white sandy beach that would disappear in the late afternoon due to high tide. We went, right after me and my tita snuck a bag filled to the brim with softdrinks from the car (because we're not allowed to bring drinks inside the hotel just like last night). On the boat, we got to enjoy the morning sea breeze. It was refreshing on such an early morning! The water spraying on your face, the breeze making the feeling cooler and the excitement that you feel that the boat you're presently riding on would abruptly stop in the middle of the sea.

We landed, took a few pictures and got ready to swim. Applying sunblock to our bodies and faces we dove right into the water! We shivered a bit and relaxed, the comforting feeling of the sand between your toes driving you farther until you find yourself floating right into a life and death situation! AAAHHH!!!

We got out at nine (way too early) because we still had a barge to catch. On the pier, we bought a box of pastel (really tasty and sweet) and got to watch a movie out of a pirated DVD on the barge (yeah!). We were all tired out of the trip, but enjoyed it nonetheless!

Thursday, I got back and can't wait for today's lesson (believe me...). I met with other friends and the first thing they said was, "Pasalubong!". We went up, met with other students who were also waiting for the Chemistry Lab to open. The first bell had rung and there still was no sign of our teacher. We sat on the stairway waiting for her when the bell rung for the second time. We were beginning to worry that we decided to ask the Science Summer Directress. We waited a bit and the lab was finally opened.

Another day, another lesson, another fun-filled adventure!

See you! Same time, same place, here at aRiElLe'S bLoG!!! Bye!

CHEMISTRY!!!

On the 16th of April, we were told to get our report cards. I'm happy to say... I passed! It's absolutely wonderful to see your parents smile at you and say that you've done well. I'd do anything to make them do that. But, oh well, that just happens on special occasions... Anyway, that's not the only 'good news' I pulled out from my report card envelope. I was given the opportunity to take Advance Chemistry lessons for free! I was practically jumping! YAY! CHEMISTRY! FOR FREE! You know how expensive summer classes are... not to mention tiring...

They say that Chemistry is really difficult... can't wait!

I met up with some of my friends and they got a letter too saying the same thing. Mitch didn't get one since the club that was typed on her report card was: Brebeuf. And, she didn't even sign up for Brebeuf! We were wondering how that could be a typo... She rushed to the Registrar's office and complained about it.

Mine was even worse, my name was spelled wrong! Instead of 'Arielle', it was spelled 'Airelle'! Isn't that just weird? On my Recognition Card, it was also spelled 'Airelle'. ARIELLE!!! How can they get it wrong?! That's my name! Don't mess it up, please... My dad said that if I don't correct them soon, I would have a really hard time collecting my papers. They won't believe me that my name is 'Arielle' since in their records that name me 'Airelle'. Mom says that I would have to go back to school again, and I would surely go wild if I have to!

We were to start on Tuesday since we missed the first session that was held at 9:50 that same morning. Mitch let me borrow some books: The Pilgrimage, The Alchemist, The Babysitter's Club and Daddy Long Legs. I started reading The Pilgrimage, and I was so engrossed with the story that I spent the whole afternoon inside our bedroom reading the whole thing! It actually took me a total of three days to finish it since I had to read between the lines. It's not just a story about Paulo walking the Road to Santiago to find his sword. It's a story on he finding out what he intends to do with it. According to Petrus, walking through the Road to Santiago was no that important. Yet Paulo was not able to grasp the idea.

I was even tempted to try out the exercises. Especially the one about invoking my Messenger. I got really curious about it but didn't try it... I really wanted to though... I wonder what my Messenger's name is...

Tuesday came and I found Chemistry really exciting! Learning about Ions and Molecular Compounds, Polyatomic and Binary really drains out you brain juice! We were all laughing when we went home, result of mind boggling drill. We look crazy and drunk! Hahahahaha!

Wednesday, not able to come...

Thursday, talked about: Combination, Decomposition, Single Replacement and Double Replacement. Mitch was there, I told her to come since she's S.H.A.P.E. too! It was because of the club typo that she didn't get a letter... It was funnier with her! We were laughing and joking around, we looked like we weren't paying attention anymore (hey! We paid attention! Don't judge right away!)! It was fun! Even though your neck's hurting and your brain feels like it has been squeezed dry, we still laughed! Call that crazy!

Today, just like yesterday. Only that my neck is really hurting... OW!

That's all! Not really in the mood... but I would just like to announce that four of my friends are taking karate and taekwondo: Lovette (was in pain that Tuesday), Louisse (she was limping that Tuesday), Anna (they said so) and Athena (recently told me). What a healthy way to exercise! Don't you think? Too bad I can't... I'll be bringing home a sore body instead of a black belt! Hahaha!

Bye!

SUMMER... boredom...

People think that when it's the summer, loads of endless fun and surprises are in store every corner. That wouls at least be true if you're loaded up to the brim with cash. Allowing you full privilege to do what you want whatever you want guarded with limitations. This may be my ever first post since the summer to make you guys aware that I'm still alive. Nothing to do that going back to school is a tempting alternative to stop myself from getting fat from eating too much food!

Last week was not that eventful. But you can't deny the fact that it was really fun to be with your family under the scorching heat for a day. I'm not saying that I hate the summer. I'm saying that it would kill me if nothing exciting would happen during the summer! You may think that I'm a sort of negative person, but having a mole on your foot can really kill you!

So far, we went swimming at Duka Bay and went on a road trip. Going to Bukidnon and getting a big juicy hamburger at Cawayanon, forcing my dad to drive us to Palaisdaan for some fishing and returning home with a wailing little brother in the passenger seat. Really interesting wasn't it (at least the burger was good)?

Presently, I've resorted to drawing, writing stories two pages long and reading books found at the very corner of our bookshelf. The book I have read is about a top secret mission that, unless done correctly, would resort to world destruction and war. The operation was called: Operation Snow Wolf. There are two people assigned for this mission: Alex Slanski and Anna Khorev. The mission was headed by a man named Jake Massey. The objective is to assassinate Joseph Stalin. It was to be aborted since the enemy found the file containing Joseph Stalin's background. The discovery arose the Russians suspicion that the Americans are on to something.

William Massey is Jake Massey's only son. Being orphaned at the age of ten, told by a stranger that he's father's dead in the boarding school he's in and unable to grip the fact that he is dead since he hasn't seen the body. William Massey's parents were divorced and it was his father that took care of him (unlike others...). He was desperate to know the truth. And since finding the top secret file hidden behind a couple of loose bricks in their basement's wall, he was able to gain a type of insurance to get some answers.

Anna Khorev is one of those who have survived the mission. There were other people involved but they're not agents. She once had a life of her own with a husband and a daughter. One night the police abducted his husband, saying that he was a traitor. His name was Ivan Khorev. Their daughter's is Sasha Khorev. She was informed that her husband's dead while staying at the Galuga. She too was abducted and was sent to that camp. Being separated with her daughter, she was confused and depressed. she joined the Red Army and was a good soldier. Still, after getting caught yet was able to escape and kill the soldiers who 'molested' (not the word I would have used but at least appropriate) her, she was sent back to the camp and endured so much pain. She was able to escape the camp and was able to start a new life on American soil. What she didn't know was that the Russians were watching her every move and progress.

Jake Massey was to many people, a good man. He helped Anna Khorev start a new life and reluctantly agreed to send her back to Russia for the success of the mission. Unfortunately, before they escaped form the clutches of Moscow, he died. There was shooting, and since they were in a car, he was shot. He was ordered to kill Anna and Alex to prevent a war from happening since the Russians knew about their plans. He wasn't able to do it.

Alex Slanski is an assassin (just like James Bond only that he doesn't go gallivanting with girls on every mission). He's a widow and a loner. No one knows that much about his background especially the CIA, but he's really good at killing the bad guys like a gay Russian senior officer by the name of Krashkin. He's pretty... brutal. Cutting of the testicles of Krashkin and putting it in Krashkin's mouth is really unpleasant to think about. But really, he has a heart. He loves Anna. Too bad they didn't live together, he shot himself after he shot Stalin in the head. He's a friend of Jake Massey. Since Jake Massey was ordered to kill him and Anna, they weren't in pleasant terms anymore.
Before the mission was completed, he was struck by a certain discovery. Yuri Lukin, a KGB officer that has been tailing him and Anna since the time they parachuted, was his long lost brother! Alex's real name is Mischa Stefanovitch. I actually prefer Alex Slanski.

Yuri Lukin is a KGB officer with a pregnant wife named Nadia. I could say that he was no brute compared to the other KGB officers since he didn't torture Anna while interrogating her. Yuri was ordered by Beria to hunt Anna and Alex down before they completed their objective in killing Stalin. If he failed, he was going to face the firing squad at target practice. I'd say he was in a knot of confusion! Alex kidnapped his wife to exchange her for Anna. He knew the consequences if he released Anna without authorized permission, but what if he didn't comply to Slanski's request? He had to do it!
He was actually the second person who found out that he and Alex were brothers. His real name is Petya Stefanovitch.

Pasha is a close acquaintance of Yuri. A Mongolian who is not afraid to speak his mind (really speak his mind). Even though the person he's dealing with is of high rank like Romulka, he's not afraid to raise the middle finger at him. "Bah! Having Genghis Khan as an ancestor, what do you expect?" he died in the hands of Romulka. The guy was tied to a chair! Against a pistol on your temple, you won't stand a chance in a chair!

There were other people responsible for the mission's success, but if I name all of them, there won't be any space left. Wishing you guys a happy summer! Athena, here's a post to keep you reading for three minutes...

I joined the Sports Clinic, but since there's a certain time of the month that every woman must endure for the rest of her life until she reaches fifty, it was a let down. Now, I'm munching on some chocolate coated biscuits with a new hairdo. WHAT CAN PEOPLE DO IN HERE???

Enjoy life everybody as much as I do!!!

SUMMER!!!

Life is taking an unexpected turn. After those ten murderous months facing endless moments of utmost torture (not really... *grins*), life is turning to a destination that every person hopes for after a long period of hard work.

Some of my classmates joined the Sports Clinic (seeing if there's a chance to become a Varsity player and get a half-scholarship and slimming down).

It so happens that I have turned addicted to Naruto! Yay, Hatake Kakashi!!! You are so COOL!!!

Grrr... can't-post-picture-darn it!

Hmph... time to destroy the computer! Bye!

The Farewell Party!

Hello my dear classmates! This happened last week I think... Anyway, may I just say that it was a very invigorating experience! and when I say invigorating, it really is! There was the Magic Sing and the War Games and the constant eating that never ceased to end (go Mango Float!)!

The Magic Sing, this little doo-hikky is always present in every class gathering (not that we had a gathering often), but it's always present. I sang "Like A Virgin" before since I don't know any other song and got a 94 out of it. That day, they asked me to sing it again! GGGGAAAAAHHHH!!! NOOOOOO!!! It was really embarassing (I'm not a good singer, especially when I'm nervous...)!

There was the War Games that everyone looked forward to before all the balloons could be filled. Before it began, people were already squirting at each other! The class was divided into to two (since the boys were already huddled behind the car, squirting every girl who passed). Finally, it began! Everyone was getting wet! Water balloons were flying out of nowhere that both teams ran out of it within minutes! And then, they resorted to the only thing available and can cause maximum damage, BALDE!!! Nikki was the first person who thought about it and the first one to get completely wet! Leo came out of nowhere like one of the water balloons and appeared behind her. She was about to flung the water at the boys when he grabbed it and tilted it over her, backfiring her plan. She was completely wet! After that, they started to use the hose that everyone tried their hardest to get at the person responsible, having the urge to tumble a large container of water onto her!

Then, there was the eating of Mango Float! YAY!!! Nothing tastes better that Mango Float... perhaps spaghetti and french fries...

Anyway, that's all for now! Bye!

Farewell Sophomore Year (I know its already super duper late...)

After the last three grueling days of the school year (I wanted to say worthless but...) the whole campus went on a rampage! Students were hooting and were running down the ramp just to get out of the confines of the school and head for the first flight to Paris. It was a spectacular moment, considering the fact that our teachers were all smiles about it during the entire process. Most people were reminiscing while others were getting excited and impatient (when is the bell going to ring?! It's like, two minutes already! Darn it!)...

Monday... nothing special, except the usual wearing of gala uniforms...

Tuesday... nothing exciting really, just the fact that the Pag-asa gave us a little treat! It looked like you were reading from a comic book! Instead, you're reading an article about Cupid, who won the award during the Juniors' Prom and an obviously cut story that people so happened to crave for! But it was still really sweet of them to go that far with the printer to publish it like that...

Wednesday was, and I'm sad to say, a whole day (we thought that there would be farewell program made by the teachers... but I think they were busy due to the exams...). When the bell rung, signifying that it lunch time, the third year students were hooting in their classrooms. We, on the other hand, were busy trying to concentrate on writing letters for our teachers.

Going back to the present situation, we didn't have our Christian Humanism period since Ma'am Irene was not there because of the Seniors' Ball (they're graduating... CONGRATS!). So, we decided to use that time to plan our Farewell Party. Moments later, our beloved Sir ---- dropped by and asked for the letters recently made by us. Everyone was shrieking after two seconds of awestruck silence! He happened to wear a t-shirt the same color as our wonderful second mother! Everyone was screaming and jumping for dear life!

Good-bye Sophomore life, and hello Junior (not that I'm excited about it or anything...)!!! I sure am going to miss you...

Another year to correct the things you've done wrong, another year to kill you of your strength, another year to kill someone in turn to lessen the burden (I mean that figuratively... not literally...)! That's high school... enjoy every moment of it...

Bye!

BUKID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PINYA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Exam week is over! There's still going to be some post tests next week but they're not a horrific as the exams. Anyway, that goes to show that, SCHOOL IS ALMOST OVER!!! YAY!!! YAY!!! HAKUNA MATATA!!!

What an exhilarating experience! Playing games under the hot sun (and when I say hot, it was really hot)! There were a lot of activities, prizes, newfound friends, cramps, sprains and wounds (not on me) and a lot of newfound capabilities (especially in cooking).

Lots of things happened within the last few days after the exam week. The Padre Faura and S.H.A.P.E. Club members went to Bukidnon for the Science Camp.

After Computer, the last exam for the whole week of endless torture (I say, after the bell rung that time, everyone hooted), we went to I-Berchmans classroom for a somewhat orientation for tomorrow’s event. After that orientation, we met up with our patrol and talked about what to bring. Karla and I did not know what to do! We were only four out of all the twenty first years attending this trip. We pretty well looked like a bunch of oldies amongst them because during the trip, everyone was so silent until. We asked them to be noisy and to not be shy since we weren't teachers, but to no avail, they kept silent. It wasn't until we got to know them better and that's where things started. There was Kimberly, Nestor, Bernard, another Bernard, Sunshine, Cheska, Anjo, Reena, Euch... that's all... hehehe...

When we got there, it was SO FREAKISHLY, TORTURINGLY HOT!!! I'm not even sure if torturingly is a word! We were getting fried!!! Our patrol name was "Soaring Blue Eagles" (very Ateneo). Due to the heat, we called ourselves "Frying Blue Eagles", followed by a reply, "Pagod na ta! Dili na frying!"

We pitched up our tents and get third place! YAY! Feli was really good! He helped us pitch our tent all the way. Thanks Feli! We then arranged our stuff and saw our facilitators get off their jeepney covered in dust! Hahaha! They look like they've rolled in the dirt!

The first years were fun to be with, especially during the activities, Anjo and Roxette both nailed the prizefor the H2Olympics. In the Amazing Race, we did it! We solved the crime! Too bad it was only the fish that got murdered... COD: No water, we had to send it to the coroner's for inspection... what a fish! TOD: When the aquarium broke... Suspect: Dan the Man, crime tip, don't leave any evidence behind, because we're still going to catch ya!

For dinner, It took us about an hour to cook the rice! When the cooking was done, the food immediately disappeared on the table! At the Night of the Best, after taking a bath with a candle burning, we won third place! The Camp Masters, all second years, presented a short presentation on how to protect the environment, I was one of the villains named Watty Lution. The heroes were, Envi, Ron and Ment... they were know as "Team Environment".

After that, we went to our tents and got ready to sleep while some of us were telling ghost stories in the tent the next door. We woke up, only to find that Karla's previously melted chocolate was hard! it was like being inside a refrigerator since it was so darn cold!

We didn't want to leave!!! It was so nice being there, isolated from urban life and living in a place with unspoiled beauty! I hate to leave... but, we had a home to return to. So we packed our bags, mounted the bus and went home.

Along the way, we took a lot of pictures of the people sleeping inside the jeepney! Hehehe. It was such a sight!

That's all for now! Bye!

The Inconvenient Truth that people tried hard no to believe...

Last Wednesday, all the second year students got out of school, hailed empty jeepneys and went straight to SM after the three o'clock bell. We were going to watch the Inconvenient Truth. All I can just say is, "Now their making it an issue! About time and yet... too late..."

I mean, for goodness sake! Hints, text messages, diseases were already given by Mother Nature to those people who have the power to institute martial law to do something. And yet they didn't do anything about it and focused themselves on politics and today's weekly gossip! What can you find in those things anyway?! They just add to spit pollution! SPIT POLLUTION!

Students are already aware yet we didn't have the power to lead a full force environment saving force (and the funds). We already planted trees yet they were turned to statues at the side of the road! So much for doing something to change this lump people used to call earth. People, see what we are doing? No! We fail to see it! All we do is look at the magazine and admire the new edition of Honda cars! Then buy them, drive them and contribute more to the enlarging of the ozone hole which could be larger than Russia and the United States put together by now, thanks to us!

I don't know why I'm angry! Perhaps the fact that I can't live in harmony for the next twenty years since I would be underground protecting myself from getting fried by the heat of the sun! I'm angry because I won't be able to see my children enjoy their lives and see those animals that have not yet gone EXTINCT! I think half of the animal kingdom is dead by now! There are no more polar bears! Fishes have turned to broiled fish for the water temperarure has increased! Penguins are decreasing! If ever they don't stop dumping oil into the ocean they would be saved! Corals are turning bleach white! That means more ornaments to hang above at home and no marine life!

Sooner or later, the remaining animals will have their revenge just like in animal farm. All of us is Mr. Jones while the farm animals are the animals of the world. Wow! Is that a sight to see! People getting kicked in the shin by hyenas! As a matter of fact, we are hyenas! Doing nothing just like the toad staying in the the gradually heating water!

I HATE THIS! I DON'T WANT IT TO BE THIS WAY! I HATE IT, I HATE IT, I HATE IT!!! Children of today won't get to reach the age of seventy for the earth's temperature would have gone way above the average earth temperature! I wish Al Gore would have been president so that there would be no war in Iraq! Pollution would have stopped! The ozone hole could have been covered up! GAAAAHHH!!!

Why? Why make it an issue now? What's the special forecast of global warming is killing many people all about? Why now? Why not earlier when it first began? WHY NOW?!

I really don't like where we are going through... and all we need is another ice age... would there be another one? Or are we done for?

Play Fest

Something interesting happened today! I was awakened by my cellphone, and on the screen it said, "Ate Mel 17". Ate Mel is now celebrating her seventeenth birthday! YAY! May you have many more birthdays to come!

We had our play fest earlier, and there were only three sections that presented. Ogilvie was the best! It was a play about a tribe where the chieftain was planning to execute her daughter because she committed adultery. There were arguments between the chief, his wife and advisers and it was so cool and filled with suspense that yolu can't stop watching! The music was great, it totally fits the story being portrayed. I won't even mind a replay of the entire play! Hehehe. Too bad we can't what they were saying since their mics were not properly pinned on the costumes. The story goes like this:

The first princess was convicted of committing adultery. Her mom won't hear of it and begged her husband (the chieftain) to spare her or change the rules. She also said that how could she commit adultery if she wasn't even married yet. The chief won't listen to her and ordered her daughter to be strapped onto a bamboo plank. She would be quartered, and her body parts were to be distributed to her two lovers. The first lover won't hear of it and agreed to be exiled from the tribe just to spare her life. He even agreed to let his brother marry her. He cut off the rope that bounded her and knelt in front of the chief, ready to pay the consequences. The daughter would not let her father do it and begged him, asking him why can't they just share her body to the both of them (she loves them both). The chief did not approve and told him to get up and fight between his brother. The one who survives the battle will get to marry the princess. Before that happened, his second daughter (twin of the first) came near her father and told him what happened. There was a mix-up. The both of them were so identical that could not tell which from which. The only source of differentiation they have were the moles located on the princess' bodies. Their mother asked the both of them to describe where these moles are located. The first lover got it right and married the first princess. The second did not and married the second princess.

It was a really cool play and the costumes were incredible! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! The actors were very, very good!

Valentine's Day

Today is the day! Love is in the air! Valentine cards flying here and there! The sweet smell of chocolate engulfs you! And rose petals fall from above! Wow! What a day!

As I wake up, I greet my dad a Happy Valentine's Day. Mama was not around since she had the morning shift, for she's a nurse at Madonna. I gave him my card and I left my other cards for my two brothers and mama.

I went to school seeing people carrying roses, chocolates, balloons and yelling in the corridors, "Happy Valentine's Day!" I even greeted the janitor a happy Valentine's and replied back with a smile.

As I entered the classroom, I screamed, "HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYBODY!" They replied in turn and I found chocolates and cards on my desk, all from my classmates. Andre was distributing KitKat to everbody, Karla was handing out apples and almost everyone was sending out Valentine cards. Our two most beautiful bachelorettes, Nikki and Nessa, got very special gifts! Hehehe. Expensive boxes of chocolates, stuff toys and roses! Hahaha! What a day! One of our classmates even confessed his true feelings to the girl he loves that day. What made it even more embarassing was when a classmate of mine read it aloud with the other girls shrieking in the background after every sentence! Hehehe! Can you a imagine a group of girls shrieking, laughing hysterically and jumping all around at the same time? Hahaha! There was also a huge demand for heart-shaped balloons that almost everyone rushed to SM after English time and came back with a 25 of them!

Hmmm... Leo keeps on freakingly teasing! What the heck?! I mean, Lowell's just a friend of mine (right ate Mel?) and he keeps on smirking when Lowell and I carried the SRA box to the front of the speech lab. He also said, "How sweeet." I hate you Leo! I'm gonna wipe that smirk off your face once and for all! You ugly, cruel, cold-hearted, menacing... GRRRRRR!!!!!!!

Appreciation Day

This day holds many memories from last year. Last year I gave my favorite ate and kuyas an appreciation card (do you still have them? hehehe). I gave them a card since they're really great! I don't know them that much (especially Kuya Ernie), but I gave them a card anyway! Hehehe.

Today is the day when teachers find out how much they are appreciated by the their students. Each class is assigned to three teachers (as we were) faculty, staff and those who are not. We were sorry to find out that the other teachers were not given any presents...

What else? Hmmm... what do you think of my other side? "Yel" she's called has been coming out often! YAY!

Communicating with thy inner self...

Seeing Kuya Ernie's posts at his blog, I decided to try out the alter ego-to-ego interview thing. I will call my alter ego Yel (that's my nickname). Be warned, this is the first time I have ever communicated with my alter ego... so here goes...

Kuya Ernie, I'm not making fun of you while typing this. I solemnly swear that I am up to something good. Please don't get angry...

Arielle: Hello?
Yel: Hi dude!
Arielle: You my alter ego?
Yel: What do you think?
Arielle: Okay... you like books?
Yel: Not really... I'm more like the adventure girl type.
Arielle: Oh, okay... what books have you read?
Yel: Archie Comics... you?
Arielle: Sherlock Holmes, Nancy Drew, Danielle Steel and Harry Potter...
Yel: You a bookworm?
Arielle: Yup!
Yel: Have you ever gone hiking?
Arielle: I'm asthmatic...
Yel: Oh... you like badminton?
Arielle: I love to eat.
Yel:-----
Arielle: What?
Yel: You're aware that you're boring don't you?
Arielle: Some people think I'm serious...
Yel: That's just UGLY!

Arielle is the boring and serious side of me while Yel is the funny and energetic girl. This year, people get to see Arielle more often that Yel... so I think I've got to balanace them out to prevent people from running away.

SuCcEsS!!!

YES!!! VICTORY!!! We had our storytelling contest earlier and I got to tell you, we were honestly unprepared. We only had three days to pull it all off. The props people were still adding finishing touches to our costumes (I'm part of the cast! YAY! ...?). Some of the cast members helped them paint some of the props. We used up brown, black, white, red, yellow, green, orange and blue paint. There was a basket filled with paint bottles and there was a maximum if three bottles a color. A bottle (container?) of paint costs P37.75! AYAYAY!!! Well, it was worth it! We had fun (especially on the goblin part! June was fantastic!) and was able to portray the entire story beautifully (if I do say so myself).

We were so happy especially when the judges' vote was unanimous! Everyone shouted, yelled, cheered, jumped, wrecked their costumes, threw their chairs and sprayed their salivary amylase when Teacher Eva announced the winners. It was a moment that everyone dreamed of because:

1. We get a high grade in English (Sir Nitz and Ma'am Gerlie really wants us to win for we... are... the CREAM!)
2. No more plays (but I would really want to though...)!

Actually, Sir Nitz and Ma'am Gerlie were all smiles! We had a group hug (with Ma'am Gerlie only)! Sir Nitz didn't want a hug... hehehe!

Besides that, we have a project in Social that we are going to pass this February 26 and our Florante at Laura presentation in Filipino. We also have a long test on Math and Biology next week and thesis in Christian Humanism. WHAT A LIFE!!!

But Kuya Ernie said, "Making learning a habit." Right Kuya Ernie? Or was it something else...

This February 12... APPRECIATION'S DAY!!! I remember my Appreciation's Day... I gave Ate Mel, Kuya Ed and Kuya Ernie "I appreciate you" cards. Do you still have them? Hehehe.

What else?

How about we have a Q and A category every time I post? And those who reply will have to answer them both or just pick from the following:

1. Has anyone got a Valentine for Valentine's Day? Just a question really...
2. What's so exciting about third year?
3. Who would you show appreciation to at school this Appreciation's Day?
4. Why do people give flowers or chocolates on Valentine's day? What's so special about them? Hint: Watch The Chocolate Factory! Hehehe.
5. Where is everybody?
6. Who is a member of the teaching staff that has a blog?
7. How do you create links?

That's all for today! Good night!

UPDATE!!!

I'm gonna update as many times as I can starting from now until Monday since its a holiday...

Now, we went to school to meet up with my other classmates at school to discuss about the storytelling contest in English. We were going to be the sixth presentor. Okay, it was already 10:30 and there were only fifteen of us who showed up! What a BUMMER!!! Freaking ****!!! Anyway, we just went to SM and canvassed all the materials we would be buying on Monday to be able to start working on the props.

The teachers were having a Community Club get-together (we weren't even invited! Hahaha...). What else? Uuuhhh... I had experienced my very first chat room experience... I never thought it would be like that... ever!

Anyway... here's a poem I just happened to be writing... hope you like it!

I stare into space

With nothing but a smile

Your face hovering over me

Looking almost senile (Erk!)

I began to wonder

On why you're there

We seem to be an unlikely pair

But I don't even care

I smile and take out a cutter

I gently cut that bond away

You didn't even fight, or punch, or move, or yelled

You just stared and looked with eyes of despair

I stopped and waited for you to talk

But you didn't even dare

If I cut of the bond, you will die

If I don't, I will

You reach up and took the cutter from me

And slice the remaining piece of the bond

You say something to me, but I just couldn't hear

And you fell without me shedding a single tear

I watched and thought of what you've said

Was it something you felt?

Was something you've read?

What was it you said? I just didn't catch it!

You said, "I love you, can't you get it?"

Hahaha! What a poem! CORNY!!! Hahaha!

HOLY MOLY!!!!

This week was unimaginable! There were a lot of projects to pass! There were two in Biology, one in Filipino, one in OSASI, a lot of assignments in Math (that I find impossible to solve) and a lot of tests from all the subjects! Except English because we were mainly focusing on our story for the storytelling contest. This would be just like last year only that the presentors are not mixed with other members of a different class. Our story is entitled the "Magic Pencil".

Tonight, Ms. Chin-Chin Gutierrez came and talked about how we can save our Mother Earth. I could tell that no one was listening (we were sitting at the very, very back... DARN!!!). She was singing, and I can't help feel at peace when she does. Her songs were great and her voice was enchanting! I feel sorry for her though because, at the time when Sir Nitz said, "Have a pleasant evening." I think that was the cue for the mob to engulf her! People were taking pictures of her, not even allowing her to escape and get some fresh air! I'm not even sure if she ever made it out...

Our project in Biology was s family tree. Many people said that I'm a scanned copy of my mom (not photocopy since its black and white... ha ha... corny!). I just can't seem to see it because I think I look more like my father. They say that whenever I smile, I look like my father. But when I frown, I look like my mom (so that means I'll be smiling forever). The only thing I didn't inherit from my mom were her eyes. I have my father's eyes (no eating! corny...).

Since no one is visiting my blog anymore (due to some technical difficulties)... I'll just gloat and look more like my mom by the corner...

Bye!

Wait!!!

Okay-dokey... that previous post did not go on pretty well. Anyway, my friend Low came up with a really interesting topic for his IP project next year. If he would of course continue it... a tabulation of all the bad words he would hear inside the classroom, the campus, anywhere! I can't even tell you how many speciamens he's gonna present to the judges if he goes on with this...

What else? Oy! Marianne! Can you teach me Spanish? *pretty big eyes* All I know is Roho... which is Spanish for red... Dora the Explorer... hehehe. My brothers watch it every morning... can't help it. It's fun to learn a new language...

At the time being, I am waiting for the Wikipedia window to open, showing me the digestive system and the tissues... I've already printed twenty-seven pages of a research about plant organs and tissues... AND I'M ALMOST DONE!!! In two o' clock in the morning... I'm still not tired...

Bye!

At last! without posting for a week, I have finally gone through! HAHA!!!

Now! Since the Lord has granted me a privilege to update my blog (i waited for two hours staring at the computer just to wait for the homepage to appear), I will do it!

Okay! Last, last week... in Biology, our teacher told us some good news! She said that we were going to have a long test every Monday starting that week.

We have many projects, researches to do and assignments to pass in Biology. I like the subject. I, being the beadle, also have to record every human being who has passed their assignments with the air of importance (like someone I know) of a person who stood up on a sea monster because he or she has already passed their assignments on time. And you can't believe the head ache I would get after the stampede is over! It would be matter of time my guts would spread all over the platform!

In English, we were divided into ten groups. Each group is assigned to one chapter of the Animal Farm. Has anyone heard of a fairy story? Fairy story... fairy story or fairy tale? Anyway, that's what the book is. It's a fairy story (what's the difference? Story, tale?)

Okay! Hi Marianne! Hi Athena! Hi everybody! You guys not irritated that I haven't updated for so long? I've been utterly busy (Athena can relate to that).

Here's one of the topics assigned to us that I have researched (real waste of ink! It's even in color!)

Carbohydrates

Lactose is a disaccharide found in milk. It is pivotally composed of a molecule of β-D-galactose and a molecule of β-D-glucose bonded by a β1-4 glycosidic linkage.

Carbohydrates or saccharides are simple molecules that are straight-chain aldehydes or ketones with many hydroxyl groups added, usually one on each carbon atom that is not part of the aldehyde or ketone functional group. They are the most abundant biomolecules, and fill numerous roles in living things, such as the storage and transport of energy (starch, glycogen) and structural components (cellulose in plants, chitin in animals). Additionally, carbohydrates and their derivatives play major roles in the functioning of the immune system, fertilization, pathogenesis, blood clotting, and development.
The basic carbohydrate units are called monosaccharides, such as glucose, galactose, and fructose. The general chemical formula of an unmodified monosaccharide is (C·H2O)n, where n is any number of three or greater. All carbohydrates have a hydrogen to oxygen ratio of 2:1. Monosaccharides can be linked together in almost limitless ways. Two joined monosaccharides are called disaccharides, such as sucrose and lactose. Carbohydrates containing between about three to six monosaccharide units are termed oligosaccharides; anything larger than this is a polysaccharide. Polysaccharides, such as starch, glycogen, or cellulose, can reach many thousands of units in length. Many carbohydrates contain one or more modified monosaccharide units that have had one or more groups replaced or removed. For example, deoxyribose, a component of DNA, is a modified version of ribose; chitin is composed of repeating units of N-acetylglucosamine, a nitrogen-containing form of glucose.

My Birthday Party!!!

My birthday party was great! Almost everyone was there to celebrate it with me... I really am sorry for those whom I didn't invite and those who weren't able to make it...

It started off with us meeting at National Bookstore there at SM. Everything was fine and the sandals were killing me!But it was fun taking your time reading the books lining the shelves for thirty bloody minutes until one of the people you invite laughs at your appearance! That person would be my best friend, Mitch... who else? She teased me about my attire that I felt the urge to slap her! Which I do every single day at school... that's nothing new... she slaps me back so that's still fair... but twice as hard!

Thirty more minutes and all the other people were there. Except Low who was always busy asking me where in the blue blazes of SM were we going to eat (really annoying)! I tell you, nothing went well between him, Mitch and my cellphone...We then went to the place where we were designated to eat (after reading our daily horoscope)thanks to my wonderful parents (THANK YOU)! Low was still bloody texting me where we were that when Mitch snatched the phone, he appeared right in front of us! WHAT THE FREAK???!!!!

An hour passed by and we were all stuffed with pizza, spaghetti, ice tea and sliced lemon (which was really sour). I then opened my presents from Mitch, Low, Karla, Gin, Chin and Rem... they were really cool! I got a mug, a cute teddy bear, a cute blue Mickey Mouse stuff toy, chocolate mallows, earrings, comb and two birthday cards!It's too much! But I thank them for being very thoughtful. Thanks guys!

They then went to buy 'fried' ice cream which I think should be called 'freezed' ice cream. Since 'frying' would mean applying freaking heat on the object... whatever! Fine! They asked to walk around for a bit (play Karaoke) and we did! It was fun (Low got 100 points) and Sam arrived saying that that was a lie! He bought me a book! Yay! Bittersweet by Danielle Steele!

We then took a group picture naming ourselves, Family Garcia from the Disney Channel movie 'The Garcia Family', Sam is Don Garcia since he was wearing a suit and had a really serious facial expression! Hehehe. And we were the servants (yeah right, serve him? You wish). We then took a ride on the Kiddie Train and the Ferris Wheel! It was loads of fun that Chin got the feeling of throwing up! But unfortunately, she didn't... Hehehe. Just kidding! She really enjoyed the ride though! Especially with the demonic Sam, what else can get worse?

It was great! I will remember this day for a lifetime! Thanks everyone!

My New Year!

There was smoke in the air! People blowing their horns and making a lot of noise! Others were out of air as they blow through their little paper trumpets hoping to arouse as many people, making them alert as the countdown for the New Year starts!

There was a lot of ruckus going on! People (like my father) were blowing up Judas belts (three at least)! Some were screaming their lungs out saying, "HAVE A BLOODY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!" (that would be in British) saying,"MALIGAYANG BAGONG TAON!!!" (in Tagalog) saying, "DAGHANG SALAMAT SA LITSON!!!" (that would be in my terms) saying, "---" (I don't know in Visayan... I think it's ths same with Tagalog...)

Anyway... there was a lot of food that I can't find it possible to sleep! Bellies were really bloated because pf mama's spaghetti and other stuff that were placed on the table. People were having a grand time lighting up sparklers and blowing up Judas Belts when the countdown turns zero! SM even had a fireworks display at 7:00 p.m.!

What's really great about the New Year is you get to have fun with your family... including Christmas!

See ya all on January 3 then! Bye!