HP- It all ended...at Gateway!!!

At early twenty's, the prime years of my life, I still haven't developed that spontaneity and tirelessness that usually characterize people of my age, some of my friends included. Don't get me wrong, my zest for life and the joy for living that I share each day is refreshing for others. I love being in places, seeing sights, tasting, smelling and experiencing culture and nature; and I am among those young pros who get less than 6-8 hours of continuous sleep a day. But my energy is usually only for work, for running the house and doing my homemaking joys, for serving God, and for things I find entertaining every now and then. My friends and many people I know however, have evolved into fun loving, outgoing party people...haha...not that I'm jealous, I still and will always prefer my kiddie party goods and foods over alcohol and cigarettes, but it still is weird to be different. And it's not about doing what I think is right for me, or partly maybe, but it's really just about refusing to subject myself to things that do not suit my taste, particularly uncomfortable circumstances, irritating and asthma-inducing smells, and bitter, queer tasting food and drinks that are repelling to my taste buds...Buti na lang even though I'm different, I have friends who are indifferent...haha...and it's certainly a blessing to have known a group of people who respect, accept and understand one another...which makes me wonder guys, if we're all understanding people, bakit ang cliquish pa rin ng dating natin?..haha

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Of all the days of the week, Sunday is my Holy Grail and Saturday comes second. Friday used to be third but for the past 6 months, it has been no different from my other weekdays. I know exactly how I regularly want my weekends to be, and while others look forward to night-outs and outdoor adventures, I revel in partying...in my bed- sleeping, watching a movie, surfing the net, playing PSP, and eating my faves, only getting up for bladder breaks. Rest is sacred for me, so I really cherish being a bum whenever I get the opportunity.

Last Saturday and Sunday though, were among my hectic-in-a-good-way tiresome weekends. I did not get the sleep and rest that I wanted, but I enjoyed it just the same because whatever energy I spent, I spent with my friends and loved ones. Harry Potter 7 Part 2 was in my list of must-see movies since the beginning of the year and I got it crossed out together with my siblings and high school friends at Gateway last Saturday evening. After catching a few hours of sleep, I accompanied Micah in a leadership forum later in the afternoon (also in Araneta Center) then I met up with my patronizing friends who thankfully bought Ate's other movie tickets. Just catching up and chatting with them is already fun. I didn't get to sit with them during the movie as I was seated with my sisters but based on their comments after, I think we all enjoyed it.

I described the movie to Ate as 'masakit sa dibdib'...haha...I've read the book, but being offered with visuals, 3D at that, expanded my view of the story. It made me think about Harry's life, how complicated and dangerous it was; it's fiction I know, but to the characters in the story, it was all real, and I can only imagine how stressful it was for them..haha...but he won! and good triumphed over evil! Praise God!

haggard snapshots after the movie...and before I left them:)

They still hanged out after the movie, but aside from not digging the concept of their hang-out as previously discussed above, I was also with my sisters so we went straight home.

With God's help, we were able to wake up early for worship service the next day, Sunday. Then we skipped SOD class to go to our cousins at Cainta. Tita Suzette, my mom's identical twin sister, and Tito Nelson arrived from abroad and they wanted to see us. Tita Suzette is probably the sweetest and most 'malambing' person I know. Her funny statements and antics sometimes make me wonder if Mama Susie was like her:)

The entire afternoon was about catching up and lots and lots of eating. When evening came, they took us home (thank God!) with lots of goodies in tow (chocolate supply and a lot more). I felt really tired and I longed for a massage that evening but I knew Micah was just as tired so I just slept my body pains away. I'm already so excited for this coming weekend! Hopefully I'd be able to bum to my heart's content...haha...but thank you Lord for renewing my strength each day and for keeping me healthy even with all the stress I encounter daily! In working and in resting, may I give glory to your name!