We had a New Year Party yesterday. Actually, it was the annual birthday party for Tito Loy. I celebrated it with Audrey and Ate Angela by watching The Chronicles of Narnia. Nevermind that the whole Family (Tree with the roots, branches and fallen leaves) were in the house too. I had time with them last Christmas. In this party, I shall share it with my friends.
Basically, the party ended too soon since it is New Year after all. We wouldn't want our guests to be stranded through the exploding streets just because we kept them in the house.
By 5PM, only my closest aunts and uncles remained. They chatted for a while with my parents while I was in my private den (called room) fixing up an attire for midnight. I wanted to try out a Judas' Belt (the fireworks) for my loose pants but... yeah. Too dangerous.
Anyway, I came out with my 5-day old house clothes with a ribbon around my neck and a comb on my head. AHAHAHA. Yeah. That's true. But those things were adorned with circles. CIRCLES. I believe that if you wore circles on new year's day, you'd be having extra fortune for the whole year - well, my mom never failed me. *wink*
At around 7PM, I asked my mom to buy fireworks since my father did not get a bunch this year - something about the year of the Fire Dog and all(?). So, we went to Lourdes and bought 8 oranges first. YES. THAT IS FENG SHUI. I hope you did not forget to roll 8 oranges towards your home today. *smiles*
We haggled for flashy fountain roman candle thingies after what took 40 minutes or so. The fireworks were probably more expensive than what my father usually buys. *pouts* The seller ran back and fourth from his stall to our car which was NOT a short distance. Naturally, I pitied the guy and gave him 2 Hi-ro packs. (You know, those cookies) *rofl*
After, we came back and resumed normal 7PM to 10PM work. My father was snoring on our rocking chair which I should have recorded. My brother rolled about the computer room, working on his Thesis. Mommy watched feng shui consultants rattling on how better this year might be (while trying to stay awake). Yaya and Vicky were cleaning the last of the dishes while I constantly teased yaya about her attire.
Eventually, 11:30PM came and, seriously, the house behind us is too rich for their own good. Maybe next year, i'm going to demand them to fix my ears.. and eyes. Their exploding fireworks were LOOONG and LOOOOUDD while their 'flashy lights that rocket off to the air and if you weren't careful the sticks might plow through your eye' fireworks were just.. flashy. Eye-boggling, mouth-aweing awesomeness. EBMAA. That's what I'd call them.
Our own set was fast and silent unlike the last 14 years. Our neighbors were actually disappointed that we had none to show this year. "Blame it to papa!! NYAHAHAHA!"
We're done by 12:10, maybe. We rolled the 8 oranges inside the house and silly me took pictures of the fruits. Then, ate some traditional palitaw while inhaling the fresh scent of smoke. Family had a pleasant conversation considering we seldom talk on the dinner table. Then at 12:30, we finally retired.
Me and Kuya slept at 3AM though.
I, actually, feel at ease. 2005 was such a stressful year for me. January to March, the end of 2nd year, was all play and fun but it takes a toll on a body that doesn't rest. The rest of the year, 3rd year, was no joke. Stress. Pain. Problems. 2005.
But today, I am void of that. Maybe this feeling is just for today but it is enough. Lord, thank You for another year.
Get ready for the opening of 2006. HAPPY NEW YEAR, PEOPLE!!!
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