Sniffles

I basically started my first day of class with a sore throat and stuffy head. Whereas people around me whom i haven' seen in about two weeks were sporting new hair cuts, bags, accessories, who's gain or lost weight,and whatnot, there i was, sniffling the day away. The next day was no better, and the following day was even worse. I had forced myself not to be absent last friday so i wouldn't miss my quizzes in Oral Histology and Anatomy 2 Lab..I had literally worn my jacket all day. Despite the warm sunshine, my teeth were chattering. My head hurt to the point of making me nauseated and the throbbing simply wouldn't go away despite the drugs. I didn't take any antibiotics, mainly because the ones mama would make me take (erythromycin) never did go well with my G.I.T (always would end up either throwing up or getting the runs)..plus i didn't want the little buggers to build up a resistance against it. No, all i took to nurse myself to health were vitamins, paracetamol, expectorant and general rub down with vicks..and i literally survived on various soups and gatorade. I've even lost my voice. bah. Every night after class i would ignore the old wives tale and crawl into the shower. Just standing there letting hot water pour down on my stuffy head was such a relief. I wouldn't even shampoo or anything for a while. i would just welcome the warmness of the water, allowing it to cascade down my virus plagued body. Then afterwards, after having the quickest dinner of all time, I would crawl into bed, still coughing and sniffling, praying for sleep as my escape. One of those viciously deep sleeps where you are more dead than asleep and (possibly) you drool all over the place, because both your nostrils are blocked and you have to breathe through your mouth.

But hey, waddaya know, I'm feeling better now.

Fellow Paderos Just Hanging Out

Here are some pics taken Post-Christmas..We had a lovely breakfast date at Tito Momie and Tita Becky's at their house in Cavite. Then we spent some time chilling back home and Wall Climbing. It was nice getting to know my Esguerra cousins, Ate Pating and Bonjo..Kulang na lang si Kuya Paolo, who's in the states and couldn't be home for the holidays. The last time i saw them in person was when i was around 4 i think..i even forgot that Bonjo and I were born in the same year. After wall climbing we went to the mall looking for a place to play some billiards and the day ended with us meeting up with Tito and Tita at the Shang. All in all a memorable day..

- Group Photo taken in a residential area in Cavite. From right to left: Bonjo,Ate Patricia, Sarjie,Tita Becky,Ate,Yours truly,Kuya and Tito Momie.

-Me and Martin/Bonjo both showing off our braces :)

-Us Cousins in the front yard..

-Back home in QC, about to leave the house to go wall climbing

-At Power Up, Rizal, all harnessed up and ready to climb..

-Fooling about with the digicam, Hanging out with the sibs and cousins. My favorite pic of the day. :)

- that's me being driven up the wall. lol, ok, i'm just kidding. it's a bit dark coz i think my sister inadvertently covered the flash.

A Happy New Year

Well, it's the new year again. Time sure does fly..wish i still had at least another week of vacation left, but alas, my classes resume on the 4th..*sigh*...it's gonna be back to the salt mines again. We didn't buy any firecrackers this time, but instead admired the ones the neighbours were setting off..sinturon ni hudas, super lolo, daylight, watusi.. :) Poor Xena was reduced to whining only by 9pm, i took pity on her and let her stay in my room till the fireworks died down. Spent the New Year and New Year's Eve at home with my siblings, Auntie Girlie and one of our cousins on my dad's side, Kuya Ben..It was quite a nice and cosy celebration, nothing too fancy. Kuya even fired up the grill and barbequed the marinated liempo and chicken. It went well with the greek salad Ate made as well. Yum..

Also had a nice Yahoo conference with Kuya and Kuya Ben, (who were just in the next room at home) Ate Tina and Ate Tootsie, one of our cousins who's in the states. It was great hearing their voices, despite not understanding a word whenever they started jabbering in bisaya. Yes, alas, i do not know a word of my own dialect..

On a much lighter note, my parents will be flying home on the 7th this month. Then again this means the parentals will be around, no more late nights and all that college life fun though, hehe. Papa's gonna be here for probably 2 weeks, Mama much longer, maybe 6 months..

I have a few New Year resolutions; am still working on them. I'll post them here soon. Hope everyone had a pleasant New Year as well.