Dream and Lost Car.

Last night I had a terrible dream! My papa, uncle, and I went to the Philippines for a tiny trip to see the fam, and it was a very long journey, in which we had to walk by foot to the village. The place didn't look familiar, but I just kept following them. All of a sudden, I find out that my papa was actually there to meet another girl! What the frick! I was in complete shock and he just kept laughing. I begged him not to leave my mom as we continued to walk. As I was talking about her and how sad she would be, we suddenly somehow pass her on the streets. She looked at us with such a sad face and told my dad, "see!" Then she disappears.

What a weird dream, no?! And it so happens that my parents will be gone this weekend to celebrate their 28th anniversary! Hawman...wa wa wa weird.

Happy Wednesday to you all. Be kind, say "bless you" and don't forget your chapstick tomorrow.

Oh! Quick story: After work, I totally thought my car was stolen! I was looking around the garage for a good 43 seconds until I realized I was looking on the 2nd floor. I parked on the 3rd floor. Oops. ;)

Happy Easter!

Captain Crunch Berries is only $1.99 at Safeway!

Let's conclude my Lenten grind:

1. Driving without texting/bbming/talking/twittering on my phone went well. However, I did use my phone when I was stuck on 101 without moving for about 10 minutes!
2. I missed a couple days of blogging, but it's ok. I'll try for next year.
3. Never-ending process. I called on God a lot this season, and He has helped me through it all. Extremely grateful and thankful.
4. In progress? I'm not quite sure, but I am definitely realizing, questioning, and learning many things.

I'd have to say that Holy Thursday and Good Friday masses are my favorite to go to. I actually like it better than Christmas! Weird, eh? The major events that occur on these two days is just so powerful and meaningful to me that I look forward to it every year! Come join us next year!

I'm going to try to blog every now and then. Thanks to all ("all" meaning what...four people? haha) for reading my random blogs. :)

Have a safe and splendid week. The sun whispered in my ear telling me he might come out and play Tuesday-Friday! Watch the Sound of Music on ABC Family! So long, farewell auf wiedersehen goodbye, adieu, adieu, adieu to you and you and you..do doot do do do do doot do do do do do.

Holy Saturday!

I went to Ulta for the first time today.

Passing up on Easter Vigil. I think the only time I went to Easter Vigil was when Jbendo got confirmed. But mass tomorrow with the fam!

I think I can spend hours at Ulta. Man, I wish there was one in Santa Clara. Sephora in Eastridge? Wait, what?!

I can't believe tomorrow is Sunday already.

Pinkberry with Mel, JR, and Jbendo now. Bye bye!

Good Friday!

I drank half a Berry Mango Daq. on an empty stomach. No bueno.

My mom, papa, brover, and even Shar had the day off from work/school, but nooot me. :( The entire day I was counting down until 515 and was super excited to go to church at Holy Spirit. Right when I got home, I didn't even have time to change or eat because my papa was rushing me so we can get good seats (which we did).

This is the third year my family has gone to Good Friday mass at Holy Spirit, and it gets better every year. The atmosphere, the people, the priests, the music, the homily...man, I can go on forevers! The Passion Play always chokes me up--so meaningful and so powerful.

After mass-dinner at Red Lobster as usual. I'm just oh so super tired now and can't wait to sleep in!

Remember, pray, and thank Jesus Christ for giving up His life for us. He is truly amazing.

HOLY THURSDAY

Lent has officially ended! It is now time for the Triduum.

I went to mass at 7pm and to my surprise, it was different. As the Washing of the Feet is one of the significant events of Holy Thursday, it was not offered to the public. Ever since I can remember, people of the church could stand in line in front of the alter and get their feet washed. However, this time only about six people, who represented the community, got their feet washed. I think it was due to time because not only was it a full house, but mass was already about two hours long.

My favorite part about Holy Thursday is when we follow the alter servers and priest into the gym in which a shrine is setup with candles and orchids surrounding it. The priest carries the Body of Christ and places it in the tabernacle. We watch, wait, and pray. The mood shifts from the joy of the Last Supper to remembering and awaiting the betrayal of Jesus. The gym is open until midnight where people can come in and pray.

Good Friday tomorrow, but this time we're going to Holy Spirit. It's tradition.