#rosemary (cause i think this would be after the rosemary stuff) would play/sing some songs for them at the reception

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thinking about Frank and Eddie's wedding -w-

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DIARY ENTRY

                                             by: Christine Dosa

(December 18, 2020)

Gosh! Today is the day! After being quarantined for almost 2 weeks in the facility and fortunately getting a negative result for covid 19, finally, we are free! We packed our things and waited for my uncle to go fetch us to finally get home.

The rain is pouring, and a cold breeze embraces me as I watch the trees dancing along with the strong wind, from the outside of the car’s window. It feels strange looking at the place I used to live in and I cannot help but to be mesmerized by its beauty.  Almost everything has changed; the basketball court is now wider compared to what it was 5 years ago and even the street that used to almost had an “croaking” sound of the birds, is now busy. I can’t help but to feel content and happy to be back to my mom’s hometown, Leyte.

Anyway, we did nothing but sleep all day given that we’re all tired travelling from the facility and I also  think the weather had something to with it, Gosh! I can't wait to roam around the village tomorrow! 

(December 19, 2020)

 I don’t know what this feeling is called, but I cannot help but to wish that this would last forever. We had a usual morning- preparing breakfast, laughing between sipping on our coffee, sharing memories and exchanging stuff going on in each of our lives and I think that’s perfect. I miss this! Some things never really changed, just like our family’s bonding, quality time with my aunts, uncles and cousins.  After that, we just did what normally happens in every household. Cook, eat, watch television and some of the adults even decided to drink when the sun goes down which I think doesn’t include what a family usually does? I’m not sure though. 

Although I’m a bit frustrated that we failed to roam around the village today,  it’s fine ‘cause we still had a lot of time to do that on the following days. 

(December 20, 2020)

I know it's a bit late to set up the Christmas tree and other decorations but knowing Tita Rowena? She’ll never let every occasion pass without having a little razzle-dazzle in our home. Some of my nieces decided to “help” her but we,  my older cousins and I, used that chance to get away from her and roam around the village. 

We walked around until we got hungry and decided to find something to eat while having endless conversations about anything. We ate barbecue after finding seats on the boulevard, near the shore. The air from the ocean feels refreshing and I remember looking at the sky til it changes its color from orange to scarlet which makes me remember that we needed to come back home since our parents probably have no idea where we went. 

(December 21, 2020)

Today we went to the house of one of my aunts and decided to stay there for a day. We had a good time singing karaoke while drinking. It feels like we’re just in one of the clubs in Manila since some of my uncles are already drunk and started dancing along with the upbeat melody of the songs playing. We almost died laughing whenever Tito Jake would crack a joke, the youngest and funniest one. 

If tita rosemarie’s house was as clean when we got there and peaceful as the moon on that night, while every corner of the house is in complete chaos. Well then, I guess, tables really have turned— literally.

(December 22, 2020)

Today has been the most productive day I had since we got here.  After doing the household chores; cleaning, washing clothes and washing the dishes, we decided to have a road trip. I look at the sky, letting my hair dance as the wind welcomes my whole face making my eyes squint a little as I ride the motorcycle. It's a sunny day yet the touch of the heat on my skin didn't hurt. The road was peaceful which makes it easy for us to have a smooth flow in riding. We roam around 'til we get tired and have decided to go home.

The road trip inspired and motivated me to write not only two but three short poems about the appreciation of the beauty I witnessed a while ago and how it made me feel something I can name but cannot find the right words to explain--- freedom. 

(December 23, 2020)

Yay! Christmas is coming and I can feel it! If I thought that yesterday was the most productive day I had, then I'm probably wrong. Everyone's busy and has their own responsibilities. Some were in the kitchen, preparing food for tomorrow's celebration, some were having fun and singing the same song for the nth time while all the youngsters were responsible to create a little razzle dazzle in the living room.  We also prepare a mini program and parlor games for tomorrow because we're not only celebrating Christmas but also the reunion of our family. 

In short, there's a lot of things going on in every corner of our home and it's exhausting to mention it one by one. I cannot write any longer than this because whilst writing, I could already feel my eyes slowly flickering to darkness. But another thing I wanna share is that, I cannot wait for tomorrow's event!

(December 24, 2020)

"Merry Christmas!" 

I've been hearing those lines since the firstlight. We've been busy today and I can't feel even a little bit of exhaustion. I love this, how I wish everyday would be like this.  We also attended the mass and I saw some of my childhood friends. They can still remember me and decided to approach me after the mass. Even though it's a little awkward, I only reciprocated all their hellos, a smile and a wave. It's cute tho, how even after years they're still approachable as they were after all the years had passed. 

We went home after the mass and decided to start the program. There's a lot going on and for the second time, every corner of the house has been in complete mess. I still cannot get over  the fact that I lost a game against my niece! Yes, my 10 year old niece! Gosh! But at least, my uncles pay me for my  "talent fee", singing three songs for them. 

Although there's a lot of things that happened, I wish to remember every detail of my Christmas day here. And for sure, I will.