Semana Santa 2008

I finally have the free time to blog about how the Holy Week went for Krissy and I.

But anyway, before I proceed, I just have to write a couple of things first:

1. CONGRATULATIONS to my good friend Ikie. Somebody's got a girlfriend...! *said in a sing-song tone*
2. CONGRATULATIONS too to Atty. Sarmiento for passing the super tough bar exams. =)
2. Just tracked that somebody got his/her way to this blog through googling my name. Wala lang. ..

Holy Week was spent well for our family. I say that it was the most solemn celebration in four years! 2005 was the year I was pregnant so it was difficult for me to move around. Meanwhile, I had to pass a major hardship in 2006 so my prayers were focused towards something else. Last year, I was actually looking forward to a week-long trip after Easter so I was not able to concentrate on the celebration. Besides, Krissy was so young then. We couldn't make her sit still in the church for hours.

This time is different. I'm physically, psychologically and emotionally more stable now so that must have had a good bearing on how I spent the week. Aside from this, my dad was appointed as one of the 12 Disciples so our family had to be present in church events that require his participation. I was also able to regain camaraderie with my Lecom (Lectors and Commentators Group) org mates. In fact, I will be serving on April. I think the last time I served was in 2004 pa.

Just to keep things short and organized, I'm writing on a per day account.

PALM SUNDAY
Just went to mass. The waving of palms and blessing with holy water were new experiences for little Krissy. She said she got wet daw during the blessing.

HOLY MONDAY
Was at work and rushing some payments and other arrangements for a workshop that we're arranging for the CSR (not Customer Service Rep, hehe) Institute.

HOLY TUESDAY
Was at work again and thank God, meetings for that day were cancelled.

HOLY WEDNESDAY
Three superficial things made me rave about the day: half-day at work, dressing down (super casual) for the day and shopping!

MAUNDY THURSDAY
Went to mass and visited churches (Visita Iglesia). Krissy was tired but happy. Me too!

GOOD FRIDAY
Attended the Veneration of the Cross and had dinner and halo-halo at Petron in NLEX. Our helper was on leave and we did not have time to cook.

BLACK SATURDAY
Attended Easter Vigil. Krissy was amazed by the fire ceremony and the resurrection show.

EASTER SUNDAY
Was not able to attend Easter mass anymore because Krissy won't get up.

But my sister and I watched the Ateneo-La Salle PBA Showdown where the ending results were 90-90. Gave me a great feeling just watching the Ateneo guys who played for our team during my college days. If only Araneta was packed and the Blue Babble was there to enlive us, things would've been perfect. Nevertheless, the school spirit was alive... especially when things picked up for Ateneo towards the end of the second half.

We went to her friend Bec's birthday dinner afterwards.