Wednesday, December 29, 2010

La Noël de Mademoiselle Maica (The Christmas of Ms. Maica)

I've always envisioned Christmas at our clan's residence in a small town I call 'San Teodoro.'  I always celebrate this occasion attending masses while wearing fab outfits with my family and relatives.  Hence, I can honestly say that there is nothing really new about this Christmas except for another year in our lives and the various changes it brought to us.

How was my Christmas?  Well, here it goes:

I haven't been to San Teodoro until the eve of December 24 because we were cooking and baking Christmas goodies at our house in another town.  My mom, aunt and sister prepared baked macaroni and pizzas while I was facebooking, sleeping and taking care of my mom's business.

We got to the Feraren's residence by 7:30 p.m.  I prepared for the 'Misa de Gallo' and attended the 3-hour mass then .  The mass ended by 11:00p.m. and I was assigned to look after my grandmom who was bedridden until morning.  However, by 12:00 mn, we had our very own Noche Buena.

the Feraren clan's sumptuous feast

Mara and the Noche Buena goodies

Ate Les and Mervyn(aka Libe Jef) giving love on Christmas Day

the Feraren clan with our beloved Mamu(who's on the bed)
For the Ferarens, the Noche Buena is not complete without picture-taking.

Tito Vic, Karsten, Kjell,  Tita Norleen, Tito Joel, Me, Mara, Ate Les, Jam and Jef in front of the Feraren's residence

the Ferarens trying to portray Christ's birth




The real-life 'Belen'
This is me by my Mamu's bedside.  I took care of her until morning so I barely slept on Christmas Day.


We attended the Holy Mass by 9 a.m. on Christmas day.  I was there with my mom, dad, aunts, uncles and cousins.  We were wearing our special outfits for Christmas.


our Grandpa Mike


my cousin Katrina by the coconut tree

my cousin  Jef by the sand


our  pretty cousin Margaux

Ate Shayne and her daughter Meia at Tito Augie's house
my Fashionista cousins Agot and Mik
Mervyn 'the fallen angel'

Katrina as Bella Swan

The pretty Ferarens strike a pose.(lols)

Me and my BOHO outfit

My Christmas does not end there. After a day of pictorials, eating, chitchatting and gift-giving, I went to Calapan with Mara to attend Dr. Nuestro's own version of Christmas party.

me at Doc Nuestro's house

Kuya Budigoy, Mara, Ate Melai, Ate Thelai, Doc, me and Jade at Dr. Nuestro's house
drinking session at Dr. Nuestro's house
This is how Mademoiselle Maica celebrated Christmas.  How about you? 

Joyeux Noel et Bon Annee de Nouvelle Ma Amis...
(Merry Christmas and Happy New Year my friends)


Lovelots, 
Maica Angelle











Thursday, December 23, 2010

'Tis the Season to be Jolly

I haven't blogged for ages!  Yes, it is more than a month since I've updated my blog and I've missed my site so much.  Anyway, we'll be celebrating Christmas Eve at the Feraren's residence at San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro this night. I've always celebrated this occasion with my family but what makes this one special?  Well, this may just be the first time I'll be celebrating Christ's birth as a Registered Nurse.  Also, I have a lot to be thankful for.  I've gained a lot of friends in the hospital, my family's closer than ever, plus, I've met someone really special.  I feel so blessed right now.

What was I doing during my non-blogging weeks anyway?  Well, I completed the nine Simbang Gabi Masses,  enjoyed a couple of Christmas Parties at my beloved Oriental Mindoro Provincial Hospital and went to Manila for shopping, leisure, and my Aunt's Wedding day.

Me and Mara at the  OMPH Overall Christmas Party
We had to wear a 60s- inspired outfit for our Dance Competition at the Christmas Party

Me and my siblings at Star City

at Tita Fede's Wedding

at my cousin's house


Christmas is a season to be jolly.  However, beyond all the chic outfits, the fabulous parties and the glamorous food cocktails, there is one man who saved us all.   He is Jesus Christ.  Let HIM be the real reason for all our Celebrations.  Just remember, There is no CHRISTmas without CHRIST.

Lovelots,