Jan. 27 - Friday
My first party in 1961 and it wasn’t very bad at all. Mercy, Margie and I arrived there early. There were only a few girls there and no boys and then POW everyone started arriving. It was the kookiest and the dippiest. Janet Asad is so charming. Paqui and Tony Ortigas are the handsomest and the greatest. Ramon Arnaise says I dance very well and Kenneth Brimo is a creep! The boys were simply dippy. There was Paqui, Tony, Bert, Salvador, June R. Ramon and some other real cool people whom I didn’t know. I danced with Tony, Paqui, Ramon, Kenneth and 2 other guys whose names I didn’t know. Vicky Perez is so nice but the boys there were real gone. It was wonderful.
Jan. 28 - Saturday
I forgot to mention yesterday that Kenneth seemed to be very interested in Mercy - danced with her four or five times and me only 2 times, not that I cared really. This am Mercy and I went to the ANC. I wore my new red sweater and everybody liked it. A guy named Bobby whom we met last night was there and we sat at his table because he invited us. Marina was in a terrible mood this morning. Heaven knows why although I have an idea - 1st, she wasn’t invited to the party and 2nd, Nacho didn’t invite her to Seaman’s Cove. I went to see “Hamlet” at the A de M this pm with Mercy. Rufo Gonzalez acts very, very well.
Jan. 29 - Sunday
Mercy went to Mass with us and I received Communion. We went to the ANC. Mercy hoped Kenneth would be there but he didn’t show up. Mercy has her share of problems with Mari and Chiqui Ramirez poking his head into things. Lita’s grandmother died today. Ate lunch at Marco’s and then Mercy went home. Conchita and I spent the afternoon with nothing to do. Just talked. Arno looked very nice today although I saw him only for a few minutes. I went to the Glee Club Concert this evening with Mom. It was beautiful! There were many more encores.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
January 23 - 26, 1961
Jan. 23 - Monday
I passed all my exams so far except, of course, History, 72%. Marife Gonzalez saw me in Mass yesterday. She also saw Honey. Nacho and Jose Luis invited Marina to the movies yesterday and she is way up in Cloud 9. She’s so mixed up she doesn’t even know whom she likes but Nacho, Jose Luis or Tom Wells, anyway, she’s a good kid. I still would like to know what’s wrong with Nacho. I don’t even know if I like him anymore. My mind is clouded up over the nicest guy yet, that Fabian. Angela V says he’s sick but still hopes she can invite him over to her house for dinner before he leaves. I hope, hope, hope. I’ve just got to meet him.
Jan. 24 - Tuesday
Fabian leaves tomorrow and I still haven’t met him and I wanted so much to. It seems everybody did except me. Oh well. I’ll meet him someday. Every time I think of him, my heart simply glows. There’s still a chance in a million that I’ll meet him. Mercy says she went to a TV station yesterday and met Bert Silos and Salvador Vaca. Bert caught Mercy looking at him many times. I wonder whose face was redder, Bert’s or Mercy’s. I saw Tomassino V at the ANC this afternoon with some other guy playing tennis. Of all the days for my phone to get broken darn, darn, darn
Jan. 25 - Wednesday
I’m now so tired that if I didn’t have any school tomorrow I’d sleep till noon. Our Junior-Senior Excursion was so very much fun. I spent the whole time with Marina, Angela, Annabelle, Elnora, Magoo, etc. I also ate a lot of buko. I haven’t gone to see Fabian and I’m so disappointed but I hope he gets well soon. I went to practice "Pichi" this evening. I’m bushed. Mercy is in more dances than I, about 2 or 3. I’m only in one and her costumes are so nice. Oh well, that’s the story of my life. We went to visit the American Battle Monument. It was so emotional. I also saw Kennedy’s Inauguration on TV. I’m so proud to me an American!
Jan. 26 - Thursday
I’ve thought a lot about Nacho and Cosme today. Heaven knows why. It would be so nice if someone as nice as they would like me not that they wouldn’t...I’m getting romantic these days...
Mrs. Buencamino was absent today because her father died. Tomorrow I’m supposed to be invited to V. Perez’s party????
I passed all my exams so far except, of course, History, 72%. Marife Gonzalez saw me in Mass yesterday. She also saw Honey. Nacho and Jose Luis invited Marina to the movies yesterday and she is way up in Cloud 9. She’s so mixed up she doesn’t even know whom she likes but Nacho, Jose Luis or Tom Wells, anyway, she’s a good kid. I still would like to know what’s wrong with Nacho. I don’t even know if I like him anymore. My mind is clouded up over the nicest guy yet, that Fabian. Angela V says he’s sick but still hopes she can invite him over to her house for dinner before he leaves. I hope, hope, hope. I’ve just got to meet him.
Jan. 24 - Tuesday
Fabian leaves tomorrow and I still haven’t met him and I wanted so much to. It seems everybody did except me. Oh well. I’ll meet him someday. Every time I think of him, my heart simply glows. There’s still a chance in a million that I’ll meet him. Mercy says she went to a TV station yesterday and met Bert Silos and Salvador Vaca. Bert caught Mercy looking at him many times. I wonder whose face was redder, Bert’s or Mercy’s. I saw Tomassino V at the ANC this afternoon with some other guy playing tennis. Of all the days for my phone to get broken darn, darn, darn
Jan. 25 - Wednesday
I’m now so tired that if I didn’t have any school tomorrow I’d sleep till noon. Our Junior-Senior Excursion was so very much fun. I spent the whole time with Marina, Angela, Annabelle, Elnora, Magoo, etc. I also ate a lot of buko. I haven’t gone to see Fabian and I’m so disappointed but I hope he gets well soon. I went to practice "Pichi" this evening. I’m bushed. Mercy is in more dances than I, about 2 or 3. I’m only in one and her costumes are so nice. Oh well, that’s the story of my life. We went to visit the American Battle Monument. It was so emotional. I also saw Kennedy’s Inauguration on TV. I’m so proud to me an American!
Jan. 26 - Thursday
I’ve thought a lot about Nacho and Cosme today. Heaven knows why. It would be so nice if someone as nice as they would like me not that they wouldn’t...I’m getting romantic these days...
Mrs. Buencamino was absent today because her father died. Tomorrow I’m supposed to be invited to V. Perez’s party????
Thursday, August 20, 2009
January 18 - 22, 1961
Jan 18 - Wednesday
Exams in English and Lit, Religion were not so bad but History horrible! Angela Vincenzi saw Fabian last night. Lucky her and he wrote a little autograph for me as well as the Fabulous Four. I don’t know why but I want to meet Fabian so much. I didn’t care about the other singers who came here but Fabian is so special. Of course, these are just my wild imaginations again but again...I wish! I found that Inger left me a lovely picture of hers in my wallet. She’s just very very...Talked with Mercy over the phone this evening. This whole world is full of such wonderful people. Talked with Fr. Reuter today. He blessed my St. Anthony medal. I love everybody!
Jan. 19 - Thursday
It was simply freezing this morning! In fact these past few days have been COLD. Everybody goes around in sweaters. The temperature this morning was least 58 degrees something. I got my report card today its much better than I expected phew! At least I passed in geometry. I still hope to see Fabian. I hope, hope, hope. Gosh wouldn’t it be simply wonderful! I would like to talk to him not just see him, but, oh well, I’ll keep hoping. I went to eat dinner at D’Mark’s this evening with Mom and Dad. They were playing"Are You Lonesome Tonight" by Elvis Presley on the radio. Simply dreamy.
Jan. 20 - Friday
Today we gave our J-S Prom invitations to the Seniors. The invitations were all very nice and original. I’m so very mad at myself. Angela told me today that they’re going to the Fabian Show tomorrow night and that if I had told her she would’ve gotten a ticket for me so that I could go with them because they’re going to see Fabian after the show. Some people have all the luck! I just pray and have the slim hope that some ticket will pop out for me. I’ve just got to meet Fabian. Went to practice at Tita Maitos house this evening. Had a wonderful time practicing "Pichi" with Mikki and Rosie.
Jan.21 - Saturday
"More things are brought by prayer than this world dreams of." - the most true quotation in the world. I prayed so hard last night that Angela might find a ticket for me for the Fabian Show and I GOT IT!! Fabian is simply wonderful! He’s so handsome and so simpatico. I didn’t meet him personally, this is still a wish, but Im praying again although the chances are slimmer this time but I hope. My heart was beating so fast when he was singing. I wonder if its possible to like a boy whom you’ve never met personally. Anyway, Angela says he’s very nice and how I want to meet him. Angela is tops. If it weren’t for her....oh Tiger (Fabian), you’re so wonderful1
Jan. 22- Sunday
I went to Mass at San Pancracio’s this morning. Mercy and family were there. Mercy and I went to the ANC after Mass. There were many people there including Nacho. Marina says she didn’t like the Fabian show yesterday. She wasted her money. Oh well some people just don’t appreciate the nice things in life and Fabian is the nicest there is. Nobody seems to like Fabian much but they haven’t even seen his show. Mercy and I ate lunch at the ANC and then we came back home. Mercy says she’s broken with Mari. Says he’s grown different and FAT! Ugh. She also says that Cosme is very nice and when Cosme turns on his charm POW! I wonder what’s wrong with Nacho? He’s strange and different and he can’t look me straight in the face?? (Everybody is changing.)Angela V called tonight. She says Fabian stays until Wednesday and not to give up hope. Don’t worry I won’t.
Exams in English and Lit, Religion were not so bad but History horrible! Angela Vincenzi saw Fabian last night. Lucky her and he wrote a little autograph for me as well as the Fabulous Four. I don’t know why but I want to meet Fabian so much. I didn’t care about the other singers who came here but Fabian is so special. Of course, these are just my wild imaginations again but again...I wish! I found that Inger left me a lovely picture of hers in my wallet. She’s just very very...Talked with Mercy over the phone this evening. This whole world is full of such wonderful people. Talked with Fr. Reuter today. He blessed my St. Anthony medal. I love everybody!
Jan. 19 - Thursday
It was simply freezing this morning! In fact these past few days have been COLD. Everybody goes around in sweaters. The temperature this morning was least 58 degrees something. I got my report card today its much better than I expected phew! At least I passed in geometry. I still hope to see Fabian. I hope, hope, hope. Gosh wouldn’t it be simply wonderful! I would like to talk to him not just see him, but, oh well, I’ll keep hoping. I went to eat dinner at D’Mark’s this evening with Mom and Dad. They were playing"Are You Lonesome Tonight" by Elvis Presley on the radio. Simply dreamy.
Jan. 20 - Friday
Today we gave our J-S Prom invitations to the Seniors. The invitations were all very nice and original. I’m so very mad at myself. Angela told me today that they’re going to the Fabian Show tomorrow night and that if I had told her she would’ve gotten a ticket for me so that I could go with them because they’re going to see Fabian after the show. Some people have all the luck! I just pray and have the slim hope that some ticket will pop out for me. I’ve just got to meet Fabian. Went to practice at Tita Maitos house this evening. Had a wonderful time practicing "Pichi" with Mikki and Rosie.
Jan.21 - Saturday
"More things are brought by prayer than this world dreams of." - the most true quotation in the world. I prayed so hard last night that Angela might find a ticket for me for the Fabian Show and I GOT IT!! Fabian is simply wonderful! He’s so handsome and so simpatico. I didn’t meet him personally, this is still a wish, but Im praying again although the chances are slimmer this time but I hope. My heart was beating so fast when he was singing. I wonder if its possible to like a boy whom you’ve never met personally. Anyway, Angela says he’s very nice and how I want to meet him. Angela is tops. If it weren’t for her....oh Tiger (Fabian), you’re so wonderful1
Jan. 22- Sunday
I went to Mass at San Pancracio’s this morning. Mercy and family were there. Mercy and I went to the ANC after Mass. There were many people there including Nacho. Marina says she didn’t like the Fabian show yesterday. She wasted her money. Oh well some people just don’t appreciate the nice things in life and Fabian is the nicest there is. Nobody seems to like Fabian much but they haven’t even seen his show. Mercy and I ate lunch at the ANC and then we came back home. Mercy says she’s broken with Mari. Says he’s grown different and FAT! Ugh. She also says that Cosme is very nice and when Cosme turns on his charm POW! I wonder what’s wrong with Nacho? He’s strange and different and he can’t look me straight in the face?? (Everybody is changing.)Angela V called tonight. She says Fabian stays until Wednesday and not to give up hope. Don’t worry I won’t.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
January 14 - 17, 1961
Jan. 14 - Saturday
Mercy and I went to the ANC this morning. Marina, Inger, Conchita, Lita and Kenneth were there. Remy is selling the dippiest electric blue bathing suit you ever saw but I don’t think I’ll be able to get it. It cost 30 bucks. It fit me like a million dollars, though a little tight. Inger left today for Switzerland. She wasn’t very happy to go. This afternoon I left Mercy in Margie’s house and then I went back to the ANC. Conchita and Lita were there also Cris Carreon. Elsie Gadol was there - ugh. Imagine the nerve of her calling me a child! I stayed in Conchita’s house from 6 to 9:30 PM. Daddy was in a bad mood tonight. (Mercy had lunch with me and Nena had a date at the ANC).
Jan. 15 - Sunday
I went to Mass at the Ermita Church at 11 AM and then Mom and Dad dropped me off at the ANC. Conchita, Marina and Margot Garcia were there. Also Kenneth! I don’t know why but I can’t look at that guy straight in the face. Oh, horsefeathers! (I had the most romantic dream about Arno and me last night, really zoweeeee!) I ate in Conchita’s house this noon. Conchita is a very nice person if you get to know her well. Nena called me up to ask if her new love was at the ANC. This evening I went to see Mercy and Mercy’s program which was ok. Saw the Sans triplets. Victor is so nice! I caught him looking at me. I wonder why I get attracted to boys a little younger than me? I guess the older boys are too high and mighty to notice little ‘ol me.
Jan. 16 - Monday
I’ve been having the most colorful dreams lately. First one of Nacho, and then Arno and then last night I dreamt I went to Hong Kong and Alaska! The scenery in my dreams was very much like the ones I saw in the movie "Ice Palace." In color too! I was late this am for school and cranky Sister Eustasia gave me a -1 in Religion. I didn’t have a hard time in my Biology test. I’m up to my neck in themes and book reports. Phew! I was supposed to go to the Anti-TB practice this evening but somebody goofed. Gosh, its chilly these days and yet so pleasant. January is a beautiful month. But everything is so dull. I’m also very sleepy, Good night.
Jan. 17 - Tuesday
I got 77% in my Math exam this morning. At least I got higher than Marina who got only 74%. She was pretty mad. I did just awful in my exam in Economics! I DID NOT STUDY. I went to the ANC this afternoon with Daddy. The girls at the accommodations counter said FABIAN was there at 2 PM this afternoon and he talked with them. I saw him on TV and he is the dippiest! He’s 17 and he’s a Catholic. What more could I want?! I wish I could get to meet him before he leaves. I can dream can’t I? I went to Anti-TB practice this evening. The boys were as flat as pancakes singing. Honey was there, not that it made any difference to me??!! I ate dinner with Daddy. Mom went to Bingo.
Mercy and I went to the ANC this morning. Marina, Inger, Conchita, Lita and Kenneth were there. Remy is selling the dippiest electric blue bathing suit you ever saw but I don’t think I’ll be able to get it. It cost 30 bucks. It fit me like a million dollars, though a little tight. Inger left today for Switzerland. She wasn’t very happy to go. This afternoon I left Mercy in Margie’s house and then I went back to the ANC. Conchita and Lita were there also Cris Carreon. Elsie Gadol was there - ugh. Imagine the nerve of her calling me a child! I stayed in Conchita’s house from 6 to 9:30 PM. Daddy was in a bad mood tonight. (Mercy had lunch with me and Nena had a date at the ANC).
Jan. 15 - Sunday
I went to Mass at the Ermita Church at 11 AM and then Mom and Dad dropped me off at the ANC. Conchita, Marina and Margot Garcia were there. Also Kenneth! I don’t know why but I can’t look at that guy straight in the face. Oh, horsefeathers! (I had the most romantic dream about Arno and me last night, really zoweeeee!) I ate in Conchita’s house this noon. Conchita is a very nice person if you get to know her well. Nena called me up to ask if her new love was at the ANC. This evening I went to see Mercy and Mercy’s program which was ok. Saw the Sans triplets. Victor is so nice! I caught him looking at me. I wonder why I get attracted to boys a little younger than me? I guess the older boys are too high and mighty to notice little ‘ol me.
Jan. 16 - Monday
I’ve been having the most colorful dreams lately. First one of Nacho, and then Arno and then last night I dreamt I went to Hong Kong and Alaska! The scenery in my dreams was very much like the ones I saw in the movie "Ice Palace." In color too! I was late this am for school and cranky Sister Eustasia gave me a -1 in Religion. I didn’t have a hard time in my Biology test. I’m up to my neck in themes and book reports. Phew! I was supposed to go to the Anti-TB practice this evening but somebody goofed. Gosh, its chilly these days and yet so pleasant. January is a beautiful month. But everything is so dull. I’m also very sleepy, Good night.
Jan. 17 - Tuesday
I got 77% in my Math exam this morning. At least I got higher than Marina who got only 74%. She was pretty mad. I did just awful in my exam in Economics! I DID NOT STUDY. I went to the ANC this afternoon with Daddy. The girls at the accommodations counter said FABIAN was there at 2 PM this afternoon and he talked with them. I saw him on TV and he is the dippiest! He’s 17 and he’s a Catholic. What more could I want?! I wish I could get to meet him before he leaves. I can dream can’t I? I went to Anti-TB practice this evening. The boys were as flat as pancakes singing. Honey was there, not that it made any difference to me??!! I ate dinner with Daddy. Mom went to Bingo.
Monday, August 17, 2009
January 11, 12, 13, 1961
Jan.11 - Wednesday
I’m so happy I’m gaining weight! I now weigh 94 lbs. My goal is 102. Just like Nena. We had our High School Assembly this morning. Marina got a merit ribbon for generosity. I guess its because she contributed a case of milk for the poor. Yay. Tomorrow’s Thursday and then one more day till Saturday. Mercy called me this noon to ask me about the practice yesterday. She says Margie’s number is in the program SSC is going to present is the best. She always was a great actress! One thing I’ve noticed while writing in here is that I haven’t got a one track mind. I keep jumping from one subject to another. As ususal, Nacho’s name kept popping up in Marina’s conversation today. His name keeps popping up in my mind too - guilty conscience.
Jan.12 - Thursday
Study, study, study and catch up on paperwork is all I have to do these days. Three exams are coming up and due to my eternal laziness I will be against a dagger and a wall. Phew! That’s my one real predominant fault - laziness! I’m just hopeless. Oh shell. I’m beginning to dislike myself again tonight. My right side has been hurting me these past 2 days. Please I hope its not my appendix. Talked to Mercy over the phone this evening and she says Margie’s little nose has gotten a little higher these days since she’s going to appear on some program at SSC. Oh well, here we go again, ho hum. It seems to me there was another time (April last year) when Margie was like this. Mercy says she’s unbearable!
Jan. 13 - Friday
I felt awful this whole day until now, I feel much better. Didn’t go to school this afternoon. Marina is so nice these days. I guess its when she’s around Nacho its when she becomes, well, changed. Mercy and I talked over the phone this afternoon. She says she read Butch Catala’s letter to Honey and that Butch tells Honey to tell me thank you for my letter and that he’ll write back. If it weren’t for Mercy that Honey would never have told me -darn him. I also talked to Inger today. She leaves for Switzerland tomorrow. Butch is so lucky to have her and vice versa. I want to the ANC tomorrow. I hope I get there. What a dreary day.
I’m so happy I’m gaining weight! I now weigh 94 lbs. My goal is 102. Just like Nena. We had our High School Assembly this morning. Marina got a merit ribbon for generosity. I guess its because she contributed a case of milk for the poor. Yay. Tomorrow’s Thursday and then one more day till Saturday. Mercy called me this noon to ask me about the practice yesterday. She says Margie’s number is in the program SSC is going to present is the best. She always was a great actress! One thing I’ve noticed while writing in here is that I haven’t got a one track mind. I keep jumping from one subject to another. As ususal, Nacho’s name kept popping up in Marina’s conversation today. His name keeps popping up in my mind too - guilty conscience.
Jan.12 - Thursday
Study, study, study and catch up on paperwork is all I have to do these days. Three exams are coming up and due to my eternal laziness I will be against a dagger and a wall. Phew! That’s my one real predominant fault - laziness! I’m just hopeless. Oh shell. I’m beginning to dislike myself again tonight. My right side has been hurting me these past 2 days. Please I hope its not my appendix. Talked to Mercy over the phone this evening and she says Margie’s little nose has gotten a little higher these days since she’s going to appear on some program at SSC. Oh well, here we go again, ho hum. It seems to me there was another time (April last year) when Margie was like this. Mercy says she’s unbearable!
Jan. 13 - Friday
I felt awful this whole day until now, I feel much better. Didn’t go to school this afternoon. Marina is so nice these days. I guess its when she’s around Nacho its when she becomes, well, changed. Mercy and I talked over the phone this afternoon. She says she read Butch Catala’s letter to Honey and that Butch tells Honey to tell me thank you for my letter and that he’ll write back. If it weren’t for Mercy that Honey would never have told me -darn him. I also talked to Inger today. She leaves for Switzerland tomorrow. Butch is so lucky to have her and vice versa. I want to the ANC tomorrow. I hope I get there. What a dreary day.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Januaary 9, 10, 1961
Jan. 9 - Monday
Marina finally admitted to me this morning that she likes Nacho. It was about time too. Who did she think she was kidding by denying it?! Not that I blame her one bit after all it is Nacho Marti! She started to tell me again about what happened Jan. 6 in that party and I tactfully ???? her, as if I didn’t know! Margotin was giving nasty little hints that Honey was pulverizing me again but I don’t pay too much attention to her! I called Nena this evening to ask her to read to me the short summary of "Merchant of Venice" which she had but she couldn’t find it but was very nice about it. Anyway, she’s the nicest girl I’ve ever met. Classes were, as usual, passive and boring. I just live for weekends! Nacho, sigh.
Jan.10 - Tuesday
All Marina seems to be talking about these days is Nacho. She gave me a big juicy hint that she hoped he would ask her to go steady (not in so many words) but that’s her general idea. She keeps asking me who I like and though I once told her she thought I was joking and she keeps asking me. I’ll never, never tell her its Nacho. (Left out 2 sentences too stupid to type) I went to practice in Tita ???? house this afternoon. Mom picked me up with Freddy Hernandez. Come to think of it, he’s not so bad looking at all but he doesn’t have blue eyes!
Marina finally admitted to me this morning that she likes Nacho. It was about time too. Who did she think she was kidding by denying it?! Not that I blame her one bit after all it is Nacho Marti! She started to tell me again about what happened Jan. 6 in that party and I tactfully ???? her, as if I didn’t know! Margotin was giving nasty little hints that Honey was pulverizing me again but I don’t pay too much attention to her! I called Nena this evening to ask her to read to me the short summary of "Merchant of Venice" which she had but she couldn’t find it but was very nice about it. Anyway, she’s the nicest girl I’ve ever met. Classes were, as usual, passive and boring. I just live for weekends! Nacho, sigh.
Jan.10 - Tuesday
All Marina seems to be talking about these days is Nacho. She gave me a big juicy hint that she hoped he would ask her to go steady (not in so many words) but that’s her general idea. She keeps asking me who I like and though I once told her she thought I was joking and she keeps asking me. I’ll never, never tell her its Nacho. (Left out 2 sentences too stupid to type) I went to practice in Tita ???? house this afternoon. Mom picked me up with Freddy Hernandez. Come to think of it, he’s not so bad looking at all but he doesn’t have blue eyes!
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