June 12 - Monday
I’ve noticed that my handwriting in this “controversial” (??) diary is a little out of sorts. I shall try to improve it as of now. Ooops, did I say improve?! Campaigning in school today....I still think I won’t come out president or veep but it’s the Lord’s will, I say. The third year want to elect me as president so Maureen can be elected veep, thus dividing me again. Gosh, even my English is lopsided. (Now I notice this!) Tomorrow is the election so here we go. I went to the ANC this pm. Angela, Carlos and Roy were there also Mary Salman. I was joking around in the Sunset Lounge and remembered how Bill loved it so much. I can’t get him out of my mind and he is such a pleasant memory. I’ve just finished reading an Emilie Loring book - “Shadow of Suspicion.” It was beautiful and romantic with a flare of beautiful mountain skiing and all that jazz. It was a beautiful story and even that reminded me of Bill. PS. Mitch Schlachterman was at the ANC. We looked at each other. This gets disturbing. Pilar was with him.
June 13 - Tuesday
Well, I made the Vice-Presidency of the HSA! After a lot of cold sweat and doubts we got a straight 4th year line up. After the last ballot had been read by Suzzette this AM we let out a big yell and everybody started to kiss and hug one another. I am very happy. Maureen called me tonight and she was so nice. I went to the ANC after school with Daddy and I got the book I needed on Egypt. Went back for Bingo at 8:30 and I won Pesos 15.00! I should have won 45.00 but I had to split my winnings with 5 people. Sad part of the day is that Mommy very unjustly accused me tonight of forgetting to pick her up for Bingo when I understood an entirely different thing. She didn’t even care if I won or not. Gosh, I don’t know what gets in to her sometimes...The brother and family of Mitch Schlachterman were at the Bingo but not him. Luli was there and I sat with her. I MISS BILL!!
June 14 - Wednesday
All the same old thing in school. We appointed Sylvia Reynoso as PRO of the HSA. Margot was in a black mood today because Suzzette didn’t get the SO chairmanship. Ruby got it. This pm I went to the ANC. Nena, Marina were there. Every time I go to that darned place I remember Bill and I know I’m beginning to sound like a broken record but I don’t care. I liked him a lot and he made our ANC days truly enjoyable ones. I shouldn’t, but I miss him immensely. Went with Mom and Tita Mariane to see “Polyanna.” Very delightful picture with Jane Wyman, Richard Egan and this delightful girl who played Polyanna. I’m so sleepy this evening. Wrote a letter to Nana today, too.
June 15 - Thursday
I didn’t do as well in my test in Religion, Physics and History and its been a pretty sleepy day. Sr. Mary Angela wasn’t in a very good mood so everything was a little lopsided. I went to the ANC this pm. Amparito Llamas was there. I went home early with Marina. I heard “Oh Donna”, “The Diary” and “Dance On Little Girl” over the radio. My eyes got a little watery when I heard the songs and thought of Bill again, and Nacho and Cosme....Talked with Mercy over the phone. Honey kept interrupting us. Tomorrow there’s a free movie over at La Salle and I’d like to go but no transportation. Mercy says some people have been saying that I like Cosme more than a friend and all that. Marina just has to gossip about something or die in the attempt. Please, as I said before, no more involvements with Cosme. One experience is enough.
June 16 - Friday
Margot Pimentel got on my nerves this afternoon. This is one of my I”m-disgusted-with-myself days. Since I haven’t got that “Mennen” medicine, my pimples have started again. I’ve drank Coke twice today and that means a horrible complexion tomorrow. That medicine lasted exactly 3 months. All the time Bill was here and the day after he left I ran out of it. I hope Nana can send me some or I’ll die. I’ve got low scores in my quizzes these past two days and I’m not studying as much as I should. I’m a blabber mouth and I’ve just decided that if I were a boy, I wouldn’t like that girl Lea Bowie or anyone else for that matter. My hair, nails and complexion are a mess and I’m 7 pounds underweight. Physics problems bug me and History is getting on my nerves. Went to La Salle for Mass and to see “The Shaggy Dog.” Only Cosme, Chiqui, Mari and Kenneth were there. Ugh to Kenneth. Cris Carreon was also there. Even La Salle boys bore me these days and since Bill left I feel I’m sort of lost. I haven’t even got a boy to be interested in. My handwriting is simply disgusting and reading over this diary I find myself very juvenile and not at all seventeen-to-be. I sometimes get a little on the corny side.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
June 6 - 11, 1961
June 6 - Tuesday
It has been a nice day in one way and a horrible day in another. I’ve been nominated for president of the High School Association by the officers of the 4th year class and I was so flattered and astonished I didn’t know what to say. If I do win, it’ll probably be one of the happiest moments of my life. I also got elected to the post of managing editor of the class newspaper, besides being PRO. The very sad part of the day is that when I went to the ANC, Bill was swimming with Nena and after a little hello he said nothing and paid his wonderful attention to Nena. Even Marina got her share of his attention today. I know he’s got a crush on Nena. Story of my life......Tony, Pete and Angela were at the ANC too. Angela has this terrific crush on Paul Edwards. Oh well. Ate lunch at D’Marks with Dad.
June 7 - Wednesday
Usual day at school. Told Sister about going to the airport tomorrow and she gave me a “you may go but better not” answer. I went to the ANC this pm. Bill was there, his usual wonderful self. The last I’ll ever see of him for a very long, long time. I’ll never miss anyone so much! I’ve really fallen for him like nobody else. He is everything I like in a boy. (And I go on and on, here about Bill, so I am skipping it...As it turned out, I never saw him again.) We said goodby at the swimming pool with a casual handshake. Everybody is going to the airport tomorrow except me. Tom, Angela, Marina, Nena, etc. will see him off. He took my address down but I wonder if he’ll write. Ate dinner at the ANC with Mr. Connelly and Dad.
June 8 - Thursday
This has been D-Day. First, I couldn’t go to the airport. I cried last night when I heard the songs “Smile” by Neil Sedaka and “Where the Boys Are.” I miss Bill so very much though he’s been only gone about 13 hours. I went to the ANC this pm and it seemed so empty. I guess it was because the only person worth anything has left the place. Nena was there. Marina says he looked out of this world in his suit at the airport. (We girls could be pretty cruel to each other couldn’t we?) I talked to the 3rd year Z class today and what a catastrophe it was since I wasn’t prepared. Margot Pimentel also beat me at the nomination for President of the HSA and there’s another lump in my throat I had to swallow - and by a unanimous decision, too. I ate lunch at the Cucina Italiana with Dad. Elisa came to school with us.
June 9 - Friday
What a day. We had assembly this morning. Margot and I both got nominated for President of the High School Association. (Didn’t I just say above that she beat me in the nominations?) I got the most clapping though when I went to the stage to say a few words. I also got nominated for vice president of the HSA. I much rather be president but I won’t campaign so that Margot can get it. I’ll campaign for veep. Monday we campaign again and Tuesday is the voting. I’m nervous. Marina thinks she’s lost the kangaroo pin Bill gave her. So did Nena. I’d die if I lost mine. I miss Bill very much and I know when I go to the ANC tomorrow I’ll miss him eve more. I won’t see him play tennis wearing those dreamy sunglasses of his. No more jokes, laughs and splashes. That beautiful smile won’t be there and those very attractive black or gray t-shirts. Oh why do all good things have to come to an end?! Talked with Ruby and Mercy over the phone this evening. I heard that song of Paul Anka’s “Dance On Little Girl” and how Bill used to like that song. He’s probably in Singapore having a ball with some lovely creature....
June 10 - Saturday
What an empty place the ANC is since Bill left! Empty in the sense that there is nobody there as interesting, handsome or enjoyable as Bill. I spent the morning with the usual people. Ate lunch with Nena, Lita, Cosme. Marina got on my nerves today. She won’t campaign tomorrow for me. Says she’ll campaign for Maureen Noble. Whether she was joking or not I don’t know but she can go fry...Went to the airport to pick up Mom who’s returned from Bacolod. She brought me a lovely box with lock and key. I went to the ANC after the airport. Cosme, Mercy etc. were there. We sat at the swimming pool. There were some cute US Navy sailors over at the Embassy landing and they were looking at us. Cosme was clowning around and well, anyway, I miss Bill so much I don’t even care if I go to the ANC or not. No interest any more. I’m now hearing “Smile” on the radio and how Bill likes this song. His face is so clear in my mind. If I had one wish right now, I’d wish I could be where he is. This is all very childish I know but I like him an awful lot. Talked with Ruby again tonight. There’s a very nice person.
June 11 - Sunday
I woke up today with Bill very much on my mind. Went to Mass at 11 then to the ANC. I was with Conchita, etc. Conchita and I spent half the morning just talking. We caught Mitch looking at me. We had a hilarious time. Ate lunch at her house and then I went to the ANC after seeing “The Big Show” at the Gaiety. Nena was there, too. Mercy was a little snobbish this pm at the ANC. Lita, Luli, Conchita and I sat together. Honey, Mitch were there. Every time he passes by he looks at me but he has his every much set on Pilar Urra. Diego Garrido came with Charito Malarki and Amparito Llamas with her boyfriend. Cosme was there too. Went home at 6 pm. Made some posters for school tomorrow. Big magulu about the presidency campaign and vice presidency. I’m so tired and sleepy and I still haven’t done homework in Literature.
It has been a nice day in one way and a horrible day in another. I’ve been nominated for president of the High School Association by the officers of the 4th year class and I was so flattered and astonished I didn’t know what to say. If I do win, it’ll probably be one of the happiest moments of my life. I also got elected to the post of managing editor of the class newspaper, besides being PRO. The very sad part of the day is that when I went to the ANC, Bill was swimming with Nena and after a little hello he said nothing and paid his wonderful attention to Nena. Even Marina got her share of his attention today. I know he’s got a crush on Nena. Story of my life......Tony, Pete and Angela were at the ANC too. Angela has this terrific crush on Paul Edwards. Oh well. Ate lunch at D’Marks with Dad.
June 7 - Wednesday
Usual day at school. Told Sister about going to the airport tomorrow and she gave me a “you may go but better not” answer. I went to the ANC this pm. Bill was there, his usual wonderful self. The last I’ll ever see of him for a very long, long time. I’ll never miss anyone so much! I’ve really fallen for him like nobody else. He is everything I like in a boy. (And I go on and on, here about Bill, so I am skipping it...As it turned out, I never saw him again.) We said goodby at the swimming pool with a casual handshake. Everybody is going to the airport tomorrow except me. Tom, Angela, Marina, Nena, etc. will see him off. He took my address down but I wonder if he’ll write. Ate dinner at the ANC with Mr. Connelly and Dad.
June 8 - Thursday
This has been D-Day. First, I couldn’t go to the airport. I cried last night when I heard the songs “Smile” by Neil Sedaka and “Where the Boys Are.” I miss Bill so very much though he’s been only gone about 13 hours. I went to the ANC this pm and it seemed so empty. I guess it was because the only person worth anything has left the place. Nena was there. Marina says he looked out of this world in his suit at the airport. (We girls could be pretty cruel to each other couldn’t we?) I talked to the 3rd year Z class today and what a catastrophe it was since I wasn’t prepared. Margot Pimentel also beat me at the nomination for President of the HSA and there’s another lump in my throat I had to swallow - and by a unanimous decision, too. I ate lunch at the Cucina Italiana with Dad. Elisa came to school with us.
June 9 - Friday
What a day. We had assembly this morning. Margot and I both got nominated for President of the High School Association. (Didn’t I just say above that she beat me in the nominations?) I got the most clapping though when I went to the stage to say a few words. I also got nominated for vice president of the HSA. I much rather be president but I won’t campaign so that Margot can get it. I’ll campaign for veep. Monday we campaign again and Tuesday is the voting. I’m nervous. Marina thinks she’s lost the kangaroo pin Bill gave her. So did Nena. I’d die if I lost mine. I miss Bill very much and I know when I go to the ANC tomorrow I’ll miss him eve more. I won’t see him play tennis wearing those dreamy sunglasses of his. No more jokes, laughs and splashes. That beautiful smile won’t be there and those very attractive black or gray t-shirts. Oh why do all good things have to come to an end?! Talked with Ruby and Mercy over the phone this evening. I heard that song of Paul Anka’s “Dance On Little Girl” and how Bill used to like that song. He’s probably in Singapore having a ball with some lovely creature....
June 10 - Saturday
What an empty place the ANC is since Bill left! Empty in the sense that there is nobody there as interesting, handsome or enjoyable as Bill. I spent the morning with the usual people. Ate lunch with Nena, Lita, Cosme. Marina got on my nerves today. She won’t campaign tomorrow for me. Says she’ll campaign for Maureen Noble. Whether she was joking or not I don’t know but she can go fry...Went to the airport to pick up Mom who’s returned from Bacolod. She brought me a lovely box with lock and key. I went to the ANC after the airport. Cosme, Mercy etc. were there. We sat at the swimming pool. There were some cute US Navy sailors over at the Embassy landing and they were looking at us. Cosme was clowning around and well, anyway, I miss Bill so much I don’t even care if I go to the ANC or not. No interest any more. I’m now hearing “Smile” on the radio and how Bill likes this song. His face is so clear in my mind. If I had one wish right now, I’d wish I could be where he is. This is all very childish I know but I like him an awful lot. Talked with Ruby again tonight. There’s a very nice person.
June 11 - Sunday
I woke up today with Bill very much on my mind. Went to Mass at 11 then to the ANC. I was with Conchita, etc. Conchita and I spent half the morning just talking. We caught Mitch looking at me. We had a hilarious time. Ate lunch at her house and then I went to the ANC after seeing “The Big Show” at the Gaiety. Nena was there, too. Mercy was a little snobbish this pm at the ANC. Lita, Luli, Conchita and I sat together. Honey, Mitch were there. Every time he passes by he looks at me but he has his every much set on Pilar Urra. Diego Garrido came with Charito Malarki and Amparito Llamas with her boyfriend. Cosme was there too. Went home at 6 pm. Made some posters for school tomorrow. Big magulu about the presidency campaign and vice presidency. I’m so tired and sleepy and I still haven’t done homework in Literature.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
May 30 - June 5, 1961
May 30 - Tuesday
Nena won second place in the races today after a very exciting race. Her mother really came in second but got disqualified for hitting the last buoy. Bill came today and we were singing and chatting on the committee boat. We ate in Nena’s house then we came home and baked a cake which didn’t turn out very well and it was all my fault. I think Nena was a little mad at me because I used her blouse. I wish I hadn’t. I hope she wasn’t too angry. Nacho is one person I’ll never understand. Gosh is he moody! You never know what he’ll do next. Mercy was a little mad at Margie at Conchita’s gathering. She does get awfully know-it-all when she has those mysterious little powows with Cosme. Mercy and I were trying to make him mad by playing “Teen Angel.” and “Maybe Tomorrow” over and over again. I think we sent him thinking, and Margie angry. Nena is planning to have a little party at her house on Thursday.
May 31 - Wednesday
I went to the ANC this morning and the usual people were there. Big news was that Nacho is going steady with Leslie. So what does Leslie do the moment Nacho leaves? She sits on Honey’s lap and drools all over him. Oh brother! Mercy and Margie ate lunch with me at the ANC. This afternoon while waiting for Mercy, Nacho arrived and I almost told him about Leslie but decided not to. I put on my bathing suit and joined Mercy, Margie, Honey, Cosme at the pool. George Gallent and Mitch Schlachterman were there. Conchita gave Nacho some hints about Leslie and we were all laughing and I guess that Nacho got mad so he picked on me and tells everybody at the table what my hand in cards was. I got so mad. I watched Nena at judo and Nacho came in and I didn’t pay any attention to him. Later Nena, Bill, Marina, Gonzalo and I sat in the Sunset Lounge and watched the sunset. It was beautiful with all those glorious colors and Bill singing. He leaves on June 8th and I’m going to miss him very much. Nena’s “beatnik” party is tomorrow and I haven’t a thing to wear! Oh well, Leslie told Margie that I’ve liked Nacho for 5 years. She’s also saying that I told Nacho about her and Honey this pm. I didn’t but serves her right!
June 1 - Thursday
I went to Nena’s house at 2:30 pm after buying shoes with Dad and the ANC. Marina, Nena and I cooked till about 5 pm and then we started getting dressed for the party. Everybody said I looked like a real beatnik with dark blue tights - Daddy’s olive sweater and a long false pony tail. The party was superb. I danced 3 slow drags with Bill and one boogie. I had to stand on a cushion to dance with Bill but it was well worth it. He said he wished I was taller and 2 years from now when he comes back I will be I hope. He was wonderful this evening. And every time he looks at me or watches me looking at him or vice versa I felt something very nice and warm go through me. He brought his tape recorder and we sang together with Nena. Maybe he does like me just a little bit. It’s just I’m a bit too young yet – 2 years from now....I hope I see him again. He promised to come back. He was the last to leave. Jose Luis brought him home at 4:40 AM. Jackie Rodriguez was there - ugh. But we had a wonderful time cracking jokes, laughing and singing. Marina was flirting dreadfully with Nacho and Jose Luis. I’m sleeping in Nena’s house. All I can think of is Bill and I wish Thursday would never come. What a wonderful evening. (I remember this evening at Nena’s as if it were yesterday. It was the first of two times that I dressed as a “beatnik” and I got to dance with my main “crush” of the moment. The second time would be with Carlos Garcia, but that would take place about a year later. Funny coincidence – both guys’ astrological sign is Pisces and the same birth dates - March 8.)
June 2 - Friday
We went to bed at 5:30 AM and woke up at 9AM. We put ice on our faces to wake ourselves up, ate breakfast and went to the ANC. The usual people were there but not Bill. If I know him he probably slept clear through the day. I can’t get him out of my mind.....He thrills me so and I feel like nothing in the world could ever happen to me while around him. Last night, for a while I was feeling a little blue and he noticed this and told me to sit by him and the next thing you know I was laughing at one of his jokes. And he gives me the most disturbing looks, sometimes I feel like he’s reading my heart or something.....We, (Nena and I) did absolutely nothing today except go to the movies “Fever In the Blood” again. I saw Magu today. School begins Monday. Here we go...
June 3 - Saturday
I went to school to register and buy some books and saw Sr. Mary Angela and Marilena. Then I went to the ANC. Spent the morning talking with Mercy. I ate lunch alone and then Cosme and I waited for Mercy. Leo Kahn was there. The guy hasn’t changed a bit. Mercy came and we went to the swimming pool. I watched Bill play tennis and later he came and joined me, we sat at a table and talked. He told me he’s leaving on Thursday. (I’m going to go to the airport if it kills me.) He gave a hint that he’d like me to go. He went to take a shower and then we went to the Sunset Lounge. Every minute I’m with him I like him more. That wonderful smile...I’m going to miss him like I’ve never missed anyone before this. Cosme and Mercy came home this evening. They ate dinner with me and we played cards. Cosme likes Mercy very much. I don’t blame him. Dad had a little fever this evening. I hope its nothing. I’m dead sleepy. Thursday will seem like an eternity for me.
June 4 - Sunday
It hasn’t been the finest day to finish a lovely vacation but I saw Bill and that’s enough for me. He was friendlier yesterday but when I saw him my pulse was racing and my heart was pounding. That hasn’t happened in a long time. I guess I’ve really fallen for him. What a catastrophe! He gave Nena, Marina and me little kangaroo pins. Cosme brought Mercy and I to see “The Sundowners” with Debroah Kerr and Robert Mitchum. All about Australia. Margie came with us too. There was a gathering in Chiqui’s house this pm. I didn’t go. Anyway I would’ve been bored to death and miss Bill.
June 5 - Monday
First day of school (my senior year!) and everything went pretty smoothly. Miss Juco is the best teacher so far. I was elected PRO (Public Relations Officer) of the class, again. Marina and I went to the ANC. Bill wasn’t there and I was very disappointed but the day of his departure comes soon and he hasn’t yet left but I miss him already. Dad and I went to Nena’s house to pick up my books. Dad chatted with Tita Carmen for a while. Nena and Nacho were there. Nena’s the greatest. I like her a lot. One of the nicest people I know and will every know and despite Nacho’s faults, he’s an awfully nice guy - in fact, the whole family is nice. Marina wore Bill’s little kangaroo pin to school today. So did I, but nobody saw it under the collar of my uniform.
Nena won second place in the races today after a very exciting race. Her mother really came in second but got disqualified for hitting the last buoy. Bill came today and we were singing and chatting on the committee boat. We ate in Nena’s house then we came home and baked a cake which didn’t turn out very well and it was all my fault. I think Nena was a little mad at me because I used her blouse. I wish I hadn’t. I hope she wasn’t too angry. Nacho is one person I’ll never understand. Gosh is he moody! You never know what he’ll do next. Mercy was a little mad at Margie at Conchita’s gathering. She does get awfully know-it-all when she has those mysterious little powows with Cosme. Mercy and I were trying to make him mad by playing “Teen Angel.” and “Maybe Tomorrow” over and over again. I think we sent him thinking, and Margie angry. Nena is planning to have a little party at her house on Thursday.
May 31 - Wednesday
I went to the ANC this morning and the usual people were there. Big news was that Nacho is going steady with Leslie. So what does Leslie do the moment Nacho leaves? She sits on Honey’s lap and drools all over him. Oh brother! Mercy and Margie ate lunch with me at the ANC. This afternoon while waiting for Mercy, Nacho arrived and I almost told him about Leslie but decided not to. I put on my bathing suit and joined Mercy, Margie, Honey, Cosme at the pool. George Gallent and Mitch Schlachterman were there. Conchita gave Nacho some hints about Leslie and we were all laughing and I guess that Nacho got mad so he picked on me and tells everybody at the table what my hand in cards was. I got so mad. I watched Nena at judo and Nacho came in and I didn’t pay any attention to him. Later Nena, Bill, Marina, Gonzalo and I sat in the Sunset Lounge and watched the sunset. It was beautiful with all those glorious colors and Bill singing. He leaves on June 8th and I’m going to miss him very much. Nena’s “beatnik” party is tomorrow and I haven’t a thing to wear! Oh well, Leslie told Margie that I’ve liked Nacho for 5 years. She’s also saying that I told Nacho about her and Honey this pm. I didn’t but serves her right!
June 1 - Thursday
I went to Nena’s house at 2:30 pm after buying shoes with Dad and the ANC. Marina, Nena and I cooked till about 5 pm and then we started getting dressed for the party. Everybody said I looked like a real beatnik with dark blue tights - Daddy’s olive sweater and a long false pony tail. The party was superb. I danced 3 slow drags with Bill and one boogie. I had to stand on a cushion to dance with Bill but it was well worth it. He said he wished I was taller and 2 years from now when he comes back I will be I hope. He was wonderful this evening. And every time he looks at me or watches me looking at him or vice versa I felt something very nice and warm go through me. He brought his tape recorder and we sang together with Nena. Maybe he does like me just a little bit. It’s just I’m a bit too young yet – 2 years from now....I hope I see him again. He promised to come back. He was the last to leave. Jose Luis brought him home at 4:40 AM. Jackie Rodriguez was there - ugh. But we had a wonderful time cracking jokes, laughing and singing. Marina was flirting dreadfully with Nacho and Jose Luis. I’m sleeping in Nena’s house. All I can think of is Bill and I wish Thursday would never come. What a wonderful evening. (I remember this evening at Nena’s as if it were yesterday. It was the first of two times that I dressed as a “beatnik” and I got to dance with my main “crush” of the moment. The second time would be with Carlos Garcia, but that would take place about a year later. Funny coincidence – both guys’ astrological sign is Pisces and the same birth dates - March 8.)
June 2 - Friday
We went to bed at 5:30 AM and woke up at 9AM. We put ice on our faces to wake ourselves up, ate breakfast and went to the ANC. The usual people were there but not Bill. If I know him he probably slept clear through the day. I can’t get him out of my mind.....He thrills me so and I feel like nothing in the world could ever happen to me while around him. Last night, for a while I was feeling a little blue and he noticed this and told me to sit by him and the next thing you know I was laughing at one of his jokes. And he gives me the most disturbing looks, sometimes I feel like he’s reading my heart or something.....We, (Nena and I) did absolutely nothing today except go to the movies “Fever In the Blood” again. I saw Magu today. School begins Monday. Here we go...
June 3 - Saturday
I went to school to register and buy some books and saw Sr. Mary Angela and Marilena. Then I went to the ANC. Spent the morning talking with Mercy. I ate lunch alone and then Cosme and I waited for Mercy. Leo Kahn was there. The guy hasn’t changed a bit. Mercy came and we went to the swimming pool. I watched Bill play tennis and later he came and joined me, we sat at a table and talked. He told me he’s leaving on Thursday. (I’m going to go to the airport if it kills me.) He gave a hint that he’d like me to go. He went to take a shower and then we went to the Sunset Lounge. Every minute I’m with him I like him more. That wonderful smile...I’m going to miss him like I’ve never missed anyone before this. Cosme and Mercy came home this evening. They ate dinner with me and we played cards. Cosme likes Mercy very much. I don’t blame him. Dad had a little fever this evening. I hope its nothing. I’m dead sleepy. Thursday will seem like an eternity for me.
June 4 - Sunday
It hasn’t been the finest day to finish a lovely vacation but I saw Bill and that’s enough for me. He was friendlier yesterday but when I saw him my pulse was racing and my heart was pounding. That hasn’t happened in a long time. I guess I’ve really fallen for him. What a catastrophe! He gave Nena, Marina and me little kangaroo pins. Cosme brought Mercy and I to see “The Sundowners” with Debroah Kerr and Robert Mitchum. All about Australia. Margie came with us too. There was a gathering in Chiqui’s house this pm. I didn’t go. Anyway I would’ve been bored to death and miss Bill.
June 5 - Monday
First day of school (my senior year!) and everything went pretty smoothly. Miss Juco is the best teacher so far. I was elected PRO (Public Relations Officer) of the class, again. Marina and I went to the ANC. Bill wasn’t there and I was very disappointed but the day of his departure comes soon and he hasn’t yet left but I miss him already. Dad and I went to Nena’s house to pick up my books. Dad chatted with Tita Carmen for a while. Nena and Nacho were there. Nena’s the greatest. I like her a lot. One of the nicest people I know and will every know and despite Nacho’s faults, he’s an awfully nice guy - in fact, the whole family is nice. Marina wore Bill’s little kangaroo pin to school today. So did I, but nobody saw it under the collar of my uniform.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
May 24 - 29, 1961
May 24 - Wednesday
Mercy and Margie picked me up this morning to the ANC. We just sat around and chatted with some of the gang and I sat in the swimming pool with Cindy for a while. We went home for lunch and then back to the ANC in the afternoon. Nacho, Leslie, Bill were there but I just said hello and sat with Cosme, Mercy and Margie. We played cards and Cosme was very nice to me..?????? Later I joined Angela, Tom and Bill came and joined us. Nena cut her hair and she looks even prettier than she did before. I’m more convinced than ever that Bill likes her more than any of us so there goes another dream. To him I’m just a kid. Mercy and Margie came home with me and Mercy sleeps over with me tonight. I have also found out that dear Nacho told Agustin that I told him Cosme likes Mercy. I’ll never trust anyone again. He also said I liked him for three years and all that jazz. Wait till I get my hands on his little neck. I wonder what else he’s been saying?! Oh Nacho, you have just ended what I thought was a beautiful friendship.
May 25 - Thursday
I didn’t sleep very well last night and I woke up dizzy and with cramps. I also couldn’t get Nacho out of my mind. That little hypocrite. Oh boy! Mercy and I went to the ANC this afternoon. At first nobody was there, then people began to arrive. When Nacho came I didn’t look at him once! I wouldn’t give him the time of day. I know he looked at me but - che! Bill was also in the Teen Room but I don’t know why I didn’t even say hello to him. I have a strange feeling...of well, skip it. It was the first time in three months I didn’t say hello to him. Its pretty heartbreaking. Oh gosh, what’s wrong with me?! I sat with Nena in the Sunset Lounge then with Mercy, Conchita and Cosme. We had a fine time playing cards and when Mercy asked me “truth” who I liked better Bill or Cosme I said the same. In reality I think I’d take Bill.
May 26 - Friday
I went to the ANC with Margie and Mercy this morning. The same people were there. Nacho came up and asked me why I was mad at him. What a little hypocrite. Come to think of it, it does seem a bit silly just to get so worked up about him......Ate lunch at home and then I went back to the ANC. Everybody was there. Nena and I sat in the Sunset Lounge and Bill joined us later. Then Lita, Conchita, Nacho etc. went to the party room and Nacho asked me to join them. He’s not going to sweet talk me into anything any more. Marina was a little off hand with her mother this afternoon. Bill was his old jolly self and Nena brought him, Lita and I home. Bill sat next to me in the car. Went to Tita Marian’s house this evening.
May 27 - Saturday
Nena came in second in the races today and she was happy about it despite the fact that she was leading half the time. I ate lunch over at the ANC. The gang was there. Mercy and Margie were a little wild this afternoon. But of course, they’re always up to something. Bill was there and I watched him play tennis for a while. Then I joined him at the swimming pool. We sat and chatted. Cindy was sitting at another table with some guys with Marina and she asked me to join her but well, I’d rather sit with Bill. I hope she wasn’t offended. Nacho and I are on edge these days but he started it and I don’t aim to fall for him and those sweet words and big blue eyes again. Carlos Garcia’s uncle died yesterday and I really pity him. First his whole family gets killed in the war and now, his uncle. Mommy left this evening for Bacolod. Daddy and I went to D’Marks for a while. I can’t believe school begins in a week. Bill is so nice at times. I dig him the most even if Nena doesn’t (she says).
May 28 - Sunday
I went to Mass at 9 am and then to the ANC. Nobody was there except Lita’s icky cousin and Carlos and Gonzalo. Nena came at noon after Lita and Conchita left. We went to the Yacht Club and sat and chatted with Luis Pertierra (man those eyes of his!!). Then everybody started arriving from the races. Peter Maguream invited Nena to go to a barbecue party so Jose Luis drove me back to the ANC. Nacho has changed since he met Leslie. That girl is not nice at all. Bill was there and he looked so handsome today. But gosh, doesn’t he always?! Conchita, Maricar and I went to the Tasa De Oro to eat. We had a hilarious time for we didn’t stop laughing and giggling. Cindy had to say goodby to some Marines she met and was a little sad. Her mother liked my dress. The one I modeled for the fashion show. Bill might make it to the races at the Yacht Club tomorrow. I hope he can. Maricar got mad at Cosme and Cosme wouldn’t apologize. Nacho and Jose Luis are becoming regular taos because of Leslie. That little .....
May 29 - Monday
Had a busy day. First I went to the Yacht Club at 9 to watch the races. Marina and I were the only teenagers there today but it was wonderful to lie on the top deck listening to the radio. My only wish was that someone special was too. He wasn’t. Then after the race we sat and chatted with Vicky Pertierra. Nacho was there but I didn’t look at him but I caught him looking at me. Marina and I ate at Nena’s house and Nacho was all excited because he got a letter and a picture of Margie Lluller. We went to the Gaiety to see “A Breath of Scandal” with that dreamboat John Gavin and Sofia Loren. Nena drove the car all day today and it was a lot of fun. We went to the ANC. Nena had judo lessons and Bill etc. and I watched her. Bill says he might go to the races tomorrow. I hope so but I don’t think he’ll make it. Conchita is having a gathering tomorrow but Nena, Marina, Bill etc are not invited. My divided loyalties again. Mitch Schlachterman might go so...hmmm....Bill showed me a real kooky picture of himself and I wanted it but he said it was his mother’s. I told him that Arno told me that Jun Suares is looking for him. He was very grateful. God help those hoods if they harm a hair of his head?!! (Yeah, sure, what would I have done if they had. I’m actually surprised that we had “hoods” then, or maybe I just had a vivid imagination.)
Mercy and Margie picked me up this morning to the ANC. We just sat around and chatted with some of the gang and I sat in the swimming pool with Cindy for a while. We went home for lunch and then back to the ANC in the afternoon. Nacho, Leslie, Bill were there but I just said hello and sat with Cosme, Mercy and Margie. We played cards and Cosme was very nice to me..?????? Later I joined Angela, Tom and Bill came and joined us. Nena cut her hair and she looks even prettier than she did before. I’m more convinced than ever that Bill likes her more than any of us so there goes another dream. To him I’m just a kid. Mercy and Margie came home with me and Mercy sleeps over with me tonight. I have also found out that dear Nacho told Agustin that I told him Cosme likes Mercy. I’ll never trust anyone again. He also said I liked him for three years and all that jazz. Wait till I get my hands on his little neck. I wonder what else he’s been saying?! Oh Nacho, you have just ended what I thought was a beautiful friendship.
May 25 - Thursday
I didn’t sleep very well last night and I woke up dizzy and with cramps. I also couldn’t get Nacho out of my mind. That little hypocrite. Oh boy! Mercy and I went to the ANC this afternoon. At first nobody was there, then people began to arrive. When Nacho came I didn’t look at him once! I wouldn’t give him the time of day. I know he looked at me but - che! Bill was also in the Teen Room but I don’t know why I didn’t even say hello to him. I have a strange feeling...of well, skip it. It was the first time in three months I didn’t say hello to him. Its pretty heartbreaking. Oh gosh, what’s wrong with me?! I sat with Nena in the Sunset Lounge then with Mercy, Conchita and Cosme. We had a fine time playing cards and when Mercy asked me “truth” who I liked better Bill or Cosme I said the same. In reality I think I’d take Bill.
May 26 - Friday
I went to the ANC with Margie and Mercy this morning. The same people were there. Nacho came up and asked me why I was mad at him. What a little hypocrite. Come to think of it, it does seem a bit silly just to get so worked up about him......Ate lunch at home and then I went back to the ANC. Everybody was there. Nena and I sat in the Sunset Lounge and Bill joined us later. Then Lita, Conchita, Nacho etc. went to the party room and Nacho asked me to join them. He’s not going to sweet talk me into anything any more. Marina was a little off hand with her mother this afternoon. Bill was his old jolly self and Nena brought him, Lita and I home. Bill sat next to me in the car. Went to Tita Marian’s house this evening.
May 27 - Saturday
Nena came in second in the races today and she was happy about it despite the fact that she was leading half the time. I ate lunch over at the ANC. The gang was there. Mercy and Margie were a little wild this afternoon. But of course, they’re always up to something. Bill was there and I watched him play tennis for a while. Then I joined him at the swimming pool. We sat and chatted. Cindy was sitting at another table with some guys with Marina and she asked me to join her but well, I’d rather sit with Bill. I hope she wasn’t offended. Nacho and I are on edge these days but he started it and I don’t aim to fall for him and those sweet words and big blue eyes again. Carlos Garcia’s uncle died yesterday and I really pity him. First his whole family gets killed in the war and now, his uncle. Mommy left this evening for Bacolod. Daddy and I went to D’Marks for a while. I can’t believe school begins in a week. Bill is so nice at times. I dig him the most even if Nena doesn’t (she says).
May 28 - Sunday
I went to Mass at 9 am and then to the ANC. Nobody was there except Lita’s icky cousin and Carlos and Gonzalo. Nena came at noon after Lita and Conchita left. We went to the Yacht Club and sat and chatted with Luis Pertierra (man those eyes of his!!). Then everybody started arriving from the races. Peter Maguream invited Nena to go to a barbecue party so Jose Luis drove me back to the ANC. Nacho has changed since he met Leslie. That girl is not nice at all. Bill was there and he looked so handsome today. But gosh, doesn’t he always?! Conchita, Maricar and I went to the Tasa De Oro to eat. We had a hilarious time for we didn’t stop laughing and giggling. Cindy had to say goodby to some Marines she met and was a little sad. Her mother liked my dress. The one I modeled for the fashion show. Bill might make it to the races at the Yacht Club tomorrow. I hope he can. Maricar got mad at Cosme and Cosme wouldn’t apologize. Nacho and Jose Luis are becoming regular taos because of Leslie. That little .....
May 29 - Monday
Had a busy day. First I went to the Yacht Club at 9 to watch the races. Marina and I were the only teenagers there today but it was wonderful to lie on the top deck listening to the radio. My only wish was that someone special was too. He wasn’t. Then after the race we sat and chatted with Vicky Pertierra. Nacho was there but I didn’t look at him but I caught him looking at me. Marina and I ate at Nena’s house and Nacho was all excited because he got a letter and a picture of Margie Lluller. We went to the Gaiety to see “A Breath of Scandal” with that dreamboat John Gavin and Sofia Loren. Nena drove the car all day today and it was a lot of fun. We went to the ANC. Nena had judo lessons and Bill etc. and I watched her. Bill says he might go to the races tomorrow. I hope so but I don’t think he’ll make it. Conchita is having a gathering tomorrow but Nena, Marina, Bill etc are not invited. My divided loyalties again. Mitch Schlachterman might go so...hmmm....Bill showed me a real kooky picture of himself and I wanted it but he said it was his mother’s. I told him that Arno told me that Jun Suares is looking for him. He was very grateful. God help those hoods if they harm a hair of his head?!! (Yeah, sure, what would I have done if they had. I’m actually surprised that we had “hoods” then, or maybe I just had a vivid imagination.)
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
May 18 - 23, 1961
May 18 - Thursday
I cooked a little this morning and then this afternoon Marina and I went to sell some of our school books. We went to the ANC later and Bill was there with Cindy and Nena. We joined them and later Jose Luis, Tom and Walter came too. The other kids were at the ANC too. Marina took Bill home. Then we joined Nacho, Ramon etc in playing a card game where there was Truth or Consequence. That Cosme. Oh honestly! He makes me so mad. Walter and Gonzalo had to kiss me and I had to kiss Honey which I didn’t do. Nacho’s consequence was also to kiss me and that tingle went down my spine. Later Dad and I went to Mercy’s house to dinner there. I think Mercy likes Cosme and I give up. They also got Nacho’s picture from my wallet. I kissed Tita Maitos goodby for she’s going on a trip. I like her and Tita Totoy very much. (A lot of kissing went on this day.)
May 19 - Friday
Chiqui Sarthou picked me up this am at 9:30 to go to the ANC. I played tennis for an hour. Then all of the gang went to the Teen Den to play “1-2-3 Pass” In truth, I had to admit I like Nacho more than Bill and in consequence I had to kiss Nacho. He also had to kiss me. I know now he doesn’t like me. He flirts with Conchita and has a date with Lita for the movies Sunday. Arno maybe likes me even more than Nacho does. When Nacho is with all the other girls I don’t even exist. It’s only when he’s alone with me that he knows I’m alive. Tony Legarza joined in the game. This afternoon Bill, Nena, Marina, Lita and I went to see “Diabolique.” Marina tried 2 times to sit beside Bill but then he moved over and sat next to me. It was all pretty exciting - the movie and him but I couldn’t help wishing it was Nacho instead of him. Marina was furious because he changed places. We went back to the ANC and sat at the swimming pool and talked. Then Nena brought Bill, Leslie and me home. Nacho was in one of his moods. I saw Ginny Brooks at the ANC today.
May 20 - Saturday
Marina picked me up to go to the ANC this morning. Some of the gang was there and we spent the morning with Arno, Jack Aquirre, Nacho, Leslie, Marina, Lita, Gonzalo, Carlos, etc. in the Teen Den. Ate lunch at the ANC and then Lita picked me up to go to the movies. Later we went back to the ANC. I sat with Nena, Leslie, Marina etc in the Sunset Lounge. Then Cindy, Nena and I were joined by 2 guys from the Air Force and I left them and went to the swimming pool. Bill, Nacho, Gonzalo, Leslie were there. I simply can’t figure Nacho out. There are moments when I get to thinking maybe he likes me just a teensy bit and sometimes I think he can’t stand me. He takes Leslie sailing these days and Lita to the movies. And gee, he knows how much I like to go sailing. Nena brought me home and were we ever packed in the car. Nacho, Bill, Tom, Walter, Jose Luis Nena, Leslie and I plus the driver. Nena had the luck to sit on Bill’s lap (I think Bill thought himself pretty lucky too!) and I sat on Leslie. Nacho had his arm around her so you can figure it out. Nacho with his arm around Leslie and Nena sitting on Bill’s lap and me seeing two people I like very much like this. Its murder!!
May 21 - Sunday
I woke up late this morning and we went to Mass at 11. After Mass I went to the ANC. All the gang was there. Nena and I later went to the swimming pool and we sat there for a while. Nacho was horsing around with Leslie in the pool but I ignored them. Nena left and Mommy came. Bill also joined us and from 1 to 3 pm he sat with my parents and me. We had a great time just talking. My parents like him and I’m glad. Then we left to get ready to go to see the Royal Ballet at the Rizal. I went with Mom and the Martis. Nacho sat beside me and it was so nice. We laughed a great deal and I saw many people I know. The ballet was beautiful. Then while we were leaving the theater I see someone wave and I had to look twice to see it was the one and only CARLOS GARCIA! I nearly flipped. He came out to say hello and talk to Nacho. This is the first time he’s ever done this so I’m just dazed. He is a real doll. What a day, first there was Bill this noon (what green eyes) then Nacho (yummy those blue eyes) then Carlos (boy dig those brown eyes). Later we went to the ANC for a while. Arno and Ramon were also there today.
May 22 - Monday
I watched the Women’s Championship Races on the committee boat this morning with Nacho and Leslie. Tita Carmen Marti came in first and Nena second. We ate lunch in Nena’s house and Nacho spent half the time holding hands with Leslie. We went back to the ANC this afternoon. The Gang was there. At first I didn’t know Bill was there but then I saw him in the swimming pool with Cindy. Then he played tennis and he kept making faces and playing with his racket at me from the tennis court. Nacho, Nena, Leslie, Carlos, Gonzalo and I played cards together. It was a lot of fun. Then we joined Bill and Tom and this other fellow in the Sunset Lounge. A quite attractive guy and Bill introduced us. I was sorry to go home but had to obey Daddy. Bill is so much fun and I think I am going to miss him more than I think I am when he laves. News Flash!! Cosme likes Mercy and Mercy likes him!!
May 23 - Tuesday
I’m not sure whether its been a nice day or not but here’s some of it. I cut my hair this morning and washed it and for a while it looked fine but when it got dry, eeeek! I sat with Mercy, Margie, Cosme and Chiqui in the Sunset Lounge. Cosme was nice today but I guess maybe he’s too occupied with Mercy to be mean to me. I ate lunch at home and then went back to the ANC after leaving some school books with Elisa Llamoglia. Bill was in the swimming pool when I got there. I joined the people in the Teen Room. Carlos Garcia was there this afternoon. Holy smokes!! I smiled hello and then said goodby when he left. He is the cutest thing on earth. I’m getting pretty fed up with Bill and Nacho (Man, I sure was fickle.) Played Bingo with Lita and Luli this evening. Mitch Schlachterman is cute!
I cooked a little this morning and then this afternoon Marina and I went to sell some of our school books. We went to the ANC later and Bill was there with Cindy and Nena. We joined them and later Jose Luis, Tom and Walter came too. The other kids were at the ANC too. Marina took Bill home. Then we joined Nacho, Ramon etc in playing a card game where there was Truth or Consequence. That Cosme. Oh honestly! He makes me so mad. Walter and Gonzalo had to kiss me and I had to kiss Honey which I didn’t do. Nacho’s consequence was also to kiss me and that tingle went down my spine. Later Dad and I went to Mercy’s house to dinner there. I think Mercy likes Cosme and I give up. They also got Nacho’s picture from my wallet. I kissed Tita Maitos goodby for she’s going on a trip. I like her and Tita Totoy very much. (A lot of kissing went on this day.)
May 19 - Friday
Chiqui Sarthou picked me up this am at 9:30 to go to the ANC. I played tennis for an hour. Then all of the gang went to the Teen Den to play “1-2-3 Pass” In truth, I had to admit I like Nacho more than Bill and in consequence I had to kiss Nacho. He also had to kiss me. I know now he doesn’t like me. He flirts with Conchita and has a date with Lita for the movies Sunday. Arno maybe likes me even more than Nacho does. When Nacho is with all the other girls I don’t even exist. It’s only when he’s alone with me that he knows I’m alive. Tony Legarza joined in the game. This afternoon Bill, Nena, Marina, Lita and I went to see “Diabolique.” Marina tried 2 times to sit beside Bill but then he moved over and sat next to me. It was all pretty exciting - the movie and him but I couldn’t help wishing it was Nacho instead of him. Marina was furious because he changed places. We went back to the ANC and sat at the swimming pool and talked. Then Nena brought Bill, Leslie and me home. Nacho was in one of his moods. I saw Ginny Brooks at the ANC today.
May 20 - Saturday
Marina picked me up to go to the ANC this morning. Some of the gang was there and we spent the morning with Arno, Jack Aquirre, Nacho, Leslie, Marina, Lita, Gonzalo, Carlos, etc. in the Teen Den. Ate lunch at the ANC and then Lita picked me up to go to the movies. Later we went back to the ANC. I sat with Nena, Leslie, Marina etc in the Sunset Lounge. Then Cindy, Nena and I were joined by 2 guys from the Air Force and I left them and went to the swimming pool. Bill, Nacho, Gonzalo, Leslie were there. I simply can’t figure Nacho out. There are moments when I get to thinking maybe he likes me just a teensy bit and sometimes I think he can’t stand me. He takes Leslie sailing these days and Lita to the movies. And gee, he knows how much I like to go sailing. Nena brought me home and were we ever packed in the car. Nacho, Bill, Tom, Walter, Jose Luis Nena, Leslie and I plus the driver. Nena had the luck to sit on Bill’s lap (I think Bill thought himself pretty lucky too!) and I sat on Leslie. Nacho had his arm around her so you can figure it out. Nacho with his arm around Leslie and Nena sitting on Bill’s lap and me seeing two people I like very much like this. Its murder!!
May 21 - Sunday
I woke up late this morning and we went to Mass at 11. After Mass I went to the ANC. All the gang was there. Nena and I later went to the swimming pool and we sat there for a while. Nacho was horsing around with Leslie in the pool but I ignored them. Nena left and Mommy came. Bill also joined us and from 1 to 3 pm he sat with my parents and me. We had a great time just talking. My parents like him and I’m glad. Then we left to get ready to go to see the Royal Ballet at the Rizal. I went with Mom and the Martis. Nacho sat beside me and it was so nice. We laughed a great deal and I saw many people I know. The ballet was beautiful. Then while we were leaving the theater I see someone wave and I had to look twice to see it was the one and only CARLOS GARCIA! I nearly flipped. He came out to say hello and talk to Nacho. This is the first time he’s ever done this so I’m just dazed. He is a real doll. What a day, first there was Bill this noon (what green eyes) then Nacho (yummy those blue eyes) then Carlos (boy dig those brown eyes). Later we went to the ANC for a while. Arno and Ramon were also there today.
May 22 - Monday
I watched the Women’s Championship Races on the committee boat this morning with Nacho and Leslie. Tita Carmen Marti came in first and Nena second. We ate lunch in Nena’s house and Nacho spent half the time holding hands with Leslie. We went back to the ANC this afternoon. The Gang was there. At first I didn’t know Bill was there but then I saw him in the swimming pool with Cindy. Then he played tennis and he kept making faces and playing with his racket at me from the tennis court. Nacho, Nena, Leslie, Carlos, Gonzalo and I played cards together. It was a lot of fun. Then we joined Bill and Tom and this other fellow in the Sunset Lounge. A quite attractive guy and Bill introduced us. I was sorry to go home but had to obey Daddy. Bill is so much fun and I think I am going to miss him more than I think I am when he laves. News Flash!! Cosme likes Mercy and Mercy likes him!!
May 23 - Tuesday
I’m not sure whether its been a nice day or not but here’s some of it. I cut my hair this morning and washed it and for a while it looked fine but when it got dry, eeeek! I sat with Mercy, Margie, Cosme and Chiqui in the Sunset Lounge. Cosme was nice today but I guess maybe he’s too occupied with Mercy to be mean to me. I ate lunch at home and then went back to the ANC after leaving some school books with Elisa Llamoglia. Bill was in the swimming pool when I got there. I joined the people in the Teen Room. Carlos Garcia was there this afternoon. Holy smokes!! I smiled hello and then said goodby when he left. He is the cutest thing on earth. I’m getting pretty fed up with Bill and Nacho (Man, I sure was fickle.) Played Bingo with Lita and Luli this evening. Mitch Schlachterman is cute!
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