July 15 - Saturday
I bought a pair of white heels today then went to the beauty parlor and my hair at the end, came out looking a mess! The party was anything but exciting. It was simply ok. Nacho, Leo, etc. did not go. The guys who were very nice were Tony Ortigas, Jigger Arrastia (milagro), Arno D, who I think is very nice, Victor, Chris Carreon etc. The usual gang was there. Cosme is still the greatest in my book and how Mercy leads him around on a string is pitiful. He’s so sensitive and Mercy isn’t aware of that. He really, really likes Mercy. I got presents which were very nice. Conchita, Lita and Luli were the ones who fixed everything. I’m very grateful. Tony Ortigas gets handsomer every day. Australia is getting to be an obsession with me. Two people whom I have and still like very are going to make it home - Bill and Cosme.
July 16 - Sunday - I”m 17 years old today!!!!!!!!
I went to Mass at 11 am today. I wanted to receive Communion but couldn’t because I ate breakfast and my dress was sleeveless. (Times have really changed, haven’t they!) I went to the ANC. Conchita, Lita, Luli and Arno were there. Arno is so nice and its sort of exciting to remember he once liked me. Of course I was too dumb to appreciate anything last year. Ate lunch at the ANC Dining Room. Arno and his family were eating there. Arno and I exchanged some side glances from time to time. I went to see “Return to Peyton Place” this afternoon at 2:30. Mercy, Margie and Cosme were there too. There was some magulu because Cosme wanted to hold Mercy’s hand and she didn’t want to. Mercy talked to him over the phone tonight. So did I. Poor guy. How he tries. I told him to keep in there pitching.... what a corny birthday. But Nacho and Leo called to say happy birthday.
July 17 - Monday
I don’t know why but I get so bored these days. I long to get away from it all. I saw a short on the state of California tonight on TV. It showed San Francisco and California’s lovely beaches and the snow-capped mountains, etc. Also Sun Valley etc. If I had one wish for myself right now I’d ask to travel. It’s my one dream. Oh, if only dreams could only come true. (My other dreams of traveling came true but I never did get to California.) Sister Mary Angela gave Ruby, Suzzette (who are great classmates), Margot, Marilena, Alicia and I a talk today. She has revived the HSA after we signed a petition to her to restore it. Boy am I happy! I did simply horrible in my test in Physics. I wonder if I’ll get thru 4th year!! This afternoon I had a very enjoyable chat with Maritoni Ayesa, Maripi Gomez and Noni Ibanez. We talked about from babies to appendicitis and it was a riot. They’re awfully nice people. Also Carmen Singh said she saw the group from Sortilege the other day including Dito Guerrero. Carmina Gutierrez also called up. Nena and I had a half hour chat over the phone. We have the same tastes. She’s great.
July 18 - Tuesday
Had a fairly nice day in school. Nothing special today. Had practice for the play “Career Angel” until 8 pm. I had loads of homework and finally hit the pillow at 11 pm. Maryann Ojeda’s birthday today also June Keithly was in school and some creeps called “The Gladiators” were watching from the canto. Pretty dull day. PS. I wish that package from my grandmother would arrive. Those darned boats! PSS. I wonder how Cosme turned out in his misadventures with Mercy. I haven’t had time to call her up.
July 19 - Wednesday
I finally understand a little more Physics. Thank goodness. I’m doubtful on what I got in our map test in History. That darned map of Greece - ugh. I got a letter, a greeting card and $5 and a picture of my cousin Carlitos today. That little boy is the cutest thing I have ever seen. Such big black eyes. I’d give anything in the world to go to Spain and see him. We had practice again for “Career Angel” We had a nice time today, talking about our costumes etc. Mother Gabriel and Mother Socorro came to see us for awhile. Margot Pimentel brought me home. That Bob Conrad of TV’s “Hawaiian Eye” is a living doll! He sang “I’ve Got A Crush On You” - wow! I’ve got loads of things to do so buy now. I’ve thought a lot about Bill today....
July 20 - Thursday
Margot Pimentel let me read the continuation of her short story this morning. I think it’s pretty good. Her story is real in the sense that it has a happened to me. What I mean is that the circumstances in the story are like mine. I got Nana’s package today and I am very happy its finally here. Now my pimples (I don’t have very many now) will go away. I talked to Mercy this pm and she tells me that all her magulu with Cosme is fixed. I skipped Dramatics class this pm. I was not prepared for the pantomime. I went to the library and did my theme in English which was overdue. I washed my hair today and it looks so nice. Tomorrow I’ll have to eat lunch in school since I have so many things to do. Practicing for the play is fun since Maritoni, Baby, Noni, Rita, Arabella, Lulu, Margot, Maryann etc are in it and very nice people.
July 21 - Friday
What a hectic day! So many things to do in school. Reports, fix the bulletin board, study, research, experiments (which are incomplete) etc., etc. Whew! Mrs. Patag is so good. Honestly, I don’t know where my Tagalog would be without her. This pm I picked Mercy up and we went to the San Marcelino Church for induction into the Louise de Marilac Order (I have no idea what this is or was. I probably transcribed it wrong - couldn’t read my handwriting.) Then we went back to school for rehearsals. Mrs. Martinez was not her usual self. I didn’t even practice my part. Then we came home and Mercy and I spent a delightful evening together. We ate and chatted about, as usual, the good old days - Carlos, Cosme, Honey, Butch, etc., etc., also about Mari Valles and when she was going steady with him. Mercy and I have shared so many teenage experiences together that we have a special kind of friendship. She’s the greatest there is and I hope we’ll never cease to be friends. My skin looks so much better this morning since I put on that medicine last night. Thank goodness. It’s been a nice day in general and I’m glad Mercy came over.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
July 8 - 14, 1961
July 8 - Saturday
This am I went to the ANC. Nena, Marina, Conchita and Luli were there, also Cosme. I ate lunch with Nena and then we went to the airport to see Marilou Prieto and Maribel off. We missed them both. Everybody was there. I was so surprised to meet Nellie Lichauco and her mother. Nellie looks wonderful and oh so pretty. She tells me Loretta is coming in a few weeks. They’re here on vacation. Then Conchita, Lita, Luli and I went to the Polo Club. There we met Linggoy, Ginny, Vicky Aguirre, Annie Paradise, Lorraine and Ginny Andrews. Incidentally Ginny looks so pretty now and she’s so changed. Much prettier than Lorraine in my opinion though Lorraine still hasn’t lost the beauty of those fabulous eyes of hers! I saw Sylvia Lichauco (Oh Sylvia – little did I know that years later she would marry the man who gave me my first real kiss.) and Nellie again. We spent half the time with Vicky Pertierra. She showed us the stables and such beautiful horses. Luis Pertierra was also there. Another person with very attractive eyes. Vicky is getting to be so pretty too. She looked so smart in her riding habit. After we went to Dairy Queen to buy ice cream and back home. I met many people I hadn’t seen in a long time.
July 9 - Sunday
It’s been a beautiful day. The sky was the burning blue, the sun wasn’t so hot and there was a nice breeze blowing. I went to the Second Sunday Mass at school and received Holy Communion. We had the Induction of the officers of the Sodality. I went back home, dressed and then went to the ANC while Mommy went to Mass. Lita, Conchita, Luli and Marina were there. I ate lunch at home and then I went back to the ANC. The same people were there except Marina. We sat in the swimming pool. Luli, Lita and Conchita went swimming while I sat on the benches, watched the sky and trees and listened to the radio. It was a beautiful afternoon and everything was wonderful - God’s in His Heaven and all’s right with the world. Then Cosme and Mercy arrived. Mercy went with Margie to Butch Lacson’s party yesterday. She said it was real fun. Then came the startling news - Conchita, Lita, Luli etc. are going to have a surprise party for me on Saturday since its my birthday on the 16th. It slipped out of Conchita and Cosme. I am so happy. They’re wonderful. I hope everything turns out ok. Cosme is so good and Mercy doesn’t seem to care about him. So she says.
July 10 - Monday
I got 100 in my quiz in Religion and my Physics homework was all right. This morning at 10 AM we had this choral group from Texas come sing for us. These were about 5 girls and 10 boys. They sang beautifully and this Negro who made a narration about the creation of the world was just too lovely for words. The pianist was very attractive and he didn’t stop looking at where us fourth year girls were. Then this Cuban in the group sang “Jamaica Farewell” and I sang along with them just moving my lips and that pianist must have been looking at me because when I later went up to him to get his autograph, he told me - you sang right along with Alfred (the Cuban) when he sang Jamaica Farewell. Well at least someone noticed me. Marina said nobody could miss my blond head in the audience. I was invited by the staffers of The Paulinian this afternoon and we had fun. Also Miss Martinez says I have a part in the play. Do tell! Trouble is I have to stay till 8 pm in school. Dad got angry with me for no good reason at all tonight. I was so mad. I also don’t like English grammar.
July 11 - Tuesday - My Nana’s birthday
What a blue Tuesday. Sister told us this morning to count your blessings instead of looking for the worst in everything but right now. Mommy gave me a pearl necklace and panties today though she says she’s not sure about the dress for my birthday and if I don’t have a dress...well, then what can I wear? I have absolutely nothing to wear! Lita called me up and said we need food for the party and can I bring some. My white high heeled pumps are worn and I need new ones. All these things cost money which we haven’t got. Not that I’m complaining, its just that.....These pimples are really bugging me and Nana’s package with my medicines hasn’t arrived yet and oh heck! I don’t want to be so cranky and selfish but when all the ill luck piles up high, its just.....Dad is so cranky these days and I’ve got exams tomorrow. I couldn’t give my article for The Paulinian on time and Dad shouts at me for no reason at all. I feel like screaming my head off right now. Mercy says Marina, Cos and Nena called. Nena to invite me to her cocktail party on Sunday. I wonder what Cos wanted? (Mommy’s necklace is lovely)
July 12 - Wednesday - Susan Reyes’ birthday
Another school day and 2 exams are over with. Religion and Lit. The officers of the HSA namely Margot, Marilena and I collected money to buy Pepe Pimentel a gift for his performance on July 6th. We got P 42.35! Big deal! Talked with Nena over the phone this noon. I skipped classes this afternoon because I didn’t feel very well. But later Mom and I went to the dressmakers to give the material for my dress and then we went to see “A Man Alone” at the Gaiety starring Ray Miland. Nice picture. Saw coming attraction of “Return to Peyton Place” and it should be good. Parents say we can see it. Talked with Mercy over the phone this pm and she’s excited about the party and I’m not. Dad has a lot of problems these days and he is very nervous thus causing him to be very cranky. Physics exam tomorrow - eeeekkkk!!!
July 13 - Thursday
I gave Susan her gift today. We had Dramatics class with Miss Martinez. My Physics exam was simply unmentionable. Good grief - those miserable problems. Had a little chat with Mrs. Buencamino today. She’s great. I also told Sylvia Reynoso I couldn’t go to her party. This pm Tita Mariane and Mom picked me up and we went to the dressmakers and I tried on my dress for Saturday. If it turns out as nice as it looks I’ll be joyous! M. Pimentel called me up tonight and told me she wants to resign from the HSA because her so called friend Marilena and Alicia were complaining to Sr. Mary Angela that Margot is like this and like that which they have no right to do. Lets see what happens tomorrow. History, Tagalog and English exams tomorrow - KALABASA!!!
July 14 - Friday
This has been D-day, “one of those days” and a complete catastrophe! Because of all that magulu between Margot Pimentel, Marilena Maralit, Alicia G, Sister Mary Angela, Miss Juco, etc. Sister has dissolved the High School Association. I had never wanted anything so bad as to be in that organization. I gave up the presidency to Margot and at least got the VP - all those wonderful days of campaigning, the elections, the Initiation, etc. gone to waste, and all in one second when SMA dissolved it! I cried because I couldn’t help myself. Margot was so mad, furious, that if Sister wasn’t a sister, she would’ve struck her probably. (Whoa!!!) Suzzette Bagaybagayan tried to be a great cheerer-upper of spirits but the gloom remained. I haven’t told Dad yet because I can’t bear to. I’m not even in the Student Council. I wish the HSA is organized again, but only a miracle can do it. What a crazy day. I’m so glad its over.
This am I went to the ANC. Nena, Marina, Conchita and Luli were there, also Cosme. I ate lunch with Nena and then we went to the airport to see Marilou Prieto and Maribel off. We missed them both. Everybody was there. I was so surprised to meet Nellie Lichauco and her mother. Nellie looks wonderful and oh so pretty. She tells me Loretta is coming in a few weeks. They’re here on vacation. Then Conchita, Lita, Luli and I went to the Polo Club. There we met Linggoy, Ginny, Vicky Aguirre, Annie Paradise, Lorraine and Ginny Andrews. Incidentally Ginny looks so pretty now and she’s so changed. Much prettier than Lorraine in my opinion though Lorraine still hasn’t lost the beauty of those fabulous eyes of hers! I saw Sylvia Lichauco (Oh Sylvia – little did I know that years later she would marry the man who gave me my first real kiss.) and Nellie again. We spent half the time with Vicky Pertierra. She showed us the stables and such beautiful horses. Luis Pertierra was also there. Another person with very attractive eyes. Vicky is getting to be so pretty too. She looked so smart in her riding habit. After we went to Dairy Queen to buy ice cream and back home. I met many people I hadn’t seen in a long time.
July 9 - Sunday
It’s been a beautiful day. The sky was the burning blue, the sun wasn’t so hot and there was a nice breeze blowing. I went to the Second Sunday Mass at school and received Holy Communion. We had the Induction of the officers of the Sodality. I went back home, dressed and then went to the ANC while Mommy went to Mass. Lita, Conchita, Luli and Marina were there. I ate lunch at home and then I went back to the ANC. The same people were there except Marina. We sat in the swimming pool. Luli, Lita and Conchita went swimming while I sat on the benches, watched the sky and trees and listened to the radio. It was a beautiful afternoon and everything was wonderful - God’s in His Heaven and all’s right with the world. Then Cosme and Mercy arrived. Mercy went with Margie to Butch Lacson’s party yesterday. She said it was real fun. Then came the startling news - Conchita, Lita, Luli etc. are going to have a surprise party for me on Saturday since its my birthday on the 16th. It slipped out of Conchita and Cosme. I am so happy. They’re wonderful. I hope everything turns out ok. Cosme is so good and Mercy doesn’t seem to care about him. So she says.
July 10 - Monday
I got 100 in my quiz in Religion and my Physics homework was all right. This morning at 10 AM we had this choral group from Texas come sing for us. These were about 5 girls and 10 boys. They sang beautifully and this Negro who made a narration about the creation of the world was just too lovely for words. The pianist was very attractive and he didn’t stop looking at where us fourth year girls were. Then this Cuban in the group sang “Jamaica Farewell” and I sang along with them just moving my lips and that pianist must have been looking at me because when I later went up to him to get his autograph, he told me - you sang right along with Alfred (the Cuban) when he sang Jamaica Farewell. Well at least someone noticed me. Marina said nobody could miss my blond head in the audience. I was invited by the staffers of The Paulinian this afternoon and we had fun. Also Miss Martinez says I have a part in the play. Do tell! Trouble is I have to stay till 8 pm in school. Dad got angry with me for no good reason at all tonight. I was so mad. I also don’t like English grammar.
July 11 - Tuesday - My Nana’s birthday
What a blue Tuesday. Sister told us this morning to count your blessings instead of looking for the worst in everything but right now. Mommy gave me a pearl necklace and panties today though she says she’s not sure about the dress for my birthday and if I don’t have a dress...well, then what can I wear? I have absolutely nothing to wear! Lita called me up and said we need food for the party and can I bring some. My white high heeled pumps are worn and I need new ones. All these things cost money which we haven’t got. Not that I’m complaining, its just that.....These pimples are really bugging me and Nana’s package with my medicines hasn’t arrived yet and oh heck! I don’t want to be so cranky and selfish but when all the ill luck piles up high, its just.....Dad is so cranky these days and I’ve got exams tomorrow. I couldn’t give my article for The Paulinian on time and Dad shouts at me for no reason at all. I feel like screaming my head off right now. Mercy says Marina, Cos and Nena called. Nena to invite me to her cocktail party on Sunday. I wonder what Cos wanted? (Mommy’s necklace is lovely)
July 12 - Wednesday - Susan Reyes’ birthday
Another school day and 2 exams are over with. Religion and Lit. The officers of the HSA namely Margot, Marilena and I collected money to buy Pepe Pimentel a gift for his performance on July 6th. We got P 42.35! Big deal! Talked with Nena over the phone this noon. I skipped classes this afternoon because I didn’t feel very well. But later Mom and I went to the dressmakers to give the material for my dress and then we went to see “A Man Alone” at the Gaiety starring Ray Miland. Nice picture. Saw coming attraction of “Return to Peyton Place” and it should be good. Parents say we can see it. Talked with Mercy over the phone this pm and she’s excited about the party and I’m not. Dad has a lot of problems these days and he is very nervous thus causing him to be very cranky. Physics exam tomorrow - eeeekkkk!!!
July 13 - Thursday
I gave Susan her gift today. We had Dramatics class with Miss Martinez. My Physics exam was simply unmentionable. Good grief - those miserable problems. Had a little chat with Mrs. Buencamino today. She’s great. I also told Sylvia Reynoso I couldn’t go to her party. This pm Tita Mariane and Mom picked me up and we went to the dressmakers and I tried on my dress for Saturday. If it turns out as nice as it looks I’ll be joyous! M. Pimentel called me up tonight and told me she wants to resign from the HSA because her so called friend Marilena and Alicia were complaining to Sr. Mary Angela that Margot is like this and like that which they have no right to do. Lets see what happens tomorrow. History, Tagalog and English exams tomorrow - KALABASA!!!
July 14 - Friday
This has been D-day, “one of those days” and a complete catastrophe! Because of all that magulu between Margot Pimentel, Marilena Maralit, Alicia G, Sister Mary Angela, Miss Juco, etc. Sister has dissolved the High School Association. I had never wanted anything so bad as to be in that organization. I gave up the presidency to Margot and at least got the VP - all those wonderful days of campaigning, the elections, the Initiation, etc. gone to waste, and all in one second when SMA dissolved it! I cried because I couldn’t help myself. Margot was so mad, furious, that if Sister wasn’t a sister, she would’ve struck her probably. (Whoa!!!) Suzzette Bagaybagayan tried to be a great cheerer-upper of spirits but the gloom remained. I haven’t told Dad yet because I can’t bear to. I’m not even in the Student Council. I wish the HSA is organized again, but only a miracle can do it. What a crazy day. I’m so glad its over.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
June 29 - July 7, 1961
June 29 - Thursday
Mass at the Pauls church this morning. Went to Confession and then Mercy, Chiqui, Albert and I came home for a minute. I went to the ANC and Cosme, Agustin, Arno, Mitch, Marina, Conchita, etc. were there. Ate lunch with Marina, Mom, Mercy and Arno. Arno was very attentive to us. Mercy saw Mari Valles’ pop this afternoon and when she greeted him, she blushed red as a beet. Talked with Nena over the phone. Retreat this afternoon. I feel very depressed.
June 30 - Friday
I woke up early this am at about 5 am and it was really pouring, the wind was terrific so I shut off my alarm clock thinking it would be too stormy to go to school. I woke up again at 7:30 and it wasn’t raining but too late to go to school. I felt guilty about it. I just said the rosary , read “The Robe” and made a little case for my rosary. I also cleaned my medal, the one Abuelita gave me. It’s beautiful. I wish I could have it gold plated. I was tempted to look at a magazine and read the newspaper, so I guess its pretty hard to make a good retreat at home with all these distractions. Tomorrow I’ll go to school no matter what! By reading my prayer book this evening I’ve found out that we’re not the saints we think we are. “The Robe” is a beautiful story. Now I am trying to get “The Greatest Story Ever Told” by Fulton Ousler. It’s all about the story of Christ. I feel a little scared this evening. Maybe it’s the windy, rainy, dreary evening?
July 1 - Saturday
I went to school this morning. I don’t know why but I get so restless in school and this certainly hasn’t been the best retreat I’ve made. I’ve broken the rule of silence and of reading some magazines and newspapers other than religious books. I haven’t listened to the radio nor looked at TV, though. Last year, I didn’t mind having the retreat at all, even if everyone else was having a fine 8 days of vacation but this year its really bugging me, well, not that much, but I hope God isn’t too displeased with me. Mom and Pop haven’t eaten dinner at home so I ate alone. Remembered my dog Benny tonight - silly of me but she was just a great little dog. I remember Bill singing Elvis’ songs about a dog - “Old Shep” (snif, snif). He hasn’t written. Not that I really expect him to but one can dream can’t one? Butch Catala is supposed to arrive sometime this month but I don’t know when. Tomorrow is the last day of the Retreat.
July 2 - Sunday
I was so restless the whole day at school. I was giggling and talking half the time and this Retreat hasn’t exactly been perfect. I borrowed Sister Milagros’ book on the 4 Temperaments. After school, I went with Mommy to see “The Alamo”. One of the best motion pictures I have seen in a long time. Cast as follows: David Crocket - that very sympatico and great actor, John Wayne, Jim Bowie - Richard Widmark, who was simply great, Col. Travis - Lawrence Harvey - superb acting. General Houston - Richard Boone. He had a short role but what he had to say was memorable. Linda Cristal also starred. I cried several times. Frankie Avalon wasn’t so bad. It was worth the P2.50! (What’s that the equivalent of today? Like, ten cents?!) Not a kiss in the whole picture and the music was fabulous! My hat to John Wayne who produced and directed the picture as well as starred in it. Cosme was right - it was a truly memorable motion picture.
July 3 - Monday
After the Mass at school this morning we had the practice for the presentation of officers. Then Marina and I went to the ANC. Nena, Lita, Cosme and Conchita were there. Before these people arrived Marina went with Nacho, Carlos, Gonzalo to the Taza de Oro for breakfast. Nena came to the ANC later. I was telling Cosme about the movie (The Alamo) and how nice it was. Maribel Franco was there too. I was telling her about Bill and Nena about her Mike. Mercy ate lunch with me and then we went to the Casino to play bowling. Mercy and Cosme, Chiqui and Margie were partners. I felt a little left out so I did not play. Also, my bowling is as bad as my tennis. (I may have sucked at this bowling stuff but I could do one thing the rest of the girls in my group couldn’t do, (athletically) and that is dive off the high diving board of the ANC pool. I was so proud of that and that’s thanks to my dad who taught me how.)
July 4 - Tuesday - Happy Independence Day!!
Mercy calls me this am to tell me that Cosme asked her to go steady! She was quite desperate because she says she doesn’t want to. I just told her to do what she thinks is best. Went to the ANC. Mommy gave me the sweetest blouse to wear since she can’t use it. She also lent me her new brown leather bag. Everybody except Cos, Mercy, Lita Conchita and Luli were there. I ate lunch with Nena. Maribel came later and Karen and Linda Hinkley. Nena left on a date. Maribel went to a movie. Leslie Suter is going steady with this Ramon something or other. Mitch Schlachterman was there with George Gallent. He’s very attractive I ended up playing doubles with his brother Yan who is very nice. My ping-pong wasn’t so bad either. I thought a lot about Bill today but I don’t know why I waste the energy. He’s forgotten completely there’s such a person as Lea.
July 5 - Wednesday
We practiced singing for the Presentation of Officers tomorrow. We didn’t do as well but we weren’t bad either. I got a very, very low grade in my Religion test - my grade is unmentionable. I was needling Marina needlessly today and Margot let me read a short story she wrote which strangely enough resembles my life. In the story, the girl falls in love with this boy who doesn’t even know she’s alive in the romantic sense, but does in the sister-pal-kid way. But no matter what he says to her and how he hurts her, she keeps on loving him and helping until he reaches the ultimate and then pow! The only different thing is that in my life, it never has ended as happy and beautiful as it does in the story. But I keep saying....”I know that some day....” I dreamt of Butch Catala again.
July 6 - Thursday
Its been a hectic, tiring day but an enjoyable and happy one anyway. First we had the Presentation of Officers this morning and we Hi-Gayles sang and they liked the songs. Next we dressed and painted our slaves and it was a riot. They looked so ridiculous and out of this world. In the afternoon we had our Initiation Day program and I did all the announcing since Margot Pimentel was “indisposed.” We had Pepe Pimentel as guest and the girls enjoyed him immensely and he sang and joked with us - it was loads of fun. We had rites and games and a pledge for the neophytes. Everybody had a wonderful time. The HSA has scored again! I’m dead tired and I’ve got this perfectly horrid exam in Physics tomorrow and I have to finish themes in English, etc., etc., etc. I was invited to party next door and the music sounded divine but I’m half ready for the morgue and these school books are haunting me so ......??? I realize I’m very sanguine for the very reason that if certain people irritate me it goes away in the next minute. Maryann Ojeda dances very well! Ruby P is very good. PS. A month ago tomorrow, Bill left for Australia and I haven’t received even the edge of the stamp of the letter he promised. PSS. I also met Sister James Catherine and Sister Carmen Dolores of my Maryknoll days. I spoke to them and they are wonderful nuns.
July 7 - Friday - Tony Ortigas’ birthday
I got 10 out of 20 questions in Physics’ objective test today. We had Holy Hour and then we talked to the lower years about the school rules, etc. Then after school Marina and I went to the ANC. Ate then back to school for the movie “Please Don’t Eat the Daisies” with Doris Day and David Niven. Nena came to school and we showed her around and I think she got a little bored. Half the girls were goggle eyed watching her. Something that pretty doesn’t walk around our school very often. Dad and I ate dinner together. Listened to the radio and then I weighed myself and I’m delighted to find I weigh 97 ½ lbs. – in my pajamas after eating. If I keep it up, I’ll reach my goal of a hundred! Tomorrow Maribel and Marilou Prieto leave for abroad. Lucky people. These darn pimples are bugging me again and I hope Nana’s package arrives soon. Please, please!!
July 6 - Thursday
Its been a hectic, tiring day but an enjoyable and happy one anyway. First we had the Presentation of Officers this morning and we Hi-Gayles sang and they liked the songs. Next we dressed and painted our slaves and it was a riot. They looked so ridiculous and out of this world. In the afternoon we had our Initiation Day program and I did all the announcing since Margot Pimentel was “indisposed.” We had Pepe Pimentel as guest and the girls enjoyed him immensely and he sang and joked with us - it was loads of fun. We had rites and games and a pledge for the neophytes. Everybody had a wonderful time. The HSA has scored again! I’m dead tired and I’ve got this perfectly horrid exam in Physics tomorrow and I have to finish themes in English, etc., etc., etc. I was invited to party next door and the music sounded divine but I’m half ready for the morgue and these school books are haunting me so ......??? I realize I’m very sanguine for the very reason that if certain people irritate me it goes away in the next minute. Maryann Ojeda dances very well! Ruby P is very good. PS. A month ago tomorrow, Bill left for Australia and I haven’t received even the edge of the stamp of the letter he promised. PSS. I also met Sister James Catherine and Sister Carmen Dolores of my Maryknoll days. I spoke to them and they are wonderful nuns.
July 7 - Friday - Tony Ortigas’ birthday
I got 10 out of 20 questions in Physics’ objective test today. We had Holy Hour and then we talked to the lower years about the school rules, etc. Then after school Marina and I went to the ANC. Ate then back to school for the movie “Please Don’t Eat the Daisies” with Doris Day and David Niven. Nena came to school and we showed her around and I think she got a little bored. Half the girls were goggle eyed watching her. Something that pretty doesn’t walk around our school very often. Dad and I ate dinner together. Listened to the radio and then I weighed myself and I’m delighted to find I weigh 97 ½ lbs. – in my pajamas after eating. If I keep it up, I’ll reach my goal of a hundred! Tomorrow Maribel and Marilou Prieto leave for abroad. Lucky people. These darn pimples are bugging me again and I hope Nana’s package arrives soon. Please, please!!
Mass at the Pauls church this morning. Went to Confession and then Mercy, Chiqui, Albert and I came home for a minute. I went to the ANC and Cosme, Agustin, Arno, Mitch, Marina, Conchita, etc. were there. Ate lunch with Marina, Mom, Mercy and Arno. Arno was very attentive to us. Mercy saw Mari Valles’ pop this afternoon and when she greeted him, she blushed red as a beet. Talked with Nena over the phone. Retreat this afternoon. I feel very depressed.
June 30 - Friday
I woke up early this am at about 5 am and it was really pouring, the wind was terrific so I shut off my alarm clock thinking it would be too stormy to go to school. I woke up again at 7:30 and it wasn’t raining but too late to go to school. I felt guilty about it. I just said the rosary , read “The Robe” and made a little case for my rosary. I also cleaned my medal, the one Abuelita gave me. It’s beautiful. I wish I could have it gold plated. I was tempted to look at a magazine and read the newspaper, so I guess its pretty hard to make a good retreat at home with all these distractions. Tomorrow I’ll go to school no matter what! By reading my prayer book this evening I’ve found out that we’re not the saints we think we are. “The Robe” is a beautiful story. Now I am trying to get “The Greatest Story Ever Told” by Fulton Ousler. It’s all about the story of Christ. I feel a little scared this evening. Maybe it’s the windy, rainy, dreary evening?
July 1 - Saturday
I went to school this morning. I don’t know why but I get so restless in school and this certainly hasn’t been the best retreat I’ve made. I’ve broken the rule of silence and of reading some magazines and newspapers other than religious books. I haven’t listened to the radio nor looked at TV, though. Last year, I didn’t mind having the retreat at all, even if everyone else was having a fine 8 days of vacation but this year its really bugging me, well, not that much, but I hope God isn’t too displeased with me. Mom and Pop haven’t eaten dinner at home so I ate alone. Remembered my dog Benny tonight - silly of me but she was just a great little dog. I remember Bill singing Elvis’ songs about a dog - “Old Shep” (snif, snif). He hasn’t written. Not that I really expect him to but one can dream can’t one? Butch Catala is supposed to arrive sometime this month but I don’t know when. Tomorrow is the last day of the Retreat.
July 2 - Sunday
I was so restless the whole day at school. I was giggling and talking half the time and this Retreat hasn’t exactly been perfect. I borrowed Sister Milagros’ book on the 4 Temperaments. After school, I went with Mommy to see “The Alamo”. One of the best motion pictures I have seen in a long time. Cast as follows: David Crocket - that very sympatico and great actor, John Wayne, Jim Bowie - Richard Widmark, who was simply great, Col. Travis - Lawrence Harvey - superb acting. General Houston - Richard Boone. He had a short role but what he had to say was memorable. Linda Cristal also starred. I cried several times. Frankie Avalon wasn’t so bad. It was worth the P2.50! (What’s that the equivalent of today? Like, ten cents?!) Not a kiss in the whole picture and the music was fabulous! My hat to John Wayne who produced and directed the picture as well as starred in it. Cosme was right - it was a truly memorable motion picture.
July 3 - Monday
After the Mass at school this morning we had the practice for the presentation of officers. Then Marina and I went to the ANC. Nena, Lita, Cosme and Conchita were there. Before these people arrived Marina went with Nacho, Carlos, Gonzalo to the Taza de Oro for breakfast. Nena came to the ANC later. I was telling Cosme about the movie (The Alamo) and how nice it was. Maribel Franco was there too. I was telling her about Bill and Nena about her Mike. Mercy ate lunch with me and then we went to the Casino to play bowling. Mercy and Cosme, Chiqui and Margie were partners. I felt a little left out so I did not play. Also, my bowling is as bad as my tennis. (I may have sucked at this bowling stuff but I could do one thing the rest of the girls in my group couldn’t do, (athletically) and that is dive off the high diving board of the ANC pool. I was so proud of that and that’s thanks to my dad who taught me how.)
July 4 - Tuesday - Happy Independence Day!!
Mercy calls me this am to tell me that Cosme asked her to go steady! She was quite desperate because she says she doesn’t want to. I just told her to do what she thinks is best. Went to the ANC. Mommy gave me the sweetest blouse to wear since she can’t use it. She also lent me her new brown leather bag. Everybody except Cos, Mercy, Lita Conchita and Luli were there. I ate lunch with Nena. Maribel came later and Karen and Linda Hinkley. Nena left on a date. Maribel went to a movie. Leslie Suter is going steady with this Ramon something or other. Mitch Schlachterman was there with George Gallent. He’s very attractive I ended up playing doubles with his brother Yan who is very nice. My ping-pong wasn’t so bad either. I thought a lot about Bill today but I don’t know why I waste the energy. He’s forgotten completely there’s such a person as Lea.
July 5 - Wednesday
We practiced singing for the Presentation of Officers tomorrow. We didn’t do as well but we weren’t bad either. I got a very, very low grade in my Religion test - my grade is unmentionable. I was needling Marina needlessly today and Margot let me read a short story she wrote which strangely enough resembles my life. In the story, the girl falls in love with this boy who doesn’t even know she’s alive in the romantic sense, but does in the sister-pal-kid way. But no matter what he says to her and how he hurts her, she keeps on loving him and helping until he reaches the ultimate and then pow! The only different thing is that in my life, it never has ended as happy and beautiful as it does in the story. But I keep saying....”I know that some day....” I dreamt of Butch Catala again.
July 6 - Thursday
Its been a hectic, tiring day but an enjoyable and happy one anyway. First we had the Presentation of Officers this morning and we Hi-Gayles sang and they liked the songs. Next we dressed and painted our slaves and it was a riot. They looked so ridiculous and out of this world. In the afternoon we had our Initiation Day program and I did all the announcing since Margot Pimentel was “indisposed.” We had Pepe Pimentel as guest and the girls enjoyed him immensely and he sang and joked with us - it was loads of fun. We had rites and games and a pledge for the neophytes. Everybody had a wonderful time. The HSA has scored again! I’m dead tired and I’ve got this perfectly horrid exam in Physics tomorrow and I have to finish themes in English, etc., etc., etc. I was invited to party next door and the music sounded divine but I’m half ready for the morgue and these school books are haunting me so ......??? I realize I’m very sanguine for the very reason that if certain people irritate me it goes away in the next minute. Maryann Ojeda dances very well! Ruby P is very good. PS. A month ago tomorrow, Bill left for Australia and I haven’t received even the edge of the stamp of the letter he promised. PSS. I also met Sister James Catherine and Sister Carmen Dolores of my Maryknoll days. I spoke to them and they are wonderful nuns.
July 7 - Friday - Tony Ortigas’ birthday
I got 10 out of 20 questions in Physics’ objective test today. We had Holy Hour and then we talked to the lower years about the school rules, etc. Then after school Marina and I went to the ANC. Ate then back to school for the movie “Please Don’t Eat the Daisies” with Doris Day and David Niven. Nena came to school and we showed her around and I think she got a little bored. Half the girls were goggle eyed watching her. Something that pretty doesn’t walk around our school very often. Dad and I ate dinner together. Listened to the radio and then I weighed myself and I’m delighted to find I weigh 97 ½ lbs. – in my pajamas after eating. If I keep it up, I’ll reach my goal of a hundred! Tomorrow Maribel and Marilou Prieto leave for abroad. Lucky people. These darn pimples are bugging me again and I hope Nana’s package arrives soon. Please, please!!
July 6 - Thursday
Its been a hectic, tiring day but an enjoyable and happy one anyway. First we had the Presentation of Officers this morning and we Hi-Gayles sang and they liked the songs. Next we dressed and painted our slaves and it was a riot. They looked so ridiculous and out of this world. In the afternoon we had our Initiation Day program and I did all the announcing since Margot Pimentel was “indisposed.” We had Pepe Pimentel as guest and the girls enjoyed him immensely and he sang and joked with us - it was loads of fun. We had rites and games and a pledge for the neophytes. Everybody had a wonderful time. The HSA has scored again! I’m dead tired and I’ve got this perfectly horrid exam in Physics tomorrow and I have to finish themes in English, etc., etc., etc. I was invited to party next door and the music sounded divine but I’m half ready for the morgue and these school books are haunting me so ......??? I realize I’m very sanguine for the very reason that if certain people irritate me it goes away in the next minute. Maryann Ojeda dances very well! Ruby P is very good. PS. A month ago tomorrow, Bill left for Australia and I haven’t received even the edge of the stamp of the letter he promised. PSS. I also met Sister James Catherine and Sister Carmen Dolores of my Maryknoll days. I spoke to them and they are wonderful nuns.
July 7 - Friday - Tony Ortigas’ birthday
I got 10 out of 20 questions in Physics’ objective test today. We had Holy Hour and then we talked to the lower years about the school rules, etc. Then after school Marina and I went to the ANC. Ate then back to school for the movie “Please Don’t Eat the Daisies” with Doris Day and David Niven. Nena came to school and we showed her around and I think she got a little bored. Half the girls were goggle eyed watching her. Something that pretty doesn’t walk around our school very often. Dad and I ate dinner together. Listened to the radio and then I weighed myself and I’m delighted to find I weigh 97 ½ lbs. – in my pajamas after eating. If I keep it up, I’ll reach my goal of a hundred! Tomorrow Maribel and Marilou Prieto leave for abroad. Lucky people. These darn pimples are bugging me again and I hope Nana’s package arrives soon. Please, please!!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
jUNE 23 - 28, 1961
June 23 - Friday
All we do is practice for the Faculty Day program at school. I had to write an 8 line poem in Spanish and I’ve gotten seven lines so far and I am also going to have to recite it on Tuesday. I went to the ANC for a little while with Dad. I just read for a while in the library and then we came home. My hair was very dirty so I decided to shampoo it and change the style a little and it looked pretty cool. I washed it with this new shampoo “Prell” which is marvelous and it looks so golden and fluffy. I wonder how I’ll look tomorrow for the party. I’d better not make many illusions, they always flop. I’m not going to see anyone special at the party but a party’s a party and well, who knows. Mom and Dad got on my nerves tonight but I guess I was just sleepy. All this rain sure bugs me. I thought a lot about Bill, also Carlos Garcia.
June 24 - Saturday
I stayed home today and fixed my white dress with the ribbons. Then at about 4 pm, someone knocks at the door and who’s there but Nacho! I nearly collapsed. Here I was in those tight, red, short shorts, a red pullover, my face unmasked with no makeup and rollers in my hair and my braces on! These evening I went to the Monarchs’ party with Mercy, Conchita and Lita. A great party!! EVERYONE and boy, do I mean everyone, was there. I danced a lot, namely (as far as I can remember) with Linggoy, Jack, Leo, Agustin, Victor Franco, Danny Jose, 2 boys whose names I don’t know, etc. Linggoy was very nice though maybe he likes Conchita. Mari V. was there and Mercy was so excited because he was. Although she gives Cosme all the line, her heart belongs to Mari. She told me tonight she’d take Mari before Cosme any time. I saw the whole gang, Freddy H., Maripaz Godinez, etc. The only people who were not there were Carlos Garcia (his uncle just died), the Martis, and Honey. Lita was in some sweet heaven and Cloud 9 because Paqui asked her to dance. Nothing exciting for me but it was a great party. Jack’s parties have always been super duper.
June 25 - Sunday
Mass at 11 am then to the ANC. Only Mitch was there. Why is it we exchange those looks? The gathering here at home was a little on the corny side because only old faithfulls Nacho and Cosme showed up. Nacho brought a friend called Dean along who was quite nice. I danced with Nacho and with Dean, also with Jose Luis. Conchita was very disappointed that Linggoy or Honey didn’t come.
June 26 - Monday
Nena and I played “The Diary” yesterday – me thinking about Bill and Nena, well....Sylvia Reynoso asked me to her party and told me to bring someone. My first thought was of Cosme but I’ll only be making a fool of myself. He’s really in love with Mercy and in spite of everything Mercy likes him too so para que meter lios? We, the Hi-Gayles, practiced again. Miss Juco says we might be asked to sing over radio and TV for the Phil-Am show, but....Miss Zacarias was absent today. Tomorrow, Faculty Day. I hope we’ll sing ok. Bishop Fulton Sheen was terrific tonight. His show was all about those Communists. I dislike Physics immensely mainly because I can’t make head nor tails what’s going on!
June 27 - Tuesday
It rained buckets and buckets this morning, noon and night. Anyway, our Faculty Day celebration went on - we had Mass and then our program. I had to recite the poem to the PE teachers as well as my own poem dedicated to the Spanish teacher because Katherine Howell was absent. Also our combo (the Hi-Gayles) didn’t get to sing because Margot P and Susan Reyes were absent - they are our guitarists. Ruby and I also presented a card and a bouquet to Mother for it was her feast day. We kissed her and presented these tokens to her. The nicest and most beautiful part of the program was when we all sang the SPCM hymn. It was very touching. Manila looks like Venice today. Everything was flooded. No classes. Sr. Mary Angela was very sociable. What I mean was that she was in a good mood and chatted a lot with us girls. Talked with Mercy over the phone this afternoon, mostly about, who else, but the great man himself - Cosme. She says he’s always liked me as a friend. Really? And to think that only last year I fell for all that jazz.
June 28 - Wednesday
I woke up too late to go to school this morning because of that really old alarm clock. I went to school this afternoon to find out there hadn’t been regular classes anyway. We just chatted this pm and had a nice old talk with Sister Chantal and Sr. Mary Angela. Miss Zacarias was absent again. We had a few lectures on Greece in History and reading Tagalog. Sister Mary Angela bawled out Susan and Margot for being absent yesterday and Marina and Magu were absent today too. I went bowling with Mercy, Chiqui and Albert this afternoon at the Casino. My score was a measly 62 but it is the first time I’ve ever played and hit two spares. I received a birthday card from Nana and she tells me she’s sent my package with the cosmetics and things for my pimples that I wanted. I should get it in 2 weeks. The sooner the better. Darn! I’m glad Bill isn’t here to see me. Gosh, I can’t forget that guy. If he knew, he’d say I’m “doing a silly.” Anyway, he was the nicest, most wonderful person I know and even if he did like Nena better he said I was sweet and nobody had paid me a compliment before!
All we do is practice for the Faculty Day program at school. I had to write an 8 line poem in Spanish and I’ve gotten seven lines so far and I am also going to have to recite it on Tuesday. I went to the ANC for a little while with Dad. I just read for a while in the library and then we came home. My hair was very dirty so I decided to shampoo it and change the style a little and it looked pretty cool. I washed it with this new shampoo “Prell” which is marvelous and it looks so golden and fluffy. I wonder how I’ll look tomorrow for the party. I’d better not make many illusions, they always flop. I’m not going to see anyone special at the party but a party’s a party and well, who knows. Mom and Dad got on my nerves tonight but I guess I was just sleepy. All this rain sure bugs me. I thought a lot about Bill, also Carlos Garcia.
June 24 - Saturday
I stayed home today and fixed my white dress with the ribbons. Then at about 4 pm, someone knocks at the door and who’s there but Nacho! I nearly collapsed. Here I was in those tight, red, short shorts, a red pullover, my face unmasked with no makeup and rollers in my hair and my braces on! These evening I went to the Monarchs’ party with Mercy, Conchita and Lita. A great party!! EVERYONE and boy, do I mean everyone, was there. I danced a lot, namely (as far as I can remember) with Linggoy, Jack, Leo, Agustin, Victor Franco, Danny Jose, 2 boys whose names I don’t know, etc. Linggoy was very nice though maybe he likes Conchita. Mari V. was there and Mercy was so excited because he was. Although she gives Cosme all the line, her heart belongs to Mari. She told me tonight she’d take Mari before Cosme any time. I saw the whole gang, Freddy H., Maripaz Godinez, etc. The only people who were not there were Carlos Garcia (his uncle just died), the Martis, and Honey. Lita was in some sweet heaven and Cloud 9 because Paqui asked her to dance. Nothing exciting for me but it was a great party. Jack’s parties have always been super duper.
June 25 - Sunday
Mass at 11 am then to the ANC. Only Mitch was there. Why is it we exchange those looks? The gathering here at home was a little on the corny side because only old faithfulls Nacho and Cosme showed up. Nacho brought a friend called Dean along who was quite nice. I danced with Nacho and with Dean, also with Jose Luis. Conchita was very disappointed that Linggoy or Honey didn’t come.
June 26 - Monday
Nena and I played “The Diary” yesterday – me thinking about Bill and Nena, well....Sylvia Reynoso asked me to her party and told me to bring someone. My first thought was of Cosme but I’ll only be making a fool of myself. He’s really in love with Mercy and in spite of everything Mercy likes him too so para que meter lios? We, the Hi-Gayles, practiced again. Miss Juco says we might be asked to sing over radio and TV for the Phil-Am show, but....Miss Zacarias was absent today. Tomorrow, Faculty Day. I hope we’ll sing ok. Bishop Fulton Sheen was terrific tonight. His show was all about those Communists. I dislike Physics immensely mainly because I can’t make head nor tails what’s going on!
June 27 - Tuesday
It rained buckets and buckets this morning, noon and night. Anyway, our Faculty Day celebration went on - we had Mass and then our program. I had to recite the poem to the PE teachers as well as my own poem dedicated to the Spanish teacher because Katherine Howell was absent. Also our combo (the Hi-Gayles) didn’t get to sing because Margot P and Susan Reyes were absent - they are our guitarists. Ruby and I also presented a card and a bouquet to Mother for it was her feast day. We kissed her and presented these tokens to her. The nicest and most beautiful part of the program was when we all sang the SPCM hymn. It was very touching. Manila looks like Venice today. Everything was flooded. No classes. Sr. Mary Angela was very sociable. What I mean was that she was in a good mood and chatted a lot with us girls. Talked with Mercy over the phone this afternoon, mostly about, who else, but the great man himself - Cosme. She says he’s always liked me as a friend. Really? And to think that only last year I fell for all that jazz.
June 28 - Wednesday
I woke up too late to go to school this morning because of that really old alarm clock. I went to school this afternoon to find out there hadn’t been regular classes anyway. We just chatted this pm and had a nice old talk with Sister Chantal and Sr. Mary Angela. Miss Zacarias was absent again. We had a few lectures on Greece in History and reading Tagalog. Sister Mary Angela bawled out Susan and Margot for being absent yesterday and Marina and Magu were absent today too. I went bowling with Mercy, Chiqui and Albert this afternoon at the Casino. My score was a measly 62 but it is the first time I’ve ever played and hit two spares. I received a birthday card from Nana and she tells me she’s sent my package with the cosmetics and things for my pimples that I wanted. I should get it in 2 weeks. The sooner the better. Darn! I’m glad Bill isn’t here to see me. Gosh, I can’t forget that guy. If he knew, he’d say I’m “doing a silly.” Anyway, he was the nicest, most wonderful person I know and even if he did like Nena better he said I was sweet and nobody had paid me a compliment before!
Monday, October 5, 2009
June 17 - 22, 1961
(At this moment I am so sorry I burned my 1960 diary. I guess I had never heard of “Act in haste, repent at leisure.”)
June 17 - Saturday
I went to the ANC this morning. I sat in the Teenage Den and Sunset Lounge with Honey, Mercy, Cosme, Conchita, Lita and Luli. The rest of the people like Nacho, Carlos, Marina etc. were at the swimming pool. This afternoon Mercy, Margie and I went to La Salle again. Nobody interesting there. Mercy and I went to Tita Mariane’s house for a while and then we went back to La Salle. Billy White said hello, also Angel Villareal. Cosme’s really stuck on Mercy. Margie got mad at Chiqui and didn’t even join us. Cosme, Mercy, Chiqui, Louie Mac and I went to see the “Sports Circle” for a snack during “Porgy and Bess” Cosme had his arm on Mercy’s chair almost touching her shoulder and that Mercy, she’s hopeless - leaning 5 miles forward on her seat! The Monarchs are giving a party on Saturday and I’m not invited. Oh well. I MISS BILL VERY, VERY MUCH!
June 18 - Sunday
I went to Mass at 10AM and then to the ANC, of course! I sat with Conchita and Lita. Those pretty snobbish people like Vicky Baretto, A. Gonzalez, C. Garcia, Cecile Carreon were there for a Despedida luncheon for Rica Gonzalez. Billy White, Quito Campos, etc. were there. Conchita ate lunch with me at Marcos. Then we went to the Gaiety to see “The Hoodlum Priests” - all about Jesuit priests who help the fallen and unfortunate. Nacho comes up to me during the movie very attentive you know, and he came with us later to the ANC. We spent the afternoon in the Sunset Lounge. Lita, Conchita, Luli and I with Cosme, Nacho and Honey. Three people who have had a very strong influence on the emotional part of my life. Conchita is nuts over Honey and Cosme is so nuts over Mercy, he can’t see straight! Mitch Schlachterman is supposed to have gone abroad this afternoon.
June 19 - Monday
No class today since it is Jose Rizal’s birthday. Picked up Lita and I went to the ANC this morning. We walk into the Den and who do we see–none other that Mitch! I guess he didn’t leave yesterday and he’ll be here for a whole month yet. He’s very attractive..... Lita and Conchita ate lunch at home with me and then we went back to the ANC. The usual gang of kids were there. Lita, Luli, Conchita and I spent the afternoon together. Then they left and I played ping-pong with Nacho who has just broken with Leslie! The smartest thing he’s ever done in his life. Leslie put on the dramatic act and was acting very nice but as Nacho says - “she might get an award for it.” Talked with Nena for half an hour over the phone. Said goodby to Tom V who leaves on Wednesday.
June 20 - Tuesday
Same old routine in school. Did simply horrible in my History test but I haven’t failed one yet except Religion. Marina says she’s beginning to like Nacho again and well, here we go again. He took her out on Saturday night so Marina says. Hunky dory for her! Funny, I’ve never been asked on a date in my life! Not even to a simple old movie. Everybody else has! Oh well, someday....Went to the ANC after school. Nena and Tom were there. Nena is a little filled out. Her face is rounder and she’s tanned. She looks so pretty but doesn’t she always?!! Tom took our down our addresses and like Bill, big production and all that but not a single letter. If, and I say if, Bill ever writes, I’ll bet a sweet tooth he’ll write to Nena first. Charlie Armstrong was pretty nice too.
June 21 - Wednesday
It was a pretty good day at school especially since Mrs. Buencamino, our Physics teacher, was absent. We had to answer some questions on mental analysis which was fun. This afternoon, Margot, Ruby, Susan, Corazon, Marina and I practiced singing for the upcoming Faculty Day. I went to the USIS Library to get some cards and then to the ANC. Read a little in the library there then I went back home. Conchita called up and said that she has my invitation to the Monarchs’ party. I really misjudged Jack Aguirre and I’m sorry. I have a feeling its going to be a nice party. Paul Anka was on the Perry Como show tonight. Sang Bill’s favorite songs - Dance On Little Girl,” and “Tonight My Love.” Talked with Mercy a few minutes over the phone. Mommy went to Tita Marina Asparren’s house today and Carlos was in the car with her when she came home. He asked her how old I was and what year I was in and he thought I was 15 Mom says. He’s still one of the handsomest, nicest guys I know.
June 22 - Thursday
The HI-GAYLES - that’s Margot P, Margotin U, Marina, Ruby, Susan, Corazon and I practiced the song we’re going to sing for Faculty Day and if I do say so myself, we’re not so bad after all. Our voices blend very nicely together and the songs are very pretty. Let’s hope we don’t crack up on the day. I went to Conchita’s house to pick up my invitation to Jack Aguirre’s party. I do hope I’ll be able to go. I went to the ANC and I sat with Nena, Lita and her sister. W. Abraham, Bomber Johnson and just before I left, Nacho and Jose Luis. Marina’s getting a revival of her crush on Nacho but to me, he’s just a good friend. There’s only one Bill for me.
June 17 - Saturday
I went to the ANC this morning. I sat in the Teenage Den and Sunset Lounge with Honey, Mercy, Cosme, Conchita, Lita and Luli. The rest of the people like Nacho, Carlos, Marina etc. were at the swimming pool. This afternoon Mercy, Margie and I went to La Salle again. Nobody interesting there. Mercy and I went to Tita Mariane’s house for a while and then we went back to La Salle. Billy White said hello, also Angel Villareal. Cosme’s really stuck on Mercy. Margie got mad at Chiqui and didn’t even join us. Cosme, Mercy, Chiqui, Louie Mac and I went to see the “Sports Circle” for a snack during “Porgy and Bess” Cosme had his arm on Mercy’s chair almost touching her shoulder and that Mercy, she’s hopeless - leaning 5 miles forward on her seat! The Monarchs are giving a party on Saturday and I’m not invited. Oh well. I MISS BILL VERY, VERY MUCH!
June 18 - Sunday
I went to Mass at 10AM and then to the ANC, of course! I sat with Conchita and Lita. Those pretty snobbish people like Vicky Baretto, A. Gonzalez, C. Garcia, Cecile Carreon were there for a Despedida luncheon for Rica Gonzalez. Billy White, Quito Campos, etc. were there. Conchita ate lunch with me at Marcos. Then we went to the Gaiety to see “The Hoodlum Priests” - all about Jesuit priests who help the fallen and unfortunate. Nacho comes up to me during the movie very attentive you know, and he came with us later to the ANC. We spent the afternoon in the Sunset Lounge. Lita, Conchita, Luli and I with Cosme, Nacho and Honey. Three people who have had a very strong influence on the emotional part of my life. Conchita is nuts over Honey and Cosme is so nuts over Mercy, he can’t see straight! Mitch Schlachterman is supposed to have gone abroad this afternoon.
June 19 - Monday
No class today since it is Jose Rizal’s birthday. Picked up Lita and I went to the ANC this morning. We walk into the Den and who do we see–none other that Mitch! I guess he didn’t leave yesterday and he’ll be here for a whole month yet. He’s very attractive..... Lita and Conchita ate lunch at home with me and then we went back to the ANC. The usual gang of kids were there. Lita, Luli, Conchita and I spent the afternoon together. Then they left and I played ping-pong with Nacho who has just broken with Leslie! The smartest thing he’s ever done in his life. Leslie put on the dramatic act and was acting very nice but as Nacho says - “she might get an award for it.” Talked with Nena for half an hour over the phone. Said goodby to Tom V who leaves on Wednesday.
June 20 - Tuesday
Same old routine in school. Did simply horrible in my History test but I haven’t failed one yet except Religion. Marina says she’s beginning to like Nacho again and well, here we go again. He took her out on Saturday night so Marina says. Hunky dory for her! Funny, I’ve never been asked on a date in my life! Not even to a simple old movie. Everybody else has! Oh well, someday....Went to the ANC after school. Nena and Tom were there. Nena is a little filled out. Her face is rounder and she’s tanned. She looks so pretty but doesn’t she always?!! Tom took our down our addresses and like Bill, big production and all that but not a single letter. If, and I say if, Bill ever writes, I’ll bet a sweet tooth he’ll write to Nena first. Charlie Armstrong was pretty nice too.
June 21 - Wednesday
It was a pretty good day at school especially since Mrs. Buencamino, our Physics teacher, was absent. We had to answer some questions on mental analysis which was fun. This afternoon, Margot, Ruby, Susan, Corazon, Marina and I practiced singing for the upcoming Faculty Day. I went to the USIS Library to get some cards and then to the ANC. Read a little in the library there then I went back home. Conchita called up and said that she has my invitation to the Monarchs’ party. I really misjudged Jack Aguirre and I’m sorry. I have a feeling its going to be a nice party. Paul Anka was on the Perry Como show tonight. Sang Bill’s favorite songs - Dance On Little Girl,” and “Tonight My Love.” Talked with Mercy a few minutes over the phone. Mommy went to Tita Marina Asparren’s house today and Carlos was in the car with her when she came home. He asked her how old I was and what year I was in and he thought I was 15 Mom says. He’s still one of the handsomest, nicest guys I know.
June 22 - Thursday
The HI-GAYLES - that’s Margot P, Margotin U, Marina, Ruby, Susan, Corazon and I practiced the song we’re going to sing for Faculty Day and if I do say so myself, we’re not so bad after all. Our voices blend very nicely together and the songs are very pretty. Let’s hope we don’t crack up on the day. I went to Conchita’s house to pick up my invitation to Jack Aguirre’s party. I do hope I’ll be able to go. I went to the ANC and I sat with Nena, Lita and her sister. W. Abraham, Bomber Johnson and just before I left, Nacho and Jose Luis. Marina’s getting a revival of her crush on Nacho but to me, he’s just a good friend. There’s only one Bill for me.
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