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- December 31, 2008
fireworks and New Year’s Eve
Only in the Philippines do we experience this. At the strike of 12 midnight on New Year’s Eve, firework displays and loud firecrackers are a sight to behold all over! not just in one open arena or park or some special televised show but e-v-e-r-y-w-h-e-r-e! i somehow miss that. it has been 5 holidays since we last spent it in Manila…crazy, dirty but fun…it feels very much like HOME. right about this minute, as i type the boy is in front of the television in the living room playing Starwars Wii while the dad is supposedly playing with him after lighting up the logs in the fireplace and the daughty is in her bedroom watching tv…and it is almost 10 pm! my way of saying..i’ll get back to you later as i need to prepare ’something’ to make this our first New Year’s Eve celebration in Massachusetts a bit meaningful, with just the 4 of us…that is before the clock strikes 12!
5 Responses to “fireworks and New Year’s Eve”
Haha! Ako naman iba…
After years of watching awesome fireworks Beijing style…
Watching fireworks in this city is peanuts hehehe
Well, still is quite good as we still have a fantastic view of the city’s fireworks.
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By iska on Dec 31, 2008
Kagabi I was talking with my family in PI about 11 pm there and I could hear in the background the loud bangs of fireworks! They could hardly hear me so I had to call again at 1am. I do miss that kind of fun, although I must admit during my grown up years there I was more afraid than excited (I used to be fearless when I was younger).
Manang’s last blog post..Filipino Christmas Party
By Manang on Jan 1, 2009
After all these years, I got used to the deafening sound of silence every New Year’s eve. Iba talaga sa atin, they celebrate it with a bang and organized chaos.
bertN’s last blog post..Good-bye Old, Welcome New
By bertN on Jan 1, 2009
Dropping by uli, sounds weird, but I dont celeb kasi…so id rather sleep kaso maingay…thanks for the well-wishes….Glad to have ‘met’ you online…I’ll surely enjoy more of your glorious food and other photos!
gmirage’s last blog post..Food Friday - Pizza: Underwater?
By gmirage on Jan 1, 2009
Nothing like back home huh? It’s really true….I miss being in the Philippines sa New Year.. people here just sleep through the night! Makes me crazy! Anyways, HAPPY NEW YEAR and here’s to more lovely creations in 2009!
Jescel’s last blog post..A Basketful Of Blessings
By Jescel on Jan 1, 2009