SHORT NOTE ABOUT THE LONG WEEKEND

Weekend was supposed to start a minute after Friday midnight right? But that was just the time when I was able to sleep. You see I have to prepare for the recitation the next day. And since I’m not certain about the coverage, I had to read as much as I can…Read meaning I haven’t memorized it yet except for the Lawyer’s Oath. I could recall them if I have the time to reread...but I need to sleep too you know. Zzzzzzz

Saturday morning was the day for the recitation of the Lawyer’s Oath. I’ve been memorizing it for quite sometime already…been rehearsing it over and over again. Its been running in my head when my brain isn’t working so well…or while doing something else that doesn’t require much thinking. Too bad though the strategy didn’t work…was able to recite it right only on the 3^rd try. I was really nervous while uttering those words…I was torn between saying it right and the thought of being able to live up to what I’m saying…The other part of my recitation wasn’t as bad. Although it’s rather ironic, the topics I just read were better recited than those I memorized. It makes me shiver…

Even if I haven’t started the day so well, I’ve tried not to end it that way…you see it’s my Mama’s special day. It’s one of those rare times when I’m in charge of the kitchen. It’s not because my culinary skills are suited for special occasion…I don’t have such a skill but I do exert a little effort to cook for people who are special to me…even if it might be faced with a little (or even a lot) of criticisms. lol And like my class, the food I prepared had its hits and misses. The salad was well-loved! I don’t even know what it’s called. It’s a combination of macaroni (I used the twisted with varying colors of macaroni), mayonnaise, fruit cocktails and fresh grapes…just tossed it and have it chilled. Presto! It’s ready for consumption. My best friend was the one who taught me this recipe. So for the sake of this blog, let’s call it Salad ala Lindz. Thanks Lindz, as expected it was a hit! However, the fettucini was not faced with the same enthusiasm…it was a flop. There were still leftovers which took another day in the fridge. The hot and spicy tuna sandwich spread wasn’t so bad; some liked it while others just don’t feel spicy food… It sounds like we had a big event but the truth of the matter is it’s just a family affair…and some playmates of my young cousins. The kids were my food critics. : )

The rest of the weekend was devoted to watching TV and going over the assignments for school…particularly righting that digest book. My hands were already stiff come Monday night. Darn!

After that not so exciting long weekend, I’ve come to realize that life is indeed a mixture of some hits and misses…enjoyment and hardships. Life is indeed a balancing act.