Faith Sharing

In our C.L.E. (Religion) Classes, we always spent a few minutes of our time for Faith Sharing right before diving into the class discussion.

After the opening prayer, we would group ourselves and read a scripture from the Bible assigned to us.
We would then get a sheet of paper, discuss what we had just read, and write down our reflections. (Only our discussions never did involve anything from the passage.)



.....Blah blah blah…Hahaha! Blah blah blah…Narinig mo na yung bagong kanta ni _ ? Blah blah blah…Tara tiangge tayo later!... Blah blah blah…Uy nawatch mo Felicity kagabi?.....


Naturally, our teacher Ms. Virtudazo would go from one group to the other to listen in (more like check on us) on our discussion.


.....Oo! Grabe! Sobrang cute ni Scott Speedma--nd so I learned that it is important to have a strong faith especially when we're thrust into difficult situations because it teaches us to be brave and guides us in determining what is good and what is not...

...Good one.

Juicy, Aromatic Dalandans

Chinese Class, 7th Grade.


While Lao Shur was discussing a story in our book, someone decided to eat the bag of dalandans one of our classmates brought to school that day.

Eating in class is a minor offense.

One by one, her seatmates, as well as a few others from the back row began to join in.
And no, the risk of getting caught wasn't going to deter them from taking their daily dose of Vitamin C.
And so was the lack of utensils.

As discreetly as they could, they began to peel off the skin with their hands and nibble on the pulps.
At that very moment, our teacher stops her lecture and asks if someone is eating in class.

Uhhh...nope. Uhhmm...no one.

Then sniffing the air, she goes: Shia nga leh tsia dalandan ah? (Who's eating dalandan, eh?)

Ms. Lim, Duh!

Contributors: Ongson and Shatan


When we were in 7th Grade, we had mad skills of eating our lunch baons under the 15 minutes allotted for our Recess, but during Lunch Breaks, it's a whole different story.

We were always late.
Either we didn't notice the time (even after the bell rang) since we were having so much fun in the cafeteria, or we were just in our sloth mode, taking our time making our way to the classroom. Parang namamasyal sa Luneta.

And right after lunch one time, we had to go directly to the Art Room, and as usual, we were late yet again. (To be exact, we were 20 minutes late for a 40-minute class.)

Ms. Lim was furious.

She addresses Jeline, since she was last to arrive: Where have you been?!?

Jeline just stands quietly in front of the class.

Ms. Lim: Why are you late?!?!

Jeline defends herself boldly: Eh nag-C.R. pa kami! Tapos uminom pa kami! Oh! Oh! Oh!

Everyone, including the teacher, was shocked with Jeline's response.
Now even more furious, Ms. Lim begins a looong lecture on Disrespect while Ongson discreetly signals to Je to apologize.
She wouldn't budge.

And finally, ending her speech, Ms. Lim shouts to Je: WHO AM I??!? WHO AM I??!??

Jeline answers: Ms. Lim!



Oo nga naman. Duh!

The Evolution Of Man

Contributor: Ongson


We were in Grade 7 and it was review time before the AP periodical test so we were studying about the theories behind the Evolution of Man.
We were seated by class numbers and sitting together in the last rows of columns 3 and 4 were O, X, K, and B.

Out of the blue, K said to X, “Alam mo X, pag nakikita kita naniniwala akong ang tao nanggaling sa chonggo…”

We all bolstered into laughter.

But B was quick to defend her friend X.
And so B addresses K,

"Ano ba!"
Her tone quite straightforwardly,

".......Hayaan niyo na nga yung tao maging pangit!"

Aww. How sweet.

Who's The Real Slim Shady?

Contributor: Ongson


It was 7:30am and being like any other ordinary Friday morning, I knew I had to change my route from going straight to the classroom to the corridor outside the Conference room because it was a Flag Ceremony day.

As expected, I was with the usual brood of early birds namely: Jeline, Lin and many other familiar faces.

Since it was October, it painstakingly took more time for the ceremony to finish given that we had to pray the whole rosary! On the 2nd mystery, I found a chair and sat down… Jeline sat on my lap because there were no other chairs left.

Then suddenly out of nowhere, our Science Coordinator, in an oh-so-familiar and then popular tune, said to us: “Please stand up.”


I whispered to Jeline, "...............Am I Slim Shady?"

Amused by our joke, we started to snicker real hard as we turned to her and saw that she was already glaring so intently at us.

The corridor was enclosed and she must have heard my little comment. We still couldn't keep a straight face during that awkward moment but we got her message and tried to keep extremely quiet since then.

Guess she's just not that into Eminem.

Dear Ate Charo

When Maalala Mo Kaya was still huge...

Dear Ate Charo,


Itago mo nalang ako sa pangalang Gago
Ang tatay ko'y tarantado
Kaya ako ay sira-ulo.


Sabi nila sa akin puta'ng ina mo
Ang sabi ko naman
Matagal nang patay ang nanay ko.



Sumasainyo,
Gago



Composers: Bokyo, Ongson, and Shannah

Ongson's Favorite Song

On YM one afternoon:

Shatan: www.lilmissmischiefs.blogspot.com
Shatan: ivisit mo na!
Shatan: naglagay ako ng song don
Shatan: im sure magugustuhan mo :)

Ongson: fucker!!!!!!!!
Ongson: biglang nagplay yung bayang magiliw! tapos ang lakas ng volume ko so naririnig kasi naka earphones ako
Ongson: sabi ng tao dito, bayang magiliw ba pinapakinggan mo? iba pala ang trip mo ah!
Ongson: hahahahahahahahahahaha
Ongson: shameful!
Ongson: natawa nalang ako
Ongson: d ako makaexplain kasi how do i explain that m reading a blog site during office hours?!?!

Shatan: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Shatan: :)) :)) :))

The Not-So-Glamorous Spa Adventures of Brif and Bra

After a relaxing massage, Brif and Bra went back to the ladies' locker room to change:

Bra: Ang lagkit ng oil.
Brif: Onga eh!
Bra: Shower lang muna ako...
Brif: Shower? Alam ko bawal magshower after massage. Masama daw..
Bra: Talaga? Ang oily kasi, na-O-O.C. ako..
Brif: Hindi ba magkakasakit after?
Bra: Dati naligo ako after, wala naman...
Brif, still hesitant: Punas ko nalang yung oil..

Bra takes a shower.
Within a few minutes, Brif enters the other cubicle and showers.


After they got dressed, they decided to have coffee before heading home.

And before they even get to finish their cup of coffee,
Bra: Parang nanlalamig ako...
Brif: Ako din...
Bra and Brif: Hahaha...
Bra: Lalagnatin ata ako tomorrow...
Brif, blowing her nose: Ako din. Sino kasi nagsabi diyan ok lang magshower after massage.
Bra and Brif: Hahaha...

The next day, Bra and Brif both had a slight fever.

Ongson's Tinga

After lunch break, we headed back to class and while waiting for the next teacher to arrive:

Ongson, looking into a mirror: Ay shucks may tinga pala ako!

Shatan: Ah onga, kanina pang recess...

Ongson: KANINA PANG RECESS?!?? Langya bakit hindi niyo sinasabi sakin??!?

Jeline: Ah oo, kanina pang recess 'yan...

Ongson: THANKSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Faker Dial Tone

Shatan and Ongson/Tif talking on the phone:

Ongson/Tif: Blah blah blah. Wait lang ah, call waiting!
Shatan: Sure!

After a while...

Ongson/Tif: Hello?
Shatan: Toooooooooooooooooooot.....


Ongson/Tif hangs up.

Swing Out Sister's Breakout

Shatan: Ang fun ng song na "Breakout" by Swing Out Sister.
Ongson: Ano tono non?

Shatan, trying to remember the words: Parang.....Breakout!.....Breakout!.......Breakout.......

Ongson: Langya...

Shatan: Haha! Je, pano nga ba iyon?

Jeline, also trying to remember the words: Basta parang.....Breakout!.......Breakout.....

Ongson: Wow, GRABE. Gets ko na.

Surprise Sleepover at Lin's (Part 2 of 2)

While class is going on, Lin receives an anonymous letter:

Hi! You are cordially invited to a Swimming Party tonight (right after class) at Lin's place.
Hope to see you there!

Ongson/Shatan: Lin! Pwede ka?
Lin: Wow! Thanks for inviting me to my own party!
Ongson/Shatan: Buti nga ininvite ka pa namin eh...Haha!

And as we enter her house, Lin sees two overnight bags on the floor and instantly realizes that this was no impromptu party.

Ongson/Shatan: Surprise! We're sleeping over! Hahaha!

Surprise Sleepover at Lin's (Part 1 of 2)

Friday, in class:

Ongson/Shatan, talking loudly, purposely letting Lin listen in on our conversation: Ang saraaap siguro magswimming mamaya. Pero wala tayong swimming pool…

…Lin does.

Ongson/Shatan: Sino kaya kilala natin na merooon…?

…After countless “parinigs” throughout the day, Lin finally “invited” us to her place for some night swimming.

When we got to her house, Lin was first to enter the door and there at the end of the stairs, she saw two big overnight bags that were dropped off early that morning.



...Don’t you just love surprises? Haha.

Tatel the Flight Attendant

During our defense week in 4th Year, everyone was in their semi-formal attire.
One of our classmates, Tatel, was in her usual business attire get-up but there was something about her that one day that made her look like she was a flight attendant.
Must be her disposition, the way she talks (sobrang formal and serious), her mannerisms, or maybe, it's that one suitcase she was pulling around.

Then last night, I had dinner with a bunch of HS friends and Ongson mentioned Tatel.

Shatan: Alam mo I saw Tatel last year sa mall. Sobrang serious pa rin siya…And formal pa rin manamit. White blouse, pencil skirt, and heels.
Ongson: Remember in HS we were saying mukha siyang flight attendant?
Shatan: Oo! Same pa rin, actually. Pero there’s something different eh. Parang mas formal pa…
Ongson: Na-promote na siguro.

Ongson and Tatel: BFF

One time in P.E. class, Tatel was alone sitting on the floor reading/writing. Tapos yung position niya is parang she was sitting on her legs, ladylike.
Then Ongson goes up to her… (take note bagong kilala lang sila Ongson and Tatel at the time.)

Ongson: Tatel, para kang si Little Mermaid! Ang galing oh, as in dikit na dikit yung feet mo sa pwet mo.
Then Ongson starts singing to her, with matching swimming and tail-and-fin-flipping actions: “Look at this stuff, isn’t it neat? Wouldn’t you think my collection’s complete? Looking around here, you’d think, sure, she’s got everyth-- ”

Tatel cuts her off, and tells her in a very matter-of-factly tone: I think it would benefit this conversation if you would just leave me alone.

Talk About...

We were in the classroom talking about projects and deadlines.

Shatan: …Blah blah blah... Talk about pressure!
Lin: Pressure is the force applied to a unit area of surface.
Shatan: Ha?
Lin: Sabi mo talk about pressure.
Lin/Shatan: Hahaha!

Shatan's Headband

One time I was really into headbands and I was looking for the thick satin type but I couldn’t find any decent ones.

I was desperate so I went to an accessories store and I asked the saleslady to give me one yard of each color so I can make my own. But walang makapal so I only got the 1-inch wide ribbons.

Then that weekend nagdinner kami and I wore the pink one.

Ongson, after looking at my “headband”: Napulot mo lang ba iyan sa lumang Christmas gift? ...Am I supposed to unwrap you now?

One Time.. at Bookkeeping Class..

Our regular teacher was out on maternity leave, so we had a substitute teacher come teach the class in her absence. The antithesis of anything girly, she was down-to-earth, straightforward, and right off the bat, you could tell she was definitely a no-nonsense kinda gal.

One day during class, a bee/moth came flying by, as insects are naturally wont to do in places with open windows. It was nothing out of the ordinary, but being typical ICANs, everyone within a one foot radius of the bee/moth instantly jumps out of their seats and starts screaming like a banshee. Waves and waves of high pitched "Ahhhhhhhh!!"s and "Yuuuuuckk... bee/moth!!"s fill the room, as if no one had ever encountered a bee/moth in their life before.

Yet, completely unfazed (but admittedly slightly confused), with a straight face, our teacher looks in their general direction and goes, "It's just a bug, man."

And with that, Shatan and I split our sides laughing. To this day, 5 years later, we still quote her. In fact, it has become such a classic line that we've translated it to Spanish as well -- you know, in case we ever end up in Spain and need to use the handy phrase. Esta hucho un bicho, hombre.

Lin's Aunt's EKG-ish Signature

We were playing around doodling stuff (and wasting chalk-- again) on the blackboard one afternoon.

Lin and I were showing off our skills in forgery-- (we were really good, in fairness. Our classmates went to us if they needed to have their excuse letters signed. Haha.)- and started forging our entire family's signatures on the board. Tapos she did her aunt's signature, similar to this:

Then we were laughing 'coz it looked like something you would see on the EKG machine.

Tapos sabi namin: Kung ganyan lang din signature niya, i-complete na niya yung whole picture everytime she would sign her name, like this:

Ongson's Makeover

One boring Friday night, we decided to hang out at Lin's place.

Lin/Shatan: Ongson! Makeover ka namin!
Ongson: Sige sige!
Lin/Shatan: Kaming bahala. Trust us.

...La la dee la la la.

Lin and Shatan, giggling.
Ongson: Baka kung ano ano na ginagawa niyo sa mukha ko.
Lin/Shatan: Wala ah.....

...After a while...

Lin/Shatan: Tapos na!

...Then Ongson looks into the mirror...

Lin/Shatan: Bwahahahahaha!!!


Our masterpiece: This is actually an accurate depiction of what she looked like that night.

Thick dark eyebrows? Check.
Unevenly applied cherry-red lipstick? Check.
Pink racoon eyes? Check.
Bright red Hechanova-like blush? Check.


You're welcome, Ongson.

Guess the Movie

We were playing Pictionary one time after dismissal.

And it was Lin's turn!

Can you guess what movie this is?

No, it's not Grass Grass West.

And no, it's not Fire Fire West, either.

Vanessa

Every Friday during our senior year, I dropped by Ms. Hechanova’s office to submit the weekly attendance sheet. Never naman kami nag-uusap, at the most small talks lang. But alam ko before naman she was calling me Sharleen.

But ewan ko ba why she started calling me Vanessa nung mga last few weeks of 4th Year. Never ko rin naman siya cinorrect. Haha!
So one afternoon after I gave her the attendance sheet, may kinekwento siya but I can’t remember what it was about. Tapos towards the end of the conversation:

Ms. Hechanova: …blah blah blah, Vanessa. Blah blah blah…
Shatan, just smiles and nods in agreement.
Ms. Hechanova: …blah blah blah…

…We were walking away from each other na.

Ms. Hechanova, turns around and asks: Your name is Vanessa, right…?
Shatan: Uhhh… (awkward pause)… It’s…Sharleen…

Then I gave her one of my biggest embarrassed smiles. Haha.

The Origin of Bra and Brif

Tif and Shatan, thru text:

Tif: Yo Bratan! Wacha gonna do today?
Shatan: Yo Briffany! Wala naman! Why, whaddya have in mind?
Tif: Gaga! Wow galing, bagay! Partners tayo! Bra and brif!
Shatan: Uhh…I don’t know about you, pero ang alam ko panty ang partner ng bra…
Tif: Gagagagaga!

*Note: GAGA=HAHA
...Tamad kasi kami magpress ng keys twice.

Spinach Toothpaste, Banana Leaf Napkin, Muriatic Acid Mouthwash, and Tomato Lotion

In one of our 3rd year classes, we had to come up with a product and defend it at the end of the term. On the first day, we grouped together and listed down different ideas.

The group members:
Jeline
Shannah
Ongson
Lin
Shatan

Jeline/Shatan: Ano kayang okay na product?
Everyone: Umm…
Jeline: Okay yung sa higher batch yung may jam..

…We couldn’t think of anything unique, we were getting bored so we decided to take a break. Nagjoke around nalang kami and started throwing in some stupid ideas.

Shatan: Spinach toothpaste! Good for the teeth yung calcium sa spinach.
Ongson: Haha! Okay yun! Nagtoothbrush ka na, nagka-tinga ka pa!
Everyone: Hahaha!

...The substitute teacher told us to keep quiet.

Shannah: Alam ko na, panty or napkin made of banana leaves.
Jeline/Ongson/Shatan, confused: Ano??!? Hahaha!
Ongson: Sige, gawin natin pero ikaw magtr-try. Tingnan natin kung may allergies…
Everyone: Ewww…Hahaha!

…The teacher scolded us once again…

Shannah: Or mouthwash?
Everyone: Sige pwede rin.
Jeline/Shatan: Ano main ingredient? Yung something unique.
Ongson: MURIATIC ACID! Shannah, ikaw magtetest ng product natin.
Everyone: HAHAHAHA!
Shannah: Walang hiya kayo!
Everyone: HAHAHAHA!

…By this time, nagalit na talaga yung teacher so she listed down our names and may minus daw kami. Si Ms. Entera ata yun…?


…Fast forward to our defense. (Our final product: Tomato Lotion)

We prepared all the ingredients and tried to make our own lotion with real tomatoes in the school’s chemlab. But hindi namin magawa kasi tumitigas. Final defense na the next day and we still didn’t have the final product.

Desperate times call for desperate measures...
So what I did was I mixed together an old bottle of lotion I found at home, crushed tomatoes, and a few drops of Jasmine perfume oil, and when we handed it to our teacher, she praised us for a job well done. She even tried it! Good thing hindi siya na-allergy. Haha! Bango daw sobra.

And our final grade? 90plus. Ha!

Transparent Skirt

One time after class, Ongson, Lin, and I decided to head out to Virramall. Pasyal pasyal lang, scouting for new items, and just killing time. When we got to Shoppesville, we passed by this stall selling jeans/skirts.

I can’t remember the exact conversation, but it’s similar to this:

Shatan: Miss, how much yung skirt niyo?
Vendor: (?) pesos.
Lin/Shatan: Meron bang color black?
Vendor: Meron.
Lin/Shatan: Eh pink?
Vendor: Wala.

…I think we then started asking if meron siyang skirts in weird and baduy colors.

Lin/Shatan: Eh lavender? Fuchsia? Neon green?

Vendor: Wala.
Lin/Shatan: Wala? Eh transparent meron?

...By this time tawang tawa na kami but we were just holding it in.

Vendor, serious: Transparent? Wala eh…
Lin/Shatan: Ah sayang, cge dibale nalang thanks...

…And as we were leaving:

Lin and Shatan, in unison: Bwahahahahahahahahaha!


To Ongson and Lin: Look what I found on the net! Who knew someone would actually make one? Haha!

Class of 2001

Lin: Lil' Miss Deceitful
If you look up the word deceitful in the dictionary, Lin’s picture would surely be there. At first glance, you would probably consider Lin as the sweet and demure type. Well, I suggest you look again (and maybe heighten your sense of hearing) and she will disprove your first impression of her faster than you can say “HOULRAYT!”
You would think that this smiley girl is the goody-goody type: never late on class, always prepared, never crams, and is softspoken. Ha! Everything I just said? Complete. Opposite.
I can honestly say that never in my life have I met anyone who has a laugh as unique as Lin's (heck, even her parrot, who we like to call Hello, couldn't copy it)-- and I'm pretty sure our 3rd Year Chinese teacher can attest to that. I should also tell you that she's the co-choreographer of our late night synchronized swimming and not to mention the creator of Dance Dance Revolution-- the chalk edition (which is probably the main reason why our 1st period teachers would go to the next room and borrow chalk every morning). But don't think she's all crazy and is only into fun and games 'coz although she's a bit of a partygirl, Lin is actually a genius in disguise. She effortlessly balances her schoolwork and social life getting good grades while 5-club-a-night-ing with her fellow rebels. And if that's not enough, she even managed to co-pen "10 Things I Wanna Do With You Tonight" while still in High School. Just don't ask me what it's about.

Ongson: Lil' Miss Gutsy
Don't let that voice fool you. She's not whispering. And she's definitely not shy.
This gutsy friend of ours is someone you can always depend on. You can rest assured that she will be there for you anytime you feel scared like, say, you suddenly chicken out on the Trust Walk.
And on those times you need an outlet (or a guinea pig) 'coz you feel the need to channel your inner Bobbi Brown? Yep. She'll be there.
But most important of all, you can rely on Ongson during class discussions whenever you come across a term that puzzles you. She'll always be the one to volunteer to ask those tough questions.
..Without ANY hesitation, raises her hand, clears her throat, and asks: "Miss, can you please repeat what an integEEEr is?" or "Miss, what's reSHitative again?"
A true friend, indeed.

Shatan: Lil' Miss Rebel
What do you call a cake that has a runny nose? A chiffon cake (of course)! If you haven't heard that one before, then you either a) don't know Shatan b) haven't been with her for 5 minutes yet or c) just don't know it yet, but she's saving the best joke for last. An endless coffer of corny jokes and silly games (think after-school Quizmo tournaments that last for HOURS), Shatan is secretly the class rebel. She'll wear colored socks to school on the last day of classes (ooooh), talk to you while class is going on (but oh-so-quickly and slyly--I should add--pull an about-face as soon as the teacher turns around), and if she really likes you, gingerly forget to write your name down on the attendance sheet when you're half an hour late to class. Meet Shatan: the rebel (truly without a cause).

Tif: Lil' Miss Traveler
Always in a state of wanderlust, Tif is the type of friend who’s willing to walk a thousand miles for you-- literally- although ‘walk’ really means skip with glee and the ‘thousand miles’ is reduced to a few meters. Every recess, lunch break, and free period, you will always see her getting up from her seat and traveling all the way to column 6 (or wherever we're seated) ready to share the latest joke, gossip, or a piece of her Chocnut. But just because she's likely to share her chocolates does not mean she's entirely sweet, no pun intended. There will be times this innocent-looking girl would, for no reason at all, try to prank random people by asking them:“Uy, alam mo ba yung song na ‘to?” (She then sings something right off the top of her head-- totally made-up.) So if you ask us what Tif's really made of: sugar, spice, and everything nice, that's what...And maybe just a tiny dash of kookiness.

Together we're Lil' Miss Mischiefs. Welcome to our blog.