It's our Christmas Party!

I woke up excitedly because it's that day again where we're all just going to have fun and spend time with each other for the last time this year. Woohoo! 

I then proceeded downstairs and ate breakfast then went back to my room. As I was about to open my closet, I heard a sound coming from my phone. I went to check and it was a message from Janette, our class president.

"Hello, hello! Today's our Christmas Party! Don't forget the food you're assigned to bring and also don't forget to be in proper attire! Our theme is mismatched nerdy gender bend! Dress to impress and see you there! God bless!" the text read.

I opened my closet which revealed heaps of clothes. We talked about having one of the themes or all of them for this affair and being wacky as I am, I chose mismatch! My parents will smack me for gender bend and nerdy is too basic for me. 

Wacky brain, it's your time to shine!

I dug through the pile of clothes and found a classy long sleeved checkered green polo. To make it interesting, I looked for another long sleeved polo. I found one which was blue. My plan was to where the two of them at the same time revealing different colored sleeves from each of my arms and to cover up my torso, I got a black tank top. For the bottom, I grabbed my checkered shorts. I grabbed different colored long socks and I decided to go for different shoes on each foot. Rubber shoes on my left foot and sneakers on my right.

Of course, I put some extra pants and a shirt inside my bag for after the party. I will not go out looking like a psycho who doesn't know fashion! 

I had my dad drive me to school because I brought the potato salad, the roll cakes and the other party supplies. Having to carry them while riding the jeepney would be a hassle and my outfit would not fit in with the normal people. They'd just freak out.

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I arrived at 8:36 and the party starts at 9:00. I placed the things I've brought at the long table which was set up at the front part of the room and proceeded to place my gift under the Christmas tree. 

Before the party, we had to pick the person we'll give a gift to randomly. Our adviser, Mrs. Caramat, had written all our names on strips of paper, rolled them and placed them in a small box. One by one, we picked a strip and whoever we picked should be kept a secret. If the one we picked knew our identity, the punishment would be to goof off in front of people we don't even know. That is because we will be goofing off in other classrooms.

As I picked my strip, I kept thinking on how to react. I didn't want to blow my cover all willy nilly! I will not embarrass myself in front of children (because we will go to the classrooms of the 7th to 8th graders when the punishment will commence)! I opened my strip and was so excited because the name I saw was actually the name I was actually thinking of getting.

Vince.

My classmates looked at me for they knew that based on my reactions, they would know. If I get overexcited, they'd think that I got Adrianna, Denver, Ivory or even Vince. If I, in the other hand, react as if I was disgusted with the name that was hidden in this strip of paper, they'd think that it's Nelly, who was the worst in the class. He is straight up my mortal enemy. He's boastful! He is so egoistic that even his ego is higher than my grades!

Anyway, I chose the second. I screamed in disgust and acted as if the one I got was a spider. They bought the act and smiled. Many gave a sigh of relief for they thought that they didn't have to pick Nelly. For me, I am more concerned for the poor sap who picked his name. I hope it's his best friend, Dustin. Nelly is picky with his gift and he'll just straight up offend you with words of disgust at your gift. 

So yeah, for the two weeks, people knew that I picked Nelly when in fact, I didn't which was huge points for me! No consequences for this bad boy!

I for one knew who picked my name. It was Julia. Ivory told me so and so did her seatmates. The power of connection.

Anyway, everyone was in their attire. Some were mismatched, some were nerdy, and some...well...uhm...gender bent. Johnny literally wore a skirt. What the heck.

Our party started and it was all fun and games. We enjoyed the amazing race (which got me all sweaty from all of the running) and the finger food which was small pieces of sausages on a toothpick and tempura chips.

Andrew, the emcee, asked us all to sit down after the games. "It's now time for the messages from our dear classmates who will be picked randomly of course!" he yelled.

Everyone went silent, as did I. My heart was beating so fast. Just the thought of me stuttering in front would be a total nightmare. 

"The first one will be..." he said.

His eyes searched the room, it landed on me so all thought process malfunctioned. What do I even say? What do I do? I haven't thought of a message!

"The first one is Christy!" he announced.

Christy's big eyes widened at the mention of her name. I completely misjudged the direction of his eyes. He was aiming at Christy who was sitting directly in front of me. Ugh. Stupid me. I gave a sigh of relief and sat back. We all chanted "Christy! Christy!" for she was still in the state of shock.

She stood up and cleared her throat. Before she could speak, she was stopped by Andrew. 

"Christy, wait. Okay so the next one to present his message is Gray! Better be ready, boo!" he announced while looking at me.

I'm sorry what!?

Oh no.

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I am so sorry for the delay of this update. I was on camp since Friday and I only got home today. I tried to update on the camp venue but the internet connection was too weak. 

The ranking's been pretty good. We haven't left the top 20 this week and it's amazing!

God Bless you! :)