i felt the need to update the "my mom went to the philippines to surprise my dad" situation so here it is... but forgive me if it sounds like i'm talking like one of the "GAP girls" from saturday night live.

my mom just arrived in the philippines this morning at 730am (like 1130pm their time), and my dad called and was like "where's your mom?!" i was all dumb saying "she left for work already" and he was all "are you SURE she's at work?"

"yeah.."

"are YOU SURE she's NOT in manila?"

"uhh.. yeah..."

"are YOU SURE she DIDN'T TELL YOU that she was coming to the philippines?!"

"dad, why you trippin?!" (okay i didn't really say that but it was along those lines... but if he understood it i would have ;op )

he answered "she just called me! i haven't seen her yet but she said she was here!" and i was all "...uhh.. surprise!" and i was laughing and he was all in shock! then my dad's real self came out...

"who's staying there with you?! are you watching your sisters? don't stay out late! be careful driving!.."

it was so FUNNY!! my mom ended up calling me 10 minutes after i hung up with dad and she was all giggly. she was so impressed with herself that she succeeded pulling it off. i think they're both at one of my tito's weddings right now, as i type. i'm so happy they're there together.