What i like about Christmas season!

1. People are kinder. They go out their way to be generous to others. They give gifts, organize outreach/reach out programs, put up parties for children and the aged too. It is just overwhelming to witness the good side in everyone having been unleashed. See? This is an affirmation that there is this goodness in each of us.

2.Christmas carols. A wonderful respite from the songs we used to hear over the radio.
but! Nobody, nobody is still on the airwaves!hay!^^

3. Unending reunions, get-togethers, homecomings and parties. It's always a pleasure and heartwarming to meet relatives and cherished friends, and have time for catching up. Walking down memory lane has never been meaningful than that shared with loved ones!

4.Overflowing foods and drinks. I want to believe that there is this "Christmas food" that are prepared only on holidays!hhmm...that is why I cannot resist them because I have this mental note that i can only eat them again after a year.haha

On Christmas i cannot also help but to look forward to the Holy week when, we, Christians, are encouraged to fast or abstain. In that way, i can get rid of the weight i have gained during the holidays!^^

5.Thoughtfulness of others. This is a season when people best express their warm greetings to others. It may be in the form of a text message, email, cards, fb wall posts, a personal hug and saying of I LOVE YOU or THANK YOU..etc. These are simple joys that create a huge impact in one's celebration of the season.

It dawned on me that on Christmas, people tend to be more transparent with what they feel. This might be for them, a perfect time to affirm others and show how others' presence in their lives is deeply appreciated.

6.Dawn mass. Actually, I have attended only 3 out of the supposed 9 dawn masses.^^ This tradition has made Filipino faith distinct from the rest. Bibingka, taho and unending yawning from all sides... these are but some features that go along with the observance of such. I am looking forward to complete the next year's Christmas morning novena and wish for a boyfriend.


At some point, because of the too many good things the season brings, i have hoped that it would be Christmas everyday, but then, i have realized something and here it is:

Needless to hope that it would be Christmas everyday when we can daily live out the spirit and true meaning of the celebration! May we never cease to share, to give, to love, to see the good in others and to show the good in us and most especially, may we never forget to pray and remember the true essence of Christmas - God's selfless love to us, that He gave His perfect gift, Jesusl!

Merry Christmas to all


with my high school barkada: yep, sheng, chang, jep and pom
with my law buddies: janz, kath, bing2x, noel, rona and tin
with my llts group: ms. lorms, james, dorsey, mikkel, hannah, bff jet and dear charmie