Christmas Wish

   Did Santa stopped by at your house?

We were asked this question by our friends when we were a kid. And without hesitation, we would be excitedly nod our heads. Specifically, some of our best memories as a child were  created on Christmas morning. We went to bed with one eye open, only to close both within minutes.  Next thing we know, it’s 5:30 am! And as a child, we think, “he must have come, it’s morning!”

And you get up, look under our Christmas Tree and there it is. A huge pile of gifts. Some say from our parents. But the big ones, they say “From: Santa.” How exciting was this? And we remember how much fun I was having. How much that, in that moment, we were happy. Truly, happy.

Today, if we found these mysterious gifts under our tree that said “From Santa,” it might as well be a  bomb. Questions fly through our minds. How did it get there? Who is it from? Why is it wrapped so perfectly? As adults, we lose our imagination because shit happens. Things get in the way of our belief in the  beauty of life and the holidays.

I love Christmas to this day. The family and the whole spirit of Christmas make this holiday my favorite. Speaking of….I missed again the visit  to Meralco Christmas Village. But even so, I miss Santa Claus. I hope Santa wont missed my house

Merry Christmas everyone! Have a blessed holiday.

Hustle & Bustle

Christmas! One of the most celebrated times of the year. Complete with love, excitement, laughter, and don’t forget gift giving. We can hardly think of a Christmas without Gifts. A lot of people are looking forward for this season most especially because of the parties and gift giving.

The tradition of giving gifts in this season owes its origin to the Magi who came from the east of Jerusalem to greet the Babe in the manger with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. The Magi were wise men and their gifts were emblematic of tribute, worship and death - of Christ considered as King, God and the sacrificial Victim.

Speaking of gift giving. I already received some gifts from relatives, friends and loved ones and I also managed to be Santa Claus for a few friends. I still have undeliver gifts.I am also looking forward to our groups’party and exchange gifts on Thursday.

With so many things to gift with, most of us turn into a confused lot pondering over. Which gift would be appropriate? Which one is to be given to the near and dear ones and colleagues and…, well your head starts reeling.

We must also remember to thank the giver…for knowing us. Let them know that they are the greatest gift that they can ever give to anyone.  The time they spend to show us they care and love us means more than any material stuff that can ever purchase and give. From the bottom of my heart, thank you all, you know who you are.

Celebrate the Reason for the Season! Remember Christmas is about the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 
Let’s celebrate it with the true meaning of Christmas, that it’s more than just packages and foods.

How about you, what are the gifts you have in mind? Ah yes, Christmas time is here once again. With the hustle and bustle that the holidays brings…let’s remember to keep it real, simple and stress free! 
 

Oversight

Celebrations

It was her supervisor’s birthday yesterday and last December 7 they surprised her with small party including only the team members. It was nice and very private party. They just ate the food they ordered and shared some personal views about anything under the sun.They had pasta, chicken lollipop and white forest.

Some of her friends are also celebrating something on their lives and she thought how ironic it is because at the same date she is also celebrating her heartache that happened years ago. She very well understood the heartache that time. It has been the longest period of her life that cripples her. She still remember that gut-wrenching, heart/body physically hurting, can’t eat, can’t sleep, can’t–get-out-of-bed feeling that temporarily halted her life beyond repair. She is now a grown up but still remember the heartache that lingered on ocassions.

Heartache attacks everyone the exact same way. Eventually one gets over it and moves on but never quite unscathed. Every person etches the heart in some way, shape or form. In remembering that, she have realized how important it is to view any experiences not as a regret, but merely an  invaluable experience.

Never underestimate the power of being yourself. Stand tall and pat yourself on the back for being that person!

What happened to that girl who said that if life is a bitch she’ll be bitchier?  Oh crap! ha ha ha She forgot! Thanks for reminding her >:

Happy Birthdays to all birthday celebrants and Happy Anniversaries to all celebrating their anniversaries whether it is a wedding, hiring, heartache or whatever you are being reminded of the date. As long as you are all happy, we are also happy for you all!

Party Pilipinas

TGIF!!!

It was our annual company’s Christmas party. My second on the same department. We had a great time last night. This year, we didn’t want to just held it with the same where we work so we looked for a place where we can hold the party. Fortunately, with a very limited budget of 400 per head, we found  a very affordable place…just in front of our building, a former cinema turned into dancing studio. Not bad at  all. NO much effort, we just crossed the road.

We entitled our party as “Statement Shirt Party” so everybody’s has loosen up with their shirts and jeans. We had a good entertainment, simple food and simple prices. I was not so lucky last night I didn’t take home anything even a single mug.

Anyways, the important thing is that we enjoyed the event. We had a photo ops booth and guys enjoyed a little kick of alcohol even before the party started.

We also entertained ourselves reading the statement written to everyone’s shirts. Among the statements that caught my attention are the following:

Break Time

ADAN: Lord, bakit mo ginawa ang babae?
LORD: Para mahalin mo.
ADAN: Eh bakit mo sya ginawang tanga?
LORD: Para mahalin ka.

Tumataba ka na yata ha…
Bumibilog…
At…
Unti unting…
Naging mundo ko

Di na daw eto uso…
Hindi tayo tao, hindi tayo hayop…
Bagay tayo…

Eto na daw ang uso…
Hindi tayo tao, bagay tayo…
HAYUP ka lang…