To the Holidays and back

Twilight.
Christmas Parties.
Some work.
New Moon.
Family gatherings, celebrations and day/night out with friends.
Eclipse.
More family gatherings.
Breaking Dawn.
Festivities at Camba - where my mom and her siblings lived and grew up.

That summarizes my 3-week "encouraged" VL. My Holiday was generally ok -- actually it was wonderful. There were some unwanted episodes -- one, was the flu that hit me twice -- but those did not dampen my holiday mood one bit.

In a couple of days, I will rendezvous with work -- which I have yet to "internalize".hehehe! I was hoping that it won't get flushed out of my system so much..but the Holidays got the better of me. hehehe! But that does not worry me, I will just need a few days to get it right back in. What I am bracing myself for is my new office. You see, we moved into a new office. From Libran House in Makati to Cybergate 1 in Pioneer -- and yeah, I am not totally psyched about it -- no offense to CG residents. =)

Actually, it's not the location that I am unhappy about, it's getting there.
MRT is not really my favorite mode of transportation -- especially during rush hour and if there is one perk of living in the South that I am blissful about, it is my "un-need" for MRT.hehe! But oh well, I had hoped to retain my positive outlook, so what better way to start than with accepting MRT as a would-be part of my daily life.

Looking at it from the brighter side, malay natin, dun mabuo yung love story ko -- ala John Lloyd and Bea sa Now That I Have You. hahahaha! =D Sorry..BIIIIGG John Lloyd fan.hehe!

So there, Happy New Year y'all! I am so looking forward to another great year!

Reality Check

It's crazy how reality can sometimes be a pain. I mean, here I am, supposedly so engulfed and trapped in Edward and Bella's unusual fairy tale (it's a Twilight thing), but everytime some memory of an unwanted episode of my reality kicks in, I get sucked back and all magic is lost. grrrr.

You'd think I might have lost a bit of my sanity if I prefer fiction over reality. But trust me (and the stability of my sanity), if you were in my place, you would've wanted the fictional stuff to remain as something you can just wonder about rather than have reality give you the answers hastily. Only for it to ruin everything and tarnish things you've always believed (and hoped) to be beautiful and even magical. It's like bluntly telling a child, so happy and excited, that Santa Clause does not exist -- on Christmas Eve.

Ugh. I so hate it. So much for a reality check. >:/

Christmas in my heart

Christmas is just around the corner. I've always loved this time of the year. The crisp, cold breeze, how the sun shines like it is morning sunshine the whole day,the rush, the bright lights, the Christmas parties, the gifts (both given and received),the Christmas tree, ham, hot chocolate and noche buena with my family.

This is the 1st year that we are celebrating without my kapatid -- my younger brother, Mak.He already went on board his first vessel and is about to dock at San Antonio, Chile in about 24 hours. I miss him of course. But despite his absence, our family still feels complete. Maybe because I am used to having one absent family member during special gatherings, with the nature of my Dad's job as well. Perhaps, it is also because I can see that my parents are happy and proud since their son -- the once prodigal child of theirs - is now on his way towards success.

My year has been very interesting. Contrary to my 2007, this year have been very light,filled with smiles, laughter, joy -- a few teardrops and stumbles every now and then, but still far more perfect than last year. Every moment was undoubtedly a blessing, every day, a miracle.I am especially thankful for the new relationship I have established with the Lord. Again, unlike last year, I think I grew closer to Him this year. I trusted in Him more, left things more under His control.Of course, there is still my occassional melt down, but I have to give myself credit for finding my way back much quicker -- although I have yet to go to confession. hehehe!

I have always loved my life -- despite the challenges, and struggles, but I can say that I have loved my life more this year. I don't know, maybe because, I think my eyes are much widely opened now than before. Allowing me to see clearly and optimistically through things -- realizing that everything happens for a reason -- God's reason. I hope this positive outlook, this tremendous love of life carry on to 2009, and the next year, and the next year and the next and the next -- until forever.

As I take a deep breath while writing my thoughts down, I feel a deep sense of peace, some inexplicable joy and an overwhelming sense of gratitude.

To all of you, my friends, guest readers (if any.hehehe!), my warmest greetings. May you have a truly blessed Christmas! Love life! =)