12/20/2007
10:06 PM
Time flies talaga. again. Parang kaka-septemBER lang eh. Parang kakasimula lang nung 100 days na countdown that we are so fond of. And now we've got less than 4 days left. Then what? It's Christmas! But really, do we still feel the spirit of Christmas?
For me, honestly, I don't. The feeling of Christmas to me now is different from the other Christmas-es that I had. And I'm not sure why. Maybe because I'm broke this season? LOL. Or is it that there are less Christmas lights, carols, and all that? I don't think so. No Christmas party in school? Nah. But whatever the reason is, I'm hoping that I will still feel that Christmas, which is after all, is intended for Jesus.
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I know that many people will agree with me-- that you can really feel Christmas when you're a kid and you're expecting a lot of gifts and cash from your family, relatives and especially from ninongs/ninangs. But then, if you start to grow up, you'll feel embarassment upon doing that routine, na mamamasko. Parang mafe-feel mo na nakakahiya, anlaki laki ko na, namamasko pa ko. In my case, that's how I feel. LOL
Then, they say that Christmas is different when you're in the Philippines. Kaya nga a lot of OFW's return to the Philippines during Christmas to 'really feel the Christmas'. And if they don't, or in the case of Filipino immigrants, miss na miss talaga nila magpasko sa Pilipinas, kasi iba daw. Know what I mean? Masaya, syempre. One of the reasons is that we get to spend time with our dear loved ones, especially with our family (we are very family-oriented) and friends.
Kaya kahit na less budget tayo ngayon, less shopping for me (grabe dami talagang tao sa malls and bazaars pag pasko!), less ang lights sa iba and napaka-warm ng pasko sa Manila (literally.. it's like hell there), I hope that none of that wouldn't be a hindrance to enjoy the rest of the holidays. Like I said, spending time with family and friends, enjoying Simbang Gabi, eating A LOT, resting and singing Christmas carols are enough for all of us to enjoy the holidays. ;)
Advance Merry Christmas everyone!
<b>It's all about the attitude, baby!</b>
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12/20/2007
10:06 PM
Time flies talaga. again. Parang kaka-septemBER lang eh. Parang kakasimula lang nung 100 days na countdown that we are so fond of. And now we've got less than 4 days left. Then what? It's Christmas! But really, do we still feel the spirit of Christmas?
For me, honestly, I don't. The feeling of Christmas to me now is different from the other Christmas-es that I had. And I'm not sure why. Maybe because I'm broke this season? LOL. Or is it that there are less Christmas lights, carols, and all that? I don't think so. No Christmas party in school? Nah. But whatever the reason is, I'm hoping that I will still feel that Christmas, which is after all, is intended for Jesus.
.....
I know that many people will agree with me-- that you can really feel Christmas when you're a kid and you're expecting a lot of gifts and cash from your family, relatives and especially from ninongs/ninangs. But then, if you start to grow up, you'll feel embarassment upon doing that routine, na mamamasko. Parang mafe-feel mo na nakakahiya, anlaki laki ko na, namamasko pa ko. In my case, that's how I feel. LOL
Then, they say that Christmas is different when you're in the Philippines. Kaya nga a lot of OFW's return to the Philippines during Christmas to 'really feel the Christmas'. And if they don't, or in the case of Filipino immigrants, miss na miss talaga nila magpasko sa Pilipinas, kasi iba daw. Know what I mean? Masaya, syempre. One of the reasons is that we get to spend time with our dear loved ones, especially with our family (we are very family-oriented) and friends.
Kaya kahit na less budget tayo ngayon, less shopping for me (grabe dami talagang tao sa malls and bazaars pag pasko!), less ang lights sa iba and napaka-warm ng pasko sa Manila (literally.. it's like hell there), I hope that none of that wouldn't be a hindrance to enjoy the rest of the holidays. Like I said, spending time with family and friends, enjoying Simbang Gabi, eating A LOT, resting and singing Christmas carols are enough for all of us to enjoy the holidays. ;)
Advance Merry Christmas everyone!