The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other. ~Burton Hillis So what are you doing for this Christmas? Christmas-time is surely coming, and everyone is truly excited. But as we grow older, Christmas loses its meaning in our hearts. We lose the old mentality of enjoying each other's company in celebrating this … [Read more...] about Make Your Christmas A Special One
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Simbang Gabi – Day 2
Forgive me for not providing any details about the first mass that I've attended yesterday, but I was just a bit too busy with a lot of other things in order to get a noteworthy post out. We write the 17th of December, 2009. It is 2 in the morning as I called up my girlfriend to come over and join me in attending the Simbang Gabi Mass for the second time around. I know it … [Read more...] about Simbang Gabi – Day 2
My 500 Pesos Christmas Wish for the Poor
Few days ago, I had this dream about the Christmas gift that I'd wish to have this Holiday Season. It was just a simple gift that did not result any harm to anyone or had anyone taken advantage of. I tried to put myself into the shoes of the millions of Filipinos who are living on or beyond the poverty line. Imagine how much 500 pesos could mean to them--think how much you … [Read more...] about My 500 Pesos Christmas Wish for the Poor
Good Deeds this Christmas
I can say that I am pretty much proud of myself and the good things that I have done until this very Christmas season, and so far, all my effort has paid of very great, and I've received more than I have expected to receive. Although, not really the things that I want to receive. But still, let me share you some of these. My Tita has paid me three hundred pesos for fixing her … [Read more...] about Good Deeds this Christmas