think rainbows

Schedule has been crazy ever since December started; just like how it has always been in the past years. This year's extra special since my Dad is here for the holidays after so many years. He arrived last December 7, and now it's only about 9 days before he leaves again. Yes, time flies. And ever since he arrived, we've always had somewhere to go during the weekends. So we really haven't had a free weekend that much. 

So today I decided to finally put up our Christmas tree. I have always been given the task of doing this every year. It's hard to think about how you're going to decorate it, but I, as well as my mom and my brother, always end up liking what I've done anyway.



I don't know why I got so tired after doing this today. Probably because I was standing the whole time. Good thing I finished it before the match between the Azkals and L.A. Galaxy started, or else I would finish late.

Check it out!

I always find it exciting to shop for Christmas decors and think about what you're going to put up around the house for the holidays. I think that was two years ago when my brother and I went to Divisoria to buy a new Christmas tree and some new Christmas decors for the house. That was the first time that I bought the decors for the house myself since that was my first year at work as well. It is exciting to know too that you could buy what you could usually find at the mall for a cheaper price if you know where to look. ;)

We really didn't have any plans of buying Christmas decors for this year. I guess it just kind of came along. There's this place that we have been hearing so much of which has also been in the news every Christmas season, and we always say that we wanted to visit it, but we are always not able to. Until the time came that we now actually have a chance to go there and see for ourselves what's really in store.

It's this place in Dapitan cor. Kanlaon street, where you could find all kinds of Santa Claus displays. I guess as the years passed by, more and more people were coming, so vendors took advantage of it, and put up their own stores of different Christmas decors, making the place feel like a Divisoria of Christmas decors. There's this building which is kind of the main one called Dapitan Arcade, and there's also another one beside the Santa house which looks like a warehouse. Yes, the prices are, if not actually the same, almost the same as the ones you could find in Divisoria. But it's not as super crowded or magulo as what you would usually see in Divisoria, which I really liked. And it's kind of safer too. =))

Check out the items that we bought. I posted the prices too. =D

*No, I am not singing ala-Troy/Gabriella. :))*

I am back blogger world! I am officially blogging in to the year 2011. Hooray! How has it been for you guys? We’re already in the 6th day of 2011, will you look at that. Have you started with your new year’s resolutions yet? I haven’t even listed mine.

Anyway, if you’ve noticed, I’ve changed my blog’s design. New blog for the New Year, well, not literally new but at least I’ve given it some makeover, right? I’m still not 100% satisfied with it though. Help me, what do you think of the new design? Comments and suggestions are very much welcome! :)

As this is my first ever post for 2011, let me share with you some pictures from our holiday celebrations!

Christmas eve with my mom and kuya; my uncle who lives alone in at the house in Pasay; my tito, tita, and cousin next door; my other cousin and her family who lives a street away from us; and my uncle and cousin who came over all the way from the States to spend their holidays with us! Food, pictures, laughter, and pure fun!

Christmas season is always the busiest. There are parties everywhere, get-togethers, shopping, and just spending quality time with family and friends. I've had my share of holiday-related busy schedule. Since last week, we've been preparing for our company Christmas party. Our batch of newbies last year are the coordinators of the party this year, so we had to prepare the program and all that. We had the Christmas party last Thursday, and it turned out pretty okay at least. We all enjoyed the games, had our exchange gifts, and some party party time at the end. We are on FL starting tomorrow, and I'm just hoping and praying that there won't be any major client calls that we have to deal with. One item on my Christmas wish list probably.

i don't have a more decent picture. :))

Then there was the UST Paskuhan last Friday. I've never missed a UST Paskuhan yet ever since my first year in college at UST. Though on our last year as students in UST, we missed the fireworks display because we had our Christmas party at a classmate's house, but we were still able to make it to some of the Paskuhan festivities. Supposedly, my classmates and I were to meet at the Paskuhan fetivities this year. But due to the huge crowd and the loss of signal inside the campus, it was too hard to meet up. I ended up spending Paskuhan with my officemate, and was lucky enough to find one of my classmates there. The fireworks display was amazing as usual, and the bands were awesome too. December Avenue, Franco, Up Dharma Down, and Pupil were there and also another band which I forgot the name. UST Paskuhan is always the best. And will always be part of my Holiday season. :)





And then yesterday, Saturday, we had our annual Christmas Party here at our zone in our subdivision. Since my mom is an officer, we helped in the preparations and all, and they chose me as the emcee too. Luckily it was more of a party for the kids, so it wasn't formal or anything. It was fun as well, too bad it started drizzling at the end part of the party, but at least we were able to give away all the prizes and do the exchange gifts.

Then I went to a friends' celebration because she passed her Engineering board exams! She's now officially a Chemical Engineer! It was super fun because I haven't seen my high school friends for such a long time already, and we had a sort of reunion yesterday. We took advantage of the gathering and we did our exchange gifts. It was such a fun night even though I ended up with allergies because of the Tequila we drank, hahaha!

ang allergies, bow

And now, we're waiting for the arrival of one of my Uncles from the States and his son. It's going to be one busy holiday season again for our family for sure! My problem is, I'm not even done with my Christmas shopping yet. Goodness, good luck to me, I hope to finish them all by Wednesday. I'm just really excited for our family gatherings too because they're always super fun. I'm excited to see everyone! Let's all have a superb holiday season! :)

December 1, 2010

24 days to go before Christmas.

Last 31 days of 2010.

Are you excited or excited?!

Haha! Well, I can definitely feel the holiday season coming. With all the Christmas decorations, Christmas party preparations here and there, and the cool breeze of the wind, yep, it’s starting to feel more and more Christmas-y all right. (Though we don’t have our decorations at home yet, and our 13th month from the office, damn.)

I’m excited to go Christmas shopping; though I can’t yet because I’m still waiting up on my budget, and I really don’t have any ideas on what to give my family and friends. Probably I only have about two to three gift ideas for three to five people and majority are for the kids. But I’m sure I’ll be able to find something for each and everyone on my list just in time for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. At least I have a list! Though it’s not fully finished too, haha! (And by the way, I'm kind of enjoying organizing parties and stuff, if you need help, you know where to find me. I'm everywhere! :)) (plurk, twitter, fb) Though the one I'm working on is pretty challenging, haha!)

Another thing I’m excited about is family reunions and get together with friends. December has just started and I’m already receiving invites here and there to parties and get togethers! My weekends are already getting busy. But it’s always been that way during December, and I like it. :D I just hope I’ll be able to see everyone I’ve been missing before the year ends. Some relatives from the States might come home for the holidays too, and that has always been a highlight for us. It means more family gatherings, more food trips, and more fun times. :)

It’s always been a light and festive mood during holiday season. So I kind of relate how I have been feeling for the past few days to that. I am surprised in a way because even though there are upsets throughout the day, I still end up in a pretty good mood. Perhaps I could also relate it to the fact that there are certain people in this world who could brighten your day in one way or another without them actually doing anything. :) Sometimes you just have to realize that there is so much more to be thankful for than to just be pissed throughout the day. Yes, those disappointments won’t go away, but you could also ignore them and forget them. Don’t make them stay; they’ll be gone too anyway. Of course there are people who would help you appreciate what you have/had, but it still starts with your own self, almost always does. :)

P.S.
And I think it is indeed possible to love someone even though you know you could never have them. Sometimes, knowing that they’re still there for you, and you both still have the good memories with you, is enough. I commend people who’ve got a lot of love to share in their hearts. Give love on Christmas Day! Haha. :P