by the 24th of december, i felt the Christmas rush was over. alas, mhaelord and i spent some time at the mall but to complete the preparation for Christmas day, we both went to confession at greenbelt chapel.
it’s sad how by the 25th of december or even before that, when actual Christmas day gets closer, the Christmas cheer slowly fades. in fact, they even started clearing the decorations in the office on the 23rd. goes to show how superficial the festivities have become.
not all is bad, though. the Christmas rush getting all the superficial glare and glamour and noise and chaos leaves the actual Christmas season a more peaceful and solemn feel. it becomes truly the most wonderful time of the year.
the advent and Simbang Gabi preparations and services were almost stressful if not for the Christmas spirit showing in the people around me. Christmas eve and Christmas day was grand spending most of it with family and friends and the most awesome girlfriend.
this month also was special for 4 of my closest friends. it’s pretty unfortunate i only got to attend one of 4 weddings. tj, a friend since highschool; mike bantol, from college and after; michelle, from after college; then menard, kabarkada. next year, it’s going to be dogi and ced’s turn.
before Christmas mhae and i got to get ourselves new shoes that we first used on michelle and alain’s wedding. we also managed to get me a new polo which was i think the second shirt i bought this year. i also got a pair of black swatch boatshoes to alternate with my amaretto sperrys and go with black jeans and slacks. on mmff movie day with the Contis, we also got to get me a couple of new shirts at uni qlo c/o papa’s metrobank gift check thing.
as with previous years, i didn’t get to go with everyone else’s Christmas rush. this time, i tried and successfully got some gifts bought and given 2 days after. i hope to get the rest done before my birthday comes.
i think the last two big things in my very unmanaged to-do list this year are to get mhaelord a dozen flowers and get my room cleaned up. the flowers, i got to get them and make her cry tears of joy—again—and it’s amazing how she had a hunch about that. a dozen roses for the past 12 months that were made brighter and more beautiful thanks to her. also, i can’t close the year without giving her yellow roses. last valentine’s day, we went with non-yellow roses. since the start of our romance had a fateful yellow rose in it, i sure am glad i got to do give her that bouquet today. as for my room…i should really end this blog now and get that started.
and in all, thank You Lord. Happy Christmas and thank you for the past year.
