Today is
Christmas and only yesterday did I get to feel it. I’ve been sarcastically
exclaiming “So this is Christmas” ever since the partridge came to the pear
tree. As with
everything this 2012, most of the supposed big moments turn out to be
non-events or worst…eventful (in the wrong sense of the word). Suffice to say,
I want to calendar to change already so I can have a fresh start.
Shopping
for gifts was a blur this Christmas. I have to make time for it in my ever-busy
schedule. And by make time, I have to transverse my four gift shopping
destination in 2 days. And mind you, they are in the opposite sides of the
metro. I shopped til I dropped…very literally. Frankly, I’m not so happy with
my gift choices for some people. I didn’t have the luxury of time to buy them
the perfect Christmas gift. Oh well, there’s always next Christmas and rest assured they call came from the heart (naks).
And it
doesn’t end there. There is gift wrapping. It takes talent to do this and
sadly, it’s not in my book of tricks. This year, my personal Santa who takes it
upon herself to wrap my presents, is not available. So I had to shift to Plan B
and just buy colored boxes or paper bags and tie them up with ribbons to give it
a festive feel. And I have to thank St. Nick and those stores kind enough to offer paper bags for each item you bought (look Ma, no gift-wrapping!).
Christmas
for me usually starts when I have time to clean my room. This is a tradition I
got from my Mom. We would have a general cleaning of the entire house as soon
as Christmas break starts. The house will be all neat and tidy, with halls
decked with boughs and holly. After all Santa will not enter a
messy abode (yeah, right).
Two
days ago I cleaned my small condo room. I realized I amassed a lot of stuff
which just cluttered my already tiny space. I purged my closet (“cold climate”
clothes will go home for a more permanent storage; work polos I haven’t used in
the last 6 months to be passed-on to brothers and friends) and the make-shift
pantry (I don’t need 4 plates and 4 mugs!). I plan to take out more and vow to
live a minimalist life for the new year. Now if only there is a way to store
magazines (I only started e-mags this year and only for selected titles since
they don’t sell the back-issues for only 50 pesos).
Then
for our Bulacan house, I bought shelves to organize the stuff in our garage and
living room. Then only yesterday did we put up most of the Christmas decors.
Here’s our cute arrangements for this year (thanks to a dear friend for these
Christmas trinkets).
This
Christmas I had to work until there is work, as compared to just going to the
office to deliver gifts and clean-up my desk (yes, Christmas = clean ups) after
the Christmas party. I had to do a recon and a telecon on the 22nd (cue
in Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas) And I have to send an urgent email
on Christmas eve! Oh well. Moving on.
I have
three simple wishes this Christmas:
1)
To be able to sleep for 8 hours, minimum. (which
I did yesterday but in increments of 5.5 hours and 2.5 hours. I can live with
that).
2)
To finish a good book. I wanted something
Christmas-y but picked “The Fault In Our Stars.” I know it’s a sob story but
Christmas is also about feeling and being alive. I need this since I’ve been a
mundane robot the entire year.
3)
To have a better year for my all my love-ones
and dear friends.
Dropping
this quick blog to spread some cheers and joy this season. May this atmosphere
of peace and warmth stay with us the entire year.
T’is
the season to remember…
Dear
Santa,
You
know how I have been good this year. So thank you for all the blessings not
just this Christmas but for the entire year. It has been a year full of
Grinch-y moments but I still feel blessed. See, I’ve been good.
Just so
you know, some people have been naughty. Please check your list twice. Your
friend Karma often forgets them. I was hoping you will, also.
Sincerely,
The
Little Barnieboi (pa ram pa pam pam)
Kidding…Merry
Christmas y’all! :)