'06

happy new year! happy holidays!

better late than never as i say. in the spirit of the hoidays, i decided to say a little something on the subject.

christmas:
it is true that christmas is for kids. they get to receive all the attention and the gifts. its no wonder why kids love christmas. it is also true that its not the gift but the thought that counts, for teens and adults like me. combining the current crisis and one's fading charm and innocence due to the bane of all life processes called aging, its a miracle when you can find a gift with your name on it under the tree (as in milagro! tiene yo gift!!). better treat: they actually got you something you like. this christmas i received a wallet, a skirt, an organizing rack, a perfume, a scarf and a couple of much-needed hankies. and oh, my new braces. it's a bummer, coz nobody seems to realize that i like books and writing materials above all and that a simple notebook, pen or book would have made me very happy, thank you very much. on the other hand, i appreciate the fact that they actually remembered that i exist, despite competition from numerous little cousins and nieces. its a great feeling to be remembered and that is the spirit of christmas.

new year:
being a filipino is a plus when new year comes. i am proud to say that nobody celebrates new year as the filipino does. i remebered one relative saying that new year in other countries are pretty lonely, and that nothing beats the pinoy new year. we ended '05 with a bang! fireworks of all kinds lit the scene, and everybody was out and loud! it didnt matter if we didnt have the firepower-pots, cans, cooking utensils and motorcycles did the thing. new year is a very happy time here. we have food, we have family, we have noise, we have fun, we have prayer and celebration. what more can i ask for?

new year's resolution:
i dont believe in this anymore. if i didnt manage to fulfill last year's resolution, then i cant do it this year. all i hope for this new year is for my life to be fruitful with God. with Him i have evrything.

wishlist:
i need to get this thorn out...i really want these!!!
@fruits basket series, GTO series and naruto series
@cellphone
@mp3 player (ipod will be great)
@digicam!!!

happy new year!!