Christmas Presents

Happy Holidays! Have you started shopping for your Christmas presents? Me, I have. There were so many expenses for this yuletide season. Two weeks ago, my mother and I shopped for new things as my Christmas gifts for them, my family. I bought Mama new sandals, new shirts for Papa, new rubber shoes and new clothes for my younger siblings. Everything was new. And they are all worthy to receive my fair share of blessings. God has been so good and faithful to me this year. I owe Him everything.

I also started buying presents for my God-children. Yes, God-children; Lovely children. I also bought gifts for my baby cousins. I will give all of those gifts on Christmas Day. I’m sure they will all love it. I don’t want to give cash to them. Giving cash is effortless. Effort is priceless and the heart upon giving matters.

Last December 18^th, my boyfriend and I bought his Dad an eyeglass as our Christmas-Birthday gift to him. For a long time, his dad was using an eyeglass that was not his eye grade.

Last December 13^th, my Papa celebrated his 43^rd birthday. My sister Ellaine and I bought him a cake and an 18” Greenwich pizza. Another joyful day this month as God blessed my dad another year to be with us.

Of course, I won’t forget to give something for myself. Another wish granted and another thing scratched out from my wish list. Last Saturday, I bought a Canon IXY Digital camera. It’s actually a third-hand one, and I was able to buy it for a lower cost, but it’s still a good camera. Canon cameras are really good. I just really need one this time because I want my Christmas moments with my family and friends be captured. I am just excited for the things to come.

Let’s not forget to always seek the Giver and not the gift. And in everything, give thanks. As 2010 ends, let’s think about how God gave us presents, blessings, love, protection and guidance.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to all!

Got my New Eye Wear

Another wish granted for myself! Wooot! Two weeks ago, our company have free eye check-up from Eye Wear Express for all the employers and have given the chance to buy new eye glasses with discounted prices. Sadly, my eye grade increased. My right eye has 325 grade and my left eye has 275. Two years ago I only had 225-250. That was why after my eye check-up, I ordered an eyeglass that is multi-coated so that my eyes can have the protection from computer's radiation. Because everyday, 24/7, I'm in front of the computer.

I got 15% discount for my new Ted Baker eyeglass made in Japan. I used my old eye wear for two years and I just felt the need to change it now. I am really thankful to God for allowing me to have this. I really love my new eyeglass. I consider this as another treat for myself. 

Monthly Highlights: November

December is coming! Wohooo! Christmas is in the air! I can really feel the breeze. November has been a very busy month for me that was why I only had 3 posts. Our work loads are adding little by little and each day was really a stressful one, but I am happy with my work. I would like to share my favorite experiences for this month.

November 2, I had a reunion with my high school friend Abigail and her family. I missed them for five years. I am very happy to got that chance of seeing them again.

November 7, I was able to see my newly born nephew Prince Liam, son of cousin Josiah. He’s really a handsome baby boy! Really look like his mom.

November 20, I had the chance to see some of my high school friends and had bonding times with them.

November 21, our church, SBC-Makati celebrated with our mother Church SBC-Masinag its 30^th Anniversary. It was held at Ynares Center in Antipolo. The event was entitled “In Christ Alone.” Great time to have the privilege to worship with them and hear His messages of Hope.

November 25-26, two-day Holiday offs. That was due to Thanksgiving Day in U.S.A. Our company also had its breaks during those days. So glad to have rest the whole day of 25^th.

November 24, my boyfriend and I celebrated our 5^th year of friendship and love. We were not able to see each other that day but on the 26^th we went to Enchanted Kingdom as our anniversary date and celebration. We also watched Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows beforehand. We arrived at EK around 3PM. There were so many people. Unfortunately, we only have 5 rides enjoyed. But it was ok, the experience was very very good. I enjoyed each second with him there.  

November 27, our Youth group’s J@M entitled “Higher.” Our crowd was filled with Elementary students. But it’s alright, God has the plan why he allowed the very youngsters to be there.

This month was filled by my friends and so-loved ones. And of course of God’s presence each moment. I am very blessed to have ‘em all. There’s nothing in this world to which they can be compared.

Highs and Lows Last Week

Let's start with the Low:

• I received a last warning from my Team Leader (TL) for browsing non-work-related sites most specifically Facebook. It was a sweet approach and coach. It was really my bad. So immature of me. I really felt bad. I can't afford to lose my job because of it.

Good thing, I have many highs last week:

•  I gained 4 kilograms that made me to have a normal weight.

•  I am debt free now! Yepeee! I was able to pay my long-time debts. Thankful to my schoolmate for her patience and kindness.

•  I saw again my favorite guy and best friend Nick after two weeks of not seeing each other. Thanks to our technology today, it is so great to have cellular phones for instant communication even in long-distance.

•  I am so blessed to see my newly born nephew namely Prince Liam. He's the son of my cousin, Josiah. She said that I am her baby's Tita-Ninang (Auntie-God-mother). Oh my! I have so many God-children! Hahaha! But I am so glad that my friends believed that I am the perfect God-Mama for their children.