Goodbye 2011

A little less than 10 hours to go before 2011 comes to an end and
well, I'm thinking of writing a year-ender post or something. But I
can't quite think of what to put in. Seriously. It's like my brain's
programmed to process a single word only, and that is: food, food and
more foods. Lol!

Kidding aside, though. 2011 has been a hell of a year for me. So many
things had happened; some were good, others were bad and a few were
unforgettables. It's not the best year, that I must admit but I can
say that I've learned a thing or two from it. :)

First thing I've learned from 2011? Well, it's to not dwell on the
past and move on. However painful or joyful your life went on a
certain part, you've got to move forward because life goes on. It
always has and forever will be. Keep your focus on what's ahead.

Second, I've learned that a little "spoil/pamper yourself" and "me
time" moments won't hurt. Sure, spend time and effort with your
friends or loved ones but you got to give yourself some quality time
too. Do things that make you happy because life is short. Enjoy it
while it last.

Finally, I've learned that time is precious. Before, I used to think I
have an unlimited supply of it. But now, it's crazy how I think I'm
running out of it. So make the most of your time.


And there goes my year-ender. I know, it's pretty lame. Ok, scratch that. It's soooooo lame! Haha. Anyways, I'm excited for the New Year's Eve later (because they always rock!
:D) and yeah, we'll be kissing 2011 goodbye in a matter of hours. Wuhooooo! I'm hoping
for a firecracker-injurie-free New Year's Eve for y 'all! :)


Keep safe and enjoy the rest of the year,
Joey

Christmas Is...

Merry Christmas to you wherever part of the world you may be right
now! I just ate my breakfast with my family and boy, I think I'll be
undergoing food coma any minute now with all the food that I've
consumed since Noche Buena last night! ;)

Anyways, it has been a while since the last time I blogged and I miss
Blogspot, seriously. So I think this is the time to get reunited with
my own little world here and what better way to start blogging again
than writing about the sole reason why we celebrate the Yuletide
season, right? *smiles*


Our family has been attending the Candlelight Communion---the annual
Christmas Eve service in our church, Cathedral Of Praise---last night that has the
theme of "Ang Diwa ng Pasko." We've been attending that service for
years now and I've been hearing and reading the Christmas story
forever that I can do a storytelling of it. But last night, it was like my
first time to hear the story that it gave a whole new meaning to me.

All my life I've seen how Filipinos celebrate Christmas and how we
make a big fuss about what foods are to prepare for the Noche Buena or
what clothes to shop to wear on Christmas day or what gifts to give to
our families, friends and godchildren that we forget the real meaning
why celebrate this momentous day. We are caught up preparing for
ourselves that we forget about Jesus.

Christmas is all about Jesus. He was born because God gave Him to the
world out of his unfailing, unconditional love so that every single
person in this world may know the Light and follow the Light.
Everything about Christmas is about Jesus Christ, that's why it's
called 'Christ'-mas. It is not about you more so not about me. He's
the sole reason why we are celebrating this season. We are celebrating
His birthday.

We don't need extravagant things to be happy because everything else
doesn't matter without Jesus. He is the source of our happiness and
every possession we have. May we never forget to thank Him today for
coming to the world for us and may we remember to give Him a gift
today, that is ourselves. May we spend time with Him today. It's His
birthday after all. :)


Peace and love and prosperity may be with you. And Merry Christmas to you too,
Joey