Merry X'mas

Gracias - because there are so many things to be thankful about.

This is the season to be giving, to be sharing. You have the means to make someone's day, to bring just a bit of sunshine into their lives during this rainy season. You can find love in the simplest and purest form everywhere. Take a look around you. I'm talking about family and friends.
- Mum nagging at me ceaselessly every morning to get out of bed, be it how much I hate it.. even to the extent of calling home from work to make sure I'm well on my way to work.
- Dad's timely delivered breakfast every single day, so much so that any other time when I don't see breakfast on the table, it gets on my nerves.
- Sis's annoying visits to my room to irritate the hell out of me though she may have simply wanted to chat up.
These little acts of love that I take for granted all the time... And many, many other moments from friends that show 'oh so much love'... especially during the teen bit of difficult time I had briefly. Gracias could never be a more appropriate nick indeed 'cos I'll be forever thankful to the people with their undying love and support.

I may not believe that everything happens for a reason (especially the bad ones), but I believe in having the power to make the best out of every situation. Once you do that, you naturally are able to grow wiser, make better decisions, maybe even learn to let go. In turn, when you look back, it makes the phrase - that everything happens for a reason - very true. The reason being that you can lead a better life than before, by doing something about it. Just have to open up your mind, take a step back and look with a different perception. And so I've learnt...

This Christmas, I may be empty in the pockets but I'm filled to the brim in the heart. Be forewarned, it means I really don't have money to buy you christmas presents this year. Don't take it personally. Gifts received that comes from the heart are the ones that count, ain't it? .. better still to get cards or letters, the old-fashioned way on cheesy paper, written with coloured pens and heartfelt words. ;)

Gracias again. Have a merry christmas filled with joy and love.