Higher Spirits

Spending vacation at home wasn't as bad as it sounded. After all, I usually go out with friends and 'non-friends' to make the most of the vacation. What I felt earlier was like withdrawal. You know, you're so used to drive away at the start of the day, bond with friends and then go home at the start of the day, tomorrow (hehe, only in extreme and very rare cases). Now I'm just at home, sharing a room with my sister (which we have not done in more than 2 years.. after we got our own rooms/dorm/apartment. I cleaned out the PC which was dumped with GB of old data. I also got to think about my New Year's Resolution.

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Spent Christmas Eve with my family and cousins at home. Toby was also allowed to join us inside the house for supper. Had Merlot wine with dad.. but I still like Cabernet-Sauvignon (not because it sounded more nice.. mapakla ang lasa ng Merlot) or Reisling white wine.

On Christmas Day, my niece came to visit. She's an adorable 1 year old who knows how to pray and pose for the camera. My kind of girl!

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The only time I was able to bond with my friends in the office was last Saturday. I thought I was up to it. Nabinat ata ako.. hehehe. Had to take a raincheck for the next HoHoL (hang out hang out lang!).

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Today marks the last day of taking antibiotics and painkillers. Hurrah! I still don't want to let go of the painkillers tho...

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This morning, I was emcee for our Parish activity for kids! It's the Gift-Giving Day Celebration for kids in our community. Since it was held in the Covered Courts in the village, decided to walk instead of bringing a car. Exercise nalang diba! There were over 200 kids who were participating and it was up to me and Bryan to keep them on their toes. Fr. Rodel and Fr. Terence were there. Sayang Fr. Terence couldn't understand a word we said.. Filipino kasi yung buong program for the benefit of the kids.

We had the pabitin and stop/statue dance for the kids. There were prizes and goodies! Then in the end, we gave them a gift, some canned food and 10 kilos of rice per family (if ever, siblings have to share 10K). We also gave out free cotton candy and sorbetes.

All in all, it was fun-filled day for community and fellowship and reaching out to children. I gained a lot of friends, especially from the other ministries in the parish like the Altar Servers and the Lay Ministers.

In the end, my side was starting to ache from all the excitement but I guess it was worth it. It's not hurting so much now.

:)