Weekend at high altitude

Holiday Rush

I am beat. I have a sore throat.  I have downed higher doses of Vitamin C to fight off the colds virus that threatens to take control.  Over the last two weeks, I think I gained four pounds, what with the nightly dinner gatherings.   I thought I planned my Christmas shopping well, having a list as early as November.  Still I find myself braving the mad rush of shoppers on weeknights (weekdays!!) because of some people that I failed to have on my list.  I can name one person I forgot to include in the list.

 

Maria.  (my boss!!!) 

 

But thankfully, I had enough time to buy and have it shipped to New York.  Thankfully (again), the Company covers shipping costs for the Christmas gifts we send off to our colleagues in different parts of the globe. (even to those who don’t observe the occasion—like Japan and Korea) Whew!!!

 

In between sneezes, I feel my ankles hurt with all the walking. I know I need a massage.  I am tired.

 

I sent my friend a message which goes – “I’d better stop this.  My last “reunion” is on the 23^rd.  And that is it! Before I forget to celebrate Reason for the Season.”

 

The past two Christmases have been tough.  It was difficult to fully celebrate.  I skipped a lot of get togethers and hardly did any shopping.  So I suppose, the excitement fueled me to make this Christmas abuzz with activities.  I met up with friends I haven’t seen over the last year.  It was wonderful.  And our company Christmas party is the best one so far.  Fun! Fun! Fun!

 

I have two topics that I should have blogged earlier on but my mind just isn’t in to it.  About the Baguio getaway and the company party. So maybe I will just post some pictures and let them speak for me. 

 

I realize just now that I will coordinate the Dec23 gathering with old friends and that I am in charge of the family celebration. +%$@!@@!!!*$@

 

Ohhhhhkay.  Yes.  I am beat.  And yes, I have come to accept the lingering sadness as part of the rest of my life.

 

I am all that.

 

But undeniably, I am excited for 2007 and truly grateful for the favors God brought my way this year.

 

Have a Merry Christmas!