Counting the Days

It's December 1st and it's only now that it's beginning to look AND feel a lot like Christmas to me. Some of you may have felt that way for some few weeks ago as Christmas carols fill the air and Christmas decors are just about anywhere and everywhere. This day was just filled with happiness and good vibes that it made me feel that Christmas is just around the corner. Even the sky was exuding happiness as well.

Our Belen at home.

Christmas has always been my favorite holiday. I look forward to the cold crisp air early morning and night. Christmas decors and christmas lights. Attending the Simbang gabi. Midnight mass with my family. Wrapping of presents. The parties. Exchanging of gifts. Shopping. Food. Reunions. Christmas Carols. The warm and cheery mood emanating from each one of us. Oh I can go on and on for more!

Over the years, the meaning of Christmas has evolved from having tons of gifts under the tree to Noche Buena and Christmas feasts to aguinaldos given by ninongs and ninangs, to being with my family and loved ones to the coming of our Lord Savior, Jesus Christ. For me, Christmas is all about Jesus and being with your loved one.

This day was beautiful and made me feel that Christmas is indeed, just around the corner. My mom's sister arrived from the States this morning. That meant food and having our relatives over for lunch. I love being around my family and relatives. There's this certain comfort and happiness whenever we're all together catching up, eating, laughing and doing whatever. Nothing beats that moment when you're all together and just having a good time.

DJ and I celebrate our 20th month as a couple today and it has also been that long since the last time i've seen him. A lot of people would ask me as to how I can handle such relationship? I know long distance relationships are hard but DJ makes it so easy. Of course, we wouldn't have made it this long if it weren't for God's grace and provisions.

Christmas this year is going to be extra special and I have no one but the Lord to thank for this. It's gonna be full of love and joy like it should always be. The Lord has given me the best Christmas present yet and my heart is overflowing with gratitude!

Eleven days to go for that and twenty-five days to go before Christmas. Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas ahead with your family and loved ones. :)