My favorite things

Christmas, like for most people, has always been my favorite time of the year. Aside from the fact that it equates to long holidays, cooler weather, bonuses, sale, gifts, reunions, parties and such- there's just this certain feeling in the air during this season. People and places seem jollier. Maybe it is the colorful series lights adorned in every house. Maybe it's the songs and carols played all over the radio and malls. Maybe it's the excitement of wanting to know who your manito/manita is and what you will be getting this year. Or maybe it's the undying curiosity whether Santa is real or not. For whatever reason it may be, Christmas is always best spent with our love ones.

The good thing about Christmas here in the Philippines is that people never seem to grow out of it. As early as September, you will start seeing Christmas trees and belens being displayed in houses already. And mind you, those decors stay there till the celebration of Three Kings Day. Christmas here is not about being rich or poor. People would go through lengths only to have a hearty noche buena come Christmas eve. Carolers, young and old, would serenade you of their merriest carols. Everyday, when possible- till you have pulled out the last coin from your pocket. Hehe! Christmas here is about hide-and-seek. That means ninongs and ninangs hiding from their godchildren. Hehe! But then there's the Misa de Gallo or Simbang Gabi, a 9-day dawn mass that starts on December 16, which when one has completed, is believed to grant one's wish. And who would ever forget the yearly Kris Kringle? The time when you add another item to your picture frame collection. ;-) Ah yes! Iba talaga ang Pasko sa Pinas.

When I think of Christmas, I am always reminded of the famous song "My Favorite Things", an OST of an old favorite movie - Sound of Music. I guess it's because of the wintertime imagery of some of the lyrics. Or better yet, maybe because I am just giving out ideas to my friends (This was really the whole point of this blog entry *winks*) on the gifts I would be most happy to receive other than the old-accustomed picture frame. Hehe!



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These are a few of my favorite things:

I love earrings. My outfit will never be complete without a pair of it. I love them dangling, sparkling, studded.
I love shoes. From flats, to high heels, to slip ons.
I love clothes. Everything in fashion and slimming.
I love perfumes. A good smell turns me on.
I love dogs. Shih tzu, pug, cocker spaniel, labrador are the breeds I would wish to have.
I love sweets. Cakes, ice creams, chocolates, mallows, name it!
I love flowers. Who doesn't? :)
I love stuffed toys. Those big, soft, furry, cuddly ones.
I love taking pictures. They serve useful when we get old and grey.
I love music.


And let me just add, in the spirit of Christmas and giving...

I love my family. And I would go through heights and hell to protect them.

Above all, I love mein Mann. He's just the sweetest thing. Thank you, my fiancé, for making this Christmas yet again the best ever. *Mwah*




As early as now, let me greet you all a Joyous Christmas and a Bountiful New Year ahead!