Christmas 2008

Though it was raining like crazy during my Christmas vacation... it was nonetheless eventful.

We had two huge tents set-up at the cemetery on the 26th for Papa's 1st death anniversary. Some friends and family came and shared lunch with us which was highlighted by what else - lechon! *Yum!*

I also went to a pot-luck dinner with my highschool friends. I came a bit late so some people already left but still it was so good to see everybody. I had a wonderful catch-up time with them.

I spent lots of time with my family... especially with the kids - Ayezzah and Bodik. Watched a lot of cartoon and reruns of Power Rangers because Bodik would not let us watch anything else. My sisters and I and Ma also spent some quality time shopping, heheh, there goes the savings!

Then there were also some low points... like Cebu Pacific losing my baggage. I knew that it will happen to me sooner or later. But I did not expect it to happen this soon and on a domestic flight at that. It's a good thing that due to some connections, everything got sorted out after 2 freaking days and it got to me intact (thanks Clarke). Another one is, my uncle was diagnosed with lung cancer and was in ICU for weeks. I didn't want to visit him when he was in the ICU but it's a good thing that his condition got better and he got transferred to a private room the day before I left. He was transferred to the room Papa occupied last year, it was the only vacant room. I was able to at least see him even if it was still difficult for me to step in that hospital.

High point of the vacation? I got drunk with my sister Ivy. We finished off a whole bottle of tequila without even noticing it. I'm happy we had the chance to TALK. It was a moment that reminded my once again that no matter how screwed up I get, I will always, always have a family to run to. I will always have a sister to cry with.

I know, I'm lucky. If I can only go home every month then I know I'd totally be a whole better person. All in all it was really a break from all the stress. It was reassuring to know that home will always be home.