Christmas is in the Air in Singapore

Unlike in the Philippines where Christmas starts on SeptemBER, the beginning of the 'ber' months, celebration of the season here in Singapore isn't felt until after mid-November. However, it doesn't stop SG from being bongga (Filipino slang for extravagant) in their Christmas decorations.

Apart from the Christmas Sale, Christmas Decors stalls being put up, thousands of people flocking to the mall doing their Christmas shopping, it's actually the lavish Christmas Trees in the malls, sparkly Christmas Lights on the streets, and elaborate decors everywhere that make me really feel that Christmas is really near. It gives me a warm and fuzzy-feeling inside (yes, I get kilig over this thing, being a true, blue, Christmas-loving Filipino that I am), every time I come across any one of these beautiful things that reminds me of Christmas. It makes me forget (just for a second) that I'm spending the holidays here (note spending and not celebrating) and just revel in the fact that it's CHRISTMAS!

So give you a hint of why the decors make me weak on the knees, I made it my task to take a photo of every Christmas Tree that I come across, every decoration that I find amazing, and post it here. As for the lights at night, I'm afraid I can't document it as I don't have a decent camera. :) So here's just a few...

Plaza Singapura Christmas Tree @ Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station

Christmas Is Still the Same This 2011 - An Early Christmas Post

Just the thought of spending another Christmas away from home saddens me. What's worse is that I might be working the whole month of December (with my usual one day off a week, of course). Well the worst part of it all is that it might be the second year in a row and I'm not doing anything about it.

More like I can't do anything about it.

Merry Christmas! :)

Christmas Tree Outside Ion Orchard, Orchard Road, Singapore

For Filipinos, it's not yet too late to greet everyone a Merry Christmas, even if it's two days past the 25th. :)

Merry Christmas everyone. And may you all have a grand New Year! :)

Dec. 26, 2009

It's the day after christmas.

Everyone in the family were happy with their gifts. What I got this christmas from my Family are:

1. From my sister - Framed photo of me
I've always wanted to get a framed photo of me. I wouldn't want to buy a frame for myself and have a photo of mine processed because it will feel too narcissistic. I will surely bring this photo with me wherever I may be.


2. From my dad - A little Black Bag
Perfect for different occasions. Especially now, I can bring purse with me because I will soon get rid of my crackberry. Happiness!

3. From my kuya - A Kamiseta Shirt
That won't fit me because I'm too fat. Now, that'll be my goal for January-Fit into that shirt to make me and everybody happy!

4. From my mom - Of course, the noche buena
Talk about losing weight huh? And there I was grabbing food every time I pass by the dinner table.

Spent the day in bed today, finishing the book Her Fearful Symmetry (bought at Fully Booked as a Christmas Gift to myself) and watching my downloaded movie The Box starring James Marsden and Cameron Diaz. And I thought the movie was good (because of the stars) but I was wrong. I fell asleep right from the start.

The book, however, is interesting. boredom ate at me in the first few chapters but as you go along, you'll see how Niffenegger can catch your interest. It has a bittersweet ending... And same as her first book, The Time Traveler's Wife, this book is about love, commitment, identity and out-of-this-world happenings.

Anyway, my cousins, sister and I tried to fly a kite, but to no avail. The attempt to fly a kite just gave me a good exercise. We'll try it again next time, i still have a week or so here in Davao, plenty of time to do a lot of things.

Countdown for my last day as a slave: 36 days
Countdown before my next adventure: still unknown (haven't booked my ticket yet)