It’s almost 2am in my part of the world and technically it’s already December 26. But still.
Here’s to wishing everyone had A Merry Christmas!!

The Christmas cakes sold here in the country is just so crazy expensive!! Makes me miss more the traditional (cheaper) food we have in the Philippines. And since I’d rather buy wine than an expensive cake, I bought Fujiya purin/pudding instead for our special dessert. And I’m really happy with this purchase because aside from the free cups (I bought one each for me and hubs), it tasted really close from the traditional Filipino leche flan. Happy!

True, the festivities and Christmas spirit is truly different and truly remarkable in the Philippines. Hubs and I and Yui may experience it again (first time for Yui) hopefully in the very near future; to experience the facet of Christmas that’s very festive. Till then, we will maximise the facet of Christmas that’s more laid back and intimate – like smiling back at your daughter who was giving you a happy grin after giving her a spoonful of delicious (and nutritious) meal; like getting a bear hug from your husband after finishing off most of the tasks for the night and greeting each other Merry Christmas; like hubs putting back the plastic decoration on my Christmas chicken after reheating it. All those. Subtle Exchanges. Of love.

Love, the very reason why we have a baby in the manger who, when grown up would sacrifice himself because of love.

And my heart is even more filled with gratitude. For all the love sent my way.