Christmas gifts & gift to self

For being the ones (Monique and I) who are in the city for the past years,

we are the most capable to find christmas gifts for everybody in the family.

Here is the list of what we gave for this year's christmas eve:

Papa- Sudoku hand-held electronic console

Mama- Blouse from Kashieca

Jimberly (eldest brother)- 3 statement shirts

Khielveen (2nd elder brother)- Boardshorts

Eden (sister-in-law)- Organic body care set

Josh (nephew)- Pink Panther stuffed toy

Kesh (nephew)- Goofy stuffed toy

This year, we gave the gift-giving session a little twist. We wrapped every gift in the same wrapper and put no name tags. We had them choose which wrapped gift do they think that is supposedly given to them. We had them open it and see if it was meant for them or not. If not, they have to give it to the person whom they think that the gift is intended for. 

It was definitely fun!!! 

*No pictures will be posted because I was busy facilitating the gift-opening ceremony game. Haha!

*Update: I had Monique choose a gift for herself from me. She chose a Philips x O'neill 

The Specked Earphones.

As for me, I have been eye-ing the Belle de Jour Power Planner 2012 for myself.

I wanted to have this for a couple of times before but this time I actually get it for myself.

 It was on 10% discount plus free shipping.Yay!

I paid and had it shipped.

Belle de Jour Power Planner 2012

Belle de Jour Lifestyle Card

Monthly tabs

Happy happy ME! :))

Gifts aren't the most important part of Christmas. Personally, the presence of my family is the best present in the world. Gift giving during Christmas in our household signifies that they are of value to us and symbolizes our gratitude for their existence in our life, especially to our parents.

Merry Christmas everyone! ^__^

God bless us all.

Mana | Merry Christmas!

 

(L-R): Chelin, Pia, Me, Mitch and Julienne

Chiki and Chelin

 

Marc and Julienne

Mitch and Dennis

 

Lourie and Roy

Chelin and brother Purr2

Me (a.k.a. Ang forever na single)

almost Christmas with my friends

Taken at Mana, Lanang, Davao City

Every year, this shop provides Davaoeños something to look forward to every Christmas. Ever since fireworks and firecrackers were banned in the city, this attraction served as a peaceful alternative.

Their Christmas decorations are different from one year to the next.

Merry Christmas to everyone!

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 I am not alone at all, I thought. I was never alone at all. And that, of course, is the message of Christmas. We are never alone. Not when the night is darkest, the wind coldest, the world seemingly most indifferent. For this is still the time God chooses. Even without a partner, I am surrounded with good people, great friends and extraordinary family. 

I love you!

Merry Chistmas, from Me.

Jhae's Day

Cenon, Jhae and Nico

Krista and Jude

Krista's gift to Jude

birthday girl and Cenon's smirk

Paolo, me and Jhae

Shisha

new friends ^^

Take a cup of patience
And a big heartful of love
Add a bowl of generosity
To blend with the above;
Put in a dash of laughter
And some understanding too
Sprinkle it with kindness
And memories old and new.
Add some faith before you mix it
Till the dish is rich and sweet
Then enjoy a heaped up portion
With everyone you meet!

 

Happy birthday Jhae!

Love, Me. :)