Reading was set aside for a while. I could not concentrate reading even at night aside from perusing a few poems by Mary Oliver….again!
There are deliveries almost every day for the three of us (Josef, Jovy and me) brought about by the Lazada sale last December 12. They have sales every month like 10-10-20, 11-11-20 etc. And since this is also their Christmas sale for the year, there seems to be many shoppers online. Lazada Philippines consists of several sellers of electronic accessories, appliances, toys, groceries, fashion accessories, home and living, health and beauty accessories too, You name it, they have it, all at a much lower price than in department stores with minimum charges for delivery. I have completed my gifts shopping at Lazada. There is one more item that I am waiting for, an electric kettle I ordered two days ago for our use. Lazada is a very popular online destination in Southeast Asia. “The online shopping group boasts one of the largest catalogues of items in the Philippines, with items from different reliable brands, and are grouped into categories that are being sold in the website and the app”.
Yesterday, I prepared Embutido, a Pilipino meatloaf which is also a regular fare for our Noche Buena. Pair it with pancit or any pasta dish, some favorite sweets and other desserts and you’re good to go. I made 16 rolls in all. It can keep for long in the ref without losing its flavor, just freeze it.
This afternoon, I wrapped all the gifts for the family. Jovy helped me with the bigger item for Nissa and Obet. Good thing SM East Ortigas gave me extra wrappers because half portions of the Christmas wrappers I have here got wet during the flood last month.
Last night was a very inspiring 2nd day celebration of Simbang Gabi. Fr. Paul, one of my favorite priests at St. Paul was the mass presider. Looking forward tonight for the 3rd celebration.
Take care guys, Covid is still enjoying its worldwide romping around.
I too shopped online at Zando.
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I guess shopping online is the safest way to do now, right Kavitha?
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Shopping online was safer and shopping for the freezer a quick ten minutes after work. Not much anticipation for Christmas as Covid hovers, worse for us, as three family members are infected.
Take care Arlene.
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Oh my, sad to hear that. I hope they get well soon. Keep safe always.
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I like the sound of that meatloaf and pasta, Arlene. I haven’t had breakfast yet, and it’s making me hungry. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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If you were near, I’ll give you a share 🙂
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Enjoy the holidays. Looks like you have a great start on the festivities!
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Just so I could relax from here on. Have a nice weekend Maggie.
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Hope you are enjoying it, too, Arlene.
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I made fruitcake for the first time in years. I have baked more since we have been stuck at home. I guess that is one plus for the pandemic.
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I love fruitcake 🍪☕🎂
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If you were near I would give you a taste!
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If only…that would be great.
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We could meet in Hawaii!LOL
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Yeay 🙂
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Same here with doing the Christmas shopping online. It’s so easy but I do miss going out and getting into the Christmas spirit. Growing up we always had a special German ham and potato salad for Christmas Eve dinner. And we had roasted goose, mashed potatoes and braised red cabbage with apples on Christmas Day. Very traditional back then in Germany. 🎄
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We call the Christmas Eve dinner Noche Buena, a Spanish for Good Night. We’ll have probably pancit, the rolls of meat loaf I cooked earlier, some sweets and macaroni salad. Simple fare that we all love. On Christmas day, I just ordered fish for grilling then I’ll cook pasta and that’s it.
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A Christmas feast! Have a wonderful time and I presume a video chat with Nate. 🎄☃️🎅
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They came over, we had lunch together together.
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I, too, love Mary Oliver!
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Hi Aimee, thanks for dropping by.
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