Cold nights started about a week ago. The fan now is always set in low. Jovy and Josef seldom switch the air con the past days. Days are sunny though and it’s windy in the afternoon.
We need to trim the carabao grass maybe before Christmas sets in. And I promised myself that I will wrap all those gifts as soon as the additional ones I ordered arrive. Yeay, Christmas is just fourteen days to go. I noticed that there are very few homes now in our street with lanterns and Christmas lights at night. I only have our little Christmas tree and the Christmas light at night for decor. Maybe, the pandemic has lessened the enthusiasm to celebrate the season. Let Christmas be in our hearts no matter how simple the celebration is.
I remember one of Obet’s nephews asking me a long time ago why I said “Happy Birthday Jesus” in my greetings on my wall so I just told him He is the reason that we celebrate Christmas. As I have always said, it’s the time the family gets together, enjoy those moments seeing each other and remembering Christmas past.
If I were to believe the latest reports, we’ll be quite safe to have a small gathering this coming Christmas. There are now very low cases of Covid-19 here in Metro Manila. How I wish I could visit my brother who is sick but the kids have work until the 24th. It is not safe to take a commute on your own. I miss those traditional sweets and recipes we usually cook in the province – binungey, puto bumbong, bibingka, suman, puto and dinuguan.
So many reasons to celebrate, giving thanks and welcoming the days with joy. MERRY CHRISTMASπ²βοΈπ
Yes Arlene is a very special time, and after an awful year, I’ll finally be catching up with my siblings .. πππ Merry Christmas
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That is good to know Ivor, so glad for you. MERRY CHRISTMASπ²π²π²
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We are late this year — haven’t finished decorating the house yet.
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Before we know it, two weeks is gone.
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I love the way you count the days like a little tot
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Haha, thank you Derrick.
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-1C here last night, and only 3C this afternoon. That’s cold enough for me, Arlene. π
Best wishes, Pete.
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What is considered cold where you live?
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Sometimes 20 C, in Baguio city, around 12 C.
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Ha! We call that mild bordering on warm.
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Oh, but we only have seasons here.
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Very different ones for sure.
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Two seasons I mean. This morning it was so cold.
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Yes after I replied I realized what you meant.
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i have started wrapping gifts and it is always a joy to do so. π
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I am last year pa eto. It was lodged to my spam folder. So sorry Wilma.
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