2005 
Christmas. A time to celebrate. A celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. A celebration of life. Life. Quite amusing. This year has been a trying year. The good ones and the bad. Life really is full of surprises. Friends and relatives passed away. Early this year, the father of Rene Fajardo passed away. Then later on this year my friend Anthony Te, an exFEBTC officer Benny Turno, my mother in law, ex-mayor Ronald Duterte, a very good friend of mine Michael Francis Go and my loving Auntie Laya. I also have friends who are suffering from various illnesses right now. People I know. Is this the worse year or a blessing in disguise?
Surreal. But what can we do? Maybe there’s a grand plan to all of this. I don’t have to question it since I’m part of the plan. Only God knows. Some of my friends are also going abroad. Maybe for a brighter future not seen here in our country? But what can we do? We can’t beat the system. That’s what they say, overworked, underpayed. Like you’re not totally compensated for your work. This kind of work is paid ten times abroad. So? That’s why everyone’s going out! I have a nurse friend who told me her salary for a year is equivalent only for a month abroad. So what’s keeping you? 2005’s Christmas is all too different from the past ones. I hoped to celebrate it with a big bang, but then… Times are hard. Friends pass away. There’s only one word you can give to all of this. Philippines. But then, is there any other country that can give you this much tension all year? This much hardship all year? This much excitement all year? NO! At the end of the day, you can sit back, relax and watch the sun set and give a sigh of relief. Only in the Philippines.
Prayers. This is all we can do for now. But not only now. Always. Only His touch can heal all wounds. And always remember “Ask and you shall receive.” Because if He gives us everything, then why pray? Why ask when you have everything? That’s why we pray…pray…that’s why we pray just to make it today (MC Hammer). He’s right. That’s why we’re called Christians. Because without CHRIST we are nothing. Cancel CHRIST & what is left? IAN which means I Am Nothing. Pray for peace of mind. Pray for peace. Pray.
Thanks. As always this is the time of the year that I give thanks to everyone. Thanks to my family for always being there. My friends who’s always been there through thick and thin. And to God, what else can I say? I love you all!
Carol, Niko, Rian, Mommy, Son, Mika, Haruki, Naoki, Bobby/Juvy, Nats, Lindale/Almira, Leonard/Ledy, Mike/Gigi, Brojan, Reagan, Paul, Bianca G., Jillsabs, Jen, Emi, Donna, Arlyn, Joy, Maricel, Carmina, Bing, Kathlyn, Dennis, Atty., Titing, Marc, Jaime, Nethla, Mau/Meye, CFC-Richard/Gereine, Robert/Bing, Tommy/Joan, Tomas/Honey, Rey/Lorna, Ano/Lery, Nars/Ellen, Khe/Sheila, Nelson/Susie, Kenneth/Myla, Barbers/Ella, Jun/Jeanette, CHI-John/Michelle, Myla, Susie, Jill, Mathel, Sarah, Tina, Pamangkins-Tyron, Abegail, Debbie, Itin, Mia, Carlo, Mac2x, Mickey, Harriet, Hannah, Harriel, Lynjie, Jessa, Irenn, Rene, Iris, Philip, Michelle, Mark, Cuz-Andoy, Jeanette, Unyot, Boy Dako, Boy Balbin, Bebe, Mila, Luz, Inday, Jeff, Chona, Steven, Philip, Angeline and to all those I forgot to mention…Thanks!
Christmas. A time to celebrate. A celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. A celebration of life. Life. Quite amusing. This year has been a trying year. The good ones and the bad. Life really is full of surprises. Friends and relatives passed away. Early this year, the father of Rene Fajardo passed away. Then later on this year my friend Anthony Te, an exFEBTC officer Benny Turno, my mother in law, ex-mayor Ronald Duterte, a very good friend of mine Michael Francis Go and my loving Auntie Laya. I also have friends who are suffering from various illnesses right now. People I know. Is this the worse year or a blessing in disguise?
Surreal. But what can we do? Maybe there’s a grand plan to all of this. I don’t have to question it since I’m part of the plan. Only God knows. Some of my friends are also going abroad. Maybe for a brighter future not seen here in our country? But what can we do? We can’t beat the system. That’s what they say, overworked, underpayed. Like you’re not totally compensated for your work. This kind of work is paid ten times abroad. So? That’s why everyone’s going out! I have a nurse friend who told me her salary for a year is equivalent only for a month abroad. So what’s keeping you? 2005’s Christmas is all too different from the past ones. I hoped to celebrate it with a big bang, but then… Times are hard. Friends pass away. There’s only one word you can give to all of this. Philippines. But then, is there any other country that can give you this much tension all year? This much hardship all year? This much excitement all year? NO! At the end of the day, you can sit back, relax and watch the sun set and give a sigh of relief. Only in the Philippines.
Prayers. This is all we can do for now. But not only now. Always. Only His touch can heal all wounds. And always remember “Ask and you shall receive.” Because if He gives us everything, then why pray? Why ask when you have everything? That’s why we pray…pray…that’s why we pray just to make it today (MC Hammer). He’s right. That’s why we’re called Christians. Because without CHRIST we are nothing. Cancel CHRIST & what is left? IAN which means I Am Nothing. Pray for peace of mind. Pray for peace. Pray.
Thanks. As always this is the time of the year that I give thanks to everyone. Thanks to my family for always being there. My friends who’s always been there through thick and thin. And to God, what else can I say? I love you all!
Carol, Niko, Rian, Mommy, Son, Mika, Haruki, Naoki, Bobby/Juvy, Nats, Lindale/Almira, Leonard/Ledy, Mike/Gigi, Brojan, Reagan, Paul, Bianca G., Jillsabs, Jen, Emi, Donna, Arlyn, Joy, Maricel, Carmina, Bing, Kathlyn, Dennis, Atty., Titing, Marc, Jaime, Nethla, Mau/Meye, CFC-Richard/Gereine, Robert/Bing, Tommy/Joan, Tomas/Honey, Rey/Lorna, Ano/Lery, Nars/Ellen, Khe/Sheila, Nelson/Susie, Kenneth/Myla, Barbers/Ella, Jun/Jeanette, CHI-John/Michelle, Myla, Susie, Jill, Mathel, Sarah, Tina, Pamangkins-Tyron, Abegail, Debbie, Itin, Mia, Carlo, Mac2x, Mickey, Harriet, Hannah, Harriel, Lynjie, Jessa, Irenn, Rene, Iris, Philip, Michelle, Mark, Cuz-Andoy, Jeanette, Unyot, Boy Dako, Boy Balbin, Bebe, Mila, Luz, Inday, Jeff, Chona, Steven, Philip, Angeline and to all those I forgot to mention…Thanks!
