christmas shopping

How long did it take you to complete your Christmas shopping list?  I started shopping last month when I arrived in the Philippines but even if it was a month away from the big occasion, the time was barely enough to look around and buy the perfect gift for my loved ones.  Shopping for more than 10 people with different interests, sizes, gender and age was tough!  I’m sure you’re nodding your head as you’re reading this.  But applause for me, I was able to complete the task few days before Christmas.  Whew! Maybe I should start shopping as early as now for next years’ holiday? What do you think? Hehehe

Anyway, I’m glad it’s all over now and seeing the happy and contented faces of kids and adults alike upon receiving their gifts was worth all the effort and expenses involved! But the gift-giving doesn’t end on Christmas day.  There are still distant relatives and friends who are asking for their gifts - the kind who only shows up during Christmas.  But since Christmas happens only once a year and it’s all about sharing your blessings, it’s hard to refuse them especially those who are less fortunate than I am.  I get to be a recipient of many blessings anyway.