I
never realized that it’s six days before Christmas. I’ve been drowned with work
deadlines and important stuff that my personal countdown has been shy-out by
it.
I
haven’t even bought any Christmas presents yet. Not even thinking of what to cook
comes Christmas Eve.
Sigh!
I’d
like to set my mood to be jolly and so homesickness won’t force an entry in my
system. But suddenly, I realized that I’m like not feeling the vibe of
Christmas.
Is
it because of my location? Is it because I can’t see any signs and symbols
that would make me remember that it’s Christmas season already? Even I can’t
find a plausible explanation about it.
Tongue-tied
that I just find myself de-energize prepping-up for the season.
One
thing I hate in December is about the bulk of work loading up in my office
station. It is year-end which means the word “busy” is keeping an eye on me.
Why
am I feeling a bit blue when in fact I should be in a state of euphoria or
ecstasy now? Is it the distance that hampers me to truly feel the season?
Whatever
it is I am feeling now, I don’t even know. It’s like I’m floating in the air
with nothing in my mind..
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Daddy Jay, kahit nasa malayong lugar ka ngayong darating na Pasko wala ka pa din dapat ika lungkot kasi kasama mo ang iyong mahal na asawa at cute na si baby Caleb jan. I'm sure may celebration din kayong mga Pinoys jan sa Dec 25 :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas!
Baka nga po distance lang yan... maka "lang" naman ako e noh?:))
ReplyDeleteCheer up kuya jay! ^^ Mararamdaman mo din ang pasko after ng mga crazy deadlines nyo! :))
Leche flan po gawa kayo this Christmas kuya Jay! ^^ HAHAH!
ReplyDeleteThanks Fiel
Yup I’m ok naman though medyo senti lang ng konti. Yes, nandito naman ang wife ko at ang aking ultimate source of joy – ang bubbly na si baby Caleb. Pero, ang location naming is different- two hours away ako from them. Umuuwi lang ako every weekend. Kaya everyday kami nagtatawagan and skype just to ease my longing with them.
And one thing more, siyempre iba pa din yung kasama mo din ang mga brothers and sister at parents mo pag pasko di ba.
Ang celebration naming here is super discreet kasi medyo risky ang month na eto kasi alam ng mga authorities na nagsi celebrate nga ang mga pinoy ng pasko here. At may bagong memo ang embassy na iwasan muna ang gatherings kasi nalaman ng government ng KSA na ginagamit ng Phil.Embassy ang lugar nila to do gatherings which is bawal ayon sa diplomatic agreement. Kaya mahigpit ngayon at sobrang ingat kami.
Ibubuhos ko nalang ang aking pagkabagot sa Friday kasi may Sports Fest kami and I’m slated to play in the following event: t.tennis, badminton,dart, volleyball, and bowling.
ReplyDeletePao - Baka nga ‘distance factor” lang eto. Yung feeling na lagi naman nararamdaman ng mga OFW. I can prepare “Chicken Cordon Bleu” – may fave menu but I can cook different dishes as well. I haven’t tried “leche flan” kasi di ako mahilig sa sweet food. Patikim-tikim lang. Thanks Pao!
I haven't even bought anything for Christmas, at ako nasa Pinas ha.
ReplyDeleteBaka nga po talaga sa distance lang, pero pasaaan pa't mararamdaman nyo rin---at sana sa panahon na ito nakawala na kayo sa napakaraming deadline. Kung wala man pang bakas na pasko na sa inyong paligid, kayo na po mismo ang magbigay bakas dito (at ito ay maaaring ipakita sa palagiang pagngiti, isa rin kasi sa tunay na diwa ng Pasko ay ang pagiging masaya!)
ReplyDeleteGod Bless po sa inyo, Paunang pagbati ng Maligayang Pasko ng may kasamang abot tengang ngiti!
Christmas is about Jesus tito...:) Still have yourself a very merry christmas...:)
ReplyDeletexx!
Daddy Jay, ay hindi ko alam na magkahiwalay pala kayo ng tirahan jan ng wife at baby mo. Uu nga, masyado pala mahigpit jan. Yung bayaw ko din na nag work sa Jeddah, sobrang ingat din sa mga gatherings ng mga pinoy jan. sige ingat kayo palagi and maligayang pasko!
ReplyDeletedifferent po talaga ang Christmas dito sa Pinas... masaya ang atmosphere, cguro po yun yung nami-miss mo...
ReplyDeleteJust think na lng po that Jesus is the true spirit of Christmas, so kahit nasaan ka, andun din Sya.. ;)and that He love you so much.. :)
'Wag ma-homesick dahil nasaan man tayo, ang spirit ng pasko ay laging nasa puso... Anung relate? wala... basta stay happy lang coz u'r lucky to have your immediate family...
ReplyDeletewe are all hear to listen so just always share and sulat lang...
we feel you... since busy ka naman sa office, make yourself busy so you own't have time to think of emo stuff...
don't be sad...
Well, join the club . I believe it is normal for us to feel that way kasi malayo tayo sa homecountry.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy christmas though.
Much work and load to do but Christmas is still Christmas. Ito pa rin ang mga gusto ng tao. Ang malungkot nga lang ay kayo po ay malayo pero kahit magka ganun po ay tiyak na babatiin kayo ng maligayang pasko ng iyong mga mahal sa buhay :)) Merry Christmas po in advance
ReplyDeletei hear you pareng Jay honestly I feels the same way,
ReplyDeleteyeah kasama ko family ko,
pero ewan ko basta parang may somthing na kulang,
pero instead of me whining about it iniisip ko na lang di naman all about sakin ang christmas,
its about the birth of our saviour and
from that i was thankful and happy enough
in your case i know how it feels to be in distance with the ones you love,
but then perhaps just take a look of your son i knew he could turn your mood other way around
I'm sure your family and loved ones will call you or contact you come Christmas - and you'll feel the jof of Christmas kahat sandali lang :)
ReplyDeleteAdvance Merry Christmas Juicy Jay :)