Sunday, December 23, 2007

The Season to be Jolly...


Two days from now, Christians all over the world will be celebrating, once again, the birth of Christ.

I went to the mall the other day and saw excited children pointing out their preferred toys; some are wailing, some are pleading; the rest, simply demanding.

Trees decorated with sparkling lights and pretty ornaments, mistletoes, evergreen bouquets, candy canes -- banal sights to remind us that the season of loving, giving and sharing is here again.

Scenes that remind me of the Christmases back home. Days before Christmas, my son and I would carefully plan our trip to the already packed department stores. In a war like strategy that would make Napoleon wet his pants, we determine which route is the fastest and least crowded. We conquer the war zone with firm valor to bring home the best gift for our loved ones. And not to mention, the best outfit for the budding fashion au courant.

It's been three Christmases since I last had the chance to go Christmas malling with my son. It seemed forever. Tonight, I got to talk to him and the folks, and he told me what he got for himself during this morning trip to the stores. With no mommy to escort him around, he got the grandma to assist him with the delicate business of choosing which pair of shoes is the best.

Son confessed that shopping wasn't much fun because mom's not there.

Christmas is here... and it makes me want to cry.

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Merry merry christmas MJ!we always think about you.one shot of tequila for you tonight.promise.

Unknown said...

Sucks that we have to be far from our family this holidays. I am living with that. Big hugs to you friend. You are not alone.

Thanks for the greeting card. I heart you.

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas June!

- Tito Mike and Family

The Wandering Deity said...

Merry Christmas my dearest pals.

Mc, I will look forward to that one shot of Tequila, here in Korea.

Erik, someday we will party again.

Tito Mike, be well. Give my kisses to Tita and the beautiful kids!

Miss you all!

The Wandering Deity said...

Hola! The SchoolHopper is back!!!
Happy New Year! May you graduate next year!

GK said...

merry christmas hottie, santa fucked up and so i didnt get you in a stocking.. well i guess you in just a sticking wouldhave been hard for santa but then i was hoping he would manage it somehow.. im losing faith in that ol man these days...
hope you had a good one
love
g

The Wandering Deity said...

I stopped believing in Santa the moment I started losing my baby teeth. Lol!

I had a great time online with Chaos. We partied together. LOL! I guess that's enough Christmas celebration. LOL!

Hope you feel better now.

Abad said...

Hindi pa ako pwedeng grumaduate next year. 2nd year pa lang ako ulit eh. Sige, hihintayin ko ang paguwi mo! at magaaral akong mabuti. salamat.

The Wandering Deity said...

Abaddddddddddddd!!! I'm so happy you're on your sophomore year now! Isn't that some kind of an accomplishment? Hurray! Two more years to go!

I'll bring some Kimchi for you when I come home. ;p

Sonnet to Fathers