Tis the Season to be Jolly!! - gifts, gifts, and more gifts.

Well, the title says it all. Tis the season to be merry and generous because this is the time when we all gather to celebrate Christmas and New Year, and aside from that gift giving is one thing that we always look forward to. I may call myself a hypocrite if I would say that I love give but not receive, of course we love to receive gifts. I could imagine my eyes dazzle with excitement when I know I have a gift, it's true, it makes us happy especially when it comes as a surprise.

Since 2007, we have been celebrating our company's Christmas party in Manila. So for 3 consecutive years I have brought with me cash & cards (must have!), expectations, gifts, presentation preparation, have I mentioned cash?? oh yeah, stated first and I mean lots of it plus a huge bag cause you never know what you might spot going around town. I always go there with my bag half empty then come home with a filled bag and an excess of few hand carried items. Shopaholic - find me guilty! Shopping gives me the pleasure to enjoy every single thing that catches my sight because it would strengthen the way I contemplate on the things I wanted to buy, meaning after all those "more than a minute of staring and consulting if I'm gonna a buy or not" develops my sense of logical thinking - slowly it will mature more. :D

Okay, I'm almost getting off-topic now so back to what I'm trying to say.. Gift giving is really part of our culture despite the fact that we're still facing economic crisis, I really see a lot of people doing early and last minute Christmas shopping. (I also do last minute shopping! hehe) For my own reason, giving gifts makes me feel good because I know it will put a smile on a person's face and makes him/her happy. Not only that but that's one way for me to show them how I truly appreciate them and what they did for me. As much as I wanted to elaborate more, I think this entry is already getting lengthy so I need to stop now. So enough of the chit chat, below are my gifts to family, to my friends, and to myself.. :)

 Gift Bags for everyone

From Left to Right: Aya & Shiela, Mommy, Wally, Uncles & Aunts

Center: Daddy

Dad's Gifts

Mom's Gifts

 

Aya & Shiela's Gifts

Wally's Gifts

Pina's Gifts

 

 Jufang's Gifts

 Food Goodies

Thanks to Aya & Shiela for the Brownies

Thanks to Coco & family for the Pizzarelli

Thanks to Lovely for the Almond & Chocolate Goodies

Thanks to Cris for the De Luxe Chicharon

Thanks to Me :) for the White Wine & Starbucks Frap & Iced Tea

 

Pre-Xmas Gifts to myself

Havaianas Kids Lucky Bug & Tiny Stars

Thanks to Sis Joriza

Gifts I got in Manila (Tvap)

Thanks to SMV - Rudy Project Watch (by far the most expensive I got this year)

Thanks to Tvap for the Jacket - Loyalty Awardee

Thanks to Tvap - Robinsons & SM GCs

Thanks to Monyeen - VS Body Mist

 All the Gifts that I got.

Thanks to the following who have given me these:

Dad - Chuck Taylor Sneakers & Purple Super Girl Tshirt

Mom - Black Teddy

Aya & Shiela - Red Blouse

Jufang - Brown Tshirt

Tvap & SMV - Jacket, Watch

Monyeen - Body Mist

Jen W. - Yellow Bangle

Cristy - Wine Clock

Kimberly - Lesportsac Bag

Me - remaining items which were not mentioned.

(Result of being a shopaholic)

 

 I love my new Chucks!! :)

I'm officially collecting NBA Jerseys

 

Forgot to take a shot of this with the others..
My very own Rayban

To sum it all up, I think I got the most.. hehe This is really the only time that I splurge around and end up with an empty wallet but I don't mind since I know money will find its way back and people whom I'm giving them to also deserves it. So til the next holidays, expect another set of gifts to be posted *hopefully I can give them way better by then.

Mau's Christmas Wishlist

Lists here and there are all I need right now, many things to do with so little time. This has been long due since Christmas is only 2 days away and I have been preoccupied with important matters. Anyway, this will apply not only for Christmas but also for times when anyone who will be generous enough to give gifts without having any occasion. :D

First off, the things I have been wanting to have but couldn't afford to get yet! Hopefully one by one I will be able to have even if it will reach next year.

1. Nike Monica Standard Quilted Club Women's Bag

 2. Sony Ericsson Satio (IDOU)

3. Nissin DI-466 Power Zoom Speedlite Flash for Canon Powershot SX10 IS

4. Short Course for Canon Powershot SX10 IS Photography Book

5. Pink Suzuki Swift

6. Abercrombie Sweater Sylvia 

 

7. Balenciaga First Officier

8. Bushnell Sky Tour 70mm Refractor Telescope

9. Havaianas Bag

 10. 32 GB Apple Ipod Touch

For now, the items listed above are my top 10. :D I do hope Santa will be able to read my list and send me these.. hehe They're easy to find I think, while stocks last.. 

21 Days before X'mas! - Mau2x's Things to do

Due to being so focused at work, I totally lose track of the days remaining before xmas.. My mind and body both are not functioning too well this past few weeks; been tired lately that's why I need to give in more time to rest. But before that I need to make a list of things to do before and after xmas, probably also the time during the break.

Things to do:
1. Attend the Mason Xmas Party on the 12th - not done! attended a different party
2. Attend Architecture Week Forum & UAP Xmas Party on the 12th - done!
3. Attend family's bdays on the 12th, 14th, 15th, 19th - bdays celebrated on other days! done!
4. Attend Tvap Xmas Party - to verify location and date - done!

5. Must clean closet and other things not used - to give as gifts to others who need it - partly done!
6. Continue jogging and walking during break - 1 week more to go and haven't done this!
7. At least make my entry for the streaming seoul contest - deadline dec. 31, 2009 - don't feel like making.. :(
8. Take shots of all my havies for my album 
9. Clear pending payments when all orders arrived
10. Claim my package at the post office - done!

11. Buy gifts for family and friends - done!
12. Treat family to lunch/dinner on New Year's Eve
13. Have a haircut at bench fix - done! love my new hair!!
14. Finish all work to be done before office takes it xmas break - impossible since we're already on break!
15. Buy gift for myself - see my wishlist!
16. Watch tv series that I got from Manila - slowly series by series
17. To go to church to attend mass
18. Write more blogs! - currently trying to!
19. Go back to Unionbank to process replacement of my eon card - have to wait 2-3 weeks for my new card.. :(

20. Have a stress-free break 

... to be continued

I'm sure there are some things that I forgot to mention here but I will surely update my list from time to time. Next in line will be my wishlist, watch out for it! =) ciao!