There are just those moments you wish to God never ends. Like the night I had with my family. I am simply lost for words. I am just so grateful to belong to such a closely knit ménage. I take pride in the way we celebrate Christmas and New Year. This season is always one of the highlights of my year. Aside from the games and the money (haha!) and the gifts, that sense of belongingness is beyond compare.

My aunts and uncles are fun and they want only the best for us. In case of trouble, without a doubt they would be there help us out. Not that my mom and dad are inadequate [because really, they are more than enough] but it's like my parents are multiplied into five pairs. To my Tito Raffy and Tita Marlyn, Tito Bobby and Tita Ellen, Tito Alvin and Tita Jeng, Tito Jess and Tita Pret, and of course to my own Daddy Esmer and Mommy Alice, thank you for the endless gifts and pamaskos, for tolerating our childishness, for the life lessons, for the guidance, for the love. We can never repay what you have given us but we promise to try and give back what you deserve.

Aside from the young once, the young ones, my siblings and cousins are a major factor to my euphoria. The laughs we have, the stories we share, the hugs and kisses we never get tired of receiving and giving are a few of the reasons why I love to spend time with you, guys. Isang barkada lang naman talaga tayo, e only better since we are related by blood and that will never change. We have grown up together and believe me, we will continue on with this. Because in this life, its either you change and grow or you die. To my cousins, ate Sharlyne, kuya Rey plus our cute little nephew Miguel, ate Angel, Tricia, Kevin, Kymric, Atoy, Dochoy, Pipoy, Aina, Cecille, Marivic, Keiser and of course to my siblings, ate Alyne, Kenneth, Kathleen and Katrina, you all know I love you and I will always, always be here for you no matter what. Thank you for giving me plenty of reasons to smile and laugh and for that love I never cease to feel from you. I can never say it enough. I love love love each and everyone of you. :*

So, here's to more family time and love. Cheers!
ps. Welcome 2009!
And oh yeah! This is my 143th post. How appropriate! ♥