Hello TWENTY ELEVEN

It's been a long, long time. How have you been? How was your holiday? I hope you had a good  Christmas; a graceful goodbye to TwentyTen; and that you are having a good start to the first day of this New Year. Does anyone here still believe in Resolutions? I bet a lot of you still do. And of course, who doesn't want a good year? So does anyone make a list of these resolutions and follow through to the finish line? Don't sweat it if the list didn't work out. I think part of growing up is we learn to be more forgiving to ourselves. Oh my! The drama is kicking in and I'm not making it up. Can you tell why I haven't been blogging? This whole holiday season is always an emotional journey for me because of the following:          

                                          

1. I miss my family in the Philippines;
2. I love how we celebrate this Season at home;
3. I know that my homecoming would mean a lot to my family-- and that my absence is sadness.  

I still can't convince myself that everything will be alright. If you had a member in the family that you've been waiting for, preparing for and hoping that this time you will finally see them and spend a moment with them, I'm sure you'd understand these emotions I'm going thru. I feel like the Military man fighting the battle for his men with the hope to see his family light up when that day finally arrives for him to land in his own country. Meanwhile, this soldier has to keep on fighting and praying that when that most awaited moment arrives, his family is still whole and waiting for him.

I don't need any pity or I don't mean to ruin your day. I guess I am writing in such a way because it is how I feel. If it's any comfort, all I ask is understanding which I am sure is easy for you to give. And hope to inspire you and take this in a positive way. HOLD ON to your loved ones who are there for you and with you right now. Make each time worth the visit. If you are not miles away like I am, TAKE the time to spend with them. Once they are gone, if you had at least done one good short but sweet visit, it's yours to cherish forever. And for those who get the visits, be grateful for the time, the effort, the hassle, the sweetness, the presence.

EMBRACE what is now and what/who's there. 2010 doesn't come twice. Each time is different.

Welcome 2011. Here I come.....