Finding joy and hope in the little things

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It seems that almost everyone I know personally has family, relatives, friends who had died from COVID. If you’re one who hasn’t been “touched” by this deadly virus, consider yourself lucky and I fervently pray it would stay that way for you.

Last September 11, we have registered a record-high of 26,303 new COVID cases. It’s the highest number of cases logged in a day since this pandemic started last year. I don’t know what we’re doing wrong but I sometimes feel like the Philippines is in a losing battle. Like we’re all in a game of Russian roulette. 

What annoys me more aside from the incompetence of the government in handling the crisis is the non-stop bickering of opposing parties especially that the presidential election is just 7 months from now. 

My Christmas Wishlist (2021 Edition)

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Today marks the beginning of the -ber months and for Filipinos, the countdown to Christmas starts now. 

This is the time of the year when I get excited looking forward to my favorite season. Yes, even at my age and even in the midst of this unprecedented pandemic, I’m still excited for Christmas. I like how even in the most depressing of times, the thought of celebrating another one still brings hope and joy for me.