Friday, January 04, 2008



My New Year was a tad laid-back. We did not have our set of fireworks to join the racket of explosions nor did we colorfully light up the grayish-black metro sky. Instead, we were at home. Mom and Dad watching a series of Boston Legal. Us girls waited for new year. However cautious that we wouldn't let smoke get inside our rooms, we had our windows all locked up. So, as soon as people lighted their first set of fireworks, I together with Lexi dashed our way to the terrace hoping that from there we'd see those beautiful, bright, exploding objects. And fortunately, we had a pretty good spot. Under plastic roofing to shield ourselves (just in case... you never really know), we both watched in awe, holding firmly with our heads between the fence, just like some desperate kids would do. Despite the uneasy position we got ourselves into, it was good enough to see those fireworks while making our own countdown to year `08.

On the contrary, it would have been lovely if I had the chance to spend New Year in silence. Long ago has it been that I was able to spend some time for myself or some time with my family with a noiseless atmosphere. It would have been an enchanting experience if I also had the chance to spend it with Him-- thanking him for the wonderful and successful year and asking for guidance for this new journey. It would have been a rocking experience too, if maybe I made a new year countdown with Him and only Him.

A happy new year to you all!