Hello, Misa De Gallo!

Time check: 5:45am of Decembe 16.

This has got to be one of my favorite mornings. I woke up early. Yes, early as 2:30 in the morning and did prep up for the first day of Misa de Gallo (Simbang Gabi). I had to take a cold bath to keep me going. As soon as I got nearer at the church, I felt this little excitement. Yes, it's Christmas time!! I love to see families, groups of friends, couples, older people going to church at four o'clock in the morning. The church was full, well it has always been every Misa de Gallo. I am excited to complete the 9-dawn masses not because I wanted to make a wish but because of my heart is into doing it. I grew up attending the Simbang Gabi here in our chapel but it was four years ago when I decided to attend the dawn masses, and I got hooked into it. I got a couple of wishes before, and with those wishes I promised to make it a point (if I can and my schedule will permit me) to attend the 9-dawn masses. I see it as time to give back and ofcourse, sacrifice something. Even if I get to attend it alone, I still get to feel the spirit of Christmas. Same old feeling. 

I've been very blessed this year, my prayers were answered. I graduated on time and got my diploma, I passed the Board Exam (Take One), I got my first job and was paid very well, I quit work to continue my journey as a nurse !Plus, I got my license this year. What else can I ask for? I'm contented with my gadgets, with the way I look..with who I am. I have a beautiful and supportive family, I have a boyfriend for four yeaes who always supports and loves me and his family loves me too, I have my real friends around, I have my nephews, my Lolo is in a good state,&& even if my mom couldnt come for Christmas I know everything will be okay and I know there's a perfect timing. I know I'll be in the hospital soon. What else? 

I dont consider of making a wish this time. I know God works in mysterious ways. I want to spend 9dawns, thanking Him. When I look at families, I picture myself with my future kids and husband attending the 4am mass. I picture my family with Mama, Papa, my siblings, in laws and nephews. I see a beautiful world. 

Its also The National Youth Day. To the youths, just in case you get to read this: Please enjoy your life. Boyfriends, Girlfriends, they come in perfect timing. Dont look for it. While you're on school, enjoy being a student. Stop bullying others. Enjoy. Enjoy your gifts, and most of all, love yourself. Extend your hands to those in need. Go to parties but study harder. Respect others. When you get to be with others who dont have the same belief as yours, repect them. Pray and be closer to God. Dont act too much like adults, enjoy it. Dont waste a part of your life that you can never get back. Life is so good. Its beyond beautiful. You have to see it. Again, love yourself, enjoy and share your gifts, and build a relationship with the Lord. Kanya kanya naman tayo ng trip eh, basta sana wag mo lang sayangin isang portion sa buhay mo na di mo na mababalik. 

As for me, as a youth, I do the same. Life is good and we have an awesome God.

I hope we all enjoy this time of the year :)

So I guess I'm done here. Thanks to my hot choco from Mcdo for keeping me company while writing! 

Love,

the little kid