Christmas

Waking up at six AM to Christmas tunes from the neighbor's stereo. You try to fall back asleep, but the music is stronger than your will to rest.

You get up, feel the morning breeze through the open window and suddenly realize that it's the 24th. The glorious day of enemies pretending to like you and family get togethers are here.

And yet, you feel empty inside as if something is missing. You take your bike out and ride around the barangay. You see people getting out and setting up for parties and some making their way to grocery stores and malls for last minute shopping.

You turn the corner and see people laughing and talking as more Christmas tunes fill the air. Somehow, it brings a smile to your face. Christmas. that time of year where everyone forgets their differences and just enjoy themselves.

You ride back home to find your mom telling you to get dressed and that you have to go to market. You comply and fight through the people who are on the same mission as you. Christmas. that time of year where everyone is happy even though they are rushing to get things done, which usually pisses them off.

You return home. tired but fulfilled, yet still the feeling of emptiness lingers within. You receive a call. Your friend calls to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas. You then see messages wishing you the same from several friends and family. You then realize that Christmas is about love and peace. Your emptiness is filled and you are happy. Christmas. That time of year where everyone shares their love to everyone else.

MERRY CHRISTMAS READERS!  :D