1.1.11 Medianoche

We welcome 2011 with so much anticipation… this is going to be a great year… Of course, we had the usual preparation for the celebration. I didn't prepare much for our Medianoche. Medianoche literally means midnight in spanish language, but here in the Philippines, it is associated with the New Year’s Eve feasting.
Anyway, I just cooked java rice that went with Hungarian sausage ~ I know this meal is good for breakfast…but it’s midnight so, it’s a good excuse for a snack on New Year’s eve. We also had ham for the kids. Then, we had a gelatin for dessert, cakes ~brownies and butterscotch, french bread, carbonara, and cream bread.

Christmas 2010

Christmas celebration does not have to depend on your bank account… the presents that you will give to your loved ones do not have to be pricey. It is the thought that matters so to speak. It is the act of giving, sharing, and loving one another that brings meaning to Christmas… In short, we value relationship more than the tangible things that we give or receive.

This Christmas, hubby and I decided to stay put~ though he really wanted to spend it in his hometown where his mother stays. I could feel his longing… good for me that my Mudra (momma) and sistah are moving here in GSC with me [ they are practically my own familia ~ my Padre left us and my hermano (brother) died 5 years ago]. Hopefully, we could go home by January 20th 2011 since my best buddy is getting married.

Meantime… we just had a great time [and were contented]. We enjoyed our Noche Buena and opening our presents. Here is our souvenir picture.