Only Love.

I tried not to read anything about it, but still, I am haunted.  Surely whatever feelings I have about what happened last Friday is absolutely NOTHING compared with the loss and devastation of those who are directly affected.  Unimaginable, is the closest word I'd dare to use to describe the gaping hole left by the bleakness that took over the country on Friday.  It is sad but true that it is during such tragic times that one is reminded how fortunate one is to have the chance to see, talk, and touch people one loves.  So, see, talk, touch, reach out to people you love. Time, truly, is a gift.  Go on, give.

12.12.12 - Time To Think of Others.

12.12.12.  Just 19 more days and it is "hello" 2013".  For now, I will listen to Chris Martin of Cold Play sings a song that does nothing but go straight to your heart.  Sadly I don't know what the song is called.  

Below is one of our Christmas candle at home, but here's wishing that hope lights the way for all the victims and survivors of Sandy.  And those of Compostela Valley.

I am Flaking on Advent

Well, here goes December and predictably, things start to pile on.  And naturally, the feeling of time just whizzing by mercilessly is upon me and my world.  I started joyfully hopeful though.  I found this project to do - an advent calendar made out of city buildings - printable, foldable, and utterly cute.  I was going to hang them on our Charlie Brown tree after I put tiny objects of joy inside them wondrous things.  The fabulous plan was to open one box every day and celebrate every single day before Christmas.  I did print, and cut, and fold, but then the energy and inspiration fizzled out while I contemplated how am I going to hang them on the tree.  So they sat on my kitchen window sill.  They are still sitting there - now partly hidden behind the window blinds - and yesterday, I even forgot they were there.  The good news is, there are still 17 more days to go, and really, there is absolutely no reason why I cannot be inspired once again... tomorrow, maybe....