Missing my Bed

This is one of those days that I want to grab a pillow and sleep.

My students' exams are over and it is as if I have been drained. I feel so damn tired I don't want to see lesson plans and test papers anymore. I can't even gather enough strength to stand up and get my tea. My eyes are drooping since 8 am and the kids sensed I am not my usual self today so they are extraordinarily pasaway.

Since Sunday, I have been sleeping at 2 am and waking up at 5: 30. I don't take naps and I don't even close my eyes in the jeep. It seems my erratic sleeping is catching up on me now.

I have never missed my bed this much.

The -ber Fever

The Philippines is known as a country which celebrates Christmas the longest. True to its tradition, this morning, when September one came, I have heard a few people greet each other a Merry Christmas.

I love Christmas. It's my favorite holiday. People seem to be happier and much more positive during this season. I love the lanterns, the trees, the songs, the gifts and the weather. In the midst of all these, being the only Christian country in Asia, Filipinos have always emphasized that Jesus Christ and not Santa Claus is the main figure in Christmas. And I believe this is why people seem more generous and merrier in December. They know that someone was sent to save them.

Now personally, we don't go with the trend of decorating this early. With a very small place, I can't even imagine where we would put up our old tree. But we would still decorate. Even if Adie is not staying here at home, we have a new baby coming and we want him or her to see what his or her kuya have enjoyed last year.

I am so excited!