Nevergirl’s

I miss my sister.

She’s naive, she’s quick to cry, and she’s always losing money and things because she’s too kind and trusting for her own good.

Last Christmas, she called up in tears, asking us to come fetch her in Ayala because she lost the 5k she had brought with her.

A few days before THIS Christmas, she emailed saying she lost her money. In Thailand. Inside the faculty room. Doesn’t that beat all, huh? The week after that, she emailed again to say she lost her phone.

Do you now see why I worry about her more than any other sibling?

Last October, she told me she wants to teach in Thailand. I almost fainted. I didn’t want to see her go. I thought about not letting her go. She wouldn’t be able to, unless I help her. But I love her. How could I not help her?

“Let her go,” Rose said, when I told her about my misgivings. “It’s time she strikes out on her own.”

Three weeks later, I watched her board a cab for the airport. The family saw her off; I didn’t. Airport goodbyes are too heartbreaking. I couldn’t break at that point. I knew she’d need me more once she gets to Bangkok and she’d have to look for a job. And, she did.

I worry about Allaine. I’m not sure she can take care of herself. I hope she toughens up a bit. I don’t want her to run into trouble when she’s so far away from home and I can’t help her.

Allaine, I tell you this every time we talk and I’ll tell you this again. Don’t send me, Wett, or the kids presents. We’re fine. We only want three things from you:

1. Be good.
2. Be careful.
3. Be happy.

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So, no one gave me a tv stand or anything heftier than that, thank God, but the girls and I got a ton of books and dresses! As a matter of fact, Alex is in a semi-panic because she says she has nowhere to wear all the dresses she got to. I don’t know how you lovely people are spending your holiday but as for ours, we’re spending it eating, laughing, and talking too much. I won’t be surprised if we return to the city dark as coal because we’ve been going to the beach every day!

I promise to make a lengthier entry when we get back to the city. These two photos would have to do for now. Happy holidays, everyone!

At Bo's with grade school classmates (that's me in blue!)

Rubbing elbows with Barney at a kid's party

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This was the year I thought I wouldn’t be making wish lists because times are tough, and wish lists only make them even tougher. But how wrong I was! People still want to give, and give a’plenty!

This reminds me of a study I read somewhere. The more financially hard-up Filipinos are, the more they want to give — not for show, but because it makes the giving all the more meaningful. Giving when you have very little yourself — what could be more amazing than that?

So, anyway, to those who asked, here’s my wish list:

1. Havaianas (in silver, black, or any shade you think is nice because I’d never buy myself one)

2. NARS Blush (Orgasm, not Super Orgasm, and you pick the shade please because I’m hopeless at makeup!)

3. Uh, small party bag?

4. A magic potion that will make my hair grow faster, if there is one

I’m sorry my wish list is so short and unhelpful. Honestly, I’ve no clue what to write. I even thought about putting best weight loss supplement on the list but that would have been useless given the holiday over-eating I’m bound to do hahaha! I’m happy and content with what I have. I rarely want anything these days but I do know I’d die if you give me a book. No more books, please! I’ve tons I haven’t read. Plus, we’re moving by April and I’m trying not to add anything more to my stash. The hub worries enough about how huge our freight charges will be!

Know, though, that whatever you give, I will be grateful and happy. Thank you, generous people!

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