Christmas Moods.

Although 2007's Christmas is over, the moods still remain within us. I must admit that this is not my best Christmas without the presence of son, Chris, Amy and Zoey, our little cute grand-daughter who is a little over two years. Chris called on X'mas night when we spoke to Amy and we enjoyed the X'mas songs rendered to us by our little Zoey. I wondered how she could keep herself awake as it was well past 11.00 pm. Jenny, my eldest daughter, called from Singapore to greet each and everyone a Merry X'mas. We really missed them but there was a small consolation from Josephine and her hubby, John who celebrated X'mas to their fullest satisfaction.

John, usually had to fly back to work each time after the Christmas celebrations but not this time as he was transferred back to KK which is about fifteen drive to his hometown in Penampang. They invited a few close friends to their house. They put up the lightings, decorations and wrapped-up presents around the X'mas tree. They ensured that those who were present left for home with at least a X'mas present. I could not imagine their tired- looking faces but they really enjoyed themselves buying presents and goodies. The most tiring moments of the day when John had to purchase those fishes and prawns from the wet market at 6.00am for the barbecue on Christmas eve. To save time for other preparations, they ordered some foods from the nearby restaurant. Josephine was rushing back to our house to get some stuffs for the barbecue. With all those excitements here and there, I regret for not joining them. Due to my immobility, I did not spend the X'mas eve in their house but my wife Elsie took the trouble to bring back some foods for me in between the celebrations. We must also thank our family friends, both Francis and his wife, Kah Choo for having contributed some assistances towards the success of the barbecue party. The most difficult part of the day was to clean and tidy up the mess being left behind. They did a marvellous job by taking care of it. For Josephine and John, it was a time worth spending.

Next to come is the Chinese New Year celebration which we will be looking forward to it.