In my opinion, the date felt... kind of ironic. I mean, this was supposed to be my parents' wedding anniversary. But ever since they separated for almost a decade (or probably more), this date became an ordinary day to our family. But why would I comment that way, you ask? We actually met up with Papa today, of course. Minus Angel, since she's in La Union together with her workmates for their Christmas party. So there was just me, Miko, Des, and her family. Kind of insane today because of all the traffic and the lack of taxis. Then again, it's weekend. That's to be expected.

Anyway, I received ₱2,000 worth of SM gift cards and another ₱2,000. Well, not just me. But also the rest of my sisters and the husbands. That's like ₱4,000 each. That's just... wow!

I went out again after that to go to the market and buy other ingredients needed for Christmas noche buena and also ingredients for Mama's orders. I mean, 23 is going to be chaotic and stressful. Let me survive that and my mom's nagging and bossy attitude. 😕

I only got to add lines to only one notebook — again. That's understandable, though. I mean, I was tired as hell. And I didn't even walk from house to town this time. This is getting crazy, you know. Why do I have a feeling that it would be worse once 23 arrives? Gosh! I really need all the energy and luck that I can have to survive this day.