i don't want a lot for christmas, there is just one thing i need...

of all the songs that you would hear coming from a chapel, why this one? i muttered to myself, as a middle-aged woman dressed in red and green wailed along the night.

i don't care about the presents underneath the christmas tree...

never walk alone during the night. especially during this time of the year. i felt myself slightly shiver from head to toe as i crossed paths with hordes of people making their way toward the church.

i just want you for my own, more than you could ever know...

stop singing, gab! it will only make you feel worse, seriously.

make my wish come true...

ever got that funny feeling that comes once a year, that impressive urge to say those immortal words? yeah, even for a fleeting moment?

all i want for christmas is you.

i... i - i like you.

CUT! okay, relax - take a deep breath - exhale - do that again - close your eyes - breathe deeper - exhale - open your eyes. relax! - behave normally. good. now keep walking.

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whew. happy holidays. a few notes:

1. from 29-12-06 to 1-1-07 yours truly will be at the summer capital of the world, baguio city.
2. for UP Diliman students, regular classes resume 3-1-07, wednesday. don't forget your komework, kids.
3. next up: 2006: the year that was, in summary. and while i'm up to it, sing auld lang syne for me.

very well... so long. farewell. i have to say... thank you. goodbye. sayonara. adios. adieu. au revoir. arrivederci. auf wiedersehen. salamat. paalam. hanggang sa muli. (",)