All Wrapped Up

The year of 2024 was ended with a blast of joy and laughter from our family. Christmas is celebrated on the 25th day of December, just before the year ends. This time of the year wqill always be filled with different memories with different emotions. As soon as our class got dismissed for the last time before the Christmas break, I could feel the excitement building inside me. I had been looking forward to celebrating Christmas, and this year, I decided to make the most of the moment. I thought of making this Christmas vacation more meaningful. And it did!

This Christmas, we decided to start off our Christmas with going sightseeing. We went to Aluminak Hospitality, a popular tourist spot at Santiago, Ilocos Sur. I felt like I got reconnected to nature because of its earthy vibes. The bamboo, vines, and other wooden msterial all looked great!  Very artistic desgin and all. The unlimited coffee also calls for palpitations. It was also picture-perfect. I took hundreds of pictured here! We bonded and shared love that filled my heart with contentment. It was fun! School's off.. It felt like there was a full load of problems lifted from my shoulders. And guess what? My brothers came home and celebrated with us! I feel extra happy for my mother because it has been more than a year since she saw my brothers in person. All the stress and tiredness I felt from the war-like days because of school every single day was instantly vanished when I heard two different voices coming from our home. Nothing feels better than being reunited. 

As Christmas vacation came to an end, I felt really happy and grateful for everything I had experienced. I got to spend quality time with my family, enjoy holiday traditions, and relax after a busy school year. It was the perfect break that helped me recharge and appreciate the little things in life. Looking back, I realize how important it is to take a break and enjoy the holidays. This Christmas was exactly what I needed, and I’m already looking forward to next year’s vacation, hoping it will be just as fun and memorable!