I am convinced, based on my experience and observation, that December is extravagant. People celebrate Christmas lavishly, as if there is no tomorrow. And people never care how much they spend. There is joy in their hearts in spending on gifts for the family members, some close relatives, and...

There are many songs; however, there is one song that seems to make me young again. I feel my teen years were full of thrills, excitement, and erratic behaviors :giggle::giggle::giggle:. I heard this song one time while dining at my favorite restaurant. I was alone at that time. I was there to...

There are many nice and symbolic Christmas songs, but for me, the ones that I like to tune in and listen to are: I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas, Rudolf, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, Jingle Bells, and Christmas in Lonely without You. In my country, Christmas songs are heard on FM stations...

On Christmas days, I entertain myself by attending parties. There are a lot of Christmas parties every December. The first December party starts from the department at the university where I work. We usually do it in a beach resort. The next party is the university's Christmas party. At this...

Though not all celebrate Christmas and New Year, for Christians, these two events in the year are very important and overwhelming. As we navigate the whole year, expectations for the end of the year are to be filled with various expectations. That's because of Christmas and New Year...

This is one of the traditions in the Philippines. Every eve of Christmas, the families never sleep before the Noche Buena, which occurs at 12 midnight. We have to eat twice in the evening. In the Noche Buena, different kinds of foods are displayed on the dining table as a symbol of thanks to...

I cannot forget our black and white TV. I was a child at that time, and we were the first in our neighborhood to have a TV set. Our neighbors came to our house to watch a TV show every evening. They squatted on our floor. That was such a funny experience. My parents just ignored their...

During Christmas, I notice that the kids are happy and merry. Their innocent minds think about gifts from Santa and from their beloved family. They always expect to see on the dining table a lot of food. They also expect toys, ice cream, chocolate, cake, fried chicken, and beef steak. They are...

My favorite authors are Edgar Allan Poe and Ralph Waldo Emerson. I am a fan of the story of Edgar Allan Poe, entitled "The Cask of Amontillado. It is a nerve-wracking story and though provoking. For Ralph Waldo Emerson I love his poem entitled Rhodora. I like the lines where Emerson compared...

Most homes here and maybe in your place have animals like dogs and cats. They are mostly their favorite animals, it is simply because they can be petted. For me, my favorite animals are cats, dogs, roosters, and hens. They are not hard to tame, especially dogs. A dog's mind is equivalent to that...

Yes, reading improves our memory. It improves our ability to concentrate and focus for extended periods of time, which is a valuable skill in today's fast-paced world. Reading also stimulates our imagination and creativity by exposing us to new ideas and possibilities. Especially after reading a...

Reading is one of the four communicative skills that help us discover facts, things, ideas, events, and other important things that can expand our horizon. Reading exposes you to new information and perspectives that you might not encounter otherwise. It helps us learn about different cultures...

Why read this book? This book is very nice, and if you are into big-picture thinking, this book is for you. The author, Harari, will take you on a fascinating journey through the history of our species, examining how Homo sapiens came to dominate the world. It is intellectually stimulating, and...

I have read this book. I like it and read it not only once, but thrice. This is a classic for a reason. This book explores themes of justice, morality, and prejudice through the eyes of the young girl named Scout in the American South. It is beautifully written, thought-provoking, and offers...

Some people tend to care for themselves once they hit rock bottom. What they care about is the actual scenario of their feelings, which is financial distress. They forget that the more they suffer the agony of feeling broke. They better empower themselves with a positive mindset, so they can...

For me, life isn't all the time a bed of roses. We always have mixed encounters, not all the time sweet, other times bitter, that sucks our hearts and distracts our minds. It is always expected of us as humans. As we navigate certain things for our personal growth and achievement, we always...

Lately, I came across a very nice song. It is a song that reverberates in my soul, and its lyrics rekindle my past, and its melody brings me closer to my past love. The song relates to confidence and true love that even the past cannot break. I always listen to this song, and I feel like falling...

Despite being an extrovert, there are times when I also feel lonely. I just feel it without reason. I usually experience it after taking a short nap, which is why I seldom take naps. I feel lonely because my heart feels relaxed after the nap. So, I need to tune in to music that contradicts my...

During the summer, I noticed that sicknesses like sore eyes, mumps, and cough and cold emerge. And those who have a weak immune system can easily get infected with any of those diseases. I see many people wear sunglasses even inside malls and classrooms, and the reason is obvious: they have sore...

Reading feeds our knowledge, and the knowledge we gain from reading will not be taken from us, but will be shared with others when we write an article or a blog. We also share the knowledge from reading on forums sites, and without this communicative skill, we cannot convince the readers and...