More photos here.

This is just the start of the many Christmas parties that we’re planning to attend this year. Lots of my friends are asking, why so early? The reason is because everyone’s just so busy during December weekends that the first week of November was the only date that we can all get together. And get together, we did! The afternoon was filled with so many laughter, shouts and happy smiles from the kids who got not just one but too-many-to-count gifts from all our friends, both local and overseas.

Some photos with my family. Thanks to the three A’s – Aggie, Abie and Alpha for these.

Next year’s plan: Bigger venue and a separate white elephant game for the Daddies!

Unemployment insurance

motorhome insurance

Closed community self-insurance

Day-care liability

Body parts insurance – tongue of a coffee taster, jLo’s backside, etc

Love insurance / happiness policy

Empty halls at The National Museum, Philippines

For classic DVDs (the ones that I’ve been trying to collect for so long), I got some Buy.com coupons that will cut down the total cost to about $50. It’s a great steal considering these are hard-to-find DVD titles. For jewelries and watches, I found a long list of Amazon coupon codes ranging from 10% to 90% discount.

I’m choosing between a 14k White Gold Black Diamond studs or the 4 1/2 Carat Blue Topaz in sterling silver. The one on the photo above is white gold and too expensive for me. If I see a cheaper version but of good quality, then I’d be one happy woman this Christmas.