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Warm Christmas Eve

It is Christmas Eve, the whole Cityhall was overwhelmed with countless crowds whom I presumed (most likely) be on leave or Company's off for the festive season. Gabriel, my boss, was generous to give us the day off and even threw us lunch at Tony Ramas, Suntec.

Round two of gift exchanged took place over lunch, at the same moment when we were waiting for the food to arrive. Prior today, we had drawn lots to identify to whom our Xmas present were meant for. By chance I picked Rebecca, my adorable manager and got her a bracelet with angels from Perlini's Silver. Good lord it won some admiration and pleasant comments. That's good. No reason she won't like it.

As for myself, I got a gift from Irene, who got me a Creative earphone which cost 19 bucks. Well..erm.. she forgot to remove the price tag before she had the present wrapped. When I open and show to the rest, I was like covering the price tag so as to save Irene any embarrassment.

Mentioned in my previous blog, it's Xmas spirit which matters. It's about sincerity and thoughts to give others a gift. However, I failed to mention Xmas may not be another joyous holiday when you received something you never like.

I know... the most hurtful thing is when you brought something for another and turns out the receiver never like it. Honey did buy me something. Perhaps I'm too difficult to please. Perhaps I've always bought all the things I need and want that I feel unsatisfied when I received something which was not particularly what I'd have noticed. Well... I don't really know. I advised her that she should save some money instead of wasting on presents for me. Perhaps that really hurt. Sigh. Though Xmas would be happy. Perhaps not.

Most likely, I'm bound not to be gave any presents. That's why I've always been purchasing whatever I have now. Man.. so much of Xmas.. but thankfully, I supposed I've dedicated some gifts to make other's happy ba..