Christmas came too early...

Christmas came too early this year.
There was not enough time to spread the good cheer.

That's how I truly feel Christmas was like this year.
It came up so suddenly, like an uninvited relative, very welcome, but a shock.

I guess it was the days running up to Christmas that was tough to deal with.

23rd...
The BIG day when the match with NTU was.
We played hard but not our best.
Lost the division 1 spot, but hey... if you would look at the glass half-full, we'll have more time to prepare and the B.L.A.C.K.S would be able to concentrate on the upcoming I.V.P better.
I played really little this time, even though I was sitting in my seat and raring to go! Slipped on court and strained that muscle... It hurt like someone left a scalpel there.
Dammit...
So disappointed with myself.
I'll take good care of that injury and make sure it never comes back!

24th...
Driving in the morning...
I actually drove myself to Ubi!
Ohk.. so I stalled like..twice..and held up traffic and all..
I tried and I plead a lack of experience...
It was only my second lesson...
Driving again on Tuesday...
Stay off the roads from 10.30am people!! (if you value your life..)
It was off to Godma's place where we traditionally have our Christmas eves..
It was good fun..
Had loads of wine and got quite high on it..
Kind of that mellow feeling where nothing can frazzle you..
Went to join the BLACKS at TCC at Holland V after 11pm...
Got there in-time for the gift exchange!
I got a Christmas bear..

Off to Wala wala where 'Unexpected' was performing..
The girl.. ROCKS!
Leader she is and that is beyond contestation!
Had fun, and then supper!
Got home at 3.45am, but its 2.45am to my parents!
*Phew*
I mean, if you're going to restrict me too much, expect a few white lies..
Well..
I ain't gonna educate them on that..

25th...
Happy Christmas and Merry New Year!
Just done with the maternal family party!
Not too bad, but kinda tiring...
I wish I could have invited more people!
The more the merrier!

Right...
All I can think about is that I can't believe that Christmas has actually come and gone and we're left with empty wine glasses and torn wrappers all around.
The tree is silently flashing like a camera would to capture a moment in time to treasure...
Frank Sinatra is singing in the amber-lit living room...
Rain is softly pattering outside...
It's no wonder we look forward to Christmas even though it's a brilliant gimmick retailers came up with...

I'm religious about Christmas, yes.
It's a time to celebrate life and salvation.
It's a time to remember that we received the greatest gift ever, even before we were born!
Now that's what I call planning ahead...

Enjoy the last hour before we have the next Christmas to look forward to...