Christmas is less than a week away... and i hadn't done any shopping or sent any cards like i used to. *sigh* this whole Christmas spirit just grows out of you somewhat when you grow up. i remember those years back in high school just preparing for Christmas Nite. those carolling rehearsals, play practices, putting up decors... even putting up the Christmas tree at home hasn't happened anymore in the last five years. i had to suggest to dad to have a nice quiet party with turkey and all that last year. i realise that it isn't just about decor an singing carols, but there's something about being around people who are doing these things that rekindle the spirit in you.

i was with Mal at MidValley yesterday, and a few times this last week... and just watching people go around shopping, and just spending their holidays mulling around made me ask myself why it just doesn't do anything for me. i could just be cynical and laugh at the guy dressed up as an elf (or a funny looking singing dog), and point at a huge purple santa doll. is Christmas a time everyone spend with each other? even if its just taking the family out to the mall?

i had a nice quiet time with Mal just window shopping. went to watch the Brazillian film Abril Despedacado (Behind the Sun). its nice to have company to watch films like that. n_n

and as if that isn't enough, he surprised me with a Christmas present.