Ballet Philippines' A Christmas Carol

Our Christmas Season started by watching Ballet Philippines' A Christmas Carol at the CCP.

This ballet show, choreographed by Ms. Edna Froilan is based on Charles Dickens' popular novel, A Christmas Carol.

What I love about it is the modern twist and fresh approach on the novel and ballet dance. Both the music and choreography are excellent!

Combining classical ballet, contemporary dance and hip hop is such a genius idea! Its unique and cool concept kept us interested throughout the show. The dancers, even the little kids, are amazing as always.

Despite the grim theme of ghosts and loss, the show is far from being dull.

It will bring you as Ebenezer Scrooge journey through the past, the present and the future to find the spirit of Christmas.

The Ghost of Christmas Past brought him to his boyhood days, the delight of seeing his sister Fran, up to the day he was sent to be an apprentice at a warehouse. In Fezziwig's warehouse, he found happiness, friendship and love... but turned to bitterness after breaking off with Belle because of this chase for wealth.

with the Ghost of Christmas Past

The arrival of the Ghost of Christmas Present in his lively Christmas tree costume is such a joy (didn't get to take a photo with him after the show).

He took him to the homes of Bob Cratchit's and to his nephew Fred's. It's fun to watch the lively dance with hip-hop showdowns of the villagers.

Here, Scrooge gets to see how they had fun and celebrate the season; but gets shocked when he learned how people sees and makes fun of him.

The Ghost of Christmas Future shows him the death of Tiny Tim and his dismal future.

with the Ghost of Christmas Future

In the end, the cold-hearted Scrooge changed and rekindled his good-natured spirit. He traded his "Bah, Humbug!" with warm Christmas greetings.

See, there's still hope!

This is a must-see production.

A Christmas Carol will let you journey through sadness, comedy, hope and fear. But in the end, the spirit of the Christmas season - love, giving and sharing, rule above all.

Don't let those bad stuff and misfortunes that happened in your life be an excuse to like "Scrooge" or feel grouchy. The Christmas Season is a time to be grateful and yes, there's always a reason to celebrate.

You still have time to catch this show until December 8.

December 5: 3 PM
December 6: 10 AM & 3 PM
December 7: 6 PM
December 8: 2 PM & 6 PM

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Grateful at 34

Today, I turn 34.

Source: hdwallpaperstop

Thank you Lord for this day, for the gift of another year.
Thank you for the goodness and love that surrounds me.
Thank you for the years of blessings, happiness, and success that gave me time to celebrate.
Thank you for the challenges, trials and strength that made me rise above negativity, and drove me to come closer to you.

Thank you for letting me experience Your goodness everyday.
Thank you for the gift of laughter, of family and friends that remind me of Your loving presence.
Thank you for listening to my heart and holding my future in Your hand.

Continue to enlighten me, broaden my understanding and faith
so I can stand still on the journey you have prepared for me.

Thank you to everyone who remembered me today - my family, relatives, friends and online friends
All your messages, greetings and good wishes remind me of how much I am appreciated and loved.

"All that I am, all that I have
I lay them down before You, oh Lord
... All of my heart, all of my praise
My heart and my hands are lifted to You
Lord, I offer my life to You
Everything I've been through, use it for Your glory
Lord I offer my days to You
Lifting my praise to You as a pleasing sacrifice
Lord I offer You my life."

GoNuts Donuts Treats

I love donuts!

I got 18 pieces of these yummy treats from GoNuts Donuts.

From their latest Luscious Creations, I love their  Choco Cookie Butter Crunchy for its dark and crunchy chocolate taste and the Cookie Butter Crunchy for its crunchy cookie butter goodness!

I also want try their Cro-Nuts and GND Spreads soon.

Thank you GoNuts Donuts for your generosity!

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After Typhoon Yolanda: Help and Pray for the Philippines

Super typhoon Yolanda bought a terrible tragedy to our country. Its effect is devastating after it made landfall in the country Friday, November 8.

Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) is said to be one of the powerful typhoon ever recorded in history . Thousands of people got affected and died. Families were displaced from their homes and casualties were recorded.

Praying for the people who lost their lives and everyone who got affected. 

World sends emergency aid and the donations keep pouring in.
Leaders and celebrities offered their prayers and messages of sympathy.

Pope Francis @Pontifex
"I ask all of you to join me in prayer for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan / Yolanda especially those in the beloved islands of the Philippines."

Statement of US President Barack Obama on #YolandaPH

Source: Whitehouse.gov

#YolandaPH Support from International Celebrities

Rihanna @rihanna

Josh Groban @joshgroban

David Archuleta @DavidArchie

Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto called for a minute of silence during the during MTV EMA music awards.

Fellow Filipinos who dedicated their fight for their country:

Miss Universe 2013 3rd Runner Up Ariella Arida













Filipino boxer Nonito Donaire Jr.

#YolandaPH Relief Operations and Donations

The Philippines need more help. Here's how you can help and extend your support:

The Philippine Red Cross
World Vision
World Food Programme
Gawad Kalinga
DSWD
Sagip Kapamilya
GMA Kapuso Foundation

Thank you for all your prayers and support!

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