It's Not Over

OK, I haven't updated this place for a while now. I would have, but there was a slight technical problem concerning the power source in my room. The wall socket overloaded and burnt my plug, thankfully there was no fire and my computer is undamaged. But that left me with no way to turn on my PC for 2 days until I got myself a long extension wire to connect it to a socket outside my room. And this is what I will use until the electrician comes over next week to make a new socket in here.

So what's new, other than the fact that Christmas is just outside our doorstep? Speaking of Christmas, everywhere I look there's something that reminds me of it. I was at the mall and everywhere I turned, there was a Christmas feel to it. Christmas trees, Christmas decorations, Christmas sale, Santa walking around handing out candy to the kids, parents shopping for their children, stage performances, people wearing red hats.....it's overwhelming. But I like it though. I like this season, even though I do not celebrate Christmas. It's the season when everyone is in the mood for celebrating. Hmm, okay maybe not everyone. Some people are quite disillusioned by the way this season has been commercialised somewhat, and some people have sad memories of Christmas, but thankfully for me I have nothing against it. Maybe the only thing I don't really enjoy is the caroling, I don't know why. But then again, I don't do caroling, so what do I know?

This week turned out quite okay for me. Some small incidents made me believe in hope a little more. And I needed that, though I know I've got a mountain to climb, and it may just get harder from here on in. But I'll never stop fighting, I need to work my way back up, one step at a time.

Been listening to It's Not Over by Daughtry (hence the title of this entry). Daughtry is a new band led by American Idol finalist Chris Daughtry, and this song somehow caught my attention immediately. It's like an inspiration for me to carry on in life, and I hope this song will do the same for my friend who's in a crisis. She needs the strength to fight for what she believes in, but she has many obstacles to overcome. Despite her current misfortune, I know she can beat the odds. She's a survivor, and she's stronger than she's ever been. I just hope she realises that too and not give up on me, not when I haven't given up on her. I will pray for her.

Merry Xmas, God Jul, Feliz Navidad, Maligayang Pasko and Selamat Hari Natal, everyone. Stay well and be happy.