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  • 23 Nov

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    Not Again: Christmas Gifts I’m SoO Tired of Receiving!

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    People have been writing Christmas lists as early as September (in the Philippines, the months ending in BER signal the start of the Christmas season – so that’s one pretty long buffer period, but pray tell, what’s with the so-called Christmas rush?) and I am no exception. I’ve bought a few for my family, and I’m still waiting on the Christmas Kringle with my friends.

    Now, I understand la ekonomiya is down right now – and perhaps there is no choice but to save or, God-forbid, recycle gifts, but this coming Christmas - lemme just remind you my dear friends, and fab readers, that there are Christmas gifts you should just keep…to yourselves.

    Scented Candles – blegh! One more scented candle and my sense of smell is gonna go whack! I have tons of scented candles here at home (kulang na lang gumamela scent), and the idea of lighting 20 candles at the same time, in a tropical country, already makes me sweat(what more if I DO light them all up). While a rendezvous with candles and rose petals sounds sexy, leave ‘em to the movie makers. In real life, you’re just a fire hazard, your nostrils won’t thank you for all the soot in the morning, plus it’s a horrifying sight for you partner when he/she wakes up.

    Stuffed Toys - seriously! I’m 27 years old. And please, blue magic is soOo grade school.

    Fruitcake 

    I have this theory that all the fruitcake we’ve been receiving (and I wrote receiving because I can’t remember a Christmas when we didn’t get any) originally came from the 10th century BC (fruitcake started in Ancient Rome) and has been recycled everysince, passed on from family to family, generation to generation. I really can’t stand it, and it hurts when you get hit by one, haha!

    Mug – I have 2, from starbucks and dlsu. Those will be fine. And please no more faker-starbucks-mugs-thermos please. I may work for 3rdworldlove.com, but it doesn’t mean I’ll be accepting every 3rd world product thrown my way. And it’s soOo not creative.

    Tacky Figurines/Home Decor – they only collect dust at home and your idea of beauty might be my idea of ugly. So, let’s save me from the risk of offending you because I chose not display your Christmas gift on our coffee table or office desk.

    Spa Items(especially foot spa stuff) - this has got to be the picture frame of the 90s (remember when you got picture frames in the 90s? it was probably the most popular generic gift of that era), and sends the message: “dear, your feet needs major overhaul”.

    Anything Recycled - especially if it came from me. Which means you either didn’t like it (my fault really), or you completely forgot I gave it to you.

     

    That old cliché, “it’s the thought that counts” was probably muttered by some guy who had no creative gene in his body, and can’t be bothered to give amazing gifts to friends. Gifts coming from the heart are more appreciated than expensive ones.

    What Christmas gifts are you tired of getting? Is it really the thought that counts? And if I’m to follow that christmas song, “Santa Claus is coming to town,” does that mean I’ve been a very bad kid(ehe)? Share your thoughts and leave a comment!

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  • 19 Nov

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    5 Benefits of Having A Dog

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    I’ve never been the kind to hide my affection for dogs. People look at me, puzzled, when I tell them about Wendy my dearly departed dog and I still get all choked up. Sometimes I think I love dogs more than I love babies or kids. Although I still get terrified of stray dogs (I had a traumatic experience as a kid), I nonetheless love these creatures – even more so now while browsing the net looking for stuff to kill boredom.

    Turns out, dogs have more benefits than we actually realize. I’m sure all dog lovers can relate, and if you’re not one, perhaps now’s the time to be a dog fan :)

    Dogs as Doctors!

    This is nothing to quack about. A study has shown that dogs have a 1 percent error rate when diagnosing life threatening diseases as compared to the 34 percent of doctors. It was reported that a woman’s life was saved when her dog kept sniffing a mole at her thigh but ignored other moles – the dog even tried to bite off the mole when she was wearing shorts. After consulting with a doctor, the mole was removed and was confirmed to be a malignant melanoma.

    Dogs Can Help You Lose Weight!
    A bit common sense, don’t you think? If you have a dog, you’d know it’s prerogative for dogs to have their daily walks – if not they’d get obese like their human counterparts (overweight people tend to have overweight pets). In addition, I find myself sweating gallons just convincing my dog to take a bath! South Beach Diet? Meh.

    Dogs Help You Socialize!
    Let’s not be coy and admit to ourselves that sometimes we don’t walk the dog for its physical benefits but for the good it does to our social life. Having a dog tag along in one of your walks makes you seem as more open and approachable to other people. In fact, I’ve seen a lot of girls walking their dogs for show. I don’t endorse having a dog for shallow reasons but if it helps you expand your network, and your dog is well taken care of – then please, by all means, adopt a dog today.

    Dogs Will Listen to You Whine and Won’t Complain
    One reason a dog can be such a comfort when you’re feeling blue is that he doesn’t try to find out why. ~Author Unknown. 

    There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face – Ben Williams.

    I remember getting all depressed over a boy and Wendy would just be there to listen – as if she had any choice, haha! A study has shown more people experience less stress when talking to dogs instead of friends or family – the fact that they don’t judge and only love us makes them even better than friends in the listening department (and they can’t exactly talk back now can they?)

    Dogs will love you unconditionally.


    No matter how strange or weird looking you are, or whatever flaw people can see you in – they are oblivious to it. With just a wag of a tail and those puppy dog eyes, you know you are being received warmly – no words necessary.

    These are just some of the reasons I can give you for loving your dog or adopting one – remember that having a dog entails additional responsibilities and it can be difficult at times – but when you think of the benefits and how all they’ve ever wanted is to serve and love us, who could resist? Give your dog a hug today!

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