As the month of November enters its last two weeks, people everywhere are gearing up as Christmas and New Year are just around the corner. Whenever the holidays come near, we think of a gathering of family where everyone is present and there a lot of good food and drink accompanied by laughter and cheers from family as we give thanks for all the good things that have been given us. More than the presents, the food and the booze, the most important thing is that everyone is there and that all are happy. Sometimes when some hasn't arrived, I get a little apprehensive that they won't make it, but when they do, it's to gather round and celebrate. One of the best songs that I can think of when the gang's all here is Alamid's "Sama Sama'.
It's not just Christmas, in the old days, no matter how frequent the gathering, no matter how hung over you were, it all disappears when the everyone's present and beer bottles opened as we gulp it down in one swallow. With good music competing with the load voices and laughter of the gang, you'd wish that it would never end. It gets crazier when sone people pass out while others start to heave or walk in circles. Despite that, the party still goes on as those who are left laugh at those who've had their fill. The most important part of all is the fact that the atmosphere of being with the group or family was as strong as ever.
Well, things have been tedious lately and as the holidays draw near, my apprehension has grown more tense than ever. My biggest worries is that after all that has happened lately is the bond still strong? A lot of bad have happened and it has greatly affected the bond that until recently has been very strong among us. I just hope that alls well, ends well with everyone accounted for and happy. It's one of the few times we get together and laugh together and I hope this holiday, it will happen again.
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