before the festive mood of the holidays completely dissipate, allow me to convey my own holiday greetings–albeit a bit late i might add–to one and all.  i know there's no excuse in missing out posting even a simple christmas greeting here as i have done since i started blogging, but my reason–not excuse–for not doing so is that i just simply didn't have that urge to log in to my blog lately.  i even left the conclusion of my tell-all tale of my US trip hanging (which i'll try to close this weekend) and missed out blogging on some recent episodes both good and bad.  i guess the combination of being burned out and unhealthy office environment (read:  work atmosphere and how things are being done) took it's toll on me and adversely affected my writing senses.  to be completely honest, it even affected my celebration of christmas this year.  looking at the bright side though, spending the holidays with my immediate and extended family was enough to lift my spirits up and look forward to a new year filled with hope, promise, and a renewed sense of knowing what i want for myself and my family.

i hope everyone had a safe and joyous new year's celebration.  i know i did.  i'll resume my normal writing activities starting with concluding the story of my US trip in a couple of days.  for those who frequent the site for new entries, thank you for continuing to be patient amidst the non-updates.  again, thank you.  here's to the new year, the year of the rat (which astrologists say are lucky for those who were born on the year of the dragon, that's me), and may it bring all the things all of you wish for… and more.  BELATED MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!  😀