After Halloween

It's the final quarter of the year. It's time to do the remaining things on my yearly to do list and start working on my Christmas List. [That by the way is still a lot of wrapping up to do. :P]

In the Philippines once the -ber months hit, you are guaranteed Christmas songs and yes, even Christmas Trees in various establishments. [Yes, as early as September and I kid you not.] For me, the Christmas season really starts after Halloween.

Why after Halloween? Well, my birthday is at the start of October and I take this month to treat myself. Basically, this month is for me to celebrate that I am alive and kicking. I take this month say thanks to the people that have been with me throughout the years.

At the end of October, after Halloween, I start focusing on the next big thing: Christmas. It gives me ample time to save up for gifts that I will be giving to the people I would like to say thank you to. Or want to make smile this season. It's also gives me ample time to recover from my celebrations and focus on other people.

I don't believe on giving expensive gifts. Yes, I am one of those that believe that it's the thought that counts. When I give gifts as well, I prefer to give them something they need or something they want. After all, I think it sends a good message that what is important to them is important to you as well. [Yes, I appreciate wish lists.] Speaking of which  here's my preliminary list for the generous hearts out there:  *winkwink*

1. Colleczion T-shirt
2. Rash Guard [So that I'm not too burnt next year while surfing.]
3. Pop up Flash Diffuser [Gary Fong's please. :P]
4. Deviant Art Subsciption. [Even if it's just for 3 months.]
5. Surprise me.

After Halloween, I sense it get colder and I tend to mellow down. I look back on the events of the past year often and reflect. After all, I hope to learn from the lessons I had this year and have a better year next year. I also notice that this is the time of the year that the real friends come out to play. [Hi, guys.] It's been somewhat of a tradition that I see these people on this final quarter, hence, I have a year of stories to tell them and vice versa.

Anyway, just giving you guys a preview of what I do after Halloween. So how are you guys wrapping up this year?