Today is Christmas Day. This is the first time in my life that I celebrated it away from home (where the heart is and also CDO).

I really want to go home yesterday, however, my schedule won't permit me. There is no available allocation for leave today and should i be absent, I am pretty sure my agents would follow the same. That would be a bigger problem.

So, here I am in the office, enjoying every moment that I have with my agents and other co-workers. I know it would have been far different if I were in CDO right now, with friends and family (without having to worry about work and responsibilities for a day).

I celebrated Noche Buena with my house mates (2 of whom are my agents). We cooked Humba, Fetuccini Carbonara, Caldereta and Fried Chicken. Something to get by was a wine brought by one of our visitors. At 3 am, we proceeded to the office for Work.

Sad as it may seem, this is the reality that I have. Nevertheless, this is a day to count your blessings. I am just thankful for all the friends who are there for me on this special day. To my mom and siblings, I will see you this weekend! And to everyone who is celebrating Christmas at work, let us remember that we are doing this for ourselves and for our family. Let us enjoy the day and make the most with our 2nd family - friends at work. Happy Holidays everyone!