to give and to receive

it truly has been a busy month. christmas season is the busiest for me, preparing for the celebration of the season itself. with all the gift hunting and gift giving, merry-making and socializing... busy, busy, busy... such that i have not had the time to blog for almost a month now.

they say it is not the gift that counts, but the thought. that people give something, even just a text message, or a cheerful greeting to remind one that he or she is being thought of this season, should be enough. the reason for this season expects nothing more but that we remember him and why we celebrate christmas.

as for us, the best would be
to give and not remember that you did
so you do not expect anything in return
and
to receive and not forget that you did
so you are forever grateful.

and i don't mean just in giving gifts, but in anything you do.