What's Christmas Without the Lights?

I remember that one bizarre conversation I had with a friend where we talked about that one disability we fear to have. I forgot hers but mine is to be blind. I fear how I will see nothing but darkness 'till the end of my days. Thank God it's just a thought and not a reality. Well, although I have told my husband that I'd rather have no electricity than no water at home, it's still not true at all. How can I cook if there's no light? How can my daughter, Sophia do her homework if it's dark? What's Christmas without the lights? Isn't it what makes this joyous occasion merry and bright? 

For some families, having no light does not matter. It doesn't dampen their spirits to live their lives. The kids still go to school, the folks continue to work and they still smile despite it all. What matters to them is their togetherness. Isn't it that Joseph and Mary did not care where Jesus will be born as long as they are together? 

Let Us Help Rebuild Visayas

I was given the chance to witness the launch of one of the biggest campaigns to help rebuild Visayas after Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan, international name) hit the Philippines last year. I decided to go to the event, despite it being scheduled on a weekday, because spreading the word about the campaign is the least that I can give to the victims of the typhoon.

Coca-Cola Philippines teamed up with Philippine Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity for this project hoping that more people, in and out of the country, will donate and volunteer to help the victims of the devastation.