Today I had to rush to the city to withdraw some money and buy a few stuff lacking for our noche buena recipes. To my dismay! There are just way too long queues at every atm machine. Triple that and that’s the long queue at the supermarket cashiers. It was really horrible. The minute I stepped out of the jeepney, I wished my money wasn’t just credited by the bank last night to my account.
What is it with Filipinos and last minute Christmas shopping?! You’ll never thought that there is a financial crisis when people are buying left and right, in bulks. There was one lady in the supermarket today - a balikbayan - her 4 carts were overflowing with goodies. She must be the hermana in their family reunion this year.
Well I’m just glad I made it home in one piece. Now my yummy fruit salad is already chilling in the fridge. Before it’s dark, the pasta must be boiled, the sauce subsequently cooked.
I’m thinking of taking a nap…so that I’ll have the energy to get up later at midnight.
Merry Christmas everyone! Enjoy your noche buena.