Always, I am hopeful that there will be lasting peace around us.

When I was young I do not even remember that conflicts in other parts of the world exist. When I was young and celebrating Christmas in San Pablo City, new clothes, gifts, food, caroling, greeting cards, Santa Claus and morning mass were what Christmas were all about. Sometimes you wish things were the same.

I think things are basically the same the way it used to be except there are more conflicts around the world.

I can forgo everything that is merry and bright and settle for PEACE.