As a Christian, there no such thing as “unlucky” food because I believe that all our food is a blessing from God. But for the Chinese, any chicken dish for the New Year is a big NO, NO!! Why, simply because a chicken is an animal that struggles first before it can find a single worm as its food. Chicken is said to be “Isang Kahig, Isang Tuka”. And Chinese people don’t want their lives to be like that. That’s why; our family also observes that tradition. Besides, there is no harm in trying.

After the hit movie twilight was shown in the Philippines, rumors have been circulating around the worldwide web, that ABS-CBN, one of Philippines’ largest networks, would produce a Filipino version of twilight. They said that it would be entitled “takipsilim”, which is the tagalog translation for twilight. This has been a big issue since articles from blog sites are confirming the truth about the rumor. However, the network denied that they are going to produce such movie. Well, I just pity those who want to pursue this project. I guess they won’t get what they wanted.

2008 has been quite a good year for me. Good things came and of course, also bad things. But I would say that in general, God has been so good to shower me his blessings in 2008. Now, I’m looking for a more fruitful 2009, not just for me but as well for my parents, siblings and the whole clan. I intend to continue the good traits that I have started and leave the bad traits that I had behind. Embracing and welcoming the New Year is such a great feeling especially when it is welcomed with a light and a happy heart!