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Holiday Message from JourneyingJames

Posted on December 24, 2012 by journeyingjames 12 Comments
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Hi there!

This season is not about the gifts we give or receive. Its not even about your family or you. This season is about God giving us the best gift- His Son, His love. I don’t want to sound preachy here but lest we forget, this is a time of celebration, of life, of giving thanks.

Three days ago, I celebrated by birthday (‘supposedly’ end of the world). Nothing fancy, I didn’t have a party, I even ate lugaw for dinner. No frills. But before the day ended, I looked back on what happened the past year and thank God for everything that happened in my life.

I counted my blessings (to the tune of  Nas and Damian Marley’s Count Your Blessings):

1. Enjoyment of life

2. Supportive family

3. Great company of friends

4. Successful career

5. Fulfillment of my dream

I could go on and on but I stopped because I almost cried.

And I thank God for you too, dear reader. I’m doing what I love because you read and clicked the link. So for that, I want to say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.

Let me also take this opportunity to greet you and your loved ones A JOYFUL CHRISTMAS & A BLESSED NEW YEAR! Cheers to more enjoyment of life and love!

Here’s my simple holiday wish for you:

Wishing

Yep, real love and happiness for you!

I hope you be part of my journey again this exciting 2013. Watch out ‘coz I have so many surprises…

–journeyingjames

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12 thoughts on “Holiday Message from JourneyingJames”

  1. MarbSaga said:
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    December 24, 2012 at 4:32 am

    Thanks for sharing your adventures, James! I celebrated my 26th just a few days back too. But worse, I DID cry. Haha. Mostly for the same reasons you listed above.

    Looking forward to your surprises! Keep blogging. 🙂

    • journeyingjames said:
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      January 1, 2013 at 4:06 am

      wow, belated happy bday marbe.
      thanks for looking forward, haha! have a blast this 2013!

  2. judy said:
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    December 24, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    thank you for the inspiration you give through your journeys, james. i’m looking forward to reading your blogs in the coming year/s. have a meaningful Christmas and fun-filled new year. cheers!

    • journeyingjames said:
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      January 1, 2013 at 4:04 am

      thanks for the support judy!
      cheers this 2013, i hope you get to travel more.

  3. Louella Pedroche-Capitulo said:
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    December 25, 2012 at 6:05 am

    Sir James… personally u inspire me a lot re my interest to also travel around our Beautiful Islands thru my out-of-town seminars-conferences…ur travel-blogs serve as my references before i decide to go attend… blessing mo rin that the Faithful Omnipotent God empowered u with great writing skills kc u can vividly describe even d smallest details of ur travels… More & More Ble$$ing$ for u, Sir James 😉

    • journeyingjames said:
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      January 1, 2013 at 4:03 am

      thanks for these words louella.
      i hope i can blog more this 2013, have a blessed new year!

  4. tindoy said:
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    December 25, 2012 at 11:45 am

    Continue to inspire others, Journeying James.

    • journeyingjames said:
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      January 1, 2013 at 4:03 am

      i will, let us tindoy! happy holidays

  5. Turista Trails said:
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    December 26, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    I’m lovin’ your Christmas greeting card!

    • journeyingjames said:
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      January 1, 2013 at 3:57 am

      😉

  6. IC said:
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    December 27, 2012 at 3:49 am

    Oooh, I love surprises! Happy holidays to all. See you around.

    • journeyingjames said:
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      January 1, 2013 at 3:55 am

      hope to see yah when i get to bacolod IC! happy new year

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