I do apologize for the sideways photos; silly phone won't rotate the photos! Think of it as a new outlook on life...
Every year, for the past four years, my boyfriend and I go on a shopping spree extravaganza: for Lego's. Well, not only Lego's - Hello Kitty dolls, Xia Xia crabs, super hero's, toy trucks, play doh, arts and crafts and more!
The tradition started with my boyfriend, Fermin: one year he saved up so he could donate a sum of money over seas, in Egypt. Now, every holiday season we look forward to having the opportunity to give children gifts they might not otherwise have to chance to receive.
Honestly, this was all Fermin's idea. I am continuously humbled by his generosity. This year, my mother and sister joined in on the fun!
I know that during this time of the year it's easy to get stressed: we get sick, the family is in town, money may be tight - but I have found that there can be joy in giving: especially when nothing is expected in return. This season I want to encourage us all to give: whether it's being extra patient with the lost driver ahead of us, smiling at the customer in line who can't decide on her coffee, or putting an extra coin in a meter is about to run out.
Happy Holidays!
