On the night of the 24th of December, laughter rings out from houses that line the streets, the cold holiday breeze gently sweeps and brushes against people’s cheeks, and dancing lights color the town in a sea of glimmering speckles, the perfect scenario indeed for Christmas Eve. However, while almost everyone is in their holiday spirits, prancing around town in their reds and greens and sipping on their big mugs of hot coco, not all people are on the same page. Some are down with a case of holiday blues, locked up in their rooms and just, well, not in their happiest. For some, Christmas Eve is just another work day, even when they don’t want to spend the holidays holed up in the cubicles of their offices, but have no choice, nevertheless. While Christmas is generally a day to be merry, it’s not always the case. And with that, we’ll look at the different Christmas stories from different people, with different perspectives. Unmasking the many layers of yule, we’ll get to see the many faces of Christmas in this special episode where stories of grief, longing, indifference, and of course, delight, take center stage.

Life is full of up and downs -- maybe more on downs. We try to lift ourselves up, but in reality, we find ourselves buried under loads of pressure and problem. Time comes that we get so tired of it, that giving up is the only way that we can see. Don't worry, everyone feels the same way. Don't let the devastation destroy you. Pick yourself up, be proud of yourself for battling the storm. Embrace the pain because rainbows come after the rain. Take slow steps until you make it, don't rush. YOU are the boss of your OWN life. 

Where am I? Who am I? We often find ourselves in a situation where we lost our focus. Sometimes, we forget why are we even in this situation? Confusion, doubts, and dilemmas became a part of our everyday routine. Is it normal? Yes it is! Everyone gets stuck at a crossroad. But, it is where we find ourselves again. The moment that we almost forgot our core, crossroads remind us that we should prioritize our own to get back on the right track. Never compare yourself from others, we all have our own timing. Who knows, something even bigger might be for you? Just wait, and keep on fighting.  

Breakdowns, tears, and failures are just part of the journey. Don't let them kill the spark in you. Life would constantly throw us in a pit that would trigger our most sensitive nerves, but the feeling of weariness is just part of the game. It is okay to fall down, just make sure that you pull yourself up. Rest if have to. Never forget that we learn from our downfalls, so just go with the flow. Mistakes are part of the process. Lakasan mo lang, 'wag panghinaan ng loob!

How's it going? We've got something special for you, so come here a little closer... Being buried under heap load of plates, after plates, after plates, is no fun at all! Luckily, we at Circle Magazine have just the right thing for you. Why don't you escape from your workload just for a short while and jive with us here at The Creative Nook as we talk about life, and well, art! Don't worry, we won't bore you even for a jiffy, promise! Are you ready? Well, you better be because this is gonna be one heck of a ride!