HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009!!

Wow... it's already 2009 in Belarus...
... called family, waited to ring in the New Year with them (it's only 3.00pm here in Arizona)

So I guess it's not too early to say, HAPPY NEW YEAR to all my friends and family and fellow bloggers!! Wishing you all the best in 2009

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I Saw Mama Kissing Santa Claus

Santa vs. Jesus

SANTA vs. JESUS

Santa lives at the North Pole...

Jesus is everywhere.

Santa rides in a sleigh...

Jesus rides on the wind and walks on the water.

Santa comes but once a year...

Jesus is an ever present help.

Santa fills up your stockings with goodies...

Jesus supplies all your needs.

Santa comes down your chimney uninvited...

Jesus stands at your door and knocks,

And then enters your heart when invited.

You have to wait in line to see Santa...

Jesus is as close as the mention of His name.

Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is,

"Hi little boy or girl, what's your name?"...

Jesus knew our name before we did.

Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too.

He knows our history and future

And He even knows how many hairs are on our heads.

Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly...

Jesus has a heart full of love.

All Santa can offer is Ho, Ho, Ho...

Jesus offers health, help, and hope.

Santa says, "Better not cry"...

Jesus says, "Cast all your cares on Me, for I care for you".

Santa's little helpers make toys...

Jesus makes new life, mends broken hearts,

repairs broken homes, and builds mansions.

Santa may make you chuckle, but...

Jesus gives your joy that is your strength.

While Santa puts your gifts under a tree...

Jesus became our gift and died on a tree.

It's obvious there is really no comparison.

We need to remember who Christmas is all about.

We need to put Christ back into CHRISTmas.

Jesus is still the reason for the season.

Happy Birthday, Jesus!

First Snow Fight :)

So... it snowed today... for the first time this winter...

The snowflakes were so big and beautiful that all staff members paused and enjoyed the first snow... but there's no telling what happens when Metro people get excited :) (watch below)

The King Of Fruits Experience

Bryan & I found a little raw vegan restaurant in Manhattan.

There we were introduced to DURIAN - known in Southeast Asia as the "King of Fruit"

We had some durian ice-cream which had a very interesting flavor (I should say flavors)... Did some research on the internet and there're many descriptions that I will leave out but if you're interested just visit Wikipedia