May the last month of the decade be the plot twist you’ve been waiting for

@sol_cee (38219)
Philippines
December 1, 2019 5:49pm CST
Happy December everyone! I love December. The mood is just different, people tend to smile more, in fact they are even kinder. This is the month everyone is waiting for in my home country. It’s 13th month pay time or Bonus time for many folks out there. Also, it’s Christmas time! I’ll be coming home for Christmas and I’m soooo counting the days. I hope everyone a better December than last month. May this be the plot twist you’ve all been waiting for. Photo is how to make this month more ‘fun’.
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18 responses
• United States
1 Dec 19
I like the ideas on that photo above. Yes, a lot of people get bonuses this time of year. I used to work for a place where I would get a bonus twice a year. March and November.
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
1 Dec 19
Interesting. Why March?
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• United States
1 Dec 19
@sol_cee We got quarterly bonuses, that was when the financial quarter ended. That was when I first started working there, they later changed it to February and October.
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
2 Dec 19
@ScribbledAdNauseum so it depends on the company when to give bonuses?
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@LadyDuck (472087)
• Switzerland
2 Dec 19
I noticed that I already do every day most of the things listed, no need to wait December to smile, to be kind, to offer help, donate to charity and so on.
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@LadyDuck (472087)
• Switzerland
3 Dec 19
@sol_cee December 6 - remember kids to put their clogs outside the door so that Sinter Klaas will fill them with candies. Here this is a very important day.
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
3 Dec 19
@LadyDuck but who actually fills the clogs with candies?
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
2 Dec 19
Haha maybe you can make a better calendar guide Anna-san.
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• United States
2 Dec 19
i'm so thrilled yer gonna get to go home fer the holidays! 's fer this calendar? if'n more folks did simple acts 'f kindness e'ery day, jest 'magine how much more 't peace the world'd be.
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• United States
3 Dec 19
@sol_cee if'n 't didn't cost so much to ship, i'd sure be happy to send ya one, hon. quite shockin', the price 'f such!
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
9 Dec 19
@crazyhorseladycx awww you're such a sweet sweet person crazyhorseladycx-san.
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
2 Dec 19
True. A better place to live in. And lots of beautiful quilts for me from you. Lol
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
1 Dec 19
You may be working abroad and usually December is the right time to come home.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
2 Dec 19
@sol_cee so true because their work contract hold them there. Some friends usually come home in summer.
@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
2 Dec 19
@Alexandoy yeah but nothing beats going home in December. Even airports are festive and the staff less scheming. Lol
@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
1 Dec 19
But there are many OFWs especially in the Middle East who can’t go home for Christmas Andoy-san.
@just4him (317277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
2 Dec 19
I like the image with all its wonderful suggestions. Yes, people seem happier this month than any other. Lots of smiles. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and December.
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
2 Dec 19
Warms the heart, yeah?
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@just4him (317277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Dec 19
@sol_cee Yes, it does.
@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
2 Dec 19
@sol_cee You can also find Hannuka in this month too. I find December to be the beginning cold and rain here.
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
2 Dec 19
That too. Where are you going to spend Hannuka?
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
3 Dec 19
@Hannihar what food will you cool/prepare?
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
3 Dec 19
@sol_cee Here with my cat at home. Thanks for asking.
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@dodo19 (47336)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
2 Dec 19
It's hard to believe that in a month we'll be in a new decade. I didn't even think about it, until someone pointed it out.
@dodo19 (47336)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
9 Dec 19
@myklj999 Good point. I didn't think of that, but it's true.
@Juliaacv (51447)
• Canada
2 Dec 19
I love the month of December because of Christmas also.
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@Juliaacv (51447)
• Canada
2 Dec 19
@sol_cee Yes, I am pretty much finished.
@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
2 Dec 19
Any Christmas shopping done?
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@rakski (126129)
• Philippines
2 Dec 19
wow, you are coming home. I am sure your family are excited!
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@rakski (126129)
• Philippines
2 Dec 19
@sol_cee How long will you be staying here?
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
2 Dec 19
@rakski a bit longer than last time
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
2 Dec 19
Lol yeah my kids are doing a countdown every day! Haha
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@moffittjc (121735)
• Gainesville, Florida
11 Dec 19
I enjoy December, but with the anticipation of both the Christmas and New Year's holidays, the month just seems to fly by way too fast. And because of that, it just feels too rushed. I like October the best, but December is good too. The days just disappear in the blink of an eye though.
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
2 Dec 19
I feel your excitement. Going home to family any time of the year is always awesome! We had an awful sad month of November losing Doodles.
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@thelme55 (77164)
• Germany
2 Dec 19
Wow! You are really going home to Pinas. I am happy for you. I can relate to the excitement that you have.
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
2 Dec 19
How about you? Where are you gonna celebrate Christmas this year?
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@thelme55 (77164)
• Germany
3 Dec 19
@sol_cee I stay here for Christmas in Germany with my son and husband. I will spend my new year with my relatives from Holland. I was spending my Christmas time in Pinas last year.
@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
2 Dec 19
Your Family will be happy Sol.
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
2 Dec 19
So will I be, Bhem..
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
3 Dec 19
@JustBhem still not enough to fill the void Bhem.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
2 Dec 19
@sol_cee Like every year you do that.
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• United States
2 Dec 19
I like the idea of the photo, but the last row is kind of cut off glad you get to go home for Christmas, I hope you have a great holiday and travel safely :)
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
2 Dec 19
Sorry I just noticed now. And I can’t find the original picture. Huhu
• United States
3 Dec 19
@sol_cee oh well, I'll make up my own for the last five
@shaggin (72280)
• United States
6 Dec 19
I smile and am kind year round. I do notice others are more cheerful during this season though. I wish they were that way all the time. I know this time of year Is spend more money then any other time of the year though.
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
6 Dec 19
I love December the Christmas spirit is everywhere
@jstory07 (140022)
• Roseburg, Oregon
3 Dec 19
I hope you have a good December month.
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
5 Dec 19
I'm pleased that you will be going home for Christmas, your family must be delighted.