Mika made his stake and potatoes with asparagus for Christmas eve dinner tonight and it was delicious, as to what Mika expressed. I could faintly taste the pepper, that's a good sign but we shall see in the next couple days. Hopefully I get my taste and smell senses back.

Picking up some things for our last minute Christmas shopping. This is something I don't like doing much because there are too many people doing the same thing and the stores are busy and crowded. Ugh I got through it but in the end it is worth it. Happy holidays everyone!

My brother in law, Ila bought a gift for his wife, Tigre, Mika's youngest sister. So both Ila and Mika went to Guitar center to pick up her gift, a acoustic guitar. They picked it up and brought it back to our place to wrap it. Ila didn't wanted to wrap it at his place, knowing Tiare might see it. So he brought a few gift wrapping papers and tried to figure out how to wrap it. Mika told him that I usually wrap the present in our house, so I told him that I wouldn't mind wrapping it for him. It turned out nice since I use one of my Santa blue Christmas gift wrapping papper and one of Ila blue merry Christmas gift wrapping paper. I made a home made bow to make it look more festive. It looked cute for a last minute kind gift wrapping. Hope Tiare enjoys her Christmas gift from Ila.

I am usually on top of decorating my place, but the past 3 years I haven't been feeling it. This year I just last minute put up some Christmas stocking around the living room to make it a bit festive. Not bad but it better than nothing. Hopefully I can get back into the holiday spirits next year.

Every year the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints puts out wonderful photos, talks by the General Authorities, videos and more to share the Light of Christ to everyone around the world. I love how they share the great messages of the Light and Life of Christ. We all need his light to continue to live and grow each day. I am grateful for all that my Savior has done for me that I may live now and forever through his atonement. Without his birth, life and death, no one would be here on this earth. The wonderful plan of Salvation is the greatest gift our Heavenly Father could ever give to each of us. May we all share our gratitude and love to God and his beloved son, Jesus Christ for this life we have and the life to come. Have a wonderful and blessed Christmas everyone!

"Come ye, and let us walk in the light of the Lord.” —Isaiah 2:5.

What does it mean to walk in the light of Jesus Christ?

During His life on earth, Jesus Christ devoted His time to serving others. He healed the sick, fed the hungry, and mourned with those who were grieving.

He shared His light by showing compassion to everyone—not just His friends, not just His followers, but everyone who was in need of kindness.

Jesus Christ invites us to follow in His footsteps. We walk in His light when we feed the hungry, look after someone who’s sick, or check in with a friend who’s having a bad day.

This December, we’re making the effort to share His light through kindness each day leading up to Christmas. But that shouldn’t be limited to the season. We can walk in His light all year long.

Learn more about what Jesus taught during His time on earth. Schedule a visit with missionaries to get started: Grow Closer to God this Christmas

When Mika and I aren't working the next day, we both stay up all night just hanging around the apartment. Mika would usually be playing games or watching YouTube and I would be chilling watching him play games or I would be on my phone playing games. But this morning, Mika was playing random games on the PS5 and came across a music game called Avicii something. There was a multi-player mode and we both played together. It was hard for me because I was not use to the controller and game play. It took a moment and I got the feel of it. We played this game for a good 30 minutes and got tired cause it was late in the evening but early in the morning. Yeah I think I will pass on the next game play today, I gotta enjoy this Christmas weekend, by resting in my bed. Happy Christmas Eve everyone.

I saw this wonderful performance from the youth of a LDS ward Christmas party of the Nativity scene. Whoever put this together did a wonderful job that it made me feel the Holy Spirit. This time of year always have a sensitive and sweet spot in my heart. Click the link below to watch the full performance.

Nativity Performance LDS ward Christmas Party 2022

My sister, Jerica is a flight attendant and my twin brother Henry, worked as a cargo/plane agent. This past few days they worked out of Seattle but got stuck there during to winter weather issues. No planes departing or arriving at the airport. They meet up at the hotel near the airport and hung out since they can't leave to Hawaii and Utah. I pray for their safe return home. Stay warm out there guys. Love you 2!

After serving at the Temple we usually go out to eat and tonight we got some Kentucky fried chicken for dinner. It's been a while since we KFC and it was worth the wait. You can not beat a nice 8 piece bucket of original chicken with their famous mashed potatoes with gravy and sweet corn. I enjoyed my meal on this chilly winter night. Happy eating everyone!