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Submitted by

Patricia Anne Mari R. Samarita

I-BS Accountancy


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My Christmas 2011 has been such a blast. I had a handful of memories

which I would definitely treasure for the rest of my life, not because the

events have been so huge and marvellous, but because these moments

were spent with the people closest to my heart.

For me, the best things about Christmas are not the expensive things

you can buy out of your Aguinaldos nor the material items wrapped with

fancy ribbons and bombarded with holiday greetings, although, I am pretty

sure, everyone would want to receive those.

I personally believe that Christmas is about the Birth of our Saviour

Jesus Christ. Thus, it is about being thankful of the fact that we are given the

chance to live our lives to the fullest.

The best things about Christmas for me are the family, friends, and

most especially the memories we spend with them. The laughter and giggles

we had with our family and friends are the best things that money cant buy.

That is why I am willing to spend all my Aguinaldos just to be able to steal

them away from all the stress provided by the work place.


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I believe that a picture is worth a thousand words therefore, the best

way to express my heartfelt thanks for the season is by showing you a

gallery of my experiences during Christmas 2011:


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They are the ones whom I share my joys and sorrows, my tears and

giggles, my fears and wiggles. They have been a part of my journey and will

always have a special place in my heart.

But despite of all the happiness glowing from all the corners of our

smiles, there is an inevitable fact that there is still a gloomy part of the

season which cannot be taken away. What I am referring to are the victims


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of the Sendong tragedy. Many people were left homeless and lost their loved

ones.

Putting myself into the shoes of the survivors, I can say that it was

really a traumatic experience. But nonetheless I should still be thankful

because I was able to survive the furious rage. I am aware of the fact that I

cannot bring back what has been lost nor redeem what has been destroyed.

Perhaps the best thing that I can do is to look at the reality that there is a

brighter day that would eventually come ahead of us.

As a student, I know I do not have the capacity to give as much as

others can donate in terms of material things. But I believe that I have the

maximum capacity, like anyone else to send forth my spiritual support.

Through my prayers and the prayers of the entire Filipino nation, I am sure

that God will surely hear our prayers. I may have donated just a small

amount of denomination, but this small amount of denomination is

enveloped with love, empathy, and hope. I believe that these things, more

than anything else, is what our fellowmen needs during these time.

This season has thought me a lot. First of all it thought me to value life

and live it to the fullest. It thought me that Christmas never ends and should

never end. It also thought me to value the people that we have in our lives

right now. In life, it doesnt matter how much breathes we take rather, it is

about how much moments where there that took our breathes away. We will

only know the value of something and someone lest we lose them. Let us not


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wait for that moment. Let us discover in advance what the people in our lives

are worth. Let us Live, Laugh, and Love.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

FAMILY SOCIOGRAM

By Patricia Anne Mari R. Samarita

1. Dennis T. Samarita

2. Glen R. Samarita

3. Rommel Christen R. Samarita

4. John Carlo R. Samarita

5. Glen Miguel R. Samarita

6. Ruben Rollan

7. Victoria Rollan

8. Leodegario Samarita Sr.


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9. Delia Samarita

10. Arlyn Rosales

11. Ayen Rosales

12. Marjorie Vergara

13. Eva Gracce Rollan-Soriano

14. Donna Mae M. Pletado

15. Myka Ruigi U. Rafael

16. Phoebe Grace Bonzo

17. Fe B. Evangelista

18. Raine Reyes

19. Christian Joy F. Dominguiano

20. Leslie Nastor


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FAMILY SOCIOGRAM

1. What hearts did you draw first?

2. How do the sizes of the circles compare to each other? Who is larger,

and who is smaller? Why do you think you drew them that way?

3. How are the circles placed in relation to each other (close, far away, on

top, below, or next to each other)?

4. Did you erase or change anything. Why?


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5. Hold your drawing at arms length, squint your eyes and look at it. Is

there anything significant you did not mention previously that you now

notice?

6. Who is the most popular (leader)?

7. Who is the least popular (isolate)? The isolate might also be the family

scapegoat.

8. What are the major alliances? (Who is together?)

9. Are there any subgroups within the family?

10.Is the cohesion of this family high, medium, or low?

11.How do you feel about your familys sociogram?

12.What, if anything, have you learned?

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