Merry & White

MERRY & WHITE

DONNER STATE PARK, CA

Christmas is an extremely special time for me. When I

was growing up in the Philippines, Christmas was that

one time in the year that I got new clothes. And if I’m

really lucky, those came with a new pair of shoes, too.

Decades later, I really don’t wish much for Christmas,

but this year, I got more than I would have asked for –

a White Christmas and a super awesome Cotopaxi

sweater. (I’m not likely to get my third wish – to fit

in my clothes after the holidays, after I’ve eaten my

body weight, mostly in sugar).

I have quite a few favorite things, but in the winter,

there really is nothing I love more than being in

the woods after snow has just fallen. When the air

is crisp and clean, when the tree limbs are heavy with

snow, and when you crunch and sink with every step

into this divine white stuff that fell from the sky.

I am generally skeptical about magic, but here in

the snowy forest a la Narnia lie inexorable proof

that it really does exist.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

May your holidays be filled with magic and joy, beauty and light!

P.S. I've mentioned gear brand Cotopaxi in this blog and my Instagram plenty of times.

They're an outdoor gear brand that dedicates a portion of their profits to social causes

around the world, with the aim to alleviate poverty. I LOVE their gear (not paid to say

that either) and I lived in this Libre sweater and Kusa Bomber Jacket all weekend.

Check them out and get $20 on me by clicking here.