Late Christmas Visitors
By @acelawrites
@acelawrites (19272)
Philippines
January 5, 2019 3:36pm CST
It is still Christmas season in the Philippines which will end today, the first Sunday of January called the Feast of Epiphany or the Three Kings' Day.
And while am busy coking our lunch, my husband's niece called saying they were on their way from Manila to visit us. I panicked at the thought of having unannounced arrival of guests because there were no food for them; also am so busy during the past days because of a sick sister.
So we just ordered food from a nearby restaurant. They came and a best friend from the past was with them, along with her grandchildren and one daughter who is my godchild. I haven't met my godchild for the past 31 years! So it turned out to be a reunion, and we had a good time although I was so tired.
Do you also experienced having surprise guests?
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11 responses
@JudyEv (382147)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jan 19
@acelawrites I can understand that. We like to make sure our guests will enjoy their visit but it can be hard when you are given little warning of their arrival.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
8 Jan 19
@JudyEv yes, I was frantic; it was my husband's niece who notified us at such a very short time; and she was so apologetic about it.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
6 Jan 19
It happens when they fail to notify us in advance! It creates tensions in me, though it always turn out positively in the end.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
6 Jan 19
I managed them with the help of my family, and the ever reliable nearby restaurant who delivers food.
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
6 Jan 19
@acelawrites that's what I meant and if there is meat and fish in the fridge
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
6 Jan 19
i would panic, too, because you also need to make sure the house is decent and take out extra dishes, bowls, etc. i'm glad we now have many eateries here in our neighborhood so we just buy them. we've had surprise visitors who bring food which i really appreciate. less dishes to wash!
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
6 Jan 19
Yes, it's my concern; bringing out extra dishes, etc. because I do not have a helper!
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
7 Jan 19
@acelawrites that was my mistake. i forgot to take out our stock of paper plates and plastic cups. it would have helped me a lot!
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
8 Jan 19
My husband;s niece called first if we were at home; but we never expected they were already on their way towards our home.
@ilocosboy (45155)
• Philippines
5 Jan 19
That was a good reunion with your best friend from the past.
Had no visitors for me since new year.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
6 Jan 19
It was a good moment to meet an old friend; renewed ties, indeed!
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
5 Jan 19
That is nice that you had a bit of a reunion and it turned into a good day. I never get surprise guests.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
6 Jan 19
It turned out positively in the end, though I got tired too!
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@LadyDuck (502491)
• Italy
7 Jan 19
@acelawrites We have the tradition that The Three Kings bring candies to the less fortunate kids.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
6 Jan 19
We usually celebrate it by hearing Mass on that day, usually the first Sunday of January. Yes, it looks like just an ordinary Sunday.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
8 Jan 19
I do not like unexpected guests; it really crates tension in me.
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
6 Jan 19
Yes and though it is fun to have them it is God sent to have places where we can order food
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
8 Jan 19
This is the good thing about the mushrooming of restaurants; a great help at times.
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@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
5 Jan 19
31 years? you have a lot of debt to her, already. Ha ha. Happy Three Kings!
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
6 Jan 19
It is because she is now 31 years old and have a baby son already, but I could not give much money. so I just gave a little amount which I said was for "good luck!"
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
8 Jan 19
@simplfred I agree; the reason I was still happy about it after all the panicking!
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@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
7 Jan 19
@acelawrites That's already great, my friend. Both of you to met each other after such a long time around was already a great gift for both of you.
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@florelway (23339)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
6 Jan 19
We used to often have surprise visitors especially when my mother was still around, but lately we don't experience this anymore and I attribute this to technology, it's now a practice to call or text before one gets to see somebody.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
8 Jan 19
At least my husband's niece called first, but they were already on the way going to our home!
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