Dec 24 2008
Have yourself a merry little christmas
It’s that time of the year again, only this year there’s not so much anticipation for the new year and a great deal of apprehension for the current festive season. So much doom and gloom about the economy and the security situation is being reported constantly and it can really get you down.
For Primetime Morning I do some producing for segments on lifestyle which can include dining, shopping and arts and culture… While the buzzword for last year’s festive season was luxury, this year it’s definitely budget. Frankly, I don’t think that’s so much of a bad thing, too much excess can cloud our minds with the material and make it difficult to remember the things that are truly important: family, friends, quality time spent with loved ones and really just the simple things in life. It’s important not to see these as some soppy Hallmark card cliches and really think about what it means to be present with your loved ones. We are still really lucky in spite of crashing stock markets and plummeting property prices. Just think, tonight, most of us will have a warm comfortable place to sleep and probably a good meal with friends and family. What could be worth more than that?
Joanne Leow is a producer-presenter with Channel NewsAsia. She is married with 2 young sons and spends her free time reading, writing, swimming, doing yoga and cooking up a storm.