Dearest Santa,

You have no idea how happy I am that Christmas is fast approaching. It is finally my most favorite time of the year again as we celebrate not just love, friendship and family but most importantly, the birth of Christ. Santa, you have no idea how tough this year has been. I've experienced a major setback in my career that I never thought I would experience. I was so close to my dreams, to everything I wanted. But somehow, I guess, God said it wasn't time yet.

If I could just ask this from you this Christmas, I would. I wish to finally get that something that I have been working for for the past five years: the period to my much coveted title.

But I know you couldn't. You wouldn't. For it is only through prayer and hard work that the greatest desires of my heart will be fulfilled.

Santa, I have been very good this year despite the challenges and adversities that I have experienced. I have worked hard and spent countless of hours reviewing for that major exam once again. I have kept the faith despite the absence of any assurance that I'll make it this time. Santa, for this Christmas, I will be the one to take care of my own wish list, as well as that of my loved ones. Instead of giving us the things that we wish for, like you always have, send something of the same value to the less fortunate.

I am including in my letter the gifts that I wish for myself, the people I love and how I plan to give back to the community.