Another year where Christmas doesn't really feel like Christmas. I guess that's what happens as you get older and everyone starts to move away and do their own thing. I miss it, though. I miss decorating the tree, listening to Christmas carols, hoping it snows, wondering what Santa is going to bring me, stuffing my face with Grandma's delicious cooking, then passing out in front of the television watching football. But mostly I miss my family. The way we were. I tend to get very emotional around this time of year so please forgive me. I think it's the beer talking. I think one day before everyone gets too old, I would like to have the whole family back together again and I could cook up a feast and it would be splendid!
Even though the Chinese don't really celebrate Christmas, there is still plenty of festivities. They put on their best rendition of a Christmas party that they can and I can appreciate that. I'm glad I'm not working for a change. I'm thankful that I have the privelage to do what I am doing right now. Seeing the world with my own two eyes. Tasting the world. Everyday I feel like a new person. I couldn't ask for a better gift. I wish I could give it back to you tenfold.
Anypoo, I wish each and everyone a safe and warm Merry Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. If there is anything to be thankful for it's the fact that you know two of the coolest women on planet Earth.
