The snow's coming down. I'm watching it fall.
I had my first German Christmas season and it was strange, yet happy. I had one social gathering after another and managed to meet Chris' entire family. The customs here are going to take me three decades to get used to (pending that I make it that far). His family caught me off guard because even with language barriers it is easy to tell that they are genuinely nice, happy people with no problems in their lives. It's sad to say, but Christmas just doesn't feel like Christmas to me if no one is slurring insults or no punch has been thrown. The family never fights or argues. There are no awkward silences or people droning on and on about themselves. There was so much spectacular food involved that my gut is now feeling slightly heavier; an issue I hope to attend to in the near future. I got more hugs and kisses in one week and laughed more than the entirety of 2007-2009. New Year's Eve was spent with a few close friends in comfort and warmth (save for the fireworks in the -2 degree weather). The night life just isn't calling my name so much anymore.
Sometimes life feels like a dream, and though most days I am out of my element, I aspire to make this my element in due time. I feel like I finally have the love and peace of mind that I deserve. If this is taken away from me, life just isn't fair.
Sometimes life feels like a dream, and though most days I am out of my element, I aspire to make this my element in due time. I feel like I finally have the love and peace of mind that I deserve. If this is taken away from me, life just isn't fair.