Christmas
We had our work Christmas party last night (When you work in a theatre this means that we ordered pizza, drank beer - those of us who are of age - and watched Elf on the big screen). And I've actually managed to send off the packages to all three of my parents (one is confirmed to have arrived). And I'm almost done gathering things for my brother and his wife - who are celebrating late because he's at sea. So I'm actually doing pretty well in terms of organization.
But it still seems like it's coming out of nowhere really. How the hell is it Christmas already?
I guess part of that is that I didn't have any exams or papers to finish up for the first time in who knows how long. And part of that is certainly that it's still not that cold in Vancouver (although some of the locals disagree).
And part of that is that I'm just not that into it. I'm not visiting anyone over the holidays. My roommate is off to visit with her parents. And I have some friends who are staying in town. They're probably planning something for Christmas Dinner with those of us who are around, and I'll happily join in if I'm not working - but I probably am working.
I did, on the other hand, book off the 21st. So I can celebrate Solstice in my own way. I have to get myself a candle and I think I'm going to make myself a feast. But I'm not yet clear on the details.
I know I'm supposed to be sad that I'm not going "home" to visit with family and having the stereotypical happy Christmas with all the family traditions. But I'm actually kinda looking forward to figuring out my own traditions and getting some alone time. Plus, I'm going to be working a lot - the Hobbit is going to be super busy! - so yeah.
It's coming faster than I was thinking. And I'm not going anywhere. And that's fine by me.
I hope you all have a Happy Holidays! However you chose to celebrate them (or not).
This entry was originally posted at Dreamwidth.
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But it still seems like it's coming out of nowhere really. How the hell is it Christmas already?
I guess part of that is that I didn't have any exams or papers to finish up for the first time in who knows how long. And part of that is certainly that it's still not that cold in Vancouver (although some of the locals disagree).
And part of that is that I'm just not that into it. I'm not visiting anyone over the holidays. My roommate is off to visit with her parents. And I have some friends who are staying in town. They're probably planning something for Christmas Dinner with those of us who are around, and I'll happily join in if I'm not working - but I probably am working.
I did, on the other hand, book off the 21st. So I can celebrate Solstice in my own way. I have to get myself a candle and I think I'm going to make myself a feast. But I'm not yet clear on the details.
I know I'm supposed to be sad that I'm not going "home" to visit with family and having the stereotypical happy Christmas with all the family traditions. But I'm actually kinda looking forward to figuring out my own traditions and getting some alone time. Plus, I'm going to be working a lot - the Hobbit is going to be super busy! - so yeah.
It's coming faster than I was thinking. And I'm not going anywhere. And that's fine by me.
I hope you all have a Happy Holidays! However you chose to celebrate them (or not).
This entry was originally posted at Dreamwidth.
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