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Merry Christmas



I love Christmas. I think it's the best holiday ever - and I know I'm not religious, but that doesn't seem to matter now anyway. As I mentioned before, it's not about the presents for me... I'll gladly give presents to my family, but receiving is of no consequence... it's all about the family and togetherness.

Yes, I'm getting sappy. Holidays bring out that part of me - I think I've cried a little bit every day. I've cried because I'm so happy I'm home, enjoying this time with my parents. I've cried because I don't know when I'll be home again - after I graduate, I don't know where I'll be. I've cried from seeing happy endings (Pursuit of Happyness) and sad endings (Charlotte's Web). I've been a regular water fountain. With a pinch of salt.

I'm looking around my room now, and it's in partial disarray - some things are packed in the two suitcases I'm bringing back to Waterloo, and other belongings are strewn haphazardly on my desk. What should I leave behind? Darn baggage limitations are so restrictive these days, so I can't bring much. But if I leave something behind, when am I going to see it again? I'll definitely have to come back at least once after I graduate since I can't leave my stuff in Waterloo. But afterwards? My Christmas wish would be premonition. Where am I going to be? Where will I spend the next Christmas?

This morning, everyone was all smiles - ripping open the wrapped presents under the tree, exclaiming happiness when the contents were revealed. I was so filled with joy when my parents opened their gifts - I hope that every year I'll be able to shower them with whatever their hearts desire. The role of Santa is so awesome - I only wish I could give more, but unfortunately, finances are irritatingly limited.

I am glad of one thing though - it didn't snow! It rained buckets on Christmas Eve, and I'm so thankful that the temperature didn't drop below zero. No shovelling for me!

Too bad Christmas can't last forever - I have to leave in 2 days to go back to Ontario. Back to the reality of school, exams, projects, and assignments. And the first two weeks are going to be hell - here's hoping everything will go smoothly!

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Happy New Year!

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Anonymous said…
christmas is the best day of the year and you totally dont have be religous to enjoy and celebrate it. it was great spending christmas eve with u. it doesnt even matter where we go :D lol. seriously dont fret over whats gonna happen after u graduate. it just stresses u out, u gotta take things as they come. all i can say is that ur in an excellent position to get a great job, way better than anyone else i know. so what did u get ur parents? im gonna miss u J!! maybe ill start a fountain of my own ;D at least we can follow stuff thru our blogs. good luck and happy early new year (oh god already?)!
December 25, 2006 5:10 pm
lifeasj said…
hehe - too bad we couldn't get some dessert! So weird that everything was all papered up!

I got my parents a ton of stuff - one of them was a Roomba! Other stuff included stuff for the car, an iron for my mom, a 320-thread count Egyptian cotton sheet set, and shower massager. Yeah... lots of stuff. ;)

Happy Early New Year to you too!!! :D *hug* I'll miss you too!!
December 25, 2006 11:11 pm
Anonymous said…
dude! that robot is so cool! i watched the video :D u wanted to give them more??? so generous :)
December 26, 2006 12:05 am
Unknown said…
hey JT! I'm reading through your blog and its making me sad to think i won't be seeing ur smily face around work anymore :( but hopefully i will see u some time again. and by the way, i really liked ur merry christmas posting... i hope u have a safe trip back to waterloo. i'll be visiting u here from now on...
December 26, 2006 4:08 pm
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