Well I got through the holidays pretty well. Emotions were all over the place on Christmas Day. I woke up fine, but then it turned into a day like any other. I went to the gym. All the stores were open (although in honour of them being closed at home, I refused to go into them--I can go at least one day without stepping foot inside a store). But then a new friend called in the afternoon and we chatted for a long time and that cheered me up. Got me laughing a lot! Then dinner with a few of us expats still kicking around and that was absolutely amazing! Renee and Dallas went to so much effort for us! We decorated a palm tree, and had Christmas carols going. Did a little gift exchange, although I don't think my gift of nature went over very well. Oh well. Got home late, then chatted on the phone til all hours of the morning. Then at 4 a.m. got up (actually I was still up) and called home. My family had just finished Christmas dinner and opening presents. It was great to see them all and chat with all of them. It made my Christmas complete!
It makes me realize just how important some people are to me, and that I should do better to not take them for granted.
Now back from Thailand where I spent New Years and had an absolute blast. Bangkok was crazy with all of its hustle and bustle. I did enjoy having McD's for the first time in months!
Back at work, where I don't think there will be much sleeping over the next six weeks!
Busy, busy, busy. Maybe it'll keep me out of trouble. Maybe it won't. We'll see!
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I think the holidays would be tough being away from family. You are going good stuff over there (and by the looks of your FB pics a good time as well) and you are changing lives for the better. You have inspired me in a tough time since I lost my job a couple of weeks ago. I can still do what I have a passion for. I wish you all the best with your new endeavors! :)Inga
Hey Inga,
thanks for the pep talk. Sorry to hear about you losing your job. What are you doing now?
Hey Kathy. I found your blog! I did some googling using your name and Canadian Red Cross to find you. Now I'll have to read back a bit to catch up but it was nice to find you.
I remember having Christmas in Australia and it just felt so weird hearing Christmas carols and songs like I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas while it was 28 degrees and I'm standing in the shade of a palm tree :) That is the time when you miss family though. Thinking of you and boy did we miss you volunteering for PDA duty with Red Cross.... you left pretty big shoes to fill :)
Hey Barb,
Thanks for taking the effort to track me down! Much appreciated. I will definitely try to do a better job of updating this blog. I also have one through the Red Cross website www.redcross.ca. Click on blogs at the bottom of the main page.... See you in blog land!
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