On Friday we had our Christmas Activity Day. Luck of the draw, I guess, I ended up having to host with another Korean teacher. By host, I mean stand creepily on the side of the stage while the Korean teacher did most of the work, and I occasionaly stepped out and said a line or two. Afterward, the other teacher was all, "Thank you SO much for all your help!" Yeah... thank me!
Anyways, one of the other teachers dressed up as Santa. He asked me in front of everyone what I wanted for Christmas. And my mind was blank. Could it be that I really want nothing for Christmas this year? Actually - I want things... but not from people. All I want for Christmas is to spend some time with friends. I miss friends and family, but am very excited for our Christmas we're gonna have over here. It involves a turkey, stuffing and all the trimmins. And I spent the day today shopping and making perogies - trying to replicate the kind my grandma always made (she died this year).
So today I went to the big grocery store on the subway route. And strangely enough, it made me incredibly happy to have my own money and to be buying things that I need for myself. I bought a little thermos, a clothes drying rack and several mixing bowls. And it was like I'd won the lottery for Christmas! I am not sure why doing this made me so happy!
After I got home, I spent the afternoon watching Lost episodes, washing every item of clothing I have, making perogies and cleaning my apartment.
Anyways - this post really has no point! If you've made it this far - Merry Christmas! I am off to Japan on the 27th, so Happy New Year as well. I miss everyone. Hope all your xmas seasons are going well.
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