This year will be my first Christmas without my family. It is also the first Christmas in around 40 degrees, instead of -24. There’s going to be no snow, no blanket necessary to go outside to get the cold drink you left to cool down on the veranda. Instead it’s going to be a big Barbie where you don’t want to do anything than sitting somewhere close to a fan or aircon. It’s also going to be a different date of celebration as we open gifts on the 24th back home. I am also going to be working for most of the time but I think I might request the 24th off (as SDS are open till midnight this day)
It’s a bit challenging to be happy about all these changes on my favourite time of the year (as I am very childish when it comes to Christmas eve). I need to focus on the good side in order to make this a great Christmas. It has taken a while to adjust to the thought, but I am starting to be happy about celebrating with my awesome boyfriend. We can start our own Christmas tradition now, just like we want it. He realized this way before me and he got us a Christmas tree already, but for him it’s just another normal Christmas, only I’ll be there with him.
Just needed to get some thoughts out there. Write soon! :D
Julen unge dame blir hva du velger å gjøre den til! Ja det er forferdelig vanskelig, men så heldig du er. Her hjemme må vi grave ut bilen, huttre under pledd, frysa finga av oss når vi skal kjøre en liten tur osv. Og vi skal vel ikke nevne det å kjøre seg fast så en må ringe etter hjelp!
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KLEM
Ja du skjønte sikker hvem det var fra?
ReplyDeleteKlem fra Mamma:)
Det blir ikke bare litt trist for deg det blir også kjempe trist for oss her i norge. vi savner deg allesammen. og jeg trur at alle spesielt dollie gleder seg til og se deg igjen i mai :-D
ReplyDeleteUtrolig glad i deg Helene også snakkes vi igjen :-D Hilsen lille bror <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
Hi Helene, I've had many warm Christmas Eve's, we lived in S. Florida for 20 yrs., so I know all about it. We always celebrate on Christmas Eve as well. Your uncle's family always insisted everyone should dress up. I can remember so many times being extremely hot,to the point of being really uncomfortable. But we all managed to survive. You and Luke need to start your own tradition's,how thoughtful he is buying a tree for for the two of you. I know you will miss everyone but life is all about change and things will change over the years as you get older. We use to have to split Christmas Eve between both families, first we would go to his family starting at 5 o'clock sharp. Then around nine we would leave them and go to my parents, all that with two small children, it was tuff sometimes but we managed to do it for quite a few yrs. Your Grandmother Edith would always make sure the children got to go to the The Son's of Norway annual Christmas party. They always had a big beautiful tree with all handmade decorations, even real candles. They all used to hold hands and dance around the tree and Santa would come and everyone got a present, it was very nice and they loved it. We went sometimes, they always had all the Norweigan food and cookies and they all wore there traditional costumes, it was very nice. I miss thoughs days sometimes but life goes on and things change. Anyway, try to have a good Xmas and know that all your family will be thinking of you and they will always be with you, even if you are miles away. Enjoy your wonderful man and have your own intimate Christmas together, you are so blessed. Talk to you soon. Love, Judy
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