Well, my work week was good as I finally got to switch our site over to the new template!
Saturday I tried to go to this training thing…. but the lady told me the wrong hotel, and when I got home and found out the right hotel, in my rush to try to make it on time I locked myself out of the house. So instead I caught the Harry Potter movie with a friend which was good. But after eating and then going home for a nap I had Harry Potter themed nightmares, ugh.
I also found out that the relationship stuff that I was hoping for… but sorta figured wasn’t going to happen… isn’t going to. I hate being right.
And I realized that this will be my first Christmas in seven years with no boyfriend… and the family won’t be all together for Thanksgiving or Christmas now since dad just moved. So this is looking to be a quiet and somewhat depressing season when normally it’s my favorite time of year.
Wow that sucks, Harry Potter, Inc (TM)(C). is even starting to brand your nightmares!!!
And I wouldn’t sweat the boyfriend-free Christmas. As a multi-year veteran of Significant-Other-free holidays, I can tell you that it can be a better experience in many ways. If you need a cuddle, just grab a friend. If a friend isn’t available, then so be it. It’ll give you time to go out and experience the holidays in your own way, or in a new way than before.
It’s easy to enjoy the holidays if you want to: just bask in the warmth of increased happiness and joy wherever you find it. Or better yet, get busy and help spread the love and happiness to others. Me, I have learned the simple pleasure of a quiet, relaxing evening at home.
Thanksgiving 2003, I spent having a turkey sandwich at the top of Jongno Tower in Seoul. This Thanksgiving, I will be eating crappy food in an Army dining hall with some of my soldiers. Next Thanksgiving, who knows? But there is always a chance that it might turn out better than expected.
Christmas 2003, I went out and partied at a rave in Daehangno. Christmas 2004, I partied at Disneyworld Epcot in Orlando. This Christmas, I will be eating crappy food with my soldiers.
So, don’t be so down! You’ll be surprised how special a solo holiday season can be!!! And there’s nothing wrong with hanging out on WoW with Holiday Refugees; I’d have loved to be able to do that this year.
And remember that even though we’re not there, you’re still loved.