Christmas time is here...

...or so I have been told. It is slightly hard to believe that the season is upon us when it is in the 80s to 90s. Also hard to comprehend when my Christmas plans involve the beaches of Thailand with friends and without any family. It is true, the visa run IS upon me and I must depart from this beloved country of mine. The plan for Christmas?...your guess is as good as mine. Will it involve caroling? Will it involve new and strange Christmas traditions that don't make sense to me? Will it involve a guitar on some beach? It is yet to be determined.
I have gotten home sick only a few times; and it always happens when I am alone, listening to Christmas music and looking at pictures of family and friends dressed in Christmas sweaters. A few days ago I turned on the AC full blast in my room, threw on a sweater and poured myself a cup of tea...closest thing I have gotten to Seattle Christmas weather thus far.
Woohoo!

Anyway, Merry Merry Christmas to all of you. I love you dearly!