Today I accomplished a lot. For instance I committed at least four of the seven deadly sins (gluttony, sloth, greed and pride). Pretty good in my book. I made my grandmother listen to me butcher the ukulele for half an hour while she watched me with a look that said, "this is no longer cute after 10 years old, and this is just embarrassing after 20". But she probably deserved it; this was after she looked at a picture of me and swore that it must be a guy because no girl would have arms that thick. I wore three different combinations of pajamas and ate three different desserts. A most excellent day.
It was in those moments when I was rolling around on the floor, sure my stomach would explode, that I realized this was my only family holiday experience for the winter. Winter holds the most important holidays: my birthday, New Years, Thanksgiving, Christmas (in order of importance) and it makes me a little bit sad to think that I will not be spending 3 of those with people I feel comfortable picking fights with. Christmas will definitely not be the same without my contribution to the family squabble. Maybe there is a way I can skype in...
All joking aside, I think I was able to fit in an entire season of festivities into one night, and I was definitely able to fit in an entire season's worth of eating. This winter I will miss my friends and family very much. It will be different without the familiarity, the guaranteed laughter and smiles. It makes me a little bit sad. Still, I am very, very lucky that I have such amazing people to miss. Happy Thanksmas Newbirth to you all!