Being away for major holidays really sucks. I found that out for the first time this Thursday. Not being with your family on the day designed to bring all together is hard. I really just wanted to sit down at our giant table with my entire family and eat an entire plate of greenbean casserole. Alas, I ended up not eating any dinner at all this Thanksgiving. Dommage.
I'm starting to sort of resent this holiday season. It isn't that I don't love Thanksgiving and Christmas - it's really my favorite time of the year. The lights, the atmosphere, peppermint flavored things, everyone coming together, music, etc. I'm a huge fan. But it really sucks being away from your loved ones at this time of year. Wandering past the Christmas market - totally cheesy but totally awesome with its lights and trees - makes me want to snuggle up with my mom, cat, and a cup of cocoa. Alas, I am an entire nationlength and an ocean apart from Newport Coast, California.
I guess the good part about being this far away is the appreciation you feel for every little attempt made by friends or family to get in touch with you. Seriously. I can't tell you how many times I've looked down at my friends group text messages and almost cried. Getting cards from my dad in my mailbox is actually like Christmas. Loved ones rock. As hard as it is to be away from the people I want to spend this season with the most, I find that I'm gaining a greater appreciation for all of the people that are at home.
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