Dear Pipsqueaks,
Has anyone seem 2014? It literally swept past me, and now it's the end of the year! Hard to believe that because I haven't even gotten used to writing "2014" in the YEAR box, and now we gotta change to "2015". Brain will have a great time adjusting again.
BUT, this isn't a year-end post, so I won't go there yet..so.
Christmas. "Where are you, Christmas? Why can't I find you? Where have you gone away?" is in fact spot on with how I felt about Christmas this year. Not that I was hoping for a pile of presents under a Christmas tree, or snow in the summer-all-year-round Kuala Lumpur, but somehow, Christmas felt rather empty this year.
Yes, we did go see all the grand decorations at KLCC, BSC and Pavilion (of which Pavilion seems to outdo everyone every year - not bad!); we did have a Christmas lunch; and yes, we did spend time with friends. But, in my gut, "it" wasn't here. Possibly, I'm so used to the Canadian version of Christmas. Don't get me wrong, I know Christmas is a religious celebration, but let's not forget what it means even to those who aren't. I'm not a Christian, but I can appreciate that Christmas brings joy and harmony, that it's about giving and sharing, and that it goes beyond cards and wrappings.
Which by the way - it's rather harsh to criticize those who would partake in the "shopping" frenzy that happens during this holiday. For example, I'm not a shopper. I only go shopping when I know exactly what I want. But, I enjoy Christmas shopping. Why? Because, I'm hunting for something good enough to represent a token of my appreciation for loved ones. It doesn't have to be expensive, but it has to be meaningful - at least in my terms anyway. It's quite nice to go shopping with someone in mind. It means that they are in my thoughts when I'm in the state of appreciation.
That reminds me, I shall have to take up Christmas cards writing again...it's never good that I have to travel during these times, but that's not a good reason to miss out on these important reminders of "Yes, I'm in Malaysia, but I thought of you during these holidays! I miss you!" cards. Maybe this will bring a little Christmas back to me. Will try...
For next year, I do hope to spend Christmas at home - in Vancouver. It'll be nice if it snows...and I really appreciate that everyone you meet greets with "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays". It's those little things that make Christmas special to me. That's what "Christmas is in the air" means.
Anyway, just wanted to say that you've been missed this year, Christmas. Don't go hilang again in 2015, Be merry ;)
Has anyone seem 2014? It literally swept past me, and now it's the end of the year! Hard to believe that because I haven't even gotten used to writing "2014" in the YEAR box, and now we gotta change to "2015". Brain will have a great time adjusting again.
BUT, this isn't a year-end post, so I won't go there yet..so.
Christmas. "Where are you, Christmas? Why can't I find you? Where have you gone away?" is in fact spot on with how I felt about Christmas this year. Not that I was hoping for a pile of presents under a Christmas tree, or snow in the summer-all-year-round Kuala Lumpur, but somehow, Christmas felt rather empty this year.
Yes, we did go see all the grand decorations at KLCC, BSC and Pavilion (of which Pavilion seems to outdo everyone every year - not bad!); we did have a Christmas lunch; and yes, we did spend time with friends. But, in my gut, "it" wasn't here. Possibly, I'm so used to the Canadian version of Christmas. Don't get me wrong, I know Christmas is a religious celebration, but let's not forget what it means even to those who aren't. I'm not a Christian, but I can appreciate that Christmas brings joy and harmony, that it's about giving and sharing, and that it goes beyond cards and wrappings.
Which by the way - it's rather harsh to criticize those who would partake in the "shopping" frenzy that happens during this holiday. For example, I'm not a shopper. I only go shopping when I know exactly what I want. But, I enjoy Christmas shopping. Why? Because, I'm hunting for something good enough to represent a token of my appreciation for loved ones. It doesn't have to be expensive, but it has to be meaningful - at least in my terms anyway. It's quite nice to go shopping with someone in mind. It means that they are in my thoughts when I'm in the state of appreciation.
That reminds me, I shall have to take up Christmas cards writing again...it's never good that I have to travel during these times, but that's not a good reason to miss out on these important reminders of "Yes, I'm in Malaysia, but I thought of you during these holidays! I miss you!" cards. Maybe this will bring a little Christmas back to me. Will try...
For next year, I do hope to spend Christmas at home - in Vancouver. It'll be nice if it snows...and I really appreciate that everyone you meet greets with "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays". It's those little things that make Christmas special to me. That's what "Christmas is in the air" means.
Anyway, just wanted to say that you've been missed this year, Christmas. Don't go hilang again in 2015, Be merry ;)