Holidays are going well. Visited NYC but spent more money than I expected, though. Also spent some time with my relatives, which was nice. Will be heading back to work for new year’s Eve, but that’s fine. Overall, it was a nice and fun trip.
It’s been mostly good. Sadly, my parents could not come because the consulate could not issue their visas on time, but we made the best out of what we had. I’ve now been resting at my sister’s place, and it’s been such a pleasant surprise. We had not lived together since she was 8(she’s 20 now), so it has been quite the experience for both of us. I’m flying back home tomorrow, and I’m already planning a return trip. I needed this break. I feel I could finally stop and take a breath of confidence and self-control. I haven’t had any depressing thoughts, and, more importantly, I feel like I was finally able to let go of some of the ghosts that have been haunting me this year. It was excruciating, but I’m happy I did it. I feel confident they won’t be coming back anymore to torture and taunt me. So, I feel I can finally start a new era in my life and move forward, one step at a time. Let’s hope I can keep the positivity. At least, for now, I think I got this and 2024 can bring it. :)
Overall it’s honestly been a really good Christmas. I’ve never enjoyed this time of year because of the family stress and financial obligations (re: family stress) but my partner made it pretty incredible this year. I won’t lie and I hate to be negative ,but I’m kind of in awe and scared that something horrible is going to break this winning streak.
Have so much going on (nothing bad, though some confounding stresses are trying to emerge) that have been procrastinating on replies to the usual weekly threads, and now a summary feels ever more distant.
As for Christmas itself, my tiny & fairly reclusive family go for a super low stress affair, but many years even that much feels far big a palaver. Planning to propose we just do it once every few years, and hone in on the aspects we genuinely like.
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