…. Christmas. It’s the time of year of happiness, tears of
joy, opening presents, family time and fun! Although I think we tend to forget
that the real reason for Christmas is about the giving of gifts and what
happiness that brings to others.
I am a UK guy who now lives in Sydney and have already spent
one Christmas away from home which I found really hard, I thought that I would
deal with this Christmas ok I was back in the UK in September. I am not as sad
about not being home but I can’t stop thinking about all my family being
together and I am not there. I come from a big family so I am use to lots of us
eating in the dining room and sitting/playing in the living room. I saw a
picture of my family at my dad’s diving business’ Christmas party and it made
me a little sad – at the time I was on my way to see Elton John in the hunter
valley, roof down on the car, sun shining and listening to music yet I still
was sad.
I guess it truly make you feel a bit down, sad and lonely at
Christmas when you have no family around especially when my Australian friends
all fly around Australia to see theirs and those of you who don’t are just
liers!!! Lol – BUT never fear!!! Like I said I am a little sad but I am not
losing sleep nor am I crying. On Christmas day we are having our annual “Orphan
Christmas Party” so all our friends who have no family will be in our back
garden which is meters away from the pool and beach. I have met some really
good friends over the last year and am looking forward to seeing Christmas in
with them and it should be FAB!
As for New Year I have been and done the Sydney Harbour
fireworks VIP no expense spare style so now it’s time to do something I have
never done before – seeing it in with no friends, no family and just my
partner!! On 30th December we are off to Cairns for 9 days staying
in a fab hotel (with hot tub) and just general relaxation time! 2011 hasn’t
been the best year in my life especially finding things out with family! But as
they say onwards and upwards!!
What will Santa bring you on Christmas day? Have you been
naughty or nice?
Speak Soon
