This Christmas just came and went. As mentioned before, I don't usually celebrate Christmas, thus to me Christmas is just a holiday to veg out. And I did. Unlike last year, I didn't organize any gathering with my friends here this year.
However, I went over to Mr. Nice and his family's on the Christmas eve for a simple dinner. To be honest, I was very glad and touched that they extended me the warm invitation. They were very thoughtful in not wanting me to spend the holiday by myself. So my silent night this year was surrounded by this family in a not so silent way because we were just having too much joy talking and talking. *lol* Even Ms Nice who's not even 4-month old participated in some of our conversations by making some funny cutie sounds. This entire family is so affable including Mr. Nice's mum, whom I have only met a few times. I couldn't feel any gap with them as if they were my family too.
I like talking to them. They always bring different perspectives to me unintentionally. I especially appreciate this get-together, only me and them because I actually shared a lot more with them. And they reciprocated too. Funny how it was that when I was making fun of my parents, Mr. Nice did the same too, and better still in front of his mom. But his mom was so cool about it. This reminds me of my dad too. He actually enjoys seeing us making fun about him and sometimes he would join us in making fun of himself too. I guess this is what really draws the two generations together. Sometimes they behave like our parents, sometimes as our friends.
Since I'm still going through some "overhaul" and sorting out my thoughts lately, spending time with this family and talking certain things out have certainly allowed me to reformulate some thoughts. Thank you to Mr. Nice and his family for this, even though they didn't realize they've helped me on this.
I was hoping to have a White Christmas this year. But there was no sign of snow fall on the Christmas eve still. Oh well, too bad! But hey, just as when I had given up on this, we indeed had a White Christmas this year. I looked out from my window in the Christmas afternoon and found that we had enough snows covering the ground. I guess I shouldn't set too much expectations on things in general. If they'll come, they'll come. And when it comes, that'll be the most joyfull thing. Just like when I was expecting to have a silent Silent night this year, I had a lot of fun but warm time spending with Mr. Nice and his family. Anyway, I hope you had a great time too.
♥ every page of my imagination
