Well what would Christmas be in my family without a lil drama? It is too long and dramatic story, but lets just say that my family almost did not celebrate Christmas this year. It would have been the first time. Although my parents are separated, they have managed to put their differences aside every year at Christmas time. This year things just seemed to get worse and worse, but we still kept hoping that they would forget all that B.S. and just get along! It was not looking too good on Christmas Eve up until about 7pm. There was going to be no holiday dinner, no presents, and no tree. I am not sure how it happened, but I managed to convince my mom that this was not really what she wanted. It took some strong words, lots of tears and some help from God to help me help my family, and bring us all together, but it turned out pretty good! My family has certainly been through a lot, but the bottom line is that no matter what, we will always be there for each other.
Also, this holiday season brought about a very important lesson for someone that is very near and dear to me. I am trying to see the good in this situation, because it could have been a lot worse, and hopefully he will teach other people not to make the same mistake. Sometimes this mistake can cost much more than losing your license, as well as a pretty big dent to the wallet. People die every single day because someone thought they were ok to drive after having one too many. Or in this case, 5 too many... but who am I to judge, we have all been there and done that. All it takes is is one phone call to a friend, family member or cab service, that can save money, time or even a life. Fortunately my little brother is ok, no one was hurt, and he learned a very valuable lesson that for some reason we will probably never know, he needed to learn that night.
On another note! We leave for our New Years trip tomorrow! Jarrett caved and told me on Christmas where it is we are going. Vancouver!!!! and we are also going down to Seattle Monday afternoon for the return flight the following day. So I'll get to see two cities I have always wanted to go to! I know it will be frikkin cold, and rainy as heck, but I am looking forward to it! I have packed about 30 outfits. Just kidding. I am only allowed to bring a backpack and a carry-on bag. (by backpack, I mean a backpacking or camping backpack. ) I am for once going to leave the suitcase at home! I just hope that it all fits ;-p
speaking of which, I need to go finish the laundry, and get to bed. It is a long day ahead of me tomorrow! Our flight leaves at 8:45pm, and I have to work all day! ugh! So I hope everyone has a very fun and SAFE New Year!
Heres to hoping 2007 is full of new and exciting changes for everyone. It is definitely time for some changes.
Have a good trip!
Posted by: Africableu | January 03, 2007 at 03:03 PM
I hope your trip was good-did you like Seattle? Sorry it was so rainy. . .. .
Posted by: C | January 03, 2007 at 06:33 PM