Myself, I have mixed emotions about this time of year. Heck, last year I even chose to escape by heading down to the Dominican Republic to
Epic.
Since I've moved across the country it's generally been a difficult time of year for me.
Wait...let me rewind...
Since my parents split when I was in 4th grade, the Holiday season has always been a difficult time of year for me.
Coming from a broken home, trying to split time between parents (Christmas eve at Dads place on year, Mom's the next). It all sounds easy and choreographed, but when guilt trips start being laid, or requests for more time start being asked, it's rough. I'm only one person.
This year will be my 6th Christmas spent across the country, away from my own family. I've had many a good holiday season here, but each year it gets harder and harder to be away from MY family. Even full well knowing it'd be a full out gong-show with them.
I'm hoping this year I am able to start fresh (again). I am hoping I have and maintain positive feelings throughout this holiday season, and not get into a funk that I know all too well.
New People.
New Surroundings.
New Traditions.
A plethora of laugh and love.
Likely some whiteboard moments.
I can't deny... I'm quite a bit excited.
This year, you can bet your booty I am looking forward to the Holiday Season. Granted, it still will be away from family, but I'll be able to spend it with folks who I can also comfortably call my family now.
