So, last year I had an Open House. One of the reasons for it was my grandpa telling me a story of his parents inviting all of his friends over to their house at random times for parties and such. Most of my friends had been to or through the house and had met him but not all at once.
So, we planned it, bought the food, tidied the house, decorated and it was all in order.
My friends came, we played games, watched movies, drank a bit, ate, went for a walk at around 2am and went to the park. Many people crashed in my living room on the floor, chairs, love seats, etc. and it was like a large sleepover. :)
It was a fun evening for everyone... My grandpa said he liked having my friends around and my mom said she liked seeing everyone.
Tomorrow we are doing somewhat of a repeat... The thing is, there is no grandpa this year. I have to admit, that makes me very sad but there is nothing I can do to change it. I'm looking forward to my friends being here but I'm kind of apprehensive about it at the same time. Oh well, I will have to see how it goes...
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Christmas is coming
So, with Christmas less than a week away, many people around me are asking, "what did you get me?" or "I wonder what I'm getting for Christmas?" It doesn't surprise me as much as it used to that many people look at Christmas as a time to get "stuff" from their friends and families. Anyone who knows me knows that I love giving people presents. There doesn't have to be a reason but I was told by someone once that I was trying to "buy people's affection" and ever since I have been very careful about what I buy and when I give it to a person. With Christmas literally just around the corner, I have bought small items or made small items for most of my friends. As per usual, my theory being that it's the thought that goes into the gift that counts, not its overall monetary value. So, for anyone who was hoping for diamonds or pearls from me, probably not this year.
One of the aspects of Christmas that I love is spending time with loved ones. I had an open house last year so my grandfather could meet my friends, we could see each other before Christmas and just to fill the house with "holiday cheer." One of the main differences between last year and this year is that neither of my grandparents will be here and that is upsetting but something we are all trying to deal with. We each have our own ways of dealing... My mom has said that any of my friends who don't have somewhere to be on Christmas Day can come to our house for dinner, my brother is throwing himself into his D.J. stuff and contemplating playing Christmas and New Year's parties and I'm planning another open house. It will be odd without my grandpa there but it will be good to see my friends. I just know that thinking about last year is hard...
Christmas Day last year was kind of a gong show. My grandmother sisn't remember where she was and why she was there, nor that it was Christmas. My grandfather spent a lot of time that day convincing her to come home and then trying to get her to feel comfortable while at home (which was tougher than any of us thought). My dad didn't get up all day, he wasn't feeling well and he slept all day. My brother and I helped my mom and grandfather make dinner after opening presents and then helped clean up at the end of the night. My mom spent most 0f the day making sure everyone else was okay, especially my grandmother. Dinner didn't get any better and by the end of the meal, most of us just wanted to curl up and ignore what was happening. By the time my grandpa got back from dropping my grandma off, we had most of the place clean and he was exhausted. It was a good day to spend with family but it was tough on all of us.
This year, my mom has told me that all she wants for Christmas is my brother and I to be home. My dad "doesn't want anything" which is the same thing many of my friends told me. My brother and I have done a lot of our shopping together so that everyone is covered and they should like what they got. I am a little sad though... I walk through shops and see stuff that reminds me of my grandparents and I think, "they would love that!" and then remember that they won't be around to enjoy it. *sigh* I am in a melancholy mood today and I think it's ok. Sometimes people need to be a little sad to appreciate all of the good things that are going on. :)
So, on that note, I need to go sleep... I have an exam tomorrow and I need to rest and take a break from studying (which is what this is!) before I write it.
One of the aspects of Christmas that I love is spending time with loved ones. I had an open house last year so my grandfather could meet my friends, we could see each other before Christmas and just to fill the house with "holiday cheer." One of the main differences between last year and this year is that neither of my grandparents will be here and that is upsetting but something we are all trying to deal with. We each have our own ways of dealing... My mom has said that any of my friends who don't have somewhere to be on Christmas Day can come to our house for dinner, my brother is throwing himself into his D.J. stuff and contemplating playing Christmas and New Year's parties and I'm planning another open house. It will be odd without my grandpa there but it will be good to see my friends. I just know that thinking about last year is hard...
Christmas Day last year was kind of a gong show. My grandmother sisn't remember where she was and why she was there, nor that it was Christmas. My grandfather spent a lot of time that day convincing her to come home and then trying to get her to feel comfortable while at home (which was tougher than any of us thought). My dad didn't get up all day, he wasn't feeling well and he slept all day. My brother and I helped my mom and grandfather make dinner after opening presents and then helped clean up at the end of the night. My mom spent most 0f the day making sure everyone else was okay, especially my grandmother. Dinner didn't get any better and by the end of the meal, most of us just wanted to curl up and ignore what was happening. By the time my grandpa got back from dropping my grandma off, we had most of the place clean and he was exhausted. It was a good day to spend with family but it was tough on all of us.
This year, my mom has told me that all she wants for Christmas is my brother and I to be home. My dad "doesn't want anything" which is the same thing many of my friends told me. My brother and I have done a lot of our shopping together so that everyone is covered and they should like what they got. I am a little sad though... I walk through shops and see stuff that reminds me of my grandparents and I think, "they would love that!" and then remember that they won't be around to enjoy it. *sigh* I am in a melancholy mood today and I think it's ok. Sometimes people need to be a little sad to appreciate all of the good things that are going on. :)
So, on that note, I need to go sleep... I have an exam tomorrow and I need to rest and take a break from studying (which is what this is!) before I write it.
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