It's my first Christmas without celebration with my crazy peeps , no exchanging presents with each other, no party. I channel these activities into something else like sightseeing and skiing.
I'll be attending my housemate's family X'mas celebration on 27th Dec, and most of my friends are either travelling or busy partying with their local friends, it actually means that I'm really really free on Christmas Eve and Christmas. Since it's my first white christmas in Canada, I decided to start celebrating from the point of origin, which is my current living city-Vancouver.
However, it also means that I've more time to do photo hunting in Vancouver. Despite being here for almost 4 months, I daresay I haven fully discovered the entire Vancouver, there are much more attractions out there than those I've already set foot on. What I'm doing this holiday is to find some nice places to chill out and take more pictures ( of the scenery and also myself, I promise). It's only when I'm with myself that I can scrutinize the surrounding and myself.
I've been sick for a few days, therefore not really in the best condition to travel far.Also because of this,I'm keeping my schedule to 1-to-2-day trip within Vancouver and the rest based on my condition on that particular day, I must ensure that the sickness does not worsen.
To be honest, I never think that spending christmas alone must be lonely and only a thing lonely souls would do. Hmm, not when I'm in a foreign country which has so many attractions and activities to offer, I can just hop on and off the bus and randomly stopby some nice streets or simply spend a day out to enhance my cultural and historical knowledge of the country.
I realised I've done a lot of self-travelling this year, especially in Japan and Canada, I'm glad that I accomplished something new in my life, and discovered another form of satisfaction and gain through travelling individually, forcing myself to go beyond limits when needed. I believe I'm mentally braver and becoming a better decision-maker this year, keep confronting hurdles on my own.I used to be very indecisive and I really dislike that part of me. Knowing that it's difficult to varnish its existence, I'm just trying to improve on it. Of course, it doesn't mean that I'm super challenging myself and keep forcing myself to go over undesired characteristics, but I believe if I could change to become a better self and it's within my capability of doing it, why not improve myself ? I wouldn't go for the idea of tolerating all my good,moderate or evil traits forever,comforting myself that it's ok to repeat mistakes which can be prevented, but a slight change as maturity increases gradually would be preferred.
I went to Downtown yesterday to take a peak at the Christmas decorations. Walked past 7-8 streets I suppose, but the weather was comfortable for a long walk, a little freezing and snowing but it was all good. Most of the stores were on sale, unfortunately I was not in a shopping mood that day, so I spent most of my time walking and looking for nice views to capture them down. It started snowing on my way back to the bus stop, I was overjoyed for my first white christmas in life finally came true.
(More pictures uploaded on Facebook)
It's my second Christmas without him.I'm still alright, standing here though, with a calmer mind and steady heart. I hope that he is enjoying his christmas and new year.=)
*El, do what that makes you happy,as your rain storm ends earlier with a happier life.Win and I are always where we are, supporting you in a different way. Cheer up!*
If you were wondering that I only speak to myself during holidays, you can diminish your worries on me,friends.I've also planned a few outings with my Canadian friends during regular days,that makes my holiday not lonely at all to be honest. =) I might be going out for countdown with friends since they're free at that time.
Have a warm Christmas everyone !
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