Today was officially my first Christmas without my family, friends, loved ones, etc. and honestly it was the best way I could have spent it under my circumstances. December 24th, I woke up in a big, warm house, had a nice breakfast, went Christmas shopping, went for an hour long horse ride through the woods, then went to a Rotary Christmas party where we ate, danced, and enjoyed each others company. Spent the night at Olga's (amazing Rotarian) with Margaux and Joao, and had champane and a nice, warm fire. On the official day of Christmas, I went to the American Consular Officers house, where we had great food, great wine, and great company. On my way home I decided to take a walk and it couldn't have been better. Snow was falling, everything was white, and Beethoven's Ave Maria was playing on my ipod. Thought it doesn't feel like Christmas it made me really thankful for everything I have and everything I have been given.
Besides Christmas activities, I went skiing which went ALOT worse than I expected. I have skied all my life and I think I am pretty good at it. Well, the ski lift was a disaster and my first time down I crashed majorly. My ski's popped off, and tumbled down most of the hill. Extremely embarresed, I got up and was told I needed an instructor. So I got one, and it was nice because though after a few times down I was fine and didn't need one, it was someone to talk to. The next day we went horse riding, which was super fun. We went for a long ride and I look forward to coming back.
I haven't been doing much these days besides school occasionally and being with the other exchange students. January 6th, I will leave for China for 20 days. I will go to Harabin and Bejing and I am reallly excited.
I hope everyone had a great holiday where ever they are.
"I'll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams"
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