Happy Christmas!

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to leave a short note to say Merry Christmas....or Happy Christmas as it is more often said here. Although this was my first Christmas spent away from home, it was not as difficult as I had anticipated. Due to the lack of snow and small Christian population here in Nepal, there just wasn't that same Christmas atmosphere that makes it such a unique time of year. Even though my mind was telling me that I was missing Christmas at home, it just didn't quite feel the same here. But, I think that actually made it a little easier on me so it's all good.

No worries though. I did sing carols with my students at school, and we even had Secret Santa exchanges both in class and for the teachers! My classroom filled up with Christmas trees, snowmen, and candy canes made in art class. And, because our school is Catholic school, we now even have a 3 week winter break, more due to the fact that our classrooms are too cold to sit in right now than for the religious beliefs though. My roommate and I were invited out to dinner every night this week so we have had good company, good food, (good drinks), and lots of singing.

And, now I am quickly trying to put together my travel plans for the coming days. You can look forward to exciting pictures down the road (but don't hold your breathe).

I hope you re all having a wonderful time with family and friends! Remember to count your blessings and realize how special your life is during this time! Thank you all for your thoughts, notes, and your precious time spent reading my blog!

Happy Holiday from Nepal!