Chapped lips, dry skin, cold feet plus a bonus of several sneezes every day. That's what winter brings. But hey! I Love Winter. It has always been my favorite time of the year. I can wear as many layers of sweaters I want, sip as much as coffee I can consume, sit near the fireplace, or just bask myself in the sun. There are so many ways to keep myself warm. I only wish to see snow one day, and perhaps make a snow man :-)
I always want to spend my winter at home, because Christmas, My birthday and New year all falls under this holiday season. Which means, I can go shopping for all occasions, be with my family and reunite with many of my friends too.
Apart from these, there are special reasons why I'm looking forward to this winter.
First of all, our high school reunion is coming up this 19th. I can't wait to see all my classmates. I wonder how many of them would bring their spouse and kids. Yeah, the early birds (hehe). The other night, me and my close friends from high school had a little reunion dinner. 3 of them could not make it, but the rest 5 of us had a really good time. And gosh! How time has changed things. Change of thoughts, boyfriends, likes and dislikes. We talked about the past. About the cute boys we used to have a crush on, and who are now so not cute anymore (hehe). We reminisced crazy moments. We got together like after how many years? I've lost counts. It was fun!
Secondly, My Birthday. Since it falls during this season, we always happen to celebrate my birthday somehow, even if it was not planned. But this year, it falls on a Sunday. And I want to do something different, for a change. So, I thought it would be great to visit an orphanage home, help them with something and make them happy. I've talked about this to a few of my close friends. But I seriously have no idea what to give. What kind of a gift would be ideal? A bag of rice? Or some snacks to eat? I have to think about this. I'd be glad if anyone could suggest me with something.
And then, I have been invited to 3 weddings, all from very special friends. Moreover, I have been appointed a very special duty in church for this month.
For all these reasons and more, I am excited for this winter!!.....
BUT........
(shucks! I hate 'buts')
I might have to go away. Yes, back to IIT. Duty calls. If things work out, I might have the opportunity to use their lab instruments, which will be very important for sharpening my skills and in making my thesis valuable. So I cannot make any plans as such, for now. The last time I spent Christmas away from home was 4 years back. I remember calling up my mom on Christmas eve. I cried hearing her voice. hey! I was a baby that time :-)
Only God knows how I'd spend this winter. I just want it to be fruitful.
Happy Holidays everyone!