Christmas

I suppose a more fitting title would be boxing day but it doesn't make too much of a difference. I havn't felt very christmassy this year. This may have something to do with the fact that I have been ill [most of sunday was spent throwing up and I've barely eaten since and I think I've now caught Mum's chest infection] i forced myself to make an appearance at work today just to make an effort. Dad came with me and refused to let me work. it's quite a good job I showed up even if just to tell them I was going home since the other 6 people who didn't show have had their contracts terminated. To be fair, I completed my shift on Christmas Eve even though I should have been in bed, they can't fault me for dedication! The meal out that night was lovely, despite the fact that I could barely eat.

It has been a regular Christmas =) The whole family was back together. I can't remember the last time all four of us were at home at the same time. Back in July at the latest. It's also the last time for a long while until we're all home again. I'm not sure how mum is dealing with this concept. She has to see one of us off a week for the next 3 weeks and then she's faced with living in our huge house by herself. Bound to be strange. Personally, I think it would be much easier for mum if she wasn't the one to take me to the airport; it would be most upsetting for her and she'll cry and make me cry.

It's stupid how unprepared I am. I really must make a start on things. I shall write some lists. How daft does that sound? But it will help me know what I have yet to do/buy etc. Oh, my visa invitation letter came through. It's all in chinese, with the exception of my name. Seems bizarre and still not quite real; I can't possibly be leaving in 3 weeks.