Christmas is coming

I still remember Christmas has not come to me early in this year. I still remember I said "Christmas is coming but why am I not in the mood at all". But then I guess it was only because when you do not know what to expect from this Christmas, which is no longer the case when I have things sorted out.

The online test did have wear me down not because it was hard but of the consequences of it. I am one of lucky few who did not encounter the IT problems which Business School kept denying there were. Thus, student reps have been working days and nights to cool furious students down and bridge the connection between course coordinators to students.

One assignment was due. My lovely taxation is due on Monday and I just finished it a few minutes before this entry. Another one, which we have completed 99.9%, is due next Friday. And I am good to go!

Christmas is coming in 2 weeks and I have not figured out whom I would spend with. I pretty much enjoy spending Christmas alone with some decent food, good sleep, and movies. Or perhaps I am just used to the way it is. I do feel terribly sorry for families keep spending tons of money on Christmas gifts even when they do not have that much and get annoyed at those greedy kids/teens who keep asking for more. However, I do want to fill the holidays with friends, memories, and some fun. At least, I have my Boxing Day and New Years booked for you Berta ;).

I am a bit sad that you cannot afford to come here this Christmas, Duc Anh, although I know you would never have the chance to read this. We have been trying so hard, all the applications, in order to bring you here to your lady in London but money is always the dagger.


To be honest, Christmas mood has not set off in me until yesterday. I was actually meant to be in London for an Induction Day at Accenture but the event was canceled due to the early cold spell over Europe this year and student protests over tuition fees. Thus, I woke up with the notion of a peaceful and laid-back day followed by a massive night. If you are to pull a wholenighter off, do it in a decent way and you will see how much fun you would have without having the walk of shame in the next morning. I spent a whole night out with some friends, catching up, listening to each other, going home, editing and uploading photos, and reading until I felt asleep at around 6.30 in the morning. By that, you understand how important to have close friends. And I'm glad I have a few, not many but enough to have some quality time with. I also appreciate the fact that they always talk in the best objective view they can compared to some of my friends, whose friends only take side of with them no matter what.

last year Christmas dinner :)