I
have no idea where the time has gone but I have never seen it move so fast. It
feels like we just got here but in actuality we have been here for almost 5
months. FIVE FREAKEN MONTHS! I can't believe it even as I put it into print.
And, in these five months I have not been in contact with one friend from
Colombia, not one! I suck. I have left behind a whole part of my life that was
so special and I have looked back a bunch to reflect but between time flying
and the time difference I have never made contact with anyone. Lo siento y que
pena, estoy perdida y una mal amigita!
But
with December comes Christmas. In the states it is hard not to notice
Christmas. The carols, the decorations, the ads, the parties, the sweets and
the overall feeling of Christmas. Here, on the other hand, not so much. Someone
could pretty much tell me it is July and I would believe them. I haven't heard
one Christmas Carol (Aaron couldn't be happier,) bought one gift, or felt even
an inklet of Christmas Cheer. I grew up with lots of tradition. Cookie making,
tree trimming, decorating, visits to holiday events, the watching of Scrooge,
parties and lots (if not too much) Christmas Music. So yeah I notice the
difference but my husband, someone who I will try to make traditions with, wouldn't
notice if Christmas just passed right by us. He didn't grow up with too many
traditions, is not too sentimental, and as far as gift giving goes- well he is
not a planner. (Aaron if you are reading this- I am sorry but you know it is
true! You never remember any ones birthday either! A good time to say sorry to
your mom for not calling on her birthday.) Luckily he has many redeeming
qualities.
But
Christmas means one thing for SURE...vacation! Two days in counting and we will
be on a plane to an unknown country with a very known friend. Last year we
spent Christmas in Argentina where we got stuck in a tiny town on Christmas
because there was no bus service. The streets were empty because the houses
were full of people celebrating- we walked the streets alone to find all
restaurants closed and a kind of, well, blah scene.
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| The trio- soon to be reunited! |
The
good thing is we are in the Muslim world so all will be open and bustling in
TURKEY but even better than that, while we may be sadly far from family, we
have the next best thing....our wonderful and close friend Raphael. We are so
excited to pass some time with Raph. A friend who has become somewhat of a
family member to us. We share too many inside jokes, know all of each other's
idiosyncrasies, laugh together and truly enjoy every moment we spend together.
For those of you who don't know Raphael he is currently on a long journey
bicycle trip from Paris to New Delhi India- and he will also be riding through
our little village of Abu Dhabi! Here is his blog about the journey (he is an
incredible photographer) http://www.comme-un-escargot.blogspot.com/
So
a very Merry Christmas to all the people that I haven't written, skyped or
called. I still love you all - I do but this life has swooped us up and will be
spitting us out in two years.
Over
the weekend we indulged in some pretty great food, Our Syrian friends invited
us to a traditional Syrian brunch with amazingly tasty food. We also found a
little bakery with the cheapest, freshest Afghani bread and an Indian
restaurant where you can eat all you want for 3 dollars!
Syrian
Brunch:
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