Happy Christmas

It really threw me for a big loop that I was not able to return to Boston last Christmas to see my family.  I guess I am corny.  I know they are not perfect and they are nuts but I truly love my family.  I went through a lot in 2011 and to not be able to go back was a hard adjustment to make, even though I did have a nice holiday with good friends.  I never even considered for a moment that I would not be with my family at a Christmas time.  It is the same as trying to imagine my name is Charles, why would I? I know a lot of people that were like, "Oh you are so lucky that you do not have to deal with the family drama for Christmas".  Each time I heard this I only thought, "No I am lucky that I do not have to deal with the family drama ever because these is none."  My family is insane, so am I, hence I enjoy being around them.  Collective insantiy is very comforting. 

Well I am super glad and grateful that I will be in the Boston area in early June to see both my niece and nephew graduate.  It is important for me to be there for such a big day.  I want to be there.  So I am glad that is all set but in addition, today I saw a really good price on a flight for Christmas 2012.  End of December is hard as my company is entering into busy season but I just had to ask for a couple days off.  If the answer was no then it would be no but it if was yes then I would be able to take advantage of this great deal and not have to miss another family Christmas.  My boss said yes!   Bam!  I bought my ticket and it is all lined up.  I will be in Boston for Christmas 2012 and I am happy that I will be.  It is not ideal in that I need to fly back on Christmas day but I will be there for 4 full days previous to that.  What an awesome and super early Christmas present.