Tonight was excellent. I have been kind of down in the dumps with Christmas spirit this year... there were only two things that I can point out that really have brought it out so far, and they are Chris Plietz playing Christmas songs on the Steel Drum while standing on the steps of Old Cabell on the last day of exams, and then tonight. It was probably because I wasn't able to really "adjust" to Christmas time... or to my return to the real world where I'm not living in a box. Exams ending so late should be a religious AND just outright social offense. BUT...
Tonight I went out and caroled with a bunch of my friends. Nothing big; all I did was print out the lyrics to a handful of Christmas songs, we sang through them once, and then at 9:00 headed out to sing. You'd think people would be more angry than anything since it was so late and since some football game was on. But nope! We went to the houses with lights on and probably sang for a good ten people. Not much, it seems, but we didn't really hit up that many houses. THAT'S the way to get into the "musical" side of the holiday spirit. The radio sure plays some awful versions of Christmas songs... But yeah, after that we came back to my house and watched "A Charlie Brown Christmas", which is not only about the REAL meaning of Christmas, but also about how corporate America's attempt at commercializing Christmas just sucks (did anyone else catch that in the movie? this was my first time realizing it). Also, egg nog and cider was passed around...
With the weather being as warm and rainy as it is right now, you may not feel up to spirit. But, I guarantee you that singing to complete strangers-who-are-actually-neighbors with friends is a great way to lift your spirits.
Oh, and mistletoe's a good way to celebrate, too. You all missed out... I had it last year ; ) I guess I'll just have to pretend me whoring myself can only take place every OTHER year (as I did it senior year, then 2nd year), so we both have a year to prep ourselves +]
See you all innnn 23 hours!
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hahah Yay! I'm glad you're feeling the Christmas spirit! I don't think I really am...I mean, I'm even spending the morning/afternoon of Christmas Eve going to DC to get vouchers for a JR pass for my trip. Woohoo.
Though Christmas lunch with my dad's side of the family yesterday was cool. It just feels a bit weird being with family and everyone has to speak in English. (my cousins are married to Caucasian men, and my cousins don't really know Chinese anyway)
Aaaanyhoo, that was a bit off topic. I haven't been caroling in ages. I remember going with friends in high school, and it was kinda hard to find people who would answer their door/listen/listen politely. But it was fun for us.
Merry Christmas Eve to all!
I'm surprised the sight/smell/taste of eggnog doesn't make you sick Greg...
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