This year I’m no longer stressing myself over decorating the house. Usually I’d fight with my mom over where and how to set up the tree. Instead I’m looking forward to experiences and connecting with people in the new year.
I did some small things to decorate the kitchen and living room, but not too much. Just a mini Christmas tree over the corner cabinet and lights over the kitchen shelves. Minimal ornaments inside the china cabinet, otherwise that’s basically it.
I’m not too disappointed about it, I’m trying to have things to look forward to and oddly enough I have no fear of flying. When I was younger i used to cry. At the age of 9 I traveled to Manila with my dad and he didn’t know how to react. The flight crew were so very nice and soothing though. Again I relied on strangers rather my own family in a time of stress.
I almost found it a balm on me to take off the last time going to see my best friend. It was honestly the first time I has flown since 2016 and I think the goal is what got me through the trip. It is an odd thing to say, but the take off and the landing were not jarring like how I remember them.
Getting there might be the hard part, but it’s worth it. I absolutely need more quality time with my best friend, just sharing space makes me feel better. It does stink that we’re in different states right now. But visiting a hot climate in the dead of New York Winter on my part is not something for me to complain about.
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