Hi folks. Trying to write more often. I’m still kind of failing to get into the Christmas spirit while living in Australia. It’s been pretty hot over the past few days, so I’m just not feeling it.

My partner is flying back to his home country tomorrow so I’ll be over here by myself on Christmas. That’s not a bad thing though. I’d probably end up sitting on the couch eating hot dogs or something like I usually do when I’m in Australia at this time of year. I would be tempted to work, but I’m still on annual leave, so I haven’t been able to pick up any extra shifts. It’s not a big deal. I’m not really that sad at all.

My partner’s tried several times to get me to put up a tree or at least decorate. I just don’t have much of an interest in getting stuff out of boxes and throwing it around, and when Christmas rolls around, it’s hot enough to go to the beach.

I don’t think that I am going to ever get used to Christmas when it’s not cold. I am a bit too accustomed to it being cold on my birthday and Christmas. It’s a bummer when it’s not. Funnily enough, I get a bit homesick in July because it feels like Christmas to me.

Oh, and I’m also not very religious either, so Christmas seems to be just another day to work and make big money or when I’m back home, sitting around stuffing my face with food with my family.

Anyway, if you do the Christmas thing, I hope it’s great. If you don’t, like me, just think of it as a day to relax and do whatever you want. I know this time of the year can get pretty difficult for a lot of people, so you’re not forgotten. 🙂

Anyway, happy holidays. Get offended if you want to—or don’t. It’s up to you.