Today was the first time in 30 years I haven't spent Christmas in Ohio. A little weird, but not too bad. I've been getting candy canes and all sorts of sugary treats left and right. Last night was our Miaoli County Christmas dinner/gift exchange. Fun times :) If I can't spend the holidays with family and friends in Ohio, these guys are the next best thing.
I've also been teaching my students about Christmas, they seem to be enjoying it.
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Yesterday I was playing Christmas music as the sixth graders made cards, and as I listened to "Winter Wonderland," I had to laugh. No snow, no fire, no Christmas lights. It really doesn't feel like Christmas. Today I had to think for a second before I remembered that it's December 25th.
Today I had to work in Toufen, re-filming a skit for the English Resource Center. Ashley, Antonio, and I had lunch at Shabu Shabu, a hot pot restaurant. It's like a buffet, but cooler. They bring the broth to the special boilers built into the table, and you go up to the buffet and choose your ingredients. I had pork, dumplings, chicken, bean curd, tofu, and other items I couldn't identify. Then you throw them in, let them boil and enjoy.
Afterwards, I met up with Linda, and after tea and a snack at McDonald's, we decided to pamper ourselves a little and get a pedicure. My first pedicure, lol.
Next stop was an appliance store, where I finally broke down and bought a space heater! It's in the 50's here, but it's a damp cold, which makes it feel like it's 20 degrees.
I got back to the apartment and found my Christmas box, filled with good stuff, including grandma's toffee :) I enjoyed that while I watched A Christmas Story. Some traditions are necessary. I'm going to Skype with my family later, and then prepare for the rest of the week.
So whatever your plans are today, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
We missed you at home this morning! It was great to see you on Skype though! :)
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