I don’t know whether to be glad or sad. It’s a mixed feeling you get when everybody’s home with family, while I’m not. It’s a different experience (especially if it’s your first).
It is easier with skype, cheaper international phone calls and all that, but I really do believe that physical presence, the Christmas tree you put up together, the extravagant Christmas dinner and moments of each other’s company while watching lame movies drinking beer with family is what our hearts long for every Christmas. Deep inside, no?
Even though I’m far far away from home, the gifts and presents I got this Christmas made me more appreciative of them, and really look away from materialistic things. I got a bath robe and calendar from mom (incredibly useful and spot on on what I needed), as well as a Christmas card that made me tear. My brother gave me some.. I don’t know what it is… some jam-jelly like thing that’s incredibly sweet from Malta 
Phone call from dad, Group conversation on Skype with mom, bro and kid bro. Talked to my baby (am so glad that she still recognises my voice). These are the things that made me feel like I were back home. Made me miss home less, and miss it more. One of the best moments was when I talked to my Ah Ma. She sounded much healthier, much more responsive, and was able to call my name. It may not seem like much to many of you, but my Ah Ma suffered a stroke this year and had much difficulty in speech and recognising people.
I suppose it’s very true that you don’t know what you have till it’s gone. But what a touching moment it would be when you realise that you haven’t really lost it at all.
Merry (belated) Christmas everyone, and have a Happy and Wonderful New Year.
Posted on 29 December 2010
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