Project: Home for the Holidays - Vol VIII

Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates..
Happy Chanukah to everyone that celebrates that...
Meaningful life to everyone that celebrates life..

:)  OK


My family has celebrated consumer Christmas even before I was born.  I keep their traditions alive by buying unless gifts from retail shops, wrapping them up in decorative papers, and giving the gifts on the 25th of December.  Unfortunately this is not the Christmas I would like to celebrate but it is in my life and I honor it by participating.  :)

Using the money from Scott I was able to buy little trinkets for my mother, brother, mom's boyfriend, and brothers girlfriend.  Cards, candy, movie passes, useless consumer goods.  During the gift exchanging it seemed everyone was happy with what I got.  I really think they were more happy that I made it home this year then anything. 

So guess what I got???   Money!  hahaha!!   Yup,  I ended up receiving $400 in gift cards and cash.  I wonder if this is because I am still congruent with money or because my family thinks I'm poor for doing this project??!?!   

Well, I've did it!   I'm going to take the next few days to relax, visit friends, maybe make some new friends.  Its cold here and I wouldn’t have chosen this place as my vacation spot but seeing I am here, I will make the best of it..  

I only need to get back home and this project is successful and complete.

More to come...