Okay, that was a really bad opening. But hey, i'm not a hypocrite (and i'm not saying that you are). You see, on Christmas, every single people (Yes. EVERY SINGLE ONE of them) talks about how they love the vibe of Christmas and apparently they tweet it, too. Okay, i know, it's the last month of the year, it's December, you don't get any piles of white snow in Indonesia, and every single mall in town is filled with those fancy Christmas ornaments and a huge *cough* show-off *cough* Christmas tree.
Don't get me wrong. I do love the vibe. Well, i don't hate it. But, i don't know, maybe i'm just a little too individualistic. At this kind of event (Christmas, Lebaran, stuffs...), you usually have the "duty" to give a visit to your big family. And it's kind of a bore. All i want is just to enjoy Christmas in my own home, sipping coffee and probably arranging the Christmas tree, but every year it's "gathering and awkward talks". I mean, who wants "gathering and awkward talks"?
But who am i to complain? After all these hectic months, i can't believe how the Universe has given me so many things i want and need, often without me asking. Sure, i had experienced some bitter stuffs, but when you believe in God and the Universe (yes, i do believe in the power of the Universe. We have a special connection, and i think It likes to laugh on me), you won't regret that it happened, because you know the old saying: "Everything happens for a reason", and apparently, i think that's not wrong at all.
So all i'm saying is, i'm really grateful for all these months, for all these years. To who, or what? Well, everyone, everything, even the people who has the tiniest share of your life experience is there for some reason, you know, and it's something to be grateful for.
But what am i saying, without further ado, MERRY CHRISTMAS and here are some photos i shot to make me feel a little bit "European Christmas" (oh, God, that's the dream).
P.S.: Apparently i'm in love with grainy photos. Now it's kinda hard for me to resist adding those 'noise' effect to all the photos i took
*All photos are taken and edited by me.
all the photos look great! :D and I definitely agree with this post. as i see it, parents love gathering with other family members hahaha, not us.
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Hahahahaa! The title is actually what drew me to this post. I don't celebrate Christmas :P Not for any particular reason, I just don't. I think Christmas is about giving to the people you love and I'm always home on the holidays (er by the transitive property etc. etc.) But I do like seeing all the decorations outside, that's always pretty. This Christmas I was probably working on the blog or reviewing my resume :P I get exactly how you feel.
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Lovely pictures! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd it's okay to be a little loner sometimes ;) The big family can be pretty overwhelming (I feel that too, you're not alone!)
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!
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