Yesterday, my employer asked me what do I want for Christmas. I didn't answer her, but after a while she said, "marianne, you want a diamond ring?" Hahaha! I said, "in my dreams"...We laughed together, as if it's a big joke. Today, I received an email from my employer's daughter who lives in England, asking me what are my plans for Christmas. Well, what would I say? Is Christmas really coming? Why can't I hear any Christmas songs? No Christmas trees, Christmas lights and lanterns? I nearly forgot, I'm here in the country with Jews around me. They don't have Christmas, but they have a holiday like chanukka and purim. They celebrate it nearly the same as Christmas. Yah, I remember asking my sister this afternoon what they want for Christmas. The truth is, I can't think of anything else to give myself on Christmas. I got my laptop last week, I also got my gold ring last week, and I'm still paying for my diamond necklace...hehehe! Is that enough for Christmas? Or is it the satisfaction and happiness I'm still looking for myself?
This is my second Christmas here in Israel, I'd like to go to Betlehem, it's one of the busiest place here during Christmas. I'm looking forward for the trip in Betlehem. If not, maybe in Jerusalem, even if I've been there already. It's nice to pray and wish on the wishing wall and attend a mass. It's really hard to plan for a holiday especially that you're not used to spend it alone. Uh-uh, what can I say? It's part of life. Just wish everyone a merry Christmas.
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