White Christmas

This winter turned out to be really warm. So far, it has snowed about three times and everytime, the snow melted within a day. No snow storm overnight like last year (and no power outtages as well). No calf height snow to trudge through. For once, Christmas here might not be very white.

Had to send the car for some transmissions related repairs. That was a pretty ouchful US$320 but at least the little baby is okay. Pretty reluctant to shell out another $300~$400 for snow tires though so we'd probably not be going out much over winter. Which means I'll be stocking up on food soon and start the hibernation!!

Heh heh darling keeps asking me what I'd like for Christmas but I honestly can't think of anything I really care about. A quiet dinner at home sounds like a pretty good plan.

It's funny thinking about how I've changed. When I was younger, I've always wistfully think about celebrating Christmas -- throwing parties, decorating the Christmas tree, exchanging beautifully wrapped presents... A lot of things I've wanted to do has melded into the shadows, no longer consequential. If I had known, I'd become a docile little housekeeper 6/7 years back, I'd be astounded. But back then, I also didn't know the blissfulness nor contentment I know now.

Somehow I feel more certain about my future. Not so much about what I'd do but just confident that the future will be good and full of joy regardless of whatever I chose to do. I feel that I can trust myself to overcome whatever obstacles that fly by my way, to make the right decisions when the need arises. It's a good feeling to have. :)