Only in the movies...

So far I am very much enjoying the holidays. It feels like I haven't been at camp now for over a month, but its only been a little over a week. At first I was really grumpy and annoyed and stressed out and socially awkward around people. I am not usually like that so it was not a good scene. A couple of days ago that all changed, I got most of my shopping done, enough rest and I was back to being comfortable with my friends. I have been enjoying nice long bubble baths, reading books because I chose to not because I have too, and eating the food I want when I want it which is more of a privilege than one would think. I have also been able to hang out with Taylor for more than a few hours a week which has greatly improved our relationship although it took him a week to start acting more like himself around me. So what I am saying is life's good and I am glad I have had the opportunity to rest and have rested well. I do miss all the Kaleos and I can't wait to get back to see everybody and hear their stories.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY! Last night was the start of an old Christmas tradition revised. You always see Christmas carolers on the television in movies and such but it is something that in reality doesn't really happen or if it does it is rare. We'll we brought caroling back to the Cowichan Valley last night weather the people liked it or not. Last year the men's bible study went caroling and after witnessing one old man's response with tears in his eyes they decided to do it again. However the bible study was small last year probably no more than seven men went. This year there was like over twenty people so by splitting into two groups we were covering more areas and spreading more cheer. Yes it's true when some people find out that there are carolers at the door they slam it in your face. Some were confused and felt the need to somehow repay us weather it be with chocolates and baking or money. We also handed out toys to the kids that came to the door. One of our very first houses we visited there was a hand full of older women and one by one they were drawn to come see the commotion at the door and joined in with us. At the end of the song they told us that they had just finished their dinner and were about to dig into a bible study on the Tower of Babel. My group revisited the home which housed the elderly man from last year and he was so glad to see us and as we sung the chorus of little Town of Bethlehem he was holding back the tears. It was a good night despite how wet it was and I definitely encourage everyone to go caroling once in your life. Merry Christmas once again, I hope its a good one!