Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all! I hope all is well with everyone. I really wish i was home to celebrate the holidays with my family, and when anyone brings up the thought of "Merry Christmas" I get teary eyed. I would just like to send out a Happy Holidays to everyone, and appreciate what you have. I know I would always complain about the cold, and the snow, and always having to be with my family. But being away from them and being in a totally different culture I really regret every having thought that. I know will value those little things a lot more. I will give you a brief overview of Christmas in Brasil. We have a Christmas tree and have presents under it. But tonight we are having a party with family. Sort of the same as back at home. It is just so uncomfortable because its not my family. I don't really know where i fit in. Here Christmas is nothing compared to how it is celebrated in the States. They don't have Christmas carols, no snow, no Christmas movie, they don't even know who Rudolph is. Spending Christmas with a totally different "family" I barely know is so awkward. After dinner with all the relatives, they go to the night clubs. Christmas is my favorite holiday and i never thought I would say this but I am kind of waiting to get this awkward day over with. Well I will try my best to adapt, but i wish all the best back in the states, i love you all. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT