Christmas Day (or maybe Christmas Night)

Christmas day 2009 is already here. This date represents a lot of partying to me, because the Christmas day parties are known to be crowded, wild and eagerly anticipated. This year I feel no urge whatsoever to attend the different night clubs downtown for the annual "homecoming" party. Last year I was in no physical or
mental condition to go out, but this year I still don't want to despite being healthy. Nothing is tempting me to do it anymore. I'm not really keen on seeing the people that occupy the scene(s) in this city, it feels like a massive waste of time. It would be nice to catch up with a couple of old friends, but it would not be a good idea to do it tonight.

The days are beautiful and the snow is covering most of the things I can see. It feels like winter and Christmas. The sun peeks occasionally, and the sky looks more blue than ever. One thing I appreciate enormously with Austria is that the Christmas decorations and marketing campaigns begin IN TIME and not three months ahead. You don't hear Christmas carols in October, you don't see Christmas trees in November and you are not heaped by the whole concept of Christmas until its rightful time!

So, it's Christmas day and I have to admit that it is lame - nothing is really happening over here. It's OK. I can't really say that I'm bothered about it. It's been a tough year and I appreciate the peace I am experiencing right now. It doesn't have to be flashy and glamorous, as long as it is genuine and real.