And so, it was good.

It has been a while.

This holiday has been different somehow though I can't quite put a finger on it if anyone should ever ask me. It just feels that way. Maybe it's because relationship-wise, it's never been better. Maybe it's because I'd gone for my first ever proper job interview sans resume. Perhaps because I'd lost a dear dear friend whom I still miss terribly. And then there's also what happened with the tsunami. It is amazing how much poorer developing states have gone through and survived. That counts as more of an accomplishment than rich, developed ones successfully maintaining GDP growth no? Both the loss as well as expression of humanity has been monumental.

Inventory of what'd been done during this holiday...

1. Mourned.

2. Went for SID job interview. Answered a squillion mcq questions.

3. Met people I missed a lot.

4. Watched many much movies and many much DVDs. Including the first Star Wars trilogy for the first time.

5. Cooked (above picture was a collaborative effort in celebration of Wayne's birthday). Baked chicken pies single-handedly for mum.

6. Family time, including a special Christmas day with second uncle and auntie.

7. Shopping.

8. Attending fun-fun Christmas gathering at Andrea's, June's and Mel's.

9. Did a mini slideshow presentation for the Antiochers.

10. Successfully planned and carried out Operation Birthday Surprise for Wayne.

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At this point, I realise that this holiday felt different for me because for once, it had a lot more of people in it. So yes. Despite everything, it was good.