Although it seems like a long time away, it's hard to believe that the Christmas holidays will be here in less than 3 months! I had been debating about whether to return to the states this year for the holidays. I had SO much fun last year in Denver with friends and family, yet it also felt super-busy and like a lot of travel for not a lot of time. And it's such an expensive flight to buy at that time of year. So, even a few months ago, I thought I might be sticking around Europe this holiday season.
Well, I just confirmed these plans, although not for the reason I had anticipated months ago. Instead, it's because of something even better - a SBFF reunion! Anna will be in London for a few months during her summer holiday, so we have decided to reunite for our second Christmas together. This time, she'll be coming to Barcelona for Christmas and I will return with her to London for New Year's! I knew I wouldn't have been okay spending Christmas by myself and I'm so excited I get to spend it with Anna (and whomever else wants to join us in BCN!). Getting to see London, a place I've never been, with Anna and over New Year's, is just a great added bonus.
Although I am sad to not be with my family on Christmas, knowing I'll see my parents in just a few weeks, and that the rest of the Killion clan might be visiting this summer, and that I'll get to spend extended time in the states in the summer, makes it all worthwhile. And, the fact that I get to see Anna, who I was sure I wouldn't see for awhile (flights to Australia are just too pricey for me when I need to make it the US as well!) and have been missing terribly, makes me so happy.
Needless to say, I'm anxiously awaiting the holidays - and all of the fun that will happen before!
Christmas in Sevilla, 2009(hopefully I'll take a better Christmas photo this year! :)
New Year's Eve in Milan, 2009
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