I just got a package of wrapped gifts from home, which I'm sure I'll love, but the prospect of opening them in my empty apartment alone seemed a little too lonely. I'm not sure what a better option will be. Maybe I'll get Aileen to come over before church tomorrow night and help. Or something.
It's weird not to be home for this holiday week. And it's further weird to know there's no There there, because Mom and Dad are in Seattle. I think it might be less weird for me if I knew that the family festivities were still happening, even without me. On the bright side, I get to see people here who I wouldn't see if I were home...
On another bright side, I have 60 candles to make this week. That's exciting :)