December is always that month of the year everyone anticipates. When we hear the jingles, see street decorations, and everybody looking for money for kids' clothes and lots more. The question is, when does my holiday start? For me, holiday come with much joy because I know it is going to be fun and filled with lots of memories.
Growing up as a kid, there is this excitement that comes whenever it is Christmas, and I remember I will be spending the whole holiday with my family, and every moment would be nothing but full of laughter. For me, it is not just the holiday alone but the aroma of cooked meals that would fill the air.
Holidays for me gradually started changing as I grew older. This year's holiday is going to be different from what it was last year. Though I would have loved to travel, the high cost of living is currently forcing a lot on us. So I just decided to stay in Bauchi and enjoy a holiday in a new land and see how that would be.
Last year's holiday was with my relatives and it was one to remember. But this holiday would be one that would be far away from my family. My holiday would start once we officially close from my place of work, which would probably be on the 23rd of December. Life here in Bauchi has been centered on work, meeting new friends, and trying to blend with new culture. All these make the holiday completely different from what it was last year.
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Although I'm not spending my holiday with family this year doesn't mean I won't utilize the holiday effectively. It will be full of rest and visiting my new friends. A friend promised to take me to some of the busy and lively spots in Bauchi. Making new friends here has been more of a blessing to me because they all have made my stay wonderful.
This holiday would be more of resting no matter how financially demanding the whole cost of living would be. For this season, my holiday will be capitalized on relaxing, writing, and flexing. Before my resumption, I will have to plan my New Year's resolution and map out my New Year's plans.
This year's holiday won't be like one of the holidays I spent all alone because I went on a short business trip that fell during the festive period. That day was just all me and video calls with family and friends. To me that was the most boring holiday ever.
Just like we know, a holiday is never complete without spending time with people that mean so much to us. I will reach out to my family and hang out with my new friends here in Bauchi. Holiday for me, in simple terms is just finding joy in little things and with people that mean so much to you.
I can't promise if it will be one to remember till the festive period is over. But I will definitely try to make it one to remember; I just have to find happiness in every little thing or effort I put into putting a smile on my face.
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