Christmas Holiday in Geebs and Chicago

It’s actually possible to look forward to something and dread it at the same time. Visiting family—I look forward to; experiencing the type of cold that would make hell freeze over—not what I call fun. No matter how long you’ve lived in a place like that, you just never get used to it. If only Christmas was celebrated in the fall or spring OR if family were all in Hawaii instead, how trips back home would be so much more enjoyable.

Photos from the holidays are posted here and video of the week long adventure is posted below. Please excuse the bad audio in some parts. The new camera I’m using has the microphone located near the shoot button, which makes it easy to accidentally brush against with your finger—poor design.

The festivities began in Geebs where we hosted a Christmas party at my parent’s house. Later in Chicago I met up with fam and saw their little ones, as well as visit my aunt and uncle’s new house where my aunt showed me her collection of handmade jewelry.

Flew back on the last day of the year and was able to experience the new year twice. There was no party in the sky as I hoped for and the second time around was no better in the cab. Getting sick while spending the holidays back home just proves that I’m not suited for the midwest. If I sound grumpy, that’s ‘cause I’m sick and haven’t been since the last time I was back in Chicago a year ago. Welcome to the new year.