Since we don´t have much family left (they're either dead, or we don't have a good relationship), we spend the holidays just with the three of us. Which I don't really mind, because it means more food, you can drink as much as you like, and nobody bats an I if you open your pants for some extra belly space. Opening the presents was really fun, and my parents were genuinely surprised with some of the stuff I got them (which included a riding whip for my mom and sci-fi DVDs for my dad). In Holland we also have a second day of Christmas on the 26th of December, which usually means obligatory family rounds. Since we don't have any, we decided to go to the indoor flea market in the Brabanthallen in Den Bosch. Which turned out pretty well for me! Not only did I find two lovely English carved (champagne/cocktail?) glasses and a Bosboom bag for my camera, the piece the resistance was a genuine leather new lammy coat! For only 75 euros! My dad did do a Picard facepalm, but even he couldn't deny it was an absolute bargain. Secretly I know he loved going the flea market, as he mentioned it would probably be a while since we will be able to go as a family. As the date of my departure is coming nearer, I'm beginning to feel more nostalgic about things, even bickering over the dishes. Tomorrow I'm having lunch my high school friends as a final goodbye. I'd never thought I'd say this, but I'm feeling a wee bit homesick already!
Anyway, I hope you survived Christmas with your family (and still sort of like them afterwards), and wish you a cracking New Years!
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