Every year Christmas seems to sneak up on us and many of us find ourselves asking the question, "It's Christmas ALREADY!" On top of the excitement for the holiday festivities, many of us spend most of our time worrying about getting that perfect gift for our friends and loved ones.For me, many of those feelings are the same this year, only there is another added level of anticipation thrown into the mix that I haven't experienced in a long time. The best way to describe the feeling I'm talking about is to think back, way back, to your childhood. Remember the nights you spent looking out your bedroom window at the snow-covered landscape, dreaming of Santa Clause swooping in on his slay to deliver your much wanted present? Well that's the same level of anticipation that I'm talking about, only my anticipation isn't for the arrival of Father Christmas, but rather, for my arrival home.
For the first time in about 5 years, I'm living far away from my family. Unfortunately, one learns how much their family really means to them when they are separated from them for an extended amount of time. So in the same spirit a small child dreams about Santa bringing their favorite present down the chimney, I can't wait to come home for Christmas. And that is why it's better this year than any other year.
But it won't be easy. My journey
home begins tomorrow, and I say "journey" because with recent weather problems in Denver this week, it truly will be just that. The first flight in two days took off from Denver's airport today, after a powerful snowstorm paralyzed the airport with up to 2 feet of snow (as you can see). Many flights were canceled causing major delays for the holiday rush. Hopefully, everything will be back on track this weekend. I can only wish that everything will go as planned and "I'll be home for Christmas" in one piece. And for all of you who may be traveling home for the holidays, may your travels be safe and bring you to your families in time for Christmas.Kristian
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