Reconnecting
Well everyone, after uncounted delays we finally got our DSL installed yesterday, and are back in cyberspace where we belong. This means that you can now expect much more regular updates on the happenings in our lives (and yes, we really mean it this time). I know, I know.. you can barely contain your excitement right? And rightly so.So today is our four month wedding anniversary, which also means that I've been in Cyprus now for a shade over six months. Pretty weird stuff. We've established a tradition of going out for a nice dinner every month on our anniversary, so tonight we're going to a new, funky Asian fusion place that's within walking distance of our apartment. It's nice to have one really special date night to look forward to every month.. we both appreciate that break in our hectic schedules.
Leia's been battling some minor health problems recently. She has had to miss a couple days of work because of stomach troubles, and we think she may have developed some sort of dairy allergy. Anyway, I've been trying to nurse her back to health, and she's been much better the past few days (since we realized that dairy seemed to be the common denominator and cut most of it out of her diet), but we would still appreciate your prayers.
It's so bizarre to think that the holidays are just around the corner. Of course, "the holidays" here consist of only Christmas and New Year's — no Halloween, no Thanksgiving. It was strange recently to walk into a store and see Christmas merchandise out already, but then I realized that when there's no other major fall holidays to prepare for — no reason to stock the shelves with plastic jack o' lanterns and witch costumes, cans of cranberry sauce and bottles of pumpkin pie spice — then you can start selling Christmas stuff as soon as summer ends if you want to. Kind of made me feel homesick in a weird way. This year is definitely going to be very strange because Thanksgiving and Christmas are such precious times for me, and I've never spent either one apart from my family. Of course, I'm looking forward to my first holiday season as a married man, but it still seems very surreal to be here far from so many people I love at my favorite time of year. Anyway, now that you all have our new address, feel free to send us Halloween candy, pumpkin pies, and Christmas presents. I'm sure that will make everything seem more familiar.
That's all for now, but I promise you'll hear more from us in the next day or two. Please leave us a comment and let us know how you're doing as well. We love you all.
–John
posted by John and Leia @ 12:23 AM
5 Comments:
Graduation is two months from yesterday...that's exciting, right?
LB
I'm so glad you guys are now reconnected to the "real world!" ha! At least now, we can all read about your lives more frequently.
It's strange thinking that the rest of the world doesn't celebrate thanksgiving. They're really missing out aren't they? I mean, obviously, they don't share the whole Pilgrim/Indian/Mayflower thing with us American folks but seriously... who cares why you're celebrating if there's a big fat turkey on the table!?! In my opinion, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie, and macaroni and cheese are all the cause I need to be thankful. What's with you foreigners, huh Leia?
Also, sorry to hear about the dairy thing, Leia. Remember what you always did for me when I wasn’t feeling well? That’s right. Have some Bigelow Mint Medley Tea!
I'm not sure which is worse, not having halloween or not being able to celebrate it! It's seen as completely unChristian here, so I don't get to dress up and have fun.. or dress my kids and go knocking on doors for candy.. *sighs* Maybe I'll try to be in the US for Halloween next year!
We're doing well. Mark's in school full-time, Mariella's settled in with just her mom during the day. It's nice to spend time with a loving 2.5-year-old. Sometimes, anyway. Can't wait to listen to the latest Damien Jurado. Good to hear from you!
Yay - good to see you back now.
Erm... since when is Halloween a Christian thing? Granted its fun to dress up n stuff, but a Christian holiday?
TC - The original spanner in the works.
I think what Ruth was referring to is the fact that in some places (whether England or the good ol' Bible Belt) those who participate in Halloween are considered to be unChristian, not just that the holiday itself is a non-Christian one (which, as you point out, it clearly is). My own wistfulness was just with regards to the fall/winter holidays in general, not only Christian ones. Obviously New Year's isn't Christian either.
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