Christmas Weekend

The Western practice of Christmas and commercialism have left Bombay relatively unharmed. For now. Aside from big shopping malls and five star hotels, (and the occasional kid selling Santa hats on street corners), one can hardly notice the holiday season at all. What I am missing are Christmas decorations, Christmas carols and the trees lit up along McGill College…
Despite the lack of Christmas spirit and public holidays here in Mumbai, I am feeling sooo loved by the various acts of kindness from friends and family around the world. Thanks for taking the time to send an email or post a greeting card. =D




When I got home on the 23rd, I found a care package from my sister filled with all sorts of goodies. (see photo) included was a cd with videos of my babies doing cute things…. On the following Monday, I received my second surprise, a dvd that Justin put together with clips of my friends wishing me a merry Christmas from all around. It was fantastic - *big hug*
As for my holiday festivities, on the 24th, Mickey and I went for a nice dinner and had drinks with some friends. On Christmas day we went to brunch at the Taj Land’s End Hotel which was fancy. It’s nice to be extravagant sometimes. =D I had a quiet dinner with the Indian lady I live with and went to my friend's Xmas party.