Well, it is finally December! Unfortunately, for another two weeks there is a lot more around the corner than Christmas! And by this I mean I have two papers to finish writing, four exams to study for, and a presentation to create. Going to be a busy week!
Today when I was in the kitchen making some lunch, my Irish roommate Lisa was out making tea and toast. She was also listening to Christmas music. At first, I didn't think anything was strange. But then I realized she was listening to the very same Christmas music I am used to hearing! No wonder it took me some time to notice! It seems odd that halfway around the world people still listen to the same songs. Most shockingly of all was that they are the same songs that talk about TONS and TONS of snow!! I have heard and read that Ireland does not generally see snow, except in the few mountains and high areas that they have here. Apparently, most of Ireland only sees a "white Christmas" every 6 years on average! I have to say I am very surprised. Back home the only places I picture not getting snow are places down south like Florida, Mexico, etc. But Ireland seems like it would be right in line with where I am from, so this was a shocking realization. With a quick google search, I even discovered seeing snow is so rare that a few Irish girls took the time to make a video blog about it the last time it snowed! Perhaps I should appreciate the snow I get, even if it does sometimes get in the way!
14 more days until home, and 22 until Christmas!
Yours truly,
Alicia
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