Christmas (I know...it's late)
I wanted to write a bit about my Christmas holidays because either everyone assumed I went back to Winnipeg, or that I stayed in Québec City. I did neither for that matter.
I ended up taking a halfway route and ended up in Toronto. What awaited me in the "centre of the universe", you ask? Some relatives I haven't seen in a while, and some new ones I hadn't seen yet.
It was a good compromise, it cost less than half of a return ticket to Winnipeg (or Regina if I chose to visit my parents first). Also, I wouldn't be stuck in Québec City while everybody else was celebrating Christmas with their relatives and then some.
Anyway, more about my Christmas. The weather was super balmy. I believe it was above zero the whole time I was there (definitely a first in my memory, of course I don't remember my baby years in England). Yet everyone was worrying when I didn't put on my jacket *rolls eyes*.
The family gathering was fun, though having to watch the first 15 mins. of Cars 30+ times in 3 days did get a little tiresome. Oh, toddlers...There was a traditional turkey dinner, and I held my own against the men of the poker table. I think I either slept or played Warioware Twisted the rest of the time.
Boxing day sales in Toronto aren't as insane as Winnipeg, but I think that was a result of going to lesser-known malls. Also Pacific Mall has nothing more than bootlegged movies and bubble tea now. There used to be video game and computer shops, but they make less business and they moved elsewhere. Amazing how things change in 3 years.
Pierre Trudeau Airport only has about an hour and a half of quiet time to sleep. And get a bench quickly or you'll have to set up chairs.
NTS: Never set up an early flight when you need to take an overnight bus to get to the airport.
Lastly, I love you big K, M, and little K. Hope to see you all soon.
I ended up taking a halfway route and ended up in Toronto. What awaited me in the "centre of the universe", you ask? Some relatives I haven't seen in a while, and some new ones I hadn't seen yet.
It was a good compromise, it cost less than half of a return ticket to Winnipeg (or Regina if I chose to visit my parents first). Also, I wouldn't be stuck in Québec City while everybody else was celebrating Christmas with their relatives and then some.
Anyway, more about my Christmas. The weather was super balmy. I believe it was above zero the whole time I was there (definitely a first in my memory, of course I don't remember my baby years in England). Yet everyone was worrying when I didn't put on my jacket *rolls eyes*.
The family gathering was fun, though having to watch the first 15 mins. of Cars 30+ times in 3 days did get a little tiresome. Oh, toddlers...There was a traditional turkey dinner, and I held my own against the men of the poker table. I think I either slept or played Warioware Twisted the rest of the time.
Boxing day sales in Toronto aren't as insane as Winnipeg, but I think that was a result of going to lesser-known malls. Also Pacific Mall has nothing more than bootlegged movies and bubble tea now. There used to be video game and computer shops, but they make less business and they moved elsewhere. Amazing how things change in 3 years.
Pierre Trudeau Airport only has about an hour and a half of quiet time to sleep. And get a bench quickly or you'll have to set up chairs.
NTS: Never set up an early flight when you need to take an overnight bus to get to the airport.
Lastly, I love you big K, M, and little K. Hope to see you all soon.
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