I love the Holidays. It's easily my favorite time of year. In fact, I love the Holidays so much, I'm one of those obnoxious people that starts listening to Christmas music before Thanksgiving. This year it's a forgivable quality since Thanksgiving has already come and gone here in Canada.
Anyway, the unfortunate part about the Holidays is trying to divide our time amongst family. I love being with all my family during Christmas time so if I had my way, I would see everyone. Usually there's a lot of guilt involved (on my part) as we decide which family to visit and how long to stay, but it all works out in the end.
Well, this year we've hit a bump in our Christmas planning. This year is the first time academic life has come into play. Usually we just revel in the two week vacation from school and university, but this year there are parasites to take care of, vacation days, travel expenses and time, and a half a dozen other things to consider. I'm getting an eye twitch just talking about it.
Anyway, the unfortunate part about the Holidays is trying to divide our time amongst family. I love being with all my family during Christmas time so if I had my way, I would see everyone. Usually there's a lot of guilt involved (on my part) as we decide which family to visit and how long to stay, but it all works out in the end.
Well, this year we've hit a bump in our Christmas planning. This year is the first time academic life has come into play. Usually we just revel in the two week vacation from school and university, but this year there are parasites to take care of, vacation days, travel expenses and time, and a half a dozen other things to consider. I'm getting an eye twitch just talking about it.
So, right now we're stuck.
I, honestly, can't imagine not going home for Christmas. But I'm afraid there are a lot more things to consider this year than our relaxed graduate school days. We've entered into the "real world" of academia, beyond student life, and now it's time to face the facts. We're not kids anymore and we've got to make these decisions no matter how guilty we feel. Sigh.
How about the rest of you academics? How do you decide where to go for the holidays? I know lots of you live far from home. Where will you be this year?
I, honestly, can't imagine not going home for Christmas. But I'm afraid there are a lot more things to consider this year than our relaxed graduate school days. We've entered into the "real world" of academia, beyond student life, and now it's time to face the facts. We're not kids anymore and we've got to make these decisions no matter how guilty we feel. Sigh.
How about the rest of you academics? How do you decide where to go for the holidays? I know lots of you live far from home. Where will you be this year?
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