some pictures of Sagogn, and some christmas thoughts
so i have downloaded my christmas playlist.. well i have had it for a while now.
but.
i am listening to it and all i can keep thinking is... back home. driving with my mom from i duhno... somewhere like tops pizza and listening to music and looking at all the christmas lights on the houses..
for all of you out there.
i hope that you really soak into christmas this year. Because i wont be there you all HAVE to.
i cannot believe i wont be home with my family for christmas.
if you want to know what song REALLY gets me. download Merry christmas ( i think that is the name i duhno ) by Nat King Cole. oh i just checked my i tunes and it says "the Christmas Song" it is so beautiful and anything by the Rat Pack. If you are an older person.. you will know who they are... or if you are a freak like my mom who acts like she is already 80 sometimes you will also know who they are.
every year my mom and i decorate the tree to good old Nat. and i am really bummed i wont be there.
but here they have real christmas trees lit with real candles so i am excited for that. but they do not put lights on there houses... only like on the streets. you know how lethbridge has the light things on all the lamp posts on the streets. well they did that here! with big stars down the 2 main streets so that is really pretty and they do put light stuff down the streets. but it is just not the same.
all i can think of is how greatful i will be next year to just be.
to just sit and be with my family and do my traditions (perhaps i will bring home some new ones) and to decorate the tree with my mom.. followed by some christmas shows in our flannel pajamas.
or how every year we sit down to eat and magically on the tv the old Grinch Who stole Christmas comes on.
oh man.
dont even get me started on the turkey dinner.
sigh.
BUT IT IS OK because i am almost here 4 months on the 5th CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!
if time keeps going this fast i will be home in the blink of an eye.
tomorrow is my last day of being a child.
i for-see lots of reminiscing
in the pictures are me and sarah on our long hike in Sagogn, Which is this TINY little town in the mountains. it is about 5 minutes from Flims... not sure if that is all google able...
either way. it was TONS of fun.
COMMENT IF YOU ARE READING.
... creepers.
love you mom&dad.
seriously.
lots and lots of love is being sent to Canada for all of you
ps... can you send swiss army knives in the mail like in letters?
posted by Jerrie Ambrus @ 8:44 AM
12 Comments:
Cynthia and I are BIG Christmas fans and so we have the Christmas tunes going like crazy at the studio. We have snow here too and the people across the street from me have a ginormous Frosty on the lawn. I loved the pictures of you and your friend. You look like the Victoria's Secret Christmas Models...all running about pretty in snow...you just happen to be wearing warmer clothing! In fact, clothing in general. It suddenly dawned on me that you'll be EIGHTEEN. I started teaching you when you were EIGHT. That is TEN years ago. Meaning I was...sixteen. HAHHAHA. Wow.
Oh how I LOVED seeing the photos of you in the Swiss Wonderland! You look gorgeous & giggling happy! You were right when you said how pretty it was there!
I too, was once your age my sweet, and the Nat King Cole music that touches your heart and mine is from my memories of my childhood with nana & papa! 3 generations touching eachothers hearts through a song! hmmmm nice! The tree decorating will be a tough one to get through without you, but, like you, I will focus on the following year when we are decorating the tree together (with a HUGE bottle of wine!) while we reminice about the christmas we were apart.
Knives in the mail? yeah...that's a NO! hahaha
You want so badly for your 18th birthday to come,it is almost here!
Enjoy your last 24 hours of childhood!
You look just beautiful in your winter-wonder-land. Now it is three generations of Nat King Cole music. When papa and I got engaged we played the old type records, cozy just the two of us in front of the open fire in the house I shared with three other girls. Memories are just wonderful! All of papa's and my children love the old songs, I would guess its because they heard them all of their lives and now its passed onto another generation. Loved all the pictures you sent, you look happy,& healthy. I sent you a small parcel today and tonite I wrapped all of the gifts, whew what a job. Take care and keep having fun and pretty soon you will be 18, what you have been waiting for so long. Love you a bunch. Nana
Hey bb!
We had our first snow this morning.
But, alas.. it is almost gone already. Oh Lethbridge, you.
I didn't know you posted new blogs! I like them, they distract me from studying!!!
YOU LOOK SO CUTE IN YOUR PICS! are you on a ski hill?? That is what it looks like for some reason.
Ugh.. I went to Twilight tonight.. I mean not tonight.. sunday. It was okay. But I laughed at it. Because it was just so corny, I was not impressed. Bella had a very lack of personality. She was just like a blank slate. I think tis because in the book, all of what she said was kept in her mind sort of... but you still knew she had this wicked personality. But in the movie. just personality void. Haha. Edward is hot.
Jerrie,
I will first start out by wishing you HAPPY BIRTHDAY and when you get back we can go out for a drink to celebrate your 18th! Looks like a winter wonderland in the photos & you would be hard pressed to find any snow in Lethbridge. We are still having a mild winter and it doesn't look good for a white Christmas but it's still early. I think me & Britt are going to watch the whole series of Dawson Creek over the holidays just like we did with the O.C. last year. I wish you could fly back for Christmas but in any case you will be in our thoughts.
I bought Nana a phone and she should get it via the mail, tomorrow? My boss, Neven(at the rink) got it already for her(picture, ringtone, time setting etc.) so she should be ready to go by the weekend. Can you see Nana phoning from places like IGA, "Wallsmart", Sears etc. because I can. By the time you get home she should be a cell-phone master!
When you go skiing don't forget to yell, Ri........cola from the highest peak. Be careful on the ski hill and don't fall for the, let's go to the hardest run line as you know what happened to me? Do the words, tumble, tumble, crash ring a bell?
I hope to go to Lethbridge this weekend if the weather holds on so I will try and write you from your Mom & Dad's house. I can't wait to see Nana, Molly, Ethan and the whole gang. TAKE CARE & I MISS YOU A LOT! Again, Happy Birthday & continue to enjoy yourself as you said previously, you are almost at the half point stage. Bye for now! Uncle Kenny(XOXO)
Jerrie those pohotos are so beautiful! i miss you SOOOO MUCH. i wish you were here for xmas! I cant belive you are finally 18 aswell. when you get home....oh man were gonna have some fun. sorry we have not been in touch as much lately. im very busy with work. and im sure your busy having the time of your life! well i love you so much baby <3
Nov. 27th.----HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU. yOU ARE NOW 18, HAVE A GREAT SPECIAL DAY jERRIE. I SHALL BE THINKING OF YOU, DO NOT CELEBRATE TOO MUCH, lOVE YOU NANA
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Sweet-Heart... I hope you're having a REALLY REALLY great day!!! Happy Birthday from all of us. We miss you terribley, and love you very much!!! Have a blast on the Matterhorn, not too many can say they skied that one. Just because you're 18 now doesnt mean you should go out and get gibbled...BUT ..what the hell...have one for all of us. Next time you get home sick just remember whats waiting for you here at home...SANDING AND PAINTING THE FENCE...hahaha..you thought i'd forgot, didn't you? Have a wonderful day sweety, and don't forget to skype mom this weekend...I think she's close to some sort of melt down when you don't call. Let us know if you need anything at all..see you soon...love you ... dadio
Is that coat warm enough?
O.K....I am gonna MELT him down! haha
I know that you have a busy weekend , so it is fine if you don't email until Monday, but MONDAY for sure! haha
Hi Jerrie, Happy Birthday! I am enjoying reading your blogs. They bring back many happy memories for me from days gone by. My favourite places were Switzerland and Norway. Must be the northern European genes (how did I ever end up on the "wet coast")!!! I celebrated my l9th bday when I was away for a year in Europe. (here in BC it takes us a year longer to become an adult!!!!) I was very homesick that first xmas away. I spent it in Spain, picture Santa in a red fur lined speedo!! Just remember that years from now when you are home you will be wishing that you could be back in Switzerland. Gee I missed everyone so much even my pesky brothers! Enjoy and make lots of memories! Thanks Leanne for giving Kristina the blog address for me and thanks Jerrie for sharing your adventures ! The music must be another family gene thing as we have all of Uncle Eddy's old xmas c.d.'s with Frank and the boys. Love, your cousin x2 Denise
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