Dissapointment and Excitement
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Hello internet people
So, unless you live under a rock, or you don’t pay any attention to the news whatsoever, you’ll know that there is absolute and utter chaos in northern Europe. London’s Heathrow airport has been nearly shutdown, operating only a couple of flights and only letting a couple land. Considering its Christmas week, its absolute chaos. I don’t exactly agree with the “refugee camp” comparison, but I will say that I feel bad for all of the people who are stranded.
Like…for example, my in-laws? My boyfriend’s mum & sister were meant to arrive in Vancouver today from London, but now there flight is cancelled. Not just delayed, but cancelled, and because of chaos, they have no option to rebook until after christmas. So not they’re not coming at all. It’s insanely disappointing for all of us. It was meant to be their first visit to Vancouver and all of us were really looking forward to it 
. There are people all around the world who are either stranded, or having to cancel their christmas plans because of this…afterall, Heathrow is the busiest airport on the planet.
So now that his family isn’t coming anymore,I now have to deal with a very sad expat! We’re going to try to do out best to have a family-less Christmas in Vancouver…at least we have each other! 
We’re heading to Grouse Mountain tomorrow for some christmas-y adventures in the mountain snow! Hopefully it’ll be good fun and it’ll get our minds off of the dissapointment.
I’m also excited that I’m headed home to Nova Scotia for a visit on the 28th. I feel a bit guilty for heading home now that the boyfriend’s family isn’t coming to Vancouver….but that’s just one of those unfortunate parts of life, you know? My family will kill me if I don’t come for a visit, so I’m still going to go.
Anyway- hopefully your enjoying your holidays, wherever you are!
Oh, and these pictures below were taken last night during a midnight walk in our neighbourhood last night:
