u/billrayed

I'm far away from home this Christmas for studies. I couldn't fly back, ‘cause I had things to sort out school deadlines and since it was my first time not celebrating Christmas with my family, I felt pretty bad. 

My student apartment mirrors my room at home: cozy, but empty with my siblings' chaos and the aroma from the kitchen. Thanks to mom's cooking, I'm already feeling what Christmas would be like without them. But I won't let loneliness win any more. 

So I got some items nearby, garlands, twinkly lights, decors, designs and shiny ornaments to spark some joy. My room started feeling festive but longed for the finishing touch: a Christmas tree, but how am I going to get one? and my apartment? I doubt it would fit, plus carrying from the reception to my floor, I had no roommate to help and I felt a bit awkward. Maybe some locals won't understand my enthusiasm for Christmas. 

So I browsed through Alibaba late that night, searching for something I can use to make my own tree until I came across a collapsible Christmas tree. It's foldable, would fit a bag and won't make everything so weird. When the tree arrived a week before Christmas, I installed it and my room was lit and ready. 

On Christmas Eve, I had a video call with my family till dawn. laughter, carol songs, tears, it was so beautiful like they were really here. Your home is with your family, but you can create your home whenever you are too without a little genuity. 

How was your solo holiday plan?