Anyone that knows me knows that I have no problem being by myself for long periods of time. Just look at my dating track record. (That's a joke.) I haven't dated in about four years. But no matter what, I make it a rule to never spend the holidays by myself. Then being by yourself just gets depressing. Hence why I was completely motivated to go to the orphanage.
I went with my co-workers to the orphanage. There were twenty kids there. The moment we walked into the room with our activities, the children's eyes lit right up. Smiles were on their faces. I wouldn't be surprised if some of them clapped too.
I immediately went to help some kids color and make Christmas cards for Santa. For the most part I stayed where I was. I didn't want to go too crazy then end up falling over from being sick. I was just over getting sick. I would've been pretty embarrassed if I relapsed from using too much energy. All I could hear the whole time I was there were smiles and laughs. One little girl got a hold of the stickers and started putting them on any adult she saw. Cinderella stayed on my hand for the rest of the day.
Honestly, I thought this Christmas was the best Christmas I've ever had. I didn't open any presents. (Which half the time I never know what to say when people ask me what I want anyway. I'm not one for asking people to get stuff for me.). So, if I didn't have any presents to open, why was it the best Christmas ever? Because I saw something I was doing make a positive difference in someone's life. That is the best gift ever. Knowing you actually did make a difference.
Tianjin picture of the day!
Don't worry, she wasn't there all day. They switch up people every few hours.
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