I used to travel to my village for the holidays every year because of the nature of my work. Technically, I only get to visit my village once a year, so I always look forward to this period.
However, something has come up this year. My organization has informed us that we will remain active until the middle of December. This is actually a very big challenge for me, especially when it comes to preparing for my holiday.
Normally, I would have travelled towards the end of October or, at the latest, in the early days of November. The reason I usually travel during this period is to avoid the heavy traffic that comes with the December holidays.
I personally refer to December as the embargo month because it is a period when a lot of people travel to different destinations to celebrate the holidays with their families. During this period, there are usually reports of road accidents due to the increased number of travellers and vehicles on the highways.
Now, having to travel in the middle of December is a serious concern for me. Apart from the traffic, the cost of transportation during this period is usually very high. If I had travelled in early November, I would have spent much less on transportation.
Unfortunately, things have not gone according to my plans this year. At this point, I have no choice but to comply with the information communicated by the organization I work for, even though it means adjusting my holiday plans.
Looking at it, this decision from my organization has really affected my holiday plans, as it has shortened my holiday by about one month. I have actually been preparing for this holiday right from the beginning of the year.
But it's okay. If there is one place I would always want to spend my holiday, it is still my village.
You can imagine how much you would miss home if you had been away for a long time. You get to miss the taste of your parents' food. You miss the environment, and you miss a lot of people.
So, when you finally get the opportunity to return, it is going to be a lot of fun. You get to reconnect with familiar faces, enjoy the things you have missed, and experience that feeling of being home again.
Those are some of the things that make me excited about travelling to my village for the holidays.
