I love the holidays because I am living in a multicultural society. I feel proud about this and I have high expectations about the holidays for myself towards others.

Many responsibilities go through my mind:

• How many people will I invite?
• Where is the location?
• How will I furnish it for the best feng-shui?
• What entertainment will fit their interests and mine?
• What should be the best appetizers before the main course for the meal?
• How do I keep the festival manageable to my budget?

Holidays actually come up throughout the 365 days of the year: religious holidays, national holidays, secular holidays, and unofficial holidays.

Stop reading!

I realize I may have over scheduled myself.

I may have unrealistic fantasies about a multicultural society.

Maybe I overbooked to interact with so many people and events over a short period of time.

I can never have too much holiday time to enjoy.

Nhan lives in McCauley and owns Pacific Cafe on 10874 97 Street.