The Twelve Days of Christmas (In Chad)
I won’t type out the entire song, because that would just be ridiculous. Instead, I’ll just list my twelve and let you substitute them for the original lyrics. I did my best, people.
12 Books a-reading, [1]
11 Children waving, [2]
10 Days: vacation,
9 Roosters crowing, [3]
8 Hours sleeping, [4]
7 Spiders creeping, [5]
6 MCCers,
5:00 AM runs,
4 full work days, [6]
3 kind Nuns,
2 pairs of pants, [7]
And a SALTer in a convent.
P.S. If you don’t like my version, feel free to substitute with this version by Straight No Chaser.
P.P.S. I’m dreaming of a white Christmas so this is my new desktop background. You’ve got to be flexible in the ways you fill your needs when you’re in Chad.
[1] My book count is actually up to 15 after these four months but who asked for more verses in this song? And for all you grammar villains out there, yes, I do realize that this line implies that the books themselves are doing the reading but ya know what? You’re not going to be the Grinch that stole my Christmas this year.
[2] every day on my way to and from work and it’s adorable
[3] sometimes waaay too early in the morning
[4] When it’s dark, I go to bed; when its light, I wake up. My sleep schedule has never been more regulated in my life.
[5] like big ones, like as big as your palm
[6] Fridays are half-days
[7] otherwise, you’ll find me wearing the skirts I brought and to be perfectly honest, I’m starting to miss jeans a little bit?
Reflections 