Only two hours away, you say that like it's a short distance XD
My parents will be like... a 45 minute drive away (or like, two hours away on public transport because I have to drive to get to where the train line ends, then switch trains and catch a bus and it takes forever). Nothing at all (nothing at all, nothing at all, nothing at all *echoing out* (please tell me you get that reference. It has nothing to do with this conversation but it just came into my head as I was typing)) compared to what college students have to do out where you are though.
Yeah I'm much the same, I like my privacy. I've only just gotten over cracking bones (I would literally crack everything - knees, elbows, fingers, toes, neck, back, ankle etc.) so if what you've said is any indication of what moving out is like maybe I should stay at home haha.
But awesome about Canada! I'm going there during my mid-year break in 2012 for a month.
What degree did you graduate with? That's pretty impressive that you got a job overseas because of it!
And best of luck with Christmas. It must be tough spending it alone (especially if you're still going out with that guy in that post I commented on, I can't imagine how hard it would have been to move overseas with that on your mind). If you don't read this by the time Christmas comes about, merry Christmas :)