Christmas Festivities

A very delinquent Merry Christmas to everyone!! I've been out of town, spending the holiday with my family, so I haven't been on the computer much. I hope everyone had as wonderful Christmas as I did. It was so nice to have that break from school and work, and just get to spend time with my siblings and cousins. Needless to say, we had a crazy good time. I'm the middle child in a big family, and I have a multitude of cousins. No joke. So I always love it when we're all together, a big happy bunch. There are certain pros and cons to being part of a big family. Some of the pros are inside jokes, being able to be silly together, always having someone around, and lots of good conversations. The cons would be, well, we're a pretty loud family (I still like it though), as well as cold showers. Goodness, if you weren't first in line for a shower then you usually ended up taking an ice bath. One day it was so bad I just stuck my head under the water and washed my hair super fast. Talk about cold! Ahh, but really, I do love this time of year. I love all the holiday coffees, like peppermint mocha's, and Starbucks has a super tasty Salted Caramel Mocha. So good! I'm like a coffee addict, I just love it so much. Break is great because I finally have the chance to drink more than one cup of coffee out of a REAL mug, and not some travel mug (; 

The food was great, the family was wonderful, the games were crazy, the nights were late, and there was much fun to be had. I think my favorite present were these super amazing Adidas track pants. Super comfy! Next to coffee, sweatpants just might be my next favorite thing. I love Christmas. I love the lights, the smells, the beautiful white snow, the bright stars at night, the crisp, cold air, and the happiness in the air. In the midst of the hustle and bustle, may none of us forget the real meaning of Christmas. That one night when Jesus, God's Son, was born in a manger in Bethlehem. Because Jesus came to this earth, we can have new life in Him. This song below really sums it up for me, and I can't listen to it enough. Merry Christmas to all, and may God bless us, everyone. 

Snowy Nights

It snowed tonight, and the scenery is breathtaking. It seems like so many people today don't seem to enjoy the beauty snow brings as it blankets a grey world in a brilliant white. For some reason I can't explain, I love watching the snow fall at night. When the world is wrapped in a midnight sky, the stars sparkle like diamonds up high, and the snow glistens and lights up the world, even in the dark. The cold air is refreshing and frigid at the same time, and I just want to drink it in. Christmas doesn't seem right without snow, and I'm looking forward to the possibility of actually having snow at Christmas this year! It just makes the season all the more magical. I can see my neighbors tree glistening in their window behind me, and the lights on their porch are still twinkling from across the way. Those Christmas lights, keep shining on. There's so much bustle and flurry of things that go on this time of year, I hope each and everyone of you get to spend it with someone special. May your days be very merry, and very bright. I wish the best for everyone as Christmas is a time to remember, to be kind, and to cherish the love and joy that came that first Christmas night. Good night and sweet dreams, wherever you may be. 

And just believe. 

Finals woes

Ah man. Finals. It's a crazed caffeinated week that turns students into borderline zombies. I realize that this does depend on where you're at in school, and what your major is, but it's still always overwhelming. My only regret about the past finals, weren't about the finals at all actually. I didn't go talk to the guy I liked. Isn't that terrible? The whole semester we just smiled at each other, said a few words, but it wasn't till the last two weeks that we actually had a real conversation. I've gotten to the point where I can really talk to almost anybody. But when it comes to talking to a guy I like, suddenly I'm terrified. I'm afraid he won't like me, and I don't want to get my hopes up. Is that pathetic? Too bad I always think about these things after the last day of class......maybe I'll see him again. On a brighter note, I found this incredible song yesterday! I liked the song from the beginning, but when he hits those notes in the chorus, oooh, I got chills. Well, back to studying, guys. I hope you enjoy the song(:

Good stuff

Okay, kids. (One of my bad habits is calling everyone kid). Some of my favorite songs from highschool that have never gotten old.


Classic.



Never gets old.



I loved Superchick.


Aaand another one from them.


Mmm yes.



Ahhhh SO good.


Last one for tonight(:

Keys and Boxes

With every song comes a flood of memories. Like bits of photo scraps in your mind, the song makes you recollect them again with fondness and sadness. The memories are held within the notes of the song and in the melody you can hear your hopes and dreams. Closing my eyes I can almost taste the sights and sounds I hold so near and dear. The song is the key to a box that had been forgotten, turn up the song and open the box, for the memories are sweet, even though some might be tinged with a certain sadness you can't forget. 





This song is one of the many keys in my life.