Christmas

Hey everyone! Sorry I've been so slack on keeping up with this thing. Hopefully I can get back on track!

Well... it's nearing the end of my first semester as a freshman in college! While I am really looking forward to being home for the Christmas Holiday, the one thing keeping me grounded is a little 5 letter word... it stings... it hurts... it may even scare some... yes... the word I am talking about is... EXAMS! Exams are next week, and that means... yes, all week this week I am studying my behind off in order to secure good grades on these exams. [ouch... that word hurts every time... no matter how much I say it. It just doesn't get any easier.]

On the other hand... one thing that is keeping my sanity is the fact that I can FINALLY, after almost a year of anticipation, LISTEN TO CHRISTMAS MUSIC! I find myself listening to it just about every waking moment that I am not in class! It's great! Christmas music just soothes my soul! And during this time... I need the soothing!

Christmas... yes, Christmas... only 24 days away. Wait! What? Only 24 days! Wow... I gotta get busy!!! PSYCH! I already have everyone's Christmas presents! Whew... boy am I lucky! I got the last of them on black Friday- yes. I was one of the stupid people who went out early Friday morning after Thanksgiving in order to get just a few dollars off of that one present. But hey, It was worth every second of it. Fun experience. And... I only had to knock out one little kid. JUST KIDDING JUST KIDDING!

Anyhow... what am I most excited about concerning Christmas? Welll, obviously that would be my Aunt Cindi coming home. Now that she's off in Seatle it's sad. I never get to see her anymore. I do miss her A LOT! She's going to be home for quite a while actually! And other than that wonderful fact, I am also excited about all of the lights, the Christmas Eve service, and just the simple fact of all of our loved ones gathered together celebrating the true meaning of Christmas! Because... as said by the famous Steven Curtis Chapman.. "Christmas is all in the heart!"

Now... what do I miss most around Christmas time not being at home? Well, I definitely miss the fact that I didn't really get to help finish decorating. I did get to decorate a bit, but it's just not the same. I guess I took that for granted when I lived at home. Sadness. But, I am super glad that I am almost done here so I can get home!

What Christmas memory do I miss most? Definitely Christmastime with Uncle David. There was never a dull moment when he was around. He was hilarious! And I guess I can lump it all together and say Christmas as a child. However, I really enjoy Christmas now, because I can see the reaction from people when I give them a gift. And that is WAY better than recieving gifts... at least in my opinon. So, I take back that I miss Christmas as a child. Yes, it was fun, but I really enjoy being an adult.

What Christmas memory am I looking most forward to this year? Well, this year I have this amazing boyfriend. I am really excited to start a tradition with him. I can't wait for this to be the beginning of our MANY Christmas together to come. Not only that, but it's the first Christmas with the Sikes family. It's going to be really exciting to see how the kids act around Christmas time!

What do I want most for Christmas this year? Fellowship! I want to see everyone from church, out of town, family, friends... everyone. I miss seeing everyone now that I'm off at college. It's going to be so great to see everyone and catch up. Just fellowshipping, loving, and talking. Also singing Christmas carols. They always make me feel all warm and fuzzy! Ooo... and SNOW!!!!! I want a white Christmas so badly. Well, a white Christmas Eve preferably!

What am I looking most forward to after Christmas break is over? Nothing. Just kidding. I guess I am kind of looking forward to coming back to school. I mean, I will have a new roommate. And she is like my best friend! So that's cool. Not to mention it will be the last semester of my freshman year. That will be exciting. And exciting new classes. That's cool too.

Ok... well, I guess I will hop off of here. I should really be doing some studying. Gonna go eat some lunch first... then studying.

Love to all!