December 13th

Christmas tree

Silly me. In my prancing about in celebration of the end of the semester, I totes forgot to take a picture of my SERIOUSLY awesome decked out apartment, complete with the most awesome glittery Christmas tree and snowflakes. But, luckily for me, my Grandma has a pretty rockin' Christmas ensemble going on. And she won a poinsettia at her ward Christmas dinner tonight, courtesy of her fabulous granddaughter. ;) Also, old people are hilarious. I know I'm a broken record, but man, Grams has some seriously funny friends.

December 12th

Jesus is the reason 

"Jesus is the reason for the season."

He is also the reason that about 95% of my friends (A LOT more of whom aren't pictured here--not enough squares on those darn photo collage apps.) are spread across the world (USA, Brazil, Africa, Iceland, Philippines, Japan, Peru, Chile...I think you get my picture). Knowing what they are doing and why they are gone, but mostly for WHOM they are away, is the only thing that makes it alright to be separated for a few short (siiiiiiike) months. In fact, I'm incredibly proud of every single one of them. They are teaching of our Savior Jesus Christ. The incredible good news that 

we are not alone.

Christ was utterly alone and suffered more so that not one of his brothers and sisters had to. I love Him. I don't know a lot of things, but I know He's there.

Merry Christmas.

December 11th

Stockings 

My roommates totally love Christmas too. Love it. 

December 10th

Gay apparel 

I'm not sure what qualifies as gay apparel, but I love these sweats. Happy finals week! 

December 9th

A wreath

Michaels might be one of my favorite stores-- just because I like to admire and imagine all the things I could do if I had time and money. But at Christmastime, everything smells like glitter and cinnamon. I love it. 

December 8th

Not an ornament 

But now we have a fresh-from-the-forest Christmas tree! 

December 7th

Calendar 

I don't know where this Christmas tradition of eating crappy chocolate every day from a cardboard box came from, but I kinda like it. 

December 5th

A Quiet Moment 

"Having fun isn't hard, when you've got a library card!" 

-Arthur. The Aardvark. 

(I don't think the kids here got the memo...)

December 4th

Wish List

My beautiful niece Maddie is battling cancer, and she and my sister have inspired me to write my own letter to Santa this year. Macy's donates $1 per letter received at special mailboxes located at Macy's stores throughout the country, through December 24, up to 1 million dollars to the fabulous Make a Wish Foundation. But on December 6th (National Believe Day), they will donate $1 per letter received in addition to the million dollars collectively donated. Get writing! 

What's your Christmas wish? 

December 3rd

Outgoing mail

"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear (and also sending dollar store cheesy Christmas cards)" --True story. 

December 2nd

To do list

>2 weeks to go until then end of the semester. Then I go home. Then it's Christmas.

I think I can, I think I can, I think I can! 

December 1st

Secret Angel

I just love having great friends who lift my spirits, too.