What I love about this time of year...

Christmas decorations
The first snow
Playing in the snow
Fireplaces
Christmas movies
The smell of pine
Crowded malls
Buying gifts
Wrapping paper and ribbon
People seem a little more kind
Christmas lights
Cozy pajamas
My cat stops shedding
Wearing Scarfs
Christmas cookies and treats

What I'm grateful for this time of year...

My husband, Ryan
Family and friends
A warm bed to sleep in
Enough food to eat
Heat, warm clothes and cozy socks
My job
My beliefs
My health
Generosity of others

For those of you who know Ryan, know he is severely afraid of heights. I, on the other hand am not and would really like to go skydiving. So...if anyone is up for a little adventure this summer let me know because I would love to go but think it would be more fun to do it with another person so I won't be the only one peeing my pants right before jumping out of the plane!

Also, I am beginning Krav Maga classes(mix between martial arts and self defense) in February and am trying to find a partner. So...let me know if you are interested!

The latest...

So...I'm not great at keeping up-to-date with posting but after a few nags about posting more from some unnamed individuals, I will try to keep more current or at least post more than once a month. Here's the latest:

I went with the cheaper version of the PB table I had been eyeing and bought a similar one from less than half the price. Let's be honest....not the best time to be buying expensive pieces of furniture and if I'm being completely honest I should probably be buying food storage in case the 2nd depression hits...so....I settled and bought some emergency supplies and the cheaper table. Now I can complete all my projects well fed!

Ryan and I got our Christmas tree last Saturday. Apparently tree folk don't start selling them until after Thanksgiving because we searched for one before Thanksgiving and were shut down again and again and again! But now it's up and our home smells of pine. Our cat loves to sleep under the tree. I think she is getting in touch with her outdoorsy side.

I went to Twilight...I decided not to subject Ryan to the film so I went with friends...well, a friend...as the rest of the crew bailed....yes, that's right, bailed. Anyway, one friend didn't bail and told me she would meet me there. I decided to get to the theater early and save a place in line. Basically, I was chillin by myself with all the 14 year olds and their moms when I spotted a group of my students who happened to be in the very front of the line and after exchanging waves, I decided I was either the biggest loser ever or completely awesome. I'm thinking loser! Anyway...the movie was cheesy but good and Rob Pattinson was pretty hot, second to Ryan of course.

That's it for now. Happy holiday's everyone!