You bring crocosmia and fuschias...

I'm not sure if I'm real great at this blogging thing...but a few things I've learned about life in the past few weeks.

1. Family is not to be taken lightly. Especially mine. They crave the feeling of meaningfulness in my life, and they want me to take full advantage of their love for me. They serve me, encourage me, ask questions about my life, and most importantly- love me beyond my faults...thats a brave thing to do. Even for families that have fallen apart, there's still something worth salvaging, there's always a healing that can emerge from loving despite past failures.

2. Christmas, as a child, was a time of excitement, expectation, and joy that reminded me of how cool Christmas songs are and the wonderful taste of eggnog and spiced cider. But this year, I got a good peek into the life of an adult at Christmas time and how it affects a family. My mom does a great job of reminding us why we partake in Christmas festivities and what the real reason for the season is: family and of course, Christ's birth. Looking forward to another year!!

3. You can't please everyone...

4. Life is one of those things that you learn about as you go...A smart man once told me that as obstacles arise and hardships unfold, we have no other choice but to rise to the occasion. Our instinct kicks in and we take off. Praise God.

5. Friends- make some, because they're definitely worth it. They make the bad times good, and the good times even better. (who said that?)

New music love: Lisa Hannigan
New movie love: You'll never guess...

Remember: You must do the thing which you think you cannot do. (Eleanor Roosevelt)

peace, love, and textbooks. (they're expensive)