krista de lion: A DIFFERENT KIND OF CHRISTMAS

Sorry if this comes off as Scrooge-like, but for the past few weeks I hadn't really been anticipating Christmas. Perhaps it was the fall-like weather we have been experiencing. Even working in a mall being serenaded by the Salvation Army's band at 6PM every evening didn't seem to phase me.

Christmas just isn't the same this year. Usually, our family (my mom's side) gets together on the Eve for lots of food, catching up, and fun. My mom is working tonight, so it's just me, my dad and our dogs this year. A quiet and calm Christmas. Amongst all this, I'm thankful for my family and friends. I didn't get caught up in the holiday hoopla this year, but I have gotten the chance to spend some time with people who make my life nothing less than lovely.

I still hope to see a bunch of others before the holidays are over, and before I leave for California/Las Vegas! Around this time next week, I'll be surrounded by some beautiful ladies whom I adore, amongst thousands of strangers in Sin City, counting down to 2012. I'm excited and still can't really believe we're actually going!

On another note, I have finally gotten to cleaning my room/drawers. I'm quite the hoarder, of pretty much anything that triggers nostalgia (photos, old cards, letters, etc.) I've scanned in a few polaroids I found. I can't even guess what age they were taken at.

I hope everyone has a great Christmas/Holiday. Load up on the stuffing, drink 'til you drop, and share kindness/happiness with your loved ones. And strangers too. Especially through Boxing Week - considering people get pretty hostile during this time. Funny how people go from joyful to ju-jitsu mode within 24 hours.