Ah almost vacation time...
Soooo...happy things in my life!
1. My brother noticed my *cough* not-so-subtle disappointment at not being in the wedding party. I am now a "groomsmaid" and the odd (wo)man out, as the parties are 2 and 3, but oh well. I get to be in the wedding! :)
2. I bought my first ever personal Christmas tree. Including the top spindly part, it's probably 7 feet tall or so. I bought a stand and lights and it sits in front of out window (which faces the parking lot) so when I drive in to park I see it greeting me. :) I'm a bit short on lights (covers the tree, but a bit sparse) because I didn't realize how many it actually took, but meh, it makes me happy. I was thinking of getting more lights and putting off putting up the ornaments for that...but at this point, we leave in one week, so I may have to give up on that plan (as we plan to not leave the tree for the cats to destroy while we're gone).
3. Christmas music is everywhere. It has finally started feeling like Christmas. I listen to Christmas music mostly when Ryan's not around (read: work day and in the car), but it makes me happy. Plus *lots* of choir concerts of their own Christmas music. :) Lots of singing this month. (I should note, I had Christmas music last month too, but it didn't feel right...now it does. :))
4. Almost vacation time! After this week ends, I'm on vacation until next year, oh how wonderful. Can't wait, really need a mental break.
5. I'll be flying into Oregon next Tuesday...yay for some time in my home state with family (and hopefully at least a little bit of time with friends!).
6. My friends and I are going to see Wicked in April. I've been wanting to see this show pretty much since it came out, and it finally is coming to North Carolina, I'M SO EXCITED!!!!
7. Ryan and kitties are of course happy for me, though Ryan does still owe me a birthday dinner. :P (We were both insanely busy in November, so it got put off.) It'll be nice to have some relaxing time with him over the holidays. :) Even if we have to leave the kitties at home. :( I'll miss them while we're gone, but hopefully they're safe enough.
8. Oh, and been hanging out with our friend Laura more, just the two of us. It's nice to hang out with just a girl from time to time, and I love that we're getting closer. :)
Aaaaand...that's it for now, my little happy update! Nothing too special or anything, but it's the little things in life. :)
1. My brother noticed my *cough* not-so-subtle disappointment at not being in the wedding party. I am now a "groomsmaid" and the odd (wo)man out, as the parties are 2 and 3, but oh well. I get to be in the wedding! :)
2. I bought my first ever personal Christmas tree. Including the top spindly part, it's probably 7 feet tall or so. I bought a stand and lights and it sits in front of out window (which faces the parking lot) so when I drive in to park I see it greeting me. :) I'm a bit short on lights (covers the tree, but a bit sparse) because I didn't realize how many it actually took, but meh, it makes me happy. I was thinking of getting more lights and putting off putting up the ornaments for that...but at this point, we leave in one week, so I may have to give up on that plan (as we plan to not leave the tree for the cats to destroy while we're gone).
3. Christmas music is everywhere. It has finally started feeling like Christmas. I listen to Christmas music mostly when Ryan's not around (read: work day and in the car), but it makes me happy. Plus *lots* of choir concerts of their own Christmas music. :) Lots of singing this month. (I should note, I had Christmas music last month too, but it didn't feel right...now it does. :))
4. Almost vacation time! After this week ends, I'm on vacation until next year, oh how wonderful. Can't wait, really need a mental break.
5. I'll be flying into Oregon next Tuesday...yay for some time in my home state with family (and hopefully at least a little bit of time with friends!).
6. My friends and I are going to see Wicked in April. I've been wanting to see this show pretty much since it came out, and it finally is coming to North Carolina, I'M SO EXCITED!!!!
7. Ryan and kitties are of course happy for me, though Ryan does still owe me a birthday dinner. :P (We were both insanely busy in November, so it got put off.) It'll be nice to have some relaxing time with him over the holidays. :) Even if we have to leave the kitties at home. :( I'll miss them while we're gone, but hopefully they're safe enough.
8. Oh, and been hanging out with our friend Laura more, just the two of us. It's nice to hang out with just a girl from time to time, and I love that we're getting closer. :)
Aaaaand...that's it for now, my little happy update! Nothing too special or anything, but it's the little things in life. :)