Christmas Time is Coming

Thanksgiving was thoroughly enjoyable this year. It was spent with my dad's family which consists of my grandma, my uncle and my cousin. I always liked spending time with this particular group of family. We also have good conversation, lots of laughs, and lots of nice memories. We had a lovely home cooked meal thanks to my grandma. I must note that I did make the sweet potato casserole which was pretty damn good. After the yummy food I retreated to watch some Dexter as the rest of the family watched the Godfather Part 2 (they started watching in the middle of the film and I still haven't seen it hence me being antisocial). It was a great day with special people. Like I said before there's nothing like family.

It just so happens that Thanksgiving fell on the 25th which marked one month to Christmas! Out of all of the holidays Christmas is by far my favorite. I love the music, the lights, the window displays, the cheer, and the sentiment. Today I kicked off the holiday season with my parents by going to a matinee of The Nutcracker. It was performed at Lincoln Center by the New York City Ballet. Let me say that my first ballet experience was extremely positive. I cannot begin to describe how spectacular The Nutcracker was. The costumes were absolutely gorgeous, the dancing was phenomenal and the music was perfect. I would go see it again in a heartbeat and I hope it is the first of many ballets to come.

Tomorrow my roommates and I will be decorating the apartment which will be a complete winter wonderland. It adds a nice homey touch to the place.

Well this post is kind of pointless. I just needed an outlet to share my teeming excitement over the upcoming month. I hope everyone is excited about the holiday season like I am. If not, I suggest that you buck up and find some goodness within all of this time of year.

Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving! Talk to you guys in December.

Be good kids, and embrace everything that comes your way.

-Catherine