We started celebrating advent this week. I love this time of year, when we dig out all the decorations, and play Christmas music constantly. I love sitting at the table with the family, a fire glowing, and lighting the advent wreath. Then reading a passage of scripture and praying, maybe singing a few Christmas carols. Then afterward letting the little kids open the next window in the Advent calender to reveal a special treat. Yes, this is my favorite time of year. And to make it more special (and official) it snowed today, a real snow. I have started Christmas shopping this past week and am actually nearly done. I have done most of it over the internet, mainly because that is pretty much the only option we here in the North Country really have, but also because it is so much faster than trying to hunt through the mall for what you want.

In all this excitement this week I have found it enormously hard to focus on studying for finals. The Thanksgiving break really does throw me off my good habits, and now I only have a few days to regain momentum and prepare next week's exams. I have to really get down to business these next few days because the weekend is booked with several Christmas parties, and my 18th birthday! It will be nice to see this semester ended, but also slightly sad knowing that my wonderful days with all my friends here are almost over. Time goes so fast, we have such precious little time to do things. I wish to take advantage of every opportunity and not let a single moment escape. It has been an adventure so far, we'll see were it goes next.

hey!

So Ana tagged me. Here are my 7 random facts.

1. I have a strange habit of blacking out at the most inconvenient times. (Like when I'm on the choir risers or the back of a horse) (and no it isn't just because of nerves)

2. When I was at Arlington National Cemetery I got yelled at by the guard for being to loud. (way embarrassing )

3. I have walked on the Great Wall of China.

4. I have never been stung by a bumble bee.

5. I can't stand having my finger nails painted.

6. I play classical guitar.

7. I love history.

Extra. I am a fan of Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand.