— Here’s What I Have to Say —

1. Trip to the zoo! 2. Burritos from the tastiest place! 3. Ice cream topped with slushie! DELICIOUS! 4. Beach bon fire. 5. Seeing who can make “the best” roasted marshmallow!

1. Going kayaking in the mangroves! 2. Laughing that even in Florida, I manage to be cold! 3. Reading 4. Listening to grandparents tell stories 5. Seeing how grown up the “little” kids are getting!

1. Waking up to the sound of the waves crashing on the beach. 2. Getting a text message from my youngest brother of him next to a snowman! 3. Seeing family from out of town….in Florida! 4. Sitting around and having no plans and nothing I HAVE to do! 5. Napping….LOTS!

1. Christmas! 2. Driving in winter weather to celebrate with my mom and crew! 3. Actually getting an excited reaction from my little brother for his gift. (You usually can't tell if he is happy or not!) 4. Brunch and laughing over my hatred of syrup! 5. Getting on the plane to sunny Florida!

1. Christmas Eve! 2. Opening presents 3. My family over for Christmas 4. Seeing the look on faces when they open gifts 5. Eating lots of food and laughing around the table with family!

1. Bing iPhone app 2. My hubby bought me TONS of Microsoft clothes AND a blanket! 3. Last day of work before our Christmas vacation 4. Cleaning the house and finishing up presents 5. Hearing Christmas music everywhere!

1. Mint M&Ms 2. I called myself a “jewelry genius” this morning…it was hilarious! 3. Modifying a necklace from a way I will never wear it, to a wear I'll wear it all the time…hence #2. 4. Giving gifts 5. Finding out I can personalize my Visa card!

I have lots to say, but haven't had the time to sit down and write. I am hoping to get that done soon. So hang in there. I will bore entertain you with my nonsense soon!

1. A Target run. I never do that anymore. 2. Reading a book…just for fun. I only have a couple weeks to do this until the next semester starts. 3. It's going to be a short work week. 4. Playing video games with my hubby. I really stink at them, but we have fun. 5....

1. Getting all my calc assignments done 2. Studying by the fire 3. Making bird seed wreaths 4. Making necklaces for Christmas gifts 5. Wrapped presents under the tree. (My hubby wrapped them all while I did homework! He's the best!

1. Being woken up by my chipper, morning-person hubby. I might not want to be up, but he's so happy, it's hard not to be happy, too! 2. Avatar in 3D at the IMAX – definitely the way to see it! 3. Getting a great start on calc for the weekend 4. Pictionary with friends...

1. My hubby surprised me and picked me up from work! I love when he does that! 2. Bagels for treat day 3. Everyone leaving early in the office…it's very quiet and peaceful when they leave. 4. Finding out we can wear jeans the rest of the year. 5. My phone has been on shuffle...

1. Carmel Apple Spice drink from Starbucks 2. Celebration dinner with a friend because the semester is over. 3. My North Face boots 4. My hubby decided to meet us for dinner 5. The iPhone case my friend has that I now MUST have, too!

1. Real Simple Magazine 2. Multi-colored chips at Taco John's 3. Seat heaters 4. Hanging out on the couch under fuzzy blankets 5. Pizza

1. My final in CS1901 2. Feeling like I did well on the exam 3. Chuck picked up McDonald's for me to have when I got home (even though he felt crummy). 4. Krumkake cookies 5. Office holiday potluck

1. Good yearly reviews 2. Bonuses (even minimal ones) 3. Christmas gifts I ordered coming in the mail 4. Snow plows 5. Teaching old dogs new tricks (metaphorically speaking).

1. Hanging new blinds in the living room (blackout…so we can see the tv when there is light outside!) 2. The smell of freshly cleaned laundry 3. One of my friends finally got an iPhone…she desperately needed it! 4. Friends coming over 5. Chinese take-out after a long day of studying

My friends recenly showed me the joy of Sephora. It's a wondrous makeup mecca. I found some makeup by TheBalm that I love. I got this great eye shadow that gives off the most stunning shimmer. I got it in this pink color, but I know I want to get more of the shades they...

1. Holiday party 2. Winning a fabulously soft blanket 3. Sleeping in. 4. New delicious appetizers 5. Networking.

I posted a couple of the necklaces I got. Well, I got around to taking a couple pictures of other ones I got. Sorry if this bores you to death…but I can do what I want. I am hoping to make a few necklaces for people this Christmas. I just hope I can find...