And Isn't It Ironic?

I've become one of the masses. Hurrying in and out of shopping malls. Pushing my way through lines, or actually, I've been the one pushed through the lines. It's the Christmas season. Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and we will all finally have the opportunity to watch our loved ones open the presents we so meticulously bought for them. The ironic part is that Christmas is a time of giving, and loving, and all that is wonderful and beautiful. And while Christmas can bring out the best in us, it also brings out the worst. 

As I'm in the mall, listening to the classic Christmas carols playing in the background that talk about giving, magic and wonder, I find myself being pushed around by hostile mothers and grumpy old men (pardon the pun) whose one mission is to acquire the best present and the prime spot in line, even if that means transforming into the Grinch in the process. 

But even if Christmas can bring out the worst in people, I can't help but love it anyways. 

Merry Christmas! 

Short & Sweet

Well, I thought it was high time I joined the rest of the world and created a blog. I'm not sure that I have many interesting things to say, but I'm sure some people will get a few laughs from reading my musings. 

I've been home from Bethel for four days so far, and it has been pure bliss. No homework. No papers. No tests. No Clarion (although I won't lie, I miss it!). While I've enjoyed my days off so far, I've also caught myself feeling bored. With no real responsibility, pressure, or stress, I really don't know what to do with myself. What the heck is wrong with me?!? Well, a lot, but that's another story. I'm sure I'll figure out some things to do. In fact, I've already made a small list: 

1. Read "The Lovely Bones"

2. Revise Clarion manual

3. Hang out with Chris

4. Prove Dave, Zak, Jordan and Josh wrong

5. Sleep

6. Play with the two most adorable kittens in the world

7. Sleep some more