Thank God the Holidays are slowly (but surely) closing in on me… I need a very relaxing break, and I need the happiness the Holidays usually bring to me.  I’ve been too stressed over school – with looking at medical schools, what type of medicine I want to go into (allopathic, osteopathic, naturopathic), what track, etc etc.  I am ahead of my classes, so my senior year of undergrad should be easy and let me focus on my research.

All in all, life has been beyond fair to me.  I am very happy with where I am in life.  My long-distance relationship is going very well, and it’s blossoming more and more each day – being away from someone you love hurts, but it truly goes to show how much two people care about each other.  This relationship has showed me I was missing something very important in my past – communication.  When the only way you can communicate with the person you love is through the phone or through email, text, and IM, it is very important to write sincerely and honestly, but it’s equally important to be descriptive.  It’s very, very easy to write something and have your lover take it the wrong way.  This has definitely helped me communicate a lot better than I ever have, but I still have a long way to go. 

In a little more than two weeks, I will be 21 years old.  Reflecting over my life the past couple of years, I am truly impressed at the maturing I did into a woman.  No doubt in a year and a half when I graduate I will end up where I am supposed to be.  As Desiderata states: “Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.”

For my 21st birthday, my boyfriend and I are going to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra, which I know will be awesome, since I saw them live last year as well and really enjoyed it.  Then he also ‘surprised’ me with Adirondack Phantoms tickets, which is the AHL team of the Philadelphia Flyers, my favorite sports team ever (which, by the way, have been doing great)!  I am really pumped mostly though to just spend a romantic weekend with the love of my life – watching movies, going out, and spending time together = priceless.  This has been the most anticipated Holiday season ever for me… I have so much to be thankful for and so much to look forward to.

I know it is super-early, but I am also excited about Christmas – I have nearly planned what I am getting or making my loved ones this season.  I am mostly sticking to all-natural/organic products or homemade, specifically to products found on Etsy.com, which has been my new obsession.  I love it to death, mostly because I believe in supporting people, not companies which reap the benefits of someone else’s labor, and places low-quality products on the shelves.  I’m really excited about the gifts I have chosen for my family and friends.  This Christmas is also the 1st-year-Anniversary of my lover and I, so I am more than excited to spend that day with him as well.  We haven’t decided yet what we are going to do for vacation, so adds to more of the excitement!

I’m just looking forward to cuddling, hot chocolate, warm blankets, and a Philadelphia Flyers victory this Winter Classic!  No to mention the holiday get-together’s and family-time, lover-time, and just everyone smiling and generally being happy.  I can’t wait.