That Christmas-y feel

 I've been looking for it.
A joyful confirmation of holiday cheer.
And I finally got some.

In the form of snow.
One of the most joyful elements of the Christmas season for me.

Now, most know I am dedicated to the beach.  

Lover of 90 degree weather.  

Florida born, semi-raised and where my heart will stay, forever and ever amen.  

But as I have grown older
I can't help but realize
this world I live in
and why it is
the way it is.

Sheer beauty envelopes it.

Another reason I believe everything happens for a reason.

And, more and more, I appreciate it in its entirety.

More and more, time spreads it's wings.  It's flying right before my very eyes.  And before I knew it 2012 was almost over and Christmas was waiting outside.

I wonder, have you ever felt a feeling of unrest?  

Like you have to do something to it's furthest extent?  

Do the best you can?  

I get that sometimes and this time it was in the form of driving.  I followed a road until it ended.  I didn't know where it would take me.  One of the most beautiful sights I would see to date.

And can I admit that snow covered trees are my favorite about winter?  Absolutely.  When I first stepped foot into the cold, the air was brisk and the skies were clear.  I stayed to watch the snow roll in as the clouds grazed the mountain top.  AH. MAZE. ING.  So grateful for moments like these.

I see you world.  

You're gorgeous.  

College 4 Life

Well, it's finals week at my University.  Which means I'm procrastinating and less than energetic. 

HIGH FIVE.

I've been going for years on end now, most people know.  The girl that might never graduate ;)

So I know the campus.  

All the best rest spots.  

All the best study spots.  

And where all the best, cleanest, emptiest, biggest bathroom mirrors are.  

I am only female after all.  

Well I spent my whole life on campus today.  I visited my best, biggest, cleanest, thought-to-be emptiest bathroom.  

I pick a stall.
Eenie Meenie Miney MO.
 And, this may be TMI but, I hear a paper move.  

A page turn.  
The sound of a notebook chuck full of notes. 

I can almost hear the studying going on.

  

It is finals week after all and everyone has at least one.  So the bathrooms are compensating for more than usual.  When I'm washing my hands, the shoes in the mirror confirm.  

No time to break from study time for potty time.    

Gotta get that A.  

HIGH FIVE.

Some serious dedication right there.

Wanna know what lifes about?

Life's about hot chocolate floats in the morning. 
Repeat after me. Your favoritest hot chocolate + your favoritest ice cream = one hell of a dashing morning.  (Ben & Jerry's Peanut Butter Cup pictured.  I go all out.)

It's about testing through finals until your brain is screaming STOP LEARNING.

It's all about dancing.  Even if there is no music at all.  Hell sing it yourself.

It's about controversy.  And doing what you think is right.
It's about your decisions.  There will always be one person who will think you are wrong even if it's deciding not to eat cherry popsicles ever (yuck).

Life's about favorite smells, scarves, the love you have for your friends and family and how you show it.

It's about feeling beautiful, discovering the best you can be and celebrating.  Even if that involves too many pictures and self indulging moments.  So in your darkest moments, you can remember.

This also means life's about accepting the fact you will meet your truest friends by letting go rather than holding on or refraining yourself in the smallest way.
It's about being your ridiculous self :)

It's about never being scared to say I love you too many times.

Life is most certainly about the unplanned.

It's about getting excited about the new thought you just thought.

Life's about watching Lady and the Tramp after 24 years... and crying over it (favoritest movie ever).

It's about hugging your kitten even though you know your black pants with be COVERED in tiny white irremovable hairs.

Life's about being happy in the rain, snow, sunshine or cold - positive truth.

And it's about falling in love with Justin Bieber. 

Believe it.

I'm back, if only for a moment...

Who can tell.

I might be into this for the moment or for another 3 years of my life.
We'll see. 
The point is I'm rekindling this old flame.
 And with a clean slate.
 Fresh feelings.

  So hi. Hello.

Alot has been going on in this life. That's nothing but the truth.
And another truth be told, I miss keeping track of all those loose ends and crazy moments that will never happen again.

 So here goes round #2.

I vow, for my sanity, I will post thoughts, ridiculous moments, a few photos, and ideas.  My reference for any ailing memory of the smallest and possibly most important happenings in life.

 Cheers to a forever relationship.