Nearly the end of another year...

I can't believe it's already December 22nd. It still doesn't feel like it was that long ago that I graduated, and seeing friends come back from their first finished semester of grad school is really making me wonder where all the time has gone. I'm starting to think that it was maybe my 'realization' period. We're going to call it that, because now I'm finally starting to a) realize what my life will be post-college, and b) get pumped and start working on this new occupation.


We had our 5th annual cookie-baking party, with 2 friends from school coming back, the boyfriend, some bandmates, friends, etc. It was wonderful. And we made a gingerbread house! I think it was difficult to behave appropriately for my age, I have never made one before. Oh, it was glorious. And after despising the smell of molasses (...tomato soup or bacon is what I think of. I don't understand), and then realizing that I love the taste of it cooked, the molasses cookies are becoming a side dish to my breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Oh my.


The following day our Bloodhound puppy, Marley, arrived. He is an adorable bundle of squeaks and sharp teeth, and although he's a lot to handle he's going to be a great dog. Plus, when he gets mad, he sounds like a goose. So good.

Christmas in 3 days!!