Happy Holidays everybody!
I hope that everyone has had a safe and Merry Christmas and soon-to-be Happy New Year! This was my first Christmas away from my family, and I have to admit that it made me a little sad. The Peters did a wonderful job making me feel right at home though, and it turned out to be a very nice holiday. Kurt and I went over to his parent's house on Christmas Eve and shared a nice meal with his siblings and parents. Then we all gathered around the tree and exchanged gifts. Then we watched A Christmas Story. I haven't seen that movie since I was a little kid and it's actually quite funny and cute. Kurt and I retired to our own home that night around 11:00 and slept in a little the next morning (something that is never heard of at the Mulder home on Christmas morning thanks to certain younger sisters that I have) and we got up around 9:00. Kurt and I went into the living room and exchanged gifts that we had gotten for one another. He surprised me with some clothes and make-up and I got him a tool chest and a game. Around noon we went back over to Kurt's parents and ate leftovers and played games. At 4:00 we went to the bowling alley and played a few games altogether. We originally wanted to see Les Miserables but it was all sold out (no surprise there), but that was alright because we all went to see it the next day. It was excellent by the way! Loved Hugh Jackman. Anyways, Christmas was very nice and relaxing. I actually enjoyed being able to retreat to my own home and not have to travel. I miss a few of the traditions that I'm used to with my family, but it's nice to know that whoever we spend the holidays with, it will be fun, memorable, and comfortable.
Work has also been slow since all the students are gone at the moment so that has been a nice break. I have gotten a chance to work on some projects and bond with my co-workers a little more and it's been a lot of fun. All the girls I work with are becoming good friends of mine and it makes going to work a lot more enjoyable. I recently got to go to Dallas, Texas on a little business trip and learned a lot about my company. It gave me some enthusiasm about my job and a desire to work a little harder to be a great employee. That was a few weeks ago though, and the novelty is started to wear off a little bit. I'm starting to fantasize about nursing again and am feeling drawn towards going back to school to make it a reality. Who knows what the future really has in store. Kurt's been reminding me lately that sometimes I go overboard with the planning, so I'm forcing myself to take a step back again and work at things one step at a time. So for Right Here and Now I am gonna try not to forget to get milk at the store tomorrow and celebrate the New Year with
my sweet, sweet husband! I love him to death you know.
Happy New Year!
