Back to December

So last night we finally decorated our apartment for Christmas, and Morgan looks at the clock and it's about 1:20 am and realizes that means it's OFFICIALLY December! So we hugged and sung Christmas carols.. obviously.

I LOVE December. If I had to pick a favorite month, it would definitely be in the running for number 1. It's just perfect. Here's why:

1. Cold weather. There is nothing better than a really chilly, frosty morning. And cold weather means cold weather clothes! Scarves, mittens, boots, hats, sweaters, coats... I mean, it just doesn't get much cuter than that.

2. Snow. Or the Possibility of Snow. I love snow. LOVE IT. And being born and raised in Houston, I don't get to see it. I had my very first snow day last year, and it was wonderful. But even the anticipation of snow is great. Nosed pressed to the window eagerly watching for the flurries to fall... it's great.

3. Christmas Music. And Decorations. And just all things Christmas. It's no secret that Christmas is by far my favorite time of year. Sorry Thanksgiving, just move on over because Christmas has you beat by a landslide. Christmas music is definitely my favorite. I really hate that whole "no Christmas music until the day after thanksgiving" thing.. so what if I've been listening to it since October? And Christmas Decorations? Ah, perfect. I love downtown Houston during Christmas season because of all of the glorious Christmas lights.

4. HOME. No offense, Abilene. You're great and I love you. But lets get real, I LOVE being home. And starting December 10, I get to be home for 5 WEEKS. Bring on the movie marathons, pedicures, shopping trips to REAL malls, starbucks dates, Panera Bread and all of the wonderful family/friend quality time.

5. It's that time of year when the world falls in love. I just quoted a Christmas carol. Please don't judge. But this time of year is just more magical than any other. And I realize that I sound like a 5-year old saying that, but I don't really care. You hear all the time about how suicides go up a ton around the holidays and it's just really hard. And I get that, the Holidays are difficult for people when loved ones are lost.. But there's still something so beautiful about this time of year. I might just be optimistic, but I think everything seems just a little bit happier this time of year.

So there you have it. My list of why I am absolutely in love with December. Hopefully you have a little bit more appreciation for it, too...

Personal note: just 3 more days of classes, 1 week of finals, and then I'm DONE for the semester!