Christmas is the best time of year. Most people become more charismatic, people bond together, and the economy profits (expect for all of those consumers). It is cold, which means sweaters, and of course, being with your friends and family. Cute little “white elephant” gift exchanges go on. Fireplaces are always blazing. Houses are illuminated with a brillance that can only be described as wonderful. On the side note, I also turn another year. (it will be 19 years on earth this one). Even though there is so much hussle and bussle going on, the feeling you get is peaceful and as if the world has stood still for just one second. And even though some people don’t believe in the presence of what Christmas is really celebrated for (the birth of Jesus), I know that I do, and I think that every Christmas Eve at my house, I feel the way that the king, the 3 men of orient, the lambs, the sheep, the cows, etc… felt like. Just thinking how magical that is makes me think how ephemeral our lives really are. And in realizing this, I choose to live my life with a plan, integrity, decisiveness, etc. Carpe Diem!
And it’s just weird to think about this Christmas. Where it will be does not really matter (even though it would be nice to have at our house) What matters is who I will be with. My family is dear to me, and I feel proud to say it. I LOVE MY FAMILY!
Back to other stuff. I have two tests tomarrow, which I plan on studying for right after I publish this. Psychology and Engineering. Sounds like a plan, Dan. Another thing. Seeing how this site does partially relate to Christmas, and I know that “santa” reads this site. I will post what I want/need. (more like)
1. TI-89 (need for class)
2. another CD walkman (mine is broken after 4 years)
3. some clothes (preferably sweaters…i think)
4. some more earrings. (studs and 1 hoop)
that’s all that I can think of right now. I don’t have anything that I want. I feel bad for “making” people spend money for me. I see it as sending me to college as a wonderful present. That’s all that I really ask.
Anyways, I have to go study. Courtney
Posted by Courtney at November 18, 2003 07:45 PMYOUR FAMILY LOVES YOU, TOO.
I want cold weather running cloths, earrings would be nice, spa gift certificates are always a hit, caller id (attn. Stepan) or either a crockpot or soup cookbook.
Do you use your walkman for listening to the radio? or do you listen to cassettes/cds? If it's the latter, you should look into updating your wish list to include an iPod or similar mobile mp3 player...oh yeah, you can add an iPod to my own wish list, too.
xxooxx - Your cous
Posted by: Jfer on November 19, 2003 08:46 AMUsually when I go running, I use the CD player on my machine. Sometimes I use the radio, but I sure know that College Station doesn't have very good radio stations, and it is not as appealing as Katy. I thought about an iPod, but I am not sure I would get as much use out of it as a should for the price. Well, that's all for now.
Much love.
Posted by: Courtney on November 19, 2003 09:59 AMQuestion... What are you going to do with one hoop earing? :-p
Posted by: bryan on November 19, 2003 02:57 PMIt is the sincerity you display that makes you so dear to me, too. I'm glad you listed your wishes. I'm not promising anything, but it's nice to know...
Posted by: Mom on November 19, 2003 08:21 PMYour comment about now knowing where Christmas was going to be this year....It will, again, be at our house. Because this is the year Rita's kids go elsewhere, and because Rita is accompanying Jenny and Stepan to Stepan's home, we are having the early celebration at Elizabeth's house, which is also to celebrate yours and Matthew's birthdays. Christmas Eve will still be at our house...
Posted by: Mom on November 19, 2003 08:26 PMYour comment about now knowing where Christmas was going to be this year....It will, again, be at our house. Because this is the year Rita's kids go elsewhere, and because Rita is accompanying Jenny and Stepan to Stepan's home, we are having the early celebration at Elizabeth's house, which is also to celebrate yours and Matthew's birthdays. Christmas Eve will still be at our house...
Posted by: Mom on November 19, 2003 08:26 PMHmm...I must have missed reading this entry. I didn't even know it existed until I read Bryan's blog entry on 12/10/03. So, enquiring minds want to know, Courtney! What are you going to do with one hoop earring???
Posted by: Theresa Roe on December 10, 2003 10:56 PM