Whew!

Sorry for the lack of posts lately but what a hectic week it has been! School, work, etc....damn!

I must admit it feels great to have completed my Christmas shopping last month. Just like everyone else, I've had to do some budget cuts. No extravagant gifts this year. And I did mine early, so I could relish on the Thanksgiving and non-holiday sales. Most stores have really good sales prior to the holidays which is why I thought this year I will have it all done by November. Mission accomplished!

This year, I'm less about the gifts and more about quality time with family, friends, and that special man in my life.

I've heard this so many times, but "you tend to simplify your life as you get older". This is very true. Of course, the holidays and birthdays still excite me. However I now have several different reasons as to why.

When I was 3 - 12 years old all I could think about was the material things. Everyone did. I wanted to make sure I got the barbie doll or some cute clothes or whatever the most coveted toy was that year. And when I didn't get it, I became dissapointed. However as the years went by, things became...well just things.

What matters the most to me now is to spend time with my loved ones. As you get older you get less & less gifts anyway, so if you're not over it yet well now is time. You tend to cut off your "friend" list as well; you know eventually some people just become associates or slowly vanish.

To all, enjoy the holidays with those closest to your heart. You're never really certain about tomorrow.....